Tales Trails and Taverns
Welcome to the Tales, Trails and Taverns Podcast! join us as we explore the eerie, the abandoned, and the downright creepy. From haunted trails to forgotten taverns. we dive headfirst into the mysteries that linger in the shadows. Each Episode, we share our firsthand experiences, uncover the rich history of these places, and bring you the chilling ghost stories that make them unforgettable. So grab your flashlight, lace up your boots, and pour yourself a drink- adventure awaits in the unexplored corners of the past. This is Tales, Trails and Taverns, where the stories are as haunted as the places we visit. Hiking Stories by "Tales Trails and Taverns" Written and Produced by Joseph Gelinas Additinal writing by Robert Travers Get the book, Haunted New England. https://amzn.to/41LJASe visit the Blog. www.talestrailsandtaverns.com
Episodes
July 14, 2025 • 31 mins
On this episode of Horror Movie Monday, Joe is joined by longtime friend and Cape Cod native David Paton to dive deep into the legendary 1975 thriller that made us all think twice about going in the water—Jaws.
Together, they break down the masterful suspense, the behind-the-scenes challenges of filming on the open ocean, and the infamous technical issues with "Bruce," the mechanical shark.
Plus, David and Joe share what it was like ...
Together, they break down the masterful suspense, the behind-the-scenes challenges of filming on the open ocean, and the infamous technical issues with "Bruce," the mechanical shark.
Plus, David and Joe share what it was like ...
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June 23, 2025 • 19 mins
In this week’s episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns: Horror Movie Monday, Rob and Joe dive headfirst into the gore-soaked chaos of Terrifier (2016), the ultra-violent indie slasher that introduced audiences to the nightmarish Art the Clown.
We talk about the film’s roots, from Art’s early appearances in All Hallows’ Eve to his rise as a new cult horror icon. Rob digs into the insane practical effects and no-holds-barred brutality t...
We talk about the film’s roots, from Art’s early appearances in All Hallows’ Eve to his rise as a new cult horror icon. Rob digs into the insane practical effects and no-holds-barred brutality t...
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June 20, 2025 • 36 mins
In this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe takes Rob—and all of you—on a journey to one of North Carolina’s most iconic and allegedly haunted landmarks: the Omni Grove Park Inn. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, this grand stone resort has hosted presidents, celebrities, authors, and yes... spirits.
Joe describes what it’s like to walk through the massive granite halls of the century-old inn, from the roaring...
Joe describes what it’s like to walk through the massive granite halls of the century-old inn, from the roaring...
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June 16, 2025 • 25 mins
In this week’s Horror Movie Monday, Rob and Joe dive into The Black Phone (2021), the eerie, atmospheric thriller starring Ethan Hawke as the chilling and masked villain, The Grabber.
We break down the trailer’s promises versus the movie’s execution, praise Hawke’s haunting performance, and explore the nostalgic—but gritty—portrayal of life in the '70s and '80s.
Plus, we take a closer look at one particular storyline that left us scr...
We break down the trailer’s promises versus the movie’s execution, praise Hawke’s haunting performance, and explore the nostalgic—but gritty—portrayal of life in the '70s and '80s.
Plus, we take a closer look at one particular storyline that left us scr...
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June 13, 2025 • 57 mins
In this episode of Tales, Trails and Taverns, Rob recounts an intense and deeply personal urban exploration experience inside the abandoned Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket, Rhode Island—a place he hadn’t set foot in since 2005.
What started as a trip down memory lane turned into a high-stakes adventure, as Rob shares the hospital’s dark history, the slow decline that led to its closure, and ghost stories whispered by fellow urban exp...
What started as a trip down memory lane turned into a high-stakes adventure, as Rob shares the hospital’s dark history, the slow decline that led to its closure, and ghost stories whispered by fellow urban exp...
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June 9, 2025 • 30 mins
This week on Horror Movie Monday, Rob and Joe go back to Camp Crystal Lake for the one that started it all—the original Friday the 13th! With its grimy 70s atmosphere, shock twist villain, and that unforgettable “ch-ch-ch, ah-ah-ah” sound, we break down what made this slasher a classic.
We talk kills, suspense, that final jump scare, and how this low-budget thriller launched an iconic franchise and one of horror’s most legendary nam...
