Shadow Carriers

There are 42 cemeteries in the New Orleans area - all with stories to tell. However, in 2002, when the final resting place of over 150,000 souls was threatened with being turned into a city bus stop, the denizens of the earth decided to cry out at the injustice. The disturbances in the area became so intense that the city called in a psychic medium to investigate. What they would uncover would cha...

One of the oldest roads in New Orleans has called Bienville. In days past it was called Shell Road. And on this road, in the outskirts of town, a grizzled old timer was walking into a trap. Despite hidden treasure, a robbery turned to murder, and one last family reunion with a ghost, this story seems to have been forgotten by most, but not Shadow Carriers. Hear the rarely told tale of…the Californ...

In New Orleans, it's hard to find an area where you won't wander across the spiritual or the supernatural. This city is filled with history and tradition that lends itself to the folklore that surrounds it. However, what do you do when you find yourself stumbling into your hotel off Bourbon Street and you realize that the vibrant, chilling energy of the city hasn't been left outside - but rather i...

In New Orleans, it is not uncommon to encounter a restaurant with a haunting presence. However, Tujaque's haunting was a very unique one, indeed! What happens when a golden star of yesteryear - a pioneer of film and the art form that would birth drag - has a legacy that is suddenly forgotten? Well, you might find you've just gone home with an unexpected souvenir from your time in New Orleans to en...

There are some stories that get told so many times in a specific way that they become viewed as "historical fact". In today's episode, our Shadow Carriers revisited a popular story told in many French Quarter ghost tours - but found some interesting facts that give it an entirely different perspective. We invite you to join us today for a new look at a classic New Orleans haunting.  ______________...

In the heart of the French Quarter stands a restaurant that has fully embraced its supernatural history. From the table reserved exclusively for its resident ghost to a Victorian seance lounge, Muriel's is one of the few locations where you can actually directly interact with the ghostly lore of New Orleans. But how did this restaurant come to be so haunted? For that, you'll have to listen to toda...

The Seaman's Bethel in New Orleans served as a chapel & place of sanctuary for many a weary sailor, home from a long journey. However, before it was a mariner's church, it was a private residence - and the tragedy of that family's story continued to play out in a heartbreaking cycle, long after the residents had moved on.  _____________________________ Please be sure to like us on social media:  F...

In Season 3 of "Shadow Carriers", we are taking you to a place that is considered to be the most haunted city in all of America - New Orleans. We're peeling back the tantalizing facade of Bourbon Street revelers & glimmering Mardi Gras beads to show you the swampy underbelly of "the accidental city". We'll guide you through a few fan-favorite stories as well as new lore we've managed to unearth. S...

In our final episode of Season 2, "Paranormal Postcards", we are exploring three very different hotels in California. We start with a hotel that has connections to one of the most popular unsolved murders of this century. After that, we journey to another location where the spirit of a famous Hollywood actor is still said to linger in the room where he died. Finally, we take you to one of the most...

The Shadow Carriers are back on the road as we continue our "Paranormal Postcards" series - a look at various hauntings across the United States. This time, however, our team of Shadow Keepers (Sara & Angela) are taking the wheel to share with you stories of Los Angeles' haunted hotels. In the first episode of this two-part series, we take a dramatic and exciting look into the paranormal activity...

50 miles outside of Atlanta, Georgia lies a man-made body of water called Lake Lanier. On a warm, summer day, this lake plays host to all sorts of boaters, swimmers, and visitors. But beneath the surface lurks a history rich in the blood and tears of those that once called this land "home". A history that cannot be ignored - no matter how deep they attempted to drown in. __________________________...

Come take a walk with us through a city steeped in history and mystery. You may have heard stories of Elvis' ghost seen wandering through the gates of Graceland Cemetery - but do you know about some of the other paranormal presences that linger in Memphis, TN? Let us give you a brief tour as we put on our blue suede shoes and wander just ten feet off of Beale. _____________________________ Please...

