Ghost Bites

Today on Ghost Bites, Mike takes us deep into the sweltering, mysterious heart of South Carolina to explore the legend of the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp. Mike details the initial terrifying encounters, the cryptic evidence, and the enduring mystery of this reptilian cryptid. Meanwhile, JT tries to figure out the Lizard Man's preferred brand of swamp juice, questions the creature's fashion sense...

Today on Ghost Bites, Mike brings the chilling medical and historical facts about catalepsy, a state of suspended animation so profound it often led to burial while still alive. Mike details the panic that swept 19th-century Europe and the desperate, often absurd, measures taken to prevent premature burial—including the invention of the infamous safety coffin. Meanwhile, JT grapples with the sheer...

Get ready for a pint-sized package of paranormal pandemonium! On this episode of Ghost Bites, Mike delves into the chilling true story of Robert the Doll, the antique rag doll from Key West, Florida, who's been blamed for everything from smashed furniture to shattered lives. As Mike unpacks the disturbing history and alleged supernatural occurrences, JT desperately tries to understand why anyone w...

On this chilling installment of Ghost Bites, Mike brings the historical details on the forgotten Victorian-era ghost story, "The Marble Bride" by Humbert. It's a tale of eternal love, stone-cold commitment, and a bride who really, really loved her own bust. Meanwhile, JT tries to understand why anyone would willingly choose to haunt a marble statue, debates the merits of granite vs. quartz in the...

Did you enjoy the music for this episode, Click Here to listen to all Season 2 Tracks! This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. embark on a spectral voyage aboard the legendary RMS Queen Mary, affectionately known as "The Grey Ghost" (and arguably the most haunted ship in the world!). From its luxurious beginnings as an ocean liner to its service as a WWII troopship, this grand vessel has seen it a...

If you liked the song at the end of the show, click here to find it along with the rest of the songs from season 2! This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. take a ferry across to the Isle of Man to investigate the raucous activity of the Mackie Poltergeist! In the 1980s, the home of the Mackie family was plagued by a relentless onslaught of strange phenomena: objects flying, furniture moving, appl...

Like the music you are hearing? Listen to all of Season 2's songs and much more by clicking here! This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. shine a light on the urban legend of Charlie No-Face, also known as the Green Man! This isn't just a spooky campfire story; it's a tragic tale rooted in the real-life figure of Raymond Robinson, a man disfigured by an electrical accident in his youth who would o...

If you enjoyed the song, Tiddles did his Bit, head to our Season 2 Playlist to hear it and the rest of the Season 2 songs! This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. delve into a truly heartbreaking, and deeply strange, piece of World War II history: the British Pet Massacre. On the eve of the Blitz, a government pamphlet advising pet owners on what to do during air raids sparked a mass panic, leadin...

If you liked the song at the end of the episode, CLICK HERE to get early access to ALL Season 2 songs! This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. cast a spell back to 17th-century Lancashire, England, to uncover the grim and legendary tale of the Pendle Witches. In 1612, a group of ten individuals, mostly women from two rival families, were accused of witchcraft, leading to one of the most famous and...

Check out our entire Season 2 Playlist and more on Suno! ⁠Click This Link⁠ This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. journey to a small village in County Durham, England, to unravel the chaotic events of the Bearpark Poltergeist! In the 1980s, the home of the Usher family became a hotbed of paranormal activity, with objects flying, furniture moving on its own, and terrifying banging sounds echoing t...

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. get tangled up in the creepy, crawly tale of the Denver Spiderman! For months, residents of Denver were terrorized by reports of a mysterious figure who would scale the sides of buildings, peer into windows, and vanish into the night, leaving a trail of pure nightmare fuel. Was he a master burglar, a deranged prankster, or some kind of actual arachnid-human...

If you loved this episodes song, you can access this and a whole lot more via the website at SUNO:⁠ https://suno.com/@ghostbitespod This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. bundle up for a chilling deep dive into the infamous Dyatlov Pass Incident! In 1959, nine experienced hikers mysteriously died in the Ural Mountains under utterly baffling circumstances, with their tent cut open from the inside...

