Homespun Haints

A Christmas Ghost Story

Happy Holidays everyone! Today we bring you two special holiday ghost stories featuring guest Jim Roysdon of The Innovator Club podcast. From a heartwarming tale of a father's passing, to a spooky encounter in a haunted castle, this episode is sure to give you all the feels this holiday season. To learn more about Jim's…

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The Forsaken Flatmate: A true ghost story interview

When you’re in your twenties, moving to a big city for a new job can bring about many unforeseen experiences, such as: Learning to deal with sloppy flatmates. Letting friends couchsurf, and dealing with your apartment’s resident poltergeist. For Julie Penman Livesey, a children’s author, life in her new London flat meant dealing with a…

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Magic in Appalachia, or Shearer Terror: Folklore, legends and witchcraft

The Southern Appalachian mountains have their own kind of magic. It evolved out of multiple traditions and the need to survive amidst poverty and a harsh landscape. But much of this magic has been lost through the ages, buried and swallowed by the mountains that birthed it. Today, on the H Files, we piece together…

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What’s the worst that could happen? A true ghost story interview

How would your life be different if you had grown up in a haunted house? Would you still be scared of ghosts, if they had been a part of your childhood? Would you be more willing to live with a haunted house as an adult? Our guest today isn’t scared of much after growing up…

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Charlotte is spookier than you thought: North Carolina history and ghosts

Every city has history, legends, and, of course, ghosts. No matter how new or old, if you dig deep enough, you’re sure to find some skeletons buried under your town’s gleaming sidewalks.  Perhaps the city you live in is more haunted than you thought. Our guest on today’s episode of the H Files, Jason of…

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The Haunted Cornfield: A true ghost story interview

Some people go their entire lives without ever seeing a ghost. Some are lucky enough to see one at some point before they become ghosts themselves. And, some people, such as Amanda, seem to run into ghosts everywhere they live.  From the hidden tunnels of Germany, to the isolated cornfields of the midwestern U.S., Amanda’s…

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Your Brain in a Fear Cage: How EMFs really work

The ultimate super-computer—a store-house of energy and electromagnetic pulses—exists within each of our own skulls. With all that energy, it’s no wonder that our brains can have powerful effects on our environments, and can be powerfully affected by forces that we cannot see nor hear. Or can we? Join us today and settle in for…

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Teleporting with Toilets: True haunted bathroom stories

The early 20th century was an interesting time for Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fortunes were made and empires were built and torn down. One Tulsa oil baron of the early 20th century may have been viewed as a hero, but somehow he left a legacy of chilling hauntings behind. And our very own Diana may have encountered…

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Haunted Waters of the Holston River: Ghost stories from east Tennessee

When you look into the rivers, lakes, and streams near your home, what do you see lurking in the waters? Can water really carry the memories of the dead, and amplify their voices? Today, on the H Files, we’ll talk about some strange things in the Tennessee Appalachians that wander the banks of the waterways…

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The Confused Spirits of a Chicago Walk-Up: A true ghost story interview

Every city has its tragedies. Some are recent and present in our minds. Some sit in the distant past, mostly forgotten to us as we hustle along the streets to our jobs or our tourist destinations. Whether forgotten or not, these tragedies, these pieces of micro-history nestled within the alleyways or along the sidewalks, shape…

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