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| 04: Camping Urban Legends | 14 May 2025 | 00:17:07 | |
Show notes: In this episode, we head deep into the forest to explore two chilling legends that haunt campers and hikers alike. First, we meet The Whistling Man, a sinister figure inspired by Venezuela's El Silbón, who might just follow you home if you dare to answer his eerie four-note tune. Then, we unravel the mystery of The Last Campsite, a ghostly clearing in the woods that some say doesn’t exist—except to those who vanish there.
🧾 Stories Featured: The Whistling Man Origin: Inspired by the legend of El Silbón from Venezuela Key themes: Isolation, whistling as a supernatural warning, cultural punishment folklore Modern retelling set in Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta The Last Campsite Type: Urban legend / Creepypasta-style folklore | |||
| 03: Ghostly Exposure | 08 May 2025 | 00:11:43 | |
⚠️ Listener Discretion Advised: This episode discusses themes of death, including child mortality and era-specific religious beliefs. Listener discretion is advised. Step back in time as we explore one of the most hauntingly intimate traditions of the Victorian era: postmortem and spirit photography. In this chilling episode, we peer into a time when families memorialized their loved ones not just in portraits of the living, but in final images of the dead. Discover how technological innovation, religious beliefs, and grief collided to create a tradition that is both unsettling and deeply human. We’ll uncover:
🔮 Whether you're a believer in the beyond or just intrigued by eerie history, this episode will have you second-guessing the next old photo you stumble across… Want to See the Photos?Check out our Instagram page @letstalkspookypodcast to view some of the images discussed in the episode, including the ghostly figure believed to be Freddy Jackson. Got your own eerie photo or family ghost story? Tag us or send it in—you might hear it featured in a future episode! Sources & Further Reading:
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| 02. Haunted Thrifted Objects | 06 May 2025 | 00:12:25 | |
This episode unravels the eerie side of second-hand shopping. From a ghostly Victorian dress to a haunted eBay painting and a sinister vintage chair, we explore real stories and folklore that beg the question: Can objects carry emotional residue or even spiritual energy? Let's find out! Don't forget to hit that follow button and leave a review to help us grow. Stay spooky, friends 👻 This episode covers:
Got a haunted thrift story of your own?Email at: letstalkspookypodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram: @letstalkspookypodcast Sources & References:
👻 Credits:Written, researched, and produced by Shauna Taylor. 🎧 Listen, subscribe, and stay spooky wherever you get your podcasts. | |||
| 01. Beltane: Ancient Celtic Festival | 02 May 2025 | 00:09:05 | |
Episode One: Step into the flickering firelight of ancient tradition as we explore the rich history and folklore of Beltane, the Gaelic fire festival that marks the beginning of summer. This first episode unpacks the origins of Beltane, its ties to fertility, fire rituals, fae folklore, and centuries-old superstitions. Discover how this sacred seasonal turning point once shaped communities—and how it still enchants those who celebrate today. Light a candle, stay close to the flames, and get ready to talk spooky. 🔥🌸🧚♀️ Show notes: In This Episode:
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| 09: Rituals of Death - Part One | 27 Jun 2025 | 00:21:00 | |
In this chilling first part of a two-part series, Shauna takes you on a journey through centuries of funeral rituals shaped by both reverence and terror. From sin-eaters in rural Britain to ancient Greek coins meant to pay the ferryman, this episode unearths the spiritual, folkloric, and at times horrifying ways humans have tried to ensure the dead stay at rest. With stories that span from historical rituals to near-death modern miracles, we peel back the veil on how humanity has tried to say goodbye… and why we’re still afraid it might not be enough. Key Topics Covered:
Have your own eerie tale or hometown haunting?Email: letstalkspookypodcast@gmail.comFollow Instagram @letstalkspookypodcast on TikTok @ letstalkspookypod | |||
| 08: Haunted Houses: Echoes | 21 Jun 2025 | 00:19:25 | |
This week on Let’s Talk Spooky, we unlock the doors to two haunted homes that history tried to forget. First, we travel to the tangled fields of Goa, India, where the tragic legend of the D’Mello House still lingers—two brothers, one house, and a silence that never truly settled. Then, we journey to Nova Scotia’s oldest town to visit the Bailey House, a Georgian-era home where ghostly perfume drifts through the halls… and a pale woman is said to still wait by the window for a ship that never returned.
