10: PART I - The Indiana State Sanatorium

12: PART II - The Houghton Mansion with Hometown Ghost Stories

The history was just the beginning. In the conclusion of the investigation into North Adams' most haunted landmark, Ryder steps into the studio with a special guest: Dave Wilkins of Hometown Ghost Stories. Together, they cross-examine the legends and the lore that still cling to the Houghton Mansion. But this isn't just a case file. Dave and Ryder share stories from their own lives as paranormal investigators—revealing what happens to the mind when you spend your life chasing shadows. Listen to Hometown Ghost Stories, Live every Tuesday night at 9 PM EST, and wherever you get your podcasts. You can check them out by clicking this link:  Hometown Ghost Stories [https://www.hometownghoststories.com/] Click this link to view the evidence discussed in this episode:  Ghost Closes Door - Houghton Mansion - Hometown Ghost Stories [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz6tmIK-bQI] SUBSCRIBE NOW on your favorite podcast platform and NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! Check us out on social media, by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/cryptwalkers [https://linktr.ee/cryptwalkers] WE WANT YOUR STORIES AND SUGGESTIONS! SUBMIT HERE: contact@cryptwalkers.net [contact@cryptwalkers.net].  This podcast is a Miko Line Media Production. The titles Crypt Walkers: A Paranormal Podcast, Crypt Walkers: The Listener Files, and Into the Crypt: Field Notes are the exclusive property of Miko Line Media. All rights reserved. Mention of other podcasts or media outlets is based purely on the hosts opinion or for promotional purposes only; Miko Line Media does not claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property mentioned. Music is provided by Quintin Cobleitz, Max H., and Brianna Tam. Sound design is created by Miko Line Media, licensed through Artlist. Copyright 2026.

12: PART I - The Houghton Mansion

In Part I of this case, Ryder steps into the looming silence of the Houghton Mansion, a monument to Gilded Age ambition that became a vessel for unimaginable grief. From the sudden, violent pivot of a car crash to the guilt-stricken finality found in the barn stables, Ryder uncovers how a single week of tragedy dismantled a dynasty. By weaving together the secret history of a Masonic temple and the 'cursed' foundations of the Hoosac Tunnel. Part II features a special interview with Dave Wilkins of Hometown Ghost Stories, as he retells the story of one night in the Mansion.  Check out Hometown Ghost Stories before listening to Part II on May 13th! Watch their crazy evidence captured at the Houghton Mansion by clicking here:  Ghost Closes Door - Houghton Mansion - Hometown Ghost Stories [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz6tmIK-bQI ] Listen to Hometown Ghost Stories, Live every Tuesday night at 9 PM EST, and wherever you get your podcasts.  CREDITS:  Exploring North Adams’ Most Haunted Mansion - Irene Loewenson - The Williams  https://williamsrecord.com/188010/features/exploring-north-adams-most-haunted-mansion/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWe%20all%20freaked%20out%2C%E2%80%9D,no%20longer%20open%20for%20visitors [https://williamsrecord.com/188010/features/exploring-north-adams-most-haunted-mansion/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWe%20all%20freaked%20out%2C%E2%80%9D,no%20longer%20open%20for%20visitors]. Ghost Closes Door | Houghton Mansion: North Adams, MA - Hometown Ghost Stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz6tmIK-bQI [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iz6tmIK-bQI] The Houghton Mansion | North Adams, MA - Hometown Ghost Stories https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIVxmnri3bs [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIVxmnri3bs] The Hoosac Tunnel Disaster of 1867 - New England Historical Society  https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/hoosac-tunnel-disaster-1867/ [https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/hoosac-tunnel-disaster-1867/] John Bulmer Media | Journalist | Photo Historian | Archivist : The Hoosac Tunnel: A History of The Bloody Pit https://www.johnbulmermedia.com/2025/03/the-hoosac-tunnel-history-of-bloody-pit.html [https://www.johnbulmermedia.com/2025/03/the-hoosac-tunnel-history-of-bloody-pit.html] The Houghton Mansion Ghosts, North Adams, MA | Haunted Rooms America https://www.hauntedrooms.com/massachusetts/haunted-places/houghton-mansion-north-adams [https://www.hauntedrooms.com/massachusetts/haunted-places/houghton-mansion-north-adams] SUBSCRIBE NOW on your favorite podcast platform and NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! Check us out on social media, by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/cryptwalkers [https://linktr.ee/cryptwalkers] WE WANT YOUR STORIES AND SUGGESTIONS! SUBMIT HERE: contact@cryptwalkers.net [contact@cryptwalkers.net].  This podcast is a Miko Line Media Production. The titles Crypt Walkers: A Paranormal Podcast, Crypt Walkers: The Listener Files, and Into the Crypt: Field Notes are the exclusive property of Miko Line Media. All rights reserved. Mention of other podcasts or media outlets is based purely on the hosts opinion or for promotional purposes only; Miko Line Media does not claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property mentioned. Music is provided by Quintin Cobleitz, Max H., and Brianna Tam. Sound design is created by Miko Line Media, licensed through Artlist. Copyright 2026.

