The Ghost Furnace Podcast
The Ghost Furnace Podcast is comprised of three friends who share an interest in the paranormal. We have roundtable discussions about encounters involving the unexplained entities and anomalies.
Brinton Lodge
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 124 "Brinton Lodge" This week we have our latest edition to our unofficial "Haunted taverns of Pennsylvania" series. The Brinton Lodge has an impressive history regarding both its context in local affairs and as a seasoned paranormal hotspot. When you find a place like this that checks so many of the typical boxes, does that signal that it is legitimately haunted, or that it's merely collected every trope our collective consciousness can throw at it? If you have a story you'd like to share, please reach out to us on Instagram, Youtube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com
Infrasound
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 123 - Ghost Lite No.9 "Infrasound"
Do you ever just get a bad feeling in a place that, otherwise, seems perfectly normal? Well there are myriad reasons this feeling could be creeping into your bones, maybe there is a discarnate entity nearby, perhaps you're hanging out above a layline, or maybe there is a much more mundane source. In this ghost lite we look at the research of a engineer who may foil (pun intended) the spectral origins to those feelings. Here are the links to the articles we reference this week, highly recommend giving...The Albatwitch
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 122 "The Albatwitch" On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we head out to the eastern part of the commonwealth to a beautiful ridge called Chickies Rock to take a closer look at recent sightings of one of the strangest denizens in a place full of weirdness. The albatwitch often gets categorized as juvenile bigfoot, a curious mark in history, or merely the subject of local tourism, but might this small creature be hiding some large revelations about the world around us and our place in it? If you have a story you'd like to share, you can f...
Beechwood Farms
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 121 "Beechwood Farms"
On this week's episode Bond shares a story of a weird occurrence while on a hike with friends. For how much time we spend in the woods and reportedly creepy places, it's funny how little seems to actually happen when we are looking for it. This is an example of a very likely mundane, yet perplexing little happening. Do you have a story you'd like to share? You can find us on YouTube, Instagram or TheGhostFurancePodcast@gmail.comWestern Maryland Folklore w/ Susan Fair
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 120 “Western Maryland Folklore w/ Susan Fair”
This week we sit down with author and researcher Susan Fair to talk about some of Western Maryland's most interesting stories. Focusing mainly on a few of the stranger creatures reported we are able to highlight both some familiar elements along with some new perspectives. As we often find with the more fantastical side of the cryptid spectrum, the more you dig into these creatures, the more we learn about ourselves. By putting these denizens of the four westernmost counties in this diverse state in co...
Grumblethorpe
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 119 "Grumblethorpe" On this episode we are back in historic Philadelphia, with a house that saw six generations of one family, many historical events, countless visitors and supposedly a few ghosts. This Wister family is well known and documented in the commonwealth's history but this story was new to us. It's exciting to find a place like this which seems beloved by so many in the area for a variety of reasons, so whether you are there for the gardens, wedding, an educational tour or the spirits... you'll make some memories either way we expect. If you hav...
Hairy Hands of Dartmouth
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 118 "Hairy Hands of Dartmouth"
On this week's episode, we head back across the pond for more UK folklore. This time to a very specific region of Dartmouth along B3212 near Postbridge. This story has been the subject of many newspaper articles, books and conjectures going back over 100 years. In many ways, it has familiar elements we've looked at in other tales, but this one has some very unique characteristics which make for an interesting inspection. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmai...The Morgawr
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 117 "The Morgawr" This week we head back across the pond for another Cornish legend which had been sighted many times over the last 100+ years, but never decidedly identified. With so much of the ocean inaccessible by conventional means, it lends itself to stories. When you have an area where so many residents live near, work on, and love the water, it is natural that stories of unknowable beasts come to the surface. Is the Morgawr a single creature, a relic population of marine reptiles or something yet more strange? If you have a story you'd like...
