We’ve all seen it in movies and TV shows, someone is near death and someone screams, “Don’t go towards the light!” But what if we should never go into the light after we die…? We’re discussing the Soul Trap Theory in this mini tale, where we’ll be second-guessing who exactly is behind “the light” and what happens if you choose to go into it. Trust us, you’ll want to do some deep meditation after this and maybe rearrange your postmortem plans.

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Sources:

Arsena, Pamela. “The Reincarnation Soul Trap: Illusory LIght or Divine Gateway.” Pamela Arsena, 04 June 2023, https://pamelaarsena.com/the-reincarnation-soul-trap-illusory-light-or-divine-gateway/.

S, Harshita. “Exit the Cave - A primer to the after-death Soul Trap Theory.” Medium, 10 Feb. 2023, https://medium.com/@Synchronised_universe/exit-the-cave-a-primer-to-the-after-death-soul-trap-theory-6afe1ff6a7a2.

For this week’s episode, we’re trading our mics for easels and diving into the world of haunted paintings. We’ve curated a collection so deadly it includes: a rendition of polar bears that reportedly drove a university student to take their own life, subjects within a painting disappearing, a serial killer clown portrait, and more. Put on your smock with us and explore the history behind these paintings and how they started tormenting their owners. Also…Philippines, babe, are you okay?

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Please rate and review on your favorite listening platform. The ghosts and I will be eternally grateful. We hope you keep listening! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other platforms.

Sources:

Cristina, Maria. “Spooky Art: The Dead Mother by Edvard Munch (Interpretation and Analysis).” Medium, 24 Oct. 2021, https://maria-cristina.medium.com/spooky-art-the-dead-mother-by-edvard-munch-interpretation-and-analysis-3fa6d5b45ad.

“Flight 1 And The Curse of Arshile Gorky.” Artlyst, 26 Apr. 2015, https://artlyst.com/news/flight-1-and-the-curse-of-arshile-gorky/.

Gomez, Jerome. “Behind the Curse of Juan Luna’s ‘Portrait of a Lady’.” Esquire, 20 Jan. 2017, https://www.esquiremag.ph/culture/books-and-art/crimes-and-punishment-a1549-20170120-lfrm3.

Hawthorn, LJ. “3 More Horrific Haunted Paintings.” The Hawthorn Files, 25 Jan. 2023, https://thehawthornfiles.com/2023/01/25/3-more-horrific-haunted-paintings/.

“Manila Film Center.” Filieye, 06 Aug. 2018, https://filieye.wordpress.com/2018/08/06/tragic-theater/.

Sweet, Laurel J. “Gacy painting turns Stone cold.” Wicked Local, 01 Dec. 2005, https://www.wickedlocal.com/story/observer-advocate/2005/12/02/gacy-painting-turns-stone-cold/39179098007/.

“The curse of ‘Mi Novia’.” Filieye, 22 Mar. 2019, https://filieye.wordpress.com/2019/03/22/the-curse-of-mi-novia/.

Welcome to Spectral’s Top 10, where we bring you the most unsettling, creepy songs the music industry has to offer. We’ve got a great set list for you this evening, ranging from songs fueled by ghostly encounters to love songs between the live and the decomposed. And don’t miss Alexis sharing the true meaning of the name AC/DC. Thanks for tuning in! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all other platforms.

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Please rate and review on your favorite listening platform. The ghosts and I will be eternally grateful. We hope you keep listening!

Resources:

Bartlette, DeLani R. “Diane Downs: Hungry Like the Wolf.” Medium, 11 May 2021, https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/diane-downs-hungry-like-the-wolf-22905cecdd97.

Bruce Springsteen All the Songs: The Story Behind Every Track

Burchard, Jeremy. “How the Ghost of Hank Williams Inspired David Allan Coe’s ‘The Ride’”. Wide Open Country, 26 Mar. 2020, https://www.wideopencountry.com/how-the-ghost-of-hank-williams-inspired-the-ride/.

“David Allan Coe.” Legendary David Allan Coe, Accessed 10 Apr. 2024, https://www.legendarydavidallancoe.com/.

Holland, Oscar and Palumbo, Jacqui. “Lil Nas X’s unofficial ‘Satan’ Nikes containing human blood sell out in under a minute.” CNN, 29 March 2021, https://www.cnn.com/style/article/lil-nas-x-mschf-satan-nike-shoes/index.html.

Kettler, Sara. “Was Caril Ann Fugate Really Charlie Starkweather’s Murderous Accomplice?” A&E, 29 Nov. 2023, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/charles-starkweather-killing-spree.

Mamo, Heran. “Dave Grohl, Lindsey Buckingham & More Featured on Halsey’s ‘If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power’ Album.” Billboard, 25 Aug. 2021, https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/halseys-if-i-cant-have-love-i-want-power-album-features-9620019/.

“Nebraska”. All Music, Accessed 10 Apr. 2024, https://www.allmusic.com/album/nebraska-mw0000650804.

Pallardy, Richard. “Elizabeth Bathory.” Britannica, 30 Apr. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-Bathory.

Perchick, Michael. “The Way: How a Salado couple’s tragic story inspired a chart-topping song.” WUSA 9, 27 July 2017, https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/the-way-how-a-salado-couples-tragic-story-inspired-a-chart-topping-song/269-459113059.