Podcasts about haunted talks

Lights in the sky. Thousands of witnesses. Still no answers. In this episode of Haunted Talks, we explore one of those simple-sounding but incredibly complex questions: What counts as evidence? Using the dramatic December 2024 sightings over New Jersey as a starting point, we investigate how UAP encounters are reported, investigated, and often dismissed. From schoolyard landings and military accounts to fleeting videos and solitary experiences, we examine the fragile boundary between what is witnessed and what is believed. We also draw comparisons to paranormal investigation, where researchers face many of the same challenges: limited tools, elusive phenomena, and the constant push to validate the unexplainable. Because sometimes, the real mystery isn't what happened. It's how we can prove that it did. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 126 – “…it's not an aircraft.”Episode 24 – Sounds From The Dark

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Are your nightmares trying to tell you something? Most dreams fade the moment we wake up. But some? They cling to us—leaving behind a sense of dread, mystery, or even a chilling certainty that they meant something more. In this episode of Haunted Talks, we descend into the unsettling world of dreams—where sleep paralysis feels like a haunting, prophetic visions glimpse the future, and shared nightmares suggest we may not be dreaming alone. We'll unravel real-life stories of eerie dreams, ghostly encounters in the night, and the moments where the line between dreaming and reality begins to blur. Are dreams just the subconscious at play—or could they be something much, much stranger? Listen now—if you dare. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 152 – Premonitions of the Titanic DisasterEpisodes 85 & 86 – The Man They Couldn't Hang (Prophetic Dream), Part 1, Part 2 

The piercing scream of a train's whistle in the dead of night feels like a ghost—it slips through the darkness, unseen, yet you can sense its approach, creeping ever closer. In this episode, we explore the spine-chilling world of ghost trains—phantom locomotives that travel forgotten tracks, leaving behind a trail of fear and mystery. From the lingering presence of Abraham Lincoln's funeral train still haunting America's railways, to the chilling urban legends surrounding Sweden's Silver Arrow, we'll uncover ghostly tales that defy time and space. We'll also investigate the strange lights near long-abandoned tracks in rural Saskatchewan and explore the forgotten “ghost stations” hidden beneath our cities. These spectral trains have haunted our imaginations for generations—listen now to uncover the spellbinding stories that refuse to fade away. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 76 – The Signalman Episode 83 – Last Ride of Casey Jones For information on our ghost tours and paranormal adventures in Kingston, Ottawa and Toronto, Ontario, please visit hauntedwalk.com.

After a long hiatus, Haunted Talks returns, diving deeper than ever into the mysterious and unexplained! In this special episode, we unveil exciting new adventures—from spine-tingling nights at the Royal Ontario Museum to eerie ghost tours aboard a haunted ship. But that's just the beginning. We also explore a mystery that has left historians puzzled for centuries: a groundbreaking discovery about the origins of Stonehenge's altar stone. Could this massive six-tonne slab have travelled nearly 500 miles from Scotland? How did ancient people achieve such a feat—and why?                               

Ghost Towns transport us to a bygone era, where stories of hope, hardship, and human endeavour are etched into every crumbling brick and faded sign. These towns were once vibrant communities, thriving on the dreams and sweat of people who ventured into the unknown to build a new life. As time passed and circumstances changed, these settlements met their fate – abandoned due to economic shifts, natural disasters, or the beckoning of greener pastures. As night falls, the creaking of wooden beams, the distant howl of the wind, and the ominous silence remind us that we are not alone in these forsaken places. The imagination dances with phantoms of the past, whispers of footsteps in empty corridors, and the faint echoes of laughter that once filled now-deserted places.  In the episode, we take a Haunted Talks road trip to explore some of the most interesting and eerie ghost towns in Canada. See some recent footage from the incredibly preserved and creepy Kitsault, BC.

An intriguing question from a listener takes us on a wild ride, culminating in the revelation of never-before-heard ghost stories about a US landmark. Haiden Nelson, a collection technician at The Durham Museum in Omaha, Nebraska, joins us to share her strange experience and several delightfully eerie tales about the restless spirits that might roam the museum. These stories have never been shared with the public before and we will be among the first people in the world to hear them.

Join us as we delve into the world of paranormal investigation with Elliot and Cory from Phantoms of Yore. We've been collaborating with them for 5 years on public investigations at some of the most haunted historic sites in Ontario. Due to their unique and exclusive nature, these events are extremely popular. In the episode, Elliot and Cory share with us their experiences and philosophy in conducting and leading these investigations. They also brought along some spine-chilling EVPs and other audio anomalies captured by themselves and participants at these historic sites.  Get ready to be amazed (and spooked!) as you listen to some of these eerie recordings. Tune in to this episode of Haunted Talks to hear all about Phantoms of Yore's adventures with the paranormal. Visit our Public Paranormal Investigations page to see all upcoming investigations with Phantoms of Yore. The spring 2023 schedule will be announced in April.

