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    Two Girls One Ghost
    Encounters x347 - Real Paranormal Stories: Ghosts, Cryptids & Hauntings

    Two Girls One Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 59:28


    It's a kitchen sink episode, and we're throwing everything paranormal at you! We've got haunted houses, dark entities, paranormal games gone wrong, La Llorona, a possible dragon sighting, a porn-addicted ghost and more. Stories include: A haunted childhood home brings night terrors, sleep paralysis, two sinister black cats, and a ghost that repeatedly changes the TV to an inappropriate channel. A game of Red Door, Yellow Door in a haunted basement unleashes a terrifying smiling man who appears in dreams and seems to follow the players beyond the game. A childhood spent attending disturbing nighttime rituals leads to terrifying dreams, sleep paralysis, a shared encounter with a demonic entity, and a long battle to break free. La Llorona appears after a mysterious wail is heard outside on the night a pregnancy is discovered. A terrifying apartment haunting features night terrors, shadow figures, scratches, blood seemingly dripping from the walls, demonic symbols, and an entity known as the Crawler. Watch the video version here. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com New Episodes are released every Thursday and Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us!  If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan. Original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    New England Legends Podcast
    The Haunting of Bolton Notch

    New England Legends Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 18:53


    In Episode 461, Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger hike through Bolton Notch State Park in Connecticut to search for the haunted Squaw Cave. The story goes that back in the early 1600s, a Podunk maiden fell in love with a Dutch fur trapper. Their forbidden love was against Puritan law and led to a tragic end. See more here: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/podcast-461-the-haunting-of-bolton-notch/  Listen ad-free plus get early access and bonus episodes at: https://www.patreon.com/NewEnglandLegends  Buy Jeff Belanger's new book Wicked Strange New England on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4lMkM3G  Check out Jeff's new underground publication Shadow Zine! https://shadowzine.com  Listen to Ray's Local Raydio! https://localraydio.com/ 

    Dateline NBC
    Talking Dateline: Conversations at CrimeCon Part 2

    Dateline NBC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 24:42


    In part two of this special edition of Talking Dateline, NBC News' Ellison Barber, host of the Netflix podcast “Allegedly," sits down with Josh Mankiewicz at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, for CrimeCon 2026. Josh tells Ellison what it's like interviewing families who have gone through the unimaginable and how some have turned their pain into purpose. He also talks about a common thread of stalking in some of his recent episodes, and how the legal system could help protect victims before it's too late. Plus, he takes questions from the audience. Have a question for Talking Dateline? Send us a DM @DatelineNBC or leave a voicemail at (212) 413-5252. Your question could be featured in an upcoming episode. Links to Dateline episodes mentioned in this session: “Haunting” about the murders of Tom Hunter and Shirlee Sherman: https://swap.fm/l/dl_haunting “Complicated” about the murders of Tori Vienneau and her 10-month-old baby, Dean: https://swap.fm/l/dl_complicated Josh catches up with Tori's mother, Danya Heroz, on “After the Verdict, available to Dateline Premium subscribers: https://dateline.supportingcast.fm/listen/dateline-nbc-premium/after-the-verdict-complicated “Breaking Point” about the murder of FedEx mom, Morgan Fox: https://swap.fm/l/dl_breakingpoint “The Phantom” about the murder of Kristil Krug: https://swap.fm/l/dl_thephantom Kristil's cousin, former prosecutor Rebecca Ivanoff, talks about stalking, coercive control, and the fight for safety: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/former-prosecutor-rebecca-ivanoff-on-stalking-coercive-control-and-the-fight-for-safety-248448581562 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Typical Skeptic Podcast
    Hanover Haunting - The Deanna Simpson Story - TSP Archives (2020) Start of Spooky Season

    Typical Skeptic Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 32:34 Transcription Available


    #paranormal #haunting #spookyseason #supernaturalTake a trip back to 2020 and Trust me this story NEVER gets old. DeAnna Simpson thought she was about to embark on a fresh new chapter in her life, little did she know that the next chapter would be titled the Hanover Haunting. I welcome spirit infestation experiencer DeAnna Simpson to the show and author Joni Mayhan. The book that was written about her life in the house on Maple Avenue is titled 'Hanover Haunting: The DeAnna Simpson Story.' Her story was presented on 'The Dead Files.' The haunting was so extreme, Amy Allan from the dead files warned DeAnna, “There are five men here and they all want you dead!” It inlcudes personal accounts from John Zaffis and Bill Bean, as well as other notable people in the paranormal fieldWebsite is Facebook : Hanover HauntingWe go deep. You decide. Established 2019..

    The Most Haunted City On Earth | Presented by The Savannah Underground
    The Haunting That Beat Every Scientist Who Tried to Solve It | The Belmez Faces

    The Most Haunted City On Earth | Presented by The Savannah Underground

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 55:14


    If you love this show, the best way to support us is by becoming a Parajunkie! www.patreon.com/hauntedcitypodcast.comIn August of 1971, a woman in a small Spanish village looked down at her kitchen floor and saw a face looking back at her. Her husband and son took pickaxes to the concrete and poured a new floor over it. Two weeks later, the face came back.Chris is home from Edinburgh, the trio is back together, and Madison takes us to Belmez de la Moraleda, a farming town of about 1,500 people in southern Spain, for one of the most investigated paranormal cases in history. Las Caras de Belmez. The Faces of Belmez.It started with Maria Gomez Camara, 52 years old, no interest in attention, who assumed she was seeing things because she had a slight fever. When the stain would not scrub out, the family destroyed the floor. When the face came back on September 8, 1971, the town found out, and secrets do not last long in a place that size. Neighbors started calling it La Casa de las Caras, the House of Faces, and people started showing up.Send us your personal ghost stories by emailing ghostmail@hauntedcitypodcast.com#BelmezFaces #LasCarasDeBelmez #Spain #Paranormal #GhostStories #Thoughtography #HansBender #Parapsychology #UnexplainedMysteries #HauntedCityPodcast #SavannahGhosts #GhostsCaughtOnCamera #HauntedHouse

    American Experiment Podcast
    Episode 142 - "GHOST STUDENTS": The NEWEST Fraud Haunting Minnesota

    American Experiment Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 44:35 Transcription Available


    Send us Fan MailThe NEWEST fraud that has been haunting Minnesota just got exposed...Check out the American Experiment Podcast

    Pop Culture Junkie
    PCJ Pop #44

    Pop Culture Junkie

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 1:51


    In PCJ Pops, the Pop Culture Junkies share their recommendations on what to experience in pop culture, today and yesterday.The end of August means Spooky Season is upon us, so Olivia recommends the terrifying and poignant Netflix limited series The Haunting of Hill House from 2018. Based on the Shirley Jackson novel of the same name, the series was written and directed by Mike Flanagan and starred Henry Thomas, Carla Gugino and a cast of Mike Flanagan players.This episode includes AI-generated content.

