What secrets is the Keyhole House still holding on to? And what happens when a house decides it wants to be heard?

Every old home has its tales. This one refuses to stop sharing them.

In this special episode, we travel to Smiths Falls, Ontario, to explore the haunting of the Keyhole House—a striking 1892 Victorian home with a history that won’t stay in the past. Since moving in, magicians Ted and Marion Outerbridge have experienced an ongoing series of eerie phenomena: discovering objects long hidden in the walls, coincidences that challenge belief, phantom footsteps, and a ghost who seems to have joined the family.

But this haunting is more than flickering lights and sudden cold spots. It feels intimate, emotional. Like a relationship unfolding across time. And it shows no sign of ending. This is more than a tale of things that go bump in the night. It’s a glimpse into how the past and present collide inside the places we call home.

Think you’ve heard haunted house stories before? Think again.

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Clowns are meant to bring joy. So why do they inspire so much fear?

In this episode, we peek behind the greasepaint to explore the origins of coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, and how these strange figures evolved from ancient jesters and rule-breaking pranksters into the painted performers we know today. We uncover deep historical roots, unsettling psychology, and the tragic story of the first modern clown. From royal courts to modern horror films, from cheerful birthday parties to eerie sightings in strange places, clowns have taken a dark and surprising journey through history. We also examine how pop culture and true crime helped shape the terrifying clown image that still haunts us.

Whether you laugh at clowns or fear them, this episode might change how you see them forever. 😱 Guest Host: Brittney Bos

When strange lights appear in the sky, we are left wondering what they are. But when those encounters become personal, when people claim they have been taken, studied, or changed, the questions grow darker.

In this episode, we continue our journey into the world of UAPs and the paranormal, exploring the stories that disturb us most. From the famous case of Betty and Barney Hill to chilling reports of livestock mutilation, mass sightings like the Phoenix Lights, and the secrecy surrounding Roswell and Area 51, we follow the trail of evidence and ask what these encounters might really mean.

Because whether these visitors are simply observing or deliberately interfering, their presence suggests intention. And that intention may not be as distant as we would like to believe.

Along the way, we confront an even stranger possibility. What if the boundaries we draw between UFOs, ghosts, cryptids, and the unexplained edges of science are illusions? What if these are not separate mysteries at all, but pieces of the same story?

Join us as we wrestle with the evidence, the fear, and the question at the heart of it all: What do they want with us? 

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Episode 201 – Unidentified: Evidence and the Unknown

Lights in the sky. Thousands of witnesses. Still no answers.

In this episode of Haunted Talks, we explore one of those simple-sounding but incredibly complex questions: What counts as evidence?

Using the dramatic December 2024 sightings over New Jersey as a starting point, we investigate how UAP encounters are reported, investigated, and often dismissed. From schoolyard landings and military accounts to fleeting videos and solitary experiences, we examine the fragile boundary between what is witnessed and what is believed.

We also draw comparisons to paranormal investigation, where researchers face many of the same challenges: limited tools, elusive phenomena, and the constant push to validate the unexplainable.

Because sometimes, the real mystery isn’t what happened. It’s how we can prove that it did. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 126 – “…it’s not an aircraft.”Episode 24 – Sounds From The Dark

Secrets, Surprises & Spooky Celebrations 🎉 10 years of terrifying ghost stories, baffling mysteries, and dark history.

To mark this haunted milestone, host Jim Dean is joined by Brittney Bos (researcher and writer) and Michelle Dennis (audio editor) for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes journey through a decade of Haunted Talks. From stories that never made it to air to mysteries we may have helped solve, this episode pulls back the curtain on the strange, surprising, and sometimes hilarious moments that shaped the show.

We also revisit some of our most unforgettable shows and reveal our personal picks for the Top 10 Haunted Talks episodes of all time—a curated list of the ones that still give us chills.

Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the show, this is the perfect moment to step into the shadows with us—and experience the eerie charm that’s defined Haunted Talks.

🎧 Press play to join the celebration.

Are your nightmares trying to tell you something?

Most dreams fade the moment we wake up. But some? They cling to us—leaving behind a sense of dread, mystery, or even a chilling certainty that they meant something more.

In this episode of Haunted Talks, we descend into the unsettling world of dreams—where sleep paralysis feels like a haunting, prophetic visions glimpse the future, and shared nightmares suggest we may not be dreaming alone. We’ll unravel real-life stories of eerie dreams, ghostly encounters in the night, and the moments where the line between dreaming and reality begins to blur.

Are dreams just the subconscious at play—or could they be something much, much stranger? Listen now—if you dare.

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“Do YOU know a haunted house?” That’s the question The Toronto Star Weekly asked its readers over 100 years ago, and the answers they received were truly chilling. In this episode, we share these real ghost stories from 1924, as told by those who lived them. These chilling encounters, first published a century ago, feel startlingly familiar—shadowy figures, objects moving on their own, ghostly apparitions, and even premonitions of death. Are these just spooky tales from the past, or do the ghosts of 1924 still haunt us today? Step into the shadows and experience these unsettling first-hand accounts from Ontario’s haunted history—if you dare!

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For decades, séances, spirit communication, and ghostly encounters weren’t just tabloid curiosities—they shaped Canada’s history. In this final installment of our two-part series, we explore the profound impact of spiritualism on the country’s literary icons, scientific minds, and political leaders.

From Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, who risked his reputation to prove the existence of spirits, to Lucy Maud Montgomery, who quietly attended séances while writing Anne of Green Gables and some of the country’s most beloved books. We examine the eerie experiments of Dr. Thomas Glendenning Hamilton, whose unsettling photographs remain unexplained. And, perhaps most astonishing of all, William Lyon Mackenzie King—Canada’s longest-serving Prime Minister—who sought comfort in messages from beyond, convinced that his lost loved ones were still guiding him.

Was spiritualism a fleeting fad, or did it shape Canada’s past in ways we’ve never fully acknowledged?

🎧 Listen now to uncover the ghostly secrets of Canada’s past. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 196 – Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 1 “Ghosts, God & The Great Divide” For tickets and info:  https://hauntedwalk.com/

In the early 20th century, Canada was swept up in a wave of Spiritualism, where séances promised answers, and the line between faith, fraud, and fear blurred. In this two-part series, we explore how Spiritualism became more than a curiosity—it divided families, enchanted elites, and outraged religious leaders. From fiery sermons and public scandals to exclusive séances held in the lavish parlours of the wealthy and powerful, discover how this controversial movement captured the nation’s imagination and sparked a cultural clash over life, death, and the unknown.

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Episode 170 – Strange Reports of Vampires, Dwarves & Witches in Wilno, Ontario Episode 163 – Canada’s Ghost Towns Episode 134 – Canadian Poltergeists – Part 1 Host: Jim Dean Audio Editor: Michelle Dennis Episode Researched & Written: Brittney Bos

On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder family home, leaving behind a mystery that has haunted true crime enthusiasts for decades. Five children vanished without a trace—no bodies, no bones, no answers. Was it a tragic accident? A kidnapping? Or something even darker? Strange events before and after the fire—a chilling phone call, cut telephone lines, and a cryptic photo received decades later—have fueled endless speculation.

In this episode, we dig into the baffling details, explore the most compelling theories, and uncover why this story remains one of America’s most unsettling unsolved mysteries. If you love true crime and the unexplained, this holiday episode is for you.

🎧 Start listening now and decide for yourself—what really happened to the Sodder children? If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 167 – Unanswered Questions: Baffling Final Days of Kris Kremers & Lisanne Froon Episode 150 – Footsteps in the Attic: The Hinterkaifeck Murders