Ghosthropology: Recent Episodes
The Ghosthropologist
Ghostthropology Podcast examines ghost stories, folklore, and tales of the weird. It is writen and preformed by Matthew Armstrong and produced by Kaylia Metcalfe
In this episode, Matt considers how ghost stories reflect different views of American history and considers the type of ghost stories that may result from current events. While Ghosthropology is not a show about politics, it is impossible to discuss current events and history, along with their representation through ghost folklore, without delving a bit into the subject. Full show notes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropology Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.com
In this episode, Matt talks about an infamous TV movie - Ghostwatch - that allegedly tricked millions of Britons into believing that the BBC had inadvertently let a malevolent spirit loose on the country. The actual story is both more mundane and more interesting. Plus, Ghostwatch provides a snapshot of public paranormal beliefs of the early 1990s. Come learn about one of the best horror movies Matt has ever seen, and how it reflects paranormal beliefs, and how the movie and its aftermath are remembered.Full show notes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.com
In this episode, Matt talks about a bit of local weirdness: The Fresno Nightcrawler. This strange creature, or spirit, or UFO, or someone’s legs, has been spotted in and near the city of Fresno, where Matt resides. Is it real? Is it a hoax? Is it mentioned in Native Californian legends? Did a bleached-out pair of Levis become sentient? Find out in this episode!Full show notes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.com
We have all heard of ghost towns, but what about the ghost-facilities that exist within some of the world’s most-populated cities? What happens when a location associated with something as storied as London’s famous Underground is abandoned? What sorts of folklore builds up around it? In this episode, Matt discusses two such examples and what they may tell us about how Londoners view themselves and their city. Full show notes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.com
In Belgium, there is a forest… and in that forest, there is a fog… but it is not your normal fog, and this is not your normal bit of folklore. Full show notes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.com
In this episode, Matt tells the story of a rather standard haunted house. However, the tale of how the ghosts came to be there involves what amounts to sitcom tropes, a barrel of rum, and the specters of iconic eras in San Francisco’s history. Full show notes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.com
In this episode, Matt discusses Vice President J.D. Vance’s recent comments about UFOs and demons, and what those comments likely reveal both about common American beliefs regarding the paranormal and grand conspiracies, as well as how those beliefs may play into electoral politics. Full show notes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.com
In this episode, Matt talks about a famous Irish ghost story… sort of… and from there discusses porcine omens, boarish monsters, and generally evil pork. He also gets to work in some discussion of zooarchaeology and a couple of St. Patrick stories.Full show notes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.com
In this episode, Matt focuses on a haunted, possibly cursed Spanish ghost town, discusses the connections among fairies, ghosts, and UFOs, and discovers he retains language skills he thought long lost. Come hear about the cliff-side town in a Spanish mountain range, where you can check out any time you like, but you may or may not ever leave.Previous episodes, detailed show notes, and transcripts can be found here: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.com
In this episode, Matt discusses Loab, a woman who might be a ghost, or a demon, or a cryptid, or just an oddity of data storage. Whoever, or whatever, Loab is, she (it?) provides a ghost story that helps express what is making us uneasy about artificial intelligence and the industry of Big Data. Sources and previous episodes found here: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology
In this episode, Matt partakes in the old, but rarely practiced, tradition of telling a ghost story for the Christmas episode. The Kit Bag by Algernon Blackwood was originally published in 1908. Listen as the secretary to one of London’s best criminal defense attorneys has a difficult time packing for a Christmas vacation. Sources, photos, and back episodes found here: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropology Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropologyLink to the story: https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks08/0801051.txt
In this episode, Matt takes a trip to Sanger, California, and its surrounding area to talk about ghost stories associated with a few small town cemeteries. Along the way, he ponders the monuments we leave behind for the dead, explains why glowing tombstones are often reported in “haunted” cemeteries, and then drives on an allegedly (but not really) horribly twisty road said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman in white.Sources, photos, and back episodes found here: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology
Matt discusses paranormal investigation with Kimi Lopez of 911 Paranormal Rescue Fresno. He asks her about how she became involved and how she approaches her work. He also shares his own thoughts and observations on paranormal investigation. Sources, photos, and back episodes found here: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology911 Paranormal Rescue Fresno Website: https://911paranormalrescuefresno.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/911ParanormalRescueFresnoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/911paranormalrescuefresno/
As the inciting incident of World War I, it is no surprise that the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand would be the subject of folklore. However, the car he was in when he was killed has been the focus of increasingly strange and macabre stories of death and dismemberment since the 1920s. In this episode, Matt explores the story of the infamous car in which the Archduke took his final ride and how the tales deviate from the truth. Sources, photos, and back episodes found here: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropologyPhoto © Hubertl / Wikimedia Commons
What did the early Church leaders think the Bible said about ghosts? How have their beliefs changed over time? In this episode, Matt discusses a paper by Matthew McGuire on the history of ghost beliefs within the context of Christianity. He also provides some additional context for the points made in the paper and suggests some critiques of it. Sources, photos, and back episodes found here: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropology Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology
