Haunted Talks - The Official Podcast Of The Haunted Walk

Journalist and researcher Brian Baker, founder of The Superstitious Times, joins Haunted Talks to discuss his new book, Eerie Whispers: Exploring Canada's Reluctant Relationship with Its Ghostly Lore. Why is Canada, a country overflowing with ghost stories, so hesitant to talk about them? Brian shares a chilling childhood encounter he has never quite shaken, unpacks his idea of Canada as "the introvert on the global stage," and takes us across the country to explore why some regions embrace the paranormal while others keep it at arm's length. We also dive into Toronto's legendary Philip Experiment, where a group of researchers appeared to summon a ghost they invented, raising unsettling questions about belief, storytelling, and what might be shaping a haunting. Along the way, we explore fear, pop culture, and Indigenous perspectives that challenge the very word "paranormal." If you've ever wondered why Canadians are so shy when it comes to ghosts, press play and find out. If you enjoyed this episode, you migh

She was the quiet churchgoer. The dutiful daughter. The last person anyone expected to wield a hatchet. But on an August morning in 1892, the Borden home in Fall River, Massachusetts, became the scene of one of the most savage double murders in American history. And the name Lizzie Borden became synonymous with murder itself. In this episode, we step inside the Borden home to uncover what really happened—the brutal killings, the family tensions no one talked about, the trial that transfixed a nation, and the enigmatic woman at the centre of it all. Was Lizzie a cold-blooded killer? A victim pushed to violence? Or a scapegoat of Victorian morality? But the story doesn't end with the verdict. The house is still standing. Still watching. Still haunted. Guests report children giggling in the attic. Shadows beside their beds. Their own names whispered from the dark. The murders may be over a century past, but something seems to remain. This isn't just a story about what happened in 1892. It's about a place haunted

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December 29, 1972. A routine flight becomes an unspeakable tragedy when Eastern Airlines Flight 401 crashes into the Florida Everglades. Ninety-six souls perish in the dark swampland, their final moments a desperate struggle against fire, water, and alligators. But for some of the crew, death wasn’t the end of their duties. Weeks later, Captain Bob Loft and Flight Engineer Don Repo began appearing on other Eastern Airlines aircraft, warning crews of danger, completing pre-flight checks, and even materializing in overhead bins. The airline attempted to silence the stories, stripping parts from haunted planes in a desperate bid to exorcise the spirits. From the swamps of the Everglades to 30,000 feet in the air, this is one of the most meticulously documented cases of aviation hauntings in history. A story where grief, duty, and the paranormal collide at cruising altitude. Listen now to discover why the ghosts of Flight 401 refused to stay grounded, and what still stirs in the skies above. If you enjoyed this e

They were the most famous ghost hunters in the world. A husband and wife who claimed to battle demons, investigate possessions, and protect families from the darkness beyond. But every haunting has two sides. In this special episode, we peel back the legend to uncover who Ed and Lorraine Warren really were. From their humble beginnings to their most infamous cases, we explore the uneasy space where faith, fame, and fear collide. Were they true seekers of the unknown, or storytellers who blurred the line between truth and performance until even they could not tell the difference? From Amityville to Annabelle to the Enfield Poltergeist, discover how the Warrens turned the paranormal into pop culture and left behind a mystery that refuses to die. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 206 – Two Hoaxes and a Ghost StoryEpisode 154 – Fake Mediums: Putting the “Con” in ConjuringEpisode 112 – The Enfield Poltergeist For information or to get tickets for our ghost tours or paranormal adventure

In 1794, a stranger died in a farmhouse on the edge of the Virginia frontier. What followed became one of the most chilling, bizarre, and well-documented hauntings in early America. Phantom horses galloped through the night. Objects flew across rooms. Fires sparked without cause. Clothing was clipped by unseen scissors into crescents, sometimes while still being worn. And then the voice arrived. The Wizard Clip haunting was investigated in real time by clergy, skeptics, and even a Russian prince who had become a Catholic priest. Letters, court records, and land deeds remain. But the most important evidence vanished. In this gripping episode, we unravel a supernatural mystery that changed lives, sparked conversions, and still defies explanation more than two centuries later. Was it fraud, faith, or something far stranger? If you enjoyed this episode, you might like: Episode 204 – Mysteries of the Keyhole HouseEpisode 198 – Haunted Houses of Ontario – 1924Episode 192 – America’s Most Haunted House – The Whaley

