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Inherited Hauntings

Inherited Hauntings is a spooky and funny podcast where a daughter/mother duo dive into haunted history, ghost stories, and paranormal oddities while making each other laugh along the way. Think chilling encounters, creepy legends, and a little comic relief to keep the nightmares manageable. If you love haunted history, ghost stories, hanging out with the girls and laughing out loud, you just inherited your new favorite show.

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    Declassified UFO Files: The Government’s Unexplained Cases & 80 Years of Secrets

    The Pentagon quietly released declassified UFO files… and some of the cases are still unexplained.  This week on Inherited Hauntings, we trace 80 years of UFO sightings and government secrecy, from Mount Rainier and Roswell to the Pentagon’s newest UAP files. Join us for a spooky, funny, and fascinating deep dive into one of the strangest mysteries in American history.Here's where to see for yourself: war.gov/ufoFollow & Connect: 📸 Facebook Instagram 🛍️ Merch ⭐ If you’re loving Inherited Hauntings, please rate and review the show. It really helps our show.👉 Have you ever experienced something you couldn’t explain? We want to hear your story or feedback. Send it to us at [email protected] the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Spontaneous Human Combustion: True Cases & Burning Questions

    What if the most dangerous thing in the room… was you?In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we dive into the eerie and deeply unsettling world of spontaneous human combustion, a phenomenon where real people were found burned beyond recognition… with almost no damage to their surroundings.This paranormal podcast episode blends true documented cases, like where only fragments of a body were found beside a hole burned through the floor; forensic theories, and just enough skepticism to make you question everything you thought you knew about fire... and your own body.Expect dark humor, uncomfortable questions, and that creeping realization that… this shouldn’t be possible.🔥 New fear unlocked.👉 Have you ever experienced something you couldn’t explain? We want to hear your story. Send it to us at [email protected] Follow & Connect: 📸 Facebook Instagram 🛍️ Merch ⭐ If you’re loving Inherited Hauntings, please rate and review the show. It helps more people find us… and keeps the stories coming. Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Mass Sightings That Can’t Be Explained: UFO's, Miracles, and Thousands of Witnesses

    In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we explore some of the most chilling true paranormal cases where entire groups of people witnessed the same unexplainable event. These aren’t just spooky stories… they’re mass sightings that still leave investigators shaken.Are these events evidence of something real… or proof of how powerful collective experience can be?This paranormal podcast episode blends history, eyewitness testimony, and just enough skepticism to make you question everything. Expect unsettling details, and moments that will stay with you long after the episode ends.👉 Have you ever experienced something you couldn’t explain? We want to hear your story. Send it to us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a future episode. Follow & Connect: 📸 Facebook Instagram 🛍️ Merch ⭐ If you’re loving Inherited Hauntings, please rate and review the show. It helps more people find us… and keeps the stories coming.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Exorcist Movie Curse: Georgetown’s Haunted Houses, Hidden Bodies, and the True Story Behind the Movie

    What if one of the most terrifying movies ever made… wasn’t just fiction?In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we take you deep into Georgetown, Washington DC, where cobblestone streets and luxury homes sit on top of something far darker. From the infamous Exorcist Steps to centuries-old buildings with chilling pasts, this episode uncovers the true story that inspired The Exorcist… and the eerie events that followed its release.We explore the Old Stone House, where visitors report an unshakable feeling of being choked… The former Lydia English School, once turned Civil War hospital, where trauma still lingers… The bizarre 10PM ghost of Foxhall Manor… And the unsettling mystery of Halcyon House, filled with hidden rooms, tunnels, and a past that feels almost intentionally haunted.But the deeper we go… the more one question rises to the surface:Did The Exorcist tap into something that was already there… or did it wake something up?This is more than a haunted places podcast. This is a story about history, power, and what happens when the past is never fully buried.👻 Expect true spooky stories, real ghost stories, and one of the most unsettling paranormal podcast episodes we’ve ever recorded.👉 Have you ever experienced something you couldn’t explain? We want to hear your story. Send it to us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a future episode. Follow & Connect: 📸 Facebook   Instagram 🛍️ Merch ⭐ If you’re loving Inherited Hauntings, please rate and review the show. It helps more people find us… and keeps the stories coming.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Celebrity Ghost Stories: Joan Rivers, Howie Mandel & Alice Cooper... and More Chilling Encounters

