Author: Diana Doty

Besides co-hosting the funniest first-hand ghost story podcast ever, Diana enjoys learning new languages, reading about science, eating adventurously, and travelling uncomfortably. She hosts soirees where she dazzles guests with exotic fruits, trashy goth music from the 90's, and filthy-yet-intellectual party games. Although she has 2 advanced degrees, she works hard to be the opposite of bougie: she lives in a van down by the river (occasionally), shops at thrift stores (mostly), and eats bugs (somewhat intentionally). She thinks the world could be much improved by eliminating single-use plastics and squirrels. Having inherited both a logical skepticism from her Vulcan mathematician father and a willingness to believe anything from her fairy energy healer mother, Diana doesn't know exactly what she believes about ghosts, and is ok with that.

We Don’t Know How You’re Not Dead

A house fire burns brightly in the dark of night, consuming both stories of the house pictured. This represents the house fire Ashely experienced in childhood that convinced him ghosts can hurt you.

Appalachian Ashley of US Ghost Adventures shares the terrifying reason he knows ghosts CAN hurt you.

Is Sleep Paralysis Demonic?

This image shows a surreal, nightmarish scene of a woman lying in bed with a terrified expression as a monstrous, red-skinned, horned demon hovers over her, mouth open in a menacing snarl. The dark, eerie atmosphere and close proximity of the demon to the woman convey a vivid portrayal of fear, often associated with the experience of sleep paralysis. The contrasting colors and exaggerated details emphasize the intensity of the horror in the scene.

Can the ubiquitous sleep paralysis demon be explained by science? Turns out the answer is usually yes, but not ALL the time.

Spooky Witch Divination in the Bible Belt

This image shows a large southern gothic mansion at night with warm yellow-orange lights glowing from its windows, creating an eerie, mysterious ambiance. The house is an interpretive rendering of the Mississippi mansion where Stacey and friends held their séance using her Southern Gothic Oracle deck. The edifice stands in contrast to the dimly lit surroundings and dark sky, evoking a spooky feel.

Stacey tells us about using an oracle deck and ghost hunting apps for ancestor communication at a haunted mansion in Mississippi.

Ghosts Taught Me to Cuss in French

This image depicts a narrow, dimly lit street lined with historic buildings, illuminated by vintage-style street lamps. The atmosphere is eerie, with a large, full moon casting a soft glow through the cloudy night sky. The scene feels haunting and mysterious, evoking a sense of isolation and stillness.

Spooky stories from New Orleans.

Ghosts Make Great TV: Reliving the Past, Episode By Episode

A vintage television with a static-filled screen sits in the middle of a quiet suburban street at night, with its power cord trailing behind. In the background, houses with dim lighting are visible under a deep blue sky, creating a spooky and surreal atmosphere.

Ray speaks on Life Among the Dead

How To Take Photos of Robert the Doll Without Being Cursed

haunted Key West

Becky was too chicken to snap a pic.

Down To Earth Yet Lost Among The Stars

The image depicts a woman with long dark hair, viewed from behind, as she writes on an astrology chart. The scene is outdoors at night, with a telescope pointing toward the sky and a full moon illuminating the surroundings. A glass of milk sits on a small table next to the chart. The focus is on the chart and her activity, with the telescope and moon providing context to her stargazing and astrological work. The overall atmosphere is calm and serene.

Aurorah never knew what to expect when she got home from school since her father was a psychic medium.

We Only Experience 1% Of What’s Out There

A mystical scene featuring a white man with short gray hair and a beard, seated at a table in a dimly lit room. His hands hover above a glowing crystal ball, while a semi-transparent feminine spirit with a soft blue glow materializes across from him. The spirit has a human-like face with clear, calm features. The room is filled with arcane symbols and flickering candles, creating a mysterious and ethereal atmosphere.

Have you ever seen something that you just knew was a sign from your deceased loved one?

How to Build a Haunted House

A large, old brick house with tall, narrow windows and a steeply pitched roof, surrounded by tall trees with autumn foliage. The gothic architecture features pointed gables, intricate brickwork, and a slightly overgrown garden, giving the structure the classic features of haunted houses. The scene is set in daylight, but the house's dark windows and shadowy corners suggest a mysterious, possibly eerie atmosphere.

Have you ever been in a building that just made you feel uncomfortable? You know you don’t like being there, but it’s hard to specify why?

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