Ghost stories, historical echoes, and the kind of hauntings that don’t scream—they watch. 📚 Sources & References 🏚️ D’Mello House – Goa, India Local legend compiled from regional folklore, local accounts, and oral retellings Anecdotes from tourist blogs and video entries of midnight visits (e.g., Goa-based haunted places on YouTube) Mentioned in articles like: Haunted Places in Goa - Holidify India Times - Haunted Houses of India
🕯️ Bailey House – Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia Built c.1770, Georgian-style house Historical context from: Historic Places Canada Registry – Bailey House Annapolis Royal Heritage Tour Guides Folklore and ghost sightings gathered from: Local tourism and B&B guest testimonials Ghost stories featured in Nova Scotia supernatural forums and books like Haunted Canada series Destination Halifax Haunted Highlights | |||
| 07: Forests That Watch: Haunted Forests | 12 Jun 2025 | 00:22:30 | |
Some forests welcome you. Others… watch you. In this episode of Let’s Talk Spooky, we explore two of the world’s most haunted forests: Aokigahara, Japan’s mysterious Sea of Trees, known for its silence, sorrow, and restless spirits... and Germany’s Black Forest, where werewolves roam, witches cast curses, and tall shadowy figures are said to follow wanderers home. If you’ve ever felt the woods were watching — maybe they were. Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of:
Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please know you are not alone. 📞 For Canada (Talk Suicide Canada): 📞 For listeners outside North America: Sources & Further Reading:
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| 06: Haunted Hospital Horrors | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:18:55 | |
In this chilling episode, we step behind the crumbling walls and flickering lights of some of the world’s most haunted hospitals. From the infamous death tunnel of Waverly Hills Sanatorium, to the mysterious and tragic lore of Sayama Hospital in Japan, to the silent echoes trapped inside the overgrown halls of Riverview Hospital in British Columbia, we explore what happens when pain lingers long after the patients are gone.
🧠 Topics Covered: Dark history of Waverly Hills Sanatorium (Louisville, Kentucky) Sayama Hospital and the cultural impact of the Sayama Incident (Japan) The rise and fall of Riverview Hospital (Coquitlam, British Columbia) 🔗 Resources & References: Waverly Hills Sanatorium Waverly Hills Historical Overview: https://www.therealwaverlyhills.com “The Haunted History of Waverly Hills Sanatorium” – Legends of America Personal testimonies and ghost tours via [YouTube – Ghost Hunters & BuzzfeedUnsolved] Sayama Hospital & Sayama Incident Background on the Sayama Incident: Human Rights Now – Sayama Case Creepy Reddit encounter near Sayama: r/Paranormal Cultural impact and hospital myth: [r/UnresolvedMysteries]
RiverviewHospital Riverviewhistory via BC Archives: BC Government Heritage Site CreepyReddit tales and eyewitness accounts: r/coquitlam– haunted places r/Paranormal– bus ghost story r/britishcolumbia– abandoned buildings
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| 05: Roots and Rituals | 29 May 2025 | 00:17:30 | |
In this episode, we delve into the eerie world of garden folklore, where healing herbs and haunted hedgerows blur the lines between magic and myth. You'll hear the tragic true tale of Agnes Sampson, explore the deadly cry of the mandrake root, and wander into the modern urban legend of the Witch Garden on Widdershins Lane. We’ll also uncover ancient traditions such as moon planting, spirit gardens, and poison plots. Topics Covered:
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| 16: Haunted Road Trip: Vancouver Island | 12 Sep 2025 | 00:28:40 | |
Episode Summary: Join me as we explore:
This episode is the grand finale of the Haunted Road Trip Edition, weaving history, folklore, and ghost stories into one last spooky ride across the island. 📌 Sources & Further Reading
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| 15: Haunted Road trip Edition: Creatures and Cryptids of British Columbia | 28 Aug 2025 | 00:25:34 | |
Description: Join me as we uncover the lore, the sightings, and the warnings carried through generations… and decide for yourself what waits out there in the wild. In This Episode:
📚 Sources & References Sasquatch
Kushtaka
Cadborosaurus (Caddy)
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| 14: Haunted road trip Edition: Haunted Banff Spring Hotel | 05 Aug 2025 | 00:18:23 | |
Episode Summary: Tonight, we check into one of Canada’s most haunted hotels — the legendary Banff Springs Hotel. Hidden within its luxury and history are tales that chill even the most seasoned traveler. From the tragic Ghost Bride still seen gliding down the grand staircase, to Room 873 — a room that was allegedly sealed off after a horrific murder-suicide — and Sam the Bellman, the ever-polite ghost who still helps guests with their luggage… But the hauntings don’t stop there.We explore unsettling guest stories, phantom phone calls, eerie elevator rides, and lingering spirits that make this hotel more than just a historic landmark — it’s a living, breathing legend. Welcome to the Castle in the Rockies. Check in… if you dare.
