Haunt Jaunts
193 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsSail the scarewaves with your host and guide, Courtney Mroch, as she explores the dark side of true crime, horror, and the paranormal.
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71: The Feminine Macabre and Charles Dickens' Haunted Mirror
April 30, 2021 21:24 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBThe Feminine Macabre, curated by Amanda R. Woomer with a foreword by Patti Negri, is a woman's journal of all things strange and unusual. It contains 30 pieces by women in the paranormal, including one from me, "How to Conjure the Spirit of Charles Dickens in the Haunted Mirror at the Omni Parker House." That's what I read in this episode. Also, as noted in this episode, I promised to share Amanda's link in case you're interested in checking out the book or any of the other spooktacular ...
70: April 24 and St. Mark's Eve, a.k.a. Spying on Future Ghosts Day
April 24, 2021 23:47 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBThis episode comes from the post, "Why did people spy on future ghosts on St. Mark's Eve?" After stumbling across an article on ViraLuck called "15 Weird Forgotten Holidays We Should Totally Bring Back,” I totally added April 24, St. Mark’s Eve, to the Weird Holidays & Observances page. St. Mark's Eve doesn't sound very weird or unusual, but what some folks do on it is --or used to do. Not sure it's a thing anymore. But between the 17th and 19th centuries in some parts of the world it wa...
S1 Ep70: April 24 and St. Mark's Eve, a.k.a. Spying on Future Ghosts Day
April 24, 2021 23:47 - 6 minutes - 6.41 MBThis episode comes from the post, "Why did people spy on future ghosts on St. Mark's Eve?" After stumbling across an article on ViraLuck called "15 Weird Forgotten Holidays We Should Totally Bring Back,” I totally added April 24, St. Mark’s Eve, to the Weird Holidays & Observances page. St. Mark's Eve doesn't sound very weird or unusual, but what some folks do on it is --or used to do. Not sure it's a thing anymore. But between the 17th and 19th centuries in some parts of the world it wa...
S1 Ep69: Talking the Ed Gein Shock Docs Special with Steve Shippy and Cindy Kaza
April 07, 2021 17:53 - 18 minutes - 17 MBI had a lot of questions for Steve Shippy and Cindy Kaza after watching an advance screener of the Shock Docs special, Ed Gein: The Real Psycho, which begins streaming on discovery+ April 9. Luckily, I had the chance to ask them! Had they ever worked together before? Nope. (And what a first case to team up on!) Did they ever expect they'd investigate anything having to do with Ed Gein, and were they expecting his mom to be so intense, even from the other side? These are just a few of the...
69: Talking the Ed Gein Shock Docs Special with Steve Shippy and Cindy Kaza
April 07, 2021 17:53 - 18 minutes - 17 MBI had a lot of questions for Steve Shippy and Cindy Kaza after watching an advance screener of the Shock Docs special, Ed Gein: The Real Psycho, which begins streaming on discovery+ April 9. Luckily, I had the chance to ask them! Had they ever worked together before? Nope. (And what a first case to team up on!) Did they ever expect they'd investigate anything having to do with Ed Gein, and were they expecting his mom to be so intense, even from the other side? These are just a few of the...
S1 Ep68: The Looney Jones House: A chat with Carl and Angie about their historic and haunted antebellum home
April 05, 2021 19:07 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBCarl and Angie bought the Looney Jones House in Columbia, Tennessee, a few years ago. It was in "horrible" shape, as you'll hear them admit in the interview. They were sure their friends and family were all thinking (but too polite to say), "What are you thinking?" They were thinking they were following a dream of owning a historic home. Angie had always wanted to live in an antebellum home. Being a general contractor (and married to one too), they didn't much care what shape it was in eith...
68: The Looney Jones House: A chat with Carl and Angie about their historic and haunted antebellum home
April 05, 2021 19:07 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBCarl and Angie bought the Looney Jones House in Columbia, Tennessee, a few years ago. It was in "horrible" shape, as you'll hear them admit in the interview. They were sure their friends and family were all thinking (but too polite to say), "What are you thinking?" They were thinking they were following a dream of owning a historic home. Angie had always wanted to live in an antebellum home. Being a general contractor (and married to one too), they didn't much care what shape it was in eith...
