The Ghost Furnace Podcast

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

Dangers Both Real & Imagined 03/16/2025

Dangers Both Real & Imagined The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 111 "Dangers Both Real & Imagined" In this episode we go down the line to the commonwealth of Kentucky. Under a large steel trestle railroad bridge flows a quiet creek. However, in this secluded location, people from all over gather thanks to an unbelievable story about a monster which supposedly haunted this bridge. The story is told over and over again, just like other urban legends all over the world. The part that often seems overlooked in these stories, is the real danger that comes with putting yourself in the path of these phantoms. The Pope Lick monster is an unusually potent cautionary tale, one everyone should pay attention to. to the film we reference in this episode Do you have a story you'd like to share? You can find us on Instagram, YouTube or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/35716595

The Ring in the Basement 03/09/2025

The Ring in the Basement The Ghost Furnace - Episode 110 "The Ring in the Basement" The role video plays in the paranormal hasn't changed much over the years. People generally see what they want, or don't want to see in them. What has changed is the prevalence and quality of cameras in not only our investigations, but our day to day lives. This week we look at three videos shared with us that seem to contain anomalies. Ghosts or not, videos like this give us a great example of why deciding what we are often looking at reported video evidence of the paranormal is still just as complex and confounding to figure out as it ever was. /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/35589945

I Have Never Minded the Loneliness w/ Timothy Renner 02/23/2025

I Have Never Minded the Loneliness w/ Timothy Renner The Ghost Furnace EP 109 - "I Have Never Minded the Loneliness w/ Timothy Renner" On this episode we speak with Tim Renner about his newest book "I Have Never Minded the Loneliness - Hermits and Their Stories". Tim explores the lives, histories, and folklore surrounding these curious individuals who decide to live apart from society. We talk about some notable characters that give a glimpse into why hermits are so consistently fascinating to so many people over the years. This book also features some stunning photographs and beautiful original illustrations. You can find this, along with Tim's other books, podcast, Patreon, art and music at If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on , and [email protected] Book cover provided for the episode artwork features a cabinet card photograph of Brusher Mills, hermit and snake-catcher. From the collection of Timothy Renner. /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/35391385

Ghost Lite No.8 "Unsolved Mysteries" 02/16/2025

Ghost Lite No.8 "Unsolved Mysteries" The Ghost Furnace - Episode 108 "Ghost Lite No.8 Unsolved Mysteries" On this ghost lite, we have the first in what will hopefully be a mini series, we celebrate Unsolved Mysteries. This is a show that introduced many people, so many strange topics. Though more importantly, it set a tone for contextualizing the paranormal in modern American media that we can still see the impacts of today. If you have thoughts, or a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Youtube, Instagram or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/35296715

The Falcon Lake Incident 02/09/2025

The Falcon Lake Incident The Ghost Furnace - Episode 107 "The Falcon Lake Incident" On this episode of the Ghost Furnace, we look at one of the most famous cases in Canadian UFO lore, Falcon Lake. What sets this 1967 case apart is the presence of physical evidence, the massive response by the public and officials, and the legacy it produced. What do you think Stephen Michalak had a run in with on that fateful day? If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/35206220

Big Bear 01/26/2025

Big Bear The Ghost Furnace - Episode 106 "Big Bear" On this week's episode we look at the resort town of Big Bear, nestled in the San Bernardino national forest. Tourists come in to enjoy the lake, high desert, forests and all the other natural attractions the area has to offer. When people gather and relax in the great outdoors, it's natural to tell a few stories to pass the time. We look at some of those stories and what locations like this, with huge fluctuations in population, might have to tell us about the nature of our reality. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/35008790

Old Man of the Forest 01/05/2025

Old Man of the Forest The Ghost Furnace - Episode 105 "Old Man of the Forest" On this week's episode we look at a few creatures which have made the jump from folkloric rumors to taxonomized records of mainstream science. An occurrence which doesn't happen often, but when it does, there is a blueprint established which allows for speculation on what else might be out there in our vast world. If you have feedback or a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and at [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/34722640

