Is There a Von Erich Family Curse? 

Is there a Von Erich family curse? In Ghostly’s forty-third episode, Pat and Rebecca are joined by Bob from Bob After Dark to explore the Von Erich family curse, one of the pro wrestling world’s most tragic stories. With all the tragedy surrounding the Von Erich family, people start to wonder what happened. Was this family of wrestling royalty cursed?

Listener Warning – This episode contains serious themes on mental illness. Some listeners may be sensitive to some of the history in this story. Parents may want to preview before letting younger listeners listen. If you are struggling, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit crisistextline.org to text someone anytime.

Fritz and Doris Von Erich (front) with their surviving sons, Left to right: Kerry, Chris, and Kevin.Questions Explored in this Episode

Who are the Von Erich’s? What was their role in the WCCW and pro wrestling? Who was Fritz Von Erich and what drove him to fame? How did his sons end up in wrestling and what made them some of the most famous wrestlers in Texas? Who were each of the sons and what were they like? What happened to cause 5 of the 6 sons to die? Was it a curse?

Vote on the EpisodeListener Mail and Questions

Listener mail is the final part of a very scary haunted house story from an anonymous listener, MJ, but this one is the scariest yet! Have a story (of a ghost or of a paranormal mystery solved) or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

A photo of American wrestler Kerry Von Erich which appears at Amthuc.com.Ghost Story – Von Erich Family Curse

Listen to Rebecca tell the story of what drove the most famous of the Von Erich’s, Kerry Von Erich, to contemplate taking his own life, but was it real?

History of the Von Erich Family

Pat tells the history of pro-wrestling and how it evolved to where it was in the 1950’s and then the 1980’s, when the Von Erich boys rose to fame. He also reveals the tragedies that struck this family repeatedly.

Von Erich patriarch Fritz Von ErichThe Debate

Rebecca offers ideas on curses, and then discusses what may have caused this family to be cursed. Did someone put a curse of the family? Were there just too many “accidents”? Did ghosts speak to Kerry? Then Bob and Pat share what they think is real and what is just tragic.

Poll Results

Find out what listeners said for the Sleep Paralysis episode – is paranormal activity sometimes the cause for sleep paralysis? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

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Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. 

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How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected] or [email protected]  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

Sources for this Week’s Episode

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Von_Erich_family
LWS Pro Wrestling: https://lastwordonprowrestling.com/2018/02/18/von-erich-curse-kerry-von-erich-passes-away-25-years-ago/
Fansided: https://dailyddt.com/2017/11/23/the-lonesome-deaths-of-the-von-erichs/
Medium: https://medium.com/wrestling-deep-end/wrestling-abuse-and-death-the-twisted-tale-of-the-von-erich-family-ba689fd51021
Paranormal Searchers: https://parasearcher.blogspot.com/2014/11/10-families-with-extremely-creepy-curses.html
Vice Video – The Dark Side of the Rign – The Last of the Von Erichs: https://video.vice.com/en_us/topic/the-von-erichs

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

Special thanks to our Guest Co-Host Bob from Bob After Dark. Find Bob on Facebook @bobafterdark and listen to Bob After Dark wherever you find great podcasts.

Can Sleep Paralysis be Attributed to the Paranormal?

Can sleep paralysis be attributed to the paranormal? In Ghostly’s forty-second episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the frightening world of sleep paralysis. They interview friend of the podcast Amanda Davila (Have Camera Will Travel) about her personal experience with it. Six to eight percent of people experience some sort of sleep paralysis at least once in their lives. What is like and what causes it? And why is it so completely terrifying?

Questions Explored in this Episode

What happens during sleep paralysis? What are the common things people claim happen to them during an episode? How long has this been happening to people? What do people say they see? What do scientists say causes sleep paralysis, and what paranormal explanations do those that have it believe? Why is it so scary?