S1 Ep67: Welcoming Spring with Blazing Booggs and Unicorn Hunters
March 20, 2021 17:58 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, we explore what the LSSU unicorn hunters have to do with burning snowmen. This leads us to also investigate the origins of snowman burning festivals where booggs are burned in effigy of winter. We also examine what burning snowmen share in common with Punxsutawney Phil. Hint: Both are believed to have prophetic powers! Do they? Don't know. We know what Phil's prediction for 2021 was. Today is the day to burn a snowman to find out if there's any merit to that legend. Be...
67: Welcoming Spring with Blazing Booggs and Unicorn Hunters
March 20, 2021 17:58 - 10 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, we explore what the LSSU unicorn hunters have to do with burning snowmen. This leads us to also investigate the origins of snowman burning festivals where booggs are burned in effigy of winter. We also examine what burning snowmen share in common with Punxsutawney Phil. Hint: Both are believed to have prophetic powers! Do they? Don't know. We know what Phil's prediction for 2021 was. Today is the day to burn a snowman to find out if there's any merit to that legend. Be...
S1 Ep66: Leprechaun Day: It's Not When You Think It Should Be
March 18, 2021 02:48 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBBesides green beer, shamrocks, and pots of gold, leprechauns are also prevalently represented on St. Patrick’s Day. But their day actually falls on May 13. Why? What's Leprechaun Day's origin story? And what is leprechaunism? That's some of what we explore in this episode, in addition to leprechaun folklore and what to listen for if you're in search of leprechauns. And no Irish-centric episode would be complete without ending with an Irish blessing so we include not one but two of those a...
66: Leprechaun Day: It's Not When You Think It Should Be
March 18, 2021 02:48 - 9 minutes - 8.65 MBBesides green beer, shamrocks, and pots of gold, leprechauns are also prevalently represented on St. Patrick’s Day. But their day actually falls on May 13. Why? What's Leprechaun Day's origin story? And what is leprechaunism? That's some of what we explore in this episode, in addition to leprechaun folklore and what to listen for if you're in search of leprechauns. And no Irish-centric episode would be complete without ending with an Irish blessing so we include not one but two of those a...
S1 Ep65: A Jaunt to the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick with Steven Intermill
February 22, 2021 20:45 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe moment I learned that William Mortensen's “Witches” exhibition would be on display at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick back in 2019, I became obsessed with the museum. Which I still have not yet been to. However, I found a different way to experience it, via an interview with its director and co-owner, Steven Intermill, who graciously accepted my request for a chat. We talked about Buckland's firsts --both the museum itself and its namesake's Raymond Buckland, who was the ...
65: A Jaunt to the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft & Magick with Steven Intermill
February 22, 2021 20:45 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe moment I learned that William Mortensen's “Witches” exhibition would be on display at the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft and Magick back in 2019, I became obsessed with the museum. Which I still have not yet been to. However, I found a different way to experience it, via an interview with its director and co-owner, Steven Intermill, who graciously accepted my request for a chat. We talked about Buckland's firsts --both the museum itself and its namesake's Raymond Buckland, who was the ...
64: Reviewing the Case of "The Exorcism of Roland Doe" with Troy Taylor
February 17, 2021 23:02 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe Exorcism of Roland Doe Shock Docs special started streaming on February 5 on discovery+. Among the experts interviewed in the film is Troy Taylor, who is the founder of American Hauntings Ink, which offers books, ghost tours, events, and weekend excursions. Troy has personally authored more than 130 books on ghosts, hauntings, true crime, the unexplained, and the supernatural in America, including The Devil Came to St. Louis (affiliate link), which was about the case of Roland Doe. T...
