Ghostlore of Hawaii: Paranormal Paradise

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On August 8, 2023, a wildfire ravaged Lāhainā on the island of Maui destroying an estimated 85% of the beachfront town, altering Hawaii's history forever.  My father's side of the family has lived in Lāhainā for over a century, with the small town serving as a second home to my sister and I growing up, so of course we were beyond heartbroken.  Long before this tragedy, in the fall of 2022, a writer from Honolulu Magazine (...

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Trigger Warning:  This episode briefly mentions several situations of self-harm.  Listener discretion is advised.

Aloha!  Thank you for joining me in the last episode of Season 2 of the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise podcast!  I cannot believe we're already wrapping up Season 2!  I appreciate your patience over these last couple of weeks.  My...

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.   Aloha!  Thank you for joining me on the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise Podcast where the green bottles are always chilled, the j**nts always filled, and the host is always thrilled! (Please don't leave... I won't do that again...)  I am your host as always, Jared!  Tonight we'll be venturing off course a bit from our normal ghost stories; ...

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Aloha!  Welcome back to the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast!  I am your host as always, Jared!

Tonight's episode has been one of the most requested topics since I started the podcast; the Hauntings at the old Hilo Memorial Hospital.  For decades locals in the Hilo area have talked of one tragic event that ignited the stories that surround the abandoned bui...

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Aloha!  Welcome back to the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast!

Tonight we venture away from The Islands for a bit; but don't worry, this story is still connected to Hawaii....through me!

That's right, in this episode I'll be discussing a very interesting time in my life; when I moved into my very first apartment....that just so happened to be haunted.  During...

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Aloha Ghostlorians!  

I'm so happy to announce that July 9th marks the one year anniversary of the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast's reception.  Thank you to everyone for all your support.  I wouldn't have made it this far without you!

After many requests, tonight's episode jumps back into the true-crime genre as I cover several of Hawaii's Unsolved Mysteri...

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Aloha, nice to see you back so soon!  As a little surprise, I decided to release part 2 of 'The Lady and the Horse' earlier than planned.  Instead of waiting an entire week for the conclusion, you get it on a Monday!  So make sure you're caught up and have listened to Ep. 19:  'The Lady and the Horse (Pt. 1) first!

In the last episode, we left off with...

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Aloha!  Welcome back to the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast!

I am your host, Jared!  A cool breeze blowing in from the ocean for our virtual beach bonfire; perfect for a chilling tale based on real events.

Tonight's episode is part-one of a two-part story that happened to someone from my past.  It's has a little bit of everything; mysterious apparitions, a...

Aloha Ghostlorians!

Welcome to Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  I am your host Jared, thank you for joining me for the beach bonfire! 

In episode 3:  'Pele's Curse', I covered the misfortune that falls on those who dare take lava rocks away from Hawaii.  Tonight,  I'll be discussing a few stories that show; rocks don't always have to leave the islands for bad luck to be unleashed.  

I'll wrap up the episode with the tale...

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Aloha Friends!

Good seeing you all back!  I am Jared, the host of Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  Thank you for joining me at our bonfire! 

Creating tonight's episode was a tough one.  The very real tragedy that this story is based on happened to an acquaintance of my fathers.  I cannot begin to imagine the grief parents go through when lo...

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Surprise!  I decided to release episodes in back-to-back weeks to celebrate the launch of the Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon!

This is a free BONUS episode that would have only been available to Patrons at www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii

In 2016, a pair of twin sisters relocated to Maui to start a new life.  Little did they know their fresh start, would become a tragic end on the famous Road to Hana.  Find out what happens to ...

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Aloha Ghostlore of Hawaii Ohana!

I am your host Uncle Jared, thank you for joining me for our virtual bonfire here on the beach!  

Tonight's episode is the first in an ongoing series that covers the many haunted hotels of Hawaii.  The first hotel covered in the episode is the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, located just a few minutes north of Lahaina on the i...

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Wassup, howzit going?!  Aloha and welcome to Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  It's your host, Uncle Jared!

Tonight I'm going to pivot and switch things up a bit.  Instead of the paranormal, I'll be discussing the very real problem of mysterious creatures found in the jungles of Hawaii.  Many of the predators I'll discuss could have deadly con...

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Howzit going?  Aloha and welcome to Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  Thank you for tuning in!

Tonight's tale originated from a story I heard long ago that happened to a boy while he was out on a hike in the jungle.  Growing up in Hawaii, it was common for us to get into trouble while playing outside, unsupervised.  So getting into a scenar...

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Aloha!

Welcome to the premiere of Season 2 of Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  I've missed you all so much over the break in between seasons!

Tonight's episode is based on a tale I heard from Lopaka Kapanui, of Mysteries of Hawaii (https://www.mysteries-of-hawaii.com).  Lopaka is one of the most respected and well known storytellers in H...

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Aloha!  Thanks for joining me on tonight's virtual bonfire!  I see you got the fire started, mahalo very much!  I've been so busy.

The trailer you heard at the start of the episode was for my friends Amanda and Trevin with the Seriously Sinister Podcast.  They discuss "killer facts and spooky true petty crime stories" which was my cup of tea.  Check ...

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Aloha and welcome!

  In episode 11, I'll be covering a couple of ghost stories that happened to my mom in Hawaii.  The first incident occurred when she was a young girl growing up in Pāhoa.  

The second story involves an odd phone call my family received in the middle of the night that, til this day, my mom can't really explain.

 

So sit back, throw a...

Trigger Warning:  This episode briefly mentions the suicide of an adult. 

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  Aloha!  Mele Kalikimaka and Happy Holidays!   Welcome to the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise podcast!  I'm Uncle (Unko) Jared, thank you for joining me on the beach next to the bonfire!    Episode 10 is a little different...  This is the first tale of the podcast that ...

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Aloha! 

Thank you for joining me for episode 9 of the Ghostlore of Hawaii podcast!  Tonight's stories are based on another apparition well known to the locals of hawaii.  Tales of frightening encounters happening in locations where the victim was most vulnerable have been told for decades.  I'll discuss the different possible origins of this ghost and...