Two Girls One Ghost
Two Girls One Ghost is a paranormal comedy podcast hosted by best friends Corinne Vien and Sabrina Deana-Roga. Each episode blends deeply researched ghost stories and supernatural lore with listener-submitted encounters. The hosts aim to balance genuine creepiness with humor, often moving from scary to funny within the same episode. The show has built a following around its spooky storytelling and audience participation.
Episodes
Episode 394 - Reddit’s Scariest Possession Stories
We’re getting seriously spooky with all things possessions: exorcisms, rites and rituals, unexplained strength, mysterious voices, demonic entities, and a whole lot of horror from around the world. We’re breaking down the signs and stages and exploring how different cultures understand possessions. Then we’re getting into some wild Reddit encounters, including a teenager witnessing an exorcism, a
Encounters x352 - True Haunted House Stories | Demons, Mimics & Shadow People
This spooky season, we’re going back to our haunted house roots. We’re talking homes with demonic residents, supernatural mold, door banging spirits, a call to Lorraine Warren and a locked crawlspace that probably should have stayed locked. Stories include: A news anchor investigating alleged satanic activity finds himself facing a terrifying figure in the mirror before calling Lorraine Warre
Episode 393 - Ghostwatch | the BBC’s 1992 Live Paranormal Investigation
What happens when the BBC turns a haunted house into a live Halloween investigation watched by 11 million people? We’re diving into Ghostwatch, the infamous 1992 broadcast of a family being terrorized by a poltergeist named Pipes. With unexplained knocking, cold spots, scratches, disappearing figures caught on camera, and one family member going into a trance on live TV. The live paranormal inve
Encounters x351 - Sleep Paralysis | Demons, Entities & Alternate Realities
Sleep paralysis is terrifying, but what if the nightmare doesn’t end when you wake up? This week, we’re diving into chilling encounters with shadow figures, mysterious voices, sinister entities, cursed games, and a mind-bending journey through alternate realities. And if you’ve ever considered playing Red Door, Yellow Door, this might be the episode that changes your mind. Sleep paralysis experie
Episode 392 - The Great Amherst Mystery | A True Poltergeist Horror Story
An invisible force plunged a knife into Esther Cox’s back not once, but twice. And somehow, that was only one of the terrifying incidents surrounding the Great Amherst Mystery, a bizarre 1878 poltergeist case involving flying objects, unexplained fires, spirit communication, and an unseen entity seemingly determined to torment Esther. We’re diving into one of the most heavily documented hauntings
Encounters x350 - Haunted Forests, Campgrounds & Appalachia
We love a peaceful walk in the forest, but sometimes there’s more than wildlife lurking between the trees. We’re venturing into the woods where cryptids, spirits, strange entities, and unexplained phenomena wait in the darkness, and these listener stories make the great outdoors feel a whole lot creepier after sunset. Stories include: One listener encounters a terrifying, unnaturally tall dee
Episode 391 - r/Paranormal Reddit Horror Stories with Alexis Linkletter & Crimes of Reddit
Sabrina’s Crimes of Reddit co-host, Alexis Linkletter, is filling in for Corinne, and we are diving into some seriously spooky Reddit stories, and a lot of paranormal rabbit holes. We’re talking creepy childhood encounters, sleep paralysis experiences, a possible visit from a grandmother, and a story about a little ghost girl who broke a child’s arm…twice. And of course, Reddit leads us into a sp
Encounters x349 - True Tales of Alien Abductions & UFO Sightings from Listeners
We’re going full extraterrestrial this week and it’s not even Sabrina’s birthday. We’ve got listener stories of UFO sightings, alien abductions, missing time, and animal activity that is seriously hard to explain. We’re left with one very unsettling question: what exactly happens during those moments we can’t remember? Close encounters include: A young woman wakes up surrounded by exposed nai
Introducing: “The Journey,” from In the Dark
“The Journey,” an audio investigation hosted by the New Yorker staff writer Ava Kofman, unravels the mystery of how Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a wealthy Los Angeles couple, obtained dozens of children through nearly as many surrogates—and exposes a scandal that threatens to undermine the entire surrogacy industry. In Episode 1, "Gifts," a woman in Texas agrees to carry a child for the couple.