Most shipwrecks leave behind ghosts. This one left behind something stranger. In 1912, the Mayflower, a wooden steamer built for the quiet lakes of eastern Ontario, set out on one final trip before winter. Aboard were a small crew, nine passengers, and a coffin carrying the body of a young man named Herman Brown, on his way home to be buried. As a sudden snowstorm swept across Lake Kamaniskeg, the Mayflower vanished beneath the water in under a minute. Nine lives were lost. Three men survived…by clinging to the coffin. In this episode, we retrace the events of that harrowing night. How a trusted vessel became a death trap. How an elderly woman gave away her only life jacket so someone younger might live. How three Ottawa salesmen drifted for hours through freezing darkness. This is a true story of loss, sacrifice, and impossible survival. Now streaming: The Coffin That Saved Three Men From Drowning If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 208 – Halifax Explosion: Before the Blast Episode

Deep in the wilderness of northwestern Ontario, where the forest swallows sound and the lakes stretch toward the horizon, stands a log castle. Not the ruin of a forgotten community, or the relic of a wealthy eccentric. This towering mansion of timber was built by one man. Working alone. In this episode, we journey to White Otter Lake and step inside the haunting legacy of Jimmy McOuat. A man driven by a childhood curse, a lifelong loneliness, and a defiant dream to prove the world wrong. His creation, White Otter Castle, is part marvel and part mystery. Three stories tall, built by hand, it stands as a monument to obsession, resilience, and the heavy silence of solitude. Yet the castle did not free him. Jimmy’s mysterious death left unanswered questions, and for over a century, travellers to White Otter Lake have whispered of strange encounters, eerie sounds, and the lingering presence of its solitary builder. Join us as we step into the wilds of northern Ontario and uncover the chilling legend of White Otter

At 9:04 a.m., Halifax was torn apart in an instant. One moment it was a thriving wartime city, the next, it was fire, thunder, and ruin. A fireball as hot as the surface of the sun ignited the harbour. Shockwaves ripped through homes and streets. A wall of water followed, drowning what the flames had spared. In this second part of our two-part series, we return to the stories of Francis Mackey, Vincent Coleman, and Kaye Chapman as we explore the devastation that unfolded in the hours and days after the blast. Entire neighbourhoods vanished. Families were torn apart. The city would never be the same. The scars of the Halifax Explosion were not only etched into people, buildings, and the landscape. Something less tangible was also left behind. For over a century, ghost stories have circulated through the city, many tied directly to that morning. At St. Paul’s, a shattered window still carries the outline of a figure who looked toward the harbour at the fatal moment. At the Five Fishermen Restaurant, once a morg

On a crisp December morning in 1917, Halifax woke to calm skies and the quiet hum of a wartime city at work. Children hurried to school. Workers streamed into factories. Families went about their routines. Out in the harbour, two ships moved slowly toward one another. One carried deadly cargo, volatile enough to erase a city. When they collided, a fuse was lit. At 9:04 a.m., Halifax was ripped apart in a wave of fire, force, and sound. In this first part of our two-part series, we walk alongside the people who lived those ordinary minutes before disaster: the harbour pilot steering a ship of fire, the dispatcher tapping out his last warning, and the young girl whose small choice meant survival. Hear their stories in Before the Blast, now streaming. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 193 – The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald Episode 164 – What Happened to the Mary Celeste? Episode 152 – Premonitions of the Titanic Disaster For information or to get tickets for our ghost tours or paranorm

Three chilling mysteries. Two elaborate hoaxes. One truth you didn’t see coming. These were strange events that gripped the public’s attention and convinced witnesses they had experienced something truly paranormal. In this episode, we uncover the truth behind these mysteries. We revisit a BBC broadcast that plunged a nation into hysteria. We follow a “woman in white” whose ghostly appearances hid a political agenda. And we meet a Tennessee family tormented by unearthly moans beneath their floorboards and the disturbing discovery that followed. The real stories are stranger than fiction. Were your guesses correct? How did the hoaxes fool so many? And did one alleged hoax provide the perfect cover for the real thing? If you missed our previous episode where we first shared these stories, we recommend starting there for the full experience. Join us as we blur the line between fact and fiction and reveal why, in the world of the paranormal, the truth can be the most haunting thing of all. For information or to

Can you tell a true ghost story from a convincing hoax? In this special interactive episode of Haunted Talks, we share three eerie tales that once captured the public’s imagination. But here’s the twist: two of them are hoaxes. When fear, belief, and hidden motives collide, strange things can take hold. After you hear all three stories, it’s your turn to decide which one was real. Think you can separate fact from fiction? Cast your vote now for a chance to win a Haunted Talks t-shirt and a pair of ghost tour tickets.

