Nightmare Nation
108 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsLet’s face it, everyone loves a great scary story - especially horror junkies Anna White and Anni Lund. Best friends and fans of all things mysterious and supernatural, they decided to take their passion and turn it into a paranormal-themed yet lighthearted podcast. Join them as they dive deep into the history of the world's most haunted places in order to tell some of the scariest stories of all time: the real ones. This podcast will take you down the dark road of ghost encounters, paranormal places, true crimes, and cult mysteries, compiling the grisly details of each fascinating story and bringing them to life. If you're looking for fear - and possibly some laughs - you've come to the right place!
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Episodes
92 - The Trampoline of Terror
December 10, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historic home of Mark Twain in Hartford Connecticut, which is currently a museum as well as the home to paranormal happenings and a rumored twenty two different spirits. Support the show
A Blooper Bonanza - 8
November 17, 2021 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.54 MBBloopers from the past several months of Nightmare Nation recordings. Support the show
91 - Apologies to Your Ears
November 03, 2021 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historic Akershus Castle in Norway, home to a wide variety of ghosts including a vicious dog, a faceless women, and ghosts that warn people of impending fires. Support the show
90 - Don't Buy a Meat Grinder
October 28, 2021 01:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBAnna and Anni stay overnight at the Kahler Hotel in Rochester, Minnesota, covering the history of the famous hotel as well as paranormal experiences that many guests have recounted after staying there. Support the show
89 - The Golden Olden Days
October 21, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBAnna and Anni discuss the Vulture City Ghost Town in Arizona, home to a historic gold mine as well as the presence of numerous spirits and paranormal occurrences. Support the show
88 - There's Something About Toni
October 14, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBAnna and Anni discuss the haunted Calcasieu Courthouse in Louisiana, where murderer Toni Jo Henry was executed via electric chair and where her spirit still lingers to this day. Support the show
87 - Spooks, Cocks & Gams
October 07, 2021 01:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBAnna and Anni discuss the beautiful yet haunted Gothic Jail in Deridder, Louisiana, often referred to as the Hanging Jail based on the grisly hangings of two inmates that occurred there in 1928, whom many say haunt the building to this day. Support the show
86 - An Inordinate Number
October 01, 2021 01:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historic Raynham Hall in Norfolk, England, the centuries-old home of the Townshend family and also the haunting grounds of the famous Brown Lady. Support the show
85 - Way Too Many Dallases
August 11, 2021 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historic Adolphus Hotel in Dallas Texas, famous for the large numbers of deaths that have occurred there but also for hosting the ghost of a young bride who was rumored to have committed suicide within its walls. Support the show
84 - Jinx Again
August 04, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBAnna and Anni discuss the Kehoe House in Savannah, Georgia, which was once the home of a wealthy businessman and is now famous for being one of the most haunted hotels in the city. Support the show
83 - The Bumpiest Goose Who Ever Lived
July 28, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBAnna and Anni discuss the Detroit Masonic Temple, a massive structure that is as famous for its architecture as it is for being haunted. Support the show
A Blooper Bonanza - 7
July 21, 2021 01:00 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MBBloopers from the past several months of Nightmare Nation recordings. Support the show
82 - Freebie Flashings
July 14, 2021 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historic Dumas Brothel in Butte, Montana, which was the longest operating brothel in the United States and is also known for being haunted by numerous ghosts. Support the show
81 - The Ghosts of Seven Goats
June 30, 2021 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBAnna and Anni discuss the House of Seven Gables, as known as the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion, famous for being the inspiration for Nathaniel Hawthorne's book of the same name as well as the many ghosts who are reported to haunt the property. Support the show
80 - Metaphorical Stitches
June 23, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historic West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, a correctional facility where over ninety prisoners were executed by hanging and is now known today for its variety of paranormal happenings. Support the show
79 - A One-Time Seance Exception
June 18, 2021 01:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBAnna and Anni discuss the infamous murder trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, also known as "The Devil Made Me Do It" case, which was the first known court case in U.S. history where the defense sought to prove innocence by reason of demonic possession and inspired multiple movies, TV shows and books. Support the show
78 - Explanations Au Naturel: Unsolved Mysteries Special Part 2
June 09, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBAnna and Anni continue their two part unsolved mysteries special with Anna covering the notorious Bermuda Triangle, including many of the disappearances that have occurred there and different theories about what may have caused them. Support the show
78 - Explanations Au Naturel
June 09, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBAnna and Anni continue their two part unsolved mysteries special with Anna covering the notorious Bermuda Triangle, including many of the disappearances that have occurred there and different theories about what may have caused them. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/nightmarenation)
77 - Attack of the Blobsquatch: Unsolved Mysteries Special Part 1
May 26, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this two part special, Anni covers the unsolved mystery of Bigfoot, a core piece of North American folklore with numerous theories and alleged sightings but no definitive proof of existence. Support the show
76 - Three Layers of Thayer
May 19, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBAnna and Anni stay overnight at the Thayer Hotel in Annandale, Minnesota, discussing the history and paranormal sightings that have been experienced at the hotel over the years. Support the show
75 - Hey, Say What?
