This week we dive into a chilling true story sent in & credited to: ‘Gary D up in Ontario, Canada’.

His reaction was instant and unforgettable: “HELL NO!”

What followed was a frantic escape, a confrontation and a nightmare of a night he’s never forgotten.

Was it exhaustion? A glitch? Something paranormal? Or something far stranger?

Following the story, we unpack a bit of Gary’s experience, ask the questions he couldn’t, and invite you—our listeners—to weigh in on what might really have been happening in that creepy Virginia gas station

Story credited to; ‘Gary D up in Ontario Canada’ 

Gary D Link: https://www.instagram.com/gary_d_up_in_ontario_canada?utm_source=qr 

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In this atmospheric solo episode, Trina shares the enchanting story of discovering a mysterious book tucked away in a second-hand shop. As she unfolds its fragile pages, she uncovers ghost stories, forgotten histories, and cryptic markings that hint at lives cut short.

This episode explores how maps can act as directories of a city’s souls — revealing not just where people lived, but who they were, what they lost, and the echoes they left behind. Blending storytelling, history, and a touch of the supernatural, Trina invites listeners to wander through London’s hidden past and imagine the ghosts who still linger there.

Perfect for fans of London history, urban exploration, ghost lore, and historical mysteries.

Chapters

00:00 Wandering Through London: A Hidden Gem

04:53 Discovering the London Gazetteer: A Portal to the Past

10:14 The Mysterious Map: Unfolding Secrets of London

16:15 Ghosts of the Past: Understanding the Map's True Purpose

18:49 A Journey Ahead: Exploring Stories of the Forgotten

19:42 [email protected]

Keywords

London ghost stories

Old London maps

Historical mysteries

Urban exploration London

Haunted London

London history podcast

Ghost map stories

Forgotten London

Supernatural storytelling

Victorian London mysteries

Old book discoveries

City folklore

London legends

Ghostly encounters

Map based storytelling

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This week, we’re taking you deep into the delightful chaos of life inside The Freakin' Shack. Join us as we share behind‑the‑scenes stories, tech mishaps, creative struggles, and the emotional rollercoaster of making a podcast together. From recording in strange places to the episodes that made us cringe (and the ones that made us proud), this is our most honest look yet at what it takes to keep the Shack running.

Whether you're one of our Shack Packers, a loyal fan of the show, or someone new who loves a good messy‑but‑wholesome story, this episode is full of laughter, heart, and real talk. Relax back and join us with your favourite brew.. 

Keywords: podcast behind the scenes, podcast chaos, mother daughter hosts, podcast tips, podcast stories, podcast tech mishaps

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Join us (Trina and Steph) as we dive into some of history’s strangest and most unsettling mysteries. From the bizarre chaos of the Great Molasses Flood to eerie phantom ships and unexplained city syndromes, this episode explores the line between documented history and the truly inexplicable.

We also unpack mysterious global phenomena like “The Hum,” vanished colonies, and lighthouse disappearances—blending history, psychology, and the paranormal into one fascinating conversation.

Key Topics

The Great Molasses Flood

Phantom ships and ancient Roman omens (inspired by accounts from Livy)

City-specific psychological syndromes like Jerusalem Syndrome and Paris Syndrome

Unexplained sounds such as The Hum and the Windsor/Bristol Hum

The disappearance of the Roanoke Colony disappearance

The mystery of the Flannan Isles Lighthouse disappearance

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⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of historical folklore involving child harm, including references to changelings and child abuse.

This week, we step into the unsettling world of fairies—the version folklore tried to warn us about.

These aren’t tiny, friendly creatures. In Celtic and Irish folklore, the Fae are powerful, rule-bound beings who can charm, trick, or harm those who cross their path. We explore the hidden rules of fairies, from why you should never enter a fairy ring or eat fairy food, to the chilling history of changelings and the strange protection offered by iron.

Along the way, we uncover how fairy lore shaped real lives—and real fears—across European traditions, including Breton tales of the Corrigans.

