Haunted as Hell
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 119 ratingsAuthor, TV writer, and comedian Emily Winter interviews other performers about their personal experiences with the paranormal. Theme music by Kevin Macleod.
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Episodes
Cool Rock w Vanessa (Pants) Tortolano
December 20, 2023 23:40 - 29 minutes - 27 MBFind Vanessa on Instagram HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
College Lore w Lizzie Kirch
December 07, 2023 03:13 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWisconsin comedian Lizzie Kirch talks about her ghost hunt with the Gettsyburg Paranormal Association, a haunted night in grad school, and how working in hospice care has made her less of a skeptic. Follow Lizzie on IG!
"He Is Blessed" w Julius Carr
November 29, 2023 19:21 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MBComedian Julius Carr has spent his life studying spiritual texts, and has had significant divine interventions. Follow him on IG @juliuscarrofcomedy and see his bimonthly show Drive By Comedy at NYC's Broadway Comedy Club.
I'm Free w Jonas Barnes
November 15, 2023 13:58 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBBrooklyn comedian Jonas Barnes lost his fiancé this year, but she came back to give him one last message.
Energy Imprints and Manifesting w Erin Morris
November 01, 2023 18:49 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBErin grew up in a haunted house, which is why she's not afraid when she sees a ghost in Mississippi. She also talks manifesting and spirituality in this fascinating episode. Follow Erin on Instagram @_ErinMorris.
The Invisible Plane Crash (and other amazing stories) w Hansen Sinclair
October 31, 2023 13:03 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBHansen Sinclair has MANY ghost stories from Jamaica and The Bahamas. This special Halloween episode even includes his near death experience, and how he shocked his doctor by awaking suddenly from a coma. You can follow Hansen on TikTok.
The Flood w Teresa McCammon
October 25, 2023 15:11 - 38 minutes - 35 MBTeresa rents a haunted house during a traumatic time in her life, and that inspires her to join a group of paranormal investigators.
Life After Death w Marc Turnes
October 18, 2023 10:34 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBWhen did Marc get his ability to sense spirits? Was it when he died? When he lived in a haunted house? Or when he and his friends had a creepy experience as teenagers? Listen to this week's amazing episode and let us know what you think! You can find Marc performing with Monkey Business Improv.
Grandma's Home
October 11, 2023 21:12 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBCory McCaffery Sigler has an EVP from right after his friend's mysterious death. He also lived in a haunted house and consulted with a psychic about it. So much going on! You can follow Haunted as Hell and host Emily Winter on Instagram.
Cerro Gordo w The Laird Sisters
October 04, 2023 12:59 - 38 minutes - 35 MB***The COMEDIANS WITH GHOST STORIES podcast is now HAUNTED AS HELL*** Filmmakers Sierra and Katelyn Laird travel to a haunted mining town to shoot their indie film. The property has remained relatively untouched since the 19th Century and—as the sisters learn—is teeming with negative energy. You can find The Laird Sisters on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. Host Emily Winter is on Instagram, and so is the podcast! The best way to support the pod is to rate, review, and share with other spoo...
"Doggy Bags of Bad Vibes" w Shannon Norman
September 27, 2023 14:14 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBShannon and his friends steal from an abandoned Pennsylvania tuberculosis ward, and take home more than they bargained for. Follow Shannon on Instagram @shambonez and @goodenoughcomedypgh You can also follow Emily @EmilyMcWinter and @comedians_with_ghost_stories on IG. Thanks for listening! If you love this pod, please rate and review it on Apple or wherever you get your podcasts. <3
Emily Sleeps in a Haunted Mansion + William the Prankster w Cat Goding
September 21, 2023 01:45 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MBIf you have any doubts that Ouiji boards actually work, this is the episode for you. Cat's dad learns about his haunted house via the board, and all is confirmed when paranormal investigators take the case. Plus, host Emily Winter spends a night in a haunted mansion. She records and recounts her experience. Follow @CATHERINEXALEXIS, @comedians_with_ghost_stories, @emilymcwinter and @tomfooleryontremont and let Emily know what you think she picked up on her phone's recorder!
