Left of Skeptic

In this episode, Brittany tells us about the history and hauntings of The Chauncey Griggs Mansion in St. Paul, MN. And we get our first UFO encounter when Kala goes "full Midwest X-Files" with the story of the 1953 Kinross UFO incident. Bonus content includes vaccination, talking cats, hot tubs, Kala's grandma, and a listener story that provides a valuable lesson about entering abandoned grain elevators.

It's not episode 69... but almost.

This Spooky Wednesday, Brittany starts us off by finishing her two part story about Kilkenny, Ireland. Not only does she complete the tale of Dame Alice Kyteler, but she also talks about multiple other locations in Kilkenny that show it is an extremely haunted town. And with all these spooky haunted tales, Kala still seems to be the most bothered by the idea of the punishment via Catholic mass 3 times a day. And Kala takes us back home to Minnesota where she discusses the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul, MN. This beautiful, old theater is said to be haunted by a man named Ben who froze to death while working at the theater. This story has hidden ceilings, strange old bottles, and flying plaster. And they use the word "apport" several times, but they're still not sure they're using that word correctly.

EDIT: Through her various connections, Brittany was able to message Tom Campbell, who was the manager of The Fitzgerald for 27 years. She was told, "It wasn't like no one knew the balcony was up there. People used to go up and drink up there. They just covered it over with an office style drop ceiling. As to Ben, the story goes that he was a stage hand back in the vaudeville days and was a heavy drinker. One night after too many drinks he stumbled back to the theater but it was locked so he crashed in the alley next to the theater, where the atrium is now and froze to death. I might be able to find the story about the note, but it's all pretty bogus stuff."

This episode is sponsored by Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI. For more information visit https://earthrider.beer .

Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week Kala takes over with the extra-long tale of the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, WI. This hotel has a long, surprisingly un-tragic history, and yet it's still haunted AF. There are tales of mischievous ghost activity in the halls and rooms of this hotel as reported by major league baseball players, Megan Thee Stallion, and Joey Lawrence among many others. Lights flickering. Mysterious shadows. Quick knocks with no one at the door. Clothing flying around. Could this be the spirit of Charles Pfister haunting his creation? Or just possums in the walls? Because apparently, possums in the walls are what you can expect when visiting the Midwest.

This episode is sponsored by Earth Rider Brewery in Superior, WI. For more information visit https://earthrider.beer

Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! This week we've got some very classic haunted scenarios to share with you. We start with a tale of possession. (If possessions and exorcisms are subjects that make you uncomfortable, skip ahead to 42:30)

First, Kala talks about the Ammons Haunting AKA The Demon House AKA The 200 Demon House in Gary, IN. When the Ammons family moved into their small, one-story rental, they had no idea what they were in for. Not long after moving in they experienced insect invasions, shadowy figures, mysterious sounds, and apparent possession of four different members of the family. After consulting with professionals ranging from doctors and police to clairvoyants and priests, the family finally escaped that home. They say they’ve found peace from the demons that plagued them, but some believe it's a big hoax. Ammons is sticking to her story. And with the details in this tale, we're inclined to believe her. And Brittany tells us all about the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA. It was once one of the most famous and impressive prisons in the world, but stands today as a collection of crumbling cell blocks and empty guard towers. After housing thousands upon thousands of people over its long history, including Al Capone, the walls echo with those whose souls may have stuck around long after death. In this building, you will find all the classic indicators of a haunted building, including but not limited to: shadowy figures, disembodied voices, and that lovely "something's wrong" feeling that we always hear so much about.

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