11: The Holidays: A Haunted History

Ryder explores the darker side of the holiday season. From ancient Yule traditions and the spectral Wild Hunt to Krampus, Victorian ghost stories, and chilling folklore, Ryder uncovers how fear, superstition, and tragedy have shaped the celebrations we know today. Blending history, myth, and paranormal insight, this episode reveals the stories behind the lights, carols, and rituals — reminding listeners that even the brightest holidays carry shadows. Credits:  https://www.almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditions [https://www.almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditions] - What is Yule? Written by Catherine Boeckmann https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/ [https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/krampus-could-come-you-holiday-season-180957438/] - The origins of Krampus, a Smithsonian Magazine Article https://www.historyextra.com/period/general-history/yule-cat-iceland-christmas-jolakotturinn/ [https://www.historyextra.com/period/general-history/yule-cat-iceland-christmas-jolakotturinn/] - What is Iceland’s Yule Cat? Article by History Extra SUBSCRIBE NOW on your favorite podcast platform and NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! Check us out on social media, by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/cryptwalkers [https://linktr.ee/cryptwalkers] WE WANT YOUR STORIES AND SUGGESTIONS! SUBMIT HERE: contact@cryptwalkers.net [contact@cryptwalkers.net].  This podcast is a Miko Line Media Production. The titles Crypt Walkers: A Paranormal Podcast, Crypt Walkers: The Listener Files, and Into the Crypt: Field Notes are the exclusive property of Miko Line Media. All rights reserved. Mention of other podcasts or media outlets is based purely on the hosts opinion or for promotional purposes only; Miko Line Media does not claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property mentioned. Music is provided by Quintin Cobleitz, Max H., and Brianna Tam. Sound design is created by Miko Line Media, licensed through Artlist. Copyright 2026.

10: PART II - The Indiana State Sanatorium with Crossroad X

In this special Part II episode, Ryder is joined by Mariah of Crossroad X, marking Crypt Walkers’ first-ever guest interview. Together, they break down the team’s investigation of the Indiana State Sanatorium, sharing the strange activity, chilling evidence, and unforgettable moments they witnessed on-site. With history, hauntings, and firsthand experiences colliding, this follow-up delivers one of the most engaging and atmospheric episodes yet. Watch Crossroad X, and their time at the Sanatorium by clicking right here:  Stalked At Haunted Indiana State Sanatorium- Part 1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7oouek0CMI] Check out Crossroad X @crossroadxparanormal on all social media platforms, and be sure to Like, Share, and Subscribe.  This episode is produced by Miko Line Media. “Crossroad X” and “Crossroad X Paranormal” are trademarks owned by their respective, unaffiliated rights holder. All rights reserved. All logos and media materials are used with permission from their original creator. © 2025.  SUBSCRIBE NOW on your favorite podcast platform and NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! Check us out on social media, by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/cryptwalkers [https://linktr.ee/cryptwalkers] WE WANT YOUR STORIES AND SUGGESTIONS! SUBMIT HERE: contact@cryptwalkers.net [contact@cryptwalkers.net].  This podcast is a Miko Line Media Production. The titles Crypt Walkers: A Paranormal Podcast, Crypt Walkers: The Listener Files, and Into the Crypt: Field Notes are the exclusive property of Miko Line Media. All rights reserved. Mention of other podcasts or media outlets is based purely on the hosts opinion or for promotional purposes only; Miko Line Media does not claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property mentioned. Music is provided by Quintin Cobleitz, Max H., and Brianna Tam. Sound design is created by Miko Line Media, licensed through Artlist. Copyright 2026.

