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October 30, 2019 029 Ghostly's Exorcism
Are Exorcisms Real?
Are exorcisms real? In Ghostly’s twenty-ninth episode, Pat and Rebecca conclude Ghostly’s exorcism series with a debate on what is real. They take a look at all the evidence on both sides and introduce some new stories, and then our hosts are going to come down on one side or the other. #teambeliever or #teamskeptic
Questions explored in this episode
Are there still exorcisms today? What are the reasons to believe in exorcisms, and what are the reasons not to believe? Is it possible to be in the middle? Is there such a thing as pure evil? Do demons exist? What do we need to believe to believe in exorcisms? Why are there so many people that witness each exorcism? Why are there paranormal activities at each one? Is there a reason modern medicine doesn’t seem to fix the problem? Are exorcisms real?
Drawing of Priest Showing a Cross to a Girl
Listener Mail and Questions!
Listen to another story from Frank
C. This time a shadow person appears. 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!
After listener mail, listen to Rebecca tell a modern-day exorcism story.
A cross entering a mouth
Debate Time!
Time for the debate! Rebecca brings
in three areas of exorcism to debate. Why are there so many people that witness
each exorcism? Why are there paranormal activities at each one? Is there a
reason modern medicine doesn’t seem to fix the problem? Pat then brings up the
ultimate question: is there such a thing as pure evil?
Be sure to stay for the whole
episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before
voting.
Now is the time to vote on this
episode! Vote on if exorcisms are real using the poll on our Facebook
page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to
Like us so you don’t miss anything!
Have you listened to our previous
episode on the movie The Exorcist? If
not, 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
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We want to hear from you! We want
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Sources For This Episode
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/the-making-of-a-modern-day-exorcist-123779/
https://vocal.media/horror/the-terrifying-and-untold-true-story-of-modern-day-exorcisms
https://www.cnn.com/2017/08/04/health/exorcism-doctor/index.html
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/10/16/real-life-exorcism/
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/12/catholic-exorcisms-on-the-rise/573943/
Special Thanks to Listener Frank C. for sharing his story!
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
1 hr 9 min
October 23, 2019 028 The Exorcist (Roland Doe / Robbie Mannheim / Ronald Hunkeler)
What Real-Life Exorcism Inspired The Exorcist?
What real-life exorcism inspired The Exorcist? In Ghostly’s twenty-eighth episode, Pat and Rebecca continue their exploration of exorcisms by taking a closer look at the real story behind the movie The Exorcist. Roland Doe was a 14-year-old boy who survived a series of exorcisms at a hospital in St. Louis, but was he really possessed? Also included is a BONUS INTERVIEW with one of the owners of The Basement of the Dead haunted house attraction in Aurora, IL. He’s got some amazingly creepy stories of what happens in a haunted house in the wee hour of the night.
Questions Explored in this Episode
Who was the character of Regan based on, and what happened at the St. Louis exorcism? Who was Roland Doe? Did the real-life exorcism start with a Ouija board? How similar is the real story to the movie? Who conducted the exorcisms? How did the boy survive, and did the priests in the real story survive? What creepy things happened on the set of The Exorcist? Was the exorcism behind the movie real?
Film Still from The Exorcist of Regan laughing
Listener Mail
Submitted by Frank Csok, this listener mail is a story of ghostly figures and smells. Have a story of your own? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the air. You can also email us individually at [email protected] or [email protected]. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!
The Exorcist steps at night
What is the History of this Exorcism?
Listen to Pat give the history of the real story behind the movie The Exorcist. A 14 year old boy was taught how to use a Ouija board with his aunt. When his aunt died, the boy started to experience paranormal activity around him and, eventually, in him. His family tried doctor after doctor, but eventually took him to St. Louis in search of a more religious answer. At Alexian Brothers hospital, the boy went through several weeks of daily exorcisms. Finally, the priests called for Saint Michael to fight the devil for the boy’s soul. Throughout the history, Rebecca explains the similarities and differences between the movie and the story behind the movie.