Fritz Schwimbeck – My Dream, My Bad Dream. 1915Vote on the EpisodeListener Mail and Questions

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The Nightmare Johann Heinrich FüssliGhost Story – Sleep Paralysis

Listen to Rebecca tell the story of a common, but nonetheless terrifying, episode of sleep paralysis.

History of Sleep Paralysis

Pat tells the history of sleep paralysis. He covers its long, strange history and explains the three most common types of sleep paralysis events.

Le Cauchemar (The Nightmare), by Eugène Thivier (1894)Time for the Debate

Rebecca tells stories of those who have experienced sleep paralysis, and they all have paranormal as a part of them. Pat dives into the scientific explanation of what happens to victims. Listen to the debate and decide what you think is true.

Poll Results

Find out what listeners said for the Jack the Ripper episode – is paranormal activity sometimes just microclimates? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

Done Listening to the Episode?

Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected] or [email protected]  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

Sources for this Week’s Episode

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis
Lucid Dream Society: https://www.luciddreamsociety.com/sleep-paralysis-stories/
LiveScience: https://www.livescience.com/50876-sleep-paralysis.html
GlobalNews: https://globalnews.ca/news/5177498/sleep-paralysis-demon-science/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/creepy/comments/4jbipp/sleep_paralysis_experiences/d35j6xy/
BuzzFeed: https://www.buzzfeed.com/danieldalton/wake-up-wake-up-wake-up
Ranker: https://www.ranker.com/list/sleep-paralysis-stories/christopher-shultz

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

Deepest thanks to our Special Guest Amanda Davila. Find her amazing photography on Facebook @havecamerawilltravel and on Instagram @hcwtphoto and hear and see her in Memoriam Development podcasts and productions.

Do Jack the Ripper and his Victims Still Haunt this Earth?

Do Jack the Ripper and his victims still haunt this earth? In Ghostly’s forty-first episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the dark history of the world’s first famous serial killer and the ghost stories still told about the Ripper and his victims. *Listener warning for this episode – it includes graphic descriptions of violence. Parents may want to vet this episode before allowing children to listen.  

The last crime of Jack the Ripper, as depicted in a 1891 newspaper. Today, some are trying to reverse more than a century of treating his victims as anonymous footnotes.Credit…Guyot, via Stefano Bianchetti/Corbis — Getty Images


 Questions Explored in this Episode

Who was Jack the Ripper? What was the environment like in London and Whitechapel at the time the crimes took place? Can history help us understand what happened and why the killer became so famous? Who were the Ripper’s victims, and how did he kill them? What is the psychological and physical profile of this killer? Who are some of the most common suspects and what evidence is there for and against each? Where do people today claim to see ghosts of Jack the Ripper’s victims? What do they see and hear? Does Jack the Ripper himself still haunt London?

Vote on this EpisodeListener Mail and Questions

Listener mail is the first part of a very scary haunted house story from an anonymous listener, MJ. Have a story (of a ghost or of a paranormal mystery solved) or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 630-448-2138 and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

Ghost Story

Listen to Rebecca tell the story of a couple who claim to have seen the ghost of Catherine Eddowes and maybe even the Ripper himself.

Catherine Eddowes grave post 2003History of Jack the Ripper

Listen to Pat tell the extensive history of Jack the Ripper. He starts with setting the scene of Whitechapel during the second half of the 19th century before going through all the possible victims of the Whitechapel murders. Rebecca and Pat take their guesses as who his true victims might be, including the canonical five. Then we dive into the psychological and physical profiles of the Ripper and several of the most likely candidates for who was the real killer.     

Annie Chapman Before And After Death. From The Illustrated Police News, 22nd September 1888.Time for the Debate

Rebecca offers evidence for hauntings not only by several of Jack the Ripper’s victims, but also of Jack himself. Listen to the debate and decide what you think is true.

Poll Results

Find out what listeners said for the Microclimates episode – is paranormal activity sometimes just microclimates? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

Done Listening to the Episode?

Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

How can you help support Ghostly? Well, leaving a review is amazing, but now you can also buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/GhostlyPodcast. You can give a one-time coffee, or you can sign up for a membership for $5 a month or $50 a year. Members get early access to future episode topics and get to join a meet and greet with Pat and Rebecca every month.

We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected] or [email protected]  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast. NEW! Leave us a voicemail on Ghostly’s new haunt line: 630-448-2138.

Sources for this Week’s Episode

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper
Haunted London: http://www.haunted-london.com/jack-the-ripper-ghosts.html
Jack the Ripper Tour: https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com/generalnews/jack-the-ripper-ghosts/
Spookyisles: https://www.spookyisles.com/where-to-find-the-ghosts-of-jack-the-rippers-victim/
HowStuffWorks: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/jack-the-ripper3.htm

As mentioned in the episode, there is a photo of Mary Jane Kelly. It is graphic, so click with caution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper#/media/File:MaryJaneKelly_Ripper_100.jpg

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

Is Some Paranormal Evidence Really Just Microclimates?

Is some paranormal evidence really just microclimates? In Ghostly’s fortieth episode, Pat and Rebecca are joined by friends of the podcast Nick Mataragas from Memoriam Development and Bob Anderson from Bob After Dark. They all take a dive deep into a frequent topic on Ghostly: Microclimates. When talking about paranormal activity, believers and skeptics often debate if a cold spot is just a microclimate. But is that true? Join us for an Opposite Day where Rebecca takes on the history and Pat gives the skeptic evidence.

Schematic of micro-climate processes relating to heat and water transfer of an organism, after Porter et alQuestions Explored in this Episode

What are microclimates? When and where do they occur? What causes microclimates? What are some famous examples? Are there paranormal stories involving microclimates? How do paranormal investigators use microclimates when studying a haunting? What stories has Ghostly told that might involve microclimates?

Tree ferns thrive in a protected dell area in the Lost Gardens of Heligan, in Cornwall, England, latitude 50° 15’N.Vote on the EpisodeListener Mail and Questions

Listener mail this time is from Bob After Dark involving a famous band and a ghostly interruption. Have a story (of a ghost or of a paranormal mystery solved) or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

A photographer captured this image of the hanging of William Roe at the Napa County Courthouse 1897. Napa County Sheriffs MuseumGhost Story

Opposite Week means this time Pat tells the ghost story. It’s personal and it involves some scary graveyard exploration.

History of Microclimates

Listen to Rebecca share information about what microclimates are and how they are formed. The six main ways include the sun, topography, water, vegetation, soil, and structures. Microclimates are helpful with farming as well as urban planning. Many coastal areas have a lot of interesting microclimates, and they can cause a lot of curious phenomena.     

Time for the Debate

Pat offers several paranormal stories that potentially involve microclimates, which includes stories from the Iroquois Theater Fire, Alcatraz, Monk’s Castle, and Napa Valley. Nick, Bob, and Rebecca all share their ideas of what’s a microclimate and what’s a paranormal phenomena before a final debate to seek the truth.

Poll Results

Find out what listeners said for The Conjuring episode – was the Perron family home haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

Done Listening to the Episode?

Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected] or [email protected]  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast

Special Thanks to our Guest Hosts

Nick Matagragas – Memoriam Development, Nick Mataragas Creative

Bob Anderson – Bob After Dark

Sources for this Week’s Episode

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microclimate
Encyclopedia Britannica: https://www.britannica.com/science/microclimate
Urban Hub: https://urban-hub.com/energy_efficiency/rethinking-the-use-of-urban-microclimates/
Urban Farmer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zZVl_2rPyw
Oregon State YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzWhnudcIhA
Napa Valley Register: https://napavalleyregister.com/lifestyles/columnists/lynne-champlin/the-ghost-of-william-roe/article_f014117a-571a-504f-8822-3384653ae04a.html

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

Was the Perron Family Home Haunted?