Can a conversation cause a haunting? After speaking with magicians Ted and Marion Outerbridge about the strange experiences they’ve had in their historic Smiths Falls home (Episode 204), we conducted a paranormal investigation to see what we might encounter for ourselves. We invite you to join us inside the Keyhole House as we undertake a series of paranormal experiments, including intuitive response cards, a spirit box session in the attic, and the Estes Method, conducted in a room believed to be connected to a lingering presence named Agnes. What we experienced was subtle, emotional, and in several moments, difficult to explain. What began as a conversation became something stranger. We weren’t chasing ghosts. We were asking questions, and listening for whatever might answer. This episode offers a rare and intimate glimpse into what can happen when curiosity meets the unknown inside a haunted house. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 204 – Mysteries of the Keyhole House Episode 183 –

What secrets is the Keyhole House still holding on to? And what happens when a house decides it wants to be heard? Every old home has its tales. This one refuses to stop sharing them. In this special episode, we travel to Smiths Falls, Ontario, to explore the haunting of the Keyhole House—a striking 1892 Victorian home with a history that won’t stay in the past. Since moving in, magicians Ted and Marion Outerbridge have experienced an ongoing series of eerie phenomena: discovering objects long hidden in the walls, coincidences that challenge belief, phantom footsteps, and a ghost who seems to have joined the family. But this haunting is more than flickering lights and sudden cold spots. It feels intimate, emotional. Like a relationship unfolding across time. And it shows no sign of ending. This is more than a tale of things that go bump in the night. It’s a glimpse into how the past and present collide inside the places we call home. Think you’ve heard haunted house stories before? Think again. If you enjoyed

Clowns are meant to bring joy. So why do they inspire so much fear? In this episode, we peek behind the greasepaint to explore the origins of coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, and how these strange figures evolved from ancient jesters and rule-breaking pranksters into the painted performers we know today. We uncover deep historical roots, unsettling psychology, and the tragic story of the first modern clown. From royal courts to modern horror films, from cheerful birthday parties to eerie sightings in strange places, clowns have taken a dark and surprising journey through history. We also examine how pop culture and true crime helped shape the terrifying clown image that still haunts us. Whether you laugh at clowns or fear them, this episode might change how you see them forever.

When strange lights appear in the sky, we are left wondering what they are. But when those encounters become personal, when people claim they have been taken, studied, or changed, the questions grow darker. In this episode, we continue our journey into the world of UAPs and the paranormal, exploring the stories that disturb us most. From the famous case of Betty and Barney Hill to chilling reports of livestock mutilation, mass sightings like the Phoenix Lights, and the secrecy surrounding Roswell and Area 51, we follow the trail of evidence and ask what these encounters might really mean. Because whether these visitors are simply observing or deliberately interfering, their presence suggests intention. And that intention may not be as distant as we would like to believe. Along the way, we confront an even stranger possibility. What if the boundaries we draw between UFOs, ghosts, cryptids, and the unexplained edges of science are illusions? What if these are not separate mysteries at all, but

Lights in the sky. Thousands of witnesses. Still no answers. In this episode of Haunted Talks, we explore one of those simple-sounding but incredibly complex questions: What counts as evidence? Using the dramatic December 2024 sightings over New Jersey as a starting point, we investigate how UAP encounters are reported, investigated, and often dismissed. From schoolyard landings and military accounts to fleeting videos and solitary experiences, we examine the fragile boundary between what is witnessed and what is believed. We also draw comparisons to paranormal investigation, where researchers face many of the same challenges: limited tools, elusive phenomena, and the constant push to validate the unexplainable. Because sometimes, the real mystery isn’t what happened. It’s how we can prove that it did. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 126 – “…it’s not an aircraft.”Episode 24 – Sounds From The Dark

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Are your nightmares trying to tell you something? Most dreams fade the moment we wake up. But some? They cling to us—leaving behind a sense of dread, mystery, or even a chilling certainty that they meant something more. In this episode of Haunted Talks, we descend into the unsettling world of dreams—where sleep paralysis feels like a haunting, prophetic visions glimpse the future, and shared nightmares suggest we may not be dreaming alone. We’ll unravel real-life stories of eerie dreams, ghostly encounters in the night, and the moments where the line between dreaming and reality begins to blur. Are dreams just the subconscious at play—or could they be something much, much stranger? Listen now—if you dare. If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 152 – Premonitions of the Titanic DisasterEpisodes 85 & 86 – The Man They Couldn’t Hang (Prophetic Dream), Part 1, Part 2 

“Do YOU know a haunted house?” That’s the question The Toronto Star Weekly asked its readers over 100 years ago, and the answers they received were truly chilling. In this episode, we share these real ghost stories from 1924, as told by those who lived them. These chilling encounters, first published a century ago, feel startlingly familiar—shadowy figures, objects moving on their own, ghostly apparitions, and even premonitions of death. Are these just spooky tales from the past, or do the ghosts of 1924 still haunt us today? Step into the shadows and experience these unsettling first-hand accounts from Ontario’s haunted history—if you dare! If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Episode 160 – Supernatural Astronomer Camille Flammarion Episode 133 – Sallie House Haunting