Ring - Ring!

Ring - Ring!

Summer has a habit of reminding us that not every story needs to arrive with horror & thunder on our paranormal storytelling podcast.. During these summer specials, we take a step back from longer recordings to provide a summer full of ghost and spooks, folklore, unexplained mysteries, and eerie, strange tales & also celebrate the quieter magic that surrounds us every day. After completely losing a whole recording, we decided not to chase perfection—instead, we are embracing the slower pace of summer and leaning into - why stories often find us when we least expect them. Along the way, we will highlight listener and storyteller Gary D from up in Ontario, Canada.. and share some of the mysterious and weird experiences he has been generous enough to share with us all. You can find Gary D here: @gary_d_up_in_ontario_canada [www,instagram.com/gary_d_up_in_ontario_canada?utm_source=qr]   Over the summer we will explore the way fiction and true-life encounters sit comfortably beside one another, and reflect on how birdsong, drifting clouds and peaceful moments can become stories in their own right. Whether you joined us for paranormal mysteries, folklore, haunted history or simply enjoy spending time at The Freakin' Shack, we hope this episode feels like you're sitting beneath the ancient oaks with friends who understand that the world is still full of wonder. Sometimes the quietest stories stay with us the longest. Timestamps 00:00 – Summer's quiet magic and our missing recording 00:30 – Choosing to slow down 00:59 – Gary's mysterious stories from Ontario 01:30 – Stories as postcards from another world 02:10 – Listening to nature 02:50 – Fiction and imagination 03:30 – Why storytelling heals 04:10 – When stories arrive unexpectedly 04:50 – Celebrating authentic experiences 05:30 – Finding your own story   Become part of The Shack Pack! The Freakin' Shack isn't backed by a big production company or a network—it's simply a mother and daughter recording from a little shack in Brittany, surrounded by ancient oak trees, with our black cat Jedd keeping watch and our wonderfully sarcastic Victorian ghost, Mortimer Witherblight, occasionally wandering in to cause mischief. We don't have Patreon and we don't make money from the podcast. The best way you can support us is simply by being here. So: Subscribe, follow the podcast, leave us a review, like and share an episode with someone who loves the strange and unexplained. Better still, send us your own stories—whether they're paranormal encounters, family legends, local folklore or those little moments of everyday magic that can't quite be explained. Every comment, every shared story and every recommendation helps our little Shack Pack grow. We'd love for you to pull up a chair by the fire and become part of our community, because the best stories are the ones we discover together. contact us: shackpackinbox@gmail.com [shackpackinbox@gmail.com]

Ghosts of Tudor England | The Haunting Stories of Margaret Pole, Catherine Howard and Lady Jane Grey

The Tower of London has witnessed centuries of executions, betrayal and royal intrigue—but could it also be home to some of England's most famous ghosts? In this episode of The Freakin' Shack, we explore the lives and legends of Margaret Pole, Catherine Howard, and Lady Jane Grey. Each woman met a tragic end during the Tudor period, and each has become part of England's rich history of ghost stories and paranormal folklore. Together we examine the historical events behind their deaths, the hauntings reported at the Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace, and the intriguing idea of Stone Tape Theory—   the belief that traumatic events may somehow become imprinted on a place itself. If you are intrigued with Tudor history, haunted locations, or unexplained mysteries, join us as we separate historical fact from centuries of legend. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 08:57 The Tower Green Three 18:38 Margaret Pole 28:03 Catherine Howard 43:54 Lady Jane Grey Help grow our Shack community - Follow us Give us a review Share with anyone you think might enjoy listening Share your comments/thoughts and Stories via email At: shackpackinbox@gmail.com [shackpackinbox@gmail.com] Pull up a chair... The Shack door's open - Thanks for listening...

Unfinished Business - The Ghosts of London’s Riverside

In this episode, we journey into the eerie corners of London’s old riverside districts to uncover the stories of three spectral messengers whose unfinished business still lingers. We explore the haunting tales of Eleanor Hart, Tommy the Lantern Boy, and Samuel Keane — each tied to messages lost, forgotten, or never delivered. Topics include: • Haunted London and its ghostly legends • Spirits connected to emotion, memory, and place • The meaning behind messages from the afterlife • How history preserves — and distorts — the stories of the dead Perfect for listeners who enjoy paranormal stories, London history, and ghostly mysteries.   Topics include: • Haunted London and its ghostly legends • Spirits connected to emotion, memory, and place • The meaning behind messages from the afterlife • How history preserves — and distorts — the stories of those who came before us..    Chapters 00:00 Welcome to the Shack: Heat and Makeup Freedom 02:59 Ghost Stories: The Three Spectral Messengers 05:45 Eleanor Hart: The Milk Street Widow 11:20 Tommy: The Limehouse Lantern Boy 21:55 Samuel Keane: The Clerk of Unfinished Letters 30:05 The Lost Messages of History 34:12 Unfinished Business: Ghosts and Their Stories 37:57 The Nature of Ghosts: Messages or Memories? 43:46 Seeking Truth: Messages from the Past 48:44 Faith, Religion, and Personal Experiences 53:30 The Power of Community and Connection 57:25  Thanks & Farewell link: https://youtu.be/dpHpKeXm-B0?is=NlOsr-ogaTq9yzmy Help Support the show: • Follow the podcast • Rate & review to help others discover us • Share the episode with friends who love unexplained and strange stories Contact us at: shackpackinbox@gmail.com [shackpackinbox@gmail.com] code: 9b4tLgbOzMqfrdPvls9I

