The Ghost Furnace Podcast

The Ghost Furnace Podcast is comprised of friends who share an interest in the paranormal. We have roundtable discussions about encounters involving the unexplained entities and anomalies.

The Sheboygan Sound 04/01/2026

The Sheboygan Sound The Ghost Furnace - Episode 151 “The Sheboygan Sound” This week we cover an almost forgotten and contemporarily maligned genre of music which had the rare distinction of burning bright enough to influence Rock & Roll greats, while remaining dim enough to fly under the radar of the average listener. For those of you who have been asking us about this rise and fall of this movement, we finally have enough information together to do this story in a way that does justice to the people who lived it, and live on, if only on record players and in our dreams. If you have a story you’d like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/40659780

Dana of Black Cat Tarot 03/29/2026

Dana of Black Cat Tarot The Ghost Furnace - Episode 150 “Dana of Black Cat Tarot” This week we are joined by our new friend Dana of The Black Cat Tarot studio in Harmony, PA. Tarot still has a bit of a stigma to it, and even if people are lukewarm to the idea of someone reading cards, a misunderstanding of the process is common. We’ve been wanting to do a tarot centric show for awhile now but needed someone who had the experience and knowledge to do the topic justice. Dana has been kind enough to lend her knowledge, insight and experience as a tarot reader to help give everyone an baseline understanding of what tarot is, and what its like reading for people. We really hope that if you’re not quite ready to pick up a deck yourself after this episode, you’ll have a better understanding of what goes into this art. You can connect with Dana on her instagram @the.dana.arcana or book a reading at theblackcattarot.com If you have a story you’d like to share, a topic you’d like us to look into, or feedback for the show, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/40649740

The Disappearance of Dale Kerstetter 03/22/2026

The Disappearance of Dale Kerstetter The Ghost Furnace - Episode 149 "The Disappearance of Dale Kerstetter" We both have been pulled in lots of directions the last few weeks and as we gear up for a busy Spring we hope you'll enjoy this bit from the archive. On this week's episode, we harken back to a mystery from the northern tier of the commonwealth we covered back in our Dr. Pennsylvania days and mentioned in some recent episodes. Like many unsolved crimes in the area, and beyond, there are plenty of almost satisfying theories and threads to pull on. We talk about Dr. PA often on this show, if you are interested there are years of episodes still available on most podcatchers as well at: If you have a story you'd like to share, or we should look into, please reach out to us on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/40569195

Presque Isle UFO Flap 03/08/2026

Presque Isle UFO Flap The Ghost Furnace - Episode 148 "Presque Isle UFO Flap" This week, while looking for a UFO flap on Presque Isle, the picturesque peninsula state park on lake Erie, we ran across a strange story involving a UFO sighting in close proximity and timing with a reported bigfoot. Now, we've talked before about the correlation, especially during flaps of high strangeness, between sightings of hairy, upright hominids and unusual lights in the sky. We are fully aware correlation doesn't mean causation.....but.... While researching this case, we also come across another state college bigfoot that continues to add to the body of evidence that there is something strange happening on a very small stretch of creek in Centre County. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com Here are links to the sources we referenced in this episode. /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/40354090

Spirits Uncorked - Personal Encounters on Lake Lanier Part 2 03/06/2026

Spirits Uncorked - Personal Encounters on Lake Lanier Part 2 On the this episode of Spirits Uncorked, we return with Part 2 of Personal Encounters on Lake Lanier. This time, we dive into the heart-pounding story of Alyse, who, at just 4 years old, faced a terrifying accident on the lake—and was saved by a mysterious woman in blue. What begins as a childhood memory unfolds into a chilling tale filled with twists and turns that will leave you with goose bumps. Tune in for the shocks, the mysteries, and the haunting legacy of Lake Lanier. @Spirits.Uncorked on @ Spirits.Uncorked on /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/40335980

Spirits Uncorked 02/22/2026

Spirits Uncorked The Ghost Furnace - Episode 147 “Spirits Uncorked” On this episode we are joined by our new friends Erica and Elizabeth from the Spirits Uncorked podcast. We talk about everything from benevolent spirits haunting a dangerous lake, to the experience of growing up as the spooky one in the family. They have a unique, fun and energetic take on the paranormal which was extraordinarily refreshing. Please check out their show here and anywhere you listen to podcasts: If you have a story you’d like to share, you can can find us on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnace@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/40187425

