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July 10, 2019 019 Abraham Lincoln
In Ghostly’s nineteenth episode, Pat
and Rebecca explore President Abraham Lincoln and the stories of his ghost. The
sixteenth president of the United States had an interesting life, but one that
was also filled with sadness. Since his untimely death, stories of his ghost have
been told by many, including presidents and heads of state.
Young Abraham Lincoln
Questions explored in this episode: What was Lincoln’s life like growing up? What events led to his depression? Does his spirit haunt the White House? Can his ghost be seen on a walk in Springfield, IL? What famous people have seen Lincoln’s ghost? Does his forlorn specter show itself to those who lead the country?
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President Lincoln sitting at a table with arm on a book
Listen to hear Pat give the history of President Lincoln’s
early life, elections, and tragedies. He explores the stories that don’t often
get told about Lincoln to help listeners better understand his life.
After the history, listen to Rebecca
tell a story of Lincoln’s ghost in the White House.
Mary Todd Lincoln photo with ghost of Lincoln
Time for the debate! Rebecca shares
evidence of the President’s spirit showing itself to many names we recognize
throughout the years and Pat offers his perspective.
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 or not you think President Lincoln haunts this earth
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 the Ouija board. (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 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:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/88007/12-people-who-have-supposedly-seen-or-felt-lincolns-ghost
http://www.firstladies.org/blog/first-ladies-the-occult-ghosts-in-the-white-house-part-2/
https://io9.gizmodo.com/when-churchill-met-lincoln-naked-5852898
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/il-hauntedspringfield/
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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 22 min
June 26, 2019 018 Ouija
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In Ghostly’s eighteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the phenomenon known as Ouija boards. These modern talking boards have been sold in the game aisle of our favorite stores for years as a game for kids, but is it really a game? Can we really talk to spirits using a Ouija board? Listen and hear the history of this famous parlor game as well as Pat and Rebecca’s personal experiences with their own spirit boards.
Ouija Board
Questions explored in this episode: What is a Ouija board and how is it used? What are the rules for using a Ouija board? What is the history of the Ouija board? Is it a game? Can it contact spirits and/or demons? How long have people been using talking boards? When should people avoid using Ouija boards? Who is Zozo and why are people so scared of it?
Old Ouija Board Instructions
Listen to hear Pat give the history of the Ouija board,
explaining how it came to be and theories on how it got its name. He explores
the reasons people use the board and the early marketing of it. After the history, listen to Rebecca
tell the rules of using the Ouija board. These rules are as scary to hear as
the stories of people using board.
Homemade Ouija Board
Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca and her friend Cheryl tell the story of when they used the Ouija board as young teenagers and what happened when they did. Pat also tells his personal story of using the board and what happened in the aftermath. Both stories cause much debate. Then Rebecca tells more of the demon Zozo and Pat tries to sell us on the power of belief…and disbelief.
Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting. And stay on afterwards for a very special bonus with two great young people debating their own ghost story.
Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think Ouija boards 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!
Also included in this episode are,
as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Poltergeist curse. (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:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/
https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/talking-boards-terrifying-tales-ouija-boards-and-demons-possession-and-death-021432
https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/zozo-demon-history-ouija-board
https://thoughtcatalog.com/christine-stockton/2018/06/zozo-ouija-board-demon/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouija
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 young Ghostly debaters Porter and Eliot for sharing their story and giving us another Great Debate!
1 hr 23 min
June 26, 2019 018 Ouija

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In Ghostly’s eighteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the phenomenon known as Ouija boards. These modern talking boards have been sold in the game aisle of our favorite stores for years as a game for kids, but is it really a game? Can we really talk to spirits using a Ouija board? Listen and hear the history of this famous parlor game as well as Pat and Rebecca’s personal experiences with their own spirit boards.

Ouija Board

Questions explored in this episode: What is a Ouija board and how is it used? What are the rules for using a Ouija board? What is the history of the Ouija board? Is it a game? Can it contact spirits and/or demons? How long have people been using talking boards? When should people avoid using Ouija boards? Who is Zozo and why are people so scared of it?

