Hometown Ghost Stories

Austin, Texas is a booming capitol city with a vibrant culture, known for live music, fantastic food and some of the world's best comedy clubs. It's also known for having some of the most haunted locations in the state. From the Paramount theatre, to the Oakwood cemetery, and even the capitol building itself, there is no shortage of paranormal hot spots. Join us as we dive into part 1 of the haunt...

The screaming skull of Burton Agnes Hall has haunted the building for over 400 years. After the tragic death of Anne, 2 sisters took on the grim task of decapitating the corpse of their youngest sibling to fulfill her dying wish.... to place her skull in the mansion in order to look after their beautiful home for eternity. Every time the skull was removed, paranormal activity within the mansion re...

Not only is Albany the capital of New York, it's also been around longer than most towns in America... Although the hauntings may predate the city itself. A ghost haunts one of the most well known houses in the city after a case of betrayal and murder, and Albany Rural Cemetery is said to be haunted by many, including the Gray Lady... but who exactly is this mysterious ghost? Join us as we cover t...

Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 1987 cult classic, The Gate... which scared Dave as a kid. The Gate is a supernatural horror film directed by Tibor Takács and starring Stephen Dorff in his film debut. The film follows two young boys who accidentally release a horde of demons from their backyard through a large hole in the ground. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins and Se...

For seven years, the Rich family was tormented by what many believed to be an ancient demon on their farm in the mountains of Wales. The farm was retroactively named Hellfire Farm after the terrifying events that haunted this family during their time there and the years that followed after they fled. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins and Seth Wilkins Become a supporter...

Rob, Dave and Jesse explore some of the most peculiar grave sites and their history as we dive into a brand new topic: strange graves. From some terrifying statues, to pyramids and mausoleums, there is no shortage of terrifying, hilarious and outrageous graves around the world. Have you come across a strange grave? Be sure to submit them to us via discord or email to possibly get your entry featur...

Los Angeles, California is one of the most famous cities in the world. From the Hollywood stars to the millions of tourists who pour into the city every year, it's no wonder why everyone seems to know about L.A. Many are drawn to Los Angeles in search of fame... but others are interested in its dark and haunted history. From the Pico house, to the infamous Cecil Hotel and the entity house... many...

Rob, Dave and Jesse are joined by special guests John Daigle and Rich Hribar to discuss the 1988 cult classic, Killer Klowns From Outer Space. This was the first horror movie watched by one of our hosts in their youth, and boy did it leave an impression. Follow Our Guests Here: @Lordreebs (Rich Hribar) on X @NotJDaigle (John Daigle) on X MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilki...

We are back for our third installment of Hunting for the World's Most Haunted Items - On this special live broadcast, we will search far and wide to try to track down and possibly even purchase the world's most cursed possession. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins Become a supporter on Patreon! http://patreon.com/hometownghoststories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

BREAKING NEWS.... We have ghosts. Rob, Dave and Jesse bring you an update on some of the hauntings and other supernatural events around the world in our brand new paranormal update. Have you seen a news story about something paranormal that we should cover on the next update? Submit it via discord or email as we continue to cover hauntings, ufo sightings and cryptids from all corners of the world....

When you think of Hawaii, you probably think of waves crashing over a beautiful beach while you take in the rays of the sun. What many don’t know is the amount of paranormal instances that happen all over the islands. In Kaimuki the residents have been haunted by an ancient Japanese spirit since at least the 1940’s. There’s also the spirit of a girl appearing on one of the bridges. Join us as we d...

Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2001 horror movie, Thir13en Ghosts. A state-of-the-art remake of the classic William Castle horror film about a family that inherits a spectacular old house from an eccentric uncle. There's just one problem: the house seems to have a dangerous agenda all its own. Trapped in their new home by strangely shifting walls, the family encounters powerful and vengeful entiti...

