Haunted American History

Haunted American History

This campfire-style podcast will take you on a journey to uncover the stories that have terrified Americans for generations. What scares you? Let's find out.

Episodes

Presenting "Disturb Me"

June 9, 2025 • 50 mins
I'm thrilled to share an episode of my new show, Disturb Me. In this show, my wife, Meghan, and I go in blind and share the most disturbing true crime, paranormal, and all-around disturbing events in an effort to disturb each other and the listeners. I hope you all enjoy and look out for Disturb Me, launching soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oklahoma - The Purple Church & Swap

June 2, 2025 • 33 mins
Venture with us to the outskirts of Oklahoma City, where urban legends collide with reality. In Spencer, Oklahoma, hidden among overgrown trails and whispering woods, lies the infamous Purple Church—a site steeped in rumors of satanic rituals, sacrifices, and unsettling paranormal phenomena. Is it merely a haunting myth, or truly a gateway to the underworld? Then dim the lights, settle in, and enjoy the original tale, Swap. YO...
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Ohio - Death Hole & The Blue Eddy

May 26, 2025 • 32 mins
Tucked deep in Ohio’s Hocking Hills, there’s a pond no map dares to name. Locals call it the Death Hole. Others whisper of the Devil’s Pool. But to the guests of Blue Eddy Bed & Breakfast, it’s just another curious feature of the woods… until it calls them closer. In this original tale, we explore the folklore behind Ohio’s most mysterious body of water—and the unsettling story of a man who built his life beside it. He warns his g...
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Haunted Tales of North Dakota

May 20, 2025 • 29 mins
Step into the shadows of North Dakota, where the past refuses to remain buried. In this episode, explore three ghostly tales: the sorrowful White Lady who drifts eternally through the crumbling halls of San Haven Sanatorium; the gentle guardian whose tragic history lingers within the Harvey Public Library; and the playful, yet mysterious spirits of the Children's Museum at Yunker Farm. Listen closely—you might just hear whispers ...
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Presenting - Macabrium - The Murder Hole Room: Hauntings at Leap Castle, Part 1

May 15, 2025 • 58 mins
Leap Castle in Ireland is home to numerous stories of real-life hauntings. In this first episode of a multi-part series, the two legends known as “The Bloody Chapel” and “The Red Lady,” two of its earliest tragedies, help to create the malevolent energy bound to the castle’s limestone halls. In “The Bloody Chapel,” the O’Carroll family’s heir, a gentle priest, is murdered by his brother over the inheritance of the castle’s lordshi...
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North Carolina: The Boojum, Blackbeard, and the Choir of Lost Souls

May 13, 2025 • 37 mins
Deep within North Carolina's rugged mountains and misty shores, shadows whisper and legends refuse to die. Today, I explore three chilling tales: the mysterious Boojum of the Smoky Mountains, Blackbeard's vengeful ghost haunting Ocracoke Island, and the phantom choir whose hymns echo eternally atop Roan Mountain. Beware—sometimes the darkest stories are the ones your ancestors tried hardest to forget. YOUTUBE -⁠https://www.y...
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New York Stories - Moonlight, Mirrors, and Murder

May 5, 2025 • 41 mins
Nothing ruins a perfectly good evening like seeing a ghost in your bedroom, getting chased by a werewolf, or realizing your mirror is haunted. Welcome to New York State: where history bites—sometimes literally. YOUTUBE -https://www.youtube.com/@MrChrisWildRide ⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris⁠ TikTok- @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Available on all podcast...
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New Mexico’s Lesser-Known Legends

April 28, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode, we trade well-worn legends for whispers in the dust. From the gun-slinging echoes of the Laguna Vista Saloon, to the ghostly waters of Bonito Lake, and the spectral soldier who waltzed in Fort Union—these are New Mexico’s forgotten hauntings. Join me as I peel back the layers of folklore and fear in the Land of Enchantment’s shadowy corners. YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok- @chris_hah LEA...
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New Jersey - Strange Frequencies

April 21, 2025 • 39 mins
Journey into the eerie heart of New Jersey, where fact and folklore collide. First, discover Ong's Hat, a ghost town said to hide a portal to another dimension. Then, delve into the mystery of Thomas Edison’s rumored "ghost phone," an invention meant to communicate with spirits of the departed. Are these merely legends, or does New Jersey truly bridge worlds beyond our own? YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok-...
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New Hampshire's Most Haunted

