History Goes Bump Podcast

Podcast dedicated to the side of history that goes bump in the night. Every episode's content features community time that includes listener mail and experiences, a “Moment In Oddity” and “History Of The Day” segments and then interviews and discussions about a historic location, event or person and the hauntings associated with the subject of the particular show. The tagline for the show is “Ghost tours for the theater of the mind” and our goal is to entertain you while creeping you out just a bit.

Ep. 305 - The Black Dahlia Murder House 08/15/2019

Ep. 305 - The Black Dahlia Murder House The "Black Dahlia Murder House" is actually the John Sowden House. The man I believe killed Elizabeth Short lived here for a time and I believe he committed murders there. This has lead to hauntings. Join me as I explore the murder of the Black Dahlia, her killer and the history of the house that ties the two together, the Sowden House! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Michael Rogers and features the Aztec Death Whistle and This Month in History features Congress Taking over lighthouses. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/10871799

Ep. 304 - Of Jail Riots, Ghosts and the Penitentiary of New Mexico 08/01/2019

Ep. 304 - Of Jail Riots, Ghosts and the Penitentiary of New Mexico The Penitentiary of New Mexico has the dubious distinction of being the site of the worst prison riot in American history. What ensued during that riot, left behind a residue just begging to feed negative spiritual energy. There are those who claim the land here is cursed. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of the Penitentiary of New Mexico! The Moment in Oddity features The Earling Possession and This Month in History features St. Columba's account of the Loch Ness Monster. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/10721180

Ep. 303 - Keg Mansion Steakhouse 07/18/2019

Ep. 303 - Keg Mansion Steakhouse Keg Mansion Steakhouse in Toronto, Canada is considered Canada's most infamous and haunted restaurant. For many years, it was a home to some very well-known Torontonians. Several family members died here as well as a staff member. Many have claimed to have unexplained experiences at the steakhouse. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of the Keg Mansion Steakhouse. The Moment in Oddity features the tree with matchmaking powers and This Month in History features Percy Shelley drowning. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/10562294

Ep. 302 - Mineral Springs Hotel 07/11/2019

Ep. 302 - Mineral Springs Hotel The Mineral Springs Hotel in Alton, Illinois was a grand hotel that has faded and now houses shops and possibly spirits. This is said to be one of the most haunted locations in Alton and on this episode we share its stories as we venture into every nook and cranny from the dug out spaces underneath the building to the empty pool room and beyond. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features the Peck San Theng Columbarium and This Month in History features German radar foiled. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/10468586

Ep. 301 - McPike Mansion 07/04/2019

Ep. 301 - McPike Mansion Many consider Alton, Illinois to be one of the most haunted little towns in America. One of its haunted locations is the McPike Mansion. On this episode, Diane is joined by Kelly and they share their experiences and also share the experiences of listener Tammie Burroughs and her husband Brian and they take you inside the dark session they joined. The Moment in Oddity features the Gentle Giant, Robert Wadlow and This Month in History features the first anti-rabies vaccine being given. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/10375940

Ep. 300 - It's A Haunted Gay Life 06/20/2019

Ep. 300 - It's A Haunted Gay Life This episode is going to be a little different and why shouldn't it be since this is officially HGB's 300th episode! On this episode, I will present here for your listening pleasure a bit of gay history that has hauntings connected to it. And then, my top 10 most haunted places I've visited! Join me on an exploration into my haunted gay life! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Carren Sanders and features the Whispers of Yellowstone Lake and This Day in History features the Pulse Nightclub Massacre. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/10215809

Ep. 299 - Haunted Cemeteries 13 06/06/2019

Ep. 299 - Haunted Cemeteries 13 On this episode, we'll explore graveyards in New Hampshire, Florida, Colorado, Massachusetts, South Carolina and Georgia. Join me for Haunted Cemeteries 13! The Moment in Oddity features giant skeletons found in Lake Okeechobee and This Month in History features the first Drive-in Theater opening. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/10066184

Stones and Bones 10 - Normandy American Cemetery 06/06/2019

Stones and Bones 10 - Normandy American Cemetery The Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Colleville-sur-Mer, France. The Americans needed a place to bury their dead during World War II and this was the first American cemetery established on European soil during that war. There are over 9,000 soldiers buried here and it is one of the most visited graveyards in the world. For those that visit, it is a truly moving experience. Join me as I explore the stones and bones found here. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/10057856

Ep. 298 - Haunted Ybor City 05/23/2019

Ep. 298 - Haunted Ybor City Ybor City was the "Wild West of the South?" This neighborhood just outside of Tampa, Florida has an amazing history, which has led to some interesting haunts. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of Ybor City. The Moment in Oddity features The Bloody Pit and This Month in History was suggested by Shelley Emary and features a balloon bomb killing six near Bly. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/9888197

Ep. 297 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador 05/09/2019

Ep. 297 - St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador St. John's is one of the oldest cities in North America and is found in Newfoundland and Labrador on the coast of Canada. St. John's is said to be the most haunted city in Canada. There are numerous historic locations here with a haunted reputation and we are going to look at several of them. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of St. John's! The Moment in Oddity features Birmingham's Balloon Parade and This Month in History features Jim Thorpe born. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/9707216