Two Taverns 12/29/2024

Two Taverns The Ghost Furnace -Episode 104 "Two Taverns" On this episode we look at two historically interesting locations in the city of brotherly love. Both the City Tavern and The General Wayne have wild stories, even without all the ghosts. Some of the stories which come out of these places reflect the hundreds of years of history that we don't often see in public/commercial locations in the states. Here is the City Tavern photo we reference: Please check out our, now award winning, episode on If you have a story you'd like to share, find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/34641555

Occam's Laser 12/22/2024

Occam's Laser The Ghost Furnace - Episode 103 "Occam's Laser" On this week's episode we look at the rash of drone sightings happening on the east coast recently. There are a lot of videos out there showing various lights in the sky. Theories range from the very mundane to the very strange. How this "flap" is being reported, discussed and documented is reminiscent of other UFO incidents that draw some interesting parallels and contrasts. Here is a link to the 1952 video Nic references: Vote for us in the Hellie Awards here: Check out our exclusive episode on Monsters in Man-Made Lakes over on the Fear Daily feed here: If you have a story you'd like to share or something you'd like us to look into, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/34569570

Ghost Lite No.7 "Serbian Dancing Lady" 12/08/2024

Ghost Lite No.7 "Serbian Dancing Lady" The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 102 - "Ghost Lite No.7 Serbian Dancing Lady" On this Ghost Lite we look at the relatively new phenomenon of the Serbian Dancing Lady. If you do a quick search you'll find many different videos with a common theme and a creepy vibe. Regardless of the origin of this person, it's a strange case which has parallels to other modern folklore. If you have a story or thoughts to share, you can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook or [email protected] Please check out our episode on Hemlocks to Hellbenders and vote for us in their Hellie Awards! Episode: Voting: /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/34329885

PA Thunderbirds 12/01/2024

PA Thunderbirds The Ghost Furnace - Episode 101 "PA Thunderbirds" On this episode we take a deep dive down the burrowing owl hole into a topic we have touched on in the past, thunderbirds. Concentrating on a small section of Pennsylvania gives a view into a history of sightings that's new to us, but gives an interesting snapshot into this phenomena. Are these sightings abnormally large birds, a relic population of historic animals, spiritual signs, misidentification of known birds, some combination of these factors, or something stranger? If you have a story you'd like to share, topic you'd like us to look into or thoughts to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or at [email protected] If you feel compelled, you can vote for us in the Hellie Awards here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD5xGt8yPjCMaEBzWu4eQOy-V_31dOkxLgWt-xdH6RBrFumA/viewform Even if you don't vote for us, we'd love for you to listen to our episode, or any of the other great shows from Hemlocks to Hellbenders here: hemlockstohellbenders.com /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/34213585

657 Boulevard 11/10/2024

657 Boulevard Ghost Furnace Episode 100 - "657 Boulevard" In this episode we take a look back on the last few weeks before getting into the strange case of the Watcher of Westfield NJ. Was it a disturbed neighbor, a prank, a ploy, or something more strange yet? If you're not familiar with this case at all yet, we can recommend the article linked below. This case is a bit a rabbit hole, but has some interesting turns that make us wonder what is really going on here. Cut article we reference in the show: If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/33863067

We need ghosts, we can't recon without them: Tim Grieve-Carlson on Shoemaker 10/27/2024

We need ghosts, we can't recon without them: Tim Grieve-Carlson on Shoemaker The Ghost Furnace - Episode 99 "We need ghosts, we can't recon without them: Tim Grieve-Carlson on Shoemaker" On this episode, we speak with local author, professor and folklorist Timothy Grieve-Carlson about one of our long-time subjects, Henry W. Shoemaker. Shoemaker was Pennsylvania's first state Folklorist, prolific author and preservationist who is responsible for shaping much more about our modern idealition of the people, places and stories we love. While the origins of some of Shoemaker's stories don't hold up to modern academic standards, the passion and perspective for the people and places he championed can't be called into question. Please follow the work Tim is doing at www.timothygrieve-carlson.net If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/33626117

Ghost Lites No.6 Brady's Run Redux 10/20/2024

Ghost Lites No.6 Brady's Run Redux The Ghost Furnace - Ghost Lites No.6 Brady's Run Redux In response to the last episodes EVP's, we wanted to look at them again through a lens quite a few listeners had suggested. Like many historic sets of evidence in the paranormal, the Sierra sounds are polarizing. You can find examples from the author online, we don't have them linked here for copyright reasons but we would suggest giving them a listen for context. We have a few other interpretations we are researching so might have more on this topic again in the future. If you have an idea on what is in there, please let us know your ideas! If you have a story you'd like to share or feedback we would love to hear from you. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/33525002