Old Ouija Board Instructions

Listen to hear Pat give the history of the Ouija board,
explaining how it came to be and theories on how it got its name. He explores
the reasons people use the board and the early marketing of it. After the history, listen to Rebecca
tell the rules of using the Ouija board. These rules are as scary to hear as
the stories of people using board.

Homemade Ouija Board

Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca and her friend Cheryl tell the story of when they used the Ouija board as young teenagers and what happened when they did. Pat also tells his personal story of using the board and what happened in the aftermath. Both stories cause much debate. Then Rebecca tells more of the demon Zozo and Pat tries to sell us on the power of belief…and disbelief.

Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting. And stay on afterwards for a very special bonus with two great young people debating their own ghost story.

Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think Ouija boards 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!

Also included in this episode are,
as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Poltergeist curse. (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
1 hr 20 min
June 12, 2019 017 Poltergeist
In Ghostly’s seventeenth episode,
Pat and Rebecca explore the curse of Poltergeist,
the 1982 movie by Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper and its sequels. Legend says
that the movie was cursed because of its dark subject matter and use of real
skeletons in the original movie. Several actors suffered untimely deaths,
including two of its main stars, Dominque Dunne and Heather O’Rourke. Other
paranormal claims include lightening strikes, mechanical clowns attacking
children, and an exorcism. Do all these events add up to a curse? As always,
you the listener get to decide.
Poltergeist Logo: It Knows What Scares You
Questions explored in this episode:
What happened on the set of the Poltergeist movies that led people to believe
it was cursed? What happened to Dominique Dunne? How did Heather O’Rourke die?
What claims did JoBeth Williams, who played the mother make about the film? Did
she and others experience poltergeist activity? What is a poltergeist? Why was
there an exorcism performed on the set of the second movie? Is there a Poltergeist curse?
Creepy Clown Doll from Poltergeist
[8:13] Listen to hear Pat give a basic plot overview along with a brief history of the movie and the details of the deaths of two of the main stars, Dominque Dunne and Heather O’Rouke.
WARNING: There are some graphic details of domestic abuse
when discussing Dominque Dunne’s tragic death. If you or anyone you know is
suffering from domestic abuse, please call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit https://www.thehotline.org/
[24:55] After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the ghost story of what it was like to work on the film. It is a terrifying tale that would be a nightmare for any actor – or anyone.
JoBeth Williams in Swimming Pool with real skeleton
[28:35] Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca and Pat go through all the stories and evidence of the curse of Poltergeist, including the deaths, the almost deaths, and just all-around potential paranormal activity, and debate what’s true and what’s just folklore. Listen to all sides and decide what you believe.
[1:10:34] 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 or not you think the Poltergeist Curse 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 any future episodes!
Also included in this episode are,
as always, poll results from our previous episode on Waverly Hills Sanatorium.
(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 see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and,
of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook.
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://www.snopes.com/fact-check/poltergeist-curse/
https://www.ranker.com/list/victims-of-the-poltergeist-curse/melissa-brinks?page=3
https://www.biography.com/news/the-poltergeist-curse-its-heeere
http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2015/12/22/the-shocking-history-of-the-poltergeist-curse/
https://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/Poltergeist-Curse-True-Story-37392582
https://www.complex.com/pop-culture/2015/05/poltergeist-curse-continues-to-haunt-people-in-real-life
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 21 min
May 29, 2019 016 Waverly Hills Sanatorium
In Ghostly’s sixteenth episode, Pat
and Rebecca explore Waverly Hills Sanatorium, one of America’s most haunted
places. A school that became a tuberculosis hospital and then a geriatrics
sanatorium before being abandoned for many years, Waverly Hills is now open for
tours and many who go in skeptics, come out believers. Friend of Ghostly and
listener Mike Morrissey was one of those people and in this episode, he tells
his story.
Waverly Hills Patients
Questions explored in this episode:
What is the history of Waverly Hills? How many people died? What treatments
were used? What are the different ghosts people claim to see? What experiences