The epic conclusion of our 3-part Haunted Talks special event! Brittney Bos (Historian & Series Writer) and Margo MacDonald (Haunted Walk Tour Guide and Lead Investigator), join us for a haunted roundtable discussion about the four cases we have shared. It is a fun and thought-provoking conversation that explores the nature of poltergeists, why these cases might be so similar despite decades and great geographical distances between them, as well as additional unsettling details about the cases we have not shared in the first two episodes.

The second episode in a 3-part Haunted Talks special event! We continue our exploration of Canada's most documented and frightening Poltergeist cases. For this episode, we travel to the Maritimes and explore two stories in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. Although nearly 50 years and 200 km separate them, these stories share too many details to ignore. They have all of the hallmarks of the poltergeist stories that we've already come to know: the strange noises and aggressive behaviours. In Amherst, a young woman named Esther Cox became the target of suspicion after her family's home was tormented by an entity that would start fires, leave writings on the walls, and directly communicate with witnesses by using knocks or a disembodied voice.  In Caledonia Mills, a family was besieged by a relentless series of fires. It seemed anything could catch fire at any moment: wallpaper, wet towels, and the grass in the yard. Nothing was safe from the flames. The family was so worried about the spread of fire that they all took turns keeping watch, worried that there could be an arsonist lurking in their midst. Join us for the final episode of Canadian Poltergeists on Friday, October 21st, 2022!

  The first episode in a 3-part Haunted Talks special event! Over the next few episodes, we'll explore four poltergeist stories that took place in Canada in the 19th and early 20th centuries, all of which seem to share some striking and terrifying similarities.  We start off with one of the greatest Canadian mysteries of all time and what might be the most famous historic poltergeist story in the country: the Baldoon mystery. Rocks and bullets were propelled at the exterior of their house by unseen attackers. Family members would often collect the bullets and rocks and sometimes leave unique markings on the items. They were then brought off the property and even deposited in nearby creeks. Only a few days later, the same bullets and rocks with the unique markings would appear back at their house. Our second poltergeist story takes us to Clarendon, Quebec, where the Dagg Family were subjected to objects flying around and heavy furniture moving by itself. Despite the suspicions placed on a recently adopted daughter who seemed a lightning rod for the activity, there was agreement that no one person could start so many random fires without help. Join us for the next two parts of Canadian Poltergeists! New episodes every day from Oct 19 – 21, 2022!

We start the show with TWO major announcements! In a Haunted Talks first, we will have three-part mini-series on classic Canadian poltergeist cases that we will release over three consecutive days. The series kicks-off on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022.  In other big news, our Virtual Haunted Campfires will return for two big live shows at the end October. They will feature two of most popular campfire guest storytellers ever. The Pickman family thought they had found the perfect new home for their growing family. Within days they began to notice strange happenings. Playful at first, they became sinister and terrifying. Forcing the family to flee for their safety, leaving an incredible ghost story and countless questions in their wake. Join us as we explore the extremely disturbing Sallie House Haunting.

Alcatraz is a place that uniquely captures the imagination, with stories of the civil war, harden criminals, daring escape attempts and lingering legends. We will be exploring “the Rock” through the eyes of Historian, Haunted Talks contributor and former Haunted Walk tour guide, Brittney Bos, Ph.D, as she visits the infamous island for the first time. While wandering the cellblocks and hallways she will share her thoughts and impressions about this one-of-a-kind site and why it is essential to preserve and visit places of tragedy, loss and suffering. For more about Alcatraz, hear from a Park Ranger in Haunted Talks Episode 19 – The Fate of the Kingston Pen.

While a minor outlaw during his lifetime, the story of Elmer J. McCurdy really begins after his death in 1911. For 60 years, his mortal remains were intentionally, and at times accidentally, displayed for public amusement and profit. Events culminated in 1976 when a TV show thought they had found the perfect prop in an old carnival dark ride. Only to realize what they had discovered was not a recreation of a mummified body – but a corpse! What was it doing there, and how was the mystery solved? We share the shocking and at times almost unbelievable tale of the afterlife of Elmer J. McCurdy in the latest episode of Haunted Talks!

