~ Evidence! Investigations! Seances! ~ oh my ~

We went to The Haunted Shanley Hotel in Napanoch, NY for an on site investigation and overnight stay. We stayed in Marguerite's room, just beneath a serial killer's room on the third floor who still lingers. We wanted to take an episode to talk about our experience, the history of the hotel, and to share some of the evidence that we received.

Special thanks to the staff at The Shanley, y'all are wicked cool for recognizing and respecting these souls as you would your own family. So cool!

~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories to become a part of the ~Apparition Coalition~

Sources:

The Haunted Shanley Hotel

https://thehauntedshanleyhotel.com/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXLtFE0MiiU&themeRefresh=1

Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and hold casual conversations, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury. And so it is!

We began last week with some feminine energy for Mother’s Day, so we felt it was appropriate to do an episode on some important feminine figures in the occult world, such as Pamela Coleman Smith and the dark Goddess Lilith (among others!) We'll be discussing some of the history around the rise of spiritualism in America and the women that influenced it, including how photography impacted seances, as well as the background of the ouija board. Strap in folks! ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories to become a part of the ~Apparition Coalition~

Sources:  https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/the-rise-and-fall-of-spirit-photography https://www.spr.ac.uk/cottingley-fairies Bader, C. D. (2017). Paranormal America: Ghost encounters, UFO sightings, Bigfoot hunts, and other curiosities in religion and culture. New York University Press. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-hidden-mothers-of-family-photos https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1057/9780230374010_6  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She:_A_History_of_Adventure  https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/occult-women-history-spiritualism-witch  https://lithub.com/out-of-the-shadows-on-the-forgotten-mothers-of-the-occult/  https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/OHenry/spiritualism.pdf  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Frieda_Harris  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Tingley  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lomaland  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Blavatsky  https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/superet-light-doctrine-church  http://www.superetlightchurch.com/Mother-Trust.html  https://www.laacollective.org/work/mothers-of-magic  https://teaandrosemary.com/dark-goddesses/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/maya_12_24/which-goddess-are-you-79shax68jp

Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and hold casual conversations, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury. And so it is!

This week we're diving deeper into sound clearing - but with tuning forks rather than singing bowls, and we'll also be chatting a bit about the throat chakra in regards to chanting. We first covered sound clearing in Ep. 6: Back to the Drawing Ward, so if you're looking for more of an introduction to the topic in general, check out that episode first!

Our sound engineer Auby is our ~secret~not~so~secret~"weapon"~ and third CastAway, so these sound clearing episodes are our, "hey thanks for being so rad" send ups to the sound engineers and producers out there who make us all sound so good. So here are some tips to clear out the stagnant & not so great energies from yourself & your home.

(You, of course, are a divine being. But we can pick up these energies from the nasties around us. Protect your energy, babes!)

~Contact us~

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Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories to become a part of the ~Apparition Coalition~

Sources:

https://www.academyofsoundhealing.com/blog/how-to-use-tuning-forks-for-healing

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/mantras-chants/why-to-chant-mantra-om

https://konmari.com/guide-to-tuning-forks/ 

https://beyogi.com/yoga-mantras-good-vibes/ 

https://youaligned.com/throat-chakra-healing-mantras/

https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/om-the-sound-symbol-and-meaning-of-the-sacred-syllable

https://www.swamij.com/om.htm

https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-om-1770086

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-does-the-om-symbol-mean

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-does-the-om-symbol-mean

"The Healing Power of Sound" by Mitchell L. Gaynor, MD

"The Ultimate Guide to Chakras" by Athena Perrakis

"Chanting: Discovering Spirit in Sound" by Robert Gass

"Tuning the Human Biofield: Healing with Vibrational Sound Therapy" by Eileen Day McKusick

Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and hold casual conversations, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury. And so it is! ✨

This one is for the spooky true crime junkie 👻

Our entire document containing our notes for the episode that we wanted to record went missing. No clue what happened, sooooo we decided to change it up! While talking about missing things, we decided to cover missing people that psychics have helped to locate. We also discuss other investigations , like murders and cold cases.