Was the Perron family home haunted? In Ghostly’s thirty-ninth episode, Pat and Rebecca dive deep into the story behind the movie The Conjuring. The Perron family claims to have lived with at least nine ghost for 10 years. After they had had enough, the Perrons called on the Warrens, famous paranormal investigators, to come and investigate. The movie portrays some of the story, but the original story turns out to be even more interesting and frightening than the movie. Did the Perrons experience paranormal phenomena?

The Perron Family – Carolyn, Roger, Andrea, Nancy, Christine, Cindy, AprilQuestions Explored in this Episode

Who are the Perrons? What is true and what is false about the movie The Conjuring? Who are Ed and Lorraine Warren, and what did they claim was happening at the Perron home? Were they telling the truth about what happened? What does Andrea Perron, the oldest daughter, claim about the family’s experience? Do we have any stories from other family members? What paranormal activity did the Perrons claim to see and how did they react? Did anything paranormal happen on the set while filming the movie? Is the house haunted?

Listener Mail and Questions

Listener mail from our Ghostly Society talking about a ghost named Bob. Bob has been around a long time, and he seems to like spaghetti. Have a story (of a ghost or of a paranormal mystery solved) or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the podcast. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

PMYCXH Prod DB © Warner Bros. – Evergreen Media Group – New Line Cinema – The Safran Company / DR CONJURING: LES DOSSIERS WARREN (THE CONJURING) de James Wan 2013 USA avec les vrais Lorraine Warren et Ed Warren photo d’archiveGhost Story

Rebecca tells this week’s story through the diary of a little girl based on the claims of the youngest Perron daughter and her “imaginary” friend. Who was her friend, and why didn’t she tell anyone?

History of the Perrons and the Home in Harrisburg

Listen to Pat give the twisting history of what the Perrons claim happened when they moved into their new home in Rhode Island. From foul smells, hair pulling, and ghostly kisses good night to ghost sightings throughout the house, the details of the Perron’s story make a compelling tale. However, when Pat looks into what the family and the Warren’s claim about the history of the house and who might be haunting it, he finds some debatable information.    

Allegedly, this is the oldest known photo of the Perron family house, taken many years before the family moved in.Time for the Debate

Pat starts of the debate this time by poking at the history and story given by the Parrons. Rebecca then covers the paranormal activity both with the Perrons and with the movie. They debate what is true, and then you, the listener, decides.

Vote on the EpisodeThe farmhouse in Harrisville where the Perron family experienced disturbing events were described in “House of Darkness House of Light” by Andrea Perron. Photo Credit: Andrea PerronPoll Results

Who won this week’s poll? Is the Old Chicago City Cemetery haunted? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

Done Listening to the Episode?

Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves. Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected] or [email protected]  Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at GhostlyPodcast

Sources for this Week’s Episode

The Independent:https://www.independentri.com/independents/arts_and_living/article_6384181e-c763-5fd3-ace5-e40dbf015a5d.html
Skeptical Inquirer: https://skepticalinquirer.org/exclusive/correcting-the-conjuring-house-history/
USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/07/22/conjuring-true-story-perron/2457209/
ATI: https://allthatsinteresting.com/true-story-of-the-conjuring-perron-family-enfield-haunting
History Collection: https://historycollection.co/16-reasons-why-the-true-story-behind-the-conjuring-is-even-creepier-than-the-movie/10/
Film Daily: https://filmdaily.co/news/ed-and-lorraine-warren/
History vs. Hollywood: https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/conjuring.php
NY Daily News: https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/conjuring-plagued-real-spooks-director-article-1.1398134
YouTube Perron Family Round Table Les Anderson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1wGP1si_Qc
Paranormal Scholar: https://www.paranormalscholar.com/perron-family-haunting/

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

Is the site of the Old Chicago City Cemetery Haunted?

Is the site of the old Chicago city cemetery haunted? In Ghostly’s thirty-eighth episode, Pat and Rebecca are joined by Bob After Dark and paranormal historian Jack Blu to tell the story of the old Chicago City Cemetery and haunted Lincoln Park. When Chicago decided to relocate the city cemetery in the mid-1800’s, they didn’t move all the bodies. Today, those bodies are still there under Lincoln Park with a lot of ghostly reports all over the park, including the Lincoln Park Zoo. Are they true?

