Hometown Ghost Stories

Marshfield Massachusetts... A town known for its beaches, festivals and the annual Marshfield fair.  But Marshfield has some of the oldest buildings in the country and the town played a pivotal role in both the King Philip's War and the American Revolution.  With a long storied past... comes the tales of haunted houses.  Perhaps the most famous of all these sites... is the Historic Winslow House. ...

We are back for our third attempt at telling scary stories live around an actual campfire. This time... from Jesse's backyard, horrifyingly decorated by the children of the HTGS... or something like that. On these episodes, we read original and listener submitted scary stories. Some ghosts... some not so ghosts... all brand new. Have a story to share? Send it in, and we may read it live on the nex...

Utica, New York may seem like just another upstate city, but its past is steeped in darkness. From the ghostly apparitions said to haunt the grand Stanley Theater, to the lingering spirits of Hotel Utica, where the apparition of a man in a tuxedo still roams, the city is no stranger to restless souls. And towering over it all is Old Main, the former New York State Lunatic Asylum, infamous for its...

This week on HTGS Reviews, we cover the latest Final Destination movie, BLOODLINES. Did this movie revitalize the franchise... or... was it the exact same plot as the rest of the movies? Find out what we thought about this movie on this spoiler filled review of Final Destination: Bloodlines. Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-live...

This week on Hometown Ghost Stories, we dive into more listener submitted ghost stories! We tell the true stories of paranormal activity from our listeners... All true.. All new. Have your own ghost story to share? Hop in our discord or email it over and perhaps we'll read it out on the next listener ghost stories episode! Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale https://www.eventbrite.c...

This week on Hometown Ghost Stories Dark Mysteries, we cover the the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle! Dave was almost in the Bermuda Triangle recently. Some say... he was pretty much lost at sea. Some say he sank and will never be seen again. Join us as we dive into the tales of lost ships, shipwrecks, and ships that got wrecked and lost ... at sea. Or something like that. We'll edit it out. Hom...

Bermuda was once known to sailors as the Isle of Devils, a name earned from its treacherous reefs, strange lights over the water, and ominous, childlike cries that echoed across the island at night. Early mariners gave it a wide berth, convinced it was cursed. Today, Bermuda is best known as a tropical paradise and a major tourist destination. But behind the beauty lies a darker history, and many...

This week on HTGS reviews, we dive into another video game - turned movie. We've been waiting for this one... UNTIL DAWN! We did a full playthrough of the video game on our YouTube channel where Dave and Jesse coached Rob into making all the ... right decisions. Does the movie hold up? Is it as good or better than the game? Or is it ... worse? Much worse? Find out what we thought in this spoiler f...

At the edge of the Welsh Valleys stands  Llancaiach Fawr Manor , a building that stood tall during the civil war, and the spirits of the past still linger. To the north, in the brooding Brecon Beacons, rises  Craig-y-Nos Castle . Once the lavish home of opera star Adelina Patti, it later became a tuberculosis hospital, where countless patients drew their final breath. Today, footsteps echo in empt...

Hometown Ghost Stories presents our second installment of LIVE campfire tales. This is where we gather around an actual campfire and tell spooky tales in front of a live audience. Rob and Dave tell spooky tales while Jesse completely mails it in and comes up with something off of the top of the head with his outstanding storytelling talents. Let's see what kind of chaos we have for you this week!...

Tuscaloosa’s spirit runs deeper than football chants and crimson pride.  On the University grounds, shadows stir where memories of tragedy never faded.  The Drish House rises like a tombstone, its windows said to flicker with ghostly flames.  In this city, “Roll Tide” isn’t the only echo carried through the night. Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale https://www.eventbrite.com/e/home...

Well... there's a reboot of the classic, War of the Worlds on Amazon Prime... and if you didn't know it was on amazon prime, they let you know by shamelessly promoting Amazon throughout the entire movie. We review what may just be... the worst movie ever made. Spoiler... it wasn't good. Also, we will go ahead and spoil this disaster of a movie. Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale ht...