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Sources:

https://www.mysticsense.com/Differences-Of-Psychics-Mediums-And-Clairvoyants/?psafe_param=1&targetid=dsa-19959388920&matchtype=&device=m&campaignid=17342661968&creative=600352563483&adgroupid=135525792205&feeditemid=&loc_physical_ms=9067609&loc_interest_ms=&network=g&devicemodel=&placement=&keyword=&target=&aceid=&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_r6hBhDdARIsAMIDhV-Tk2TFmln9XRXhp09dGRkMRNBX7kTcuXbiHLGThfHUN8YM3yEBS5EaAq01EALw_wcB#a_aid=GoogleAds

https://nancyorlenweber.com/nancys-bio/ 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tsAG_oXf70 

https://www.syfy.com/paranormal-witness/season-3/blogs/episode-recap-through-the-eyes-of-a-killer 

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-dec-07-mn-41451-story.html 

https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/20/nyregion/dorothy-allison-74-psychic-detective-consulted-by-police.html 

https://krackedkillers.wordpress.com/2013/01/12/dorothy-allisons-all-seeing-all-knowing-all-psychic-abilities/ 

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-02-07-me-41061-story.html 

https://journal.com.ph/a-mysterious-murder-and-a-psychic-detective/ 

Disclaimer:   The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and conversate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury.  And so it is! ✨ 

The day has come! We’re finally discussing mirrors 🪞 This topic has come up many times, and it seems to have been sprinkled throughout other episodes frequently. So ~ta~da~ join us for episode 16: Smoke and Mirrors! From childhood games, to portals, and personal stories, we’re ~reflecting~ on all aspects of this heavily spooky subject.  Strap in, folks 👻 Look in the mirror. The face that pins you with its double gaze reveals a chastening secret. - Diane Ackerman I had to edit this episode in the daytime and turn around my full length mirrors during the process, cause spirit was CHATTTYYYY. Not familiar ones though, sooo not today, not ever, uninvited spooky bois. This is a closed set, fortified with the highest of vibrations :)  ~Contact us~  Instagram: thecastawayspod  TikTok: the_castaways_pod  Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories!   Sources:  http://weekinweird.com/2015/08/17/the-dark-mirror-haunted-object/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(folklore)  https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/wbo0u/please_dont_actually_try_this/  https://www.twowaymirrors.com/broken-mirror-superstition/  https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/mirrors-0016245  https://www.grunge.com/214063/the-legend-of-doppelgangers-explained/  …and The Taschen Book of Symbols  Disclaimer:   The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and conversate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury.  And so it is! ✨

St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow (and on a Friday this year!) so we decided to do another themed episode for our first year of podcastin' ☘️  Today we're covering some legends and lore from Ireland, such as leprechauns, haunted castles, fairies, and a Celtic hearth Goddess.  Be safe out there tomorrow everyone, and don't do anything that I wouldn't do 😉 Or if you prefer to stay in, make some soda bread or some delish comfort food! I'll ( ~Sara~) post some of my favorites below.  So in good ol' Irish goodbye'in fashion (my favorite tradition lolol), here's to the health of your enemies' enemies, and a second cheers to Hell! May the stay there be as fun as the way there!  Sláinte! 🍻 Recipes:  https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/grandmas-irish-soda-bread/#tasty-recipes-67782 https://veganhuggs.com/instant-pot-potato-leek-soup/  https://www.livekindly.com/vegan-irish-recipes-st-patricks-day/amp/  ~Contact us~  Instagram: thecastawayspod  TikTok: the_castaways_pod  Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories!   Brigid’s Cross instructions:  https://www.myirishjeweler.com/blog/how-to-make-your-own-brigids-cross/  The Way of Brigid Oracle Deck:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/554529672/way-of-brighid-oracle-cards  Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leamaneh_Castle  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A1ire_Rua_O%27Brien  https://emeraldisle.ie/red-mary  https://spiritedisle.ie/explore-listing/belvelly-castle/  https://belvellycastle.com/history_haunting/the-shattered-mirror/  https://www.ross-castle.com/history/ghosts  https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/lifestyle/halloween/my-night-in-a-haunted-castle-27991389.html  https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/ross-castle/  https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/castle/castle-ghosts/  https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/haunted-places/ireland/malahide-castle  https://listverse.com/2016/06/07/10-curious-encounters-with-fairies/  https://emeraldisle.ie/the-fairy-folk  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_Investigation_Society  https://www.awakening2onelove.com/blog/2022/4/10/my-fairy-diary  https://emeraldisle.ie/the-leprechaun  https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2020/10/bizarre-cases-of-real-encounters-with-leprechauns/  https://emeraldisle.ie/irish-moon-knots  https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/st-brigid-s-well  https://druidry.org/resources/brigid-survival-of-a-goddess  https://blogs.stthomas.edu/arthistory/2016/11/02/an-exploration-of-the-irish-holy-wells-of-st-brigid/  Disclaimer:   The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and conversate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury. And so it is ✨

