True Philippine Ghost Stories Podcast

S2 E8: The Carpenter

A dream house in Quezon City, a trusted Ilocano carpenter, and a promise made in gratitude become the foundations of a quiet haunting built not on vengeance, but on unfinished work.As Cora and Ben settle into their new three‑story home, they begin hearing deliberate metallic taps at night from the balcony and bathroom—sounds less like a monster lurking, and more like someone still repairing the house in the dark. One night, they finally see the impossible: Toto, the hardworking carpenter who built their home, silently working outside their bedroom as if death never ended his shift.By morning, news arrives that Toto died in a tragic accident the night before, forcing the family to confront a different kind of haunting—a man returning not to torment, but to keep his word. After prayers are offered and the house is blessed, the knocking stops, leaving one chilling question behind: when a promise is strong enough to outlive the body, can duty itself become a ghost?

S2 E7: Spirit of the Glass

A quiet December afternoon in a Catholic school turns into something far darker when a group of sixth-grade girls tries a homemade Spirit of the Glass session during Christmas rehearsals. What begins as boredom, laughter, and a reckless dare soon spirals into panic, strange sensations, whispered warnings, and the chilling name “Albert” — a presence the girls would never forget.In this episode of True Philippine Ghost Stories Podcast, Mark revisits the eerie schoolyard legend behind Spirit of the Glass from True Philippine Ghost Stories Book 2. Blending folklore, memory, and cultural reflection, this retelling explores how one simple glass and a manila board became the center of fear, rumor, and trauma that haunted an entire batch long after the classroom lights went out.Was it a demon, mass hysteria, or the frightening power of belief itself? Step inside a December classroom filled with carols, candle wax, and dread — and listen closely, because some games do not end when you say goodbye.

S2 E6: In Memory of Cherry

Some ghost stories begin with fear. This one begins with love.In Memory of Cherry explores a quieter kind of haunting—one rooted in remembrance, grief, and the thin space where memory starts to feel like presence. Set against deeply familiar Filipino beliefs about mourning, dreams, and the dead who linger, this episode asks an unsettling question: what happens when holding on feels safer than letting go?Cherry isn’t remembered as a monster or a mystery. She is remembered as someone real. Someone loved. And that is what makes her absence echo through the house she left behind.As strange signs begin to surface—small, easy to dismiss, yet impossible to ignore—the line between memory and visitation slowly blurs. Is what’s happening a spiritual return… or the quiet weight of grief reshaping reality?This episode doesn’t rush toward screams or shadows. Instead, it leans into atmosphere, emotion, and the kind of unease that builds when love refuses to fade.Because sometimes, the most frightening hauntings aren’t about what appears in the dark— but about what we refuse to release.🎧 Listen to In Memory of Cherry, from True Philippine Ghost Stories Podcast. DISCLAIMER 📢This episode may include ads. If you’d like to support the show, you can subscribe for as low as $5 per month through Patreon or Apple Podcasts Subscriber-Only Audio.Subscription Benefits 🌟 * Weekly ad-free episodes * Exclusive podcast promos * Early access to selected stories 👉 Check our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/c/hustlestudios] 👉 Or subscribe using the Apple Podcasts app [http://go.thehustle.studio/subscribe] Thank you for supporting the show. It truly means a lot.  🙏Connect with Us 📱Visit us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/hustlestudiosinc] Episode Sponsors Noota A powerful transcription and AI meeting alternative to Zoom. Sign up here [https://noota.cello.so/MfzMQhRASVY] Moxie 🌟 Built for freelancers and small business owners, Moxie helps with: * Invoicing * CRM * Project management * Expense tracking * Proposals and contracts * Time tracking Learn more about Moxie [https://www.withmoxie.com/?_get=paul64] 🎧 Turn Audio Into Content That Works 🎤Join creators using Castmagic Presets and Community Prompts to transform audio into high-impact content. ✅ Faster workflows ✅ Smarter content output ✅ Community-powered prompts 🔗 Sign up here [https://get.castmagic.io/l6g5zae3d7g5]

