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Southern Ghost Stories
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American Hauntstorian Allen Sircy explores America’s haunted past — unearthing true ghost stories, graveyard legends, and forgotten folklore. Join him as he gives voice to haunted history and chilling tales that blur the line between fact and myth from every corner of the country.
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Torment & Terror: The Legend of the Bell Witch
2w ago00:24:22Tap to summarizeToday on Tennessee Tales Tuesday, we're heading to Adams, Tennessee to explore one of the most famous and unsettling hauntings in American history—the legend of the Bell Witch. What began as strange noises on the Bell family farm in 1817 soon escalated into something far more disturbing, with unseen forces pulling hair, slapping family members, speaking in a disembodied voice, and allegedly tormenting patriarch John Bell until his death. We'll separate history from folklore, examine the real people behind the legend, and follow the chilling events that turned a quiet frontier farm into one of the most haunted places in America. Was it a ghost, a curse, a hoax, or something no one has ever fully explained? Join us as we uncover the story of the Bell Witch.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com
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From the Vault: Prohibition and Mutilation
3w ago00:11:19Tap to summarizeTucked away off Calhoun Square on Abercorn Street sits Savannah’s infamous Espy House, a home steeped in dark, conflicting Prohibition-era legends. One local tale claims the corrupt, bootlegging Judge Espy covered up the brutal mob execution of his own son, Wesley, after a gangland romance went sour. Another even darker rumor attributes the hauntings to a drunken domestic dispute between the Judge and his wife that accidentally crushed Wesley’s young daughter beneath a heavy marble kitchen table. In this vault episode, Allen Sircy digs into the gruesome folklore behind the property and the tragic apparitions that visitors still claim to see wandering the halls and staring from the second-story windows.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com
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The Ghost of Harlem Road
3w ago00:21:11Tap to summarizeThis episode of Southern Ghost Stories chronicles the tragic 1880s murder of Allie Wentworth along Harlem Road in upstate New York. After being shot, Allie’s killer was never found, leaving the tight-knit farming community deeply shaken. Over the following years, locals and cynical outsiders alike reported terrifying encounters on the road, describing an invisible force that panicked horses and the gruesome, mutilated apparition of a young woman frozen in her final moments of torment. Join us as we dive into this piece of forgotten New York folklore.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com
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Watch Out For a Friend: The Murder of Robert Alston
3w ago00:18:48Tap to summarizeIn 1879, a blood feud shattered a longtime friendship when politician Robert A. Alston and businessman Edward Cox drew pistols inside the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, leaving Alston dead and Cox headed to prison. The root of their deadly falling out was a corrupt, post-Civil War prison labor system that turned close allies into bitter rivals. Today, both men rest just yards apart in Decatur Cemetery, but local folklore insists their fatal argument never actually stopped. This episode uncovers the real-life betrayal, the chilling prophecy that predicted it, and the Georgia ghost story of a feud that refused to stay buried.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com
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Tennessee Tales Tuesday: The Last Laugh
3w ago00:20:41Tap to summarizeOn the corner of Eighth and Douglas in Nashville, a comedy club draws weekend crowds looking for a laugh, but the building’s heaviest history stays backstage. In 1984, comedian Ron Douglas was fired from the venue after a battle with alcoholism, leading him to spend his final, lonely hours drinking himself to death inside the club's green room. Decades later, employees and comics still report unexplainable footsteps, moving menus, and swinging lights over the old liquor closet. In this episode, Allen Sircy explores the tragic final act of Ron Douglas and the enduring legend of the comedian who refused to leave the venue he loved.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com
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From the Vault: Anna, Thaddeus, and the Phantoms of 17Hundred90
4w ago00:12:58Tap to summarizeStep into one of Savannah’s most notorious paranormal hotspots as we unlock the vault to revisit the chilling history of the 17Hundred90 Inn. Far more than a quaint dining and lodging experience, this historic structure—originally three separate 19th-century residences—is teeming with restless spirits. We dive deep into the legendary hauntings of Room 204, where the heartbreaking ghost of Anna reportedly manipulates guests' belongings, and explore the lower levels where a young servant boy named Thaddeus leaves mysterious pennies behind. From beds that violently thump to electronics with a mind of their own, we break down the eerie, room-by-room activity reported by guests and staff alike, and share our personal experiences attempting to catch these historic phantoms in the act.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com
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Listener Q&A: What Are Ghosts & How to Get Rid of One (Politely)
4w ago00:21:13Tap to summarizeYou’ve been asking, so it’s finally time for another Q&A episode! This week, Allen digs into the listener mailbag to tackle your biggest burning questions about the unexplained. From his own creepy personal experiences living in a haunted house in South Nashville, to the real history behind New Orleans' spooky reputation, nothing is off-limits. He’s breaking down the truth about cryptids like the Rougarou, exploring the role ghosts play in the afterlife, and sharing practical (and respectful) ways to deal with a lingering spectral roommate if your house happens to be haunted. Grab your Himalayan salt and settle in—let’s get spooky.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com
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CreepyCon Ticket Giveaway!
4w ago00:04:52Tap to summarizeCreepyCon takes place in Knoxville, Tennessee July 31st to August 2nd at the Knoxville Convention Center. It is one of the largest horror conventions in Tennessee and we have two free tickets to give away to our listeners! Check out the episode for all the details!We might just see you July 31st through August 2nd in Knoxville.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com
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The Savannah Axe Murders
Jul 800:20:41Tap to summarizeLong before ghost tours packed the streets of Savannah, the 1909 Gribble House murders nearly tore the city apart. When three women were brutally slaughtered inside a Frogtown boarding house, local police resorted to one of the most bizarre investigations in American history—using bloody wax mannequins and a hired "ghost" to psychologically break their suspects. This episode of Southern Ghost Stories dives into the racial hysteria, the questionable conviction, and the lingering paranormal activity that still haunts the property today, forcing you to question whether the real Savannah Axe Murderer actually got away.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com
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Tennessee Tales Tuesday: Blood in Printer's Alley
Jul 700:21:10Tap to summarizePrinter's Alley has long been the heart of Nashville nightlife, a place filled with music, vice, and larger-than-life characters. Few were more beloved than David "Skull" Schulman, the colorful owner of Skull's Rainbow Room and the self-proclaimed Mayor of Printer's Alley. In this episode of Southern Ghost Stories, we explore Skull's rise from newspaper boy to nightclub legend, the tragic loss that shaped his life, the brutal 1998 treu crime story that shocked Music City, and the ghostly encounters that many believe prove Skull still walks the alley he called home.Be sure to like, subscribe and leave a review!Check out Allen's books on Amazon!https://amzn.to/3HEf2u9Got a question or comment? Hit us up on our socials!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/southernghoststories/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/southernghoststoriesonlineFollow Allen on Xhttps://x.com/ATOAllenUse code SAVE10 for 10% off your order over at https://monstercitymadhouse.com
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