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Ghost Bites

Ghost Bites is a weekly podcast from Mike and J.T. of Brew Crime, for quick, 5–10 minute dives into the haunted, spooky, and paranormal. Get your weekly dose of all things creepy, served with a side of laughs. It"s the perfect podcast for anyone looking for a fun and frightening experience that won"t take up their whole day.

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9:32

HH04 Belsnickel: The Fur-Clad Judge of Pennsylvania...

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2025/12/18

Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT venture into the folklore of southwestern Germany and the American tradition of the Pennsylvania Dutch to meet Belsnickel. Mike details Belsnickel's unique role as a pre-Christmas judge who travels alone, dressed in ragged furs, wielding botha switch and pockets full of treats. Mike also covers the elaborate "Belsnickling" rituals and the character's eventual decline. JT hilariously critiques the sheer psychological terror of the Belsnickel's moral test (especially

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HH03 Perchta: The Belly-Slitting Christmas Goddess

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2025/12/15

Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT venture into the chilling, pre-Christian folklore of the Alpine regions to confront Perchta (or Frau Berchta), the dual-natured winter goddess. Mike details her terrifying role as the "Belly-Slitter," who roams the countryside during the Twelve Days of Christmas to enforce social and domestic order. Perchta's punishment for the lazy is grotesque: she cuts open their stomachs, removes their guts, and replaces them with straw and pebbles. JT critiques the sheer

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HH02 The Tomte: Tiny Protector, Enormous Fury

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2025/12/11

Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT take a deep dive into Scandinavian folklore to examine the Tomte (or Nisse), the diminutive, yet fiercely powerful, homestead spirit. Mike details the Tomte's essential job—protecting the farm and livestock—and his simple, non-negotiabledemand: a single bowl of porridge with butter. JT critiques the Tomte's high-stakes payment contract, analyzes the absurdity of his extreme vengeance (which involves everything from killing livestock to crushing farmers over bad

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9:43

HH01 Iceland's Troubling Trolls: The 13 Yule Lads

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2025/12/08

Description Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT take a festive, yet deeply unsettling, trip to Iceland to explore the folklore of the 13 Yule Lads (Jólasveinar). Mike details the Lads' evolution from child-eating trolls to modern gift-givers, and introduces their cannibalistic mother, Grýla, and the giant, garment-obsessed Yule Cat. JT dissects the sheer absurdity of their crimes—from Spoon Licking to Skyr Gobbling—and critiques the administrative chaos of having thirteen Santas. It's a hilarious

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15 The Exorcism of Roland Doe (Season Finale)

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2025/11/24

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. confront one of the most chilling and controversial cases in paranormal history: the exorcism of "RolandDoe." This 1949 case, which inspired the infamous novel and film The Exorcist, chronicles the terrifying ordeal of a young boy believed to be possessed by a demonic entity. From unexplained phenomena in his home to the violent and disturbing events that unfolded during the exorcism rites, this story is a grim reminder that some hauntings are more than just

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Ghost Bites Haunted Holidays Announced!

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2025/11/20

Starting December 8th and running through January 1st, Ghost Bites: Haunted Holidays. It's an absolute nightmare.That's eight episodes of pure, unadulterated yuletide terror! We're talking Belsnickel, we're talking Icelandic Yule Cats, and MUCH more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14 Ghosts of the White House

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2025/11/20

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. get a presidential haunting as they explore the spooky stories of the White House! From Abraham Lincoln's restless spirit wandering the halls to Abigail Adams doing laundry in the East Room, it seems the nation's most famous residence has some very distinguished, and eternally present, past occupants. Join us as weuncover the spectral secrets of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue and wonder if living with dead presidents is part of the job description, or just really

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9:12

13 The Flying Dutchman

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2025/11/17

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. set sail into the eerie legend of TheFlying Dutchman, the ghostly apparition of a ship doomed to sail the oceans forever, unable to make port. With tales of phantom sails, spectral crews, and ominous encounters stretching back centuries, this is one maritime mystery that truly gives you chills, and maybe a touch of seasickness. Join us as we navigate the fog-shrouded history of this legendary ghost ship and wonder if its crew just really hates land, or if

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9:21

12 The Tucker Telephone

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2025/11/13

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. delve into a truly horrifying piece of history: the Tucker Telephone. Not a phone at all, but a barbaric torturedevice allegedly used at Arkansas's Tucker State Prison, this contraption delivered electric shocks to... let's just say "sensitive areas." Join us as we uncover the grim details of this inhumane device and the abuses within the prison system, reminding us that sometimes the most terrifying monsters aren't ghosts, but the ones behind bars, both

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11 The Mystery of Number Stations

