Stories in the Cemetery

Stories in the Cemetery

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  • E42: The Stone Tape Theory and Lodge Alley

    This episode discusses The Stone Tape Theory and uses Lodge Alley in Charleston, South Carolina as a study for the theory.

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    See the blog post for this episode on www.storiesinthecemetery.com along with our other Ghost Hunting 101 posts and Paranormal Investigations. Or if you'd like to see/hear more about the Interactive Ghost Hunting Experiences, visit the same website and click the "Let's Go Ghost Hunting" tab. 

    Resources used to create this episode and blog post: 

    References for The Stone Tape Theory

    Bos, P. B. (n.d.). The Stone Tape Theory. Retrieved June 6, 2022, from Haunted Walk: https://hauntedwalk.com/news/the-stone-tape-theory/

    Danielson, L. (n.d.). Using GIS to Analyze Relationships to Explore Paranormal Occurrences in the. Retrieved from http://gis.smumn.edu/GradProjects/DanielsonL.pdf

    Lucia. (2020, March 9). How Does It Work?: The Stone Tape Theory, Residual Hauntings and the Deep Influence of Memory and Emotion. Retrieved from Ghost in the Machine: https://theghostinmymachine.com/2020/03/09/how-does-it-work-the-stone-tape-theory-residual-hauntings-and-the-deep-influence-of-memory-and-emotion/

    ParaPedia. (n.d.). Theory behind Limestone Quartz and Magnetite. Retrieved June 6, 2022, from ParaPedia: http://www.panicd.com/encyclopedia/theory-behind-limestone-quartz-and-magnetite.html

    Potter, C. (2004, October 14). Were Pittsburgh's original finished roads and streets paved with cobblestone, Belgian block or some other type of brick? Retrieved from Pittsburgh City Paper: https://www.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/were-pittsburghs-original-finished-roads-and-streets-paved-with-cobblestone-belgian-block-or-some-other-type-of-brick/Content?oid=1336413

    References for Lodge Alley

    SC Picture Project. (2022). Lodge Alley. Retrieved from SC Picture Project: https://www.scpictureproject.org/charleston-county/lodge-alley.html

    Zierden, M., Calhoun, J., & Paysinger, E. (1983). Archaeological Investigation at Lodge Alley. Charleston, South Carolina. Retrieved from https://www.charlestonmuseum.org/assets/pdf/ArchaeologyReports/Lodge%20Alley%201983%20-%20AC%205.pdf

    References for Cesium

    Foist, L. (n.d.). What is Cesium Used for in Everyday Life? Retrieved June 22, 2022, from Study.com: https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-cesium-used-for-in-everyday-life.html

    Nelson, R. (n.d.). Cesium FAQ. Retrieved June 22, 2022, from Rochester: https://www.cs.rochester.edu/users/faculty/nelson/cesium/cesium_faq.html

    U.S. Geological Survey. (2018, June 14). Mineral Resource of the Month: Cesium. Retrieved from Earth Magazine: https://www.earthmagazine.org/article/mineral-resource-month-cesium/


    34 min
  • E41: Types of Hauntings with BONUS Audio

    This month, Amy and I discuss six different types of hauntings: Orbs, Intelligent, Residual, Malevolent, Poltergeists, and Apparitions. 

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    References used to make this episode and accompanying blog post:

    Bos, B. A. (n.d.). The Stone Tape Theory. Retrieved November 21, 2021, from Haunted Walk:  https://hauntedwalk.com/news/the-stone-tape-theory/

    Cheung, T. (2006). The Element Encyclopedia of  Ghosts & Hauntings. Hammersmith: Harper Element.

    Grant, J. (2015). Spooky Science: Debunking the  Pseudoscience of the Afterlife. New York: Sterling.

    Graves, Z. (2011). Ghosts: The Complete Guide to  the Supernatural. New York: Chartwell Books.

    Haunted Orange County. (2019, November 15). Types  of Hauntings. Retrieved from Haunted Orange County:  https://hauntedoc.com/types-of-hauntings/

    SC PIcture Project. (n.d.). Lodge Alley. Retrieved from SC Picture Project:  https://www.scpictureproject.org/charleston-county/lodge-alley.html

    Stern, R. (Director). (2021). Surviving Death [Motion Picture].

