Paranormal Peeps

What happens when a viral app asks you to think of “death,” “scared,” or “answers” and then sends you to a random point on the map? We take a clear-eyed tour through Randonautica’s strangest stories—EVPs in bright daylight, a rusted car on an ATV trail, a roadside fence lined with burnt dolls, and the headline-grabbing Seattle suitcase case—while asking whether intention steers chance or chance fills in our intentions.

We break down what the app claims to do, how users set intentions, and why vague prompts can turn ordinary spaces into ominous ones. You’ll hear how urban ex...

A rail town bar with a brothel upstairs. A mob-friendly speakeasy with a basement meant for settling scores. A fire that nearly erased it all—and a renovation that seemed to wake the house. We head to the Old Baraboo Inn in Wisconsin to pull the thread on a history that refuses to fade and the hauntings that line up a little too neatly with the past.

We start with the Inn’s origins and its connection to Chicago via the rail line, then move into the Prohibition years: poker downstairs, liquor flowing, enforcers on duty, and an e...

Ever notice how one date can hijack your imagination? We’re pulling the mask off Friday the 13th and following its trail from medieval warnings and biblical symbolism to stock market lore, slasher-era storytelling, and the everyday rituals people still swear by. With a mix of history, myth, and measurable facts, we test whether the world is truly more dangerous on this date—or whether our brains are simply better at remembering the hits than the misses.

We start with the building blocks: why Fridays got a bad rap in old travel tales, how thirteen at a tabl...

A drowned town, unmarked graves, and a lake that keeps pulling people under—Lake Lanier is more than a popular getaway. We dig into the 1912 murder of May Crow, the racial terror that emptied Oscarville, and the federal project that flooded homes, barns, bridges, and church pews while leaving countless unmarked graves behind. That buried history shapes everything that comes next: a staggering number of deaths, vanishings that defy common sense, and legends like the Lady in Blue seen on the bridge before stepping into the water without a sound.

We balance hard hazards with hard-to-shake stories. Th...

Ready for a season that actually hits the road? We’re opening Season Six with a plan that’s equal parts ambitious and grounded: Waverly Hills is booked, and six more investigations are mapped across a multi-state route designed to bring you new stories, new evidence, and a few legendary locations with fresh eyes. After a year packed with real-life detours, we’re back with a tighter strategy, better pacing, and a promise to share the journey as it unfolds.

We walk through what makes Waverly Hills so compelling—the scale, the history, and the fifth floor where we...

A basement fire, a desperate escape, and a suitcase full of contradictions turned the Hotel Congress into one of the Southwest’s most enduring ghost stories. We head to downtown Tucson to unravel how a 1918 rail-side hotel became ground zero for Dillinger’s capture and a century of spectral lore, then walk room by room through the encounters that keep investigators coming back.

We start with the history: Congress Street’s expansion, the Southern Pacific station, and the 1934 blaze that raced upward to the gang’s hideout. From there, we sift through the strangest details in the recovere...

The quiet streets of Baraboo hide a thundering past. We head straight into Circus City’s living history—where the Ringling Brothers built their empire—and follow a single case that starts with an old house, a fallen barn, and a family desperate for sleep, then spirals into one of the strangest hauntings we’ve explored. When sledgehammer blows rattle the walls, a window bursts without warning, and a goldfish bowl hits the floor with no water and no fish, a no-nonsense police chief and three deputies step in. What they witness—clean snow, no footprints, and a Buick sedan drag...

A modest council house on Green Street shouldn’t turn into a stage for flying toys, hot marbles, and a chair that slides on command—but that’s where our night begins. We pull apart the Enfield Haunting with a clear lens: not just what was claimed, but who saw what, when, and how the story held together across months of pressure, fatigue, and scrutiny. From neighbors who fled next door, to a police constable who watched a chair move, to a photographer who took a Lego to the eyebrow, the details pile up—and so do the questions.

The corridors of Athens Lunatic Asylum echo with over a century of troubled history. For 119 years, this imposing Gothic structure in Athens, Ohio served as home to thousands of patients – many of whom never should have been there in the first place.

What began as a forward-thinking facility designed according to Thomas Kirkbride's humane principles eventually devolved into a crowded warehouse of human suffering. The shocking reasons for commitment ranged from legitimate mental illness to simply being a troublesome teenager, experiencing menopause, or even masturbating. Women were particularly vulnerable to unnecessary institutionalization, often admitted for normal biological pr...

The story of the Bell Witch stands as America's most vicious haunting—a tale so disturbing it's hard to believe it happened at all. Long before ghost hunting apps and night vision cameras, this malevolent spirit terrorized a frontier family with shocking physical power and psychological cruelty.

When respected farmer John Bell spotted a strange creature in his Tennessee cornfield in 1817, he couldn't have imagined it would lead to years of torment. What began as mysterious knocking quickly escalated into something unprecedented—an entity that could speak, recite scripture, and physically attack both family members and visitors. The...

After taking a much needed hiatus and having to record this episode multiple times due to technical issues.  The paranormal peeps have returned. 