Gef the Talking Mongoose 02/15/2026

Gef the Talking Mongoose The Ghost Furnace - Episode 146 "Gef the Talking Mongoose" On this week's episode we look at a story that, for better or worse, breaks the mold for poltergeist cases. Or maybe it's a ghost story. Or perhaps it's a story about a trickster spirit. Whatever it is, this story is one you're not going to forget anytime soon. Set on a beautiful island, among ancient fields, a visitor joins the Irving household for reasons which escape everyone. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Youtube, Instagram or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/40110190

Groundhog Day 02/08/2026

Groundhog Day The Ghost Furnace - Episode 145 "Groundhog Day" "...Now on this February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil, the seer of seers, the prognosticator of all prognosticators, was awakened from his wintry nap at dawn on Gobbler’s Knob..." Every year in a small Pennsylvania town, thousands of people stand for hours in the predawn cold to catch a glimpse of a 100+ year old groundhog. They are not only kept warm by the ceremonial dancing, the locally brewed beer, the VFW pancakes and the company of a secret order of marmot wranglers. But chiefly by the hope, that this small brown woodchuck will gaze into the either and divine an early spring. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/40031465

Paranormal Dictionary: Ghosts 01/25/2026

Paranormal Dictionary: Ghosts The Ghost Furnace - Episode 144 "Paranormal Dictionary: Ghosts" We often mention how important language is when speaking about the paranormal. While delving into the strange, we use terms that can have nanny meanings and invisible nuance due to just as many factors like culture, time and which spooky domain you prefer. We also understand not everyone might read as many books, listen to as many podcasts, or simply spend time with others in this field talking about these subjects. So to help with that, this will be the first in a series which we hope to take on over the next few months where we will attempt to define terms for folks. Now, we are not authorities, so if you have thoughts on a term, we would love to hear about it. Or, if you have a word you want us to look into on one of these shows, we are happy to give out two cents. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/39871315

The Problem with Radio 01/11/2026

The Problem with Radio The Ghost Furnace - Episode 143 "The Problem with Radio" On this week's episode we are joined again by our good friend Chris to touch on a few topics. After a strange coincidence Friday morning we wanted to talk about radios. These pieces of technology occupy a unique niche in our collective culture which stretches back generations. Since the early days of radio transmission, there has been an ethereal element which has lent itself to speculation in relation to the paranormal. Whether its anomalous operation, unaccounted for interference, or the spirits of the departed trying to communicate with us through this analoge medium, there is a lot to tune into. If you have a story you'd like to share with us, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/39685210

Ghost Bomber 01/04/2026

Ghost Bomber The Ghost Furnace - Episode 142 "Ghost Bomber" In January 1952, a US Airforce B-25 bomber had some sort of issue and ended up in the Monongahela river during rush hour right outside Pittsburgh. Usually when we look at strange events, we are not sure IF a thing even happened, in this case, the plane certainly crashed and two people tragically lost their lives. What is in question, is what happened before the plane had its issues causing the crash and the mystery surrounding the supposed recovery of the aircraft. As is usually the situation, all of the possibilities have their issues and none of them totally make sense. We are joined by our good friend Brendan who helps us wrap our heads around some of the facts, and open questions with the Ghost Bomber of the Monongahela. Here is the Heinz History resource we mention: If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/39602135

Belsnickel 12/21/2025

Belsnickel The Ghost Furnace - Episode 141 "Belsnickel" On this week's episode we have a bit of a holiday grab bag focused around some lesser known yuletide denizens. Belsnickel occupies an interesting place in PA Dutch folklore, not quite the jolly old elf, and not the demon doling out strict punishment. There is a lot to unwrap with this holiday season and if we just look a little deeper we might find what is typically portrayed as a happy time, the darker sides of our stories tell us about what the real gifts are. Link to the Stonebreath "Belsnickel" album we mention: If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/39488970

Commonwealth Canines 12/14/2025

Commonwealth Canines The Ghost Furnace - Episode 140 "Commonwealth Canines" On this week's episode we dive back into the strange stories in the Venn diagram of upright canines, dogmen and werewolves. Everytime we look into this area, we find a new perspective and takes on what people might be seeing. Are they just dogs, are they neighbors suffering from lycanthropy, dogmen, out of place animals? Almost all of the answers, even the mundane ones, are curious at their most harmless and terrifying at their most extreme. Here are links to the articles we reference this week. Please check out Lon and his work at Phantoms & Monsters. Remember to check out Stole Survivor anywhere you find high fashion and functional garments and use our exclusive code: IvanDragoWasTheMoralllySuperiorCharacterInRockyIV If you have a story you'd like to share, please reach out on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/39397435

