One of our first episodes looked at religion and exorcisms. Today, we explore the infamous sightings of The Virgin Mary at Lourdes in France by Saint Bernadette, who was a local girl thrust into religious cult status after allegedly seeing visions of Mary in a small grotto. This location has since become a site of pilgrimage for Roman Catholics worldwide. Did Bernadette really witness visions of The Holy Mary?

Then we take a brief look at the phenomenon of stigmata and discuss whether devout Christians can really develop wounds in their hands and feet out of thin air that mirror Jesus' crucifixion injuries. 

Lastly, we look at the notorious Borley Rectory, England's most haunted location allegedly. We hear about phantom coaches, ghostly nuns and a headless monk as we get back to all things spooky.

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We explore musical, outlandish theories, such as the Paul is Dead rumour. Was Paul McCartney of iconic Beatles fame killed in a tragic car accident in 1966 and quickly replaced with a lookalike to ensure the band weren't prevented from reaching global superstardom? Did remaining band members then hide clues to Paul's demise within their music and album artwork?

We then discuss the internet theory that Avril Lavigne actually died in the early 2000s just as her career as a pop punk princess was taking off and was replaced by her lookalike, Melissa.

We finish off with a chat about the conspiracy theory around industry plants within showbusiness, acts manufactured by corporations to earn quick revenue and to potentially keep the youth away from any revolutionary-leaning mavricks.

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Firstly, we discuss why the fear of dolls is such a common phobia. We also look at The island of the Dolls in Mexico, a deserted island made up of terrifying, eerie dolls in their thousands, left abandoned as an offering to the spirit of a drowned girl.

We then tell the tale of Robert the Doll, carefully divulging his tale as not to cause offence to the main man himself. If you offend Robert, he will curse you...so we tread carefully here...just in case.

Lastly, how could we discuss demonic dolls without mentioning the diva herself, Annabelle the doll. This one is well known but still fascinating to discover. 

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Is the Amityville house really plagued by demonic forces? We'll leave that up to you to decide.

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Firstly, we discuss the missing colony of Roanoke. What happened to these early settlers in the new world? Was it aliens or something far more down to earth that led to their disappearance?

Then, we set sail on The Mary Celeste, debating what fate met the crew and young family of the captain onboard. The ghost ship was found cast adrift with everything left as if the people onboard had just instantly vanished.

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We also dive into the folklore surrounding Hell Hounds and their prevalence in British tales. 

Finally, we discuss the theory of satanism amongst A-Listers, such as Jay Z, Beyonce and Lady Gaga. Have they made similar deals with the devil to become global superstars?

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Firstly, we discuss the awful story of The Moorgate Tube crash in the mid 70s, London. We examine reports of those who believe a phantom workman was seen in the days preceding the tragedy. Was this spirit there to warn of the crash.

We then look at the legend of Mothman. In a small town in West Virginia, USA, there is a legend of a moth-like, humanoid creature who has been seen before major tragedies strike. We hear of Mothman being seen before a deadly bridge collapse, at Chernobyl in the days before the infamous nuclear disaster and even in NYC just before 9/11.

We hear of other ghosts too seen just before and after tragic events. Do you believe these creatures are here to warn us?

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In the late 1800s, HH Holmes terrorised the streets of Chicago. Legend says he murdered up to 200 people in his booby-trapped, elaborately sadistic murder house, giving him the moniker of America's first serial killer.

We discuss his crimes and the infamous murder house. Lastly, we explore the story of America's first female serial killer, Lavinia Fisher. Operating from a remote, roadside inn on the back roads of South Carolina in the early 1800s, Lavinia lured many unfortunate travellers to their doom for financial reward. Legend says that her angry spirit still haunts the lonely roads at night looking for her next victim.

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We hear a range of fascinating theories behind the top suspects for this evil murderer and discuss who we think is the most likely. 

We also hear a conspiracy theory leading straight to the top- the Royal family. 

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We hear a range of fascinating tales of those who believe they were reborn and have lived before but none are as compelling as our final story. Shanti Devi was a young girl from India who shook the world with her story of reincarnation in the 1930s. Do you believe in life after death?

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We even hear about Clairvius Narcisse, A Haitian man who died, was buried and then turned up at his family home 20 years later. Is he a legitimate example of a zombie?

Also, we tell the despicable tale of Burke and Hare, two men who terrorised the streets of Edinburgh in the 1800s, digging up fresh corpses to sell and then resorting to murder.

