The infamous Conjuring house — the Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired one of the most successful horror franchises of all time — is back in the headlines. Tony, Carol, and Todd break down the bizarre and messy saga surrounding the property. Once a mecca for ghost hunters, the house fell into financial turmoil and foreclosure. Alongside that came whispers of dishonesty, revoked permits, staff resignations, and endless allegations about how the property was managed. Investigations stopped, tours

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE!What if, from a young age, you realized you could see and hear the dead—but no one else around you could? For Andy Moore, this was reality. As a child, Andy quickly discovered that he could perceive spirits of those who had passed on to the other side. While his friends and family lived in an ordinary world, Andy’s was filled with whispers, shadows, and presences that others could not see. At first, the gift felt like a curse. Isolating and overwhelming, it

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The Last Case of Detective Cole.  Jacob Cole was only ten, but he had already made up his mind about his future: he was going to be the world’s greatest detective, just like his dad—and, of course, like Batman. Every evening after dinner, he curled up in the corner of their small, log-walled living room with a detective comic in one hand and a notepad in the other.The next story on this episode is called Rosalyn's Revenge. Enjoy...

In the 1960s, the Chattooga River was set to disappear. A series of massive dams were planned to turn 50 miles of wild rapids into a staircase of lakes.  Meanwhile, a political battle raged in Washington over the future of America's wildest places, and a South Carolina poet named James Dickey was writing a terrifying novel about a canoe trip that would change everything. Visit the show notes here.

The infamous Conjuring house — the Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired one of the most successful horror franchises of all time — is back in the headlines. Tony, Carol, and Todd break down the bizarre and messy saga surrounding the property.Once a mecca for ghost hunters, the house fell into financial turmoil and foreclosure. Alongside that came whispers of dishonesty, revoked permits, staff resignations, and endless allegations about how the property was managed. Investigations stopped, tours

Think food contact packaging compliance is simple? Think again. In The Myths of Food Contact Packaging Compliance: What It Really Entails in a Global Market, Taylor Cavanaugh and Ashli Span uncover the hidden complexities behind ensuring safety, compliance, and credibility across international markets. From regulatory myths to real-world challenges, this episode breaks down what businesses really need to know to navigate packaging compliance on a global stage. Tune in to get clarity, debunk m...

A listener’s letter brings us one of the most chilling ongoing childhood hauntings ever told. It began innocently enough: every morning at sunrise, they saw a man walking past the house. But as they looked closer, they realized he was missing something crucial… his head. What followed was a string of escalating horrors: pounding footsteps racing up and down the stairs at night, whispers calling their name in the bathroom, and a nightmarish vision of skeletal hands clawing from beneath the bed. The

Meet the Inner CriticWe all know that voice inside — the one that says “Don’t mess this up,” “You should have done better,” or “Why can’t you be more like them?” That’s the Inner Critic.In this episode of The Inner War: The Path to Self-Compassion, Gary explores where the critic comes from, why it developed, and how it shows up in different disguises. You’ll also hear why the critic is not your enemy — it’s a survival strategy that has simply gone too far — and how compassion, not resistance, begins

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! What is demonic cleansing? Can a ritual truly clear away the dark energies that plague a home, a person, or even an entire family line? Few people are as qualified to answer these chilling questions as Michelle Belanger — a world-renowned author, occult scholar, and one of the most respected voices in the paranormal field. From a very young age, Michelle was aware that life wasn’t confined to the physical world. She sensed spirits, energies, and presences

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Welcome to a Grave Talks Classic Episode—a chilling journey into one of Australia’s darkest and most haunted places: Aradale Asylum. From the mid-1800s through the 1900s, “lunatic asylums” were common across the world. But few carry the same weight of tragedy, despair, and paranormal activity as Aradale. Built as a sprawling facility designed to lock away anyone deemed “undesirable” by society, its cold brick walls became a prison for thousands of souls. At

With lackluster crop prices, volatile trade markets and rising fertilizer costs, there’s a lot of pressure on grower profitability. One helpful step is better managing input costs without giving up performance, which can be done through Redox technology, powered by RAM. RAM, Redox Active Molecules, is a scientific term that describes molecules that give or take a charge, helping plant charge balance even in times of stress. The Redox Bio-Nutrients product line contains RAM technology, includi...

A listener’s letter brings us one of the most chilling ongoing childhood hauntings ever told. It began innocently enough: every morning at sunrise, they saw a man walking past the house. But as they looked closer, they realized he was missing something crucial… his head.What followed was a string of escalating horrors: pounding footsteps racing up and down the stairs at night, whispers calling their name in the bathroom, and a nightmarish vision of skeletal hands clawing from beneath the bed. The

How does a fantasy author come up with unique ideas? Nicolle shares examples of how her own paranormal and supernatural experiences shape her writing, including 5 novels and two short stories.Learn more about the IONS telepathy study: https://noetic.org/blog/challenges-in-the-mind2mind-study/Register for Nicolle’s 2025 Wake County Public Libraries Haunted Carolina Program: https://wakegov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7kSqiBNtQMKH0-GkiKTWEQ#/registrationRead the transcript of Episode 42: My UFO

On this episode of Eco Echo, host Nil Kıran speaks with Aybars Aktaş about the urgent science of conservation biology. From restoring habitats and reintroducing wolves to Yellowstone, to the cutting-edge work of research centers like the Smithsonian, IUCN, and Kenya Wildlife Service, we explore how conservation biology is shaping strategies to protect endangered species and the ecosystems they depend on. More than just saving animals, this field is about preserving the life-support systems humans

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What starts out as a lighthearted night of Halloween banter quickly turns into one of the strangest “haunted tech” moments we’ve ever had on Real Ghost Stories Online Live. Tony, Carol, and Todd are laughing about skeleton Santas, hoarding Amazon boxes, and even Ron Popeil infomercial costumes when suddenly… Carol’s brand-new camera vanishes. Not misplaced. Not forgotten. Simply gone. That’s when “Satan” himself checks in. Yes, really. What follows is a wild mix of horror-comedy: the devil

In this conversation, Jerry interviews Ben from REM Ohio, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through a program called Shared Living. The discussion highlights the importance of community integration, the benefits of Shared Living for both individuals and families, and the organization's efforts to expand its reach and services.https://npiprofile.com/npi/1780832014

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! For some, the fascination with the paranormal begins with ghost stories or horror movies. For Amelia Cotter, it began with a real-life encounter inside an abandoned mansion just steps away from her father’s restaurant. As a child, Amelia was drawn to the crumbling, forgotten structure that loomed nearby. She spent hours wandering its deserted halls and dusty rooms, imagining the lives of the families who once called it home. The mansion wasn’t just an empty

With record breaking cattle prices, some producers are asking if preconditioning calves is worth it. Colorado State University Extension Specialists Travis Taylor and Scott Stinnett discuss the benefits to preconditioning even when prices are high.