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Hurricane season might be almost over but ghost season is just hitting its peak. Sidney Smith, Owner of Haunted History Tours, joins guest host Ian Hoch to talk about the most haunted site in the city and some awesome rock photos.
There's a passenger train that's planned to go from New Orleans and Baton Rouge, what should it be called? Also, Sidney Smith, Owner of Haunted History Tours, joins guest host Ian Hoch to talk about some spooky stuff.
Listen as the MacArthur's take you for a walk down memory lane as Melissa tells Daniel a few of New Orleans most famous haunts. Including the legend of Julie, Pirates Alley, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, and the LaLaurie Mansion. You might think you know the legends and the lore but having been on at least 10 Haunted History Tours of the French Quarter in the last 20 years, this dysfunctional couple might just have the inside scoop.*** The purple drink is called a Voodoo Daquiri!!!***PS- We talk about ourselves a lot in this episode. You've been warned!Support the show
Sidney Smith is a New Orleans native and local business entrepreneur. In 1995 he created and started Haunted History Tours, arguably the most popular tour company in the city. Haunted History offers a plethora of different tour options, daily and nightly. - Both walking tours, as well as bus tours. Some of the tours focus on the paranormal, and others focus on different aspects of the city's history. Ghost, Vampire, Voodoo, Cemetery, True Crime, Pub Crawls, Garden, District, French, Quarter, and more. Haunted History Tours is the only company to have written a best-selling book, NEW ORLEANS GHOSTS, VOODOO, & VAMPIRES.' (HauntedHistoryTours.com). Sidney also created and produced the chilling video documentary, ‘JOURNEY INTO DARKNESS, THE TRILOGY', used by the History Channel. Additionally, Sidney hosted the local television show, ‘Haunted New Orleans', focusing on different local haunted sites. In addition to Haunted History Tours, Sydney Smith is a well-known and accomplished professional photographer of models and Rockstars. In 2019, he published a coffee table photo book on the history of the Allman Brothers Band. Leduc Entertainment is a video production company with offices in New Orleans, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. We help business owners and creatives scale their businesses through video marketing. Using YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter, we are able to communicate your message, brand, and product in an engaging way. Your business deserves great videos!
This is probably our biggest episode. We got the chance to go on a haunted tours in our hometown of Athens. Athens has a big history and a historic background. If you are ever in Athens then definitely schedule a tour with Jeff at athenshauntedhistory.com
Ian, in for Scoot, talks to Sidney Smith and Ariadne Blayde from Haunted History Tours about why New Orleans is so haunted and the business of the supernatural See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paranormal Science Lab - Lisa Livingston Martin is a lifelong resident of Missouri, living in Webb City. Lisa is an attorney with longstanding interests in history and the paranormal. Lisa is a co-team leader in Paranormal Science Lab, www.paranormalsciencelab.com, a research group which focuses on paranormal research at historic locations. Lisa and Paranormal Science Lab were featured on the documentary 'Twisted Believers' on the Weather Channel focusing on investigation of paranormal activity experienced in the aftermath of the May 22, 2011 F5 tornado in Joplin, Missouri. Lisa is the author of 'Civil War Ghosts of Southwest Missouri', 'Haunted Joplin', 'Missouri's Wicked Route 66: Gangsters and Outlaws on the Mother Road', and; 'Haunted Carthage, Missouri.' Lisa is a frequent speaker on the paranormal and the connection between the history of locations and paranormal activity. Lisa has appeared as a consultant on the SyFy Channel's 'Haunted Collector', and on the DVD 'Shadows on 66'. Lisa has also appeared on the Bio Channel's 'My Ghost Story Caught on Camera' with Paranormal Science Lab featuring the Civil War location Kendrick House, covered in 'Civil War Ghosts of Southwest Missouri' and 'Haunted Carthage, Missouri.' Lisa also co-hosts the paranormal talk show 'Paranormal Science Lab Live', on www.paraencountersnetwork.com on Sundays, 7pm EST/6pm CST. Check out Paranormal Science Lab's website and Facebook page for upcoming public Haunted History Tours and live paranormal investigations, and every event donates proceeds to the historic site for preservation efforts. - www.paranormalsciencelab.comFor Your Listening Pleasure for these Lockdown / Stay-At-Home COVID and Variants Times - For all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv.Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; America's Soul Doctor with Ken Unger; Back in Control Radio Show with Dr. David Hanscom, MD; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Imagine More Success Radio Show with Syndee Hendricks and Thomas Hydes; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; Two Good To Be True with Justina Marsh and Peter Marsh; and many other!That's The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv
We had just one night in New Orleans on a recent road trip and we made the most of it since it was Kelly's first time here. We booked a room at the Andrew Jackson Hotel, had dinner at the Napoleon House - one of America's most famous bars - and took in a couple of the local creepy stores before heading on a ghost tour with Haunted History Tours. Join us as we share the history and haunts of the Andrew Jackson Hotel and Napoleon House. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Scott Booker and features Andrew Jackson's swearing parrot and This Month in History features sweet rationing ending in Britain. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2021/02/hgb-ep-372-andrew-jackson-hotel-and.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump The following music is from https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/: "Vanishing" by Kevin MacLeod (Moment in Oddity) "In Your Arms" by Kevin MacLeod (This Month in History) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription. Dumaine Street Strut by Tim Laughlin