S2 E5: Ghost Child in the House

Some houses don’t scare you right away. They wait.They feel normal in the daytime. Familiar. Safe. But at night, something changes. The silence feels heavier. Certain rooms feel occupied even when they’re not. And you get the sense that the house remembers things no one talks about anymore.In this episode of True Philippine Ghost Stories Podcast, we step into a quiet Quezon City home where nothing seems unusual at first. It’s not abandoned. It’s not isolated. It’s the kind of place people rent, live in, and raise families around.And that’s what makes it unsettling.Small things begin to feel off. Objects don’t stay where they’re left. A child starts saying things adults are quick to dismiss. There’s no screaming. No warning signs. Just a slow realization that the house may not be as empty as it should be.Ghost Child in the House is a story about silence, neglect, and the kind of presence that doesn’t want to scare anyone—only to be noticed. It explores how homes in the Philippines carry memory, and how some stories refuse to stay buried, even after the walls are rebuilt.Listen closely. Some hauntings don’t announce themselves. They wait for you to live with them first.Copyright Disclaimer: This episode is inspired by material from the True Philippine Ghost Stories collection and is presented as a narrative adaptation, commentary, and retelling for podcast development. DISCLAIMER 📢 This episode may be ad-supported. You can support the show by subscribing for as little as $5 a month via Patreon or Apple Podcast Subscriber-Only Audio.Subscriber perks include: * Ad-free weekly episodes * Exclusive podcast promos * Early access to select episodes Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/hustlestudios [https://www.patreon.com/c/hustlestudios] Apple Podcasts: http://go.thehustle.studio/subscribe [http://go.thehustle.studio/subscribe] Thank you for supporting the podcast.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hustlestudiosinc [https://www.facebook.com/hustlestudiosinc] Episode SponsorsNoota – Transcription and AI meeting alternative https://noota.cello.so/MfzMQhRASVY [https://noota.cello.so/MfzMQhRASVY] Moxie – Tools for freelancers and small business owners https://www.withmoxie.com?_get=paul64 [https://www.withmoxie.com/?_get=paul64] Castmagic – Turn audio into content https://get.castmagic.io/l6g5zae3d7g5 [https://get.castmagic.io/l6g5zae3d7g5]

S2 E4: St. Elmo’s Fire

On a humid Manila evening, a simple burger run turns unsettling when a blinding flash reveals a hovering silver orb—silent, deliberate, and gone in an instant. Set beside a WWII-era school rumored with restless spirits, this true account from Book 2 of True Philippine Ghost Stories (pages 20–22) by Jherry Barrinuevo blurs the line between everyday comfort and the unexplained. Was it an orb, a wandering soul, or something electrical like St. Elmo’s fire? We trace the tale’s roots in Filipino folklore and history, weigh the science, and explore how a childhood ritual can be forever changed by one extraordinary moment. Turn off the lights if you dare.No spoilers—just questions that linger long after the last bite.=======DISCLAIMER 📢This episode might be ad-supported. You can support us by subscribing for as little as $5 a month on our Patreon page or through Apple Podcast Subscriber-Only Audio. 🎉Subscription Benefits 🌟 * Ad-free weekly podcast * Exclusive podcast promos * Early access to select episodes 👉 Check our Patreon: http://go.thehustle.studio/patreon [http://go.thehustle.studio/patreon]👉 Or subscribe using the Apple Podcasts app: http://go.thehustle.studio/subscribe [http://go.thehustle.studio/subscribe]Thank you so much for your generosity! 🙏Connect with Us 📱Visit us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hustlestudiosinc [https://www.facebook.com/hustlestudiosinc]Episode SponsorsNoota — The best transcription and AI Meeting Zoom alternative!Sign Up here: https://noota.cello.so/MfzMQhRASVY [https://noota.cello.so/MfzMQhRASVY]Moxie 🌟Built for freelancers and small business owners: 1. Invoicing 2. Client Relationship Management (CRM) 3. Project Management 4. Expenses 5. Proposals and Contracts 6. Time Tracking Streamline your freelance workflow with Moxie! 😊Learn more: https://www.withmoxie.com?_get=paul64 [https://www.withmoxie.com/?_get=paul64]🎧 Transform Your Audio into Content Magic! 🎤Enhance your Castmagic experience with custom Presets and Community Prompts. 🚀Why You’ll Love It: * Instantly turn audio into engaging content * Access Featured Community Prompts 🌟 * Tailored workflows Sign up: https://get.castmagic.io/l6g5zae3d7g5 [https://get.castmagic.io/l6g5zae3d7g5]