This week on Hometown Ghost Stories, Rob digs up more haunted headlines from long ago.  Join us as we break down these strange true news stories from the past and get to the bottom of some of these chilling encounters.  This week we are joined by special guest, Brent Thomas from the Paranormal Portal!   Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-...

In 1976, a pilot in training took off for a routine training exercise. What happened next hasn't been able to be explained ever since Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-live-tickets-1468135545939?aff=oddtdtcreator Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Music by Jesse Wilkins https://open.spotif...

The true story that inspired the newest Conjuring universe movie, The Conjuring 4: Last rites. A Pennsylvania family began experiencing strange occurrences in their new home after doing some renovations. What followed was one of Ed and Lorraine Warren’s most horrifying and disturbing demonic cases. Join us as we dig into the mysterious and terrifying case of the Smurl Family Haunting Hometown Ghos...

We reviewed this silly, silly movie and despite knowing how silly it would be, might have kind of enjoyed it? Really? This week we cover the 2019 ... movie.... The Fanatic - Directed by Fred Durst... so... you know ... Fred Durst. That's pretty much it. Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW!  Tix now on sale https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-live-tickets-1468135545939?aff=oddtdtcreato...

Looming over Greece's second largest city, Thessaloniki, is the Heptapyrgion Fortress.  Built in Byzantine times, refortified by Ottomans in 1430, it became a brutal prison by the 1890s. Torture and executions scarred its walls over the centuries with countless people losing their lives here.  The fortress now holds the reputation as one of the most haunted spots in the entire country.  Join us as...

In 1855, the town of Devon, England experienced quite the dark mystery. After a heavy snowfall, a trail of hoof-like marks, resembling cloven hooves, appeared across an estimated 40–100 miles of countryside, spanning multiple towns and villages. The tracks, about 4 inches long and 3 inches wide, with a stride of 8–16 inches, were found on snow-covered fields, rooftops, walls, and even crossing riv...

Lebanon, Illinois, is a quiet college town with a history that runs deeper—and darker—than it appears. The historic Mermaid House may still be home to its eccentric former owner, a sea captain whose ghost is said to linger in the halls. Just down the road, McKendree University has faced more than its share of tragedy, including the death of a student electrocuted in the original bell tower. Some b...

This week, we review one of the latest horror movies, Y2K. Some of us... remember the craze around the computers shutting down at the turn of the century. Some built bunkers, some panicked... most didn't buy into the hype. Anyways now there's a movie about it... and we had some thoughts. Did we love it? Did we hate it? Tune in and find out Become a supporter on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/ho...

It's that time again, folks. This time we are going to FIND the most haunted item in the world by ... looking on ebay and other sites. Are they really cursed? Or are they complete nonsense? Join us and help us figure out which of these cursed items to place bids on! Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Music by Jesse Wilkins and Seth Wilkins https://open.spot...

Were you a fan of Are You Afraid Of The Dark as a child? Want an adult version? Join Jesse Dave and Rob as they tell live ghost and scary stories! Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Music by Jesse Wilkins and Seth Wilkins https://open.spotify.com/album/5yacgac20GQsymq2nsVmPr?si=5skhjOFyQMqGvE58rAre-Q MERCH:  https://hometownghoststories.com Hosted on Acast....

It's time for another Paranormal Update! This time we bring you a whole bunch of ghost stories from Antarctica, a possible Monet Ghost sighting and another chapter of "Weird Stuff With Dave"... or whatever we call it. Do you have a recent paranormal story that you've found in the news? Send it along and it might just make it into our next paranormal update! Become a supporter on Patreon! https://w...

In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, where muddy waters run deep, American music would be forever changed with the birth of the Delta Blues. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings in one of the most infamous and influential regions of the American south; including the true story that inspired the 2025 cinematic masterpiece, Sinners. Become a supporter on Patreon! https://w...

Rob, Dave and Jesse review the latest Wolf Man movie... and ... well, we had some thoughts. Tune into this spoiler filled review of the 2025 horror movie "Wolf Man" and find out what we thought about it! Blake and his family are attacked by an unseen animal and, in a desperate escape, barricade themselves inside a farmhouse as the creature prowls the perimeter. As the night stretches on, however,...