The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession. In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel. To this point, the Michel’s have proven themselves diligent to seek medical and mental health care for Anneliese—primary care physicians, neurologists, specialists, medication, hospital stays; all of which have proven largely ineffective. All of this ra...
Jan 16, 2026•46 min•Season 1Ep. 3
THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I begin narrating one of the greatest and most influential horror novels ever written, Bram Stoker's Dracula . First published in 1897, Dracula by Bram Stoker, is an epistolary novel that tells the story of the infamous Count Dracula as he moves from Transylvania to England and a group, led by Abraham Van Helsing that is hunting him down. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to narrate this story on ...
Jan 15, 2026•44 min•Season 1Ep. 230
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the strange and scary mystery of Bella and the Wych Elm. In April 1943, in an expansive wooded area, Hagley Woods, in the Worcestershire countryside, four teenage boys made a gruesome discovery in a Wych elm while poaching. Unbeknownst to them, their discovery would lead to an enduring mystery, that today—over 80 years later—remains unsolved. What did they discover in the ancient wych elm of Hag...
Jan 13, 2026•42 min•Season 1Ep. 229
The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession. In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel. As Anneliese’s story progresses, the tension between religion and science, or maybe more specifically, faith and reason, will become more complex. We can already sense the tension as Anneliese’s family tries desperately to find solutions for her struggl...
Jan 09, 2026•39 min•Season 1Ep. 229
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ Join me in The Red Treehouse , as we explore a series of unsettling and scary Search and Rescue Stories . For most of us, a hike through the woods is both beautiful and relaxing. But for some of us, the woods are foreboding and a place where your worst nightmares can come to life. These stories are guaranteed to keep you up at night! What would you do if you found yourself...
Jan 07, 2026•34 min•Season 1Ep. 228
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I share 8 true creepy and unexplained Glitch in the Matrix stories—all of which will keep you scratching your head and second-guessing! What the hell is going on in the world? Do we live in a simulation or is there something else going on? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music:...
Jan 05, 2026•33 min•Season 1Ep. 227
The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession. In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel. So often, the story of Anneliese Michel begins at the end of her life and tracks backwards; and the heartbreaking pictures and bone-chilling audio clips of her alleged possession and subsequent exorcisms often take center stage. Yet, this feels wrong. B...
Jan 02, 2026•36 min•Season 1Ep. 1
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore 3 scary games to play in the dark-- The Pitch Black Ritual, Dinner with the Dark Man, and The Corner Game. All these games can best be described as summoning rituals—and are guaranteed to keep you up at night! Is it possible these rituals open a portal to a paranormal and supernatural world? And by playing them, are you ope...
Dec 30, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 226
History is full of stories of alleged demonic possession. In the 1970s, a young German woman, Anneliese Michel, experienced scary and confusing symptoms--which she attributed to demonic possession. Except, it wasn't that simple; because she was undergoing medical and mental health care at the time. As her symptoms worsened, the mystery deepened--leading to unimaginable tragedy and more questions than answers. Together, let's open The Possession Files and explore the harrowing case of Anneliese M...
Dec 29, 2025•5 min
THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific classic horror story-- Luella Miller by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman. First published in 1902, Luella Miller by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, is an eerie vampire story about a beautiful young woman who, instead of sucking her victims’ blood, slowly drains their life force. A terrific story that explores themes of obsession and the dark side of serving others, Luella Miller is one story...
Dec 26, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 225
THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific classic horror story-- Smee written by A.M. Burrage. Twelves friends gather on Christmas Eve for food and games--but things go awry when they decide to play a game called, "Smee." This one is creepy and atmospheric. So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I share this terrific story! Follow The Red Treehouse : TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redt...
Dec 18, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 224
THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate two terrific Christmas Creepypastas-- Are You Coming Upstairs? by 1nnocenteyes and My Christmas Tale by Icydice. So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I share these terrific stories! Follow The Red Treehouse : TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Ma...
Dec 17, 2025•48 min•Season 1Ep. 223
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad, I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read a terrific short horror story, The Old Nurse's Story, written by Elizabeth Gaskell. First published in 1852, The Old Nurse’s Story by Elizabeth Gaskell, is a layered and terrific Victorian ghost story that explores themes of family, identity, and the sometimes-tragic consequences of past wrongs. Written from the POV of an elderly nurse, Gaskell’s story is set in a cold, isolated manor full of ghostl...
Dec 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 222
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I share 8 true scary sleep paralysis nightmares—all of which will absolutely keep you up at night. Is sleep paralysis normal and natural? Or is it paranormal and supernatural? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschi...
Dec 04, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 221
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate 5 true scary Reddit stories—all of which are unsettling and creepy. Is it possible your scary and unexplained experiences are paranormal or supernatural? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Learn mor...