The Specter Sector. The Ghoul Guild. The Apparition Coalition. The ~Ghost Writers~ 👻 Whatever you want to call 'em, some of our listeners have written in with their best ghost stories. We've picked a few of our favorites to share this week for our first installment of The Apparition Coalition, in which we'll read our favorite listener submissions on the pod. Alongside their creepy experiences, we'll also be sharing some of our personal encounters, and we've each put together a list of our top five haunted places that we'd like to visit.    Strap in folks, this is a good one.  ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories!  Sources:  https://www.neworleans.com/plan/itineraries/haunted/ https://lizzie-borden.com https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/halloween/most-haunted-places-in-the-world https://theculturetrip.com/europe/romania/articles/the-10-most-haunted-places-in-romania-home-of-dracula/ https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/inspiration/travel/the-most-haunted-places-in-the-world.html https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20121203-worlds-most-haunted-forests Disclaimer:  The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal. We take no responsibility for the recklessness of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media.

Ah, valentines day. That special time of the year when everyone seems to be either a little bitter or loved up. But does this carry on even in the afterlife?  This week for lucky episode number 13, we're discussing tragic love stories, tales of beloved spectral pets from beyond the grave (unconditional love, obviously), and even delving into mobsters with the Valentine's Day massacre in Chicago.  ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolph_Valentino https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/los-angeles-ghosts-the-spirit-of-hollywood-s-first  https://backpackerverse.com/ghost-dog-kabar/  https://www.gothichorrorstories.com/true-ghost-stories/jerusha-howes-bedroom-at-longfellows-wayside-inn/ https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/2021/10/28/wayside-inn-sudbury-ma-henry-wadsworth-longfellow-poem-ghost-story-legends/8352465002/  https://www.verylocal.com/haunted-nola-french-quarter-ghost/1776/  https://notebookofghosts.com/2016/02/14/happy-valentines-day-ghost-stories-of-tragic-love/  https://www.oldstyletales.com/single-post/2018/02/06/spooky-spotlight-romantic-ghost-stories-for-valentines-day https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-st-valentine-day-massacre/ Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such. 

This week we’re diving (or disappearing?) into the Bermuda Triangle, and talking about some theories on the topic. From wormholes to aliens, we’ve got it covered 👽⚓️✨  ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories! Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermuda_Triangle  https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/bermuda-triangle  https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/bermudatri.html  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flight_19  https://www.youtube.com/@thirdphaseofmoon/videos  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1948_Airborne_Transport_DC-3_disappearance  https://greekreporter.com/2022/03/26/greek-merchant-mariner-recalls-bermuda-triangle-ufo-sighting/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Cyclops_(AC-4) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOexiVyLSdw&t=650s  https://www.physics.smu.edu/pseudo/BermudaTriangle/GeorgeXSand.pdf Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

For our first episode of the new year, we’re telling some classic creepy stories, such as the ones typically shared around a campfire 🔥 👻 You know the kind - the things that go bump in the night, the scary local legends and lore that you grew up hearing about, and the flesh & blood terrifying psychopaths that lurk in the shadows. So grab your coziest blanket, make some hot chocolate, and pull up your best “crackling fireplace” cheesy YouTube video for ambiance 🪵🔥 It’s giving… camp.  ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories! Sources:  https://www.ranker.com/list/creepy-hitchhiker-stories/isadora-teich  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deer_Woman  http://www.native-languages.org/deer-woman.htm https://theindianleader.com/2019/11/18/stories-of-the-supernatural/    http://www.allcreation.org/home/the-deer-woman https://www.wernative.org/articles/who-is-deer-woman-from-reservation-dogs  https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/731yoi/the_limping_woman/ https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/virginia/creepiest-hike-va/  https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/hiking/haunted-hikes-spooky-cemetery-strolls-in-southern-national-parks/  https://www.johnsoncitypress.com/want-to-spend-the-night-in-an-authentic-pioneer-dwelling-come-visit-shenandoah-s-corbin/article_61b9fe9a-774a-5669-9d8e-675cbaed0b74.html  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYBbz-oxhxw  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPK6IRG8gBA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0lgJ8VmUw4  https://ultimateclassicrock.com/greta-van-fleet-haunted-cabin/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Licked_Hand Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

