Morbid Podcast: Listener Tale 106 — Comfy Queens

Hosts: Ash Kelley & Alaina Urquhart
Release Date: January 29, 2026

Episode Overview

In this lighthearted yet spooky Listener Tales installment, Ash and Alaina settle in as "comfy queens" and invite listeners to curl up alongside them for an episode dedicated entirely to haunted house stories. With classic banter, a dash of comedy, and a chill-invoking thread of the supernatural, the duo reads several listener-submitted ghost stories—ranging from playful, lingering spirits to chilling unexplained phenomena. Between tales, the hosts share personal anecdotes, reflect on paranormal etiquette, and riff with the show's signature irreverence.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. "Comfy Queens" and Setting the Haunted Mood

Timestamp: 01:13–04:19

• Ash and Alaina kick off in full “comfy queen” mode, encouraging listeners to get relaxed for an all-haunted Listener Tales episode.
• Quick backstory about the “Nicholas” voice on their usual ghost-hunting app (Ghost Tube): odd behavior and a moment of spook in the studio set the mood for what’s to come.
• Light, playful talk about their quest for a soda sponsorship and favorite Olipop flavors.
  • Ash: "I want Olipop. Listen, brands—you get the first one free!" (03:37)

2. Story #1: Linda, the Friendly Ghost with Slightly Possessive Tendencies

Listener: Cassie / Setting: Dahlonega, Georgia
Segment: 04:33–22:32

Summary:

• Cassie and her husband move into a mountain cabin with a mysterious, difficult driveway.
• From moving day, odd things happen: doors closing by themselves, a mysterious woman's voice, dog behavior near a basement drain.
• Paranormal activity ramps up: condensation forming a "nun crying and praying" on a window (with photo), objects appearing and disappearing (e.g., husband's wallet reappearing on freshly made bed, mysterious fabric pieces showing up).
• They nickname the ghost “Linda,” who is helpful but gets possessive (phones being thrown at them as they discuss moving).
• After the family finally leaves, all phenomenon ends at their new house—making Cassie nostalgic for “Linda.”

Notable Quotes & Moments:

• Elena (on buying a haunted house): "What are you supposed to do, but stop ignoring it?" (12:43)
• Cassie (listener): “She was helpful with my husband’s wallet but would bring her wrath via phone slams to our faces when we wanted to move.” (21:12)
• Ash (on the condensation photo): “But I do see—the nun—and then Cassie gave us… It does look like they're kneeling.” (21:46)
• Highly memorable visual: The photo of nun-shaped condensation on the window.

3. Story #2: A Classic Haunted House (from Alexi)

Setting: St. Paul Park, Minnesota
Segment: 25:41–41:12

Summary:

• Alexi shares his Aunt Annie’s teenage experiences at a grand “haunted house” in Minnesota, where the owner’s mother talked to spirits (notably, an entity with a British accent).
• Ghost activity includes: cups vanishing and reappearing in the attic, a cassette tape containing both a child and mysterious male voice singing the same song, paranormal phone calls (“I’ll be right home,” spoken by a man when only girls were home), and a particularly menacing Ouija board incident.
  • Planchette flies, breaking the table; room temperature drops and smoke reverses direction.
• The house, now abandoned, remains a local object of chilling fascination.

Notable Quotes & Moments:

• Alexi (listener): "For as long as I can remember, I've been a supernatural slut." (27:06)
• Ash (on the Ouija event): “That’s fucked up in a way I can’t describe.” (36:32)
• Elena (on ghostly etiquette): "It's important. It's not your house...Respect." (52:48)

4. Story #3: I Babysat at the S.K. Pierce Mansion

Listener: N / Setting: Gardner, Massachusetts — Infamous S.K. Pierce Victorian Mansion
Segment: 41:29–54:12

Summary:

• N recounts teenage summer babysitting gigs at the notoriously haunted S.K. Pierce Mansion.
• The only rules: stay out of the basement and top floors, report anything paranormal, and beware of the “hidden panel.”
• The main incident: repeated episodes of being unable to open a child’s bedroom door (with no lock or visible block), despite two teens trying. The door opens easily when accessed via another route, suggesting a “protective spirit” at play.
• Reflects on the difference between original owners’ respectful attitude and later paranormal tourism approaches, which may have attracted darker energies.

