They Don't Stay Dead

This week we do a deep dive into some ghosts! Brit covers the mysterious Bell Witch that terrorized the Bell family for years. Was the Bell Witch the cause of John Bell's death?
Alexa covers the famous "Headless Horseman" and their origin stories. Australia even has its very own tale of a headless horseman...or was it just a man in a costume?

Horror movie review:
Incantation

Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting Weirdsdale Podcast, hosted by sisters Melissa and Stephanie. They cover weird and bizarre stories in the true crime and paranormal realms.

Instagram: weirdsdalepodcast
Spotify: Weirdsdale

Sources for today's ep:

The Bell Witch
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Witch
https://sharetngov.tnsosfiles.com/tsla/exhibits/myth/bellwitch.htm
https://allthatsinteresting.com/bell-witch
http://www.bellwitch.org/story.htm
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/who-was-the-bell-witch
https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/robertson/2021/10/28/history-tennessee-bell-witch-could-science-explain-paranormal/8568160002/
http://www.bellwitch.org/biographies/betsybell.htm

Headless Horsemen
https://rac.com.au/travel-touring/info/haunted-places-perth#:~:text=Kenwick%20Pioneer%20Cemetery&text=It's%20advised%20that%20those%20frightened,and%20holding%20his%20own%20head.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6cgoHT-lBQ&ab_channel=JonSolo
https://www.history.com/news/legend-sleepy-hollow-headless-horseman
https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/abroad/how-tales-of-the-headless-horseman-came-from-celtic-mythology-1.4060086
https://mythnmystery.com/the-origin-of-the-headless-horseman
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/headless-horseman-legends
https://monumentaustralia.org.au/themes/culture/community/display/20458-headless-horseman

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In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.

What a wonderful thing sleep is, until you wake up trapped in your bed and a huge figure with glowing red eyes stands over you.
Horrifying dreams are something we can all relate to, but is it a coincidence people are seeing the same sleep demons, or is there something else going on?
This ep we discuss nightmares and their meanings and the shared experiences people have all over the world during sleep paralysis. As well as our own worst nightmares.

Horror movie review:
Hell House LLC

Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting Till Death Do Us Part, hosted by Daniel and Melissa. A light hearted true crime podcast where a married couple give their take on serious cases involving other dysfunctional relationships.

Instagram: tilldeathdouspartpodcast
Spotify: Till Death Do Us Part Podcast

Sources for today's ep:
Sleep Paralysis
https://www.sleepfoundation.org/parasomnias/sleep-paralysis
https://sleepopolis.com/education/sleep-myths-the-old-hag/#:~:text=Old%20hag%20syndrome%20is%20a,of%20something%20evil%20or%20sinister.
https://the-line-up.com/the-hat-man
https://theweek.com/97457/who-is-the-hat-man-the-nightmare-shared-by-dreamers-across-the-world

Nightmares
https://www.legalhelpforveterans.com/2022/09/22/types-of-nightmares-veterans-may-experience/#:~:text=The%20three%20types%20of%20nightmares%20are%20idiopathic%2C%20recurrent%2C%20and%20post,a%20person%20is%20very%20stressed.
https://www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au/sleep-disorders/nightmares
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/restless-legs-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20377168
https://www.dreams.co.uk/sleep-matters-club/falling-in-your-dream#:~:text=Dreaming%20about%20falling%20tends%20to,represent%20a%20sense%20of%20helplessness.
https://www.dreams.co.uk/sleep-matters-club/chased-in-dreams#:~:text=In%20the%20case%20of%20chase,the%20cause%20of%20that%20anxiety.
https://amerisleep.com/blog/what-are-the-most-common-nightmares/
https://psychcentral.com/health/recurring-nightmares
https://www.vivapartnership.com/optimal-living/what-do-our-nightmares-mean/

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In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.

This week Alexa takes us through the haunted history of Craigs Royal Hotel and her own personal overnight experience. Don't get undressed in your hotel room as you may have a ghost spying on you...

Brit takes a break this week as she celebrated turning 30!

Horror movie review:
28 Days Later
Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin

Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast, hosted by Kaydra, who covers mysterious stories that leave you wanting to know more. She covers a range of topics from true crime, cults, dark history and the paranormal, which we know you love.

