Ghostly Activities: A Ghost Hunting Podcast

Hi kids! Merle is back, and today it's all about haunted dolls. We kick off with Merle's encounter with Mandy in Quesnel, British Columbia in Canada. Let's just say she put a Frogger-style hex on him. Then, Amy Beal, the Queen of Paranormal Enthusiasm, joins for an interview about raising her Insta-famous haunted doll, Clara. After that, we look into ways to tell if you brought home a haunted doll...

Hi gang! Merle is back ... and he's now a demonologist! In this one, we talk about how he became a certified demonologist, his learning path, and how much it cost.  Then, Merle gives us deep dish on a ghost hunt he did last night in Point Roberts, Washington. Something may have followed Katie!  Shoutout to Katie for getting Merle the demonology class. Then, we move into protection tips and tricks...

Hi gang! Merle and Jake are back to talk about one of their favorite topics, ghostly evidence. In this one, the boys kick off with a user-submitted story (Thanks Terry!) about a stretch of haunted highway and rest area near Merritt, BC, Canada.  Next, Merle describes the best evidence he's had ... including getting choked by a ghost! In the last segment, the fellows talk gadgets, what works, how t...

Hi gang! Merle and I are back from our travels, and we could record this episode about the haunted place we visited. The notorious 108 Mile Ranch Heritage Site. It's known for murders, mayhem and grumpy spirit in a Clydesdale Barn. BTW: Shout out to Randi on her nuptials! We kick off with our investigation in the 105 Mile House, barn and Post House. This time, we had Paisley Town join us as a psyc...

Hi Ghostlies. Merle and I tell 2 spooky Ouija board stories. Then we play 3 EVPs from our upcoming documentary, 153 Mile. Let us know what you hear in the comments. After that, Merle drops some spirit board history, Jake has some ghost hunting tips you can follow (or not). Finally, paranormal TV shows are coming back to the streaming networks ... but they have a new kinda vibe. 

Hi Ghostlies. Merle takes the lead as the host for this episode. Thanks to our listeners who voted for ITC devices (a.k.a. spirit boxes) for this one. Merle kicks things off with 2 spooky stories. The first, a nightmare leads to a physical ghostly manifestation. In the second, a ghost hunter gets a personal message at a haunted house .... BUT ... the second message isn't so nice. Next, Merle plays...

In Des Moines, Iowa, a group of teenage girls dare one of their friends to summon Bloody Mary. It all seemed to follow the traditional urban legend ... until it came to blow out the candle.  Later, we examine the original legend, how this encounter differs, and how a new tradition may spring from it. Plus, who knew Iowa was such a hotbed of Bloody Mary activity?! Don't forget to take the poll on t...

In February 2013, Jake investigated the Congress Plaza Hotel in Chicago. He and his BFF, Saleen, spent 6 hours documenting creepy, ghostly activities. When they went back to their room, Jake decided to see if he could summon Bloody Mary because why not. Things definitely took an interesting turn. Tune in for the scoop and don't forget to take the Bloody Mary poll on the blog. Jake Summons Bloody M...

Hi Ghostlies! On today's episode of Spooky Talk, Jake kicks things off with a reader-submitted true ghost story from Baltimore. It's a cozy paranormal tale set in Baltimore, Maryland. Then, Merle takes the reins to queue up 2 EVPs for you, the listener, to review. Jake has a couple to share as well. Leave us a comment with what you here in the pod player or head over to the Ghostly Activities blog...

Hi Ghostlies! As we get closer to spooky season, Jake did a little deep dive into the origins of the phrase, spooky season, and how it caught on to be a season unto itself. It was surprising to see how old the term really is, even if it didn't necessarily mean a month of festivities and feelings at first.  Also, the state that first started using spooky season was what you'd think. It's not from N...

The Bandage Man is an infamous legend haunting the highway near Cannon Beach, Oregon. In this episode, Jake takes you through the legend's origins and horrifying claims. Also, get a terrifying tale to kick off. Read the full Bandage Man profile on Ghostly Activities.

Merle and Jake sit down to dish about ghost hunting YouTube channels, and we give a matter-of-fact analysis of 11 different channels. Plus, hear which channels we like.  But first - Merle has 2 ghost (hunting) stories to tell, submitted by listeners and readers. Although ... we do breakdown the stories because they are ghost hunting experiences, and we're ghost hunters, too. As a follow-up from ep...