The Alexian Brothers Hospital in St. Louis.
What Happened on The Exorcist Set?
Rebecca’s Ghost Story dives into the filming of the movie and some of the paranormal events that happened to the cast and crew. The movie faced a lot of dark activity that eventually called for the director to ask a priest to come and conduct an exorcism on the set. While the priest refused to do an exorcism, he did perform a blessing.
Debate
We are saving the debate for Exorcisms until the final episode of the month, so there will not be a poll for this episode yet. But keep talking and thinking if you believe in possession and exorcisms.
Bonus Content
Be sure to stick around until the
end of the episode to hear our interview with Jason Seneker from Basement of the Dead, one of the best
Haunted Houses in the United States. Jason talks about how he and his family
got into the haunting business and how they come up with the nightmare visions
found throughout the attraction. He also reveals the REAL paranormal activity
that happens when the lights are off and the crowds are gone. If you are in the
Chicagoland area, be sure you visit this year-round attraction.
Have you listened to our previous
episode where we talked about the real story behind the movie The Exorcism of Emily Rose? If not, 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 the best way to grow
our audience, so we really appreciate your help in spreading the world of
Ghostly! 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. 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
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Sources for this Episode
https://allthatsinteresting.com/roland-doe-the-exorcist-true-story
http://mentalfloss.com/article/54332/20-fascinating-facts-about-exorcist
http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/09/22/the-true-story-that-influenced-the-exorcist-the-possession-of-ronald-hunkeler/
http://the-atlantic-paranormal-society.com/the-real-story-behind-the-exorcist-2/
https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/creepy-strange-tales-cursed-movies/14/
https://screenrant.com/the-exorcist-making-of-behind-scenes-hidden-trivia/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cp8z4sB2AWA
Special Thanks to Listener Frank Csok for sharing his story!
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
“Graceful Ghost Rag” by William Bolcom
1 hr 26 min
October 16, 2019 027 The Exorcism of Emily Rose (Anneliese Michel)
Was the Exorcism of Emily Rose (Anneliese Michel) Real?
Was the Exorcism of Emily Rose (Anneliese Michel) Real? In Ghostly’s twenty-seventh episode, Pat and Rebecca continue their exploration of exorcisms by taking a closer look at the real story behind the movie The Exorcism of Emily Rose. The movie is based on the real life of Anneliese Michel and her claim of being possessed. Her death after receiving the rite of exorcism led to criminal charges for her parents and the priests involved. Was Anneliese (aka Emily Rose) really possessed by demons?
Still from The Exorcism of Emily Rose
Questions Explored in this Episode
Who is Anneliese Michel? What is the history of her illness? What odd things happened to Anneliese? How similar is the movie to the real story? At what age was Anneliese when she started experiencing symptoms of possession? Was the treatment given by the medical establishment correct? What did the parents do to help their daughter and did the priests follow the rites of exorcism correctly? Did Anneliese see the Virgin Mary? Was her death a way to save those who have fallen off the path to righteousness or criminal negligence by her parents and priests?
Listener Mail
Submitted by Anne Liis, this story details some VERY creepy poltergeist sightings and happenings in her home. Have a story of your own? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the air. You can also email us individually at [email protected] or [email protected]. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!
Anneliese Michel (21 September 1952 – 1 July 1976), German Catholic woman who was said to be possessed by demons and subsequently underwent an exorcism
What is the History of this Exorcism?
Listen to Pat give the history of the real story behind the movie The Exorcism of Emily Rose. A young woman named Anneliese Michael experienced symptoms of what doctors said was epilepsy but what she and her parents came to believe was a possession by multiple demons. They found priests willing to perform exorcisms, 67 of them in all. When Anneliese died in 1976, the priests and the parents were charged with negligent homicide.
