Not All Imaginary Friends Are Imaginary | After Midnight

When We Spoke to the Dead, Part Two | Grave Talks CLASSIC

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWO Author Ilise S. Carter joins us to discuss her new book, When We Spoke to the Dead: How Ghosts Gave American Women Their Voice, a captivating exploration of how the Spiritualism movement reshaped faith, culture, and even feminism. It all began in 1848, when two sisters from upstate New York—the famous Fox Sisters—claimed they could speak to the dead through mysterious knocks on the walls of their farmhouse. Their story sparked a global fascination that transformed parlors into séance rooms and gave rise to one of the most influential movements of the 19th century. Spiritualism wasn’t just about ghosts—it was about change. Mediums, often women, claimed to channel the voices of the departed through raps, trances, and automatic writing, gaining social power in a world that rarely let them speak. Step into the séance room—where belief met rebellion, and the voices of the dead helped shape the living. Today on The Grave Talks, When We Spoke to the Dead, a conversation with author Ilise S. Carter. #TheGraveTalks #Spiritualism #FoxSisters #IliseSCarter #GhostHistory #ParanormalHistory #Mediums #Séance #LifeAfterDeath #ParanormalPodcast Love real ghost stories? Don’t just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story: 👉 www.youtube.com/@realghoststoriespod [http://www.youtube.com/@realghoststoriespod] Want even more? Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: 🍏 Apple Premium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad-free-advance-a-ghostly-playlist/id880791662?i=1000723754502 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad-free-advance-a-ghostly-playlist/id880791662?i=1000723754502] 🤝 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/realghoststories [https://www.patreon.com/realghoststories] Stay connected with us on social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/ghostpodcast/] 🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realghoststoriesonline [https://www.tiktok.com/@realghoststoriesonline] 📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealGhostStoriesOnline/ [https://www.facebook.com/RealGhostStoriesOnline/]

Who Was Trying to Scare Who? | Real Ghost Stories

It started as nothing more than a late-'90s adventure. After finding an old website listing haunted locations around California, three teenagers hopped on their bikes to explore a historic ranch rumored to be haunted. Like most kids their age, they spent the evening daring each other, swapping ghost stories, and looking for something—anything—that might prove the legends were true. Then, just as one of them decided to fake a paranormal moment by tossing a rock into the bushes, something unexpected happened first. What followed lasted only a few moments, but decades later he still can't explain the timing. Was it pure coincidence... or had something at the old ranch somehow anticipated exactly what he was about to do?  #RealGhostStories #GhostStories #Paranormal #HauntedPlaces #HauntedCalifornia #CaliforniaGhosts #Supernatural #HistoricHauntings #GhostEncounter #Unexplained #ParanormalPodcast #TrueParanormal #HauntedRanch #StrangeExperiences #GhostAdventure Love real ghost stories? Want even more? Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: 🍏 Apple Premium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad-free-advance-a-ghostly-playlist/id880791662?i=1000723754502 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad-free-advance-a-ghostly-playlist/id880791662?i=1000723754502] 🤝 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/realghoststories [https://www.patreon.com/realghoststories] Stay connected with us on social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/ghostpodcast/] 🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realghoststoriesonline [https://www.tiktok.com/@realghoststoriesonline] 📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealGhostStoriesOnline/ [https://www.facebook.com/RealGhostStoriesOnline/]

