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The Dead Files

Travel Channel
Paranormal Activity
Paranormal Investigation
Haunting
Family Dynamics
Death
Mental Health
Suicide
Poltergeist
Possession
Homicide
Ghosts
Hauntings
Murder
Negative Energy
Slavery
Haunted Locations
Demonology
Native American History
Historical Tragedies
Depression

On The Dead Files, physical medium Amy Allan and retired homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi solve unexplained paranormal phenomena in haunted locations across America. As Amy Each investigator's findings remain hidden from the other, and from the property's occupants, until the shocking results are revealed in a riveting conclusion. With direct audio from the hit Travel Channel TV show, The Dead F... more

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Latest Episodes

Amy and Steve go to Flagstaff, Arizona, to investigate a haunted crystal shop, only to discover the entire town is engulfed by paranormal activity. Can they deliver answers to the tormented community? Or is Flagstaff doomed to fear the dead forever? more

Steve and Amy answer a call from a scared single mother whose family is being terrorized by the paranormal. With the activity at an all-time high, she fears the dark entities running rampant in her home may destroy the life she's worked so hard to bu... more

Amy and Steve travel to Northfield, Ohio, to help a desperate mother who claims an evil presence is threatening her children and tearing her marriage apart. The family must conquer this dark energy before it destroys their happiness once and for all.... more

A Michigan mom's perfect life is crumbling before her eyes as the dead invade her home. She makes a desperate plea to Steve and Amy to make sense of the unexplained activity and save her family from a menacing entity called the Tall Killer.

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Recent Guests

John (pest control expert)
Pest control professional consulted on wildlife and structural issues
Episode: Protect the Children
Tom Ammeli
Retired detective
Retired detective
Episode: Protect the Children
Nikki Cullison
Resident who reports paranormal activity in the home
Nikki and Tony's household
Episode: They Come at Night
Jason (great-grandson of a murdered man)
Relative of a murder victim connected to the investigation
Great-grandfather's family
Episode: They Come at Night
Martin Yakimovich
Victim of 2014 murder connected to the house's past
Past resident described in investigation
Episode: Darkness Calls
Shelby Lentz
Teenager involved in a love-triangle murder case connected to the house
Suspect in 2014 murder case
Episode: Darkness Calls
Caprice Cold
Client with haunting allegations, mother of Jordy and Chloe
Caprice's family
Episode: Ruptured
Carl Martin
Murder victim connected to the property's dark past
Episode: The Craving
Officer Chitwood
Police Superintendent
Episode: Town of the Dead

Hosts

Amy Allan
Host of The Dead Files (investigator); physical medium
Steve DiSchiavi
Host of The Dead Files (investigator); retired homicide detective

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 785 ratings
  • Idk why

    I keep listening to this lol no way this woman can always get everything exactly right šŸ˜‚ still entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BedTundy43
    United Statesa year ago
  • Silly

    Silly and contrived. Great if you’re 10 years old

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dark Sky not worth it
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Todays episode 9/30 was the first time I have ever noticed a technical issue, last part of episode was cut off.

    The hosts are great, and the history they dig up is very interesting

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    want my cash
    United States2 years ago
  • 5 stars (tapping on the stars failed

    Stellar podcast! Well written & produced. Serious hosts with great voices. Compelling heart breaking disappearances / possible suspects (some not on the public’s radar) & sometimes an update that’s to point.

    The update on Eric Franks was so interesting.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    333Paranorma
    United States2 years ago
  • šŸ‘šŸ¼

    Love the Pot cast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Duongvannguyen
    United States2 years ago

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Quality of storytelling and host chemistry are highlighted as strong points.
A handful of critical comments call the show fictional or overly theatrical but still engaging for many fans.
Overall sentiment skews positive with strong appreciation for historical context and interview depth.
Listeners praise the unique dual-perspective format, blending psychic impressions with investigative reasoning.
Some listeners feel updates or case resolutions are inconsistent between TV and podcast formats.

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Talking Points

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Shop of Horrors
Q: Have you done anything to try to fight the paranormal activity?
Dana has had paranormal groups and mediums come in but acknowledges that Ouija boards might have aggravated the situation.
Shop of Horrors
Q: What exactly is the curse?
Essentially, it makes you feel like you're walking a plank, and if you fall off, you're doomed, dragging you down and leading you to lose hope and dreams.
The Craving
Q: How does this family cope with all of the supernatural activity?
Nick explains their emotional downturn as behaviors of the family change, indicating serious distress and fear for their children's safety.
The Craving
Q: What do you think is going on in this place?
Trinity feels whatever it is, is bad, expressing fear and discomfort predominantly tied to the closet in their room.
The Craving
Q: What experiences have you had in the house?
Desiree reports hearing male voices and feeling physical sensations like scratches, as well as experiencing emotional changes within the family.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dead Files

What is The Dead Files about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A spine-tingling, historically informed paranormal investigation series that pairs a physical medium with a retired homicide detective to explore haunted locations across the U.S. Episodes typically blend on-site observations, firsthand client testimonies, and archival or local history to uncover a property's troubled past. The duo often frames hauntings through a mix of spiritual impressions and investigative reasoning, culminating in practical steps for safety, cleansing, or relocation. Noteworthy is the show's emphasis on tying current paranormal activity to long-ago events, sometimes involving Native American history, local lore, and past crimes, which can shape listeners' understanding of hauntings beyond mere fright.

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1. John (pest control expert)
2. Tom Ammeli
3. Nikki Cullison
4. Jason (great-grandson of a murdered man)
5. Martin Yakimovich
6. Shelby Lentz
7. Caprice Cold
8. Carl Martin

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