    Haunted or Hoax
    S7 E2. The Forbidden City

    Haunted or Hoax

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 49:43


    Episode two and we are already international! We are talking about The Forbidden City in China this week where we learn about ghost culture in China, get a history lesson in Dynasties, and - you'll never believe it- a woman in black. She travels all over the world! I'd have a snappy remark about something hilarious we probably said in this episode but honestly, I cannot remember a thing we said. I'll listen with ya'll and get back to you! Until then, enjoy this weeks episode! We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help our podcast by rating and reviewing on apple and NOW on Spotify! Leave us a comment on how you liked the episode or where we should cover next! Don't forget to check our show notes for our social links! Definitely check out our Instagram (@hauntedorhoaxpod). We post all photos and videos talked about in the show there! Haunted or Hoax Social Medias: Website Instagram Facebook Sources for this Episode: TELEVISION & MEDIA: WEBSITES: https://ghostadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Hauntings_of_Vicksburg:_McRaven_Mansion_(episode) https://www.bumpinthenight.net/night-at-mcraven-house https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/americas-most-haunted-south/vicksburgs-mcraven-mansion/ https://www.mcraventourhome.com/ghosts https://www.visitvicksburg.com/blog/mcraven-house-vicksburgs-most-haunted-mansion/

    Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
    WHEN THE DEMONIC HAT MAN VISITS: Shadow People Haunting Millions, Terrifying All

    Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 69:08


    They say he watches from the shadows, always wearing a hat — but the Hat Man isn't just another shadow person… he's something far more terrifying.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DemonicHatManREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3xfr8h77FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Unlike most shadow people figures, the Hat Man - this tall, dark being often appears during times of emotional turmoil. With accounts from all over the world, questions continue to be asked about his origin – is he supernatural? Interdimensional? Just our imagination? Demonic… or extraterrestrial? What is the Hat Man – and what are his motives? (The Night Terror That is The Hat Man) *** He was a charismatic activist and local celebrity who counted the elite of Philadelphia among his friends. But behind closed doors, Ira Einhorn's relationship with his girlfriend Holly Maddux was fraught with abuse, control, and ultimately, murder. The shocking discovery of Holly's body in a trunk in Einhorn's apartment was only the beginning of the hunt for the man they'd eventually call “The Unicorn Killer.” (Holly Maddux And The Unicorn Killer) *** On May 1, 1897, Louisa Luetgert, the wife of a prominent Chicago sausage-maker, mysteriously vanished. The last sighting of her was with her husband, Adolph, as they walked into his sausage factory. This chilling disappearance not only shocked the city but also caused a notable decline in sausage sales that summer. Gee, I wonder why. (The Sausage Maker And His Wife) *** Centuries of worship and tragedy have left behind more than just memories in some churches… they've also left behind spirits, some holy… some not. From ghostly priests and weeping brides to mysterious mists and phantom lights, there are hauntings that linger in these ancient sanctuaries. What eerie tales are hidden within the walls of the world's oldest… and most haunted… churches? (Attending Church Eternally As A Ghost) *** In June 2006, Gilbert Gilman vanished without a trace during a short walk in Olympic National Park. Despite an extensive search and numerous theories, no evidence of his fate has ever been found. Was he a victim of foul play, or did he choose to disappear? (The Mysterious Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:33.430 = Show Open00:04:32.154 = The Night Terror That is The Hat Man00:23:37.380 = The Sausage Maker And His Missing Wife ***00:37:01.097 = The Mysterious Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman00:42:16.722 = Attending Church Eternally As A Ghost (Haunted Churches) ***00:54:19.519 = Holly Maddux And The Unicorn Killer ***01:02:21.051 = Show Close01:03:57.285 = SONG: “The Hat Man” by Dark Weirdness (https://weirddarkness.com/music)*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:SONG: “The Hat Man” by Dark Weirdness: https://weirddarkness.com/music“The Night Terror That Is The Hat Man” source: Erica McCann, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mbwzkup3; Brandon Michaels, Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yxz4b38j“Holly Maddux And The Unicorn Killer” source: The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8bmr32“Attending Church Eternally As a Ghost” source: Patrick Thornton, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zyhhree“The Mysterious Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman” source: Strange Outdoors: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycx59v88“The Sausage Maker And His Missing Wife” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3dnfcm(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: May 21, 2024LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
    When the Haunting Wants You Gone, Part One | Grave Talks CLASSIC

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 31:58


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Most hauntings rattle the nerves. Chris Brown's tried to break him.While other teenagers worried about final exams, summer plans, and awkward heartbreaks, Chris spent four crucial years looking over his shoulder—because something in his home wanted him terrified. And it wanted him gone. From age fourteen to eighteen, the activity escalated with an intelligence that seemed almost strategic. Doors didn't just slam; they targeted moments of vulnerability. Shadows didn't merely flicker; they lingered, observing. Whatever lived in that house wasn't content with stealing sleep—it seemed set on driving Chris and his family out, or perhaps pushing them toward something far worse.But why? What provokes that level of hostility from the unseen? And what made Chris the focal point of its rage?In this episode of The Grave Talks, we walk with Chris back into the home that shaped his adolescence through fear. We explore the entity's terrifying progression, the emotional toll it took, and the unsettling questions it left behind. Was this a spirit fueled by past tragedy? A darker force that latched onto a vulnerable teen? Or something far older that had no intention of sharing its space?This is a story of endurance, trauma, and the human instinct to survive—even when the enemy is unseen.#HauntedHome #MalevolentSpirit #RealGhostStories #TheGraveTalks #ParanormalPodcast #DarkEntity #TeenageHaunting #SupernaturalForces #UnexplainedPhenomena #SpiritActivity Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
    When the Haunting Wants You Gone, Part Two | Grave Talks CLASSIC

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 14:41


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOMost hauntings rattle the nerves. Chris Brown's tried to break him.While other teenagers worried about final exams, summer plans, and awkward heartbreaks, Chris spent four crucial years looking over his shoulder—because something in his home wanted him terrified. And it wanted him gone. From age fourteen to eighteen, the activity escalated with an intelligence that seemed almost strategic. Doors didn't just slam; they targeted moments of vulnerability. Shadows didn't merely flicker; they lingered, observing. Whatever lived in that house wasn't content with stealing sleep—it seemed set on driving Chris and his family out, or perhaps pushing them toward something far worse.But why? What provokes that level of hostility from the unseen? And what made Chris the focal point of its rage?In this episode of The Grave Talks, we walk with Chris back into the home that shaped his adolescence through fear. We explore the entity's terrifying progression, the emotional toll it took, and the unsettling questions it left behind. Was this a spirit fueled by past tragedy? A darker force that latched onto a vulnerable teen? Or something far older that had no intention of sharing its space?This is a story of endurance, trauma, and the human instinct to survive—even when the enemy is unseen.#HauntedHome #MalevolentSpirit #RealGhostStories #TheGraveTalks #ParanormalPodcast #DarkEntity #TeenageHaunting #SupernaturalForces #UnexplainedPhenomena #SpiritActivity Love real ghost stories? Want even more?Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    How I Met Your Monster
    Hugh Crain in Jan de Bont's THE HAUNTING (1999)

    How I Met Your Monster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 100:43


    Casey picks Jan de Bont's The Haunting for the second movie in our Dead of Summer triple feature. In this episode, we meet Hugh Crain, along with Hill House itself. We trace the film's tangled path from a planned Spielberg/Stephen King collaboration (that eventually became King's Rose Red) through Jan de Bont taking the reins, and break down all 16 monster reveals hiding in Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson, and Lili Taylor's ill-fated sleep study. We compare this haunted house movie to both the 1963 original and Mike Flanagan's Netflix series, geek out over the ILM and Tippett Studios effects work, run our Real Monsters segment, and find out once and for all whether any of us would survive a night in Hill House. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTubeFor bonus content and commentaries, check out our PatreonFollow the show on Instagram, TikTok, and FacebookWant to support the show and save 20% on Fangoria? Visit Fangoria and enter PROMO CODE: HOWIMETYOURMONSTER at checkout!Looking for How I Met Your Monster merch? Check out TeePublic for shirts, stickers, mugs, and more!Questions and comments: howimetyourmonsterpodcast@gmail.com

