WE ARE BACK WITH A VENGANCE and OH BOY does Stephanie have a wild ride to take you on today. These weird vintage news stories are so out of this world you may never recover. You'll hear about ghosts making crosses from dried pasta, a horse named Clever Hans, a dog that can speak and tell you it wants cake, an ancient turtle who's addicted to pancakes, and the single most affecting news story I've ever read: The tale of the Fried Pickle Man. You'll also hear some spooky facts about Shadow People ...
Oct 23, 2019•1 hr 22 min
Learn what you MUST (and must not) say to a bathroom ghost to avoid being pulled down the toilet to hell! Steph gives a comprehensive list of bathroom ghosts to avoid, and then Robin tells the sad and strange tale of the death of Gloria Ramirez, aka "The Toxic Lady."
Sep 26, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Buckle up because we're taking you on a wild ride. First you'll learn about the murderous and wrathful Lobster Boy, and then... the worst thing you will ever hear. The curious case of a man named Tarrare, and the horrors his body contained.
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 7 min
We have VERY SPECIAL guest Rachel Browne on the pod today! Steph has a new tome to read from, and she's giving us a rundown of some of the spookiest skeletons she can find. Plus some ghosts in the news!
Sep 12, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Once you hear what puppy water is you'll never look at toner the same way again. We're talking about this disgusting ancient beauty secret and other deadly cosmetic trends, as well as some of the sitcom-worthy ghosts and ghouls of Cape Cod!
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 14 min
Get ready to yelp in sympathy as we enter the painful world of torture methods! And then scoot over to the paranormal side of things to hear the mysterious history of the (potentially extraterrestrial) Tunguska event. Honestly it's a walk in the park compared to the torture stuff!
Aug 14, 2019•1 hr 7 min
We're back and spookier than ever, and today we've got some strong scares lined up for you. Learn how to spot a possessed pet, and then hop aboard as we ride some haunted trains. Stick around to hear some gentle ley line banter. Magnets, y'know?!
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Episode 92: I'm Taking This Penny and I'm Taking What Comes With It by That's The Spirit
Jul 25, 2019•1 hr 8 min
Steph teaches us all about the rich history of coffins, and exposes me to the world of AWESOME Ghanian caskets! Plus, learn about the beautifully elusive Fox Weddings of Japan.
Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Check out this beloved oldie while we're away suffering in unbearable NYC heat! If ever there was a time for a fat stealer to come and lighten our load, it is now.
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 2 min
We talk about human bones and some ghosts in the news over the constant whir of an air conditioner (for that we do apologize, it won't happen again).
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 12 min
We saw a zombie movie and GUESS WHAT - now we can't stop talking about 'em! Today you'll learn all about the curious and sad tale of Clarivius Narcisse, walking corpse syndrome, Florida zombies, fungi, and more spooky stories of the undead.
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 6 min
DIVE into the undersea sorcerous shapeshifting Finfolk of Orkney, where you, too, can live the nightmare of being a finwife (or finwife hag). Then join us as we cry over the beloved companionship that a haunted laptop can provide!
Jun 19, 2019•58 min
Hold onto your hats, because you're about to hear the tragic story behind Toyama Park in Japan. Then we dive into some Canadian ghosts, get instructions on how to figure out if your house is haunted, and learn about kool skeptic Joe Nickell!
Jun 13, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Happy Birthday, Ghosts! That's the Spirit is two years old. To celebrate, we read Part 1 of Steph's highly anticipated horror feature film script...THE MILKENING. This episode features TTS favorites Saysha Heinzman, Ryan D'Angelo, Andrew Futral, and Zack Willis. Sit back, relax, and let the milk wash over. We love you!
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 2 min
We're really in our wheelhouse today, discussing warning signs of the antichrist as well as evil sorcerers throughout history. Criss Angel is both of these things.
May 30, 2019•1 hr 19 min
We're going to Canewdon, UK to run around the church tower 13 times so we can travel back in time! And then heading over to see some haunted Slavic locations, including some dreamy ol' mansions and monasteries.
May 15, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Out of everything that totally owns, dragons own the hardest. We're talking 'gons ALL DAY today with our good friend and very special guest Zack Willis! You got your Hydra. You got your Cockatrice. You've even got your Falkor. Prepare 2 LEARN. ~*dRaCaRyS*~
May 08, 2019•2 hr
Explore the world of THE FEATHERED SERPENT, Quetzalcoatl, and dive into the underwater terror of the Slavic Rusalka mermaids. TBH they are living their best lives, frolicking in fields and drowning innocent passersby.
May 01, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Hear about some mythical beasts of Chile as well as some classic theatre ghosts! And while you're at it, go see Steph's new one-woman show, "Todley and the Great Flood!" Actually, it's not ready for opening night yet. We'll keep you posted.
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Will u b mad at me if I scatter your ashes at Disney as a joke? Know who WILL be mad? The cast members who have to vacuum it up. Steph covers tragic theme parks and rides, and Robin tells the sorrowful legend of the pig-faced woman (PFW).
Apr 17, 2019•1 hr 18 min
It's kind of nice to think that you'll see a gorgeous scene or beloved deceased family member right when you're about to die, but also: what if that gorgeous scene is Kingda Ka, and that beloved person is Taz? Picture it. This plus some info about haunted scrying mirrors on today's all new episode!
Apr 10, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Get on board with some world class movie pitches, including the forthcoming dramatic period piece "Give Me a Gable". Still traumatized by the sinking of the Estonia, Robin shares some spooky shipwrecks; Steph details some gates of hell found around the world.
Apr 03, 2019•1 hr 24 min
Lobster and cold-fire chicken Yokai?! Longneck dinosaurs living in the Congo?! Learn about creatures beyond your wildest dreams! And stick around for scorching hot takes on musicals and boat disaster lamentations!
Mar 27, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Get freaked out by the lifelong EVP work of Sarah Estep and celebrate the vernal equinox with a crash course on plant poisons! Also, Steph saw a rhombus UFO.
Mar 22, 2019•1 hr 12 min
We're back to talk about Lazarus syndrome and the perils of being buried alive, plus another precious Yokai whose only purpose is to mess with you (and have a face as smooth as a egg).
Mar 06, 2019•1 hr 5 min
If you found a bag of old film on the side of the road, would you use it to make a spooky movie? Alex Monty Canawati did, and the result is the haunted ass movie "Return to Babylon!" Full of distorted, grotesque images mysteriously imprinted onto the film, RTB is a nightmare that you can watch on YouTube. Also: what makes a Virgin Mary sighting legit? Let's find out on today's brand new ep!
Feb 27, 2019•1 hr 18 min
Kids say the darnedest things, and sometimes those things will haunt you for the rest of your life (pun intended, duh). Steph tells us some tales of ghostly kids, then Robin shares some deeply disturbing quotes from children who have no filter and will just tell you when they see a man with a snake neck crawling on the floor behind you. GREAT THANKS I'm never babysitting again.
Feb 20, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Our old pals Max Reinhardsen and Natalie Rich are back on the pod! Steph tells us how to report a ghost sighting, and Robin gives a rundown of England's wide swath of ghost dogs. Then we discuss a terrible monkey dog, and the case of a haunting with some of the best one-liners of all time: Booty vs. Barnaby (Man Sued for Slandering a Ghost).
Feb 13, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Ok FINE - it's now canon that you can indeed choke a mountain lion with your bare hands. Learn all about the renowned ghost ship the Queen Mary (my personal ship of dreams), as well as Francis Bacon's CHICKEN GHOST, and Brazil's headless mule!
Feb 06, 2019•1 hr 1 min
