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Hometown Ghost Stories dives into the history of haunted locations and investigates why and how these places earned their terrifying reputation. Rob, Dave and Jesse go live every Tuesday night, after a 15-20 minute uninterrupted, documentary-style breakdown on the case. You can even join the show - as many do, during the live broadcasts on YouTube, Tuesday nights at 9pm EST, as we talk ghosts, demons, poltergeists, and the horrifying true tales that led to these hauntings.
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Stack and Smash Fantasy Football Show is where you want to be for all of your fantasy football advice! Whether it's a traditional fantasy league, PPR, or you're trying to win a quick million in daily fantasy, we have the answers to your questions. Here at Stack & Smash, we are correct 100% of the time. Hosted by Jesse Wilkins, Rob Coakley, Brendan Connelly and Joe Gratta
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New Orleans is full of dark history. From haunted buildings and homes, to curses and even vampires, it seems that every building in this historic city has its own tale of paranormal activity. Tonight we focus on the oldest structure used as a bar in the United States, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, we also dive into the mysteries of The Seance Rooms of…
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Join Rob, Dave, and Jesse as they talk about the crimes of one of the most notorious serial killers in the history of New Orleans. The Axeman. Hear about the methods, theories, and even the chilling letter he sent in to the newspapers that caused the city to "Jazz It Out" for an entire evening. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Become a suppor…
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Deep in the heart of the city of brotherly love.. is the Eastern State Penitentiary. Designed to strike terror into its most violent and dangerous prisoners, it's construction was heavily influenced by the Quakers. They believed that these inmates could be rehabilitated by hard work, isolation and god. They thought solitary confinement would lead t…
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***SPOILERS*** Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2024 horror movie: Oddity! After the brutal murder of her twin sister, Darcy goes after those responsible by using haunted items as her tools for revenge. Tickets NOW ON SALE for our LIVE event at Barrel House Z in Weymouth, MA on 10/18/24 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-podcast-live…
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The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose California attracts visitors from all around the world. But the 24,000 square foot mansion was not always open to visitors... in fact, very few people ever saw the inside of the home while Sarah Winchester was alive. As the house grew and grew, so did the curiosity of locals and the press. Why was the widow …
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Jesse, Dave, and Rob break down some of the more recent paranormal news cases that have shown up in the newspapers. A haunting at a place previously covered, a dummy moving on it's own, and well something not paranormal because Dave doesn't understand the assignment. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Tickets NOW ON SALE for our LIVE event at B…
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Tonight we dive into another batch of Listener Submitted Ghost Stories! Every one of these true haunting tales were sent in by our listeners. Join us as we dive into YOUR Hometown Ghost Stories! MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Tickets NOW ON SALE for our LIVE event at Barrel House Z in Weymouth, MA on 10/18/24 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ho…
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(SPOILERS) We were joined by special guest, Mike Walsh of the America's Hometown Horror podcast to discuss the latest installment of the Alien franchise, and go figure... Dave and Rob don't agree. Alien: Romulus is a 2024 American science fiction horror film directed by Fede Álvarez and written by Álvarez and Rodo Sayagues. Produced by Scott Free P…
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In the summer of 1986, the Tallman family purchased what they hoped would be their forever home in the small industrial town of Horicon, Wisconsin. When they picked up a set of second-hand bunk beds for their daughter's room, they couldn't have known there may have been an evil entity attached to it. The following 9 months would prove to be a horri…
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John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States was assassinated in November 1963. His death has gone down in history as one of the most controversial events in the nation's history, but few people know that his ghost may have lingered behind, haunting some of the locations he visited while alive. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Tic…
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Located about 70 miles northeast of Knoxville Tennessee, is a town called Greeneville. Greeneville is the second oldest town in Tennessee and was the capital of the short-lived State of Franklin. Named after Nathanial Greene, a revolutionary war hero, the town has plenty of history... and with old historic buildings, it's no surprise that the town …
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We are BACK for another Friday the 13th review on Friday the 13th! HOW ORIGINAL?! This week, Rob Dave and Jesse review the 5th Friday the 13th which some say is the worst of the franchise. How did it hold up? Find out on this horror movie review! MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Tickets NOW ON SALE for our LIVE event at Barrel House Z in Weym…
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Huntsville is the most populated city in Alabama, and it also may have the most ghost stories in the state. From the ghosts of civil war soldiers held prisoner at a train depot to ghosts of an old governor rising from his grave, the tales vary. If that's not scary enough envision a swing moving on it's own within the cemetery at a place the locals …
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Rob, Dave and Jesse review the horror movie, Mama. We have been waiting for this review as it is known... that this is one of Jesse's least favorite horror movies of all time... does it hold up? Has his opinion changed? Find out as we review Mama. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Tickets NOW ON SALE for our LIVE event at Barrel House Z in Wey…
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It's time for another batch of haunted headlines, where we dig up old newspaper articles about ghosts, cryptids, poltergeists and much more. Join Jesse, Rob and Dave as we break down these crazy articles. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Tickets NOW ON SALE for our LIVE event at Barrel House Z in Weymouth, MA on 10/18/24 https://www.eventbrit…
