161: Am I Crazy? Or Is This a Cover-Up?

Recapping The Dead Files “Am I Crazy?” (Season 1 Episode 6) which aired 2011. This week, we kick off Season 7 by revisiting “Am I Crazy?”, a case that asks a familiar question with an uncomfortable twist: is the homeowner losing her grip on reality, or uncovering a long-buried truth no one wanted exposed?In Great Falls, Montana, Kelly believes she’s being contacted by the spirit of Valeria Gibson, a woman erased from the historical record and dismissed in death as “hysterical.”Through dreams, intuition, and a growing pile of unsettling clues, Kelly uncovers a story that doesn’t match the official version, and medium Amy Allan corroborates that story.As Steve Dischiavi digs for missing blueprints, vanished records, and suspicious inconsistencies, a pattern emerges: when women tell the truth, history has a habit of calling them unstable. But three women—Valeria, Kelly, and Amy—tell the same story across time.She’s not crazy. She’s just not being believed.So… is this a haunting? A cover-up? Or both?So, grab your Nespresso, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning:We didn’t find anything we thought deserved a content warning, but we will use colorful language. I don’t see that changing. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Intro00:00:36 Hello and Welcome!00:08:05 Sidequest: Bougie Coffee00:09:30 Overview00:11:36 Segment 1 – The Set Up00:15:02 Sidequest: Home Reno, Frugal Husbands, and Ghost Pets00:36:11 Sidequest: Ableist Garlic00:37:49 Ad Break 00:37:49 Segment 2 – Diggin’ Tru - The Investigation00:47:17 Segment 3 – The Reveal00:58:20 Research and Rabbit Holes00:59:52 Sidequest: Your New Phrase “What the Munga?”01:04:23 Valeria gets her spotlight01:19:12 Next week Episode links:Nespresso pod maker: https://amzn.to/49FpsngPeet’s Coffee: https://amzn.to/49FkRBBParis Gibson: Man of Mystery: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/paris-gibson-man-mystery/Great article, More Than Just the Founder’s Wifehttps://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/blog/valeria-gibson-more-than-just-the-founders-wifeThe Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the paranormal world, with the goal of learning from others. We think you’ll really benefit from the things these people have to say.This episode was recorded on January 11, 2026, and released on January 22, 2026. Disclaimer:This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by CannelleBackground music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesWe’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!Email: [e-mail] and maybe it will be read on the show!Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy