Dark History, Haunted Objects, and the Medieval Torture Museum | Ghost City Podcast

Dark History, Haunted Objects, and the Medieval Torture Museum | Ghost City Podcast

Let us know who you want to hear next! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569786/fan_mail/new] Rats, fire, a metal cage, and a slow inevitability. That’s where we start, because medieval torture isn’t really “ancient history” when you can still trace its logic in the way societies talk about punishment today. We’re joined by Kim Ashmore, the general manager for the Medieval Torture Museum [https://medievaltorturemuseum.com/] in Los Angeles, and we ask the questions most people avoid once the details get too real: what were these devices built to do, how did they actually work, and why did anyone think this belonged in a justice system?  Kim walks us through the museum’s mission and why interactivity matters for historical learning, especially when the subject is execution tools and torture devices like the guillotine, Iron Maiden, pendulum blade, rack, and more. We unpack the courtroom purpose behind torture, the brutal incentive structure of forced confessions, and the way public fear shaped “order.” Then we go to the darkest corner of the map, comparing infamous methods like the Sicilian bull, torture by rats, impalement on a spire, and the bloody eagle, plus what it reveals about deterrence and spectacle.  Because we’re Ghost City, we also can’t resist the haunted object angle. If trauma can imprint on places and things, what does that mean for a museum full of instruments built for suffering? We end by talking modern punishment, including solitary confinement, and where you can find the Medieval Torture Museum beyond LA, with locations in Chicago and St. Augustine.  If you enjoy dark history, true crime, haunted history, and museum culture, subscribe, share this with a friend who can handle the topic, and leave a review. What part of this conversation changed the way you think about “justice”? ******* Watch this episode and more paranormal content by subscribing to our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Ghostcitytours] page! ******* Visit our website [https://ghostcitytours.com/] to schedule a Ghost Tour today! Stay Spooky...

Behind the Paranormal Curtain: Ghost Hunting Lessons from Pennhurst Paracon | Ghost City Podcast

Let us know who you want to hear next! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569786/fan_mail/new] Pennhurst Paracon is chaos in the best way: packed rooms, big stories, and that moment when a crowd goes silent because someone just shared something they have never said out loud. We pulled together the strongest clips from the celebrity panels so you can hear what seasoned investigators actually fear, what they have learned the hard way, and how they think about risk, respect, and evidence when the lights are off. Our panel highlights feature: * Patti Negri [https://www.instagram.com/patti.negri/?hl=en] & Jay Wasley [https://www.instagram.com/jaywasleyfilm/] * Ghost Brothers [https://www.instagram.com/ghostbrothersda/?hl=en] * Ghost Hunters [https://www.instagram.com/ghosthunters/?hl=en] * Katrina Weidman [https://www.instagram.com/katrinaweidman/?hl=en]  * Ghost Trip Investigation [https://www.instagram.com/ghost_trip_investigation/?hl=en] * Thomas Winterton [https://www.instagram.com/thomasrwinterton/?hl=en], Superintendent at Skinwalker Ranch * Sons of Appalachia [https://www.instagram.com/thesonsofappalachia/?hl=en] * Project Fear [https://www.instagram.com/projectfearofficial/?hl=en] * Twin Paranormal [https://www.instagram.com/twinparanormal/?hl=en] * Nick & Tessa Groff [https://www.instagram.com/tessagroff_/?hl=en] * Rob Gutro [https://www.instagram.com/robgutro_author/], Pet Medium You’ll hear everything from a chilling Ouija board story that spirals into real danger, to haunted location talk that gets oddly specific, including why Old South Pittsburgh Hospital leaves people rattled. We also dig into practical ghost hunting habits like rolling cameras early, staying alert when you are leaving, and why “attachments” come up so often. When the conversation turns darker, guests share what certain places feel like in the body and how they reset afterward using grounding, prayer or meditation, salt baths, and intentional boundaries. Then we pivot into high strangeness with Skinwalker Ranch updates: drilling into the mesa, pulling out thin layers of metal described as forged, and wrestling with what it could mean when the data refuses to fit a neat explanation. We close on something unexpectedly human and comforting with pet medium insights on grief and the ways animals may reconnect through dreams, familiar sounds, and those small signs you notice when you are quiet enough to look. If you like Pennhurst, Paracon, ghost hunting, EVPs, paranormal investigation, Skinwalker Ranch mysteries, and true haunted history, hit subscribe, share this with a friend who loves the strange, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show. What moment from these panels stayed with you most? ******* Watch this episode and more paranormal content by subscribing to our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Ghostcitytours] page! ******* Visit our website [https://ghostcitytours.com/] to schedule a Ghost Tour today! Stay Spooky...

