Haunted Happenings

By Barry PirroSociety & Culture

Haunted Happenings episodes

August 15, 2025 Seven True Ghost Stories (PLUS one True Bigfoot Story) As Told By Real People
Just about everyone has a ghost story, and most people are eager to share them. All of the stories in this episode were told to me during my lectures, or submitted to my website by podcast listeners. Some are chilling, others are poignant, and some are just plain scary! So join me as I present real stories from real people about the strange things they've encountered.
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Website: ConntecticutGhostHunter.com
38 min
July 28, 2025 The Top Four Creepiest Places on Earth PLUS My Scariest Paranormal Investigation
You asked for it, so here it is! My pick of the top four creepiest places on earth! These are places that have always intrigued me; places with incredibly eerie backstories that continue to give me thrills and chills. In addition, I share the story of the scariest paranormal investigation I've every conducted, one of the few times I nearly ran out during an investigation. So sit back, and prepare to be scared! PARENTAL DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
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Website: ConnecticutGhostHunter.com
Winchester Mystery House Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-winchester-mystery-house/id1517325544?i=1000561094194
Amityville Horror Episode (Part 1): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amityville-horror-part-1/id1517325544?i=1000530609710
35 min
July 18, 2025 How To Make A Ghost: The Philip Experiment, The Most Important Paranormal Experiment Ever Conducted
We've all heard of ghosts who haunt houses, but it possible to actually MAKE a ghost in a laboratory? In 1972, a group of researchers from the 'Toronto Society for Psychical Research' set out to answer that question. For over a year they conducted an experiment aimed at making a ghost in a laboratory setting, and it seems that they actually succeeded. The ghost's name was Philip, and after they created him, he was able to interact with them. Join me as I delve deep into the fascinating story of the Philip Experiment, the most important paranormal experiment ever conducted.
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Website: ConnecticutGhostHunter.com
22 min
July 03, 2025 When Darkness Calls: The True Story of Demonic Infestation from my book "Haunted Happenings - A Ghost Hunter's Strangest Cases"
In 2016, I was contacted by a couple who fled their home because of terrifying paranormal activity. Things had gotten so bad that they put the house up for sale, even though they had just moved in five months earlier. As soon as I heard the details of what they had seen and heard, I knew that they weren’t being haunted by a ghost – they were being plagued by a demon. The following is my reading of the first chapter of my book, "Haunted Happenings: A Ghost Hunter’s Strangest Cases." All of the dialog is exactly as it was spoken during the paranormal investigation I conducted at their house -- and the recording of the demon's voice that I captured on a digital recorder has not been altered in any way.
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Website: ConnecticutGhostHunter.com
43 min
June 10, 2025 Shrunken Heads, Headhunters, and Walt Disney's Frozen Head
We've all seen pictures of shrunken heads, but did you ever wonder HOW and WHY they were made? Did Walt Disney really have his head cryogenically frozen? And was Michael Rockefeller really eaten by cannibalistic headhunters? Join me as I to delve into the fascinating and macabre history of shrunken heads, headhunting, and how shrunken heads became valuable, sought-after collectibles.
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Website: ConnecticutGhostHunter.com
22 min
May 29, 2025 Mesmerized! The Incredibly Strange Story of Franz Mesmer, Father of Modern Hypnosis
Join me as I take a deep dive into the life and legacy of Franz Mesmer, the man who invented a strange and mysterious healing method that would inspire modern hypnosis and change the world forever. In the 18th century, Mesmer's daring, radical experiments with "animal magnetism" quickly catapulted him to the status of a celebrity, then plunged him into scandal. Was Mesmer a visionary ahead of his time, or simply a talented showman? Listen, and decide for yourself -- and prepare to be Mesmerized!
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Website: ConnecticutGhostHunter.com
34 min
May 13, 2025 What Lies Beneath: The Hollow Earth
Deep beneath the earth's surface lies a vast, unexplored world that some believe is teeming with life -- an astonishing world with lush subterranean landscapes and marvelous cities inhabited by ancient civilizations or even aliens. A hidden, wondrous world that's lurking right under our feet! Join me as I dive deep into the ancient myths, scientific debates, and astonishing claims of the Hollow Earth theory.
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Website: www.ConnecticutGhostHunter.com
27 min
April 29, 2025 I'm A Magnet For Ghosts: Author JE Weiner -"The Wretched and Undone"
Author J. E. Weiner knows that ghosts are real. She's had ghostly encounters her whole life, and some even show up in her new novel "The Wretched and Undone", a paranormal tinged Southern Gothic tale set in Texas and inspired by actual events. In today's interview, JE talks about her true life ghostly encounters and how they inspired her to write the book which was recently named a 'Killer Nashville Top Pick' for 2024 and received a 'Claymore Award' for Best Southern Gothic.
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JE Weiner's Website: JEWeiner.com
To purchase "The Wretched and Undone" please visit the following:
-- Bookshop.org
-- Amazon: https://a.co/d/9czMDng
-- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/The%20Wretched%20and%20Undone
29 min
April 02, 2025 The Falkville Metal Man Photos: Alien or Hoax?
On October 17, 1973, Falkville Alabama Chief of Police Jeff Greenhaw was out investigating a call about a UFO sighting when he took four Polaroid photos of a metal clad figure he saw standing in the middle of a dark country road. He chased the creature in his patrol car, but the it moved so fast that it outran him and it vanished in the night. After the photos were published, Greenhaw's life was ruined because of doubts about his story. But today, many believe the photos are genuine. Listen as I take a deep dive into one of the strangest alien sightings of all time, the Falkville Metal Man.
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Website: ConnecticutGhostHunter.com
36 min
March 07, 2025 NY Times Bestselling Author JD Barker
New York Times and international bestselling author JD Barker is known for his gripping suspense thrillers that blend elements of horror, crime, mystery, and the supernatural. His work includes the best-selling "The Fourth Monkey" series, "A Caller’s Game", "Behind a Closed Door", and "Dracul". His upcoming book "Something I Keep Upstairs" (May 2025) is based on a real haunted house on a remote island in New Hampshire. Now, you can WIN AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN A HAUNTED HOUSE ON A SECLUDED ISLAND! That's right, you can stay in the same haunted house that inspired JD to write his new book. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to spend a night with a few friends in a real haunted house on a deserted island! To enter, visit the link below.
To enter the contest, please visit: https://woobox.com/vcevs2
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Website: ConnecticutGhostHunter.com
43 min