This episode deviates slightly from the stories of ghosts and demons featured in most episodes to discuss one of the internet's earliest conspiracy theories. This story contains travel to alternate Earths, encounters with paranormal phenomena, mysticism and chaos magic, shadowy government agents bent on stripping humanity of freedom, and lots of drugs and sex. It also can teach us a lot about how paranormal folklore develops and spreads online. Also, it explains how a pulp science fiction writer popular with the hippies is connected to Reaganomics and Q-Anon. So, listen and learn about Ong’s Hat and the Incunabula. Previous episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology
In this episode, Matt describes a visit that he made to a haunted hotel. He didn’t have time to prep, so this episode’s field audio is not as smooth as a normal episode, but you will hopefully enjoy hearing Matt talk about a haunted hotel while actively staying in the same hotel.Sources, photos, and back episodes found here: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropology
The Cock Lane haunting is one of the best known British ghost stories and one of the best known British hoaxes. In this episode, Matt discusses the events that took place at 20 Cock Lane in the 1760s, how they related to the religious, political, and social currents of the time, and how we might think about them today. Ghosthropology is a part of the KMMA Media Podcasting Network.For sources, transcripts, and a full back catalog of episodes, visit kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Connect with the show!Facebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyInstagram: www.instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/ghosthropology Email: ghosthropology@gmail.com
A. Hear about the creepy bathroom, a smelly ghost, and a shadowy figure on the highway… Enjoy! Ghosthropology is a part of the KMMA Media Podcasting Network.For sources, transcripts, and a full back catalog of episodes, visit kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Connect with the show!Facebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyInstagram: www.instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.comSpecial Guest: Kaylia Metcalfe AKA The Good Lady Wife. Kaylia is a writer, podcaster, and producer. She started the KMMA Podcasting Network to showcase interesting stories and audio adventures. She currently hosts the Pages and Popcorn Podcast, cohosts the It’s A Queer Thang Podcast, and produces the Ghosthropology Podcast.
The story of the Screaming Skull of Bettiscombe Manor is one of the better-known British ghost stories and is part of a larger motif in British supernatural folklore. The Bettiscombe Manor story involves slavery, ignoring the wishes of the dead, and the price paid for these transgressions. There is less reality to the story than even a skeptic might think, but quite a lot is going on in the folklore. In this episode, Matt talks about why, if you find a human skull in your house, you might just want to leave it be. Ghosthropology is a part of the KMMA Media Podcasting Network.For sources, transcripts, and a full back catalog of episodes, visit kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Connect with the show!Facebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyInstagram: www.instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.com
In this episode, Matt chats with Mike Banti, author of the popular Weird Fresno blog. They discuss how paranormal investigators help people, the importance of folklore, and the charm of Fresno's own Nightcrawler. Enjoy!Weird Fresno Blog: https://www.weirdfresno.com/... plus on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WeirdFresno/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/weirdfresno/TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@weirdfresnoYouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/WeirdFresnoEmail Mike at weirdfresno@gmail.comGhosthropology is a part of the KMMA Media Podcasting Network.For sources, transcripts, and a full back catalog of episodes, visit kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Connect with the show!Facebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyInstagram: www.instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.com
In this episode, Matt concludes his discussion of Ludwig Lavatar’s 16th-century book on Protestant Demonology, Of Ghostes and Spirites Walking by Night. In this part, we learn that ghosts are actually demons, that Medieval and late Roman sorcerers got up to some freaky stuff, and that Bulgaria was once ruled by a werewolf. We also find that Lavatar has a rather upsetting yet mundane explanation as to why God allows evil spirits to torment people.Ghosthropology is a part of the KMMA Media Podcasting Network.For sources, transcripts, and a full back catalog of episodes, visit kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Connect with the show!Facebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyInstagram: www.instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: www.youtube.com/@ghosthropologyEmail: ghosthropology@gmail.comSupport us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology
In this, the first of two episodes, Matt discusses the first part of Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night, a book in which a 16th-century theologian tried to explain why, in a world that he believed to be ruled by a Christian God, people saw ghosts. This book provides fascinating insights into Renaissance folklore, beliefs about the afterlife, and theology. And there’s a lot of smack talk. Ghosthropology is a part of the KMMA Media Podcasting Network. For sources, transcripts, and a full back catalog of episodes, visit https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/ Connect with the show!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghosthropology Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghosthropod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ghosthropology Email: ghosthropology@gmail.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology
In this episode, Matt takes a field trip to California State University Fresno to talk about the spooky stories associated with the campus, including haunted music rehearsal spaces, a demon stalking the dormitories, and the spirit of a respected journalism professor. Along the way, he is nearly run down by scooters and encounters horses walking through campus. He also tries to persuade a ghost to open a door for him, which goes about as well as you would expect. All previous episodes can be found here: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology
In this episode, Matt discusses sleep paralysis, one of the most common and controversial topics in discussions of ghost folklore. Matt will talk about the folklore surrounding sleep paralysis, the origins of the modern study of the phenomenon, and how a folklorist appears to have spurred the medical community to take the matter seriously.All episodes, sources, and show notes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology
The Pinedale neighborhood of Fresno, California was once the location of a facility used to stage Japanese-Americans on their way to the WWII-era internment camps. In this episode, Matt talks about how history can be stored but also warped in ghost stories and how some aspects of our past hold lessons for the present. Also, there’s an old Spanish lady who throws sand in people’s eyes. Previous Episodes transcripts, and sources etc: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropologyPatreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology
Sharon A Hill returns to discuss the ghosts at Penn State and the rise of ghost hunters associated with this prestigious university. (Her previous episode was ep 85: The Stone Tape Theory.) Enjoy!Previous Episodes and sources: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodYouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropology
We have all heard it - some locations are haunted because they were “built on an Indian burial ground.” What is the truth to such claims? What does it really mean when someone invokes this type of claim? In this episode, Matt does a deep dive into the question of Native American cemeteries and the hauntings said to happen there.The Ghosthropology Podcast is hosted by Matthew Armstrong, with production from Kaylia Metcalfe, and is a part of the KMMA Media Network www.kmmamedia.comFacebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogyInstagram: instagram.com/ghosthropodPatreon: patreon.com/ghosthroplogy
Matt talks with Dr. Amendt-Radueg about remnants, old stories, and the history of ghosts from vague shades to actual things that go bump in the night. Dr. Amendt-Radueg: https://chss.wwu.edu/english-department/raduegaThe Ghosthropology Podcast is hosted by Matthew Armstrong, with production from Kaylia Metcalfe, and is a part of the KMMA Media Network www.kmmamedia.com Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogy Instagram: instagram.com/ghosthropod Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthroplogy
While we are on hiatus, we hope you enjoy this quick supplemental episode that gives you a peek behind the microphone at how the episodes are made. Look for more regular episodes in March.The Ghosthropology Podcast is hosted by Matthew Armstrong, with production from Kaylia Metcalfe, and is a part of the KMMA Media Network www.kmmamedia.com Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogy Instagram: instagram.com/ghosthropod Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropology Full show notes, sources, transcripts, links, and a full catalog of episodes can be found here.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast
Soviet scientists drilled the deepest borehole ever dug by humans. They were looking for geological information, but instead, they encountered the very fires of Hell itself. In this episode, Matt discusses an urban legend with ties to both Evangelical Christianity and late 1980s right-wing politics. The Ghosthropology Podcast is hosted by Matthew Armstrong, with production from Kaylia Metcalfe, and is a part of the KMMA Media Network www.kmmamedia.com Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogy Instagram: instagram.com/ghosthropod Consider supporting the show at Patreon at patreon.com/c/ghosthropology Full show notes, sources, transcripts, links, and a full back catalog of episodes can be found here. kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast
The Playa Vista or Bellona Wetlands area is said to be haunted. Despite the location containing a well-known and widely reported Native American cemetery, the ghosts are actually somewhat unexpected and weirdly delightful. In this episode, Matt talks about ghosts, real estate development, archaeology, and Howard Hughes.Previous episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropology
It seems that every theater that hosts live performances is home to at least one ghost story. But what about movie theaters? What about old movie theaters that became live performance venues? What can the ghosts that haunt these places tell us about how we connect our present with the past? In this episode, Matt talks about three theaters in his home state that are said to be haunted by a variety of ghosts.Previous episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropology
In the episode, Matt continues his talk with Dr. Michele Hanks and Dr. Liberty Stanavage about the ghost stories associated with Dr. Hank's alma mater, Mount Holyoke Colege. Ghost stories, campus rituals, and goofy comments ensue.
In the episode, Matt talks with Dr. Michele Hanks and Dr. Liberty Stanavage about the ghost stories associated with Dr. Hank's alma mater, Mount Holyoke Colege. Ghost stories, campus rituals, and goofy comments ensue.Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/
Matt speaks with Sharon Hill about the Stone Tape Theory, a common explanation for ghosts in paranormal circles. Matt and Sharon discuss the history of the concept, its plausibility, and how it is often applied to locations that don't actually meet the conditions required for it to work.Sharon A. HIll is an independent researcher, geologist, author, and science communicator with 25+ years of research experience regarding anomalous natural phenomena, paranormal popular culture, pseudoscience, cryptozoology, Forteana, and geologic topics. Author of Scientifical Americans (McFarland, 2017). Website: SharonAHill.com Social: idoubtit@mstdn.socialInstagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/
The Big Yellow House in Summerland is reputed to be one of the most haunted houses in California, but Matt thinks this claim is a bit overblown. In this episode, he discusses how the fading of cultural memory can lend credence to stories that are otherwise unremarkable.Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/
Mudhouse Mansion is one of the better known haunted houses in Ohio. From a historically dubious story about slavery to a deeply creepy story about a woman staring out of a window for ten days straight, Mudhouse Mansion provides a range of ways to think about ghost stories.Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes and sources: www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/
Far to the north and deep in the woods, there is a ghost town… but unlike some ghost towns, this is a place where the mysteries of the forest and the supernatural converge. Matthew takes us to Alaska to unravel the facts from the fiction and to find out what Bigfoot has to do with this spooky place. Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes and sources: www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/