    Some stories sound like Hollywood… until the people telling them have nothing to gain from saying them out loud.In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we dive into true paranormal cases shared by celebrities who insist their encounters were real. From Joan Rivers dealing with something unsettling in her own home… to Howie Mandel’s terrifying experiences involving his young daughter… to Alice Cooper staying in a house where reality itself didn’t seem stable. These aren’t just spooky tales; they’re deeply personal moments that stayed with them long after they ended.And it doesn’t stop there. We also explore shorter but chilling encounters from Kesha, Demi Lovato, Keanu Reeves, and Miley Cyrus, each one adding another layer to the question: what happens when people in the spotlight experience something they can’t explain?If you love a haunted places podcast, spooky podcasts, and a real ghost stories podcast that blends humor, skepticism, and genuinely eerie experiences, this episode delivers.👉 Have you ever experienced something you couldn’t explain? We want to hear your story. Send it to us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a future episode.Follow & Connect: 📸 Facebook Instagram 🛍️ Merch⭐ If you’re loving Inherited Hauntings, please rate and review the show. It helps more people find us… and keeps the stories coming.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Haunting of Al Capone

    Al Capone built an empire on fear… but in the end, he was the one who was terrified.In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy uncover the chilling story of what happened after America’s most powerful gangster lost everything. Locked away and isolated, Capone began hearing voices, seeing figures, and claiming he was being followed by one of his victims.Was this the result of illness and paranoia… or something far more unsettling? With specific, repeated encounters and a presence that never seemed to leave him alone, this story blurs the line between psychological breakdown and something that refuses to be forgotten.👻 Listen closely… because this one stays with you.👉 Have you ever experienced something you couldn’t explain? We want to hear your story. Send it to us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a future episode.Follow & Connect: 📸 Facebook Instagram 🛍️ Merch⭐ If you’re loving Inherited Hauntings, please rate and review the show. It helps more people find us… and keeps the stories coming.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Baldoon Curse: The Haunted Farm That Needed a Goose to Stop It 👻

    Something was terrorizing the McDonald family… and the only way to stop it involved shooting a goose.In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy dive into the infamous Baldoon Curse, one of the most bizarre and unsettling paranormal cases on record. But this story goes deeper than a typical haunting. With multiple witnesses, Indigenous accounts tied to the land, and a witness whose claims range from credible to completely unbelievable, the Baldoon Curse sits right at the intersection of history, folklore, and the unexplained.👉 Have you ever experienced something you couldn’t explain? We want to hear your story. Send it to us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a future episode.Follow & Connect: 📸 Facebook      Instagram 🛍️ Merch⭐ If you’re loving Inherited Hauntings, please rate and review the show. It helps more people find us… and keeps the stories coming.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    True WWII Ghost Encounters That Still Can’t Be Explained

    What if the deadliest war in history never truly ended?In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we explore documented ghost stories from World War II, including haunted RAF airfields, voices in the tunnels of Iwo Jima, and lingering spirits at Pearl Harbor. These chilling accounts blur the line between history and the paranormal, and raise one unsettling question: do some moments ever really end?Enjoying Inherited Hauntings? Follow the show, leave a 5-star review, and share it with someone who won’t sleep tonight 👻🔗 LINKS & CONNECT🎧 Follow the Show📸 Instagram    Facebook🛍️ Merch💌 Share Your Story: [email protected] the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    6 Terrifyingly True Paranormal Cases of Haunted Electronics

    What if your devices aren’t just listening… but something else is too?In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we explore 6 chilling, real cases of paranormal activity through technology—from Nikola Tesla’s mysterious radio signals to haunted toy phones, eerie calls from the dead, and terrifying encounters caught on baby monitors, security cameras, and smart speakers. As technology evolves, so do the ways the unexplained may be reaching through it.Because the scariest stories… are the ones that are true. 👻Merchandise Link:  inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.com/Send us your feedback or spooky stories: [email protected] us on Facebook and Instagram for more details on this creepy episode!Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Sallie House Haunting: The Man-Hating Ghost, Violent Attacks, and the Pickman Family

    A quiet little house in Atchison, Kansas became the center of one of America’s most disturbing hauntings when the Pickman family fled in terror.In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy investigate the chilling history of the infamous Sallie House. From violent scratches to the legend of the so-called “man-hating ghost,” they explore the Pickman family's terrifying experiences, modern paranormal investigations, and the many theories about what may truly haunt the house.Plus, because history can be fun too, they take a playful detour into strange and hilarious slang from the Victorian era.Is Sallie the spirit of a tortured child… or something far darker?Follow Inherited Hauntings Podcast on Instagram and Facebook Email feedback and your creepy true stories: [email protected] out our merch: inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Ireland’s Most Haunted Castles: Banshees, Ghosts, and Irish Toasts

    With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, travel deep into Irish folklore and history to explore the chilling legend of the Banshee, the mysterious wailing spirit said to appear before death in ancient Irish families.But the banshee is only the beginning.We also step inside the shadowy halls of Leap Castle, widely considered one of the most haunted castles in the world. From a brutal murder inside the Bloody Chapel to reports of a terrifying elemental spirit, the castle’s history is filled with violence, mystery, and credible eyewitness accounts.Along the way, we share a few traditional Irish blessings and toasts… because sometimes the best way to face a ghost story is with a little humor and a raised glass.Merch: https://inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comFollow us on Instagram and Facebook for an in-depth look at our episode.For feedback and your OWN spooky stories, email us at [email protected] the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Hauntings and Dark History of the Bodie Ghost Town