Instagram: perplexitymysterypodcast
Spotify: Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

Sources for today's ep:
Craigs Royal Hotel
Kyneton Paranormal
https://craigsroyal.com.au/history/
https://ballaratrevealed.com/tour.php?action=view_tour&tour_id=17
https://www.paranormal.com.au/public/index.php?topic=11270.0
https://housewifedownunder.wordpress.com/2012/04/17/haunted-ballarat/

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In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.

Hey Paranormies, were taking a little trip overseas to our neighbour New Zealand this ep to explore some of their terrifying haunts.
Alexa recounts the history of the land the Waitomo Caves Hotel now stands, and all that cause this to be one spooky place to sleep.
Britt share with us the family history of those who once owned the Larnach Castle and why their restless spirits my still haunt those walls.

Horror movie review:
The nun 2
Cabin in the woods

Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting Love Marry Kill, hosted by Tina and Rich.  A happily married couple discusses true crimes involving not-so-happily married couples.

Instagram: lovemarrykill
Spotify: Love Marry Kill

Sources for today's ep:
Waitomo Caves Hotel
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waitomo_Caves_Hotel#History
https://teara.govt.nz/en/taniwha
https://teara.govt.nz/en/patupaiarehe
https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2020/10/what-s-lurking-inside-new-zealand-s-most-haunted-locations.html
https://hauntedauckland.com/site/waitomo-caves-hotel-2/
https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/the-waitomo-caves-hotel/
https://m.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.418134054925533.96164.400072860064986&type=1
https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2016/08/hgb-ep-141-waitomo-caves-hotel.html

Larnach Castle
https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/larnach-castle/
https://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/destinations/nz/61737273/haunted-castle-high-on-a-hill
https://www.quantumparanormalnz.com/larnach_castle.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9N6N0ZCTbM

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Music is by Darren Curtis and cover art was made with Canva

In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.

We decided to keep it vague this week and cover some haunted buildings. Brit takes us over to WA to explore the oldest building: The Fremantle Roundhouse. Be wary of phantom chain rattling and loud bangs.

Alexa covers the many ghosts that haunt the Brisbane City Hall. Would you rather be in a haunted elevator or a haunted stairwell?

Horror movie review: Escape Room: Tournament of Champions and Hostel

Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting The Tipsy Ghost, hosted by best friends Sarah, Lindsey and Sarah. Join them each Sunday as they investigate paranormal locations and discuss their findings over a bottle of wine.

Instagram: thetipsyghostpodcast
Spotify: The Tipsy Ghost

Sources for today's ep:
Fremantle Roundhouse
https://amyscrypt.com/haunted-fremantle-roundhouse/
https://www.fremantleroundhouse.com.au/aboutus/
https://www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/news-and-media/fremantles-round-house-turns-190-today#:~:text=Opening%20on%2018%20January%201831,public%20as%20a%20tourist%20attraction.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Round_House_(Western_Australia)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Gavin_(convict)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUZBxTovdC4&t=33s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDyGyGxotlw
https://www.avenueperth.com/most-haunted-places-perth/
https://paranormalhunters.com.au/fremantle-roundhouse/

Brisbane City Hall
https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/brisbane-city-hall/city-hall-history-and-heritage/about-city-hall
https://www.museumofbrisbane.com.au/visit-us/about-city-hall/
https://www.eastcoastcarrentals.com.au/blog/bad-goings-on-in-bag-of-bones-brisbane-3-of-the-citys-scariest-spots/
http://www.chapelhill.homeip.net/FamilyHistory/Other/QueenslandHistory/TheGhostsofQueensland.htm
http://hauntsofbrisbane.blogspot.com/2012/07/female-phantom-of-bribane-city-hall-who.html
http://www.theparanormalguide.com/blog/brisbane-city-hall
http://hauntsofbrisbane.blogspot.com/2011/10/brisbane-city-hall-liftman-was-innocent.html

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Music is by Darren Curtis and cover art was made with Canva

In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.

Hey Paranornomies, Britt's doing a takeover of this weeks ep while Alexa sits back on her birthday.

This whole ep will be about Port Arthur, its rich history, the spooky ghosts that linger behind, and the horrible tragedy that happened in 1996. It gets heavy as we recount the shooting, though we feel it's important to remember this pivotal moment in our history. 

Horror movie review:
Saw X
Cloverfield Trilogy

Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting Fiction After Lunch, hosted by Mindy and Sam.
This is a super fun podcast where they read out old stories and fanfictions they wrote when they were younger. 

