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How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunted Places on Earth

How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunted Places on Earth

Rob Kirkup

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 171

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Listen to the How Haunted? Podcast, and allow author, ghost hunter, and paranormal historian Rob Kirkup to be your guide. Each episode sees us explore one of the most haunted places across the UK, as well as the occasional trip to some of the scariest places on Planet Earth. We will look in depth at the, often dark and troubled, history of each location, and the chilling ghost stories. There will also be special follow-up episodes where Rob conducts paranormal investigations at some of these terrifying places, as well as BIG Halloween Spook-taculars. Join me, as each episode we ask the question, How Haunted? WARNING: Listener discretion is advised as each episode will gruesome tales, horrific happenings, bloody murder, and ghosts. So many ghosts. Dare you download? For an optimal listening experience, listening through headphones, while clutching a torch hiding under your blankets on a dark, stormy night is recommended. Make sure you’re not in the dark by visiting https://www.how-haunted.com
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Ep 87 - Cresswell Pele Tower Ghost Hunt Part 1

Episode 87

vendredi 13 septembre 2024Duration 01:05:18

This time our we do something a little bit different, as you join me in the remote Northumbrian countryside at a pele tower dating from the 14th century. I join Spiritus Paranormal for a paranormal investigation, and I’m taking you along with me as not only will I tell you all about the history, the legends, and the ghost stories, but I’ll talk you through every aspect of our investigation on that summer’s night, and you’ll hear the actual audio so you can hear what happened, exactly as it happened. There’s a lot to hear, so this is the first of a two-part special.

So, without further ado lets ask together, just how haunted is Cresswell Pele Tower?

As the podcast reaches it's 2nd birthday I want to thank YOU for downloading How Haunted? If it wasn't for you, there's absolutely no way I'd still be making episodes for you to hear. Who's the best? That's right, you are! :) 

You can find out about Spiritus Paranormal's forthcoming events at www.spiritusparanormal.co.uk

You can check out Rob's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/DeadAirTV

You can find out all about the Cresswell Pele Tower project at www.cresswellpeletower.org.uk

Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review.

Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com

You can become a Patreon for as little as £1 a month. You can choose from three tiers and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night. You can even get yourself some exclusive How Haunted? merch.

To sign up, and take advantage of a free seven day trial, visit https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod

Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod

Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. 

Music in this episode includes:

Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw

 

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link :https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU || SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ || Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP || Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV

Ep 86 - Sedlec Ossuary

Episode 86

vendredi 30 août 2024Duration 33:19

This time we conclude our time in the Czech Republic by visiting a place nicknamed the bone church for obvious reasons as the skeletons of up to 70,000 human beings have been used to create all manner of decorative pieces for this church, understandably considered by many to be one of the scariest places on the planet. But are there any ghosts to be found here?

Lets’ ask together, just how haunted is the Sedlec Ossuary?

August's Partner Podcast is Technically a Conversation, find out all about this excellent podcast at www.technicallyaconversation.com

Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review.

Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com

You can become a Patreon for as little as £1 a month. You can choose from three tiers and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night. You can even get yourself some exclusive How Haunted? merch.

To sign up, and take advantage of a free seven day trial, visit https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod

Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod

Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. 

Music in this episode includes:

Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw

 

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link :https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU || SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ || Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP || Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV

 

 

June Patreon Teaser - Middlethorpe Hall Hotel (Lost Audio Special)

vendredi 28 juin 2024Duration 07:28

In the 22st Patreon bonus podcast we're doing something a bit special. In April I found a hard drive containing audio from four investigations that I conducted in 2011 and 2012. Dozens of hours of audio that I lost around a decade ago, and I thought was lost forever. These were four absolutely incredible locations, and I have covered all four investigations - minus the audio from that night - on the podcast previously. So in the Patreon specials across June, July, August, and September I will revisit those episodes and add in the audio, which was seemingly lost forever, starting with this month's episode which was originally released in October 2022, the second ever Patreon episode, which I have rewritten and re-recorded, and now includes almost 1 hour and 20 minutes of audio from that unforgetable night, so you can hear what happened, exactly as it happened.