Episode 390 - Phone Calls from the Dead
We’re answering the phone, but this time, the call might be coming from the other side. We’re diving into the eerie history of phone calls from the dead, including early attempts to build devices that could communicate with spirits, Thomas Edison’s mysterious “spirit phone,” and the strange patterns researchers have found in reported phantom calls. Then we get into the truly creepy stuff: persona
Encounters x348 - True Stories of Glitches in the Matrix | Haunted Appalachia, Cryptids & Time Slips
This episode is a time loop…or maybe it’s just an annual topic. We’re once again diving into the weirdest corners of reality with glitches in the Matrix, time slips, inter-dimensional encounters, and a few experiences that make us question whether reality is as stable as we think it is. Glitches include: A trip to the White Cliffs of Dover takes an inter-dimensional turn when a National Trus
Episode 389 - Haunted University of Georgia & Sorority Ghosts
We’re heading back to school, but this campus has a few residents who never graduated. We’re exploring the University of Georgia, one of America’s most haunted college campuses, and digging into its 240+ years of ghosts, murders, tragic history, urban legends, and seriously creepy campus lore. Then we’re heading down Milledge Avenue, where haunted sorority houses come with reports of mysterious
Encounters x347 - Real Paranormal Stories: Ghosts, Cryptids & Hauntings
It’s a kitchen sink episode, and we’re throwing everything paranormal at you! We’ve got haunted houses, dark entities, paranormal games gone wrong, La Llorona, a possible dragon sighting, a porn-addicted ghost and more. Stories include: A haunted childhood home brings night terrors, sleep paralysis, two sinister black cats, and a ghost that repeatedly changes the TV to an inappropriate channe
Episode 388 - The Sky War of 1561 | Renaissance Era UFOs
It’s Sabrina’s birthday, and to celebrate, we put on our tinfoil hats and dove into one of history's strangest mysteries: the Sky War of 1561. Hundreds of people claimed they watched strange objects battle across the skies over Nuremberg before disappearing without a trace. Was it a message from God, a rare atmospheric event, or one of the oldest recorded mass UFO sightings? Along the way, things
Encounters x346 - Why Not to Use a Ouija Board
We always tell you not to play with Ouija boards... and then you send us stories that make us want to ignore our own advice. We're reading some of the wildest spirit board encounters in our inbox, featuring familial hauntings, lingering entities, terrifying mimics, and enough "absolutely not" moments to make you swear off the planchette forever. Stories include: A Halloween Ouija session take
Episode 387 - Paranormal Evidence with Ash from Morbid Podcast
Ash from Morbid is filling in for Corinne, and we are very excited to welcome our honorary Two Girls One Ghost brother for an episode packed with paranormal evidence, creepy childhood encounters, and some seriously wild ghost photos. We swap personal haunted house stories before diving into listener submissions including a shadow figure caught on video, a purple orb connected to a deceased loved o
Encounters x345 - Urban Legends | Hometown Horror Stories
Some places have ghost stories. Others have legends that locals know better than to ignore. This week we're reading hometown horror stories featuring haunted bridges, cursed landmarks, cryptids, and eerie encounters that prove the creepiest paranormal activity might be waiting just down the road. Stories include: A nightmare at a remote campground leaves one listener wondering if a terrifying
Episode 386 - Grand Canyon Mysteries (Part 2) | The Disappearance of Glen & Bessie Hyde
We’re continuing our celebration of nine years of Two Girls One Ghost with the second half of our two-part deep dive into the Grand Canyon, where we investigate the baffling disappearance of honeymooners Glen and Bessie Hyde. Their dangerous journey down the Colorado River ended with an intact boat, a journal, and decades of theories involving murder, a skull, secret identities, and a woman who cl
Encounters x344 - Hauntings in History’s Darkest Places
History remembers the headlines, but the ghosts remember everything. This week, we’re diving into listener encounters from some of the world's darkest historic places, where lingering spirits, unexplained phenomena, and chilling coincidences make the past feel anything but over. Stories include: A great-grandmother's Ouija board (which was gifted to us!) carries a century of family history, s
