Haunted Real Estate

Happy one year anniversary! We can’t believe it’s been a whole year since we were in the very literal closet! While not sure what that looks like or means for our podcast (as in doing well or not) WE ARE SO HAPPY! It’s something to celebrate. While you’re popping your champagne with us, prepare for some gloom and doom. Today we’re talking about Eastern State Penitentiary. It ain’t pretty.

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The Business Model of Private Prisons (investopedia.com)

Microsoft Word - ESPHistoryOverviewrev5.2019v2.docx (easternstate.org)

Eastern State Penitentiary: A Prison With a Past | History| Smithsonian Magazine

The dark history of the world's first penitentiary (msn.com)

Visiting Philadelphia's Eastern State Penitentiary, The Complete Guide - The Geographical Cure

The Hole: The History and Dangers of Solitary Confinement - PROBATION INFORMATION NETWORK

How Solitary Confinement Became Hardwired In U.S. Prisons : NPR

Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia – Legends of America

The Incarcerated Ghosts of Eastern State Penitentiary (amyscrypt.com)

The Deviant Prison by Ashley T. Rubin

Eastern State Penitentiary: A History by Paul Kahan

Join us today for part 2 of The White House! We previously dove in to the many interesting facts that took place for the many POTUS in history. This week we’re going a little more specific into seance’s that have taken place, focused on just a few presidents and their many unfortunate events or hauntings. While still left with a lot of question as to what played into every circumstance, we hope you enjoy! It’s certainly a bit of mental gymnastics.

We have covered Ireland's Halloween history so naturally, we thought we would wrap up the spooky season with Scotland Witchcraft. Many of us are familiar with the Salem Witch Trials but witchcraft and sorcery are traced back thousands of years ago across multiple cultures across the globe. Take a dive in with us as we take a look at what our Scotland friends had to endure many years ago.

Today's episode is pretty interesting to say the least. Join us as we journey to 208 Meriden Avenue and dive into the story behind The Haunting in Connecticut. Is it a true story? Or perhaps a very “creative” concoction spun up by the Snedeker’s, The Warren's and the author himself. Either way, it is disturbing as hell. Buckle up buttercups!

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The Snedeker Family Haunting and the "True" Story Behind the Haunting in Connecticut Movie (paranormalscholar.com)The Real Story Behind 'The Haunting in Connecticut' | Live ScienceThe Chilling True Story Behind 'The Haunting In Connecticut' (allthatsinteresting.com)Snedeker House – Southington, Connecticut - Atlas Obscura

Howdy folks! Today's episode takes place in Dallas/Fort Worth area of good ole Texas. While we aren't talking about a haunted house but instead a haunted bridge with a storied history that includes a lynching, satanic rituals, and a red eyed demon, so without further ado, here is Goatman’s Bridge! Enjoy!

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Inside The Terrifying Legend Of Goatman's Bridge (allthatsinteresting.com)

The Haunted Goat Man Bridge Is The Spookiest Bridge In Texas (onlyinyourstate.com)

THE TRUE HISTORY BEHIND GOATMAN'S BRIDGE — We Denton Do It

Goatman’s Bridge: History & Hauntings of Denton’s Old Alton Bridge (texashillcountry.com)

The Creepy Myth Of Goatman's Bridge (grunge.com)

Join us this week as Ashley takes us to Ireland and shares the history of Halloween! Although Halloween wasn't always tricks and treats, we do have the Irish to thank for the awesome day of the year that allows us to be totally weird, creative and best of all SPOOKY!

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https://irishmyths.com/2022/10/12/bobbing-for-apples/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween_(poem)?wprov=sfti1https://www.insider.com/unusual-facts-about-halloween-2018-10?amp8 Facts About the Celts | HISTORY“Trick of Treat: a History of Halloween” by Lisa MortonHow Jack O’Lanterns Originated in Irish Myth | HISTORYThe Book of Halloween: The Origins and History of Halloween by Ruth Edna Kelley, A.MSamhain - Traditions, Halloween, Wicca | HISTORYScariest monsters and demons from Celtic myth for Halloween (irishcentral.com)The Dullahan, the Irish Headless Horseman – The Irish Jewelry Company's Blog (irishtraditions.org)https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween

This episode we are going to the land down under! At 1 Homestead Lane, Junee, New South Wales 2663 Australia stands The Monte Cristo Homestead. This home has a story that begins as one of success and a happy family but also a home with a very dark and disturbing history. You can book a stay or visit this home today and its many ghostly residents. Just bring a sweater and prepare yourself for the emotional journey that may ensue if you don't just pass out.

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Monte Cristo Homestead - The Little House of HorrorsThe Tragic History of the Monte Cristo Homestead – Writing Werewolf (wordpress.com)History - The Monte Cristo Documentary

We made it to Episode 30! Join us on a journey to Rajasthan, India. Located about 186 miles from New Delhi, the capital city of India. Rajasthan is India’s largest state and literally translates to “Land of Kings”. Raj meaning “king” and Sthan or stan “Land” or “State”. Within this state, is a village called Bhangarh. We are discussing the legends around Bhangarh Fort that include curses, ghosts and haunting tales.

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The ghost city of Bhangarh and the curse of the Holy Man | Ancient Origins (ancient-origins.net)

Bhangarh Fort | Bhangarh Haunted Place - Rajasthan Tourism

Roofless village (indiatimes.com)

Bhangarh Fort: The 'most haunted' place in India? | Travel - Hindustan Times

100 Amazing Facts about Rajasthan You Must Know if You’re a Traveller (tourmyindia.com)

The Curse of Bhangarh | Horror (vocal.media)

12 Interesting Facts About Rajasthan | Adventourist

Today we are talking about some haunted roads and boy did we have a good time with this episode. Ashley's will be discussing Demon’s Road in Huntsville, Texas while Lanie will be taking us further North to Clinton Road in New Jersey. Check it out to find out what makes these two roads so spooky, you will probably also get some laughs as this was a giggle fest.

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https://youtu.be/SE96ufyk8GUClinton Road: America's Most Haunted Roadway (the-line-up.com)Haunted Clinton Road, America's most cursed highway - FrightFindJungle Habitat Facts: The Abandoned Park Of New Jersey! | KidadlMysterious Clinton Road: Ghosts, Witches, & Haunted Urban Legends (scarestreet.com)

Today. Ashley is taking us on a dark journey to Poveglia Island, otherwise known as “the island of ghosts', ' also known as “the island of no return”. Poveglia became possibly one of the evilest places on earth. as this island saw upwards of 160,000 deaths on its 17 acres. So, whether you believe in ghosts or not, this place has a dark history.

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Plague doctor captured at Poveglia Island - Paranormal GlobeBlack Death - Causes, Symptoms & Impact | HISTORYPoveglia Island: A Frightening and Haunting History (historicmysteries.com)History of the Black Death and the Plague Doctor (plaguedoctormasks.com)Poveglia Plague Island – Venice, Italy - Atlas ObscuraInfluenza - Causes, Treatments & Pandemics (history.com)This Island Holds One of the Darkest Secrets in the World: Poveglia Island - YouTubeGhost Adventures: Season 3, episode 2: Poveglia Islandhttps://www.afar.com/magazine/brewing-coffee-on-the-rialto-bridge-and-other-unexpected-things-that-are-illegalTheculturetrip.com