April 7, 2025 • 35 mins
New England is filled with ghost stories, and today, we’re diving into three of its most chilling. From the eerie ruins of Madame Sherri’s Castle to the restless spirits of Blood Cemetery and the haunted halls of the Mount Washington Hotel, these locations are steeped in mystery and legend. What lingers in the shadows? Let’s find out. YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok- @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891...
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Nevada’s Unholy Trinity: Pyramid Lake, The Mizpah Hotel, and The Devil's Hole

March 31, 2025 • 35 mins
Nevada is a land of extremes—scorching deserts, deep waters, and secrets buried in the sand. In this episode, we dive into the chilling legends of Pyramid Lake, where vengeful spirits and eerie drownings defy explanation. We explore the mysterious Devil’s Hole, a seemingly bottomless abyss that has taken lives and baffled scientists for decades. And finally, we venture into Tonopah, a town where ghosts roam the historic Mizpah Hote...
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A Deal with the Devil *remaster*

March 24, 2025 • 44 mins
"And you'll be one of God's children that fell from the top There's no diversity because we're burning in the melting pot So when the devil wants to dance with you, you better say never Because the dance with the devil might last you forever" - Felipe Andres Coronel/ Sean George YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok- @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Available o...
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Presenting SADISTIC - That's my Guy

March 17, 2025 • 33 mins
Listen to SADISTIC - Anywhere you listen to podcasts https://www.buzzsprout.com/2386456 Narrated by: Jim Conroy Written by: Jon Saks Edited by: Jon Saks Music by: Udio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Problem with Gnomes

March 10, 2025 • 34 mins
They stand in gardens, watching. Silent. Smiling. But where did garden gnomes come from? And what if I told you they weren’t always harmless? In this episode, I take you deep into the eerie origins of garden gnome folklore—tales of ancient earth spirits, mischievous protectors, and the darker legends that hint at something far more sinister. Are garden gnomes just quirky lawn decorations? Or are they something more—something that...
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Roanoke Island & The Thing in the Snow

March 3, 2025 • 44 mins
A snowed in family discovers there is more outside than just the weather. “To be alive is to be missing.” - John Green “Hell is the absence of the people you long for.” - Emily St. John Mandel Remaster of the episode "Carousel of the Damned" YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok- @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Available on all podcast platforms! Apple http...
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Lake Shawnee & Merry - Go - Round *Remaster*

February 24, 2025 • 39 mins
Something is feeding on the children of Youngstown, Ohio. "And when the broken-hearted people Living in the world, agree There will be an answer, let it be" - Paul McCartney Remaster of the episode "Carousel of the Damned" Zachary Bane Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zachbane/zachary-bane-birthing-day YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok- @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 The N...
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Zachary Christian Bane - Birthing Day

February 17, 2025 • 170 mins
A teenager discovers his parents were legendary monster hunters—and that their murder was just the beginning of a war between worlds. The complete Zachary Bane story. Zachary Bane Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zachbane/zachary-bane-birthing-day Nightmare Machine by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4133-nightmare-machine License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: Dron...
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Hazel Drew & The Girl in the Water

February 10, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode, I dive into the mystery of Hazel Drew, a young woman whose 1908 murder in upstate New York inspired one of television’s most haunting mysteries—Twin Peaks. Who was Hazel Drew? Why was she found floating in Teal Pond, and why do the whispers of her story still linger over a century later? But that’s not all. I also bring you an original horror story inspired by Hazel’s fate—a dark, unsettling tale about a small town...
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Montana - The Flathead Lake Monster

February 3, 2025 • 39 mins
For over a century, the legend of Flessie has haunted the depths of Montana’s Flathead Lake. A massive, serpentine creature said to be longer than a city bus, with slick black skin and eyes that shimmer like jewels. Some call it folklore, others swear they’ve seen it slither just beneath the water’s surface. But what if we’ve misunderstood the legend all along? In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling origins of the Flathead...
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Missouri - Zombie Road

January 27, 2025 • 33 mins
In this episode, we delve into the eerie folklore surrounding Lawler Ford Road—better known as Zombie Road—in Glencoe, Missouri. Once a quiet stretch of trail, it’s now infamous for ghostly apparitions, mysterious disappearances, and an atmosphere thick with dread. But what lies at the heart of these unsettling stories? We’ll explore the historical roots of the legends, recount spine-tingling encounters reported over the years, and...
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