    Weekly Spooky
    Monthly Spooky | The Great Moon Hoax, Halloween Hauntings, Bigfoot & UFOs

    Weekly Spooky

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 144:07 Transcription Available


    Halloween season is almost here, and Monthly Spooky is kicking off the countdown with haunted houses, Bigfoot, UFOs, cryptids, unexplained mysteries—and bat people living on the Moon.In the August 2026 edition of Monthly Spooky, Henrique Couto and Michelle are getting ready for Halloween with another strange trip through paranormal news, ghost stories, cryptid sightings, UFO and UAP reports, weird history, unexplained phenomena and creepy mysteries before diving into one of the most wonderfully bizarre media sensations of the nineteenth century: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835.Beginning in August 1835, newspaper readers were treated to astonishing reports supposedly describing life discovered on the Moon—including extraordinary landscapes, animals, beavers and winged bat people. Henrique and Michelle dig into how the Great Moon Hoax spread, why people believed it, and how an outrageous piece of fiction became an early example of a sensational story going viral. But first, there is plenty of fresh spooky news to get everyone into the Halloween spirit.Inside this episode:A new haunted renovation series sends designers into a reportedly haunted Ohio mansion, where they have to live and work inside the property while confronting its supernatural reputation.The possible “Croc Ness Monster” causes a stir after what appears to be a crocodile is photographed near an Italian lake.Officials in Brussels receive and examine unusual UFO and UAP reports, including material submitted by amateur astronomers.A reported Bigfoot sighting in Connecticut gets the attention of cryptid investigators.Scientists find a mysterious molecular signature associated with both Pluto and Titan.A mysterious large cat sparks discussion near Dundee, Scotland.An extremely strange planetary system raises questions about a possible enormous exomoon.Seattle embraces Hot Jimothy Summer as an exceptionally round raccoon becomes an internet celebrity.Sailor Matt Rutherford attempts the dangerous feat of navigating the Arctic Ocean alone.Henrique shares a spoiler-free look at the dinosaur horror adventure The End of Oak Street.And Michelle brings a perfectly timed Halloween haunted-house mystery involving two college students, a strange room and an archive extension that the library later claims it knows nothing about.Then it is off to the Moon for the main event: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835, complete with lunar wildlife, bizarre civilization and the unforgettable image of humanoid bat creatures soaring across the lunar landscape.Whether you're already building your Halloween podcast playlist, looking for scary stories for spooky season, or just love ghosts, paranormal mysteries, Bigfoot, UFOs, cryptids, folklore, weird history and unexplained encounters, this month's Monthly Spooky is your early ticket into Halloween.Follow Monthly Spooky on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio or your favorite podcast app so you don't miss the next round of spooky news, strange history, paranormal stories and creepy discoveries as the countdown to Halloween continues.

    Missing Persons Mysteries
    More Tales Told in the Dark

    Missing Persons Mysteries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2026 119:58 Transcription Available


    More Tales Told in the Dark - In this episode, Steve welcomes back Cassie from Tales Told in the Dark as they discuss urban legends, hauntings, mythical creatures, cryptids, scary stories, history and more.. Find Cassie on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talestoldinthedarkBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.

    UFO Chronicles Podcast
    Ep.401 The Thing on the Balcony

    UFO Chronicles Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 60:29 Transcription Available


    Tonight, we welcome JJ from Southern Demonology, joining us from Virginia. His paranormal encounters began in an old Appalachian log cabin, but they did not end there. Tonight, JJ will take us from the shadowed mountains of Virginia to the mist-shrouded landscapes of Japan, sharing unsettling encounters from two very different cultures. Different countries, different beliefs, but perhaps the same unseen world waiting in the darkness.More information on this episode on the podcast website:Southern Demonology Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/southerndemonologyIf you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad-free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

    UFO Chronicles Podcast
    Ep.401 The Thing on the Balcony

    UFO Chronicles Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 60:29 Transcription Available


    Tonight, we welcome JJ from Southern Demonology, joining us from Virginia. His paranormal encounters began in an old Appalachian log cabin, but they did not end there. Tonight, JJ will take us from the shadowed mountains of Virginia to the mist-shrouded landscapes of Japan, sharing unsettling encounters from two very different cultures. Different countries, different beliefs, but perhaps the same unseen world waiting in the darkness.More information on this episode on the podcast website:https://ufochroniclespodcast.com/ep-401-the-thing-on-the-balcony/Southern Demonology Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/southerndemonologyIf you enjoy this podcast, please support the show with a virtual coffee:https://ko-fi.com/ufochroniclespodcastFollow and Subscribe on X to get ad-free episodesX: https://x.com/UFOchronpodcast/Want to share your encounter on the show?Email: UFOChronicles@gmail.comOr Fill out Guest Form:https://forms.gle/uGQ8PTVRkcjy4nxS7Podcast Merchandise:https://www.teepublic.com/user/ufo-chronicles-podcastHelp Support UFO CHRONICLES by becoming a Patron:https://patreon.com/UFOChroniclespodcastAll Links for Podcast:https://linktr.ee/UFOChroniclesPodcastThank you for listening!Like share and subscribe it really helps me when people share the show on social media, it means we can reach more people and more witnesses and without your amazing support, it wouldn't be possible.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ufo-chronicles-podcast--3395068/support.

    Avery After Dark
    224: The Murders & Haunting of Fox Hollow Farm

    Avery After Dark

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 50:33


    A family with two teenage sons moves onto a sprawling 18-acre property, unaware of the horrifying secrets buried deep within its woods. What begins as their dream home quickly becomes the setting of terrifying paranormal activity—and the discovery of a disturbing past connected to a serial killer and unimaginable crimes. From unexplained encounters inside the home to chilling discoveries hidden across the property, this true haunting blurs the line between true crime and the paranormal. What was buried in these woods would uncover horrific crimes, unanswered questions, and mysteries that remain unsolved to this day.Watch this podcast episode! Click HERE to check it out & subscribe to the Avery After Dark Youtube Channel!Business Inquires | averyannross@gmail.comJoin the PATREON or Youtube Memberships for BONUS episodes of Avery After Dark! Thank you for your support :)Make sure you are following along for all the latest!TIKTOKINSTAGRAMFACEBOOK

    Shadow Carriers: a sonic storytelling experience
    Promo: 2026 Chicago Tour Season

    Shadow Carriers: a sonic storytelling experience

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2026 2:17


    Get ready for our most spine-chilling Halloween season yet. We're pulling back the curtain on the Chicago Ghost Tour Season, with fresh faces joining our guide lineup and a haunting route making its return. Plus, our 'Four Shadows' special is back - a brand-new episode creeping into your feed every week this October. Don't miss the scariest season yet with Shadow Carriers. Grab your tickets at shadowcarriers.com. _____________________________ Please be sure to like us on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadowcarriers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowcarriers If you like what you hear and want to buy your storytellers a drink, you can catch us at @shadowcarriers on Venmo. If you've enjoyed this episode and want to support our work, become a patron of the podcast! Your support is greatly appreciated and is invested back into helping us create bold and new content for you throughout the year. Check out our Patreon Page at patreon.com/ShadowCarriers. If you'd like to get in touch with us, our email address is shadowcarriers@gmail.com. This Podcast and all endeavors by these individuals believe strongly that Black Lives Matter.

