The Activity Continues

This is the first installment in our Spring Break Series, Ghosts Gone Wild. This week we are discussing The Dead Files “The Deadly Picture Show” (Season 13 Episode 12) which aired October 2, 2021.  We also talked about cults, twiddling knobs, wing walkers, inanimate objects with human faces, and Amy L did a spot on impersonation of Steve. We also talked about cooking mishaps. Yeah, we goofed off a...

This week we met up with Kayli who is the client from The Dead Files episode called “Darkness Rises” (Season 11 Episode 1) which aired July 9, 2019.    Join us while we learn more about what it was like to have The Dead Files in your home. Kayli has some fun (and some maddening) behind-the-scenes stories, such as Amy telling her there is something lurking in her neighborhood, and when one of the p...

This week we are celebrating our 100 th episode! We all met at Amy’s house and made cocktails and just enjoyed seeing each other in person for the first time in 3 months! So we’ve edited together just the moments when we talked about The Dead Files (with a few side tangents, but not to the extent that we actually did IRL). We did a debrief of our conversation with Dead Files client, Laura Lane (ep...

This week we sat down with Laura Lane. She is the client from The Dead Files “Bound” Season 4 Episode 10.   She dropped some super amazing truth bombs about her experience on the Dead Files. Some of it we suspected and some of it blew us away! If you had strong feeling about “Bound” when you watched it, we highly recommend listening to this one. You will be surprised to learn what really happened....

This week we are discussing the Dead Files episode called “Influence to Kill” (Season 8- episode 11) which originally aired September 1, 2017.   We also talked about brushes with trains, teenage stupidity, and cleaning out elderly parents’ cars.   Pour yourself a Victorian cocktail, we recommend the White Tiger’s Milk (recipe below) and join us where The Activity Continues.   Content Warning : In...

This week we are discussing The Dead Files “No Vacancy” (Season 6 Episode 3) which aired April 16, 2016. We also ranked the grossest of cats, dogs, and kids. Some TV shows we’re enjoying, and weirdly named pizza restaurants. It’s fine, we’re fine, everything’s fine.   Content Warning : In this episode we mention boogers, snot, and poop, along in our conversation about what’s grossest. Also some me...

Episode 96: Mercury in the Microwave This week we are recapping The Dead Files “Lust to Kill” (Season 8 Episode 10) which aired August 26, 2017. You will hear about some really bad ghosties, including a widow serial killer who kept killing even after she was dead. We also talked about the TV show we’re watching (and loving) called “School Spirits” You have only Amys today as Megan was unable to jo...

Episode 95: Am I Haunted? This week we sat down with Haunted House survivor, T. Lynn Shapiro. You may remember Toni from our season premier where we read her very scary story about the first entity she met when she was just four years old. Toni has had a lot of wild experiences and she shared some of them with us.  Note: Amy L had to dip out due to a family emergency that needed immediate attentio...

Episode 94: Orbs: Just Dust and Bugs This week we sat down with Dawn McClain. She is a radio talk show host and paranormal investigator. She is a fellow Minnesotan, pet lover, and one funny lady. She’s ONE OF US! We talked about some of her investigations, EVPs, spirit guides, developing mediumship, and a pervy spirit that is attached to Dawn. Also we delved a little into the controversial topic o...

Episode 93: Little Tiny Supernova (season 5 premiere) This week we are dissecting The Dead Files “Darkness Rises” (Season 11 Episode 1) which aired July 9, 2019. We also talked about more Hallmark and holiday movies we’ve watched, spinsters, short people, a child serial killer, and the pros and cons of rearranging your sock drawer. We discussed how looking back we really feel the show misrepresent...

The Activity Continues podcast has a common theme: paranormal discussion and exploration.  The show is hosted by three friends and "soul sisters": Amy Lotsberg, Amy Piersak, and Megan Simmons. They primarily dissect episodes of the TV show "The Dead Files," offering humorous and insightful commentary, personal anecdotes, and discussions about related topics like true crime, ghost s...

Episode 92: 2023 Holiday Special Holiday Traditions and Hallmark Movies Wow we really goofed off on this one! We talked a good 30 minutes before we even welcomed you. Don’t worry, we cut a lot of that. The intro is at about 15 minutes in. This would be one where you can just let it play and barely pay attention. You’re welcome, and happy holidays. We talked about holiday traditions, holiday movies...