The strange disappearance of pilot Fredrick Valentich in 1978, is one of aviation's greatest unsolved mysteries. In the episode, we examine the mystery, including the bizarre radio transmissions from Valentich, which include the chilling line, “…it's not an aircraft.” Was it a tragic accident, a hoax gone wrong, or a close encounter with a UFO? Could it be something else completely unexpected? Join us as we fly into mystery. Be sure to check out our HAUNTED TALKS tees & hoodies!

A cluster of rental homes near Manchester, England, requires new tenants to sign a waiver acknowledging that they will be living in a haunted house. As part of our discussion of this strange scenario and the frightening incidents that took place in these homes, we are joined by Paige Oldfield, the reporter from the Manchester Evening News who broke the story. Join us for the latest episode of Haunted Talks!

For the first time ever, scientists have recorded the brain activity of a patient in the moments right before and immediately following death. The results may be the first scientific evidence of the often reported “seeing your life flashing before your eyes” during a near-death experience. We are joined by Dr. Kate Einarson, a behavioural scientist and knowledge translator, to discuss the findings, the answers they provide, and the new questions they raise. Join us for a mind-blowing episode of Haunted Talks!

Wir waren in einem kanadischen Podcast zu Gast und haben dort u.a. von deutschen Geisterlegenden erzählt. Dies haben wir zum Anlass genommen, um auch unseren Ghosties zwei spannende Legenden aus Deutschland etwas näher zu bringen. Folge mit uns bei Haunted Talks: https://hauntedwalk.com/podcasts/episode-117-german-ghosts/ Quellen Der kopflose Reiter Zauberspiegel - Kopflose Hessen und Menschenhandel Zwischenbetrachtung - Die Legende des kopflosen Reiters Die Roggenmuhme Wahrheitschecker - Die Roggenmuhme Wikipedia - Die Roggenmuhme Geister und Legenden - Die Roggenmuhme

A very Happy Halloween to all Haunted Talks listeners! Here is one last treat for your Halloween night.

Mark interviews Jim Dean, Creative Director of Haunted Walks, Inc. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update, and a word from this episode's sponsor . . . This episode is sponsored by Findaway Voices. You can learn more about how you can get your work distributed to retailers and library systems around the world at starkreflections.ca/Findaway. In their conversation, Jim and Mark talk about: How Glen Shackleton came to found the company via the first haunted walks in Kingston, Ontario in 1995 The early days of the haunted walks and how people reacted to the idea Expanding out into Ottawa and Toronto as well as other nearby locations How ghost stories are a great way to share local history and the local experience in an entertaining format "We create and share extraordinary experiences" How in "normal" or "pre-pandemic" times, tens of thousands of students would come to Ottawa and go on the ghost walks The level of improv that is often required of the tour guides who have to incorporate the scripts into real-life interactive experiences Dealing with the pandemic after just coming off their most successful year and the most trying day of having to lay off almost all of the company's one hundred staff members The "home and bored" haunted packs that they started selling early in the pandemic Asking the question of what Halloween was going to look like in the fall of 2020 The "Save Halloween" Kickstarter Project they launched, which didn't succeed, but led to some other ideas that worked for them, such as the virtual haunted campfires The virtual DIY audio experience that is "The Haunting at Home" How virtual events have opened Haunted Walks, Inc. up to an international audience and customer base Hosting the Haunted Walks Podcast and the types of stories that Jim covers on it Jim's memories of how, in school, when the old movie projector got rolled out and the lights went down and the film came on, the room became an entirely different place How the stories are crafted for the tours and how they evolve over time The special "Fact or Fiction" tours that they sometimes do A couple of unexplainable things that happened on a few of the tours and that Jim experienced And more... After the interview, Mark reflects on his appreciate for Haunted Walks, Inc. and the ways they have helped him personally and as a writer. He then talks about the important of multiple product lines and revenue streams derived from a single source of passion.   Links of Interest: The Haunted Walk Website Ghost Tours Online Experiences Haunted Talks Podcast Episode 195 - Help! I'm An Author With Mal Cooper Episode 194 - Eric Bryan Moore on Audiobook Narration and Pocket Pulp Podcast Patreon for Stark Reflections Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City   For 18 years, Jim Dean has been the Creative Director of Haunted Walks, Inc, which runs ghost tours and other paranormal adventures in Kingston, Ottawa, and Toronto, Ontario. He is also the host of the company's popular Haunted Talks podcast which explores dark history and ghost stories from around the world.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Jim Dean is the Creative Director of The Haunted Walk, a ghost tour company that operates in three cities in Canada: Kingston, Ottawa, and Toronto. During Spooky Season, he contacted me about trying The Haunting at Home Paranormal Adventure. I did it with a couple of friends and had a blast! Now the results are in. I was dying to know about one in particular: The majority of experiments, 74%, were conducted in a house or townhouse. 23% took place in an apartment or a condo. However, regardless of where the experiment was conducted, whether it was a house or an apartment, the percentage of groups reporting activity was the same: 67%. What was up with that? I said if I got a chance to ask him, I would...so I did! But we also had a chance to also talk about The Haunted Walk and other activities they offer --or will again once this pandemic gets under control. Among the other things we talked about was how The Haunting at Home is based on something they do on ghost hunts in haunted places. Including the Laurier House, where they also hold seances like a former Canadian Prime Minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King, did when he lived in the house. Jim likened it to a real-life Haunted Mansion, and that was all it took. I was sold. Covid Be Gone! I need to take a trip to Canada and see this place for myself! He also shared a ghost story involving two of the Haunted Walk's tour guides and an apparition at the Black Creek Pioneer Villag. One of the guides and a tour goer saw the woman in period clothing on the boardwalk up ahead of them, but the other guest and guide did not. I also got a chance to ask him about the Virtual Haunted Campfires they also did during Spooky Season, which I thought was really clever and collaborative. Jim is a phenomenal (and humble) storyteller. It was a great privilege to talk with him. If you previously weren't familiar with Jim before this, you can also hear him on the podcast he hosts: Haunted Talks. Guest Info To learn more, visit: https://hauntedwalk.com/. Want more Haunt Jaunts? Jaunt with us online anytime at HauntJaunts.net or socially on Instagram. Host & Guide: Courtney Mroch, Ambassador of Dark & Paranormal Tourism Music: Phantom from Space by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4210-phantom-from-space License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Some Amount of Evil" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Jim Dean is based out of Canada's capital, Ottawa, ON. He started with the Haunted Walk as a tour guide and worked his way up the ladder. He started The Haunted Talks podcast in 2015 and his company have brought forward some unbelievable innovations to thrive during the second wave of this pandemic. Phantom Phil tried out these innovations before recording and shares some astounding findings in his report...they also talk about popular haunted spots within Ottawa and around the country...For any True Believers who dare try The Haunting at Home with a group of friends or family sign up here and use the promo code below:https://hauntedwalk.com/thehauntingPromocode "unexplained" to get 40% off The Haunting at HomeFollow Unexplained Inc. on FB, Twitter & Instagram...also check out www.thephantomhub.com for past episodes + additional content