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!  We have some special guests on the show for our Halloween Episode!  Thank you to Luke and Tammy for joining us for a fun night of recording.

Long before the witch trials in Salem, England had their own and one of the most infamous being that of the Pendle Witches. 

The trials of the Pendle witches in 1612 are among the most famous witch trials in English history, and some of the best recorded of the 17th century. The twelve accused lived in the area surrounding Pendle Hill in Lancashire, and were cha...

Drover's Inn is known as one of the most haunted locations in Scotland.  Dating back to the early 1700's this Inn was once the season staying place of the cattle herders known as drovers.  They would move their herd from the highlands to the lowlands, and would stop at the Inn for a rest.  This practice lead to at least one known haunting from a man named Angus.  What other events have lead to the hauntings at this location?

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On recommendation and submission from one of our listeners, we come just down the road from the recording studio to Lehi Utah.  Named after a prophet in the Book of Mormon, this town located in northern Utah has an amazing history.  It also has some great ghost stories from haunted hospitals to restaurants. This town has several great ghost stories.

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Ghost encounters can be scary for people when they are able to get away from the ghost, but what happens when you are on a boat at sea?  Listen to some truly scary tales of ghostly encounters on board ships at sea.  Would you stay the entire cruise in a haunted room?

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Salem Massachusetts was home to one of the most memorable events in colonial United States.  We take a dive into the superstitions that helped fuel this event, and some fun learning different ways to use food to beguile and bewitch your love interest.  Enjoy this fun loving episode, and laugh with us.

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We have come to the last of the origin stories.  Jamey tells all about how she got into the paranormal, and what experiences she had that truly terrified her and intrigued her.  There are some places that are just that spooky.


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We continue our deep dive into our hosts paranormal origin stories.  This week Aleca talks about her early childhood paranormal experiences, and how they were the precursor for her to become a paranormal investigator.


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This episode dives into one paranormal investigators past exposing the creepy and terrifying experiences that he had before becoming an investigator.  What types of experiences do you think was had?  How did movies play a role?  And how and why did he become a paranormal investigator? 


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World War 1 was fought over 100 years ago, and it was the first time that the world superpowers fought against each other.  In the trenches life was hard and was miserable at times, did this stress lead soldiers to experience things that could not be explained?  There is no doubt that these paranormal stories are amazing and in multiple cases it was the only thing that saved someones life.

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There are places and events in that happen which you would expect to create ghosts or at least have ghost stories.  During Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, US soldiers and their allies fought terrorists inside of Iraq.  These are some of the stories that soldiers were willing to tell of their ghostly experiences.  Special thanks to all of the brave men and women who have served their countries.  God Bless.

Bonus: Josh retells a couple stories of his time in Iraq.

Warning: Some of the stories are graphic.

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In the heart of Junee, nestled between Sydney and Melbourne, lies the Monte Cristo Homestead – a place that has earned the reputation of being Australia’s most haunted house.

The history of this eerie residence dates back to 1885 when Christopher William Crawley, a wealthy farmer and founder of Junee, built the homestead for his family. Despite the initial struggles, Crawley’s fortune changed when the Great Southern Railway Line opened in 1878, and he established a successful hotel along the rail line.

However, the Crawley family’s story took a dark turn following Christopher’s death in 1910. H...

There are countless stories of tragedies and torture surrounding historic monuments and locations around the world. Oftentimes these stories sprout legends of ghostly figures roaming the lands or monsters seeking vengeance but usually, the stories are limited to one spirit or event causing the hauntings.

But in the Forest of Lyons, a historic monastery is home to multiple different spirits each spawning from different tragic events, making Mortemer Abbey one of the most haunted places in France.

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In October 1867, the de Manville family inherited Château des Noyers du Tourneur, which had been built in 1835 from the stones of an earlier medieval castle. The family moved into their beautiful new home with their son Maurice and four employees: their son’s tutor, Emile, their coachman, a gardener named Auguste, and Celina and Amélina, a cook and maid, respectively.  From there things got spooky listen in as we discuss the amazing tales of this haunted location.

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Before Roswell, there was another UFO incident, or should we say incidents.  In the Puget Sound, a man and his crew witnessed several discs flying over the water.  One of the ships started dropping material from the inside of its massive opening.  The events that unfolded afterwards have been one of contraversy and intrigue.  Some believe the story was just a hoax, and the events that followed were either coincidence or also made up.  Some believe that it is was part of a larger government cover up.  What do you believe?

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Hiding in the depths of the Blue Holes in the Caribbean is a creature so  terrifying and strange that it has people scared to explore the Blue Holes.  The Lusca has been described as part shark, part octopus, and all kinds of scary.  Does this creature lurk where the water turns dark, or is it just a made up story.  Come explore the first hand accounts, as we dive into this terrifying mystery.

