S4E68 – It Feels Real…

Typically when unexplained phenomena occur to us, our first thought is to be afraid, whether due to sensational films or a natural survival reaction. We have a choice to make to either continue existing with the paranormal or do something about it. Today’s episode contains stories about tellers who question if the entity is good or evil and what should be done with it. Okay, ready to get spooked?

Thank you to the following for sharing your stories:

theirego

aqualocko

Ricky Mann

glitter-moss

the_scarry_lobster

STARZARE_PR3TTY

DEEJAY_707

Content Warnings: hauntings, unreality

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EVENTS: The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival will be held on August 25 – 27, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Join other ethical true crime podcasters, victim advocates, and paranormal creators for a weekend full of panels, round tables, and live shows. Head to www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets to purchase your early bird tickets. 

Well, that does it for this episode. If you’d like to submit your own personal spooky tale to be read on the show, head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your story. You can also e-mail me at Hauntedpod@gmail.com 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on apple podcasts or your podcast player of choice, it really does help us out. You can find us on Twitter @podcast_haunted, Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow, or at hauntedpod.com 

Production assistance by: Jesse Hawke

Writing assistance by: Sherilyn Reyes

The official composer & audio engineer for the show is Nico at We Talk of Dreams, check him out on twitter @wetalkofdreams or wetalkofdreams.com

Until next time…did you hear that?

S4E67 – Dark Unfamiliar Places

Get ready for a spine-tingling experience as we bring you an eclectic mix of stories that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the world. At first glance, you might not see how bumps in the night, possible UFO sightings, reincarnation, and monstrous creatures could possibly have any connections. But trust us; we’ve delved deep into the unknown to pull together a collection of tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat. And if that’s not enough to get your heart racing, one of these stories even involves a terrifying house infestation! So settle in, turn off the lights, and get ready for a hair-raising ride as we hear from:

Thank you to the following for sharing your stories:

Elegant-Ad4219

Artistic-Rip8184

Only-Figs278

Silent-Independent28

Anonymous

Successful_Effect_89

Jase

Content Warnings: hauntings, ghosts, unreality

EVENTS: The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival will be held on August 25 – 27, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Join other ethical true crime podcasters, victim advocates, and paranormal creators for a weekend full of panels, round tables, and live shows. Head to www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets to purchase your early bird tickets. Use Code Lanie for 15% off!

Well, that does it for this episode. If you’d like to submit your own personal spooky tale to be read on the show, head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your story. You can also e-mail me at Hauntedpod@gmail.com 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on apple podcasts or your podcast player of choice, it really does help us out. You can find us on Twitter @podcast_haunted, Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow, or at hauntedpod.com 

Production assistance by: Jesse Hawke

Writing assistance by: Meg Williams

The official composer & audio engineer for the show is Nico at We Talk of Dreams; check him out on twitter @wetalkofdreams or wetalkofdreams.com

Until next time…did you hear that?

S4E66 – She Needed Help

For centuries humans have been telling stories to teach or find like-minded companions. We tell ghost stories to spook each other and to find hope that we are not alone in what we experience. That we’re not losing our minds. Today’s episode is brimming with tales of people lucky enough to have witnessed unfortunate people who wished they weren’t alone.

Thank you to the following for sharing your stories:

Maaalicelaaamb

trust5419 

Scared-Expression444

XVI_The_Tower

GaliMoon 

GrandmaTakeMeHome_ 

Content Warnings: hauntings, mentions of drug/alcohol use 

EVENTS: The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival will be held on August 25 – 27, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Join other ethical true crime podcasters, victim advocates, and paranormal creators for a weekend full of panels, round tables, and live shows. Head to www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets to purchase your early bird tickets. 

Well, that does it for this episode. If you’d like to submit your own personal spooky tale to be read on the show, head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your story. You can also e-mail me at Hauntedpod@gmail.com 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on apple podcasts or your podcast player of choice, it really does help us out. You can find us on Twitter @podcast_haunted, Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow, or at hauntedpod.com 

Production assistance by: Jesse Hawke

Writing assistance by: Sherilyn Reyes

The official composer & audio engineer for the show is Nico at We Talk of Dreams, check him out on twitter @wetalkofdreams or wetalkofdreams.com

Until next time…did you hear that?

S5E65: That won’t help me now…

Today’s collection of stories is an eclectic bunch. If you’ve had a strange experience where you’ve thought, “Nah, that doesn’t feel like a story that will spook anyone; surely it’s all in my head,” maybe this is precisely the episode for you.

