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Does William Henry Harrison still haunt this Earth? In Ghostly's thirty-seventh episode, Pat and Rebecca tell the story of President William Henry Harrison in honor of President’s Day. Harrison was the first president to die in office after only 31 days. Does the United States’ 9th President haunt the attic of the White House?

Do Bonnie and Clyde Still Haunt this Earth? Do Bonnie and Clyde still haunt this earth? In Ghostly’s thirty-sixth episode, Pat and Rebecca tell the story of Bonnie and Clyde in honor of Valentine’s Day. These partners in crime loved each other fiercely in life…and also in death? In this paranormal podcast, hear the tale of the Barrow gang and decide if these lovers’ spirits linger. Bonnie wi...

Is Alcatraz Haunted? Is Alcatraz haunted? In Ghostly’s thirty-fifth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States. Not only does this former fortress have an interesting history, it also is shrouded in spooky stories. But is it a home for ghosts? Older drawing of Alcatraz and the Lighthouse with two men in a...

Can Tarot Cards be used to Predict the Future? Can Tarot Cards be used to Predict the Future? In Ghostly’s thirty-fourth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the mysterious world of Tarot Cards. Many believe that these cards hold the power to predict the future and give advice. But can they? Tarot Card Collection Photo by Rebecca Rivers Questions Explored in this Episode What are Tarot cards? Wh...

Helpful Spirits Helpful Spirits. In Ghostly’s thirty-third episode, Pat and Rebecca tell the lore of Big John and The Gray Man. These folktales of helpful ghosts are a perfect way to continue the old English tradition of telling ghost stories at the holidays. Except these stories are ones many believe to be true.   The Gray Man Shadow Listener Mail and Questions Our first listener mail...

Is Hull House Haunted? Is Hull House haunted? In Ghostly’s thirty-second episode, Pat and Rebecca and special guest Mondo explore Jane Addam’s Hull House and the Devil Baby in Chicago. Visitors often call Hull House one of the most haunted locations in the city. In its heyday as a settlement house, legends told of a devil baby born and kept at the mansion. Stories of a woman in white and oth...

Is the Clown Motel Haunted? Is the Clown Motel Haunted? In Ghostly’s thirty-first episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Clown Motel in Tonopah, NV. This motel is full of clowns in all shapes and sizes, and is also located right next to a cemetery. Many claim they have seen and heard paranormal activity while spending the night. Is it haunted? Famous Signs outside the Clown Motel Questions Exp...

Does John Wayne Gacy Haunt this Earth? Does John Wayne Gacy still haunt this earth? In Ghostly’s thirtieth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the life, death, and possible afterlife of serial killer (and clown!) John Wayne Gacy. They were joined in this live episode by Nick Mataragas, the last man to have played Gacy on the TV show Ghost Adventures. Special thanks to Lawlor’s on Archer for hos...

Are Exorcisms Real? Are exorcisms real? In Ghostly’s twenty-ninth episode, Pat and Rebecca conclude Ghostly’s exorcism series with a debate on what is real. They take a look at all the evidence on both sides and introduce some new stories, and then our hosts are going to come down on one side or the other. #teambeliever or #teamskeptic Questions explored in this episode Are there still exorc...

What Real-Life Exorcism Inspired The Exorcist ? What real-life exorcism inspired The Exorcist ? In Ghostly’s twenty-eighth episode, Pat and Rebecca continue their exploration of exorcisms by taking a closer look at the real story behind the movie The Exorcist . Roland Doe was a 14-year-old boy who survived a series of exorcisms at a hospital in St. Louis, but was he really possessed? Also in...

Was the Exorcism of Emily Rose (Anneliese Michel) Real? Was the Exorcism of Emily Rose (Anneliese Michel) Real? In Ghostly’s twenty-seventh episode, Pat and Rebecca continue their exploration of exorcisms by taking a closer look at the real story behind the movie The Exorcism of Emily Rose . The movie is based on the real life of Anneliese Michel and her claim of being possessed. Her death a...

What is an Exorcist? What is an Exorcist? In Ghostly’s twenty-sixth episode, Pat and Rebecca interview the host of EPH 612 , David Vox Mullen, to learn what it’s like to be an exorcist. We learn not only about exorcism, but also what happens to a person to make them into an exorcist. This episode also explores what is fact and what is fiction in pop culture for exorcisms. Questions Explored...

