Ladies Fright

In 1800, the United States was still experiencing a lot of firsts as a young nation. In January of 1800, for example, they experienced their first ghost! Nelly Butler returned from the grave to play matchmaker with a young girl in town and HER FORMER HUSBAND!   Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep these narratives about the dead- alive. B...

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The Not Deer is an old Appalachian cryptid that has been roaming the woods for centuries. So why did I only hear about it in 2020? Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep these narratives about the dead- alive. But at the end of the day, I am just some lady talking about some frights. Want to continue the conversation? Follow Ladies Fright o...

Nepal takes their final rites very seriously. So, what happens when the process isn’t done correctly?  Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep these narratives about the dead- alive. But at the end of the day, I am just some lady talking about some frights.  Want to continue the conversation? Follow Ladies Fright on social media! https://lin...

San Antonio claims to be very haunted. So, we shouldn’t ASSume they wouldn’t have their own cryptid. Learn the true story about San Antonio’s Donkey Lady! Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep these narratives about the dead- alive. But at the end of the day, I am just some lady talking about some frights.  Want to continue the conversatio...

The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall is the most influential paranormal photograph. Although it has been considered a fraud, how it was faked is still highly debated. But, why? Why would some photographers who take photos of luxury residents, create the most iconic ghost photo? Also, WHO is the Brown Lady? In this episode, I am joined by Justin from The Paranormal Monkey Podcast to cover the history of...

Welcome to 2026! I love learning about different rituals and their mystical properties BUT I never thought to reflect on some of my own. Why do we watch a ball drop, kiss, and sing Auld Lang Syne? What does it mean and why did we even start? Come start your new year with me and find out what you are even doing at midnight! Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discu...

Broadway could never truly go dark with how bright their stars shine. Especially the ones who will not leave the stage, even after death. Olive Thomas was the most beautiful girl in New York City, now she is the resident ghost of the New Amsterdam Theater, where shows like Disney’s Aladdin played.  Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep the...

In a time where every unexplained event is blamed on demons, alien invasions, or conspiracy, how are skeptics and debunkers the enemy? I was able to talk to several members on the skeptical-side of the paranormal spectrum and found what is the actual problem.  Special thank you to all my guests! Please check out their work! Daniel Reed www.danielareed.com   https://skepticalinquirer.org/authors/da...

Ever feel like you’re about to lose your head over an ex? Anne sure has. She is determined to never let her ex-husband, Henry VIII, or anyone forget her by haunting SIX different locations.   Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep these narratives about the dead alive. But at the end of the day, I am just some lady talking about some fright...

Jenny was a woman who was down on her luck. She had found shelter in the abandoned work sheds from the construction of the new Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. On one cold autumn night, Jenny’s life is about to heat up- literally.  Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep these narratives about the dead alive. But at the end of the day, I am just...

On December 31st, 1812, Theodosia Burr Alston set sail to see her father, the former Vice President and “the damn fool who shot” Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr. What happened after is a mystery.  Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep these narratives about the dead alive. But at the end of the day, I am just some lady talking about some fr...

The Leamington Lighthouse, Rockafellas, and Moss Beach Distillery all have a resident ghost named The Blue Lady. On the surface, the only thing these ghost stories have in common is a fashion choice, However, when stitching these tales together, there is way more. Could these tales be fabricated to “have too much green to feel blue”? This needs to be adDRESSed!  Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan...

Amongst the trees of the Miramichi Forest in New Brunswick, Canada, hides the treasure of the Acadian people. However, the forest also hides a Nun who is missing a head from her habit.   Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep these narratives about the dead alive. But at the end of the day, I am just some lady talking about some frights.  W...