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The Ghost Story Guys

Brennan Storr
Ghost Stories
Ghosts
Mental Health
Paranormal Experiences
Haunted Locations
Supernatural
Paranormal
Folklore
Hauntings
Bigfoot
Sleep Paralysis
Ufos
Haunted Hotels
Paranormal Activity
Haunting
Poltergeist
Listener Mail
UFO
Rogue
The Jersey Devil

Your favorite ghost story podcast's favorite ghost story podcast. Hosted by Brennan Storr (FEAR DAILY) and Paul Bestall (MYSTERIES & MONSTERS). True paranormal stories, powered by autism and baldness

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Recent Guests

Jason Pargin
Author of the John Dies at the End science fiction horror series.
Episode: There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel: A Novel of Giant Crabs, with Jason Pargin (Part 2) | Ghost Story Guys & Friends
Ruby Tingle
Returning guest, musician; new EP 'Wildings'
Independent musician
Episode: Look At This Photograph | Talk Spooky to Me
Tim Renner
Host of Strange Familiars and author
Strange Familiars / Keystone Hagstone
Episode: Pennsylvania's Haunted Wilds
Steve Stred
Author of horror novels including Kaiju Killers and Try Not to Die on Werewolf Island
Independent author (Vin Sear Press for certain titles)
Episode: Try Not to Die on Werewolf Island, with Steve Stred | Ghost Story Guys & Friends
The Lot Lizards
Musical guest performing the track Doomsday Kegger
Punkerton Records
Episode: One Powerful Owl | Talk Spooky to Me
Peter Kersov
Composer of the show's theme and music projects
Podzontommusic
Episode: Heat Strokin' It | Talk Spooky to Me
Ashley Nib
Paranormal researcher, SPR committee member, and co-host on a related show; discussed as a guest on Mysteries & Monsters segment
Society for Psychological Research (SPR); Dorset Roll Oak project
Episode: They See You
Nakatomi Freefall
Band from Vancouver Island
Night Harvest Recordings
Episode: A Pair of Conundrums | Talk Spooky to Me
Hank Estrada
Owner of Red Rabbit Press and publisher of Ghostbooks.biz
Ghostbooks.biz / Red Rabbit Press
Episode: Hank Estrada, GhostBooks.biz | Ghost Story Guys & Friends

Hosts

Brennan Storr
Host of The Ghost Story Guys; frequent collaborator on related paranormal shows; associated with FEAR DAILY.
Paul Bestall
Co-host of The Ghost Story Guys; frequent collaborator on related paranormal shows; associated with MYSTERIES & MONSTERS.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.3k ratings
  • Love it

    Great hosts, great content. Love to listen while I fall asleep, but sometimes it’s too scary and I have to listen during the day. I love how open Brennan and Paul are about mental health and real issues. It’s great to have genuinely good men putting out good content in this day & age. Keep it up, gentlemen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katsed09
    United Statesa month ago
  • Brennan and Paul!

    Love you both! Rock on!!

    Kimmy 😘. Thank you for your diligent work!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kimba125
    United Statesa month ago
  • I Get Withdrawal Waiting For New Episodes

    I’ve been listening for years and I’m still addicted to these guys. Discovered them for the spooky stories, staying for their fun and random chat. Love their light hearted camaraderie and their ability to dip into deeply knowledgeable conversations. Both Paul and Bren have such big hearts and have no fear of showing their authentic selves which makes this so much more than just another spooky podcast. I’ve been a patron of their Apple podcast spooky cabin for quite some time and I will happily c... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mabes66
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Buckout Road is in Harrison, NY

    Love you guys. As a lifelong newyorker, gotta let you guys know Buckout road is in the sleepy suburb of Harrison NY, which itself is a suburb of the small NY city if White Plains, 30 minutes north of NYC.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schloop Jon B
    United States6 months ago
  • Gives me hope

    These two hosts have a friendship that is tangible through the sound waves and tell wonderful, thoughtful, often spooky and sometimes heartwarming stories of the unexplained. Their unwavering and vocal support of marginalized people gives me the sense of a warm blanket wrapping around my shoulders, and I couldn’t be more thankful for their work at this time. 💖💖

    Apple Podcasts
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    Swampie12
    United States7 months ago

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Fans appreciate the mix of spooky tales with pop culture and personal anecdotes, often returning weekly.
Many comment on thoughtful, inclusive discussions and their willingness to address tough topics.
Listeners praise the chemistry and warmth between Brennan and Paul, calling the banter relatable and comforting.

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There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel: A Novel of Giant Crabs, with Jason Pargin (Part 2) | Ghost Story Guys & Friends
Q: Would you mind telling that story before we go?
Pargin recounts how his wife's sentimental necklace went missing during a return from vacation, despite being packed in a suitcase pouch. After searching the house, car, suitcase, hotel, and other places, he found it back in the pouch he had already checked. He says he has no explanation or working theory.
There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel: A Novel of Giant Crabs, with Jason Pargin (Part 1) | Ghost Story Guys & Friends
Q: Are you at all ever influenced by the things you're reading?
Pargin says Stephen King was among the first novelists he read as a child and influenced his early exposure to cosmic horror. He describes his writing style as shaped more by the fast-paced early blogging internet than by conventional literary influences.
There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel: A Novel of Giant Crabs, with Jason Pargin (Part 1) | Ghost Story Guys & Friends
Q: Is the softer feeling in the heart of Black Box of Doom and There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel intentional, or does that change over time as writers?
Pargin says he aims to put humanity at the center of chaotic stories. He thinks the perceived tonal shift reflects his own aging and the changing world around him, rather than a deliberate choice to make the books softer.
Hank Estrada, GhostBooks.biz | Ghost Story Guys & Friends
Q: How did the project start and evolve into a recognized body of work?
They shifted from property flipping to publishing after a trip to Santa Fe, discovering a niche for interviews and firsthand experiences, which made their books stand out and gain credibility.
Hank Estrada, GhostBooks.biz | Ghost Story Guys & Friends
Q: Okay, good. You can appreciate that then. How did you two land on ghost books or ghost stories?
Antonio and Hank describe meeting in 1983, forming a close partnership, exploring ghost stories through authentic interviews, and building Red Rabbit Press into a notable independent publisher focused on cultural and spiritual aspects of ghost lore.

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The show centers on true paranormal storytelling tempered with sharp banter and skeptical scrutiny. Episodes weave ghost lore, regional hauntings, and historical oddities with personal anecdotes, listener submissions, and cultural commentary. Expect a casual, conversational pace, a mix of spooky stories and tangential tangents, and frequent ad reads common to the format. A standout trait is the hosts' openly warm rapport and willingness to call out sensationalism or politics when needed, which gives the program a distinctive, approachable voice in the paranormal space.

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1. Jason Pargin
2. Ruby Tingle
3. Tim Renner
4. Steve Stred
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7. Ashley Nib
8. Nakatomi Freefall

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