How to Tell Gettysburg Ghost Stories the Right Way w/ Andy Andrews | Ghost City Podcast

Let us know who you want to hear next! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569786/fan_mail/new] Gettysburg does not need fake myths or manufactured scares. The history is already heavy enough. In Part 2 of our conversation with Ghost City Tours Gettysburg manager Andy Andrews, we dig into what it means to tell ghost stories in a town where the past still feels painfully close to the surface. Tim and Andy talk honestly about the problem with sensationalized hauntings, why historical accuracy matters, and how respectful storytelling can leave room for both documented history and genuinely unexplained experiences. From there, we step into the stranger side of Gettysburg. We discuss shadowy figures crossing public squares, phantom footsteps inside empty buildings, unexplained piano notes in locked rooms, and eerie moments at places like Little Round Top and Iverson’s Pits. The conversation culminates in one of the strangest encounters either of them has experienced: a cheerful man in mismatched historical clothing who appeared, held a conversation, and then vanished where there was nowhere left to go. If you are fascinated by haunted history, Gettysburg travel, Civil War ghosts, and the challenge of separating folklore from real paranormal experiences, this episode takes the story even deeper. ******* Watch this episode and more paranormal content by subscribing to our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Ghostcitytours] page! ******* Visit our website [https://ghostcitytours.com/] to schedule a Ghost Tour today! Stay Spooky...

Gettysburg Ghost Stories, EVPs, and Civil War Hauntings w/ Andy Andrews | Ghost City Podcast

Let us know who you want to hear next! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569786/fan_mail/new] Something about Gettysburg keeps pulling people back. Maybe it is the history, maybe it is the grief still embedded in the landscape, or maybe it is the feeling that the past is not fully past when you stand where thousands died. In Part 1 of this two-part conversation on the Ghost City Podcast, Tim sits down with Ghost City Tours Gettysburg manager Andy Andrews to explore the experiences that convinced him the paranormal is real. From a childhood spent near battlefields to early ghost hunts with cassette recorders and raw EVP sessions, Andy explains why direct voice responses can feel far more convincing than photos in an era where AI makes visual evidence harder to trust. We also dive deep into some of Gettysburg’s most haunted locations, including the Hoffman Mansion, the Cashtown Inn, and the battlefield itself. Along the way, we discuss shadow figures, doors moving on their own, unsettling basement energy tied to Civil War medical history, and what it feels like to witness a full-bodied apparition with your own eyes at places like Triangle Field. If you are interested in Gettysburg ghost stories, Civil War hauntings, EVP evidence, and real paranormal investigation, this episode lays the groundwork for an even deeper dive in Part 2. ******* Watch this episode and more paranormal content by subscribing to our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Ghostcitytours] page! ******* Visit our website [https://ghostcitytours.com/] to schedule a Ghost Tour today! Stay Spooky...

Ghost City Gauntlet: Rapid-Fire with Steve Gonsalves (Boonus Episode)

Let us know who you want to hear next! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2569786/fan_mail/new] Welcome to the Ghost City Gauntlet, our “Boonus” rapid-fire segment where we put our guests on the spot with 10 paranormal questions and let their gut reactions take over. This week, Steve Gonsalves [https://www.instagram.com/stevegonsalvesofficial/?hl=en] steps into the gauntlet to share what fascinates them, what genuinely scares them, and what they hope waits on the other side. From haunted locations to cryptids, aliens to the afterlife… nothing is off limits. If you enjoyed this Boonus content, make sure to check out the full episode of the Ghost City Podcast featuring Steve Gonsalves on our Ghost City Tours YouTube channel and wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe for new spooky content every week. ******* Watch this episode and more paranormal content by subscribing to our YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@Ghostcitytours] page! ******* Visit our website [https://ghostcitytours.com/] to schedule a Ghost Tour today! Stay Spooky...