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Hometown Ghost Stories

Be Afraid
Ghosts
Horror Movies
Ghost Stories
Haunted Items
Hauntings
Stephen King
Horror
Hollywood
Sinners
Ed and Lorraine Warren
Mad Gasser Of Mattoon
Demons
Jason Voorhees
Halloween 3: Season Of the Witch
Weapons
Friday the 13th Part VIII - Jason Takes Manhattan
Witchcraft
The Substance
Ebay
Paranormal Activity

Hometown Ghost Stories dives into the history of haunted locations and investigates why and how these places earned their terrifying reputation. Rob, Dave and Jesse go live every Tuesday night, after a 15-20 minute uninterrupted, documentary-style breakdown on the case. You can even join the show - as many do, during the live broadcasts on YouTube, Tuesday nights at 9pm EST, as we talk ghosts, dem... more

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Tonight on HTGS Reviews, we are covering THE EXORCIST! This 1973 release is a classic... but does it hold up? Find out what we thought about The Exorcist in this spoiler filled review! In the 1973 horror film The Exorcist, a 12-year-old girl named Re... more

The Skirrid Inn has stood at the foot of a Welsh mountain serving drinks for centuries, and the old beam that was once above its staircase still carries the marks of the people who were hanged there. Every night, before the doors are locked, someone ... more

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This week on HTGS Reviews we cover the first SAW movie! In the 2004 horror film Saw, photographer Adam Stanheight and oncologist Dr. Lawrence Gordon wake up chained to pipes at opposite ends of a filthy, dilapidated bathroom

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Although the city of Leeds in West Yorkshire has been known for its industrial influence, it has also endured the trials of plague, war and violence. Many of its buildings were destroyed in the Leeds blitz of 1941. One of the buildings that survived ... more

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Recent Guests

Crystal Quinn
Friend of the show, guest on the episode
Episode: Miracle of The Sun | Dark Light Mysteries
Crystal Quin/Crystal Quinn
Special guest; long-time contributor with horror movie reviews and regular episodes
Hometown Ghost Stories
Episode: EP 216 - The Lost Souls of Market Square ft. Crystal Quin | Houston, TX
John Grylls
From Creepy, greeting listeners on Be Afraid Podcast Network
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Episode: Spicy Paranormal Celebrity Encounters | Paranormal Update
Nick Groff
Paranormal investigator, Groff Adventures
Groff Adventures
Episode: EP 213 - The Ghosts of Yorktown Ft. Nick and Tessa Groff | Yorktown, VA
Tessa Groff
Medium and paranormal investigator
Be Afraid Network
Episode: EP 213 - The Ghosts of Yorktown Ft. Nick and Tessa Groff | Yorktown, VA
Dave Wilkins
Guest co-host
Hometown Ghost Stories
Episode: EP 211 - The Haunted Hometown of the Ringling Brothers | Baraboo, WI
Burt Moran
Creator of the Bert Moran YouTube channel, focuses on missing people and paranormal topics
Bert Moran YouTube channel
Episode: EP 207 - The Ghostly Fires of Sica Hollow | Sica Hollow State Park, South Dakota
Paulum Chill
Author of the story adapted for Creepy Presents Turn It Off
Creepy/Creepy Podcast
Episode: Introducing: Creepy — "Turn It Off"
Jeremiah Byron
Host of Bigfoot Society podcast
Bigfoot Society
Episode: Does Bigfoot Poop? | Paranormal Update

Hosts

Rob Coakley
Host of the show; central to HTGS with long-running involvement and banter.
Jesse Wilkins
Co-host with strong focus on history and storytelling; frequent on-air banter.
Dave Wilkins
Co-host; contributes research, hosting, and conversations.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Great except

    This is one of my favorite podcasts. Hands down great content and I love everything they do. Unfortunately there are advertisements sometimes every 3 or 4 minutes and it ruins the immersion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AngryPikachu
    United States17 days ago
  • Enjoyable and funny

    Nice light fun with a little spooky added.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Troubled sleeper.
    United States24 days ago
  • Great podcast

    It is in fact not shark week listening to this but it’s still great, love every episode. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justinbwalters
    United States2 months ago
  • Greatest paranormal podcast ever

    I really love this show and you will too. Rob, Jesse and Dave do their due diligence when it comes to telling both the ghost stories themselves and the historical significance behind each town they do an episode on. Their effort towards making each video and sharing these stories shows in their videos and research. Even if you are remotely interested in the paranormal these guys don’t disappoint. Their Podcast helps me get through long days on my feet at work every day. Thank you for what you do... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephanie647
    United States2 months ago
  • My favorite ghost pod cast

    I love love love this podcast. I can’t wait until the new episodes come out. I stumbled onto this show by chance. I started listening and got hooked really quickly. I laugh so hard at the banter and love how much work they put into each episode. I’ve never thought so much about hot dog ends, belly buttons and sandpaper. Please keep up all the great work.

    P.S. I make really great soup that might change your mind on it being a meal choice.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Badger73 from Beavers Hollow
    United States3 months ago

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Community chat and live events are repeatedly noted as a strength.
Production quality and thorough research are consistently highlighted.
A few reviews mention ads or desire for broader topic range.
Listeners praise strong banter and chemistry between hosts.

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Talking Points

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Horror Movie Review! Frankenstein (2025)
Q: What did you guys think of the character design of Frank of the monster in this movie?
I didn't love it, to be honest. I thought it was weird looking. He looks kind of like the creature in The End of Alien, Romulus was about to sing a tool song.
Horror Movie Review! Frankenstein (2025)
Q: Dave, can you give us your synopsis?
Yes, Frankenstein 2025, directed by Guillermo del Toro. A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a monstrous creature to life during a daring experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Horror Movie Review! Halloween 3: Season of the Witch
Q: What do you think about the Halloween 3 concept?
The concept is actually terrifying with an evil corporation distributing mass-manufactured masks that kill children.
Horror Movie Review! Fear Street: Prom Queen
Q: What was your score for this movie?
Scores varied from 1.5 to 1.9, mainly due to some interesting kills and a decent soundtrack, but overall the film was considered bad.
Horror Movie Review! Fear Street: Prom Queen
Q: What did you guys think of this movie?
The movie was more tailored towards teenagers and didn't resonate with adult audiences, feeling unoriginal and poorly written.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hometown Ghost Stories

What is Hometown Ghost Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Paranormal-focused show that blends historical research, on-site lore, and storytelling with witty banter. Episodes range from deep dives into haunted locations to reviews of horror films and live exploration of cursed objects, often weaving in reader anecdotes and audience participation. Notable is the trio's mix of rigorous history, skeptical inquiry, and humor, plus an active live audience community that shapes episodes and events beyond the studio. The format stands out for its documentary-style research paired with entertaining discussion, and for promoting live investigations, merch drops, and Patreon perks that foster audience engagement.

Overall, the program tends to skew toward listeners who love haunted history, ghost lore, true ... more

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1. Haunted American History
2. American Hauntings Podcast
3. The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories
4. Southern Gothic
5. Jim Harold's Campfire

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Hometown Ghost Stories launched 5 years ago and published 516 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Hometown Ghost Stories include:

1. Crystal Quinn
2. Crystal Quin/Crystal Quinn
3. John Grylls
4. Nick Groff
5. Tessa Groff
6. Dave Wilkins
7. Burt Moran
8. Paulum Chill

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