Folkore is Born in Different Ways 12/07/2025

Folkore is Born in Different Ways The Ghost Furnace - Episode 139 "Folklore is Born in Different Ways" On this week's episode we look into some more unconventional folkloric stories and their origins. Where and why some of these stories pop up and why they stick around might be due to an underlying truth about the human condition, they might tell us about our cultural threats, or they might just be bad jokes that stick around. The book we reference is "The Vanishing Hitchhiker: American Urban Legends and Their Meanings" by Jan Harold Brunvand If you have any stories or urban legends that come from your spaces? We would love to hear them. You can find us on Instagram and YouTube, or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/39309465

Lake Baikal Swimmers 11/30/2025

Lake Baikal Swimmers Ghost Furnace - Episode 138 "Lake Baikal Swimmers" On this week's episode we head to the other side of the planet to a remote lake which holds mysteries in its clear but deep waters. Legendary creatures, ufo's and aquatic humanoids supposedly call this ancient lake home and may be responsible for more tragic happenings than just scaring fisherman and tourists. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on YouTube and Instagram, or at TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/39188120

Cornucopia of Strange 11/16/2025

Cornucopia of Strange The Ghost Furnace - Episode 137 "Cornucopia of Strange" On this week's episode we have a variable horn-o-plenty of weird stories that you've shared with us over the last few days. First up we have an unidentified object over the State College sky. Check out our Instagram for the photos shared with us. Then we head up to New York State to revisit an apparent resolution to a story we covered a few months back about anomalous sounds in a very deep lake. Link: We head across the pond thanks to a story shared with us about a possible large cat sighting in Co. Clare Ireland. Here is the original video: And the supposed culprit: Lastly, we head back to just northeast of State College to cover a bigfoot report that has made quite the buzz in new outlets. Here is the BFRO report we reference: If you have a story you'd like to share, you can reach out to us on YouTube, Instagram or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/39047325

Stage Fright 11/09/2025

Stage Fright The Ghost Furnace - Episode 136 "Stage Fright" On this week's episode we welcome Kate to the show! She shares a few stories about her hometown, and some spirits she's come across. Now the title of this episode is a little misleading because one of the elements we cover here is around how spirits, like people, are not as negative as the tv shows and films would have you believe. To the extent they can actually be helpful is something worth highlighting. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/38971330

Valley Forge 10/26/2025

Valley Forge The Ghost Furnace - Episode 135 "Valley Forge" When you have a location, like Valley Forge, which has such historical and cultural significance, it has to be haunted in one way or another right? Whether it has classical, incorporeal soldiers trying to make it through another day, the spirits of famous figures, footsteps in buildings older than our nation, or simply the everyday haunts which come from day-to-day life. Let alone the spirits of all the people who have come to reverently learn lessons from stewards of the sacred, past and present. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can reach out to us on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/38783895

Like it Happened Yesterday 10/12/2025

Like it Happened Yesterday The Ghost Furnace - Episode 134 "Like it Happened Yesterday" On this week's episode, we are joined by our good friend Chris to talk about a few topics, one of which is the way ghost hunting technology has influenced the types of stories we tell. Then Chris shares a story that takes place in a junkyard, which is a new setting for us, but decidedly creepy. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on YouTube, Instagram or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/38551075

Remote Viewing 10/05/2025

Remote Viewing The Ghost Furnace - Episode 133 "Remote Viewing" On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we welcome back Brian to kick off a conversation around remote viewing. This phenomena has many aspects and is a tough one to pin down, but we cover everything from Vatican technology to the Ghostbusters. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram and YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/38467745

Invisible Gorillas & Weird Bugs 09/21/2025

Invisible Gorillas & Weird Bugs The Ghost Furnace - EP 132 "Invisible Gorillas & Weird Bugs" This week we take a look at a book we've referenced on more than one occasion, The Invisible Gorilla. Below is a link to the video we reference for the initial experiment. By focusing on the illusions of attention and memory, we look at how those in particular can impact not only our everyday lives but the study of the paranormal. We use an example of a memory which we have two separate perspectives to illustrate the use of this concept. Plus, Nic plays a good joke on Bond. Link to the video we reference: If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/38293600

