Homespun Haints: True Ghost Stories

We interview Jim Harold of The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold's Campfire about strange (possibly supernatural) synchronicities in his life, as well as hear some of the strangest stories he's collected from people over the years he's been podcasting. Check out Jim's podcasts at jimharold.com Please check out our sponsor The Smell of Fear Candles at thesmelloffear.com and get...

What are Pukwudgies? Where can you find them? Where did they come from? And why do we keep talking about squash? We try to unravel the origins of this unique North American cryptid in this bonus episode. Love zombie movies? Check out the zombie collection at thesmelloffear.com . You can get an Uncanny Crate full of zombie-themed candles, soaps, room sprays, and other paranormal swag if you subscri...

A woman continuously bumps into elementals, shadow people, and other paranormal entities. Luckily, she has learned how to shield herself against the worst of it. Follow our guest Girl Henry Rollins on TikTok at @girlhenryrollns and follow her tour guide account at @salemuncensored Want to support what we do? Please check out our Patreon at patreon.com/homespunhaints for ad-free episodes and bonus...

Karl Zener tried for years to remove his name from the cards that would forever be associated with ESP testing. We go into the history of these strange cards and talk in-depth about the lengthy (and oft hilarious) research that went into psychical phenomena at Duke University during the 20th century. Have you had a paranormal experience you want to tell a story about? Apply to be featured on our n...

In 1984, a man in Mojave learned how to predict the future, send telepathic signals, and create tulpas. Despite these magical occurences, death followed him everywhere he went. Warning: this episode contains scenes of suicide, domestic violence, and drug use. Have you had a paranormal experience you want to tell a story about? Apply to be featured on our next episode: https://homespunhaints.com/su...

Shane is obsessed with cryptids, fae, and UFOs because he has encountered so many unexplainable phenomena in his lifetime. He shares several stories of ghosts and fairies. It's up to you to decide what it is he saw on Christmas Eve outside of Asheville, NC. Full show notes at homespunhaints.com Check out Shane's podcast Dark Notes on Spotify and YouTube . You can also follow him on Insta...

The origins of the 12 days of Christmas, reindeer on the rooftops, and those weird Yule log cakes all date back to Pagan European traditions where ghosts, gods, and magic roamed freely across the snow-covered land. Learn how these ancient superstitions and rituals feed into our red and green coated stories and songs today, including how to avoid getting swept away by Odin's Yuletide Wild Hunt...

A woman experiences ghosts and creepy paranormal activity during Christmas time. Could it be because of a particular haunted Christmas doll she puts out every year? Or is the explanation more complicated? Listen and decide for yourself. If you'd like to support our show and get these episodes plus bonus content ad-free, please check out our Patreon at patreon.com/homespunhaints Have you had a...

Paranormal defense in a court of law? It has been done, as showcased in the move The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. But the outcome of using the "Demon Defense" in real life doesn't quite work out as Hollywood portrays. Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/ @homespunhaints Consider supporting our podcast by subscribing to our Patreon at https://patreon.com/homespunhaints...

Rebecca Everett and Jessica Remo of Father Wants Us Dead share stories of the John List murders, and how a legacy of fear has left an imprint on a small town in New Jersey. Listen to Father Wants Us Dead wherever you get your podcasts, or by visiting https://fatherwantsusdead.com/ . You can follow Rebecca Everett on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RebeccajEverett and Jessica Remo at https://twitter...

Becky catches a strange sound on her phone while she and Diana walk amongst the tombs of the Nashville City Cemetery. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5199458/advertisement Support the show

Amanda and Trevin of Live Laugh Larceny share their haunted experiences of sleep paralysis, growing up in a haunted house, and having the same strange number follow them both around. Full show notes at https://homespunhaints.com/sleep-paralysis-naked-bald-demon Listen to Live Laugh Larceny on any platform at https://linktr.ee/Live. Laugh. Larceny. Podcast and follow this duo on Instagram https://w...

