Podcast Summary: Two Girls One Ghost

Ep. Encounters x323 – The Hat Man

Date: March 19, 2026
Hosts: Corinne Vien & Sabrina Deana-Roga

Episode Overview

This chilling "Encounters" episode delves into the legendary paranormal figure known as The Hat Man. Drawing from listener-submitted stories across the globe, Corinne and Sabrina examine various manifestations of this mysterious shadow entity. The Hat Man, a recurring supernatural presence reported for decades, manifests in numerous forms and intentions—sometimes protective, oftentimes malevolent, and always enigmatic. The ghostesses explore possible theories, challenge common perceptions, and leave listeners with more questions than answers.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Defining The Hat Man Phenomenon

[02:09–04:08]

• The Hat Man is a widely-reported paranormal entity appearing in different cultures, described as a tall figure in a hat, sometimes a shadow, other times more corporeal.
• Theories range from it being a generational spirit, to a grim reaper, to a psychic parasite.
• The hosts purposely selected submissions that show the diversity of experiences, further confusing any single explanation.

“We offer no answers in this podcast. This is less clarity walking away from this episode.” — Sabrina [04:01]

2. Listener Submissions

A. "He Feeds on My Soul" – Alice from Brazil

[04:08–12:52]

• Alice describes being haunted since childhood by a pale man in a black suit and hat with a red tie and satin strand.
• Entity is both protective and possessive; she feels watched, drained, and physically ill, likening it to having her soul fed upon.
• A violent incident occurred when Alice insulted the entity: she experienced a spontaneous mouth injury and now has a scar that acts up whenever she speaks ill of him.
• The Hat Man appears in both dreams and during sleep paralysis.
• Various theories (ancestral spirit, Umbandista figures, a deceased family member) are considered but none fit exactly.
• The entity vanished when Alice lived in Spain, but she experienced other hauntings there.

“It's like he feeds on my soul, making me empty inside.” — Alice (read by Sabrina) [09:56]

Host Reflection

• The relationship is “mutualistic” but menacing, akin to having a supernatural parasite (cf. an old story about an entity named "Chaos").
• Recommendations include spiritual cleansing and reaching out to the Two Girls One Ghost “coven.”

B. "Reoccurring Hatman" – Alicia

[14:27–17:53]

• As a child, Alicia experienced repeated nighttime visits in her grandmother’s 1951 house.
• Her mother, aware of the entity, would warn Alicia to hide under a blanket and directly argue with the Hat Man, who sought out children: “If I find any children, they will be mine and you will never see them again.”
• The mother adamantly denied there being children, and after moving out, the encounters ceased.
• Adult Alicia is left disturbed, musing on generational or location-based hauntings.

“My mom spoke to him. 'Please leave. There are no children here.' But he would argue…‘If I find any children, they will be mine and you will never see them again.’” — Alicia (read by Corinne) [16:40]

Host Reflection

• Discussion of potential ancestral bargains (“Rapunzel” myth), gaslighting, and the horror of child-targeting entities.

C. "Hatman Ghost" (with Photos) – Arwen (England)

[22:00–28:53]

• Arwen’s family’s haunting began after her sister experienced phantom handprints repeatedly appearing on a train window; photo evidence provided.
• At home, encounters escalated: footsteps, objects moving, aggressive actions like someone being pushed off a bunk bed, locked doors with no locks.
• The family repeatedly saw a dark figure with a top hat, often at the top of the stairs or peeking at children.
• Paranormal “photo booth” app session captured a shadowy figure in the mirror, photo evidence included. The computer crashed every time it tried to display that particular frame.
• Even the skeptical father was shaken by a direct sighting; the phenomena ceased after the family moved.

“On the train window, these handprints kept appearing and reappearing… she was the only one in the train car.” — Arwen (read by Sabrina) [22:43]

Host Reflection

• Discussion on object attachment and “ghost trains” as paranormal conduits.
• Hosts remark on the disturbing realism of the handprint photo and the terror induced by mirror evidence.

