The spirits had one last thing to say—and they didn’t hold back.

In this final episode of Season One, Val welcomes Shannon: vivacious, hilarious, and unexpectedly tapped into something… otherworldly. What starts as a few casual stories turns into something guided, inspired, and deeply felt.

They'll talk phantom presences, acupuncture after hauntings, what happens when vampires don’t accept you, and a few pennies from heaven. Then they thank the spirits and—yes—close the board (better safe than sorry).

Fill your cup. Settle in. Let the spirits speak.

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SHOW NOTES:

The "Vampire" bar that Val couldn't gain entrance to was The Dungeon - no idea if it's still creepy!

It looks like The Morgue Bar & Lounge is no longer in operation - but the site is still haunted - it's featured on several haunted tours!

The Haunted asylum / hotel is Arkansas that Shannon visited is Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs - watch our social platforms to see her picture with a small boy (Juney is that you?) and a super creepy penny incident in the days following our taping.

Wow what a final episode.

The best ghost stories are the ones whispered in confidence – the ones your friend trusts you enough to share, knowing you won't laugh, won't judge, won't dismiss what they experienced as impossible.

Episode 6 is unlike anything we've done before.

Nine real stories from our listeners. Nine moments that changed everything. Legacy. Consequence. Connections that shouldn't exist. Love that survives death itself.

This one's going to hit different. Prepare for emotion, mystery, and full-body chills.

Thank you to everyone who trusted us with your stories.

We believe you.

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WE'RE KICKING OFF HALLOWEEN WEEK with a step into the paranormal!

On this episode of Drunken Spirits, host Val Steele sits down with guest Jennifer to explore the fascinating and often controversial world of paranormal investigations. Can concrete evidence from the other side actually change a skeptic's mind? Or does belief require something more than just proof?

We're diving deep into some compelling questions: What makes certain locations hotspots for paranormal activity? Is it the place itself that's haunted, or can spirits attach themselves to objects that move from location to location? Jennifer shares her experiences and insights from actual investigations, and we'll examine the difference between residual hauntings and intelligent encounters.

But we're not just talking theory – we're bringing the evidence directly to you! From unexplained voices on EVP recordings to visual phenomena that defy easy explanation, you'll have the chance to decide for yourself what's happening in these moments.

Whether you listen to the episode first - or watch the video for yourself before you press play - you're in for a creepy treat!

WATCH the investigation here

Pour yourself something strong, turn down the lights, and join us for Episode 5 of Drunken Spirits: I love you (Halloween) Things are about to get supernatural.

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Theme and in-episode music by Dust Homie

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Got a ghost story of your own? Email us at ⁠[email protected]⁠ and you might be featured in our Listener Generated Episode during Halloween week!

In this chilling installment of Drunken Spirits, our friend Becky recounts a spine-tingling encounter with a mysterious bedtime visitor and other unsettling phenomena at a friend’s isolated desert ranch house—where silence seemed to amplify the supernatural.

Meanwhile, Val dives into the liminal space between sleep and waking, sharing vivid tales of an out-of-body experience and the paralyzing grip of nocturnal terror.

Together, they explore the blurry boundary between perception and proof and share a zero-proof cocktail or two.

Can personal stories ever be enough to convince a skeptic… or even ourselves...let's dive in to Drunken Spirits EP04 - Steal the covers.

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Theme and in-episode music by Dust Homie

Featured book: Cocktails from the Crypt by Kimberly Elizabeth & Jonathon DeHaan, co-hosts of the Nightmare on Film Street podcast. ⁠ Available on Amazon.⁠

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Got a ghost story of your own? Email us at [email protected] and you might be featured in our Listener Generated Episode during Halloween week!

When you've lived with the paranormal since childhood, you develop your own understanding, your own rules. But what happens when those rules don't protect your daughter?

Join host Val Steele and her guest Tressa - for an extraordinary conversation about generation gifts, maternal instinct meeting the metaphysical, and our first time speaking with a working medium. Let's begin...

Theme and in-episode music by Dust Homie

Featured book: Cocktails from the Crypt by Kimberly Elizabeth & Jonathon DeHaan, co-hosts of the Nightmare on Film Street podcast. Available on Amazon.

Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @drunkenspiritspod

Got a ghost story of your own? Email us at [email protected] and you might be featured in our Listener Generated Episode during Halloween week!

Can a new relationship survive a haunting? Val sits down with her husband, Greg, to uncork some good bourbon and share the ghostly tale that brought them closer together. Plus - Grandpa in the candy aisle, and which New Orleans hotel is Most Haunted! Bottoms up - it's time for Drunken Spirits!

Drunken Spirit theme and in-episode music written and performed by Dust Homie.

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Have your own story to tell? Share it with us and you could be featured in a special Listener Generated Episode Halloween week. Email us at [email protected]

SPOILER ALERT: We're about to share links to the NOLA hotels discussed in this episode. If you'd prefer to be surprised don't read any further!

Okay here we go! While we can't guarantee you'll experience anything paranormal when you stay at these two French Quarter Hotels - we also can't guarantee that you WON'T!

French Market Inn

Bourbon Orleans

In this premiere episode of Drunken Spirits, host Valerie Steele shares her personal ghostly origin story, and her mom Trish joins in with her own spine-tingling experiences.

It’s a cocktail of true paranormal tales, family folklore, and Halloween vibes to kick off the season.

Theme & in-episode music by Dust Homie

Featured book: Cocktails from the Crypt by Kimberly Elizabeth & Jonathon DeHaan, co-hosts of the Nightmare on Film Street podcast. Available on Amazon

Follow us on Instagram & Facebook: @DrunkenSpiritsPod

Got a ghost story of your own? Email us at [email protected] — you might be featured in our Listener Generated Episode during Halloween week!