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In the latest episode of "Anthology of Horror," we delve into the eerie and often spine-chilling tales from Tom Ogden's "Haunted Highways." This episode takes our listeners on a journey across the haunted roadways of America, where restless spirits and ghostly apparitions have been reported for decades.Throughout the episode, we discuss the cultural and historical significance of these haunted highways, examining how local folklore and personal experiences blend to create these enduring ghost...

The Road Giveth, The Road Taketh Away Part 2

In today’s episode of "Anthology of Horror," we ventured into the spectral heart of folklore with an enthralling exploration of spooky stories from around the globe. As your host, Spring Heeled Jack, I guided you through a chilling array of tales that span continents and cultures, each story weaving its own unique brand of fear and fascination.From the mist-shrouded lochs of Scotland to the shadow-laden lanes of rural Japan, we journeyed through haunted landscapes that captivate the imaginati...

Ghostly Journeys: Spooky Stories from Around the Globe

In today's gripping episode of "Anthology of Horror," we journeyed down the shadowed paths of America's most haunted highways, guided by the chilling narratives from Tom Ogden's "Haunted Highways." As our host, Spring Heeled Jack, led us through a selection of the eeriest tales, we discovered the ghostly legends that linger on the asphalt arteries crisscrossing the nation. Each story brought to life the mysterious encounters and spectral sightings reported by unsuspecting travelers, providing...

The Road Giveth, The Road Taketh Away

In this captivating episode of "Anthology of Horror," our esteemed host Spring Heeled Jack welcomed two distinguished guests to the studio: Sam Stoutman, acclaimed author of the "Pirates and Scalawags Trilogy," and the enigmatic master of the macabre, Scary Jerry, joining us from the windswept plains of Wyoming. Together, this trio of terror embarked on a spirited journey through the shadowy world of Reddit, setting their sights on a selection of ghost stories shared by the online community f...

Don't Acknowledge it.

In this chilling episode of "Anthology of Horror," our host, Spring Heeled Jack, delves deep into the haunted heart of Hollywood's cinematic crown jewel, Universal Studios. Drawing from Brian Clune's enlightening book, "Haunted Universal Studios," we're taken on a ghostly tour that reveals the studio is not only a birthplace of film legends but also a hotbed of supernatural occurrences.Our journey begins with a melodious introduction, as Spring Heeled Jack himself breathes new life into "Hote...

Escape from Alcatraz

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