x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Haunted Talks

Haunted Walks Inc.

Haunted Talks is the official podcast of The Haunted Walk. We offer ghost tours and paranormal adventures in Kingston, Ottawa, and Toronto, Ontario. As well as online virtual experiences to everyone in this mortal realm. Each episode explores the paranormal, dark history, tourism, science, or creepy ghost stories. Come along as we ponder the unknown! Hosted by Jim Dean, our Creative Director.

true crime

All Episodes

42:07

Ep 195 – A Christmas Nightmare: What Happened to the...

Haunted Talks ·

2024/12/20

On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder family home, leaving behind a mystery that has haunted true crime enthusiasts for decades. Five children vanished without a trace—no bodies, no bones, no answers. Was it a tragic accident? A kidnapping? Or something even darker? Strange events before and after the fire—a chilling phone call, cut telephone lines, and a cryptic photo received decades later—have fueled endless speculation. In this episode, we dig into the baffling details, explore the

en

31:46

Ep 194 - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Conclusion

Haunted Talks ·

2024/12/06

In this conclusion to the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, we return to the icy waters of Lake Superior to explore the theories and lingering mysteries surrounding its tragic sinking. Without a distress signal or survivors, the ship’s disappearance left behind a haunting legacy of unanswered questions. Was it the crushing force of rogue waves, a structural failure, or a perilous encounter with the shallow waters of Six Fathom Shoal that brought down the mighty freighter? Guided by Gordon

en

40:04

Ep 193 - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Haunted Talks ·

2024/11/22

Gordon Lightfoot’s haunting ballad, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, is more than a song—it’s a legend. Through vivid storytelling, Lightfoot immortalizes the tragic sinking of the massive freighter and its crew during a relentless November storm on Lake Superior. Nearly 50 years later, the mystery of what truly happened still lingers, while the song continues to captivate listeners with its chilling narrative and emotional depth. In this episode, we use Lightfoot’s ballad as our guide to explore

en

36:53

Ep 192 - America’s Most Haunted House – The Whaley...

Haunted Talks ·

2024/10/31

This Halloween, Haunted Talks invites you inside one of the most haunted houses in America—the Whaley House in San Diego. Built on former execution grounds in 1857, the Whaley House has been the site of chilling tragedies, from the untimely deaths within the Whaley family to eerie encounters with spirits like ‘Yankee Jim,’ a condemned man whose execution was witnessed by Thomas Whaley himself. In this special episode, we join Victor Santana, Operations & Property Manager of the Whaley House Museum

en

38:24

Ep 191 - Candy Panic! 🍭 The Truth Behind the Trick 🎃

Haunted Talks ·

2024/10/25

Every Halloween, a familiar warning resurfaces—beware of tampered treats from strangers. But where did this chilling urban legend come from, and is there any truth behind the tales of poisoned candy, razor blades in apples, or needles in chocolate bars? Think you know the facts? You might be in for a surprise. In this episode, we trace the myth’s eerie origins—from Victorian-era fears to the unsettling story of the “Candyman” in Texas. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and reveal why this

en

30:31

Ep 190 - The Bell Witch 😱

Haunted Talks ·

2024/10/18

As Halloween draws near, we turn our attention to one of America’s most chilling and enduring supernatural legends: The Bell Witch. Two centuries ago, a quiet farm in Tennessee became the stage for a haunting that captivated the nation. The Bell family faced relentless attacks from an unseen force that seemed to take a special interest in John Bell Sr. and his daughter Betsy. From eerie whispers to violent physical assaults, and even the involvement of future president Andrew Jackson, the story

en

42:05

Ep 189 - Whistle in the Night: Ghost Trains 🚂👻

Haunted Talks ·

2024/10/11

The piercing scream of a train’s whistle in the dead of night feels like a ghost—it slips through the darkness, unseen, yet you can sense its approach, creeping ever closer. In this episode, we explore the spine-chilling world of ghost trains—phantom locomotives that travel forgotten tracks, leaving behind a trail of fear and mystery. From the lingering presence of Abraham Lincoln’s funeral train still haunting America’s railways, to the chilling urban legends surrounding Sweden’s Silver Arrow,

en

42:31

Ep 188 – Something in the Air: What Happen in...

Haunted Talks ·

2024/10/04

In the late summer of 1944, the small town of Mattoon, Illinois, became the epicentre of one of the most bizarre mysteries in American history. Residents reported a series of gas attacks—phantom prowlers using strange fumes that caused paralysis, illness, and widespread panic. Dubbed the "Mad Gasser of Mattoon," the story gripped the town for two weeks, with chilling eyewitness accounts and physical evidence fueling the fear. Then, just as quickly as it began, the attacks stopped, leaving more

en

15:20

Ep 187 - Back from the Shadows: Haunted Talks Returns...