The rock'n'roll photographer, actor, and Haunted History Tours operator has a new book of photos from his time with the Allman Brothers Band. He's led a charmed life, including being Paul McCartney's personal photographer during the famed SeaSaint sessions and appearing in Manny's mockumentary about his first campaign for mayor. It's all led up to his moment in the Ring Room. Dreams do come true. Topics include a suspended license, West Virginia, Loose Cattle, corporal punishment, Nicholas Cage, the Lalaurie Mansion, the Warehouse concert venue, the Day of Southern Rock'n'roll, crying with a Beatle, an exorcist's advice, faking your death, Echo Park, a Popeye's commercial, a spoiler, fainting, a ghost story, male dancing with the Merry Minstrels, Mick Jagger, Chuck Leavell, Dylan freaking out, shampoo, 70-74 Plus a Little Bit More, Elijah Blue Allman, Balthazar Getty, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts. Follow and share on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman
The rock’n’roll photographer, actor, and Haunted History Tours operator has a new book of photos from his time with the Allman Brothers Band. He’s led a charmed life, including being Paul McCartney’s personal photographer during the famed SeaSaint sessions and appearing in Manny’s mockumentary about his first campaign for mayor. It’s all led up to his moment in the Ring Room. Dreams do come true. Topics include a suspended license, West Virginia, Loose Cattle, corporal punishment, Nicholas Cage, the Lalaurie Mansion, the Warehouse concert venue, the Day of Southern Rock’n’roll, crying with a Beatle, an exorcist’s advice, faking your death, Echo Park, a Popeye’s commercial, a spoiler, fainting, a ghost story, male dancing with the Merry Minstrels, Mick Jagger, Chuck Leavell, Dylan freaking out, shampoo, 70-74 Plus a Little Bit More, Elijah Blue Allman, Balthazar Getty, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts. Follow and share on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman
Halloween in New Orleans What better place to enjoy Halloween than in America's most haunted city? Today, we'll be talking about the many fun ways to enjoy Halloween in New Orleans. On today's episode Mark is joined by Brian Kern, who puts on the Carnival-style Krewe of Boo, and by Sidney Smith, owner of Haunted History Tours. You'll learn all about the Krewe of Boo, including how you can take part as a rider, enjoy the parade along the route, or attend the after-party in your favorite spooky costume? Don't have a costume? We'll help you find one! Are you interested in vampires, Voodoo, and haunted tales? You might want to check out a Haunted History Tour. We're also joined by a special guest who fills us in on the most haunted of New Orleans locations, the LaLaurie Mansion. All this and more on today's show! Things to Do The Krewe of Boo rolls on Saturday, October 21, 2017. The Zombie Run will take place that same day at 9AM. Get all the details about riding in the parade, attending one of the special events, or the race over at KreweofBoo.com Haunted History Tours offers several different types of tours. In addition to tour information, you can purchase a copy of the book New Orleans Ghosts, Vampires and Voodoo by Kalila Smith. If you are in town with young children the weekend of the parade, check out Boo at the Zoo. Our five-year-old twins love it. So do we! The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival takes place on Sunday, October 22, 2017. We also covered the festival back in Episode #1. You can find that one on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. If you are coming to New Orleans on the weekend before Halloween, you'll want to check out LGBTQ communities events that raise money for Project Lazarus. Frenchmen Street is always a great destination during that weekend and on Halloween night. The Frenchmen Street Live website is the best place to get updated listings for events. Be sure to check out The Mortuary if you are into haunted houses - the spooky, jump out at you kind! Insider's Tips - take the Canal Street streetcar to get there. Eat at Katie's or Mandina's before or after. If live music and art are your things, then don't miss the Voodoo Music + Arts Experience. Held on the festival grounds at City Park, this three day festival is a fun way to spend the Halloween weekend. I Need a Costume Southern Costume Company 951 Lafayette St, New Orleans, LA 70113 Uptown Costume & Dancewear 4326 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone:(504) 895-7969 New Orleans Party & Costume 705 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130 Phone:(504) 525-4744 Miss Claudia's Vintage Clothing & Costumes 4204 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone:(504) 897-6310 Funky Monkey 3127 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115 Phone:(504) 899-5587 Time Stamps for Today's Episode Here are a few key points, if you want to jump back and listen to something specific. 6:02 Krewe of Boo 8:00 Roy Kern and the start of the Kern float building tradition 26:30 Things to do the week before Halloween 30:15 LeLaurie Mansion 35:30 Costumes! 41:00 Oak Street Poor Boy Festival Thank You Thanks to Brian Kern and Sidney Smith for joining me on the podcast! A special thanks to Joel Sharpton for covering the intro and out at the last minute when I lost my voice! Joel is the voice you hear at the start of each episode of the Beyond Bourbon Street podcast. He is the head guy in charge over at Pro Podcasting Services where he offers podcast editing, coaching, and voiceover work. Thanks, Joel! Subscribe to the Podcast If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music or wherever you get your podcasts.If you do enjoy listening, please share Beyond Bourbon Street with someone who shares our love of New Orleans. Join Us on Facebook We now have a Facebook group where you can ask questions, share your New Orleans experiences and engage with others who love all things New Orleans. Join us by going to beyondbourbonst.com/facebook Contact Us Got an idea for an episode, have some feedback or just want to say hi? Leave us a message at 504-475-7632 or send an email to mark@beyondbourbonst.com Thanks for listening! Mark
Fullerton Museum Educator, Aimee Aul, shares the details of the Haunted Fullerton Walking Tour taking place during the month of October.
