Gravedigger Radio
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsYour one stop listen for all things spooky, paranormal, horror and cryptid related. Jason, Mike, and Zack dig up the facts on all your favorite tales. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
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Ep.49 Richard Gene Simmons: The Christmas Killer
December 22, 2022 13:11 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBJoin the GDR crew as we delve into family annihilator Richard Gene Simmons, known both as the "Hillbilly from Hell" and "The Christmas Killer" in this blood soaked tale of mass murder on one Arkansas Christmas in 1987. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.48 Krampus is Coming to Town
December 07, 2022 12:39 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBJoin us for a Holiday treat as we talk about the real hero of Christmas, Krampus, the germanic Christmas demon that beats bad little brats with sticks! of course it's a German tale... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.47 Lady Killers: Women Who Kill
November 16, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBJoin the Gravedigger Radio crew as we shed light on some prolific female serial Killers both historically and in more modern times! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.46 Hopkinsville Goblins: Green Men in the Bluegrass
November 02, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTune in as we tell you all about one Kentucky family's close encounter as they suffered an Alien onslaught in the 1950s in a story that rivals Roswell in the impact it had on shaping the modern day image of things not from this planet! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.45 The Axeman of New Orleans
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBTerror grips the streets of early 20th New Orleans as The Axeman preys upon Italian Immigrants, brutally murdering them with, as the name implies, an axe! Tune in as we hack into this tale of blood, carnage and...Jazz? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.44 The Devil and Gary Gygax Made Me Do It: D&D and The Satanic Panic pt.2
October 05, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBThe guys once again delve into the madness of The Satanic Panic to bring you real life accounts of Dungeons & Dragons being held as a work of the Devil! Were there actually occult forces at work, was it all bunk, or was something else at play? Tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.43 Rolling with the Devil: DnD and the Satanic Panic pt.1
September 21, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBJoin the GDR crew as we roll the dice and dig into our Satanic Panic multipart series, starting with one of our favorite topics, Dungeons and Dragons. We're the 1980s really fraught with the Devil hiding behind every game, or is it all conspiracy. If you're a fan of Stranger Things, tune in, you won't want to miss what we have to say! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.42 Crossing the Uncanny Valley
September 07, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBHave you saw something or someone that looked human but there was something not quite right about them and it freaked you out? You may have been experiencing the Uncanny Valley! Tune in to find out more as a the GDR crew digs into this strange phenomenon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.41 Element 115
January 05, 2022 06:06 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAliens, Government Cover-ups, and a prostitution ring, oh my! Join the GDR crew as we take a deep dive into the story of Bob Lazar and Element 115, the material that is supposedly responsible for Alien space travel, but the main character may not be all that he seems... tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 40 Sin Eaters
December 22, 2021 17:47 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBEveryone can have a little sin sometimes as a treat, but these folks made a whole profession out of it! Tune in to hear all about a fascinating career choice, the Sin Eater! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.39 Whiskey & Cannibalism: The James S. Jameson Story
December 08, 2021 07:05 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBJoin the GDR crew on our most grotesque tale yet, the story of James S. Jameson, the heir to the Jameson Whiskey family and his dark expedition to the heart of colonized Africa in the 1800s. Feast your ears on this banquet of the macabre... be warned, this episode is not for the faint of heart. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.38 Scarefest Tales pt.2
November 24, 2021 08:39 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MBJoin us as we bring you more audience stories from Scarefest 13 featuring tales of helpful ghosts, out of body experiences, and Bigfoot in a UFO? Things are bound to get strange when we hand over the mic to strangers! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.37 Tales From the Scarefest
November 10, 2021 10:58 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBGravedigger Radio does Scarefest 13! Sit down with us at the region’s largest horror convention as we collect the best personal encounter stories we could find. Are YOU a believer yet? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 36 Gravedigger Drive-in!
