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Growing up in a small Pennsylvania town with fewer than 800 residents, Bobby and Jake never realized their sleepy hometown harbored dark secrets—until they started driving down a winding gravel lane called "Shades of Death Road." 

The narrow road earned its macabre name after a deadly 1922 coal miners' riot where 13 men were killed, including the local sheriff. Their bodies were unceremoniously dumped along the roadside and buried without headstones, creating fertile ground for local legends. Most famous among them: the Woman in White, a bride who was hanged from an overhanging tree by her husband after he caught her with another man.

What started as teenage thrill-seeking, driving down the haunted road late at night, turns into something entirely unexpected decades later when Bobby and Jake return to film during a lightning storm. The footage they capture on two separate phones shows what appears to be a mysterious white figure moving near the old cemetery—exactly where locals claim to see the Woman in White.

Paranormal experts David Childers (with 27 years of experience) and medium Alura join to analyze the compelling footage. Despite Jake's determined skepticism, the evidence challenges his rational explanations and opens the door to fascinating discussions about different types of spirit manifestations and how ghosts interact with our physical world.

This episode sets the stage for an incredible journey as childhood best friends—one a believer, one a skeptic—launch into exploring haunted locations across America. With plans to visit Salem's most haunted sites, abandoned prisons, and countless other paranormal hotspots, Bobby and Jake invite you to decide for yourself: Do You Believe in Ghosts?

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The boundaries between the living and the dead blur in this riveting conversation with death collector and entrepreneur Josh Balz, who shares the chilling history of his century-old Ritz Theater in Scranton, Pennsylvania. From the moment construction began in 1906, tragedy marked this historic venue when a worker was crushed by falling steel. Over decades, performers like Harry Houdini, Lucille Ball, and George Burns graced its stage—but some spirits never left the spotlight.

Josh recounts spine-tingling phenomena experienced by staff and visitors: the phantom projectionist who died of a heart attack and still operates his equipment, the mysterious little girl in white whose identity remains unknown, and the inexplicable sounds of metal stage rigging moving within solid brick walls. Most compelling is his theory that buildings choose their owners, not the other way around, as both his haunted home and theater came to him through strange twists of fate.

The conversation delves deeper into Josh's fascinating relationship with death. Despite owning human remains, vintage medical specimens, and a bed made from a casket, he maintains certain boundaries—refusing to mess with Ouija boards or attend séances out of respect for the dead. His philosophy reveals a delicate balance: honoring those who've passed while living among their artifacts and possibly their spirits.

Bobby and Jake explore the unseen energies that might attach to objects, buildings, and people, asking whether collecting pieces of death means inadvertently collecting pieces of restless souls as well. As the episode concludes, plans emerge for a special ghost hunting event at the Ritz, inviting listeners to experience its paranormal activity firsthand. Subscribe now and join us in uncovering the supernatural stories hiding in plain sight.

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Get ready for an epic comeback as we lift the curtain on our ambitious 2025 plans, starting with a bang on WhatNot! This episode is stacked with excitement—from reminiscing about our journey since 2012 to conquering algorithm challenges with our innovative live selling platform. Special guest Zacky from Avenged Sevenfold joins us, and we're pulling out all the stops with incredible giveaways, including a $1,000 Blackcraft gift card. Despite a tiny technical snafu, our flames of enthusiasm for 2025 are burning bright. Come hang with us on WhatNot for an interactive experience like no other.

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We’re not just looking back; we're charging ahead with a stellar lineup of collaborations and a revamped podcast that's transforming into a music variety show. Picture episodes featuring both unsigned bands and big names like Exodus, Ice Nine Kills, and hopeful deals with iconic bands like Slipknot and Misfits. We've even got a quirky tale about moving into a possibly haunted house to keep things lively. Expect one to four episodes a month, each packed with fun and community-building vibes where fans can chat, ask questions, and feel the love. With all this and our return to Hot Topic, 2025 is going to be our biggest year yet.

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In episode 2 of The Blackcraft Show, hosts Bobby and J-Van chat about Bobby’s new puppy, dive into all the spooky Halloween happenings at Blackcraft, and explore how fate has played a role in the show’s journey. They also showcase their love for unsigned artists, featuring tracks from Kahani, 89 Letters, Carmeria, Yosemite in Black, Float Omen, and Malora.

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In the inaugural episode of “The Blackcraft Show,” hosts Bobby and J-Van dive into the show’s vision and why Unsigned Bands need your help now more than ever. They share their take on the best states for pizza, tackle the challenges of breaking into the music industry in 2024, and showcase emerging bands including Stories Through Storms, SAGE, Fall Off The Earth, Dragged Out, Walking Down Main, and Gina Marï. Tune in now to see how you can help change the course of your favorite local bands life!

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On this episode I tell you all about Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. When it was built in 1928 it was the largest home in California! But within its first year, a scandal involving a murder/suicide happened inside! There have been tons of accounts of hauntings, and disembodied voices! Then it has had a long Hollywood career as a shooting location for a ton of tv shows and movies including The Big Lebowski, The Gilmore Girls, There will be Blood, etc! This is one of my favorite places in all of Los Angeles to go to, it is insanely beautiful…and I hope you will enjoy hearing about it! Kisses! 

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On this episode I tell you all about the infamous Los Feliz Murder Mansion! A 1925 home built on cursed land…where in 1959 a husband murdered his wife, tried to murder his teenage daughter, and then killed himself…the house then sat there, for over 50 years…the family’s furniture and belongings as they were that night, frozen in time…blood splatters and all. I also share my trip over to see the house in person, and how I felt being in its presence. Hope you love this episode!

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Fright Night is back with another public episode! We are taking it back to movie theater as we review Maxxxine (2024) directed by Ti West and starring Mia Goth!

The possible final film in the “X” trilogy, we can continue the story of Maxine as she navigates herself in Hollywood, the porn industry, and breaking into the mainstream films. Meanwhile, experience a haunting past, a killer on the loose, and a private investigator who will do anything to sabotage Maxine’s career.

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Mark from The Scary Closet joins me to discuss his love and art of making dolls and a brief history of how he started his doll-making business.

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Outspoken Texan comedian Uncle Lazer took a break from the Kill Tony Stage and touring the US to sit down with us and discuss a MULTITUDE of topics, and nothing is off limits. We'll delve into his big break, toxic exes, Renaissance Fair drug mishaps, if Avril Lavigne truly is a clone, genuine advice for rookie comedians & MUCH more. Get ready for a much closer look at the person behind the laughs.
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