Ghost Stories in the Sunlight

Look, we're not going to lie - this one is a bit of a schamozle. If you feel like some exploring some chaos, cats or Coolgardie's haunted house this is the episode for you.  Sources include: http://www.wanowandthen.com/Haunted-Places.html https://www.kalminer.com.au/news/kalgoorlie-miner/historic-wardens-home-in-coolgardie-host-to-ghostly-encounters-ng-b881570649z   All rights reserved © 2022 Ghos...

Welcome back to the Vault! It's all chaos and time has no meaning here. But we do have a new vending machine... The Mystery Soda Machine of Capitol Hill in Seattle is a fascinating story filled with ?mystery? (and limited edition soft drinks). It's barely folklore and not a ghost story, but it is one hell of a story nonetheless. Sources Include: https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/sdfm...

What's creepier than an abandoned asylum? A haunted abandoned asylum with a ghostly music box. That's the story of Victoria's Larundel Asylum. Probably. We talk about that, recruiting potential future guests, effective ways to respond to feedback (the 'feedback shredder'), and how to make this podcast a tax write-off. Sources Include: 100 Tales from Australia's Most Haunted Places by Ben Pobjie Mu...

This week we cover the long and storied past of the Kalamunda Hotel and the more permanent residents. We also cover the finer points of the International Classification of Ghosts and if life size rag dolls are cute or creepy.  Sources include: https://www.kalamundahotel.com.au/history https://www.ghosttourbookings.com.au/ghost-tours/halloween-at-kalamunda-hotel/ https://www.watoday.com.au/national...

A lot has happened to lead us here to publishing this episode on National Missing Person's Week. We discuss recent updates into the Somerton Man case. We also explore the mysterious case of the Isdal Woman, and perhaps the even more mysterious teaspoons. If you are affected by missing persons, please do not hesitate to reach out. Here's some places to start: https://www.missingpersons.gov.au/ (for...

Have you ever wondered where the staple of horror movies and sleepover urban legends came from? Pull up a chair, grab a blanket and turn on a light as Liv dives into the fascinating (funky and fresh) history of the Ouija Board - or as we prefer to call it the Helen Board.  Sources include: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-strange-and-mysterious-history-of-the-ouija-board-5860627/ https:/...

There are no ghost stories in this episode, just general outtakes we didn't put in our other episodes. Liv goes to the bathroom mid-recording and Jess offers many TV recommendations. There's some good bits. Promise. ________ All rights reserved (c) 2022 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight. Please rate, review, subscribe and really enjoy life. We appreciate it. CONTACT US Email: GSITSpodcast@gmail.com Fa...

Arrr...shiver me timbers, we're talking about Davy Jones and his locker. The devil of the seas has made his way into many a tale, including Spongebob Squarepants. But who was he really? Let's find out about the man behind the myth, and the department behind the store. Sources Include: https://www.marineinsight.com/maritime-history/the-story-behind-the-term-davy-jones-locker/ http://www.thewayofthe...

The Pharoah's Curse - mysterious magical malady or a series of coincidences? Liv explores the story of Tutenkhaman's tomb and the tragic deaths that followed its opening.   ______________________   Sources include: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Herbert,_5th_Earl_of_Carnarvon#Death https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_the_pharaohs https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/tutankhamu...

Join us for ramble through the Elf Rocks of Iceland as we talk about the amazing world of the Huldufolk, or 'Hidden People', and find out what this tiny house movement is everyone is talking about. We're also raising money to head to Elf School so any contributions are much appreciated. An additional apologies- we recorded during a storm, so the audio quality isn't 100%. But it does add to a spoop...

1901, Versailles, the Moberly-Jourdain Incident - time-slip, memory, haunting or delusion? Liv discusses the story that got her into the paranormal and things get, well, chaotic. Also happy Friday the 13th! ___________________________________ Sources include: https://www.aesu.com/blog/the-ghosts-of-versailles/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Palace-of-Versailles/History             https://noteve...

The Min Min lights are famous supernatural phenomena seen across outback Australia. Whether they're ghosts or not is another question entirely. Honestly, we're not even sure what a ghost is at this point. If you know the answer, you can always drop us a line. Sources Include: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-30/min-min-lights-seen-in-outback/10317058 https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/blog...

Join us as we uncover the fascinating and at times horrifying history of Madame Tussauds. From the horrors of the French Revolution to possible alternate universes and wax candles this episode has it all!  Sources include: https://www.madametussauds.com/sydney/information/about-us/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Tussaud https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/tussauds https://archive.org/detail...