Ministry Loves Company w Ken Mathewson
September 13, 2023 13:31 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIt's the 1980s and Ken's friend Al fronts the band Ministry. He also has a haunted apartment. One night, the paranormal action becomes too much for Ken, and he and his girlfriend leave in the middle of the night. Check out Comedians with Ghost Stories on Instagram for pics!
Elsie w Nova Mangini
September 06, 2023 18:19 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBAs a child, Nova has an "imaginary friend" named Elsie. Or so everyone in her family thinks... until more information becomes available. Nova and Emily also talk Fae in this fascinating episode. Do you believe in fairies? Follow Nova on Instagram and tell her what you think! Also, don't forget to rate, review and spread the word about this podcast, follow host Emily Winter as well as the podcast on Instagram, and get tickets to Emily and Chris's next headlining show, Sept. 17 in Davenport,...
13 Bends w Dustin Aaric
August 30, 2023 15:44 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBA torched orphanage. Glowing eyes. Visits from a deceased relative. Oh, and ghost cats. Pittsburgh improviser Dustin Aaric has so many incredible, corroborated paranormal stories—you definitely don't want to miss this episode! You can follow Comedians with Ghost Stories and Emily Winter on Instagram, and if you're feeling generous, donate to Emily on Venmo @Emily-Winter.
The Cemetery Party w Lisa Quam
August 23, 2023 19:07 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBLisa sees dead people. She also predicts death in her dreams. Strap in for a hot one, follow Lisa on TikTok and Instagram @quamedywi and learn more about her on her website. Host Emily Winter can be on Instagram and so can the podcast.
"Have You Seen the Old Man Yet?" w Tom Stewart
August 16, 2023 15:35 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBComedian, paranormal investigator, and former haunted house resident Tom Stewart has too many paranormal stories to count, so he picked out a few of his creepiest to tell on the pod. You can find Tom's own podcast, My Paranormal Story, wherever you get your pods. Host Emily Winter is on Instagram and so is the show!
Frank w John Gilligan
August 09, 2023 16:13 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MBComedian John Gilligan was raised in a haunted house with a friendly ghost named Frank, who appeared daily. Later in his life, John has experiences that verify he's got some kind of connection to the other side.
"I Think My Third Eye's Opening Up Again" w Abigail Elias
August 02, 2023 13:58 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBComedian Abigail Elias discusses working in ICUs and around end-of-life care. Later, she talks about the link between autism and spirituality in this unique and thoughtful episode. You can follow Abigail on Instagram. Comedians with Ghost Stories is also on Instagram here, and host Emily Winter lives over here.
Suburban Legends w Amanda Recupido
July 26, 2023 15:04 - 27 minutes - 24.9 MBWriter and producer Amanda Recupido talks Chicago suburban lore, and a creepy experience she had on a girls' trip during the first week of the pandemic. Amanda also discusses exploring her own witchiness, and how it led to an important life decision. You can follow Amanda @AmandaRecupido on social.
The Angel Ladies w Amanda Averell
July 19, 2023 15:29 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBIn Pittsburgh, there are two psychics who rule the school. They sought out Amanda's mom because of a serious haunting. Amanda is rad! You can follow her on Instagram.
Human Psychics, Pet Psychics and Meditation w Brenda Holiday
July 12, 2023 15:29 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBBrenda sees a psychic about the guy her mom is about to marry, and gets an interesting prediction. In this wide-ranging episode, Brenda also talks meditating with ADD and pet psychics. Trigger warning: Suicide is discussed. You can find Brenda Holiday, host Emily Winter, and the podcast on Instagram.
I'm an Empath Who Grew Up in a Haunted House w Scott Kelley
July 05, 2023 22:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBScott Kelley's childhood home remains extremely haunted. And he would know—he's been told by many he's glowing with a special gift. He's an empath. You can find Scott Kelley on his website, and follow Comedians with Ghost Stories on Instagram!
The Camper w Alice Stanley
June 28, 2023 21:47 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBWriter Alice Stanley encounters a child ghost while working as a camp counselor in the Midwest. You can follow Alice on Twitter and Instagram. And follow our new COMEDIANS WITH GHOST STORIES IG account!