    The Conversation. (n.d.). Eight Things You Need to  know about Poltergeists: Just in time for Halloween. Retrieved November  21, 2021, from The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/eight-things-you-need-to-know-about-poltergeists-just-in-time-for-halloween-85690

    The Enfield Poltergeist RARE BBC FOOTAGE. (2012,  February 4). YouTube Video. Retrieved from  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OY8CAVNAnA&t=767s

    Wagner, S. (2019, January 11). 3 Famous Poltergeist  Cases that Will Creep You Out. Retrieved from Live About:  https://www.liveabout.com/poltergeists-three-famous-cases-2595934

    Wagner, S. (2019, August 20). Best Real Ghost  Pictures Ever Taken. Retrieved from Live About: https://www.liveabout.com/best-ghost-pictures-ever-taken-4126828

    Wan, J. (Director). (2016). The Conjuring 2 [Motion Picture].

    Wiseman, R. (2011). Paranormality: Why we see what  isn't there. London: Pan Macmillan.

    Wordnik. (n.d.). Apparition. Retrieved from  Wordnik: https://www.wordnik.com/words/apparition

    1 hr 20 min
  • E40: St. Augustine Lighthouse; St. Augustine, Florida
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    References Used to build this episode along with the accompanying blog post which displays all the videos and audio recorded while on this investigation. Just visit www.storiesinthecemetery.com to view all the media recorded.
    Astonishing Legends. "ESTES Method." 28  February 2019. Astonishing Legends. https://www.astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2019/2/16/estes-method.  28 October 2021.
    Ghost Doctor TV Show Full Episode 1: LONGEST SPIRIT  INTERACTION! St. Augustine Lighthouse – hunters. Perf. Chris Bores. 2020.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Mmd2_MVjKc.
    Ghost Hunters (TV Series). Perf. Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson. 2008.  https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2676520/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt.
    Hackney, Diane. "East Coast Lighthouses."  2017-21. United States Lighthouses. http://unitedstateslighthouses.com/explore-us-lighthouses/east-coast-region/36-st-augustine-lighthouse.html.  28 October 2021.
    McCarthy, Kevin. The Book Lover's Guide to Florida.  Pineapple Press, 1992.  https://www.amazon.com/Book-Lovers-Guide-Florida/dp/1561640212/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=.
    St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum. Explore  Our History. n.d. https://www.staugustinelighthouse.org/get-involved/about-mission-uvp/history/.  28 October 2021.
    Visit St. Augustine. "A Haunting Tour of the  Lighthouse." n.d. Visit St. Augustine. https://www.visitstaugustine.com/article/haunting-tour-lighthouse. 28 October  2021.
    1 hr 16 min
  • E39: New CoHost Amy Smart and Interview from Hillbilly Horror Stories Podcast

    You can hear the full episodes of Hillbilly Horror Stories on your favorite podcatcher (segmented interview posted here taken from Episode 246: The Unexplained with permission from the Hillbilly Horror Stories podcast). 

    You can check out all the ghost hunting gear we use for the Interactive Ghost Hunting Experiences at GhostStop.com. 

    To schedule an Interactive Ghost Hunting Experience with the host of the podcast, visit https://storiesinthecemetery.com/lets-go-ghost-hunting/

    41 min
  • E38: The Jennie Wade House, Gettysburg, PA

    Head over to www.nicholasmcgirr.com to view the blog post with bonus sections.

    References used for this podcast episode:

    Find A Grave. (n.d.). Jennie Wade. Retrieved  from Find a Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1064/jennie-wade

    Joe's Ghost. (2011). Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.  Retrieved from https://youtu.be/1-3govRv8nE

    Serfass, D. R. (2014, June 27). Remembering  Gettysburg. Retrieved from Time News Online:  https://www.tnonline.com/20140627/remembering-gettysburg/

    Small, C. L. (2018). Jennie Wade of Gettysburg. Gettysburg: Gettysburg Publishing.

    Svehla, J. (2010, September 17). Ghost Adventures.  (Z. Bagan, Interviewer) Retrieved from https://youtu.be/vq3R_x_moCs

    The Jennie Wade House Museum. (n.d.). The Jennie Wade  House Self-Guided Tour Pamphlet. The Jennie Wade House.

