Podcast Summary: Two Girls One Ghost Episode 328: The Museum of Shadows Release Date: June 29, 2025
Host: Sony Music Entertainment
Hosts: Corinne Vien and Sabrina Deana-Roga

Introduction

In Episode 328 of Two Girls One Ghost, hosts Corinne Vien and Sabrina Deana-Roga delve into one of Omaha, Nebraska's most enigmatic and haunted locations—the Museum of Shadows. This episode offers a comprehensive exploration of the museum's history, its chilling collection of haunted artifacts, and the personal experiences that intertwine with its supernatural allure.

The Museum of Shadows: An Overview

[00:54] Corinne: "There is a basement in Omaha where people dare each other to sit alone in the dark for just 10 minutes. But most don't make it past five."

The Museum of Shadows is housed in the historic Christian Spec Building, a late example of cast iron architecture in Nebraska. Originally serving various purposes such as a saloon, brothel, mortuary, and doctor's office, the building carries a dark and blood-stained past. Today, it stands as a repository for over 3,000 haunted artifacts, each with its own sinister history.

[13:00] Sabrina: "The building has lived many lives, which I think many of us can probably assume what some of those lives are..."

Founding of the Museum

Established in 2016 by husband and wife team Nate and Kaylee Raderman, the Museum of Shadows began in Elmwood, Nebraska. Nate, a demonologist, and Kaylee, a psychic medium, rapidly expanded their collection by accepting haunted objects from around the world. Their meticulous vetting process ensures that only truly haunted items are showcased.

[17:35] Corinne: "To earn a spot in the museum, each of the items that is sent to them has to go through an actual forensic testing, like, vetting process."

Notable Haunted Objects

Ada the Doll

Ada, pronounced AY-da, is one of the most active and feared dolls in the museum's collection. Voted the most haunted doll in the world, Ada's presence is both fascinating and terrifying.

Origin Story: Ada was discovered in a barn loft by a family in Omaha. After discarding her, the doll inexplicably returned two years later, leading the family to entrust her to Nate Raderman for safekeeping.

[25:00] Sabrina: "So were they experiencing things as well, or was it just the mere fact that two years later it was back in the same spot?"

Upon arrival at the museum, surveillance cameras captured Ada moving on her own—crawling off her chair and attempting to escape. This behavior solidified her status as a malevolent entity within the museum.

[25:35] Corinne: "When he gets there, he puts the doll on a chair... Ada literally came out of her chair and made two crawling motions towards the door."

Ada is believed to be attached to the spirit of a little girl who died violently, as revealed through EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena) sessions.

[30:46] Sabrina: "It's so sad, because I do feel like a lot of spirits that are attached to dolls or toys are those of children who have died really traumatic deaths."

Claire the Doll

Claire, Ada's companion, presents a more demonic and aggressive presence. Unlike Ada, Claire exhibits heightened malevolence, leading to stricter containment measures within the museum.

[33:07] Corinne: "Claire's way scarier. Ada's way more haunted and powerful."

Interactions with Claire often result in extreme discomfort, including feelings of intense sadness, pressure, scratches, and disembodied voices.

[35:07] Sabrina: "People send them back apologizing. Don't steal Claire's hair, because for all we know, she can't grow it back."

The 10 Minute Sit Challenge

One of the museum's most daring attractions is the 10 Minute Sit Challenge, where participants sit alone in the museum's basement—a hotspot for malevolent energy and paranormal activity.

[42:01] Corinne: "And this is where our listener had emailed us. Braylon's family was watching upstairs on security footage."

Participants often report experiencing hands on their shoulders, whispers, flashes of light, movement in the dark, intense nausea, shortness of breath, and encounters with apparitions such as shrunken figures or dolls.

[43:16] Sabrina: "Imagine playing the picture game down there."

The challenge is notorious for breaking the spirits of many, with most unable to endure the full ten minutes.

[48:25] Sabrina: "If Corinne won't, you all must."

Personal Stories and Experiences

Corinne's Grandmother's Passing

Amidst the episode, Corinne shares a deeply personal story about the passing of her grandmother. She recounts unusual signs that preceded her grandmother's death, such as sightings of a large butterfly and a mysterious presence when visiting Noah's room.

[06:51] Corinne: "The day before my dad got the call, both my mom and my brother, separately, were outside and saw a giant butterfly..."

These experiences led Corinne to contemplate the possibility of her grandmother's spirit lingering, aligning with the supernatural themes of the podcast.

[08:25] Sabrina: "That was her."

Listener Stories

Lynn's Haunted Puppet

A listener named Lynn recounts her uncle David's encounter with a haunted puppet during a backpacking trip in Cambodia. After bringing the puppet home, her family experienced a series of paranormal events, including nightmares, sleep paralysis, unexplained movements, and eerie voices.

[52:21] Sabrina: "Hello, Corinne and Sabrina. You have kept me company on my 20-hour travel journey home from university..."

Despite attempts to cleanse the house with both Buddhist and Catholic rituals, the family's experiences persisted, leading to ongoing disturbances and fear.

[60:11] Sabrina: "Just do what I said and leave it at the temple."

Rumors and Additional Hauntings

The Christian Spec Building itself is steeped in legends beyond the museum's collection. Locals speak of Margaret, a spirit in the stairwell who hums lullabies and pulls on sleeves, and a territorial male spirit linked to the building's history as a brothel.

[49:48] Corinne: "There are rumors of a spirit named Margaret who lingers in the stairwell."

With thousands of haunted objects channeling their energies into the building, the atmosphere is charged with restless spirits and unexplained phenomena.

Conclusion and Challenges

Corinne and Sabrina wrap up the episode by enticing listeners to visit the Museum of Shadows and participate in the 10 Minute Sit Challenge. They encourage believers and skeptics alike to experience the museum's haunted ambiance firsthand, albeit at their own risk.

[50:39] Corinne: "So now you know the stories. Now you've met Ada. You've heard the whispers in the dark. You felt the weight of the thousands of spirits boxed up behind the glass, desperate to crawl out of the Museum of Shadows. But the question is, do you have the guts to walk into this place yourself?"

They invite listeners to share their own haunted object stories and experiences, fostering a community of supernatural enthusiasts.

Notable Quotes

• Corinne Vien: "There is a basement in Omaha where people dare each other to sit alone in the dark for just 10 minutes. But most don't make it past five." [00:54]

• Sabrina Deana-Roga: "Imagine playing the picture game down there." [43:31]

• Corinne Vien: "Ada does not move until one guest decides to shine a light in her face. It is at that exact moment Ada moves and leans forward as if she didn't like it." [29:07]

• Sabrina Deana-Roga: "Right, because this is all a simulation. And thought is reality, but it's also fake." [38:23]

Final Thoughts

Episode 328 of Two Girls One Ghost masterfully blends investigative storytelling with personal anecdotes, offering listeners a spine-chilling journey through the haunted corridors of the Museum of Shadows. Corinne and Sabrina's engaging narrative, enriched with firsthand accounts and listener submissions, makes this episode a must-listen for enthusiasts of the supernatural.

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