Tales Trails and Taverns Podcast

In this episode of Tales, Trails and Taverns, Rob takes Joe on a journey through the historic streets of Concord, Massachusetts, one of the most significant locations in American history. Together, they explore the events of April 19, 1775, when the first shots of the American Revolution were fired—an event immortalized as "The Shot Heard Round the World."But Concord's story doesn't end with muske...

In this episode of Tales, Trails and Taverns, Joe takes Rob deep into the rich and haunted history of Portland, Maine. From devastating fires that reshaped the city to the booming maritime era that gave Portland its unmistakable Victorian character, the guys explore how history still lingers in the cobblestone streets and old brick buildings of the waterfront district. Joe breaks down why Portland...

Step into the eerie world of the paranormal with author and actress K.G. Miceli as she joins Tales, Trails and Taverns to discuss her chilling new book, Tales of Texas Road .  From abandoned roads hidden deep in Ontario to terrifying firsthand encounters with the unexplained, this episode dives headfirst into the legends and ghost stories that inspired her latest work. K.G. shares how her fascinat...

Step into the world of the unknown as Joe sits down with Corey from East Coast Spirit Chasers NE for a deep dive into the reality of paranormal investigation. With more than 20 years of experience exploring haunted locations across New England, Corey shares the personal encounters that first sparked his fascination with the supernatural — from mysteriously moving doors in his childhood home to str...

In this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe sits down with former Marine Christa Davis to explore the chilling ghost stories and haunted history surrounding Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. From eerie encounters during late-night fire watch to the lingering legends tied to the tragic Ribbon Creek incident, Christa shares firsthand experiences and the stories that Marines have passe...

On this episode of Tales, Trails and Taverns, Rob takes Joe deep into the eerie history of the legendary Hawthorne Hotel in the heart of historic Salem. From ghostly encounters reported by guests and staff to the dark history surrounding one of New England’s most infamous cities, the guys explore why the Hawthorne has earned its reputation as one of the most haunted hotels in America. Rob shares c...

Joe sits down with Rachel Ravenshale, paranormal investigator and co-host of the podcast Hallowed Hearth , for a fascinating conversation about the experiences that shaped her lifelong connection to the supernatural. Rachel shares the chilling childhood encounter that started it all — seeing her grandfather after his death at just ten years old — and how growing up in a Hispanic family from Argent...

Step into the space where science meets the supernatural. In this episode, Joe sits down with Liz Cormell—paranormal investigator, medium, scientist, and host of Phantasm Tours in England , as well as the author of Pagan Shadows in Christianity . Liz brings a rare perspective to the world of the unexplained, blending analytical thinking with deeply personal spiritual experiences. Together, we expl...

In this episode, Joe pulls Rob into the chilling story of the Richmond Switch train wreck—a catastrophic derailment that unfolded in 1873 at what we now know as Wood River Junction. What begins as a deep dive into one of New England’s deadliest rail disasters quickly becomes something more personal, as Joe reflects on the eerie realization that he’s stood on this very ground dozens of times withou...

In this episode of Tales, Trails & Taverns, Joe sits down with Brett Clark, the host of Haunt Hops, to dive deep into the haunted heart of the South. From eerie taverns to historic hotspots, Brett shares how he got started chasing ghost stories and what keeps pulling him back into the unknown. Together, they explore some of the most intriguing haunted locations across North Carolina, swapping...

In this episode of Tales, Trails & Taverns, Rob sits down with Joe to recount a chilling double-feature of urban exploration—two massive, long-abandoned medical facilities hidden in the shadows of Massachusetts. First, we step inside the decaying remains of Pondville State Hospital, once a tuberculosis sanatorium and later a state hospital. Now left to rot, its sprawling campus is a maze of cr...

Step into the shadows with Danica and Guy as they pull back the curtain on the chilling—and often misunderstood—world of paranormal pest control. From their disciplined beginnings in military service to confronting unseen forces in haunted spaces, their journey is anything but ordinary. In this episode, we dive deep into the reality of spirits, the truth behind the dark arts, and the myths that Ho...

Step inside one of New England’s most infamous haunted homes as Joe recounts his recent visit to the S.K. Pierce Mansion—a trip that happened just this past Sunday for filming location scouting with a cast and crew. Joe brings Rob along for the ride, sharing what it’s like walking those creaking halls today, what’s changed since their last visit a couple years back, and what still feels… off. From...