Ep. 296 - The Battle of Passchendaele 04/25/2019

Ep. 296 - The Battle of Passchendaele The Battle of Passchendaele in Belgium during World War I would be one of the bloodiest of the war, killing half a million men. The weather and mud at the field would contribute to dealing that heavy blow. Battlefields of all kinds seem to be epicenters for the paranormal. This area of ground would come to be known as Flanders Fields and there are spirits here. The Moment in Oddity features Myrtle Corbin and This Month in History features the death of Howard Hughes. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/9526160

Ep. 295 - Haunted Derby Street in Salem, Massachusetts 04/11/2019

Ep. 295 - Haunted Derby Street in Salem, Massachusetts Long before America was America, there was Salem. The town was a successful and busy port city, but it would become an infamous location that still causes a chill to run down our spines at the mere mention of its name. On this episode, we are going to focus on the history and hauntings of Derby Street. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features Fredric Baur buried in a Pringles can and This Month in History features Levi Weeks acquitted in Manhattan Well Mystery. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/9354590

Ep. 294 - Dover Castle 03/28/2019

Ep. 294 - Dover Castle Dover Castle stands on the White Cliffs of Dover in Britain. This is the largest castle in the country and has been around since the 12th century. The castle saw wars that were revolutionary, civil, Napoleonic and great. Today, it is a tourist destination with a reputation for being haunted. Join me for the history and hauntings of Dover Castle! The Moment in Oddity features Rasputin connection to movie disclaimer and This Month in History features the premiere of My Fair Lady on Broadway. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/9168230

Ep. 293 - Kentucky Caves and the Trickster 03/14/2019

Ep. 293 - Kentucky Caves and the Trickster Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of Kentucky's caves like Mega Cavern and Mammoth Cave and the Trickster who may be playing within them. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Kayla Buss and features the Giant Penguin in Clearwater and This Month in History features Churchill talking about the Iron Curtain. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/9008714

Ep. 292 - Aradale Asylum in Australia 02/28/2019

Ep. 292 - Aradale Asylum in Australia The Aradale Asylum would be home for the mentally ill for over a century and would feature conditions and treatments similar to other asylums around the world. This location is thought to be one of the most haunted in Australia! Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of the Aradale Asylum! The Moment in Oddity features Moonshiners using cow shoes to hide footprints and This Month in History features the first photo of an American President. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/8818637

Ep. 291 - Jackson Square in New Orleans 02/14/2019

Ep. 291 - Jackson Square in New Orleans Jackson Square is a magnet for visitors to New Orleans. New Orleans is considered one of the most haunted cities in the world, so it should come as no surprise that this iconic area of this historic city is home to many ghosts stories. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of Jackson Square! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Jim Featherstone and features Times Beach, Missouri and This Month in History features Alan Shepard golfing on the moon. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/8644085

Ep. 290 - Return to the Queen Mary 01/31/2019

Ep. 290 - Return to the Queen Mary We first featured The Queen Mary all the way back on episode 13 in November of 2014. I had the opportunity to visit this magnificent ship recently (January 2019) and so on this episode, we revisit the history and hauntings and share our own experiences from visiting the ship. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features the Humpty Dumpty Cannon and This Month in History features the Frisbee entering the toy market. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/8467646

Ep. 289 - The Colosseum 01/17/2019

Ep. 289 - The Colosseum The Colosseum in Rome, Italy was an architectural marvel, but also a place of immense human and animal suffering. Tales of hauntings are rampant and this structure is said to be one of the most haunted locations in all of Italy. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of The Colosseum!Moment in Oddity was suggested by Breanne Sanford and features the SS Warrimoo at International Date Line and This Month in History features Robert Clifton Weaver as first Black Cabinet member. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/8292692

Ep. 288 - The Tutwiler Hotel 01/03/2019

Ep. 288 - The Tutwiler Hotel The Tutwiler Hotel was built in a grandiose style to attract the steel industry to come to town for conventions. The city felt the loss of the hotel when it was demolished, but the former historic luxury Ridgely Apartments were reopened as the new Tutwiler Hotel. And it is this location that is reputedly haunted. We also have three listener stories to share! Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features Alien Hand Syndrome and This Month in History features Zulu War Begins. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/8119682

Ep. 287 - The House of the Seven Gables 12/20/2018

Ep. 287 - The House of the Seven Gables The House of the Seven Gables is a gothic novel written by Nathaniel Hawthorne featuring a real home in Salem, Massachusetts that he knew well. The story has ghosts as some of the characters and that seems true to life since there are many people who claim that the home is haunted. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Kim Gasiorowski and features three cages on St. Lamberti Church spire and This Month in History features Unabomber killing first victim. Our locaion was suggested by Nicole Cardarelli. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/7989038

