Haunted Talks

Three chilling mysteries. Two elaborate hoaxes. One truth you didn't see coming. These were strange events that gripped the public's attention and convinced witnesses they had experienced something truly paranormal. In this episode, we uncover the truth behind these mysteries. We revisit a BBC broadcast that plunged a nation into hysteria. We follow a "woman in white" whose ghostly appearances hid...

Can you tell a true ghost story from a convincing hoax? In this special interactive episode of  Haunted Talks , we share three eerie tales that once captured the public's imagination. But here's the twist: two of them are hoaxes. When fear, belief, and hidden motives collide, strange things can take hold. After you hear all three stories, it's your turn to decide which one was real. Think you can...

Can a conversation cause a haunting? After speaking with magicians Ted and Marion Outerbridge about the strange experiences they've had in their historic Smiths Falls home ( Episode 204 ), we conducted a paranormal investigation to see what we might encounter for ourselves. We invite you to join us inside the Keyhole House as we undertake a series of paranormal experiments, including intuitive res...

What secrets is the Keyhole House still holding on to? And what happens when a house decides it wants to be heard? Every old home has its tales. This one refuses to stop sharing them. In this special episode, we travel to Smiths Falls, Ontario, to explore the haunting of the  Keyhole House —a striking 1892 Victorian home with a history that won't stay in the past. Since moving in, magicians Ted an...

Clowns are meant to bring joy. So why do they inspire so much fear? In this episode, we peek behind the greasepaint to explore the origins of coulrophobia , the fear of clowns, and how these strange figures evolved from ancient jesters and rule-breaking pranksters into the painted performers we know today. We uncover deep historical roots, unsettling psychology, and the tragic story of the first m...

When strange lights appear in the sky, we are left wondering what they are. But when those encounters become personal, when people claim they have been taken, studied, or changed, the questions grow darker. In this episode, we continue our journey into the world of UAPs and the paranormal, exploring the stories that disturb us most. From the famous case of Betty and Barney Hill to chilling reports...

Lights in the sky. Thousands of witnesses. Still no answers. In this episode of  Haunted Talks , we explore one of those simple-sounding but incredibly complex questions:  What counts as evidence? Using the dramatic December 2024 sightings over New Jersey as a starting point, we investigate how UAP encounters are reported, investigated, and often dismissed. From schoolyard landings and military ac...

Secrets, Surprises & Spooky Celebrations 🎉 10 years of terrifying ghost stories, baffling mysteries, and dark history. To mark this haunted milestone, host  Jim Dean  is joined by  Brittney Bos  (researcher and writer) and  Michelle Dennis  (audio editor) for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes journey through a decade of  Haunted Talks . From stories that never made it to air to mysteries we may...

Are your nightmares trying to tell you something? Most dreams fade the moment we wake up. But some? They cling to us—leaving behind a sense of dread, mystery,  or even a chilling certainty that they meant something more . In this episode of Haunted Talks,  we descend into the unsettling world of dreams —where sleep paralysis feels like a haunting, prophetic visions glimpse the future, and shared n...

"Do YOU know a haunted house?"  That's the question  The Toronto Star Weekly  asked its readers  over 100 years ago , and the answers they received were truly chilling. In this episode, we share these  real ghost stories from 1924 , as told by those who lived them. These chilling encounters,  first published a century ago , feel  startlingly familiar —shadowy figures, objects moving on their own,...

For decades, séances, spirit communication, and ghostly encounters weren't just tabloid curiosities—they shaped Canada's history. In this final installment of our two-part series,  we explore the profound impact of spiritualism on the country's literary icons, scientific minds, and political leaders. From  Sir Arthur Conan Doyle , the creator of  Sherlock Holmes ,  who risked his reputation  to pr...

In the early 20th century, Canada was swept up in a wave of Spiritualism, where séances promised answers, and the line between faith, fraud, and fear blurred. In this two-part series, we explore how Spiritualism became more than a curiosity— it divided families, enchanted elites, and outraged religious leaders . From fiery sermons and public scandals to exclusive séances held in the lavish parlour...

On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder family home, l eaving behind a mystery that has haunted true crime enthusiasts for decades. Five children vanished without a trace—no bodies, no bones, no answers.  Was it a tragic accident? A kidnapping? Or something even darker?  Strange events before and after the fire —a chilling phone call, cut telephone lines, and a cryptic photo received de...

