Haunted Michigan with Meltdown

A couple of months ago I was fortunate enough to get a chance to check out Eloise Insane Asylum in Westland, Michigan. It was an investigation with Darren McCarty, as we also did one of the escape rooms. That was so much fun! 

While I was there, I had the chance to meet Jenny Hand, Danielle Boura, and Lauren Banach, who acted as our tour guide on that first visit. I thought it would be fun to talk with all three of these ladies about the history of the building, sightings, and paranormal activity that's taken place there.

The History Of Eloise

In our conversation, Lauren talked about the history of Eloise. "Eloise established the hospital and infirmary in 1839." That's almost 200 years of spirits and souls that have gone through the famed building, and not all of it was happy.

Personal Paranormal Experences At Eloise

Each of them spoke of personal experiences they've had in Eloise. From the "hat man" that roams the halls, which doesn't have a name according to Jenny "I don't think he has a name, to be honest. Hat men are not typically known spirits that were once living." She said they're known as "watchers' and seem to appear in places that have had a lot of traumatic experiences in the past.

There's also the "creeper". Danielle said she ran across him while working in the basement. She said it felt like a twenty-minute episode, but probably only lasted thirty seconds. She also spoke of something that was stalking her and other people as recently as a few weeks ago.

Lauren had this to say. "I was alone on (floor) 5, did not realize I was alone, and started hearing footsteps." She said that the steps got louder and more raucous. That freaked her out, as she explained in the interview.

There's much more with the ladies in the interview, which you can watch above. THANK YOU to the ladies for the time and the great stories! There's lots going on throughout the year at Eloise Asylum, go see it for yourself!

 

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Great to talk to Michigan filmmaker Doug Schulze about all things horror movies, and his latest movie called "Thorns'. You can watch the trailer for the movie below. 

Doug is a founder of the Motion Picture Institute, which he compares to the Specs Howard of filming schools. I also included a link to that school below.

He said his love for 80s horror films was the influence for "Thorns". He says the movie is the "thinking mans Terrifier" LOL. The movie stars Doug Bradley, who horror fans will know right away from the "Hellraiser" series as Pinhead. "His manager actually recommended him, so he brought him the script and he loved it." 

The movie marries religion and sci-fi. Doug explained the movie to me without giving too much away. The movie debuts at the Emagine Theater in Royal Oak on February 17th with a red carpet premiere, which will include Doug Bradley there in person. Look for it to hit other theaters the following weekend on starting February 23rd. 

We talked about movies he loves. He said he's a big Stanley Kubrick fan, and he mentioned others movies we should check out. As far as Rob Zombie movies are concerned, Doug had some nice things to say...we'll say. I'll let you make up your own mind. 

During the conversation, Doug admitted that the series "Stranger Things" was a big motivator for "Thorns". He told me about the writing process he goes through developing a film. He talked about having a beginning, middle, and an end, and then expanding it from there. 

Of course, I had to ask Doug if he ever had a paranormal experience. He didn't hesitate and recalled a story of a film he was trying to make while the soundman kept picking up screams in the background. That happened up near Saginaw. Great story! For more paranormal, check out my Haunted Michigan podcast. 

He finally shared a story with The Stooges' Ron Asheton. He was in one of Doug's movies years ago. The story he told about what happened in Ron's house was pure rock and roll. LOL

A huge thank you to my friend, Kurt Schwarz for the hookup with Doug. I'm looking forward to seeing the movie!

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All I can say is, WOW! What an episode of Haunted Michigan. Retired Rev, Gerry Hunter joins me to discuss all things paranormal. Ironically enough, he has a book series titled, Haunted Michigan, so he's the perfect guest!

We start by talking about his experience. He didn't get into this recently, he's had a fascination with this kind of stuff since he was a child, living in an actual haunted house in Brooklyn, Michigan. He tells me about things he's seen there, and about his upbringing in that old farmhouse. 

He tells me about an experience he had at the Henderson Castle in Kalamazoo. I've stayed there and nothing happened that I noticed, but that place is crazy. 

