The Freakin’ Shack Podcast

The Tower of London has witnessed centuries of executions, betrayal and royal intrigue—but could it also be home to some of England's most famous ghosts? In this episode of The Freakin' Shack, we explore the lives and legends of Margaret Pole, Catherine Howard, and Lady Jane Grey. Each woman met a tragic end during the Tudor period, and each has become part of England's rich history of ghost stori...

In this episode, we journey into the eerie corners of London’s old riverside districts to uncover the stories of three spectral messengers whose unfinished business still lingers. We explore the haunting tales of Eleanor Hart, Tommy the Lantern Boy, and Samuel Keane — each tied to messages lost, forgotten, or never delivered. Topics include: • Haunted London and its ghostly legends • Spirits conne...

Step into the haunted heart of London’s East End as we uncover the ghostly legends woven into the streets of Spitalfields. In this chilling, but interesting episode, Trina and Stephanie guide you through three eerie tales rooted in archival shadows and centuries old mysteries: The silent seamstress who still stitches by candlelight The vanishing lodger of Wilkes Street The ghostly child who wander...

This week we dive into a chilling true story sent in & credited to: ‘Gary D up in Ontario, Canada’. Back in the late 1980s, Gary re-tells his own story from when he was a young salesman driving through rural Virginia in the dead of night when he stumbled upon a run down, eerie gas station that felt frozen in time. Inside: a fierce old woman, a filthy restroom… and something that really should...

In this atmospheric solo episode, Trina shares the enchanting story of discovering a mysterious book tucked away in a second-hand shop. As she unfolds its fragile pages, she uncovers ghost stories, forgotten histories, and cryptic markings that hint at lives cut short. This episode explores how maps can act as directories of a city’s souls — revealing not just where people lived, but who they were...

This week, we’re taking you deep into the delightful chaos of life inside The Freakin' Shack. Join us as we share behind‑the‑scenes stories, tech mishaps, creative struggles, and the emotional rollercoaster of making a podcast together. From recording in strange places to the episodes that made us cringe (and the ones that made us proud), this is our most honest look yet at what it takes to keep t...

Join us (Trina and Steph) as we dive into some of history’s strangest and most unsettling mysteries. From the bizarre chaos of the Great Molasses Flood to eerie phantom ships and unexplained city syndromes, this episode explores the line between documented history and the truly inexplicable. We also unpack mysterious global phenomena like “The Hum,” vanished colonies, and lighthouse disappearances...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of historical folklore involving child harm, including references to changelings and child abuse. This week, we step into the unsettling world of fairies—the version folklore tried to warn us about. These aren’t tiny, friendly creatures. In Celtic and Irish folklore, the Fae are powerful, rule-bound beings who can charm, trick, or harm those who...

Join us both (Trina & Steph) in a laid-back evening chat as we explore a variety of quirky questions, personal insights, and opinions on topics ranging from pretended understanding, French cuisine, celebrity culture, to personal habits and alternative careers.   key topics Pretending to understand complex topics French wine tasting and food opinions Celebrity culture and recognition Unusual pe...

In this episode of The Freakin’ Shack Podcast, Trina and Steph dive into the mystery of UAPs (Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena)—and why sightings are increasing while answers remain elusive. From ancient civilizations and alien theories to modern military encounters and government reports, we explore the growing evidence that something unexplained is happening in our skies. But what are UAPs, real...

What happens when time doesn’t play by the rules? In this episode, Trina and Stéphanie dive into the strange world of real time slips, ghostly villages, and roads that seem to exist outside of reality. From eerie encounters on forgotten paths to stories of places that appear only when needed, this conversation explores the moments when the world feels… misaligned. You’ll hear: First‑hand accounts...

In Sweet Voices, a True Tale from The Shack, we return (from our previous episode) to wartime Silvertown — a place where the Tate & Lyle Sugar Refinery towered over the streets, and where the first ghostly voices were heard after one of its warehouses was bombed. Through the story of Jess, an ARP warden walking nightly through smoke, rubble, and loss, we explore how the chaos of WWII thinned t...