    What happens when a booming gold mining town dies but refuses to stay quiet? This week we head to California’s frozen-in-time town of Bodie, where a famous curse chases tourists home, and real history hits harder than any horror movie.We talk Gold Rush greed, violent winters, restless spirits, and the eerie stories from park rangers and visitors who swear Bodie still watches who leaves with “souvenirs.” We also share the logic behind the legend and why some believe the Bodie Curse feels real even if you don’t believe in ghosts.Grab a blanket, keep your hands empty, and listen close… because the scariest stories are the ones that are true.Merch link: inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comFollow us on Facebook and InstagramEmail us: [email protected] the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Haunting of the Deane House; and Ghosts by the River

    An old house between two rivers… and a history soaked in tragedy. Step inside the haunted Deane House in Calgary, where real murders, restless spirits, and chilling staff encounters blur the line between history and horror.Then we explore a strange theory… can moving water make us more sensitive to spirits and even help ease the winter blues in the long Canadian dark? ❄️👻Come for the creepy stories, stay for the mother-daughter banter, and leave wondering what might be watching near the river.👉 Shop our merch: inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.com 👉 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook 👉 Email us your story: [email protected] the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Fun-Size Cryptids: The Fresno Nightcrawler and Ohio’s Loveland Frogman

    What if the strangest creatures aren’t legends at all, but police reports?This week, we investigate the eerie Fresno Nightcrawler, the mysterious “walking pants” caught on security cameras, and the Loveland Frogman, a frog-like creature spotted by Ohio police officers and civilians decades apart. From glowing wands to security video, we break down the sightings, the skepticism, and the details that refuse to disappear.Are these misidentifications… or something far stranger?🎙️ Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for more details and behind-the-scenes clips. 👻 Grab your merch and haunt in style: InheritedHauntings.creator-spring.com 📩 Have a paranormal story? Email us! [email protected]  We want to know what else is out there.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Greenbriar Ghost: The True Story of Zona Heaster and the Ghost Who Testified

    The Greenbriar Ghost is one of the most famous true ghost stories in American history and it begins with a mother who knew her daughter was murdered.In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we uncover the true story of Zona Heaster, a young woman whose death was a mystery until a terrifying message changed everything. When Zona’s ghost appeared to her mother night after night, revealing how she was killed, that testimony led to one of the only known murder convictions based on ghostly evidence.We explore the real history behind the Greenbriar Ghost, the abusive marriage that raised red flags, the courtroom trial that stunned a nation, and why this case still resonates today. This is a story about love that refuses to die, intuition that saves lives, and the warning signs we should never ignore.Follow Inherited Hauntings on Facebook and Instagram at Inherited Hauntings Pod. Have a story or feedback? Email us at [email protected]. 🖤 Check out our merch here: inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Mount Washington Hotel: New Hampshire's Most Haunted Grand Resort

    A luxury hotel in the White Mountains hides secrets that never checked out.In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we explore the stunning history of the Omni Mount Washington Hotel in New Hampshire, from its elite guests and world-changing conferences to whispered stories of a lingering princess, phantom music, hidden corridors, and chilling paranormal investigations. Along the way, we share our theories, the evidence, and a few laughs, because even the most beautiful places can be deeply unsettling after dark.We’d love to connect with you.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Inherited Hauntings Pod. Have feedback or a listener story to share? Email us at [email protected]. And if you want to support the show, Check out our merch here: inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Alien Abduction Story: The Strange Twisted Tale of David Huggins and His Alien Lover

    David Huggins claims he was taken by extraterrestrials as a child and spent decades in a secret relationship with an alien he called Crescent.In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we unravel one of the most disturbing and intimate alien encounter stories ever told, involving lifelong visitations, emotional attachment, alleged hybrid children, and haunting paintings created as proof of what he says really happened.Whether you believe in extraterrestrial life or not, Huggins’ story forces a deeper question. If this wasn’t real, why did it never leave him?We’d love to connect with you! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Inherited Hauntings Podcast. Have feedback or a listener story to share? Email us at [email protected] out our merch here: inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.com Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The St Augustine Lighthouse: One of the Most Haunted Places in the US

    Join us at one of the most haunted spots in the U.S., where witnesses frequently see apparitions, experience things, and hear sounds that should not exist.Some hauntings feel relentless.This one feels patient.Merch:  https://inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.com/Email us your crazy stories or feedback: [email protected] us out on Facebook and Instagram: Inherited Hauntings PodSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    EVPs: Real Voices from the Other Side