Rush of fugitives through the Potter’s Field toward Lincoln Park; Based on a Sketch by Theo R. Davis, from Harper’s Weekly, November 4, 1871 (ichi-02881)Questions Explored in this Episode

What was the old Chicago City Cemetery? Where was it? Why was it moved? Why weren’t all the bodies moved? What is Couch’s tomb, and what do we know about it? Where are their ghost sightings? Who are the ghosts people claim to see? What paranormal activity happens around the park, especially at the Lincoln Park Zoo? What happened at the Ulysses S. Grant statue? What was the suicide bridge? Is Lincoln Park haunted?

Listener Mail and Questions

Listener mail from a special listener tells of spooky happenings close to home. Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at [email protected] or [email protected]. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

Photo from Listener Mail Photo Credit: Patrick HarringtonGhost Story of Lincoln Park

Listen to Rebecca tell a story based on the sightings of a woman in white at a ladies in Lincoln Park Zoo.

History of the Old Chicago City Cemetery

Listen to Pat give the fascinating history of the old Chicago City Cemetery. It was a popular place until a doctor realized that having bodies so close to the lake might not be good for the water supply. Chicagoans also decided they’d rather have a park than a cemetery by the beautiful lakeside. Unfortunately, several factors, the most of important of which was the Great Chicago Fire, made it difficult to relocate the bodies. Couch’s Tomb is the only visible grave left at the park, and no one knows what or who is inside, and no one seems to have the keys to get inside.   

Photo of Skeleton found when breaking ground for Lincoln Park ZooTime for the Debate on Lincoln Park Haunting

Restless spirits haunt the park. Or that’s what many visitors and workers at the Lincoln Park Zoo have claimed over the years. Paranormal activities continue at the zoo and around the park as well. Listen to the debate and you decide!

Vote on the Episode

Using the poll on our Facebook page, listeners can vote on whether the site of the Old Chicago City Cemetery is still haunted.  Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything.

Poll Results

Find out what listeners said for the William Henry Harrison episode. Does he haunt the White House, or is it just people hearing things? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

Done Listening to the Episode?

Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected] or [email protected]  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

Sources for this Week’s Episode

Chicago Now: http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-quirk/2012/10/guess-what-there-are-thousands-of-bodies-under-lincoln-park/
Chicago Reader: https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/a-conservatory-a-zoo-and-12000-corpses/Content?oid=1109775
Great Chicago Fire.org: https://www.greatchicagofire.org/landmarks/city-cemetery-now-southern-end-of-lincoln-park/
WBEZ: https://www.wbez.org/shows/dynamic-range/the-secret-history-of-lincoln-parks-cemetery/cc177b5a-9b46-4637-b46e-6b2babb54e28
Karla Sullivan: https://karlasullivandotcom.wordpress.com/2018/10/11/lincoln-park-ghosts/
JMPressley:

Seeks Ghosts: https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-ghosts-at-lincoln-park-zoo.html" rel="noopener noreferrer">http://www.jmpressley.net/articles/history/lincolnpark.html
Seeks Ghosts: https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2019/05/the-ghosts-at-lincoln-park-zoo.html

Music for this episode performed by Michael Rivers
Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

Special Thanks to Bob Anderson from Bob After Dark, Jack Blu, Chuck Load of Comics, The Chumpcast, ReedPop, and C2E2 for making this episode possible.

Does William Henry Harrison Still Haunt this Earth?

Does William Henry Harrison still haunt this Earth? In Ghostly’s thirty-seventh episode, Pat and Rebecca tell the story of President William Henry Harrison in honor of President’s Day. Harrison was the first president to die in office after only 31 days. Does the United States’ 9th President haunt the attic of the White House?