have people had? What is the death chute? Are there shadow people at Waverly?
Is the kitchen haunted? What happens on the 4th floor of the sanatorium?
Waverly Hills Tunnel
[6:00] Hear Pat’s interview with
friend and listener Mike Morrissey to learn what happened to Mike when he
visited Waverly Hills Sanatorium – not once but twice! His experiences changed
him from a skeptic to a believer, and he tells us what he saw and how he felt
while also sharing some of the history of this famous place.
Waverly Hills from Behind
[17:47]
Listen to hear Pat give the history of Waverly Hills Sanatorium. He adds to
Mike’s history to tell us of the original use of the building and how it became
what it is today – a run-down hospital filled with spooky vibes and ghostly
sightings.
[29:28] After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the ghost story,
telling the story of a group of teenagers who venture a bit too far into
Waverly Hills one night.
[32:03] Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca and Pat go
through all the stories and evidence of sightings at Waverly, including those
by Mike Morrissey, and debate what’s true and what’s just folklore. Don’t miss
the haunted food debate! Listen to all sides and decide what you believe.
[57:00] Be sure to stay for the
whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.
Image of Woman at Waverly Hills
Now is the time to vote on this
episode! Vote on whether or not you think Waverly Hills Sanatorium is haunted.
Find the poll on our Facebook page.  Just search for Ghostly Podcast!
Also included in this episode are,
as always, poll results from our previous episode on the H.H. Holmes. (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 see the
pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course,
give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook.
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:
https://www.therealwaverlyhills.com/
https://www.prairieghosts.com/waverly_tb.html
https://www.ranker.com/list/scary-stories-from-waverly-hills-sanatorium/anna-lindwasser
http://mentalfloss.com/article/17263/haunted-hospital
http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2017/02/17/the-frightening-story-of-kentuckys-waverly-sanitarium/
https://www.trueghosttales.com/stories/waverly-hills-sanitarium.php
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOpYderCpIU
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
May 24, 2019 Bonus Episode - Completing H. H. Holmes
In Ghostly’s first BONUS EPISODE, Pat and Rebecca go deeper into the history of H.H. Holmes, one of America’s first serial killers. Holmes was a murderer and a con man who almost got away with escalating his killing to even worse levels, but his greed got in the way. We told you part of the story in our main episode – here is the rest. Listener beware – this is a disturbing story and may not be appropriate for all ages/constitutions.
Questions explored in this episode:
How many people did Holmes actually kill? How many wives did he have? How did
he kill his victims? What do we know for sure and what don’t we know?
Newspaper Article on the Murder Castle
Pat tells more of Holmes’s murderous history in this episode, with Rebecca providing commentary, and, of course, some debate on what we know and what we don’t know about H.H. Holmes and his gruesome crimes.
Confession of H. H. Holmes
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 can do all the amazing things we have planned for you all this year.
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.
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]. Head over to our Find Us page to find ways to listen to us, and to find us on social media.
Sources for this week’s episode:
H. H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil by Adam Selzer
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
40 min
May 15, 2019 015 H. H. Holmes
In Ghostly’s fifteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca along with their friend Mondo explore H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer. He built himself a Murder Castle in Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair, luring women to his apartment building, only to kill them and steal their money. The story his reign of terror ends with him fleeing across both the U.S. and Canada and eventually being caught and executed. Or was he?
Questions explored in this episode: Who was H.H. Holmes? Why is he called America’s first serial killer? Should he be called a serial killer? What were his crimes? What was the Murder Castle like? Is the spot of the Murder Castle still haunted today? Did Holmes die at his execution? Did he kill those who took part in his execution after the fact (alive or as a ghost)? Does he or do his victims still haunt Chicago?
HH Holmes Murder Castle
[Starts at 14:14] Listen to hear Pat give the history of H.H. Homes. After exploring his childhood, Pat goes into Holmes’s desire to be a doctor and pharmacist along with his love of skeletons and money. He reviews the building of the murder castle and how it connects to the Colombian Exposition, or 1893 World’s Fair. There are too many stories and victims to fit into one episode, so Pat wants to know…would you like to hear a special episode devoted just to the history of H.H. Holmes? If you do, be sure to vote in our Facebook poll!