Dr. PA - Lost Children of the Alleghenies
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 116 "Dr. PA - Lost Children of the Alleghenies"
The week we do something a little different. Before Mike started the Ghost Furnace, Nic and I had a Pennsylvania centric history/folklore podcast that ran from late 2015 until sometime in 2023. It had a different style and format but many of the topics either informed or would expand into elements we talk about on this show. So we wanted to start sharing them with everyone when we have a week like this, where both of us are crazy busy and don't have time to sit d...State College Sasquatch
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 115 "State College Sasquatch"
This week we look at a recent report of a bigfoot in an unlikely, and familiar location. The area along Spring Creek between State College and Bellefonte is a place we have fished many times over the years. It holds a special place in our hearts. So when we heard someone had recently reported a class A encounter, we were eager to look into the story. In many ways this is a textbook sighting, how that affects your opinion of the veracity of the story is up to interpretation. Here is...Confluence
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 114 "Confluence"
On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we look at two seemingly paranormal disappearances, one of Charles Ashmore and David Lang. These stories have all the hallmarks, tropes and clues that lead to conjecture of everything from aliens to other dimensions. As per usual, the thread of truth and clarity that runs through these stories isn't what we expected, but maybe should have. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, YouTube and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.comBedford Springs
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 113 - "Bedford Springs" As we are coming out of the dregs of winter we, like many of you, are looking to travel. There's lots of different options out there given your preferences, destinations and budget but one thing that'll always float to the top of that priority list is a haunted hotel. Bedford Springs is an sulfer spring spa, hotel and resort along the well established route from the coast, into the interior of the country. Lots of history, people and stories mix in this location to create a space which is primed for a haun...
Wildwood Cemetery
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 112 "Wildwood Cemetery"
On this week's episode we head to the center of our commonwealth to Williamsport. To a particular cemetery that has a few intriguing features and stories to match. Apparitions, anomalous lights, restless bodies and ancestral remnants all divided by a line of demarcation that seems to represent the light and dark itself. If you have a story you'd like to share, feedback, or something we should research, you can find us on YoutTube and Instagram or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.comDangers Both Real & Imagined
The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 111 "Dangers Both Real & Imagined"
In this episode we go down the line to the commonwealth of Kentucky. Under a large steel trestle railroad bridge flows a quiet creek. However, in this secluded location, people from all over gather thanks to an unbelievable story about a monster which supposedly haunted this bridge. The story is told over and over again, just like other urban legends all over the world. The part that often seems overlooked in these stories, is the real danger that comes with putting yourself in the path of these phantoms. The Po...The Ring in the Basement
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 110 "The Ring in the Basement"
The role video plays in the paranormal hasn't changed much over the years. People generally see what they want, or don't want to see in them. What has changed is the prevalence and quality of cameras in not only our investigations, but our day to day lives. This week we look at three videos shared with us that seem to contain anomalies. Ghosts or not, videos like this give us a great example of why deciding what we are often looking at reported video evidence of the paranormal is...I Have Never Minded the Loneliness w/ Timothy Renner
The Ghost Furnace EP 109 - "I Have Never Minded the Loneliness w/ Timothy Renner"
On this episode we speak with Tim Renner about his newest book "I Have Never Minded the Loneliness - Hermits and Their Stories". Tim explores the lives, histories, and folklore surrounding these curious individuals who decide to live apart from society. We talk about some notable characters that give a glimpse into why hermits are so consistently fascinating to so many people over the years. This book also features some stunning photographs and beautiful original illustrations. You can find this, along with Tim's other books, p...Ghost Lite No.8 "Unsolved Mysteries"
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 108 "Ghost Lite No.8 Unsolved Mysteries"
On this ghost lite, we have the first in what will hopefully be a mini series, we celebrate Unsolved Mysteries. This is a show that introduced many people, so many strange topics. Though more importantly, it set a tone for contextualizing the paranormal in modern American media that we can still see the impacts of today. If you have thoughts, or a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Youtube, Instagram or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.comThe Falcon Lake Incident
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 107 "The Falcon Lake Incident" On this episode of the Ghost Furnace, we look at one of the most famous cases in Canadian UFO lore, Falcon Lake. What sets this 1967 case apart is the presence of physical evidence, the massive response by the public and officials, and the legacy it produced. What do you think Stephen Michalak had a run in with on that fateful day? If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and TheGhostFurancePodcast@gmail.com
Big Bear
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 106 "Big Bear"
On this week's episode we look at the resort town of Big Bear, nestled in the San Bernardino national forest. Tourists come in to enjoy the lake, high desert, forests and all the other natural attractions the area has to offer. When people gather and relax in the great outdoors, it's natural to tell a few stories to pass the time. We look at some of those stories and what locations like this, with huge fluctuations in population, might have to tell us about the nature of our reality. If you have...Old Man of the Forest
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 105 "Old Man of the Forest"
