Episodes
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Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell Tale Heart"
On 7 October 1849, Edgar Allan Poe died at just 40 years old. 'The Tell-Tale Heart' is considered one of the most terrifying gothic horror stories ever written -- a tale of murder, madness, and obsession. When it was first published the public wasn't ready for such a violent, cruel, and horrific...
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The REAL Dracula: Vlad the Impaler
Most people know that Bram Stoker's Dracula is based on a real person, a Romanian Prince named Vlad III -- more famously known as Vlad the Impaler. But the truth is, Stoker's Dracula and Vlad the Impaler barely have anything to do with each another, and the real Vlad Dracula was way more violent,...
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“Strange” Talk with Author/Lecturer Andy Thomas
My guest today is world-renowned UK author/lecturer Andy Thomas, one of the UK’s best-known researchers into unexplained mysteries. Andy has appeared on The Discovery Channel, The BBC, and The National Geographic channel, and in today's episode, I talk with him about his new book, "Strange:...
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The Great American Ghost Hoax
A sucker is born every minute—or so the saying goes. But in the late 1700s, a Connecticut schoolteacher turned that idea into a fortune. Ranford Rogers convinced hundreds of people that buried treasure lay hidden beneath their own towns, guarded by restless ghosts. He also claimed that he alone...
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Symphonies from the Other Side: The Housewife Who Channeled Dead Composers
When Rosemary Brown was just 7-years-old, she was visited by the spirit of a strange old man who told her that he would return to her one day and give her music. She would later learn that the man was the composer Franz Liszt. Over time, Rosemary claimed that he and other dead composers --...
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The Top 5 Strangest Cryptids (You Probably Never Heard of Before)
If you think the only cryptids out there are Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster, think again. In today’s episode, I present the top five strangest cryptids that you probably have never heard of before -- creatures with insect-like bodies, blood sucking plant-based beasts, tiny hairy men, and more....
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Ghosts From the Future
Most people who have seen a ghost in their home assume that it's the spirit of someone who died in the house years earlier, and that they're now haunting it. But what if some ghosts aren’t from the past? What if they’re actually from the future? It might sound like a strange idea, but physics...
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“You Break It, You Bought It” - Horror Fiction
Nightmares can rear their terrifying heads in the most unexpected places. College student Dean Price's nightmare began when he walked into Penny's Bargain Box. The thrift shop had all sorts of incredible things for sale. But Dean found out the hard way that the sign on the wall was more than just…
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W.B. Yeats: The Automatic "Ghost Writing" Sessions
Of the many methods people use to communicate with the spirit world, the most intriguing and controversial is automatic writing. In 1917, Nobel laureate poet W.B. Yeats and his wife embarked on a paranormal journey where they used automatic writing to produce Yeats’ groundbreaking book “A…
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Bigfoot Talk with Author Kevin LeStarge
Deep in the forests of North America roams a massive hair-covered creature whose enormous footprints literally define its name. Of course, I’m talking about Bigfoot. My guest today is Bigfoot investigator Kevin LeStarge. Kevin’s early fascination with this mysterious hairy giant quickly grew into…
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To Heaven and Back: One Man's Incredible Near Death Experience
Ask ten people what their greatest fear is, and odds are, most would say "Death". But what if you could know for certain that death isn't the end, but rather a new beginning? Would you still be afraid of dying? In this episode, my guest Ken Wallace shares the amazing story of his profound near...
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Best Selling Author Steven LaChance - The Architecture of Shadows
In 2001, Steven LaChance and his three children moved into a rental home in Union, Missouri - but they had no idea that the house wasn't just haunted, it was pure evil. In 2008, Steven published 'The Uninvited' which tells about his family's terrifying ordeal and the lingering effects it had on...
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"It's About Time" -- Horror Fiction BONUS EPISODE
A college student obsessed with time theory meets with his professor on the last day of the semester before summer break. The young man claims to have had a breakthrough into seeing the future, but are his warnings about impending future events real or just a delusional? Support:...
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Shadow People
Of all the creatures that haunt the world of the paranormal, shadow people are one the most frightening. Eyewitnesses describe them as grotesque, human-like figures that are so dark they look blacker than black, and they often exude a feeling of evil or dread. What are these menacing creatures…
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The Voynich Manuscript - The World's Most Mysterious Book
The Voynich Manuscript is a 15th-century book whose pages are filled with with strange coded script, bizarre illustrations of alien looking plants, astrological charts, and mysterious nude women bathing in tubes and green pools. The world's greatest code-breakers have tried to unlock its secrets,...
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The Top Nine Spite Houses
A 'Spite House' is a house or other structure built to annoy, irritate, or inconvenience neighbors, enemies, the government, or the public. These houses are often incredibly small or very odd looking, and most are built purely for spite. In this episode, I present my pick of the top nine spite...
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Haunted Mines
For countless centuries, miners have reported seeing and hearing strange things in the deepest, darkest depths of the earth -- shadowy figures, eerie glowing lights, phantom whispers, gnome-like creatures, and visions of the spirits of the dead. Join me as I share four terrifying true stories of...
