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History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind

Podcast dedicated to the side of history that goes bump in the night. Every episode"s content features community time that includes listener mail and experiences, a "Moment In Oddity" and "History Of The Day" segments and then interviews and discussions about a historic location, event or person and the hauntings associated with the subject of the particular show. The tagline for the show is "Ghost tours for the theater of the mind" and our goal is to entertain you while creeping you out just

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Ep. 526 - The Life and Afterlife of Superman, George...

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2024/02/22

Superman is a beloved comicbook hero. He's all about truth and justice. Clark Kent, his alter ego, is a lovable nerd. Filling his shoes isn't easy, but George Reeves managed to do it and he did it well. But not because his own life reflected the ideal that Superman exuded. Reeves' life was complicated. And it came to an abrupt end when he was just 45-years-old in 1959. The death of George Reeves is a controversial topic. The coroner’s report ruled that the final results indicated that Reeves had

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Aokigahara Forest Redux

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2024/02/20

At the base of Mount Fuji in Japan lies a forest that is 14 square miles in size and is referred to by some as the Sea of Trees. The forest's official name is Aokigahara Forest and has a reputation for being very quiet. That should make this area very peaceful, but it is actually pretty notorious. The forest has a reputation as a place people go to die by their own hand. Most people call this wooded area "The Suicide Forest." There are rumors that demons run the place. And the tales of hauntings are

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Ep. 525 - Haunted Wine Country

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2024/02/15

A region of California north of the San Francisco Bay Area is known as "Wine Country." Two of the counties within this area are Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. This section of California is known for world-class wine and food and has a beautiful countryside that wine enthusiasts get to enjoy as they drive from tasting to tasting. There are hundreds of wineries between these two counties. One would not put wine and ghosts together necessarily, but several of these wineries reputedly have some

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Paranormal Trifecta with Shawn Grimm

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2024/02/13

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this 15th episode, we are joined by podcaster Shawn Grimm who hosts The Big Grimmbowski Podcast. Shawn has experienced what we call the Paranormal Trifecta: he's seen a cryptid, seen a UFO and experienced ghostly activity. The cryptid sounds like a very bizarre variation on Bigfoot. And one of the ghosts seems to be an old family friend attached to his former stereo. We also couldn't help but discuss the 10-12

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Ep. 524 - St. Ignatius Hospital

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2024/02/08

St. Ignatius Hospital dates back to the 1890s and was started by a group of nuns from Montreal. For over seventy years it served as a healthcare facility and then reopened as an assisted living facility that shuttered in 2003. The building was left to decay for many years, but was taken under the wing of the Colfax Chamber of Commerce and the Whitman County Historical Society in 2015. Tours have been hosted since then and some of them include talk of ghosts. Join us and our guest Valoree Gregory,

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Rockwood Mansion Redux

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2024/02/06

Rockwood Mansion is located off Marsh Road in Wilmington, Delaware. The Victorian mansion has stood for over 170 years. The 72-acre site has a park with gardens, paved trails, picnic areas, the mansion, carriage house and ghosts! This home is considered the most haunted house museum in the state of Delaware. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Rockwood Mansion! Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by

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Ep. 523 - Cedar Grove Mansion

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2024/02/01

The city of Vicksburg was indelibly marked by the Civil War. After it surrendered, rumors claimed that the Union pillaged the city. Many of the historic locations there have a spiritual residue because of that fact. One of these places is the Cedar Grove Inn. The inn was not only a residence, but it eventually served as a Civil War hospital and morgue and has had infant deaths and accidental shootings connected to it. The stories of haunting activity at this location are plentiful. Join us as we

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2D Shadow Figures, Hillview Manor and Kitty Rainbows

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2024/01/30

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this fourteenth episode, we are joined by our listener Brandy. She shares her paranormal experiences from when she was younger and now that she has started investigating. She's had some interesting and wild experiences! We talk about the Old Economy Village, Hillview Manor, a haunted cemetery, a cool sign from her deceased kitty, 2D shadow people, alien ghosts and so much more! Check out our website:

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Ep. 522 - General Morgan Inn and Old Greene County Jail

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2024/01/25

Greeneville is part of what is referred to as the Tri-Cities in Tennessee. This is a region that comprises the bigger cities of Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol and smaller towns in Northeast Tennessee. This is part of Appalachia, a place known for its legends and spirits. Two locations here add to that reputation: The General Morgan Inn and the Old Greene County Jail. Join us as we share the history and hauntings of these two Tri-City locations! The Moment in Oddity features Death Crowns and

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Hyde Hall Redux

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2024/01/23

Located in Glimmerglass State Park, Hyde Hall is a limestone regency era mansion that reminds visitors of a bygone era. The home is massive and would take nearly two decades to complete and the owner, George Clarke, died upon its completion. He now apparently haunts his former home. Join us for the history and hauntings of Hyde Hall! Music used in this episode: Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music