Matthew takes a quick look at some odds and ends… little bits of interesting stuff that doesn’t quite fit anywhere else. From who is in on the joke, what Freud has to do with folklore, and even a very famous private part, this episode has a tiny bit of everything.Instagram: @kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes and sources: www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/
Communities of paranormal enthusiasts have long been in dialogue with communities of skeptics, therefore understanding the skeptics movement is relevant to understanding how paranormal beliefs develop and function. In this episode, Matt discusses the history of the skeptics community, as well as his own experiences as a former member in order to illustrate both the good and the bad of turning skepticism into an identity.Instagram:@kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyPast episodes, show notes, and sources: www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/
The White Lady is a common ghost story motif, and the city of Santa Cruz, California, is home to a classic example. She wanders in a place that is at the edge between urban and rural in a small canyon that gets dark before the sun has even set. If you aren’t careful, you might just find an axe flying towards your head…or not. In this episode, Matt talks about the White Lady of Santa Cruz.Ghosthropology is a part of the KMMA Media Network. You can listen to our entire back catalog of episodes here: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/ Instagram:@kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropology
In this episode, Matt speaks with podcaster Jim Harold who has been the host of The Paranormal Podcast since 2005 and Jim Harold's Campfire since 2007. The Paranormal Podcast has allowed listeners to hear both believer and skeptic voices on paranormal subjects. At the same time, the Campfire Podcast has been a venue for listeners to share their own stories. This episode covers Jim Harold's history as a podcaster, his interest in the paranormal, and a few of his favorite stories. Ghosthropology is a part of the KMMA Media Network. You can listen to our entire back catalog of episodes here: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/ Instagram:@kmma_mediaFacebook: www.facebook.com/ghosthropologyJim Harold is the host of Jim Harold's Campfire and The Paranormal Podcast, bestselling author of the Campfire series, and President of Jim Harold Media. His latest addition to the series, True Ghost Stories: Jim Harold's Campfire Volume Six, was released in May 2024.For more, visit https://jimharold.com/
In this episode, Matt talks with Rob Hawthorn, who creates and leads ghost tours in Mendocino County, California. They discuss the process of gathering stories, putting them together, and leading a ghost tour as well as how ghost stories represent the community from which they come.Special Guest Rob Hawthorn: a writer, history buff, paranormal enthusiast, and bookseller on Califonia's Mendocino Coast. His volunteer work with the Kelley House Museum has allowed him to connect with many fascinating people and has allowed him to flourish in all those aspects. Rob is always interested in hearing the next local (or not local) ghost story.The Kelley House Museum: https://www.kelleyhousemuseum.org/visit-walking-tours/Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyOr on Instagram @kmma_mediaPast episodes and sources: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/
The Moss Beach Distillery, located just north of Half Moon Bay on California’s coast, is reputed to be haunted by a number of ghosts, most notably a 1920s flapper garbed in a blue dress. In this episode, Matt discusses ghost stories, historical research, commerce, tourism, and technological trickeryFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyOr on Instagram @kmma_mediaPast episodes and sources: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/
In this episode, Matt discusses three different ghost stories associated with three different water sources: Isla De Las Munecas in Mexico, Okiku’s Well at Himeji Castle in Japan, and the ghost of the Central Park Canal in Bakersfield, California. The stories are quite different from each other but should provide some chills to listeners.Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyOr on Instagram @kmma_mediaPrevious episodes: https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/
Are you afraid of encountering human skeletons where they should not be? Are you afraid of deep water, sharks, and crushing pressures? Well, this episode is for you. Come with Matt as he discusses Chuuk Lagoon, a haunted naval battleground in the Pacific Ocean. Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network.To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram @kmma_media
Shadow people are an enigmatic paranormal phenomenon, possibly an indication that beings from some alternate dimension are attempting to intrude into our world… or they’re just odd tricks of human perception that people have made a lot of assumptions about. In this episode, Matt discusses the history of shadow people as a phenomenon and what they may tell us about the development of folklore in an age of science fiction.Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram @kmma_media
If you spend much time reading academic research on ghost stories and ghost tourism, you will inevitably come across the term “Hauntology” which, despite its name, is more related to politics than ghosts. However, the term is useful in understanding the social meaning and purpose of many ghost stories. In this episode, Matt explains the concept and discusses its applicability to supernatural beliefs and claims. Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram @kmma_media
In this episode, Matt speaks with archaeologist Dr. April Beisaw about the connection between archaeology and ghost hunting, as well as what academics might learn from ghost hunters in terms of communicating with the public.Dr. April M. Beisaw is a professor of anthropology at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY. There she teaches courses on archaeology, museum ethics, forensic anthropology, and haunting heritage. She has published several books including Taking Our Water for the City: Archaeology of New York City's Watershed Communities and Identifying and Interpreting Animal Bones: A Manual. Her research has also appeared in American Anthropologist, Historical Archaeology, the International Journal of Historical Archaeology, and Museum Worlds. Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram @kmma_media
In honor of the tradition of sharing spooky stories during midwinter, Matt revisits four scary stories. Commentary can be found in their previous episodes (49: Dudleytown, 35: Poveglia Island, 55: Shanghai Tunnels, 18: Himuro Mansion) Until 2024...