Dec 02, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 220
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the strange and eerie Lead Masks case. In 1966, on a hilltop outside a Brazilian suburb, the bodies of two men are discovered. The crime scene is baffling--they're lying side-by-side, wearing near-identical clothing, and both have strange lead masks covering their eyes. What happened to two men found dead on a hillside in a suburb outside Rio de Janeiro in 1966? Join me in The Red Treehouse to f...
Nov 26, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 219
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a strange and eerie cryptid-- The Fresno Nightcrawlers . In 2007, a man in Fresno, CA captured something creepy on his CCTV cameras--a creature walking upright with no torso, shoulders, or arms. Dubbed The Fresno Nightcrawlers, the ensuing debate has left people divided--with some saying it's proof of extraterrestrial life, and others saying the whole thing is a hoax. Are the Fresno Nightcrawler...
Nov 21, 2025•30 min•Season 1Ep. 218
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad, I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read a terrific short horror story, The Spectre Bride , written by William Harrison Ainsworth. The story tells of an enigmatic stranger who arrives at a castle in Germany for a birthday party for a Baron's daughter. The two inevitably fall in love, but as you can imagine, things aren't what they seem--leading to catastrophe and tragedy. Focusing on themes such as innocence and corruption, and love gained...
Nov 17, 2025•33 min•Season 1Ep. 217
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF VIOLENCE AND THE MURDER OF TWO CHILDREN. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the haunting--and unsolved--Hinterkaifeck Murders. In April 1922, six people were found brutally slain in their home in the Bavarian countryside. The details surrounding the case were baffling, because it was alleged that supernatural forces may have been respon...
Nov 13, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 216
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the dark--and scary--possession of Gottliebin Dittus, a German woman who claimed to be possessed by over 1000 demons in the mid-19th century. Was she truly possessed by demons? Or was there a more natural explanation? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse : TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhas...
Nov 06, 2025•43 min•Season 1Ep. 215
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse for a special Halloween episode, where we hear true scary stories from listeners and podcasts hosts, alike! These stories include ghostly hauntings, UFO and alien encounters, dopplegangers, scary imaginary friends, and more! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Learn more...
Oct 31, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 214
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate two of my favorite short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, The Black Cat and The Tell-Tale Heart . Both stories are fraught with tension and follow similar storylines and themes--and they're guaranteed to get under you skin! So sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read A Collection of Poe . Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepo...
Oct 30, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 213
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad, I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________________ Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read a terrific short horror story, The Cold Embrace , written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. The story tells of two cousins, Getrude and an unnamed young student, who pledge their love for one another. Until, the student turns from his love and she makes a fateful decision--one that would have eternal consequences. So sit back, turn d...
Oct 29, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 212
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I’ve said this before, but I’ve always been too scared to mess with a Ouija Board. I know, I know—lots of folks say, “it’s just a toy, there’s nothing to be afraid of.” But I watched The Exorcist at 9 years old, and I’ve been entirely too chicken shit to try it. Maybe one day. But not today. And the stories I’m about to tell you have only reinforced my decision to s...
Oct 29, 2025•35 min•Season 1Ep. 211
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In less than a week, author Elle G. Keating will release her debut novel, Don’t Wake Up . I had the privilege of reading an excerpt earlier this week and interviewing her on my other show, One Good Scare . In conversation, she mentioned the novel is based on a short story— Don’t Wake Up at 3am . Join me in The Red Treehouse , as I narrate Don’t Wake Up at 3am in its...
Oct 24, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 210
The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate 10 true scary Reddit stories—all of which are unsettling and creepy. Is it possible your scary and unexplained experiences are paranormal or supernatural? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: I...
Oct 21, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 209
The Red Treehouse is now on Patreon! Join the RTH Patreon community for as little as $1/month and receive exclusive member benefits, including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I'LL TELL YOU THE SCARIEST STORIES FROM THE SPANISH-SPEAKI...
Oct 13, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 208
Join The Red Treehouse community for as little as $1/month and receive exclusive member benefits including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I'LL TELL YOU THE SCARIEST STORIES FROM THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD! Join me in The Red Treehouse as I...
Oct 08, 2025•44 min•Season 1Ep. 207
Join The Red Treehouse community for as little as $1/month and receive exclusive member benefits including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I'LL TELL YOU THE SCARIEST STORIES FROM THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD! Join me in The Red Treehouse as w...
Oct 06, 2025•56 min•Season 1Ep. 206
Join The Red Treehouse community for as little as $1/month and receive exclusive member benefits including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I'LL TELL YOU THE SCARIEST STORIES FROM THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD! Join me in The Red Treehouse as I...
Oct 01, 2025•38 min•Season 1Ep. 205
