The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 95 "Pinnacle Man" On this week's episode we look at the recent revelations around the identity of the Pinnacle Man. A cold case in Berks Co along the Appalachian trail in 1977. With all the cases which have been solved in the last few years thanks to dna databases, this one came from a much more analog source. If…

The Ghost Furnace Podcast - Episode 94 "Schuylkill Notes" On this episode we catch up on the happenings over the last few weeks as well as look forward to some upcoming episodes. In the meantime, we look at the curious case of the Schuylkill Notes. Whether these are a riddle, performance art or something more nefarious, they are an example of conte…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 93 "A Strange Little Place, w/ Brennan Storr" In this episode we have a conversation with Brennan Storr, the author of "A Strange Little Place: The Paranormal Secrets of Revelstoke, British Columbia". This book covered everything from anomalous lights, cryptids, high strangeness and more ghost stories than you'd normally…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 92 "Kelley Road" In this episode we look at a new(ish) haunted road in our neck of the woods. This one ticks all the boxes and has some unique elements to boot. The thing that makes haunted roads like this so fascinating to us is because they could be set almost anywhere. Imagining what experiencers, legend trippers and …

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 91 "Ghost Lites No.5 - Spoil of Riches" On this Ghost Lite we look back at our previous episode with Jim Harold, talk about the importance of storytelling and look forward to the next few weeks of shows. If you have a story you'd like to share, or a topic for us to research, you can reach out on Facebook, Instagram, Yout…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 90 "Jim Harold" On this week's episode we speak to podcasting OG Jim Harold. With almost 19 years on air with his shows, 65+ million downloads, and 6 books under his belt, Jim has collected thousands of stories from all corners of the paranormal which gives him a unique perspective on these subjects. We speak about his e…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 89 "The Dover Demon" This week we take a look at the story of a strange creature that made itself at home for a few nights in the small Massachusetts town of Dover in 1977. Was it an alien, cryptid, a misidentified known animal, or something even more strange? This story has some familiar elements that remind us of the G…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 88 "Jack in the Green" On this week's episode we look at an English folk tradition which takes place during May Day festivals. The history wrapped up in this precision has everything from walking trees to milk maids. Though where it came from and how it evolved is a matter of debate among folklorists. What isn't up for d…

The Ghost Furnace EP 87 "Ghost Lites No.4 - Why do You Believe" With the fourth installment in our Ghost Lites series, we answer a listener's questions around what events have shaped our thoughts and perspectives on the paranormal. We talk about ghostly footsteps, apparitions and other high strangeness. If you have a question you'd like to ask, a s…

The Ghost Furnace - Ghost Lites No.3 "Harmonist Cemetery" On this Ghost Lite, we look into a listener's question about a local cemetery which is equal parts historic, unique and curious. A place which sits in a reportedly haunted town, has almost 100 bodies interred yet no grave markers and an ominous stone door. But do any of those souls still fre…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 85 "Ole Bull" In this episode we begin by looking at a reported musical haunting in a secluded state park. Which leads us to questioning why ghosts supposedly haunt one place, or another and sometimes multiple locations. Looking at the mechanics and semantics of a haunting make us question why only famous people haunt mo…

Ghost Furnace Podcast EP 84 "Ghost Lites No.2" On our second installment of Ghost Lites, we answer a listener question around psychics. We get into our experiences and what might be happening, or not happening, with these metaphysical practitioners. If you thought we couldn't fit string theory, free will, and Sheboygan Wisconsin into the same conve…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 83 - "Ghost Lites No.1" In our first instalment of "Ghost Lites" where our shorter conversations and stories will live, we answer a listener's question about our thoughts around the tools of the ghost hunting trade. If you have a story you'd like to hear about a question, please let us know! You can find us on instagram,…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 82 "Freshwater Monsters" On this episode of the Ghost Furnace, we look at some new, (to us) stories of freshwater beasts that are said to inhabit the rivers, creeks and lakes of western PA. Along with an old favorite. Whether the stories are rooted in folklore, fact, fish or fantasy, they are all interesting and tell us …

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 81 "No one is an Expert" On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we welcome back returning guest Brian. We look at some additional thoughts around our previous episode, focusing on the Forest Poltergeist. Looking at how psychology and the paranormal intersect. If you have thoughts or a story to share, you can find us on Ins…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 80 "The Forest Poltergeist w/ W.T. Watson" On this episode we welcome back Travis Watson. This time, to speak about his newest book "The Forest Poltergeist: Class B Encounters and the Paranormal''. Travis draws parallels between bigfoot attributed phenomena and traditional poltergeist traits, among other possible explana…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 79 "Spring Heeled Jack" In this episode we go back to the early 1800's outside of London, England. Where the locals had all manner of encounters with a frightening assailant. Everything from superhuman feats, technological implements and paranormal parallels makes this story one that has been fascinating people for almos…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 78 "Grafton Monster" On this week's episode we head down to the mountain state for a strange story which involves a lesser known cryptid. The story of the Grafton Monster is one which we see often in these strange, stand-alone sightings. Though, it really is a snapshot in time, showcasing the role paranormal elements pla…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 77 "The Intangible Menace" In this episode we look at a series of gruesome murders which took place in Austin, Texas in the 1880's. Who could have been responsible? What connections, if any, do these have with Jack the Ripper? All this and more. Episode image courtesy of Matt L. You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 76 "The Devil in Devonshire" In this episode we look at the classic case of the Devil's Footprints, which was a strange occurrence which took place in SouthWest England in the winter of 1855. unusual hoof like tracks are inexplicably left over a 20 mile swath of the countryside, in town, and around homes. Some think it w…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 75 "Coincidence" On this episode we are joined by Co-Founder Mike! We talk about some curious stories and what they could mean for how we perceive and interact with reality. If you have a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook or TheGhostFurnacePodcast@gmail.com…

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 74 "Werewolves in Pennsylvania" On this episode we welcome back Author and Folklorist Thomas White. We have been anxious to have him come back on the show and have a conversation around the history and stories surrounding the Werewolf traditions and lore of Pennsylvania. It was a really great conversation and we learned …

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 83 "Without Warning" On this episode of the Ghost Furnace we look at an early found footage/mockumentary style film Without Warning from 1994 centering around an alien induced apocalypse. The ideas, trends and how well it all holds up might surprise those who haven't seen it. It is available on multiple platforms and we …

The Ghost Furnace - Episode 72 "On Investigations" On this episode of the Ghost Furnace, we talk to a returning guest, who is a Medium and active paranormal investigator. We learn how their group approaches a location, what they do when they get there, and what happens after. We share an EVP, and some wild stories of various types of hauntings. If …

The Ghost Furnace Episode 71 - "'Flanders" In this episode of the Ghost Furnace we look to the Flanders region of Belgium. Led by previous topics of the podcast we look at two local cryptids, the Mahwot and the Kluddé. If you have thoughts or a story you'd like to share, you can find us on Instagram, Facebook and TheGhostFurancePodcast@gmail.com…