We talk kills, suspense, that final jump scare, and how this low-budget thriller launched an iconic franchise and one of horror’s most legendary nam...
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June 6, 2025 • 59 mins
In this chilling follow-up to last week’s episode on the Battle of Gettysburg, Rob and Joe return to the hallowed grounds of one of America’s bloodiest battlefields—this time, to explore the hauntings that still linger in its misty fields and crumbling stone walls.
Rob brings several articles and accounts from paranormal investigators who’ve spent long nights in places like Devil’s Den, The Wheatfield, and the infamous Sachs Covere...
Rob brings several articles and accounts from paranormal investigators who’ve spent long nights in places like Devil’s Den, The Wheatfield, and the infamous Sachs Covere...
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June 2, 2025 • 32 mins
This week on Horror Movie Monday, Joe and Rob dive into the gritty, atmospheric world of Angel Heart, the 1987 supernatural noir thriller starring Mickey Rourke and Robert De Niro.
We start with the trailer — what we expected, the vibes it gave off, and how it set us up for a film that turned out way darker than anticipated.
We break down the eerie, tension-filled journey of private investigator Harry Angel, talk about the film’s sha...
We start with the trailer — what we expected, the vibes it gave off, and how it set us up for a film that turned out way darker than anticipated.
We break down the eerie, tension-filled journey of private investigator Harry Angel, talk about the film’s sha...
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May 30, 2025 • 58 mins
In this special episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe and Rob take you through their recent journey to one of the most pivotal locations in American history — Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
We explore what it was like to walk the hallowed ground of iconic sites like Devil’s Den, Little Round Top, the Wheatfield, the Peach Orchard, and Cemetery Ridge, offering our firsthand impressions of the terrain where so many lives were forever...
We explore what it was like to walk the hallowed ground of iconic sites like Devil’s Den, Little Round Top, the Wheatfield, the Peach Orchard, and Cemetery Ridge, offering our firsthand impressions of the terrain where so many lives were forever...
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May 26, 2025 • 21 mins
After a weekend stay in Phoenixville, PA and catching wind of the iconic Blobfest, Joe and Rob couldn't resist diving into the gooey, creeping terror that is The Blob (1958). This week on Tales, Trails and Taverns, the guys review the cult classic that helped shape the sci-fi horror genre—and yes, we talk about that scene in the Colonial Theatre, which still stands proud today and looks eerily similar to its big-screen moment of ch...
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May 23, 2025 • 46 mins
In this episode, Rob and Joe recount their return trip to one of the most infamous—and paranormally active—locations in the country: the Pennhurst Paracon and Oddities Expo in Spring City, PA.
From newly opened buildings we had the chance to explore, to the eerie energy that still lingers in the halls, we dive deep into what made this year’s event unforgettable.
We talk about the incredible paranormal investigators and special effec...
From newly opened buildings we had the chance to explore, to the eerie energy that still lingers in the halls, we dive deep into what made this year’s event unforgettable.
We talk about the incredible paranormal investigators and special effec...
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May 19, 2025 • 29 mins
This week on Tales, Trails & Taverns Horror Movie Monday, Joe and Rob dive deep into the dark, misty woods of 2017's The Ritual — a chilling film that hits close to home for us, since it blends horror and hiking in the most unsettling way possible.
We break down the story of four friends who take a memorial hiking trip through the remote Scandinavian wilderness... and end up face to face with something ancient, powerful, and ter...
We break down the story of four friends who take a memorial hiking trip through the remote Scandinavian wilderness... and end up face to face with something ancient, powerful, and ter...
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May 16, 2025 • 43 mins
In this episode of Tales, Trails & Taverns, Rob and Joe dive into all things weird, haunted, and exciting as they gear up for Pennhurst Paracon & Oddities Expo 2025!
We talk about what’s in store at this year’s event—from paranormal investigations in the infamous Mayflower Hall to the jaw-dropping vendors and sideshows of the Oddities Expo.
We share our favorite memories from last year’s Paracon, including some eerie after-ho...
We talk about what’s in store at this year’s event—from paranormal investigations in the infamous Mayflower Hall to the jaw-dropping vendors and sideshows of the Oddities Expo.