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The Long Island Poltergeist
In 1958, a family in Long Island, New York experienced alarming poltergeist activity in their home that lasted 35 days. Heavy furniture moved on its own, the tops of bottles popped off all over the house, and police officers, detectives, the press, and other witnesses saw objects flying through…
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The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel
In 1976, twenty-three-year-old Anneliese Michel died after being subjected to 67 exorcisms. After a trial unlike any in history, her parents and two priests were convicted of negligent homicide. Hers is one of the most heartbreaking and frightening stories you’ll ever hear; not only because her...
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Host Barry Pirro's Halloween Guest Appearance on Mikey V's Radio Show - Jammin' 107.7
On October 31, 2025, I joined DJ Mikey V on Jammin 107.7 for a special Halloween interview about my work as a paranormal investigator. I talked about three of the cases I was working on at the time -- two hauntings and a demonic case -- and I played some really spooky audio that I captured at…
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The Tree: A Christmas Ghost Story
When I came up with the idea for "The Tree: A Christmas Ghost Story", I had no idea where I wanted it to go. But once I sat down to work on it, it magically seemed to write itself. After I finished recorded it, I realized that I had created something special -- a totally unique ghost story, maybe...
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The Paranormal in Dickens' A Christmas Carol (Edited Re-Issue)
Charles Dickens' 'A Christmas Carol' is without a doubt the most well known ghost story ever written. But what most people don’t realize is that the book contains references to a variety of paranormal phenomena. So, turn off your lights, sit back and join me as I take a deep dive into the...
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Death From Outer Space: The Halley's Comet Panic of 1910
This year (2025), the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS set the scientific community abuzz because of its strange behavior, look, and composition. But in 1910, all over the world, the arrival of Halley's comet was met with absolute terror after scientists said that it might wipe out all life on earth....
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Creepy Kids
In this episode, I present three true paranormal stories about creepy kids. The kids themselves aren’t really creepy – it’s the situations they find themselves in that are. Two of the stories are really strange, and one is downright terrifying. But in all of these cases, we’re left wondering if…
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The Tell Tale Heart
Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Tell-Tale Heart' is considered one of the most terrifying gothic horror stories ever written -- a tale of murder, madness, and obsession. When it was first published in 1843, the public wasn't ready for such a violent, cruel, and horrific story; but today it's known as one…
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I Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts! The Debi Chestnut Interview
Every day we move through a sea of ghosts without even knowing it. But paranormal investigator and author Debi Chestnut has been seeing and communicating with spirits since she was a child. Debi is by far the most gifted paranormal researcher I've ever met, and the otherworldly stories she shares...
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My Top 5 Totally Outrageous, Unbelievable, Zany Celebrity Conspiracy Theories
Celebrities often have false rumors swirling around them, but the public gets so caught up in them that they sometimes morph into outlandish conspiracy theories. In this episode, I present my top 5 most unbelievable, outrageous, zany, whacky, cockamamie conspiracy theories you’ll ever hear....
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The Conjuring 4: Last Rites - The Terrifying TRUE Story of the Smurl Family's Demonic Haunting
The newest film in the Conjuring franchise, 'The Conjuring: Last Rites', is loosely based on a paranormal investigation conducted by famed ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren in 1986 - but the TRUE story is far more terrifying than the movie. The Smurls weren't experiencing a haunting in their...
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The Lemp Mansion: One of America's Most Haunted Houses
The Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri is considered to be one of the most haunted houses in America -- which should be no surprise considering the incredibly wealthy Lemp family was plagued by scandals, and three family members committed suicide in the mansion. Join me as I explore the...
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Bizarre, Strange, and Unusual Clubs and Associations
We all have different interests, hobbies, and passions, and there's a club out there that caters to just about every one of them. But some clubs are ultra exclusive, and many would consider what goes on behind their closed doors to be downright bizarre. Join me as I explore a bevy of bizarre,...
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Seven True Ghost Stories (PLUS one True Bigfoot Story) As Told By Real People
Just about everyone has a ghost story, and most people are eager to share them. All of the stories in this episode were told to me during my lectures, or submitted to my website by podcast listeners. Some are chilling, others are poignant, and some are just plain scary! So join me as I present…
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The Top Four Creepiest Places on Earth PLUS My Scariest Paranormal Investigation
You asked for it, so here it is! My pick of the top four creepiest places on earth! These are places that have always intrigued me; places with incredibly eerie backstories that continue to give me thrills and chills. In addition, I share the story of the scariest paranormal investigation I've...
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How To Make A Ghost: The Philip Experiment, The Most Important Paranormal Experiment Ever Conducted
We've all heard of ghosts who haunt houses, but it possible to actually MAKE a ghost in a laboratory? In 1972, a group of researchers from the 'Toronto Society for Psychical Research' set out to answer that question. For over a year they conducted an experiment aimed at making a ghost in a...
