Ghost Stories in the Sunlight

Happy Spooky Season! It's our favourite time of the year and we thought we'd recap some of the moments that didn't make it into the episodes. We hope you enjoy.  Now about getting rid of that poltergeist in the mic...   ____ All rights reserved (c) 2023 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight. Please rate, review, subscribe and really enjoy life. We appreciate it.  CONTACT US: Email: GSITSpodcast@gmail.com...

Elva Zona Heaster Shue was 23 years old when her cause of death was determined 'everlasting faint'. But that didn't stick. She made sure of that when she returned to visit her mother, and become known as The Greenbrier Ghost. Who became known in the "only known case in which testimony from ghost helped convict a murderer." Sources include: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/1897-murder-case-gho...

It is a doozy this week folks! Liv tells the story of a young girl plagued by a spirit, who captivated Georgian England. Jess is actually cooperative, which is weird. So weird in fact, that Liv can't speak - fabulous when she's trying to tell the story. We talk about respecting all entities, the protective power of blankets, and that Jess doesn't trust Lunchables for some reason. Oh, we're also NO...

In 1886 when Sarah Winchester purchased Llanada Villa in San Jose, it was an eight-room farmhouse. When she passed away 1922, there were some 160 rooms, 10,000 windows, 2,00 doors, 13 bathrooms and other fascinating architectural decisions following the 35 year almost continuous construction on what later became known as The Winchester Mystery House. Whether it the construction were at the whims o...

Send out the pigeons and light the smoke signals - there's a new GSITS episode! Welcome back to the vault, the place somewhere and sometime. Jess was bored and the tiny bears wanted a story (Jess swears she didn't make them up) so Liv told the tale of Denmark's most famous haunted castle Dragsholm Slot. From Bishops to Grey Ladies Dragsholm has it all.     Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org...

At around 6.15pm on Saturday October 21st 1978 20-year-old Australian pilot Frederick Valentich entered the cockpit of his hired VH DSJ Cessna plane and began what was planned to be a short routine flight. At about 7:06pm, Fred radioed from the air. He believed he was accompanied by a UFO. When the transmission ends abruptly 6 minutes later, so does any confirmed trace of the young pilot. We're no...

York has been named the most haunted city in Europe with 504 reported hauntings. It has an illustrious history and plenty of spirits want to tell their tales. Liv relays some of those this week and introduces Jess to her newest obsession. We also establish that we are firmly anti-pact.    Sources include: https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/haunted-places/york https://booksandbao.com/york-ghosts-haunte...

We're off to North America this episode to learn all about the Mexican folklore of La Lechuza. Maybe she's witch, maybe she's an owl, maybe something else entirely. What we do know is that she's probably quite particular with her choice of seasoning. Special thank you to 'Owlivia' for providing us with the idea for this episode. :) Sources include: https://allthatsinteresting.com/la-lechuza https:...

Welcome back! This week we explore the legend of the beast of Loch Ness. From 6th Century water monster to the cozy marine critter we know and love today, Liv tells the story of Nessie and how she came to occupy Scottish folklore.    Sources include:  https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Loch-Ness-Monster/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Loch-Ness-monster-legendary-creature...

Welcome back to the Vault! Today we explore two of the 19th century's most famous celebrities, Arthur Conan Doyle and Harry Houdini. One strongly believed in seances and the other wanted to be known for debunking false mediums. This story might not play out exactly how you expect. It's the Vault so things get a little weird - we might have to check the rye for ergot.    Sources Include: https://ww...

Join us as we enter the world of Fearsome Critters: crytid-like creatures from the Great Lakes Region in North America. We talk about the Squonk, the Tree-Squeek, the Jimplecute, The Duck-Footed Dum Dum, the Hugag and everyone's favourite 'circular engine of death' the Hoopsnake. Sources include: https://www.reddit.com/r/Satisfyingasfuck/comments/12xzwka/well_known_cryptidmythical_creature_from/ h...

Borley Rectory became infamous despite existing for less than a century. Over 2000 paranormal experiences were recorded at Borley and each successive Rector and their family were affected. We explore the history of Borley and try to uncover some of the true story. We also have our first ever phone call on the podcast, experience a house ghost (maybe) and Jess becomes obsessed with holding a dog's...