    Did it just say my name or is my brain messing with me? In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy dive into the eerie world of Electronic Voice Phenomena, where whispers seem to emerge from static and silence. We break down what EVPs are, how they are classified from Class A to C, and where this phenomenon began. Along the way, we play real examples, talk skeptic theories, and explore how voices might exist without a physical body. Whether you are a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode will make you think twice before hitting rewind.🎙️ EVP sources and research used in this episode:Indiana Ghost Trackersindianaghosts.org evp🛍️ Inherited Hauntings Merch: https://inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comFollow us for more spooky history, paranormal research, and dark humor.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Encore: The OG Poltergeist, 1958's Fizzy Haunting That Launched a Horror Classic

    This is an encore presentation of one of our most popular and funniest early episodes. While we work on a brand-new episode dropping January 15, 2026, we’re revisiting the real-life poltergeist case that helped inspire a horror classic. In this wildly entertaining episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy tackle one of the most chaotic paranormal forces out there: poltergeists. We dive into the real-life poltergeist activity that rocked a New York family and inspired the 1982 movie Poltergeist (spoiler alert: it was not just about a haunted TV).From flying objects to popping screw cap bottle tops, this story is as hilarious as it is bone-chilling. We break it down, crack each other up, and even throw in a review of the movie (tangents and popcorn included).Plus, we share some of our own unexplained poltergeist-y moments that may or may not involve household items going rogue.True stories. Creepy chaos. Mom-daughter laughs. Paranormal sass.If your house ever felt "off," this episode's for you.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 12 of Frightmas: The Ghost of Hotel Del Coronado

    A legendary seaside hotel, a tragic story, and a ghost who may never have checked out. On the final night of Frightmas, we head to the iconic Hotel Del Coronado to uncover the chilling tale of Kate Morgan and the spirit still seen wandering its halls. Glamour, mystery, and a haunting that refuses to fade make this a perfect spine-tingling finale to our 12 Days of Frightmas.Email us: [email protected] the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 11 of Frightmas: The Mysterious Disappearance of the Sodder Children

     How could 5 children disappear on Christmas eve? They went to bed and were never seen again. In this Frightmas episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy unravel the chilling disappearance of the Sodder children, a holiday mystery that still raises disturbing questions decades later. Credible sightings, unanswered clues, and eerie inconsistencies suggest the story did not end the way authorities claimed. What really happened to the Sodder children, and why does this Christmas Eve case refuse to rest? Facebook.com/InheritedhauntingspodcastInstagram.com/InheritedhauntingspodEmail us: [email protected]: Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 10 of Frightmas: The Hoia Baciu Forest

    People enter this forest and come out missing time, with photos they do not remember taking.  On Day 10 of Frightmas, Lindsey and Nancy head into Romania’s Hoia Baciu Forest, a place known for glowing orbs,  a UFO sighting, a mysterious barren circular clearing, eerie biologist photographs, and chilling reports of time slips and physical reactions. Is it a portal, a natural anomaly, or something watching from the trees? This is one forest where the silence feels intentional.Listen if you dare, because some places do not want to be understood.🎄 Inherited Hauntings Frightmas SeriesMerch: Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.com Instagram.com/Inheritedhauntingspod Facebook.com/Inheritedhauntingspodcast Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 9 of Frightmas: The Haunted Monte Vista Hotel

    Guests check in, but some never seem to leave. In this Frightmas installment, Inherited Hauntings heads to Flagstaff, Arizona, to explore the Haunted Monte Vista Hotel, a place where  lingering spirits have terrified visitors for decades. This historic hotel has earned its reputation as one of the most haunted places in the Southwest. Lock your door, turn down the lights, and join Lindsey and Nancy for a chilling stop on the spooky side of the holiday season.Send us your own ghost story: [email protected]: Facebook.com/inheritedhauntingspodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/inheritedhauntingspodSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 8 of Frightmas: The Mount Pleasant Ghost Light

    Something strange flickers along those old train tracks, and tonight we chase the eerie glow that has terrified locals for generations. In this Day 8 chapter of our Frightmas series, Lindsey and Nancy dive into the haunting mystery known as the Mount Pleasant Ghost Light. Listeners will hear the chilling accounts of a phantom lantern that drifts through the darkness, the tragic folklore behind its presence, and the unsettling sightings that continue even in modern times. Join us as we explore the perfect mix of history, horror, and small town legend that defines Inherited Hauntings.Facebook: Facebook.com/inheritedhauntingspodcastInstagram: Instagram.com/InheritedhauntingspodMerch: Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comEmail us: [email protected] the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 7 of Frightmas: The Devil's Footprints

    Strange hoofprints stamped across fresh snow. Prints that climbed rooftops, crossed rivers, and stretched for nearly one hundred miles. On this winter night in 1855, the people of Devon believed one thing. Something unholy had walked among them.In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy dive into the chilling mystery of the Devil’s Footprints. You will hear the historical record and the theories that still divide believers and skeptics today. Settle in as we trace the icy trail left behind by whatever stalked the countryside that night.Facebook link: Facebook.com/inheritedhauntingspodcast Instagram link: Instagram.com/inheritedhauntingspodEmail us your feedback or your spooky story: [email protected]: Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 6 of Frightmas: The Amherst Poltergeist

