Ghoul Gab: You, Me, & WTF was That?

This week Zoe takes us to what's hidden beneath the bright lights of the Arvada Target lies a dark and disturbing past. Once known as the Colorado State Home and Training School—later the Ridge Home—this sprawling 310-acre institution opened in 1912 to house people with developmental disabilities. But behind its walls, conditions deteriorated into something far more sinister. Overcrowding, neglect...

In this episode, we explore  The Drummer of Tedworth , a chilling 17th-century poltergeist case. After landowner John Mompesson seized a vagrant drummer's instrument, his home was plagued by eerie drumming, moving furniture, and ghostly voices. The haunting became famous, even drawing the attention of philosopher Joseph Glanvill, who documented it as proof of the supernatural. Was it a true ghostl...

This week Ella tells us all about her new year manifestation rituals and about the spooky Hotel Chelsea. The Hotel Chelsea in New York is known for its rich history and paranormal activity. Built in 1883, it became a haven for artists, musicians, and writers, including figures like Sid Vicious and Dylan Thomas. Over the years, it gained a reputation for hauntings, with reports of eerie sounds, gho...

The Snedeker family haunting, which became widely known through the 2009 horror film  The Haunting in Connecticut , centers on the family's terrifying experiences after moving into a former funeral home in Southington, Connecticut. The family reported a range of disturbing paranormal events, including ghostly apparitions, strange sounds, and physical attacks. The house was believed to be a portal...

This week we take a look at witchcraft throughout history, covering various aspects such as famous witches, shapeshifters, healers, diviners, and havoc-wreakers. We explore mythical figures like The Dagda, Circe, and Gwrach-y-rhibyn, and concepts like Selkies and Yamauba. We cover a wide range of cultural beliefs and mythologies surrounding witchcraft and magical beings. As always, send us your sp...

  The LaLaurie Mansion, located in New Orleans, is infamous for its dark history and reported hauntings. Built in the early 19th century by socialite Delphine LaLaurie, it became notorious after reports surfaced of her brutal treatment of enslaved people. A fire in 1834 revealed the horrific conditions in the attic, where many captives were found tortured. Since then, the mansion has been associat...

Lizzie Borden was an American woman who became infamous for her alleged involvement in the 1892 murders of her father, Andrew Borden, and stepmother, Abby Borden, in Fall River, Massachusetts. The case drew widespread media attention and public fascination, leading to a highly publicized trial. Despite circumstantial evidence and public suspicion, Lizzie was acquitted of the murders. The case rema...

This week Zoe takes us through the unsolved murders of the Villisca Axe Murder House in Iowa. The site of an infamous unsolved crime from 1912, where eight people were killed with an axe in their sleep. Now a tourist attraction, the house is known for its dark history and alleged paranormal activity. The case, with its multiple suspects and enduring mystery, continues to fascinate the public and p...

What's up, ghoulies! We are back with our first ever listener stories episode full of submissions by you! In this episode, we read your experiences full of haunted houses, creepy maybe corpses that sit on fences, haunted dolls, Hotel Colorado, and talk about the absolute craziness of the McKamey Manor waiver , and more.  As always, send us your spooky encounters or topic ideas to us on IG, Twitter...

This week Zoe takes us to Long Beach, CA where the RMS Queen Mary is permanently docked now as a hotel. The RMS Queen Mary is renowned not only for its rich history but also for its numerous ghostly legends. Since its service as a luxury ocean liner and a military transport ship during WWII, the vessel has been the site of numerous deaths and eerie occurrences. Today, it is said to be haunted by o...

This week Dallas gives us a two-for-one episode including both the D.B. Cooper Hijacking and Hotel Del Salto. The DB Cooper hijacking refers to the unsolved case of an unidentified man who, on November 24, 1971, hijacked a Northwest Orient Airlines flight between Portland and Seattle. He extorted $200,000 in ransom and then parachuted from the plane, disappearing without a trace. Despite an extens...

Yorktown Memorial Hospital, located in Texas, is reputed to be one of the most haunted places in the state. The hospital, which opened in 1950 and closed in the late 1980s, has become a hotspot for paranormal enthusiasts due to numerous reports of ghostly apparitions, unexplained noises, and eerie sensations. Visitors have often claimed to see shadowy figures, hear disembodied voices, and feel sud...

