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In Ghostly’s nineteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore President Abraham Lincoln and the stories of his ghost. The sixteenth president of the United States had an interesting life, but one that was also filled with sadness. Since his untimely death, stories of his ghost have been told by many, including presidents and heads of state. Young Abraham Lincoln Questions explored in this episode: What was Lincoln’s life like growing up? What events led to his depression? Does his spirit haunt the White House? Can his ghost be seen on a walk in Springfield, IL? What famous people have seen Lincoln’s ghost? Does his forlorn specter show itself to those who lead the country? Today’s show is brought to you by Audible. Audible is offering all Ghostly listeners a free audiobook with a 30-day trial membership. Just go to http://www.audibletrial.com/Ghostly and browse their extensive selection of audio programs – download a title free and start listening. It’s that easy. You can get Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Doris Kearns Goodwin, or any other book that you want for FREE. President Lincoln sitting at a table with arm on a book Listen to hear Pat give the history of President Lincoln’s early life, elections, and tragedies. He explores the stories that don’t often get told about Lincoln to help listeners better understand his life. After the history, listen to Rebecca tell a story of Lincoln’s ghost in the White House. Mary Todd Lincoln photo with ghost of Lincoln Time for the debate! Rebecca shares evidence of the President’s spirit showing itself to many names we recognize throughout the years and Pat offers his perspective. Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting. Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think President Lincoln haunts this earth using the poll on our Facebook page.  Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything! Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Ouija board. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet). Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you J. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our merchandise Zazzle store at https://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch! We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.

Check out our new merchandise Zazzle store! Visit https://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch! In Ghostly’s eighteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the phenomenon known as Ouija boards. These modern talking boards have been sold in the game aisle of our favorite stores for years as a game for kids, but is it really a game? Can we really talk to spirits using a Ouija board? Listen and hear the history of this famous parlor game as well as Pat and Rebecca’s personal experiences with their own spirit boards. Ouija Board Questions explored in this episode: What is a Ouija board and how is it used? What are the rules for using a Ouija board? What is the history of the Ouija board? Is it a game? Can it contact spirits and/or demons? How long have people been using talking boards? When should people avoid using Ouija boards? Who is Zozo and why are people so scared of it?  Old Ouija Board Instructions Listen to hear Pat give the history of the Ouija board, explaining how it came to be and theories on how it got its name. He explores the reasons people use the board and the early marketing of it. After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the rules of using the Ouija board. These rules are as scary to hear as the stories of people using board. Homemade Ouija Board Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca and her friend Cheryl tell the story of when they used the Ouija board as young teenagers and what happened when they did. Pat also tells his personal story of using the board and what happened in the aftermath. Both stories cause much debate. Then Rebecca tells more of the demon Zozo and Pat tries to sell us on the power of belief…and disbelief. Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting. And stay on afterwards for a very special bonus with two great young people debating their own ghost story. Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think Ouija boards are real using the poll on our Facebook page.  Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss anything! Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Poltergeist curse. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet). Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you J. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook. Also be sure to check out our new merchandise Zazzle store at https://ghostlypodcast.com/store for all your Ghostly merch! We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at

In Ghostly’s seventeenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the curse of Poltergeist, the 1982 movie by Steven Spielberg and Tobe Hooper and its sequels. Legend says that the movie was cursed because of its dark subject matter and use of real skeletons in the original movie. Several actors suffered untimely deaths, including two of its main stars, Dominque Dunne and Heather O’Rourke. Other paranormal claims include lightening strikes, mechanical clowns attacking children, and an exorcism. Do all these events add up to a curse? As always, you the listener get to decide. Poltergeist Logo: It Knows What Scares You Questions explored in this episode: What happened on the set of the Poltergeist movies that led people to believe it was cursed? What happened to Dominique Dunne? How did Heather O’Rourke die? What claims did JoBeth Williams, who played the mother make about the film? Did she and others experience poltergeist activity? What is a poltergeist? Why was there an exorcism performed on the set of the second movie? Is there a Poltergeist curse?   Creepy Clown Doll from Poltergeist [8:13] Listen to hear Pat give a basic plot overview along with a brief history of the movie and the details of the deaths of two of the main stars, Dominque Dunne and Heather O’Rouke. WARNING: There are some graphic details of domestic abuse when discussing Dominque Dunne’s tragic death. If you or anyone you know is suffering from domestic abuse, please call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit https://www.thehotline.org/ [24:55] After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the ghost story of what it was like to work on the film. It is a terrifying tale that would be a nightmare for any actor – or anyone. JoBeth Williams in Swimming Pool with real skeleton [28:35] Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca and Pat go through all the stories and evidence of the curse of Poltergeist, including the deaths, the almost deaths, and just all-around potential paranormal activity, and debate what’s true and what’s just folklore. Listen to all sides and decide what you believe. [1:10:34] Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice before voting. Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think the Poltergeist Curse is real using the poll on our Facebook page.  Just search for Ghostly Podcast on Facebook and be sure to Like us so you don’t miss any future episodes! Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on Waverly Hills Sanatorium. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet). Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you J. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast.

