As Richard sets out with a television crew to record a Halloween special, he has no idea what awaits him and the crew. On a follow-up visit the next weekend, things really get wild. Before the night is over, the crew packs up and leaves the area, never to return.

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 Join Richard & Gary for a special bonus episode for the month of October. Joining the conversation are special guests Alex and Joe, co-hosts of  Diz Hiz: The Disney History Podcast. Is it possible that ghosts haunt the happiest place on earth? You decide.

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The ruins of a 300-year-old colonial mansion are all that are left of a home that once rivalled the majesty of the nearby Governor’s Palace in Williamsburg, Virginia. A mysterious fire burned the mansion to the ground in 1916.

Richard talked with the descendant of the original colonist

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He was born in Brooklyn, NY -- the son of a New York City taxi-driver. Alvin Schwartz became a prolific writer of scary stories for children. His philosophy: for thousands of years, people have indulged in scary stories, which he believes are best told in the dark.

Richard & Gary discuss his most popular books and sample one of his scary tales.

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We can all remember a time in school when the teacher was out, and a substitute was in charge of the classroom. We can probably even remember the strange or hilarious things that happened while they were there. In this episode, Gary will share some funny stories about his experience working with substitute teachers at his school.

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Richard & Gary both grew up admiring the iconic western TV and movie hero known as The Lone Ranger. Who created The Lone Ranger, and did a real-life hero exist who inspired the legend? Enter Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal, who brought 5,000 outlaws to justice in the old west’s Indian Territory.

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After receiving a mysterious message from a stranger, Tina Shapiro's life changed forever. Not only did she learn about a long-forgotten family she never knew, but she also found her connection to European nobility.

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Holocaust survivor Claire Soria joins Richard & Gary in telling an incredible story about an amazing woman: Berengere de Cholet Grant Liggotti.

Berengere, born into the French aristocracy with a lineage going back to Richard The Lion-Heart, spent her life bringing joy and comfort to others. She was a world-class opera singer, an accomplished musician, a friend to the animals -- and a hero of the Holocaust. Claire tells us how Berengere made the world a better place for us all. 

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Gary shares a funny story about carnival day at camp, and how it all went crazy!

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There are many eerie stories connected to this colonial mansion. Could they all be true?

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