October 19, 2021 11:26 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBEver wonder what the GDR crew likes to watch when we’re in the mood for a good scary movie? Seek your answers within! We sit down with Dr. Marksbury to wrap up our series on horror films and reveal our favorite horror flicks and a few guilty pleasures. What do you think of our selections? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.35 Horror A Go-Go!
October 06, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBGDR is back with the esteemed Dr. Thomas Marksbury to discuss the many subgenres within horror films. We talk about great films in history and give callouts to films that you didn't even know were horror! We're digging deep in this episode to fully explore all aspects of horror cinema and give you some great recommendations for this Halloween season! Let's get spooky! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.34 Welcome to the Horror Show: Interview With Dr.Marksbury About the Horror Genre
September 22, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB As fall sets in, so does our need for a good scary movie! Join the GDR crew as we begin a long series looking at horror films and take an in-depth review of the genre. Film Studies professor Dr. Tom Marksbury is our special guest and he’ll be our tour guide into the long, grisly history of Horror! We dare you to listen… --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 33 Interview With Mysteria Paranormal
September 01, 2021 17:38 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBGDR is joined this week by Paranormal Pete and Unnatural Anne from Mysteria Paranormal! This husband and wife team of paranormal investigators has recorded some excellent evidence in their short time as researchers. Listen in as we discuss their investigations and their frightening -sometimes dangerous- experiences! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.32 The Voodoo That You Do Part Two
August 11, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBVoodoo dolls, zombies, divination, and all the rest! The GDR guys explore the dark side of Voodoo and continue to sort out myth from reality. Is there any truth behind the claims of Voodoo magic? Do Voodoo dolls work? Are you a zombie? Find out this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 31 The Voodoo That You Do
July 28, 2021 10:24 - 26 minutes - 24 MBGDR digs up the truth about Voodoo! Much of what is popularly known about the Voodoo religion is based on misinformation, racism, and outright lies. The GDR crew attempts to shed a little light on the faith and debunk many of the falsehoods that give it a bad rap. Join us for this multi-episode exploration of the world of Voodoo! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 30 Cry of the Banshee
July 15, 2021 15:26 - 26 minutes - 24 MBGDR explores the bizarre history of the uniquely Irish revenant known as the banshee. Listen in as we talk about its ancient past and its weird connection to keening women. Believe me, you'll have a WAIL of a time listening to this episode... I'll just show myself out. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 29 Typhoid Mary
June 30, 2021 11:53 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBJoin the GDR crew as we investigate the tale of Typhoid Mary. Was she a cursed soul ignorant to the harm she caused or, something more sinister? Find out in this episode of Gravedigger Radio! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 28 Gangstalking Pt.2: Wherever You Are, We'll Be There
June 16, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBWe're back, just like a good gangstalker would be! Join us for part two as we look at some case studies and research while trying to balance out the phenomenon from reality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 27 Gangstalking pt.1: Watching You Watching Me
June 02, 2021 17:29 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBEver feel as if you're being watched? Like, really, really, really watched? Not by one person or entity, but by dozens? Good news! You're not alone! Listen in as the GDR crew explores Gangstalking and its victims. Are these cases of paranoia and delusion gone wild, or actual vast conspiracies? We present evidence for both sides of the argument on Gravedigger Radio! Featured music: "We're the Gangstalkers" by Rusty Cage. Intro music by: Reed Gilliam --- Support this podcast: https://...
Ep. 26 Wicca pt.2: Witchy Boogaloo
May 19, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MBGDR continues to ruminate about ancient witchcraft and its ties to modern Wicca and other folk traditions. How active and out in the open are today's occult practices? Are they harmless reconstructions of lost folkways or something more...sinister? Find out in this episode! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 25 The History of Wicca pt.1
May 05, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBWicca 101: This episode the GDR crew dabbles in the occult so you don’t have to! Join us as we look into the history behind modern witchcraft and its beliefs. Some brief nudity included, so listeners beware! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 24 Hybristophilia: Why Women Love Men Who Kill
April 21, 2021 16:03 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBWhy do some women fall in love with serial killers? GDR delves into the bizarre and troubling attraction that creates "serial killer groupies" in this chilling episode! Listen in as we search for answers to the reasons why notorious murderers like Charles Manson, Richard Ramirez, and Ted Bundy often have a throng of thrill-seeking ladies seeking them out as romantic partners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 24 Hybristophilia: Why Women Love Men Who Kill.
