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Jul 07, 2025•7 min
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.
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Presenting "Disturb Me"
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!
Jun 10, 2025•45 min
Oklahoma - The Purple Church & Swap
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. YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok - @mister_c...
Jun 02, 2025•28 min•Ep. 169
Ohio - Death Hole & The Blue Eddy
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 guests not to go near. Not because he’s hiding something… but b...
May 26, 2025•28 min•Ep. 168
Haunted Tales of North Dakota
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 from beyond. Or is that just me sweating? Florida sure is hot. YOUT...
May 20, 2025•25 min•Ep. 167
Presenting - Macabrium - The Murder Hole Room: Hauntings at Leap Castle, Part 1
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 lordship - during Mass, right in front of the congregation. In “The Red L...
May 15, 2025•53 min
North Carolina: The Boojum, Blackbeard, and the Choir of Lost Souls
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.youtube.com/@MrChrisWildRide https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris...
May 13, 2025•32 min•Ep. 165
New York Stories - Moonlight, Mirrors, and Murder
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 platforms! Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nightmare-collective/i...
May 05, 2025•36 min•Ep. 164
New Mexico’s Lesser-Known Legends
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 LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! A...
Apr 28, 2025•31 min•Ep. 163
New Jersey - Strange Frequencies
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 - @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 The Nightmare Collecti...
Apr 21, 2025•34 min•Ep. 162
New Hampshire's Most Haunted
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 - 609-891-8658 The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Available on all podcast ...
Apr 07, 2025•30 min•Ep. 161
Nevada’s Unholy Trinity: Pyramid Lake, The Mizpah Hotel, and The Devil's Hole
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 Hotel, and the dead may outnumber the living. YOUTUBE - https://www.y...
Mar 31, 2025•30 min•Ep. 160
A Deal with the Devil *remaster*
"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 on all podcast platforms! Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/th...
Mar 24, 2025•39 min•Ep. 159
Presenting SADISTIC - That's my Guy
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...
Mar 17, 2025•28 min
The Problem with Gnomes
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 remembers, something that waits ? By the end of this episode, you ...
Mar 10, 2025•29 min•Ep. 157
Roanoke Island & The Thing in the Snow
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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nightmare-collective/id1707943952 Sp...
Mar 03, 2025•39 min•Ep. 156
Lake Shawnee & Merry - Go - Round *Remaster*
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 Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Available on all podcast platforms! Apple...
Feb 24, 2025•34 min•Ep. 155
Zachary Christian Bane - Birthing Day
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: Drone in D by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3680...
Feb 17, 2025•2 hr 42 min
Hazel Drew & The Girl in the Water
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 where the past refuses to stay buried, and the dead are never ...
Feb 10, 2025•30 min•Ep. 116
Montana - The Flathead Lake Monster
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 Lake Monster , exploring eyewitness accounts, local records, and...
Feb 03, 2025•34 min•Ep. 115
Missouri - Zombie Road
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 reveal a harrowing original tale inspired by the road’s ominous ...
Jan 27, 2025•29 min•Ep. 114
Mississippi - Conspiracy, Haunts, and Witches
Today, we dive deep into the eerie tales and haunting folklore of the Magnolia State. From the chilling legend of the Mercritis curse to the spectral guardians of Deer Island's hidden treasures and the fiery vengeance of the infamous Yazoo Witch. Mississippi doesn't miss when it comes to creepy tales. I understand that was an awful joke. YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok - @chris_hah LEAVE A VOICEMAIL - 609-891-8658 The Nightmare Collective SUBSCRIBE!! Available on all podca...
Jan 20, 2025•31 min•Ep. 113
Minnesota's Most Haunted: Nopeming Sanatorium and the Ghosts of Grey Cloud Island
Today, we explore the eerie corridors of the Nopeming Sanatorium, a once-thriving tuberculosis hospital now shrouded in mystery and ghostly legends. Then, we’ll cross over to Grey Cloud Island, a picturesque yet deeply haunted location steeped in Native American lore and tales of restless spirits. Discover why these locations are among Minnesota’s most infamous paranormal hotspots, from shadowy figures to unexplained sounds. YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@hauntedchris TikTok - @chris_hah LEA...
Jan 13, 2025•34 min•Ep. 112
Ghosts of New Years Eve
In this episode, we explore the spectral mysteries surrounding Times Square's New Year’s Eve Phantom—a 1920s starlet whose tragic death still echoes through the crowded streets. Then, we unravel the New Year's Eve story of the Lady in Red at Chicago's Drake Hotel, a glamorous yet haunting figure tied to love, betrayal, and loss. Finally, we venture to North Carolina's Inn on Main Street, where whispers of long-forgotten guests and inexplicable phenomena blur the lines between past and present. Y...
Jan 06, 2025•34 min•Ep. 111
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Part 2
Continuing the Charles Dickens Classic, A Christmas Carol. Part 2 consists of Stave 3, 4, and 5. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all! Written by Charles Dickens Performed by Christopher Feinstein 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nightmare-collective/id1707943952 Spotify https://spotify.link/IPUVpAyWc...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 35 min
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Part 1
Join me as I end the year and celebrate the season with the telling of the original ghost story, The Charles Dickens Classic, A Christmas Carol. Part 1 consists of Stave 1 and Stave 2 Written by Charles Dickens Performed by Christopher Feinstein 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nightmare-collective/id170794395...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 19 min
Time Travel
In this episode, I explore one of the internet's biggest mysteries: the story of the alleged time traveler John Titor. Then, in a return to form, I share one of my original stories about a boy who discovers a portal to the future in his bedroom closet. I hope you all enjoy, "Superhero". 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 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...
Dec 23, 2024•50 min•Ep. 110
The Enfield Horror
In this episode, we explore the chilling story of the Enfield Horror , a creature so strange it defies categorization. 🕵️♂️ Sighted in the small town of Enfield, Illinois, in 1973, this cryptid is described as having three legs, glowing red eyes, and sharp claws . It left behind damaged homes, terrified witnesses, and a legacy of unanswered questions. Was it a cryptid from another dimension, an extraterrestrial visitor, or something far more sinister? YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@haunted...
Dec 09, 2024•28 min•Ep. 109
Michigan - Haunted Mackinac Island
Step into the chilling history of Mackinac Island, a place where the past comes alive in the form of ghostly encounters and spine-tingling tales. In this episode, we uncover the haunted legends of Fort Mackinac, the spectral residents of the Grand Hotel, and the eerie stories that make this island a hotspot for paranormal activity. Join us as we delve into the mysterious and unexplained phenomena that have captured the imagination of visitors for generations. Prepare to be haunted! YOUTUBE - htt...
Dec 05, 2024•32 min•Ep. 108
Massachusetts - The Bloody Pit
Nestled in the mountains of western Massachusetts, the Hoosac Tunnel stands as a testament to human ingenuity—and a chilling reminder of its cost. Dubbed “The Bloody Pit,” this nearly 5-mile-long railway tunnel was the site of tragedy during its 24-year construction, claiming the lives of nearly 200 workers. But the story doesn’t end there. For decades, visitors and locals alike have reported ghostly apparitions, eerie voices, and unexplained phenomena within the tunnel’s shadowy depths. In this...
Nov 25, 2024•30 min•Ep. 107
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