This Haunted Life
Episode 13: Krampus Is Coming
Hosted by Adam Berry
He sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. And if you’ve been bad this year… he’s not bringing gifts.

In this special holiday episode of This Haunted Life, Adam Berry dives deep into the dark folklore of Krampus, the horned Christmas demon who punishes the naughty instead of rewarding the nice. From ancient Alpine traditions to modern American Krampus parades, this episode explores why we’re so fascinated by terrifying holiday figures—and what they say about balance, accountability, and fear.

The episode features an in-depth conversation with Kathy Kelly, owner of the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park and co-owner of Sanctum Paranormal, who has helped revive authentic European Krampus traditions in the U.S. Adam also shares his own unforgettable experiences attending Krampuslauf events in Germany and Austria, where fire, folklore, and fear collide in the most exhilarating ways imaginable.

Because if the magic of the holidays is real… why aren’t the nightmares?

Episode Breakdown
Act I – Beware Krampusnacht
* The origins of Krampus and his role in European folklore
* Krampusnacht, Krampuslauf, and centuries-old winter traditions
* Why Christmas has always needed its villains
* How Krampus went from outlawed folklore to pop-culture icon

Act II – The Krampus Party to End All Parties
* Kathy Kelly on unleashing Krampus in Asbury Park
* The meaning of Krampus beyond “anti-Santa”
* Resistance, controversy, and misunderstood folklore
* Why Americans are drawn to darker, more authentic traditions

Act III – My Adventure into the Land of Krampus
* Adam’s journey through Germany and Austria during Krampus season
* Inside real Krampus runs: fire, bells, fear, and folklore
* Small village traditions vs. massive city runs
* The universal message of accountability and balance

Featured Guest
Kathy Kelly Owner, Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park) Co-owner, Sanctum Paranormal Co-host, Curious Explorers Podcast

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PLUS first access to “This After-Life” - a companion YouTube podcast where we explore each episode in more detail with special guests and have all the fun to be had!

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Podcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.com
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Production Credits:

Host/Producer/Writer: Adam Berry
Co-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording Studio
Writer and Co- Producer: Julie Tremaine
Artwork: Laura Lineberry

This Bite May Be Your Last

Host Adam Berry

ACT 1 -How Food Became Scary

• Looks at how religious texts and ancient medical practices influenced beliefs about “safe” and “dangerous” foods.
• Connects early healers, plant medicine, and accusations of witchcraft to the origins of food-related superstition.
• Examines how mistrust around poisoning became woven into culture long before true crime existed.

Act 2 — The Poison in the Water

• Highlights how this act bridges paranormal investigation with the beginning of a deeper historical mystery.
• Reveals how an unexpected document led to uncovering a major part of a historical story that had been lost.
• Reflects on how archivists and investigators worked together to fill in gaps that had gone unnoticed for generations.
• Demonstrates how paranormal cases can sometimes restore erased or forgotten history.

Act 3 — When the Food Comes with a Side of Haunting

• Shares Adam’s personal experiences working in a famously haunted Provincetown restaurant.
• Includes firsthand accounts of unexplained activity witnessed by staff and guests.
• Describes how the haunting followed Adam into his life years later in an unexpected and meaningful way.

Act 4 — Everyone Say Grace

• Reflects on holiday meals as spiritual and emotional rituals.
• Explores how loved ones who’ve passed show up in tradition, memory, and recipes.
• Shares personal family connections to food that feel guided by those no longer here.
• Highlights how cooking can become a form of remembrance and communication with ancestors.

“I Know You by Heart”

Performed by Eva Cassidy

Written by Eve Nelson and Diane Scanlon

Courtesy of Blix Street Records

Support the Show:
Join our Haunted Life Patreon www.patreon.com/adamberry to get behind-the-scenes content, exclusive Q&As, and connect with fellow Hauntees.

PLUS first access to “This After-Life” - a companion YouTube podcast where we explore each episode in more detail with special guests and have all the fun to be had!

If you enjoyed the episode, share it with friends (or enemies — we don’t judge). Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Connect with Adam:
Haunted Life Patreon - www.patreon.com/adamberry
Instagram www.instagram.com/adamberry
Twitter www.twitter.com/adamjberry
TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theadamberry?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7496753372930983454
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBerryJ
Podcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.com
Adam’s Website www.adam-berry.com

Production Credits:

Host/Producer/Writer: Adam Berry
Co-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording Studio
Writer and Co- Producer: Julie Tremaine
Artwork: Laura Lineberry

Be Careful What You Wish For

This Haunted Life

Original Release Date: November 11, 2025

Host: Adam Berry

You’ve heard the phrase be careful what you wish for — but why have our deepest desires become something to fear? In this episode, Adam Berry explores how wishing, once tied to hope and spirit, evolved into a cautionary tale about power, greed, and the unknown.

ACT 1 — The Wishing Hour

November 11, 11:11.
A day — and a moment — said to be charged with spiritual energy and alignment. Adam dives into the meaning behind the numbers, the magic of manifestation, and the centuries-old belief that wishing at the right time can open a door to something more.

ACT 2 — When a Wish Becomes a Nightmare

From The Monkey’s Paw to the dark origins of djinn and trickster spirits, this act uncovers how folklore around the world warns us that every wish comes with a price. You might get what you asked for — but never how you expect it.

ACT 3 — The Spirit at the Bottom of the Well

A haunting real-life investigation at the Shanley Hotel reveals the tragic story of a child lost to the depths of a well… and the spirit that may still linger there. Adam recounts his chilling night on site — and what happens when you reach too far into the dark.

ACT 4 — The Magic of the Three Wishes

Adam sits down with John E.L. Tenney, paranormal researcher and historian, to explore the ancient rituals behind wishing. From the link between prayer and spellwork to the origins of the “three wishes” myth, they ask: is a wish really just a kind of magic — or something even more powerful?

ACT 5 — Wishing Into Being

From birthday candles to shooting stars, we make wishes every day — often without realizing it. Adam traces the rituals that carry our hopes into the world and reflects on why wishes can bring both joy and danger… depending on what we put into them.

Support the Show:
Join our Haunted Life Patreon www.patreon.com/adamberry to get behind-the-scenes content, exclusive Q&As, and connect with fellow Hauntees.

PLUS first access to “This After-Life” - a companion YouTube podcast where we explore each episode in more detail with special guests and have all the fun to be had!

If you enjoyed the episode, share it with friends (or enemies — we don’t judge). Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

Connect with Adam:

• Haunted Life Patreon - www.patreon.com/adamberry
• Instagram www.instagram.com/adamberry
• Twitter www.twitter.com/adamjberry
• TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theadamberry?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7496753372930983454
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBerryJ
• Podcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.com
• Adam’s Website www.adam-berry.com

Production Credits:

• Host/Producer/Writer: Adam Berry
• Co-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording Studio
• Writer and Co- Producer: Julie Tremaine
• Artwork: Laura Lineberry