Fear Daily - Night Hunting | The Day it Didn't Rain 10/13/2024

Fear Daily - Night Hunting | The Day it Didn't Rain Fear Daily - Night Hunting | The Day it Didn't Rain This week we wanted to share with you an episode from our friend's new podcast called Fear Daily. This show is written by Brennan Storr, creator of The Ghost Story Guys who we had on a few weeks back, and hosted by Brandon Schexnayder, creator of Southern Gothic. Both shows you should check out as well. Fear Daily is a short fiction show that comes out each day Monday thru Friday, so there are plenty of episodes already out there for your spooky season binge listening. Ranging in topics from straight up ghost stories to high strangeness, if you enjoy our show, you'll certainly get a daily dose of fear from this one. You can find them on all the socials and anywhere you listen to podcasts, here is direct link to all the current episodes: /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/33441257

EVPs of Brady's Run 10/06/2024

EVPs of Brady's Run The Ghost Furnace - Episode 97 "EVPs of Brady's Run" In this episode we look at two evps (electronic voice phenomena), which we submitted by a friend and listener. These were captured unintentionally, and were not heard aloud at the time. Which put them into a curious category. We talk about these pieces of evidence in relation to other evps we've come across while exploring the context and setting. What do you think is being said in these recordings? If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/33348622

Hawk Mountain 09/22/2024

Hawk Mountain The Ghost Furnace - Episode 96 "Hawk Mountain" We only need to travel a few short miles west of the location of our last episode to get into this week's stories. Hawk Mountain is now a nature sanctuary and one of the best places around to watch migrating birds, hike, appreciate the outdoors, and if you're lucky, you'll see a hatchet wielding ghost of the former innkeeper. For a mountain that is so beautiful, it certainly has a history to make locals and visitors alike wonder if something sinister lives along the base of the ancient gathering spot. If you have questions, feedback or a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/33153247

Pinnacle Man 09/15/2024

Pinnacle Man The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 95 "Pinnacle Man" On this week's episode we look at the recent revelations around the identity of the Pinnacle Man. A cold case in Berks Co along the Appalachian trail in 1977. With all the cases which have been solved in the last few years thanks to dna databases, this one came from a much more analog source. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/33064467

Schuylkill Notes 09/08/2024

Schuylkill Notes The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 94 "Schuylkill Notes" On this episode we catch up on the happenings over the last few weeks as well as look forward to some upcoming episodes. In the meantime, we look at the curious case of the Schuylkill Notes. Whether these are a riddle, performance art or something more nefarious, they are an example of contemporary folklore that is worth taking a look at. If you have a story to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/32957157

A Strange Little Place, w/ Brennan Storr 08/18/2024

A Strange Little Place, w/ Brennan Storr The Ghost Furnace - Episode 93 "A Strange Little Place, w/ Brennan Storr" In this episode we have a conversation with Brennan Storr, the author of "A Strange Little Place: The Paranormal Secrets of Revelstoke, British Columbia". This book covered everything from anomalous lights, cryptids, high strangeness and more ghost stories than you'd normally expect from a remote town. Brennan has put in the legwork uncovered and compiled these fascinating stories which helps paint a picture of a particularly weird place. You can find this book from Beyond the Fray publishing on Amazon: https://a.co/d/gE6eZR2 Brennan co hosts the Ghost Story Guys podcast at: https://ghoststoryguys.com/ If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/32623577

Kelley Road 08/11/2024

Kelley Road The Ghost Furnace - Episode 92 "Kelley Road" In this episode we look at a new(ish) haunted road in our neck of the woods. This one ticks all the boxes and has some unique elements to boot. The thing that makes haunted roads like this so fascinating to us is because they could be set almost anywhere. Imagining what experiencers, legend trippers and ghost hunters encounter in places like Kelley Road, could very well mirror a road near you. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/32528147

