[00:00] Welcome to Edinburgh & American Apologies

[09:05] This Old Haunt

[23:00] Ghost Roll Call: Mr. Boots, Jack, and the Watcher

[31:00] Dark Lore: Burke and Hare & The Pregnant Poltergeist

[32:55] Commercial Break

[34:28] Ghost Adventures Breakdown: Gothic Fits & Fact-Checking

[49:27] Merchants Out, Predators In

[57:27] Candlelit Chaos & Candelabra Confessions

[1:06:58] Commercial Break

[1:08:01] Mr. Boots Gets Called Out

[1:21:59] Cemetery Side Quest: Greyfriars

[1:29:59] Mackenzie Poltergeist & Final Thoughts

Join the Paranormal Playback crew as they dive headfirst into the dark, damp depths of Edinburgh’s haunted underworld in this spirited recap of Ghost Adventures Season 1, Episode 7 the Edinburgh Vaults in Edinburgh Scotland. In “Part I – Edin-bros in Edinburgh,” Char, Mel, and Lor unpack the lore of the infamous South Bridge Vaults, explore the eerie legends of Mr. Boots and child spirits, and call out historical inaccuracies (and fashion crimes) from Zak Bagans and the gang. From craggy castles and whisky-stained tunnels to questionable accents and candlelit chaos, this episode blends spooky history, skeptical banter, and Scottish sass. Whether you're a believer or a curious skeptic, it's time to lace up your Doc Martens and descend into Edinburgh’s shadowy side.

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[01:31] Welcome Back to the Psych Ward  

[10:21] Ghost Jizz & The “Dark Light”  

[18:31] Voices, Shushing & EMF Readings  

[28:31] Straightjacket Soliloquy  

[36:04] Ghost Fart or Gurney Squeak?  

[44:04] Shadow Hand & Orb Evidence  

[51:04] Nick Locked in the Morgue  

[01:00:04] Panic, Paranoia & No Escape  

[01:09:04] Slapped by a Ghost?  

[01:16:04] Haunted or Hoax?  

[1:27:31]Tiptoe Through the Shadowverse 🌷👻

n this hilarious and haunting part two recap of Ghost Adventures Season 1, Episode 6, the Paranormal Playback crew dives deep into the chaos at Overbrook Asylum (aka Essex County Hospital). From shadow cat hands and emotional sweat rants to a terrifying morgue lockdown, Charlie, Mel, and Lauren unpack the episode’s most questionable tech, sketchy EVPs, and theatrical ghost-hunting choices.

• Was Nick really attacked?
• Did Zak summon a ghost with a blacklight and a straightjacket?
• And was that noise a spirit or just a ghost fart?

Tune in as we debate haunted vs. hoax and break down the most chaotic moments in the tunnels of this infamous psych ward.

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[01:58] Welcome Back & Housekeeping  

[07:18] This Old Haunt: Overbrook Asylum  

[14:40] Frostbite Deaths & Disappearances  

[19:38] Nurse Nellie and Haunted Morgue  

[22:08] Gurney Whistles & Tunnel Hauntings  

[29:11] Mental Health Missteps & Cult Chat  

[35:53] Meet Mosaic Blur Lady  

[49:46] LGBTQ+ & Experimental “Treatments”  

[01:03:10] Tunnel Systems & Radiation Signs  

[01:13:05] Zach the Hunchback & Grave Encounters Parallels  

[01:20:02] Graffiti, Hazmat Humor & Final Thoughts  

In this episode of Paranormal Playback, the hosts dive into Ghost Adventures Season 1, Episode 6, featuring the haunted ruins of Overbrook Asylum in Cedar Grove, New Jersey. From creepy tunnels and abandoned morgues to real-life horror stories of electroshock therapy and frostbite deaths, this psychiatric facility’s dark history sets the stage for paranormal mayhem. The crew explores patient neglect, urban legends, and personal experiences that blur the line between ghost story and government failure. If you're curious about what inspired Grave Encounters, want to hear shocking real-life hauntings, or love a skeptical take on EMF readings, this one’s for you.

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[02:02] Trigger Warning: Death, suicide, grief, and trauma  

[02:12] Welcome to This Old Haunt  

[02:21] Meet Mel  

[03:07] Houghton Mansion  

[03:27] The Industrialist’s Origin Story  

[06:52] The Scenic Drive Begins  

[10:17] From Mansion to Masonic Lodge  

[11:02] Pancakes or Portals?  

[14:51] Ghost or Grief?  

[15:51] Teaser: Freemasons & Templars Special Incoming  

A fatal car crash. A devoted chauffeur. A mansion full of sorrow. In this monthly Minisode of This Old Haunt, host Melanie Malone takes you inside one of New England’s most famously haunted homes: The Houghton Mansion of North Adams, Massachusetts.