10: PART I - The Indiana State Sanatorium

Matt joins Ryder in this chilling two-part case exploring the Indiana State Sanatorium. In Part I, they cover its dark history, tragic events, and ghostly accounts. Part II features a special interview with Mariah from Crossroad X Paranormal, sharing her firsthand experiences from inside the abandoned halls. Step into a world of shadows, echoes, and lingering spirits — a case that grew beyond anything Ryder and Matt expected. Watch Crossroad X before listening to Part II on December 10th! Watch their episode on YouTube by clicking right here:  Stalked At Haunted Indiana State Sanatorium- Part 1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7oouek0CMI] Check out Crossroad X @crossroadxparanormal on all social media platforms. Credits:  https://thesanatorium.net/ [https://thesanatorium.net/]  - The Sanitarium Project https://www.topshelf.tours/indiana-sanatorium-tours#:~:text=From%201908%20to%201968%2C%20the,its%20abrupt%20closure%20in%202011. [https://www.topshelf.tours/indiana-sanatorium-tours#:~:text=From%201908%20to%201968%2C%20the,its%20abrupt%20closure%20in%202011.]  - Top Shelf Tours - Take the Top Shelf Tour of the Indiana State Sanitarium  https://www.indianaconnection.org/indiana-state-sanatorium/ [https://www.indianaconnection.org/indiana-state-sanatorium/] - Indiana State Sanitarium - Indiana State Sanitarium https://www.purdueexponent.org/city_state/indiana-state-sanatorium-psychiatric-hospital-tuberculosis-history/article_a7b958ea-b00a-11ef-a1bb-c7500ee96209.html#1 [https://www.purdueexponent.org/city_state/indiana-state-sanatorium-psychiatric-hospital-tuberculosis-history/article_a7b958ea-b00a-11ef-a1bb-c7500ee96209.html#1 ]- Purdue Exponent Article, by Alex Sanchez https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/sheriff-rockville-deaths-were-murder-suicide/531-635230a4-03fb-49ac-b48c-bc0f669c56ba [https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/sheriff-rockville-deaths-were-murder-suicide/531-635230a4-03fb-49ac-b48c-bc0f669c56ba] - WTHR NEWS, Channel 13 SUBSCRIBE NOW on your favorite podcast platform and NEVER MISS AN EPISODE! Check us out on social media, by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/cryptwalkers [https://linktr.ee/cryptwalkers] WE WANT YOUR STORIES AND SUGGESTIONS! SUBMIT HERE: contact@cryptwalkers.net [contact@cryptwalkers.net].  This podcast is a Miko Line Media Production. The titles Crypt Walkers: A Paranormal Podcast, Crypt Walkers: The Listener Files, and Into the Crypt: Field Notes are the exclusive property of Miko Line Media. All rights reserved. Mention of other podcasts or media outlets is based purely on the hosts opinion or for promotional purposes only; Miko Line Media does not claim ownership of any third-party intellectual property mentioned. Music is provided by Quintin Cobleitz, Max H., and Brianna Tam. Sound design is created by Miko Line Media, licensed through Artlist. Copyright 2026.