Questions Explored in this Episode

Who was William Henry Harrison? What was his childhood like? How did he get into politics? Was he partly responsible for the War of 1812? Did he really die because he didn’t wear a coat to his inauguration or was it because of something else? Where is his ghost seen in the White House, and how do witnesses describe what they see? Who else is said to haunt the attic? Does his Vice President, John Tyler, also haunt the White House? Does William Henry Harrison?

William Henry Harrison on HorsebackListener Mail and Questions

Listener mail from our new Facebook Group, Ghostly Society. Listen to one of the sweetest ghost stories you’ll ever hear, and then join the group to join the discussion.

Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at [email protected] or [email protected]. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

Ghost Story

Listen to Rebecca tell a story based on the sightings of William Henry Harrison and then imagine what it would be like to see his ghost.

This print depicts Tecumseh meeting with William Henry Harrison in 1810. Tecumseh biographer John Sugden describes this depiction as “extremely inaccurate,” particularly the clothing of the Native Americans.John Reuben Chapin and William Ridgway (engraver), circa 1818.History of William Henry Harrison

Listen to Pat give the fascinating history of President Harrison. He grew up wanting to be a doctor, but ended up following many of his ancestors into politics. Harrison served in many posts, but one of his most famous was as Governor of the Northwest Territories and the Indiana Territory. While in this role, he negotiated with Native American tribes. One of these turned sour and helped lead to the War of 1812. A former military officer, Harrison left politics to join the war. This combination of military service and politics led him to the White House, but unfortunately, his presidency only lasted 31 days.  

Death of William Henry HarrisonTime for the Debate

After President Harrison’s untimely death, witnesses have claimed to hear him in the attic at the White House. Some have also claimed to see him as a figure with a blue glow, while others have claimed to see David Burns, the farmer whose land was taken to build the White House, in the attic. William Henry Harrison’s Vice President John Tyler was the first VP to take over for a president and has also been sighted in the White House as a ghost. Listen to Pat and Rebecca debate these sightings and give their believability ratings.

Tippecanoe and Tyler Too William Henry Harrison Political AdVote on the Episode

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Poll Results

Find out what listeners said for the Bonnie and Clyde episode – do they haunt this world or not? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

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Sources for this Week’s Episode

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Henry_Harrison
The Whitehouse.gov: https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/william-henry-harrison/
Theresa’s Haunted House: http://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-attic-ghosts-of-white-house.html
Mysterious Universe: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2018/09/the-ghosts-that-may-still-be-haunting-the-oval-office/
Fair Weather Lewis: https://fairweatherlewis.wordpress.com/2010/08/10/whos-that-rummaging-in-the-attic-ghosts-of-the-white-house/
Listverse: https://listverse.com/2012/08/22/top-10-haunted-areas-of-the-whitehouse/
History Channel: https://www.history.com/news/john-tylers-passionate-white-house-romance

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

Do Bonnie and Clyde Still Haunt this Earth?

Do Bonnie and Clyde still haunt this earth? In Ghostly’s thirty-sixth episode, Pat and Rebecca tell the story of Bonnie and Clyde in honor of Valentine’s Day. These partners in crime loved each other fiercely in life…and also in death? In this paranormal podcast, hear the tale of the Barrow gang and decide if these lovers’ spirits linger.

Bonnie with a shotgun reaches for officer Persell’s pistol in Clyde’s waistband.Questions Explored in this Episode

Who was Clyde Barrow? Who was Bonnie Parker? How did they meet? What led them to a life of crime, and how did they become so famous? Who else was in the Barrow Gang? What crimes did they commit? How did they get caught, and how did they die? Where have people seen their ghosts? What is the death car? Do Bonnie and Clyde still haunt this world?

Parker’s pose with a cigar and gun gained her an image in the press as a “cigar-smoking gun moll” after police found the undeveloped film in the Joplin houseListener Mail and Questions

Listener mail from our new Facebook Group, Ghostly Society. Listen to the story of a toy that wouldn’t stop talking…even without batteries. Then join the group to join the discussion.

Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at [email protected] or [email protected]. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

Ghost Story

Listen to Rebecca tell a story based on the Baker Hotel, one of the places people claim to have seen the ghosts of Bonnie and Clyde.

Death Car behind class NevadaHistory of Bonnie and Clyde

Listen to Pat give the fascinating history of Bonnie and Clyde. The famous gangsters were bank robbers, murders, and lovers. After growing up in and out of prison, Clyde decided he would never be taken alive and Bonnie wanted to join him in a life of fame and glory. Former Texas Ranger Frank Hamer and his posse granted the duo their wish in May 1934 near Gibsland, Louisiana when they ambushed the couple and shot up their car.

Former Texas Ranger Frank Hamer, the Barrow Gang’s relentless shadow after the notorious Eastham prison breakoutTime for the Debate

Since Bonnie and Clyde’s gruesome deaths, their ghosts have been sighted where they died, where they are buried, in the car they were shot in, and in some of the places they stayed in the life on the run. Listen to Pat and Rebecca debate these sightings and give their believability ratings.

Vote on the Episode

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Poll Results

Find out what listeners said for the Alcatraz episode – haunted or not? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

Done Listening to the Episode?

Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. And send us your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected] or [email protected]  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

Sources for this Week’s Episode

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bonnie_and_Clyde
Seeks Ghosts: https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-ghosts-of-bonnie-and-clyde.html
Anomalien: https://anomalien.com/the-ghosts-of-bonnie-and-clyde/
Texas Hideout: http://texashideout.tripod.com/spirits.html
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghosts/comments/ahk38s/bonnie_and_clyde_field_trip/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65sWnvheKww
Last Podcast on the Left: https://www.lastpodcastontheleft.com/episodes/2019/6/14/episode-369-bonnie-and-clyde-part-i-once-you-go-short

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

Is Alcatraz Haunted?

Is Alcatraz haunted? In Ghostly’s thirty-fifth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Not only does this former fortress have an interesting history, it also is shrouded in spooky stories. But is it a home for ghosts?

Older drawing of Alcatraz and the Lighthouse with two men in a rowboat. Questions Explored in this Episode

What is the history of Alcatraz Island, and how did it get its name? What role did the prison play in the Civil War? How did it go from military fortress to Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary to tourist destination? Did anyone ever escape from Alcatraz? Which cell blocks are considered the most haunted and why? Who are some of the most famous “residents” of the island? What are the biggest ghost stories? Is Alcatraz haunted?

Warden’s House (Alcatraz Island). Photo by Bernard SpraggListener Mail and Questions

Special Bonus Reader Request! Eric, son of Mondo, requested we tell a story in honor of Chinese New Year, so listen to how the beginnings of this major holiday actually stem from a supernatural creature.

We also have some great personal stories from listener Elisa involving a personal ghost…or do they? Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at [email protected] or [email protected]. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

Ghost Story – Alcatraz

Listen to Rebecca tell a story based on one of the most famous ghost sightings on Alcatraz involving one of its most famous residents.

History of Alcatraz

Listen to Pat give the history of Alcatraz prison. He explains how it came into the hands of the United States government, and then discusses the Rock’s dark history of being first a military fortress and then a maximum-security federal penitentiary.

Alcatraz was only in use for 29 years as a federal prison. But during that time it housed some of the most notorious criminals in American History.

• Al Capone
• The Birdman of Alcatraz – Robert Franklin Stroud (who was actually a Ornithologist, but he couldn’t keep birds on Alcatraz) (he was also a pimp at the age of 18 in Alaska)
• George “Machine Gun” Kelly
• Bumpy Johnson (got the name from a bump on the back of his head)
• Rafael Cancel Miranda (a member of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party who attacked the United States Capitol building in 1954)
• Mickey Cohen (who was actually a Professional Boxer and a mobster boss)
• Arthur R. “Doc” Barker (he was killed while trying to escape Alcatraz)
• Alvin “Creepy” Karpis (holds the record for the most time in prison on Alcatraz – 26 years) named creepy because of his sinister smile. He was a Canadian and of Lithuanian decent

Alcatraz, Island, California, Prison, alcatraz, island, corridor, indoors, cellar, architecture, dayTime for Debate!