Birmingham, AL may not be considered a "big city" - but it is the mother of big cities. After the Civil War, Birmingham became one of the lead producers of the iron that would be used to build New York & Chicago's skyscrapers. The largest manufacturer of this material was called Sloss Furnace, and the harrowing, violent stories that have risen from its past leave no question as to why it is now co...

This week we are traveling to the Crescent City where a mysterious entity prowls the streets, leaving carnage in his wake. Is he a man...a monster...a demon? Or is he something more? We'll let you be the judge as we explore The Axeman of New Orleans. _____________________________ Please be sure to like us on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadowcarriers Instagram: https://www.in...

We begin our road trip across America to find some of its most haunting stories with one last stop in Chicago, IL. This time, we are traveling to historic Cabrini-Green where a legend that has recently received a resurgence of interest due to pop culture awaits us. Come with us as we explore the historic events that lead to the creation of a folklore and...perhaps step away from any mirrors while...

In Season 2 of "Shadow Carriers", we are taking you on a road trip across America! Join us as we explore local haunts and legends - some that are new to us, and some that are old friends.  Together we'll journey to the dark bayous of New Orleans, the industrial city of Birmingham, the deceptively glamorous realm of Los Angeles, and beyond! In this episode, we prepare you for your journey. So come...

We wrap up Season 1 of Shadow Carriers with a special "Ask Me Anything" episode! Join us as Orion Couling & Zack Meyer answer some of our fan's questions. You'll find out more about their favorite haunts, their favorite stories and even a few personal experiences! _____________________________ Please be sure to like us on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadowcarriers Instagram:...

If you've ever looked out on Lake Michigan from Chicago's shores, you've likely noticed the strange structures there. Like the top of castle towers rising from the waters. These are the Chicago water cribs - and in today's episode, we share with you the deadly tragedy that lead to one of Chicago's most proficient hauntings. Sailors beware. _____________________________ Please be sure to like us on...

"Coulrophobia" is the fear of clowns. But in Chicago, clowns are iconic. From tv show hosts to serial killers, it's no wonder that clowns become associated with this city. But there are some stories that are tucked in the jack-in-the-box, waiting to be let out at all the wrong moments. _____________________________ Please be sure to like us on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shad...

Winter in Chicago has always been a dangerous event - but never moreso then in the year 1838. During that year, the settlers found themselves being stalked by an otherworldly creature unlike anything they'd experienced before. These creatures left barely any tracks in their wake - but the trail of carnage and destruction has led modern researchers to identify them as "Dire Wolves".  ______________...

In this episode, our master storytellers weave three stories into one. Stumble down the yellow brick road with us and find out how a rumored gruesome death on the set of the film "Wizard of Oz" ties into the event that crippled Chicago and almost brought our great city to her knees...and what was left behind. _____________________________ Please be sure to like us on social media:  Facebook: https...

In this episode, we pay homage to the largest loss of life from a single shipwreck on the Great Lakes - the Eastland Disaster. On that day, 844 people died when their ship unexpectedly rolled over in the Chicago River. To this day, the city still feels the haunting impact that tragedy left behind. _____________________________ Please be sure to like us on social media:  Facebook: https://www.faceb...

Lincoln Park is known as a beautiful, sprawling oasis in the heart of Chicago. A place for baseball games, picnics, cycling, and afternoon naps in the sun. But few people know of the bodies that linger just a few feet down below and the horrors that they have seen. Join us as the Shadow Carriers take you on a tour of the hauntings of Lincoln Park. _____________________________ Please be sure to li...

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Please be sure to like us on social media:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadowcarriers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowcarriers/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/shadowcarriers If you like what you hear and want to buy your storytellers a drink, you can catch us at @shadowcarriers on Venmo. If you want more "Shadow Carriers", check out our Patreon at: patreon.com/shadowcarriers. As a...