Omaha's Urban Legends: Recent Episodes
Ella Thompson, John Oberst
Omaha has no shortage of urban legends, but spooky stories around the campfire can only go so far. The new local podcast, Omaha’s Urban Legends, will explore the lore and tell the bizarre, scary and surreal stories of Omaha. Believers and skeptics from across Omaha will share their encounters with the supernatural in haunted haunts across the metro.
This week we uncovered the legends of Omaha’s most notorious haunted park. In this episode, we will uncover the real history of the park from settlement to murders. Then, we talk to some Hummel Park experts.
Our guest today is Dominique Gaido, a student at Creighton University and someone with experience in the supernatural. She is constantly talking about new spooky podcasts, scary stories in her neck of the woods, and other exciting tales. Our conversation today covers many topics including an actual ghost sighting and the hauntings of Omaha.
Bridgit McManammon is a senior at Creighton University. As a believer in ghosts, McMannamon has always been interested in the paranormal, but her interest didn’t peak until recently. This past year she attended a Ghost tour of Omaha at the invitation of a friend. Once McManammon and her friend embarked on the tour, McMannamons's beliefs were only solidified. For three hours, they traveled by trolley through the streets of Omaha and learned about the hauntings, graveyards, and the hidden history Omaha has to offer.