Paranormal Playback

In Part I of our Ghost Adventures Season 29, Episode 5 recap, the Paranormal Playback crew explores the haunted history of Rispin Mansion in Capitola, California. Mel dives into the real backstory in This Old Haunt, covering the rise and ruin of Henry Allen Rispin’s luxury resort dream, followed by its eerie second life as a convent for the barefoot Poor Clare nuns. The team unpacks folklore, local legends, and a possible fatal fall, while side-eyeing Zak’s dramatic curse theories, cult talk, and shaky reenactments. Come for the ghost gossip, stay for the convent lore, chaotic transitions, and a suspicious lack of haunted vibes.

[00:31] Trigger Warnings

[01:11] Shadow Updates

[02:09] Intro: Rispin Vibes are Off

[08:15] Housekeeping (Haunted Edition)

[11:02] The Setup: Zak Enters a Nun Zone

[15:19] This Old Haunt: Rispin's Fall & The Poor Clares

[36:58] Zak’s Version of History™

[40:11] Entering the Mansion (poorly)

[49:49] Aubrey Graves & Paranormal Petty

[55:23] Closing the Convent Door... For Now

🎧 Keep going with Part II: The Truman Show at Rispin Mansion

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Welcome to Paranormal Playback, the podcast where three creative directors recap ghost-hunting reality TV shows with equal parts sarcasm, skepticism, and haunted curiosity.

Join Charlie, Melanie, and Lauren as they rewatch Ghost Adventures from the beginning—breaking down the most iconic hauntings, ridiculous equipment, and Zak Bagans’ most chaotic lockdown moments.

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just here for the drama, there’s a place in the shadows here for you.

New episodes weekly. Stream wherever you get your pods.

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Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders.

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[01:48] Intro  

[09:01] Introducing Whiskey Pete’s  

[12:46] This Old Haunt with Mel  

[33:19] Zak’s Version of History  

[41:02] Interviews with Former Employees  

[58:14] Night 1 Investigation  

[01:11:06] Introducing Matt Rife  

[01:18:47] Night 2 Investigation  

[01:39:09] Haunted or Hoax?  

This week Char, Mel, and Lor recap Ghost Adventures Season 29, Episode 4: Abandoned at Whiskey Pete’s, diving into the strange history and lackluster hauntings of the now-closed, castle-themed casino in Primm, Nevada. They explore the tragic past events, including two child murders, and the legend of Whiskey Pete, a bootlegger allegedly buried upright with a bottle of moonshine. While the Ghost Adventures crew (joined by comedian Matt Rife) tries to dramatize the investigation with vague energy readings and theatrical narration, the hosts find the episode underwhelming and filled with more speculation than substance. They poke fun at Zach Bagans’ usual antics, the unclear paranormal claims, and the absence of things like Bonnie and Clyde’s death car, ultimately concluding that the lore is more compelling than the investigation itself.

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TW: This episode discusses suicide - In this emotionally charged episode of Paranormal Playback, Char, Lor, and Mel dive into Ghost Adventures Season 29, Episode 3 as the team returns to the Glen Tavern Inn, a haunted California hotel with a tragic backstory. The investigation centers around Patrick Smith, a psychic featured in a previous Ghost Adventures episode, who died by suicide three months after a chilling seance with the crew. Mel investigates the inn’s lore, debunking myths about brothels and beheaded cowboys, while the team critiques everything from Zach’s dramatics and fingerless gloves to the use of the word “synchronicity.” Despite the heaviness of the topic, the trio maintains their sharp humor, questioning whether the spirits, or the show’s editing, are to blame for the chaos.

[00:33] Intro

[01:13] Shadow Updates

[03:53] Trigger Warning + The Setup

[09:46] This Old Haunt

[19:13] Interviews & Investigation Prep

[40:52] Lockdown Begins

[01:20:19] Haunted or Hoax?

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If you or someone you know are struggling with suicidal ideation please call 988 or head to 988lifeline.org

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This week Mel, Char & Lor recap Ghost Adventures Season 29, Episode 2: The Houdini Séance, where Zak and the crew visit the Winchester Mystery House. They explore Houdini’s history as a debunker, the mansion’s bizarre construction, and call out the episode’s misleading claims—like Houdini’s widow holding seances there (she didn’t). With plenty of humor, side-eyes at Zak’s antics, and spooky history, this recap is part ghost story, part roast story.