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Firstly, we discuss the legend of The Alnwick vampire, a vengeful creature dating back to the 12th Century who terrorised the people of Alnwick, Northumberland until he met a grisly end.

Next, we have fun exploring the unbelievable case of mass hysteria that occurred in The Gorbals, a poverty-stricken area of Glasgow, Scotland in 1954. A group of children took matters into their own hands when they came up against a demonic vampire, eating the local children.

Lastly, since it would be unfair to leave Wales out of our exploration of vampires in Britain, we hear about the historic legend of Gwrach y rhibyn, an old hag creature who preys on the young and the sick.

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We then move onto clowns. Why are so many people terrified of clowns? We dissect the legacy of clowns and their prominence in horror films and even a real life killer clown.

Finally, we look at abandoned, allegedly cursed or haunted fairgrounds.

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Pluckley is allegedly home to at least 12 spirits, including The Red Lady and a phantom horse-drawn carriage.

In part 2, Ami reads her Christmas ghost story, 'Winter Escape', written for the podcast.

Have a lovely festive season!

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Next, we look at haunted hospitals and which better hospital to discuss than the one that resides on the island of Poveglia, an allegedly cursed island off Italy that is mysteriously banned to all.

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 We look at vampire and werewolf hunter, Van Helsing, and the real-life man behind the legend. Next, we look at witch hunters and hear about the witch-finder general himself, Matthew Hopkins, who was infamous for his ruthless persecution of suspected witches.

Finally, we return to recent history with a look at Ed and Lorraine Warren, the famed, married couple who are linked to some of the most iconic hauntings in modern history.

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We'll explore how she built the house to appease the angry spirits of victims of her family's deadly gun and ended up becoming obsessed with the supernatural. We will also hear of some haunting tales from the property.

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Then, we look at the history of vampires and how the idea was pivoted into the public psyche with Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'.

We then explore two compelling cases of alleged vampires based in America: The Legend of Mercy Brown and the phenomena of black-eyed kids.

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We discuss haunted paintings in horror movies and then explore two terrifying, real-life stories of cursed paintings. Firstly, the legend of the painting, "Man proposes, God disposes", by Edwin Landseer, which allegedly has the power to drive those who look at it to the brink of insanity. Then, we dive into the the fascinating tale of "The Crying Boy" painting by Giovanni Bragolin. A hauntingly, sombre depiction of a teary-eyed child that was rumoured to be the leading cause of numerous house fires in the late 70s and 80s.

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We explore the origins of witchcraft as an ancient practice and also look at the murkier side of witchcraft through the persecution of so called devil worshipping witches throughout the ages.

Finally, we hear of some real-life account of witches from history. We discuss the infamous Bell Witch legend and the sinister tale of Bathsheba Sherman aka The Conjuring Witch.

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1. The cannibal Scottish tribe (Sawney Bean) who feasted on unfortunate travellers passing their cave - allegedly the inspiration for The Hills Have Eyes by Wes Craven.
2. The blue-skinned Fugate family of rural Kentucky who passed on this bizarre trait through the generations.
3. Finally, the strange case of the green children of Woolpit. Two siblings who many believe were from a fairy race lost in our world accidently.

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We also hear about the unbelievable story of the man who predicted the sinking of the titanic 14 years before in his novel.

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We have: Bonnie and Clyde's haunted, bullet-ridden car, two dead presidents and their doomed, final transport and an eerie black volga terrorising the people of Russia.

We also hear about a doomed cabin crew and pilot who haunt the skies to this very day, and Silverpilen, an infamous, spectral train running through the underground of Sweden and finally, the notorious ghost rider of Elmore, Ohio.

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We'll also hear some real-life stories of shadow people coming to collect those close to death.

Finally, we'll explore the fascinating case of Pam Reynolds, whose near death experience has baffled even the most sceptical over the years!

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Then, we're diving into the Satanic Panic and looking at Alistair Crowley's demon-summoning ways. We'll explore the infamous Boleskine House and its haunted legacy.

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We also hear about Waverly Hills Sanatorium and the TB patients who never checked out.

Plus, some eerie tales from hospitals and the ghosts who haunt the wards.

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We discuss the case of The Enfield Haunting as portrayed in The Conjuring 2 as well as some lesser known but hilarious cases of spooky goings on.

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In part 2, we dive into the myths behind mirrors and hear of a haunted mirror once owned by a legend of The Silver Screen.

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