This week we are featuring our friends Dom and Kate over at Shittin' Bricks Podcast. They are actually going to be revamping their show with a totally different format, but they do have 110 episodes in this format for you to enjoy. Here is one of them.... Shittin' Bricks A podcast based on the things that scare us the most! Addicted to tales of horror or mystery? ‘Shittin Bricks’ won’t dis...

Hi friends, Amy here. As you know we are off for a few weeks, to return on January 4th. But I wanted to give you a little something to listen to and or think about while you wait. As you may know I have another podcast called Volsteadland. It’s all about the seedy underworld (aka mafia) that was Minneapolis, MN in the 1920s and 30s. When I was researching this story all I kept thinking is that thi...

This week we are talking about the past year and the past season of our show. We welcome new Patrons Shannon, and Lyn & Liz, and we have a possible EVP for you to listen to as well. We also talked about Amy’s Scotland trip, along with travel tips; AP explains the types of cattle and by the end we turn this into a food podcast. And remember: “If everything worked 100% of the time, you’d never l...

This week we have a special treat for you! We are chatting with Travis Bilbrey the sketch artist from the Season Finale of The Dead Files “The Eternal Haunting” (Season 15 Episode 13) which aired October 19, 2023. We also recap the episode a bit, after the interview. Folks, we have thoughts. Content Warning : This is a general content warning, many of the episodes of the TV show talk about murders...

Episode 89: The Four Ps: A Portal, a Poltergeist, and two Paulas. (oh my!) This week we are recapping the most recent episode of The Dead Files “Burning Hatred” (Season 15 Episode 11) which aired October 5, 2023. We welcomed our new Patron, Roxanne to the Ghosty Fam. We also discussed geography, the pain of living with someone, and Steve’s wardrobe.   Content Warning : This is a general content wa...

Our 2 nd Annual Boo Pod Halloween Special   This week we are switching things up and celebrating Spooky Season with the Boo Pod Network. We are thrilled to be a part of this great network and to have the opportunity to collaborate with some amazing podcasts. The universal theme this year is Urban Legends. So we are presenting urban legends in and around Minnesota. Amy P (AP) is telling us about We...

This week we are recapping the episode of The Dead Files called “Imprisoned” (Season 15 Episode 10) which aired September 28, 2023. We also talked about the repetitive things we’re seeing on the show this season, gin, and a three-humped blob. Also, Megan does her Rodney Dangerfield impression. Content Warning! : This one is a doozy! This episode incudes: sexual assault (adults and children), kidna...

is week we are recapping The Dead Files “Hell’s Kitchen” (Season 14 Episode 7) which aired February 26, 2022. We also talked about heart attacks, Jimmy Buffet, and it was the first time we used the slogan, “The only explanation is, it’s paranormal.”   Get your own t-shirt here: Black https://www.zazzle.com/no_explanation_long_sleeved_t_shirt-256611497221750193 White https://www.zazzle.com/explanat...

This week we are recapping the most recent episode of The Dead Files “Nowhere to Hide” (Season 15 Episode 9) which aired September 21, 2023. We also talked about disgusting diseases, Lumber Bears, and The Book of Divorce. Content Warning : Disgusting talk of diphtheria, about 35 minutes in. Two shooting deaths, child death (disease), so trigger warning for those who need it. Also, we swear. This i...

This week we are recapping the episode of The Dead Files “The Beast” (Season 2 Episode 14) which aired March 15, 2013. We also talked about some good podcasts, and fowl play.   Content Warning: Religious extremism in the episode and possibly the conversation. This is a general content warning, many of the episodes of the TV show talk about murders, some even involving children. So that may come up...

This week talk about the most recent episode of The Dead Files “Chaos in the Canyon” (Season 15 Episode 8) which aired September 14, 2023. We talk about birds we like and dislike, bourbon cream, and spooky shows and movies that we’re looking forward to. Join us also for a geography lesson where Megan learns what is South. Remember, the only explanation is paranormal.   Another one we recorded in p...

This week we talked to the clients from S15 E7, of The Dead Files “The Butcher” which aired September 7, 2023. Donalyn, Dennis, and Regan talked about shooting a “mayonnaise commercial”. We also talked about what it’s like living in a family where all the females are sensitive. And oh yes, we talked about The Fall! Content Warning : This is a general content warning, many of the episodes of the TV...

*Note, this one was recorded in person, so the sound is a little wonky in some spots. Shoutout to Adobe Enhance for making it sound a lot better than it was!*  This week we are bringing you more Listener Stories! We have two stories: AP’s friend Kevin tells a story about a stormy night in an old hunting lodge in South Dakota. And new listener Eddie (Welcome Eddie!) tells us about his experiences i...