On this week's episode we look at a few creatures which have made the jump from folkloric rumors to taxonomized records of mainstream science. An occurrence which doesn't happen often, but when it does, there is a blueprint established which allows for speculation on what else might be out there in our vast world. If you have feedback or a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook and at TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.comTwo Taverns
The Ghost Furnace -Episode 104 "Two Taverns"
On this episode we look at two historically interesting locations in the city of brotherly love. Both the City Tavern and The General Wayne have wild stories, even without all the ghosts. Some of the stories which come out of these places reflect the hundreds of years of history that we don't often see in public/commercial locations in the states. Here is the City Tavern photo we reference: reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/164ndnr/historic_tavern_in_philadelphia_while_on_a_night/ Please check out our, now award winning, episode on Hemloc...Occam's Laser
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 103 "Occam's Laser"
On this week's episode we look at the rash of drone sightings happening on the east coast recently. There are a lot of videos out there showing various lights in the sky. Theories range from the very mundane to the very strange. How this "flap" is being reported, discussed and documented is reminiscent of other UFO incidents that draw some interesting parallels and contrasts. Here is a link to the 1952 video Nic references: youtube.com/watch?v=OKNkF34KLCk Vote for us in the Hellie Awards here: https://forms.gle/jPxbDbCvCHFYPYCV6 Check out...Ghost Lite No.7 "Serbian Dancing Lady"
The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 102 - "Ghost Lite No.7 Serbian Dancing Lady"
On this Ghost Lite we look at the relatively new phenomenon of the Serbian Dancing Lady. If you do a quick search you'll find many different videos with a common theme and a creepy vibe. Regardless of the origin of this person, it's a strange case which has parallels to other modern folklore. If you have a story or thoughts to share, you can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com Please check out our episode on Hemlocks to Hellbenders and vote for us...PA Thunderbirds
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 101 "PA Thunderbirds" On this episode we take a deep dive down the burrowing owl hole into a topic we have touched on in the past, thunderbirds. Concentrating on a small section of Pennsylvania gives a view into a history of sightings that's new to us, but gives an interesting snapshot into this phenomena. Are these sightings abnormally large birds, a relic population of historic animals, spiritual signs, misidentification of known birds, some combination of these factors, or something stranger? If you have a story you'd like to share, topic you'd like us to look into or t...
657 Boulevard
Ghost Furnace Episode 100 - "657 Boulevard" In this episode we take a look back on the last few weeks before getting into the strange case of the Watcher of Westfield NJ. Was it a disturbed neighbor, a prank, a ploy, or something more strange yet? If you're not familiar with this case at all yet, we can recommend the article linked below. This case is a bit a rabbit hole, but has some interesting turns that make us wonder what is really going on here. Cut article we reference in the show: www.thecut.com/article/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html If you have a sto...
We need ghosts, we can't recon without them: Tim Grieve-Carlson on Shoemaker
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 99 "We need ghosts, we can't recon without them: Tim Grieve-Carlson on Shoemaker" On this episode, we speak with local author, professor and folklorist Timothy Grieve-Carlson about one of our long-time subjects, Henry W. Shoemaker. Shoemaker was Pennsylvania's first state Folklorist, prolific author and preservationist who is responsible for shaping much more about our modern idealition of the people, places and stories we love. While the origins of some of Shoemaker's stories don't hold up to modern academic standards, the passion and perspective for the people and places he championed can't be called into question. Please fol...
Ghost Lites No.6 Brady's Run Redux
The Ghost Furnace - Ghost Lites No.6 Brady's Run Redux
In response to the last episodes EVP's, we wanted to look at them again through a lens quite a few listeners had suggested. Like many historic sets of evidence in the paranormal, the Sierra sounds are polarizing. You can find examples from the author online, we don't have them linked here for copyright reasons but we would suggest giving them a listen for context. We have a few other interpretations we are researching so might have more on this topic again in the future. If you have an idea...Fear Daily - Night Hunting | The Day it Didn't Rain
Fear Daily - Night Hunting | The Day it Didn't Rain
This week we wanted to share with you an episode from our friend's new podcast called Fear Daily. This show is written by Brennan Storr, creator of The Ghost Story Guys who we had on a few weeks back, and hosted by Brandon Schexnayder, creator of Southern Gothic. Both shows you should check out as well. Fear Daily is a short fiction show that comes out each day Monday thru Friday, so there are plenty of episodes already out there for your spooky season binge listening. Ranging in to...EVPs of Brady's Run
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 97 "EVPs of Brady's Run"
In this episode we look at two evps (electronic voice phenomena), which we submitted by a friend and listener. These were captured unintentionally, and were not heard aloud at the time. Which put them into a curious category. We talk about these pieces of evidence in relation to other evps we've come across while exploring the context and setting. What do you think is being said in these recordings? If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.comHawk Mountain
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 96 "Hawk Mountain" We only need to travel a few short miles west of the location of our last episode to get into this week's stories. Hawk Mountain is now a nature sanctuary and one of the best places around to watch migrating birds, hike, appreciate the outdoors, and if you're lucky, you'll see a hatchet wielding ghost of the former innkeeper. For a mountain that is so beautiful, it certainly has a history to make locals and visitors alike wonder if something sinister lives along the base of the ancient gathering spot. If you have quest...
