Haunts
Haunts is a paranormal podcast dedicated to telling you the true stories behind the world’s most haunting legends. Join your spirited host, Courtney, for a deep dive into the fascinating field of paranormal research, while she sheds light onto the true events behind the lore! Each episode of Haunts is dedicated to dissecting the most debated theories, events, and legends of the paranormal. As a seasoned paranormal researcher, Courtney investigates each haunt with a fine tooth comb, bringing only the hard hitting facts the table. She dives into various theories of parapsychology and discusses the science behind the so-called unexplained. But that’s not all! While Courtney is a firm believer in the paranormal, she’s also a natural (yet hopeful) skeptic with a curious mind. This dichotomy paves the way for an objective approach to each haunt she covers—allowing the listener to make the final call: is it a hoax or could it truly be a haunt? For more information, visit our website at...
Episodes
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
The Burning of Centralia, Pennsylvania
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
If there were ever to be a truly haunted ghost town, it would be the one that's slowly burning from the inside out.
Let's keep in touch!Check out our website - www.hauntscast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscastHuge thank you to the composers at Pixabay for the music in this week's episode. If you would like to support the artists, you may do so at the links provided below--Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay
In this episode, we delve into the unsettling tale of Centralia, Pennsylvania, a town consumed by an underground fire that has turned it into a ghostly and haunting place. Join host Courtney as she uncovers the history and mysterious happenings in this once thriving mining community. From ghostly encounters to the inspiration behind a popular horror franchise, Courtney paints a vivid picture of a town slowly burning from the inside out. Are the ghost stories true, or is it just a widespread liminal space? Listen in as we uncover firsthand accounts of chilling encounters, and decide for yourself if Centralia is truly haunted.
The full show notes are available on the Haunts website. For more information about today's topic, along with a list of my sources, follow link provided below!
https://www.hauntscast.com/show-notes
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Family Ghosts and the Haunting of La Posada
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
It has all been for Julia, right down to the lavish bedroom up on the second floor.
Let's keep in touch!Check out our website - www.hauntscast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscastHuge thank you to the composers at Pixabay for the music in this week's episode. If you would like to support the artists, you may do so at the links provided below--Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay
In this episode of Hauntscast, host Courtney delves into the haunting tale of Julia Staub, a Victorian woman whose spirit is said to linger in the grand La Posada hotel in Santa Fe. Courtney peels back the layers of Julia's life, challenging listeners to see beyond the ghost story and appreciate the complexities of Julia's experiences. Through meticulous research and family history, the true narrative of Julia and her husband, Abraham Staub, emerges, shedding light on the real people behind the haunted legend. Join Courtney as she uncovers the haunting truth and invites listeners to explore the compelling story of Julia and the legacy she left behind in Santa Fe.
The full show notes are available on the Haunts website. For more information about today's topic, along with a list of my sources, follow link provided below!
https://www.hauntscast.com/show-notes
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
One Year of Haunts & the Ghost of Mr. Pugh
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Three cheers to one year of Haunts!
Let's keep in touch!Check out our website - www.hauntscast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscastHuge thank you to the composers at Pixabay for the music in this week's episode. If you would like to support the artists, you may do so at the links provided below--Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay
In this episode of Haunts, Courtney celebrates a significant milestone - the one-year anniversary of the podcast. She reflects on the community that has formed around the show and shares another personal paranormal experience. The story revolves around her and her husband's encounters with paranormal activity, including sleep disturbances, astral projection, and unexplained events in their apartment. Courtney also delves into their attempt to make contact with a spirit haunting them and the eerie history of the Pugh Family graveyard.
The full show notes are available on the Haunts website. For more information about today's topic, along with a list of my sources, follow link provided below!
https://www.hauntscast.com/show-notes
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
The Haunting of Clara Robertson
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Can children really sense the other side?
Let's keep in touch!Check out our website - www.hauntscast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscastHuge thank you to the composers at Pixabay for the music in this week's episode. If you would like to support the artists, you may do so at the links provided below--Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay
In this episode of Haunts, Courtney delves into the eerie and captivating story of Clara Robertson, a 13-year-old student who encountered a ghostly presence at Brinkley College back in 1871. What starts as innocent childhood curiosity soon leads to a spine-chilling series of events, uncovering a legend laced with mystery, treasure hunts, and even a twist of true crime. Join us as we untangle the web of ghostly encounters and inexplicable phenomena in this latest episode of Haunts.
The full show notes are available on the Haunts website. For more information about today's topic, along with a list of my sources, follow link provided below!
https://www.hauntscast.com/show-notes
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Apartment 14
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
True crime and the paranormal are often two sides of the same coin...
