Ghostly Talk Podcast

Scott L. welcomes Kieran Woodhouse back to the show to discuss his second book "Experiences of a Paranormal Investigator" and his recently released documentary available free on Youtube called "A Haunting In Essex". Kieran Woodhouse is a UK based paranormal researcher. He is the author of An Introduction to Paranormal Investigation & Experiences of a Paranormal Investigator. He has recently releas...

Hey, all you awesome listeners! We are going to take a small break for a couple of months, but don’t worry, we’re not going anywhere. You’ll hear our voices again sometime in June. For now, please catch up on old episodes or take the Ghostly Talk Challenge and start listening from the beginning in 2002… If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to support us and leave a positive review on Spotif...

Dr. Kelly Renee Schutz is a Minnesota native and paranormal enthusiast who has encountered a multitude of unexplained experiences from psychic and physical attacks, trances, possessions to poltergeist activity. She has written over 10 books on her experiences and hosts and produces Paranormal Encounters Podcast. Kelly joined us to share some of the experiences that have happened to her since she w...

With his creation of the infamous Church of Satan in 1966 and his bestselling book “The Satanic Bible” in 1969, Anton Szandor LaVey (1930–1997) became a controversial celebrity who basked in the attention and even made a successful career out of it. But who was Anton LaVey behind the public persona that so easily provoked Christians and others intolerant of his views? Carl Abrahamsson met Anton in...

Michael Anthony Gagliardi joins us again to share part two of his book series. Michael has experienced the more negative side of the paranormal after having lived with a mother who was demonically possessed. As a child, Michael lived in terror of what his mother would do next. From pouring hot soup on him, beating herself daily with a log, chasing his sister with a butcher knife to setting fires i...

Don’t take Bigfoot seriously? You may have a different opinion after listening to our conversation with Joshua Cutchin. In his books, “Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon,” Volumes I & II, co-authored with Timothy Renner, the connection between hauntings, UFOs, Fairy folklore, and even poltergeist phenomena, and Bigfoot are explored. Joshua is currently the author...

Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and NFT’s are here to stay. Whether you understand them is a totally different thing. We spoke to Ethan Lou about these topics. Ethan Lou writes widely, including a cryptocurrency column for the Financial Post. He first bought Bitcoin in 2013. Lou’s debut book, “Field Notes from a Pandemic”, has received national accolades. Lou is a former Reuters reporter and has served a...

Folklorist, author, and educator Cory Thomas Hutcheson join us to talk about North American folklore, ghosts, folk magick, and much more. Cory is the cohost of the popular podcast New World Witchery. He has a doctorate in American Studies with specializations in folklore, religion, and ethnicity from Penn State. He is a contributor to the Oxford Handbook of American Folklore and Folklife Studies a...

Cat Gina Cole joins us to talk about her new book, “Psychic Skills for Magic & Witchcraft.” Magickal people have long known the value of harnessing the power of the mind and sharpening psychic skills to help with spellwork and manifestation. You don’t have to be a practitioner of magick or Witchcraft to benefit from this book or to work on your own abilities. We all have extrasensory abilities and...

Scott L. and Amber, the regular hosts of Ghostly Talk, take over Stairway Spirits and discuss just how dangerous stairs are to humans along with other thoughts on the supernatural nature of stairs.

Ezekial Kincaid, Christian pastor turned horror writer, joins us to talk about his current and future books, the problem with evil, and a supernatural occurrence that happened when his fiance’s mother recently passed on. Ezekial is the author of the horror-comedy Johnny Walker Ranger Demon Slayer (2020) inspired by his love of Bruce Campbell. He has also contributed to horror anthologies and write...

We chat with charismatic podcast host, author, and local historian John Brassard Jr about true crime and the paranormal along with legend and lore from the Quad Cities area. We had so much fun talking with John and we hope to have him on the show again. Check out all of John’s books below and listen to his podcast the Kitchen Table Historian. www.johnbrassardjr.com John Brassard Jr. is an author,...

