Haunted or Hoax

Halloween may be over but we are never not going to be talking about the ghosts and ghouls! Episode 51 is about the Smurl Residence. Yes, we've decided to continue our look into the Warren cases. We even provide a formula for everyone to maybe figure out what exactly is happening at these houses. For now it's a familiar pattern of haunting. So familiar in fact we had to be careful not to get confu...

It's episode 50 and OUR ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! That's right, Haunted or Hoax has been around for 365 days. It's been an amazing, iconic first year for us. We only found it fitting to talk about a place equally iconic. That's why were traveled back to Rhode Island to discuss whats best known as The Conjuring House. Ed and Warrens blockbluster. A haunting that launched a franchise! There was a LOT to...

Episode 49 is about one of the most mysterious, talked about places on the West Coast. The Cecil Hotel has had serial killers stay, multiple deaths, a mysterious caught on film accident, not to mention inspiring a season of American Horror Story. But is it haunted? Well, Ghost Adventures investigated so you know what that means! Or maybe...we don't. Haunted or not, this place is a doozy and so muc...

Episode 48 is here! This week we discuss Pennhurst School and Hospital, also known today as Pennhurst Asylum. This location is filled with a lot of heavy, graphic topics, so listener discretion is advised. From patient mistreatment, rumors of bad dentistry, and too many incident reports, it's no wonder this former hospital in Pennsylvania is rumored to be haunted. But is there anything to back of...

Episode 47 is really kicking off October! This week we talk about the iconic Snedeker House in Connecticut. This is an intense case and one of the Ed and Lorraine Warren investigations. It's got a book deal, fantastic horror film, and documentary all about the horrors the Snedeker family. But what's true? What's Hollywood fiction? What about the eyelids? Listen to find out the answer to (most) of...

Happy October, ghosts and ghouls! We decided to take a trip to our favorite city Savannah, GA! We went on a Haunted Pub Crawl that did not disappoint with the stories or the booze. There were some tantalizing tales but were any of them true? We'll leave the finally verdict up to you. But we do agree, 10/10 would do a tipsy tour again! We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help our podcast by...

How has it taken us 45 episodes to talk about Vampires? We don't know either! But this week we are satisfying an itch we didn't have talking about the New England Vampire Panic. Yes, we had one of those. And not the sort of West Coast glittery moody vampires we all panicked about in high school. These are much more gruesome...and ashy!  First witches, we've covered the ghosts, then vampires...New...

Did a little switcharoo on location this week, listen to find out why! But this week we travel to New York and discuss the iconic Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. Of course we chat about the infamous Headless Horseman, but we also touch on a ghost ship and Revolutionary Spy that supposedly share the Hollow haunt with him! There is a lot of chaotic pronunciation in this episode so take your sips lightl...

Episode 43 is a little delayed, but it's well worth the wait! We're going up north to New Jersey to another haunted forest! The Pine Barrens have been a long source of legend and spooky stories. The most notable of course being the Jersey Devil. Yes, we talk about him. We also talk about a ghostly doctor, summoning a child, and pirates! Arrrr (we're so sorry) you ready for a fantastically creepy a...

A short episode this week as we take episode 42 to Michigan and discuss Haught Mansion. So there is no excuse NOT to listen all the way through! Kidding (sort of)! The house first really came up on lists after Seph Lawless photographed it for their Haunted House inspired book. It surely does have the creepy look of a Haunted mansion down, but does it have the haunted history to back it up? Listen...

We are back in the United States for Episode 41! Taking a suggestion from a listener we talk about Goldfield Hotel this week. Ghost Adventures has investigated FIVE times. There are a lot of rumors about the spirits that haunt the once great hotels but Jennifer shares some information that blew Kristen's mind. Also, we talk crystals. What more could you want? We'd appreciate it if you took a momen...

HOLY HAUNTINGS WE ARE AT EPISODE 40! We decided to celebrate by taking a trip to Italy's Death Island! Yes, this week we are discussing Poveglia Island off the coast of Venice. It's got a "plagued" history that you won't wanna miss. See what we did there? We also try to see if the island is truly haunted or if it's sickening background gives it a bad rep. Okay, done now, promise! We'd appreciate i...