The exorcisms took a significant toll on Anneliese’s body
What Spooky Stories of Exorcism are told?
Rebecca adds to the story by going into the claim that Anneliese saw the Blessed Mary, who asked her to choose if she wanted to suffer and die to serve as a call to those who have fallen in their faith or to have the demons removed through an exorcism and she could live out her life. What did she choose? Also learn about the trial and whether the priests and parents were convicted of her death.
Keystone Archive. At trial. From left to right: Ernst Alt, Arnold Renz, Anneliese’s mother Anna, Anneliese’s father Josef.
Debate
We are saving the debate for
Exorcisms until the final episode of the month, so there will not be a poll for
this episode yet. But keep talking and thinking if you believe in possession
and exorcisms. Was it right that her parents were charged? What about the priests?
Have you listened to our previous
episode where we interviewed an Exorcist? If not, 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 the best way to grow
our audience, so we really appreciate your help in spreading the world of
Ghostly! 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. 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 Episode
http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2017/05/10/the-real-story-the-inspired-the-haunting-of-emily-rose/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/anneliese-michel-exorcism
http://www.chasingthefrog.com/reelfaces/emilyrose.php
http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/3342/carpenter-jennifer-the-exorcism-of-emily-rose/
https://crypticrock.com/the-exorcism-of-emily-rose-haunting-a-decade-later/
https://diabolicalconfusions.wordpress.com/2011/03/14/the-entire-case-history-of-anneliese-michel-the-real-emily-rose-warning-shocking-content/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/1504158/God-told-us-to-exorcise-my-daughters-demons.-I-dont-regret-her-death.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anneliese_Michel
Special Thanks to Listener Anne-Liis for sharing her story!
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
“Graceful Ghost Rag” by William Bolcom
1 hr 10 min
October 09, 2019 026 Interview With An Exorcist
What is an Exorcist?
What is an Exorcist? In Ghostly’s twenty-sixth episode, Pat and Rebecca interview the host of EPH 612, David Vox Mullen, to learn what it’s like to be an exorcist. We learn not only about exorcism, but also what happens to a person to make them into an exorcist. This episode also explores what is fact and what is fiction in pop culture for exorcisms.
Questions Explored in this Episode
What is an exorcist? When are exorcisms needed? How are exorcisms performed? What are the myths surrounding exorcisms? What is EPH 612? How did what happened to David Vox Mullen as a child and as a teen drive him into his belief? What are demons? Where do they exist? Do they exist? Is there a way to protect yourself? Are exorcisms real?
Listener Mail and Questions
Listen to a new listener story! Submitted by Anne-Liis, this story is about a Ouija experience in. Have a story of your own? Send your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the air. You can also email us individually at [email protected] or [email protected]. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!
The David Vox Mullen Show
Interview with an Exorcist
After the listener story, Pat and Rebecca go on a deep
exploration with podcaster, friend, and exorcist David Vox Mullen. From discussions
about God and demons to stories about possessed people and places, this
interview takes many twists and turns. Rebecca also asks him all the questions we
want to know the answers to: Does it work to know a demon’s name? How do you
perform a real exorcism? How do you know who needs one? Is there a way to
protect yourself?
Want to here A LOT more of David’s supernatural and exorcism stories? Listen and subscribe to EPH 612.
Have you listened to our previous
episode on the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida? If not, check it out here.
Done Listening to the Episode?
Please subscribe to Ghostly and give
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Then you can debate the truth yourselves ? Word of
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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), and we 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
Thank you to David Vox Mullen for his openness in talking about his personal experiences with exorcisms. Check out his podcast EPH 612 for more, even spookier, stories. You can also listen to him on The David Vox Mullen Show as well as find many great podcasts (including our new one, The Walking Dead Podcast) on the DVMPE Network!
Special Thanks to Listener Anne-Liis for sharing her story!