Steve Ward entertained us with stories and updated research on The Beast of Bray Road that stalks Wisconsin. We talked monsters, contactees, UFOs, and other high strangeness. Steve’s contagious enthusiasm for these subjects will have you taking notes and adding more books to your already full paranormal bookshelf. Make sure to search for Steve’s podcast “The High Strangeness Factor” to add to your...

Rich Newman is an explorer of the paranormal and has traveled extensively to haunted locations around the United States and beyond. His latest book, “Passport to the Paranormal” reveals 200 locations that can actually be visited by those looking to investigate. We talk about Rich’s personal experiences and much more. Visit his website at www.richnewman.us —– Rich Newman is the author of seven book...

Scott L. is joined by Bob and Laura Antone to discuss the weirdness of Washington state along with everything else under the sun. Bob and Laura Antone lead historical and paranormal tours throughout the state of Washington. From Bigfoot to UFO sightings, missing time, and cursed and haunted locations, this husband and wife team collects stories from hidden corners of the Pacific Northwest. Laura i...

Scott L. and Morgan Lee Knudsen examine the human condition, how it relates to paranormal phenomena, and how it relates to experiences within it. Morgan Lee Knudsen has been involved in the world of paranormal phenomena for over 16 years. She is the founder of Entityseeker Paranormal Research & Teachings as well as the world-renowned Teaching the Living program for clients. Morgan brings classes a...

Scott L. sits down with Michael Anthony Gagliardi for what became a very spirited discussion about his experiences living with his demonically possessed mother for over a decade. These experiences are detailed in his book “Devil Take the HIndmost: A True Story of Terror.”

We talk to Amanda Woomer about three different stairways that have a hotbed of paranormal activity at an undisclosed location she regularly researches. Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. Catch up on previous chapters at www.ghostlytalk.com or use your favorite podcast app to subscribe to "Ghostly Talk Podcast."

Tim Scullion believes he has caught evidence of the afterlife in over 10,000 photographs taken after his interest in the paranormal ignited while giving historical tours of Colonial Williamsburg. Tim is a published author, musician, and photographer with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in education from the College of William and Mary. Tim has released a series of books featuring his paranormal photogra...

John Topp and Brough Perkins join us to discuss their journey into the paranormal and what led them to channel the book "Connection: The Discovery of a Soul System." We cover a ton of our favorite topics from synchronicity to ITC research. John and Brough are both Ghostly Talk Alumni and were on the show way back in the day in 2006-2008. EVPs played at the end are pretty wild! Get their book where...

Researcher and author Jennifer Jones joins us to talk about history and hauntings! Ghost stories, urban legends, and creepy, cool things in Utah. Jennifer started her blog “The Dead History” in 2012 and is the author of “The Ghosts of Ogden, Brigham City, and Logan, UT.” She was also featured in the first edition of “The Feminine Macabre” edited by Amanda Woomer. Follow on Social Media www.instagr...

Folklorist Brandon Weston joins us to discuss his book "Ozark Folk Magic" and the extensive research he has undertaken to explore this rich tradition and history. Brandon himself is an Ozark healer, herbalist, and spirit medium and is the owner and operator of Mountain Man Healing, and is an active blogger on Ozark magic and medicine. He also gives lectures and native plant walks throughout Arkans...

The incredibly talented artist Chet Zar joins us again and discusses his experiences with OBE's, precognitive dreams, and growing up in haunted houses. Paranormal experiences have followed him and his family since he was a child.  Chet Zar is part of the "Dark Art Movement" and paints amazingly creepy and beautiful characters and eerie scenes. He has worked with greats such as Guillermo del Torro...

ITC Researcher Keith J. Clark joins us to talk about how Krisp, a noise-canceling software that utilizes artificial intelligence to remove background noise, may help paranormal voices come through clearer during ITC/EVP research. Check out the multiple streams we talk about on the show at www. Varanormal.com. Visit the live 24/7 ITC stream "Faces in Sound" & "Voices in Sound" YouTube feed so you c...

We talk to Terry Gambill and Greg Myers about some astounding ghostly stairway photos that were captured by them and fellow researcher Tom Halstead (rest in peace) years ago. Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. Catch up on previous chapters at www.ghostlytalk.com or use your favorite podcast app to subscribe to "Ghostly Talk P...