Halfpenny Dreadfuls Presents...: Recent Episodes
Michael Furey
Spine-tingling escapades into Victorian darkness, guaranteed to astound even the greatest of skeptics! All things strange & bizarre, presented by the one & only Mistress Of The Macabre, The Hostess With The Ghostes; Missus Eugenia Mooney!
Penny Dreadful stories brought to life in an audio format...and discussions of history, mystery, scandals & vandals - with a side of paranormal.
Seika and Ian engage in a captivating conversation about the diverse superstitions that exist and the fascinating stories behind their origins!
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Music: "Come Play With Me" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Located just 3 miles south of Venice in the beautiful Venetian lagoon lies the captivating Poveglia Island. With its intriguing triangle shape covering 18 acres, this mysterious island has a long and fascinating history. Initially abandoned in the 14th century, Poveglia served various purposes over the years, from being a military depot for ship activities to functioning as a vital quarantine island. These tales of its past have given rise to countless legends, some of which claim that Poveglia is haunted. While separating truth from fiction can be challenging, the enigmatic allure of this island persists.
All content © The Ghost Show Online (TheGhostShowOnline.com) Seika Groves, Rachel Bender, Ian Russell.
Music: "Come Play With Me" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0" http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Cover Image: View of Poveglia in the Lagoon of Venice. Closeup of the Hospital (NOT a mental health institution as mentioned on the web sometimes)
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Seika & Ian discuss the good, the bad, and the spooky of Victorian Séances.
Did they really connect to the spirits? Listen and perhaps you'll find out...
All content © The Ghost Show Online (TheGhostShowOnline.com) Seika Groves, Rachel Bender, Ian Russell.
Theme music: "Come Play With Me" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Seika & Ian chat with Richard "Dickie" Cee, the official Ghost Hunt Guide of Chillingham Castle -"Britain's most haunted historic castle." Ghosts? But of course!https://chillingham-castle.com
All content © The Ghost Show Online (TheGhostShowOnline.com) Seika Groves, Rachel Bender, Ian Russell.
Title music: "Come Play With Me" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Ghost Stories At...Christmas?!? Yes, indeed! This is actually a much older tradition then you might realize - and there's more to it than just ol' Scrooge!
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Music: "Come Play With Me" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons "Attribution 3.0"
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At Hallowe'en time, images of Witches abound - we unwrap some myths & stereotypes...and the proper name for this ancient festival.
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Bright lights are usually what people expect to keep spirits away...but things are so often not what you'd expect!
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It's dark, damp, underground, abandoned...what could make it scarier?
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Some famous - or infamous - places with more "spirit" than you'd expect.
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The small village of Pluckley, UK is renowned for two things: a charming & humorous family drama called The Darling Buds Of May (set in 1950s rural Kent, filmed in the 1990s)...and for quite possibly being the most haunted place in England! There are plenty of other historic and interesting sites, but we're interested in the ghost stories!
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Seika, Rachael & Ian discuss the life & times of Vlad Tepes, a hero to many, a villain to some, and perhaps the most likely inspiration for "Count Dracula"!
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In 1917, two young girls in the village of Cottingley, UK took several photos of Faeries in their garden. The photos were convincing enough to gain the attention and interest of many; including famous Sherlock Holmes author, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle!
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Whether you cal it "Yule", "Xmas" or something else, some of these cultural beliefs & traditions are...a little different!
Part of "Down The Rabbit Hole", a weekly podcast (Wed. 15:00 EST) with hosts Seika Groves with Rachael Bender & Ian Russell. On Zoom & Facebook Live.
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"Look into my crystal ball..." - a discussion of 'gazing' techniques and items used.
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The Latin phrase Memento Mori (Remember you must die) is acutely balanced by the phrase, Memento Vivere (Remember you must live).
We discuss the idea behind the phrase and the many ways people commemorate those who have passed.
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In this episode we're joined by Lee Poye (Rural Indiana Paranormal) and Scott Blake (Yordreem Creations) as we discuss the scientific mystery of Ley Lines. Are they magical alignments - or enormously coincidental anomalies?
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Is it a trick of the light?
Dust?
Pareidolia?
Or could it be some type of spirit energy?
Jin us and find out...
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We chat about all those interesting gizmos & gadgets that bleep, flash, chatter and otherwise assist in the discovery (or not) of paranormal entities!
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Halfpenny Dreadfuls presents...The Paranormal Podcast!
This episode explores the topic of bridging the gap between the living and the dead, with our very special Guest - Paranormal Investigator and TV Host of The Paranormal Show, Stan Mallow!
Join Seika Groves (aka Missus Mooney) & Rachel Bender as they take you on a journey...to the other side!
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A short poem written & performed for a "Grande Masque" performance by Missus Mooney.
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(A tale by J.S. LeFanu)
A dark and stormy night, a tired gravedigger, a bottle of whiskey...what could possibly go wrong?
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The Accidental Murderess - a Penny Dreadful story penned by the Mistress of The Macabre herself; Missus Eugenia Mooney!
A young woman finds herself in a precarious position brought on by an unfortunate (and deadly) accident...or was it?
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A Romany folktale of a young woman and a mysterious stranger...a love story, perhaps? Perhaps not.
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