Join me in the second part of my recent 2rrr (88.5 FM) interview, when I was a guest on the Timeslides show. Hear more about the dark tales of Callan Park Hospital Rozelle, and tales about some of the gangland identities of Sydney's Inner West from the time of the Razor Gang wars. We delve into the life and crimes of John Frederick 'Chow' Hayes and Annandale identity William 'Baldy' Mason. It's a true crime and historical grab bag for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark ta...
Jun 28, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Callan Park is a heritage-listed, 61-hectare site occupying beautiful, undulating land that slopes down to the waters of Iron Cove in Sydney, Australia. The Callan Park site is occupied by the buildings of Rozelle Hospital, formerly the Callan Park Lunatic Asylum. Join Heather from Dark Tales and My Spooky House, with Roslyn from Friends of Callan Park, and Natalie from 2RRR 88.5FM as we chat about this unique and significant site and its history. Episode recorded on Natalie's Timeslides show on...
Jun 21, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
I'm back! This time with tales of spooky and scary true crime from across the historical inner west of Sydney. This episode contains an interview I gave at local Sydney radio station 2RRR FM in March to give listeners a run down of my books Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Ten Walks of Terror (both available on my website - DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com and through local independent sellers Berkelouw Books Leichhardt and Better Read than Dead, Newtown. Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt is a true cr...
Mar 24, 2024•55 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this terrible time of drought and fire, regional Australia needs you! Why not take a drive through the state to the Riverina and to the magnificent town of Junee, once the pearl of the region and the stopover for those heading between Sydney and Melbourne. What's not to love? A town of grand Federation buildings, a rambling hotel, an amazing homestead and ghosts a plenty. Have fun spooky listeners! x Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner W...
Jan 19, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 11
A riveting romp through the vast, windswept site at Manly's North Head with shadow children, a spectral nurse and an encounter with pure pure evil Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
Jan 03, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In the late 19th Century care of the cognitively impaired was, shall we say, basic and barbaric at best. Join me on a spooktastic visit to one of the biggest asylums in Australia to witness scary shadow people, angry and evil forces and a labyrinth of a building, designed to confuse and constrain the inmates. Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Wa...
Dec 22, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Hi Spook Fiends, in an extension of my usual podcast, I'm covering some other spooky places from around the world. This week I focus on Boleskine House in Inverness (UK). Haunt of Occultist Aleister Crowley and a scene of demonic happenings, what's not to love?! This podcast is well timed as the house is set to literally rise from the ashes as a charity takes it on. Don't forget to read my blog or my FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the creepy stuff you know you love Series 2 - Dark Tales D...
Nov 08, 2019•10 min•Season 1Ep. 8
The morning after the night before, I fill you in on what has been happening since the clearing. Is all calm or has Mr Throwy reappeared? Listen to find out... Don't forget to follow my blog and FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the chills... Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West...
Nov 01, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Paranormal house clearing day is here, and I bring in the big guns to help me out. Demonic screams, creeping cold terror and a spectre of a small blond child all come to this house party. Will Sonya the psychic medium succeed? Listen to find out. PLUS, an interview with Sonya herself to get her perspective on my spooky house, as well as tales of other scary encounters. Orbs, demonic sleep attacks, haunted furniture and spectral horses are all part of the interview! Don't forget to follow my blog...
Oct 18, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 6
It's a ZESTY ONE! I try to tackle the bad stuff head on and things kick off worse than ever before at my house. Thundering footsteps and a flying candlestick indicate that whatever it is is not happy with the intervention, and I face an internal crisis of supernatural vs. science..... PLUS, I cover the Enfield Poltergeist in the Facts section - perhaps the most famous case of them all Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life....
Oct 10, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
A short episode that sets the tone for what follows in episode 5 and 6 and gives me some answers.... Don't forget to follow my blog and FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the chills... Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West...
Oct 04, 2019•11 min•Season 1Ep. 4
An uninvited party guest causes quite a stir and i accidentally open a portal to a demon realm. All the usual stuff... Don't forget to follow my blog and FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the chills... Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West...
Sep 26, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Come and join the owner on a DIY project with a bit of zest. Going under a haunted house is never a good idea, particularly when there is only one way out... My Spooky House is the spine-tingling real life account of the haunting of a small terraced house in Sydney's Inner West. Narrated by the house's owner, this podcast takes you deep inside the events as they begin to unfold, leading to a terrifying crescendo in the final episode. This podcast is not suitable for the nervous, children or peop...
Sep 20, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 2
My Spooky House is the spine-tingling real life account of the haunting of a small terraced house in Sydney's Inner West. Narrated by the house's owner, this podcast takes you deep inside the events as they begin to unfold, leading to a terrifying crescendo in the final episode. This podcast is not suitable for the nervous, children or people who don't like a good juicy scary story. Episode 1 - Watched - The owner moves in and the events begin. Who is the Watcher? Who is the night watchman? How ...
Sep 14, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