In Ghostly’s sixteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore Waverly Hills Sanatorium, one of America’s most haunted places. A school that became a tuberculosis hospital and then a geriatrics sanatorium before being abandoned for many years, Waverly Hills is now open for tours and many who go in skeptics, come out believers. Friend of Ghostly and listener Mike Morrissey was one of those people and in this episode, he tells his story. Waverly Hills Patients Questions explored in this episode: What is the history of Waverly Hills? How many people died? What treatments were used? What are the different ghosts people claim to see? What experiences have people had? What is the death chute? Are there shadow people at Waverly? Is the kitchen haunted? What happens on the 4th floor of the sanatorium?   Waverly Hills Tunnel [6:00] Hear Pat’s interview with friend and listener Mike Morrissey to learn what happened to Mike when he visited Waverly Hills Sanatorium – not once but twice! His experiences changed him from a skeptic to a believer, and he tells us what he saw and how he felt while also sharing some of the history of this famous place. Waverly Hills from Behind [17:47] Listen to hear Pat give the history of Waverly Hills Sanatorium. He adds to Mike’s history to tell us of the original use of the building and how it became what it is today – a run-down hospital filled with spooky vibes and ghostly sightings. [29:28] After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the ghost story, telling the story of a group of teenagers who venture a bit too far into Waverly Hills one night. [32:03] Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca and Pat go through all the stories and evidence of sightings at Waverly, including those by Mike Morrissey, and debate what’s true and what’s just folklore. Don’t miss the haunted food debate! Listen to all sides and decide what you believe. [57:00] Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice. Image of Woman at Waverly Hills Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not you think Waverly Hills Sanatorium is haunted. Find the poll on our Facebook page.  Just search for Ghostly Podcast! Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the H.H. Holmes. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet). Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you J. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course,

In Ghostly’s first BONUS EPISODE, Pat and Rebecca go deeper into the history of H.H. Holmes, one of America’s first serial killers. Holmes was a murderer and a con man who almost got away with escalating his killing to even worse levels, but his greed got in the way. We told you part of the story in our main episode – here is the rest. Listener beware – this is a disturbing story and may not be appropriate for all ages/constitutions. Questions explored in this episode: How many people did Holmes actually kill? How many wives did he have? How did he kill his victims? What do we know for sure and what don’t we know?   Newspaper Article on the Murder Castle Pat tells more of Holmes’s murderous history in this episode, with Rebecca providing commentary, and, of course, some debate on what we know and what we don’t know about H.H. Holmes and his gruesome crimes. Confession of H. H. Holmes Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or any podcast app where they let you. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is the best way to grow our audience so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for you all this year. Be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook.  We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com. Head over to our Find Us page to find ways to listen to us, and to find us on social media. Sources for this week’s episode: H. H. Holmes: The True History of the White City Devil by Adam Selzer Music for this episode was performed by Michael Rivers Intro: III. Allegro moderato from Gargoyles by Lowell Liebermann Outro: Dream Images (Love-Death Music) by George Crumb Bumper: Ghost Waltz by Lowell Liebermann

