Bantering Banshees
Step into the shadows with Steph and Jill, where paranormal history meets hilarious banter. Each episode, we discuss the history of how places came to be, the spirits said to linger there, and the creepy experiences from people. But don’t worry… we keep it light with our offbeat humor and playful banter, making sure things never get too scary. It’s the perfect mix of eerie and entertaining.
Shades of Death Road and Paraunity encounters
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This week, We are taking you on a wild ride... literally! On our way to the New Jersey ParaUnity Convention, we decided there was no better time to dive into the dark and twisted history of Shades of Death Road. With its eerie legends, mysterious deaths, ghostly sightings, and downright creepy reputation, this is one road you might want to avoid after dark.
After our chaotic road trip, we're bringing you along to the...
Hillside Manor: A haunting history that refuses to die
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What happens when the walls of an old Pennsylvania manor have more stories to tell than the living? This week, we're diving into the history, legends, and reported paranormal activity surrounding Hillside Manor.
From whispers of the past to unexplained encounters. Are the spirits of former residents still lingering within the walls, or is something else waiting to be discovered?
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Grave Matters: Body snatchers, Burial secrets, & Grandma in the backyard
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We all end up somewhere when we die... but who decides where that somewhere should be? We are digging six feet deep into the fascinating, bizarre, and sometimes downright disturbing history of cemeteries.
Why do cemeteries exist? Where do burial traditions come from? What's the meaning behind the symbols carved into old gravestones? And why were people so terrified of body snatchers?
So, grab your favorite cemetery walking shoes, mind your step, a...
Halloween Folklore: Broomsticks, Black Cats & Bloodsuckers
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Halloween wouldn't be Halloween without a little superstition, some terrifying legends, and a whole lot of creepy history. Steph takes us on a spooky journey through the folklore and fascinating origins of some of Halloween's most iconic figures. From the bloodthirsty legends that gave rise to vampires to the strange history behind witches flying on broomsticks, we're uncovering where these traditions actually began.
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The Ancient Ram Inn: Where the dead never checked out
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What happens when centuries of dark history, witchcraft, mysterious deaths, and restless spirits are all trapped beneath one roof? This week, we are traveling to Gloucestershire, England, to uncover the terrifying legends surrounding the Ancient Ram Inn, a building often called one of the most haunted places in England.
From the infamous witch's room and tales of a murdered young girl to reports of shadow figures, demonic encounters, and the chilling discovery of a...
Farnsworth update: We need to talk about The Chamberlain Room
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We survived the Chamberlain Room... but we definitely left with more questions than answers.
In this update, we're going back inside our night at the Farnsworth House Inn and breaking down the absolute craziness that happneed while we were staying in the Chamberlain Room. We're talking about the unexplained sounds, the thumps, bumps, and scraping, and everything we noticed once we had a chance to actually sit down and process the night.
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Pennhurst: We need to talk about what happened!
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We went to Pennhurst... and now that we've had a little time to process what the hell happened, we need to talk about it. This episode is a little different... no script, no deep dive, just us sitting down and catching with you guys about our trip. We're talking about what happened during the investigation, the moments that freaked us out, the things that made us laugh, what it was like actually being inside those walls...
Booze, Boos, & Bourbon Street: A Haunted New Orleans Pub Crawl
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Grab a drink and come wander the haunted streets of New Orleans with us. In this episode, we're heading into the French Quarter for a haunted pub crawl filled with dark history, restless spirits, legendary bars, and the kind of stories that make you wonder exactly who might be sitting on the empty stool beside you.
We're talking history, hauntings, booze, questionable decisions, and as always, plenty of completely unnecessary commentary from us along...
The Cackling Banshees: After hours at the Farnsworth
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Bonus Episode Drop!!!!
Fair Warning!!!!!!! our Instagram algorithms are deeply concerned for us. The reels get unhinged, the humor gets DARK, and there are definitely moments where you may question what kind of people you're listening to. If dark humor isn't your thing, this episode might not be for you.
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Pennhurst Asylum: Part 2 - Some spirits never left
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The history of Pennhurst is heartbreaking, but what was left behind may be even harder to explain. In part 2, we step into the paranormal side of Pennhurst State School & Hospital. From shadow figures and unexplained voices to footsteps in empty hallways, and spirits believed to linger inside its buildings, Pennhurst has earned its reputation as one of the most haunted locations in America.