    Real Ghost Stories Online
    She Brought the Haunting Home | After Midnight

    Real Ghost Stories Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 18:03


    After nearly a decade of paranormal investigations, she had developed one habit she never skipped. Before leaving a location, she would perform a simple cleansing ritual and make it clear that nothing there was allowed to follow her home.She wasn't even sure she believed the ritual actually protected her. She just knew she had done it after dozens of investigations without ever experiencing anything unusual in her own house.Then, after a long night investigating an abandoned nursing home, she forgot.A few days later, she heard three slow footsteps in her hallway, followed by a single knock. It was the exact same pattern they had heard inside the nursing home.And suddenly, the ritual she had always treated as a precaution didn't seem quite so unnecessary. #Ghosts #ParanormalEncounters #SpiritAttachment #GhostHunting #HauntedPlaces #ParanormalActivity #SpiritActivity #Supernatural #FollowedHome Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
    The Berkshires and the Hauntings Time Left Behind, Part Two | Grave Talks CLASSIC

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 22:03


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOThe Berkshires may look serene—sunlit trails, grand homes, quiet historic towns—but those gentle hills hold stories that refuse to stay buried. In this episode, author Robert Oakes takes us through the haunted heart of the region, revealing the places where history lingers a little too long.From a literary icon's estate where whispers still drift across empty rooms… to opulent mansions that haven't quite let their former residents go… to a tunnel carved through the mountains where tragedy left more than scars in the stone—these are the places where the past breathes, watches, and sometimes steps forward.The Berkshires are beautiful—but beauty isn't always quiet.For more information, visit his website at robertoakes.net.#TheGraveTalks #Berkshires #HauntedHistory #GhostStories #EdithWharton #TheMount #VentfortHall #HoosacTunnel #ParanormalPodcast #NewEnglandHauntingsLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
    She Brought the Haunting Home | After Midnight

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 18:03


    After nearly a decade of paranormal investigations, she had developed one habit she never skipped. Before leaving a location, she would perform a simple cleansing ritual and make it clear that nothing there was allowed to follow her home.She wasn't even sure she believed the ritual actually protected her. She just knew she had done it after dozens of investigations without ever experiencing anything unusual in her own house.Then, after a long night investigating an abandoned nursing home, she forgot.A few days later, she heard three slow footsteps in her hallway, followed by a single knock. It was the exact same pattern they had heard inside the nursing home.And suddenly, the ritual she had always treated as a precaution didn't seem quite so unnecessary. #Ghosts #ParanormalEncounters #SpiritAttachment #GhostHunting #HauntedPlaces #ParanormalActivity #SpiritActivity #Supernatural #FollowedHome Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    Another F*****g Horror Podcast
    Episode 219: A Haunting at the Adelphi Theatre and Mysterious Death of Chuck Morgan

    Another F*****g Horror Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 74:22


    The girls are back, and this week's episode is a perfect little haunted-theater, true-crime anxiety spiral. Cute? No. Creepy? Extremely. First, Monique tells the story of British comedian Jason Manford, who got cast in the West End revival of Sweeney Todd at London's historic Adelphi Theatre. Every night after getting his throat slashed onstage, Jason would clean off the fake blood and FaceTime his wife and twin daughters before bed. How sweet. Until his three-year-old daughter asked, “Daddy, who's that man behind you?” A tall man with dark hair, a mustache, and a soldier's uniform: a description that matched William Terriss, the beloved Victorian actor who was stabbed to death at the Adelphi stage door in 1897 while wearing a Union Army captain's costume. The theatre ghosts really said: yes, and? Then Amy brings us into the 1977 death of Charles “Chuck” Morgan, a Tucson escrow company president whose case is so suspicious it feels personally insulting that anyone tried to rule it as a suicide. Chuck disappeared, came home three days later missing a shoe, bound in plastic handcuffs, unable to speak and writing that he had been kidnapped and tortured. He hinted at a secret government identity, got paranoid (naturally), wore a bulletproof vest, carried a gun and told his family he had written a letter naming who was responsible if anything happened to him. Then he disappeared again. Nine days later, a mystery woman called “Green Eyes” phoned his wife with an ominous Bible passage and soon after, Chuck was found in the desert wearing his bulletproof vest, shot in the back of the head, with a $2 bill pinned to his underwear and absolutely no reasonable explanation. Police ruled it suicide. Monique and Amy, correctly, said: no, girl, no. If you take anything away from this episode, let it be this: when a three-year-old sees a crying soldier behind you, maybe believe the fucking child.

    Talking About Birds: A St. Louis Cardinals Podcast

    The show is cursed. Last week's audio came out haunted, three Cardinals hit the IL in a matter of days, and Nate and Ben have made peace with the grudge ghost now living in the podcast. Between hauntings they cover a tired, banged-up team still hanging around the wild card: Masyn Winn's season-ending thumb, Josh Baez's wildly unlucky start, and a Kyle Leahy who's quietly pitched like an ace for two months.Down on the farm, Rainiel Rodriguez keeps mashing, and the Cardinals now have baseball's second-best farm system. Plus Pirates and Dodgers previews, the Astros' bizarre firing of Dana Brown, and a new game about ballpark calories.Have a question or comment for the show? Text or leave us a voicemail at: (848) 48-BIRDS (848-482-4737)Talking About Birds is listener supported on Patreon. Support the show and join our private discord server at: www.patreon.com/talkingaboutbirds

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
    The Berkshires and the Hauntings Time Left Behind, Part One | Grave Talks CLASSIC

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 35:13


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!The Berkshires may look serene—sunlit trails, grand homes, quiet historic towns—but those gentle hills hold stories that refuse to stay buried. In this episode, author Robert Oakes takes us through the haunted heart of the region, revealing the places where history lingers a little too long.From a literary icon's estate where whispers still drift across empty rooms… to opulent mansions that haven't quite let their former residents go… to a tunnel carved through the mountains where tragedy left more than scars in the stone—these are the places where the past breathes, watches, and sometimes steps forward.The Berkshires are beautiful—but beauty isn't always quiet.For more information, visit his website at robertoakes.net.#TheGraveTalks #Berkshires #HauntedHistory #GhostStories #EdithWharton #TheMount #VentfortHall #HoosacTunnel #ParanormalPodcast #NewEnglandHauntingsLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    From The Shadows
    He Escaped A Demonic House in Rural Ohio

    From The Shadows

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 53:31 Transcription Available


