Harvest Ends, Frights BeginThis Haunted LifeRelease Date: October 28, 2025Hosted by: Adam BerryEpisode Overview Halloween is more than candy and costumes — it’s a night steeped in thousands of years of ritual, folklore, and the mysterious veil between the living and the dead. Adam Berry takes listeners from the ancient Celtic fires of Samhain to the haunted basements of modern-day haunted houses, uncovering why we celebrate fear — and how the ghosts of the past still join in the fun.ACT 1 — Between the Living and the DeadDiscover how Halloween began as Samhain, a festival marking the shift from summer to winter.Explore the surprising roots of trick-or-treating and why early jack-o’-lanterns were carved from turnips, not pumpkins.ACT 2 — Things That Go Bump in the NightAdam shares personal memories of childhood Halloween magic.A deeply personal story from Provincetown’s UU Church, where an All Hallows’ Eve séance blurs the line between the living and the dead.Why Halloween night remains the most active time for paranormal investigation ACT 3 — Don’t Look Behind YouTrace the origins of haunted attractions — from Marie Tussaud’s Chamber of Horrors to Disney’s Haunted Mansion.Learn how Walt Disney’s imagination helped shape the modern haunted house industry.Explore why being scared feels so good.ACT 4 — A Haunted House Full of Real GhostsAdam sits down with Scott Simmons, creator of Scarehouse in Pittsburgh — one of America’s top haunted attractions.Discover how the paranormal enhances the experience for both creators and guests.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/adamberryInstagram www.instagram.com/adamberryTwitter www.twitter.com/adamjberryTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theadamberry?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7496753372930983454YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBerryJPodcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.comAdam’s Website www.adam-berry.comProduction Credits:Host/Producer/Writer: Adam BerryCo-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording StudioWriter and Co- Producer: Julie TremaineArtwork: Laura Lineberry
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Harvest Ends, Frights BeginThis Haunted LifeRelease Date: October 28, 2025Hosted by: Adam BerryEpisode Overview Halloween is more than candy and costumes — it’s a night steeped in thousands of years of ritual, folklore, and the mysterious veil between the living and the dead. Adam Berry takes listeners from the ancient Celtic fires of Samhain to the haunted basements of modern-day haunted houses, uncovering why we celebrate fear — and how the ghosts of the past still join in the fun.ACT 1 — Between the Living and the DeadDiscover how Halloween began as Samhain, a festival marking the shift from summer to winter.Explore the surprising roots of trick-or-treating and why early jack-o’-lanterns were carved from turnips, not pumpkins.ACT 2 — Things That Go Bump in the NightAdam shares personal memories of childhood Halloween magic.A deeply personal story from Provincetown’s UU Church, where an All Hallows’ Eve séance blurs the line between the living and the dead.Why Halloween night remains the most active time for paranormal investigation ACT 3 — Don’t Look Behind YouTrace the origins of haunted attractions — from Marie Tussaud’s Chamber of Horrors to Disney’s Haunted Mansion.Learn how Walt Disney’s imagination helped shape the modern haunted house industry.Explore why being scared feels so good.ACT 4 — A Haunted House Full of Real GhostsAdam sits down with Scott Simmons, creator of Scarehouse in Pittsburgh — one of America’s top haunted attractions.Discover how the paranormal enhances the experience for both creators and guests.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/adamberryInstagram www.instagram.com/adamberryTwitter www.twitter.com/adamjberryTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theadamberry?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7496753372930983454YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBerryJPodcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.comAdam’s Website www.adam-berry.comProduction Credits:Host/Producer/Writer: Adam BerryCo-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording StudioWriter and Co- Producer: Julie TremaineArtwork: Laura Lineberry
In this episode, Adam Berry explores how superstitions—whether lighthearted, cultural, or deeply personal—affect the way we move through life and approach the unknown. From ancient fears to ghost hunting techniques, each act reveals a different facet of how belief and ritual shape our reality.ACT 1 – Magical ThinkingExplores how small rituals and habits are often rooted in superstition.Discusses the cultural history behind common beliefs: broken mirrors, lucky numbers, black cats, and ladders.Looks at how superstitions function as protective charms or mental coping mechanisms.Includes theatrical traditions like “break a leg,” ghost lights, and the legendary fear of Macbeth.ACT 2 – To Trap a GhostExamines how superstition plays a role in real-world paranormal investigations.Introduces a case where traditional protective objects were used to influence spiritual behavior.Considers how folklore, belief, and intention can be used to set boundaries with the unknown.Reflects on the connection between ritual action and energetic response in haunted spaces.ACT 3 – Our Superstitions, Our SelvesConnects superstition to psychology, stress, and the human need for control.Cites research from scholars like Stuart Vyse and Jane Risen.Explores the concept of intention and manifestation as a form of emotional self-regulation.Includes references to popular media like The Secret and the use of vision boards.ACT 4 – Real Fans, Real SuperstitionsShares real listener-submitted superstitions from a wide range of backgrounds.Highlights occupational beliefs from medical, emergency, and military professionals.Showcases cultural and familial traditions passed through generations.Touches on rituals related to driving, coins, omens, and unusual personal rules.ACT 5 – Very SuperstitiousReflects on the nature of belief and the value of ritual, even when it isn’t logical.Challenges the idea that superstition is harmful or silly.Suggests that belief—when used with intention—can offer grounding, protection, or even healing.Leaves listeners with a final thought: if it helps you, why not do it?
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Harvest Ends, Frights BeginThis Haunted LifeRelease Date: October 28, 2025Hosted by: Adam BerryEpisode Overview Halloween is more than candy and costumes — it’s a night steeped in thousands of years of ritual, folklore, and the mysterious veil between the living and the dead. Adam Berry takes listeners from the ancient Celtic fires of Samhain to the haunted basements of modern-day haunted houses, uncovering why we celebrate fear — and how the ghosts of the past still join in the fun.ACT 1 — Between the Living and the DeadDiscover how Halloween began as Samhain, a festival marking the shift from summer to winter.Explore the surprising roots of trick-or-treating and why early jack-o’-lanterns were carved from turnips, not pumpkins.ACT 2 — Things That Go Bump in the NightAdam shares personal memories of childhood Halloween magic.A deeply personal story from Provincetown’s UU Church, where an All Hallows’ Eve séance blurs the line between the living and the dead.Why Halloween night remains the most active time for paranormal investigation ACT 3 — Don’t Look Behind YouTrace the origins of haunted attractions — from Marie Tussaud’s Chamber of Horrors to Disney’s Haunted Mansion.Learn how Walt Disney’s imagination helped shape the modern haunted house industry.Explore why being scared feels so good.ACT 4 — A Haunted House Full of Real GhostsAdam sits down with Scott Simmons, creator of Scarehouse in Pittsburgh — one of America’s top haunted attractions.Discover how the paranormal enhances the experience for both creators and guests.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/adamberryInstagram www.instagram.com/adamberryTwitter www.twitter.com/adamjberryTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theadamberry?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7496753372930983454YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBerryJPodcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.comAdam’s Website www.adam-berry.comProduction Credits:Host/Producer/Writer: Adam BerryCo-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording StudioWriter and Co- Producer: Julie TremaineArtwork: Laura Lineberry