    Something dark moved into Esther Cox’s home in 1878, and it did not come quietly. For Day 6 of Frightmas, Lindsey and her mom Nancy unravel the terrifying Amherst Poltergeist, the haunting that shook a small Canadian town with violent attacks, mysterious messages, and chilling nightly disturbances. Settle in for a fast and eerie look at one of North America’s most unforgettable hauntings.Merch: Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.com Facebook: Facebook.com/inheritedhauntingspod Instagram: Instagram.com/inheritedhauntingspodSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 5 of Frightmas: The Dyatlov Pass Incident

    Something terrifying happened on that Russian mountainside in 1959, and an explanation has never stopped clawing at our imaginations. In this Frightmas mini episode, Lindsey and Nancy break down the Dyatlov Pass Incident, the chilling mystery that left seasoned hikers in a macabre and mystifying scene. We explore the strangest clues, eerie theories, and why this story still haunts winter nights. Settle in with us for a quick dose of cold case creepiness.Merch: Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comFacebook: Facebook.com/inheritedhauntingsInstagram: Instagram.com/inheritedhauntingsSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 4 of Frightmas: The Yule Lads

    Iceland’s holiday season comes with more than cocoa and twinkly lights. Tonight we’re meeting the Yule Lads, thirteen mischievous troublemakers who creep through winter nights with creepy names, chaotic habits, and a very spooky family tree. Join Lindsey and Nancy as they unravel the folklore behind these bizarre visitors and decide which Lad they’d least want knocking around their house.We finally have merch: inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.com Instagram: Instagram.com/inheritedhauntingsFacebook: Facebook.com/inheritedhauntingsSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 3 of Frightmas: The Bride Beneath the Mistletoe

    On the third day of Frightmas, we uncover a chilling tale of love, laughter, and a game that turned to tragedy. The Mistletoe Bride, who vanished on her wedding night. Lindsey and Nancy unravel Victorian Christmas traditions, and the eerie legend that’s haunted English manors for centuries and ask... was it an accident, or something much darker hidden beneath the mistletoe? Follow us:Facebook.com/InheritedhauntingsInstagram.com/InheritedhauntingsMerch: Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 2 of Frightmas: The Haunting Horse of Mari Lwyd

    On the second day of Frightmas, we’re visited by a ghostly horse draped in a tattered white sheet. Mari Lwyd, the eerie Welsh tradition that blurs the line between caroling and the supernatural. With her glass eyes and snapping jaws, Mari arrives at your door to challenge you in rhyme... and she doesn’t leave until she wins. Lindsey and Nancy unwrap the strange mix of mischief, folklore, and fright that makes Mari Lwyd one of the creepiest Christmas guests you’ll ever meet. Follow us:Facebook.com/InheritedhauntingsInstagram.com/InheritedhauntingsMerch: Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Day 1 of Frightmas: Krampus, Santa's Sinister Sidekick

    Welcome to the 12 Days of Frightmas! We’re kicking things off with one of the creepiest Christmas legends out there...Krampus. Half-goat, half-demon, all nightmare fuel, this horned creature doesn’t hand out presents… he hunts down the naughty. Lindsey and Nancy unwrap the twisted folklore behind Santa’s dark counterpart, how he punishes the wicked, and why people still celebrate Krampusnacht today. Cozy up—this isn’t your average holiday story. Follow us: Instagram.com/InheritedhauntingsFacebook.com/Inheritedhauntings🎁 Merch: Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.com Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Haunted Mirrors: Reflections That Watch Back

    If you love paranormal stories, haunted objects, ghost lore, true supernatural encounters, and the history behind them, this mirror deep dive will stay with you long after the episode ends.Merch link: Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comInstagram link: Instagram.com/InheritedhauntingspodFacebook link: Facebook.com/InheritedhauntingspodcastEmail us your feedback or your own paranormal story: [email protected] the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Wendigo: A Horrifying Legend Intertwines With a True Story

    Explore one of the most terrifying Wendigo stories ever recorded. We unravel folklore, cold-weather madness, harsh survival history, and the eerie belief that something supernatural stalks the starving north. Settle in, because this one blurs the line between legend and tragedy.Facebook: Facebook.com/inheritedhauntingspodcast Instagram: Instagram.com/inheritedhauntingspod Merch: Inheritedhaunting.creator-spring.comSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Satanic Panic: When America Lost Its Mind - How Fear Spread Through Schools and Living Rooms

    Something strange gripped America in the 1980s. It slithered into living rooms, news broadcasts, church groups, and even preschool classrooms. On this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy dive into the heart of the Satanic Panic, exploring how fear, rumor, and a wave of moral anxiety sent the country into overdrive. We break down the history, the wild accusations, the cultural impact, and the lasting scars, all with our usual mix of spooky curiosity and mother daughter humor.If you enjoy true history with a paranormal twist, settle in and explore this unforgettable chapter with us.Instagram: instagram.com/inheritedhauntingsFacebook: facebook.com/inheritedhauntings Merch: inhertiedhauntings.creator-spring.comSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Alice Lake: Americas First Convicted Witch