Gerry will be hosting a Ghost Story Dinner on Monday, October 16th at the South Lyon Hotel. Let's just say that he's no stranger to events that have taken place there. He told me a story that literally had the hair on my arms standing up. It may be one of the craziest stories I've heard doing this series, and there are pictures to back it up! 

Gerry also talked about his investigation of the Seul Choix lighthouse in Gulliver, in the U.P.. Wait until you hear the story of what he heard there while climbing the stairs at that location!

A huge Thank You to Gerry for agreeing to come on the show. I'll see you guys on Monday at the South Lyon Hotel. 

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On this installment of Haunted Michigan, I speak with Ed K. and Marc O. from the Haunt Investigators Of Michigan.

We started out by talking about some of their paranormal experiences as a child in southeast Michigan. They formed their group in 2012 while on a trip to Salem, Massachusetts.

As far as local places they've investigated the most, they said it was The Whitney. They've been there several times. Marc told the story of a presentation they did, where they saw a dark shadow mass standing in a room, and voice responding to a question they asked.

Ed told a crazy story of an encounter he had there in carriage house, sitting at Grace's table. He said this particular interaction last up to five minutes! They explained the story of Grace's table, which is really interesting.

They also told some great stories surrounding Fort Wayne down in Detroit. "Lot of class A EVP's, I've had women get their hair pulled" is what Ed said about some of the evidence they've gathered there. Marc tells the story of an amazing encounter in the halls of the schoolhouse on the grounds. He tells the story of his X-Cam falling off a table, which couldn't have been possible from where the camera was positioned. They tried recreating the occurrence, but to no avail. "It is by far and away the creepiest building in al of Fort Wayne" Ed said of the schoolhouse. He went on to tell another story of a black mass he chased around a room there.

How about local celebrities they've investigated with? Well, a non-believing hockey Hall of Famer did just that with them. He might be a believer now.

They also brought up Eloise in Westland. This place gets brought up a lot. Marc talked of hearing slamming doors, and more. 

A big Thank You to the guys for coming by the studio and talking about their experiences. 

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Todd Bonner and Jeff Adkins from Detroit Paranormal Expeditions join me on Haunted Michigan. Since I met them last year on their debut episode of the show, we've become good friends. When I asked them to come back, they didn't hesitate.

They told me about their upcoming project on PBS, which drops next year. It's about the paranormal, but also focuses on history of places around Michigan. They eluded to some of the things that happened, but kept it close to the vest.

One of the places they "discovered" was the Frederick Sterns house in downtown Detroit. 16,000 square feet of exploration. They have some cool events going on at that house coming up. I think I'll be there on Friday, October 13th to see this home. They tell me about an event they're doing in Monroe at the Museum of Horror as well.

One of the places they've investigated a lot was the Bruce Mansion in Brown City. They talked about a crazy experience at that home. "We saw a shadow figure in the parlour there." They said there were several people there to see it. They as mentioned "reflector" like eyes they've seen in that historic house.

Jeff spoke to a brush with the paranormal recently in Portland, Michigan. "You don't see things visual too often."

They talked about some of the old buildings they'd like to investigate around Michigan. Flanagan's Pub in Grand Rapids and the New Hudson Inn are a couple places they mentioned.

As far as the places they've done the most investigating at, Eloise in Westland came right to their minds. Jeff talked about an experience there. "I heard a woman talking....just babbling, complete gibberish." As he walked down to see what happened....well, you'll have to listen. Todd talks about running out of that building, frightened. They said the first night they were there was the most active.

They also talked about have little rocks thrown at them at a Detroit location. That was nuts!

Speaking of actual things moving on their own, they talked about an unreal story at a location up north. Todd spoke to getting touched at a place in Wyandotte,

Getting out of Michigan, they went down to the house where the movie of the real-life haunting took place - A Savannah Haunting. They said that place is really uneasy. Todd was physically pushed, Jeff ended up in the hospital.

Stories of paranormal things happening at Greenfield Village? They've heard some stories. Also audio captured at the Whitney downtown. Lots of people talk about that place.