S1 Ep64: Reviewing the Case of "The Exorcism of Roland Doe" with Troy Taylor
February 17, 2021 23:02 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBThe Exorcism of Roland Doe Shock Docs special started streaming on February 5 on discovery+. Among the experts interviewed in the film is Troy Taylor, who is the founder of American Hauntings Ink, which offers books, ghost tours, events, and weekend excursions. Troy has personally authored more than 130 books on ghosts, hauntings, true crime, the unexplained, and the supernatural in America, including The Devil Came to St. Louis (affiliate link), which was about the case of Roland Doe. T...
63: The Spooky Stuff's List of the 30 Most Influential People in the Paranormal
February 10, 2021 18:06 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBAlex Matsuo of The Spooky Stuff compiled a list of 30 people she finds the most influential in the paranormal. She stressed that there are hundreds of people who could be considered influential in the field. These are just the 30 that resonated with her. I'm incredibly humbled and flattered to be among those she included on the list. If I were to do something similar, I'd have included many of the same names. However, there were also a slew that were new to me so I'm looking forward to gett...
S1 Ep63: The Spooky Stuff's List of the 30 Most Influential People in the Paranormal
February 10, 2021 18:06 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBAlex Matsuo of The Spooky Stuff compiled a list of 30 people she finds the most influential in the paranormal. She stressed that there are hundreds of people who could be considered influential in the field. These are just the 30 that resonated with her. I'm incredibly humbled and flattered to be among those she included on the list. If I were to do something similar, I'd have included many of the same names. However, there were also a slew that were new to me so I'm looking forward to gett...
S1 Ep62: An Exploration of Curmudgeons Day
January 29, 2021 16:07 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBCurmudgeons Day, observed annually on January 29, is one of the sillier days that I’ve included on the Weird Holidays & Observances page. But what’s its story? Who started it and why? And what is a curmudgeon exactly? In this episode, I explore the unlikely origins of Curmudgeons Day. (Can you believe it pays tribute to a comedian?!) I also take a look at 12 popular curmudgeons from pop culture, and I share some newspaper articles I found about other days devoted to grouches as well as a ...
62: An Exploration of Curmudgeons Day
January 29, 2021 16:07 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBCurmudgeons Day, observed annually on January 29, is one of the sillier days that I’ve included on the Weird Holidays & Observances page. But what’s its story? Who started it and why? And what is a curmudgeon exactly? In this episode, I explore the unlikely origins of Curmudgeons Day. (Can you believe it pays tribute to a comedian?!) I also take a look at 12 popular curmudgeons from pop culture, and I share some newspaper articles I found about other days devoted to grouches as well as a ...
61: Ligers, Bigfoot (and Bigfoot Hunting Seasons) and Hybrid Humanzees, Oh My!
January 29, 2021 02:32 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBOnce upon a time, there was a chimp named Oliver who was believed to be a hybrid humanzee...and possibly a Bigfoot. "A hybrid human what?" you may be wondering. And rightly so, I might add. That's what I asked when I first learned about Oliver too. A humanzee is a cross between a human and a chimp. Yes, "cross" as in offspring. Oliver didn't turn out to be one. As far as I know, there's never been one. In this episode, I conjure up a post from the past ("Could Bigfoot be a Hybrid Humanze...
S1 Ep61: Ligers, Bigfoot (and Bigfoot Hunting Seasons) and Hybrid Humanzees, Oh My!
January 29, 2021 02:32 - 10 minutes - 9.2 MBOnce upon a time, there was a chimp named Oliver who was believed to be a hybrid humanzee...and possibly a Bigfoot. "A hybrid human what?" you may be wondering. And rightly so, I might add. That's what I asked when I first learned about Oliver too. A humanzee is a cross between a human and a chimp. Yes, "cross" as in offspring. Oliver didn't turn out to be one. As far as I know, there's never been one. In this episode, I conjure up a post from the past ("Could Bigfoot be a Hybrid Humanze...
