Homespun Haints: True Ghost Stories

What happens after we die? An interview with Bob Ginsberg. Since before we were human, we’ve wondered about what goes on in the great beyond, and yet so little rigorous research has been conducted on the subject. Bob Ginsberg aims to change this with the Forever Family Foundation. Today, we sit down with Bob and talk about the work his foundation does, and why he formed it in the first place. Chec...

If certain styles of buildings make you cringe, is it because the architecture makes you uncomfortable, or because some styles are more prone to being haunted? Today, we speak with author Beth Castrodale about the supernatural aspects of architecture. Do you live someplace that’s prone to ghost activity? Find out today, on Homespun Haints. Beth’s 4th book with Regal House Publishing, The Inhabitan...

Duane Scott Cerny, antiques dealer in Chicago, collects stories about the people, places, and things that pass through his shop. Some of those items, however, come with a ghost. Duane Scott Cerny, antiques dealer in Chicago, collects stories about the people, places, and things that pass through his shop. Duane owns Chicago’s oldest and largest antique store: Broadway Antique Market . provides the...

How do you harness the power of manifestation? Dale knows, and he gives us step-by-step instructions for unlimited manifestation, as well as describing a visit he got from beyond the veil. Today, we continue our interview with Dale Allen-Rowse. What would Becky and Diana be like if we were brothers? Perhaps we'd be a bit like skeptical Kamen and believer Phreak, hosts of Two Brothers Two Agen...

Do you believe there are forces outside what you can see and hear that have the power to heal your body? If so, what do these forces look like? Do they walk around like us, appear as ancient gods, and whisper into our dreams? Today, we speak with core shamanic practitioner and author, Dale Allen-Rowse, who has delved into the world beyond our world and shares how he did it, and it’s all set to a d...

Sara Rose is very familiar with Charlotte's residents: both those who are alive and those who are supposed to be dead. It's no wonder that so many of the things she saw in childhood she has blocked from memory. But today, she opens up and reveals profound things about the world on the other side of the veil. Curl up next to your favorite ghost and prepare to be scared with this plethora...

Think your job has problems? Try working in a haunted diesel service shop where ghosts of past tragedies want to make sure you know they are still wandering around causing havoc. Former diesel mechanic Sara Rose shares her stories of how she tolerated--and eventually befriended--some of the spectral spooks at her job. What would Becky and Diana be like if we were brothers? Perhaps we'd be a b...

 In this episode, Becky reprises her role as an art gallery owner...kinda...and Diana acts as the art critic...sorta...as Becky does a remote showing of the most haunted paintings that ever existed.  What would Becky and Diana be like if we were brothers? Perhaps we'd be a bit like skeptical Kamen and believer Phreak, hosts of Two Brothers Two Agendas , a paranormal podcast exploring everythi...

Cynthia's daughter shows up at the house late at night, asking to be let in. But her voice isn't quite right, and the family can tell it's not actually their daughter.  Have you ever encountered a doppelganger like Cynthia has? Hear part 2 of our interview with her, today on Homespun Haints. What would Becky and Diana be like if we were brothers? Perhaps we'd be a bit like skep...

Timeslips, angel sightings, ghosts of ancestors, and elementals all interact with Cynthia on her patch of land in the Appalachian foot hills of haunted North Carolina.  Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash What would Becky and Diana be like if we were brothers? Perhaps we'd be a bit like skeptical Kamen and believer Phreak, hosts of Two Brothers Two Agendas , a paranormal podcast exploring every...

Would you venture into the Underworld to find a missing piece of your soul? Or go into a house that you knew was haunted by a mass murderer? And if you did feel like you were up to the task, would you do it all with a smile on your face? Today we continue our conversation with Tammy Doublin, who shares how she became a shaman, and how you could, too. If nothing else, she’ll teach you to not be afr...

Tammy, had a feeling something was amiss that evening as she started to close for the night, but she never thought she would actually be attacked--by something she couldn't see! Our guest today is Tammy Doublin, healer, shaman, and medium. If you would like to reach out to Tammy for services or to attend one of her retreats, visit her site at tammydoublin.com .  You can also follow her on soc...

Whitney went to watch a meteor shower with her boyfriend and friend in an isolated area in Kentucky; however, the trio soon saw strange, unusual balls of light that had nothing to do with the falling stars. Our guest today is Whitney Johnson, AKA Appalachian Forager. You can find her at appalachianforager.com or follow her on TikTok , Instagram , YouTube , and Facebook . What would Becky and Diana...

