The One With The Staircase To Hell: The Exorcist Steps In Georgetown

Send us Fan MailThis week on Sip, Spill & Solve, Kiki and Jeannie head to Georgetown, D.C. to climb one of the most famous—and haunted—staircases in movie history: The Exorcist Steps.Built in 1895 and made infamous by the 1973 horror classic The Exorcist, these steep, shadowy stairs have seen more than just cinematic screams. Locals whisper about eerie chills, phantom footsteps, and the feeling of being watched—long after the cameras stopped rolling.The girls sip a bold, blood-red Cabernet while spilling fun film trivia, spooky lore, and a few personal confessions about fear, faith, and fall cardio gone wrong.🍷 Two girlfriends. One bottle. Zero qualifications. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you sip your stories. 🔗 RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2471673.rss 📸 Follow: @sip.spill.solvekeywordsSip Spill Spook, Exorcist Steps, Georgetown, haunted places, horror movies, spooky drinks, October podcast, ghost stories, horror film history, listener interactionsummaryIn this episode of Sip, Spill, and Spook, hosts Jeannie and Kiki explore the haunted Exorcist Steps in Georgetown, DC, while sipping on a cozy hot apple cider. They delve into the history of the steps, their connection to the iconic horror film 'The Exorcist', and share personal experiences with horror movies. The conversation flows into listener engagement, inviting stories and experiences related to haunted places.takeawaysThe Exorcist Steps are a significant haunted location in Georgetown, DC.The hosts enjoy pairing spooky themes with seasonal drinks.The history of the Exorcist Steps includes a politician's murder and cinematic fame.Personal horror movie experiences can shape one's perception of fear.The Exorcist film has a legacy of eerie occurrences during its production.The hosts discuss the impact of classic horror films on modern audiences.Listener engagement is encouraged for sharing spooky experiences.The conversation highlights the beauty of Georgetown, especially in the fall.The hosts reflect on their differing tastes in horror and thriller genres.The episode emphasizes the importance of sharing listener stories for community building.Sound Bites"Two girlfriends, one bottle, and zero qualifications.""I have still not seen that movie.""I think it's a genetic component that you have."Chapters00:00Introduction to Spooky Sips02:47The Exorcist Steps: A Haunted History05:00Cinematic Legends and Urban Legends07:47Personal Horror Stories and Movie Memories10:18The Haunting of Georgetown: Experiences and Anecdotes13:06Conclusion and Listener Engagement23:09NEWCHAPTER- 💀 Girlfriends by day, wildly unqualified detectives by night. 📲 Follow along on Instagram & Facebook: @sip-spill-solve 📬 Got tips, wine, or true crime theories? Email: [email protected] 🍷 New episodes every Wednesday—where the dumb meets the disturbing. Producer Madylyn Zeiders