S1 Ep60: #Endof2020 Recap: 24 of the Year's Biggest Paranormal Stories
December 31, 2020 22:46 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBPoor 2020. We weren't very fond of all the upheaval, but it sure did give us a lot to talk about. Number one the pandemic, but also Black Lives Matter protests and the presidential election. But there were also some other wild stories. Like these 24: Spiritual Medium Derek Acorah Dies The Haunted Frozen Elsa Doll The 1st Travel-related Case of COVID-19 Detected in the U.S. A Spooky Take on the Dolly Parton Challenge An Ohio Museum Put Mythical Creatures on Display Green Bay Ghost To...
60: #Endof2020 Recap: 24 of the Year's Biggest Paranormal Stories
December 31, 2020 22:46 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBPoor 2020. We weren't very fond of all the upheaval, but it sure did give us a lot to talk about. Number one the pandemic, but also Black Lives Matter protests and the presidential election. But there were also some other wild stories. Like these 24: Spiritual Medium Derek Acorah Dies The Haunted Frozen Elsa Doll The 1st Travel-related Case of COVID-19 Detected in the U.S. A Spooky Take on the Dolly Parton Challenge An Ohio Museum Put Mythical Creatures on Display Green Bay Ghost To...
59: Whose Soul Haunts Lily? A Chat about US Ghost Adventures' Haunted Doll
December 24, 2020 19:19 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBConfession time: ever since I learned of Lily I've been been a bit obsessed with her. Mainly because she comes with some specific rules, the number one being: Don't leave her near mirrors. Why? I've wanted to know the answer ever since. Last time I had Josef on as a guest, we briefly touched on the Lily "Host a Ghost" doll that US Ghost Adventures sells, but I needed that mirror question answered. I got that and so much more, including her origin story and whose soul they believe haunts L...
S1 Ep59: Whose Soul Haunts Lily? A Chat about US Ghost Adventures' Haunted Doll
December 24, 2020 19:19 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBConfession time: ever since I learned of Lily I've been been a bit obsessed with her. Mainly because she comes with some specific rules, the number one being: Don't leave her near mirrors. Why? I've wanted to know the answer ever since. Last time I had Josef on as a guest, we briefly touched on the Lily "Host a Ghost" doll that US Ghost Adventures sells, but I needed that mirror question answered. I got that and so much more, including her origin story and whose soul they believe haunts L...
58: What's the Big Deal About 2020's Winter Solstice?
December 18, 2020 23:08 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MBLike the Halloween full moon, 2020’s Winter Solstice will bring a rare astronomical event too: a planetary alignment between Jupiter and Saturn. But that’s not the only rarity that’s happening with the Great Conjunction. From an astronomy standpoint, the two biggest planets haven't been this closely aligned in almost 800 years. Since March 4, 1226, which is 794 years ago. That's a pretty big deal. But there are a couple of other things about this Great Conjunction that haven't happened in...
S1 Ep58: What's the Big Deal About 2020's Winter Solstice?
December 18, 2020 23:08 - 9 minutes - 9.16 MBLike the Halloween full moon, 2020’s Winter Solstice will bring a rare astronomical event too: a planetary alignment between Jupiter and Saturn. But that’s not the only rarity that’s happening with the Great Conjunction. From an astronomy standpoint, the two biggest planets haven't been this closely aligned in almost 800 years. Since March 4, 1226, which is 794 years ago. That's a pretty big deal. But there are a couple of other things about this Great Conjunction that haven't happened in...
57: Beyond Krampus: 4 Other Creepy Christmas Traditions from Around the World
December 17, 2020 23:32 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBDid you grow up celebrating any particular Christmas traditions? Or did you hear tales of other kinds of folklore besides Santa? Krampus has become more well known in the states, but he's not the only creature some cultures celebrate around Christmastime. Here are four other creepy Christmas traditions from around the world, including Italy's La Befana, Scandinavia’s Nisse, Finland’s Version of Dia de los Muertos, and Ukraine’s Spiderwebs. Oh, and of course there's a brief mention of Kra...
