Homespun Haints

What Bit Me? A true ghost story interview

Iowa is home to a lot of strange, supernatural phenomena. Haunted basements, monsters under the bed, and the Hat Man abound throughout the life of a young man who keeps running into the strange and unusual. Shop at Acid Queen Jewelry and get 10% off until September 18 using code homespun at https://acidqueenjewelry.com Get 15%…

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An Evil Ghost Named John: A true ghost story interview

Ghosts torment a teenage girl every night in her Iowa home. However, one ghost in particular deliberately tormented her and would never leave. Part two of our interview with Lindsay Valenty, podcast co-host of Ye Olde Crime Podcast and teller of true personal ghost stories. Please support our sponsors so we can continue to exist!…

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Buckwheat Man’s Gonna Getcha! A true ghost story interview

Haunted cornfields, creaky farmhouses, and Victorian prairie ghosts make these ghost stories from Iowa sound like something right out of a horror movie. But they're all real and experienced by true crime podcaster Lindsay Valenty of Ye Olde Crime Podcast. Settle in for some of the scariest true ghost stories you've ever heard, from the…

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Speculating on Specula: Using mirrors to talk to ghosts

Specula, scrying, witch balls, Biddy Early, and bottle trees. We dig deep into the lore and history behind using mirrors for divination, and why the same word for these witchy tools also describes a very terrifying medical device. Get 10% off at https://acidqueenjewelry.com by using code “homespun” Join our Patreon at https://patreon.com/homespunhaints for bonus content…

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Something’s Lurking in Vermont: Urban Legends surrounding the Bennington Triangle

Bill Presley shares his research into the strange disappearances around Bennington Triangle and Glastenbury Mountain in Bennington County, Vermont. He's used this research to inform his most recent novella Death Reflects. Check out Bill's novella ANIELA at https://www.amazon.com/ANIELA-Apprentices-Notebook-William-Presley/dp/B09919RZSN/r Looking for hand-made one-of-a-kind jewelry that will make you feel magical? Check out https://acidqueenjewelry.com and use code…

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Can Antiques Be Haunted?

Sometimes, ghosts haunt an object, and sometimes they haunt a person. We speak with Joe Turino (Greetings from FLOWEIRDA) and Carly Lyon (Red Hive Studio) about personal hauntings that came from unexpected places. Check out Joe's podcast at https://linktr.ee/floweirda.podcastCheck out Carly's artwork at https://www.redhivestudio.com/ Get 10% off all orders at https://acidqueenjewelry.com by using code homespun….

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Joe Hunts Ghosts, but do the Ghosts Hunt Joe? A true ghost story interview

As a young child, Joe Turino kept seeing and hearing strange entities peeking around corners and watching him as he slept. As an adult, he now hunts ghosts as part of the War Party Paranormal team. Though he looks for answers about the hauntings that have plagued him since he was young, he still admits…

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Things to do on the next Full Moon

September brings us the Full Harvest Moon, and by following our words of wisdom you can make the most of this celestial event. Some of these suggestions are valid, and some you absolutely should not attempt. This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact…

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That’s Not a Real Mermaid, is it? A true ghost story interview

All things odd and horrific are under one roof at Graveface Museum. We speak to ChloĆ« Manon who helps run the museum with her husband Ryan, and learn about the things that go bump in the night in the haunted museum's old walls. Check out all things Graveface at https://graveface.com and follow ChloĆ« on Instagram…

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Nikola Tesla and the Spiders from Mars

Was Nikola Tesla really an alien from Venus? We ask the hard questions and investigate the declassified FBI files to bring you the truth. Draw your own conclusions after listening to what we found. Full show notes at https://homespunhaints.com/true-alien-stories Join our FB group to discuss at https://facebook.com/groups/homespunhaints This show is part of the Spreaker Prime…

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