1893 World’s Fair/The White City
[Starts at 56:02] After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the ghost story, putting the listen in the moment of what it would be like to be one of H.H. Holmes’s victims and learn why their spirits may still haunt that spot.
[Starts at 58:55] Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca, Pat, and Mondo
go through all the paranormal sightings and happenings associated with Holmes
and debate what’s true and what’s just folklore. Listen to all sides and decide
what you believe.
[Starts at 1:35:46] Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing
Arguments” to help you make your choice.
Murder Castle Current Site
Now is the time to vote on this
episode! Vote on whether or not Holmes’s victims still haunt Chicago or if
Holmes himself haunted those who wronged him or maybe you believe that neither
of these is true. Find the poll on our Facebook page. Just search
for Ghostly Podcast!
Also included in this episode
are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Peshtigo Fire.
(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 your favorite podcast app. 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 see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook.
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:
https://www.prairieghosts.com/holmes.html
http://theghosthuntuk.com/h-h-holmes-haunted-murder-castle/
https://4girlsandaghost.wordpress.com/2010/09/06/h-h-holmes-murder-castle/
http://mysteriouschicago.com/an-h-h-holmes-related-ghost-on-the-north-side/
http://weeklyview.net/2015/10/29/pat-quinlan-and-the-ghost-of-h-h-holmes-part-2/
Pictures discussed in the episode found here: http://mysteriouschicago.com/ghosts-at-the-h-h-holmes-body-dump/
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 53 min
May 01, 2019 014 Peshtigo Fire
In Ghostly’s fourteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Peshtigo Fire on October 8th, 1871 in Peshtigo, WI. The fire is one of the deadliest in all of US history and killed many more people and damaged more acres than The Great Chicago Fire, which happened on the same night. The story of this tragic fire continues to this day, with many stories of shadows, voices, and mysterious figures seen throughout the area. Are they real?
Questions explored in this episode: What happened the day of the fire? What caused the fire? Was the cause man-made? What was it like to live through this event? Why did so many fires happen in this area of the country that night? What happened to the spirits of those that died? What stories do people who live in the area tell? What evidence has been found by paranormal investigators? What is the story of Sister Adele and one of the few blessed sites in the United States? Is Peshtigo, WI haunted?
Map of the Peshtigo Fire area
Listen to hear Pat give the history of the fire and what happened, then hear Rebecca tell the haunting stories of those that still live in and visit the area today. Afterwards, both hosts debate and explore these tales as well as an alternate theory for the cause of all the fires that occurred in the Great Lakes region that night.
Fleeing the Peshtigo Fire
We want to hear from you! This fire has led to many reports of specters, black shadow figures, red lights, blue fog, and even a Lady in White. If you’ve seen any of these and have stories to tell about the Peshigo area and the fire, please share with us on Facebook or via email, [email protected].
Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.
Peshtigo Fire Memorial and Mass Grave
Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not Peshigo and the surrounding area are haunted by those that died in the fire. Find the poll here or on Facebook. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/
Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the movie Edgar Allan Poe. (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. 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 see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.
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:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peshtigo_fire
http://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2016/10/hgb-ep-153-ghosts-of-1871-infernos.html
https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighting-history/articles/138086018-Five-haunted-fire-museums-in-the-U-S/
https://www.hauntedplaces.org/item/peshtigo-fire-museum/
http://beethoven23.tripod.com/Marinette/Peshtigo.html
http://www.othersidepodcast.com/blog/2018/10/09/217-1871-firestorm-ghosts-comets-and-the-virgin-mary/
https://aleteia.org/2016/07/28/the-deadliest-fire-in-u-s-history-was-no-match-for-the-blessed-mother/
https://ghostsnghouls.com/october-hauntings/
http://www.ghostsofamerica.com/5/Wisconsin_Marinette_ghost_sightings11.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 Waltzby Lowell Liebermann
1 hr 9 min
April 17, 2019013 Edgar Allan Poe