Let's keep in touch!Check out our website - www.hauntscast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscastHuge thank you to the composers at Pixabay for the music in this week's episode. If you would like to support the artists, you may do so at the links provided below--Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay
In this episode of Haunts, Courtney Hayes delves into the chilling tale of Apartment 14, a place shrouded in mystery and haunting experiences. The story follows Jodie Foster and her daughter as they move into this seemingly average apartment, only to discover eerie occurrences and unsettling experiences. As the episode unfolds, connections between the haunting and a previous tenant's disappearance come to light. Can you crack this haunting case? Stay tuned to find out!
The full show notes are available on the Haunts website. For more information about today's topic, along with a list of my sources, follow link provided below!
https://www.hauntscast.com/show-notes
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Avon Bridge: Unveiling Paranormal Activity Through EMF
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Whether you believe it or not, there are numerous theories indicating that the other side has an electric charge.
Let's keep in touch!Check out our website - www.hauntscast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscastHuge thank you to the composers at Pixabay for the music in this week's episode. If you would like to support the artists, you may do so at the links provided below--Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay
In this episode of Haunt, Courtney delves into the hauntings of Avon Bridge, exploring its chilling tales of paranormal activity. She discusses the intriguing connection between electromagnetic fields and the supernatural, shedding light on the theory that spirits can manipulate energy, creating measurable changes in EMF levels. With an EMF rating of 84, Avon Bridge stands as one of Indiana's most paranormally charged locations. Courtney takes listeners on a journey through the dark history of the bridge, recounting tragic events and ghostly encounters that have earned it a haunting reputation. Join us as we unravel the eerie mysteries surrounding Avon Bridge and put the theories to the test in this spine-tingling episode of Haunts!
The full show notes are available on the Haunts website. For more information about today's topic, along with a list of my sources, follow link provided below!
https://www.hauntscast.com/show-notes
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Bad Intentions
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
If intention really is everything, then this is not the space for playing games.
Let's keep in touch!Check out our website - www.hauntscast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscastHuge thank you to the composers at Pixabay for the music in this week's episode. If you would like to support the artists, you may do so at the links provided below--Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay
In this episode of Haunts, Courtney delves into the disturbing world of paranormal games with a focus on a chilling game called "One-Man Hide and Seek." She highlights the sinister instructions and the potential risks associated with playing such games, emphasizing the importance of intention and boundaries in the paranormal realm. Courtney explores the origins and rules of the game, along with real-life accounts that add a spine-chilling twist to the subject. Listeners are in for a hauntingly immersive examination of this eerie phenomenon, complete with a cautionary reminder about the dangers of delving into the supernatural. Stick around to uncover the dark truths behind paranormal games and the haunting tales that have emerged from those who dared to play.
The full show notes are available on the Haunts website. For more information about today's topic, along with a list of my sources, follow link provided below!
https://www.hauntscast.com/show-notes
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Scientific American’s Proof of the Paranormal
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
In the end, I guess Margery Crandon did, in fact, share conclusive proof of the paranormal, whether Harry Houdini liked it or not.
Let's keep in touch!Check out our website - www.hauntscast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscastHuge thank you to the composers at Pixabay for the music in this week's episode. If you would like to support the artists, you may do so at the links provided below--Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay
The term fraud is constantly used when speaking in terms of spiritualism and mediumship. Of course, this is not to say that psychic mediums and spiritualism as a whole are fraudulent by nature. It’s just that it’s nearly impossible to separate the truly gifted from the extravagant yet mundane.
Take, for instance, the story of the Fox Sisters—two young mediums whose work marked the beginnings of the spiritualism movement here in the United States. Now it’s worth mentioning that these sisters were in fact gifted, just not in the way you might think.
You see, after years of traveling the country, holding seances in front of countless crowds, it was discovered that the Fox sisters built their careers on misdirection. I guess, instead of second sight, these girls were blessed with a few double joints and a propensity for sleight-of-hand.
Suffice it to say, the field of mediumship is riddled with performers just like the Fox sisters. Sure they are entertaining and talented in their own right, but at the end of the day, the vast majority are just ordinary people who hope to one day accomplish extraordinary things.
Notoriety was likely the driving force behind these theatrics. I mean, the pursuit of fortune and fame would have almost certainly blurred the lines between what’s normal and what’s paranormal. Which in turn gave legitimate mediums somewhat of a bad name.
But what happens if the roles are reversed? If untold riches and public interest were offered in return for proof of the paranormal? It’s an interesting concept, don’t you think?
Well back in the 1920s scientific American certainly did. Which is why they ultimately decided to put the idea to the test. In exchange for $2500, this publication was asking for proof of psychic phenomenon. Oh and at least according to Margery Crandon, proof is exactly what they found.