Thank you to the following for sharing your stories:

Janjan1977

Creepy-Total8241

Bmacorr

ShortRow9266

Cadenjpeters

Liz in Oklahoma

thesidewalkbitch

Content Warnings: hauntings, mentions of murder & gun violence 

EVENTS:

Are you a true crime advocate? Are you passionate about uncovering the truth and bringing justice to victims? Do you love the paranormal and spooky tales? Then you won’t want to miss the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival in Austin, Texas, from August 25th to 27th, 2023.

This festival features panel discussions, workshops, and live podcasts, focusing on ethics and advocacy in the true crime sphere. Please get your tickets now at http://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets and join us in Austin for an unforgettable experience.

Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with other advocates and take your passion for true crime & the paranormal to the next level. Use code: LANIE to save 15%

On 3/5/23, I’ll be in ABQ, NM – joined by my friends Josh from True Crime Bulls**t, Charlie from Crimelines, Nina from Already Gone, and Eric from True Consequences for an evening of great beer, food, and true crime cases. The show will be from 4 pm-7 pm, with two hours of true crime stories and Q&A followed by a meet and greet! Click here to purchase tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/true-crime-live-albuquerque-tickets-525277939457 

Well, that does it for this episode. If you’d like to submit your own personal spooky tale to be read on the show, head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your story. You can also e-mail me at Hauntedpod@gmail.com 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on apple podcasts or your podcast player of choice, it really does help us out. You can find us on Twitter @podcast_haunted, Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow, or at hauntedpod.com 

Production assistance by: Jesse Hawke

Writing assistance by: Sherilyn Reyes & Meg Williams

The official composer & audio engineer for the show is Nico at We Talk of Dreams, check him out on twitter @wetalkofdreams or wetalkofdreams.com

Until next time…did you hear that?

Haunted Bites: Mothman

Enjoy this bonus episode of Haunted Bites – every month we will deliver one bonus episode that covers cryptids and other paranormal creatures or tales! We will post E65 on 2.28.23

EVENTS: The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival will be held on August 25 – 27, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Join other ethical true crime podcasters, victim advocates, and paranormal creators for a weekend full of panels, round tables, and live shows. Head to www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets to purchase your early bird tickets.

Well, that does it for this episode. If you’d like to submit your own personal spooky tale to be read on the show, head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your story. You can also e-mail me at Hauntedpod@gmail.com

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on apple podcasts or your podcast player of choice, it really does help us out. You can find us on Twitter @podcast_haunted, Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow, or at hauntedpod.com

Production assistance by: Jesse Hawke
Writing assistance by: Meg Williams
Research / Written: Olivia Homsley
The official composer & audio engineer for the show is Nico at We Talk of Dreams, check him out on twitter @wetalkofdreams or wetalkofdreams.com
Until next time…did you hear that?

S5E64: Trust Your Dreams…

With winter still dragging on, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the darkness, the cold, and the sad, listless feeling of being pulled along through the year. Everything seems on edge; the trees are creaking with bare branches, and the ice echoes when it snaps in the night. 

A perfect setup for ghost stories, right?

While I won’t argue with you, I do think that some of the stories we’ve gathered here today have a little more of a spark to them, particularly if you stick around right to the end. After all, even if things keep going bump in the night…that little jolt of fear in your chest is a reminder that you’re here, and you’re alive. Right?

I think it’s reassuring, in a way.

But without further ado … are you ready to get spooked?

Thank you to the following for sharing your stories:

Prior_Knowledge8956

morfosi

Braxton

Dave-1066 

unnervingorphan

Content Warnings: death of a family member, hauntings

EVENTS: The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival will be held on August 25 – 27, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Join other ethical true crime podcasters, victim advocates, and paranormal creators for a weekend full of panels, round tables, and live shows. Head to www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets to purchase your early bird tickets. 

Well, that does it for this episode. If you’d like to submit your own personal spooky tale to be read on the show, head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your story. You can also e-mail me at Hauntedpod@gmail.com 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on apple podcasts or your podcast player of choice, it really does help us out. You can find us on Twitter @podcast_haunted, Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow, or at hauntedpod.com 

Production assistance by: Jesse Hawke

Writing assistance by: Meg Williams

The official composer & audio engineer for the show is Nico at We Talk of Dreams, check him out on twitter @wetalkofdreams or wetalkofdreams.com

Until next time…did you hear that?

S5E63 – I NEVER Have to Go There Again…

They say seeing is believing, but what if you saw it and heard it and lived it but you still can’t believe it? It’s so hard to accept paranormal experiences as real, but when it happens to you, what else can you do but believe it as real? Sometimes it’s so hard to believe what happened really did happen because it was so fantastical and unreal.