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2025/11/10

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. tune into a different kind of haunted broadcast—the mysterious world of number stations. These shortwave radio transmissions, featuring eerie, computer-generated voices reciting cryptic strings of numbers, have been baffling listeners for decades. Are they messages to spies? Are they some kind of "dead hand" signal? Or is it just a really bad radio show that needs to be taken off the air? Join us as we try to decode the bizarre history of these broadcasts and

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8:17

10 Spontaneous Human Combustion

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2025/11/06

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. delve into one of the most baffling and bizarre phenomena in paranormal history: Spontaneous Human Combustion! Imagine going about your day when, without warning, you burst into flames, leaving behind little more than a pile of ash and a completely charred crime scene. Was it a scientific oddity, a vengeful spirit, or just a really, really bad case of heartburn? Join us as we explore the strange cases and even stranger theories behind this fiery mystery, and

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7:43

09 Edgar Allan Poe

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2025/11/03

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. dim the lights and light a single candle as they explore the life, mysterious death, and enduring ghostly legacy of master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe! From his tales of raven-haunted chambers and premature burials to his own tragic and perplexing demise, Poe's life was arguably as dark and twisted as his fiction. Join us as we delve into the haunting whispers surrounding his final days, the spectral sightings reported at his various residences, and wonder

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08 Old Stony Brook & Annette Williamson

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2025/10/30

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. venture into the eerie legends surrounding Old Stony Brook and the tragic tale of Annette Williamson. Nestled within the picturesque, yet undeniably haunted, landscapes of Long Island, Stony Brook has long been a hotbed of paranormal activity, with Annette's sorrowful spirit often cited as one of its most prominent residents. Her story, a haunting mix of heartbreak and enduring presence, has been whispered through generations, suggesting that some loves, and

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7:20

07 The Brown Hotel and Theater

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2025/10/27

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. check into the opulent, yet unsettling, Brown Hotel and Brown Theatre in Louisville, Kentucky. Beyond its stunning architecture and famous "Hot Brown" sandwich, this historic landmark is reportedly teeming with spectral guests who never quite checked out, including a well-dressed man on the mezzanine and various playful poltergeists. Join us as we explore the elegant haunts and spine-tingling tales of this iconic location, and try to figure out if we're more

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7:13

06 The Haunted Doll

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2025/10/23

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. bundle up for a chilling tale that proves even animated princesses can get a little... possessive. We're diving into the story of the Haunted Elsa Doll, a seemingly innocent "Frozen" toy that reportedly kept returning to its bewildered owners even after being thrown out multiple times. Join us as we try to figure out if this doll just really loved its family, or if a mischievous spirit decided to "Let It Go" right back onto their couch. Either way, it's enough

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05 Hotel Del Salto

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2025/10/20

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. venture to the hauntingly beautiful, and just plain haunting, Hotel del Salto in Colombia. Perched precariously near a massive waterfall, this once-grand mansion was abandoned and quickly became a magnet for urban legends, desperate souls, and perhaps a few lingering spirits who just loved a good view. Join us as we explore the tragic tales and eerie atmosphere of this real-life haunted house, and wonder if anyone ever actually checked out of this place, or

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04 The Villisca Axe Murder House

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2025/10/16

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. take a grim tour of the Villisca Axe Murder House, where in 1912, an entire family and two guests were brutally murdered in their sleep by an unknown assailant. With over a century of unanswered questions, botched investigations, and alleged paranormal activity, this house isn't just a historical site—it's a full-blown nightmare fuel factory. Join us as we try to make sense of the senseless, and ponder why anyone would willingly spend a night in a place where

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8:09

03 Winchester Mystery House

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2025/10/13

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. get lost—literally and figuratively—in the labyrinthine halls of the Winchester Mystery House. Built by the eccentric heiress Sarah Winchester, this mansion is a sprawling architectural oddity with stairs that lead to ceilings, doors that open onto walls, and a general air of "what even is going on here?" Join us as we explore the 160-room testament to grief, spiritualism, and maybe just a touch of "I have too much money and too many contractors."Sources

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7:41

02 The Dybbuk Box

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2025/10/09

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. crack open the creepy tale of the Dybbuk Box. Allegedly a wine cabinet possessed by a restless, dislocated spirit, this little antique has a reputation for bringing misfortune, nightmares, and even physical harm to anyone who dares to own it. Join us as we explore this potentially furniture-based evil entity and ponder if buying haunted antiques on eBay is ever a good idea. Spoiler: it's not.Sources used for this episode: The Dibbuk Box by Jason

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10:16

01 - The Enfield Poltergeist

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2025/10/06

This week on Ghost Bites, Mike and J.T. delve into the most famous haunting in British history: the Enfield Poltergeist. From beds shaking on their own to children levitating and a young girl speaking in a gruff, old man's voice, this case has it all—except maybe a perfectly rational explanation. Join us as we explore a spooky squatter who apparently just wanted to be a real jerk, and find out if it was a ghost, or just a couple of kids who were really, really good at pranking. Sources used for

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