Ghost Lites No. 5 - Spoil of Riches 07/28/2024

Ghost Lites No. 5 - Spoil of Riches The Ghost Furnace - Episode 91 "Ghost Lites No.5 - Spoil of Riches" On this Ghost Lite we look back at our previous episode with Jim Harold, talk about the importance of storytelling and look forward to the next few weeks of shows. If you have a story you'd like to share, or a topic for us to research, you can reach out on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/32311427

Jim Harold 07/21/2024

Jim Harold The Ghost Furnace - Episode 90 "Jim Harold" On this week's episode we speak to podcasting OG Jim Harold. With almost 19 years on air with his shows, 65+ million downloads, and 6 books under his belt, Jim has collected thousands of stories from all corners of the paranormal which gives him a unique perspective on these subjects. We speak about his experience and he shares some of his favorite and most memorable stories. You can find all of his work at jimharold.com He has a fresh collection of campfire stories in the 6th instalment in that series. I can recommend them for any fan of the genre. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/32227402

The Dover Demon 07/07/2024

The Dover Demon The Ghost Furnace - Episode 89 "The Dover Demon" This week we take a look at the story of a strange creature that made itself at home for a few nights in the small Massachusetts town of Dover in 1977. Was it an alien, cryptid, a misidentified known animal, or something even more strange? This story has some familiar elements that remind us of the Grafton Monster, but also some unique characteristics that make it a classic for good reason. Do you have a story you'd like to share? We would love to hear it! You can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook and [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/32027912

Jack in the Green 06/30/2024

Jack in the Green The Ghost Furnace - Episode 88 "Jack in the Green" On this week's episode we look at an English folk tradition which takes place during May Day festivals. The history wrapped up in this precision has everything from walking trees to milk maids. Though where it came from and how it evolved is a matter of debate among folklorists. What isn't up for debate, is how much fun it looks like and with its populatory on the rise, it sparks questions about provenance and history's role in modern folklore. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/31942512

Ghost Lites No.4 - Why do You Believe 06/23/2024

Ghost Lites No.4 - Why do You Believe The Ghost Furnace EP 87 "Ghost Lites No.4 - Why do You Believe" With the fourth installment in our Ghost Lites series, we answer a listener's questions around what events have shaped our thoughts and perspectives on the paranormal. We talk about ghostly footsteps, apparitions and other high strangeness. If you have a question you'd like to ask, a story you'd like to share, or a topic you'd like us to look into, you can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/31850907

Ghost Lites No.3 "Harmonist Cemetery" 06/16/2024

Ghost Lites No.3 "Harmonist Cemetery" The Ghost Furnace - Ghost Lites No.3 "Harmonist Cemetery" On this Ghost Lite, we look into a listener's question about a local cemetery which is equal parts historic, unique and curious. A place which sits in a reportedly haunted town, has almost 100 bodies interred yet no grave markers and an ominous stone door. But do any of those souls still frequent the uncanny resting place? If you have thoughts, a question, or a story you'd like to share, then you can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/31758665

Ole Bull 06/09/2024

Ole Bull The Ghost Furnace - Episode 85 "Ole Bull" In this episode we begin by looking at a reported musical haunting in a secluded state park. Which leads us to questioning why ghosts supposedly haunt one place, or another and sometimes multiple locations. Looking at the mechanics and semantics of a haunting make us question why only famous people haunt more than one location and if a specifically constructed haunted house on the moon might help us get answers. If you have thoughts or a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/31664382

Ghost Lites No.2 06/02/2024

Ghost Lites No.2 Ghost Furnace Podcast EP 84 "Ghost Lites No.2" On our second installment of Ghost Lites, we answer a listener question around psychics. We get into our experiences and what might be happening, or not happening, with these metaphysical practitioners. If you thought we couldn't fit string theory, free will, and Sheboygan Wisconsin into the same conversation... you're in for a surprise. If you have a question for us, a story you'd like to share or have us look into, or any feedback, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/31563697

Ghost Lites No.1 05/26/2024

Ghost Lites No.1 The Ghost Furnace - Episode 83 - "Ghost Lites No.1" In our first instalment of "Ghost Lites" where our shorter conversations and stories will live, we answer a listener's question about our thoughts around the tools of the ghost hunting trade. If you have a story you'd like to hear about a question, please let us know! You can find us on instagram, Youtube, Facebook or [email protected] /episode/index/show/theghostfurnacepodcast/id/31444597

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