Episodes
Hey, ghouls, hey! Have you ever had a child say something super spooky to you? Of course you have! Everyone has. Kids are adorable, but they're kind of terrifying. In episode 20 we discuss why children are so dang creepy. Listen as we talk about kids who claim to have lived past lives, share spooky quotes from parents, and discuss our own thoughts about reincarnation. To find out more from the episode check out the links below! 19 Parents Share What Their (Creepy) Kid Remembered...
Published 02/01/19
Time for another installment of Cinematic Spooks! In this episode we discuss the true stories behind two classic horror films: The Silence of the Lambs and The Exorcist. Listen as we talk about the chilling real life events that inspired these movies. To find out more from the episode, check out the links below! Gary Heidnik The Murder Stories of Gary Heidnik Jame Gumb Meet the Killer Surgeon Who Inspired Hannibal Lecter’s Character The True Story of Roland Doe That Inspired ‘The...
Published 01/15/19
Happy New Year, ghouls! We hope you’re ready for a brand new year full of spooky new adventures. In this episode of Ghouls Gone Wild we discuss winter creatures, myths and legends. Join us as we talk about a winter demon trapped by the sea, an ice-blue monster that fatally tickles its victims, a friendly gnome that skis with its feet, and more! To find out more about the mythical creatures we discussed in the episode, check out the links below: Top 10 Mythical Creatures of Winter, Ice, and...
Published 01/01/19
Happy Holidays from our ghouls to yours! In this very festive episode we discuss Holiday Haunts from around the world! Ever heard of Gryla and her wild pack of Yule Lads or her trusty (but very scary) Yule Cat? How about Frau Perchta the Christmas witch? Listen to hear about these creepy characters and more on this episode of Ghouls Gone Wild! BOO. #Candycanetime
Published 12/15/18
Do the sounds of Al Capone's banjo still ring through the halls of Alcatraz? In episode 15 of Ghouls Gone Wild we discuss the famous prison on Alcatraz Island and the many spirits that are said to reside there.
Published 12/01/18
Ready to be spooked with some good old fashioned scary storie In episode 15 of Ghouls Gone Wild we read and discuss four short stories from Alvin Schwartz’s famous series: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Find out more and purchase the full three volume set of the books here. Check out our Instagram and Facebook to see pictures from the stories we read. Do you have a spooky or strange story that you’d like featured on the podcast? Email us at [email protected] to submit...
Published 11/15/18
Halloween is over but don’t despair – we’re bringing the spooks to you all year long! In this episode of Ghouls Gone Wild we revisit an old theme by discussing some of our favorite spooky and strange topics. If you’re interested in black-eyed children, healing crystals, crybaby bridges or astral projection, then this is the episode for you! To find out more about any of the topics we covered in this episode check out the links below: A Brief History of Crystals and Healing Death in the...
Published 11/01/18
Happy All Hallows’ Eve, guys and ghouls! In our final Morbid Mondays installment we bid goodbye to the spooky season with a special Halloween episode. Listen as talk about the origins of Halloween (and the Celtic festival Samhain) as well as the stories and legends behind several popular Halloween traditions. Find out more using the links below: Samhain Stingy Jack Mischief Night Halloween Superstitions Get in the Halloween mood by listening to our Spooky Sounds soundtrack Don’t forget...
Published 10/29/18
Did Lizzie Borden really take an axe and give her mother forty whacks? In this episode of Ghouls Gone Wild we discuss the murders that took place in the Borden House in Fall River, Massachusetts, and the many ghostly inhabitants that are said to reside there today. Do you have a ghost story that you’d like to be featured on the podcast? Email us at [email protected]! Thanks for listening! Pizza time ~ Instagram: @ghoulsgonewildpodcast Facebook: Ghouls Gone Wild Podcast
Published 10/22/18
Welcome back to another episode of Morbid Mondays! In this episode we explore a haunted attraction (The Bates Motel in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania) as well as the Bates Motel TV series and Psycho films. You can find more information on the Bates Motel attraction and order tickets here. Listen as we talk about Psycho, including some of the events that inspired the film as well as behind the scenes information. One of the inspirations was Ed Gein, also known as the Butcher of Plainfield....