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
“Graceful Ghost Rag” by William Bolcom
1 hr 58 min
October 02, 2019 025 Biltmore Hotel - Florida
In Ghostly’s twenty-fifth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore one of the most haunted hotels in America, the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, just outside of Miami. Not only is the Biltmore one of the most beautiful hotels, but it also houses so many ghosts that parts of the hotel are only rented when there is no other choice. Is the Biltmore haunted?
Title: Miami Biltmore Hotel: Coral Gables, Florida Photographer: William A. Fishbaugh
Questions explored in this episode:
What is the history of the Biltmore? Who are the ghosts that
are seen most frequently at this hotel? Who were the mobsters that operated out
of the hotel? What happened to Thomas “Fatty” Welch? What happened to the hotel
during WWII for soldiers? How do the ghosts appear to guests? What happens with
the 13th floor? Is the 4th floor also haunted? Is the
elevator haunted? What do the maids do to keep the spirits away when they
clean? Who is Linda Spitzer? What happened when paranormal investigators held a
séance? Is the Biltmore haunted?
Swimming Pool — at the Biltmore Hotel at Coral Gables, Miami-Dade, Florida
New Segment: Listener Mail and Questions! Listen to our first
listener story! Submitted by Audrey Boerma, this story details some VERY creepy
poltergeist sightings and happenings in her home. Have a story of your own? Send
your story or question to [email protected] and we might read it on the air. You
can also email us individually at [email protected] or [email protected]. You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!
After listener mail, listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story
inspired by a real story from the Biltmore!
Then, listen to hear Pat give the history of the Biltmore Hotel with comments from Rebecca. We learn the answers to our questions about how this amazing resort was built and what famous people have stayed there. The history of the Biltmore as a medical facility for soldiers and later a medical school. Also, hear about Linda Spitzer and her nights of telling ghost stories at the Biltmore.
Linda Spitzer shares a photo of herself telling ghost stories in the Biltmore Hotel lobby.
CREDIT JULIA DUBA
Time for the debate! Rebecca shares
evidence of some of the most common ghost sightings at the Biltmore. Hear about
the employees and what they see, the man at the foot of the bed, the woman in
white, and the gangster who holds court throughout the hotel, but especially on
the 13th floor. Pat, of course, has a response to all of these.
Be sure to stay for the whole
episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before
voting.
Thomas “Fatty” Walsh
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Have you listened to our previous
episode on Haunted Elgin Illinois with the Elgin Mental Health Center and
Channing Elementary? If not, 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. 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
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Sources for this week’s episode:
https://www.wlrn.org/post/history-biltmore-miamis-best-known-creepy-hotel
https://ghost.hauntedhouses.com/florida_miami_biltmore_hotel
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/spooky-miami-biltmore-hotel-haunted-by-gangsters-and-wwii-soldiers-photo-6507396
https://www.hauntedrooms.com/product/coral-gables-biltmore-hotel-coral-gables-florida
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_J6hiqkvjI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tx4f_H6ZWck
Special Thanks to Listener Audrey Boerma for sharing her story!
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
“Graceful Ghost Rag” by William Bolcom
1 hr 5 min
September 18, 2019024 Haunted Elgin with Special Guest Bob After Dark
In Ghostly’s twenty-fourth episode, Pat, Rebecca, and special guests Bob Anderson and Anthony Di Fabio from Bob After Dark explore and debate two terrifying haunted locations in Elgin, Illinois with Ghostly’s first LIVE SHOW at Elgin Fringe Fest! Special thanks to Blue Box Café for being such a great venue.
Elgin Fringe Festival
Questions explored in this episode:
Why is Elgin, IL one of the most haunted cities in Illinois?
What was Channing Elementary School before it was a place for children to play?
What have teachers and students seen at Channing? What is the history of the
Elgin Mental Health Center? What kind of treatments have been done there? Why
is there a special plaque in the cemetery on the grounds? What kind of energies
linger there? Are these locations haunted?