A Medium Explained My Father's Death w Zach Funk
June 21, 2023 20:12 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBFor 25 years, Pittsburgh comedian Zach Funk tells the story of his father's death... until he learns from a medium that everything he thought he knew was false. Check out Zach's podcast and youtube, Is It Worth a Sandwich, and you can see Zach and host Emily Winter at One Liner Madness in Pittsburgh on Saturday June 24! Tell everyone you've ever met!
"I Screamed Bloody Murder and then Threw My Phone Away" w Cara Manuele
June 14, 2023 19:23 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBCara lived in a haunted house with other actors for three summers. She also talks about being a Reiki Master and astral projecting in this (third) eye-opening episode. Follow Cara on Instagram. Also: Are you near Pittsburgh? See host Emily Winter Friday, June 23 at Don't Tell Comedy and Saturday, June 24 at One Liner Madness!
The Estate Sale w Elke Thoms
June 07, 2023 21:52 - 25 minutes - 24.2 MBComedian Elke Thoms and her friends visit a potentially-haunted estate sale around Halloween.
The Sound Gallery w Jacob Grun
June 01, 2023 03:55 - 44 minutes - 41 MBJacob owned a haunted recording studio in Minneapolis, and dreams about it to this day. Unfinished business, perhaps? Trigger Warning: Sexual violence is mentioned in this episode.
100th Episode! w Samantha Bowling
May 24, 2023 21:38 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBA very special episode with a very special guest. Sam Bowling has psychic abilities, and has used them to reconnect with her deceased best friend and performing partner on a solo show for the upcoming Hollywood Fringe Festival. Even though we recorded this conversation a few months ago, we held onto it because we knew it'd be the perfect 100th episode of the pod. It also happens to drop just in time for the Fringe fest. If you're in the LA area, you can get tickets Sam's show here. And yin...
He Looked Right Through Me w Veronica Wylie
May 17, 2023 17:14 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBActor, voiceover artist, and paranormal skeptic Veronica Wylie isn't the only one of her friends to see a ghost in her college theater. Follow Veronica on Instagram and check out her website.
Andrew w Corinne Gilroy
May 10, 2023 19:21 - 32 minutes - 30.3 MBCorinne Gilroy befriends a comedian named Andrew and follows his blossoming career. They're still friends to this day, even though he passed away three years ago.
Squire Resort w Linnea Sage
May 04, 2023 00:38 - 22 minutes - 21.2 MBThe hilarious Linnea Sage and her then-boyfriend stay in a very haunted hotel at The Grand Canyon. Follow Linnea on Instagram, and get your ticket to One Liner Madness Los Angeles, happening May 6!!!
Grandma's House w Jason Rogers
April 26, 2023 21:25 - 22 minutes - 21.4 MBComedian and Los Angeles comedy club owner Jason Rogers recalls his childhood in his grandmother's undeniably haunted house. Plus, he recently saw orbs. Lots going on in this episode! Links: You can follow Jason and Comedy Blvd on Instagram. And get a ticket to One Liner Madness LA, por favor.
"I Don't Talk About This Often" w Christine Celozzi
April 19, 2023 15:09 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBActor and director Christine Celozzi encounters several recurring ghosts while living in her boyfriend's mom's house in Massachusetts. You can follow her on IG @ChristineCelozzi. Annnnd you can get a ticket to One Liner Madness Los Angeles to benefit The Pitty Committee! Please and thank you!
The Only Witness w Lisa Curry
April 12, 2023 11:30 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBComedian and TV writer Lisa Curry has a paranormal experience in her home, which relates to a traumatic incident she witnessed the week prior. This is a particularly vulnerable, beautiful and eery conversation. Follow Lisa on Instagram here. You can also follow host Emily Winter on Instagram and get tickets to One Liner Madness LA, happening May 6 to benefit The Pitty Committee.
Beware Ace Hardware w Geneva Faye
April 05, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBGeneva and her boyfriend take a trip to New Orleans, and return with an unwanted souvenir (spoiler: it's a spirit). Follow Geneva on Instagram and see Emily do comedy April 11 and April 13 at Be Kind Video in Los Angeles!
Beware Ace Hardware w Geneva Faye
April 05, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBGeneva and her boyfriend take a trip to New Orleans, and return with an unwanted souvenir (spoiler: it's a spirit). Follow Geneva on Instagram and see Emily do comedy April 11 and April 13 at Be Kind Video in Los Angeles!
