Giving up the Ghost

Ramblesode Creepy Hobgoblins Do you ever feel like you’re not alone? Do you ever get the feeling like you’re being watched? Has your house mysteriously ever cleaned up itself? Then you may be an unwitting host of a Hobgoblin! Dobbie isn’t just a character in a multi-billion dollar purchasing empire – he’s a known type of Hobgoblin rumoured to exist ! Hobgoblins are like little elves but you have t...

Disembodied Voices of St. Andrews Church On this week’s episode, Jas and Sher discuss the known rumours and spooky campfire tales of the infamous spirits residing at the St. Andrew’s Church. The province of Manitoba’s oldest operating Church is located on River Rd in the tranquil, yet beautiful St. Andrews community where it has a fantastic view of the Red River that it dutifully has watched over...

The Infamous Demon Hotel Sensationalized rumours or simply people that checked in an dtheir ghost refused to check out? You be the judge. On today’s episode, Jas and Sher discuss the legend that burnt to the ground in downtown Winnipeg in 2017. Some say it was the home to a demonic cat lady that led people to their death while trying to lure them to help in aiding one of her stray cats. Others tal...

The ‘Quickie’ Episode – 3 Scary Ghost Stories No No NO – get your mind out of the gutter; but now that we have your attention, listen in as Jas tries to make Sher S*#@ her pants! Each story is unique, true and local: East Kildonan, Elmwood and Emerson, Manitoba – 3 Es…..coincidence? Enjoy For more information on our podcast, or if you have a story to share or would like to just get in touch with u...

The Horrific Dugald Train Disaster This week is a very, very sad episode. Our Audio Curators, Jas and Sher, discuss that pivotal night September 1st 1947 in Dugald Manitoba which is infamously known as the Dugald Train Derailment. Through an error of timing two locomotives from opposite directions smashed head-on, killing 31 people. It traumatized the survivors, and mentally scarred the area resid...

Ramblesode Demon Conjuring Games NOT to Play Jas and Sher, love the unknown but there is a fine line. They know that there are tools to use as a conduit to connect with the dearly departed however be certain when you use such tools it just acts as a gateway for all spirits to enter, not just those you are searching for. Its like a door that should never be open. Like Ouiji Boards- very unpredictab...

A Few of Our Scariest Things 2019 recap 2019 has come and gone! About time as it was a fun year for GUTG and Jas and Sher your audio curators discuss some of their favorite moments and also give ‘Gratitude’ Shout Outs! For more information on our podcast, or if you have a story to share or would like to just get in touch with us, shoot us an email at givinguptheghostpodcast@gmail.com Please check...

The Legend of Krampus St. Nicholas’s ying to his yang. You can’t have good without bad and why should bad children benefit from getting gifts from Santa? They need to repent….they need to pay for their wicked behaviour!!! Back in the day, all the rotten children were told the tale of Krampus – Santa’s evil – devil looking brother who roams the Germanic Europe landscape looking for devious children...

The Historic German Society Building On this week’s special episode leading up to our ‘Special’ Christmas surprise for next week – we thought we introduce you to the very, very, cool and even older Building at 121 Charles St now home to The German Society of Winnipeg ( www.gsw.com ) since 1953, but before that it was the Hebrew Free School (Talmud Torah) built in 1912 and among 3 of the best Talmu...

Our 50th Episode with Guests SeanGeek Podcast AMAZING!!!! Almost a year since ‘Giving Up The Ghost’ started and Jas and Sher couldn’t be happier than a Ghostie in a Haunted Liquor Factory – Take that however you see fit! On today’s special episode your Audio Curators were fortunate enough to bring on Sean and Todd McGinity from SeanGeek Podcast to tell their story of growing up in a Haunted House,...

Ooooh this week’s episode is extremely creepy! Jas and Sher, your Audio Curators discuss the strange and creepy creature known in Indigenous cultures as ‘The Wendigo’. Legend says Wendigoes hide among the trees in the forest and prey on the emotionally, physically and mentally weak for a tasty snack. Is this the distant cousin to the Skinwalker or a completely different creature all together? Jas...

Where do we go when we drift off to sleep? Is this something we can control? Can we check up on friends and family by leaving our bodies at night and then safely return? Astral Projection – is it just lucid dreaming in disguise or is it just the cruel joke that happens before sleep paralysis seeps in. Jas and Sher, Your Audio Curators, discuss this very unusual yet believably cool subject. Anyone...