Why is the crow a symbol of death? Crows and Ravens, otherwise known as Corvids, have always had an otherworldy feel about them. And there's a very good reason for that. Join us as we talk to Rick de Yampert, author of Crows and Ravens: Mystery, Myth, and Magic of Sacred Corvids . And learn a bit about the mystical side of these strange black beasts. They're a lot spookier than you reali...

Becky and Diana set out to find ghosts nestled in the nooks and crannies of the Appalachian mountains--and they find them! Listen to the experiences they had in the following locations: 1. The Broad River Inn in Chimney Rock, NC 2. The Nickerson Snead House in Glade Spring, VA 3. The Historic Scott County Jail in Huntsville, TN 4. Historic Rugby, TN 5. The Exchange Place in Kingsport, TN 6. The De...

On the lonely streets of one small Appalachian town, Old Joe wanders with his knife, looking for his next victim. About 100 miles away, strange lights hover over Brown Mountain, taunting the locals and puzzling skeptics for nearly a century. Are these stories merely urban legends, or would recent photographic evidence suggest there’s some truth behind the mystery?  Episode photo by Michael Mouritz...

Debra knew a massive tornado was on its way--the air had felt "troubled" that morning. But as she got in her car to race the storm home, a ghostly whisper held her back, and possibly saved her life. About the guest After years of practicing witchcraft while simultaneously studying astrophysics and teaching meteorology, Dr. Debra Burris is a delightful sparkling prism of unexpected juxtap...

Brandon Weston, Ozark folklorist and healer, has seen some very strange things when called on by the community to take care of hauntings. However, the strange light-absorbing spirit creatures known in these parts as "boogers" are a special kind of weird--and Brandon has seen a lot of them.   Brandon Weston is a guardian of Ozark traditions in three dimensions: he’s a folklorist, an autho...

Becky isn't sure if she saw an apparition that late foggy night as she wearily drove home, but many others have seen strange things wandering the windy roads through the Smoky Mountains. Barefoot hitchhiking ghosts, vengeful coal miners, and ghosts with warnings to drivers still haunt unsuspecting motorists along these strange roads. And we'll tell you where and how to find them. Today,...

When Miranda Young and Kristy Sumner, PhD, decided to take over the Historic Scott County Jail, they discovered it was full of spirits who were genuinely excited to meet them. We first interviewed Kristy Sumner in 2020, in one of our best paranormal podcast episodes about haunted jailhouses in the South. Back then, she was doing paranormal investigations in and around Ocala, FL. While she is still...

Byron grew up in a haunted area surrounded by haunted houses and ghosts, but she never feared the messages she received from those that had passed. Now as an adult, she serves her community by cleansing and blessing homes and writing books to help others learn the field magic that has been passed down for generations in her family. H. Byron Ballard  MFA, is a teacher, folklorist and writer. A West...

Sean and Jennifer Bowman of Bump in the Night Society have experienced some things that will make your skin crawl, but they keep going back for more. Check out Bump in the Night's videos and links at linktr.ee/bumpinthenightsociety Photo by Josh jfisher on Unsplash What would Becky and Diana be like if we were brothers? Perhaps we'd be a bit like skeptical Kamen and believer Phreak, host...

When psychic medium Dr. Ronda Caudill purchased the historic Nickerson Snead house, she planned on moving in. However, after starting renovations, she realized that this old house was too haunted even for her.  Ronda L. Caudill, PhD is a writer, publisher, psychic medium, tasseographer, Reiki Master, witch and owner of the haunted Nickerson Snead House in Glade Spring, VA. She is the owner of Full...

You begged us to reveal more spooky secrets about incredibly haunted Appalachia, so enjoy this true story about the hauntings of Jonesborough, Tennessee. Today, we speak with Anne, program Director of the McKinney Center and also an author and playwright, to talk about her experiences at the heritage alliance and with SRS paranormal. Join us on this journey to Tennessee’s oldest European settled t...

Lower-half body apparitions are more common than you think, fast food restaurants have secret sauces and some haunted castles can kill you. We learned a lot from our Season 5, and we want to ensure you go forth this winter with the same valuable knowledge that will keep you safe from the lure of the picture-perfect lifestyle. Life is messy, ghosts are messier, and we may have the messiest morals o...