April 21, 2021 16:03 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBWhy do some women fall in love with serial killers? GDR delves into the bizarre and troubling attraction that creates "serial killer groupies" in this chilling episode! Listen in as we search for answers to the reasons why notorious murderers like Charles Manson, Richard Ramirez, and Ted Bundy often have a throng of thrill-seeking ladies seeking them out as romantic partners. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support th...
Ep. 23 Mothman Mysteries pt. 2
April 07, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe guys wrap up the tale of the Mothman, UFOs and Men in Black in the Point Pleasant area, but is Mothman really gone? It sure doesn't sound like it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 22 The Mothman Mysteries pt.1
March 24, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBGDR finally tackles the mysteries surrounding Point Pleasant, West Virginia, and the Mothman! What began as a bizarre cryptid appearance soon expanded to include Men in Black encounters, UFO sightings, and the tragic Silver Bridge accident. Join us as we delve into the whole story and try to unravel the complete story behind the Mothman. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 21 The Anderson Incident
March 10, 2021 11:13 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBStrange lights in the sky in the 1970s as Mike takes us back to Anderson Co, Kentucky for another story of the unexplained, could Aliens have visited or was it something else? Tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 20 Bigfoot Stole My Tonka Truck
February 24, 2021 14:30 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThere's something weird in those woods, join us for personal accounts of the strange happenings in the forests of Anderson Co., KY. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 19 Harry Houdini vs. The Spiritualists: The Grand Finale?
February 10, 2021 15:19 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBGDR concludes our Houdini and the Spiritualists series in this final episode. But is it ever truly over? Will Harry Houdini return from the beyond? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 18 Harry Houdini vs. The Spiritualists pt.1
January 27, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBHarry Houdini - From poor Hungarian immigrant child performer to world-renowned superstar! Everyone has heard of Houdini's greatness on the stage, but how much do you know about his crusade against the Spiritualist movement and its many charlatan mystics?Was Houdini ever able to prove (or disprove) the existence of the supernatural? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 17 Spiritualism Part 2: Cottingley Fairies and Sherlock Holmes
January 13, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWe continue our Spiritualism marathon this week and discuss the Cottingley Fairies controversy and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s rampant defense of the movement. How could the man responsible for the world's greatest detective believe in...fairies??? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 16 Houdini and the Spiritualists pt. 1
December 30, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBJoin the ‘Digger Crew this week as we begin our four-part tour of the Spiritualist Movement and Harry Houdini. We delve into mesmerism, hypnotism, séances, and even spiritual writing to examine the appeal of this extremely popular belief and Houdini’s strong opposition to it! Are the dead trying to speak to us? Find out on Gravedigger Radio! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 15 The Dyatlov Pass Incident
December 16, 2020 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBJourney to 1950's Soviet Union as the guys dig into this haunting tale of hikers caught in mysterious events that eventually lead to their gruesome demise, and remember, in Soviet Russia, podcast listen to you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 14 Randonautica
December 02, 2020 15:59 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThe guys dig into the new technology phenomenon of Randonautica and even take a little adventure to try it out in this tale of mystery, murder and the paranormal. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 13 Penny (Dreadful) For Your Thoughts?