    A demonic entity tormented Josh inside his rural Ohio home for nearly a decade. Footsteps, objects moving on their own, terrified pets, and even a levitating blanket were only part of what he experienced! Josh eventually escaped when he left for college, but then the activity turned toward his mom.A chance meeting with famed paranormal investigator Lorraine Warren would eventually lead Josh to seek help from the Christian Church. He joins us to tell the terrifying story of what happened inside that house and the growl he'll never forget.Are you enjoying From the Shadows Podcast? Our top 50 most watched episodes are here https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZ-jVYu3W3k&si=rL95Gcfuvc2iRTZjLove Bigfoot encounter stories? https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8rKvN2F0_maaoRv3gsNRODlsg28J0cvH&si=UEmtwIr3eCDP6EBUWhile you are visiting our YouTube, please like, hype, comment, subscribe, and share our episodes that you enjoy. Doing so helps our current subscribers see us and helps us to grow the From the Shadows community! We also have YouTube memberships available and a Patreon of From the Shadows Podcast for one bonus episode each month and other fun perks exclusive to channel members.For our long time Ozark Howler fans, YouTube Memberships and Patreon are where you can find all new episodes of The Howler with Shane as they catch up on all things not paranormal or cryptid each month. We also created a free playlist of Howler Archives of every episode released before the membership portal. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8rKvN2F0_maLiGvoPF1W1j05dQbpBzcp&si=HeFN-bWRXoK7X5ImYouTube Memberships https://www.youtube.com/@fromtheshadowspodcast/membershipPatreon https://www.patreon.com/fromtheshadows/homeDo you have a story to share? Please contact Shane here: https://www.fromtheshadowspodcast.com/contact/Visit our Merch Shop https://www.fromtheshadowspodcast.com/shop/ Follow us on:TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@fromtheshadowspodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/fromtheshadowspodcastInstagram - Shane Grove - https://www.instagram.com/shanegroveauthor Instagram - Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/fromtheshadowspodcast#Christian #Demon #Paranormal #Haunting #HauntedHouse #Ohio #LorraineWarren #DemonicHaunting

    Spaced Out Radio Show
    Lynn Monet: TRUE Paranormal Encounters, Hauntings & the Afterlife | Omnipresent

    Spaced Out Radio Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 173:52 Transcription Available


    Lynn Monet is a world-renowned author best known for her critically acclaimed Omnipresent series, including Omnipresent, Omnipresent: What Happened Next, Omnipresent: Becca Dawn Dr. (Drive), and Omnipresent: Gnome Place Like Home. She is also the author of Colors of Heaven: Beginnings Never End and The Gap: What Else Your Adolescent and Teen Needs to Know. Her work explores the paranormal, consciousness, the afterlife, and extraordinary experiences with depth, insight, and emotional resonance.Beyond writing, Lynn is an established paranormal consultant, television and podcast personality, radio host, lecturer, and Death Doula, specializing in hauntings, otherworldly beings, and the afterlife. An empath who describes an ability to perceive interdimensional frequencies beyond normal human perception, Lynn combines her paranormal experiences with more than three decades in nursing, primarily in end-of-life care, geriatrics, and management, as well as a degree in Biology.Spaced Out Radio is your nightly source for alternative information, starting at 9pm Pacific, 12am Eastern.  We broadcast LIVE every night. #UFO #UAP #AlienDisclosure #UFOSightings #UFOCoverUp #Aliens #SpacedOutRadio #Paranormal #UFOCommunity #disclosure -------------------------------------------------------You can now join the Space Traveler's Club;Join us at  https://www.patreon.com/sor_space_travelers_club  --------------------------------------------------------Grab Our Latest Spaced Out Radio Gear At:http://spacedoutradio.com/shop  It's a great way to support our show!--------------------------------------------------------OUR LINKS:TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/spacedoutradio   FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/spacedoutradioshow  SPACED OUT RADIO - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/spacedoutradioshow  DAVE SCOTT - INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/davescottsor   TWITCH: https://www.twitch.com/spacedoutradioshow  WEBSITE: http://www.spacedoutradio.comGUEST IDEAS OR QUESTIONS FOR SOR?Contact Klaus at bookings@spacedoutradio.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spaced-out-radio--1657874/support.

    Cleveland Fandom Podcast
    Ep. 269: Deshaun Watson For Week 1, Pros Back to College, Peyton Watson to Cavs, College Conference Bets, Haunting MLB Trades & More

    Cleveland Fandom Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 89:50


    Ep. 269, Aug. 25, 2026: On this episode we discuss Deshaun Watson For Week 1, Pros Back to College, Peyton Watson to Cavs, College Conference Bets, Haunting MLB Trades & More 

    Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
    THE DEVIL IN THE MIRROR: Criminals Who Blamed Demons – Can Demons Make You Commit Crimes?

    Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 59:08


    Across five decades and three continents, killers have handed police the same explanation for the bodies they left behind – a demon made them do it. Can demonic possession be blamed for murder, or is it just the ultimate excuse for the inexcusable?EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DevilInTheMirrorREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8pumw8FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: From serial killers to seemingly ordinary individuals, a chilling phenomenon emerges as criminals claim demonic possession drove them to commit unspeakable acts. These disturbing cases, spanning decades and continents, blur the lines between evil and the supernatural, leaving us questioning the true nature of their heinous crimes. From the infamous Son of Sam to a father who claimed demonic voices compelled him to murder his own child, we'll explore some of these cases and let you decide if the devil made them do it. (Demonic Crimes) *** The Rose family lived comfortably in the picturesque Pleasant Valley in the late 1800s. However, oldest daughter Ceely's unrequited love for a neighbor boy led to a series of chilling events. Her obsession turned deadly, leading not only to death, but to a ghostly presence as well. (Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose) *** In the wild era of the 1920s and 1930s, organized crime flourished in the United States, with hitmen like the mysterious "Buster from Chicago" making a name for themselves. Known for his ruthless efficiency and chilling calm, Buster was responsible for many high-profile mob hits during the violent Castellammarese War. But who was Buster? (The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago) *** In July 1993, 26-year-old Kristin Ann set out for her morning jog, but her run ended in a horrifying, fatal attack. The shocking crime has left her grieving family and community outraged and seeking justice. (The Murder of Kristin Ann) *** Imagine falling asleep on your usual train ride home, only to wake up at a mysterious, strikingly-white colored station with no way to leave. You encounter a strange child-like figure who warns you that this place is "one step before death." This is the eerie reality of Hitsuka Station, a ghostly train stop in Japan that traps unsuspecting passengers. (The Haunting of Hitsuka Station)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding00:01:35.737 = Show Open00:04:36.680 = Demonic Crimes00:30:42.697 = Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose ***00:37:45.972 = The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago00:44:25.478 = The Haunting of Hitsuka Station00:51:04.794 = The Murder of Kristin Ann ***00:57:52.235 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:“Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose” source: Anomalien.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9684ce“The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago” source: Bipin Dimri at HistoricMysteries.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rfupk“The Murder of Kristin Ann” source: Robert Waters at KidnappingMurderAndMayhem.blogspot.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9s5d5h“The Haunting Of Hitsuka Station” source: TheGhostInMyMachine.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmcauh“Demonic Crimes” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker.com's Graveyard Shift, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc66dun2; Benjamin Welton at ListVerse.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44sy8rrw; Austin Harvey at AllThatsInteresting.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/244y234v; KPIC News 4, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96nsb7(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March 15, 2024LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

    scary(ish) podcast
    Scaryish - Ep 334: Fast Food True Crime

    scary(ish) podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 63:31 Transcription Available


    Robin and Adam proudly present Episode 334 of Scary(ish)! This week, Adam covers two wild true crime cases that took place at fast food franchises, right around where he grew up. Listen, Share, Subscribe, and Review!