La Llorona is a story that many of us have heard, but it has a history and a meaning that goes beyond the surface. In this episode, Matthew gets into the politics, art, and history of the weeping white lady looking for her children.Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram @kmma_media
In this episode, Matt speaks with folklorist Trevor Blank about digital folklore, including creepypasta, and its role in shaping how creepy subjects are discussed. Matt and Trevor also discuss why folklorists were slow to accept that online folklore is, in fact, folklore. Along the way, there are detours into prison folklore, Slender Man, and Bloody Mary.Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram @kmma_media
The Myrtles Plantation, claimed by many to be one of the most haunted places in the United States, is famed primarily for the ghost of a young enslaved woman named Chloe. In this episode, Matt provides a few different perspectives on how the ghost stories of the Myrtles developed and what they mean to visitors. Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram @kmma_media
In this episode, Kaylia joins Matt to discuss something more ghost-adjacent than ghostly: the vampire. Much of what is generally thought of as vampire folklore is actually the result of 19th-century fiction, but Matt and Kaylia get into even earlier actual folklore from Europe.Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram and Twitter @kmma_media
Matt and his old friend Liberty Stanavage talk about the ghosts rumored to haunt their alma mater, the University of California Santa Cruz. Along the way, they discuss how these ghost stories reflect both student life on campus and the way that the faculty and student body of the university view themselves. Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram and Twitter @kmma_media
In this episode, Matt talks with Dr. Justin Sledge, an expert on esoteric and occult traditions in philosophy and religion. They discuss the transition from priests to necromancers in Medieval Europe as well as the influence of the Protestant Reformation on beliefs about ghosts.Esoterica: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEsotericaChannel/about Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram and Twitter @kmma_media
The Brookdale Lodge in the Santa Cruz Mountains is both a large resort hotel and a local haunted house. In this episode, Matt shares the local lore, talks with two people who had eerie encounters at the Brookdale Lodge, and shares his own experiences there. He also discusses the inherently social nature of the stories that surround this place and how they inspire people to come and look for the ghosts. Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram and Twitter @kmma_media
Ghost stories are often associated with campfires, and common perception is that Scout camps are a prime place to learn ghost stories. But the logistics of camp, and of the counselor's need to keep control over campers, makes that situation a bit more complicated. In this episode, Matt is joined by his old friend, and former Girl Scout camp counselor, Dawn Burley to talk about ghost stories in the Girl Scout camp experience.Previous episodes, sources, show notes, and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram and Twitter @kmma_media
Colleges and universities attract spooky stories like nobody's business. The sharing of creepy tales and urban legends is a common part of student life on many campuses. But New York University is somewhat unusual in that it seems to obtain its creepy folklore as part of real estate transactions. In this episode, NYU faculty member Dr. Michele Hanks speaks with Matt about the stories associated with the historic campus.
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In this episode, Matt revisits the story of Robert Johnson and his supposed deal with the Devil at the crossroads. Along the way we discuss the history of Blues music, Jim Crow-era racism, and how the culture of the 1980s led to the story of the bluesman who sold his soul becoming permanently affixed to Johnson.
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You have likely heard, especially if you have ever been a pre-teen girl, that if you stand in front of a mirror in a dark room and perform a specific ritual, you will summon a ghost, or demon, or witch or some other such being. It’s dangerous, thrilling, and, for many, a rite of passage. In this episode, Matt discusses one of the most widespread ghost stories on earth - Bloody Mary. Previous episodes, sources, show notes and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram and Twitter @kmma_media
The Cannon Beach and Seaside areas of Oregon’s coast are home to an unusual spirit - the Bandage Man. Part ghost, part mummy, part reanimated corpse, this creature is the central character of a local urban legend and serves as something of a local mascot. Join Matt for a discussion of this weirdly delightful story. Previous episodes, sources, show notes and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram and Twitter @kmma_media
No, Matt is not going to turn this into a podcast on gnomes and other fairy folk…but there are more connections between fairies, gnomes, and ghosts than one might think. In this episode, Matt talks about a scary gnome that might be a demon, as well as a man who died and came back as a ghost that appears to resemble a gnome or brownie.Previous episodes, sources, show notes and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram and Twitter @kmma_media
Mission La Purisima in California’s Santa Barbara County is one of the few remaining structures that attest to the Spanish colonization of California. While it is no surprise that these places are said to be haunted, the ghost stories about the Mission, both in what they include and what they surprisingly exclude, tell us quite a bit about how modern Californians think about their state’s past.Previous episodes, sources, show notes and more: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsInstagram and Twitter @kmma_media
In this special episode, Matt talks with his Good Lady Wife / Producer and their Daughter about the spooky and not-so-spooky happenings in their home... and beyond!Previous episodes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsFollow on Instagram @kmma_media
If you have an interest in the history of Portland, Oregon, the odds are that you have heard of the Shanghai Tunnels. If you are interested in the paranormal, then odds are that you have heard they are haunted. In this episode, Matt talks about how commerce, tall tales, and xenophobia collide with notions of innocence and victimization in developing the folklore concerning these subterranean features.Full sources, show notes, and previous episodes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsFollow on Instagram @kmma_media
Perched on a tree-covered riverbank in the coastal town of Capitola, California there is a once-glorious mansion. Built by Henry Rispin, this “haunted house” has been abandoned for decades and now lurks in the shade just outside of easy view. In this episode, Matt discusses the history of the mansion, the ghosts who are said to haunt it, and its role in Santa Cruz County folklore.Full sources, show notes, and previous episodes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcastsFollow on Instagram @kmma_media
In this episode, the second in an occasional series on what has been learned writing this podcast, Matt pontificates on the relationship between ghost stories and history. He discusses how ghost stories both enhance and warp our understanding of the past. The relationship between historic understanding and the paranormal is complex and fascinating, and Matt tries to give a bit of insight. Full sources, show notes, and previous episodes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit kmmamedia.com/podcasts Follow on Instagram @kmma_media
Using an Ouija board may put you in contact with all manner of spirits and other entities. You may gain occult knowledge, you may learn entertaining facts, or you may have your life destroyed and your soul endangered by an encounter with a demon known as Zozo. Assuming, of course, that Zozo is real.Full sources, show notes, and previous episodes: www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit www.kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ Follow on Instagram @kmma_media
Dr. Michele Hanks, an anthropologist who does ethnographic work with paranormal investigation groups, joins Matt to discuss the role of doubt in paranormal investigation. Full sources, show notes, and previous episodes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ Follow on Instagram @kmma_media
In this episode, Matt wraps up the last Ghosthropology episode of 2022 by telling the audience how they can go to Hell, if they feel so inclined. We’re talking gateways to damnation, and they are in the unlikeliest of places. This episode is a bit light on analysis, but heavy on fun. However, remember, most of these locations are either unsafe or on private land, so feel free to talk about them, but don’t try to visit. Full sources, show notes, and previous episodes: kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcastSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/ghosthropologyFind us on Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthropologyThis podcast is a part of the KMMA Media Network. To find out more visit https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ Follow on Instagram @kmma_media
Dudleytown is often described as one of the strangest and most haunted places in North America. In this episode, Matt tells the tale, then is a total killjoy and destroys the tale, and then discusses how the folklore surrounding Dudleytown came to be.
