The Midnight Ghost Club

caw caw We're back, baby! It's been a minute but we finally transitioned to video and have our first episode up! Join us as we catch up and gab about Harry's trip to Germany to see Alissa graduate. Don't worry, it's not just gossip, we enjoyed some time in a cemetery, got trapped in a clock tower and walked around a, in Harry's opinion, truly relaxing crypt.Let us know your thoughts and send us your spooky stories and chilling tales to [email protected] to be featured in a near Listener's Episode!

Imagine it's a pitch black night and you're taking your evening stroll and everything is as it should be. The wind is crisp, there’s a lovely breeze, but who is that guy looking at me? He gets closer, you see a painful smile plastered to his face and before you can think he starts sprinting at you! This week Alissa introduces us to The Smiling Man or better known by his government name Indrid Cold! A cryptid, alien, Mothman himself or something else entirely? Regardless of who or what he is, we can agree that we’re unsettled.  As you listen to our episode, check out this link and let us know! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HxY4suVjSoIf you’re an alien or know a smiling one, please connect with us on Instagram @themidnightghostclub or Reddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/TheMidnightGhostClub_/ and let us know your stories!

The sound of bagpipes rips through the air on many streets in Edinburgh, Scotland. An act of  defiance against the gloomy weather, but even they can’t shake the gloom from the Greyfriars Kirk and its Kirkyard. Inspired by a trip to Scotland and a ghost tour, Harry takes us through time, where we’ll see bloody religious wars, old and new ghosts, an explosion or two, and even a sweet dog named Bobby. Just make sure you don’t accidentally lean against The Covenanters Prison or the Black Crypt, it most likely won’t end well for you. Live by a haunted graveyard?Maybe you have a compound of pet ghost dogs? Write in to [email protected] for a chance to be featured on the show!

She’s back, baby! We’re so proud of our very own chemist, Alissa, who is graduating tomorrow and will use her incredible mind to prove the supernatural is natural (at least Harry hopes so). This week she takes us on a journey and thoroughly traumatizes Harry with the story of The San Pedro Mummies. During this episode we go to Wyoming, specifically to a cave in Carbon County which was blasted open and revealed the sweet little being aptly named Chiquita. Real aliens? Corpses dolled up and put on display? You’ll have to listen and let us know because we’re also equally confused. Come along as we ride a rollercoaster between the highs of extraterrestrial life and the lows of what man might do to make a dollar.Comment your favorite alien story for a chance at a shoutout and for your topic to be featured on the podcast!If you’re an alien, don’t write in, it's best to stay hidden lest you want to end up on display at a car dealership.#themidnightghostclub #sanpedroaliens #paranormalpodcast #aliens #paranormal

*Que blinding stage lights and the smell of cigars* In this episode we are traveling to a time when shows were more glamorous and the AC was a lot cheaper. Make sure you have a quarter with you as Harry is taking us to the Tampa Theatre, one of Florida’s most haunted theatres, where a few ghosts reside. After you learn about their stories, do you think their intentions are pure or anything but?If you have any ghost stories (or strange fears of Moose…) send us an email at [email protected].

Water faucets bursting to life, disembodied screams, ghost dogs, and seances are just a couple of things you might experience at The Stanley Hotel, and we’re back this week to experience more! Finishing up part 2, Harry finishes his haunting tour and takes Alissa into “the Blue Mist”. A three toed cryptid, more than a few, ghosts, and more than enough scares; what else could a ghost club need?

This week we unpack our bags and get comfortable at the notorious Stanley Hotel. Harry discusses the history of arguably one of the most  haunted hotels in The United States. Afterwards we begin our tour around the hotel, checking out different rooms and their spectral residents. Come along with us and make sure to light a candle, burn a cleansing bundle and maybe say a little prayer as this week we experienced some paranormal activity in the studio.If anything strange happens to you while listening to this episode or any other please write in at [email protected].

*Insert ominous whirring and buzzing noises, a bright white beam shooting out of the sky and a couple of farm animals, cats, and Alissa floating through the sky* It’s another Alien episode, y’all! Back with us again from the editing studio is Maggie, who this week terrifies Harry with more UFO related tales, specifically looking at the Phoenix Lights incident of 1997 and the eerie sightings in 1952, now known as the Washington Flap. Put on your tin foil hats and make sure you’re far away from a corn field or airport as you listen to this week's episode!