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Ep. 521 - Haunted Smithsonian

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2024/01/18

The Smithsonian Institute is the world's largest museum and is located in Washington, D.C. There are dozens of museums that are a part of the Smithsonian and together they showcase the history and culture of America and the world. And this is also the world's foremost research center. Priceless art, collections featuring memorabilia, fossils, animals, ancient Chinese bronzes, stamps, flags, posters and even Kermit the Frog call the Smithsonian home. The Institute is also cloaked in mystery and

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Communicating with Spirits with She Haunts

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2024/01/16

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this thirteenth episode, we are joined by paranormal investigator and writer Gina Black. She has been published by Paranormality Magazine and hosts her own blog, She Haunts Official. Her Instagram and TikTok are awesome and can be found under @shehaunts. Join us as we delve into experiences that she has had, experiments she uses to communicate with spirits and what exactly is up with those shoe prints on the

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Ep. 520 - The Life and Afterlife of Joan Crawford

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2024/01/11

Joan Crawford was an icon of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Her dramatic looks and stunning ability to take on any character, made her a highly sought after actress. The actress' reputation was marred though after her death when one of her adoptive daughters wrote a scathing memoir that became a movie depicting Crawford as a horrible mother who was mentally unstable and abusive. On this episode, we will journey through the life of Crawford. A life that was very complicated. And perhaps this is why

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Edinburgh Castle Redux

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2024/01/09

There is a deep and rich history to Edinburgh Castle in Scotland. Over thousands of years, the castle has served as a fortress, a royal residence and a prison. The castle still serves military purposes, but is open as a museum and tourist attraction today. There are many ghost tales connected to the castle, including spectral dogs, musical apparitions and the spirits of prisoners of war. Join us as we explore the history and hauntings of Edinburgh Castle! Music used in this episode: Main Theme:

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Ep. 519 - Franklin Castle

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2024/01/04

Cleveland's Franklin Castle is not really a castle, but is actually a glorious Victorian mansion named for the street upon which it sits. The former Tiedemann residence is cloaked in rumors and innuendo that has lead to it famously being known as "The Most Haunted House in Ohio." Many people have passed through the doors here from bankers to smugglers to members of the German socialist party, mediums, investigators and priests. Tours and overnight stays are hosted and many guests claim that the

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Screaming Mummies, Haunted Subs and Animal...

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2024/01/02

Paranormal Conversations are random, off-the-cuff discussions on all things paranormal. On this twelfth episode, we are joined by paranormal investigator and author Sylvia Shults. She has been working in the paranormal field for several decades and has authored a number of books including "44 Years in Darkness," "Fractured Spirits," "Grave Deeds and Dead Plots," "Hunting Demons" and her latest book entitled "Gone on Vacation." That book features haunted zoos, museums and amusement parks. Join us as

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Ep. 518 - Haunted Poland

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2023/12/28

Like so many countries in Europe, Poland has been witness to centuries of history from medieval times, through World Wars, communism, democracy and its utter erasure from existence. Overseers to much of this history in Poland have been castles. Many of them have ghost stories attached to them. But it's not just the castles. Churches and landmarks also have their legends. Join us as we talk about the history and hauntings of Poland! The Moment in Oddity features the Tyrone Sunken Garden and This

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Golden Lamb Inn Redux

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2023/12/26

The Golden Lamb Inn is the state of Ohio's oldest hotel. The hotel has been the gathering place for residents of Lebanon for over 200 years. Through the years, it has changed ownership and names and hosted a variety of presidents and famous people. But the one constant has been the symbol for which it is named: the Golden Lamb. The deep history of this inn includes a connection to war, stage coaches and much more, which has led to rumors of hauntings at the establishment. For some guests, more than

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Ep. 517 - Haunted Cemeteries 28

History Goes Bump: Ghost Tours For The Mind ·

2023/12/21

Cemeteries are always fun to visit and when they have ghost stories connected to them, it's even better. On this Haunted Cemeteries episode, we feature cemeteries in Alabama, Ohio, Texas and Nebraska. As taphophiles, we also treasure the unique and odd that can be found in cemeteries and we are going to share some of that here too, as well as a very solemn cemetery for infants. And who doesn't want to hear about a place connected to death called Dead Man's Hole? Join us for a walk through some

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Phantasmal Crime 32 - The Will Harris 1906 Massacre

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2023/12/19

Asheville is a smaller city in North Carolina where I had the pleasure of experiencing one of my favorite ghost tours. While on that tour, I heard about a mass shooting involving a man named Will Harris. This happened many years ago and the violence and the residue of that event seems to have left an energy that still traverses the same area where the crimes took place to this day. Join me as we explore the crimes of Will Harris and the ghostly aftermath. Intro and Outro music: Bad Players -

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