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Hometown Ghost Stories

Hometown Ghost Stories dives into the history of haunted locations and investigates why and how these places earned their terrifying reputation. Rob, Dave and Jesse go live every Tuesday night, after a 15-20 minute uninterrupted, documentary-style breakdown on the case. You can even join the show - as many do, during the live broadcasts on YouTube, Tuesday nights at 9pm EST, as we talk ghosts, demons, poltergeists, and the horrifying true tales that led to these hauntings.

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EP 180 - The Closest Place to Hell | Newark, OH

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/10/29

Nestled in the forks of the Licking River just east of Columbus sits the city of Newark Ohio. Incorporated in 1813, the city is known for both its midwestern industrial roots as well as its small town charm. But beneath that charm is a darker side; a haunted side. From the midland theater to the Cedar Hill Cemetery - two locations reputed to be so haunted that the mere mention of them causes locals to go weeks without sleep. But what the city is most notorious for is its old jailhouse, The Licking

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The Gurdon Light | Gurdon, AR

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/10/24

Nestled in the shadowy pine woods of Gurdon, Arkansas, the Gurdon Light has haunted the imagination of locals and thrill-seekers for nearly a century. First spotted in the 1930s along abandoned railroad tracks, this eerie orb—glowing white, blue, orange, or green—floats and sways like a lantern bobbing on an invisible cord, sometimes swelling to the size of a basketball before vanishing into the night.Legend ties it to tragedy: In 1931, railroad foreman William McClain was brutally murdered with a

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EP 179 - Iowa's Most Haunted | Malvern, IA

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/10/22

Malvern, Iowa... a forgotten railroad town born in the 1870s, where dreams rusted into shadows. Malvern Manor, once a bustling inn, morphed into a grim nursing home by the ‘50s, shut down in 2005 for neglect. Now? It’s a magnet for paranormal activity. Across the street, sits the Classic Cafe, a former doctors office and mortuary, it is now rumored to be one of Iowa's most haunted restaurants. We spent the night in Malvern on the second stop of our midwest tour. Find out what we caught during our

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Horror Movie Review! Mother!

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/10/17

Tonight on HTGS reviews, we break down the movie Mother! **Spoilers!** Mother! (2017) is a psychological horror film directed by Darren Aronofsky. It follows a young woman (Jennifer Lawrence) living in a secluded house with her poet husband (Javier Bardem). Their tranquil life is disrupted when uninvited guests (Ed Harris and Michelle Pfeiffer) arrive, bringing chaos and tension. As more strangers invade their home, the woman's reality unravels, revealing a surreal, allegorical tale exploring

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EP 178 - Kansas’ Most Haunted Town | Atchison, KS

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2025/10/15

Our Midwest road trip kicked off in the small town of Atchison, Kansas. It’s a town often called one of the most haunted in America, and with a population of just over 10,000, that’s probably pretty accurate from a per capita perspective. It’s home to some of the most infamous paranormal locations in the Midwest, including the formidable McInteer Villa, and the much smaller, notoriously haunted Sallie House. This was the first stop on our four part journey through the American heartland, and to say

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The Beasts of Satan Cult | Dark Mysteries

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/10/10

In the late 1990s, northern Italy's heavy metal scene birthed the Beasts of Satan—a twisted cult of young occultists blending black metal, drugs, and devil worship. Led by Andrea Volpe and Nicola Sapone, the group lured victims into ritual sacrifices to seal pacts with darkness.Their horrors began on January 17, 1998, in the misty woods near Somma Lombardo, northwest of Milan. There, they stabbed 19-year-old Chiara Marino through the heart as a "virgin sacrifice," then bludgeoned her boyfriend,

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Terrifying Ghost Stories You've Never Heard |...

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/10/08

This week on Hometown Ghost Stories, we dive into more listener submitted ghost stories! We tell the true stories of paranormal activity from our listeners... All true.. All new. Have your own ghost story to share? Hop in our discord or email it over and perhaps we'll read it out on the next listener ghost stories episode! Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW! Tix now on sale⁠https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-live-tickets-1468135545939?aff=oddtdtcreator⁠ Become a supporter

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Horror Movie Review! The Conjuring: Last Rites

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2025/10/03

We reviewed the final installment of the Conjuring Universe... the latest film. The Conjuring: Last Rites. This movie is brand new and still in theaters, so WARNING... we spoil it. And spoil it, we shall. Did this movie bring back the terror of the original film? Or did it continue to spiral into chaos? Find out what we thought on our review of The Conjuring: Last RitesHometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW! Tix now on

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EP 177 - Overnight at The Winslow House | Marshfield, MA

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/10/01

Marshfield Massachusetts... A town known for its beaches, festivals and the annual Marshfield fair. But Marshfield has some of the oldest buildings in the country and the town played a pivotal role in both the King Philip's War and the American Revolution. With a long storied past... comes the tales of haunted houses. Perhaps the most famous of all these sites... is the Historic Winslow House. Dave and I grew up in Marshfield and always heard the rumors of the Winslow House and all its ghosts..

