The Ghost Furnace - Episode 165 "Spirit Communication"

On this week's episode we ask some fundamental questions about spirit communication and its distinction from channeling. When using tools while ghost hunting such as pendulums, dowsing, or ouiji are the spirits acting on those objects, or on us? Being safe and comfortable has to play a roll in the effectiveness of these communications, just like with the living. This conversation leads to us kicking off an experiment we'll be returning to in the future, regardless of the results. If you have a story you'd like to share, or a story you'd like us to research, you can find us on YouTube, Instagram or [email protected]

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 164 "Lost & Found"

On this week's episode, we share a recent family story with a happy ending, to try and reset the vibe on some of the darker content we've had this summer. There is something about things coming in threes. When it comes to the paranormal, it's no different. Often times when we have recurring sightings, multiple witnesses, angels, or synchronicities, it does FEEL like an accumulation of assurance is happening that what we are experiencing is really happening the way we've imagined. Regardless of the accuracy of our assessment of the mechanism in these strange moments, they do seem to turn into the best stories. If you have a story you'd like to share, or for us to research, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube or [email protected]

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 163 "Close to Home"

This week we wander the backroads while talking updates to a cold case that has been on our minds as of late. True crime is a difficult area for us. The points where it intersects with folklore can be valuable for inspecting how we deal with tragedy, but this runs the risk of becoming too objective and removed from events that still affect people in our communities to this day. Do you have a story you'd like to share, or have us research? You can reach out on Instagram, YouTube or [email protected]

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 162 "Return to Dent's Run"

On this episode, we head back to Elk County to the little town of Dent's Run. We've talked about this little gem, nestled in the PA Wilds, on more than one occasion, but it is truly the folkloric gift that keeps on giving. This latest development brings dramatic sounding new information to the table, whether you think it helps, or hurts the likelihood of there being tons of lost civil war era gold in the hills, is up for some debt evidently. If you have a story you'd like to share, or for us to research, please reach out to us on Instagram, YouTube or [email protected]

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 161 "Scotia Barrens"

Sometimes you come across a location which feels like they are in their own little world. Scotia is one of those. Set apart geographically, ecologically, and according to some, spiritually. After finally getting to explore it, we have a few thoughts to share along with the story of the Black Ghost of Scotia. If you have a story you'd like to share, or a subject you'd like us to research, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and [email protected]

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 160 "Black Cat Tarot Redux"

On this week's show we welcome back Dana from Black Cat Tarot. Nic has never had a reading before. So we thought this was a great excuse to give him some insights on a few questions, via the cards, but it would give all those who have never had a reading an example of how these sessions work, hopefully demystifying the process a bit.

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The Ghost Furnace - Episode 159 "The Keystone Hagstone w/ Timothy Renner"

On this week's episode we welcome back author, podcaster, musician and artist Timothy Renner to speak about his new book "The Keystone Hagstone: Faeries and Other Mysterious Entities of Pennsylvania" This book does a fantastic job of bringing light to forgotten stories of lesser known denizens of the commonwealth. Tim digs through historical accounts to parse out new connections between the roots of those who have settled in Penn's woods and how those cultural frameworks give us a unique perspective on the Other. This is essential reading for anyone who is interested in folklore and the spookier side of the state.

Please support Tim by checking out the links below:

Etsy link for book

Patreon

StrangeFamilairs.com

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Ghost Furnace Episode 158 "Cemetery Honey"

On this episode we take another run at recording an on-site episode at a local historic and reportedly haunted cemetery. The first time around, we were plagued by electronic problems, this time we fared much better, but not without some weirdness. If you have a story you'd like to share, or something you'd like us to look into, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and [email protected]

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 157 "The Problem with Disclosure"

On this week's episode we look at the latest cache of UPA evidence released by the pentagon over the last month. There are a lot of documents, photos and videos to sort through, and some dedicated researchers are no doubt already pulling out the most compelling and connective files to help bolster the hypothesis that there are unexplained things in our skies, and the government knows what, and who, is behind these phenomena.... That was the story we were planning on covering this week, but after looking at the evidence, we have another conversation we need to address first: the problem with disclosure. If you have a story you'd like to share, or one you'd like us to look into, you can find us on YouTube, Instagram and [email protected]

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 156 "Dr. PA - Murder Swamp"

The week we go back about 10 years to a Dr. Pennsylvania episode which was probably our most graphic subject, the murder swamp. This is one of those stories that when we started digging into it, we couldn't believe it wasn't more known, or talked about. Which made us start to wonder, what other horrors were hidden in plain sight around us? If you like this kinda thing and want to listen to those old episodes of Dr. PA, they are still available on most podcast destinations, or here is the page. If you have a story you'd like to share, or want us to look into, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and [email protected]