    In this haunting episode, we unravel the tragic and unsettling story of Alice Lake, a young mother from the Massachusetts Bay Colony whose grief, and the village’s fear, led to America’s first witchcraft execution.We explore the ghostly sightings that still linger near ponds and marshes, the cries of my baby reported by hikers and late-night drivers, and what life was like as a Puritan settler in the 1600's.If you’re drawn to historical mysteries, eerie legends, and the human stories behind old accusations, this one will stay with you.Follow us on Facebook and InstagramCheck out our merch and support the show:  Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Halifax's Haunted History, and the Christmas Gift that Still Says Thank You

    A silent fog settles over Halifax as Lindsey and Mom Nancy step into a story shaped by disaster, carnage, gratitude, and spirits that never stopped whispering. This episode of Inherited Hauntings pulls you into the haunting echoes of the sinking of the Titanic, the 1917 explosion, the brave souls who tried to warn the city, and the unexpected Christmas gift that turned a tragedy into a bond that still matters today. It’s eerie, emotional, and wrapped in the kind of history that gives you chills in the best way.Be sure to follow Inherited Hauntings on Facebook and Instagram so you never miss new episodes, behind the scenes moments, or our latest spooky discoveries. Instagram.com/InheritedHauntingsFacebook.com/InheritedHauntingsWant to help support Inherited Hauntings? Be a tried and true supporter at the links below.We finally made merch! Hats, tees, hoodies and mugs with our designs are now available at: InheritedHauntings.Creator-Spring.com Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    All Aboard the Queen Mary: Ghosts Below the Deck

    Step aboard the RMS Queen Mary, one of the most haunted ships in the world. In this eerie and immersive episode of Inherited Hauntings, Lindsey and Nancy take you on a chilling tour through the ship’s ghostly history and spine-tingling encounters. From the tragic collision that claimed hundreds of lives to the mysterious death of John Pedder at Watertight Door 13, the Queen Mary has earned her title as the “Grey Ghost” in more ways than one.Explore the eerie First-Class Pool, where the spirit of a little girl named Jackie still splashes and sings. Step into Stateroom B340, a cabin so terrifying it had to be sealed off for years. Then waltz through the haunted ballroom and first-class lounge where guests report vanishing figures and phantom music that seems to echo from another time.It’s equal parts creepy and captivating, with plenty of humor, chills, and classic mom-daughter banter to keep you entertained from bow to stern.🎧 All aboard… if you dare.🛍️ Check out our new merch line: InheritedHauntings.Creator-Spring.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/InheritedHauntings 📘 Join our Facebook community: Facebook.com/InheritedHauntingsSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Halloween Legends and Lizzie Borden’s Ghosts

    They say Halloween is when the veil between the living and the dead grows thin; when whispers become voices, and shadows feel a little too alive. In this special Halloween episode, Nancy and Lindsey explore the true origins of Halloween from ancient Celtic rites and soul cakes to the modern-day candy rush.But it’s not all history and folklore. Lindsey takes us inside her eerie visit to the Lizzie Borden House on Halloween night, where a single photo captured two spectral faces staring from a bedroom window. Coincidence… or proof that something still lingers behind the glass?Join us as we cross between worlds, unpack centuries of superstition, and ask the question: what really happens when the veil thins?👻 NEW! Check out our official Inherited Hauntings merchandise: 👉 Inheritedhauntings.creator-spring.comIf you love light paranormal storytelling with a touch of history and humor, follow and share Inherited Hauntings.Check out the photo on Instagram @ Instagram.com/inheritedhauntingsSupport the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Lake Shawnee Amusement Park: The True Haunting

     In this episode, we uncover the chilling history behind what is considered America's most haunted amusement park, where tragic accidents and ancient curses blur the line between entertainment and eternity. Join us as we explore why Lake Shawnee’s ghosts still linger long after the rides stopped turning. Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Demon House of Gary: The Haunting That Made Police Believe

    What kind of haunting makes cops, priests, and even paranormal rock star Zak Bagans run for the hills? Welcome to Gary, Indiana; home of the infamous Demon House where a mother and her three children allegedly faced an infestation so dark it crawled across the ceiling, left oil dripping from the walls, and required three separate exorcisms to calm the chaos.This isn’t your average ghost story. It’s a documented nightmare backed by police reports, social workers, and one terrified priest. The case was so disturbing that Bagans himself bought the house — and then demolished it — claiming the evil inside was too strong to contain.Join Mom Nancy and daughter Lindsey as they break down the chilling evidence, the skeptics’ takes, and the lingering question: was this truly a portal to hell… or just the most cursed Airbnb in America?Buckle up — because in Gary, Indiana, even the drywall was possessed.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Paranormal Games That Play Back: Midnight, Mirrors, and 11 Miles of Fear