Introducing: CRIMES OF REDDIT, Sabrina’s new show with Alexis Linkletter
Reddit is an endless archive of humanity’s most disturbing, bizarre, and deeply human stories. If you love Two Girls One Ghost, you are going to love CRIMES OF REDDIT with Sabrina and Alexis Linkletter from The First Degree podcast. Every Tuesday, one host brings a set of true-crime stories while the other reacts in real time with no prep, no spoilers asking the questions on everyone’s mind. Th
Episode 385 - Grand Canyon Mysteries (Part 1) | 1909 Egyptian Myth
It’s our anniversary! We’re celebrating nine years of Two Girls One Ghost with a two-part deep dive into one of the most mysterious places on Earth: the Grand Canyon. In Part 1, we explore the ancient history, sacred beliefs, and legends surrounding this massive natural wonder before diving into one of the wildest mysteries ever reported. In 1909, a newspaper claimed an explorer had discovered a
Encounters x343 - Conspiracy Theories | Glitches, GATE & Government Secrets
Grab your tin foil hats because this week's Encounters episode is all about conspiracy theories. From eerie GATE Program memories and alien encounters to timeline glitches and Men in Black sightings, these listener encounters will have you questioning reality. Whether it's a coincidence or a cover up, we'll let you decide. Stories include: A childhood gifted program raises unsettling question
Episode 384 - Champ | The Lake Monster That Almost Ate Corinne
It’s Corinne’s birthday, so we’re celebrating the only way that feels right, by diving into one of her favorite cryptids. Meet Champ, the legendary Lake Champlain monster. We dig into eyewitness accounts, famous photographs, underwater sounds, Indigenous legends, and the incredible geology that transformed Lake Champlain into the perfect hiding place for something ancient. Could Champ be an undisc
Encounters x342 - Don't Go In the Water | Ghost Ships, Lake Legends & Haunted Shores
We’re diving into haunted waters this week with listener stories exploring eerie lakes, ghostly maritime encounters, and the strange pull of places where water and the supernatural seem to meet. Grab your life jacket, trust your instincts, and maybe think twice before wandering too close to the water after dark. Stories include: Near a remote lake in Bosnia, a family hears an unearthly scream
Episode 383 - Reddit Horror Stories with Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore
This week Sabrina is joined by Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore (Clues, Two Hot Takes & Heart Starts Pounding), for a Reddit horror story swap that's creepy, chaotic, and hilarious. We trade some of the internet's most unsettling stories from Appalachian legends, cryptids, and Bigfoot, to spooky situations that prove humans are scarier than ghosts. We also learn about the time Kaelyn got stuck a
Encounters x341 - Curses, Dark Magic, Shamans & Witches
Things are getting dark this week, as we dive into all things curses: generational curses, cursed objects, theater curses, dark magic and the terrifying possibility that some bad luck might be way more than coincidence. Listener stories reveal families plagued by misfortune, haunted stage disasters, sinister attachments, ghostly protectors, and objects that refuse to stay buried. Stories include:
Episode 382 - Mall World | The Internet’s Creepiest Shared Nightmare
This week, we’re stepping into one of the internet’s creepiest shared mysteries: Mall World. Imagine a massive empty shopping mall frozen in time, complete with endless escalators, flickering upper floors, an abandoned food court, and dreamers who believe they’ve met each other inside. Thousands of strangers across the world (and possibly Corrine) have visited this exact place in their dreams, des
Encounters x340 - The Creepiest Babysitting Paranormal Stories
Babysitting is stressful enough without ghosts getting involved. In this episode, we’re sharing your stories of nannying creepy kids in haunted houses, killer babysitters, and baby monitor horrors. Get ready for paranormal chaos no babysitter gets paid enough to handle. Stories include: A babysitter encounters closet noises, phantom footsteps, and unexplained basketball sounds in a house that
Episode 381 - Paranormal Evidence Caught on Baby Monitors