S1 Ep57: Beyond Krampus: 4 Other Creepy Christmas Traditions from Around the World
December 17, 2020 23:32 - 9 minutes - 8.71 MBDid you grow up celebrating any particular Christmas traditions? Or did you hear tales of other kinds of folklore besides Santa? Krampus has become more well known in the states, but he's not the only creature some cultures celebrate around Christmastime. Here are four other creepy Christmas traditions from around the world, including Italy's La Befana, Scandinavia’s Nisse, Finland’s Version of Dia de los Muertos, and Ukraine’s Spiderwebs. Oh, and of course there's a brief mention of Kra...
S1 Ep56: Getting to Know US Ghost Adventures Ghost Tours with Josef Kruger
December 15, 2020 19:29 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBJosef Kruger is a project manager for US Ghost Adventures, a ghost tour company that offers both in-person, On Demand, and virtual live event tours. He joined me for a chat about all the cities they're in --over 30, and in all the most popular haunted places, like Salem, Savannah, St. Augustine, New Orleans, Chicago, San Francisco and many, many more! Josef ran down the list of them --and only needed to pause for one breath! Impressive! However, if you want to take a tour but not with ot...
56: Getting to Know US Ghost Adventures Ghost Tours with Josef Kruger
December 15, 2020 19:29 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBJosef Kruger is a project manager for US Ghost Adventures, a ghost tour company that offers both in-person, On Demand, and virtual live event tours. He joined me for a chat about all the cities they're in --over 30, and in all the most popular haunted places, like Salem, Savannah, St. Augustine, New Orleans, Chicago, San Francisco and many, many more! Josef ran down the list of them --and only needed to pause for one breath! Impressive! However, if you want to take a tour but not with ot...
S1 Ep55: Talking the Haunting at Home Paranormal Adventure with Jim Dean
December 11, 2020 22:58 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBJim Dean is the Creative Director of The Haunted Walk, a ghost tour company that operates in three cities in Canada: Kingston, Ottawa, and Toronto. During Spooky Season, he contacted me about trying The Haunting at Home Paranormal Adventure. I did it with a couple of friends and had a blast! Now the results are in. I was dying to know about one in particular: The majority of experiments, 74%, were conducted in a house or townhouse. 23% took place in an apartment or a condo. However, regar...
55: Talking the Haunting at Home Paranormal Adventure with Jim Dean
December 11, 2020 22:58 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBJim Dean is the Creative Director of The Haunted Walk, a ghost tour company that operates in three cities in Canada: Kingston, Ottawa, and Toronto. During Spooky Season, he contacted me about trying The Haunting at Home Paranormal Adventure. I did it with a couple of friends and had a blast! Now the results are in. I was dying to know about one in particular: The majority of experiments, 74%, were conducted in a house or townhouse. 23% took place in an apartment or a condo. However, regar...
S1 Ep54: 8 Questions About Krampus Answered
December 04, 2020 22:01 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBAmericans are fascinated by Krampus. And very inquisitive about the Christmas demon. They have a lot of questions about him, including: What is Krampus? Is Krampus Santa’s brother? Is Krampus the devil? What does Krampus do to his victims? Where does he take his victims? Does Krampus kill? What is Krampus’s weakness? Can Krampus be killed? Court did some digging to see if she could find any answers. Tune in to see if she did. Want more Haunt Jaunts? Jaunt with us online anytime at ...
54: 8 Questions About Krampus Answered
December 04, 2020 22:01 - 10 minutes - 9.24 MBAmericans are fascinated by Krampus. And very inquisitive about the Christmas demon. They have a lot of questions about him, including: What is Krampus? Is Krampus Santa’s brother? Is Krampus the devil? What does Krampus do to his victims? Where does he take his victims? Does Krampus kill? What is Krampus’s weakness? Can Krampus be killed? Court did some digging to see if she could find any answers. Tune in to see if she did. Want more Haunt Jaunts? Jaunt with us online anytime at ...