WAIT! THIS IS STILL TECHNICALLY EPISODE 69 (if you don't count the trailer). AND IT'S APRIL FOOL'S DAY! So you get a bonus episode (no joke). We talk about a weird time in the late 1800s/early 1900s where people just...dressed up as ghosts and pranked people...here's a tale of Ghost Hoaxers. Sources Include: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/ghost-hoaxing https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08-21...

Welcome to episode 69...which also happens to come out on April Fool's Day (we cannot make this up)! This episode we talk about Silverpilen, Stockholm's very own ghost train. We also discuss whether it's a good idea to create a spin-off... Sources Include: https://www.bustle.com/articles/114925-10-spooky-folktales-from-around-the-world https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-silver-arrow-the-rea...

Gather round as we whisper the secret of Glamis Castle. Rumours, legends and possible D&D characters abound. We also talk ancient Grand Designs and Liv accidentally lies to Jess.  Sources include: https://royalcentral.co.uk/features/royal-ghost-stories-glamis-castle-151768/ https://www.highlandtitles.com/blog/gruesome-ghosts-of-glamis/ https://gw.geneanet.org/comrade28?lang=en&n=barrington&oc=0&p=...

We all need a little sunlight right now. So here's a podcast about some of the friendliest, most helpful ghosts there are. Oh...and a dog named Mabel. Sources Include: https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/opinion/not-ghosts-scary-evil https://www.sundayguardianlive.com/opinion/10962-friendly-spirits-help-people-distress https://www.ranker.com/list/friendly-nice-ghosts/laura-allan https://metro.co.uk...

Boopers abound in this compilation of frightfully funny clips from past episodes that didn't make it past the editing floor.  __________ All rights reserved (c) 2022 Ghost Stories in the Sunlight.  Please rate, review, subscribe and really enjoy life. We appreciate it.  CONTACT US Email: GSITSpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: fb.me/GSITSpodcast Twitter: @GSITSpodcast Instagram: @ghoststoriesinthesunligh...

In the early 1980s a new arcade game called Polybius appeared in Portland, Oregon. With it came conspiracy theories, men in black and whispers of mind control. Not a ghost story, but an 'urban legend nerdy thing,' this story is worth a listen. Sources Include: https://www.inputmag.com/gaming/polybius-is-real-video-game-urban-legend https://www.pdxmonthly.com/arts-and-culture/2017/11/polybius-the-m...

Have you ever thought about how weird toilets really are? Japanese lore certainly has. From filth lickers to some seriously scary spirits there are no shortage to bathroom haunting entities. Plus we talk toilet innovations - there's no shortage of crappy puns. Sources: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/japans-bathroom-ghosts https://allabout-japan.com/en/article/406/ https://www.fanbyte.com/tr...

Happy New Year! Let's celebrate through the tale of La Befana, Italy's 'other Santa'. Enjoy some Italian folklore and general debate about what is a sock in this episode of GSITS. Sources Include: https://italialiving.com/articles/lifestyle/the-feast-of-the-epiphany-and-celebration-of-la-befana/ https://www.summerinitaly.com/traveltips/the-legend-of-la-befana https://what-if.xkcd.com/25/ https://e...

Christmas is a time for traditions. But where did they come from? Join us on this journey through time as we explore holiday traditions from exploding candies to retired Christmas trees.  Sources include: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BwqihlXSmA&ab_channel=FVDocumentaryChannel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaXon-Y5AWU&ab_channel=AbsoluteHistory https://www.historyextra.com/article-type/podcas...

Books are almost always fascinating. Especially when they're old. And hold secrets. We talk about two such books,  a newly rediscovered copy of 'The Vampyre' and the famous 'Voynich Manuscript'. Sources include: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-31/qld-vampire-in-the-library-uq-fryer-library-vampyre/100576788 https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/collections/highlights/voynich-manuscript https://www...

This is a dog podcast now. Jess accidentally poisons herself with green potatoes and we establish why Liv was made a human, not a black dog. If you like dogs (specifically black ones) this is the episode for you.  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_dog_(folklore) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_grim ______________________________________________________________________All rights res...

In 1972 a group of scientists decided to summon their own ghost. His name was Philip, and he's the reason we have the movie 'The Quiet Ones'. Also, he has a thing with tables. Sources include: https://www.history.com/news/horror-movies-real-stories-halloween https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/g34012262/true-story-horror-movies/ https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/quiet-ones/ https:/...