Haunted Talks ·

2024/09/27

After a long hiatus, Haunted Talks returns, diving deeper than ever into the mysterious and unexplained! In this special episode, we unveil exciting new adventures—from spine-tingling nights at the Royal Ontario Museum to eerie ghost tours aboard a haunted ship. But that’s just the beginning. We also explore a mystery that has left historians puzzled for centuries: a groundbreaking discovery about the origins of Stonehenge’s altar stone. Could this massive six-tonne slab have travelled

en

39:37

Ep 186 - Jim Harold - Paranormal Podcast Legend 🎙️👻

Haunted Talks ·

2024/05/31

We share our conversation with paranormal podcasting legend Jim Harold. With nearly 20 years in the field and over 65 million downloads, he’s an important voice for fans of the supernatural. We discuss his journey from radio to full-time podcasting, the beginnings of his shows, The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold’s Campfire, and his favourite story, “The Mysterious Mrs. Raspberry,” from his new book, True Ghost Stories: Jim Harold’s Campfire Volume 6. (Listen to the episode to learn how to win a

en

35:53

Ep 185 - Dark Folklore - Part 2 🫣👹

Haunted Talks ·

2024/05/17

In part two of our series on Dark Folklore, we descend deeper into the shadows to explore the legendary creatures that haunt our nightmares. This spine-tingling episode examines terrifying entities such as the Jersey Devil, the blood-sucking Chupacabra, and the Mare and Alp—creatures said to cause sleep paralysis and unending nightmares. As we journey through seven countries and their scariest folklore, you’ll discover different cultural explanations for these chilling phenomena. Prepare to question

en

35:09

Ep 184 - Dark Folklore - Part 1 🫣

Haunted Talks ·

2024/05/03

We journey into the shadowy realms of freaky folklore, uncovering the spine-chilling tales of mythical creatures that have haunted human imagination across cultures and continents. We reveal stories of beings that lurk in the dark, from the infamous Mothman of West Virginia to the eerie cries of Ireland’s Banshee, each a harbinger of doom and a staple of local lore. These tales blend reality with fantasy, where mythical creatures not only foretell death but sometimes take matters into their own

en

01:05:47

Ep 183 - Unexpected Eclipse Results Revealed

Haunted Talks ·

2024/04/19

In our last episode, we invited you to join us in a chilling experiment during the recent total eclipse—and you didn’t disappoint. After compiling all the data our team members provided, we are poised to unveil results that are not only unexpected but also mystifying, sparking more questions than they answer. The Estes sessions—where we use audio equipment to potentially communicate with other realms—were conducted simultaneously in Toronto and just south of Ottawa, veering into areas both strangely

en

02:06

Solar Eclipse Group Experiment Reminder ☀️🌕

Haunted Talks ·

2024/04/08

Today is the big day and we would love for you to join our eclipse group experiment! To get information on the experiments, and to submit your results, go to: https://hauntedwalk.com/eclipse/

en

22:33

Ep 182 - Eclipse - Portal to the Unknown

Haunted Talks ·

2024/04/05

Step into the eerie shadows of a total solar eclipse with us and explore the mysterious connection between this celestial event and the supernatural. As the moon covers the sun, casting a rare darkness across North America, we dive into ancient myths, cultural beliefs, and the intriguing possibility of paranormal phenomena. This episode isn’t just for listening—we’re inviting you to join in on a simple, yet captivating group experiment. Share your findings during this once-in-a-lifetime adventure

en

24:02

Ep 181 - Tales From the Tours - Vol. 4 - Old Ottawa Jail

Haunted Talks ·

2024/03/22

In a recent episode of the 'Geist' podcast, we shared chilling experiences that our storytellers encountered while guiding tours through the eerie corridors of the old Ottawa Jail. Notorious as one of North America's most haunted locales, this site emanates a foreboding air, attributed to its grim history of executions, the harshness of its living conditions, and its imposing stone walls and barred windows. The building's unique blend of history, architecture, and ghostly tales makes it a

en

21:16

Ep 180 - Houska Castle's Gateway to Hell

Haunted Talks ·

2024/03/08

Step into the shadows with us as we venture into Houska Castle, nestled deep in the Czech Republic’s enchanting countryside. This isn’t just any old castle—it’s built over what’s rumoured to be a gateway to hell itself. But that’s just the beginning. Houska’s ancient walls also house ghostly tales and unexplained phenomena that have intrigued visitors for centuries. In this episode, we delve into the castle’s fascinating history, from its unusual construction possibly aimed at containing dark

en

20:12

Ep 179 - The Valentine's Day Massacre

Haunted Talks ·

2024/02/16

We explore the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, one of America's great unsolved mysteries, unveiling the depths of a brutal power struggle that culminated in a shocking act of gangland violence. Dive into the shadowy world of Jazz Age Chicago in this episode, where vibrant jazz and the illicit flow of liquor set the backdrop for a deadly rivalry between Al Capone and George 'Bugs' Moran. It is a tale of ambition, revenge, and the quest for control over Chicago's underworld. Apply now to become a

en

43:57

Ep 178 - The Black Donnellys

Haunted Talks ·

2024/02/09

On February 4th, 1880, Canada’s most notorious family, The Black Donnellys, were massacred in their home by a vigilante group of their neighbours. To mark the 144th anniversary, we take you inside the Donnelly legend. What happened on that fateful night? Were the Donnellys ‘evil’ or convenient scapegoats? Do their restless spirits still linger at the place where they met such a violent end? Listener Advisory: This episode does contain descriptions of significant violence. As mentioned in the show,

en

46:34

Ep 177 - Questions for a Clairvoyant with Kim Dennis

Haunted Talks ·

2024/01/19

Our guest, Kim Dennis, is a gifted medium from Calgary, whose remarkable abilities have resonated with individuals seeking spiritual guidance and captivated audiences across the nation. Known for her appearances on radio and television, as well as her regular contributions to Jann Arden’s popular podcast, Kim’s journey into mediumship is one of personal discovery and spiritual enlightenment, making her a source of comfort and clarity for many. This remarkable conversation with Kim opens up how

en

220 results

Similar Podcasts

Australian True Crime

Bravecasting

True Crime Podcast 2025 - Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

True Crime Podcast 2025

Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast

Jay Nicoll

The Conspiracy Files

Bloody FM

Crime at Bedtime

Jack Laurence