In Ghostly’s fifteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca along with their friend Mondo explore H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer. He built himself a Murder Castle in Chicago during the 1893 World’s Fair, luring women to his apartment building, only to kill them and steal their money. The story his reign of terror ends with him fleeing across both the U.S. and Canada and eventually being caught and executed. Or was he? Questions explored in this episode: Who was H.H. Holmes? Why is he called America’s first serial killer? Should he be called a serial killer? What were his crimes? What was the Murder Castle like? Is the spot of the Murder Castle still haunted today? Did Holmes die at his execution? Did he kill those who took part in his execution after the fact (alive or as a ghost)? Does he or do his victims still haunt Chicago? HH Holmes Murder Castle [Starts at 14:14] Listen to hear Pat give the history of H.H. Homes. After exploring his childhood, Pat goes into Holmes’s desire to be a doctor and pharmacist along with his love of skeletons and money. He reviews the building of the murder castle and how it connects to the Colombian Exposition, or 1893 World’s Fair. There are too many stories and victims to fit into one episode, so Pat wants to know…would you like to hear a special episode devoted just to the history of H.H. Holmes? If you do, be sure to vote in our Facebook poll! 1893 World’s Fair/The White City [Starts at 56:02] After the history, listen to Rebecca tell the ghost story, putting the listen in the moment of what it would be like to be one of H.H. Holmes’s victims and learn why their spirits may still haunt that spot.  [Starts at 58:55] Then listen to the Great Debate! Rebecca, Pat, and Mondo go through all the paranormal sightings and happenings associated with Holmes and debate what’s true and what’s just folklore. Listen to all sides and decide what you believe. [Starts at 1:35:46] Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice. Murder Castle Current Site Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not Holmes’s victims still haunt Chicago or if Holmes himself haunted those who wronged him or maybe you believe that neither of these is true. Find the poll on our Facebook page.  Just search for Ghostly Podcast!  Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Peshtigo Fire. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet). Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes or your favorite podcast app. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls on Facebook.  We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal.

In Ghostly’s fourteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Peshtigo Fire on October 8th, 1871 in Peshtigo, WI. The fire is one of the deadliest in all of US history and killed many more people and damaged more acres than The Great Chicago Fire, which happened on the same night. The story of this tragic fire continues to this day, with many stories of shadows, voices, and mysterious figures seen throughout the area. Are they real?  Questions explored in this episode: What happened the day of the fire? What caused the fire? Was the cause man-made? What was it like to live through this event? Why did so many fires happen in this area of the country that night? What happened to the spirits of those that died? What stories do people who live in the area tell? What evidence has been found by paranormal investigators? What is the story of Sister Adele and one of the few blessed sites in the United States? Is Peshtigo, WI haunted?  Map of the Peshtigo Fire area Listen to hear Pat give the history of the fire and what happened, then hear Rebecca tell the haunting stories of those that still live in and visit the area today. Afterwards, both hosts debate and explore these tales as well as an alternate theory for the cause of all the fires that occurred in the Great Lakes region that night.  Fleeing the Peshtigo Fire We want to hear from you! This fire has led to many reports of specters, black shadow figures, red lights, blue fog, and even a Lady in White. If you’ve seen any of these and have stories to tell about the Peshigo area and the fire, please share with us on Facebook or via email, info@ghostlypodcast.com.  Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to stay for the whole episode to hear the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.  Peshtigo Fire Memorial and Mass Grave Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not Peshigo and the surrounding area are haunted by those that died in the fire. Find the poll here or on Facebook. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/       Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the movie Edgar Allan Poe. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).   Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.    We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at 