We share our favorite memories from last year’s Paracon, including some eerie after-ho...
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May 12, 2025 • 34 mins
In this week’s episode of Tales, Trails and Taverns: Horror Movie Monday, Rob and Joe dive deep into Jordan Peele’s 2022 mind-bending thriller Nope. This one’s packed with FULL SPOILERS, so if you haven’t seen the film yet—pause here, give it a watch, and come back!
We break down everything from the unsettling tension of the opening scenes to the slow-burn unraveling of the mystery in the skies over Agua Dulce. From Gordy’s rampage ...
We break down everything from the unsettling tension of the opening scenes to the slow-burn unraveling of the mystery in the skies over Agua Dulce. From Gordy’s rampage ...
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May 9, 2025 • 44 mins
In this hauntingly historic episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe takes listeners deep into the blood-soaked soil of Franklin, Tennessee—site of one of the Civil War’s most brutal and tragic battles. As night falls over this quiet Southern town, we uncover the chilling history of November 30, 1864, when over 10,000 men were killed, wounded, or missing in a matter of hours during the Battle of Franklin.
Joe walks us through the ...
Joe walks us through the ...
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May 5, 2025 • 30 mins
This Horror Movie Monday, Joe and Rob dive headfirst into Haunt (2019), a brutal and atmospheric slasher that was suggested to us by the awesome crew over at Horror Movie Family LLC in New Bedford! We’re going full spoilers in this one—breaking down every masked villain, the bloody traps, and how the story builds to its intense finale.
From the eerie haunted house setup to the terrifying realism of the killers, we dissect what made ...
From the eerie haunted house setup to the terrifying realism of the killers, we dissect what made ...
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May 2, 2025 • 68 mins
In this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Rob and Joe head to the historic Fort Taber in New Bedford, Massachusetts for an unforgettable day of exploration and eerie encounters.
Joined by urban explorers Craig and Garfield, paranormal investigator Heather, Rob’s daughter, and Heather’s two sons, the group dives into the shadowy corridors of the Milliken Battery and unearths stories that linger in the dark.
They end the explorati...
Joined by urban explorers Craig and Garfield, paranormal investigator Heather, Rob’s daughter, and Heather’s two sons, the group dives into the shadowy corridors of the Milliken Battery and unearths stories that linger in the dark.
They end the explorati...
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April 28, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on Tales, Trails, and Taverns' Horror Movie Monday, Rob and Joe dive into the 2022 psychological horror film Monstrous starring Christina Ricci.
They break down the eerie 1950s setting, the film’s slow-burn tension, and Ricci’s haunting performance as a mother haunted by grief—and something far more sinister. Was it a chilling masterpiece or a monster that never quite took shape?
Rob and Joe share their thoughts, discuss th...
They break down the eerie 1950s setting, the film’s slow-burn tension, and Ricci’s haunting performance as a mother haunted by grief—and something far more sinister. Was it a chilling masterpiece or a monster that never quite took shape?
Rob and Joe share their thoughts, discuss th...
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April 25, 2025 • 44 mins
In this episode of Tales, Trails, and Taverns, Joe returns from the haunted heart of the Lowcountry to tell Rob all about his chilling adventure through Charleston, South Carolina.
From the dark corridors of the Old City Jail to the haunting echoes of the Provost Dungeon beneath the bustling streets, Joe dives into the deep history and legends that swirl through one of America’s oldest cities.
He also takes us beneath the sprawling b...
From the dark corridors of the Old City Jail to the haunting echoes of the Provost Dungeon beneath the bustling streets, Joe dives into the deep history and legends that swirl through one of America’s oldest cities.
He also takes us beneath the sprawling b...
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April 21, 2025 • 26 mins
In this week’s Horror Movie Monday, Rob and Joe dive into the 1973 cult classic The Wicker Man — a film that wastes no time pulling you into its eerie world of mystery, ritual, and psychological tension. From the moment the story kicks off, we were hooked.
The unsettling atmosphere, strange locals, and slow unraveling of the truth kept us on edge the whole way through. With twists and turns around every corner, this folk horror tale...
The unsettling atmosphere, strange locals, and slow unraveling of the truth kept us on edge the whole way through. With twists and turns around every corner, this folk horror tale...
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