November 26, 2020 11:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBThis week we take a look at the pulp fiction of Victorian England known as Penny Dreadfuls Were they harmless, albeit seedy entertainment, or mind-warping adventures that encouraged bloody murder? You decide in the week's episode. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 12 Bodysnatchers
November 11, 2020 15:48 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBJoin us as we dig into the facts behind the ghoulish bodysnatchers known as the Resurrection Men of England. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 11 Patti Starr's Top Haunts
November 04, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBHalloween may be over, but you’ve still got the Gravediggers to keep things spooky all year round! What scares ghost hunter Patti Starr? Find out this episode! We bring you more of our interview series with Patti and share even more of her outstanding evidence of the paranormal! Join us for more thrills and chills and be sure to participate in our contest giveaway to win a copy of her book! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 10 For Had He Not A Royal Heart- King Solomon
October 28, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBWe return to our beloved city of Lexington this week to focus on the history of two local legends: Aunt Charlotte and William "King" Solomon - the heroes of the 1833 cholera pandemic. Hunker down with a glass of your favorite brown liquid and join us for this tale of death and disease! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 9 Crimes of the Werewolf
October 21, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBThis week, we conclude our look at werewolves and bring you our most gruesome episode to date! This stuff isn't for the faint of heart, so listeners beware. If you enjoy this bit of gory history, be sure "like"-anthrope our Facebook page 😉 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.8 Legends of the Werewolf
October 14, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBJoin us this episode as we prowl into the folklore of Werewolves! Are they real? Who was the first werewolf? Most importantly, how can you become one? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 7 Interview With Legendary Ghost Hunter, Patti Starr pt.2: EVPs and Ghost Stories
October 07, 2020 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBShe's baaa-aack! Patti Starr returns for another episode with Gravedigger Radio! Listen in to find out if the dead can speak. Patti shares some of her amazing EVP's with us and walks us through some of our own paranormal experiences. There's still plenty of time to take advantage of Patti's ghost walks in Lexington and Bardstown, Kentucky. Spots are going quickly however, so be sure to make your reservations now! https://www.kyghostwalks.com/ghost-walk-of-lexington --- Support this p...
EP. 6 Patti Starr, America's Foremost Ghost Hunter Interview.
September 30, 2020 12:32 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBJoin us for something different this week as we sit down with one of America's foremost ghost hunters, Patti Starr! If you find yourself in the Central Kentucky area, trick or treat yourself and attend one of her exciting ghost walks. Be sure to tell her the Gravediggers sent you! Check Patti's link for more information and gird your loins! https://www.kyghostwalks.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.5 Lavinia Fisher pt.2
September 23, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBThe Plot Thickens! Join us for the Legend of Lavinia Fisher, Part 2. Was she a vicious serial killer or the victim of a grand conspiracy? Why does the restless spirit of Lavinia Fisher haunt Charleston to this day? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 4 Lavinia Fisher Pt. 1
September 16, 2020 10:00 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBGravedigger Radio brings you the legend of America’s first female serial killer, Lavinia Fisher. Walk back in time with us to 1820’s Charleston, but don’t drink the tea and be sure not to fall asleep during this one! This episode also includes a special bonus - Rhayn Sinclair’s, “All the Little Pieces – Lavinia’s Song.” Be sure to listen and follow her music! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.3 Fresno Nightcrawlers Crawlers
September 09, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBThe boys crawl through the facts, theories and legends around the tale of the Fresno Nightcrawlers. Are these spooky cryptids aliens, monsters, spirits or pants that have come to life? Tune in to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support
Ep.3 Fresno Nightcrawlers Crawlin' Through The Night.
September 09, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBThe boys crawl through the facts, theories and legends around the tale of the Fresno Nightcrawlers. Are these spooky cryptids aliens, monsters, spirits or pants that have come to life? Tune in to find out! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gravediggerradio/support
Ep. 2 The Curious Case of Constantine Rafinesque
September 02, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBTransylvania University in our hometown of Lexington, KY is one of our favorite haunts. Join us as we talk local history, shady shenanigans, and explore the final (?) resting place of the much misunderstood Constantine Rafinesque. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gravediggerradio/support