Instagram: fictionafterlunch
Spotify: Fiction after Lunch

Sources for today's ep:
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-deadliest-mass-shootings-in-history.html
https://www.smh.com.au/national/a-dangerous-mind-what-turned-martin-bryant-into-a-mass-murderer-20090427-ajk4.html
https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Martin_Bryant#Background
https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-road-to-murder-20090425-aio3.html
https://www.theage.com.au/national/shedding-light-on-port-arthur-killer-20060329-ge218p.html?page=fullpage#contentSwap3
https://portarthur.org.au/tour/ghost-tour/
https://portarthur.org.au/history/
https://www.britannica.com/event/Port-Arthur-Massacre
https://www.hoplofobia.info/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Court_transcript.pdf
https://www.australiantraveller.com/tas/come-meet-port-arthurs-ghosts/
https://www.mamamia.com.au/port-arthur-ghosts/
https://abcnews.go.com/Travel/story?id=118765&page=1
https://www.utas.edu.au/library/companion_to_tasmanian_history/G/Ghost%20stories.htm

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Music is by Darren Curtis and cover art was made with Canva

In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.

Paranormies can you believe we have been doing this podcast for one whole year!!! We decided to do a special episode for this very special occasion.

Enjoy this episode filled with our classic banter, some would-you-rathers and horror movie trivia!

It's a good time for all (but mostly us). Play along in your car or while cooking dinner and see how many answers you get right!

We just want to thank the wonderful podcast community who so graciously accepted us and our beautiful listeners who without, this podcast could not exist <3

Love you all,
Alexa & Brit

Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting Weird True Crime, hosted by childhood friends Gina and Amber.
They focus on true crime cases about unsolved murders, disappearances, missing people, historical crimes, and dark and twisty murders. They also have a lighter episode that they call WTF Wednesdays, where they share crime stories involving dumb criminals and weird crime news. It’s a nice break from the truly dark and disturbing reality of what humans are capable of. 

Instagram: weirdtruecrime
Spotify: Weird True Crime

Sources for today's ep:

https://confessionsofparenting.com/scary-would-you-rather-questions/
https://bigquizthing.com/trivia-questions-ans/horror-movie-trivia-questions-with-answers/
https://screenrant.com/art-clown-movies-ranked-worst-best/
https://collider.com/nightmare-on-elm-street-true-story/
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-01-11-mn-3961-story.html
https://www.usefultrivia.com/movie_trivia/horror_movie_trivia_index.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/danny-rolling-gainesville-ripper

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Music is by Darren Curtis and cover art was made with Canva

In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.

It's officially spooky season paranormies! Have you ever wondered why we dress up in costume, demanding lollies from our neighbours, or thought why am i cutting this scary face into a pumpkin? With Halloween approaching we thought we'd share with you the origins of this beloved spooky holiday and its strange traditions.

Note. Alexa does make a mistake trying to describe what Guy Fawks day is.

Horror movie review: 
Truth or dare

Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting Mums, Mysteries & Murder , hosted by Effie and Marti.
They take turns covering true crime cases and mysterious happenings from their homelands. 

Instagram: mumsmysteriesandmurder
Spotify: Mums, Mysteries & Murder

Sources for today's ep:
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/history-of-halloween#ancient-origins-of-halloween
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1456/history-of-halloween/
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/holidays-celebrations/a40178895/history-of-halloween/
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2021/10/the-origins-of-halloween-traditions/#:~:text=Yet%2C%20the%20Halloween%20holiday%20has,costumes%20to%20ward%20off%20ghosts.
https://www.countryliving.com/entertaining/a40250/heres-why-we-really-celebrate-halloween/
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Halloween
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tn05ro0aQU&t=94s&ab_channel=TheParanormalScholar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRsVytO_jAI&t=78s&ab_channel=WindowtotheSoul
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjiQCnE4G8Y&t=81s&ab_channel=Mythology%26FictionExplained
https://www.britannica.com/story/why-do-we-carve-pumpkins-at-halloween#:~:text=In%20Ireland%2C%20people%20started%20to,were%20native%20to%20the%20region.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/the-twisted-transatlantic-tale-of-american-jack-o-lanterns#:~:text=When%20Jack%20died%2C%20he%20found,jack%2Do'%2Dlantern.
https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jack-o%27-lantern
https://www.history.com/news/candy-corn-invented
https://showmensmuseum.org/international-independent-showmens-museum-exhibits/the-history-of-candy-apples/#:~:text=They%20have%20been%20around%20for,a%20way%20to%20preserve%20it.
https://www.marthastewart.com/8147297/bobbing-for-apples-halloween-origin#:~:text=The%20History%20of%20Bobbing%20for%20Apples&text=According%20to%20History.com%2C%20the,named%20for%20their%20male%20suitor.