Today’s episode plays with a person’s mind and stirs the imagination, because…..it’s there but it’s not there. And what exactly is it hiding? – Ecto Mist & Fog! ‘Fog is simply Nature’s warning that something paranormal is about happen’ ~ Benjamin & Aron from The Mysterious Universe Podcast. Our Audio Curators, Jas and Sher dive into the paranormal phenomena this week because they love to discuss w...

ON this week’s Episode Jas and Sher, our Audio Curators, take a deep, deep historic research dive but find they are missing about 20-30 years on a famous building in the heart of downtown Winnipeg – 171 McDermott Ave, previously known as Owens St before the turn of the century. More commonly known as De Sotos – this location has seen its share of changes over the last century but most recently in...

On this week’s episode our audio Curators, Jas and Sher, once again discuss the historic and very haunted Marlborough Hotel – in continuation from the Valentines Day Special. The Noble beginnings of a hotel initially call the Olympia almost met closure before it even made the first mortgage payment. They like a phoenix it rose and it is still today a thriving Winnipeg hospitality center. With tale...

Get The Out of My House! GUTG is pleased to bring you – by popular demand – the 2nd installment of ‘Get The OUT of my House! Today’s Episode is brought to you by the letter ‘F’ as the alternative word for We’re sure you all can figure that out! Jas and Sher introduce 4 New local stories of real haunted houses that have been experienced in Winnipeg and Manitoba. Three out of Four of these stories –...

Spooktacular Stories Part 2 GATE NIGHT It’s that very special time of the year – HALLOWEEN !!! Jas and Sher, your audio curators are trying something different leading up to October 31 – along with the regular crazy (and sober banter) they discuss ghosts and read some excerpts of ghost stories they have written. Sher reads her yet untitled apocalyptic novel. Jas reads her short story ‘The Grave Ke...

Spooktacular Stories Part 1 It’s that very special time of the year – HALLOWEEN !!! Jas and Sher, your audio curators are trying something different leading up to October 31 – along with the regular crazy (and sober banter) they discuss ghosts and read some excerpts of ghost stories they have written. Sher reads her yet untitled apocalyptic novel. Jas reads her short story ‘Beauty is in the Eye’....

This week’s episode, our audio curators Jas and Sher discuss the legend of Skin Walkers! Possibly the creepiest topic covered to date and the perfect Ramblesode to start off Halloween week. This week we will release an episode every night leading up to our Halloween Special – ‘Get the F*%# Out of My House’ airing Thursday, October 31. This is a continuation to true stories of firsthand experiences...

Apparitions sighted at The Park Theatre The Best for last – Part 3 – The Park Theatre Hauntings, Jas and Sher discuss the rich history and back story of The Park Theatre and along with that Jas had the opportunity to interview the owner, Eric Casselman who described his experiences with the paranormal that can’t exactly be explained. ON Sunday Sept 29th, our audio Curators, Jas and Sher had the ho...

Part Deux – Again at The Park Theatre for MB Podfest ! Your Audio Curators, Jas and Sher continue with the meeting and greeting of other local podcasters. On this week’s episode more people pop by the ‘Giving Up The Ghost’ table to share their encounters with the paranormal in the City of Winnipeg. ‘Critical Thinking’ podcast, ‘Reefer Madness’ Podcast from Dauphin, MB, ‘The Invisible Man Podcast’...

The Park Theatre – MB Podfest 2019 Part 1 Back again ! Your Audio Curators, Jas and Sher make an appearance and mingle at this Year’s MB Podfest! It was an honour and a privilege to meet other local podcasters as well as people who are thinking of starting their own and wanted more information on equipment and apps used to make the weekly magic. Where better to have a Podfest than in a Theatre set...

On Today's Episode - Jas and Sher, your audio curators pay tribute to Margaret 'Marg' Kentner. Sadly, she passed away over the weekend in Argentina. This episode is a replay from March 2019. Margaret was a brilliant, smart, witty, compassionate and a genuine person. She was classy and worldly yet was down to earth. She was extensively known, widely respected and a succesfull Enterprenuer with havi...

This week our audio Curators, Jas and Sher are again in the Pod Cave – the Kissing Cousin to the Pod Louge. On today’s episode the Ladies discuss having a beloved pet pass over the Rainbow bridge but never quite leave. Energy always returns. Personal stories of fur-babies departed and the lasting impressions they make as the love and bond you share never breaks. For more information on our podcast...

This week our Audio Curators are together again and it feels so good! However they are recording from the PodCave – the PodLounge’s Twisted Sister – aka Sher’s Place. The Barber House ….also known Winnipeg’s oldest residence and shrouded in heritage, mystery, and MURDER….well not exactly, that’s just a very imaginative rumour that’s been flying around for decades however there have been people tha...