When We Spoke to the Dead, Part One | Grave Talks CLASSIC

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Author Ilise S. Carter joins us to discuss her new book, When We Spoke to the Dead: How Ghosts Gave American Women Their Voice, a captivating exploration of how the Spiritualism movement reshaped faith, culture, and even feminism. It all began in 1848, when two sisters from upstate New York—the famous Fox Sisters—claimed they could speak to the dead through mysterious knocks on the walls of their farmhouse. Their story sparked a global fascination that transformed parlors into séance rooms and gave rise to one of the most influential movements of the 19th century. Spiritualism wasn’t just about ghosts—it was about change. Mediums, often women, claimed to channel the voices of the departed through raps, trances, and automatic writing, gaining social power in a world that rarely let them speak.  Step into the séance room—where belief met rebellion, and the voices of the dead helped shape the living. Today on The Grave Talks, When We Spoke to the Dead, a conversation with author Ilise S. Carter. #TheGraveTalks #Spiritualism #FoxSisters #IliseSCarter #GhostHistory #ParanormalHistory #Mediums #Séance #LifeAfterDeath #ParanormalPodcast  Love real ghost stories? Don’t just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story: 👉 www.youtube.com/@realghoststoriespod [http://www.youtube.com/@realghoststoriespod] Want even more? Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: 🍏 Apple Premium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad-free-advance-a-ghostly-playlist/id880791662?i=1000723754502 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad-free-advance-a-ghostly-playlist/id880791662?i=1000723754502] 🤝 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/realghoststories [https://www.patreon.com/realghoststories] Stay connected with us on social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/ghostpodcast/] 🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realghoststoriesonline [https://www.tiktok.com/@realghoststoriesonline] 📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealGhostStoriesOnline/ [https://www.facebook.com/RealGhostStoriesOnline/]

The One Thing She Should Have Left on the Shelf | After Midnight

Jenny has always loved thrift stores. To her, they're treasure hunts filled with forgotten antiques, hidden bargains, and pieces of history waiting for a second chance. So when she found a stunning piece of ruby carnival glass for just eight dollars, she couldn't believe her luck. At first, it was just another beautiful addition to her collection. Then she started seeing a man she'd briefly noticed inside the thrift store. He appeared outside her apartment. Then inside it. Always watching. Always silent. What began as the thrill of discovering the perfect antique quickly became a terrifying question: What did she unknowingly bring home from the thrift store? #HauntedAntique #HauntedObject #ThriftStoreFind #GhostAttachment #Apparition #ParanormalEncounter #GhostStory #TrueGhostStory #Attachment #BeingFollowed #GhostlyFigure Love real ghost stories? Want even more? Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: 🍏 Apple Premium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad-free-advance-a-ghostly-playlist/id880791662?i=1000723754502 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad-free-advance-a-ghostly-playlist/id880791662?i=1000723754502] 🤝 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/realghoststories [https://www.patreon.com/realghoststories] Stay connected with us on social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/ghostpodcast/] 🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realghoststoriesonline [https://www.tiktok.com/@realghoststoriesonline] 📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealGhostStoriesOnline/ [https://www.facebook.com/RealGhostStoriesOnline/]

Bethany's Home Sweet Haunted Home, Part Three | Grave Talks CLASSIC

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART THREE For nearly 150 years, Bethany's Home Sweet Haunted Home in Jackson, California has witnessed life from every angle. Built in 1878, the historic home has served as a boarding house, family residence, and countless other roles as the Gold Country town around it evolved. Along the way, it also developed a reputation for something far more unusual. Today, guests report encounters with spirits believed to still call the home their own. Among them are Maggie, a former owner said to remain with her husband and child, along with other lingering personalities who seem more interested in sharing the house than frightening its visitors. Owner Elsie Lodde joins us to discuss the home's remarkable history, its resident spirits, and why so many believe this haunted house is filled with friendly ghosts rather than fearful ones. This is Part Three of our three-part conversation with Elsie Lodde about Bethany's Home Sweet Haunted Home. #TheGraveTalks #HomeSweetHauntedHome #JacksonCalifornia #HauntedHouse #GhostStories #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedHistory #CaliforniaHauntings #FriendlyGhosts #HistoricalHauntings #Ghosts #Paranormal #Hauntings Love real ghost stories? Don’t just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story: 👉 www.youtube.com/@realghoststoriespod [http://www.youtube.com/@realghoststoriespod] Want even more? Become a supporter and unlock exclusive extras, ad-free episodes, and advanced access: 🍏 Apple Premium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad-free-advance-a-ghostly-playlist/id880791662?i=1000723754502 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ad-free-advance-a-ghostly-playlist/id880791662?i=1000723754502] 🤝 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/realghoststories [https://www.patreon.com/realghoststories] Stay connected with us on social: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ghostpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/ghostpodcast/] 🎶 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@realghoststoriesonline [https://www.tiktok.com/@realghoststoriesonline] 📘 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealGhostStoriesOnline/ [https://www.facebook.com/RealGhostStoriesOnline/]