By Laura & Craig
A journey through Paranormal and Mythology with Laura and Craig
Finally! Episode 36 is here. This is a story that has been on our topic list FOREVER. Today we chat about the Highgate Cemetery, The Highgate Vampire as well as the history and spooky stuff that happens there. Built in...
We’re back after another break, this time it wasn’t our fault, I swear! :) Craig’s laptop died unfortunately but we’re back in action with our regular spookiness! We chat about Poltergeists! What are they? We hear so much about them,...
In this episode we do something that has never been done before for us - we chat about the current state of the world and the pandemic that is currently gripping the globe. We want you all to know that we...
Mind control, the government drugging unsuspecting citizens, the CIA dabbling in the use of black magic as a weapon of war; this all sounds like a sci-fi fantasy novel, right? Wrong. This all actually happened in the 1950s, the CIA...
In Episode 32 we go back to our roots! After a two-parter of Jonestown we decided something a bit more upbeat and more "us". We chat about Djinn/Jinn, the demons of Islamic Folklore. We had no idea that this was so...
In the finale of this two-parter episdode we go over what happened in Guyana and the formation of Jonestown, how Jim Jones manipulated over 1000 people including Congressman Leo Ryan and his crew. How this played out was one of...
In Episode 30 of the Spectral Asylum Podcast we chat about Jonestown. This episode is split into two parts, in part one we chat about exactly what happened leading up to Jonestown being formed in Guyana. From Jim Jones' childhood to his...
In Episode 29 of the Spectral Asylum Podcast we chat about Flat Earth and the Flat Earth Society. Laura is bamboozled and Craig feels very rant-y. We chat about the origins of the flat earth beliefs as well as the modern day flat...
WE'RE BACK FROM OUR HONEYMOON. In Episode 28 we chat about the Winchester Mystery House which was a stop on our honeymoon that we just had to chat about. Doors leading to nowhere, staircases to ceilings, staircases to the same floor,...
Welcome to our halloween special where we chat with our friend Mozz who has some amazing ghost stories we just had to share with you. Be sure to listen right up until the end for some completely unedited spooky happenings. Let...
In Episode 27 of the Spectral Asylum Podcast we chat about the recent phenomenon of Dybbuk Boxes! Where did they come from? What are Dybbuks? How did Dybbuk Boxes begin? What exactly makes them so terrifying and exactly how do...
We're back bitchesss! Back from hiatus we're chatting about what we love the most - horror movies! We chat about everything from The Exorcist to The Omen even The Passion of The Christ. Please excuse any technical difficulties, we're a bit...
Welcome to Episode 25 of the Spectral Asylum Podcast, in the first of this 3 part series we investigate the internet itself and look at some of the more sinister things that go on behind our screens. We look at...
Welcome to Episode 24 of the Spectral Asylum Podcast, This episode we are tearing into the terrifying phenominon of the Wild Hunt. What is it? Where did it come from? Who is the leader? and most importantly What does it...
Welcome to Episode 23 of the Spectral Asylum Podcast, This episode we are delving into the mysterious 'Mandela Effect'. What is it? What do we think is causing it? and is it some spooky mystery or all in or heads?...
Welcome to Episode 22 of the Spectral Asylum Podcast. On this episode we talk about the legendary 'Blood Countess' Elizabeth Bathory. We look at the history, the myths and the grusome legends and try to figure out what actually happened. Craig’s...
Welcome to Episode 21 of the Spectral Asylum Podcast. On this episode we talk about the infamous Numbers stations. What are Numbers Stations? Who runs them? Why are they used in the first place? and Why are the so creepy?...
Welcome to Episode 20 of the Spectral Asylum Podcast. After a slight break we're back with a story that has kept us fascinated for years - Pendle Hill, or more specifically the Pendle Hill Witches. What caused the biggest witch...
We're taking a break to focus on podcast admin and wedding stuff that should have been done months ago. Hope you guys understand and thanks so much for supporting us!
Welcome to Episode 19 of the Spectral Asylum podcast. In this episode we chat about the eerie phenomenon of the Shadow People! Thousands of people have encountered this phenomenon, are you one of them? From the hat man, to creepy...
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Spectral Asylum podcast. In this episode we chat about the Ireland's most haunted Castle - Leap Castle. From Game of Thrones style massacres to an overbearing "Elemental" this castle has a very tragic and...
This episode of the Spectral Asylum podcast is dedicated to Art Bell. Rest In Peace Welcome to Episode 17 of the Spectral Asylum podcast. In this episode we chat about the infamous Flight 19 and the horrific disappearance of five Avenger...
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Spectral Asylum podcast. In this episode we chat about Haunted Dolls (AKA Craig's Worst Nightmare). In this episode we chat about the different kinds of haunted dolls, from Annabelle to Voodoo Zombie Doll to...
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Spectral Asylum podcast. In this episode we chat about Black Magic. We decided to split this into two episodes because it it such a vast subject. This is Part 1 In this episode we chat...
Welcome to Episode 14 of the Spectral Asylum podcast. In this episode we chat about Black Magic. We decided to split this into two episodes because it it such a vast subject. In this episode we chat about the origins of...
Welcome to luckyUnlucky Episode 13 of the Spectral Asylum podcast. In this episode we chat about Gods and Goddesses of Death and The Underworld and what Hell is like in different cultures and beliefs What exactly is Helheim? Do Buddhas have...
Welcome to Episode 12 of the Spectral Asylum podcast. In this episode we chat about the grisly history of The Tower of London, one of London's darkest and most notorious locations At almost 1,000 years old the Tower of London has...
Merry Christmas!! In This episode we tell you the original Christmas Ghost story of A Christmas Carol, all while being slightly intoxicated and just having fun. DISCLAIMER - This is not meant to be a serious storytelling session, this is just...
In this episode Laura and Craig send you off and get you in the spooky festive spirit chatting about Krampus. Krampus is a legend from all over central and eastern Europe. He’s a devil-esque anti-Santa who steals naughty children, bundles them...
In the epic conclusion to our Dyatlov Pass series we chat about the gruesome injuries obtained by the hikers in what is one of Russia's most mysterious tragedies. The injuries obtained range from broken ribs and grazed knuckles to missing...
Welcome to our first ever two-part series. In this episode we discuss the background of the Dyatlov Pass incident in Russia where 9 experienced hikers tragically lost their lives under mysterious circumstances in the Northern Ural Mountains. We discuss the...
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! In this special spooky Halloween episode we read YOUR stories. This episode contains 6 true, terrifying stories from our loyal listeners. We have one story from KD Burr of the Southern Grimoire podcast. She details how purchasing a rare demonology book...
In this episode of the Spectral Asylum Podcast we’re continuing with our Halloween theme where Craig shares his favourite legend and Laura shares her favourite haunting. Craig’s favourite legend is the legend of the Flying Dutchman. He talks about where the...
In this episode Laura and Craig delve into the Urban Legend that is the Zozo Phenomenon. Zozo is supposedly a Ouija Board demon that has been terrorizing players for decades in various unsettling ways. Where does Zozo originate from? Is...
In this episode Laura and Craig delve into the very root of Egyptian Lore and Mythology - The Curse of the Pharaohs and The Boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun. What happened when Howard Carter opened the sarcophagus that lay dormant and intact...
In this episode Laura and Craig discuss the infamous Aokigahara, dubbed the Japanese Suicide Forest and the perfect place to die. Is it haunted? What drives people to this forest to commit suicide? Laura and Craig explore the history of...