After everything we talked about in Part 1, we have to ask: a...
Pennhurst Asylum: Part 1 - The people behind the haunting
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Pennhurst is one of those places everyone knows for the hauntings... but before the ghost stories, there were real people here. In Part 1, we dive into the history behind its walls, and this one is heavy.
The overcrowding. The neglect. The abuse. The people who were sent there and, in so many cases, were forgotten. This episode is sad. It's uncomfortable. And we think it's an important part of the story to tell. Before w...
Mermaids: Myth, Monster... or Something Real?
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For centuries, sailors and coastal communities around the world have told stories of strange, human-like creatures beneath the waves. But were mermaids simply legends born from long voyages and overactive imaginations, or were people actually seeing something they couldn't explain?
This week, Jill dives into the history and darker folklore of mermaids, real reported sightings, and the stories that have kept these mysterious creatures alive for generations.
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Haunted hotels of The Alamo: Part Two
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In part two of our haunted journey through Alamo Plaza, we leave the Emily Morgan behind and step inside the legendary Menger Hotel, one of the oldest and reportedly most haunted hotels in Texas.
Within its historic halls, guests have reported encounters with Sallie White, a chambermaid murdered by her husband; A mysterious women dressed in blue; and ghostly soldiers who may still gather by the bar where Theodore Roosevelt once recruited Rough Riders...
Haunted hotel of The Alamo: Part One
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In part one of our Texas experience, we're heading to the Alamo and the famously haunted Emily Morgan Hotel. We will uncover the bloody history of the land, the lives lost during the Battle of the Alamo, and the haunting experiences reported in the hotel today. From unexplained noises and eerie apparitions to elevators with a mind of their own. Could the spirits of the Alamo still be lingering just across the street?
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Inside the tomb: The secrets of Skull & Bones
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What really happens behind the locked doors of one of America's most infamous secret organizations? We are digging into the mysterious world of Skull & Bones. Founded at Yale in 1832, this ultra-secretive society has counted presidents, politicians, and some of the country's most powerful figures among its members, but what exactly happens inside the building known simply as The Tomb?
We're diving into the history of the order, or at least we're going to try...<...
Where it all began
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This week we're taking a little trip down memory lane! After an incredible weekend at our very first Paracon, we decided to celebrate just how far we have come by revisiting the episode that started it all. From our very first recording to now celebrating 70 episodes, its been an amazing journey filled with haunted locations, unforgettable investigations, plenty of laughs... and more than a few techinical difficulties.
Whether you've been listening since day one...
After Dark: Episode 8
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We are diving into paranormal experiences sent in by our incredible listeners, these are the stories that keep you up at night. Some will make you questions what lurks in the dark. Others might have you looking over your shoulder. (pun intended). So, grab your favorite late-night snack, turn down the lights, and join us as we read your true paranormal encounters.
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The Hinsdale House: Legends, Lore, and The darkness within
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Step inside one of New York's most infamous haunted homes as we journey to the legendary Hinsdale House. Long before paranormal investigators, television crews, and thrill seekers arrived, the quiet farmhouse in rural Hinsdale carried whispers of tragedy, Native American legends, and unexplained encounters.
In this episode, we explore the history of the property before the Dandy family ever called it home, uncover the experiences that turned the house into a paranormal hotspot, and...
The ghosts who never clocked out
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What happens when the people who dedicate their lives to a job never truly leave it behind?
In this solo episode, Jill explores one of the strangest patterns in paranormal history: ghost stories centered around professions. From lonely lighthouse keepers, and exhausted nurses to prison guards, miners, hotel employees, and more. Many of these spirits aren't seeking revenge or trying to frighten anyone, they simply seem to be continuing the work they devoted their...
Coalfield Manor: Where history refuses to die
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Deep in the heart of Mullens, West Virginia, stands Coalfield Manor, a building with more than a century of history and no shortage of ghost stories. Once a bustling department store and later a funeral home, its walls have witnessed tragedy, loss, devastating fires, catastrophic floods, and the rise and fall of a thriving coal town. Every hallway seems to hold another chapter of Appalachian history.
