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Ghost stories are easy to sell. The truth is harder, and way more interesting.

We’re joined by Troy Taylor, prolific author of nearly 160 books and the force behind American Hauntings, to talk about what happens when you stop chasing viral legends and start chasing sources. We get into why history is the only solid foundation for haunted locations, how bad ghost tour folklore spreads like a telephone game, and why cities like New Orleans can end up preserving the loudest story instead of the documented one. Along the way, we unpack what the records actually suggest about figures like Delphine LaLaurie and Marie Laveau, and why “tourist-friendly” doesn’t have to mean “made up.”

From Alton, Illinois and its Underground Railroad sites to prisons, epidemics, and river-town tragedies, Troy explains how real events create the conditions for hauntings without inventing demons on demand. We also talk paranormal investigation: why “using science to prove ghosts” misunderstands what science is, why TV ghost hunting pushed gadgets over context, and why history-backed patterns across multiple witnesses can be more compelling than any blinking device.

We wrap with Troy’s American Oddities Museum, collecting artifacts that keep stories from being lost, plus a detour into Bigfoot without the UFO baggage and how AI makes future “evidence” harder to trust. If you care about haunted history, ghost tours, true crime, and responsible paranormal storytelling, this conversation is your roadmap.

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Welcome to the Ghost City Gauntlet — our “Boonus” rapid-fire segment where we put our guests on the spot with 10 paranormal questions and let their gut reactions take over.

This week, Haley Michelle, the Paranormal Princess, steps into the gauntlet to share what fascinates them, what genuinely scares them, and what they hope waits on the other side.

From haunted locations to cryptids, aliens to the afterlife… nothing is off limits.

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A haunted doll does not need to move to change the feeling of a room. In this episode of the Ghost City Podcast, Haley Michelle, also known as the Paranormal Princess, shares what “haunted” actually looks like beyond the movies. From subtle shifts in energy to objects that move, disappear, or seem to watch you back, Haley explains how she identifies attachments and why spirits may choose dolls as vessels. With a collection of more than 50 haunted dolls and objects, she breaks down how patterns, behavior, and repeated experiences help her understand what might be present.

We also explore mediumship, intuition, and the personal side of paranormal investigation. Haley explains the difference between clear messages and fragmented impressions, and offers practical advice for developing awareness without jumping to conclusions. From investigations at locations like the Indiana State Sanatorium and Ohio State Reformatory to deeply personal experiences with grief and signs from loved ones, this conversation moves between evidence, emotion, and belief. If you are interested in haunted objects, EVP and spirit communication, and the human side of the paranormal, this episode lingers long after it ends.

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What does it do to you when your paranormal experiences start in childhood and you have no language for what is happening? In this episode of the Ghost City Podcast, Elizabeth Saint of Ghosts of Shepherdstown, Death Walker, and Paranormal Lockdown shares how nightmares, sleepwalking, and the constant feeling that someone was in the room shaped her early life. Later, multiple psychics independently described the same presence tied to her childhood bedroom, giving unexpected validation to experiences she had spent years trying to make sense of. Elizabeth explains how finding the right paranormal community and embracing data-driven investigation helped her stay grounded while exploring the unknown.

We also go behind the scenes of paranormal television, from the reality of filming a town-wide case in Shepherdstown, West Virginia to the way editing can shape what viewers think they saw. Along the way, we dive into EVP and ITC communication, environmental sensors, and why intelligent audio responses still feel like some of the most compelling paranormal evidence available. If you are interested in haunted locations, ghost hunting techniques, consciousness, and the balance between skepticism and lived experience, this conversation goes deeper than the usual ghost story.

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elizabethsaint.com and storieswithsaint.com

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A mine collapse, a vision of a dead Pope, and a pop song about cannibalism might sound like folklore, but the Sheppton Mine Disaster left behind stories that still challenge easy explanations. In this episode of the Ghost City Podcast, paranormal researcher and author Maxim W. Furek joins us to examine why the Sheppton case continues to fascinate investigators and historians alike. We explore the strange testimony surrounding the rescue, the patterns that appear again and again in near-death experiences, and why shared witness accounts make simple debunking more complicated than it first appears.

