Haunting Or Not: Ghost Stories Real or Fake

Haunting Or Not: Ghost Stories Real or Fake

Who doesn't love a good ghost or haunting story, especially around the campfire? Haunting Or Not is a twice a month podcast that examines ghost, demonic forces and haunting stories. Episodes of the show explore all aspects of ghost and haunting stories, from the paranormal to the explainable. From well known stories made famous by Hollywood, to lesser known hauntings. We examine all aspects of the stories in a fun and unique manner. At the end of each Haunting Or Not Story you get to be the Judge. Be sure to Like our Facebook Page.

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January 23, 2024 21 mins

CNBC 9 San Francisco, America's Top 10 Most Haunted Cities. We examine if San Francisco or the places listed below are haunted or not. In the city of San Francisco, located in northern California and sharing similarities with Portland, the mystical ambiance is heightened by fault lines and the encompassing waters.

Chinatown reveals the haunting narrative of the Cameron House, once a haven for immigrants escaping police brutality. ...

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CNBC 10 Portland, America's Top 10 Most Haunted Cities. Portland, Oregon, holds the tenth spot on CNBC's list of America's Top 10 Most Haunted Cities, as highlighted in a 2010 report. Positioned on the Columbia River and featuring fault lines beneath its surface, Portland provides an ideal setting for supernatural encounters, according to the article.

The city's haunting history is deeply rooted, with tales of the infamous Shangha...

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October 17, 2023 18 mins

White House, Haunted by Abraham Lincoln? Abraham Lincoln's apparition has been reportedly sighted in the Lincoln Bedroom and Yellow Oval Room of the White House. Notable figures such as First Lady Grace Coolidge, Prime Minister Winston Churchill, and Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands have claimed to have witnessed Lincoln's ghost.

Another spectral presence within the White House is that of young Willie Lincoln, who passed away d...

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"The Exorcist" On The 50th Anniversary Of The Film. 

In 2023, we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the release of the legendary film, "The Exorcist." This supernatural horror masterpiece, which graced the screens in 1973, was expertly helmed by director William Friedkin, and its gripping screenplay was penned by William Peter Blatty. Blatty's script was a faithful adaptation of his own 1971 novel, bearing the same haunting title...

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Was This The Inspiration for the Movie "Poltergeist"? Was It Real Of Fake? The Herrman House was 7 miles away from the "Amityville Horror" House. The terrifying incidents reported there supposedly served as the inspiration for the 1982 movie "Poltergeist".

From the perspective of spirit lore, poltergeists are often depicted as mischievous entities that derive pleasure from rearranging furniture and playing pranks to vex homeowners...

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Ghosts vs Poltergeists vs Demons. Do You Know The Differences? What are the differences? Do they occur? We discuss the differences, how people seem to be confused about them, and what ethnic, cultural, and religious forces may have shaped our beliefs, maybe yours too. Did you know that one of the most famous movies about Poltergeists, named Poltergeist, was loosely based on a real incident?

Find this and other great English and Sp...

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Mental Asylum in Georgia, It Was the World’s Largest Mental Hospital. Haunted Or Not? A truly creepy and scary place. When it was first opened it was known as the Georgia Lunatic Asylum. Back in 1837 Georgia lawmakers authorized a “Lunatic, Idiot, and Epileptic Asylum.” And it was built and opened in 1842. The first "patient" arrived in December 1842. They reported that he died of “maniacal exhaustion” shortly thereafter. Located i...

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The Most Haunted Location in America? Gettysburg, Pa - Part 2: Jennie Wade and the Dobbin House. Is Gettysburg Pennsylvania, the Most Haunted Location in America? Join us for a discussion about Jennie Wade and The Jennie Wade House, Plus the Dobbin House Tavern. Are they Haunted or Not. Are they hauntings or not? Jennie Wade was reported to be the only civilian to be killed during the Battle of Gettysburg. Did the moving of her gra...

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The Most Haunted Location in America? Gettysburg, Pa - Part 1: The Orphanage Is Gettysburg, Pa. the most haunted location in America. The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, was a huge moment in the American Civil War. It involved the Union Army of the Potomac, commanded by General George G. Meade, and the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, led by General Robert E. Lee. The battle resulted in a significant...

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The Reported Haunting by Jesse James and the James Family Farm. Whispers from the Past?  We examine the reported haunting by Jesse James and the James Family Farm is a fascinating story that blends history, folklore, and the supernatural. Is it a real haunting or not?

Jesse James was an American outlaw, who lived during the 1800s and was involved in numerous bank and train robberies. He became a legendary figure in American folklo...

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A Restaurant In Simsbury, Connecticut, Is It Haunted? It Has Widespread Reportings Of A Ghost And A Lot Of History. Stephanie Wiley, one of the hosts was raised in that area. She had her own unexplained encounter. Plus, one of her sister's worked at that location, when it was a different restaurant. Her sister also had ghostly encounters. We won't tell you the name of the restaurant, but it is located at 4 Hartford Rd in Simsbury, ...

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Haunting in Southern Maryland, The Legend of Moll Dyer. Moll Dyer is the name of a legendary 17th-century resident of Leonardtown, Maryland, who is said to have been accused of witchcraft and chased out of her home by the local townsfolk on a winter night. Her body was allegedly found a few days later, partially frozen to a large stone. 

Moll Dyer lived in 17th-century Leonardtown, Maryland. Which is in St. Marys County in Souther...

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Was This The Most Haunted Pub In America? Scarlett O'Hara's In St. Augustine, Florida.

Nestled on the northeast coast of Florida, St. Augustine proudly claims its title as the oldest city in the U.S. With its charming Spanish colonial architecture and stunning Atlantic Ocean beaches such as St. Augustine Beach and Crescent Beach, it's no wonder this city has captivated the hearts of many, including us. We've had the pleasure of vi...

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Demonic Possession Horror in Amityville NY, Real or Fake, the Conclusion. How many Horrors actually took place at 112 Ocean Ave in Amityville NY. Were they both Real or Fake? 

As we continue our journey into the perplexing events surrounding the Amityville horror, we revisit the unsettling tale rooted in the true crimes of Ronald DeFeo Jr. On that fateful day, November 13, 1974, a horrific tragedy unfolded at 112 Ocean Avenue, Ami...

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Possession Horror in Amityville NY. What happened? Part 1. Join us as we embark on a journey to explore the spine-tingling tales of the Amityville horror and haunting claims, rooted in the macabre events surrounding Ronald DeFeo Jr. On that fateful day, November 13, 1974, DeFeo committed a gruesome act, taking the lives of six family members at 112 Ocean Avenue, Amityville, NY. He was subsequently convicted of second-degree murder.

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March 28, 2023 21 mins

Was it a movie or a ghost story that sent shivers down your spine when you were younger? Not just a fleeting fright, but something that haunted your dreams and kept you up at night. Maybe it was the infamous "Boogeyman" or another spooky entity. How do you evaluate fear?

Our hosts delve into the tales of what horror film characters truly terrified them during their youth. From Boris Karloff's eerie portrayal in "The Mummy" to the ...

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Who doesn't appreciate a delightful ghost story, especially when gathered around the campfire for a good laugh? Our show's episodes take you on a hilarious and entertaining journey through the world of ghosts, spirits, and hauntings. We explore all aspects of these stories, from the paranormal to the downright comical. From the famous tales that Hollywood made larger than life to the hidden gems of haunting stories, we dissect them...

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