In this episode, we uncover the fascinating past...
St. Albans: Where history refuses to rest
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Long before it became one of the most infamous haunted locations in America, St. Albans stood on land marked by tragedy. From frontier massacres and Civil War conflict to its years as an elite boys' school and later a psychiatric hospital, the walls of St. Albans have witnessed more than a century of heartbreak and mystery.
In this episode, we uncover the true history behind the legendary Virginia institution, separating documented facts from chilling...
whispers from the Rock: The haunting of Alcatraz
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Once home to some of America's most notorious criminals, Alcatraz Isalnd has a history steeped in isolation, escape attempts, and mystery. We explore the infamous prison's dark past, to the chilling stories that continue to surround the island today. Could the echoes of former prisoners still linger behind the cell doors, or is the fear of Alcatraz powerful enough to haunt visitors all on its own?
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Medfield State Hospital: Whispers through the wards
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Step inside the abandoned halls of Medfield State Hospital, a sprawling psychiatric institution that operated for more than a century and housed thousands of patients behind its imposing brick walls. Opened in 1896, the hospital was once considered progressive for its time, but like many mental health facilities of the era, it witnessed overcrowding, controversial treatments, patient suffering, and countless untold stories.
We explore the history of Medfield State Hospital, and the eerie legends that...
Sloss Furnace: Iron, Smoke, and Spirits
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Deep in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama stands the towering remains of Sloss Furnaces, a place once fueled by fire, steel, and tragedy. Built in 1882, the massive iron-producing plant became one of the most dangerous industrial sites in the south, where brutal working conditions and deadly accidents claimed countless loves over the decades.
Tonight, we descend into the smoke-stained ruins of one of America's most infamous haunted landmarks. Is Sloss Furnaces simply a relic o...
The Bolton House: Where the dead still walk
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Deep in the heart of Texas sits an aging house surrounded by whispers, legends, and stories that refuse to die. The Bolton House has become one of the state's most talked about haunted locations, drawing paranormal investigators, thrill seekers, and skeptics alike.
In this episode, we dive into the history of the Bolton family, the tragic events connected to the property, and the chilling encounters reported by those brave enough to spend the night...
Ten miles of terror: Clinton Road
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Hidden deep within the forests of West Milford, New Jersey lies a lonely ten-mile stretch of road surrounded by whispers of ghost sightings, phantom headlights, strange creatures, and unexplained disappearances. Known by many as one of the most haunted roads in America, Clinton Road has terrified locals and thrill seekers for decades.
Tonight, we're diving into the history, urban legends, and chilling encounters surrounding Clinton Road. So, lock your doors, keep your headlights on...
Norwich State Hospital: where the patients never left
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Behind the crumbling walls of Norwich State Hospital lies a history soaked in tragedy, forgotten experiments, and whispers that refuse to die. Once opened in 1904 as a state-run psychiatric hospital, the massive campus housed thousands of patients across decades of overcrowding, questionable treatments, and unexplained deaths.
We uncover the disturbing history, from its abandoned tunnels and violent patient stories to the chilling paranormal encounters inside the decaying wards.
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The Green Lady of Chateau de Brissac
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Deep in the Loire Valley stands a castle so grand it has been called the Giant of the Loire... but behind the lavish halls, velvet rooms, and towering walls hides a story soaked in betrayal, murder, and a ghost that many claim never left. This week, we explore chilling history and haunting legends of Chateau de Brissac, from the brutal crime that created the infamous green lady to the eerie encounters still reported inside the castle...
After Dark Episode 7: Featuring Gary D
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In this after dark special, we are handing the mic over to one of our listeners, and trust us, you're going to want to hear this. Gary D from Ontario, Canada shares three chilling stories that have stayed with him long after they happened. You'll hear each story in Gary's own words, and then we break down each experience, questioning what's really going on.
From unexplained encounters to moments that make your skin crawl, t...
The Old Hospital on College Hill: Abandoned but Not Alone
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Perched on a quiet hill with a past it refuses to bury, the Old Hospital on College Hill has become one of the most chilling abandoned locations in West Virgina. In this episode, we dive into the disturbing history, a place where suffering, death, and unanswered questions seem to linger in every empty hallway. Shadow figures, disembodied voices, and an overwhelming sense of dread have made this location a hotspot for investigators, and a nightmare for...
