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Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

Heart Starts Pounding

Horrors, hauntings and mysteries! A collection of scary stories that will have you on the edge of your seat. If you’re a fan of all things spooky, creepy, and thrilling, this is the podcast for you. Want more darkly curious content? Join the Rogue Detecting Society on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/heartstartspounding) for ad-free listening, exclusive bonus content and more! Follow @heartstartspounding on: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@heartstartspounding/) // TikTok

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40:17

The Face In The Darkness // A Ghost Story

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2024/12/19

Enjoy this rendition of Charles Dickens' ghost story "To Be Read At Dusk", and happy holidays!Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to bonus content as well as other perks. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes, where I share my case file with our producer, Matt. Apple subscriptions are now live! Get access to bonus episodes and more when you subscribe on Apple

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41:48

Cold Cases That Were Solved This Year

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2024/12/12

When a case goes cold, it's easy to lose hope that it will ever be sold. But sometimes a leap in technology, or even a deathbed confession, can help families get the closure they've been looking for.Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to bonus content as well as other perks. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes, where I share my case file with our producer,

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44:44

Internet Mysteries That Were Solved This Year

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2024/12/05

From the Mandela Effect, to a bunch of concerning Instagram accounts of AI generated children, to a mysterious curtain from Norway, we're looking at the craziest internet mysteries that were solved this year. In this episode we cover The Fruit Of The Loom Mandela Effect, Celebrity #6, and SmartSchoolboy9Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to bonus content as well as other perks. And members of our High Council on Patreon

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40:31

Long Haul Horror: Ghost Sightings and Creepy...

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2024/11/28

From ghostly hitchhikers and terrifying truck stops to suspicious looking roadkill and strange noises in the dead of night, these stories will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether it’s an eerie sense of being watched or bizarre encounters with the supernatural, truckers share the scariest moments they've had while driving through the darkness. Buckle up and join us for a ride into the unknown – it’s going to be a long, dark road.Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member

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46:37

Folklore's Most Wicked Witches

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2024/11/21

Have you heard about Baba Yaga who lives in the forrest in Russia and eats children down to the bone? What about the witch in Mexico who is responsible for men's disappearances to this very day. Today, we're diving into three scary tales of Witches Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to bonus content as well as other perks. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called Footnotes, where I

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49:45

90: Trapped: Man Kept Family in Secret Room For Years...

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2024/11/14

In 2019, a 25-year-old man walked into a pub in Ruinerwold. He told the bartender that his father had kept him and his 5 siblings underground for the last 9 years, and told them they were the only people left in the world. TW: Child Abuse, reference of sexual abuse Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to our after-show called

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30:35

89: The Disturbing World Of Youtube Family Channels

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2024/11/07

The Stauffer family was accused of adopting a boy from China for social media clout, only to abandon him when it got too hard. What's the real story behind their decision, and what does that say about other families that put their children all over youtube?TW: Child Abuse, Child Neglect Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to

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33:41

88: Halloween Horror Folklore: The Scary Origin of...

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2024/10/31

Let's look into the legends, folklore, and history of the Halloween holiday. What does the devil have to do with jack o' lanterns? Who is the real headless horseman and where is he buried? And what stories were told around a fire at an All Hallow's Eve celebration thousands of years ago?Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons have access to ad-free listening and bonus content. And members of our High Council on Patreon have access to

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44:46

87: America's Most Cursed Family: The Dark History of...

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2024/10/24

The Lemp Mansion is considered one of the most haunted places in the country, all because of the Lemp Family that used to live there. The tragedy that befell them makes them one of the most "cursed" families in American History. Tw: Suicide This episode is brought to you by RoBody. Go to ro.co/hsp for compounded GLP-1s in stock now. This episode is also brought to you by Create Wellness Gummies. Get 30% off any subscription or one-time purchase of Create 90-count bags at trycreate.co/HSP. This

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35:32

86: McKamey Manor Arrest: Did Extreme Haunted House...

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2024/10/17

This past July, Russ McKamey (owner of the World's Most Intense Haunted Attraction, McKamey Manor) was arrested for attempted murder. McKamey Manor is known for being an attraction where guests are physically and verbally abused. They can have teeth extracted without novocain, be buried alive, have their worst fears preyed upon amongst other things. Though guests are given a safe word to quit the experience, it is rarely respected. Let's talk about what the charges were, why they were ultimately

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39:17

85: The Hex Hollow 'Witch' Murder: A Spotify Podcast...