53: Why Christmas is a Great Time for Ghost Stories
December 03, 2020 17:20 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBWhat is up with that lyric from "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" that goes: There'll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago Well, it refers to a tradition that dates back even farther than Scrooge being haunted by Marley’s ghost. Back before Christmas was even born. Thanks to their pagan roots, Christmas (Yule) and Halloween (Samhain) share ghost stories in common. But Christmas hauntings differ a bit from Halloween's. That's what Court ...
S1 Ep53: Why Christmas is a Great Time for Ghost Stories
December 03, 2020 17:20 - 6 minutes - 6.37 MBWhat is up with that lyric from "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year" that goes: There'll be scary ghost stories And tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago Well, it refers to a tradition that dates back even farther than Scrooge being haunted by Marley’s ghost. Back before Christmas was even born. Thanks to their pagan roots, Christmas (Yule) and Halloween (Samhain) share ghost stories in common. But Christmas hauntings differ a bit from Halloween's. That's what Court ...
52: The Results of the Haunting at Home Paranormal Adventure (so far)
November 25, 2020 21:46 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBBack in September, Jim from The Haunted Walk, a ghost tour company, reached out to paranormal podcasters with an invitation to try a virtual paranormal experience they had created: The Haunting at Home Paranormal Adventure. I asked a couple of ghoulfriends to try it with me and we had a blast. We also experienced some paranormal activity thanks to the experiments the Haunting at Home adventure guided us through. Turns out we weren't alone. The Haunted Walk revealed the results from all pa...
S1 Ep52: The Results of the Haunting at Home Paranormal Adventure (so far)
November 25, 2020 21:46 - 9 minutes - 8.79 MBBack in September, Jim from The Haunted Walk, a ghost tour company, reached out to paranormal podcasters with an invitation to try a virtual paranormal experience they had created: The Haunting at Home Paranormal Adventure. I asked a couple of ghoulfriends to try it with me and we had a blast. We also experienced some paranormal activity thanks to the experiments the Haunting at Home adventure guided us through. Turns out we weren't alone. The Haunted Walk revealed the results from all pa...
S1 Ep51: Stranger Things Day and Stranger Things Facts
November 06, 2020 23:13 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBHey nerds! Or, fellow nerds, I should say. November 6 is designated as Stranger Things Day, but why? I ventured to the edge of the Upside Down to find out. Along the way, I also uncovered some Stranger Things facts. Diehard fans might already know who created the series, what inspired the storyline, and the Stephen King connections, but maybe there's some info layered in there that's new to you. Take a listen and find out. Want more Haunt Jaunts? Jaunt with us online anytime at HauntJaunt...
51: Stranger Things Day and Stranger Things Facts
November 06, 2020 23:13 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBHey nerds! Or, fellow nerds, I should say. November 6 is designated as Stranger Things Day, but why? I ventured to the edge of the Upside Down to find out. Along the way, I also uncovered some Stranger Things facts. Diehard fans might already know who created the series, what inspired the storyline, and the Stephen King connections, but maybe there's some info layered in there that's new to you. Take a listen and find out. Want more Haunt Jaunts? Jaunt with us online anytime at HauntJaunt...
S1 Ep50: What's the Difference Between Dia de Los Muertos and Memento Mori Day?
November 01, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBIn this episode, Court examines the difference between two "death days" on the Weird Holidays & Observances page: Dia de Los Muertos and Memento Mori Day. How are they alike? How are they not? What are their origins? How do you observe them? If you'd like to let her know if you celebrate either of them, or if you create an ofrenda for your ancestors on Dia de Los Muertos, here's the link to the post that inspired this episode where you can leave your answer: https://www.hauntjaunts.net/wha...
50: What's the Difference Between Dia de Los Muertos and Memento Mori Day?
November 01, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBIn this episode, Court examines the difference between two "death days" on the Weird Holidays & Observances page: Dia de Los Muertos and Memento Mori Day. How are they alike? How are they not? What are their origins? How do you observe them? If you'd like to let her know if you celebrate either of them, or if you create an ofrenda for your ancestors on Dia de Los Muertos, here's the link to the post that inspired this episode where you can leave your answer: https://www.hauntjaunts.net/wha...