This week Zoe takes us on a creepy us ghost investigation on Riverdale Road. Check out the beginning for the urban legends and background of RR and then the second half of the episode is our post-investigation where we encountered some creepy ass shit. Riverdale Road - an 11-mile stretch between Thornton and Brighton, Colorado. Notorious for its urban legends and paranormal sightings, some key leg...

We are back with part 2 of the Amityville horrors! In this part 2 we explore the paranormal occurrences of the subsequent owners of the house - the Lutz family - who reported and claimed it was haunted. Also, definitely try putting an uncrustable in your air fryer. As always, send us your spooky encounters or topic ideas to us on IG, Twitter, or email -  @ghoulgabpod //  ggwtfwasthat@gmail.com   L...

This week Dallas takes us back to November 1974 in Amityville, New York. In part 1, we talk about Ronald DeFeo Jr. and how he shot and killed six members of his family while they slept in their home, claiming he was compelled to commit the murders after hearing voices that he believed were from evil spirits. Part 2 will explore the paranormal occurrences the subsequent owners of the house reported...

This week Zoe takes us around the world to talk about different death rituals from different cultures. Starting with Western traditions like the unnatural preservation of bodies and the shift in mourning customs due to events like the Black Plague and the Victorian era. It then explores unique practices from around the world, such as Sati in India, mortuary cannibalism in the Wari' Tribe, sky buri...

This week Ella takes a dive into some true crime and tells the story of Brian Cohee Jr., a guy who attacked, murdered, and dismembered, 69-year-old Warren Barnes, a homeless man sleeping under a bridge in Grand Junction, CO. Cohee's crime came to light when his parents found body parts belonging to Barnes - including his head - in their son's bedroom closet. As always, send us your spooky encounte...

Dallas tells the story of Travis Walton, an American man who claims he was abducted by a UFO on November 5, 1975, while working with a logging crew in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest in Arizona. Walton could not be found for five days, but reappeared alive and relatively unharmed on November 10, 1975. His story is considered one of the most infamous instances of alleged alien abduction. As a...

In this episode, we discusses various historical medical practices, many of which are now considered bizarre and dangerous. These include bloodletting and the use of mercury as a cure-all elixir. Other practices involved using human body parts as medicine, trepanation, the use of a chainsaw-like device for childbirth, and more.  As always, send us your spooky encounters or topic ideas to us on IG,...

We had the very spooky and lovely pleasure of getting to chat with the ladies from XX Paranormal Communications! Created by MacKenzie, Christine, and Julia, this all-female paranormal investigator team shared with us some of their, background, tools, and creepiest encounters.  XX Paranormal Communications IG - @xxparacomm  XX Paranormal Communications Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLYuTkQS/  ...

Zoe takes us on a deep dive through the horrific past and hauntings of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum. The Trans-Allegheny Insane Asylum, known for its brutal treatments and poor living conditions, is believed to be haunted due to the numerous deaths that occurred there. Treatments included lobotomies, medication-induced catatonia, hydrotherapy, and more. Many patients suffered or died as a re...

This week, Ella takes us on a dive into Bohemian Grove in Monte Rio, CA, a restricted 2,700-acre campground that belongs to a private gentlemen's club known as the Bohemian Club. An elite, invitation-only, social club where the richest and most powerful men in the world come together for 2 weeks every summer - two weeks of heavy drinking, super-secret talks, druid worship, and more bizarre rituals...

The Bender family were a family of serial killers back in the early 1870s. Full of mystery, gore, and angry spirits,  join us this week as Dallas tells us the story of the Bloody Benders! As always, send us your spooky encounters or topic ideas to us on IG, Twitter, or email -  @ghoulgabpod //  ggwtfwasthat@gmail.com   Like, follow, and rate us!  Visit our website - https://ghoulgabpod.wixsite.com...

Lucky number episode 13, ghoulies! And super fitting it's our part 2 with Kathy from Denver Paranormal Research Society! In this part we dive into curses, Robert the doll, and some of Kathy's spooky stories from her ghost hunting investigations! As you'll see we can't get enough of her and can't wait to have her back!  As always, send us your spooky stories via DM or email to be read on the podcas...

Join us this week for the first part of our two-parter hang out with Kathy from Denver Paranormal Research Society! We get to learn all about how they do their ghost hunts, if the spirits are good or evil, and so much more! Stay tuned for part 2 as well where we dabble in curses, shadow people, and so much more.  As always, send us your spooky encounters or topic ideas to us on social media or ema...