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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 1H 27M

Episode 003: The Real Story Behind The Shining | The Stanley Hotel

from The Seance Parlor · host Drew & Amy Waldron

Welcome back to The Séance Parlor.This week, Drew and Amy check into one of the most famous haunted locations in America: The Stanley Hotel.Known worldwide as the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining, this historic Colorado landmark has become a paranormal legend in its own right. But how much of its haunted reputation is based on real experiences, and how much is fueled by decades of ghost stories, horror films, and folklore?In Episode 003, we explore the fascinating history of the Stanley Hotel, Stephen King’s infamous stay that inspired one of the greatest horror novels ever written, and the chilling paranormal claims that continue to attract investigators and thrill-seekers from around the world.From ghostly children running through empty hallways to mysterious piano music echoing through vacant rooms, we uncover the stories that have made the Stanley Hotel one of the most talked-about haunted locations on Earth.👻 In this episode:• The history of the Stanley Hotel• How Stephen King was inspired to write The Shining• The famous Room 217 mystery• Reported paranormal encounters and ghost sightings• The hotel’s most famous spirits• The connection between fact, folklore, and fearDo you believe the Stanley Hotel is truly haunted?Let us know your thoughts in the comments.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.📺 Watch the full video version on YouTube.📅 New episodes every Thursday at 6 PM EST.Follow The Séance Parlor:Instagram: @theseanceparlorpodTikTok: @theseanceparlorpodYouTube: @theseanceparlorpod#StanleyHotel #TheShining #StephenKing #HauntedHotel #ParanormalPodcast #GhostStories #HauntedPlaces #HorrorPodcast #TheSeanceParlor #Paranormal

Welcome back to The Séance Parlor.This week, Drew and Amy check into one of the most famous haunted locations in America: The Stanley Hotel.Known worldwide as the inspiration for Stephen King’s The Shining, this historic Colorado landmark has become a paranormal legend in its own right. But how much of its haunted reputation is based on real experiences, and how much is fueled by decades of ghost stories, horror films, and folklore?In Episode 003, we explore the fascinating history of the Stanley Hotel, Stephen King’s infamous stay that inspired one of the greatest horror novels ever written, and the chilling paranormal claims that continue to attract investigators and thrill-seekers from around the world.From ghostly children running through empty hallways to mysterious piano music echoing through vacant rooms, we uncover the stories that have made the Stanley Hotel one of the most talked-about haunted locations on Earth.👻 In this episode:• The history of the Stanley Hotel• How Stephen King was inspired to write The Shining• The famous Room 217 mystery• Reported paranormal encounters and ghost sightings• The hotel’s most famous spirits• The connection between fact, folklore, and fearDo you believe the Stanley Hotel is truly haunted?Let us know your thoughts in the comments.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and wherever you get your podcasts.📺 Watch the full video version on YouTube.📅 New episodes every Thursday at 6 PM EST.Follow The Séance Parlor:Instagram: @theseanceparlorpodTikTok: @theseanceparlorpodYouTube: @theseanceparlorpod#StanleyHotel #TheShining #StephenKing #HauntedHotel #ParanormalPodcast #GhostStories #HauntedPlaces #HorrorPodcast #TheSeanceParlor #Paranormal

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