Join my good friends John and Rich and I in the most haunted city on earth, as we stay overnight at a 17th century hotel. that has accommodated Hollywood stars and royalty. But would we manage to get a good night’s sleep?

Let us find out together as we ask the question, just how haunted is Middlethorpe Hall Hotel?

Get access to the full episode, which is almost two hours long, right now at https://www.patreon.com/howhauntedpod.

  Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com   Music in this episode includes: "Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare" https://youtu.be/g_O4kS9FP3k   " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV

Ep 20 - The Amityville Horror House

Episode 20

vendredi 20 janvier 2023Duration 01:08:02

One of the most haunted houses in America, if not the world, this previously unassuming property was the scene of a mass murder back in November of 1974, which appears to have kickstarted some absolutely horrifying paranormal activity, including slime oozing from the walls, family members levitating in their bed, and a demonic red-eyed pig monster. After just 28 days the family fled their new home and the house on Ocean Avenue, Long Island has lived in infamy ever since.

But is this house genuinely as haunted as we would be led to believe? 

Let's find out together when we ask How Haunted is the Amityville Horror House?

Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review.

You can become a Patreon for £3 a month, and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night. There are five special episodes available right now.

To sign up visit https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod

Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod

Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. 

Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com

 

Background music included in this episode includes:

Horror Story https://youtu.be/VebaguxUJWE

 

Music in this episode includes:

Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw

 

"The Graveyard" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link : https://youtu.be/hynSTzexVzg

 

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link :https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU

SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ

Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP

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Ep 19 - Muncaster Castle

Episode 19

vendredi 13 janvier 2023Duration 31:06

Built on foundations dating back to the Roman occupation of Britain, this castle, constructed in 1258, has been the focus of studies for 30 years, due to the incredible frequency of the paranormal occurrences. Occurrences including babies crying, children singing, and shadowy figures. An experienced team of paranormal investigators came to the castle to conduct an investigation, but no sooner had their ghost hunt begun, the phantoms within the Tapestry Room, the most active room in this 800 year old fortress, sent them fleeing into the wilderness of the Lake District as they feared for their lives.

Let's find out together when we ask How Haunted is Muncaster Castle?

Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review.

You can become a Patreon for £3 a month, and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night. There are five special episodes available right now, including a return to Mary King's Close.

To sign up visit https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod

Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod

Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. 

Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com

 

Background music included in this episode includes:

Horror Story https://youtu.be/VebaguxUJWE

 

Music in this episode includes:

Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw

 

"The Graveyard" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link : https://youtu.be/hynSTzexVzg

 

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link :https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU

SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ

Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP

Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV

January Patreon Teaser - Mary King’s Close Revisited

dimanche 8 janvier 2023Duration 05:04

Picking up where we left off at the end of episode 18, I head back north of the border to Edinburgh, and once again investigate Mary King's Close.

In this special episode, you'd join me for that investigation in early 2013, and I'd talk you through every aspect of the ghost hunt, and you'd hear actual audio from the investigation, as it happened. 

It was one hell of a night. This is a short teaser of the full episode, which is available right now on Patreon at https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod.

Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com

Background music included in this episode includes:

Horror Story https://youtu.be/VebaguxUJWE

Music in this episode includes:

"Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare" https://youtu.be/g_O4kS9FP3k

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link : https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU

SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ

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Ep 18 - Mary King’s Close

Episode 18

vendredi 6 janvier 2023Duration 01:17:55

Below Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile lies a historic close that was once a thriving community in it’s own right, open to the skies above, and named, unusually for the 17th century for a woman who was the most successful businesswoman here until her death in 1644. The building of the Royal Exchange in the 18th century spelled the end for this place, and it would be, eventually, buried beneath the city streets, lost and unused. The close became shrouded in myths and urban legends; with terrifying tales of the ghosts that remain at the close they knew so well in life.

When it was opened as a tourist attraction in 2003, it found new levels of infamy, and is now regarded as one of the most haunted places, in an incredibly haunted city.

I investigated this location in 2012 while writing my book Ghosts of Edinburgh. Find out exactly what happened on that dark October evening, as tonight. join me as we once again venture below the streets of Edinburgh.

Let's find out together when we ask How Haunted is Mary King's Close?

Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review.

You can become a Patreon for £3 a month, and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night. There are five special episodes available right now, including a return to Mary King's Close.

To sign up visit https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod

Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod

Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. 

Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com

 

Background music included in this episode includes:

Horror Story https://youtu.be/VebaguxUJWE

 

Music in this episode includes:

Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw

 

"The Graveyard" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link : https://youtu.be/hynSTzexVzg

 

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link :https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU

SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ

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Bonus Episode 1 - Chillingham Castle Investigated

vendredi 30 décembre 2022Duration 01:34:28

Originally released for Patreons in September, I hope you enjoy this very special episode. 

Picking up where we left off at the end of episode 3, lets revisit Chillingham Castle, a place of torture, suffering, murder, and betrayal. 

In this 95-minute special, you'll join me for an investigation in early 2015, and I'll talk you through every aspect of the ghost hunt, and you'll hear actual audio from the investigation, as it happened. 

It was one hell of a night. 

To get episodes such as this three months sooner, you can become a Patreon for £3 a month, and get yourself early access to episodes, and more exclusive episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night.  To sign up visit https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod

Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod

Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. 

Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com

Background music included in this episode includes:

Horror Story https://youtu.be/VebaguxUJWE

Music in this episode includes:

"Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare" https://youtu.be/g_O4kS9FP3k

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link : https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU

SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ

Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP

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The Nightmare Before Christmas 2022

Episode 17

vendredi 23 décembre 2022Duration 43:05

Christmas is a wonderous time for those people who celebrate it, where families and friends get together and exchange presents, watch Christmas movies, play games, and gorge themselves silly on enormous roast dinners. It’s also a time, traditionally, of telling one another scary tales. The 1963 Christmas song, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year” even features the line “There'll be scary ghost stories”.

But while people, such as you, are having all this festive fun, could there be an unwelcome guest there, with them, in their very home?

On How Haunted? we’ve looked at castles, churchyards, jails, places that have bloody history, an eerie atmosphere, and are traditionally seen as locations that have the potential to be haunted. But this time out we’re going to focus on somewhere closer to home. Literally.

Tonight, join me as we look at some horrifying examples of hauntings in every day family homes.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND ALL THE VERY, VERY BEST FOR 2023.

If you'd like to become a Patreon for £3 a month, and get yourself early access to episodes and exclusive episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night, visit https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod

Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one-off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod

Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. 

Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review.

Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com  and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com 

Background music included in this episode includes:

Title : Horror Story

This music link : https://youtu.be/VebaguxUJWE

Music used in this episode includes:

Winter Trouble by Nicolas Gasparini (Myuu) Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...  Music promoted by MrSnooze https://youtu.be/ew400-ib_Uw

Music used : " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"  Music link :https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU  SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ  Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP  Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV

Spooky Silent Night by https://www.youtube.com/@PianoDeuss

--------------------------------------------------------------------- Music used :  "JINGLE BELLS ." composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link :https://youtu.be/mP1Er3W6Zk8 SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook : https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram : https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV ----------------------------------------------------------------------

Ep 16 - Crumlin Road Gaol

Episode 16

vendredi 16 décembre 2022Duration 35:10

The only Victorian era prison still standing in the city of Belfast in Northern Ireland, was once known as Europe’s Alcatraz. Dating from 1845, this was a place of incarceration and execution. It closed in 1996 and ever since visitors have reported all manner of paranormal occurrences such as things moving of their own accord, voices from empty cells, and ghosts have been seen and photographed.  It is considered one of the most haunted placed in this capital city, but is it worthy of such a reputation?

Tonight, join me as we dare to enter the empty, silent prison of Crumlin Road Gaol.

Huge thanks to Jenny Boanca for telling me all about her visit to the haunted prison in this episode.

If you'd like to become a Patreon for £3 a month, and get yourself early access to episodes and exclusive episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night, visit https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod

Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one-off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod

Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. 

Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review.

Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com

 

Background music included in this episode includes:

Horror Story https://youtu.be/VebaguxUJWE

 

Music in this episode includes:

Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw

 

"The Graveyard" composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link : https://youtu.be/hynSTzexVzg

 

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link :https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU

SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ

Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP

Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV


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