Ep. 3: Spirit Photographs
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Ep. 3: Spirit Photographs

We're going back to the 1850s, when America was full of the unexplainable, and people ate that shit up. Spiritualism was on the rise, technology was evolving, and at the heart of it all, William Mumler was capturing ghosts in photographs. Elise takes us through his Boston-based studio, where he photographed the likes of grieving widows, forlorn spouses and even First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Magically, he successfully captured their beloved lost loves, too. With the Civil War raging, grieving families were more desperate than ever for closure, but not all were convinced. He drew skepticism from prominent photographers, who toured his studio in the hopes of debunking his process. He was even tried in New York City for defrauding the American people. A swindler or successful medium? You decide. At the close, Halee treats us to a delicious trio of Easy Bake Oven cookies, stuffed with buttercream and fancy sprinkles. Happy Haunting!

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Ep 2: The Lemp Family Tragedy
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Ep 2: The Lemp Family Tragedy

Does it get any better than a haunted house? But what exactly makes it haunted? Is it ghosts or generational trauma? This week, Halee takes us through the tragic tale of the Lemp Family, one that symbolized wealth and prosperity in early America, all while harboring dark secrets of mental illness. We'll travel back in time to St. Louis, MO and explore caves hidden beneath the city's largest brewery, as we unpack multiple suicides, secret children and insane fortunes that only the 1% can understand. Today, the Lemp mansion is a Bed and Breakfast touting things that go bump in the night. We'll let you decide whether it's a ghost or tragedy still lingering from so many years ago. Happy Haunting!

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Ep. 1: A History of Halloween
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Ep. 1: A History of Halloween

Dust off your broomsticks and open up your spell books, this week we're diving into the ever-evolving history of our favorite spooky holiday - Halloween! Elise takes us through the origins of All Hallows' Eve, starting in Ireland with the Celts. We'll explore the mysticism of Samhain, ride alongside the headless Dullahan and learn why we light up our carved pumpkins at night. We'll travel through the centuries, investigating Halloween's evolution and its journey to becoming a household tradition throughout America. Halee will dish up a delicious slice of chocolatey Soul Cake, baked in our very own Easy Bake Oven, and fill us in on the most up-to-date spooky news. Happy Haunting!

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