    What if the game you played… started playing you back? 👀This week on Inherited Hauntings, we’re testing our nerves (and maybe our common sense) with the internet’s most spine-tingling rituals from the Midnight Game and The 11 Mile Drive to Sweet Tooth, The Answer Man, and a few “lucky” traditions like Rabbit Rabbit that might not be so lucky after all.Are these games just sleepover dares gone digital, or could they actually open something on the other side? Mom (Nancy) thinks they’re cautionary tales wrapped in teenage bravado. Lindsey thinks they might just be invitations… with consequences. 😬Expect creepy lore, skeptical laughter, a few questionable life choices, and plenty of ghostly giggles as we explore why humans love to flirt with fear, and what happens when fear flirts back.🕯️ Because some games don’t end when you stop playing.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Exeter Incident: New Hampshire’s UFO Encounter That Terrified a Town

    When a UFO case is so convincing that it sparks a squabble between the U.S. Air Force and a small-town police department, you know something weird went down. Welcome to The Exeter Incident of 1965, one of the most credible and chilling UFO encounters in American history.It all started with a huge craft with red flashing lights hovering over a New Hampshire field, encountered by a lone pedestrian and later confirmed by Officers Eugene Bertrand and David Hunt. What followed was a night of frantic reports, rattled cops, and an Air Force explanation that made absolutely no one happy.In this episode, we dig into:👀 Norman Muscarello’s terrifying close encounter🚔 How Officers Bertrand & Hunt became unexpected UFO witnesses📑 The Air Force’s Operation Blue Book spin job🙃 The heated back-and-forth between Blue Book and Exeter police🎉 The legacy of the sighting, including today’s Exeter UFO FestivalOf course, we also veer off into our trademark banter — from what aliens might actually want to why UFOs allow us to see them. Strange, funny, and just a little spooky… exactly how we like it.This isn’t just a story about lights in the sky; it’s about what happens when the people we trust to tell us the truth can’t even agree on what they saw.👉 Listen now and decide for yourself.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Chupacabra Sightings: Real Witnesses and the Monster That Wouldn’t Go Away

    Is the Chupacabra dangerous… or just misunderstood? 🩸 This week on Inherited Hauntings, we sink our teeth into the chilling legend of El Chupacabra, the blood-sucking cryptid that terrorized Puerto Rico in the 1990s and has since been spotted (maybe 👀) across the Americas. Is it an alien predator, a government experiment gone wrong, or something lurking in the natural world we've yet to understand? And more importantly… would you survive a midnight encounter?Of course, it wouldn’t be us without some spooky hot takes, everyday-life detours, and plenty of laughs, because listening in feels a lot like hanging out with your best girlfriends (over coffee… or something stronger 🍷).Tune in for eerie folklore, witty banter, and just the right dose of mystery.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Savannah’s Paranormal Secrets: Ghosts, Graveyards & Southern Haunts

    Savannah doesn’t just drip with Spanish moss, it drips with ghost stories. Enjoy this tour of one of the oldest and most haunted cities in America, because we’re taking you through Savannah’s paranormal underbelly. From the haunted hallways of the Marshall House Hotel to ghostly whispers in the Olde Pink House, and from cemeteries layered in history to a brewery where the spirits come in more than one form. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Savannah tour episode without plenty of detours. Expect spooky legends, creepy lore, and along the way, Lindsey and Nancy can’t help but share chills, laughs, and the occasional side tangent, because sometimes the only way to face the dark is with a little lighthearted chaos. It’s part ghost tour, part girl's hangout, and fully paranormal creep show.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    Ghosts of the Baker Hotel: Glamour, Grief, and the Haunting of Mineral Wells

    Step inside the crumbling glamour of the Baker Hotel in Mineral Wells, Texas, a once-opulent resort where Hollywood stars, wealthy oil barons, and desperate dreamers crossed paths. Today, its grand ballrooms and healing mineral baths have fallen silent; but the ghosts haven’t checked out.From the mysterious mistress of the hotel’s owner, to the loyal elevator operator who never left his post, to whispers of the owner himself roaming the halls, the Baker Hotel is steeped in paranormal lore. And then there’s the woman who attempted the ultimate high dive, whose tragic leap left her forever tied to the hotel. Witnesses say her spirit can still be seen plunging into the now-empty pool.Join Lindsey as she unravels the haunted history, tragic glamour, and eerie legends that make the Baker Hotel one of Texas’s most famous paranormal hotspots. This is a story of ghosts, grief, and lingering echoes of a golden age that refuses to die.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Enfield Poltergeist: True Story Behind The Conjuring 2’s Scariest Haunting

