Bantering Banshees

Bantering Banshees

Step into the shadows with Steph and Jill, where paranormal history meets hilarious banter. Each episode, we discuss the history of how places came to be, the spirits said to linger there, and the creepy experiences from people. But don’t worry… we keep it light with our offbeat humor and playful banter, making sure things never get too scary. It’s the perfect mix of eerie and entertaining.

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October 21, 2025 84 mins

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This week, Steph and Jill sit down with one of the biggest names in the paranormal world, Keith Age. With almost 50 years of experience investigating hauntings, Keith has explored some of the darkest, most infamous locations on Earth, including Waverly Hills and the Exorcist case. He is the founder of the Louisville G...

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get ready for a night of chills and laughs as we dive into your personal paranormal encounters! From Shaking beds, to rattling chains, and even a mimic, these ghost stories will keep you looking over your shoulder.

But the fun doesn't stop there... after the scares, we lighten things up with a spooky "Would y...

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October 7, 2025 35 mins

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Step inside one of Connecticut's most haunted Inn's, where history and the paranormal go hand in hand. Built in 1754, Captain Grant's Inn has hosted soldiers, travelers, and... if the stories are true, spirits who never checked out.

From ghostly whispers, to shadowy figures wandering the halls, this colo...

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September 30, 2025 32 mins

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It's not just the living you have to fear inside this historic funeral home turned haunted attraction... the walls themselves whisper with stories of the dead. We're diving into the chilling history, the ghostly legends, and the eerie atmosphere that still lingers at The Mortuary.

But that's not all... t...

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September 23, 2025 57 mins

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This week, we talk about one of the most notorious haunted hotels in New Mexico, The St. James Hotel. From its bloody wild west history to the infamous sealed room where a man was gunned down, the St. James is packed with stories that refuse to stay buried.

We dive deep into the history, share a few personal encounters...

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September 16, 2025 43 mins

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This week, we discuss one of the most haunted ships in the world, the legendary Queen Mary. Once a glamourous ocean liner and later a wartime vessel, the Queen Mary is now permanently docked in Long Beach, California... and it's said to be crawling with restless spirits. 

From the infamous Door 13 and the spirit o...

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September 9, 2025 45 mins

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In this weeks episode, we're joining Gary from Within the mist podcast to dive deep into the mystery of Sasquatch. Together, we unravel eerie encounters, legendary tales, and real life stories from those who swear they've come face to face with the elusive creature.

but it's not all chills, we mix in lau...

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In this episode, Jill and Steph take you on a spirited crawl through two of Baltimore's most famous pubs, and we're not just talking abnout the drinks.

First stop: The horse you rode in on. One of the oldest bars in America and the last place Edgar Allen Poe was seen alive. With the creaky wood floors, candle...

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Perched on the banks of the Mississippi River in Red Wing Minnesota, the St. James Hotel has been a landmark of elegance since 1875. Over the years, staff and visitors have reported chilling experiences, phantom footsteps in the hallways, lights flickering, and a mysterious woman in a white dress roaming the floors. 

I...

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Step inside Charleston's Dock Street Theatre, a place where history and hauntings share the same stage. Once the very first building in America built exclusively for theatrical performances, this historic landmark has seen fire, tragedy, and rebirth. In this episode, we uncover its colorful past, including duels,...

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August 12, 2025 29 mins

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In this episode, we head to the misty shores of New London, Connecticut, where a once luxurious seaside retreat has become of the states most infamous haunted locations.

Built in 1902, this elegant inn welcomed presidents, celebrities, and honeymooners. With decades of reported hauntings, phantom footsteps, and a woman...

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In this episode, we dig into the origins of Bear Brook, from charred landscape to a new deal expierement that built an entire park from ashes. but Bear Brook is also the site of one of America's most chilling crimes: the bear brook murders. Four bodies, two barrels, and decades of silence. 

We also share eerie loc...

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this week, we peel back the layers of America's most historically significant psychiatric institutions. Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg, Virginia. 

While our focus this episode is on the hospital's history, its colonial roots, reform movements, and modern-day transformation, we do banter about a couple...

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Step behind the crumbling cell walls of one of America's most haunted prisons, Eastern State Penitentiary. In this chilling episode, we dive into the tortured history of the once revolutionary prison that became a breeding ground for isolation, madness, and maybe... something darker. 

From the ghosts of Al Capone ...

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When the lights go out, the stories get darker. In this episode of After Dark, we are diving into the terrifying moments and weird phenomena of our listeners. We are coming at you with raw, real stories. 

It's late night banter, and ghost stories that will keep you up. Grab your flashlight and maybe some sage, thi...

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In this episode, we stir the cauldron of Connecticut's dark and magical past. Long before Salem, colonial Connecticut was already hunting witches. We dig into the stories of accused women and sending them to the gallows.

So, grab your salt and a mug of something strong, things are about to get witchy.

these are all...

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In this episode, we not only talk about, but we also journey into the shadowy woods of Devil's hopyard state park in East Haddam, Connecticut, where the name alone sets the tone. We set up our campsite as we talk about the infamous park, so grab a drink and a marshmallow. Legend says the Devil himself stomped thr...

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In the heart of Gardner, Massachusetts stands a Victorian mansion with grandeur carved into every corner and something darker hiding beneath the surface. In this episode, we step inside the infamous S.K. Pierce Mansion, once the crown jewel of Chair City. Behind the hand carved moldings, marble fireplaces, and 11 foot...

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Beneath the surface of Georgia's lake lies more than just water, it hides entire towns, forgotten cemeteries, and a history soaked in tragedy. In this episode we dive deep into the dark past of the man made lake, from the flooded remains of Oscarville, to the eerie sightings of phantom swimmers. Locals say the la...

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Before it was home to campers and campfire smores, the quiet woods of Rowe, Massachusetts held something much darker. In this episode we dig into the chilling history behind Rowe Camp and Conference Center, where faith turned to fear. It all began with Bishop Cyrus, a preacher known for his purple robes. 

Years later, ...

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