Ep. 286 - Culloden Battlefield 12/13/2018

Ep. 286 - Culloden Battlefield The Battlefield of Culloden is found in the Scottish village of Culloden. The battlefield was the scene of the Battle of Culloden that would be the final confrontation of the Jacobite rising of 1745. Causalities were high leading to paranormal activity and there are stories of omens, premonitions and The Scree. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features French Stilt Walkers and This Month in History features the first Virginia Company Expedition leaving London. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/7904648

Ep. 285 - Pennhurst State School and Hospital 12/06/2018

Ep. 285 - Pennhurst State School and Hospital Pennhurst State School and Hospital is a location deemed to be one of the most haunted and with its history, there is no wonder. Decades of abuse and experimentation were perpetuated on children who for all intents and purposes were left abandoned to a system with no moral compass. I'm joined on this episode by Tony Merkel of The Confessionals Podcast who lived near Pennhurst. The Moment in Oddity features The Narragansett Runestone and This Month in History features the Bhopal Disaster. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/7822646

Ep. 284 - Squirrel Cage Jail 11/29/2018

Ep. 284 - Squirrel Cage Jail The Squirrel Cage Jail was built here in Council Bluffs in 1885. This jail has one of the most unique designs of any jail I have ever researched. This prison had a long run, being used until 1969. Today, it offers tours giving a glimpse into penal history and is said to be home to several spirits. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of the Squirrel Cage Jail. The Moment in Oddity features Old Mike and This Month in History features Architect Stanford White Born. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/7728323

Ep. 283 - Haunted Cemeteries 12 11/22/2018

Ep. 283 - Haunted Cemeteries 12 On this episode, we are going to explore cemeteries in Erie, Pennsylvania, cemeteries in Iowa, Odd Fellows Rest in New Orleans and Riverside Cemetery in Asheville. Join me on this journey through the history and haunts of these graveyards! The Moment in Oddity features train accidents depicted on gravestones and This Month in History features the first Presidential Library constructed. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/7657646

Ep. 282 - The Great Wall of China 11/15/2018

Ep. 282 - The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China took hundreds of years and millions of workers to build. Thousands lost their lives near this wall. Millions of visitors come to see this man-made wonder every year and some of them experience something they cannot explain. Moment in Oddity was suggested by Pat Clifford and features Sarah's Grave and This Month in History was suggested by Johnny Marvin Allen and features the murder of Stringbean Akeman. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/7570826

Ep. 281 - Duff Green Mansion 11/08/2018

Ep. 281 - Duff Green Mansion Vicksburg was the scene of the Siege of Vicksburg.. Just prior to the outbreak of the Civil War, Duff Green built his mansion and the Bed and Breakfast still carries his name today. Spirits of the family members seem to have stayed on her in the afterlife. Join me as I explore the history and hauntings of the Duff Green Mansion! The Moment in Oddity was suggested by Kim Gasiorowski and features the Park of Monsters and This Month in History features the founding of Mission San Juan Capistrano. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/7483850

HGB Halloween Special 2018 10/31/2018

HGB Halloween Special 2018 The annual HGB Halloween Special is here featuring paranormal experiences by fellow listeners. We have many spine-tingling tales that will cause the casual skeptic to take notice. And since this is a history podcast, you just know we needed to add in a little bit of that. So we talk about the history of haunted house attractions. I'm joined on this episode by our Spooktacular Crew Admin, Kelly! /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/7382381

Ep. 280 - The Legend of the Hitchhiking Ghost 10/25/2018

Ep. 280 - The Legend of the Hitchhiking Ghost Roadside apparitions have been witnessed by thousands of motorists and there seems to be a legend of a hitchhiking ghost in every state in America. In this episode, I touch on several of those legends, including North Carolina's Lydia, The Parkway Phantom and, of course, Resurrection Mary. Join me on the roadside as we search out the legend of the hitchhiking ghost. Moment in Oddity features Pumpkin Races and This Month in History features the calliope is patented. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/7311971

Ep. 279 - Ferry Plantation House and the Virginia Witch 10/18/2018

Ep. 279 - Ferry Plantation House and the Virginia Witch Grace Sherwood was accused of practicing witchcraft and her trial took place on the site of the plantation. The home that stands here has a reputation for being haunted, very haunted. Listener Whitney Zahar joins me to discuss the life of Grace Sherwood and the history and haunts of the Ferry Plantation House! Moment in Oddity features a flaming hole opening up in Arkansas and This Month in History features the death of William H. Eddy. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/7229201

Ep. 278 - Edinburgh Vaults 10/11/2018

Ep. 278 - Edinburgh Vaults The South Bridge in Edinburgh has chambers beneath its 19 arches that are known today as the Edinburgh Vaults. Because of some of the illegal activity and the living conditions in the vaults, they are reputedly the most haunted site in Scotland. Join me as we explore the history and hauntings of the Edinburgh Vaults! The Moment in Oddity features the Winsted Wildman and This Month in History features Serial Killers William Burke and William Hare kill their final victim. /episode/index/show/historygoesbump/id/7155443

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