S1 Ep50: What Happened the Last Time There Was a Full Moon on Halloween?
October 30, 2020 17:27 - 24 minutes - 22 MBGiven how cray-cray 2020's been, Court wondered what happened 76 years ago? Anything significant? Did people get nuts? Or was it uneventful? Court decided to do some digging and see if it might yield any clues as to what we might expect for the full blue moon on Halloween this year. Did her journey lead her to any trick or treats? Yes! What she found was both surprising and entertaining. There was "rowdyism" (or, rather, warnings against it), a hermit named Herman, and both goblinish and ...
50: What Happened the Last Time There Was a Full Moon on Halloween?
October 30, 2020 17:27 - 24 minutes - 22 MBGiven how cray-cray 2020's been, Court wondered what happened 76 years ago? Anything significant? Did people get nuts? Or was it uneventful? Court decided to do some digging and see if it might yield any clues as to what we might expect for the full blue moon on Halloween this year. Did her journey lead her to any trick or treats? Yes! What she found was both surprising and entertaining. There was "rowdyism" (or, rather, warnings against it), a hermit named Herman, and both goblinish and ...
49: Talking The Holzer Files season 2 with Dave, Cindy and Shane
October 29, 2020 02:14 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBThe Holzer Files season 2 premiers on Travel Channel Thursday, October 29. I had the chance to talk with Dave Shrader, Cindy Kaza, and Shane Pittman about the season's premiere episode, "Phantom Hand," as well as the season overall. I also had the chance to ask questions from a couple of friends of mine. What did Dave have to say about demons and angels? How does the automatic writing come to Cindy? The "Phantom Hand" episode is haunted history mixed with true crime. Can we expect t...
S1 Ep49: Talking The Holzer Files season 2 with Dave, Cindy and Shane
October 29, 2020 02:14 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBThe Holzer Files season 2 premiers on Travel Channel Thursday, October 29. I had the chance to talk with Dave Shrader, Cindy Kaza, and Shane Pittman about the season's premiere episode, "Phantom Hand," as well as the season overall. I also had the chance to ask questions from a couple of friends of mine. What did Dave have to say about demons and angels? How does the automatic writing come to Cindy? The "Phantom Hand" episode is haunted history mixed with true crime. Can we expect t...
48: Exploring New Heights and Different Fears (not just paranormal) with the Destination Fear Stars
October 23, 2020 16:38 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe season return of Destination Fear season 2 premieres Saturday, October 24, as part of Travel Channel's Ghostober event. Court got a chance to talk with the show's stars, Dakota Laden, Chelsea Laden, and Tanner Wiseman, about the rest of the season in general and about a couple of episodes in particular: "Saratoga County Homestead" and "Randolph County Infirmary." What did Dakota see in the Saratoga County Homestead to make him (a) scream and run, and (b) admit he's not going to get an...
S1 Ep48: Exploring New Heights and Different Fears (not just paranormal) with the Destination Fear Stars
October 23, 2020 16:38 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBThe season return of Destination Fear season 2 premieres Saturday, October 24, as part of Travel Channel's Ghostober event. Court got a chance to talk with the show's stars, Dakota Laden, Chelsea Laden, and Tanner Wiseman, about the rest of the season in general and about a couple of episodes in particular: "Saratoga County Homestead" and "Randolph County Infirmary." What did Dakota see in the Saratoga County Homestead to make him (a) scream and run, and (b) admit he's not going to get an...
S1 Ep47: Talking Ghost Nation Season 2 with Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango
October 17, 2020 01:16 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBGhost Nation season 2 premieres Saturday, October 17 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Travel Channel. I got the chance to talk with two of the show's stars, Steve Gonsalves and Dave Tango, about a couple of specific episodes, including the season 2 premiere, "Evil Ink," and the Halloween night crossover special with Amy Bruni and Adam Berry from Kindred Spirits, "Ghost Nation: Reunion in Hell." What does Tango want more of and says he'll get someday but hasn't yet? Why does Steve feel maybe we shoul...