True Tales From Old Houses

150: Spooky Stories From Old Houses Part I


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It's spooky season! In this special October episode of True Tales From Old Houses, hosts Stacy Grinsfelder and Daniel Kanter take a break from their usual discussions of old house restoration and DIY to share spine-tingling, light-hearted ghost stories! Every year, listeners send in their eerie experiences, and this episode is packed with haunted tales from homes across the U.S.

From Rebekah's unsettling bungalow in Tampa to Jake's unexpected encounters in a small Appalachian house during the pandemic, these real-life ghost stories will give you chills. Laura takes us back to her haunted childhood in rural Montana, while Sara shares her experiences growing up in a spooky shotgun house in Thomasville, Georgia. Finally, Mary recounts how she discovered she wasn't living alone after moving into her Syracuse, NY apartment 18 years ago—and how she's been cohabitating with a ghostly roommate ever since.

Whether you're a DIY enthusiast, an old house lover, or just here for the ghost stories, this episode has something for you.

"Ghosts of the Bungalow" In this eerie tale, Rebekah shares how she and her husband sensed something strange about the bungalow they were about to purchase in Tampa. Despite the peculiar vibes, they bought it anyway—and soon discovered they weren't the only ones living there.

"Appalachian Hauntings" What would you do if things started going bump in the night during lockdown? Jake recounts how his small Appalachian home became the setting for strange, inexplicable events during the pandemic, leaving him wondering who—or what—was sharing his space.

"Shadows in Montana" Growing up in rural Montana, Laura experienced more than her share of ghostly encounters. From unsettling shadows to eerie presences, she describes how her family home was filled with spooky activity that profoundly shaped her childhood.

"Spirits in the Shotgun House" Sara's story takes us to Thomasville, Georgia, where she grew up in a haunted shotgun house. With a mix of chills and intrigue, Sara shares her ghostly experiences, detailing how living in a haunted house became part of her daily life.

"Roommates for Life" Mary's apartment in Syracuse, NY, came with an unexpected twist—a ghostly roommate. For the past 18 years, she has cohabitated with a spirit, and she recounts the strange but surprisingly harmonious relationship they've formed.

Mentioned in this Episode

  • Merch Run! To pre-order True Tales From Merch, visit TrueTalesFromOldHouses.com/Merch.
  • Learn More about Rebecca Lazaridis' home illustration commissions.
  • Follow Rebecca on Instagram
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