What are ghosts? What do they look like? How do they act? Why do they exist? These are all fundamental questions we explore in virtually every episode of Haunted Talks.  As we approach Halloween, when the boundaries between the living and the dead are most blurred – It seems only fitting that we look at these questions once again from a slightly different perspective. In 1900, an article was first published in the Chicago Tribune, “The Habits and Customs of Ghosts – Investigated By Science”. It shares some truly terrifying ghost stories and provides insight into how people thought about the paranormal 120 years ago. Have ghosts changed much over that time?

The folks at The Haunted Walk also have a podcast called Haunted Talks. They reached out to other paranormal podcasters, Haunt Jaunts included, and asked if we'd like to check out "The Haunting at Home - A Paranormal Adventure." What is it? Here's the description from their site: “The Haunting at Home – A Paranormal Adventure” is a fun and spooky interactive audio experience that challenges participants to conduct a series of paranormal experiments in the dark. The results from experimenters around the world will be compiled and shared, making it one of the largest paranormal investigations to ever take place – all done from the comfort and safety of your house, apartment, or creepy cabin in the woods. That sounds not only interesting but like a lot of fun so we're on board. We'll be doing a crossover event with the A Haunt Mess podcast to try this "paranormal adventure" out, so keep a lookout for that in the coming weeks. As I mention in this episode, The Haunted Walk has generously supplied a 20% discount code if you're interested in giving "The Haunting at Home" paranormal adventure a try too. Just use HAUNTJAUNTS at checkout. To purchase, visit: https://hauntedwalk.com/the-haunting-at-home (https://hauntedwalk.com/the-haunting-at-home/) Listen to Haunted Talks here: http://hauntedwalk.com/podcastsWant more Haunt Jaunts? Jaunt with us online anytime at HauntJaunts.net (https://www.hauntjaunts.net/) , or socially on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hauntjaunts/?hl=en) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/HauntJaunts?ref=sgm) , Twitter (https://twitter.com/HauntJaunts) and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGRFl9SAqCNzAKP0sMUGi2A) .  Host & Guide: Courtney Mroch, Ambassador of Dark & Paranormal Tourism Music:  from https://filmmusic.io "Phantom from Space" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Bringing you Real Canadian Stories. The Real Scary Podcast brings you three stories of very different locations. This episode we hear from Jim Dean, Creative Director at Haunted Walk and Host of Haunted Talks Podcast as he tells us about the history of the Ottawa Jail. He also tells us some phenomenal stories of the paranormal happenings there. Please be sure to check out the Haunted Talks Podcast and check out the Haunted Walk gift shop at hauntedwalk.com. As always once you have listened to this episode, please remember to check out the Episode 16 blog at realscarypodcast.ca!