We’re peeling back the paranormal drama to get to the real story, a 1914 tragedy that claimed the lives of Mary Houghton, her father A.C. Houghton, and their chauffeur John Widders. What started as a scenic summer drive turned into one of the most well-documented hauntings in Massachusetts history.

From Freemason secrets and newspaper frenzies, to phantom apologies and a Pierce-Arrow with no brakes, this story has it all.

🛻 Ghosts or grief?

📜 Secret societies or spooky symbolism?

👻 EVPs, bed of nails, and yes, Zak Bagans whisper-screaming in the attic.

✨ New to the show? This episode pairs with Paranormal Playback's Episode: The Rocks Remember, our breakdown of Ghost Adventures Season 1, Episode 2. Catch both for the full haunted picture.

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[01:31] Welcome Back & Part 1 Recap  

[05:39] The Lockdown Begins  

[10:06] Activity Already?!  

[15:45] The Tunnel EVP & Aaron’s “Slap”  

[22:35] Glowing Lights & Paranormal Parkour  

[26:38] The Mist, The Bang, The Thermal Cam  

[32:22] Slag Roleplay & Pipe Noises  

[34:52] Nerve Center Setup & Tech Nostalgia  

[45:47] EVPs, Falls, and Unseen Forces  

[55:55] PIMPS My Ghost & Final Evidence Review  

In Part II of Paranormal Playback’s deep dive into Ghost Adventures Season 1, Episode 5, the crew recaps the infamous lockdown at Sloss Furnace in Birmingham, Alabama. Char, Mel, and Lor dissect everything from Zach’s roleplay-heavy taunts and questionable EVPs to Aaron’s alleged ghost slap and Nick’s dramatic tunnel tumble. With thermal cams, static night vision, and the earliest glimpse of Billy from PIMPS (yes, really), the investigation teeters between eerie and absurd. Was that a mist, a glitch, or a ghostly foreman named Slag? Tune in as the hosts separate spooky fact from ghost-hunting fiction, and declare whether Sloss is haunted or just industrial noise and nostalgia.

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[01:17] Welcome Back from Hiatus  

[05:43] Ghost Adventures: Sloss Furnace Recap Begins  

[14:17] This Old Haunt: Sloss Furnace  

[22:17] Slag Wormwood: Real or Myth?  

[28:39] Ghost Reports and Shadow Figures  

[35:01] Bloody Mary, But Make It “Lore Lore”  

[36:45] Sloss Furnaces: Deaths, but No Paper Trail  

[42:24] Eyewitnesses: Scogs, Brooke, Kevan  

[54:01] Blower Rooms & Exploding Compressors  

[01:00:00] Sarah’s Sloss Tramp Stamp  

[01:07:23] Sightings of Slag and Paranormal Encounters  

[01:13:19] Zach Climbs 225 Feet Into Chaos  

[01:24:33] Wrap-Up: Coke, Ghosts & Tramp Stamps  

In this episode of Paranormal Playback, the ghoulies head back to 2008 to recap Ghost Adventures Season 1, Episode 5: Sloss Furnace. Char, Mel, and Lor dive into the haunted history of this notorious Birmingham, Alabama landmark, once an industrial hotspot and now a paranormal magnet. From horrifying workplace accidents and debunked ghost legends to a cast of colorful eyewitnesses (and even a Sloss tramp stamp), this episode blends ghostly lore, historical insight, and hilarious commentary. Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or just here for the nostalgia, this part one breakdown of Sloss Furnace will have you both laughing and questioning what lingers in the blast furnace tunnels.

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[00:00] Welcome Back to the Séance Circle

[01:00] The Come-Hither Curse: La Siguanaba

[08:00] The Face at Grandma’s Feet

[10:30] Childhood Horror Movie Trauma

[12:30] Mel and Buster

[18:00] Haunted House & Sleep Paralysis

[21:00] EVP with a Warning

[27:00] Paranormal Tea: Bagans & Madison

[32:00] Lore with Lor: Lizzie Borden

[41:00] Rosé Reviews & Closing Cheers  

In Part II of the debut episode of Rosé & Readings, the wine is flowing and the ghost stories get even spookier. Charlie, Mel, and Lor return to the seance circle with more listener-submitted Tales from the Shadows, including chilling generational hauntings, Mexican folklore legends like La Planchada and La Siguanaba, and an unforgettable childhood encounter involving a doppelgänger hanging in the doorway. Alyssa’s multi-part submission takes center stage with haunted hospital rooms, paranormal prankster ancestors, and a sleepover scare no child should have to face. The hosts also tackle a haunted house EVP mystery tied to Native American history and physical drain, discuss personal brushes with sleep paralysis, and end with a hilarious, memory-based retelling of the Lizzie Borden case in the segment “Lore with Lor.” Add in some paranormal tea about Zach Bagans and Holly Madison’s breakup, and you’ve got a spooky, boozy bonus episode that blends scares with sass.

