Homespun Haints

Synchronicity Only Explains So Much: Interview with Jim Harold

We interview Jim Harold of The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold's Campfire about strange (possibly supernatural) synchronicities in his life, as well as hear some of the strangest stories he's collected from people over the years he's been podcasting. Check out Jim's podcasts at jimharold.com Please check out our sponsor The Smell of Fear Candles…

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What is a pukwudgie?

What are Pukwudgies? Where can you find them? Where did they come from? And why do we keep talking about squash? We try to unravel the origins of this unique North American cryptid in this bonus episode. Love zombie movies? Check out the zombie collection at thesmelloffear.com. You can get an Uncanny Crate full of…

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Pukwudgies, Goatman, and Shadow People: A true ghost story interview

A woman continuously bumps into elementals, shadow people, and other paranormal entities. Luckily, she has learned how to shield herself against the worst of it. Follow our guest Girl Henry Rollins on TikTok at @girlhenryrollns and follow her tour guide account at @salemuncensored Want to support what we do? Please check out our Patreon at…

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What Are Zener Cards?

Karl Zener tried for years to remove his name from the cards that would forever be associated with ESP testing. We go into the history of these strange cards and talk in-depth about the lengthy (and oft hilarious) research that went into psychical phenomena at Duke University during the 20th century. Have you had a…

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A Tale of Two Jims: The Trick to Telepathy ( A true ghost story interview)

In 1984, a man in Mojave learned how to predict the future, send telepathic signals, and create tulpas. Despite these magical occurences, death followed him everywhere he went. Warning: this episode contains scenes of suicide, domestic violence, and drug use. Have you had a paranormal experience you want to tell a story about? Apply to…

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The Weirder The Better: A true ghost story interview

Shane is obsessed with cryptids, fae, and UFOs because he has encountered so many unexplainable phenomena in his lifetime. He shares several stories of ghosts and fairies. It's up to you to decide what it is he saw on Christmas Eve outside of Asheville, NC. Full show notes at homespunhaints.com Check out Shane's podcast Dark…

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Yule and the Wild Hunt

The origins of the 12 days of Christmas, reindeer on the rooftops, and those weird Yule log cakes all date back to Pagan European traditions where ghosts, gods, and magic roamed freely across the snow-covered land. Learn how these ancient superstitions and rituals feed into our red and green coated stories and songs today, including…

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It’s the Most Scariest Time of the Year: A true ghost story interview

A woman experiences ghosts and creepy paranormal activity during Christmas time. Could it be because of a particular haunted Christmas doll she puts out every year? Or is the explanation more complicated? Listen and decide for yourself. If you'd like to support our show and get these episodes plus bonus content ad-free, please check out…

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The Demon Defense

Paranormal defense in a court of law? It has been done, as showcased in the move The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. But the outcome of using the “Demon Defense” in real life doesn't quite work out as Hollywood portrays. Follow us on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@homespunhaints Consider supporting our podcast by subscribing to our…

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Something Wicked Comes To Westfield: A true crime interview about John List

Rebecca Everett and Jessica Remo of Father Wants Us Dead share stories of the John List murders, and how a legacy of fear has left an imprint on a small town in New Jersey. Listen to Father Wants Us Dead wherever you get your podcasts, or by visiting https://fatherwantsusdead.com/ . You can follow Rebecca Everett…

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