Original Elgin State Hospital
What to listen for in this special
episode:
Ghostly opening and closing theme
songs played LIVE by Michael Rivers
Bob After Dark’s Bob Anderson and
Anthony Di Fabio bring the ghostly science to the debate
A photographer debating orbs (Finally
the elusive Nick Mataragas makes an appearance!)
AND
Ghostly’s Exorcism! In honor of our one-year
anniversary and our favorite season of the year, Ghostly will bring you four
exorcism-themed episodes in October. We can’t wait for these!
Ghostly’s Exorcism: Four October Episodes to Unleash Your Demonic Soul
SPECIAL GUEST: Bob After Dark
Bob Anderson
Oh, hey there! My name is Bob Anderson, and I host the paranormal show Bob After Dark. I became interested in the paranormal at a very young age. It all started with watching Unsolved Mysteries as a kid, and the rest was history. As I got older, my interests grew from just ghost stories. Cryptozoology, Lore, Extra Terrestrial, and even the Occult have all gained a fancy from me. Now, I’m on a quest to teach people the stuff their textbooks do not. Give them an idea of what is out there that can not be explained.
Anthony Di Fabio
My name is Anthony Di Fabio, I was born and raised in beautiful Australia. As a child I spent most of my time immersed in nature, either on a beach watching and listening to the waves crashing onto the shore, to the stunning evenings where the moonlight and stars would seem to paint pictures across the water and sky, or in the wilderness reserves where I would feel an absolute powerhouse of energy. My explanation of these feelings of oneness and connection to the land would come many years later, as I found out about my Indigenous roots. I learnt at an early age that everything is connected in some form or another and we are all forms of energy constantly shifting to different vibrations. I’ve always been interested in the paranormal, encountering strange phenomena as a child and pre teen that I couldn’t explain. I dove into the occult studying as much as possible. Ancient ways of daily life and different religions/ practices from across the globe sparked my interest and I found the beauty in those that I encountered. There are so many things on this plane of existence that are not explainable by our own rational. Those are the things that drive me. Cheers! Anthony.
Want some more Ghostly? Check out the
latest episode of the David
Vox Mullen Show! Ghostly is the featured guest and we get deep about
ourselves, our beliefs, and what we think is really going on around us.
Now is the time to vote on this
episode! Vote on whether John Dillinger’s ghost is real using the poll on our
Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be
sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!
Also included in this episode are,
as always, poll results from our previous episode on John Dillinger (Check out
the episode here if you haven’t
had a chance to listen yet).
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 https://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.openelgin.com/book/channing-memorial-elementary-school-50th-anniversary/
https://elginobserver.com/8404/opinion/a-look-into-some-haunted-places-in-the-elgin-area/
https://www.wattpad.com/373811779-haunted-schools-channing-memorial-elementary
http://www.becksghosthunters.com/2016/11/channing-park-and-bluff-city-cemetery_9.html
https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/12/05/ghost-hunting-elgin-state-hospital-cemetery/
Music for this episode was performed LIVE by Michael Rivers
Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb
1 hr 16 min
September 04, 2019 023 John Dillinger
In Ghostly’s twenty-third episode,
Pat, Rebecca, and special guest Mondo explore the life and afterlife of John
Dillinger, one of the FBI’s first #1 Most Wanted criminals. Dillinger robbed
banks during the Great Depression while styling himself as a Robin Hood figure.
Not only did he escape capture many times, he also escaped jail when he was
captured. After he was finally trapped and killed by the Division of
Investigation (later known as the FBI) outside of the Biograph Theater in
Chicago, many claim to have seen his ghost. Does Dillinger’s spirit still haunt
this earth?
