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Ghosts In The Mountains

Ghosts in the Mountains

Ghosts in the Mountains explores the eerie, unexplained, and deeply mysterious stories hiding within the misty peaks of Western North Carolina and beyond. From haunted hotels and spectral legends to cryptid sightings and lost treasures, hosts Caleb Hanks and Austin Burgess take you deep into the folklore, history, and firsthand encounters that shape the region"s paranormal landscape. Each episode uncovers chilling tales, eyewitness accounts, and historical mysteries, blending investigative

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01:16:35

GITM - Ep #48 - The Psychedelic Origin Of Santa

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2025/12/17

Long before shopping malls, reindeer, and red suits, the figure we now call Santa Claus may have emerged from something far stranger ancient ritual, winter survival, and mind-altering tradition. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the controversial and fascinating theory that Santa's origins may be rooted in psychedelic folklore, shamanic practices, and the symbolic use of sacred mushrooms in northern winter cultures. From red-and-white imagery hidden in plain sight to chimney

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01:14:19

GITM - Ep #47 - The Ghosts That Christmas Passed

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2025/12/10

Christmas is often celebrated as a season of joy, warmth, and family — but some holidays carry a chill far colder than winter. In this special episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore eerie and lesser-known paranormal encounters that happened during Christmases of the past and spooky holiday traditions long forgotten. From phantom opera singing in abandoned ballrooms to spectral visitors appearing beneath twinkling lights, these chilling tales remind us that the veil doesn't always rest during

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GITM - Ep #46 - The Origin Of Krampus

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2025/12/03

Long before Christmas was candy canes and twinkling lights, the darkest nights of winter belonged to something far more sinister. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we dive into the chilling European folklore of Krampus the horned enforcer of Yuletide tradition. From ancient Alpine villages to modern parades of demons and chains, Krampus has long served as the other side of Christmas: a creature meant to punish the wicked and drag the truly rotten away into the snow-covered night. Join us

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GITM - Ep #45 - The Thanksgiving Ghost of Marsh Bridge

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2025/11/26

Just outside Geneva, New York, a lonely railroad bridge once spanned a deep ravine, on Thanksgiving Day, something strange was seen there. In 1902, the crew of a passing train reported a ghostly white figure waving frantically near Marsh Bridge, followed by a piercing scream that echoed through the valley. The apparition vanished as quickly as it appeared… but why Thanksgiving? This chilling encounter has been linked to a devastating 1873 train wreck that claimed multiple lives when the bridge

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01:02:49

GITM - Ep #44 - The Dead Of Winston-Salem Return

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2025/11/19

A family in Winston-Salem relocate to a new home but shortly after exploring an old Civil War period cemetery near their home, their son begins mentioning a presence he calls "Gable", someone no one else can see. At first, his parents brush it off as imagination until strange occurrences begin to increase. Doors burst open on their own, laughter echoes where no one stands, and strange smoke drifts through the halls. In this episode we look into a strange haunting where an entity not of our realm

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01:41:51

GITM - Ep #43 - What Are Ghosts? With Micah Hanks

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2025/11/12

Are ghosts truly spirits of the dead or something far stranger? In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we dive into one of the most enduring mysteries of the human experience. Joined by researcher and author Micah Hanks, we explore the possibilities of what ghosts might actually be through the lenses of science, psychology, artificial intelligence, and historical studies of the paranormal. From the early psychical researchers who compiled Phantasms of the Living more than a century ago to the

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01:00:38

GITM - Ep #42 - The Haunting Of Andrews Geyser

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2025/11/05

In Old Fort, North Carolina, there a man-made marvel known as Andrews Geyser. Built to honor fallen railroad workers, this century-old fountain hides more than history in its mist. Locals whisper of ghostly apparitions drifting along the tree line, and oppressive feelings that have left some never wanting to come back. In this episode, we explore the eerie legends surrounding Andrews Geyser, the truth behind its creation, and why visitors claim it's one of the most eerie memorials in the South.

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01:09:21

GITM - Ep #41 - The Rake Of Currie NC feat. Rusty Martin

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2025/10/29

In this chilling episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we travel to Currie, North Carolina, to revisit a disturbing 2021 encounter that has haunted local lore. A truly disturbing recording of a 911 call reveals a story of an encounter a man had with a strange creature on a dark wooded road one night. In this episode we go over the details of this case and talk with Rusty Martin, host of Carolina Case Files, who initially broke the story. Was it an alien? A cryptid? Or something entirely new? Settle

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01:07:56

GITM - Ep #40 - The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel

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2025/10/22

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we delves into one of the most disturbing and controversial exorcism cases in modern history, the story of Anneliese Michel. A devout German teenager plagued by seizures and disturbing behavior, Anneliese would undergo 67 Catholic exorcism rites over the course of ten months, ultimately leading to her tragic death in 1976. We examine the chilling audio tapes, the psychological theories, the religious and cultural implications, and the aftermath that

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01:12:32

GITM - Ep #39 - Faces Of Evil Vol. 2

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2025/10/15

This episode of Ghosts in the Mountains delves into three chilling accounts of unexplained phenomena. Caleb recounts a possible encounter with the spirit of serial killer Ted Bundy, a terrifying sighting of a childlike apparition during a thunderstorm, and a the story of a teenage search for an abandoned mansion… but what is found in the house has terrifying implications. From ghostly figures to traces of the occult, Faces of Evil, Vol. 2 explores the darker side of the supernatural mountains of