    Women Behind These Walls. (n.d.). Women Behind  These Walls Pamphlet. Retrieved from YWCA Gettysburg:  https://www.ywcagettysburg.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/WBTW-brochure-2015.pdf

    30 min
  • E37: The Flight 93 National Memorial
    Read the full blog post here: Flight 93 National Memorial
    References
    3 Passengers from Flight 93 Call Loved Ones. (n.d.).   Retrieved September 8, 2020, from https://youtu.be/OdDYMIKIElI
    Avinations. (n.d.). 9/11 | UA Flight 93 - Crash   Animation [X-Plane 11]. Retrieved September 9, 2020, from 9/11 | UA Flight 93   - Crash Animation [X-Plane 11]
    CBS News. (n.d.). Earliest video of Flight 93   crash on 9/11. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/MfJfbbVHpBE
    C-Span. (n.d.). Flight 93 National Memorial:   American Artifacts PREVIEW. Retrieved September 8, 2020, from   https://youtu.be/FyZG5UipR-o
    Flight 93 National Memorial Facebook Page. (2018,   July 20). Honoring the life of Lorraine Bay. Retrieved from   https://www.facebook.com/Flight93NPS/posts/honoring-the-life-of-lorraine-bay-todaya-native-to-pennsylvania-lorraine-grace-b/2205965179443916/
    Greengrass, P. (Director). (2006). United 93  [Motion Picture].
    History Channel. (2018, August 25). September 11   Attacks. Retrieved from History Channel:   https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/9-11-attacks
    Jefferson, L. (2011, 30th August). The Final Call   from Flight 93. (C. Bowers, Interviewer) Retrieved from   https://youtu.be/H-viMzr2nac
    JeremyMcCracken. (2001, September 1). United Air   Flight 93 air traffic recording. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/4HoGrkNNgB4
    McMillan, T. (2014). Flight 93: The Story, The   Aftermath and the Legacy of American Courage on 9/11. Guilford: First   Lyons Paperback .
    National Park Service: Flight 93 Memorial. (n.d.). Brief   Biographies: Passengers and Crew of Flight 93. Retrieved from etown.edu:   https://www.etown.edu/centers/young-center/files/flight_93/Flight93-Biographies-Passenger-Crew.pdf
    Stone, O. (Director). (2006). World Trade Center  [Motion Picture].
    52 min
  • E36: The SBox Ghost Scanner by Ghost Stop

    Thanks for listening to this week's episode of Stories in the Cemetery. You can check out the full blog post for this episode at nicholasmcgirr.com

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    Stories in the Cemetery is more than just a podcast and blog. It's also an Interactive Ghost Hunting Experience on the streets of downtown Charleston, SC. To use the SBox along with many other paranormal tools, head over to www.charlestoncavaliertours.com to reserve your tickets.

    31 min
  • E35: Homage to Vincent Price
    This week's episode is all in the title. I pay tribute to the great Vincent Price, someone whom I've always looked up to for his work, and now his life.
    Remember you can follow up with the research I've done on Byron Preiss's The Secret on Buy Me a Coffee, simply by dropping a buck in the coffee pot. 
    Merch is available! Super cool souvenir shirts, hats, and coffee mugs. Yes, I wear my shirts as a uniform for my tours, they're that rad!
    Check out the Tour Audio for my Stories in the Cemetery Interactive Ghost Hunting Experience on the night of the riot (May 30, 2020) in downtown Charleston. 
    Want to book your own tour? Head over to www.charlestoncavaliertours.com and use code "Cemetery" for $2 off each ticket.
    Episode picture is a still from Castle, W. (Director). (1959). House on Haunted Hill [Motion Picture].
    "The Raven" audio from Corman, R. (Director). (1963). The Raven [Motion Picture].
    "Laughter" of Vincent Price from Temperton, R. (1984). Thriller [Recorded by M. Jackson].
    18 min

About Stories in the Cemetery

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This podcast goes into questions about the paranormal that you may not hear on other podcasts along with personal investigations conducted by your host, Nicholas McGirr. The analytical approach to ghost hunting is portrayed throughout each episode with stats, data and raw material captured during investigations.