Dillinger with mustache
Questions explored in this episode:
Who was John Dillinger? How did his life of crime start? Who
was in his gang? How did he become so good at robbing banks? What made him different
than other bank robbers? How did he escape capture so often? How did he escape
from jail? When was he finally killed? Who betrayed him to the FBI? Where do
people claim to see his ghost? What evidence is there that his ghost has been
seen? What do people claim to see of his spirit? Does Dillinger’s ghost linger
here?
UNITED STATES – MARCH 06: From left, Sheriff Lillian Holley and prosecutor Robert Estill stand with outlaw John Dillinger in Chicago. (Photo by NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images)
New Segment: Listener Mail and Questions! This week the hosts
and Mondo discuss Angelic Communications, based on a question from friend of
Ghostly, Bob After Dark. You can send us your story or question and we may feature
you in a future opening segment. Send your story or question to [email protected]. You can also
email us individually at [email protected]
or [email protected].
You could be on a future episode of Ghostly!
After the poll results, listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story
inspired by a real story where Judy Garland met John Dillinger!
Then, listen to hear Pat give the history of John Dillinger
with comments from Rebecca and Mondo. We learn the answers to our questions about
Dillinger’s life and death as well as how he was finally caught.
Betty and Rosella Nelson, along with a large crowd, view the body of John Dillinger at the Cook County morgue, at Polk and Wood streets, in Chicago. In the days after Dillinger was killed on July 22, 1934, massive crowds lined up outside the morgue to get a glimpse of the notorious public enemy. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)
Time for the debate! Rebecca shares
evidence of John Dillinger’s ghost and how it haunts many places. Some say he
can be seen in the alley by the Biograph Theater (now called Victory Gardens
Theater) in Chicago. Others say they see his spirit in Crown Point, Indiana
where he escaped from jail, and then there are those that say he can be found
at the John Dillinger museum in Hammond, Indiana. Listen to Mondo’s and Pat’s response to these
claims as well as everyone’s rating of each piece of evidence.
Be sure to stay for the whole
episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before
voting.
Now is the time to vote on this
episode! Vote on whether John Dillinger’s ghost is real using the poll on our
Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be
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Also included in this episode are,
as always, poll results from our previous episode on The 27 Club Curse (Check
out the episode here if you
haven’t had a chance to listen yet).
Done listening to the episode?
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We want to hear from you! We want
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Sources for this week’s episode:
http://occult-world.com/haunted-illinois/biograph-theater/ https://ghost.hauntedhouses.com/illinois_chicago_biograph_theater#
https://qconline.com/editorials/dillinger-life-death-give-rise-to-ghost-stories/article_fb12f77c-0dc2-5691-b5ca-e34aefde2493.html
https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a163351/depp-i-was-visited-by-dillingers-ghost/
https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2019/08/mysterious-exhuming-of-john-dillingers-grave-may-disturb-his-ghost/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Dillinger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWBjjo6OuAQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgUNJdmhCF4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esFZaqSkWGw
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/john-dillinger
https://www.apnews.com/e78d550c2ffb49d5b49bf7fa08387955
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
1 hr 47 min
August 21, 2019 022 Forever 27 Club
In Ghostly’s twenty-second episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the curse of the 27 Club. Over the last century, many young artists have died at the age of 27 and legend says this is because they are cursed due to their immense talent and fast lifestyle. Or maybe even a deal with the devil. Robert Johnson, Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse are seven of the most famous members of this club, and in this episode Pat and Rebecca tell their stories of fame, drugs, alcohol, and untimely deaths. Did the devil come for his due?
WARNING: This episode contains topics that may be sensitive for some listeners.
Forever 27 Pictures of Kurt Cobain, Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Jones, Jean-Michel Basquiat
Questions explored in this episode:
What is the 27 Club? Who are the more famous members of the
27 Club? What happened to them that led to their deaths at the age of 27? Who
is Robert Johnson and what is the story of The Crossroads? How did Robert
Johnson influence the musicians that came after him? Are artists more likely to
die at 27? What is the curse? Were these deaths natural, suicides, accidents,
or the devil coming for his payment? Is the 27 Curse real or just a coincidence?