Ghosts of War: Hauntings, Time Slips & Unseen Guides Does war leave more than history behind? In this episode of The Freakin’ Shack, we explore real-life paranormal encounters from World War I and II. Soldiers, airmen, sailors and civilians have all reported strange experiences during times of extreme danger… from ghostly figures offering guidance to entire ships vanishing without explanation....

Explore the hidden origins of Easter, eerie reincarnation stories, and the mysteries of life, death, and everything in between. A cosy, curious dive into folklore, spirituality, and the unexplained. In this episode of The Freakin’ Shack, we unravel the surprising origins of Easter, journey through reincarnation stories that defy logic, and explore the idea that the universe might store every soul’...

This week on The Shack After Dark, Trina and Steph settle in for a relaxed, cozy conversation filled with family stories, listener questions, nostalgic memories, and future plans for paranormal adventures. If you enjoy storytelling, ghost lore, vintage media, or just hanging out with two people who can’t stop laughing at their own brain fog, this episode is for you. We share how we met and what in...

Ghosts have changed—and the way we experience hauntings has changed with them. This episode explores the evolution of ghost phenomena from Victorian séances to today’s digital‑age hauntings, where EMF meters, EVP recorders, thermal cameras, and livestream investigations shape how we understand the supernatural. We look at how technology influences paranormal encounters, why modern ghosts appear di...

Trina and Stéphanie take you deep into the shadowy world of Victorian ghost stories, uncovering how these tales reflected the era’s anxieties, scientific breakthroughs, and spiritual obsessions. From séances to spirit photography, from grief to the psychology of fear, this episode blends history, culture, and personal storytelling in true Freakin’ Shack fashion. Listeners are invited to share thei...

In this episode, our resident ghost host Mortimer Witherblight, (Mort for Short) dusts off one of his original case files from his days writing for The Pall Mall Gazette. In this (fictional) Tale from the Shack, Mort reads directly from his own investigation notes — a rare glimpse into the Victorian paranormal world he once walked in the flesh. Join Trina as she listens along with you, guiding us...

We (Trina and Steph - whilst eating homemade cake) - dive into the many faces of death, tracing how cultures across time have imagined, feared, befriended, and celebrated it. Our conversation moves from ancient civilizations and their mythic personifications—often embodied as powerful female deities—to modern media’s shifting portrayals of mortality. Along the way, we explore ghost stories, symbol...

In this episode of The Shack After Dark, Trina and Steph take a deep dive into the timeless tradition of ghost stories — where they come from, why they endure, and what they reveal about us as human beings. From ancient folklore to modern hauntings, they explore how ghost stories help us process grief, confront the unknown, and make sense of the emotional truths we carry. Together, they unpack the...

Step into the Shack as Trina travels back to 1860s London, where photographer Alastair Finch made his living capturing the stillness of the newly departed. But one portrait — a simple image of a child — revealed something else lingering in the frame. Something watching. Something waiting. In this episode, we explore the strange crossroads of photography, folklore, and the human imagination. Why do...

In this Valentine’s Day special, Trina and Stéphanie open the Shack door to the tender, complicated corners of love — the words we never said, the regrets we carry, and the memories that still glow years later. Through honest conversation and personal stories, they explore how fear, hesitation, and unspoken emotions shape our relationships. From cherished memories to quiet goodbyes, from gratitude...

During this Shack After Dark episode, we talk about personal growth and public speaking, not in the polished, confident sense, but in the learning-to-relax, it’s-okay-to-make-mistakes kind of way. Steph reflects on what she’s learned from watching me speak openly, imperfectly, and without fear of getting it wrong. We explore mindset, affirmations, and how the labels we’re given, or give ourselves,...

In this episode of The Freakin’ Shack, we pull up a chair beside the fire and unravel the strange, enduring tale of Rumpelstiltskin. We explore the origins and evolution of the story, tracing how it has shifted across time, culture, and interpretation. At the heart of it all is the power of names. What does it mean to know a name? Why does naming hold such weight in folklore, psychology, and ident...

In this episode of The Freakin’ Shack, Trina and Steph step into the darker woods of fairy tale history to uncover the unsettling origins of Snow White. Far from a gentle children’s story, the original tale reveals disturbing themes including maternal cannibalism, the true role of the huntsman, and the harsh, often misunderstood reality of the dwarves. The discussion explores the symbolism of the...