For our last episode of the year ~ we’re covering dybbuk boxes, discussing some haunted & cursed objects, and telling the tale of another cryptid.  A dybbuk is a malicious mythological demon from Jewish folklore, so there are definitely some creepier discussions today. We also want to say that while we are not Jewish, we wanted to cover this topic while maintaining the utmost respect and honor for their customs, as outsiders of their faith. So on that note, help us close out ’22 with mud monsters, heinous war criminals, demons, historic spellcrafting, and even some haunted artwork 👻 🎨   ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories! Sources:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dybbuk_box  https://genius.com/Kevin-mannis-description-of-the-dibbuk-dybbuk-box-for-ebay-annotated  http://www.dibbukbox.com/story.htm  https://www.inverse.com/input/features/dybbuk-box-dibbuk-kevin-mannis-zak-bagans-haunted-hoax-revealed  https://dybbukstore.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Possession  https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/tv/zak-bagans-conquered-the-dybbuk-box-during-his-quarantine-2045965/  https://www.altpress.com/post-malone-has-finally-addressed-being-cursed-by-that-haunted-box/  https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-45559534  http://www.summiticeapparel.com  https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/the-creepy-true-story-that-inspired-jennifer-kents-the-babadook/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEpU-DrHjds&feature=share  https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Murphysboro_Mud_Monster  https://medium.com/@mansi.bdj/thats-what-hitler-said-11278090073b  https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/7-cursed-objects-around-the-world-guaranteed-to-ruin-your-life Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

This week we’re doing a deep dive into the well known Stanley Hotel in Colorado. It had a hand in the inspiration for Stephen King’s novel The Shining ✨ and *StAnLeY* Kubrick’s film adaptation of the book. We discuss both of these, as well as the history of the building, its inhabitants, its many ghost stories, and some methods that rely on sensory deprivation to enhance mediumship.  aLL wOrK aNd nO pLaY mAkEs jAcK a DuLL bOy  🚪🪓  The Splitting 🎵 https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wY5HGb3Xa32pCAD9NdWAF?si=ZgPHZoCjS06BSEuM4EJQ3w ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories! Sources:  https://www.stanleyhotel.com/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stanley_Hotel  https://www.cuindependent.com/2018/10/30/creepy-colorado-the-haunting-history-of-the-stanley-hotel/  https://www.uncovercolorado.com/stanley-hotel-haunted-history/  https://nightlyspirits.com/stanley-hotel-ghost-stories/  https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/woman-window-stanley-hotel-visitor-captures-unexplained-image-ghost-tour/  https://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/a45194/ghosts-photographed-at-the-stanley-hotel/  https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/04/18/ghost-figure-photo-shining-stanley-hotel-the-shining/83182156/  https://www.slashfilm.com/726299/how-the-shining-changed-shelley-duvall-forever/?utm_campaign=clip  https://www.astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2019/2/16/estes-method Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

Hope everyone had a fantastic ffffanksgivin’ last week! Just to reiterate our schedule, we’ll be posting every other Thursday. This week we’re discussing the Jersey Devil and the Pine Barrens for the first installment of our ~No Rest for the Cryptid~ series! Join us for all of the wild legends & lore that surround this creature, and the forest that it inhabits 🌲 

~Contact us~

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Sources: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jersey_Devil  

https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Jersey_Devil 

https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2016/10/13_places_the_jersey_devil_has_been_spotted_in_the.html 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/man-claims-photographed-mythical-jersey-devil-legend-dating/story?id=34442356 

https://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/exhibits/running-jersey-devil-1 https://www.state.nj.us/pinelands/infor/educational/facts/jerseydevil.shtml

https://weirdnj.com/stories/jersey-devil/ https://uquiz.com/quiz/X0fZIl/which-cryptid-are-you

Disclaimer:

The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted placed at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

In this weeks episode we're covering haunted lakes & some theories on why bodies of water can be so closely tied to the paranormal. We've put together a list of some famous murky haunts and watery graves, as well as some ~deeper dives~ into a select few, such as Lake Champlain and Lake Superior. Cryptids, a Witch of the Lake, and several Lady's of the Lake are discussed in today's episode, along with many other legends 👻 🌊 

~Contact us~

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Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories!