In this conclusion to the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, we return to the icy waters of Lake Superior to  explore the theories and lingering mysteries  surrounding its tragic sinking. Without a distress signal or survivors, the ship's disappearance left behind a haunting legacy of unanswered questions.  Was it the crushing force of rogue waves, a structural failure, or a perilous encounter with t...

Gordon Lightfoot's haunting ballad, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald , is more than a song—it's a legend. Through vivid storytelling, Lightfoot immortalizes the tragic sinking of the massive freighter and its crew during a relentless November storm on Lake Superior. Nearly 50 years later, the mystery of what truly happened still lingers, while the song continues to captivate listeners with its c...

This Halloween,  Haunted Talks  invites you inside one of the most haunted houses in America—the  Whaley House in San Diego . Built on former execution grounds in 1857, the Whaley House has been the site of chilling tragedies, from the untimely deaths within the Whaley family to eerie encounters with spirits like 'Yankee Jim,' a condemned man whose execution was witnessed by Thomas Whaley himself....

Every Halloween, a familiar warning resurfaces—beware of tampered treats from strangers.  But where did this chilling urban legend come from, and is there any truth behind the tales of poisoned candy, razor blades in apples, or needles in chocolate bars?  Think you know the facts? You might be in for a surprise. In this episode, we trace the myth's eerie origins—from Victorian-era fears to the uns...

As Halloween draws near, we turn our attention to one of America's most chilling and enduring supernatural legends:  The Bell Witch . Two centuries ago, a quiet farm in Tennessee became the stage for a haunting that captivated the nation. The Bell family faced relentless attacks from an unseen force that seemed to take a special interest in John Bell Sr. and his daughter Betsy. From eerie whispers...

The piercing scream of a train's whistle in the dead of night feels like a ghost—it slips through the darkness, unseen, yet you can sense its approach, creeping ever closer. In this episode, we explore the spine-chilling world of ghost trains—phantom locomotives that travel forgotten tracks, leaving behind a trail of fear and mystery. From the lingering presence of  Abraham Lincoln's funeral train...

In the late summer of 1944, the small town of Mattoon, Illinois, became the epicentre of one of the most bizarre mysteries in American history. Residents reported a series of gas attacks—phantom prowlers using strange fumes that caused paralysis, illness, and widespread panic. Dubbed the "Mad Gasser of Mattoon," the story gripped the town for two weeks, with chilling eyewitness accounts and physic...

After a long hiatus, Haunted Talks returns, diving deeper than ever into the mysterious and unexplained! In this special episode, we unveil exciting new adventures—from spine-tingling nights at the  Royal Ontario Museum  to eerie ghost tours aboard a  haunted ship. But that's just the beginning. We also explore a mystery that has left historians puzzled for centuries: a groundbreaking discovery ab...

We share our conversation with paranormal podcasting legend  Jim Harold . With nearly 20 years in the field and over 65 million downloads, he's an important voice for fans of the supernatural. We discuss his journey from radio to full-time podcasting, the beginnings of his shows,  The Paranormal Podcast  and  Jim Harold's Campfire , and his favourite story, " The Mysterious Mrs. Raspberry ," from...

In part two of our series on  Dark Folklore , we descend deeper into the shadows to explore the legendary creatures that haunt our nightmares. This spine-tingling episode examines terrifying entities such as the  Jersey Devil , the blood-sucking  Chupacabra , and the Mare and Alp—creatures said to cause sleep paralysis and unending nightmares. As we journey through seven countries and their scarie...

We journey into the shadowy realms of freaky folklore, uncovering the spine-chilling tales of mythical creatures that have haunted human imagination across cultures and continents. We reveal stories of beings that lurk in the dark, from the infamous  Mothman of West Virginia  to the eerie cries of  Ireland's Banshee , each a harbinger of doom and a staple of local lore. These tales blend reality w...

In our  last episode , we invited you to join us in a chilling experiment during the recent total eclipse—and you didn't disappoint. After compiling all the data our team members provided, we are poised to unveil results that are not only unexpected but also mystifying, sparking more questions than they answer. The Estes sessions—where we use audio equipment to potentially communicate with other r...