Whispers of Spitalfields - London's Haunted Trilogy

Step into the haunted heart of London’s East End as we uncover the ghostly legends woven into the streets of Spitalfields. In this chilling, but interesting episode, Trina and Stephanie guide you through three eerie tales rooted in archival shadows and centuries old mysteries: * The silent seamstress who still stitches by candlelight * The vanishing lodger of Wilkes Street * The ghostly child who wanders Dorset Street Along the way, we delve into the history of the Huguenots in London, what are garret rooms and why are they so often haunted, and how emotional energy imprints itself on old buildings through theories like the Stone Tape Theory. If you're into stories of London ghosts, historical hauntings, and strange echoes of the past that refuse to fade away, then this episode is your gateway into the eerie events around Spitalfields’ in London. We apologise for some audio technical issues we had during the recording of this episode; Featured chapters: * The haunted history of Spitalfields * The Huguenot legacy in East London * The Silent Seamstress and her eternal sewing * The Vanishing Lodger of Wilkes Street * The Ghostly Child of Dorset Street * Why garret rooms hold so much emotional residue * Archival shadows and the Stone Tape Theory * How history embeds itself into haunted locations Sound Bites: “London’s past refuses to lie still.” “He walks when the moon is thin.” “The ghost of thresholds between life and death.”   Resources Mentioned: * London Metropolitan Archives - https://www.london.gov.uk/about-us/london-metropolitan-archives [https://www.london.gov.uk/about-us/london-metropolitan-archives] * The Stone Tape Theory - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_tape_theory [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stone_tape_theory] * Spitalfields Ghost Stories Book - https://www.amazon.com/Spitalfields-Ghost-Stories-Collection/dp/XXXXXX [https://www.amazon.com/Spitalfields-Ghost-Stories-Collection/dp/XXXXXX] keywords London ghosts, Spitalfields history, haunted London, ghost stories, archival shadows, ghost trilogy, London hauntings, ghostly legends, historical hauntings, spooky London Come with us as we discover haunted London, ghost stories, urban legends, and through our newly discovered map, the emotional archaeology of old cities. How You Can Help Our Podcast Grow (No Patreon Needed) If you enjoy our deep dives into haunted history and the forgotten corners of London, there are a few powerful ways you can help our show grow — all completely free. Independent podcasts like ours rely on listener support to reach new ears, and every small action truly makes a difference. Ways to Support Us * Subscribe to/Follow the podcast — Subscribing helps platforms know you want more episodes like this. * Leave a rating or review — Even a few words boosts us in the algorithm and helps others discover the show. * Share the episode — Send it to a friend who loves ghost stories, London history, or spooky folklore. * Comment on YouTube — Comments tell the algorithm that people are engaging with the content. * Hit the Like button — A simple tap helps push the episode to more listeners. * Follow us on social media — It helps us build a community around the stories we tell. Why It Matters We don’t run ads, we don’t have Patreon, and we don’t earn money from the show. Your support is what keeps this project alive — your listens, your shares, your comments, your enthusiasm. When you interact with the episode, platforms are more likely to recommend it to others who love haunted history and archival mysteries. If you’ve ever wondered how small podcasts grow, this is it: one listener at a time, one share at a time, one review at a time. You can contact us at: shackpackinbox@gmail.com [shackpackinbox@gmail.com]

OH HELL NO!

This week we dive into a chilling true story sent in & credited to: ‘Gary D up in Ontario, Canada’. Back in the late 1980s, Gary re-tells his own story from when he was a young salesman driving through rural Virginia in the dead of night when he stumbled upon a run down, eerie gas station that felt frozen in time. Inside: a fierce old woman, a filthy restroom… and something that really should not have been there. His reaction was instant and unforgettable: “HELL NO!” What followed was a frantic escape, a confrontation and a nightmare of a night he’s never forgotten. Was it exhaustion? A glitch? Something paranormal? Or something far stranger? Following the story, we unpack a bit of Gary’s experience, ask the questions he couldn’t, and invite you—our listeners—to weigh in on what might really have been happening in that creepy Virginia gas station Story credited to; ‘Gary D up in Ontario Canada’  Gary D Link: https://www.instagram.com/gary_d_up_in_ontario_canada?utm_source=qr  [https://www.instagram.com/gary_d_up_in_ontario_canada?utm_source=qr]   How You Can Help Us Grow * Subscribe/ or follow us on  YouTube/Podcast — it helps more than you think * Leave a rating or review on your podcast app * Share this episode with someone who loves true tales and strange encounters * Send us your own story — we might feature it next * shackpackinbox@gmail,com [shackpackinbox@gmail,com] * Join our social media community and discuss theories with other listeners Your support keeps these stories alive and helps us bring more real life mysteries to the show. key words: true scary story, real paranormal encounter, creepy gas station story, 1980s road trip horror, strange true tales, mysterious encounter, listener story submission, supernatural podcast episode, unexplained events, creepy true story