Are imaginary friends good for kids? What does the research tell us? Dr. Kirk Honda was interviewed on Haunted Talks about this topic.Become a patron of our podcast by going to https://www.patreon.com/PsychologyInSeattleEmail: https://psychologyinseattle.squarespace.com/contactThe Psychology In Seattle Podcast. This content is for educational and informational purposes only. Although Kirk Honda is a licensed marriage and family therapist, this content is not a replacement for proper mental health treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health provider regarding any questions or concerns you have about your mental health needs.

Our friends from the "Notice History" podcast takeover this episode of Haunted Talks and join us for a walk!!! They turn the tables (microphone?) on us and ask about how and why we use history in our tours and what role it plays in how we promote our adventures to guests. Some of the answers are quite surprising! 

Get spooked on this very special episode of Notice History! We've collaborated with Haunted Talks, the official podcast of Haunted Walks Inc, to take you along on the Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa tour. Brittney Bos, former Haunted Walk tour guide and current Know History associate, chats with Creative Director Jim Dean about Haunted Walks' success, and the histories upon which tours are founded. Along the way, you'll hear snippets of the spine-chilling stories featured on the Original Haunted Walk of Ottawa.Notice History is the official podcast of Know History, a historical research company based in Ottawa. Visit our website at knowhistory.ca/podcast, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @NoticeHistory.

Guest : Patrik Jensen from The HauntedRABID NOISE on Rabbit Radio : Metal, Rock and Everything noisy from Australia and around the world!Hosted by Nev Pearcewww.facebook.com/RabidNoise/Rabid Noise is proudly supported by :RW Promotion : www.rwpromotion.com.auBlacklight Art & Design : www.blacklightad.com.au

Guest : Patrik Jensen from The HauntedRABID NOISE on Rabbit Radio : Metal, Rock and Everything noisy from Australia and around the world!Hosted by Nev Pearcewww.facebook.com/RabidNoise/Rabid Noise is proudly supported by :RW Promotion : www.rwpromotion.com.auBlacklight Art & Design : www.blacklightad.com.au

On February 4th, 1880, Canada’s most notorious family, The Black Donnellys, were massacred in their home by a vigilante group of their neighbours. In Episode 11 of Haunted Talks, we take you inside the Donnelly legend. What happened on that fateful night? Were the Donnellys “evil” or convenient scapegoats? Do their restless spirits still linger at the place where they met such a violent end? Listener Advisory: This episode does contain descriptions of significant violence.

In Episode 10 of our "Haunted Talks" podcast we chat with international newsmaker Stu De Haan, of The Satanic Temple. He shares common misconceptions about his beliefs and why Phoenix City Council did everything in their power to try to stop his group from speaking at a recent meeting. This is a must-listen episode!

HAUNTED TALKS, the offical podcast of The Haunted Walk, is almost ready to launch!

AMH talks with Paranormal Witness Producer Mark Lewis, who oversees the production "the scariest show on TV," which returns for its second season to Syfy on August 8.  Lewis joined London-based Raw TV three years ago to direct two action drama-documentaries, "The Real Goodfellas" (the season premiere of Raw TV's award-winning Locked Up Abroad), and Somali Pirate Attack for Discovery. He has worked in the TV industry for over 20 years and is writer and director of factual dramas and documentaries for the BBC, Channel 4, Five, ABC Australia, Network Nine Australia, PBS, the History Channel, Discovery, National Geographic, as well as Syfy.   Mark's films have won an Emmy, the New York Television Festival, and the American Film and TV Awards. Also joining us is Paranormal Witness episode star "witness" Jason Haxton, owner of the famed Dibbuk Box and Director of the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO.Haxton has studied American antiques and ancient artifacts for 26 years; collects and researches Mayan pottery; is a lecturer on art history, paranormal and ancient art; works with the Smithsonian Institute Museums; has received federal grants for curriculum development for schools across the nation; and was the keynote speaker for a recent Edgar Cayce Conference - whew!