In Ghostly’s thirteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca celebrate six months of Ghostly as well as National Poetry Month by exploring the haunting history of Edgar Allan Poe and the ghostly sightings that have continued after his death. Poe’s life was full of tragedy and death is even more mysterious than his dark stories.
Questions explored in this episode: What tragedies happened to Poe throughout his life? What is the mystery surrounding his death? What are the main theories about this death? What happened to his grave? Does he haunt his grave? Is his spirit haunting the house he shared with his 13-year-old cousin – who also became his wife? What influenced Poe the writer?
Poe’s Haunted Baltimore Home
In this episode Pat gives the history of Poe’s life and Rebecca discusses Poe the writer and then tells the story of Poe’s ghost. Afterwards, both hosts debate and explore these ghost sightings and devolve into a debate about windows. They also reveal the story of the “Poe Toaster”!
Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave
Also included is a fantastic and haunting reading by Phillip Charles Denofrio of Edgar Allan Poe’s “A Dream.” Phillip is a wonderful poet himself and you can read his own ghost story series here: https://www.nwherald.com/sponsored/articles/2015/10/09/33479219/index.xml
Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.
Raven Statue at Pennsylvania Poe Historical Site
Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not Edgar Allan Poe haunts his grave and if a ghost haunts his former home. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/
Included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on The Winchester Mystery House. (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. 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 see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.
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:
https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2011/09/where-is-poes-ghost.html http://americashauntedroadtrip.com/edgar-allan-poe/ / http://www.prairieghosts.com/eapoe.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 Waltzby Lowell Liebermann
1 hr 15 min
April 03, 2019012 Winchester Mystery House
In Ghostly’s twelfth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. The Winchester is said to have been built by a woman trying to keep spirits at bay, but what is the truth behind this fantastical house?
Questions explored in this episode:
What is the Winchester Mystery House?
What does it look like?
Why are people so fascinated by it?
Who was Sarah Winchester?
Why did she build it?
How did she build it?
Was the house built to trap spirits?
Was it built to show another dimension?
Is the house haunted?
Inside of Winchester House with Chimney and Piano Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington
In this episode Pat gives the history of the house and of Sarah Winchester, then Rebecca tells the creepy stories told by those that work in the house today.
Inside Winchester House Chimney Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington
Afterward, both hosts debate and explore these tales as well as an alternate theory for Sarah’s unending drive to keep building 365 days a year for 36 years.
Sarah Winchester
Here is a snapshot of the ghostly stories from the house…listen for more details!
The ghost man who walks outside by the basement, tipping his hat to those that see him.
Doors that open and close by themselves.
People being touched by ghost hands.
Voices calling out names
A room dedicated just to holding séances
An obsession with prime numbers, especially the number 13
Potential Freemasonary
And be sure to check out http://thetruthaboutsarahwinchester.com/,which goes in depth on the theory of Sarah’s Freemason past and desire to showcase that with her construction.
Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.
Winchester House with Open Windows Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington
Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not the Winchester House and Sarah Winchester were cursed and haunted. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/
Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the movie The Omen. (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. 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 see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.
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:
http://thetruthaboutsarahwinchester.com
https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/hidden-in-the-clouds/
https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/winchester-mansion/
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/yie85/iama_tour_guide_at_the_winchester_mystery_house_a/
https://www.prairieghosts.com/winchester.html
http://mentalfloss.com/article/527411/14-haunting-facts-about-winchester-mystery-house
http:// https://www.vulture.com/2018/02/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-real-winchester-house.html
Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers.
Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles composed by Lowell Liebermann
Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) composed by George Crumb
Break Music: Ghost Waltz composed by Lowell Liebermann
1 hr 10 min