The Ghost Furnace Podcast

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 89 "The Dover Demon"   This week we take a look at the story of a strange creature that made itself at home for a few nights in the small Massachusetts town of Dover in 1977. Was it an alien, cryptid, a misidentified known animal, or something even more strange? This story has some familiar elements that remind us of the Grafton Monster, but also some unique characteris...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 88 "Jack in the Green"   On this week's episode we look at an English folk tradition which takes place during May Day festivals. The history wrapped up in this precision has everything from walking trees to milk maids. Though where it came from and how it evolved is a matter of debate among folklorists. What isn't up for debate, is how much fun it looks like and with it...

The Ghost Furnace EP 87 "Ghost Lites No.4 - Why do You Believe"   With the fourth installment in our Ghost Lites series, we answer a listener's questions around what events have shaped our thoughts and perspectives on the paranormal. We talk about ghostly footsteps, apparitions and other high strangeness.    If you have a question you'd like to ask, a story you'd like to share, or a topic you'd li...

The Ghost Furnace - Ghost Lites No.3 "Harmonist Cemetery"   On this Ghost Lite, we look into a listener's question about a local cemetery which is equal parts historic, unique and curious. A place which sits in a reportedly haunted town, has almost 100 bodies interred yet no grave markers and an ominous stone door. But do any of those souls still frequent the uncanny resting place?   If you have t...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 85 "Ole Bull"   In this episode we begin by looking at a reported musical haunting in a secluded state park. Which leads us to questioning why ghosts supposedly haunt one place, or another and sometimes multiple locations. Looking at the mechanics and semantics of a haunting make us question why only famous people haunt more than one location and if a specifically const...

Ghost Furnace Podcast EP 84 "Ghost Lites No.2"   On our second installment of Ghost Lites, we answer a listener question around psychics. We get into our experiences and what might be happening, or not happening, with these metaphysical practitioners. If you thought we couldn't fit string theory, free will, and Sheboygan Wisconsin into the same conversation... you're in for a surprise.    If you h...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 83 - "Ghost Lites No.1"   In our first instalment of "Ghost Lites" where our shorter conversations and stories will live, we answer a listener's question about our thoughts around the tools of the ghost hunting trade. If you have a story you'd like to hear about a question, please let us know!   You can find us on instagram, Youtube, Facebook or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@g...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 82 "Freshwater Monsters"   On this episode of the Ghost Furnace, we look at some new, (to us) stories of freshwater beasts that are said to inhabit the rivers, creeks and lakes of western PA. Along with an old favorite. Whether the stories are rooted in folklore, fact, fish or fantasy, they are all interesting and tell us something about how we interact with our environ...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 81 "No one is an Expert"   On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we welcome back returning guest Brian. We look at some additional thoughts around our previous episode, focusing on the Forest Poltergeist. Looking at how psychology and the paranormal intersect.   If you have thoughts or a story to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or TheGhostFurancePo...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 80 "The Forest Poltergeist w/ W.T. Watson" On this episode we welcome back Travis Watson. This time, to speak about his newest book "The Forest Poltergeist: Class B Encounters and the Paranormal''. Travis draws parallels between bigfoot attributed phenomena and traditional poltergeist traits, among other possible explanations for the knocks, throwing, and general pester...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 79 "Spring Heeled Jack"   In this episode we go back to the early 1800's outside of London, England. Where the locals had all manner of encounters with a frightening assailant. Everything from superhuman feats, technological implements and paranormal parallels makes this story one that has been fascinating people for almost 200 years.   If you have a story you'd like to...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 78 "Grafton Monster" On this week's episode we head down to the mountain state for a strange story which involves a lesser known cryptid. The story of the Grafton Monster is one which we see often in these strange, stand-alone sightings. Though, it really is a snapshot in time, showcasing the role paranormal elements played in the rural cultures in the 1960's.  If you h...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 77 "The Intangible Menace" In this episode we look at a series of gruesome murders which took place in Austin, Texas in the 1880's. Who could have been responsible? What connections, if any, do these have with Jack the Ripper? All this and more. Episode image courtesy of Matt L. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 76 "The Devil in Devonshire"   In this episode we look at the classic case of the Devil's Footprints, which was a strange occurrence which took place in SouthWest England in the winter of 1855. unusual hoof like tracks are inexplicably left over a 20 mile swath of the countryside, in town, and around homes. Some think it was the devil himself, others think there may be...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 75 "Coincidence"   On this episode we are joined by Co-Founder Mike! We talk about some curious stories and what they could mean for how we perceive and interact with reality.    If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 74 "Werewolves in Pennsylvania"   On this episode we welcome back Author and Folklorist Thomas White. We have been anxious to have him come back on the show and have a conversation around the history and stories surrounding the Werewolf traditions and lore of Pennsylvania. It was a really great conversation and we learned a lot, as usual, from Thomas' expertise. If you...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 83 "Without Warning" On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we look at an early found footage/mockumentary style film Without Warning from 1994 centering around an alien induced apocalypse. The ideas, trends and how well it all holds up might surprise those who haven't seen it. It is available on multiple platforms and we encourage you to give it a watch! If you have a st...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 72 "On Investigations"   On this episode of the Ghost Furnace, we talk to a returning guest, who is a Medium and active paranormal investigator. We learn how their group approaches a location, what they do when they get there, and what happens after. We share an EVP, and some wild stories of various types of hauntings.    If you have a story you'd like to share, please...

The Ghost Furnace Episode 71 - "'Flanders"   In this episode of the Ghost Furnace we look to the Flanders region of Belgium. Led by previous topics of the podcast we look at two local cryptids, the Mahwot and the Kluddé.    If you have thoughts or a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook and  TheGhostFurancePodcast@gmail. com  

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 70 "D.B. Cooper"   On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we look at the infamous case of D.B. Cooper. First looking at the facts of the case, we follow the trail (or lack thereof) to the suspects, outcomes and theories which keep this modern folklore alive over 50 years later.    If you have thoughts or a story to share, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, or TheGhos...

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 69 "The Green Children of Woolpit"   On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we kick off the new year with a story from across the pond near Suffolk, England. The story of the Green Children of Woolpit is a strange story that has persisted for over 1000 years. Looking at the agreed facts of the story, even the mundane explanations are not as strong as they originally seem....

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 68 "Shenango Strangeness"   On this episode we speak again with Jami King of Penn/Ohio Bigfoot Research. He shares with us a track casting he took at the Shenango Reservoir, which is where he and his wife have been conducting a study for years. We look at how the track was found/cast, what it could be from and the research it has led him. You can see the track on the Pe...

The Ghost Furnace Podcast   Episode 67 - "Spectral Scholastic Mule"   On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we look at the story of a ghost mule in State College. Which gets us looking at our ideas on expectations and where research into folklore can lead. Additionally, we can't help but cover another Dent's Run treasure update.    If you have a story you'd like to share, please reach out on Facebo...

The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 66 "Placebo"   In this episode of the Ghost Furnace we look at the medical phenomena known as the placebo effect. We look at how it is defined, studied and its history. We dive into what the mechanism may be and how science deals with something it knows is real, yet has an unpredictable mechanism. A huge thanks to our friend Jen for talking through this with us....

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 65 "The Loveland Frogmen"   In this episode we head west to the great state of Ohio. Particularly, in the south west corner in a little town called Loveland. We look at three tails of a unique cryptid that spans decades and like usual, is more strange the more you dig in.    The book we reference is "Eerie Appalachia" by Mark Muncy and Kari Schultz. There are many books...