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In 1974, the eighth wonder of the world was discovered by a group of farmers digging a well in China. Over 8 thousand statues were uncovered and its believed that a curse was unleashed on the farmers who discovered these hidden statues. Is the curse real? Is there another curse lying in wait? Find out on this episode of Hometown Ghost Stories, Curs…
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Looks can be deceiving as the picturesque landscape and Gothic architecture seem to mask the horrors of one of the most brutal prison systems of the 19th century. Port Arthur on Australia's island state of Tasmania was home to some of the UK's most violent criminals and some who spent time there may still linger behind in spirit form. Join us as we…
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This week we review the 2024 horror film, Maxxxine. Did the final movie in this trilogy hold up? Find out as Rob, Dave and Jesse cover this movie in our spoiler filled review! In 1980s Hollywood, adult film star and aspiring actress Maxine Minx finally gets her big break. But as a mysterious killer stalks the starlets of Hollywood, a trail of blood…
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The island of Okinawa Japan has been inhabited for thousands of years. The earliest found human remains date back over 22,000 years and the island has seen countless battles and bloodshed. From kingdoms vieng for power hundreds of years ago to the Battle of Okinawa in 1945 during world war 2, the entire island seems to be infested with lost spirits…
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On this weeks paranormal update, we go all around the world finding breaking news about haunted homes! From ghostly sightings to satanic symbols found under the carpet, you never know what we might uncover on this weeks paranormal update! MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Tickets NOW ON SALE for our LIVE event at Barrel House Z in Weymouth, MA…
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This week we dive into another batch of Cursed Items for sale. Brent Thomas from the Paranormal Portal makes a surprise appearance as our guest for the evening. We dive into the history and legend surrounding these items and pick out which ones we want to place bids on! MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Special Guest: Brent Thomas from the Par…
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Rob Dave and Jesse review the original 1975 Jaws movie. Was this a horror movie? Does it still hold up? Is it better than Under Paris? Is every movie better than Under Paris? Find out on this spoiler filled review of Jaws. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Become a supporter on Patreon! http://patreon.com/hometownghoststories Tickets NOW ON SA…
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In the early 1850's Alan and Wealthy Surrency would build their dream home in relative isolation within the state of Georgia. They would raise there family there for 20 years in peace. Until one evening when their daughter Clementine was waiting for her father at the nearby train station. A ghostly figure of a man would appear near the tracks and b…
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On this episode of Cursed Possessions, we take a deep dive into some of the cursed artifacts at the Warren's Occult Museum in Monroe, Connecticut. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Tickets NOW ON SALE for our LIVE event at Barrel House Z in Weymouth, MA on 10/18/24 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-podcast-live-tickets-923112…
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The old frontier town of Tonopah, Nevada was home to one of the biggest silver strikes in the state’s history. But the boom ended and the bustling town packed up and left, leaving a sparsely populated ghost town. The town saw many deaths over the years- From mining fires to shootouts to mysterious plague outbreaks. Now, the small number of people w…
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Rob, Dave and Jesse review the latest horror movie, Long Legs featuring Nicholas Cage! FBI Agent Lee Harker is assigned to an unsolved serial killer case that takes an unexpected turn, revealing evidence of the occult. Harker discovers a personal connection to the killer and must stop him before he strikes again. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.…
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The city of Green Bay has a haunted past that many are unaware of. Much like Savanah and other American cities and towns, you could say that the downtown area of Green Bay was built on the dead. From haunted taverns, forts and homes to the ruins of a former hotel just south of the city rumored to have a portal to hell... This area of Wisconsin has …
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We are BACK with another paranormal update! This week we cover a very creepy haunting, mysterious monoliths and a ghost pirate wedding! Have you found a recent story about Ghosts, Cryptids or anything paranormal in the news? Send it on over in an email or discord message and we may just feature it in our next paranormal update on Hometown Ghost Sto…
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Tonight we dive into another batch of Listener Submitted Ghost Stories! Every one of these true haunting tales were sent in by our listeners. Join us as we dive into YOUR Hometown Ghost Stories! MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Tickets NOW ON SALE for our LIVE event at Barrel House Z in Weymouth, MA on 10/18/24 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ho…
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**SPOILERS** Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2024 horror movie, In a Violent Nature! When a locket is removed from a collapsed fire tower in the woods that entombs the rotting corpse of Johnny, a vengeful spirit spurred on by a horrific 60-year old crime, his body is resurrected and becomes hellbent on retrieving it. MERCH: http://hometownghoststori…
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Although the smallest province of Canada, Prince Edward Island is jam packed with haunted history. Amongst those stories are a ghostly premonition from a church's bell tower. Or how about the spirit of a student haunting the dorm he never made it home to one evening. Join us as we cover some of the hauntings of Prince Edward Island, Canada MERCH: h…
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We are back for another episode of Strange Graves here on Hometown Ghost Stories. We go around the world and find some of the most peculiar headstones, mausoleums and grave markers, some with spine chilling stories and haunts. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins and Seth Wilkins Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.…