Hi kids! It's been a while, eh? Well, Ghostly Activities is coming back to the podwaves. In today's episode, Jake and Merle discuss a recent ghostly encounter on Aurora Bridge in Seattle. Two readers submitted the same encounter that happened during the witching hour on August 10th. Then, Merle and Jake run through their three favourite haunts and why they're so spooky.  So I hope you enjoy our sp...

In March 2025, I went to Powell River, British Columbia, Canada for a haunted getaway. Nothing like going to a familiar haunted places to check in with the spirits. However, I wasn't expecting this surprising spirit to manifest how it did. Get the real-life ghost story, plus some history about Powell River and its historic townsite.

On Monday, February 2nd, I had an encounter that left me scratching my head. Something had played with my pack of rescue mutts ... but it didn't want to play with me. Get the scoop on this phantom black dog encounter. If you've encountered one of these animal spirits, let me know in the comments on the podcast or over on Ghostly Activities .

This episode's goal is to help ghost hunters understand the difference between clues and evidence, why it matters, and how thinking like a cozy ghost hunter improves your credibility and the accuracy of an investigation.  This episode will cover: 1. What's a clue 2. What's evidence 3. How clues become evidence 4. Why verifying (or debunking) clues matters 5. Key takeaways Jake will also share exam...

The Case File Approach helps you and your ghost hunting team organize their research and investigation into a credible report. It follows eight steps: Define the case Conduct historical reconnaissance Identify patterns and personas Investigate the haunt Analyze evidence Cross-verify with witnesses and experts Solve the mystery Publish the report You can read all the details at https://ghostlyactiv...

In November, I had an encounter with the mysterious entity known as Black-Eyed Kids. The incident didn't happen in your usual place, like an isolated home or dark rural highway. Tune in to get the spooky story. This is my second encounter with Black-Eyed Kids. Read more about the first encounter on the Ghostly Activities blog at https://ghostlyactivities.com/i-encountered-a-black-eyed-kid-heres-wh...

On Mystic Moon Cafe, Jake from Ghostly Activities co-hosted an episode on Black-Eyed Kids (BEKs), mylings and other parasitic entities. Each host described their own encounter with one of the monsters.  We also discuss if BEKs could be aliens, psychic vampires or specters. Resources for tonight's episode: https://www.reddit.com/r/BlackeyedStories/ https://www.reddit.com/r/paranormal https://www.re...

On December 9th, 2022, Jacob Rice of Ghostly Activities sat down for an interview on Haunted Voices. Todd Bates, the host, and Jake discussed ghostly encounters, gadgets and more. It was a lot of fun. Tune in to get the scoop today! Listen to Haunted Voices: https://www.wltkdb.com/shows/hauntedvoices/

This interview also appears on Mystic Moon Cafe, an online radio show, which I co-host. Today, Troy Taylor discusses his new book, One Bleak Midwinter Night. It tells gruesome true crime tales, spooky ghost stories, and quite a few disasters from the holiday season.  We chat about some creepy Christmas traditions, monsters, and Chicago haunts in depth. You can find more books from Troy Taylor at h...

There’s something creepy about an empty churchyard at night. The wind becomes still, barely rustling the fall leaves. The moon slips behind the clouds to dimly light the star-filled night. A shape moves between the headstones, low and steady, crouching. Most people would shrug it off as a stray dog. But old stories say it’s something else, a phantom black dog guardian called the Church Grim.   In...

In this episode, we explore why ghosts mess with electronics. You'll hear about scientific reasons electronics fail as well as those paranormal theories behind electrical failures. Woven through out, you get ghost hunting tips, tricks and some personal ghost stories (looking at you Canadian haunted places) about gear failures. So, tune in for the ghostly scoop. You can also get the article at http...

During a tarot card session, Clara The Haunted Doll, gets a custom reading ... and then another spirit shows up. And Clara isn't happy about it. Get the juicy haunted doll drama now.

Earlier in April, Ghostly Activities Club member, Amy, went to the most haunted place in San Diego, The Whaley House, to check out the hauntings. Now, she sits down with Jake for an interview about its dark historic past, the ghosts who remain behind, and to give some ghost hunting tips for ghost hunters. You can read the full details on the Ghostly Activities blog: https://ghostlyactivities.com/a...