In Ghostly’s thirteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca celebrate six months of Ghostly as well as National Poetry Month by exploring the haunting history of Edgar Allan Poe and the ghostly sightings that have continued after his death. Poe’s life was full of tragedy and death is even more mysterious than his dark stories.  Questions explored in this episode: What tragedies happened to Poe throughout his life? What is the mystery surrounding his death? What are the main theories about this death? What happened to his grave? Does he haunt his grave? Is his spirit haunting the house he shared with his 13-year-old cousin – who also became his wife? What influenced Poe the writer?  Poe’s Haunted Baltimore Home In this episode Pat gives the history of Poe’s life and Rebecca discusses Poe the writer and then tells the story of Poe’s ghost.  Afterwards, both hosts debate and explore these ghost sightings and devolve into a debate about windows. They also reveal the story of the “Poe Toaster”!  Edgar Allan Poe’s Grave Also included is a fantastic and haunting reading by Phillip Charles Denofrio of Edgar Allan Poe’s “A Dream.” Phillip is a wonderful poet himself and you can read his own ghost story series here: https://www.nwherald.com/sponsored/articles/2015/10/09/33479219/index.xml  Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.  Raven Statue at Pennsylvania Poe Historical Site Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not Edgar Allan Poe haunts his grave and if a ghost haunts his former home. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/   Included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on The Winchester Mystery House. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).   Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.  We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.comor rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast  Sources for this week’s episode:

In Ghostly’s twelfth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. The Winchester is said to have been built by a woman trying to keep spirits at bay, but what is the truth behind this fantastical house?  Questions explored in this episode: * What is the Winchester Mystery House? * What does it look like? * Why are people so fascinated by it? * Who was Sarah Winchester? * Why did she build it? * How did she build it? * Was the house built to trap spirits? * Was it built to show another dimension? * Is the house haunted?    Inside of Winchester House with Chimney and Piano Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington In this episode Pat gives the history of the house and of Sarah Winchester, then Rebecca tells the creepy stories told by those that work in the house today.   Inside Winchester House Chimney Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington Afterward, both hosts debate and explore these tales as well as an alternate theory for Sarah’s unending drive to keep building 365 days a year for 36 years.  Sarah Winchester Here is a snapshot of the ghostly stories from the house…listen for more details!  * The ghost man who walks outside by the basement, tipping his hat to those that see him. * Doors that open and close by themselves. * People being touched by ghost hands. * Voices calling out names  * A room dedicated just to holding séances * An obsession with prime numbers, especially the number 13 * Potential Freemasonary And be sure to check out http://thetruthaboutsarahwinchester.com/,which goes in depth on the theory of Sarah’s Freemason past and desire to showcase that with her construction.  Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice.  Winchester House with Open Windows Photo Credit: Patrick Harrington Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not the Winchester House and Sarah Winchester were cursed and haunted. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/   Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the movie The Omen. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet).   Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Then you can debate the truth yourselves! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com,

In Ghostly’s eleventh episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the curse that plagued the filming of the 1976 movie The Omen. Before, during, and after the making of The Omen, many bad things happened. Were these the result of a curse? Questions explored in this episode: What was happening during the time this movie was made? What is the movie about? What incidents happened during the movie, as well as before and after? Does the devil haunt this movie? Are these events based on a curse?   Damien in a cemetery In this episode, Pat gives the history of the movie and how it got made while giving some interesting casting information as well. Then Rebecca tells the creepy stories associated with this movie and explains why they were so unusual.  Omen movie poster Here is a list of the incidents…listen for more details! • The man who had the idea for the movie as well as the producer both predicted it would be cursed. • Lightning struck three people associated with the movie and almost hit a forth • Several people from the movie narrowly escaped IRA bombings • An animal trainer for one scene died • A pack of dogs used in another scene attacked a stuntman • Car crash that happened right after the movie mimicked a death scene from the movie. And a few that we didn’t have time to mention! • Gregory Peck, the movie’s main star, suffered the loss of his son two months before making the movie. In the movie, he plays a father who finds out his son is possibly the Anti-Christ and he has to decide if he’s going to kill him. • Another stuntman from the movie felt he was “pushed” off a building on the next movie he filmed, almost killing him. The Omen Damien’s Mother And, as always, Pat and Rebecca debate what is fact and what is fiction in these stories. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. They go through each one, debating the evidence. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice. Now is the time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not The Omen was cursed. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/ Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on the Iroquois Theater Fire in Chicago. (Check out the episode here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet). Going to be in Chicago 3/22 – 3/24?  Come meet us at C2E2!  We’ll be walking around with Ghostly T-shirts and prizes to give away.  Come on out #TeamBeliever and #TeamSkeptic Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends!  Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year.  And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page. 