With Corinne's due date right around the corner, we figured there was no better time to talk about one of the creepiest parts of parenthood: baby monitors. What started as a tool for peace of mind has become an unexpected source of paranormal evidence, with reports of mysterious orbs, shadow figures, ghostly visitors, phantom babies, and other unexplained activity caught on camera. We're diving i
x339 - The Other Side of the Call | Paranormal First Responder Experiences
Most first responders expect long shifts, stressful calls, and the occasional weird situation. What they probably don't expect are phantom coworkers, prophetic dreams, ghostly patients, and elevators apparently operated by the dead. This week, we're sharing paranormal encounters from emergency workers who have witnessed things that definitely weren't covered in training. Stories include: A pa
Episode 380 - The Mysterious Disappearance of Lars Mittank
How does someone vanish without a trace in an age of constant surveillance? This week, we're diving into the disappearance of Lars Mittank, a 28-year-old German tourist who seemingly vanished into thin air after a vacation in Bulgaria took a bizarre turn. Following a strange altercation, a troubling series of phone calls, and increasingly odd behavior, Lars was captured on airport surveillance foo
Encounters x338 - Between Worlds | Near Death Experiences
When we die, where do we go? Based on this week's listener stories, the answer might be beaches beyond the veil, astral planes, family reunions, or somewhere Lucifer is waiting for a chat. This week’s encounters episode is all about near death experiences and what happens in that space between life and death. NDE stories include: After a devastating house fire, a listener’s aunt has a near-d
Episode 379 - r/Paranormal | Appalachia, Grim Reapers & Ghost Reddit Stories
Reddit is a dark, endless rabbit hole crawling with dark tales, creepy encounters, and stories that send you into a paranormal spiral at 2 a.m. This week, we embraced the chaos and pulled some of the most unsettling stories we could find. A midnight scream and procession of torches deep in Appalachia, a child stalked by a many-eyed entity, and an encounter with a Grim Reaper-like figure are just t
Encounters x337 - Reasons We Don't Go Camping | Hauntings in the Wilderness
Nature can be just as haunted as any old house, and this week we're venturing into the wilderness. Unseen beasts circle tents in the night and mimics, not-deer, flesh pedestrians and creatures we’ve never heard of before all emerge from the darkness. Whether you're an avid camper or an ‘indoor cat,’ these camping and hiking encounters might make you think twice before your next trip into the fores
Episode 378 - Unsolved Mysteries | The Berkshire UFO Incident
What really happened in the Berkshires on Labor Day weekend in 1969? This week, we explore one of the most unsettling UFO cases ever featured on Unsolved Mysteries. Multiple witnesses across western Massachusetts reported seeing the same strange object in the sky, and for some the encounters went far beyond a simple sighting. We dig into personal accounts of missing time, glowing orbs, telepathic
Encounters x336 - Real Life Toy Story | Possessed & Haunted Toys
Toy Story made us believe our favorite toys coming to life would be magical, but after reading these listener encounters, we’re side-eyeing every doll, figurine, and forgotten toy in the house. This episode is packed with haunted objects, creepy childhood relics, paranormal glitches, and spirits attached to toys left behind. Haunted toys include: • A mysterious toy car found during a home renova
Episode 377 - Haunted Gettysburg | The Incredible Story of Tillie Pierce House Inn
The battle may have ended in 1863, but Gettysburg was left forever scarred, and forever haunted. This week, we’re stepping inside the Tillie Pierce House Inn, where guests encounter phantom soldiers on the stairs, children laughing, shadow figures roaming the halls, and a ghost cat that loves cuddles. At the center of it all is Tillie Pierce, a 15-year-old girl who witnessed the Battle of Gettysb
Encounters x335 - Phone Calls From the Other Side
If your phone rang at 3 a.m. and the caller ID said “Payphone, Rhode Island,” would you answer? This week’s encounters episode dives into haunted phone calls, cursed voicemails, creepy glitches, and spirits who are just one bad connection away. Static-filled voices, phantom landlines, Ouija board fallout, and shadow figures all collide in a collection of listener stories guaranteed to make you thi
Episode 376 - Haunted Cafe Lafitte in Exile | The Queer Ghosts of Bourbon Street