Balloons are terrifying. We explore the dark recesses of the web to find common tropes among haunted balloon stories, and discuss why ghosts might be so attracted to balloons (especially red balloons). Then, Diana shares some of her personal, haunted balloon stories. If you are interested in supporting this show, please check us out on https://patreon.com/homespunhaints This show is part of the Sp...

Stories of balloons and ghosts and how they go together in the world of high strange paranormal. Also true first-hand stories of ghosts bothering people while they're in bed. Featuring Alecia of Twisted and Uncorked as guest, and Katie of Lady Teal's Curios as guest host. Check out the Twisted and Uncorked podcast at https://twistedanduncorked.com and on TikTok, Instagram and Twitter @tw...

Ghosts of Capone's victims haunt the halls of this nearly abandoned century-old building on the shores of Hollywood Beach just north of Miami in Florida. And we accidentally stumbled into it one day after having too much to drink. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5199458/advertise...

Do you know the real story of Thanksgiving? What actually happened in the area that became the Massachusetts Bay Colony when the Pilgrims and Puritans arrived? We hope you're hungry for some dark history, because our guest tells it like it really happened in 17th century Plymouth and Salem. Full show notes at https://homespunhaints.com/witch-trial-stories Podcast promo by Weird Darkness: http...

Prohibition-era rumrunners, ghostly lanterns, and a dapper architect all haunt the 22-room Casablanca Inn on the Bay in St. Augustine, Florida. Support our Patreon at https://patreon.com/homespunhaints This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5199458/advertisement Support the show

Anthony Pena has a very big problem on his hands: ghosts keep coming into his house, bothering his baby, and possessing his wife. How does he deal with it? With a little help from Santería and some home grown sage. Check out Anthony Pena on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/QuePenaTravels On Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/QuePenaGaming And on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/punk_dad_pho...

Are you going through Halloween withdrawal? Do you need inspiration for how to infuse spooky vibes into your other seasons? We have suggestions to keep your dark soul nourished through the holiday season and beyond. One key way to stay spooky year-round is to order bath products from https://www.witchbabysoap.com and use code Homespun for 15% off. Check out their new winter collection just release...

Katy Sewall and Tiffany Parks of the Bittersweet Life Podcast relay tales about the ghosts of Beatrice Cenci and Olimpia Maidalchini, who still wander the bridges in the city of Rome, Italy. However, these podcast hosts have additional, personal ghost stories from their original home town of Seattle, WA. Follow our guests on social: Instagram: instagram.com/thebittersweetlifepodcast Tiffany's...

Tony has a recurring nightmare that may be something evil trying to influence him from beyond. Becky used to have the exact same dream. What do you think these dreams mean, and can our dreams actually be influenced by supernatural forces? Does your soul crave bath products that make you feel more like Morticia and less like Buffy? Then check out the wonderful products at https://www.witchbabysoap....

Becky triple-checked the history of her house before she bought it because she did not want to buy a haunted house. However, now that Diana is staying in her basement, she learns her house, or something in it, is very, very haunted. Do you love horror movies? Then you'll adore the horror-inspired scents from https://thesmelloffear.com Does your soul crave bath products that make you feel more...

Where do Jack O' Lanterns come from? And what do they have to do with turnips and the devil? Come along with us as we go centuries into the past and learn about the origins of this strange Jack O' Lantern tradition. Do you love horror movies? Then you'll adore the horror-inspired scents from https://thesmelloffear.com . Does your soul crave bath products that make you feel more like...

Jill and Tony have encountered ghosts, fairies, and voices from the future. Hear about their haunted lives. You can follow Jill and Tony's adventures and social links at https://sociatap.com/JillCox_Cordova/ Please support our sponsors below: Witch Baby Soap Bath time just got a heck of a lot gother with the creepy coffin bath bombs and spell-scented soaps from the spooky minds of Witch Baby...

A small town doctor seizes an opportunity to acquire a skeleton after a deadly train crash near his office. The owner of the skeleton, a Franciscan monk, still haunts the area, and can be seen to this day in Charleston, Tennessee. Hear Becky tell the whole story in the creepiest way she can.  Support the show