Sources: 

https://www.lakechamplainregion.com/story/2015/10/haunted-lake 

https://www.lakechamplainregion.com/heritage/champ 

https://www.onetravel.com/going-places/america-s-most-haunted-lakes-and-ponds/ 

https://nypost.com/2018/10/30/the-haunted-tale-that-keeps-long-island-locals-out-of-this-lake/

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The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted placed at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

This week we're covering spiritual protection & how you can fend off the spiritual nasties ⚔️ If you're a paranormal investigator, a witch, a non-witch spooky enthusiast, or even just someone who takes walks through or by a cemetery, it's important to protect yourself from the other side - especially around this time of year (and to do so ethically, responsibly and without cultural appropriation)  *Also you can hear my laptop in the background here, will be fixed for next week but it sounds like a vacuum so… think about it as an ~additional cleansing~ lol 

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Sources: 

https://www.goodwitchkitchen.net/cleansing-without-sage/ 

https://houseofformlab.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Step-by-Step-Guide-to-Smudging-by-House-of-Formlab.pdf

https://www.sparrowspite.com/blogs/random-nonsense/five-ways-to-cleanse-your-space-without-cultural-appropriation 

Disclaimer: We are not doctors and have no medical training. Don't ingest anything ever and when in doubt don't use the ingredients and herbs! Safety first, and always act responsibly. We're just paranormal investigators who have found what works for us. If allergic to any herbs or anything mentioned in this episode, AVOID!!! And consult your doctor always. 

The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted placed at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, EVERYONE! Wooh! Join us on this wonderful Samhain for our very first Halloween Special as we delve into the historical roots of our favorite day of the year. We (of course) share some ghost stories in a segment called ~Spooky Shorts~ 

We have our first listener request to talk about the legends and lore of Sleepy Hollow, and we have put together our top ten list of upstate NY haunts. There's also a discussion about how you can contact ~the otherside~ but PLEASE take this seriously, as it's nothing to take lightly. You must protect yourself from the spiritual nasties, ESPECIALLY around this time of year. 

Next week we'll talk about protection and warding, as this is the most important step to take when dealing with the dead. 

Happy haunting :) 

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Disclaimer:

The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted placed at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

Tonight we're doing a deep dive into vampire history, lore & representations in pop culture. We touch on Slavic roots, Vlad the Impaler, the New Orleans legend of the Casket Girls, and some famous films. And as always, there's a ghost story, too! 👻 Stay tuned for our Halloween episode next week! 🎃

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Disclaimer:

The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted placed at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

Good morning, ghoul friends 👻 This week we're discussing some far away haunts that we've experienced... *such as* Gettysburg & somewhere quite famous in London! Pour yourself a cup of tea & hang with us ✨

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Disclaimer:

The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted placed at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

✨SPIRIT GUIDES ✨ 

Join us for tea, poorly shaped cookies, & a discussion about what exactly spirit guides are, how you can get in touch with yours, and some of our personal experiences with our own guides. 

~topic begins at 20:54~

“Green witch” or “Greenwich” looool whooops. But as promised, we’ve linked some information about The House of Death and the Edgar Allen Poe House and Museum in Baltimore. 

https://nyghosts.com/the-house-of-death/

https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/the-ghost-of-edgar-allan-poe/

Happy haunting! 👻

~Contact us~

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Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories!

Disclaimer:

The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted placed at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

It’s spooky seassonnn 🎃✨ Join us as we discuss some of our personal paranormal stories and a couple of our theories on the topic!
Here’s the link to our instagram to peep our ghoul friend Morty 👻

~Contact us~

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Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories!

Disclaimer:

The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted placed at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.