Spirits and Ghost Stories

On this episode of Spirits & Ghost Stories we dive into the lore surrounding tree spirits. Many cultures have their own mythology around tree spirits from the ancient Greeks to the Celtic’s in Ireland. One through line with many of these cultures is the fact that tree spirits are generally good in nature… however in this town we talk about the dark side of tree spirits when they are awoken fro...

In this episode of Spirit’s & Ghost Stories, we return to Appalachia and explore more of the Loire surrounding granny witchcraft. The history of Appalachia itself is the history of the granny witchcraft tradition; although the name is relatively new, the customs go back a long time. A combination of folk magic, faith healing, and superstitions, granny magic was often the only source of aid for...

Spirits and Ghost Stories Episode 40: The Russian Sleep Experiment  To celebrate hitting our 10-month mark of this podcast we are redoing the first ever podcast episode my husband and I ever recorded together.  When 5 Test Subjects are exposed to an experimental sleep-inhibiting stimulant in a Soviet scientific experiment, which has become the basis of an unknown evil... We have a website now!!!  ...

Spirits and Ghost Stories Episode 39: Heavy Rain  On this episode of Spirits & Ghost Stories we tell the story of creatures that come out when the winds start to blow in the rain starts pouring. Make sure you lock your doors board up your windows!!!  We have a website now!!!       https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/ Drink of the day: Today we are drinking old style Ale To get in the Middle...

On this episode of Spirits & Ghost Stories we dive into the mythology in lore behind the Not Deer a crazy Monster of the Appalachian mountains and it’s taking the Internet by storm. Is this creature completely made up or is there a cultural background for such a beast? We have a website now!!!     https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/ Drink of the day: Today we are drinking old style Ale To...

On this episode of Spirits & Ghost Stories we dive into the mythology in lore behind the basilisk. According to the Naturalis Historia of Pliny the Elder, this legendary creature can cause death of the single glance and has venom so deadly just by touching it can cause death.  We have a website now!!!     https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/ Drink of the day: Today we are drinking old style...

I apologize for this abbreviated episode…  Updated audio will be added tomorrow!!  Had a really hard week and we are shooting this episode from a hotel room in the middle of nowhere as we get some things figured out Carly and I didn't wanna miss a week for anything! Happy six month anniversary to everyone that follows spirits and ghost stories :)  Hope everyone had a fantastic Easter!!

On this episode of Spirits & Ghost Stories we dive into the crazy history of the Catholic Church and the steel real practice performing exorcisms. Then we’ll finish off the really creepy story of two sisters trying to survive demonic possession.   We have a website now!!!     https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/ Check out our awesome Youtube Channel: https://youtu.be/PtVwnrx1b0E Our Instagr...

What is a soul? According to the dictionary, a soul is the spiritual or immaterial part of a human or animal, regarded as immortal… something that exists in the spiritual world and the material world, interwoven, and actions in one could directly affect the other–for better or for worse. What if I told you that somewhere deep in the dark web, you could buy a soul in a box?  Tune in the this weeks...

On February 1, 1959 nine Russian hikers died in the northern Ural Mountains. Known as The Dyatlov Pass incident  The experienced group had established a camp on the eastern slopes of Kholat Syakhl. During the night, something caused them to cut their way out of their tent and flee the campsite. After the group's bodies were discovered, an investigation by Soviet authorities determined that si...

 In West Virginia folklore, Mothman is the most well-known. Mothman is a humanoid creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area from November 15, 1966, to December 15, 1967. The first newspaper report was published in the Point Pleasant Register, dated November 16, 1966, titled "Couples See Man-Sized Bird ... Creature ... Something". Upon researching this episode I didn’t realize t...

In this weeks story a guard at a local insane asylum befriends one of the patients who all of the doctors believe is crazy and out of her mind. But what if they are wrong… What if there is something more insidious taking hold of this poor girl.   We have a website now!!!   https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/ Check out our awesome YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/PtVwnrx1b0E Our Instagram is:...

Every culture has their own demons and monsters, and this week we explore we explore the country of the rising sun, Japanese! Specifically, will be talking about the Japanese demon the Oni. So Join us to hear where the Oni resides and how to avoid becoming one yourself! We have a website now!!!   https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/ Check out our awesome YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/PtVwnr...

