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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2025 · 1H 10M

Ghosts, Sociology & the Paranormal: Inside the Mind of Dr Rachael Ironside

from Pursuit of the Paranormal

What happens when academic expertise meets the unexplained? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachael Ironside, a doctor of sociology who has also previously lead chilling ghost tours and conducts hands-on paranormal investigations. We explore how sociology can help explain our fascination with ghosts, the cultural impact of hauntings, and the real-life experiences that blur the line between science and the supernatural.From haunted history and spirit encounters to the psychology behind belief in the paranormal, this conversation offers a rare blend of scholarly insight and spine-tingling storytelling. Whether you’re a ghost hunter, history buff, or curious sceptic, you’ll discover how the social sciences can shed new light on the shadows of the unknown.----------------------------------------ghost tours, paranormal investigations, sociology of the paranormal, haunted history, ghost stories, sociology podcast, paranormal podcast, haunted tours, paranormal research, supernatural experiences

What happens when academic expertise meets the unexplained? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Rachael Ironside, a doctor of sociology who has also previously lead chilling ghost tours and conducts hands-on paranormal investigations. We explore how sociology can help explain our fascination with ghosts, the cultural impact of hauntings, and the real-life experiences that blur the line between science and the supernatural. From haunted history and spirit encounters to the psychology behind belief in the paranormal, this conversation offers a rare blend of scholarly insight and spine-tingling storytelling. Whether you’re a ghost hunter, history buff, or curious sceptic, you’ll discover how the social sciences can shed new light on the shadows of the unknown. ----------------------------------------ghost tours, paranormal investigations, sociology of the paranormal, haunted history, ghost stories, sociology podcast, paranormal podcast, haunted tours, paranormal research, supernatural experiences

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