[00:00] Intro

[00:40] Shadow Updates

[04:23] The Setup (Get in, nerds)

[14:37] This Old Haunt

[26:34] Background & Interview Drama

[46:56] Reading the Tea with Lauren

[49:54] Investigation Prep

[01:00:59] Meet the Mediums

[01:07:05] The Séance Begins

[01:29:08] The Evidence

[01:31:49] Haunted or Hoax?

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In this episode of Paranormal Playback, we continue our story with Part II of Ghost Adventures Season 29, Episode 1: Poltergeist House. Join Char, Mel and Lor as we unpack the chaotic tech overload, questionable doll authenticity, confusing curse connections, and Zak Bagans’ dramatic flair, from shouting into baby monitors to wielding Cabbage Patch dolls. Our hosts hilariously debate ghost-hunting gadgets, poke fun at missed puns, and call out some major reality-TV stretches, all while trying to separate spooky fact from sensational fiction. If you love a mix of paranormal recaps, snark, and genuine intrigue, this episode is a must-listen!

[00:49] Intro

[03:37] The Setup

[09:38] History & Context

[18:01] Interviews & Investigation Prep

[32:39] Lockdown Begins

[42:52] The Investigation

[01:16:00] The Evidence

[01:31:58] Hauntied or Hoax?

🎧 New here? Start with Part I: Curse Within a Curse

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In this episode, the Paranormal Playback crew recaps Ghost Adventures Season 29, Episode 1: Poltergeist House. Join us for Part I of the live season at the infamous Poltergeist house in Simi Valley. They reflect on vibrating dolls, the use of real skeletons on set, and the eerie string of cast deaths tied to the film.

Between jokes about Zak Bagans’ fashion and production theatrics, the hosts also unpack the rumored fallout between Zak and Nick Groff, poke fun at new catchphrases, and question whether the “curse” is real or just Hollywood myth. It’s a snarky, spooky deep-dive into one of paranormal TV’s most iconic investigations.

[01:58] Intro

[03:52] The Setup (Shadow Week + Poltergeist Cosplay)

[08:26] History

[18:00] Interviews & Context

[57:30] Spirits Buffering (End of Cosplay)

[57:49] Lead-Up to the Lockdown

[01:38:16] The Second Psychic

[01:46:05] Final Thoughts

🎧 Keep going with Part II: Haunted and Confused

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Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders.

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In this episode, the ghouls dive into Ghost Adventures Season 1, Episode 4: The Riddle House. A chaotic investigation of an old funeral home in W. Palm Beach, Florida said to be haunted by a tormented spirit. With flying 2x4s, dramatic psychics, and Aaron's first solo session, the hosts break down the creepy and the ridiculous while pondering the creation of living rooms. We ask the hard-hitting questions.

[01:57] Intro

[02:36] Shadow Talk & Updates

[09:09] History

[16:28] Interviews & Investigation Prep

[23:27] Our First Medium

[30:17] Lockdown Begins

[46:46] Aggressive Shushing

[52:16] EVP & Evidence

[59:06] Aaron’s Solo Session

[01:16:35] Haunted or Hoax?

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Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders.

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In this episode we recap Ghost Adventures Season 1, Episode 3: Moundsville Penitentiary. The chilling investigation where shadow figures, eerie EVPs, and the ghosts of former inmates may still linger in the abandoned prison’s dark corridors.

[01:58] Intro

[02:36] Shadow Talk & Updates

[07:31] The Setup

[16:04] History

[25:06] Interviews & Investigation Prep

[43:40] The Sugar Shack

[53:08] Lockdown Begins

[01:00:12] EMF Spikes & EVP

[01:06:09] The Boiler Room

[01:14:01] Final EVP

[01:17:11] Haunted or Hoax?

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Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders.

Each episode has its own gallery on our website to explore while you listen.

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This week, we head to North Adams, Massachusetts for Ghost Adventures Season 1, Episode 2: Houghton Mansion. From shadow people to secret societies, the drama continues as we dissect the investigation, the ghosts (or lack thereof), and the increasingly theatrical choices being made by the crew.

[00:00] Intro

[01:38] Shadow Talk & Updates

[09:18] History

[18:44] Interviews & Investigation Prep

[26:55] Masons & Theories

[40:12] Lockdown Begins

[54:38] EVP & Evidence

[1:37:02] Haunted or Hoax?

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Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders.

Each episode has its own gallery on our website to explore while you listen.

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