We hope you're still comfy and cozy from last week because the wintry vibes continue! Roast those chestnuts, spice your wine and microwave it until it’s piping hot and kick those feet up as you listen to a Yule Special! Maggie joins us this week and introduces us to the different Yule lads (those rascals); Alissa tells some stories that make us want to stay inside the rest of the season, and Harry shares a few winter ghost stories from one of his spooky family members 👻❄️

Happy Yule, Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanza and everything else to you and yours! This week as Harry, Alissa, and Maggie sit around a roaring fire they hear the sounds of bells and thumping coming from the roof. They peek out the window, past the Christmas lights and see….horns, bundles of sticks, and is that St. Nich leading a horde of demons?! Join us as we celebrate this winter season with the legend of Krampus, and explore how a Ancient Alpine Goddess’ minions may have turned into our new favorite Christmas Cryptid.If you’ve seen a Krampus, or just like to dress as one and run around town, please write in your stories!#winter #yule #paranormalpodcast #krampus #spooky  #ghosts #themidnightghostclub

Welcome back to another installment of The Midnight Ghost Club, with our special guest, The Lady in White! This week we finish our two-parter with further tales of her presence in Europe, from antiquity to modern times, and discuss how having your own Lady in White was a status symbol *quickly dresses cat in Victorian clothes and baby powder*. Eerie sights, ghost lights in a chapel that sits on the edge of a wood, and even a trip to the Phillipines are all in store.#paranormal #occult #ghost #ladyinwhite #themidnightghostclub #ghoststory #paranormalpodcast

She glides around the house, pulls back a curtain to peak out a window, and is always wearing the same damn thing. You know her, you love her…it’s the Woman In White! The ever-present spectre that pops up all over the world gets the spotlight shined upon her as Alissa takes us back to Germany where she’s quite the busy gal. Another two-parter but no need to worry, this Lady loves mansions, castles and the finer things, so get comfortable!

BREAKING NEWS! Alissa was last seen floating through the sky in a giant beam of light; her two cats were also spotted trailing her. This week we have another special episode where we are joined by our editor and producer, Maggie! She prepares us for our rescue mission with some insight into the Grey Men, Tall Whites, Encounters and the story of Barney & Betty Hill. Make sure to synchronize your watches and keep an eye out for any missing time!If you’ve seen an Alien, or are hiding one, please write in your stories to [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a listener story! 

Polish your broomsticks and let the bats out of the attic; it's Halloween! When the veil is thinnest between our worlds, although it's a great time to ghost hunt and befriend cryptids, this year let's get cozy, grab a little pumpkin spice-something and join Alissa, Harry, and Maggie (wooo!) for a Halloween special. This week we take it easy and share ghost stories, some fictional and some from Alissa's childhood, as well as a creepy pasta story that will leave your bones rattling! Don’t forget to send any stories to us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a listener story!

Welcome back, ghosts, ghouls, witches and maybe some vampires (hey there!) to this week of The Midnight Ghost Club!  Harry digs out his notes from beneath a pile of crawfish shells as he finishes up this two parter on New Orleans Vampires.  Last episode we focused on the Casket Girls and the Carter Brothers, while this week we’ll focus on the infamous Jacque St. Germain and some more modern sightings that have started to leech into social media. Draw your blinds, sharpen your stakes and girdle your petticoats as we go back to the Crescent City.Don’t forget to send any stories to us at [email protected] for a chance to be featured in a listener story!

Come along with us as we make our way through cobbled streets, as the smell of jambalaya and beignets are accompanied by a trumpets blare and the timber of drums. Throw back that chicory coffee and get ready to throw some beads from an iron-lace  balcony to a crowd of fellow ghouls as we go to New Orleans! Harry can’t help himself and has another two-parter; this week we go to the docks and meet the Casket Girls, New Orleans first vampires from the 17th century and will also explore the confounding and sinister tale of the Carter Brothers. If you’re a vampire, please make sure to write in to [email protected] <3.

Put on your mermaid tails, grab a cup of tea and get cozy as we continue talking about Mermaids and other deep sea hauntings. This week The Midnight Ghost Club goes through the ages, from Columbus’ voyage to “the New World” to modern day sightings. Don’t forget to stick around to the end for our first listener story!