I know, it’s a bold claim to make, but it was made nonetheless. So let’s take a closer a Margery’s story to see if she could in fact put her money where her mouth was.
The full show notes are available on the Haunts website. For more information about today's topic, along with a list of my sources, follow link provided below!
https://www.hauntscast.com/show-notes
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
The Mistletoe Bride
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
The perfect ghost story to share within the light of a fire's glow during this, the darkest time of the year.
Let's keep in touch!Check out our website - www.hauntscast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscastHuge thank you to the composers at Pixabay for the music in this week's episode. If you would like to support the artists, you may do so at the links provided below--Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay
It has long been a holiday tradition to tell ghost stories on Christmas Day. I know it sounds sort of silly when said out loud, but trust me on this. Today is a lot more chilling than you might think.
This practice spans over hundreds of years, dating back to a time when paganism was still quite popular throughout Europe. Although, instead of on Christmas Day, these ghost stories were shared around a blazing fire during the sabbath called Yule.
For some context here, this feast is celebrated during the Winter Solstice--or rather the shortest and darkest day of the year. During Yule, it's quite common to burn a traditional Yule Log as a metaphorical yet practical way to fend of this vast darkness and the bitter cold that often comes along with it.
Now even though times have definitely changed, there are some aspects of the Human Spirit that will always remain. In other words, just as we do today, our ancestors too loved to share ghostly tales within the warmth of a fires glow. And what better time to tell these stories than on the darkest night of the year?
Of course, as Christianity became more and more popular, Yuletide traditions began to shift. But the connection between Christmas and chilling stories of the great beyond remained ever-present in our holiday celebrations. In fact, as someone who maintains an eclectic sort of spiritual beliefs myself, burning a Yule Log has been tradition in my own home. And well we all know that I love a good ghost story.
All of this is to say that I have a Christmas tale to share with you. Although, be forewarned, this story is anything but merry.
The full show notes are available on the Haunts website. For more information about today's topic, along with a list of my sources, follow link provided below!https://www.hauntscast.com/show-notes
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
The Black Forest Haunting
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
At least from where the Lee family is standing, their story is one that's too bizarre to be true.
Let's keep in touch!Check out our website - www.hauntscast.comFollow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscastHuge thank you to the composers at Pixabay for the music in this week's episode. If you would like to support the artists, you may do so at the links provided below--Music by Ashot-Danielyan-Composer from Pixabay
I think it goes without saying that I spend a great deal of time researching different hauntings. And I'd be willing to bet that you'd say the same about yourself. I mean if you're listening to a podcast like this then you definitely have an appreciation for the spooky and the macabre.
Now given our shared interests when it comes to this field as a whole, we've likely all heard the more notorious stories. We, of course, know all about the Conjuring house and the Amityville haunting. We've spent a great deal of time researching the Stanley Hotel and Winchester Mansion.
But it wasn't until quite recently that I came across the story at the center of this week's episode. Which evidently is the most famous haunting that we have never heard of.
Now not unlike many of the haunts that we've discussed throughout the course of this past year, this particular case has been subjected to a great deal of skepticism. Although many of the previous stories were criticized by unconvinced third parties, in the case of this haunting, the doubt was felt by those who experienced the activity firsthand.
That fact alone makes this one of the most peculiar stories that I've ever heard. I mean, I can certainly appreciate an air of objectivity when approaching claims of the paranormal; but at the same time, the activity that this family witnessed had been pretty much undeniable since the start. And yet, they went to extreme lengths to debunk their experiences. Well, that is, until they captured proof.
So let's go ahead and peel back the layers of this haunt. Because, in all honesty, that isn't even the half of it. And at least from where the Lee family is standing, their story is one that's too bizarre to be true.
The full show notes are available on the Haunts website. For more information about today's topic, along with a list of my sources, follow link provided below!https://www.hauntscast.com/show-notes
Haunts
Haunts is a paranormal podcast dedicated to telling you the true stories behind the world’s most haunting legends. Join your spirited host, Courtney, for a deep dive into the fascinating field of paranormal research, while she sheds light onto the true events behind the lore! Each episode of Haunts is dedicated to dissecting the most debated theories, events, and legends of the paranormal. As a seasoned paranormal researcher, Courtney investigates each haunt with a fine tooth comb, bringing only the hard hitting facts the table. She dives into various theories of parapsychology and discusses the science behind the so-called unexplained. But that's not all! While Courtney is a firm believer in the paranormal, she's also a natural (yet hopeful) skeptic with a curious mind. This dichotomy paves the way for an objective approach to each haunt she covers—allowing the listener to make the final call: is it a hoax or could it truly be a haunt? For more information, visit our website at hauntscast.com.