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| 13: Haunted Road trip Edition: The Hoodoos and Ghost Towns of Alberta | 25 Jul 2025 | 00:25:00 | |
In this episode of Let’s Talk Spooky, we journey across Alberta’s eeriest landscapes — from ancient stone guardians to the forgotten towns they watched over. First, we explore the haunting Indigenous legends behind the Hoodoos of the Alberta badlands — towering rock formations believed to be petrified giants, guardians of sacred lands, and even cursed beings struck down by the spirits. Then, we travel through time into four of Western Canada’s most chilling ghost towns:
We explore the tragic history, eerie encounters, and the folklore that lingers long after the last train left. 🔍 Referenced Legends & Lore:
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| 12: Don’t Stop Here: Urban Legends from the Road | 19 Jul 2025 | 00:24:05 | |
In this episode, we buckle up for a journey through some of the world’s most haunted highways. These roads are more than just routes — they’re stitched with ghost stories, legends, and unexplained encounters that have left even seasoned drivers shaken. Featured Locations & Legends:
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| 11: Dark Nursery Rhymes | 12 Jul 2025 | 00:19:15 | |
Episode Summary: They sound sweet, playful… harmless. In this episode of Let’s Talk Spooky, we peel back the innocent surface of familiar nursery rhymes to uncover the bloody history, buried warnings, and folkloric origins they carry. From the burning martyrs behind “Three Blind Mice” to the sinister symbolism of “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary” and the terrifying legend of “The Muffin Man,” we explore how these rhymes became time-traveling vessels for superstition, grief, and hidden truths. 🕯️ What You’ll Hear:
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🔮 Listener Note: This episode includes references to historical violence, child death, and folklore with dark origins. Listener discretion is advised. 💀 Want More Spooky in Your Feed? Be sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts — and share the episode with your favorite folklore lover. 🌒 Follow us on TikTok & Instagram: @LetsTalkSpooky | |||
| 10: Rituals of Death - Part Two | 03 Jul 2025 | 00:20:35 | |
In Part Two of our funeral superstitions series, we explore the eerie traditions and strange rituals people have used across history to keep the dead from rising — and protect the living from what might return. We cover:
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🧠 Listener Tip: Superstitions weren’t just fear-based — they were survival stories. Whether it was disease prevention or spiritual defense, many of these practices were born out of lived experiences and local lore. 🔗 Follow & Subscribe: Listen to more eerie episodes of Let’s Talk Spooky at: Follow on TikTok & Instagram: @LetsTalkSpooky | |||
| 18: The Great Amherst Mystery | 15 Oct 2025 | 00:27:05 | |
In 1878, the small town of Amherst, Nova Scotia became the stage for one of Canada’s most chilling and violent hauntings. When nineteen-year-old Esther Cox narrowly escaped an attempted assault, strange disturbances soon followed—objects hurled across rooms, violent knocking that answered questions, and spontaneous fires that defied explanation. Witnesses swore the events were real. Skeptics called it hysteria. Enter Walter Hubbell, an actor turned investigator, who lived in the house and documented every terrifying detail. His account would become The Great Amherst Mystery—a case that still blurs the line between trauma, belief, and the supernatural. Was Esther haunted by something beyond this world—or by the echoes of her own pain? So, gather close, and let’s talk spooky. Sources & References
🎙️ About This Episode Written, researched, and narrated by Shauna 📬 Follow & Connect 👻 Instagram: @letstalkspooky | |||
| 17: The Haunting Lore of Scarecrows | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:23:48 | |
Scarecrows—just straw and cloth, right? Or something much older, stranger, and darker? So grab your lantern, keep to the path, and join me as we explore why these silent sentinels continue to haunt our stories and our nightmares. Folklore & History
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| 19: Games We Shouldn’t Have Played | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:31:40 | |
Remember those creepy games we dared each other to play at sleepovers — Bloody Mary in the bathroom mirror, the Pencil Cross game at school, or hiding from a possessed doll in the dark?In this episode of Let’s Talk Spooky, we explore the origins and unsettling folklore behind the games we were warned never to play.From the mirror rituals that trace back to old divination practices, to the Japanese legend of Hitori Kakurenbo — “One-Man Hide and Seek” — where dolls become vessels for the dead, these so-called “games” blur the line between childhood curiosity and ancient superstition.We’ll uncover how these traditions evolved from European love omens and séance parlor tricks to modern internet dares, and why we keep playing them — even when we know something might be watching back.👁️ “Three Games We Shouldn’t Have Played” — Because sometimes, playtime opens the wrong door.🔦 Listen wherever you stream your favorite spooky stories.🎃 Follow @LetsTalkSpooky on TikTok and Instagram for episode visuals, behind-the-scenes lore, and listener submissions. 📚 Sources & References:
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