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2024/10/14

Legend says that a witch was murdered at Hex Hollow, and on Halloween Night it turns into a portal to hell. But locals know there's a lot of truth behind that legend. This is an episode I did with the Spotify podcast Serial Killers for their October True Urban Legends Series! ***Because it is a Spotify podcast and not Heart Starts Pounding, I'm unable to offer ad free listening on this episode, thank you for understanding!** Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our

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26:27

84: 3 Stories That Prove You Shouldn't Go In Your...

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2024/10/10

Basements are not just eerie, sometimes they hold secrets we may not want to know. Today, we're looking at 3 stories of people who experienced absolute terror in their basements. Check out Serial Killers, I'll be cohosting the show on 10/14: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ruq7mH0jg1sFi8KQhnGb8 This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/staycurious today to get 10% off your first month. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting

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30:32

83: Cursed Cemeteries: Vengeful Ghosts & A Portal To...

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2024/10/03

Two stories of the most cursed cemeteries on earth; Recoleta Cemetery, where the ghost of a teen girl torments visitors, and Stull Cemetery, said to be a portal to hell. Check out Serial Killers, I'll be cohosting the show on 10/14: https://open.spotify.com/show/4ruq7mH0jg1sFi8KQhnGb8 This episode is brought to you by FUM. For a limited time, use my code heart to get a free gift with your Journey Pack! Head to tryfum.com Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our

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38:59

82: Listener Stories: Sleep Demons, Ghost Children,...

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2024/09/26

Real life horror stories coming straight from listeners. We dive into stories of astral projecting, creepy toys buried in a backyard, evil imaginary friends, and more. The Timekeeper: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/timekeeper I'm doing a live show with Annie Elise on October 3rd in Brea, California! Get your tickets here: https://improv.com/brea/event/serialously+with+annie+elise/13832333/ Want HSP Stickers? https://shop.heartstartspounding.com/en-usd/collections/all This episode is

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37:49

81: The Horrors Of Pennhurst Asylum

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2024/09/19

Pennhurst is often referred to as one of the most haunted places in America. It's not surprising, considering it was a mental asylum that opened in 1908 and was known for torturing, experimenting on, and holding captive it's patients. Today, we're going to dive into that dark history and the stories of the ghosts that still linger inside. TW: Brief mentions of suicide and child abuse I'm doing a live show with Annie Elise on October 3rd in Brea, California! Get your tickets here:

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39:05

80: Eclipse Murders: An Astrology Influencer's Dark...

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2024/09/12

I'm doing a live show with Annie Elise on October 3rd in Brea, California! Get your tickets here: https://improv.com/brea/event/serialously+with+annie+elise/13832333/On April 8th, astrologer Danielle Johnson took her own life, and killer her fiance and youngest child. It wasn't until someone found her twitter feed that it became apparent she was fearing the coming eclipse. TW: Suicide, brief mention of sexual assault Want HSP Stickers

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36:26

79: Italy, a Murder and a Mystery: The Most Haunted...

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2024/08/29

Today, we're going to Poveglia, Italy's most haunted island, to hear stories of plague victims burned alive. Then, we're going to hear about a double murder in 1991 that shocked the entire country.TW: Mentions of Suicide Check out our merch here: https://shop.heartstartspounding.com/en-usd/collections/all This episode is brought to you by Miracle Made. Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/HSP and use the code HSP to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.

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42:55

78: The Isdal Woman Mystery: Norway's Most Puzzling...

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2024/08/22

In 1970, a woman's body was found in the Isdalen Valley of Norway. She was badly burned though no trace of a fire was found near her, all of the labels on everything she owned had been removed, and traveled with fake identities and disguises. Who was this woman, what was she doing in Norway, and what happened to her? TW: Mentions of Suicide Check out our merch here: https://shop.heartstartspounding.com/en-usd/collections/all This episode is brought to you by Quince. Make switching seasons a

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34:59

77: Terrifying True Urban Legends: Summertime Edition...

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2024/08/15

Lights of a ghost plane that illuminate a New Jersey forrest, the legend of a hermit who lives in the woods in Maine, and a woman found at the bottom of a lake in New York. These are three urban legends with some terrifying truths behind themTW: Suicide Check out our merch here: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/stickers This episode is brought to you by Better Help. Never skip therapy day, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/staycurious today to get 10% off your first month. This episode

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36:05

76: Help Wanted: Lured By A Killer // Dark Summer...

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2024/08/08

We're looking at two cases of people who believed they were answering help wanted ads for summer jobs and were never seen again. The cases of Margaret Ellen Fox and The Jack Family.TW: missing children To report information on Margaret: Burlington Police non-emergency line: 609-386-3300 To report information on the Jacks: canadiancrimestoppers.org/tips Check out our merch here: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/stickers This episode is brought to you by Miracle Made. Go to

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