Thank you to the following for sharing your stories:

TwocentsNuisance

Amelia

Ganga Devi

brisleynaomi

Content Warnings: body horror, unreality, hauntings

SPONSOR: Posh Peanut, use code ‘Tilly’ for 10% off your first order at poshpeanut.com

EVENTS: The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival will be held on August 25 – 27, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Join other ethical true crime podcasters, victim advocates, and paranormal creators for a weekend full of panels, round tables, and live shows. Head to www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets to purchase your early bird tickets. 

Well, that does it for this episode. If you’d like to submit your own personal spooky tale to be read on the show, head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your story. You can also e-mail me at Hauntedpod@gmail.com 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on apple podcasts or your podcast player of choice, it really does help us out. You can find us on Twitter @podcast_haunted, Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow, or at hauntedpod.com 

Production assistance by: Jesse Hawke

Writing assistance by: Sherilyn Reyes

The official composer & audio engineer for the show is Nico at We Talk of Dreams, check him out on twitter @wetalkofdreams or wetalkofdreams.com

Until next time…did you hear that?

A Very Spooky Christmas…Collab

Hi Spooky Friends! I recently had the pleasure of joining my friends Eric and Alex of the Dos Spookquenos podcast and many other talented creators! This is their 2nd annual Christmas Eve ghost story spooktacular extravaganza. We are joined by our amazing friends who you should check out as well!

It’s Haunted What Now?: https://linktr.ee/LanieHobbs

Espooky Tales: https://www.espookytales.com/

Weird Distractions: https://linktr.ee/WeirdDistractionsPod

Beyond the Gravestone: https://anchor.fm/beyondthegravestone

Spine Chillers & Serial Killers: https://shows.acast.com/spine.chillers.and.serial.killers

Stay Spooky and Happy Holidays!

S4E62 – No Malicious Intent…

As we move into the darkest parts of the year, I’m reminded of the old traditions in certain parts of the world, where people would tell ghost stories over the holiday season. It’s cold, it’s dark, and the world seems to be leaning just a little more toward that thin, liminal space between our world and something a little more…sinister.

Thank you to the following for sharing your stories:

Gunslinger1925

Jaddy2306

TheDrIsIn22

Tiffanybrooke88

Jaded_Astronomer_411

Mysterious State

midnightlays 

RepresentativeWin975

Content Warnings: hauntings, ghosts, unknown creatures, incidents that could be construed as stalking

EVENTS: The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival will be held on August 25 – 27, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Join other ethical true crime podcasters, victim advocates, and paranormal creators for a weekend full of panels, round tables, and live shows. Head to www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets to purchase your early bird tickets. 

Well, that does it for this episode. If you’d like to submit your own personal spooky tale to be read on the show, head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your story. You can also e-mail me at Hauntedpod@gmail.com 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on apple podcasts or your podcast player of choice, it really does help us out. You can find us on Twitter @podcast_haunted, Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow, or at hauntedpod.com 

Production assistance by: Jesse Hawke

Writing assistance by: Meg Williams

The official composer & audio engineer for the show is Nico at We Talk of Dreams, check him out on twitter @wetalkofdreams or wetalkofdreams.com

Until next time…did you hear that?

S4E61 – Wherever You Go…

Author Wendy Wunder wrote, “The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.” Ever wonder why spirits choose to return or never leave a location? It might be a familiar place in an unfamiliar dimension. It might be the safety they always felt during life. This episode will have you second-guessing every sound you hear at night with tales about home sweet home. Okay, ready to get spooked?

Thank you to the following for sharing your stories:

NettoSaito

“Mack”

Picassso9_96

AmusedWave655

Content Warnings: hauntings, ghosts, incidents that could be construed as stalking

SPONSOR: Posh Peanut, use code ‘Tilly’ for 10% off your first order at poshpeanut.com

EVENTS: The True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival will be held on August 25 – 27, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Join other ethical true crime podcasters, victim advocates, and paranormal creators for a weekend full of panels, round tables, and live shows. Head to www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets to purchase your early bird tickets. 

Well, that does it for this episode. If you’d like to submit your own personal spooky tale to be read on the show, head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your story. You can also e-mail me at Hauntedpod@gmail.com 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on apple podcasts or your podcast player of choice, it really does help us out. You can find us on Twitter @podcast_haunted, Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow, or at hauntedpod.com 

Production assistance by: Olivia Homsley & Jesse Hawke

Writing assistance by: Sherilyn Reyes

The official composer & audio engineer for the show is Nico at We Talk of Dreams, check him out on Twitter @wetalkofdreams or wetalkofdreams.com

Until next time…did you hear that?