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History of a Haunting

Carrie Hopper & Laura Ockerman
Frances Howard Carr
Ghosts
Creepy Kids' Statements
Bigfoot
Harry Houdini
Robert Devereux
Sasquatch
Tudor England
Balgonie Castle
Witchcraft
Christmas
Folklore
Bobby Mackey's Music World
Robert Carr
Driskill Hotel
Hauntings
Cryptozoology
Indigenous Cultures
Skinwalkers
Overbury's Death

What happens when a believer and a skeptic come together? They host a paranormal podcast that combines their love of history and hauntings!! Join us each week as we tell tales of famous, infamous, and almost famous locations around the world, and why they became terrifying places to visit.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes212Founded7 years ago
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Comedy

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Latest Episodes

This is our favorite time of year, and we wanted to bring a little Halloween to our story, and a whole lotta showmanship! Not from us, but from Houdini!

Join us as we tell you all about the life and death of one of the most famous escape artists in... more

Laura jumps in and tells us all about the woman that started the wax figure craze - Marie Tussaud!

Have the week you'll have!

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Today we join the cool kids and check out the Indiana State Sanatorium!

One of the newer locations to be found to be quite rife with paranormal weirdness, this location spans quite a bit of acreage with several buildings and creepy steam tunnels f... more

The title says it all. Just remember kids are a blessing. A creepy, unsettling blessing.

Have the week you'll have!

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Recent Guests

Andrea Perron
Notable figure from The Conjuring, ufologist, author
Episode: Re-release of Ufology with Andrea Perron

Hosts

Carrie Hopper
Co-host and skeptic of paranormal phenomena, Carrie brings a critical perspective while mixing humor into discussions about hauntings and history.
Laura Ackerman
Co-host and passionate believer in the paranormal, Laura often shares historical insights while engaging humorously with Carrie during discussions.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • YAY!

    YAY YOURE BACK! I vibe with y’all, and I’m so excited you’re going to Mansfield! I’ve been to the Shawshank Jail there-DEFINITELY HAUNTED! I spent a summer up there in Mansfield on an archaeological job! Love y’all!

    ❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    marcywelch
    United States3 years ago
  • Wonderful shows!

    So many amazing episodes, they’re too numerous to mention! I never want them to end!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MelissaB_in_KC
    United States4 years ago
  • It’s decent … but it definitely can be better 😬

    So I really tried to like this podcast … I’ve been listening to these two beautiful ladies for over a year now off and on (while listening to other podcasts). I love the content and the spooky stories and bite-size tales. I really love the fact that some of the places they talk about are actual visits to the locations. The flow of two hosts really downgrades the … let me explain:

    Laura does the history of the location, and Carrie will follow-up with the hauntings. The research is mediocre a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Owltickler
    United States4 years ago
  • Love it!

    It’s fun and goofy. Good stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lsocks
    United States4 years ago
  • Kind of awful

    That about sums up this podcast. The hosts spend the first half just talking to each other. It’s super boring. They aren’t entertaining or charismatic so the 30 minutes of gossip is just annoying and a waste of time. Once they finally decide to get around to the actual story, it doesn’t get more interesting. They don’t seem to do any deep research or critical thinking when sharing the history and stories. There are several episodes where they share rumors that have no basis in truth, rumors that... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Spooky Tammi
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the blend of humor and horror, noting the engaging storytelling style. They find the chemistry between hosts refreshing, adding to the entertainment value.
Some users have pointed out concerns about pacing and organization, suggesting that the flow could be improved in certain episodes.
Listeners commend the unique mix of history and ghost stories, often expressing a desire for more detailed explorations of topics.

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Re-release of Ufology with Andrea Perron
Q: What is your advice to people that are watching and that are listening that find they have moved into a home with paranormal activity and they've never experienced it before?
Embrace it, unless you're actually enduring physical attacks or something so malignant or malicious that it poses a threat. It's crucial to consider the possibility that this is a gift being given to you.

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A unique blend of comedy and the supernatural, the content focuses on haunting tales woven into historical narratives. Hosted by dynamic personalities, the episodes explore various locations known for their eerie backstories, including famous haunted sites and lesser-known spooky locales. The engaging banter between hosts often balances their differing perspectives—one a believer and the other a skeptic—which adds an entertaining layer to the discussions. Listeners can expect a mixture of compelling ghost stories, historical facts, and light-hearted humor that makes the listening experience enjoyable and sometimes chilling.

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