So, we said we were heading to the West Coast this week. But things got....rerouted and we ended right back up in Louisiana! Episode 39 centers around Myrtles Plantation a place full of history and very specific haunts. To a widely advertised legend of a slave girl to a man dying on the 17th step, we try to separate what's a real haunt and what seems a little far fetched. We'd appreciate it if you...

Episode 38 is about a Castle! In...Ohio? There are some wild stories surrounding this place including bodies in walls and a man confessing to murder from the grave. Someone even tried to turn this place into a church but somehow didn't succeed. Find out why and if all the rumors have substance in this weeks episode! We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help our podcast by rating and reviewin...

We've got a doozy of an Episode 37 for you! You may have heard of it from a popular television show, or if you've ever visited New Orleans. The LaLaurie Mansion is full of dark, gruesome, disturbing history and hauntings. It has a fire, one hell of a lady antagonist. It's definitely one we couldn't stop talking about! We are going to warn you some of the details of this place are graphic. Listener...

Get your weekly fix with Episode 36! We are still on location this week. Well...when we recorded this we were. We took a day trip to Cumberland Island located in South Georgia! We saw dolphins, Kristen scolded a snake away from a photo op, and some wild horses that roam the island! It's a mostly untouched, beautiful, very hot and humid island with a lot of history. We also heard it was a little cu...

We took a break and a trip! Jumping back into Episode 35 we took a Fourth of July jaunt to Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach for a Ghost Tour! We bring you from that hot, sweaty, slightly stormy night Femme Fatales of Fernandina! Like the name? We made it up. But can we say the same about the stories on the tour? You'll have to listen to find out! We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help o...

Surprise! This is our very first bonus episode of Polterguests. Its a Paranormal Pow Wow of sorts with people from the places we've talked about and the paranormal community in general. First up, we have the Founder of Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee (PIM) Noah Leigh! He was kind enough to do the interview while traveling and had some great insight on paranormal investigation. We loved chatt...

This week we aren't exploring a new haunted location, rather we are looking into the equipment that they use when investigating! We go through some of the key tools of the trade and whether or not we think they're really worth the money in your wallet. Stay tuned for something special later this week! We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help our podcast by rating and reviewing on apple and...

Back to one of our favorite places for episode 33! We talk about Kehoe House in Savannah, GA built by an Irish man, not a British woman. We got tongue tied, but we promise the information is all there. From twins in chimneys, many MANY children, and retired football stars we think this episode is bound to keep you on your toes. At the very least, entertained at your desk. We'd appreciate it if you...

32 coming to YOU, our listeners! This week we discuss Old South Pittsburgh Hospital! Not in Pennsylvania though, in Tennessee. Geography is so confusing sometimes. Anyway, this location is particularly popular among ghost hunters. It's even called a Paranormal Research Center. But does it have the history and evidence to really back it up? Find out and if  YOU have any experiences with this spirit...

We are back! Well, Kristen is still visiting family in this episode, but she made it to record 31 which is Edinburgh Manor in Iowa! The Manor isn't actually a manor at all? It used to be a Poor House then an assisted living facility... a lot has gone on there. From scratches, to the Joker (not that one), to a laundry list of people dying there Edinburg did not disappoint us! We'd appreciate it if...

Episode 30 we've picked a doozy of a story for you with  Fox Hollow Farms in Indiana! Mixing our love of paranormal and true crime we talk about Herb Baumeister and the possible paranormal energy he's left behind. If you like serial killers, ghosts, and ducks named Geor- Scrooge then this episode is for you! We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help our podcast by rating and reviewing on app...

Episode 29 we head to New Albany, Indiana and talk about Culbertson Mansion! Built by a self made, multiple marriage having, Pennsylvania man this Mansion looks straight out of a haunted movie. But is it really haunted? Well, there is certainly a haunted house that happens every year at the Mansion! The rest, you'll just have to listen to find out!  We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help...

Episode 28 may be short but it's also bursting with INTERESTING history! Gadsbys Tavern in Alexandria, VA has been a party place for hundreds of years. Literally. But is it haunted? There is one VERY popular story that has stuck with this tavern and museum. One woman, one story, one...ghost? Listen to find out! We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help our podcast by rating and reviewing on...