Thank you to Todd and Jeff for joining me once again this year on Haunted Michigan!

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Haunted Michigan is primarily about about the paranormal aspect of our state, but I thought I'd veer off the road a little bit and bring in Ed Terebus from EREBUS - a Guinness Book Record holding haunted house in downtown Pontiac, Michigan.

Ed was great to talk to. He's the perfect guy to talk about this place. He has so much passion for what he does, and it shows. Ed gave me the backstory of how him and his brother started out, right up until the present day. He spoke to how they design and change parts of the house.

He also talks about the Making of the Monster. A chance to walk Erebus during the day to see how it works. That sounds very interesting.

He told me about traveling the country to see other Haunted House to share ideas and thoughts.

Ok, as far as Erebus is concerned, he talked about a boiler room where a man died. He said that room has remained untouched. He talked about paranormal investigations that have taken place there. Everything from flashlights going on and off, to voice recordings of someone speaking his name! He talked about experiencing other paranormal activities in and around the building.

He's revamped and redone some parts of the attraction. They'll also have a Oddities and Curiosities Museum. That features funeral parlor stuff, dinosaur bones, vintage Halloween masks and TONS more.

This was a fun conversation. A huge thank you to Ed for coming by, along with his assistant, Julie Hennessey.

Happy Haunting!

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There's a lot of scary stuff gong on down in Monroe, Michigan. Nate Thompson joins me to speak about his Museum of Horror, but also something new he's doing this summer: Haunted Walking Tours!

We discussed his museum, and some of the things that he has in it. Including one item that he was given that is really creepy. He talks about the "Red Room", and more.

Nate also talks about the tours, how long they take and some of the locations they go to. He spoke to getting the idea and putting it into motion. The tour guide is a guy named Zach, and Nate calls him one of the best in the game. He gives me some of the insight on a couple of the spots the Haunted Walking Tour makes. Graveyards, water fountains and more. And, yes, people have experienced some paranormal things on these walks as Nate explained. 

He mentions the Haunted Heat Fest. That's Saturday, July 22nd. Vendors, food trucks wrestling and more. Details below. 

We also talked about an idea he wants to make a reality this fall - Haunted Escape Rooms! This is pretty wild. From a replica of Jeffery Dahmer's apartment, to a morgue and other's. 

Watch the interview and get all the info below. Happy Haunting!

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Welcome to another episode of the Haunted Michigan podcast!

This time, author Nicole Beauchamp talks about her upcoming book, Haunted Bars & Pubs Of Michigan. Nicole has been on the show before and always gives a fascinating perspective on the paranormal. This time is no different.

We discuss her book, the work that went into it, the hundreds of emails she sent out and more. She tells stories of some of the things she's experienced at some of the locations. In her book she focuses in on 17 different bars. She talks about similar incidents that have happened at different places. Glasses flying off shelves and more.

That's just for starters on this episode of Haunted Michigan with author Nicole Beauchamp.

Enjoy!

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Dave, John And Jess from Flyer Paranormal came by the radio station to tell me everything they've learned about the Orson Starr House in Royal Oak. They've been investigating this home for a few years, and the tales they tell are exactly what you'd think would come out of a home well over a hundred years old. From noises, dark shadows, to footsteps on the roof and much more.

They tell me the history of the home, the craziest experiences they've had there, and some eerie stories from the house.

They also tell some great stories of other paranormal activity around other parts of the state as well. One story that sticks out to me is one John told about an antique shop in Caro, Michigan. A place I'm definitely going to visit.

Check out a recent piece the guys did on WXYZ TV, here. The home is open for tours as well.

Enjoy!

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It's been a while since I've done a Haunted Michigan episode, and when I was contacted to talk with Steve Shippy about Michigan's Hell House, I jumped at the chance. This house is crazy!

He tells me the history of the house, what makes it so energized with spirits, things he's witnessed and a ton more. This is just an appetizer for this Sunday's special on the Travel Channel at 9pm.

I have to thank Steve for the chance to pick his brain about this haunted house, right here in mid-Michigan.

Listen as Steve fills in more details about Michigan's Hell House....

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