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In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.

Alexa covers the haunted fire station in Gympie and tells a harrowing tale of an almost home invasion...in her own house!

Brit dives into the "Grey Nurse" phenomenon. I think we could all use a grey nurse in our lives.

Horror movie review:  Talk to me (2023) & YouTube Shorts: The Hidebehind, Other Side of the Box, Vicious
https://www.youtube.com/@WatchALTER

Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting Rambling Broads, hosted by Michelle and Alicia.
They cover a range of topics from the paranormal, which we know you already love, to true crime, conspiracy theories, deep dives, all while sharing some personal stories and opinions along the way.

Instagram: ramblingbroadspodcast
Spotify: Rambling Broads Podcast

Sources for today's ep:

Gympie Fire Station
https://gympietoday.com.au/news/2022/09/10/gympies-ghostly-firie/
https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/blog/gympies-haunted-fire-station
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/gympie/gympie-fire-station-has-a-ghost/news-story/3996646f3fc2a615be07f948bf9d3056
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/gympie/community/haunted-fire-station-approaches-75th-birthday/news-story/df33bd4e7b0e59212f4c5bbc1c1279de

The Grey Nurse Phenomenon
https://hellocare.com.au/do-you-work-with-a-grey-nurse/
https://adelaidehauntedhorizons.com.au/grey-nurse-hospital-ghost/
https://www.payscale.com/career-advice/7-scariest-workplace-ghost-stories/
https://allnurses.com/is-workplace-haunted-t454090/

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Music is by Darren Curtis and cover art was made with Canva

In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.

You've heard of Bigfoot and The Loch Ness Monster, but do you know of the strange mythical creatures hiding in the Aussie bush.

Britt tells the legends of the Yara-ma-yha-who and Ngayurnangalku and Alexa explores the possible sightings of Yowies through history.

Are they real, or just a really good story?

Horror movie review:  Anaconda & Doom

Promo of the week
This week we are highlighting Today We Laughed and Learned, hosted by Kris and Deb. A podcast where these two hosts learn something new each ep and laugh a lot while doing so.

Instagram: todaywelaughedandlearned
Spotify: Today We Laughed...and Learned!

Sources for today's ep:

Yara-ma-yha-who & Ngayurnangalku
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Yara_Ma_Yha_Who
https://abookofcreatures.com/2015/06/17/yara-ma-yha-who/
Heuvelmans, B. (1958) On the Track of Unknown Animals. Rupert Hart-Davis, London.
Smith, W. Ramsey. (1932). Myths and legends of the Australian Aboriginals. New York: Farrar & Rinehart Publishers, pp. 342 ff.
https://pantheon.org/articles/y/yara-ma-yha-who.html
https://youtu.be/7ZhrOnxbccY
https://www.toptenz.net/top-10-australian-mythical-creatures.php
https://www.nma.gov.au/exhibitions/yiwarra-kuju-canning-stock-route/artworks/kumpupirntily#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20most%20dangerous,a%20sun%20that%20never%20sets.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kumpupintil_Lake
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/monster-mythology-ngayurnangalku

The Yowie / Yahoo
https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Yowie
https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4762
https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Yowie
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yowie#Description
https://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/australian-yowie-mysterious-legends-tribe-hairy-people-003605
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/ipswich/yowie-captured-by-spooks-and-tracked-through-bush-expert/news-story/822e41643d7fe1d71c30d8fc25b011d6
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-08-05/the-story-of-arthur-marrin-and-the-hairy-man/7693462
https://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/12/09/4145054.htm
https://www.news.com.au/national/queensland/meet-the-man-who-claims-hes-been-almost-killed-by-a-yowie--twice/news-story/1317d3822b7ee66f80f0369c017c11c3
http://belshaw.blogspot.com/2018/08/it-was-fb-comment-from-eldest-that.html?m=1

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In the spirit of reconciliation They Don't Stay Dead acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.

Disclaimer: some of the content discussed may be distressing for some listener's. Listener discretion is advised.