In Ghostly’s twenty-fifth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore one of the most haunted hotels in America, the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, just outside of Miami. Not only is the Biltmore one of the most beautiful hotels, but it also houses so many ghosts that parts of the hotel are only rented when there is no other choice. Is the Biltmore haunted? Ti tle:  Miami Biltmore Hotel:...

In Ghostly’s twenty-fourth episode, Pat, Rebecca, and special guests Bob Anderson and Anthony Di Fabio from Bob After Dark explore and debate two terrifying haunted locations in Elgin, Illinois with Ghostly’s first LIVE SHOW at Elgin Fringe Fest! Special thanks to Blue Box Café for being such a great venue. Elgin Fringe Festival Questions explored in this episode: Why is Elgin, IL one of the...

In Ghostly’s twenty-third episode, Pat, Rebecca, and special guest Mondo explore the life and afterlife of John Dillinger, one of the FBI’s first #1 Most Wanted criminals. Dillinger robbed banks during the Great Depression while styling himself as a Robin Hood figure. Not only did he escape capture many times, he also escaped jail when he was captured. After he was finally trapped and killed...

In Ghostly’s twenty-second episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the curse of the 27 Club. Over the last century, many young artists have died at the age of 27 and legend says this is because they are cursed due to their immense talent and fast lifestyle. Or maybe even a deal with the devil. Robert Johnson, Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain, and Amy Winehouse are...

In Ghostly’s twenty-first episode, Pat and Rebecca explore Marie Laveau, the original Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. Born in 1801, she was known for her charity work and voodoo magic. Everyone in New Orleans knew who to go to for mojo bags and spells to fix their problems. But her legend didn’t die with her death in 1881. Ever since her death, Laveau has been seen all around New Orleans, at he...

In Ghostly’s twentieth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Eastland Disaster, the deadliest maritime disaster on the Great Lakes. On July 24 th 1915, 844 people lost their lives when the Eastland capsized. This year is the 104th anniversary of this horrific event. Since the accident, visitors to the area of the disaster as well as those in places where the bodies were taken have reported no...

In Ghostly’s nineteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore President Abraham Lincoln and the stories of his ghost. The sixteenth president of the United States had an interesting life, but one that was also filled with sadness. Since his untimely death, stories of his ghost have been told by many, including presidents and heads of state. Young Abraham Lincoln Questions explored in this episode...

Check out our new merchandise Zazzle store! Visit https://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch! In Ghostly’s eighteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the phenomenon known as Ouija boards. These modern talking boards have been sold in the game aisle of our favorite stores for years as a game for kids, but is it really a game? Can we really talk to spirits using a Ouija board...

In Ghostly’s seventeenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the curse of Poltergeist , the 1982 movie by Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper and its sequels. Legend says that the movie was cursed because of its dark subject matter and use of real skeletons in the original movie. Several actors suffered untimely deaths, including two of its main stars, Dominque Dunne and Heather O’Rourke. Other pa...

In Ghostly’s sixteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore Waverly Hills Sanatorium, one of America’s most haunted places. A school that became a tuberculosis hospital and then a geriatrics sanatorium before being abandoned for many years, Waverly Hills is now open for tours and many who go in skeptics, come out believers. Friend of Ghostly and listener Mike Morrissey was one of those people an...

In Ghostly’s first BONUS EPISODE, Pat and Rebecca go deeper into the history of H.H. Holmes, one of America’s first serial killers. Holmes was a murderer and a con man who almost got away with escalating his killing to even worse levels, but his greed got in the way. We told you part of the story in our main episode – here is the rest. Listener beware – this is a disturbing story and m...

In Ghostly’s fifteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca along with their friend Mondo explore H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer. He built himself a Murder Castle in Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair, luring women to his apartment building, only to kill them and steal their money. The story his reign of terror ends with him fleeing across both the U.S. and Canada and eventually being caug...

In Ghostly’s fourteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Peshtigo Fire on October 8 th , 1871 in Peshtigo, WI. The fire is one of the deadliest in all of US history and killed many more people and damaged more acres than The Great Chicago Fire, which happened on the same night. The story of this tragic fire continues to this day, with many stories of shadows, voices, and mysterious figur...