Join Pat and Rebecca for a debate on several of the most often told stories of the prison. Cell Blocks D and C are full of ghost stories and former guards and even a warden have spooky experiences to share. Are they telling the truth? Listen and you decide.

Alcatraz Island – 1895Vote on the Episode

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Poll Results

Find out what listeners said for the Tarot Card episode. Do you all think Tarot Cards can predict the future? Still need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

Done Listening to the Episode?

Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also, be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

We want to hear from you! Tell us your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected] or [email protected]  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

Sources for this Week’s Episode

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcatraz_Island
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ca-alcatrazghosts/
https://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/festivals/chinese-new-year-legends.htm
https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/the-blog/2018/7/22/our-trip-to-alcatraz-americas-most-haunted-prison
https://www.liveabout.com/haunting-ghost-stories-of-alcatraz-972971

Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers
Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

Can Tarot Cards be used to Predict the Future?

Can Tarot Cards be used to Predict the Future? In Ghostly’s thirty-fourth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the mysterious world of Tarot Cards. Many believe that these cards hold the power to predict the future and give advice. But can they?

Tarot Card Collection Photo by Rebecca RiversQuestions Explored in this Episode

What are Tarot cards? What is the history of the cards and why were they created? How are they used today, and who uses them for mystical purposes? What other uses do tarot cards have? What are the rules for doing a tarot reading and are there some rules that aren’t true? Can anyone read tarot cards? What do the cards mean, and what is the best way to learn how to read them? How should I act as a reader, and how should I act as a questioner? Can tarot cards be used to predict the future?

The Queen of Staves from the Visconti-Sforza deck. Attributed to Bonifacio Bembo (15th century) Rebecca Does A Reading For Ghostly

Listener Mail and Questions

This episode we have some really creepy home story from listener Adam Gibson involving some middle of the night spookiness. Have a story or question of your own (or someone you know)? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the podcast. You can also email us individually at [email protected] or [email protected]. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!

Ghost Story

Listen to Rebecca tell the rules of how to conduct a tarot reading.

History of Tarot Cards

Listen to Pat give the history of tarot cards. After exploring when the cards were created and why. Pat explores the evolution of how they have been used over the centuries. Surprisingly, they have not always been used for psychic readings. Even today they have many different uses.

Time for the Debate!

Join Pat and Rebecca for a good old-fashioned debate on the meaning behind tarot cards. They also debate how they are used. You might be surprised at the turn this debate takes on the morality readings.

Sample of Ghostly’s Tarot Reading Photo by Patrick HarringtonVote on the Episode!

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Poll Results

No poll results from our feel-good Christmas episode on helpful spirits. Still, need to listen to our previous episode? Check it out here.

Done Listening to the Episode?

Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also, be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at http://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch!

We want to hear from you! Send us your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at [email protected] or individually at [email protected] or [email protected]  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast

Sources for this Week’s Episode

https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=12009
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-18172/how-to-do-a-basic-tarot-reading-for-yourself-or-a-friend.html
https://tarotparlor.com/blog/5-golden-rules-of-tarot-reading/
https://www.healyourlife.com/the-basic-rules-of-tarot
https://www.biddytarot.com/12-tarot-tips-for-the-tarot-beginner/
https://www.groveandgrotto.com/blogs/articles/77236103-tarot-myths-debunked-nine-rules-of-tarot-you-can-mostly-ignore
https://www.trueghosttales.com/tarot-cards.php
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarot

Music for this episode performed by Michael Rivers
Intro: “III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles” by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: “Dream Images (Love-Death Music)” by George Crumb
Bumper: “Ghost Waltz” by Lowell Liebermann

Don’t forget to check out frequent guest Mondo’s new album! Lifebomb – Path to Ruin
https://music.apple.com/us/album/path-to-ruin/1493662201
Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9x9x8ezlTGg