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In this episode, Matt talks with Dr. Alena Pirok about her recently published book The Spirit of Colonial Williamsburg, which covers the intersection of belief in ghosts, public perception of history, and ghost tourism.
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In this special crossover episode, Kaylia (Pages and Popcorn) and Matt (Ghosthropology) talk about that 1970s classic: The Exorcist. We discuss the “true story” that inspired the novel, the novel that inspired the movie, and the movie that has inspired fear for almost 50 years.
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In this episode, Matt begins what will be an intermittent and ongoing effort to summarize what he has learned from the time he has spent collecting stories and talking with others about them. He starts by defining the term “ghost story”, which is more slippery than you might think, and then talks about ghost stories as entertainment and as stories that serve a social function.
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If you have spent much time on the web looking into paranormal lore, you likely have heard of the Curse of the Crying Boy Painting. In this episode, Matt discusses how the story developed and what we can learn about both folklore and our own beliefs from studying the tale.
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In this episode, James Tyner returns to speak with Matt about his time as a monk and, more specifically, about an exorcism that he witnessed, group sleep paralysis at the monastery, and a few other strange things worth talking about.
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Women driving on the back roads of Madera County, near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada in California, have reported seeing a strange specter - a man who appears on the roads and who requires that drivers take care to avoid hitting him, but then he vanishes. In this episode, Matt discusses the uncertain origin and possible meaning of this particular ghost story.
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One of the most frightening modern ghost stories, the Slender Man is a known work of fiction…except to those who believe in him… which may be nobody…or not. In this episode, Matt discusses the line between fiction vs folklore and the difficulty in telling people’s real beliefs from stories told for fun.
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In another special supplemental episode, recorded near the beginning of the year, Matt returns to Monterey in search of the ghost of the Chinese Fisherman featured in Episode 15. Along the way, he talks about how our views of history can be both reflected and distorted by the landscape as we walk through it.
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In this episode, Matt has the opportunity to speak with Dr. Irving Finkel, curator in the Department of the Middle East at the British Museum, and author of The First Ghosts. Dr. Finkel was kind enough to discuss ghost/demon beliefs in ancient Mesopotamia and how those beliefs reflect a lineage of such beliefs that continues through to the present day.
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In a very special supplemental episode, The Ghosthropologist takes us along as he hikes into the Monterey hills in search of Episode 16's Dark Watchers.
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The USS Hornet is one of several Naval vessels permanently moored and used as a museum. Like most of these vessels, the Hornet has a reputation for being haunted. In this episode, Matt has an opportunity to speak with Laura Fies, the Executive Officer of the USS Hornet Museum, about the ghosts and the role that ghost stories play in the educational mission of the museum.
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Throughout the British Isles, people claim to see the specters of Roman soldiers, but there may be more to these stories than initially meets the eye. In this episode, Matt constrains himself to sightings of Roman ghosts, specifically in England, to discuss what these stories may be telling us about English/British identity and their attitudes towards history.
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The story of the Winchester Mystery House is well known and often retold - the frightened widow who continued to build on to her already massive and sprawling home out of a fear that if she stopped, evil spirits would kill her. The truth of Sarah Winchester is, however, very different. In this episode, Matt discusses what is known about the origins of the Winchester Mystery House and why it is often worthwhile to dig deeper into popular legends.
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Matt interviews Dr. Alena Pirok, author of The Spirit of Colonial Williamsburg about the very special relationship Virginians have with their ghosts and how these stories and first-person interpretations serve to link modern Williamsburg to historic Williamsburg.
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The story of the Lalaurie mansion in New Orleans is part true atrocity tale and part urban legend, so naturally, it ended up as a ghost story. In this episode, Matt discusses how these legends form, how they can misinform us about the past, and how ghost stories can sometimes soothe us into a false sense of security about who we are and what values we hold.
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The Island of Poveglia, in the Venice Lagoon, is said to be haunted by plague victims, Roman soldiers, and possibly an evil mad scientist. Regardless of whether or not the stories are true, that they persist tells us something about how we perceive the past and how we view people in the present.