We found one of the most haunted and legendary bars in New Orleans, and the ghosts there never stopped partying. In this episode, we explore the wild history and lingering spirits of Cafe Lafitte in Exile, the oldest continuously operating gay bar in the United States. With reported hauntings from Tennessee Williams and Truman Capote, a ghost named Mr. Bubbles who may still be causing chaos on the
Encounters x334 - Haunted New Orleans | Voodoo, the Rougarou & French Quarter Frights
You all asked for this paranormal fever dream, and we’re delivering. This episode is packed with haunted New Orleans encounters that will make you want to book a flight and immediately cleanse your suitcase afterward. We’re talking ghostly figures caught in cemetery photos, possible time slips in the French Quarter, voodoo museums with seriously heavy energy, a Rougarou sighting, haunted hotels, a
Episode 375 - The Gribble House | Haunted Savannah, GA
We’re heading deep into the haunted heart of Savannah, Georgia to uncover the chilling true story of the Gribble House and the brutal 1909 axe murders that left the city shaken. What starts as a tragic true crime case quickly spirals into something far stranger, complete with ghost sightings, bloodstains that reappear on the walls, and one of the most bizarre investigation tactics we’ve ever heard
Encounters x333 - Exorcisms, Possessions & Demons
We went all in on the spooky this week with listener encounters that seriously tested our bravery, diving into stories of possession, demons and exorcisms. These experiences had everything that keeps us up at night, like eerie 3:33 a.m. wakeups, haunted mirrors, sleepwalking trances, years long demonic attachments, physical injuries from paranormal attacks and so much more. Plus, rare moments wher
Episode 374 - Vampire History, Lore & Reddit Scary Stories with Crimes Of
We’re sinking our teeth into all things vampires. Their dark, blood-soaked origins, the spooky, seductive legends and people who truly believe they are vampires. We explore how ancient fears, bizarre medical mysteries, and real historical events shaped the vampire lore we know and love. Then things get extra eerie as we share chilling modern encounters, creepy Reddit stories, and whispers of real
Encounters x332 - Psychic Pets & Paranormal Tales
We are diving into spine-tingling listener encounters where beloved pets become unexpected guardians, mediums and witnesses to the unknown, blending cozy fur-baby nostalgia with genuine terror. These psychic cats, ghostly farmhands and supernatural guard dogs remind us that animals sense far more than we ever could. And sometimes they’re the only thing standing between us and whatever is watching.
Episode 373 - Chris Watts Case | Tragedy & Haunting Aftermath
In this episode, we dive into one of the most chilling and heartbreaking cases we’ve ever covered, unraveling the story of a seemingly perfect family whose reality was far darker than anyone could have imagined. We follow the timeline from the early morning hours of August 13th through the unfolding investigation, piecing together the moments, relationships, and warning signs that led to an unthin
Encounters x331 - Visits from the Grim Reaper
We like to imagine the Grim Reaper as a helpful and misunderstood entity, clocking in for a very intense job. But after these stories… we’re not so sure. We’re getting into listener encounters that range from oddly funny to deeply unsettling, all circling the same shadowy figure who seems to show up a little too early and a little too often. Grim Reaper appearances include: A shadowy, eight-
Episode 372 - Harold the Haunted Doll Part 2
In the second installment of this two-parter, we pick up right where we left off with Harold, and things immediately spiral. Anthony starts traveling with the doll, capturing EVPs that range from aggressive threats to disturbingly crude commentary. Psychics refuse to be in the same room as Harold, one woman is physically bitten during a tarot reading, and a Ouija board session reveals a spirit nam
Encounters x330 - When Imaginary Friends Turn Violent | Creepy Kids & Childhood Hauntings
It’s time for one of our favorite topics: creepy kid encounters. We’ve received countless stories of children chatting casually with deceased relatives and questionable entities, and even kids who are the subject of full-on paranormal interventions that leave physical marks. Kids seem especially tuned into the supernatural, whether they are being protected, targeted, or something in between.
