Real Ghost Chatter

In the winter of 1762, all of London crowded into a narrow house to hear a dead woman speak through knocks on the wall. She claimed to have been murdered, and named the man she said did it. As the accusation spread and the city took sides, one question hung over everyone who dared to listen: was a restless spirit finally getting justice, or was something far more dangerous moving in the dark?

Teresita Basa was murdered, the scene staged, the case left cold. Six months later, a voice that was not her own began speaking through a coworker, naming her killer. Join Mary Ann Poll for the true, documented case the courts called the Voice from the Grave.

For over a century, a gray figure has been seen walking the yew-lined path at the site of Borley Rectory in Essex, England, long regarded as the most haunted house in England. Families fled, investigators documented thousands of incidents, and messages appeared on the walls pleading for light, Mass, and prayers. A spirit named her killer, identified where her bones were buried, and another voice p...

For over two hundred years, residents of Pawleys Island, South Carolina, have reported a mysterious gray figure who appears before devastating hurricanes — always with the same warning: leave now. Real Ghost Chatter explores the documented history of one of America's most persistent and eerily consistent apparitions.

In December of 1716, something moved through the Wesley family rectory in Epworth, England — knocking, footsteps, a bed that rose on its own. The family called it Old Jeffrey. The world would never forget them.

In 1794, a dying stranger knocked on a Virginia farmer's door and asked for one thing — a Catholic priest. When that request was denied, the haunting that followed shook an entire community for years. Mysterious sounds, animals acting erratically, and invisible shears that cut crescent shapes into clothing and leather gave this terrifying case its name: The Wizard Clip . Join us as we trace on...

What happens when heaven reaches into the impossible? Two real people. Two impossible rescues. Two beings who appeared, did what needed doing, and vanished without a trace. Host Mary Ann Poll — America's Lady of Supernatural Thrillers — explores the side of the supernatural that doesn't haunt. It guards.

On the south side of San Antonio, a woman was destroyed — her children taken, her face left unrecognizable. She went to the water. She never left. This is the legend of the Donkey Lady Bridge. To find out more about your host, Mary Ann Poll, or to sign up for her monthly newsletter, visit www.maryannpoll.com

In 1875, a Catholic priest living in a Norman castle became the target of something that knew exactly who he was. The Catholic Church investigated. Their verdict: diabolically supernatural. This is the Haunting of Calvados Castle. To find out more about your host, Mary Ann Poll, or to sign up for her monthly newsletter, visit www.maryannpoll.com

In the winter of 1959, deep in the northern Ural Mountains of the Soviet Union, nine experienced hikers set out on an expedition that should have been difficult but manageable. They never came back... To find out more about your host, Mary Ann Poll, or to sign up for her monthly newsletter, visit www.maryannpoll.com

On this episode, we're stepping into the misty, rolling hills of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, aplace where the past refuses to stay silent. Elva Zona Heaster—known to all as Zona—met a grim and sudden end. Her death wasn’t just a tragedy; it sparked a chain of events so haunting, so extraordinary, that it’s etched itself into American history. To find out more about your host, Mary Ann Po...

On this episode, we’re stepping into the fog-shrouded hills of rural Pennsylvania, to a place called Hex Hollow. It’s 1928, and what unfolds here isn’t just a crime—it’s a descent into the abyss of fear, superstition, and the supernatural forces some swear still haunt the hollow today. To find out more about your host, Mary Ann Poll, or to sign up for her monthly newsletter, visit www.maryannpoll....

When I hear the words ‘ghost’ and ‘Christmas,’ I automatically think about my favorite Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, and Scrooge’s nightmare evening of beingvisited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. But did you know other Christmas ghost stories aren’t so full of hope and the spirit of the season? You may not since hauntings are far from most people’s...

Richard NighT shares personal stories and gives powerful insight about evil being alive and well in 2022. 

Richard KnighT, whose former pen name was JLR-Writer, joins us again on this episode. Richard is an American Christian Thriller Author. He combines the two elements to create realistic thrillers with deep meaning. One of Jeremy’s quotes still remains true “I stand on the high places, shouting a warning to wake the people. Just like Wisdom calling for those to dine at her table.” Richard shares his...

Rosella C. Rowe returns and shares her experience at The Firehouse Museum with banishing unwanted spirits. She recounts a visit from a spirit who told Rosella she is Marilyn Monroe. 

Did you know that the film Poltergeist is based on a true story? Christian Horror Writer Richard NighT sure does. Richard has first-hand experience in the neighborhood where the hauntings took place. I pray you enjoy this fascinating, and informative interview. 

Fran Lynghaug shares her experience with the supernatural. Fran is an author and Born-again Christian. 

Rosella C. Rowe joins me to discuss what it's like being a psychic medium and using her abilities to help others. She shares personal experiences with the spiritual realm.  Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story, and is currently writing 911 Emergency. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel B...

Rosella shares her experiences at the Punderson Manor and the Mansfield Firehouse.  Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story, and is currently writing 911 Emergency. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog. Stay tuned and Rosella will tell you where you can find her blog at the end of the show....

Unintentional Consequences is a Short Story. It is also the prologue from my third book, Gorgon. All of my books start with a short story as the introduction. This prologue is set in the past and relates to the present-day setting of the main novel. Again, I hope you enjoy hearing the story even more as I enjoyed writing it.

Unintentional Consequences is a Short Story. It is also the prologue from my third book, Gorgon. All of my books start with a short story as the introduction. This prologue is set in the past and relates to the present-day setting of the main novel. I hope you enjoy hearing the story even more as I enjoyed writing it.

The Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas, has a fascinating history--and some fascinating hauntings. Sometimes, hauntings only occur at a specific time of year: Three discussed in the podcast appear at Christmas only.

Texas is a great tourist destination. The Jefferson Hotel and The Baker Hotel may be a perfect fit for those wanting to visit haunted destinations. The Baker Hotel is under renovation and estimated to open at the end of 2022, which may be a long wait. However, the Jefferson Hotel is in operation and a beautiful place to stay if you enjoy hauntings and spirits. 

Haunted destinations seem to be numerous. Here are just two.  And, for fun, there are a few haunted painting stories thrown in to think about.  I hope you enjoy the podcast!