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In this episode, Matt speaks with fellow archaeologist and podcaster Sara Head about her show, Paranormal Archaeology, and the ways in which belief in the supernatural influences how people interact with physical objects and spaces.
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In this episode, Matt returns to the Mojave Desert to tell the stories of two bodies of water said to play host to the supernatural. One lake is said to be the final resting place of a murderer and his victims, and the other is said to be the site of a showdown between the toughest immigrant ever to arrive in California and a literal Demon from hell…but don’t worry, the tough guy wins. Note: In the episode, Matt mentions two 1886 articles from the Los Angeles Times, this is in error - one is from the Los Angeles Times, the other from the Los Angeles Herald.
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Return to Babylon is a film said to have been altered by supernatural forces. In this episode, Matt talks about the story, its possible origins, and how it relates to “The Dark Side of Oz,” legend tripping on your couch, and the very real very disturbing truth behind what happened on the set of Poltergeist.
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The wonderfully creepy story of Robert the Doll, a haunted toy in Key West, Florida, contains more layers than it appears to when you first hear it. Matt discusses how this disturbing doll invokes ideas from psychology, modern gender politics, and the history of race relations in the United States. Show notes, sources, and other episodes found at https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ghosthropology Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghosthropology KMMA_Media on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kmmamedia KMMA_Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmma_media/ Support us via Buy Us A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kmmamedia
In this episode, Matt is again joined by Albie Robles to discuss one of Mexico’s better known, and creepier, ghost stories: the tale of a haunted mannequin that is also rumored to be a well-preserved corpse… La Pasculaita. Show notes, sources, and other episodes found at https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ghosthropology Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ghosthropology KMMA_Media on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kmmamedia KMMA_Media on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kmma_media/ Support us via Buy Us A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kmmamedia
Matt is joined by voice actor and host of the Scare Me Podcast, Albie Robles. Albie relates his own personal story about a ghost encounter in a mining town in Mexico and shares some of the tales he heard from his family’s experiences in that town.
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Freetown State Forest in Massachusetts is said to be a center for high weirdness. There are many different locations within this forest that are haunted, and UFO and Bigfoot sightings are also common. This episode provides an overview of the location and discusses some of the most prominent stories.
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Ghost towns dot the American Southwest, and many are said to be haunted. But Calico is the only one that is haunted by the ghost of a dog that delivers mail. In this episode, Matt considers how our often self-contradicting views of the Old West tell us something about how we view ourselves in the modern world.
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In this very special Crossover Halloween Episode, Matt and Kaylia talk about the folklore that became the book, the book that became the movie: the Mothman Prophecies! We talk about what works and what doesn’t, what the book/movie can tell us about US society in the 70s and early 2000s, and attempt to determine if the Mothman, the UFOs, the Men In Black, and the very scary Chapstick are worth our attention. Enjoy!
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In a very special supplemental episode, The Ghosthropologist answers listener questions and shares a fascinating story about a very famous (CENSORED) that, for obvious reasons, was not included in an earlier episode.
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For the 25th episode of Ghosthropology, Matt does something a bit different. Rather than focusing on a specific ghost story, this long episode is dedicated to an interview with Dr. Michele Hanks, an anthropologist who studies ghost tourism and paranormal investigators. Dr. Hanks provides some thought-provoking comments on the search for evidence, what belief in ghosts means, and how this all ties into larger cultural issues.
Dr. Michele Hanks is a cultural anthropologist, teacher, and writer. She has taught writing in the Expository Writing Program at New York University since 2015. She has conducted ethnographic fieldwork with English paranormal investigators and ghost tourists as well as more recent fieldwork with psychics in NYC. Her book, Haunted Heritage: The Cultural Politics of Ghost Tourism, Populism, and the Past, was published in 2015. Her writing also appears in American Anthropologist, Nova Religio, Ethnos, and Focaal.
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There are many creepy stories associated with the British Museum, but in this episode, Matt focuses on two - one involving a fake artifact and the other involving a rather weird interpretation of a real artifact with a heaping helping of 19th century colonialist exoticism. Both are interesting in what they tell us about the people who first began circulating the stories.
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In a bit of a departure from the normal format, Matt speaks about ghost beliefs of ancient humanity, at least as far as we can discern them. While there are some that seem a bit odd to us today, many of these ideas and concepts will seem very, very familiar. The similarities between these ancient stories and the ones we tell each other today seem to speak to continuity of tradition, but they also suggest a variety in beliefs about the returning dead.
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As humanity began to explore space, we took our cultural baggage with us. And while worries about dangerous technical problems and frightening aliens have been the most common signs of our anxieties and fears, we have also brought our ghost stories along.
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Tales from throughout the southwestern United States and Northern Mexico tell of a stranger who appears at a dancehall, dancing well, but leaving fear in his wake. Is it all just tall tales? Is it exaggerations of a rakish man’s exploits? Or is the Devil actively looking for dance partners? Matt is again joined by James Tyner, whose family members were present for events in Fresno that seem to match the folklore of the Devil at the Dancehall.
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There are ghost stories that will keep you up at night in fright. There are ghost stories that make you question your most basic assumptions about the world around you. There are ghost stories that you can’t shake, no matter how far in the past they were told to you. This episode isn’t about those stories. This episode is about the ghost stories that never get invited to any ghost story parties and go somewhere to sulk. The stories in the episode aren’t good, but they are fun.