D. "Hatman Steals My Baby" – Lily

[31:08–44:19]

• A history of family addiction and trauma coincides with repeated hauntings (including photo evidence of a smoky apparition).
• In one frightening postpartum sleep paralysis episode, Lily witnesses a Hat Man enter her bedroom, take her infant from their bassinet, and disappear.
• After emailing the podcast, her son began experiencing disturbances, prompting Lily to cleanse his room.

“He slowly walks over, grabs my son out of the bassinet and walks back to the door… glances over his shoulder at me, and then disappears with my baby.” — Lily (read by Corinne) [42:09]

Host Reflection

• Numerous stories this episode depict entities pursuing children; Hat Man haunting linked to generational trauma or specific households.
• Updating and helping listeners with protective strategies is encouraged, especially where children are involved.

E. "Followed by Something for Almost 10 Years" – Peanut

[48:30–62:13]

• Peanut describes persistent hauntings across multiple homes and apartments, beginning after a traumatic inpatient mental health experience and possibly intensified after a near-death incident.
• Recurring sleep paralysis includes seeing shadow figures—Hat Man with a top hat, along with an old hag-like entity and doppelganger “parents.” Full physical sensations (choking, bite marks), being shushed, and the paranormal opening of closet doors.
• As an adult, Peanut continues to experience paranormal torment no matter how many times or where they relocate.
• Bite mark photo enclosed, not resembling any normal human teeth.

“I stared at the door, and there it was, the shadow figure with the hat standing there… I tried to move, I tried to scream, but I was just frozen.” — Peanut (read by Sabrina) [57:57]

Host Reflection

• Theorizing triggers: trauma, “the veil thinning,” or entities feeding on personal distress.
• They note a pattern: “Your theme is being silenced physically—with grabbing mouth, making you bleed in your mouth.” — Corinne [59:28]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We offer no answers in this podcast…enjoyment and entertainment and mystery.” — Sabrina [04:05]
• “Feed the Hat Man to the Creeper.” — Sabrina [14:05]
  (Prompting an in-episode running joke about sending Hat Man to Waverly Hills to be dealt with by another infamous ghost).
• “I don't think mine are that scary…” — Corinne [19:03],
  (later revisited as the stories escalate).
• “There are so many ridges on, like, you would assume it's the front four upper teeth.” — Corinne [61:02],
  (referring to the bizarre bite mark photo).
• Sweet distraction: Noemi, Sabrina’s niece, does character voice impressions from Mulan. [45:20]

Patterns & Theories Emerged

• The Hat Man is frequently described as a top-hatted, sometimes featureless male entity appearing in sleep paralysis, haunting dreams, and physical reality.
• Motivations vary: sometimes protector, more often a soul-siphon, dominator, or kidnapper of children.
• Experiences often follow trauma, upheaval, or transgressive acts (e.g., theft from a cemetery).
• The entity may be attached to households, families, specific individuals, or even objects (as in the train story).
• Attempts to resist or expel the Hat Man are met with threats or physical phenomena (bleeding mouth, bite marks).
• Moving homes occasionally stops the haunting, but in some cases, the entity appears to follow the individual.

Timestamps by Story

• Hat Man Concept, Listener Selection: 02:09–04:08
• Story 1: Alice ("He Feeds on My Soul"): 04:08–12:52
• Story 2: Alicia ("Reoccurring Hatman"): 14:27–17:53
• Story 3: Arwen (England, with photos): 22:00–28:53
• Story 4: Lily ("Hatman Steals My Baby"): 31:08–44:19
• Story 5: Peanut ("Followed by Something for Almost 10 Years"): 48:30–62:13

Host Commentary: Final Thoughts

• Reiterate that the episode offers “less clarity” but more camaraderie in the shared bewilderment.
• Strong note: Many stories share themes of children in danger, direct confrontation, generational trauma, and the lingering question of the Hat Man’s intent.
• Highlight the importance of community and shared reflection for people experiencing such inexplicable events.

“We promised we would have no answers by the end of this…they do what they do.” — Sabrina [62:36]

For Listeners

• The episode ends with encouragement to reach out for support and share further encounters.
• The hosts recommend spiritual cleansing and connecting with community resources for those troubled by similar experiences.
• Community engagement is fostered via Patreon and social platforms.

Summary by: Two Girls One Ghost Podcast Summarizer