Notable Quotes & Moments:

• Ash (on the S.K. Pierce house): “We have come to the conclusion that our chasing him up the stairs startled a protective spirit. And in an attempt to protect him, they blocked us from opening the door.” (51:48)
• Elena: "Weird shit happens in that house." (51:24)

5. Story #4: The Day Danny Disappeared

Listener: Amber / Setting: Small Town, Ohio
Segment: 55:15–65:45

Summary:

• Multi-decade haunting: Birch family’s children coexist with a child ghost ("Danny") who plays with toys, pokes them awake, and chats with the youngest son, Tim.
• Paranormal voice recordings: “Be quiet, secret…Don’t say that!” in response to being asked his name.
• Twist: After the family attends the funeral of the home’s previous owner, they learn his son Danny died as a child in the 1950s. After that day, the ghostly activity ceases—implying Danny "waited" for reunion with his father.
• Years later, Danny’s living sister learns of the hauntings, bringing comfort that her brother was cared for even after death.

Notable Quotes & Moments:

• Ash: “This is the most beautiful ghost story I have ever read.” (65:23)
• Elena: “Martha was shocked to hear this spooky, heartwarming story about her late brother. As Martha took in all the details, she felt a sense of peace…” (65:14)

Notable Recurring Moments

• The “Nicholas” Voice: Throughout, technical spooks with the Ghost Tube app (e.g., “Nicole”/wrong voice, sudden cold silences, strange statements like “enraged” and “she hides”) punctuate the stories, unnerving the hosts and adding immersive authenticity to the episode’s haunted theme.
  • Elena: “I have the gnarliest chill all of a sudden, and I’m scared.” (16:38)
  • Ash: “He said, ‘She hides’…Oh, that’s ominous.” (16:49)
• Listener Submission Etiquette: The hosts’ playful critiques and encouragement for submitting tales with permission to use full names/pics.
• Podcast Culture: Numerous references to past episodes, their audience’s quirks, and in-jokes (e.g., “supernatural slut,” efforts to get sponsored by Olipop/Dr. Pepper).
• Host Chemistry: Ash and Alaina’s trademark blend of empathy, humor, and “audience voice” reactions—yelling at listeners for ignoring ghostly events and lovingly ribbing each other.

Timestamps for Must-Listen Segments

• Haunted Tech Setup & “Nicholas” Talk: 02:28–03:27
• Linda the Ghost Condensation Photo & Discussion: 21:45–22:32
• "Annie, Don’t Be an Asshole" (Ouija Board Incident): 38:27–40:04
• S.K. Pierce Mansion Babysitting Door Incident: 50:01–51:48
• Revelation of Danny’s True Identity: 62:45–64:10
• Wrap-Up, Emotional Reactions, and Outtakes: 65:42–end

Memorable Quotes

“We pretend it's no big deal and we move on…but what do you do? You call Ghostbusters.”
— Ash, on ignoring hauntings (12:36)

“For as long as I can remember, I've been a supernatural slut.”
— Alexi (listener), paraphrased by Elena (27:06)

“This is the most beautiful ghost story I have ever read.”
— Ash, after “The Day Danny Disappeared” (65:23)

“Weird shit happens in that house.”
— Elena, on the S.K. Pierce Mansion (51:24)

The Morbid Vibe

The episode maintains Ash and Alaina’s signature mix of warmth, irreverence, and honest fright. Listener stories are treated with empathy, humor, and deep curiosity—while real moments of shivers are undercut by their mutual fondness for a cozy beverage, a ghostly pun, or a side-splitting tangent about childhood TV. Even as the spiritual encounters get more unnerving, the tone remains inviting and fun, perfect for those who want to be creeped out, but not alone.

Verdict: A perfect comfy-yet-chilling listen for fans of haunted house lore—with plenty of laughs and a side of community spirit.