Hello and welcome to the episode we talk about Leprechauns. Find out their potential origins, why they are part of a 'reverse Santa situation', and how to catch some of these icons of Irish folklore in this episode. But watch out...some of them are known for being a little tipsy. Sources include: https://www.livescience.com/37626-leprechauns.html https://www.celtic-weddingrings.com/celtic-resource...

Happy St. Patrick's Day! This week we travel to Ireland and explore its most haunted castle. Leap Castle has a long bloody, bitter and frankly spooky history - and the ghosts to go with it.    Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leap_Castle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mildred_Darby https://www.ciaranmchugh.com/gallery/the-bloody-chapel-at-leap-castle/ http://leapcastle.net/ _________...

Hollywood is full of legends. But when silent film actor Rudolph Valentino purchased a ring with a legend of its own, few might have predicted just how much devastation the one ring could leave in its wake... Sources include: https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/cursed-ring/ https://www.paranormalcatalog.net/unexplained-phenomena/rudolph-valentinos-cursed-ring https://www.grunge.com/681247/the-truth...

Liv explores the mythology and folklore surrounding mirrors and reflective surfaces. From ancient cultures around the world to rituals still observed today, mirrors have fascinated and intrigued humanity. Are they simply light bouncing off glass or do they reflect back our shared humanity? Also if you're a mirror creature please don't tell Liv.    Sources include:  https://www.atlasobscura.com/art...

There is one "witch" from the Scottish Witch Trials that we know the face of. And Lilias Adie was incredible. Please join us for a story that proves even the most tragic tales can hold within them the brightest of lights. Sources include: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/scottish-reunite-witch-skull https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/lilias-adie-witch-face-digital-reconstruction https://ww...

In an almost ghost town (St Bathans, New Zealand) there exists the Vulcan Hotel ( not Star Trek related). In the hotel there exists the room number 1. And in that room there exists a ghost. Or a powerbox. Or Electromagnetic...Something. Sources include: https://www.odt.co.nz/regions/central-otago/jack-led-tour-guides-life https://www.roamingdownunder.com/stbathans.php https://www.vulcanhotel.kiwi/...

Happy New Year! We're starting 2023 off strong by publishing some of the bloopers and things that didn't make it into last year's podcasts. Please enjoy our blunders and take them as a reminder to leave a light on for the coming year, and, well, always. You might even find out what Liv's Christmas present is before she does. _____ All rights reserved (c) 2023 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight. Please...

Have you ever wondered why Santa wears red? Why he's called Santa? And why does he sneak around and give children presents? All this and more will be answered in our holiday special! From pickled heads, to knickerbockers and malted milk we've got your recipe for festive cheer.  Sources include: -Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas- by Terry Deary and Martin Brown - https://www.britannica.com/to...

As promised this episode Liv brings you changelings part two, exploring tales of changelings from around the world! We also talk about why a lump of iron is the best wedding gift and booking the Coles freezer section for early baptisms. We top it off with a sprinkle of eggshells and meandering discussions on history and humanity.  ___________________________________________________________________...

Antarctica is a vast and mysterious place. With its waterfall of 'blood', abandoned shacks and fair share of tragic tales, no wonder its haunted. From McMurdo Station to Scott Base, the famous explorer Shackleton is not the only spirit you'll find trapped in the ice. Sources include: The Dead Roam the Earth: True Stories of the Paranormal From Around the World by Alasdair Wickham https://polar-lat...

The Lunar Effect has long been blamed for many a strange happening, from increased emergency department visits to bringing on labour to outright madness. But is there any truth to this spooky phenomenon? Jess and Liv dive into the real story behind the Lunar Effect...and what happens to the animals in zoos during a total eclipse. Sources include: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/lunacy-a...

Can't believe we haven't done this one yet! Liv brings you just some of the legends surrounding changelings, fairies raised by humans. Were changelings nefarious fae mischief or the perfect retirement plan? It's a wild ride. Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Changeling https://sites.pitt.edu/~dash/changeling.html https://medium.com/here-there-be-monsters/the-fairies-that-replace-human...

Not sure what to dress as for Halloween? No worries. We talk about the fascinating history of Halloween costumes with a particular focus on some of the classics.  Find out where our depictions of witches, vampires, zombies and sheet ghosts come from. It's a lot of fun but be warned- it's not all candles and crabs. Sources include: Mina Le video: https://youtu.be/KvUcPSRDoQ0 Witches: https://www.in...