Ep 207 - Two Hoaxes and a Ghost Story: The Reveal
Haunted Talks
Three chilling mysteries. Two elaborate hoaxes. One truth you didn’t see coming. These were strange events that gripped the public’s attention and convinced witnesses they had experienced something truly paranormal. In this episode, we uncover the truth behind these mysteries. We revisit a BBC broadcast that plunged a nation into hysteria. We follow a “woman in white” whose ghostly appearances hid a political agenda. And we meet a Tennessee family tormented by unearthly moans beneath their floorboards and the disturbing discovery that followed. The real stories are stranger than...
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Ep 206 - Two Hoaxes and a Ghost Story
Haunted Talks
Can you tell a true ghost story from a convincing hoax? In this special interactive episode of Haunted Talks, we share three eerie tales that once captured the public’s imagination. But here’s the twist: two of them are hoaxes. When fear, belief, and hidden motives collide, strange things can take hold. After you hear all three stories, it’s your turn to decide which one was real. Think you can separate fact from fiction? Cast your vote now for a chance to win a Haunted Talks t-shirt and a pair of ghost tour tickets. 🎧 Listen to the episode, then vote here: In two weeks,...
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Ep 205 - Investigating the Keyhole House
Haunted Talks
Can a conversation cause a haunting? After speaking with magicians about the strange experiences they’ve had in their historic Smiths Falls home (), we conducted a paranormal investigation to see what we might encounter for ourselves. We invite you to join us inside the Keyhole House as we undertake a series of paranormal experiments, including intuitive response cards, a spirit box session in the attic, and the Estes Method, conducted in a room believed to be connected to a lingering presence named Agnes. What we experienced was subtle, emotional, and in several moments, difficult to...
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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...
info_outlineGordon Lightfoot’s haunting ballad, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, is more than a song—it’s 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 Lightfoot’s ballad as our guide to explore the history and legacy of the most well-known wreck on the Great Lakes.
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"The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" was written and performed by Gordon Lightfoot and originally released on the album Summertime Dream in 1976. Copyright © 1976 by Early Morning Music, Ltd. This podcast uses the song under the principles of fair use for educational, analytical, and commentary purposes.