    Books N' Betches
    Ep: 227 - The Betches Talk About the Haunting Adeline Movie

    Books N' Betches

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 28:49


    Only a few weeks late and a dollar short, the Betches discuss the hoopla around the announcement of the Haunting Adeline movie. Find the video episodes on Youtube!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    The Paranormal 60
    No Safe Harbor: The Hauntings of Rose Island – A New England Legends Podcast

    The Paranormal 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 22:54


    Every inch of Rhode Island's Rose Island seems to carry the weight of tragedy. Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger journey off the coast of Newport to uncover the dark history and chilling hauntings of this isolated 18-acre island—once home to a military fort, a quarantine hospital for the sick and dying, a lighthouse plagued by ghost stories, and the site of deadly maritime disasters. From disease and shipwrecks to the infamous Graham Disaster, discover why Rose Island may be one of New England's most thoroughly haunted locations. Watch the New England Legends video Extra on the Graham Disaster at Rose Island: https://ournewenglandlegends.com/new-england-legends-extra-the-graham-disaster-at-the-rose-island-lighthouse/ No Safe Harbor: The Hauntings of Rose Island – A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Paranormal 60
    The Old Stone House Haunting - A New England Legends Podcast

    The Paranormal 60

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 15:30


    A lonely stone house on the coast of Blue Hill, Maine, has carried whispers of ghostly encounters for more than 150 years. Join Jeff Belanger and Ray Auger as they investigate the chilling 1906 haunting that turned this forgotten landmark into one of New England's enduring paranormal mysteries. The Old Stone House Haunting - A New England Legends Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    And That's Why We Drink
    E495 Triple Trampoline Entendres and Juniper Hauntings

    And That's Why We Drink

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 114:20


    It's Episode 495 and we're here to get funky! Today Em brings us a collection of haunted fast food restaurants which has us practicing our diner slang. Then Christine covers Part Two of The University of Idaho Murders. And can anyone tell us if this is a chicken nugget? …and that's why we drink!Want to listen ad-free? Join our Certified Yapper tier for $10/month on Patreon! Ad-free episodes starting at E469 at: http://patreon.com/ATWWDPodcast !Catch our bonus Yappy Hour intermissions on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3L28lDw or subscribe on Patreon!___________________Head to http://dosedaily.co/DRINK or enter DRINK to get 35% off your first subscription.Try ZipRecruiter for FREE at https://ziprecruiter.com/DRINK to meet great candidates who'll go the extra step for your job.Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster—join at https://RocketMoney.com/DRINK .Get 40% off your first Hungryroot order plus a free item in every box for life at https://hungryroot.com/DRINK with code DRINK.If you think you or someone you know might be struggling with OCD, go to https://learn.nocd.com/ATTWD and book a free call with their team to learn more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
    Inside the Haunting of Western State Lunatic Asylum, Part One | Grave Talks CLASSIC

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 38:10


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODESome places don't just remember their past—they relive it.Behind the decaying walls of the Western State Lunatic Asylum lies more than history. It holds the terror, the despair, and the unanswered cries of over a century of suffering. Children abandoned. Patients tortured. Criminally insane inmates locked away with no hope of release. Every brick carries a story the world tried to forget.But the dead haven't forgotten.Today, we step into the shadows of this infamous asylum to explore the spirits still trapped within its rotting corridors. Some whisper in the dark, desperate for someone—anyone—to hear them. Others unleash the rage born from a lifetime of torment. And a few… a few don't want company.These are the echoes of Western State Lunatic Asylum. And they still walk the halls.#WesternStateAsylum #HauntedAsylum #LunaticAsylumHistory #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedHistory #DarkHistory #TrueGhostStories #AsylumHauntings #RestlessSpirits #ParanormalPodcast #CreepyLocations #UnexplainedPhenomenaLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
    Inside the Haunting of Western State Lunatic Asylum, Part Two | Grave Talks CLASSIC

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 21:58


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOSome places don't just remember their past—they relive it.Behind the decaying walls of the Western State Lunatic Asylum lies more than history. It holds the terror, the despair, and the unanswered cries of over a century of suffering. Children abandoned. Patients tortured. Criminally insane inmates locked away with no hope of release. Every brick carries a story the world tried to forget.But the dead haven't forgotten.Today, we step into the shadows of this infamous asylum to explore the spirits still trapped within its rotting corridors. Some whisper in the dark, desperate for someone—anyone—to hear them. Others unleash the rage born from a lifetime of torment. And a few… a few don't want company.These are the echoes of Western State Lunatic Asylum. And they still walk the halls.#WesternStateAsylum #HauntedAsylum #LunaticAsylumHistory #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedHistory #DarkHistory #TrueGhostStories #AsylumHauntings #RestlessSpirits #ParanormalPodcast #CreepyLocations #UnexplainedPhenomenaLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    The Whispering Woods - Real Life Ghost Stories
    The Haunted House Beside the Mill: The Willington Ghost | British Hauntings & Paranormal History

    The Whispering Woods - Real Life Ghost Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 26:30


    For more than a decade, the Procter family and their visitors reported footsteps, violent knocking, moving beds and apparitions inside their home beside Willington Mill in Northumberland. The haunting became so notorious that sceptical surgeon Edward Drury spent the night there in 1840, only to leave after an encounter with a grey-clothed woman that he recorded in writing just days later.The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch Links:https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/speccoll/2016/10/26/the-haunted-house-at-willington/https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/speccoll/tag/willington/https://blogs.ncl.ac.uk/speccoll/page/22/https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Notes_on_the_folk-lore_of_the_northern_counties_of_England_and_the_borders/Chapter_10https://www.spr.ac.uk/9-hauntings-and-poltergeistshttps://twsitelines.info/SMR/1177https://www.icysedgwick.com/willington-mill/https://benbeck.co.uk/fh/collaterals/5Oa07cousins.htmlhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/willington-millThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on tomorrow.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/SURVEY Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Indian Noir
    The Haunting of Amaravati Boarding School, Indian Horror Story

    Indian Noir

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2026 12:31


    This episode is part of Supernatural India, a new Indian Noir series exploring the monsters, myths, spirits, legends, and folklore of India. Each story in this series draws from the rich supernatural traditions of the subcontinent, where fear is shaped by place, memory, ritual, belief, and the unknown. From forest spirits and cursed beings to village legends and ancient hauntings, Supernatural India maps the creatures and myths that have lived in Indian imagination for generations. Indian Noir is an Indian horror podcast featuring original Indian horror stories, Indian creepypastas, paranormal tales, supernatural fiction, dark fiction, and immersive audio storytelling. Each episode is written, narrated, and produced by Nikesh Murali, Commonwealth Short Story Prize-winning writer, bestselling horror author, and professional narrator. - Buy my collection of horror novellas TALES OF HORROR at https://amzn.to/42XxAu5 - Donate via https://ko-fi.com/U7U03JREM to cover the web hosting and sfx costs. - Follow me on Instagram instagram.com/indiannoir This podcast is rated R 18+. It may contain classifiable elements such as violence, sex scenes and drug use that are high in impact. This podcast may also contain information which may be triggering to survivors of sexual assault, violence, drug abuse or mental health issues. Listener discretion is advised. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
    The Unsettling Haunting of the Weber Family, Part Two | Grave Talks CLASSIC

