Ghosthropology

In this episode, Matt discusses the history and hauntings of the Ventura Majestic Theater, a grand 1920s moviehouse with its share of spooks and specters. Along the way, you will learn about Ventura’s role in alcohol smuggling, why you should beware of plate glass, and exactly why you shouldn't trust Google’s AI search function.

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What do a Tesla car, an Xbox peripheral, and a smartphone have in common? All of them have been used to detect ghosts in various ways. In this episode, Matt explains what is actually going on, how these devices work, and why even knowing all that may not stop us from thinking our tech is detecting the spirits of the departed.

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In this episode, Matt discusses two settings where Christians have told him tales of strange encounters. In one, there is pressure to see even mundane events as demonic activity, and in the other, there is room for ambiguity. Through this, we see how the same religion can produce very different ways of looking at the world.

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In this episode, Matt discusses two locations where ghost hunting can turn deadly - one in Australia and one in the southern U.S. Matt discusses the origins of the ghostly tales and the dangers that some legend trippers bring upon themselves.

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In this episode, Matt talks to Noah Angell about his book Ghosts of the British Museum. How does the museum's reputation of being the gold standard of museum collections square with its history of colonization and plunder... and how might that affect the ghosts that wander the galleries at night?

Noah Angell is an artist who has exhibited internationally, a researcher, and an author. This is his first book.

Read more about Noah Angell here: https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/noah-angell/

Buy the book here: https://a.co/d/0j4NyJbe

author interview

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In this episode, Matt considers how ghost stories reflect different views of American history and considers the type of ghost stories that may result from current events. While Ghosthropology is not a show about politics, it is impossible to discuss current events and history, along with their representation through ghost folklore, without delving a bit into the subject. 

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In this episode, Matt talks about an infamous TV movie - Ghostwatch - that allegedly tricked millions of Britons into believing that the BBC had inadvertently let a malevolent spirit loose on the country. The actual story is both more mundane and more interesting. Plus, Ghostwatch provides a snapshot of public paranormal beliefs of the early 1990s. Come learn about one of the best horror movies Matt has ever seen, and how it reflects paranormal beliefs, and how the movie and its aftermath are remembered.

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In this episode, Matt talks about a bit of local weirdness: The Fresno Nightcrawler. This strange creature, or spirit, or UFO, or someone’s legs, has been spotted in and near the city of Fresno, where Matt resides. Is it real? Is it a hoax? Is it mentioned in Native Californian legends? Did a bleached-out pair of Levis become sentient? Find out in this episode!

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We have all heard of ghost towns, but what about the ghost-facilities that exist within some of the world’s most-populated cities? What happens when a location associated with something as storied as London’s famous Underground is abandoned? What sorts of folklore builds up around it? In this episode, Matt discusses two such examples and what they may tell us about how Londoners view themselves and their city.

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In Belgium, there is a forest… and in that forest, there is a fog… but it is not your normal fog, and this is not your normal bit of folklore. 

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