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When Darkness Calls: The True Story of Demonic Infestation from my book "Haunted Happenings - A Ghost Hunter's Strangest Cases"
In 2016, I was contacted by a couple who fled their home because of terrifying paranormal activity. Things had gotten so bad that they put the house up for sale, even though they had just moved in five months earlier. As soon as I heard the details of what they had seen and heard, I knew that…
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Shrunken Heads, Headhunters, and Walt Disney's Frozen Head
We've all seen pictures of shrunken heads, but did you ever wonder HOW and WHY they were made? Did Walt Disney really have his head cryogenically frozen? And was Michael Rockefeller really eaten by cannibalistic headhunters? Join me as I to delve into the fascinating and macabre history of…
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Mesmerized! The Incredibly Strange Story of Franz Mesmer, Father of Modern Hypnosis
Join me as I take a deep dive into the life and legacy of Franz Mesmer, the man who invented a strange and mysterious healing method that would inspire modern hypnosis and change the world forever. In the 18th century, Mesmer's daring, radical experiments with "animal magnetism" quickly…
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What Lies Beneath: The Hollow Earth
Deep beneath the earth's surface lies a vast, unexplored world that some believe is teeming with life -- an astonishing world with lush subterranean landscapes and marvelous cities inhabited by ancient civilizations or even aliens. A hidden, wondrous world that's lurking right under our feet!…
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I'm A Magnet For Ghosts: Author JE Weiner -"The Wretched and Undone"
Author J. E. Weiner knows that ghosts are real. She's had ghostly encounters her whole life, and some even show up in her new novel "The Wretched and Undone", a paranormal tinged Southern Gothic tale set in Texas and inspired by actual events. In today's interview, JE talks about her true life...
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The Falkville Metal Man Photos: Alien or Hoax?
On October 17, 1973, Falkville Alabama Chief of Police Jeff Greenhaw was out investigating a call about a UFO sighting when he took four Polaroid photos of a metal clad figure he saw standing in the middle of a dark country road. He chased the creature in his patrol car, but the it moved so fast...
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NY Times Bestselling Author JD Barker
New York Times and international bestselling author JD Barker is known for his gripping suspense thrillers that blend elements of horror, crime, mystery, and the supernatural. His work includes the best-selling "The Fourth Monkey" series, "A Caller’s Game", "Behind a Closed Door", and "Dracul".…
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Skinwalkers: Sightings and Legends
In the Navajo culture, a skinwalker is a shapeshifting witch who has the ability to turn themselves into any animal at will. When in their animal form, they possess that animal's physical form and abilities, and they move at incredible speeds. In addition to Navajo skinwalker legends, people have...
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The Bunny Man: The Truth Behind the Terrifying Legend
In Fairfax, VA, the locals stay away from Bunny Man bridge at night. Terrifying stories of an axe-wielding man dressed in a bunny costume chasing people or destroying their cars have been around for more than 50 years. But the Bunny Man is more than just an urban legend. It's based on fact, and…
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The Akashic Records with Amy Robeson
My guest today is Akashic records master reader Amy Robeson. The Akashic records are an infinitely vast field of knowledge - a storehouse of every thought, word, and deed of every person, place, or thing that has ever existed, or ever will exist. In today's episode, Amy talks about the Akashic...
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The Sallie House: America's Most Haunted House
"The Sallie House" in Atchison, Kansas is consider by many to be the most haunted house in the US. When a young couple moved into the rental home in 1993, they had no idea the place was haunted by a little girl named Sallie. But soon, Sallie started moving toys around, starting fires, and causing...
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Author Ali Crawford - Heaven Help Us: A True Story of Demonic Haunting and Divine Intervention
Demons are real, and Ali Crawford knows this better than anyone. In her new book 'Heaven Help Us', Ali tells the terrifying story of her family’s battle against a demonic entity, and how their faith grew stronger in spite of everything it did to try to break them. In my interview with Ali, she...
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The Mysterious Bells of Bealings Manor
In 1834, the servants' bells at Bealings Manor in Suffolk, England began ringing on their own. The mysterious ringing of the bells by unseen hands went on for days, and was witnessed by several people including the manor's owner Major Henry Moor who later wrote a book about his experience. The...
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Anne Frank Reincarnated? The Strange Story of Barbro Karlén
When she was three years old, Barbro Karlén began telling her parents that her name wasn't Barbro, it was Anne Frank. She also had horrific nightmares where men in uniforms kicked down the door to her attic hiding place. When she was twelve, Barbro had her first book published followed by eight...
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Ghosts of the White House
The White House in Washington D.C. is not only the most famous building in the United States, it's also one of the most haunted. The ghosts of Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Jackson, Dolley Madison and others roam its halls and grounds and have been witnessed by presidents, staff members, guests and...
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The Stranger On The Road - A Tale of Terror for Halloween
Ghosts, witches, goblins and other terrifying creatures are often the source of many horror fiction stories. In this story that I wrote especially for this year's Halloween episode, a meek 19th century schoolmaster meets a tall, dark stranger on a lonely road where several have met violent ends....
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The Mysterious Death Of Edgar Allan Poe - Annual Commemorative Episode
On the day Edgar Allan Poe left Virginia bound for Philadelphia, he was a happy man looking forward to a new life. Five days later, he was found in Baltimore lying in a gutter delirious, unkempt, and wearing someone else’s clothes. Four days later, on October 7, 1849, he was dead, and to this…
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