Dive into the intriguing world of Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, where magic meets mystery.

This episode explores their unique friendship, rooted in a shared fascination with the supernatural, and the intellectual rivalry that ultimately divided them.

Discover how their differing beliefs in spiritualism and skepticism influenced their lives and left a lasting mark on history.

Also we explore the hauntings of the Hollywood Knickerbocker Hotel where Houdini's wife held annual seances for him and the other ghosts who still walk the halls.

Join us on the next episode of Accidental Paranormal and email your stories to [email protected] to get featured on a future episode.

This season, I’m taking you deep into some of the most iconic — and most unsettling places in Los Angeles and beyond.

The Hollywood Roosevelt, where Marilyn Monroe is still seen in mirrors.
Greystone Manor, home to one of Hollywood’s most infamous murder-suicides.
The Los Angeles Theatre, where spirits roam between velvet curtains.
The Millennium Biltmore, filled with ghosts who never checked out.
The Hollywood Forever Cemetery, where the energy is anything but still.
Crossroads of the World, a glamorous landmark with secrets woven into every shadow.
Griffith Park, cursed land with tragic echoes.
The Silent Movie Theater, where a murder still imprints the walls.
Yamashiro Hollywood, layered with war, wealth, and restless spirits.
Legendary Musso & Frank, where old Hollywood never really died.
The Beverly Hills Bermuda Triangle, where disappearances and chaos collide.
And the Wonderland House, a site so dark, it still hums with the energy of what happened there.

Plus — bonus episodes with incredible guests who have their own paranormal experiences to share.
Psychics. Historians. Hollywood natives.
People who have lived the hauntings… up close.

New episodes drop every Monday and Wednesday until January 14th, 2026.
So go ahead and follow the show, subscribe, and turn on notifications.
Because the spirits?
They don’t wait.

In the very first episode of Accidental Paranormal, Maggie dives into the strange, the historical, and the downright unexplainable.

This episode starts in Waikiki, where Maggie stayed steps away from the Moana Surfrider, the infamous hotel tied to the mysterious poisoning of Jane Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University. A quiet night turns uncanny when someone, or something, sits on the edge of her bed at 3 AM.

Then Maggie reads two chilling ghost stories from Reddit:
A haunting encounter inside a grandmother’s house
A terrifying tale from Thailand that blends culture, spirituality, and the unseen

Accidental or not… these stories stay with you.

✨ In This Episode

• Maggie shares her eerie experience in a haunted Waikiki hotel

• The real history behind Jane Stanford’s poisoning at the Moana Surfrider

• Two listener-selected Reddit ghost stories:

  • A spirit haunting a grandmother’s home

  • A supernatural encounter from Thailand

• Energetic interpretations and metaphysical insight on ghosts, shadow beings, and time-loop imprints

For listeners who want the full backstory on the haunting and the history:

THE WAIKIKI STORY & HISTORICAL SOURCES

🔗 Source 1: The Haunted Moana Surfrider Hotel
Mysteries of Hawaii
https://www.mysteries-of-hawaii.com/blog/the-haunted-moana-surfrider-hotel

🔗 Source 2: Murder in the Moana: The Death of Jane Stanford
FoundSF
https://www.foundsf.org/index.php?title=Murder_in_the_Moana:_The_Death_of_Jane_Stanford

These sources explore the Moana Surfrider’s paranormal reputation, the tragic final days of Jane Stanford, and why the hotel is considered a hotspot for spiritual activity.

Both stories appear under the umbrella of r/GhostStories and r/Paranormal communities on Reddit.

📬 Submit Your Own Paranormal Story

Have a ghost story or an accidental brush with the unknown?
Send your story to be featured in a future episode:

[email protected]

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They might after this one…

Join us on an intriguing journey into the Crossroads of the World as we delve deep into the baffling case of Charlie Crawford's murder.

You're about to hear episode one of Accidental Paranormal (previously Let's Talk About Death, Baby) we explore the enigmatic circumstances surrounding this haunting crime and how it inspired his widow to create a lasting iconic Hollywood memory (and the first outdoor shopping mall in America.)

Uncover the secrets hidden within this captivating true crime story, as we navigate the intersection between life and death, and unravel the truth behind Charlie Crawford's tragic demise, how Ella Crawford knew the crime would remain unsolved, and what she did to honor her husband's legacy.

Get ready for an enthralling exploration of the crossroads between the physical world and the afterlife.

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