S5E84: I don’t know what comes next…

What draws you to the paranormal, the haunted? Maybe you’ve experienced something for yourself – something you’ve spent years trying to write off as a coincidence despite a little voice in your ear telling you to look deeper into it; go on; you know you want to. Maybe it’s something you want to experience but never have, you urban explorers and paranormal investigators out there. Perhaps you’re a skeptic who likes a good story and a strong shiver down your spine – don’t worry, we won’t judge as long as you don’t. 

Thank you to the following for sharing your stories:

Fa11en_5aint, Additional_Doubt_243, RedHeadedStrangest 

Bonus stories shared by Anonymous & Madi.

Content Warnings: prisons, morgues, hauntings

Submitting Your Spooky Tale:

Want your chilling story featured on the show? Go to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your tale. Alternatively, you can email us at HauntedPod @ Gmail. com.

Stay Connected: 

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform – your support means the world to us.

Follow us on social media:

Twitter: @itshaunted_pod

Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow or @Laniehobbsvo

Website: hauntedpod.com

Production Credits: 

Jesse Hawke provides production & writing assistance from Inky Pawprint.

The original music was composed by Nico from the Inky Pawprint.

Here is the list of items I use for energy cleansing in my home: Stay safe out there!

Espooky Tales Podcast visits us with Haunting Tales.

We can’t tell you how thrilled we are to welcome Espooky Tales to the podcast! We have guested on their podcast a few times, and it has always been a good time! I love this show so much and listen every time a new episode drops. It fills my Espooky Heart up with Ghouls. I hope you enjoy this episode and Happy New Year!

Haunted Stores in Mexico E118

If you’ve been to Mexico or anywhere in Latin America, chances are you’ve been in a tienda Oxxo. These are the largest chain of convenience stores in all of Latin America and maybe even the most haunted. In today’s episode, Cristina and MJ talk about paranormal stories that take place in different Oxxo stores in Mexico, a haunted piñata store in Guadalajara, Mexico, and a haunted cafe. Oh, and of course, they had to mention Stockton, California’s own haunted Burlington Coat Factory. Cristina and MJ share these stories, have some laughs, and share their spooky recommendations, but first, Cristina reads a listener story.

If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or call the Espooky Hot Line at (360)836-4486

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For more spooky stories, watch us on Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales

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For pictures on the places we discuss each episode, check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/espookytales/

Support Espooky Tales on Patreon and receive bonus episodes, shout outs, stickers and more! https://www.patreon.com/Espookytales

Submitting Your Spooky Tale: Want your own chilling story to be featured on the show? Head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your tale. Alternatively, you can email us at Hauntedpod@gmail.com.

Stay Connected:

Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform – your support means the world to us.

Follow us on social media:

Twitter: @itshaunted_pod

Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow

Website: hauntedpod.com

S4E72 – The Knocking Moved From Window to Window

The days might be longer now, but the nights are certainly darker. Summer nights hold a different kind of chill in the air, and I’m so glad that several of these stories are just the perfect sort to tell around a campfire. From strange encounters by the roadside to cabins in the woods to haunted cemetery grounds, we’ve pulled together some classic summer camp ghost stories for you that are guaranteed to send a chill down your spine in this warm weather.

Stories Shared By:
Here_2_Gossip, GapSuspicious3704, SheepherderOk1448, Anonymous, AhmadTibi, idiot116, Rose’sWorld

Content Warnings: unreality, hauntings, possession

EVENTS: Join us at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival from August 25 – 27, 2023, in Austin, Texas. Connect with ethical true crime podcasters, victim advocates, and paranormal creators for a weekend filled with panels, round tables, and live shows. Tickets are available at www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets.

Submitting Your Spooky Tale:
Want your own chilling story to be featured on the show? Head to HauntedPod.com and click on the link to submit your tale. Alternatively, you can email us at Hauntedpod@gmail.com.

Stay Connected:
Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a positive review on Apple Podcasts or your preferred platform – your support means the world to us.
Follow us on social media:
Twitter: @itshaunted_pod
Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow
Website: hauntedpod.com

Production Credits:
Production assistance by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint.
Writing assistance by Meg Williams.
Original music composed by Nico from the Inky Pawprint.

S4E70: Spectral Encounters: Tales from Beyond [with Special Guests!]

Good evening, fellow thrill-seekers, and welcome to another bone-chilling episode of ‘It’s Haunted…What Now?’ I’m your host, Lanie, and today’s show is a special treat as we join forces with the incredible Chris from ‘The They’re Not Shadows Podcast.’ Thanks to Chris for inviting me to collaborate on this fun venture that combines the best of our haunted worlds.

Before we delve into the eerie tales awaiting us, let me shout out to the exceptional podcasts featured in today’s episode. These shows are a must-listen for any paranormal aficionado, so follow, like, and subscribe wherever you get your podcast fix.

First, we have ‘The Ghost Story Guys,’ whose spine-tingling narratives will send shivers down your spine. Then, ‘We Need to Talk About Ghosts’ dives deep into haunted happenings, leaving no stone unturned. Prepare to be captivated by ‘Weekly Creep,’ where strange and unsettling stories come to life.

If you’re brave enough to venture further, ‘You See Me in the Dark’ will take you on a terrifying journey through the unknown. ‘Haunted Happenstance’ presents chilling tales from history with a supernatural twist, while ‘Real Life Ghost Stories’ brings haunting encounters straight from the experiences of everyday people.

Of course, we must remember the host of this eerie collaboration, ‘The They’re Not Shadows Podcast,’ who brought us together for this ghoulish gathering. And last but certainly not least, we have the hauntingly mesmerizing ‘Southern Gothic,’ where Southern legends and lore come alive.

So, whether you’re a longtime fan of ‘It’s Haunted…What Now?’ or a curious newcomer joining us for the first time, prepare for a night of chilling tales and spectral encounters. Please sit back, dim the lights, and let’s embark on this otherworldly adventure together. Get ready, dear listeners, because it’s about to get hauntingly real!”

Stories Featured in this Episode:

Our first story comes from an anonymous listener, and I want to warn you now. Prepare to be gripped by a tale that delves into the unsettling experiences of a mother and her daughter, taking us on a journey into the mysterious realms of childhood imagination and the inexplicable.

Additional stories from esteemed podcasts featured in this episode:

Events:

Are you an ardent true crime advocate? Do you possess an unwavering dedication to unveiling the truth and ensuring justice for the victims? Are you also drawn to the enigmatic world of the paranormal? Then mark your calendars for the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival in Austin, Texas, from August 25th to 27th, 2023. This captivating event will feature riveting panel discussions, immersive workshops, and live podcasts, emphasizing ethical considerations and advocacy within the true crime community. Secure your tickets now at http://www.truecrimepodcastfestival.com/tickets and join us in Austin for an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with fellow advocates and elevate your passion for true crime and the paranormal to new heights. 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 email 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 does help us out. You can find us on Twitter @podcast_haunted, Instagram: @Itshauntedwhatnow, or at hauntedpod.com.

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

Until next time…did you hear that?

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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?

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?