In this spooky installment of Candy Teeth Radio Daniel comes back from New Orleans with some swamp audio about gators and a scorned lover's curse from beyond the grave. We get a surprise speakerphone call from Jeremy's girlfriend about her time in the Big Easy. Then Jeremy shares his plan to recreate a notorious serial killer from Louisiana in puppet form for an art show and Geoff insists that it's the worst idea ever. Let us cast a spell on you with this Cajun Curse filled gumbo show! Check out our sponsor Haunted History Tours: http://www.hauntedhistorytours.com/ Our Facebook page has lots of awesome content: https://www.facebook.com/CandyTeethRadio Stay alive!!
Shaun and Nathan talk with Kalila Smith of Haunted History Tours. They remember past trips to New Orleans and go over all the possible haunts left to explore the next time the hit the Big Easy.Download G&D 07-21-13
Join Altered State’s Tom Durant and David Harvey as they interview Kalila Smith, New Orleans tour guide, author and Voodoo practitioner. Kalila has personally researched and wrote the material featured on Haunted History Tours of New Orleans’ Ghost, Vampire and Spellbound tours. She is the author of “Journey Into Darkness…Ghosts & Vampires of New Orleans,” […]
G&D 04-20-08Kalila Smith was born and raised in New Orleans. She personally researched and wrote the material featured on Haunted History Tours of New Orleans’ Ghost, Vampire and Spellbound tours. She is the author of New Orleans Ghosts, Voodoo and Vampires, Searching for Spirits, and Miami Ghosts, Legends and Mysteries.Stacey Allen McGee, the founder and National Director of The ARC. Alternate Realties Center. A not for profit paranormal research organization based in Northeast Tennessee and has been conducting studies of the Southern Appalachian Mountain Region of the United States, including Upper East Tennessee and the Southwest Virginia Highlands since before the very first Season Premier of the X Files when the organization was founded in February of 1994.
Tonight on Whispers we were on for two hours. In the first hour we discussed our upcoming WV Penitentiary ghost hunt and shared some personal stories about places that have scared us. In the second hour we interviewed Kalila Smith. Kalila was born in New Orleans and personally researched and wrote the material featured on the Haunted History Tours of New Orleans' Ghost, Vampire and Spellbound tours. She is the author of Journey Into Darkness…Ghosts & Vampires of New Orleans, Searching for Spirits and Miami Ghosts, Legends and Mysteries. She will soon be publishing Tales of the French Quarter. We talked about vampires, ghosts, werewolves and voodoo in our conversation.
The rock'n'roll photographer, actor, and Haunted History Tours operator has a new book of photos from his time with the Allman Brothers Band. He's led a charmed life, including being Paul McCartney's personal photographer during the famed SeaSaint sessions and appearing in Manny's mockumentary about his first campaign for mayor. It's all led up to his moment in the Ring Room. Dreams do come true. Topics include a suspended license, West Virginia, Loose Cattle, corporal punishment, Nicholas Cage, the Lalaurie Mansion, the Warehouse concert venue, the Day of Southern Rock'n'roll, crying with a Beatle, an exorcist's advice, faking your death, Echo Park, a Popeye's commercial, a spoiler, fainting, a ghost story, male dancing with the Merry Minstrels, Mick Jagger, Chuck Leavell, Dylan freaking out, shampoo, [70-74 Plus a Little Bit More](https://www.allmanbrothersbookbysidneysmith.com/), Elijah Blue Allman, Balthazar Getty, and much more. Subscribe, review, and rate on Apple Podcasts. Follow and share on social media, and spread the Troubled Word. Music: Styler/Coman