Episode 371 - Harold the Haunted Doll Part 1
What began as a clever sales gimmick to make an old doll sell on eBay soon became something far more terrifying when Harold the Haunted Doll began leaving a trail of tragedy behind him. As the hauntings turned real, at least two people connected to Harold died shortly after encountering him. And EVP evidence suggested that the doll may house more than one spirit, causing dark and unpredictable hau
Encounters x329 - Real Paranormal Evidence | Photos, Video & EVPs
We are diving headfirst into your haunted evidence this week and let’s just say… you delivered. From crystal-clear ghost photobombs in broad daylight to EVPs that feel highly intentional, we explore chilling proof that the paranormal is not just lurking, it’s interacting. Evidence includes: A photo from the Stanley hotel, where a listener captured what appears to be a full-bodied figure of M
Episode 370 - Look Into My Eyes Documentary | Hypnosis Deaths
**Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of accidental death and multiple suicides of minors** A beloved high school principal, trusted by students and parents alike, begins using hypnosis to help teens with anxiety, performance, and pain. Sounds harmless… until we realize just how deep those sessions go. Closed doors. Altered states. Missing memories. And a chilling question: what ha
Encounters x328 - Stories from Haunted New England
We’re diving deep into haunted New England, where eerie backroads, historic buildings, and long-forgotten spirits collide. Ancient elemental spirits, haunted institutions, and eras-old buildings filled with lingering energy and gin drinking spirits, these stories blend history, horror and the psychologically unsettling. Stories include: A listener gets lost on a desolate Maine road when the
Episode 369 - Sam The Sandown Clown | Alien, Ghost or Something Else?
We take you to the Isle of Wight, where a quiet afternoon turns into something straight out of a fever dream…or a Stephen King novel. Two kids follow a strange, siren-like sound into the woods and come face to face with a bizarre, clown-like entity who introduces himself as “all colors, Sam.” Despite his inhuman movements and unusual appearance, Sam seems friendly, inviting them into his metallic
Encounters x327 - Real Bigfoot Sightings
Corinne’s hairiest bestie is back! This week we dive into listener stories of Bigfoot encounters that are chilling, hilarious, and seriously hard to explain. Are these beings cryptids, ancient forest creatures, or something even stranger slipping between dimensions? We’re not totally sure, but one thing is clear: they love a snack and might just be the undefeated champions of hide and seek. Sasqu
Episode 368 - Haunted Rhodes Hotel & The Doll Room
Tucked away in a tiny Indiana town, the Rhodes Hotel has lived many lives since 1893. What began as a glamorous Victorian inn during the gas boom era transformed into a brothel and speakeasy when times got tough. These days, it’s known for something much darker. Guests report footsteps in empty halls, full conversations with no one there, shadow figures lingering just out of sight, and the unmista
Encounters x326 - Paranormal Visits from Loved Ones
Connection doesn’t end with death, and some relationships begin before you even meet… We’re sharing listener stories of loved ones reaching through the vale and across time and space, through signs, dream visits, and unexplainable moments. Sometimes in beautiful ways and sometimes in ways that are a little more eerie than comforting. A listener spent years adventuring in vivid dreams with a m
Episode 367 - The Polaroid Ghost | Glassell Park Haunting
What if a ghost could text back… but only through Polaroids? This is the unforgettable case of the “Polaroid Ghost.” We follow two artists living in a quiet Los Angeles neighborhood who suddenly find themselves documenting a presence that doesn’t just show up on camera, but answers questions, spells out its name, and hints at secrets hidden on the property. We get into the psychics, the skeptics,
Encounters x325 - Sports Superstitions & Game-day Ghouls
