It's Always Spooky: Recent Episodes
It's Always Spooky
From sinister to silly, to the downright bizarre; Philadelphia’s history reveals a trove of urban myths and legends. From the days of our Founding Fathers to today, this show explores the city’s most compelling urban myths, combining historical facts with supernatural lore. Join your hosts Asa Cadwallader and Cybil Seneker, as we unpack these stories, offering historical context and accounts from experts in their fields.
In our final episode of 2019, It's Always Spooky examines some of Pennsylvania's most famous haunted roads. Ranging from colonial times through today, haunted roads are one of PA's most compelling paranormal attractions. Join us as we detail the stories behind these roads and the often disturbing events that made them so well known.
Eastern State Penitentiary located in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia is both rich with history and rife with accounts of the occult. Tune in as we discuss some of Eastern State's most famous inmates, paranormal accounts from inside, and the prison's legacy today.
Episode three of It's Always Spooky delves into Revolutionary War history that took place in Temple's backyard. The Battle of Germantown occurred in 1777 when British forces clashed with the Continental army in a sleepy corner of Northwest Philadelphia. The bloody conflict was a decisive victory for the British. We discuss the battle and the potential paranormal activity left in its wake.
In this episode we explore the disturbing legacies of several haunted mansions in the Philadelphia area. These houses were plagued from the beginning with disappearances, fatal accidents and even murder. Join us as we detail the histories of these estates and the paranormal activity inside.
In our second episode we explore the history of two prominent mental asylums in the Philadelphia area, Pennhurst Asylum and Byberry hospital. These institutions were infamous for their horrendous treatment of their patients. Each of their history’s are marked by inadequacy, abuse and even murder. Join us for a first hand glimpse into the morbid world of 20th century mental asylums.
In our first episode, we delve into Philadelphia's trade of corpses in the late 19th century. At the time, grave robbery was extremely prevalent, and cadavers for dissection purposes were extremely sought after in the medical community. Join us as we discuss the background of this heinous deed and the various hauntings that followed.