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 18:23


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOYou expect sleepless nights with a newborn — but not because something else is awake in the room.For Frances and Doug Weber, early parenthood came with a new kind of fear. Their daughter was only two months old, tightly swaddled and unable to roll… yet somehow, she kept turning up in impossible places. Places she could never reach. Places no parent would ever choose.And when they found her lying beside the crawl space door — the same one the cat refused to even look at — the nursery stopped feeling like a safe room and started feeling like a warning.Something was moving in that house. Something was watching that baby. And something wanted to be noticed.We explore the moment a quiet home turned into something unrecognizable — and why the very first sign of a haunting might come from the smallest member of the family. This is the story that makes even seasoned parents sleep with the lights on. Because if a baby can't crawl, can't roll, and can't move…then what did?#BabyHaunting #ParanormalParents #CrawlSpaceGhost #RealGhostStory #TheGraveTalks #HauntedNursery #TrueParanormal #CreepyEncounters #SupernaturalActivity #GhostStoriesPodcast #UnexplainedPhenomena #HauntedHomeLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural
    The Unsettling Haunting of the Weber Family, Part One | Grave Talks CLASSIC

    The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 34:41


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!You expect sleepless nights with a newborn — but not because something else is awake in the room.For Frances and Doug Weber, early parenthood came with a new kind of fear. Their daughter was only two months old, tightly swaddled and unable to roll… yet somehow, she kept turning up in impossible places. Places she could never reach. Places no parent would ever choose.And when they found her lying beside the crawl space door — the same one the cat refused to even look at — the nursery stopped feeling like a safe room and started feeling like a warning.Something was moving in that house. Something was watching that baby. And something wanted to be noticed.We explore the moment a quiet home turned into something unrecognizable — and why the very first sign of a haunting might come from the smallest member of the family. This is the story that makes even seasoned parents sleep with the lights on. Because if a baby can't crawl, can't roll, and can't move…then what did?#BabyHaunting #ParanormalParents #CrawlSpaceGhost #RealGhostStory #TheGraveTalks #HauntedNursery #TrueParanormal #CreepyEncounters #SupernaturalActivity #GhostStoriesPodcast #UnexplainedPhenomena #HauntedHomeLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories
    The Capitol Theatre Haunting | Campfire Stories with MrBallen

    MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 50:05


    Welcome back to the Campfire! I have a great story to tell. It's a classic ghost story – and not only are the elements in the story quite unnerving, but it also has a high degree of believability. There are quite a few people in this story who, independently, witnessed and experienced these events.   Be sure to WATCH this episode on my YouTube channel on Friday, August 21st! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked

    In a strange new city, Alyssa finds a friend — and something else she was never meant to see. Thank you, Alyssa and Nicole, for sharing this story with us! Special thanks also to Milena Tinoco for lending us your voice to bring this story to life.  And thank you, Juan Diego! Juan Diego is a podcast producer from Colombia who focuses on climate storytelling and oral tradition. Check out his podcast, Pensamiento Espiral, or you can reach out to him for collaborations at jdbeltran@pensamientoespiral.org Produced and scouted by Juan Diego Beltrán, original score by Clay Xavier, artwork by Teo Ducot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Real Ghost Stories Online
    A Haunting in Spokane, Part Two | The Grave Talks

    Real Ghost Stories Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 23:47


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOWhen June Matthews purchased a fixer-upper just north of Spokane, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to create a dream starter home. Aside from an uneasy feeling in the basement—an odd chill and the sense of being watched—there was little to suggest anything was out of the ordinary.At first, those moments were easy to dismiss. But after moving in, subtle disturbances began to build. Lights flickered without cause, footsteps echoed through empty rooms, and the basement door developed a habit of opening when it shouldn't—or refusing to stay closed at all.What started as a minor discomfort slowly turned into something harder to explain. In this episode of The Grave Talks, we explore what June experienced inside the home and the question many homeowners hope they'll never have to ask—what happens when a house doesn't want you there?#TheGraveTalks #SpokaneHaunting #HauntedHome #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedBasement #GhostActivity #ShadowPresence #HomeHaunting #HauntedHouse #Ghosts #ParanormalLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    Real Ghost Stories Online
    A Haunting in Spokane, Part One | The Grave Talks

    Real Ghost Stories Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 38:46


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!When June Matthews purchased a fixer-upper just north of Spokane, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to create a dream starter home. Aside from an uneasy feeling in the basement—an odd chill and the sense of being watched—there was little to suggest anything was out of the ordinary.At first, those moments were easy to dismiss. But after moving in, subtle disturbances began to build. Lights flickered without cause, footsteps echoed through empty rooms, and the basement door developed a habit of opening when it shouldn't—or refusing to stay closed at all.What started as a minor discomfort slowly turned into something harder to explain. In this episode of The Grave Talks, we explore what June experienced inside the home and the question many homeowners hope they'll never have to ask—what happens when a house doesn't want you there?#TheGraveTalks #SpokaneHaunting #HauntedHome #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedBasement #GhostActivity #ShadowPresence #HomeHaunting #HauntedHouse #Ghosts #ParanormalLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    The Ticket Top 10
    The Sweet Spot- alot of F'n baseball; Mackenzie Gore trade haunting us

    The Ticket Top 10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 11:31


    August 18th, 2026 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket’s Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

    On the night of June 24th, 1948, seventeen-year-old switchboard operator Mary Jane Reed went out on a first date in Oregon, Illinois and was never seen alive again, and nearly eighty years later the little river town is still arguing over who killed her – and still reporting that she never quite left.EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MaryJaneReedREAD or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n7bcv8zFEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: In 2016, near the infamous Nazca Lines, an incredible find came to light – not gold or jewels, not remnants of pottery, but a tomb. But what was found within the tomb has raised more questions than answers, as the resident mummies appears not to be human… just humanoid. (The Nazca Three-Fingered Mummy) *** Once in a while you'll hear of a horrible tragedy and the victim will be described as “ground into mincemeat”. In some case, this is not much of an exaggeration. (Ground Into Mincemeat) *** In 1983 Diane Downs shot her own children – Christie, Danny and Cheryl, in the backseat of the car. Miraculously, Christie Downs survived. (The Survival of Christie Downs) *** When it comes to demonic possession, it's often chalked up to mental illness – but sometimes the events surrounding the possessed person are so bizarre and unexplainable, you are almost forced to believe in the supernatural. Such was the case with Don Decker. (The Pennsylvania Rain Man) *** Cannibalism – just the word itself is enough to creep you out. Fortunately, cases of it are usually distant, in some far-off, remote, jungle area, done by natives who have yet to discover civilization. At least, that's what we like to believe. Unfortunately, it happens worldwide, nearer than you think. Like… in America. And in some cases, not so long ago. (American Cannibals) *** The death of a young girl and her boyfriend leave an Illinois town devastated… and it also left behind a lingering ghost. (The Ghost of Mary Jane Reed)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding00:00:40.145 = Show Open 00:03:09.286 = The Ghost Of Mary Jane Reed00:17:55.776 = The Pennsylvania Rain Man ***00:29:45.637 = The Survival Of Christie Downs00:38:06.795 = Nazca's Three-Fingered Mummies ***00:42:54.737 = American Cannibals00:52:58.187 = Ground Into Mincemeat ***00:57:59.897 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad breakLISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*SOURCES and RESOURCES:Albert Fish episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46rmaca3“The Nazca Three-Fingered Mummy” from TheSchareChamber.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/364kxnar“Ground Into Mincemeat” posted at StrangeAgo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3rmddv3e“The Pennsylvania Rain Man” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8bz5ez“The Survival of Christie Downs” by Marco Margaritoff for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p98ek5s“The Ghost of Mary Jane Reed” from American Hauntings Ink: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/582z7w4j“American Cannibals” from Ranker Crime: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8j83p4(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.Originally aired: March, 2022LIKE WHAT YOU'RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