Grab your peanuts & cracker jacks because we’re reading listener stories all about sports superstitions and paranormal encounters. We might not know that much about sports, but we do know a thing or two about spirits. When you combine high stakes games, roaring crowds, and deeply rooted rituals, it’s no surprise a few spirits make an appearance. Stories include: Baseball players from a c
Episode 366 - Madame Viesta | OG Occult Influencer & Astral Traveler
Meet Madame Vesta La Viesta, a trailblazing mystic and self-proclaimed astral traveler who fascinated early 20th-century New York City with her cosmic adventures and spiritual teachings. As a star instructor at Harlem’s Occult School of Science, she claimed her spirit could leave her body and explore distant planets. Her otherworldly encounters included extraterrestrial beings, soul-mated couples,
Encounters x324 - Ghosts on the Girls’ Trip
We’re packing our bags for a spooky girls’ trip episode where the only itinerary is haunted vibes, chaotic energy, and paranormal encounters that seem to happen whenever the girls get together. In this episode we read listener stories about bachelorette parties, road trips, and weekend getaways that took a turn into the supernatural. Ghost photobombs, objects moving on their own, possible UFO sigh
Episode 365 - Frightmare Manor | Appalachia’s Haunted Murder House
**Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of homicides, suicide and torture** This week we’re back in spooky Appalachia to explore a haunted attraction that might be a little too real. Sitting on 20 acres of a former Tennessee plantation is Frightmare Manor. The haunt’s story centers on Jeremiah Lexer, the former plantation owner who was secretly a serial killer, the shocking 1902 axe
Encounters x323 - The Hat Man
Across countries and childhood bedrooms, a tall shadow in a top hat appears to watch, threaten, protect, or possibly feed. This is one of the most infamous figures in paranormal lore: the Hat Man. Throughout the listener encounters we share, patterns emerge. He thrives in sleep paralysis. He appears during trauma. He lingers near children…Sleep tight. Listener Stories Include: A listener in
Episode 364 - Ghost Town of South Pass City, Wyoming | Women’s Suffrage and a Female Serial Killer?
This week we take you to South Pass City, Wyoming, a gold rush boomtown turned ghost town where trailblazing women and lingering spirits share the same dusty streets. In honor of Women’s History Month, we dive into the wild story of how a rough and rowdy mining town helped spark women’s suffrage, introduced the first female justice of the peace, was home to Wyoming’s first female serial killer, an
Encounters x322 - Hauntings in the Cemetery
We’re wandering through the cemetery gates, and the spirits absolutely showed up. In this Encounters episode, we’re getting into listener stories all about cemetery experiences: historic graveyards, extra bodies, water logged brains, phantom smells and a smorgasbord of spirits and apparitions. And what’s a graveyard episode without a little late night Ouija action? Stories include: A listene
Episode 363 - Reddit Scary Stories | The Creepiest EVPs & Paranormal Evidence
This week, we’re creeping around the corners of Reddit to unpack some of the most chilling and convincing paranormal evidence the internet has to offer. After scouring countless threads, we’re playing some of the most astounding EVPs and videos we’ve ever discovered. From an infamous Gettysburg ghost soldiers video, and a possibly demonic EVP to terrifying recordings from the Sallie House… This ep
Encounters x321 - Haunting Ghost Stories from Appalachia
No matter how hard we try, we can’t get enough of your haunted stories from Appalachia. We’re diving back into that familiar Appalachian unease… voices in the woods, figures that don’t feel quite human, and uncanny moments in the mountains where mimics, trickster fae and a smattering of local cryptids seem to know your name, your voice, and exactly how to lure you off the trail. Stories include:
Episode 362 - Portlock, Alaska Mystery (Bigfoot!)