Spirits & Ghost Stories Episode 29: The Sinister Soul of the dead  Today we are going back to an old fashion ghost story. Individualism the story to us would like to remain anonymous they continue to deal with this paranormal activity. We have a website now!!!     https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/ Check out our awesome YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/PtVwnrx1b0E Our Instagram is: https...

Spirits & Ghost Stories Episode 28:  The Ghost of Leah Woods Legend says there is a ghost in Leah Woods England that comes out at night. Into those who are unlucky enough to remain in the words are subject to its wrath.   We have a website now!!!     https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/ Check out our awesome YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/FM-3YYOAY1Y   Our Instagram is: https://www.insta...

Spirits & Ghost Stories episode 27:   Have you heard of shapeshifters? What about carnivorous equines that drag their captives deep into the ocean never to be seen again? Join Carly and Tom for this week’s episode to learn about the Kelpie. A water horse spirit of Scottish myth, they are capable of shape-shifting. They inhabit the Lochs and pools of Scotland.  We have a website now!!!   https:...

Bigfoot, or Sasquatch, is a giant ape-like creature that some people believe roams North America. It is a cryptid (or species rumored to exist) just like the Chupacabra or Lock ness... There's physical evidence to suggest Bigfoot is actually out there roaming the depths of the forest. Join us while Carly gives us the historical details describing the origins, sightings, and theories behind th...

For centuries, a large winged beast known as the Snallygaster is said to have terrified the people of the greater Appalachian area. This week we delve into the folklore and history surrounding the Appalachian culture and tell to terrifying stories of the creature known as the Snallygaste.   We have a website now!!!   https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/   We are celebrating 25 weeks with drinki...

Somethings were meant to be left alone. they didn’t believe in the power of the Ouija board as ability to summon the demonic.   We have a website now!!!  https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/  Tonight we are drinking: Paloma  1 tsp sugar  1tsp lime juice  1/2 cup grapefruit juice 2 OZ Tequila  1/4 cup club soda  Check out our awesome YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/EgnzIgK-jOs Our Instagram is...

The next Amityville house has been discovered! Tune into this episode to hear the story and decide for yourself.   We have a website now!!!  https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/  Tonight we are drinking: Paloma  1 tsp sugar  1tsp lime juice  1/2 cup grapefruit juice 2 OZ Tequila  1/4 cup club soda  Check out our awesome YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/EgnzIgK-jOs Our Instagram is: https://www...

It was a warm day with sunshine and still air in the late spring two friends have an experience they’ll never forget.     We have a website now!!!   https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/   Tonight we are drinking: Ole Smoky Tennessee moonshine  https://olesmoky.com/ Check out our awesome YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/EgnzIgK-jOs Our Instagram is: https://www.instagram.com/spiritsandghoststor...

Spirits & Ghost Stories Episode 21: The Christmas Krampus  On Christmas Eve night, Eli snuck downstairs to watch Santa shimmy down the chimney. Suddenly, the most cheerful time of year turned into his worst nightmare. Listen to the full episode to hear if Eli escapes the fate of Krampus..   We have a website now!!!  https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/ Tonight we are drinking: Spiked Egnogg...

Spirits & Ghost Stories Episode 20: “The Christmas Ouija Board” A group of friends has a brush with the paranormal when they decide do use a Ouija board on Christmas Eve.  We have a website now!!!   https://www.spiritsandghoststories.com/ Tonight we are drinking: Spiked and Spicy Hot Chocolate  1 cup chocolate milk 1 oz semi-sweet chocolate .75 tsp cinnamon .25 tsp ground ginger Pinch of cayen...

Spirits & Ghost Stories Episode 19: Robert the Cursed Christmas Doll  When a maid gives a little boy a Doll for Christmas suspicious accidents start occurring to those around it. After a set of murders, the doll is put on display for everyone to see. Yet rumor has it, every Christmas supernatural occurrences latch on to those who go to the museum and gaze upon Robert.    We have a website now!...

Spirits & Ghost Stories: Episode 18 Dark Christmas It was comforting yet odd to find that old-fashioned nativity scene in the attic of a Victorian residence  we were borrowing from a distant friend. I was the first one to arrive to the house, with no phone service, but my friends were one the way... The longer I stayed there alone, the more unexplained paranormal activities started to consume...