Rosé & Readings is the monthly bonus episode of Paranormal Playback, the podcast where skeptical besties recap and roast the wild world of paranormal reality TV. Tune in for more stories, more laughs, and more Rosé.

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[01:59] Haunted Disclaimer: Ghosts, Trauma & Tea Ahead  

[03:17] Welcome to Rosé & Readings: Let’s Get Spooky  

[03:59] PlancheTina Picks: Whispering Angel & Wine Summoning  

[07:14] Haunted Toast + Tarot Game: Draw If You Dare  

[10:05] First Tarot Pull: Chaos, Screams & Predictions  

[12:29] Char’s Cult Church Era (ft. Religious Guilt)  

[22:24] The Woman in the Car: Real Ghost or Real Grandma?  

[28:28] Tales from the Shadows: Haunted House Confessional  

[37:49] Summon, Séance, or Salt? Choose Your Ghost Defense  

[45:17] Tales from the Shadows: Mimic in the Night  

[53:00] Final Toast + What’s Brewing in Part II   

In the debut episode of Rosé & Readings, a new monthly bonus series from the Paranormal Playback podcast, co-hosts Charlie, Mel, and Lor gather for their first-ever in-person recording session filled with laughter, ghost stories, and plenty of flowing Rosé. Their first pick? A glass (or three) of the iconic Whispering Angel, chosen by PlancheTina, the podcast’s wine-loving, shapeshifting, ghost mascot who introduces each month’s rosé with a flair for the dramatic and the dead.

This haunted hangout features a chaotic paranormal drinking game called Tarot of the Damned, dramatic tarot pulls, and spine-tingling personal stories. Char shares a deeply personal account of growing up in a strict Christian household, her experience with speaking in tongues, and a chilling ghost encounter that sparked her belief in the paranormal.

The trio also reads terrifying listener-submitted ghost stories from Denise Renee, featuring a haunted Oklahoma home, mysteriously moved shoes, and a demonic sleep mimic whispering threats in the dark.

Between the hauntings and heartfelt confessions, the team plays a ghost-themed version of F**k, Marry, Kill called Summon, Séance, or Salt, featuring celebrity spirits and infamous figures. This episode blends spooky storytelling, dark humor, and wine-soaked chaos, setting the tone for a wildly entertaining new monthly ritual.

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[00:47] What Is an Ovilus?  

[01:25] History and Evolution of the Device  

[02:10] How to Use an Ovilus properly

[03:10] Notable TV Examples  

[04:20] Limitations and Signal Interference  

[06:15] Char's Take  

[07:45] Next Time on Char Checks the Tech  

In this episode of Charlie Checks the Tech, part of the Paranormal Playback podcast, host Charlie dives into the Ovilus, a popular yet controversial tool seen in ghost hunting shows like Ghost Adventures and Kindred Spirits. Often touted as a way for spirits to speak through technology, the Ovilus generates words based on environmental changes like EMF, temperature, and pressure. Charlie explores its various modes (Dictionary, Phonetic, Touch/Thermal, and White Noise), and questions its scientific reliability, transparency, and repeatability. With a skeptical yet open-minded tone, she explains how confirmation bias and emotional language can trick investigators into believing random words are meaningful messages from the dead. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, this episode delivers a critical, entertaining, and informative take on one of the paranormal world’s most misunderstood gadgets. Perfect for fans of ghost hunting tech, EVP tools, and paranormal reality TV.

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[01:32] What Is an XLS Camera?  

[02:10] XLS vs SLS: What’s the Difference?  

[03:00] How It Works: Depth Mapping and Kinect Tech  

[04:15] Using XLS Cameras Properly  

[06:10] XLS on TV: Examples and Misuse  

[08:39] Char’s Take: What It Gets Right and Where It Fails  

[10:04] Next Time on Char Checks the Tech  

In this episode of Paranormal Playback, Charlie Checks the Tech takes a deep dive into XLS cameras, often seen on shows like Ghost Adventures, and explains how these stick-figure-producing devices actually work. Originally designed for Xbox Kinect gaming, XLS (or SLS) cameras use structured light sensors and infrared grids to map human shapes, but they often misidentify furniture, shadows, and reflections as ghosts. Charlie breaks down the science behind these false positives, explains when the tech might be worth paying attention to, and offers tips for responsible use. It’s a fun, skeptical look at one of ghost hunting’s most misunderstood gadgets.

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