Ep 204 - Mysteries of the Keyhole House 🗝️
Haunted Talks
What secrets is the Keyhole House still holding on to? And what happens when a house decides it wants to be heard? Every old home has its tales. This one refuses to stop sharing them. In this special episode, we travel to Smiths Falls, Ontario, to explore the haunting of the —a striking 1892 Victorian home with a history that won’t stay in the past. Since moving in, magicians have experienced an ongoing series of eerie phenomena: discovering objects long hidden in the walls, coincidences that challenge belief, phantom footsteps, and a ghost who seems to have joined the family....
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Ep 203 - Why Are We Afraid of Clowns? 🤡
Haunted Talks
Clowns are meant to bring joy. So why do they inspire so much fear? In this episode, we peek behind the greasepaint to explore the origins of , the fear of clowns, and how these strange figures evolved from ancient jesters and rule-breaking pranksters into the painted performers we know today. We uncover deep historical roots, unsettling psychology, and the tragic story of the first modern clown. From royal courts to modern horror films, from cheerful birthday parties to eerie sightings in strange places, clowns have taken a dark and surprising journey through history. We also examine how pop...
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Ep 202 - What Do They Want With Us? 🛸
Haunted Talks
When strange lights appear in the sky, we are left wondering what they are. But when those encounters become personal, when people claim they have been taken, studied, or changed, the questions grow darker. In this episode, we continue our journey into the world of UAPs and the paranormal, exploring the stories that disturb us most. From the famous case of Betty and Barney Hill to chilling reports of livestock mutilation, mass sightings like the , and the secrecy surrounding and , we follow the trail of evidence and ask what these encounters might really...
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Ep 201 - Unidentified: Evidence and the Unknown 🛸
Haunted Talks
Lights in the sky. Thousands of witnesses. Still no answers. In this episode of Haunted Talks, we explore one of those simple-sounding but incredibly complex questions: What counts as evidence? Using the dramatic December 2024 sightings over New Jersey as a starting point, we investigate how UAP encounters are reported, investigated, and often dismissed. From schoolyard landings and military accounts to fleeting videos and solitary experiences, we examine the fragile boundary between what is witnessed and what is believed. We also draw comparisons to paranormal investigation, where...
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Ep 200 - Haunted Talks Turns 200!
Haunted Talks
Secrets, Surprises & Spooky Celebrations 🎉 10 years of terrifying ghost stories, baffling mysteries, and dark history. To mark this haunted milestone, host Jim Dean is joined by Brittney Bos (researcher and writer) and Michelle Dennis (audio editor) for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes journey through a decade of Haunted Talks. From stories that never made it to air to mysteries we may have helped solve, this episode pulls back the curtain on the strange, surprising, and sometimes hilarious moments that shaped the show. We also...
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Ep 199 - Scary Dreams and the Ghosts of Sleep
Haunted Talks
Are your nightmares trying to tell you something? Most dreams fade the moment we wake up. But some? They cling to us—leaving behind a sense of dread, mystery, or even a chilling certainty that they meant something more. In this episode of Haunted Talks, we descend into the unsettling world of dreams—where sleep paralysis feels like a haunting, prophetic visions glimpse the future, and shared nightmares suggest we may not be dreaming alone. We’ll unravel real-life stories of eerie dreams, ghostly encounters in the night, and the moments where the line between dreaming and...
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Ep 198 - Haunted Houses of Ontario - 1924
Haunted Talks
“Do YOU know a haunted house?” That’s the question asked its readers over 100 years ago, and the answers they received were truly chilling. In this episode, we share these real ghost stories from 1924, as told by those who lived them. These chilling encounters, first published a century ago, feel startlingly familiar—shadowy figures, objects moving on their own, ghostly apparitions, and even premonitions of death. Are these just spooky tales from the past, or do the ghosts of 1924 still haunt us today? Step into the shadows and experience these...
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Ep 197 – Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 2 “The Séances That Shaped a Nation”
Haunted Talks
For decades, séances, spirit communication, and ghostly encounters weren’t just tabloid curiosities—they shaped Canada’s history. In this final installment of our two-part series, we explore the profound impact of spiritualism on the country’s literary icons, scientific minds, and political leaders. From , the creator of Sherlock Holmes, who risked his reputation to prove the existence of spirits, to , who quietly attended séances while writing Anne of Green Gables and some of the country’s most beloved books. We examine the...
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Ep 196 - Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 1 "Ghosts, God & The Great Divide"
Haunted Talks
In the early 20th century, Canada was swept up in a wave of Spiritualism, where séances promised answers, and the line between faith, fraud, and fear blurred. In this two-part series, we explore how Spiritualism became more than a curiosity—it divided families, enchanted elites, and outraged religious leaders. From fiery sermons and public scandals to exclusive séances held in the lavish parlours of the wealthy and powerful, discover how this controversial movement captured the nation’s imagination and sparked a cultural clash over life, death, and the unknown. If you enjoyed this...
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Ep 195 – A Christmas Nightmare: What Happened to the Sodder Family?
Haunted Talks
On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder family home, leaving behind a mystery that has haunted true crime enthusiasts for decades. Five children vanished without a trace—no bodies, no bones, no answers. Was it a tragic accident? A kidnapping? Or something even darker? Strange events before and after the fire—a chilling phone call, cut telephone lines, and a cryptic photo received decades later—have fueled endless speculation. In this episode, we dig into the baffling details, explore the most compelling theories, and uncover why this story remains one of America’s...
info_outlineWe explore the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, one of America's great unsolved mysteries, unveiling the depths of a brutal power struggle that culminated in a shocking act of gangland violence. Dive into the shadowy world of Jazz Age Chicago in this episode, where vibrant jazz and the illicit flow of liquor set the backdrop for a deadly rivalry between Al Capone and George 'Bugs' Moran. It is a tale of ambition, revenge, and the quest for control over Chicago's underworld.
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