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.

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?

The Man Who Sells Dead People’s Things

The image shows the exterior of a building named "Broadway Antique Market." The facade has a retro design with large windows displaying various antiques, and a prominent vertical sign that reads "Antique" in neon letters. The scene is set in an urban area with neighboring buildings visible, and a parked car is seen in front. The storefront is brightly lit, giving it a welcoming appearance, despite the possibility that some of the antiques within the shop might be haunted.

What draws you to an object when you wander through antique marts, thrift stores, and estate sales? Can you feel certain things call to you,

Lean Into Your Weird

shamanic figure with the head of a bird, reminiscent of an Egyptian god, seated at a wooden desk and engaging in automatic writing on a modern computer. The figure holds a stylus in one hand and types on a keyboard with the other, illuminated by the screen's light.

Dale Allen-Rowse used automatic writing to start his Shamanic practitioner path even before he had any formal training.

This Ghost Runs on Diesel: The Haunted Garage

A large red diesel semi-truck that just left the garage is speeding down a desolate highway at night, surrounded by an eerie, ghostly mist. The dark, stormy sky and blurred motion of the truck's glowing red headlights enhance the supernatural atmosphere.

PART 2 now live! Former diesel mechanic Sara Rose shares her stories of how she tolerated—and eventually befriended—some of the ghosts at her garage.

The Most Terrifying Haunted Paintings in the World

Abstract portrait of Becky and Diana in a toilet, in the style of The Anguished Man

Becky reprises her role as an art gallery owner…kinda…and Diana acts as the art critic…sorta…of the most haunted paintings ever.

My Angels Are Telling Me It’s Time To Go:

a little girls hands, with markings of sigils, hold a poppet. The girl wears a brown dress and appears to be laying on a white sheet, but it's a close up so it's unclear.

Cynthia sees many paranormal entities around her home. Interestingly, almost all of her ghost stories can be corroborated by family members.

My 5 Best Dead Friends Are Ghosts of Celebrities

Four hooded figures in black cloaks stand in a dimly lit, modern room with blood-red liquid dripping from the walls and pooling on the floor. The eerie scene evokes the chilling presence of the Ghosts of Celebrities that act as Tammy's spirit guides, blending horror and mystery in a stark, unsettling atmosphere. The stark lighting and surreal setting enhance the macabre theme, making it a haunting representation of spectral celebrity lore.

Tammy believes everyone can develop clairvoyance. And John Lennon might be just the celebrity ghost to help you do so.

Foraging for Ghosts: True Ghost Stories from the Appalachian Mountains

A group of red and white mushrooms in a forest setting, with three of them resembling ghostly figures draped in white sheets with eye holes. The background is filled with dried leaves and twigs, creating a mysterious and eerie atmosphere.

During a meteor shower in rural Kentucky, Whitney saw strange, potentially sentient orbs that had nothing to do with falling stars.

No Caws for Alarm: Metaphysical Crows and Ravens

Raven looking out over the desert

Crow intelligence, behavior, and spookiness inspires folklore, magic, & divination techniques.

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