Bube's Tavern 09/15/2025

Bube's Tavern The Ghost Furnace - Episode 131 "Bube's Tavern" This week we head to one of the oldest breweries in the country. The lagering vaults, ballrooms, guest quarters and manufacturing facilities have seen many family members, patrons, owners and ghost hunters over the years who have enjoyed and loved this place. Some so much they stick around long after closing time. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/38217415

Sky Canada Project 09/07/2025

Sky Canada Project The Ghost Furnace - Episode 130 "Sky Canada Project" This week we look at a fascinating, and remarkably well put together report on the state of UPA reporting in Canada. They do an excellent job laying out the elements in the databases and reporting that work, and what they lack. Then make some very sound recommendations on how we can all benefit from centralized reporting to better study the wide variety of phenomena and bring together the disparate groups to further everyone's understanding. Here is a link to the full report: If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/38115655

Hell Money 08/31/2025

Hell Money The Ghost Furnace - Episode 129 "Hell Money" On this week's episode we are reunited to chat around some feedback from the last few weeks we wanted to share with everyone. Then Nic has a story from the other side of the globe which sounds eerily familiar to stories we have spoken about before. But what are hungry ghosts and what does hell money have to do with this? We'll learn together. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/38035130

The Legendary & Historic Johannes Kelpius w/ Timothy Grieve-Carlson 08/25/2025

The Legendary & Historic Johannes Kelpius w/ Timothy Grieve-Carlson The Ghost Furnace - Episode 128 “The Legendary & Historic Johannes Kelpius w/ Timothy Grieve-Carlson” On this week's episode we talk with author Timothy Grieve-Carlson about Johannes Kelpius. This is a conversation I’ve been wanting to have since first reading his book “” last year. We look at both the historic and legendary versions of Kelpius and attempt to parse what we can learn from both. Timothy has two upcoming events you all might be interested in. First we will be giving a presentation titled “The Wizard of the Wissahickon: The Life and Legacy of Johannes Kelpius” at the at the Wissahickon Valley Park on September 17th at 6pm. Then the Ephrata Cloister Museum, who you can reach out to for details, will host his talk on an early American poltergeist case at 7pm on September 18th. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on YouTube, Instagram or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/37937590

Thwarted 08/17/2025

Thwarted The Ghost Furnace - Episode 127 "Thwarted" Due to some unexplainable technical difficulties, we were unable to record the UAP related show we had planned. However, we wanted to make sure you all got a full length episode to help get you through the dog days of summer. So, we have a compilation of three Dr. PA episodes which were recorded around the same time in 2020. These are three of my favorites and all have elements we have touched on during previous Ghost Furnace episodes. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/37848975

The Seneca Drums 08/10/2025

The Seneca Drums The Ghost Furnace - Episode 126 - "The Seneca Drums" On this episode we head to the beautiful finger lakes of update New York. Among the picturesque scenery we have the setting for a bonafide scientific mystery, the Seneca Drums. These unaccounted for booms are labeled as everything from sky quakes, seismic activity, geologic gas, distant thunder and everything in between. But what is the source of the loud noises that pierce the otherwise tranquil landscape? Scientific conjecture seems to be coming up short. Or, does this deep lake hold even more secrets? If you have a story you'd like to share, you can reach out on Instagram, YouTube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/37745975

Summer 2025 Update 08/03/2025

Summer 2025 Update Quick update for everyone, we have lots of episodes in the works and will be back to our normal schedule shortly. /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/37647410

Big Cat Bonanza 07/20/2025

Big Cat Bonanza The Ghost Furnace - Episode 125 "Big Cat Bonanza" The only thing better than a cat is a big cat right? Well, that might be the case the majority of the time, but not so much if you are a resident, farmer or sheep in England. On this episode, we look at the big cat phenomena that has been developing and shifting over the last hundred years, or longer, in England's countryside. The unique element to this apparent cryptid is the scope and depth of the evidence, stories and investigations which have taken place over the years. Attacks, sightings and physical evidence leave a lot to comb through. What do you think is staking the moors of Old Albion? If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram and YouTube, or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/37467580

Brinton Lodge 07/13/2025

Brinton Lodge The Ghost Furnace - Episode 124 "Brinton Lodge" This week we have our latest edition to our unofficial "Haunted taverns of Pennsylvania" series. The Brinton Lodge has an impressive history regarding both its context in local affairs and as a seasoned paranormal hotspot. When you find a place like this that checks so many of the typical boxes, does that signal that it is legitimately haunted, or that it's merely collected every trope our collective consciousness can throw at it? If you have a story you'd like to share, please reach out to us on Instagram, Youtube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/37385845

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