My Ghost Best Friend w Vanessa Bryan
March 28, 2023 20:25 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBVanessa moves into a Raleigh apartment haunted by a friendly ghost that turns less amiable when Vanessa's coworker moves in. Follow Vanessa Bryan on Twitch @vneedsattention and follow host Emily Winter @EmilyMcWinter Please rate and review this podcast! It helps the podcast grow. :)
My Near Death Experience + The Haunted Lake House w Zach Abeyta
March 22, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBAlbuquerque's funniest comedian Zach Abeyta grew up in a haunted house, vacationed at a haunted lake house, and almost lost his life last year in a random shooting. Follow this amazing guy on Instagram. You can also follow your host Emily Winter, annnnnd get tickets to One Liner Madness New York, happening Thursday, March 23.
A Psychic Saved My Life w Rich Tackenberg
March 15, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBStoryteller Rich Tackenberg is a non-believer. But when a psychic named Pat told him he was in danger, he investigated. And it turns out... Pat was right. Follow host Emily Winter on Instagram and get tickets to One Liner Madness NY, happening March 23 at The Bell House in Brooklyn.
Third Time's a Charm w Tooky Kavanagh
March 08, 2023 16:41 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBBoston comedian and all-around great human Tooky Kavanagh sees a deceased relative as a child, summons a spirit in a theater, and has a bone-chilling story with a lesson for all of us. Follow Tooky on TikTok and your host Emily on IG.
A Gift for Bobby w Stef Darnell
March 01, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBStandup comedian Stef Darnell gets the opportunity to open for a big name comedian at New Mexico's haunted Kimo Theater. Stef didn't know it was haunted until he had his own strange, scary, and ultimately uplifting experience there. You can follow Stef on Instagram as well as host Emily Winter.
A Gift for Bobby w Stef Darnell
March 01, 2023 07:00 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBStandup comedian Stef Darnell gets the opportunity to open for a big name comedian at New Mexico's haunted Kimo Theater. Stef didn't know it was haunted until he had his own strange, scary, and ultimately uplifting experience there. You can follow Stef on Instagram as well as host Emily Winter.
Albuquerque's Haunted Press Club Bar w Holly Byrd
February 22, 2023 17:10 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBComedian Holly Byrd used to bartend at the extremely haunted ABQ press club, which was built in 1903. Multiple spirits haunt the sprawling log cabin, each with a distinct personality. Follow guest Holly Byrd @hollybyrdcomedy on IG and listen to her podcast Sleep Optional! You can follow host Emily Winter on Instagram and get tickets to New York's One Liner Madness here.
Mississippi w Michael Pittman
February 15, 2023 20:04 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBMichael Pittman grew up in a house on a graveyard in Leland Mississippi. Paranormal experiences were normal and accepted, and in this episode, he shares his family's tales.
What It Feels Like to Be a Psychic Medium w Jenson Smith
February 08, 2023 17:10 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBJenson Smith has appeared in Orange Is the New Black, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Comedian and many others. She's also a writer and a professional psychic medium. In this conversation, Jenson explains what it's like to feel messages coming through for clients. You can find her on IG @jensonperson and at readingswithjenson.com, and follow host Emily Winter @EmilyMcWinter on IG and Twitter and 3milywinter on TikTok.
The Floral Wallpaper w Ashley Bez
February 01, 2023 17:12 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBAshley Bez has predictive dreams and, quite possibly, a psychic dog. Her collection of fun and creepy stories is the perfect kickoff to the 2023 season of Comedians with Ghost Stories! Follow Ashley Bez @dailybez.
Happy Holidays
December 07, 2022 22:12 - 3 minutes - 3.78 MBMore spooky, funny, strange, and downright terrifying stories await in 2023!
All the Pieces Fit w/ Matthew and Thomas Mullany
November 30, 2022 20:12 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this special episode, Emily interviews her 8 and 10-year-old nephews about their haunted house.
HELLO CAITLIN w/ Caitlin Reese
November 23, 2022 20:40 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBCaitlin Reese spends fall break alone in her college dorm room and has an uninvited visitor. Caitlin's album and socials are on her LinkTree. For a signed copy of ONE DAY SMARTER + a personal message, Venmo Emily @Emily-Winter and email her at [email protected].