Enter carefully… and never give them your name.

 resources

Irish Folklore and Fairy Beliefs - https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/irish-folklore-fairy-beliefs 

Fairy Food and Offerings in Celtic Traditions - https://www.celtictraditions.com/fairy-food 

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Join us both (Trina & Steph) in a laid-back evening chat as we explore a variety of quirky questions, personal insights, and opinions on topics ranging from pretended understanding, French cuisine, celebrity culture, to personal habits and alternative careers.

key topics

Pretending to understand complex topics

French wine tasting and food opinions

Celebrity culture and recognition

Unusual personal habits and quirks

Alternative careers and personal growth

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

02:50 Understanding What We Pretend to Know

09:48 Celebrity Culture and Adulation

14:47 Unpopular Food Opinions

21:15 Films Everyone Loves But We Don't

23:53 Trends to Avoid

27:00 The Impact of Social Media on Trends

27:20 Personal Quirks and Habits

31:31 Alternative Lives and Career Aspirations

39:03 Proud Moments and Personal Growth

43:20 Travel Experiences and Reflections

47:01 Contact Details

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In this episode of The Freakin’ Shack Podcast, Trina and Steph dive into the mystery of UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena)—and why sightings are increasing while answers remain elusive.

From ancient civilizations and alien theories to modern military encounters and government reports, we explore the growing evidence that something unexplained is happening in our skies. But what are UAPs, really?

Could they be extra-terrestrial visitors, interdimensional beings, or something beyond human understanding altogether?

We also unpack big ideas like the Fermi Paradox and the Zoo Hypothesis, examine patterns in abduction stories, and question whether humanity is being observed… or simply not ready for contact.

At the heart of it all is one question:

Are we alone—or have we just not understood what we’re seeing?

UAP vs UFO: what’s changed

Government and military UAP reports

Ancient aliens and early civilizations

Interdimensional and alternative theories

The Fermi Paradox & Zoo Hypothesis

Alien abductions and experiencer patterns

Science, belief, and the unknown

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What happens when time doesn’t play by the rules? In this episode, Trina and Stéphanie dive into the strange world of real time slips, ghostly villages, and roads that seem to exist outside of reality. From eerie encounters on forgotten paths to stories of places that appear only when needed, this conversation explores the moments when the world feels… misaligned.

You’ll hear:

First‑hand accounts of sudden shifts in time and place

A mysterious village that shouldn’t have been there

Shared paranormal experiences that defy explanation

How history “layers” itself onto old roads and forgotten settlements

Why some locations behave like a real‑life Room of Requirement

Modern stories of reality glitches and strange roadside encounters

Whether you’re fascinated by folklore, curious about the paranormal, or love stories that challenge what we think we know, this episode invites you to question the boundaries of time, memory, and perception.

Have you ever experienced something that didn’t make sense? Share your story — it might just make it into a future episode. contact us: [email protected]

In Sweet Voices, a True Tale from The Shack, we return (from our previous episode) to wartime Silvertown — a place where the Tate & Lyle Sugar Refinery towered over the streets, and where the first ghostly voices were heard after one of its warehouses was bombed.

Through the story of Jess, an ARP warden walking nightly through smoke, rubble, and loss, we explore how the chaos of WWII thinned the veil between the living and the dead. Jess’s heightened psychic sensitivity allowed her to hear the sweet voices of those who didn’t survive the blast — voices seeking acknowledgment, comfort, and release.

This episode explores

Jess’s role as an ARP warden in 1940s East London

Her encounters with spirits and apparitions near the refinery

How destruction sharpened her psychic abilities

The Thin Veil Theory during wartime

The Spirit Acknowledgment Model and the power of listening

War leaves echoes that linger in the spirit world.

Listening and acknowledgment can bring peace to spirits.

The line between the living and the dead is thinner during times of chaos

Keywords: ghost stories, wartime London, Tate & Lyle refinery, spirits, psychic phenomena, WWII history, hauntings, London ghosts, supernatural encounters, ARP wardens, Silvertown explosion

Ghosts of War: Hauntings, Time Slips & Unseen Guides

Does war leave more than history behind?

In this episode of The Freakin’ Shack, we explore real-life paranormal encounters from World War I and II. Soldiers, airmen, sailors and civilians have all reported strange experiences during times of extreme danger… from ghostly figures offering guidance to entire ships vanishing without explanation.

We explore whether intense emotional energy can imprint on the world itself, creating hauntings, residual echoes, or even time slips where the past bleeds into the present.

But not all of these stories are frightening.

Some suggest something far more unexpected…

So tonight, we swing the light and ask:

Are these ghosts… or something we don’t yet understand?

Links: Ghost Theory - The Fear Experiment

https://youtu.be/xupFLlKlp3c?si=Dh3N8uKFApguBVZE

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