    Real Ghost Stories Online
    Haunting at the Youth Counseling Center, Part Two | The Grave Talks

    Real Ghost Stories Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 21:52


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWOOnce a lavish estate, the building took on a new purpose as a youth counseling center—a place meant for healing, stability, and second chances. But according to paranormal investigator James Koppert, something within the property never embraced that role.Staff began reporting doors that would lock without explanation, sudden cold spots that disrupted therapy sessions, and an atmosphere that felt unusually heavy. Even more unsettling were the accounts from children, many of whom independently described seeing the same shadowy figure—a “dark man” lingering silently in the corner.Rather than remaining in the background, the activity appeared to interfere with the work being done inside. James Koppert shares the experiences reported within the building and explores why some locations may carry more than just history into their next chapter.#TheGraveTalks #YouthCounselingCenter #HauntedLocation #ParanormalInvestigation #ShadowFigure #DarkPresence #Haunting #Ghosts #SpiritualEnergy #ParanormalActivityLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
    SOMETHING BEHIND YOU: Phantom Riders and Angry Ghost Lights | #WDRadio

    Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 108:28 Transcription Available


    Across the country there are roads where the locals will tell you not to drive alone at night, because something out there takes an interest in the cars that pass.==========HOUR ONE: A Malaysian Haunted House To Sell *** The brutal death of an African slave brings a curse upon the wooden chest he was ordered to construct. (The Conjure Chest) *** 
In Tuscaloosa, Alabama there is a home built by slaves that is considered the most haunted in Alabama. (The Haunting of Drish House) *** Drivers are reporting strange, ghostly orbs following them on dark roads. (Haunted Roads and Spook Lights) ==========HOUR TWO: More than a hundred years ago, reports described it as “the most weird and gruesome apartment in the world.” Why display an entire room full of grotesque items and open it to the public? (New York Charnel House) *** Kell's Irish Pub in Seattle has a creepy vibe to it, even if the displays and decorations inside aren't meant to be. Perhaps that's because the building started its life as a massive mortuary. (The Beaux Arts Butterworth Building) *** Early one February morning in 1897, John Mars jumped out of bed from a sound sleep, and while the smell of breakfast cooking downstairs wafted up to the second level of the house, he inexplicably grabbed his pistol and went on a shooting spree of his own family. (The Act of a Mad Man) *** A four-year-old has a paranormal experience… and the man he grew into over 60 years later is still unsure of what happened to him. (The Lady Laughing In My Bedroom)==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Dang Tan Ngoc is a well-known conman who has used the names of multiple dead soldiers to con veteran groups into giving him money. One identity he stole created a fascinating but dark story. (The Strange Return Of Master Sgt. John Hartley Robertson) *** A woman comes home to find her visiting sister murdered – and police were convinced she was the one who committed the crime. So what went wrong with the case to allow her to get away with it? (Did Ida Do It?) *** A bordello, pizza, and a haunting. You can find them all at the Red Onion Saloon. (Red Onion Saloon) *** Plus, I'll share two Creepypastas from Weirdo family members. “A Brief History of Egberting” from Louise Latham, and “Dreamality“ from Kara Raisch.==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT'S SHOW:“The Lady Laughing In My Bedroom” by Geof James: https://tinyurl.com/yd4uddnx“New York Charnel House” posted at: https://tinyurl.com/ybsfs68x“The Beaux Arts Butterworth Building” by Meg van Huygen: https://tinyurl.com/y7h2mkyr“The Act of a Madman” by Robert Wilhelm: https://tinyurl.com/y9757b7d“A Malaysian Haunted House to Sell” by Brandon Grimes for Paranormality Magazine: http://weirddarkness.com/magazine“The Conjure Chest” for The Unexplained Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/m9w2ffg“The Haunting of Drish House” by Amanda Penn for Horror Media: https://tinyurl.com/y8bovtwp“Haunted Roads and Spook Lights” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ydfwg875“The Strange Return Of Master Sgt. John Hartley Robertson” by Derek Faraci for The 13th Floor: (site no longer exists)“Did Ida Do It?” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yamhvs69“The Red Onion Saloon” by Amanda Penn for Horror Media: https://tinyurl.com/y7te6wqe==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)=========="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46==========WeirdDarkness®, WeirdDarkness© 2024==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).

    Real Ghost Stories Online
    Haunting at the Youth Counseling Center, Part One | The Grave Talks

    Real Ghost Stories Online

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 31:15


    This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!Once a lavish estate, the building took on a new purpose as a youth counseling center—a place meant for healing, stability, and second chances. But according to paranormal investigator James Koppert, something within the property never embraced that role.Staff began reporting doors that would lock without explanation, sudden cold spots that disrupted therapy sessions, and an atmosphere that felt unusually heavy. Even more unsettling were the accounts from children, many of whom independently described seeing the same shadowy figure—a “dark man” lingering silently in the corner.Rather than remaining in the background, the activity appeared to interfere with the work being done inside. James Koppert shares the experiences reported within the building and explores why some locations may carry more than just history into their next chapter.#TheGraveTalks #YouthCounselingCenter #HauntedLocation #ParanormalInvestigation #ShadowFigure #DarkPresence #Haunting #Ghosts #SpiritualEnergy #ParanormalActivityLove real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

    The John Batchelor Show
    S8 Ep1291: Padraic Scanlan — Multi-Part, Part One: Padraic Scanlan explores the deep-seated historical and economic causes of the Great Irish Famine, beginning with the haunting folk memory of Queen Victoria's visit to Skibbereen, a village that became

    The John Batchelor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 37:03


    Padraic Scanlan — Multi-Part, Part One: Padraic Scanlan explores the deep-seated historical and economic causes of the Great Irish Famine, beginning with the haunting folk memory of Queen Victoria's visit to Skibbereen, a village that became an icon of social collapse and starvation. While the crisis was triggered by the failure of potato crops, Scanlan emphasizes that the vulnerability of the Irish population was manufactured through centuries of British conquest and colonial land management. By the nineteenth century, a tiny oligarchy owned the vast majority of Irish land, with 4,000 people controlling 80 percent of the island. The rural economy rested on a fragile three-legged stool consisting of the potato, the pig, and turf for fuel. The potato served as the glue of this system, allowing landlords to maintain a low-wage, capital-poor labor force that could survive on small, high-yield plots. The economic landscape was further constrained by the conacre system, short-term and expensive leases for tiny parcels of land that discouraged any improvements, as visible prosperity might prompt a rent increase. This precarious existence was justified by influential Victorian economists such as Thomas Malthus, who argued that famine was a dreadful resource of nature necessary to check population growth and compel the uncivilized poor to work. When the novel pathogen Phytophthora infestans arrived from the Americas in the early 1840s, it decimated the genetically uniform potato monocrop. The blight not only killed the growing tubers but also rotted stored supplies, leaving the two million people who relied exclusively on the potato with no buffer against catastrophe. (1)