Published 10/15/18
This episode has been brought to you by wine and spirits. Inspired by the popular TV show Drunk History, we’re bringing you some drunk ghost stories! Have a glass of Reisling and settle in as we tell you tales of evil ice cream men and creepy letters. Do you have a ghost story that you’d like featured on the podcast? Please email us at [email protected]! Thanks for listening. Boo(ze)! Instagram: @ghoulsgonewildpodcast Facebook: Ghouls Gone Wild Podcast Website:...
Published 10/08/18
Warning: this episode contains mentions of sensitive material including murder and sexual assault. Please listen at your own discretion. Happy October, Ghouls! It's officially the spookiest month of the year, and we are pumped to be bringing you extra spooks all October long with Morbid Mondays: every Monday in October we'll be releasing a new episode! In this episode of Ghouls Gone Wild we discuss two horror movies (The Strangers and The Entity) and the real life events that inspired...
Published 10/01/18
You keep using this word, "jabroni", and... it's awesome. In episode 8 we say a fond farewell to summer with a beach themed episode. Listen as we discuss the Garden State's haunted lighthouses, sea serpents, pirates and more, focusing on beaches in Long Beach Island, Atlantic City, Sandy Hook and Cape May. Check out the links below to find out more about the many spooky locations we talked about!
Published 09/15/18
Who you gonna call? Ghouls Gone Wild! In this episode we go on our very first ghost hunt. Led by Rich and Dave from Haunted Explorations Events, our ghost hunting adventure took us to the historic Bolton Mansion, located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Get ready to be truly spooked as we discuss our experience inside the haunted mansion, learn about and use ghost hunting equipment, play audio from our spirit box sessions (including more than a few possible encounters with the paranormal), and...
Published 09/01/18
Time for some good old fashioned spooks! In this special episode of Ghouls Gone Wild we discuss some of our favorite ghost stories, myths, legends and more. If you're a fan of doppelgangers, hitchhiking ghosts, will-o'-the-wisps, or bathroom encounters with the infamous Bloody Mary, this is the episode for you. Unlike our usual episodes, Favorite Spooks doesn't focus on a particular ghost tour or location that we've gone to. Instead, each of us picked two spooky topics that interested us...
Published 08/15/18
Welcome back, ghouls! In episode 5 we venture to Rhode Island to discuss a ghost tour in Newport, tell the story of a famous haunting in Harrisville (the events that inspired the movie The Conjuring), debate which supernatural beings we'd like to be, and spook each other with ghostly tales. We started the episode with Christina's experience of a ghost tour in Newport. In the episode Christina talks about how she took hundreds of pictures on the tour but that she didn't see much in the...
Published 08/01/18
안녕하세요! In Episode 4 of Ghouls Gone Wild we journey abroad to South Korea, also known as the Land of the Morning Calm. Listen as we talk about the many spirits in South Korea (known as "gwisin"), a ghost tour that journeyed through the dark side of Seoul, Korean myths and legends, and our own odd superstitions. Follow Us On Instagram @ghoulsgonewildpodcast Email Us Your Ghost Stories at [email protected] Like Us on Facebook at Ghouls Gone Wild Podcast Vist us at...
Published 07/15/18
In episode 3 of Ghouls Gone Wild we dive into a truly spooky part of America: Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Listen as we talk about a perplexing ghost tour in the town of Barnstable (including a trip to the oldest wooden jail in America), discuss Cape Cod's ghostly inhabitants, tell the story of a very haunted inn, and quote 90s song lyrics in an embarrassing fashion.
Published 06/30/18
What kind of spooky hijinks are going on in the White House? Join us on the second episode of Ghouls Gone Wild as we talk about the spirits haunting Washington D.C. and the many reported sightings of two particularly popular ghosts: Abe Lincoln and Dolley Madison.
Published 06/15/18
On the first episode of Ghouls Gone Wild we decided to dive right into what is known as the most haunted house in America: The Whaley House. If you've listened to our inaugural episode you know that The Whaley House is located in San Diego, California, and that we visited this spooky house in the spring of 2012.
Published 05/31/18
On the first episode of Ghouls Gone Wild we decided to dive right into what is known as the most haunted house in America: The Whaley House. If you've listened to our inaugural episode you know that The Whaley House is located in San Diego, California, and that we visited this spooky house in the spring of 2012.
Published 05/31/18