And do their ghosts still haunt this earth?
Jim Morrison’s Grave Ghost Image
After the poll results, Pat and Rebecca embark on a
different pattern this episode. This is a big story and even while only seven
artists are explored, it takes both of them to deep dive into the history of
each and tell the story of how they might be curse. And how each has a ghost
story to tell.
Time for the debate! For each of the
seven artists, Pat and Rebecca debate if they were affected by the curse as
well as discussing if their ghost stories are true. Robert Johnson is often considered the first modern
member of the 27 Club. His life was tragic and so was his death. The story of
Robert Johnson is what gave birth to the curse, but it is the four deaths of
Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison that create the idea
of a 27 Club. Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse’s deaths have made sure that the story
of the curse remains fresh in our minds.
After debating each individual
story, Pat and Rebecca discuss and debate the curse as a whole. Listen to help
you decide your own vote.
The Crossroads
Now is the time to vote on this
episode! Vote on whether or not the Curse of the 27 Club is real using the poll
on our Facebook page. Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook
and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!
Also included in this episode are,
as always, poll results from our previous episode on Marie Laveau (Check out
the episode here if you
haven’t had a chance to listen yet).
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 https://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. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in
the future. Email us both at [email protected]
or individually at [email protected]
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Sources for this week’s episode:
https://societyofrock.com/the-27-club-curse-or-coincidence/ https://www.doktorsnake.com/beware-the-ghost-of-bluesman-robert-johnson/
https://ledgernote.com/blog/interesting/27-club/
https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/133169/Researchers-claim-Jim-Morrison-s-ghost-picture-is-NOT-a-fake
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/unexplainable-photo-snapped-at-jim-morrisons-grave-110448/
https://www.radiox.co.uk/artists/nirvana/courtney-love-visited-kurt-cobain-ghost-hi/
https://www.newsweek.com/amy-winehouse-ghost-visits-family-767534
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/why-the-27-club-is-a-myth-jimi-hendrix-and-amy-winehouse-may-be-members-but-that-doesnt-make-it-real-10152675.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
2 hr 1 min
August 07, 2019 Marie Laveau
In Ghostly’s twenty-first episode, Pat and Rebecca explore Marie Laveau, the original Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. Born in 1801, she was known for her charity work and voodoo magic. Everyone in New Orleans knew who to go to for mojo bags and spells to fix their problems. But her legend didn’t die with her death in 1881. Ever since her death, Laveau has been seen all around New Orleans, at her home, at her tomb, and on the streets. Does Marie Laveau still haunt New Orleans?
Marie Laveau’s Tomb Photo by Patrick Harrington
Questions explored in this episode:
Who was Marie Laveau in life? How
did she practice voodoo? Why was she called the Voodoo Queen? What is voodoo
and how does it work? What charity work did Marie Laveau do? Who was Marie
Laveau II? Where is Marie Laveau buried? Does her spirit grant wishes to those
that mark her tomb? Does her spirit visit her grave in the form of a crow or a black
mass? What are the stories of those who have seen her? Does Marie Laveau haunt
New Orleans?
Marie Laveau’s House on St. Anne Street
After the poll results, listen to Rebecca tell a ghost story
inspired by Marie Laveau’s spirit.
Then, listen to hear Pat give the history of voodoo and
Marie Laveau. He also reveals some of his own history with spellcraft and
voodoo.
Time for the debate! Rebecca shares
evidence of Marie Laveau’s spirit and how it haunts the city of New Orleans.
Some say she comes in the form of a crow. Others say she grants wishes to those
who mark her tomb with an X and follow the right rituals. Some report seeing
her figure around her tomb, her old home, or even the streets or stores around
town. Finally, there are stories of her spirit as a black mass hovering over
her home and grave. Listen to Pat’s response to these claims as well as Pat and
Rebecca’s rating of each piece of evidence.