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01:29:59

GITM - Ep #38 - Robert The Doll

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2025/10/08

In this chilling episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we look into one of the most infamous haunted objects in the world: Robert the Doll. Kept behind glass in a museum in Key West, Florida, Robert’s unnerving stare and unsettling origin story have inspired fear, fascination, and countless letters of apology. But how did this turn-of-the-century doll become such a powerful paranormal icon? Join us as we explore the mysterious history of Robert the Doll, the bizarre incidents reported by those who

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GITM - Ep #37 - The Vampires Of Dillsboro

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2025/10/01

It’s officially Spooky Season in the Smoky Mountains and with that we journey into one of Western North Carolina’s strangest tales. In this episode, we explore the bizarre folklore of Dillsboro, a quiet town whispered to have once been the hunting ground of something… not quite human. From strange sightings of bat-like creatures to old legends of pale strangers with long coats and longer shadows, we ask the question: Could a vampire really have walked among us? Light a candle, pull your coat a

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01:40:19

GITM - Ep #36 - Hurricane Helene - One Year After

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2025/09/24

One year ago, Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, leaving behind a trail of devastation that forever changed the lives of thousands. In this episode, we reflect on the storm’s lasting impact. Join us as we sit down with local survivors and Swannanoa Resilience Hub organizer Tonia Allen, a nonprofit organizer who has spent the last year helping rebuild what was lost. Through powerful first-hand stories of loss, resilience, and community strength, this episode pays tribute to those

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01:39:23

GITM - Ep #35 - Paranormal Experiences with Justin...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, Caleb sits down with long-time friend Justin Biltonen, bassist of rock band 3 Doors Down, solo country singer/songwriter, and custom jewelry craftsman — for a gritty, heartfelt, and chilling conversation about the paranormal. With years spent crisscrossing the country playing music, Justin has had more than a few eerie run-ins with the unexplained. His stories blend the dusty spirit of Americana with the shadows of the unknown. Together, the two explore

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GITM - Ep #34 - Secrets Of Skinwalker Ranch with Dr....

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2025/09/10

After our last deep dive in the to phenomena that encompasses Skinwalker Ranch, there were still many questions unanswered, in this episode, we dig deep into the mystery. We’ll cover the chilling history behind the ranch’s Navajo curse, dissect the ongoing investigations led by Dr. Travis Taylor and his team, and examine how surveillance tech has captured inexplicable phenomena. Is it a portal? A hoax? Or something ancient and intelligent watching us from the shadows?

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GITM - Ep #33 - The Secrets Of Skinwalker Ranch

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2025/09/03

In the Uintah Basin of Utah, Skinwalker Ranch has been a hotbed of high strangeness for decades. From cryptid sightings and cattle mutilations to UFO encounters and electromagnetic anomalies, the ranch has defied explanation—and drawn the attention of scientists, skeptics, and secret government programs alike. In this episode, we explore the chilling legacy of the land itself, drawing from Navajo folklore and stories of the infamous “skinwalkers,” said to be malevolent shapeshifters capable of

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01:19:20

GITM - Ep #32 - The Unexplained Death of Snippy The...

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2025/08/27

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we dive into one of the strangest cases of possible UFO activity ever recorded, the mysterious 1967 mutilation of “Snippy the Horse” near Alamosa, Colorado. We explore the bizarre details surrounding the case, including reported sightings of strange lights, unidentifiable cuts, government secrecy, and theories ranging from alien involvement to covert experiments. Could Snippy’s fate be linked to a much larger mystery involving UFOs, hidden technologies,

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01:21:14

GITM - Ep #31 - Tiresquatch - Art, Bigfoot & The...

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2025/08/20

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we sit down with visionary artist Marcia K. Moore, the creative force behind Tiresquatch, a one of a kind art company where discarded tires are transformed into incredible works of art, including life-sized Sasquatch sculptures and other natural wildlife. Our conversation dives deep into the mysterious and the extraordinary: we explore stories of Sasquatch encounters, strange dream entities resembling the legendary creature, and even the mysteries of giant

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01:33:46

GITM - Ep #30 - Evidence of Bigfoot with Micah Hanks

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2025/08/13

In this captivating episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we sit down with our host Caleb’s brother, Micah Hanks, acclaimed researcher, writer, and host of Sasquatch Tracks and The Micah Hanks Program, to dive deep into the evidence surrounding one of North America’s most enduring mysteries: Bigfoot. Drawing from decades of investigation, field research, and countless witness accounts, Micah shares the most compelling cases, physical findings, and cultural threads tying together the legend of

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GITM - Ep #29 - The Phantom Hiker of Grandfather...

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2025/08/06

In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we look into the eerie reports of a phantom hiker said to wander the slopes of North Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain. Locals and visitors alike have reported glimpses of a lone figure, dressed in old-fashioned hiking gear, silently moving along the ridges, only to vanish into thin air. Who was this traveler? And why does his spirit linger on one of the most beautiful and dangerous mountains in the Appalachians? Join us as we uncover the history, the

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