Northumberland is England's northernmost county and home to some of Europe's oldest castles. The Bamburgh Castle and Lindisfarne are two such examples; with expansive history and a dark past, it's no surprise that these 2 ancient castles are some of the worlds most haunted. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins & Seth Wilkins Become a supporter on Patreon! http://patre...

Rob Dave and Jesse discuss the Vampire Panic of New England, which was the reaction to an outbreak of tuberculosis in the 19th century throughout Rhode Island, eastern Connecticut, southern Massachusetts, Vermont, and other areas of the New England states. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Join the Discord! https://di...

Beyond the beauty of Toronto's oldest buildings lie dark and terrifying tales of murder, betrayal, and tragedy. These true stories are what many believe resulted in Toronto being one of the most haunted cities in the country. From mansions to Lighthouses and Forts, the bloody and tragic tales have turned this beautiful city to a nightmare for those who are unfortunate enough to come across the par...

Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2011 version of The Thing - a 2011 American science fiction horror film directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., written by Eric Heisserer, and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Eric Christian Olsen. It is a direct prequel to the 1982 film of the same name by John Carpenter, which was an adaptation of the 1...

Tonight we dive into another batch of listener submitted ghost stories! We are joined by special guest: Brent Thomas from the Paranormal Portal as we analyze some never-before-heard stories, sent in by our listeners. Special Guest: http://youtube.com/c/ @paranormalportal   MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins & Seth Wilkins Become a supporter on Patreon! htttp://patre...

Rob Dave and Jesse review The Thing! One of the greatest horror movies of all time, starring Kurt Russel, Wilford Brimley and Keith David. In remote Antarctica, a group of American research scientists are disturbed at their base camp by a helicopter shooting at a sled dog. When they take in the dog, it brutally attacks both human beings and canines in the camp and they discover that the beast can...

This week on Hometown Ghost Stories, we go LIVE for another episode of AI Campfire Ghost Stories. Our audience picks the prompts and we use Chat GPT to generate some terrifying and wacky ghost stories. What kind of strange tales will the robot demons conjure up this time? Tune in and find out! MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins & Seth Wilkins Become a supporter on P...

Rob, Dave and Jesse go live to review the second Silent Night Deadly Night movie! The now-adult Ricky talks to a psychiatrist about how he became a murderer after his brother, Billy, died, which leads back to Mother Superior. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins & Seth Wilkins Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Join the Discord...

This week we dive into another batch of cursed possessions as we hunt for the world's most haunted items! Join us as we analyze some of these allegedly demonic and cursed items. Special Guest: Crystal Quin https://twitter.com/CrystalQuin MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins & Seth Wilkins Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Join...

Rob Dave and Jesse review the 2015 film, Krampus. a 2015 Christmas horror comedy film based on the eponymous character from Austro-Bavarian folklore, directed by Michael Dougherty, who co-wrote with Todd Casey and Zach Shields. The film stars Adam Scott, Toni Collette, David Koechner, Allison Tolman, Conchata Ferrell, Emjay Anthony, Stefania LaVie Owen, with Krista Stadler, and introducing Lolo Ow...

Shelby Scott from the Scare You To Sleep podcast joins Rob, Dave and Jesse (with mic issues) to cover another list of haunted headlines. We talk ghosts in the news, frogs and more in this special haunted headlines live broadcast. A note from Jesse: Hello... I apologize in advance for the mic issues I was having this episode. Still figuring out some new equipment... It's Dave's fault. Special Guest...

Rob, Dave and Jesse review the latest Christmas slasher "It's a Wonderful Knife". After saving her town from a psychotic killer, Winnie Carruthers' life is less than wonderful. When she wishes she'd never been born, she finds herself in a nightmare parallel universe where without her, things could be much, much worse. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins & Seth Wilkin...

Martinsville Indiana contains the entrance to one of the most haunted forests in the entire state. A cabin that saw the rise and tragic downfall of a family sits within the trees here, with rumblings of the family, or something else not truly being at rest. You also may stumble across the Stepp Cemetery on one of your hikes here, and encounter the ghost of a woman digging up her deceased child by...