Be sure to stay for the whole
episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before
voting.
Painting of Marie Laveau with rooster
Now is the time to vote on this
episode! Vote on whether or not you think Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen still
haunts New Orleans using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search
for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!
Marie Laveau Tomb Plaque
Also included in this episode are,
as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Eastland Disaster.
(Check out the episode here if you
haven’t had a chance to listen yet).
Done listening to the episode?
Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app
where they let you J. 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 https://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. 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]. To find out where to listen to us or find us on social media visit our Find Us page.
Sources for this week’s episode:
https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2013/05/new-orleans-most-infamous-ghost.html
http://www.hauntedneworleanstours.com/oldneworleans/marielaveau/
http://national-paranormal-society.org/ghost-marie-laveau/
http://theweeklychallenger.com/marie-laveau-the-voodoo-queen-of-new-orleans/
http://hauntednation.blogspot.com/2016/09/inn-on-st-anne-new-orleans-la-home-of.html
https://www.noirnnola.com/post/2017/10/26/my-queens-do-voodoo-the-legacy-of-marie-laveau
https://hubpages.com/religion-philosophy/The-Ghost-Of-Marie-Laveau
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Marie-Laveau
https://allthatsinteresting.com/marie-laveau
http://www.womenhistoryblog.com/2012/07/marie-laveau.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
1 hr 7 min
July 24, 2019 020 Eastland Disaster
In Ghostly’s twentieth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Eastland Disaster, the deadliest maritime disaster on the Great Lakes. On July 24th 1915, 844 people lost their lives when the Eastland capsized. This year is the 104th anniversary of this horrific event. Since the accident, visitors to the area of the disaster as well as those in places where the bodies were taken have reported noises and visions of faces and ghost figures. One of those places is Harpo studios, otherwise known as Oprah’s studios.
Eastland Victim on Stretcher
Pat and Rebecca are joined this episode
by ghost tour guide and historian Tony Szabelski to tell the history and explore
the ghost stories. Tony conducts weekly tours with Chicago Hauntings Tours and helps
people who want to ghost hunt get the chance with Hands On Paranormal.
Eastland Search below Decks
Questions explored in this episode:
What happened on the Eastland on
July 24th, 1915? Why were so many people on the ship? Why did it
capsize? Why did so many people die? What happened after the accident to the
bodies? What did eye witnesses say about what they saw? Where have people
claimed to see ghosts? What other paranormal activity has been reported? Are
there any places haunted by the spirits of those that died in this horrific
accident?
Eastland Memorial Plaque on Chicago River
Listen to hear Pat and Rebecca talk with Tony about the
history and the ghost stories related to the Eastland Disaster. Tony reveals
which stories are definitely not related to the disaster despite often being
reported as part of it. After the interview, Pat and Rebecca offer up a few
more historical pieces of information as well as a few more haunting stories.
Be sure to stay tuned for Pat and Rebecca’s “Truth Meter” rating at the end. How true do they each think these stories are?
Now is the time to vote on this
episode! Vote on whether or not you think the victims of the Eastland Disaster still
haunt Chicago using the poll on our Facebook page. Just search for
Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything!
Also included in this episode are,
as always, poll results from our previous episode on Lincoln’s Ghost. (Check
out the episode here if you
haven’t had a chance to listen yet).
Done listening to the episode?
Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app
where they let you J. 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 https://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. 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:
Tony Szabelski of Chicago Hauntings Tours and Hands On Paranormal
https://allthatsinteresting.com/ss-eastland-disaster
http://interactive.wttw.com/a/chicago-stories-eastland-disaster
https://imaginespirit.com/eastland-disaster-ghosts/
http://troytaylorbooks.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-eastland-disaster.html
https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2015/09/the-eastland-tragedy-and-harpo-studios_8.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-Sso-6z7Y8
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
1 hr 4 min