In Ghostly’s tenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore one of Chicago’s most tragic stories, the Iroquois Theater fire. In 1903, the Iroquois Theater caught fire during a performance and over 600 people died. With all this tragedy, do spirits still linger in this place? View of the Iroquois Theater stage after the fire Questions explored in this episode: What happened the day of the fire? Did the theater follow all the right fire prevention rules? What happened when people tried to flee?  Why is the alley behind the theater called Death Alley? Is the theater haunted? Is Death Alley filled with spirits still upset with their fate? Did anyone go to jail for this fire? View of the seats after the fire In this episode Pat gives the history of the Iroquois Theater and what happened the day of the fire and its aftermath. Then Rebecca tells the ghost stories associate with this place, including the alley behind the theater.  Firefighters in the burned out Iroquois Theater Iroquois Theater balcony where the greatest loss of life happened. The fire escapes out to the alley were not installed. As always, Pat and Rebecca debate what is fact and what is fiction in these stories. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. They go through each one, debating the evidence. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice. Mysterious Chicago Tour photo of ghost – Do you see it? Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on George Washington’s Ghost. (check the episode out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet). Now it’s time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not the Iroquois Theater and Death Alley are haunted. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/ Last but not least, listen for new contest details to win more excellent prizes from the creeptastic Dead on Paper. This time it includes an opportunity to meet us at C2E2! And don’t forget to send us your own ghost story to be entered to win an awesome prize. Send them to info@ghostly.com Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends! Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience, so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year. And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.  We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal.

In Ghostly’s ninth episode, Pat and Rebecca celebrate President’s Day by looking into whether the nation’s first president still haunts his home. George Washington’s ghost is rumored to visit those who dare spend the night in this bedroom at Mount Vernon. Questions explored in this episode: Does George Washington visit those who spend the night in his deathbed? Do those who tour Mount Vernon see him in shadow?  Do mediums feel his presence?  What is the history of Mount Vernon?  What historical accounts of George Washington’s ghost do we have?  Are there contemporary accounts of people seeing his spirit? George Washington on Deathbed In this episode Pat gives the history of Mount Vernon itself and tells us about Washington’s death.  Then Rebecca tells the ghost stories associate with this home, stories that span over hundreds of years. Women visiting Washington’s tomb circa 1903 As always, Pat and Rebecca debate what is fact and what is fiction in these stories. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. They go through each one, debating the evidence. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice. Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. (check the episode out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet). Now it’s time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not the stories of George Washington’s ghost stories are real. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/ Last but not least, listen for new contest details to win more excellent prizes from the creeptastic Dead on Paper. Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends!  Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year.  And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.  We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast Sources for this week’s episode: https://www.mountvernon.org/https://www.trytoscare.me/legend/washingtons-mount-vernon-virginia/

In Ghostly’s eighth episode, Pat and Rebecca take another deep dive into the haunted history of Chicago and explore the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre and the ghost stories surrounding it. They are joined once again by Armando “Mondo” Kent who went with Pat and Rebecca to see the location of the massacre and has some stories of his own to tell. Questions explored in this episode: What happened at the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre? Was Al Capone haunted by the ghost of one of the victims? What happened to the brick wall where the men were murdered? Are the bricks haunted? Is the area still haunted by restless spirits? What are the first two contests Ghostly has going on between now and March 24th? Al Capone Mugshot in Florida Jimmy Clark – Ghost Haunting Al Capone? Mondo’s Live Photo as Video In the episode, Mondo tells listeners about the amazing live photo he took while visiting the site in November 2018. In this photo, a mysterious ball of energy/light moves around, in and out of the tree planted where the wall once stood. Is this a spirit or just a trick of light? As always, Pat and Rebecca debate what is fact and what is fiction in this story. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. To help you explore even more, Mondo gives us his #teamrightdownthemiddle positions on all the different ghost stories. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice. Drawing of the Massacre with The George Patey wall section shown in  pink highlight. Brick from the Wall with a Patey description plate Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on The Ladies of Bachelor’s Grove and on the Spirit Box recording. (check the episode out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet). Now it’s time to vote on this episode! Vote on whether or not the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre ghost stories are real and also whether or not Mondo’s photo is supernatural. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/ Be sure to stay tuned after the episode to get all the details for the first two of our contests. Prizes are from Dead on Paper. Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends!  Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year.  And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.  We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or

