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#367: Spooky season sparks a deep and personal conversation as the GT Radio crew explores ghosts—not just as horror tropes, but as stories we tell to make sense of grief, loss, memory, and meaning. Inspired by Force ghosts in Star Wars and Josué’s experience of losing his mother, the group unpacks what ghosts are supposed to be, whether they believe in them, and why ghost stories are so common across cultures. From residual energy and unfinished business to “ghost winks” and comforting coincidences, the discussion moves between skepticism, belief, culture, religion, trauma, and therapy. Along the way, the hosts reflect on how reframing stories about death and loss can be grounding rather than delusional, and how geek media gives us language to explore mortality in ways that feel safer, more playful, and sometimes even healing.
Characters / Media Mentioned
- Star Wars (Force Ghosts)
- Being Human
- Angel
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- The Haunted Mansion (2023)
- Breath of the Wild
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
- Ghostbusters (films and animated series)
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- The Conjuring (film series)
- The Sixth Sense
- Paranorman
- Jacob’s Ladder
- Session 9
- A Ghost Story (2017)
- Horror Store (Grady Hendrix)
- Spook (Mary Roach)
- What Remains of Edith Finch
- Danny Phantom
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
- Ghost Adventures
- Destiny
- Phasmophobia
- Fatal Frame
- Murdered: Soul Suspect
Themes / Topics Discussed
- Grief and Loss
- Mortality
- Meaning-Making
- Spirituality
- Cultural Beliefs
- Religious Trauma
- Skepticism
- Storytelling
- Reframing
- Coping Strategies
- Ambiguity and Uncertainty
Relatable Experiences Discussed
- Losing a Parent
- Grieving Loved Ones
- Searching for Signs
- Coincidences and Serendipity
- Questioning Beliefs
- Religious Upbringing and Deconstruction
- Comfort Through Stories
- Fear of the Unknown
Want to keep the conversation going? Join the GT community and tell us where you land on ghosts, spirituality, and the stories that help you cope with loss.
Visit and connect with us across the Geek Therapy Network:
- Website: https://geektherapy.org
- Community Forums: https://forum.geektherapy.org
- Social Media: @GeekTherapy
Do you believe in ghosts, or do you see them as stories we tell ourselves?
Have you ever experienced a “ghost wink” or meaningful coincidence after losing someone?
What piece of media has helped you think differently about death, grief, or the afterlife?
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By Geek Therapy Network#367: Spooky season sparks a deep and personal conversation as the GT Radio crew explores ghosts—not just as horror tropes, but as stories we tell to make sense of grief, loss, memory, and meaning. Inspired by Force ghosts in Star Wars and Josué’s experience of losing his mother, the group unpacks what ghosts are supposed to be, whether they believe in them, and why ghost stories are so common across cultures. From residual energy and unfinished business to “ghost winks” and comforting coincidences, the discussion moves between skepticism, belief, culture, religion, trauma, and therapy. Along the way, the hosts reflect on how reframing stories about death and loss can be grounding rather than delusional, and how geek media gives us language to explore mortality in ways that feel safer, more playful, and sometimes even healing.
Characters / Media Mentioned
- Star Wars (Force Ghosts)
- Being Human
- Angel
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- The Haunted Mansion (2023)
- Breath of the Wild
- Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons
- Ghostbusters (films and animated series)
- Jujutsu Kaisen
- The Conjuring (film series)
- The Sixth Sense
- Paranorman
- Jacob’s Ladder
- Session 9
- A Ghost Story (2017)
- Horror Store (Grady Hendrix)
- Spook (Mary Roach)
- What Remains of Edith Finch
- Danny Phantom
- Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark
- Ghost Adventures
- Destiny
- Phasmophobia
- Fatal Frame
- Murdered: Soul Suspect
Themes / Topics Discussed
- Grief and Loss
- Mortality
- Meaning-Making
- Spirituality
- Cultural Beliefs
- Religious Trauma
- Skepticism
- Storytelling
- Reframing
- Coping Strategies
- Ambiguity and Uncertainty
Relatable Experiences Discussed
- Losing a Parent
- Grieving Loved Ones
- Searching for Signs
- Coincidences and Serendipity
- Questioning Beliefs
- Religious Upbringing and Deconstruction
- Comfort Through Stories
- Fear of the Unknown
Want to keep the conversation going? Join the GT community and tell us where you land on ghosts, spirituality, and the stories that help you cope with loss.
Visit and connect with us across the Geek Therapy Network:
- Website: https://geektherapy.org
- Community Forums: https://forum.geektherapy.org
- Social Media: @GeekTherapy
Do you believe in ghosts, or do you see them as stories we tell ourselves?
Have you ever experienced a “ghost wink” or meaningful coincidence after losing someone?
What piece of media has helped you think differently about death, grief, or the afterlife?