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A unique ghostly phenomenon has been happening off the coast of Delaware since the mid 1600's. Corpse lights have been luring ships to their doom, and turning the ships and crews themselves into ghostly figures haunting the shores. But what causes these deadly lights to exist? Many believe that it's the work of a curse. Join us as we discuss the co…
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Rob Dave and Jesse do a live review of the 2013 Evil Dead movie. Does it hold up with the originals? Where does it rank in the franchise? Find out in this SPOILER filled review! Five friends head to a remote cabin, where the discovery of a Book of the Dead leads them to unwittingly summon up demons living in the nearby woods. MERCH: http://hometown…
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The city of Guadalajara has more haunted locations than most major cities in the country of Mexico. From orphanages to hospitals, to haunted houses to cemeteries, it's no shock that this ancient city is considered one of Mexico's most paranormally active. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins and Seth Wilkins Become a suppo…
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Rob Dave and Jesse review the classic horror film, Night of the Living Dead A ragtag group of Pennsylvanians barricade themselves in an old farmhouse to remain safe from a horde of flesh-eating ghouls that are ravaging the Northeast of the United States. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/h…
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Tonight, Rob, Dave and Jesse set out to find the world's most haunted item! We search the internet once again in hopes to find more authentic cursed possessions. What will we find this time on this episode of Hometown Ghost Stories: Cursed Possessions?! MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ho…
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Evan Wasserstrom joins the show to discuss his unbelievable encounters with death, the afterlife and the paranormal. Evan is a Hollywood screen writer and is set to make his directorial debut this year as well, and even with all the horror stories he's written, the story that happened to him in real life might be the most unbelievable of all. MERCH…
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This week on Haunted Headlines, we dive into the archives to dig up some wild news stories about everything paranormal. Join us as we discuss a haunted lumber camp, a ghost that terrorized Columbia University and much more! MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Join the Di…
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SPOILERS: Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2024 horror film, Abigail! After a group of criminals kidnap the ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, they retreat to an isolated mansion, unaware that they're locked inside with no normal little girl. MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.co…
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Shortly after the Pritchard family moved into their new home on 30 East Drive in Pontefract, England, they were tormented by poltergeist activity. The hauntings centered around 12 year old Diane, but these strange occurrences were witnessed by the entire family, including neighbors, friends and relatives. The hauntings quickly escalated from moving…
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SPOILERS - Another classic horror movie that we can't seem to agree on. Who do you agree with on this one? Gunned down by Detective Mike Norris (Chris Sarandon), dying murderer Charles Lee Ray (Brad Dourif) uses black magic to put his soul inside a doll named Chucky -- which Karen Barclay (Catherine Hicks) then buys for her young son, Andy (Alex Vi…
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In the 1970's the Dandy family moved into their quaint dream home in Hinsdale New York. Almost immediately a nightmare began. Multiple spirits were seen throughout the house, and on the property, an eerie chanting coming from the woods, and even poltergeist activity. As it turned out the house may have been hiding a dark history. Watch our full Hin…
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Proud to announce that we have released our full investigation into the Hinsdale House, exclusively on YouTube. If you haven't already, please swing by, subscribe and enjoy! Let us know what you thought of the investigation! Thank you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yIhn6JR97E https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yIhn6JR97E https://www.youtube.com/wa…
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Yosemite is known world wide for it's beautiful landscape that includes waterfalls and massive domes. What many of the parks visitors are unaware of is the ghosts lurking the park. From evil spirits trying to lure you into the falls or waters of Yosemite. To the ghost lurking in the woods menacingly calling out your name. The entire park of Yosemit…
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Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2024 Horror Film, Late Night With the Devil. Johnny Carson rival Jack Delroy hosts a syndicated talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. However, ratings for the show have plummeted since the tragic death of Jack's beloved wife. Desperate to turn his fortunes arou…
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Sharpsburg is a small town in the central panhandle of Maryland. It would otherwise be known as a quiet innocuous town had it not been for one of the deadliest days in American history. In 1862, the Confederate Army marched into Sharpsburg and engaged Union forces in the bloodiest single day of the entire civil war. Now the town is haunted by the e…
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Jesse, Dave, and Rob dive into some of the latest paranormal news across the world, and veer off into a conversation about... dinosaurs? MERCH: http://hometownghoststories.com Music by: Jesse Wilkins Become a supporter on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The United Verde Hospital was constructed in 1926 and tended to the sick and wounded workers who mined for copper during the early 20th century. The hospital saw an estimated 9000 deaths, before it closed its doors and lay abandoned for decades. Eventually the building would be turned into the Jerome Grand Hotel, but almost immediately, staff and g…
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Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 2024 film, Night Swim starring Wyatt Russell, Ameile Hoeferle and Kerry Condon. Forced into early retirement by a degenerative illness, former baseball player Ray Waller moves into a new house with his wife and two children. He hopes that the backyard swimming pool will be fun for the kids and provide physical therapy…
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