May 12, 2021 01:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBAnna and Anni discuss the Old Idaho Penitentiary, a former prison which now serves as a museum and the home to a number of ghosts and supernatural occurrences. Support the show
A Blooper Bonanza - 6
May 05, 2021 01:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBBloopers from the past several months of Nightmare Nation recordings. Support the show
74 - Quivering Forever
April 28, 2021 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBAnna and Anni cover the history of the notoriously haunted Mizpah Hotel in Tonopah, Nevada, as well as the myriad of ghosts who call it home. Support the show
73 - A Bodie Banana Bonanza
April 21, 2021 01:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBAnna and Anni discuss the ghost town of Bodie, California, now a state historic park that is famous for the curse it sometimes places on its visitors as well as the many ghosts that haunt its dwellings. Support the show
72 - Liturgical Furnishings
April 15, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historic San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, Texas, one of the oldest churches in the United States and home to numerous disturbing paranormal sightings. Support the show
71 - Smooth as Guacamole
April 08, 2021 01:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBAnna and Anni discuss the Pittock Mansion, a historic home located in Portland, Oregon that is haunted by the ghosts of its former inhabitants. Support the show
70 - Lightning Crotch
March 31, 2021 01:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBAnna and Anni cover the history and hauntings of the Borgvattnet Vicarage, one of the oldest and most haunted homes in all of Sweden. Support the show
A Blooper Bonanza - 5
March 24, 2021 01:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBBloopers from the past several months of Nightmare Nation recordings. Support the show
69 - A Hop, Skip and a Jump
March 17, 2021 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBAnna and Anni discuss the history and hauntings of the Grove Park Inn in North Carolina, famed for both its beauty as well as the ghost of the well-known Pink Lady that haunts its halls. Support the show
68 - Otherworldly Farm Animals
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBAnna and Anni discuss the mysterious abandoned settlement of Bara-Hack in Connecticut, a small community that was left uninhabited after its founding families passed away and home to a number of paranormal sightings. Support the show
67 - Hobgoblins Strike Again
March 03, 2021 02:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBAnna and Anni discuss the famous Bell Witch, a legend from Southern United States folklore and reportedly the source of a series of supernatural occurrences in the decades that followed. Support the show
66 - Sloops & Fire Vessels
February 24, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBAnna and Anni cover the haunted Fort Mifflin, the oldest fort in military use in the United States as well as home to numerous ghosts and paranormal sightings. Support the show
65 - Connecting the Dots
February 17, 2021 02:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historic Red Onion Saloon in Skagway, Alaska, a Gold Rush era brothel now turned museum where the ghosts of former madames still linger to this day. Support the show
64 - Turning Down Left Lane
February 10, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historically significant yet famously haunted Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Support the show
63 - Just Wait, There's More!
February 03, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBAnna and Anni discuss the mysterious unsolved mystery of the Sodder family house fire and the disappearance of five of their children during the incident, which took place in 1945. Support the show
62 - Christ on a Cracker
January 27, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBAnna and Anni discuss the mysterious incident of Dyatlov Pass, where nine skiers died under bizarre circumstances in 1959. Support the show
61 - Vlad Number Three
January 20, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBAnna and Anni discuss the history and legends of Corvin Castle in Romania, the beautiful yet haunted castle that's believed to be the inspiration behind Bram Stoker's Dracula. Support the show
60 - Two is Less Than Three
January 06, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historic Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana, a beautiful mansion with a dark history and plenty of ghostly activity. Support the show
59 - A Giant Pile of Flames
December 30, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBAnna and Anni cover the beautiful yet famously haunted Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, located in Banff, Canada and home to numerous apparitions and paranormal encounters. Support the show
A Blooper Bonanza - 4
December 23, 2020 02:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBBloopers from the past several months of Nightmare Nation recordings. Support the show
58 - The Natural Progression of Things
December 16, 2020 02:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBAnna and Anni continue their two part serial killer special by discussing the recently apprehended and convicted Joseph James DeAngelo, better known by his nickname the Golden State Killer. Support the show
57 - Creeper Peeper
December 09, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBAnna and Anni take a break from the paranormal and dive into the world of true crime, covering one of the most infamous serial killers of all time, Ted Bundy. Support the show
56 - Pickaxe or Ice Pick?
December 01, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historic Central State Hospital in Indiana, an institution for treating the mentally insane that is still haunted by the ghosts of former residents to this day. Support the show
55 - Bouncing Balls
November 25, 2020 02:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBAnna and Anni discuss the history and hauntings of the Lord Baltimore Hotel in Maryland, which is famously haunted by the ghost of a little girl named Molly who likes to chase her bouncing red ball down its halls. Support the show
54 - Crumbs & Gremlins
November 18, 2020 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBAnna and Anni discuss the haunted and historic Crumlin Road Gaol in Northern Ireland, including the many executions that took place there and the paranormal activity that people have experienced while visiting. Support the show
53 - Nonsensical Sentences
November 11, 2020 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBAnna and Anni discuss the historic Dock Street Theatre in Charleston, South Carolina, as well as the famous ghosts who haunt the building today, including the spirit of a prostitute named Nettie and the father of James Wilkes Booth. Support the show
52 - Hooved Feets
November 04, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBAnna and Anni go over the history and numerous hauntings of the famous Ancient Ram Inn, the oldest standing structure in Wotton-under-Edge, Britain, and the site of ancient Pagan rituals and sacrifices. Support the show
51 - Nautical Nonsense
October 28, 2020 01:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBAnna and Anni discuss the history and many possible sources of the hauntings at the New London Ledge Lighthouse, as well as its most famous apparitions. Support the show
50 - Screw Living
October 21, 2020 01:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBAnna and Anni discuss the beautiful and historically significant Rio Grande Depot in Salt Lake City, Utah, home to a number of ghosts and stories of paranormal activity. Support the show
49 - Not Today, Satan
October 14, 2020 01:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBAnna and Anni discuss the disturbing and infamously haunted Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada, located next to a cemetery housing the bodies of several miners who died tragically in fires in the 1900's. Support the show