From there we dive into Pennsylvania’s long history of high strangeness, including Bigfoot sightings along Chestnut Ridge, the ongoing debate between biological and interdimensional theories, and the persistent mystery surrounding the Kecksburg UFO incident. Maxim also breaks down one of the state’s most controversial hauntings, the Smurl case in West Pittston, tied to Ed and Lorraine Warren and later transformed by Hollywood. If you are interested in paranormal research, witness testimony, and how strange stories evolve over time, this episode offers a thoughtful look at where folklore, investigation, and unanswered questions collide.

Visit Maxim's website to learn more and to order one of the many books discussed on this podcast.

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A woman in white standing over a crib. Handprints forming beneath glass. A skeptic husband watching his chair spin while he barely looks up. In this episode of the Ghost City Podcast, investigator Angela Kaatz, founder of the all-female team Ghost Hunting Beauties, shares how a lifetime of strange encounters pushed her toward paranormal investigation rather than away from it. Angela explains how her team blends cinematic storytelling with careful fieldwork, focusing on heavy historical research, on-site debunking with property owners, and investigative tools like the Estes Method to reduce suggestion and capture clearer responses.

We also talk openly about the challenges women face in the male-dominated world of paranormal media and how Angela is helping shift that narrative through leadership and transparency. From shadow figures spotted by a watchful dog to investigations across haunted cities like New Orleans and San Antonio, Angela discusses the cultural layers, languages, and spiritual traditions that shape each location. She also shares the personal realities of mediumship, the boundaries required to stay grounded, and the ongoing debate around haunted objects and credible evidence in an era of AI manipulation. If you care about thoughtful ghost hunting, haunted history, and the next generation of investigators pushing the field forward, this conversation pulls back the curtain.

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Are the Bible’s monsters literal creatures or warnings about power, fear, and corruption? In this episode of the Ghost City Podcast, Pastor Seth Pierce joins us to unpack how Scripture, church history, and modern media shape the way we think about demons, ghosts, and the unknown. From apocalyptic literature in Revelation to long-standing myths that blurred folklore and doctrine, Seth reframes “apocalypse” as unveiling rather than destruction and challenges the idea that every beast in the text was meant to be taken at face value. Along the way, we explore how religious storytelling has influenced politics, prejudice, and cultural fear.

We also ask a question at the heart of paranormal belief: what does the Bible actually say about ghosts? Seth walks through major Christian interpretations of the afterlife, from the immortal-soul view to the “soul sleep” perspective, and contrasts them with modern spiritualism and horror-driven expectations shaped by films like The Exorcist and The Conjuring. From satanic panic to the psychology of fear, we examine why scary stories hold power and how they are often used to control narratives. If you are curious about demons, hauntings, and the intersection of faith and folklore, this conversation offers thoughtful nuance without dismissing wonder.

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A scratch appears through two untouched shirts. A prison hallway delivers a crystal-clear insult. A toddler points to an empty corner and calmly says, “ghost.” In this episode of the Ghost City Podcast, investigator and creator Katrina Weidman joins us for a candid look at modern paranormal research: where skepticism and curiosity sit side by side. From a haunted childhood to leading a school investigation club and becoming an early face of paranormal television, Katrina shares how the industry evolved, and how the pressure for bigger reactions can sometimes overshadow honest investigation.

We dive into the ethics of ghost hunting, staged evidence, and the responsibility investigators carry when grief, history, and belief intersect. Katrina discusses her series Voices from the Grave, along with her YouTube projects Travel the Dead and After the Dead, all focused on transparent fieldwork and haunted history rather than theatrics. Along the way, we explore EMF theories, environmental psychology, archival research, and why the most compelling evidence often comes from patient documentation: not viral clips. If you care about paranormal investigation rooted in integrity, preservation, and real stories, this conversation goes deeper than night vision and jump scares.

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