Episode 49: Slice of the Paranormal has a knack for finding where the boos and the booze walk hand in hand, and few places fit that description better than Bube’s Brewery in Mount Joy Pennsylvania. This haunted brewery is dripping with history, dating back to the mid 1800s, and is known for its paranormal activity. Bartenders have reported objects being thrown across the room, and deep below, the haunted catacombs are said to connect to the natural Mount Joy Caverns under the town. Legends claim the mysterious White Hermit once haunted these caverns and may still roam the catacombs today. Paranormal reports also tell of the Bube family ghosts—Alois, Pauline, and Henry—seen wandering the halls and even sitting in the famous Peacock Room. We had the rare chance to explore the entire Bube’s Brewery site at our leisure, from the elegant historic rooms above to the cold twisting catacombs below. And of course, no Slice of the Paranormal adventure is complete without sampling local pizza. Sources: Ghosthunting Pennsylvania by Rosemary Ellen Guiley 2009 Boos and Brews by Patty A Wilson and Scott Crownover 2002 Pennsylvania Dutch Country Ghosts Legends and Lore by Charles J Adams III 1994 Ghostly Tales of Pennsylvania by Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler 2024 Fifty Pennsylvania’s Most Haunted Sites by Sherri Granato Website for Bubes Brewery https://www.bubesbrewery.com

Episode 48: Slice of the Paranormal investigates one of Pennsylvania’s most chilling UFO mysteries in the strange disappearance and death of Todd Sees in Northumberland Pennsylvania. This quiet central Pennsylvania town became the center of UFO conspiracy theories in 2002 after multiple witnesses reported seeing a UFO over Montour Ridge near where Sees was last spotted. In this episode we examine over 19 original news articles from the time visit Todd Sees’ gravesite and drive by Montour Ridge to uncover what really happened. Was it an accident a cover up or something out of this world We separate fact from rumor analyze how UFO conspiracies grow and explore why this case drew the attention of organizations like the National UFO Reporting Center. And because no Slice of the Paranormal episode is complete without pizza we stop by the local fire department’s kitchen The Hookies for a taste test. Sources: Mystery Death Spawns UFO Involvement By Peter Kendron of Bloomsburg Press Enterprise 10-5-2002 The Daily Item https://www.dailyitem.com/cause-of-death-unknown/article_1ad15aed-4062-5e0a-bc51-aca530f77cab.html NUFORC https://nuforc.org/sighting/?id=24531 Find-A-Grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/190235272/todd_j-sees WQKX Reporting http://www.wqkx.com/koaindxf.htm

Episode 47: What’s a ghost’s favorite drink? Boo’s, of course. In this episode of Slice of the Paranormal, we travel to Pottsville, Pennsylvania to investigate the haunted history of Yuengling Brewery—America’s oldest operating brewery. Rumors swirl of former workers still roaming the underground beer caves, hand-dug by miners, and the ghostly echoes that remain. Our journey continues to the Yuengling Mansion on Mahantango Street, where unexplained footsteps, self-opening doors, and reports of spirits—including a young boy and Irish servants—hint at a deeper supernatural story. We also visit the Charles Baber Cemetery, the final resting place of David G. Yuengling (1808–1877), where a ghostly shooting was once reported in the Pottsville Miners Journal. Local legends also speak of Corpse Candles—glowing death omens—seen by Welsh youths among the headstones. Finally, we head to St. Clair, PA to grab a drink at the haunted Wooden Keg Tavern—a former Molly Maguire hangout, complete with a historic Speakeasy and underground tunnel rumored to be as full of spirits as it once was of whiskey. So crack open a bottle, hit play, and join us as we explore the legends, hauntings, and hidden history of Yuengling and the ghosts of Schuylkill County. https://www.yuengling.com Miners Journal - December 2, 1865 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35668231/david_gottlob-yuengling Coal Country Ghosts Legends and Lore (Schuylkill and Carbon Counties, Pennsylvania) by Charles J Adams III 2004 https://woodenkegtavern.com Spooky Pennsylvania by S.E. Schlosser 2020 https://www.facebook.com/share/18oAEqyzQV/?mibextid=wwXIfr Eastern Pennsylvania Ghost Files by Charles J Adams III Pottsville Republican - October 31, 2000

Episode 46: In this episode of Slice of the Paranormal, the team travels to Centre County, Pennsylvania to investigate two chilling legends.