Pinnacle Man
The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 95 "Pinnacle Man"
On this week's episode we look at the recent revelations around the identity of the Pinnacle Man. A cold case in Berks Co along the Appalachian trail in 1977. With all the cases which have been solved in the last few years thanks to dna databases, this one came from a much more analog source. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.comSchuylkill Notes
The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 94 "Schuylkill Notes"
On this episode we catch up on the happenings over the last few weeks as well as look forward to some upcoming episodes. In the meantime, we look at the curious case of the Schuylkill Notes. Whether these are a riddle, performance art or something more nefarious, they are an example of contemporary folklore that is worth taking a look at. If you have a story to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.comA Strange Little Place, w/ Brennan Storr
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 93 "A Strange Little Place, w/ Brennan Storr"
In this episode we have a conversation with Brennan Storr, the author of "A Strange Little Place: The Paranormal Secrets of Revelstoke, British Columbia". This book covered everything from anomalous lights, cryptids, high strangeness and more ghost stories than you'd normally expect from a remote town. Brennan has put in the legwork uncovered and compiled these fascinating stories which helps paint a picture of a particularly weird place. You can find this book from Beyond the Fray publishing on Amazon: https://a.co/d/gE6eZR2 Brenn...Kelley Road
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 92 "Kelley Road"
In this episode we look at a new(ish) haunted road in our neck of the woods. This one ticks all the boxes and has some unique elements to boot. The thing that makes haunted roads like this so fascinating to us is because they could be set almost anywhere. Imagining what experiencers, legend trippers and ghost hunters encounter in places like Kelley Road, could very well mirror a road near you. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook, Youtube and TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.cGhost Lites No. 5 - Spoil of Riches
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 91 "Ghost Lites No.5 - Spoil of Riches"
On this Ghost Lite we look back at our previous episode with Jim Harold, talk about the importance of storytelling and look forward to the next few weeks of shows. If you have a story you'd like to share, or a topic for us to research, you can reach out on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.comJim Harold
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 90 "Jim Harold"
On this week's episode we speak to podcasting OG Jim Harold. With almost 19 years on air with his shows, 65+ million downloads, and 6 books under his belt, Jim has collected thousands of stories from all corners of the paranormal which gives him a unique perspective on these subjects. We speak about his experience and he shares some of his favorite and most memorable stories. You can find all of his work at jimharold.com He has a fresh collection of campfire stories in the 6th instalment in that series. I can recommend them fo...The Dover Demon
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 89 "The Dover Demon" This week we take a look at the story of a strange creature that made itself at home for a few nights in the small Massachusetts town of Dover in 1977. Was it an alien, cryptid, a misidentified known animal, or something even more strange? This story has some familiar elements that remind us of the Grafton Monster, but also some unique characteristics that make it a classic for good reason. Do you have a story you'd like to share? We would love to hear it! You can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Face...
Jack in the Green
The Ghost Furnace - Episode 88 "Jack in the Green"
On this week's episode we look at an English folk tradition which takes place during May Day festivals. The history wrapped up in this precision has everything from walking trees to milk maids. Though where it came from and how it evolved is a matter of debate among folklorists. What isn't up for debate, is how much fun it looks like and with its populatory on the rise, it sparks questions about provenance and history's role in modern folklore. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find...Ghost Lites No.4 - Why do You Believe
The Ghost Furnace EP 87 "Ghost Lites No.4 - Why do You Believe"
With the fourth installment in our Ghost Lites series, we answer a listener's questions around what events have shaped our thoughts and perspectives on the paranormal. We talk about ghostly footsteps, apparitions and other high strangeness. If you have a question you'd like to ask, a story you'd like to share, or a topic you'd like us to look into, you can find us on Youtube, Instagram, Facebook or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.comGhost Lites No.3 "Harmonist Cemetery"
The Ghost Furnace - Ghost Lites No.3 "Harmonist Cemetery"
On this Ghost Lite, we look into a listener's question about a local cemetery which is equal parts historic, unique and curious. A place which sits in a reportedly haunted town, has almost 100 bodies interred yet no grave markers and an ominous stone door. But do any of those souls still frequent the uncanny resting place? If you have thoughts, a question, or a story you'd like to share, then you can find us on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com
