This Podcast is Haunted

Ever had an April Fools' Day prank get out of hand and accidentally start a new religion? The Fox sisters did, and that how we got Spiritualism! This week we take you through the history and basics of Spiritualism and its Mecca: Lily Dale, New York.

On Thanksgiving in 1922, Saloon owner Peter Koopman allegedly murdered his wife Kate. We welcome local ghost hunters Bill and Jay from GRASPP (Gathering Research And Stories of Paranormal Phenomena) and talk about their investigations in the Koopman house. Find out more at: graspp.org facebook.com/GrasppParanormalInvestigations

Why do some 19th century graves have iron cages around them? Were the Victorians as obsessed with the walking dead as we are? We switch gears this week to bring you a spooky history lesson! For further reading: The Invention of Murder by Judith Flanders The Art of the English Murder by Lucy Worsley At Home by Bill Bryson Podcast Recommendations: Lore Episode 43: Supply and Demand Sawbones

Our guest, Amberrose Hammond shares some stories about ghost hunting and we listen to some creepy-ass EVP recordings. Check out Amberrose's websites: amberrosehammond.com michigansotherside.com Read Amberrose's books!: Wicked Grand Rapids Wicked Ottawa County Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast

Jen and Cate welcome their first guest, Blue! She tells the chilling tale of Robert the Doll, a haunted doll in Key West Florida.

It's the first ever episode of This Podcast is Haunted! Tune in to listen to Jen and Cate discuss their childhoods and how they got interested in the paranormal. Weirdly it involves a great deal of trespassing in cemeteries. Episodes released once a fortnight! Follow us on twitter! @Haunted_Pod Email us your ghost stories! [email protected]