    In this humorous yet creepily captivating episode, Lindsey and Nancy dive headfirst into one of the most chaotic and widely documented paranormal cases of the 20th century: The Enfield Poltergeist. From flying furniture and levitating children to eerie voices that seemed to growl from another dimension, this case left even seasoned investigators questioning what was real, and what was simply too bizarre to explain away.Along the way, the mother–daughter duo break down the infamous 1977 haunting that later inspired The Conjuring 2, blending bone-chilling details with their signature mix of sharp wit and unfiltered commentary. Was it a hoax, a haunting, or something stranger still?Expect ghostly mayhem, unsettling moments, and more than a few bursts of nervous laughter as we explore the line between the explainable and the unexplainable. Because when it comes to poltergeists, the story is always messy; and the truth is always a little too creepy, filled with chaos, chills, laughs, and plenty of attitude.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    England’s Ancient Ram Inn and America’s Oldest Haunting

    What happens when a 12th-century inn built on pagan burial grounds meets centuries of ghost stories? You get the Ancient Ram Inn, one of England’s most notorious paranormal hotspots. And just when you thought it couldn’t get creepier, we’re also pulling back the curtain on America’s oldest inn The Groton Inn where Nancy herself once worked and collected spine-tingling firsthand encounters.In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Nancy and Lindsey explore New England for personal stories of shadowy figures, vanishing women in darkened rooms, and mysterious footsteps echoing in Groton’s narrow halls. Then, we travel across the ocean to Glocestershire England for dark folklore, pagan roots, and chilling legends of the Ancient Ram Inn, from child skeletons unearthed beneath the floorboards to ghostly apparitions that refuse to leave the halls.Along the way, we’ll laugh, we’ll shiver, and we’ll ask the real questions:Are these haunted inns just holding onto history… or something darker?Do pagan rituals leave doorways open for spirits that never close?And seriously, who in their right mind rents a room at a place nicknamed “The Pagan Portal”?Equal parts spooky and hilarious, this episode has pagan lore, poltergeist mischief, haunted history, and a personal haunting twist you won’t hear anywhere else.🎧 Buckle up, because whether it’s the Ancient Ram Inn in England or the Groton Inn in Massachusetts, these haunted stays prove one thing: some checkouts are final.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Curse of Lake Lanier: Ghost Stories and the Dark History Beneath the Water

    What do you get when you mix a flooded valley, a sunken ghost town, and hundreds of tragic deaths? You get Lake Lanier, the most infamous body of water in Georgia, and maybe the most haunted lake in America.In this chilling and chatty episode of Inherited Hauntings, Nancy and Lindsey dive headfirst into Lanier’s dark history: the infamous town swallowed by water, the eerily high number of drownings and disappearances, and the numerous accounts of ghostly hands pulling swimmers under. From phantom rafts that vanish into thin air, to apparitions that wander the shorelines, we explore why this man-made lake has become a breeding ground for terrifying stories.But that’s not all; Nancy and Lindsey also share a few unsettling incidents from their own time spent in bodies of water.  Spoiler alert: sometimes the lake reaches back.Spooky, weird, and just the right amount of unhinged, this haunted lake trip will make you laugh, shiver, and maybe wonder whether that ripple in the dark is just a fish... or something reaching up. If you’ve ever wondered whether water can hold memories, if restless spirits still linger below the surface, or if you should think twice before that late-night swim… this episode is for you.🎧 Press play, keep your life jacket handy.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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    The Dybbuk Box: A Haunted Hoax That Still Won't Say Shut

    Was it the most haunted object in the world… or the internet’s greatest ghost story hustle? In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, Nancy and Lindsey pry open (figuratively… we’re not that reckless) the infamous Dybbuk Box, a creepy wine cabinet said to imprison a malicious spirit from Jewish folklore. From its chilling “possession” stories and viral eBay listing to celebrity encounters and its current life behind glass in Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum, we unravel the tangled web of fact, fiction, and full-on fakelore.But here’s the twist: in 2021, original seller Kevin Mannis admitted the entire backstory was made up. So… case closed? Not so fast. We explore every theory, from elaborate hoax to haunted-by-belief, and ask the question: can an object become cursed simply because enough people believe it is?Also in this episode:Folklore vs. Fakelore Quiz — can you spot the real legends from the made-up ones?Why people ignore “DO NOT OPEN” warnings (spoiler: humans are bad at self-preservation)Paranormal marketing 101 — how a spooky story goes viralTrue crime crossover moments (fraud? cultural misrepresentation?)If you love haunted objects, strange histories, paranormal controversies, and laughing while you question reality, this is your jam.Support the showTHE SCARIEST STORIES ARE THE ONES THAT ARE TRUE.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Inherited Hauntings is a spooky and funny podcast where a daughter/mother duo dive into haunted history, ghost stories, and paranormal oddities while making each other laugh along the way. Think chilling encounters, creepy legends, and a little comic relief to keep the nightmares manageable. If you love haunted history, ghost stories, hanging out with the girls and laughing out loud, you just inherited your new favorite show.

HOSTED BY

Lindsey Callan and Nancy Callan

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