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Can ghosts ignite fires? Explore this spine-tingling mystery with us on Paranormal Peeps as we unravel a listener's chilling tale of a haunted house. This eerie abode, with its basement stairs perilously close to the bedroom door and attic stairs in the bathroom, sets the stage for some genuinely unsettling experiences. You'll hear how the listener's parents separately encountered paranormal activity and only later shared their spine-chilling realizations. With a medium’s help, we meet three distinct entities: the sorrowful Mary, the playful David, and the sinister Keith. Brace yourself for multiple sightings and eerie conversations that will make yo...

The Borley Rectory located outside of a small village near Suffolk is said to be one of the most haunted houses in Great Britain.  With paranormal activity being witnessed by over a hundred different people and spanning 80 years, it is easy to see how the home has earned this title.  Unfortunately, the rectory burnt down under mysterious and potentially supernatural circumstances in 1939.  Although the building is gone, it is said that the hauntings still remain.  What is haunting this amazing location?  Listen in and find out.

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Josh runs solo in this episode as he explores a Norse legend / ghost story of the Myling.  Children that have been discarded in the woods to die of exposure or even eaten alive.  This truly sad event creates the ghost children, and these children can range from mournful to absolutely vengeful and murderous.

Short story from: https://www.jmplumbley.com/2018/10/24/quite-the-monkey-on-your-back-the-myling/

Information from:  https://www.scandinavianarchaeology.com/children-of-the-night/

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Since 1835 the brown lady has been seen at Raynham Hall.  It wasn't until 1936 when a photographer for Country Life snapped the most recognized photo of this spirit.  Who is this spirting that has been haunting the ground of Raynham Hall?  Find out and more as we discuss the story that was so captivating it was the basis for Jamey falling in love with the paranormal.

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Tucked neatly inside a forest is a protected town owned by a shadow corporation. This little colonial town is said to be cursed.  Is this why the town is off limits to the general public, or is there some other reason.  Listen in as we talk with Ash from F*** That podcast as we explore this towns cursed history, and what is haunting this place.

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When the team inside of the control started their test on the morning of April 26th 1986, no one knew that these events would change the course of nuclear power in the world.  The explosion and ensuing contamination has left a mark on the Ukrainian landscape; however, it is the spirits that have decided to remain that has people wondering.  Could the world's worst nuclear disaster also be the cause of all of the hauntings in Pripyat?

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Brenda from Horrifying History joins the podcast to talk about Canada's most notorious "unsolved" murders.  The Donnelly family was murdered on February evening and the group of men that carried out the crimes were never brought to justice.  The property where this home once stood is reported to be haunted by the spirits of the family and their horses.  Would you dare to enter this property on the anniversary of their slayings?

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The Bermuda Triangle has fascinated people for years as ships and planes disappear without of trace.  This 500,000 square mile section of ocean roughly the size of Alaska gobbles up ships and planes, or so the legends go.  What do the facts say?  Why are they going missing, and not being found?  Most famous of these is Flight 19 a Torpedo Squadron on a training mission that never returned, and have never been found.  Even the man who discovered the americas even has experiences in the triangle.

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What is scarier than ghost stories or clowns?  How about stories of clown ghosts.  No these stories don't come from Derry, but are just as scary.  From a clown walking up the stairs carrying a knife, to a real life clown horror story.  These tales will shake you to the core.


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Built in 1859 by George Hearst, the Mackay Mansion allows people to step back in time into an authentic Victorian era mansion.  It is one of the few remaining original structures that survived both the major fires.  It also is one of the few building with original furniture, carpet, wall paper, chandeliers, and much more! 

 George Hearst gained his family fortune from the corresponding mine & sold the property in 1871 to John Mackay, an Irish immigrant. Shortly after, John Mackay hit the Bonanza Strike, one of the largest silver strikes in world hist...

Teresita Basa was Philippino immigrant who worked at a hospital in Chicago.  She was loved by everyone that knew her.  It was such a surprise when her naked body was discovered in a her burning apartment.  The case into who killed her went cold, as there were no great leads.  Until one day a doctor and his wife come forward with an astonishing tale.  How did Remy and Joe help solve this murder?  Listen to this amazing story of possession, murder, and greed.

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The podcast is officially 3 years old, as we are starting our fourth season.  Thank you all for continuing to join us on this amazing journey.  Josh, Jamey, and Aleca reminisce about the season 3, and what amazing things that you can look forward to in the upcoming season 4.


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It seems that the only thing more scary than snakes on a plane just might be ghosts.  We explore just a few short stories associated to the world of aviation and ghosts.  With so many to choose from, it was hard to just narrow them done two these few.  We have ghostly passengers knocking on residents doors at night asking for their luggage, to a plane landing with only skeletons on board, and even a ghost that hands someone a wrench to fix the plane.  Get ready for some spooky ghost stories.


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December 29th 1972 Eastern Airlines flight starts like any other normal flight, but shortly before landing events would take place that caused the plane to crash in the Florida Everglades.   Of the 176 souls onboard the plane only 73 survived the crash.  Parts from the plane were reused on other planes, and shortly after these planes started having paranormal experiences.  



The Story of Flight 401:  https://sites.google.com/site/eastern401/home?authuser=0 

Excerpts used from The Ghost of Flight 401 by John Fuller

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