Scared since the 90s: Are You Afraid of the Dark Special
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Step into the shadows with the Bantering Banshees for a special episode dedicated to the nostalgic nightmare fuel that is Are You Afraid of the Dark? We're diving into our favorite episodes that shaped our childhood fears... and still haunts us today. Expect chills, laughs, and a heavy dose of 90s nostalgia as we relive the magic of the Midnight Society.
So grab your flashlight, stay close to the fire... and ask yourself, are...
Griffith Park: Shadows beneath the Hollywood Sign
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In this chilling episode, we take you deep into Griffith Park, where beauty and horror exist side by side. From the tragic tale of Peg Entwistle, the actress who leapt to her death from the sign in the 1930s, to the cursed land once owned by Don Antonio Feliz, whose family believed the property was doomed long before the park existed.
From ghost sightings to curses that refuse to die, this episode peels back...
Gitchie Manitou: Don't go in the woods
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In this episode, we dive into the terrifying true story of the Gitchie Manitou murders, a night in 1973 when five teenagers set out for what should have been an innocent evening... and only one walked away alive. We'll take you into the haunting beauty of the preserve, the horrifying details of the attack, and the lingering energy that many believe still clings to the land. Was it just human evil... or does something darker linger in...
Ghost Gossip Banter: Haunted, Hilarious, & Unfiltered
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When paranormal podcasters collide, you know the stories are going to get wild. In this episode, we're joined by our guest host Ashely from Ghost Gossip podcast, where she usually interviews others about their chilling encounters with the paranormal. This time, Ashley steps into the hot seat to tell us about her haunted house she once lived in, the activity she experienced, and other unbelievable moments that stayed with her. Of course, we couldn't help but...
The Sallie House Haunting: A True Nightmare
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In this episode, we dive into the terrifying experiences that turned an ordinary family home into a paranormal hotspot. From unexplained scratches and violent physical attacks to eerie voices and shadow figures, the legend of Sallie has left even skeptics shaken.
We break down the history, the sightings, and the darker theories behind what (or who) is really lurking inside those walls.
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The spirits of Trans-Allegheny
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In this episode of Bantering Banshees, we explore the chilling history of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, from its origins as a hopeful mental health facility to the disturbing realities that turned it into one of the most infamous institutions in the United States. We will dive into reports of shadow figures, disembodied voices, and the spirits of former patients who never left.
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The silence of Old Trinity Church
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Standing quietly along a rural Connecticut road, Old Trinity Church in Brooklyn is a place where history, faith, and lingering whispers seem to coexist. Over the years locals and investigators have reported strange occurrences within the church grounds and surrounding burial sites. Some claim to feel watched, while others speak of heavy feelings that don't feel like their own.
In this episode, we explore the history of Old Trinity Church, and what it feels...
Hoosac Tunnel: The tunnel of lost souls
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Buried deep beneath the Berkshire Mountains of western Massachusetts lies a railroad passage carved through stone, tragedy, and time, The Hoosac Tunnel. Stretching nearly five miles long, this engineering marvel was once called the great bore but many would come to know of it as... The Bloody Pit.
The Hoosac Tunnel remains active for freight trains but the stories that linger between the stone walls refuse to fade. Witnesses report phantom lantern lights flickering...
Pluckley Village: England's most haunted village
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Tucked away in the quiet countryside of Kent, Pluckley Village has earned a chilling reputation as England's most haunted village. With reports of over a dozen restless spirits, and centuries old cottages, Pluckley blurs the line between postcard charm and paranormal legend.
Visitors and locals alike tell stories of the Screaming Woods, where eerie cries echo through the trees and shadowy figures move just beyond sight. A ghostly monk is said to wander among...
After dark episode 6: Boo-Foons Take Over
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This after dark episode is a little different... and a lot special. We are joined by the Boo-Foons Mystery Investigators, Steve and Dan, as we dive headfirst into the strange, the unexplained, and the downright unsettling, with just enough laughter to keep the lights from flickering too hard.
The boo-foons are known for digging into mysteries from both past and present, blending research, curiosity, and unapologetic boo-foonery as they explore everything from ghosts and...