First, we explore the haunted Millheim Hotel, rumored to be the final waiting place of President Millard Fillmore’s mistress. History says he may have fathered a child with her and then disappeared—ghosting her in more ways than one. Is her spirit still roaming the halls, waiting for a man who will never return?

Then, we dig into the unsettling local legend of the Headless Switchman—a railroad ghost said to haunt the tracks with a lantern in hand and no head on his shoulders. This spectral figure has been seen since at least 1975, with reports as recent as 2001. Why are railroad ghosts fading from memory across the country… but still so active in Centre County?

And of course, we wrap things up with a visit to a local Pennsylvania pizza spot—because ghosts and a proper slice go hand in hand.

Sources:

• The Collegian “Uncovering Spooky Spots” by Kristin Colella Oct 31, 2006 
• The Millheim Hotel  https://www.facebook.com/share/16hoWjjaud/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millard_Fillmore?wprov=sfti1#
• https://etda.libraries.psu.edu/files/final_submissions/20022
• Pennsylvania Fireside Ghost Tales by Jeffrey R. Frazier 2016

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Episode 45: Slice of the Paranormal has gotten exclusive access to the upcoming horror movie Pig Hill — based on a haunted site we investigated back in Episode 32! While visiting the infamous Pennhurst Asylum, Christy and Steven met horror icon R.A. Mihailoff (best known as Leatherface in Texas Chainsaw Massacre III). They discussed the chilling dark lore of Crawford County’s notorious Pig Hill — a haunted landscape shrouded in local legend. R.A., who has starred in cult horror classics like Hatchet II, Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings, and Death House, has teamed up with fellow Crawford County native Ted Watts Jr. (Last Flag Flying, The Clog, Pig Hill). Together, they’ve brought this terrifying urban legend to the big screen. Inspired by Nancy Williams’ book Pig Hill, the film blends real Pennsylvania folklore, a local radio tower hill, and the chilling tales of Meadville into a nightmare come alive for horror fans everywhere. In this episode, we dive into the making of Pig Hill, the eerie history behind the legend, and how small-town ghost stories can transform into national horror cinema. If you love paranormal investigations, haunted Pennsylvania stories, and behind-the-scenes horror movie insights, this episode is for you. Sources: Keith Gushard, Meadville Tribune Nov 8, 2022 Updated Jan 5, 2024 https://www.amazon.com/Pig-Supernatural-Thriller-Nancy-Williams/dp/1620063263 Pig Hill Trailor - https://youtu.be/8VpZI2kUyTY?si=rIQkjXgN5oiFqMTO

Episode 45: In this episode of Slice of the Paranormal, we sit down with Chris McKinnell, grandson of world-famous paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Chris is also the founder and CEO of the Warren Legacy Foundation for Paranormal Research, which continues the work of helping people affected by unexplained phenomena. With the next Conjuring movie titled Last Rites on the way, many believe it will draw inspiration from the real-life Smurl Haunting that took place in West Pittston Pennsylvania. Chris is the perfect guest to speak with because he personally investigated the Smurl case in the 1970s. In this episode we cover: • The true story of the Smurl Haunting • What Chris experienced on Chase Street • How the Warren Legacy Foundation helps people facing paranormal events around the world If you or someone you know is dealing with strange and disturbing activity, this episode offers a deeper look into one of the most intense cases in American paranormal history. The Warrens may be gone, but their work is alive through Chris and his global team.

Sources: Ghostly Encounters 2013 The Strangest of the Strange Unsolved Mysteries Volume 1 by Phyllis Raybin Emert 1996 https://occult-world.com/smurl-haunting/

Visit the sites: The Warren Legacy Foundation for Paranormal Research Website: https://thewarrenlegacyfoundation.com

The Warren Legacy Foundation for Paranormal Research on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/warrenlegacyfoundation/

The Warren Legacy Foundation for Paranormal Research on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@warrenfiles

Episode 43: In this week’s episode of Slice of the Paranormal, we travel to Sunbury, Pennsylvania to investigate the haunted Hotel Edison—the very site where Thomas Edison first demonstrated his revolutionary three-wire lighting system. But that’s just the beginning.

This historic hotel survived a devastating fire and has been the final stop for several souls. Locals say it’s haunted, and we’re here to find out why. We dive into ghost stories tied to the building and explore Edison’s fascination with the afterlife, including his strange ambition to build a “Spirit Phone”—a device he hoped could contact the dead. It might sound like science fiction, but old issues of Popular Mechanics suggest otherwise...