We’re heading into the remote wilderness of Portlock, Alaska—an abandoned village with a truly terrifying reputation. In this episode, we dig into the legend of the Nantinaq, a towering, violent Bigfoot said to stalk the mountains, terrorize residents, and possibly drive an entire community to flee. Echoing screams in the night, unexplained disappearances, and grisly historical accounts haunt this
Encounters x320 - Terrifying True Ghost Stories
This week’s Encounters episode is a full-on paranormal kitchen sink episode. Anything goes as we dive into listener stories of glitchy realities, accidental séances, demonic laughter, doppelgängers, and near-death visions. Oh, and our podcast may have helped save one listener’s life during an ER visit. Stories include: An old house where an entity throws objects, fills rooms with laughter, a
Episode 361 - Madam C.J. Walker Theater
We’re diving into the incredible story of Madam C.J. Walker, a woman who overcame unimaginable adversity to become America’s first self-made female millionaire and build a legacy that is still alive today. From her groundbreaking impact on Black entrepreneurship to the creation of the iconic Walker Theatre in Indianapolis, we explore how her vision, resilience, and determination helped create oppo
Encounters x319 - Doppelgänger Stories
Have you ever been mistaken for someone else? Or seen your roommate at home when they were actually at work? We’re digging into stories of doppelgängers, mimics, and familiar faces doing deeply unsettling things. Small moments of confusion escalate into full-on paranormal experiences, and just when you think it can’t get weirder, we wrap things up by examining photos listeners sent in of Corinne’s
Episode 360 - Lake Lanier’s Deadly Waters & Drowned History
Lake Lanier looks like the perfect summer escape—but beneath the surface, something is very, very wrong. In this episode, we revisit one of the most haunted and deadly lakes in America, where swimmers report invisible hands pulling them under, boats flip without warning, and an entire town sits frozen beneath the water. We first covered Lake Lanier nearly five years ago, focusing on the paranorm
Encounters x318 - Ghost Stories for Valentine’s Day
Love takes a paranormal turn this episode as we share listener stories filled with soul ties, eerie signs, and connections that cross realms. We’re talking twin flames, invisible strings, ghostly visits, and moments that feel way too perfectly timed to be coincidence. Stories include: A hauntingly beautiful twin flame connection with an antique shop owner whose presence continues well after
Episode 359 - Haunted Read House Hotel & Overnight Stay with Meredith Stedman
This is a very special Anti-Valentine’s Day episode. Sabrina, joined by Meredith from the Rattled & Shook podcast, spent the night inside the infamous Room 311 at the Read House Hotel in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Built on land marked by tragedy and violence, the Read House is known for its glamorous historic guests—and its long, unsettling history of paranormal activity. We dive into the hotel’
Encounters x317 - Want to Play a Game?
We love paranormal games almost as much as we fear them, and our listeners have plenty of examples as to why. We’re sharing stories of homemade Ouija boards, late night rituals that tempt the spirits, and “harmless” sleepover games that spiral wildly out of control, because some games don’t end when you think they do. Stories include: A Queen of Spades ritual that results in a terrifying mi
Episode 358 - The Philadelphia Experiment
We’re unpacking one of the most infamous paranormal conspiracies in U.S. history: the Philadelphia Experiment. During World War II, the Navy allegedly attempted to make a warship invisible—and instead triggered something terrifying. After a flash of green light, possible time travel and teleportation, the sailors who survived returned mentally shattered and physically disfigured. Serving as a chi
Encounters x316 - Paranormal Stories from Asia
This week, we’re traveling across Asia and diving into some of the most unsettling paranormal experiences we’ve ever heard. Our listeners share spine-chilling stories rooted in cultural folklore and lived terror—tales of spirits who predict the future, impersonate loved ones, and inflict physical harm. Between the laughter, the disbelief, and the full-body chills, this episode reminded us why some
Episode 357 - The Montauk Project
What’s stranger than Stranger Things? The story that inspired the show — an alleged government program called the Montauk Project. This week, we’re putting on our tinfoil hats and diving into the conspiracy that claims a quiet Long Island military base was the site of secret experiments involving psychics, mind control, time travel, and something that may have torn a hole in reality itself. Betwee
Encounters x315 - Sleep Paralysis Stories
You wake up, but you can’t move. Your chest feels heavy, your voice won’t work, and there’s a sense that you’re not alone. Sleep paralysis, for many of our listeners, is where their most unsettling experiences begin. Stories include: A listener who repeatedly wakes during paralysis contorted into impossible positions, as if something has physically moved them A couple whose sleep experiences
Episode 356 - The Nvnehi | Immortal Beings in Appalachia
We’re heading deep into the Appalachian Mountains to uncover the Cherokee legend of the Nvnehi, immortal beings not bound by time or space, who live inside the mountains, under rivers, and just outside our perception. Rumors of phantom music in the woods, hidden underground towns, invisible warriors, and people who slip in and out of our world have long haunted the region. These aren’t ghosts or
Encounters x314 - Ghosts on the Graveyard Shift
While the rest of the world is asleep, first responders, hotel workers, and night-shift warriors of all kinds are keeping the lights on… and apparently keeping the ghosts company too. In this episode, we’re sharing chilling graveyard shift encounters from people who go to work when everyone else clocks out—and quickly realize they’re not alone. Stories include: A haunted hotel phone that kee
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