Dark waters, the spray of salt on your face, and the sound of singing that pulls your limbs slowly towards jagged rocks and beautiful women with long hair and sparkling fish tails. Wait… they’re not so beautiful up close, and that one looks like a bass with a face, is that a seal? This week on The Midnight Ghost Club, dive with us into mysterious waters as Alissa starts this two parter on mermaids off! Let us know which one’s your favorite in the comments below and if you also think the Ningyo is as adorable as we do!

This week come back with us as we finish exploring the Lizzie Borden House! Last week we focused on the history, this week, the hauntings. Although you’ll see the classic lights flickering and disembodied voices, what are your thoughts on a face that appears on a wall that can’t be covered up or erased? Make sure to check out our Instagram to see exactly what we're talking about.

Lizzie Borden took an axe, gave her father forty wha-… you get the bit. If you haven’t heard the rhyme or know the story of the infamous “cold case”, this week you’re in for a treat. Grab a drink, lock your doors and buckle up as we discuss how the site of a brutal double murder has become a paranormal hotspot and the most popular haunted BNB in the United States.

We all know that ghosts get restless, trapped, and cause hauntings that give us chills and thrills. But who talks about their water-taxi driver to the other side past limbo? This week Alissa takes a look at psychopomps, entities who transport souls, specifically Charon, the ancient Greek Ferryman of the Underworld. Come along as we explore myths and modern witchcraft, just make sure to bring a few drachmas.

What lives in cupboards, slips into tiny cracks of your floor board, and takes refuge in fields, coming out for the small offerings that are left to them? Goblins. This week Harry traces back the origins of these  mysterious and controversial creatures who have a rich history in farms, occasionally torment/are tormented by saints and have transformed into complex creatures over centuries.

Drinks, laughter, whispers and fun times surround the Historic Haile Homestead in Alachua, Florida. Although it was known primarily for its parties,  there are shadows that twist in the corners and whispers that come from the walls. Follow us this week in a mini episode as Alissa takes us back in time to a place where the walls are covered in writing and the house demands blood.

In this week's episode, Alissa and Harry continue their journey through Japan. We encounter dangerous creatures that have a hankering for cucumbers, toilet ghosts and eventually make our way to the site of “The Great Wave” disaster and the ghosts that still reside there. It's alright if you forgot a suitcase, we’ll stop at Don Quixote where you might also see a ghost spying on you. Video links and images on Instagram @themidnightghostclub

After a chilling trip to Japan, Harry decided to (accidentally) tackle his first two parter! Listen in to hear about his haunted AirBnb and join Alissa as she chooses her own personal chilling adventure around the country via sushi board. Shapeshifters, haunted tunnels and so much more await you in this week's episode! Here is the video we talk about in the episode:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BCMHg52q9E

What was that noise?  It could be your messy neighbors screaming again or the warning cries of a Banshee. This week Alissa takes us to Scotland, Wales and Ireland to explore these ominous and mysterious creatures, who have long been associated with death. Our favorite carries a large bowl of blood and somehow lost her head.

Lurking in the swamps of Florida, amidst the alligators and pythons lives another creature, the Skunk Ape. Spotted since the 1800s, this infamous Florida cryptid has been sighted throughout Florida, leaving visitors stunned by its appearance and its pungent odor. Join us as we explore sightings, discuss theories and dive deep into the swamp. Do you smell eggs?  Links & references: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmRBUSK_Dsg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb9YcIlkl_c

Come along with us as we go back in time to the 16th century and explore the dreadful witch trials of Germany. Trigger warning, this episode highlights the lowlights of humanity and makes you question what humans are capable of. Listen to Alissa describe the years surrounding the trials and the experiences of four women; Merga Bien, Anna Kramer, Katharina Henot, and Maria Holl.

Welcome to the first episode of The Midnight Ghost Club with your hosts Alissa Smith and Harry Mehri. On this episode we discuss one of the oldest hauntings in The United States, The Bell Witch of Adams County, Tennessee. Join us as we go back to the 1800s and explore the legends about a ghost who pulled hair, shapeshifted into odd creatures and made walnuts appear out of thin air. Would you eat them?