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The ghost of White Rock Lake is said to take on many forms ranging from the merely unnerving to the outright terrifying. If you are traveling near Dallas, it may be worth looking at the location….but if you see a woman in white, don’t let her get too close. Also, Matt is in fine -overthinking- form on this one.
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It is said that on the outskirts of Tokyo there is a haunted mansion that is cursed due to the terrifying occult rituals once practiced there. Made famous in the video game Fatal Frame, you cannot find the house on a map, but there are those who claim to have traveled to it and regret having done so. Poet and video game enthusiast, James Tyner, joins Matt to discuss this story.
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A cruel slave owner beats a man to death due to displeasure over a piece of carpentry. This sets the stage for a series of misfortunes for the slave owner’s descendants and the legend of a cursed object. This story is steeped in American folklore traditions and cannot help but be soaked in the racial politics that continue to influence Americans to this day.
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For at least a century, possibly longer, people have claimed that the Santa Lucia Mountains of California’s central coast have been home to strange humanoid entities, garbed in black, who keep a silent watch, seeming to care little about the humans who witness them. Their nature and purpose is unknown, but they have appeared in both local legends and works of literature. In this episode, we look into the Dark Watchers.
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In this episode, Matt explores the relationship between ghost stories and historic injustice as it relates to the experience of Chinese migrants to 19th century California. The episode involves a weird book in a Death Valley Cabin, bloody rainstorms, and a bunch of smart-aleck pre-teens, all trying to come to terms with history.
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Matt discusses a famous hidden road that is part historic educational facility, part tourist trap, and part spooky story generator. In this episode, you will learn about the intersection of plague horrors, ghost stories, urban renovation... and also how ghost stories and public perceptions of history intertwine.
This episode’s story is a bit of an oddity. It’s not quite a ghost story...but also not quite something else. The entity - commonly known as Gef the Talking Mongoose is said to have claimed to be a variety of things, ranging from an extra-clever mongoose from India to a spirit to...something else strange, but not completely defined. Matt and, special guest, Dave talk about Gef, what he probably was, and why it matters… or does it?
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If you thought that sitting in a landlocked desert would keep you away from creepy ghost ships, think again! This story involves treasure hunters, crazy old prospectors, a spectral ship, and one of the most unfortunate alleged navigation errors in human history. Pull up a seat whippersnapper, and let ol’ Matt tell you about the Ghost Ship of the California Desert, dagnabbit!
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The story of London Bridge, Arizona, would be weird enough without any supernatural elements. But, then, it wouldn’t be in a Ghosthropology episode. Hear the tale of how a London landmark ended up in the land of cowboys, and consider whether the ghost of Jack the Ripper has been forcibly relocated to the American Southwest.
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Matt discusses the history and hauntings of the London Bridge site in London, England. The stories associated with the site range from profound, yet disturbing, to creepy and silly, but all are part of the folklore tapestry of an old and storied city bridge.
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Strange as it may seem to many people today, sharing ghost stories used to be an important part of the Christmas celebration. In hopes of restarting this tradition, in this episode, Matt shares tales told to him by co-workers, friends, and even a particularly chatty convenience store clerk. These stories, while perhaps not as chilling as others that have been shared on this podcast, are special to Matt because of the fact that they were shared through direct connection with other people rather than through print or electronic sources.
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Santa Cruz Island, part of California’s Channel Island Chain, is host to ghost stories that inform us about California’s history and misconceptions regarding that history. Matt tells some tall tales and a couple of genuinely creepy stories. Plus you get to hear about the time that Matt went out on a dare to confront a spirit.
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Matt has spent far too many hours of his life driving on two California roads - Highway 152 between Monterey and Fresno, and Highway 246 in Santa Barbara County. Turns out that his commute time should have been way more interesting than it actually was. Now he feels a bit cheated. He’ll tell you why in this episode.
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Matt discusses the Devils Gate Reservoir in Pasadena, California which is an alleged gateway to Hell and home of one of the creepiest tunnels that Matt has ever heard of. The likely true history of this location, which involves a rocket scientist’s sex magic rituals, is more bizarre than the urban legends. Matt also explains how he researches claims made by non-Native people regarding Native American beliefs.
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Matt shares tales that he has been told over the years by various folks. This is a potpourri episode with a variety of short tales and discussion.
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The story about abusive relationships, fighting against changing cultural norms, the victory of the self-sufficient American hero, the rejection of authority, and eschewing of the very institutions that should be able to make sense of the supernatural world... And a giant pig.
In other words, a horror story about real estate in the 70s..
That's right, it's our very special crossover Halloween episode: The Amityville Horror!
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Matt tells the wonderful story of a haunted (but sadly demolished) house in Fresno County, California and then discusses the interesting intersection of advertising. commerce, and the paranormal.
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Matt shares the tales of three musicians said to have satanic connections - only one of them is a rock star. If you thought that moral panics over demonic music started with heavy metal, wait until you hear about one of the Delta Blues' greatest guitarists and Classical Violin's original bad boy.
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The story of Fifty Berkeley Square gave Matt the creeps when he was a kid. Despite losing the book in which he originally found the story, it stuck with him for over 30 years. Join Matt as he recounts the many versions of this oddly familiar tale followed by a brief discussion about what made this story work and endure.
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