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Campfire Tales LIVE | Part 3

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/26

We are back for our third attempt at telling scary stories live around an actual campfire. This time... from Jesse's backyard, horrifyingly decorated by the children of the HTGS... or something like that. On these episodes, we read original and listener submitted scary stories. Some ghosts... some not so ghosts... all brand new. Have a story to share? Send it in, and we may read it live on the next campfire tales! Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW! Tix now on

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EP 176 - Utica's Darkest Ghost Stories | Utica, NY

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/24

Utica, New York may seem like just another upstate city, but its past is steeped in darkness. From the ghostly apparitions said to haunt the grand Stanley Theater, to the lingering spirits of Hotel Utica, where the apparition of a man in a tuxedo still roams, the city is no stranger to restless souls. And towering over it all is Old Main, the former New York State Lunatic Asylum, infamous for its use of the dreaded Utica Crib and the suffering within its walls. Utica is more than a city... it’s a

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Horror Movie Review! Final Destination: Bloodlines

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/19

This week on HTGS Reviews, we cover the latest Final Destination movie, BLOODLINES. Did this movie revitalize the franchise... or... was it the exact same plot as the rest of the movies? Find out what we thought about this movie on this spoiler filled review of Final Destination: Bloodlines. Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW! Tix now on salehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-live-tickets-1468135545939?aff=oddtdtcreator Become a supporter on

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Terrifying Ghost Stories You've Never Heard |...

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/17

This week on Hometown Ghost Stories, we dive into more listener submitted ghost stories! We tell the true stories of paranormal activity from our listeners... All true.. All new. Have your own ghost story to share? Hop in our discord or email it over and perhaps we'll read it out on the next listener ghost stories episode! Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW! Tix now on salehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-live-tickets-1468135545939?aff=oddtdtcreator Become a supporter

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Dark Mysteries - The Bermuda Triangle

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2025/09/12

This week on Hometown Ghost Stories Dark Mysteries, we cover the the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle! Dave was almost in the Bermuda Triangle recently. Some say... he was pretty much lost at sea. Some say he sank and will never be seen again. Join us as we dive into the tales of lost ships, shipwrecks, and ships that got wrecked and lost ... at sea. Or something like that. We'll edit it out. Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW! Tix now on

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EP 175 - The Isle of Devils | Bermuda

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/10

Bermuda was once known to sailors as the Isle of Devils, a name earned from its treacherous reefs, strange lights over the water, and ominous, childlike cries that echoed across the island at night. Early mariners gave it a wide berth, convinced it was cursed. Today, Bermuda is best known as a tropical paradise and a major tourist destination. But behind the beauty lies a darker history, and many of the island’s oldest sites still carry a haunted reputation. Join us as we explore all the stories

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Horror Movie Review! Until Dawn (2025)

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/05

This week on HTGS reviews, we dive into another video game - turned movie. We've been waiting for this one... UNTIL DAWN! We did a full playthrough of the video game on our YouTube channel where Dave and Jesse coached Rob into making all the ... right decisions. Does the movie hold up? Is it as good or better than the game? Or is it ... worse? Much worse? Find out what we thought in this spoiler filled review of Until Dawn. Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW! Tix now on

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EP 174 - The Haunted Castles of South Wales | Wales, UK

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/03

At the edge of the Welsh Valleys stands Llancaiach Fawr Manor, a building that stood tall during the civil war, and the spirits of the past still linger. To the north, in the brooding Brecon Beacons, rises Craig-y-Nos Castle. Once the lavish home of opera star Adelina Patti, it later became a tuberculosis hospital, where countless patients drew their final breath. Today, footsteps echo in empty corridors, voices sing when no one is there, and both sites remain two of Wales’s most haunted

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Campfire Ghost Stories LIVE | Part 2

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2025/08/29

Hometown Ghost Stories presents our second installment of LIVE campfire tales. This is where we gather around an actual campfire and tell spooky tales in front of a live audience. Rob and Dave tell spooky tales while Jesse completely mails it in and comes up with something off of the top of the head with his outstanding storytelling talents. Let's see what kind of chaos we have for you this week! Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW! Tix now on

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EP 173 - Death Lights in the Tower | Tuscaloosa, AL...

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/08/27

Tuscaloosa’s spirit runs deeper than football chants and crimson pride. On the University grounds, shadows stir where memories of tragedy never faded. The Drish House rises like a tombstone, its windows said to flicker with ghostly flames. In this city, “Roll Tide” isn’t the only echo carried through the night.Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW! Tix now on salehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-live-tickets-1468135545939?aff=oddtdtcreatorSpecial Guest: Christopher Feinstein

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Horror Movie Review! War of the Worlds (2025)

Hometown Ghost Stories ·

2025/08/22

Well... there's a reboot of the classic, War of the Worlds on Amazon Prime... and if you didn't know it was on amazon prime, they let you know by shamelessly promoting Amazon throughout the entire movie. We review what may just be... the worst movie ever made. Spoiler... it wasn't good. Also, we will go ahead and spoil this disaster of a movie. Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW! Tix now on

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