Listen to this hilarious and creepy episode here.

About the Guest: D.C. O’Rourke

D.C. is a paranormal podcaster like the hosts of Homespun Haints. Also like us, he has many of his own real ghost experiences to share. Unlike us, however, D.C.’s ghost experiences are pretty extra. Like the time his mother’s dead childhood frenemies may have followed him home from an abandoned home for troubled boys and took unprovoked umbrage with his family pet. Also the time he was beset upon by ghost pirates in the woods. Also the time he inadvertently summoned a demon for a demanding audience. And, of course, the time his buddy Charlie punched a ghost. Because that happened.

It was in self-defense. No innocent ghosts were harmed in the recording of this episode.

Despite his first-hand encounters that would likely fill both of us with nope, D.C.’s terrifying experiences only drive him to dig deeper into the mysteries he’s witnessed.

This episode’s promo is by Haunt Her? I Barely Know Her!

Episode Show Notes

Process Drawing of the Pirate Ghost Punching Charlie

About D.C. O’Rourke

If you love our show, you’ll probably love his: Hauntingly Yours: A Podcast for The Paranormal. D.C. guides us on a private tour of his haunted life. From the dark woods near Chesapeake Bay, to the crumbling abandoned nursing home near his childhood home, all the way back to the streets of Colonial Williamsburg, D.C., come sightsee with us, today, on Homespun Haints.

Episode References

Blackbeard the Pirate

D.C.’s phenomenally frightening first time in Old House Woods makes us think he ran into some of the infamous Blackbeard‘s crew of scallywags. Local legend tells of an old treasure hidden in those woods. In fact, treasure hunters may have recently discovered said treasure! Perhaps his buddy Charlie was astral projecting too close to that buried treasure? Other than that, what would cause ghost pirates to attack?

What is Reiki?

Reiki is a laying-on-of-hands healing technique; a Japanese concept that teeters between metaphysics and spirituality. So of course there is rampant disagreement of it’s nature (good vs. evil) between various religious people. It’s also something Diana has experience with. But we’ve never heard of a reiki practitioner having the ability to detect a demonic imprint, have you?

Why are abandoned medical facilities always haunted?

D.C. did much of his ghost hunting at old abandoned Horn Harbor Nursing Home. This spooky site is also very close to his home town, in New Point, VA. So close, in fact, that the commute was no bother for meddlesome spirits. This insanely haunted location has since been demolished. But not before D.C. had some spooky good times here, with plenty of witnesses.

What Spooky Ghost Stories!

What do you think, Hainted Loves? Have you ever had ghosts follow you home, or seen something terrifying in an abandoned medical building? Or have you ever made physical contact with a ghost, violent or otherwise? Let us know, for a chance to be the next spooky storyteller on Homespun Haints, our creepy paranormal podcast.

Until next time, have a spooky day!

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This is not some made-up tale, but part of a plethora of true, scary ghost stories told by the very photographer who experienced them. Hear how this brave woman purchased a haunted condo in Florida, drove through a ghost, and experienced several other paranormal events years after her encounter with the scary demon in the haunted darkroom. Plus, she gives us a little bit of an astral projection guide, because she just happens to do that, too.

We listened to her true ghost stories, our mouths agape, as she relayed one scary experience after another. These haunted darkroom stories are on YouTube:

Or listen to this episode on astral projection right here:

Scary Demon and Ghost Stories About Astral Projection in a Haunted Darkroom

Haunted Pennsylvania: Do home sellers need to disclose a house’s paranormal activity?

If you’re trying to sell a haunted house in Pennsylvania, it looks like you may be in luck. You are actually NOT technically required by law to disclose a home’s haunted status. But, there’s nothing saying you can’t let potential homebuyers know about a home’s unearthly residents. Avallone Law Associates explain more in this blog post, and you can read an article about a home that gained interest when it advertised itself as “slightly haunted.”

Some states, however, do require disclosure if a property is known to be a haunted house.

And, while we’re at it, have you been seeing those “Not Haunted” signs on top of real estate listings? We think it might have started in Texas. I guess it’s important to check that the house really isn’t haunted, though, before making an affirmation like that!

The haunted castle at Arcadia University

Kamila attended a school she knew to be haunted. The campus is a castle. Its grounds sit next to an old cemetery. The art department is in the old stables, where a murder has occurred. What could possibly go wrong?

And what about astral projection?

Oh yeah, almost as an aside to her scary demon ghost story, Kamila tells us of her adventures astral projecting.

What is Astral Projection?

Astral projection is basically an intentional out-of-body experience. Its a fascinating concept where individuals believe they can separate their consciousness or “astral body” from their physical body. Like other psychic abilities, some believe it’s a skill anyone can develop with focus and practice.

Where did astral projection come from?

The idea of astral projection isn’t new. It has ancient roots and is present in various cultural, religious, and spiritual traditions. For instance, ancient Egyptian teachings describe the soul as capable of hovering outside the physical body. The concept also seeps into Hindu scriptures, Japanese mythology, Amazonian and Inuit indigenous cultures, and Taoist practices​​.

Is astral projection real?

From a scientific perspective, astral projection is often viewed with skepticism. Although people who experience it report vivid and profound experiences, there’s no universally accepted evidence that the consciousness can actually detach and travel outside of the body. Cognitive researchers tend to attribute the subjective experience of astral projection to altered states such as during epilepsy, brain injury, or lack of oxygen​​.

That doesn’t mean nobody is looking for evidence that the soul leaves the body…at least once in a lifetime. Mary Roach’s book “Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife,” discusses a soul-weighing experiment conducted by a sheep rancher named Lewis E. Hollander Jr. Around Y2K, Hollander set up a system in his barn to weigh dying sheep. He used a platform linked to sensitive electronic equipment to measure any tiny weight changes that might occur right around the moment of physical death.

The experiment aimed to determine if there was any measurable change in body weight that could be attributed to the departure of the soul at the time of death. Although Hollander cited one transient weight change as potential evidence, others have criticized the rigor of his methods.

How to do astral projection

If you’re interested in exploring astral projection, approach it with an open mind, aware of both its potential benefits and limitations. Learning to astral project often involves meditation and visualization techniques aimed at reaching a state of deep relaxation and focus. You might start by visualizing yourself leaving the physical body by floating up and out of it. Picture in your mind seeing your body beneath you.

Astral projection as a practice may have potential spiritual and psychological benefits, like aiding in self-discovery and promoting a sense of life being more than just the physical. Yet astral projection might not be suitable for everyone, especially those with psychological vulnerabilities. Additionally, it should not be used as a form of escapism or to avoid real-world problems​​​​. If you’d like a real astral projection guide, check out this blog post from a medium who explains exactly how to do it.

Do you have a scary story about a demon or a ghost?

What do you think? Would you put up with frisky ghosts just to get your photography class final project done? Have you ever been in a haunted darkroom (or any darkroom, for that matter)? Do you confront your sleep paralysis demons with astral projecting? Homespun Haints is looking for guests that have a true, first-hand paranormal experience they’d like to tell us about. Please submit your story to tell on our show, and we’ll be in touch! Whether or not you’ve ever done photography in a haunted darkroom, or used astral projection, we want to have a spooky day with you!

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