If you loved this episodes song, you can access that and all other songs via the website at SUNO: https://suno.com/@ghostbitespod This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. take a spooky trip to ancient China to uncover the chilling legend of the "Corpse Walkers," or Xiangxi赶尸 (gǎn shī). Imagine a funeral procession where the deceased aren't in coffins, but are being reanimated and guided on foot b...

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Featured Song: The Headless Uber of Beccles To hear this and all songs from Haunted Holidays 2025, check out our Suno Playlist of songs we put together! Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT travel to the English countryside of Suffolk to explore Roos Hall, a 16th-century Tudor manor and reputedly one of England's most haunted houses. Mike details the sinister history, including the house's past as a...

Featuring an Original Song: The Morgue at the Massage Parlor For this song and all of the Haunted Holidays songs, head over to our SUNO Playlist! Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT check into "America's Most Haunted Hotel," the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Mike details the hotel's notorious mid-life crisis when it was taken over by the charismatic but fraudulent "Dr." Norm...

Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT check into Bramshill House in Hampshire, England, reputedly one of the country's most haunted stately homes with over 14 specters. Mike details the house's magnificent Jacobean history, its famous owners (including a Lord Zouche and an exiled King of Romania), and the legendary ghost: The Mistletoe Bride (or White Lady). Mike covers the tragic tale of the bride wh...

Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT venture to Iceland to confront the most terrifying holiday figure—one who isn't interested in coal or spanking, but in your wardrobe: the Yule Cat (Jólakötturinn). Mike details the cat's monstrous size ("bigger than a house"), its association as the pet of the man-eating troll Grýla, and the bizarre rule that dictates its victim: anyone who does not receive new cl...

Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT venture into the folklore of southwestern Germany and the American tradition of the Pennsylvania Dutch to meet Belsnickel. Mike details Belsnickel's unique role as a pre-Christmas judge who travels alone, dressed in ragged furs, wielding both a switch and pockets full of treats. Mike also covers the elaborate "Belsnickling" rituals and the character's eventual dec...

Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT venture into the chilling, pre-Christian folklore of the Alpine regions to confront Perchta (or Frau Berchta), the dual-natured winter goddess. Mike details her terrifying role as the "Belly-Slitter," who roams the countryside during the Twelve Days of Christmas to enforce social and domestic order. Perchta's punishment for the lazy is grotesque: she cuts open the...

Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT take a deep dive into Scandinavian folklore to examine the Tomte (or Nisse), the diminutive, yet fiercely powerful, homestead spirit. Mike details the Tomte's essential job—protecting the farm and livestock—and his simple, non-negotiable demand: a single bowl of porridge with butter. JT critiques the Tomte's high-stakes payment contract, analyzes the absurdity of...

Description Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT take a festive, yet deeply unsettling, trip to Iceland to explore the folklore of the 13 Yule Lads (Jólasveinar). Mike details the Lads' evolution from child-eating trolls to modern gift-givers, and introduces their cannibalistic mother, Grýla, and the giant, garment-obsessed Yule Cat. JT dissects the sheer absurdity of their crimes—from Spoon Licking...

Starting December 8th and running through January 1st, Ghost Bites: Haunted Holidays. It's an absolute nightmare. That's eight episodes of pure, unadulterated yuletide terror! We're talking Belsnickel, we're talking Icelandic Yule Cats, and MUCH more! Copyright & Licensing Notice: This podcast adheres to all applicable copyright laws. The music and sound effects featured in this production have be...

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. confront one of the most chilling and controversial cases in paranormal history: the exorcism of "Roland Doe." This 1949 case, which inspired the infamous novel and film The Exorcist, chronicles the terrifying ordeal of a young boy believed to be possessed by a demonic entity. From unexplained phenomena in his home to the violent and disturbing events that u...

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. get a presidential haunting as they explore the spooky stories of the White House! From Abraham Lincoln's restless spirit wandering the halls to Abigail Adams doing laundry in the East Room, it seems the nation's most famous residence has some very distinguished, and eternally present, past occupants. Join us as we uncover the spectral secrets of 1600 Pennsy...