This week on Tales, Trails & Taverns, Rob pulls Joe into the unsettling world of Hollywood’s most infamous productions—cursed movies. From the eerie tragedies surrounding The Omen to the deeply disturbing stories tied to The Exorcist, Rob breaks down the real-life events that have led many to believe some films carry something darker than just a script. On-set accidents, unexplained deaths, st...

This week on Tales, Trails & Taverns, we head across the Atlantic for a deep dive into the legends, history, and supernatural traditions of Ireland with special guest author Bryan Farrell.  As Saint Patrick's Day approaches, Bryan joins us to explore the fascinating stories that shape Irish culture. We talk about the real history behind Saint Patrick—from his origins in Roman Britain to his ca...

This week on Tales, Trails & Taverns, we sit down with special guest Adam, a fellow podcast host with a deep interest in the strange, the historic, and the supernatural side of Ireland. In this interview-style episode, Adam takes us on a journey through Irish folklore, exploring the legends and cultural roots behind some of the island’s most famous supernatural figures. From the mischievous ta...

This week on Tales, Trails & Taverns, Joe heads to historic North Kingstown to share his experience at the legendary Carriage Inn. What starts as a simple visit quickly turns into something much more memorable. Joe talks about how welcoming and friendly the staff were — eager to share not just the inn’s long history, but also some chilling photos and a video captured on the property. Are they...

This week on Tales, Trails & Taverns, Rob takes Joe deep into the shadowed history of one of New England’s most infamous institutions: Taunton State Hospital. Opened in 1854 as the State Lunatic Hospital at Taunton, the sprawling Kirkbride-style complex was once considered cutting-edge in the treatment of mental illness. Over the decades, its towering brick wards, overcrowded conditions, contr...

This week on Tales, Trails & Taverns, Rob and Joe sit down to talk slashers, superstition, and summer camp legends as we review the 2025 horror film Heart Eyes. We break down what worked, what didn’t, and where Heart Eyes fits into the modern wave of Valentine’s Day–themed horror. From kills to callbacks, we dig into the movie’s inspirations and whether it earns a place among classic holiday s...

With Friday the 13th falling just days before Valentine’s Day, Joe takes Rob on a darker journey through love stories that didn’t end in happily ever after—but may not have ended at all. In this episode, Joe shares three tragic love stories rooted in New England history and legend, where heartbreak, betrayal, and obsession may have left something behind. The first story brings us deep into the Fre...

In this episode, Rob takes the lead on a deep dive into Profile Rock in Assonet, Massachusetts—one of the most iconic and symbolically charged landmarks in the region. Often referred to as the “Old Man of the Bay,” Profile Rock has long been tied to Native American history and is deeply connected to the events of King Philip’s War, one of the bloodiest conflicts in early New England history. Rob e...

In this solo episode, Joe ventures into the eerie history and living legend of Charles Island in Milford, Connecticut—a place only reachable by a vanishing land bridge and steeped in centuries of curses, pirate lore, and whispered warnings. Drawing from firsthand experience, Joe recounts his journey across the tombolo at low tide, exploring the island’s overgrown trails, forgotten wells, and crumb...

Rob takes Joe deep into one of the darkest and least-discussed crime sprees in Massachusetts history: the Carl Drew murders. Between 1979 and 1980, a series of brutal killings unfolded in and around Fall River and the Freetown State Forest Reservation—an area already steeped in violent history, whispers of cult activity, and long-standing paranormal lore. Rob lays out the timeline of the crimes, t...

In this episode of Tales, Trails & Taverns, Joe sits down with longtime friend and fellow podcaster Dayvid Salinas—host of Dayvid Don’t Know and co-host of Won Nothing Podcast, Weird Java in the Morning, and The Reel Verdict. What starts as a catch-up between two creators quickly spirals into a wide-ranging, late-night conversation steeped in high strangeness. Joe and Dayvid trade stories of h...

In this episode of Tales, Trails and Taverns, the hosts pull back the curtain between science fiction and conspiracy as they dive deep into Stranger Things and its real-world inspiration: the Montauk Project. What begins as a discussion about the emotional pull of the series quickly spirals into darker territory—psychic experiments, alleged mind control programs, government secrecy, and unsettling...