In Ghostly’s seventh episode, Pat and Rebecca return to Bachelor’s Grove Cemetery to talk about the Ladies of the Grove. The Ladies of Bachelor’s Grove continue the Ghostly tradition of spooky women haunting those that dare tread in their territory. Questions explored in this episode: Who are these ladies? Is there just one lady or more than one? Who is the Madonna? Is she real? What do we know about the famous photo taken of the woman on the headstone? What or who did Karl K. and others see at Bachelor’s Grove in 2016? What did we hear on the Ghost Box recording? The Madonna of Bachelor’s Grove This episode includes part of the interview we did with Karl K and Wendy at Bachelor’s Grove last month. In it, Karl K. tells of his own encounter with the Madonna. And, as a special treat, at the very end of the episode, after the closing credits, you can listen to a real recording of an actual Ghost Box session we did at Bachelor’s Grove with Karl K. on our last visit. It’s super interesting! What do you hear? Overview of the Ghost Box Used in the Episode As always, Pat and Rebecca debate what is fact and what is fiction in this story. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice. Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode on Shadow People (check it out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet). Be sure to vote on whether or not the Ladies of Bachelor’s Grove are real. Also vote on whether or not the Ghost Box reveals anything. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/ Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends!  Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year.  And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.  We want to hear from you! We want your ghost stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com  Follow us on Facebook and Instagram at GhostlyPodcast Sources for this week’s episode: http://www.bachelorsgrove.com/ https://www.thepathtobachelorsgrove.com/ http://www.ghostresearch.org/sites/bachelors.html Contributors: Karl K. and Wendy from https://www.thepathtobachelorsgrove.com/

In Ghostly’s sixth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore and debate Shadow People. Dark masses that appear out of the corner of your eye or sometimes right in front of you, shadow people are reported all over the world by all types of people. Questions explored in this episode: What are shadow people? What do they look like? What is the history of shadow people sightings? Are they evil? What are they? Ghosts? Aliens? Time-travelers? What do they want with us? Are there any scientific explanations for why we see them? Who is the man in the hat? The Hat Man Also included in this episode are interviews with Mike Morrissey and Karl from The Path to Bachelor’s Grove talking about shadow people.  Shadow Person in a Kitchen Pat and Rebecca are back to debating in this first episode of 2019. They each present their case while exploring what is fact and what is fiction when it comes to Shadow People. Listen to both sides and decide what you believe. Be sure to listen for the “Closing Arguments” to help you make your choice. Vote to let us know what you think! Also included in this episode are, as always, poll results from our previous episode, our interview with Holly from the Paranormal Illumination Society (check it out here if you haven’t had a chance to listen yet). Be sure to vote on whether or not Shadow People are real. Click here to vote if you don’t see the poll: https://ghostlypodcast.com/polls/ Done listening to the episode? Please subscribe to Ghostly and give us a rating on iTunes. Tell your friends!  Word of mouth is one of the best ways to grow our audience so we can do all the amazing things we have planned for this year.  And be sure to find us on all social media at Ghostly Podcast. Then visit our website, www.ghostlypodcast.com, to see the pictures talked about in the episode, learn more about Ghostly, and, of course, give us your opinion on our polls page.  We want to hear from you! We want your Shadow People stories or even your non-stories, if you later realized you saw nothing paranormal. We would also love your suggestions for stories to cover in the future. Email us both at info@ghostlypodcast.com or individually at pat@ghostlypodcast.com or rebecca@ghostlypodcast.com Sources for this week’s episode: The Paranormal Researcher’s Guide to Shadow People by Charis Branson http://www.shadowpeople.org/ https://menawa.wordpress.com/2012/08/14/shadow-people-2012-the-quickening/ https://www.thoughtco.com/shadow-people-2596772 https://www.bustle.com/p/what-are-shadow-people-these-supernatural-entities-are-scarier-than-any-horror-movie-12219528 Contributors: Mike Morrissey Karl K. from