While in Sunbury, we also dig into some local legends and strange graves, including:

• The mysterious Peanut Baby (George W. Metzgar)

• Civil War Drummer Boy John Boulton Young, better known as “Boultie”

And of course—it wouldn’t be a Slice trip without a stop for local Pennsylvania pizza.

🔦 Paranormal investigation meets strange history, ghost stories, and small-town mysteries.

Sources:

• “The Wolfmans Grave” and Other Wild Weird and (More or Less) True Tales of Central Pennsylvania by Beverly Conrad & Gregory Burgess 2024
• Eastern Pennsylvania Ghost Files by Charles J Adams III
• “Room for Ghosts at Sunbury Hotel” By Susan Misur Oct 31, 2007 Updated Aug 5, 2014
• “Edison Hotel has long, colorful history” By Rob Scott Jul 2, 2007 Updated Aug 5, 2014 
• https://susquehannavalley.blogspot.com/2020/07/the-4th-of-july-in-sunbury-pa-1800-1927.html
• https://www.northumberlandcountyhistoricalsociety.org

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Episode 42: In this episode of Slice of the Paranormal, we travel to New Hope Pennsylvania to explore The Creeper Gallery, a strange and haunted antique shop packed with cursed dolls, ghost stories, and a chilling atmosphere you can feel the second you walk in. The gallery was created by artist and collector Donna Marian. Inside, she’s blended her dark gothic art with haunted objects and paranormal energy. Visitors and investigators have reported encounters with multiple spirits, including Mike the Hanging Ghost and Madeleine, the ghost of a young girl believed to haunt a doll in the store. The shop’s infamous Red Room is filled with creepy items Donna has collected over the years, many of them allegedly cursed or connected to documented hauntings. Paranormal investigator John Ruggiero, founder of New Jersey Paranormal, has explored the location multiple times. The footage they’ve captured? Truly unsettling. We went to see it all for ourselves. And as always, we ended the investigation with a stop for local pizza at Market Pizza just down the street. Watch now and experience one of Pennsylvania’s most haunted places. Ghosts. History. Pizza. This is what we do. Locations Featured The Creeper Gallery 7 West Bridge Street New Hope Pennsylvania http://thecreepergallery.com NEW JERSEY PARANORMAL https://www.newjerseyparanormal.com Sources: Ghosted Magazine April 2024 roadsideamerica.com H

Episode 40: This week, we hit the road to New Jersey—but we’re not chasing diners, we’re hunting the Jersey Devil. From the haunted forests of the Pine Barrens to legendary hotspots like Leeds Point, we explore the Devil’s myth, origin stories, and chilling sightings. Along the way, we gather firsthand evidence, witness haunted mansions, and even get a visit from the beast itself. 👀 📍 Our stops include: Point Breeze, the former estate of Joseph Bonaparte (yes, Napoleon’s brother), where he reportedly saw the Jersey Devil during a hunting trip in Bordentown The eerie Batsto Village, loaded with sightings and ghostly legends The roadside oddity-filled Jersey Devil Corner in Hammonton (we even ran into a very friendly Bigfoot!) Classic stomping grounds like the Collins Site, Mother Leeds Site, and Leeds Point Community Church Graveyard Of course, no cryptid crawl is complete without some spirits and slices—we dropped into J.D.’s Pub and Grill and grabbed pizza near Leeds Point Road. 👻🍕 Special thanks to Jersey Devil Corner for the tips and to our friend Kerri, whose handmade devilish creations (sold at the Jersey Devil Fable Fest in Asbury Park) are legendary! 📚 Sources: The Greatest Mysteries of the Unexplained – Doncaster & Holland (2021) Unsolved Enigmas – Pilger & Moynihan (2019) Weird N.J. #62 (May–Oct 2024) Spooky Pennsylvania – S.E. Schlosser (2020) Appalachian Cryptids and Creatures – David J. Hardie (2025) Wikipedia Darkest Part of the Knot – Etsy 🗺️ Explore the Sites Yourself: The Jersey Devil Corner JD’s Pub and Grill The Discovery Center at Point Breeze Batsto Village Mansion Leeds Point Community Church #JerseyDevil #PineBarrens #Cryptids #WeirdNJ #HauntedNewJersey #SliceOfTheParanormal #Bigfoot #ParanormalPodcast #LeedsPoint #BatstoVillage #JDSPub #UrbanLegends #JerseyDevilCorner #ParanormalRoadTrip #AsburyPark