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Jim Harold's Campfire

Jim Harold
Ghosts
Ghost Stories
Paranormal Experiences
Paranormal
Paranormal Activity
Hauntings
Paranormal Phenomena
Haunted Houses
Ufos
Haunting
Death
Doppelgangers
Supernatural Encounters
Supernatural
Signs From Deceased Loved Ones
Haunted House
Christmas
Time Slips
Shadow People
Life After Death

TRUE Ghost stories, hauntings, shadow people, demons, UFOs, cryptids and more! Everyday people share their personal stories of paranormal phenomena. This feed reflects the last 90 days of content, Jim Harold's Campfire has been in production since 2009 with over 700 episodes. Hosted by Jim Harold.

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Something was waiting in the darkness along a remote road in Maine, and we hear the terrifying tale on this Campfire episode. Then there's a historic church where footsteps echo through empty hallways, mysterious gatherings seem to take place after h... more

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What happens when an old antique seems to have a mind of its own? In this episode of Jim Harold’s Campfire, a visit to an antique shop takes a creepy turn when a customer notices something moving that definitely shouldn’t be. We also hear about a mys... more

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A wedding night is supposed to be memorable, but probably not like this. On this Halloween edition of Jim Harold's Campfire, a bride in New Orleans has a terrifying experience at her hotel, only to discover that she wasn't the only one. We also hear ... more

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This week we have some of the very best stories from the Jim Harold's Campfire archives in this special Best Of edition! These unforgettable encounters include a mysterious red-haired woman with a terrifying smile, a shadowy figure lurking in a cemet... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: The Alien Mantis - Jim Harold's Campfire 779
Dr. Steve
Physician from Alabama sharing cryptid and Bigfoot patient stories
Episode: The Haunted Bar - Jim Harold's Campfire 777
Stephanie (house sitter)
House-sitting story with attic sighting called Hamish
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Episode: A Ghost Ran AT Me - Jim Harold's Campfire 772
Jeff Azell
Magician and filmmaker
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Episode: The Cemetery Shadow Man - Jim Harold's Campfire 767
Patty Negri
Paranormal entertainer and seance participant
Patty Negri
Episode: The Cemetery Shadow Man - Jim Harold's Campfire 767
TI (Stara)
Supporter and caller with a story about driving experiences and a haunting.
Episode: Haunted Hospital Paranormal Investigation - Jim Harold's Campfire 765
Steve from Hawaii
Caller sharing childhood encounter on Guam
Listener
Episode: The Entity Attacked Me - Jim Harold's Campfire 764
Donna from Massachusetts
Listener about cryptid sightings and unusual road encounters
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Episode: The Entity Attacked Me - Jim Harold's Campfire 764
Amanda from Australia
Listener describing haunted farmhouse experiences
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Host

Jim Harold
Host of paranormal storytelling platform, leading conversations and moderating listener submissions across a wide range of supernatural topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 11.2k ratings
  • Best podcast

    👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ddtvghgg
    Canada2 months ago
  • Switch it up!

    Love the show! I’d like to see shows about specific topics. UFOs missing time, glitches in the matrix, etc. There’s a lot of haunting ghost content, but they all seem to be the same anymore. I find myself fast forwarding through.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cgrrsdyhhh
    United States3 months ago
  • Story interrupted.

    First and foremost, I don’t hate the campfire, over the past 5 years or so , I’ve heard some really good ghost discussions about ghost stories on the campfire, it’s just not for me anymore.

    My favorite paranormal podcasts are those that the caller telling their stories uninterrupted. To me, the strengths of a story depends on three factors, A. How well does the story flows , B. The callers ability to tell their story, and C. The story tellers ability to speak English.

    If Jim wants to interjec... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Ray cool junior
    United States3 months ago
  • No Campfire episode 7/9/26 today?

    What’s up? Love Campfire! Hope an episode is still coming today but most of all I hope & pray everything is okay with Jim & family today! 🙏💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    T. L. Fitz.
    United States4 months ago
  • Jim is the best!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    seesa77
    4 months ago

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Some listeners dislike the paywall and ad frequency.
Overall, the host is praised for maintaining a conversational, supportive show vibe.
Audience loyalty remains high among long-time listeners.
Popular for its intimate, real-person narratives and welcoming community.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Haunted Antiques - Jim Harold's Campfire 785
Q: Do you have any theories about what caused the shadow figure?
Cody wonders whether it could be attached to the house, the area, or vintage objects his wife collected, including items from a nearby estate sale.
Haunted Antiques - Jim Harold's Campfire 785
Q: How has your grandfather's experience shaped your interest in the paranormal?
Adam says it played a role, though he had long believed there was more to life than science could explain; he remains fascinated despite never having had an unusual experience himself.
Haunted Wedding Night - Jim Harold's Campfire 784
Q: Do you think that the sleepwalking was cured by this ceremony? Do you think it was a coincidence? Or do you think that it was a one-to-one correlation?
Jazz says she never sleepwalked again after the ritual and believes it stopped the problem, while acknowledging others might interpret the timing differently.
Haunted Wedding Night - Jim Harold's Campfire 784
Q: So do you think the ghost was put there to get one or both of you down there to save that rosary?
Sabrina believes the events were connected, and her mother suspects the apparition was her religious grandmother or another benevolent presence at the former convent hotel.
Ghost Captured On Camera - Jim Harold's Campfire 773
Q: Do you believe this was a replay, or a sentient ghost?
The caller feels it could be a mix of replays and some sentient activity, noting both replay-like phenomena and experiences that seemed intentional.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jim Harold's Campfire

What is Jim Harold's Campfire about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Real-person paranormal storytelling with a long-running community. Listeners share first-hand experiences across ghosts, hauntings, sleep phenomena, afterlife signs, UFOs, cryptids, and related phenomena in a warm, conversational, campfire–style format. Episodes emphasize personal meaning, community validation, and a mix of spooky, comforting, and thought-provoking narratives, often inviting ongoing listener participation and promoting membership perks. A standout is the welcoming host who frames stories with empathetic prompts and occasional expert or cross-topic references, creating a consistent space for broad paranormal folklore and personal folklore to unfold. Potential listeners who enjoy intimate, narrative-driven accounts and a stro... more

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2. The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar Harold
3. Monsters Among Us
4. The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories
5. Paranormal Mysteries

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1. Sherry's to another guest
2. Dr. Steve
3. Stephanie (house sitter)
4. Jeff Azell
5. Patty Negri
6. TI (Stara)
7. Steve from Hawaii
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