Ep 200 - Haunted Talks Turns 200!
Haunted Talks
Secrets, Surprises & Spooky Celebrations đ 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 usâleaving 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 dreamsâwhere sleep paralysis feels like a haunting, prophetic visions glimpse the future, and shared nightmares suggest we may not be dreaming alone. Weâll 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
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âDo YOU know a haunted house?â Thatâs 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 familiarâshadowy 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 â Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 2 âThe SĂ©ances That Shaped a Nationâ
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For decades, sĂ©ances, spirit communication, and ghostly encounters werenât just tabloid curiositiesâthey shaped Canadaâs history. In this final installment of our two-part series, we explore the profound impact of spiritualism on the countryâs 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 sĂ©ances while writing Anne of Green Gables and some of the countryâs 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 sĂ©ances promised answers, and the line between faith, fraud, and fear blurred. In this two-part series, we explore how Spiritualism became more than a curiosityâit divided families, enchanted elites, and outraged religious leaders. From fiery sermons and public scandals to exclusive sĂ©ances held in the lavish parlours of the wealthy and powerful, discover how this controversial movement captured the nationâs imagination and sparked a cultural clash over life, death, and the unknown. If you enjoyed this...
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Ep 195 â A Christmas Nightmare: What Happened to the Sodder Family?
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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 traceâno bodies, no bones, no answers. Was it a tragic accident? A kidnapping? Or something even darker? Strange events before and after the fireâa chilling phone call, cut telephone lines, and a cryptic photo received decades laterâhave 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 Americaâs...
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Ep 194 - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Conclusion
Haunted Talks
In this conclusion to the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, we return to the icy waters of Lake Superior to explore the theories and lingering mysteries surrounding its tragic sinking. Without a distress signal or survivors, the shipâs disappearance left behind a haunting legacy of unanswered questions. Was it the crushing force of rogue waves, a structural failure, or a perilous encounter with the shallow waters of Six Fathom Shoal that brought down the mighty freighter? Guided by Gordon Lightfootâs haunting ballad, we reflect on how his unforgettable lyrics...
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Ep 193 - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
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Gordon Lightfootâs haunting ballad, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, is more than a songâitâs a legend. Through vivid storytelling, Lightfoot immortalizes the tragic sinking of the massive freighter and its crew during a relentless November storm on Lake Superior. Nearly 50 years later, the mystery of what truly happened still lingers, while the song continues to captivate listeners with its chilling narrative and emotional depth. In this episode, we use Lightfootâs ballad as our guide to explore the history and legacy of the most well-known wreck on the Great Lakes. If you enjoyed...
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Ep 192 - Americaâs Most Haunted House â The Whaley House đ
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This Halloween, Haunted Talks invites you inside one of the most haunted houses in Americaâthe . Built on former execution grounds in 1857, the Whaley House has been the site of chilling tragedies, from the untimely deaths within the Whaley family to eerie encounters with spirits like âYankee Jim,â a condemned man whose execution was witnessed by Thomas Whaley himself. In this special episode, we join Victor Santana, Operations & Property Manager of the Whaley House Museum Complex, as he takes us on a tour of its haunted history. Victor shares his firsthand experiences...
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Ep 191 - Candy Panic! đ The Truth Behind the Trick đ
Haunted Talks
Every Halloween, a familiar warning resurfacesâbeware of tampered treats from strangers. But where did this chilling urban legend come from, and is there any truth behind the tales of poisoned candy, razor blades in apples, or needles in chocolate bars? Think you know the facts? You might be in for a surprise. In this episode, we trace the mythâs eerie originsâfrom Victorian-era fears to the unsettling story of the âCandymanâ in Texas. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and reveal why this myth refuses to die. Tune in, if you dare, as we explore the dark side of the...
info_outlineEvery Halloween, a familiar warning resurfacesâbeware of tampered treats from strangers. But where did this chilling urban legend come from, and is there any truth behind the tales of poisoned candy, razor blades in apples, or needles in chocolate bars? Think you know the facts? You might be in for a surprise. In this episode, we trace the mythâs eerie originsâfrom Victorian-era fears to the unsettling story of the âCandymanâ in Texas. Join us as we separate fact from fiction and reveal why this myth refuses to die. Tune in, if you dare, as we explore the dark side of the sweetest night of the year.
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