Hometown Ghost Stories
Hometown Ghost Stories dives into the history of haunted locations and investigates why and how these places earned their terrifying reputation. Rob, Dave and Jesse go live every Tuesday night, after a 15-20 minute uninterrupted, documentary-style breakdown on the case. You can even join the show - as many do, during the live broadcasts on YouTube, Tuesday nights at 9pm EST, as we talk ghosts, demons, poltergeists, and the horrifying true tales that led to these hauntings.
Episodes
Ghost Whispers and a Trunk of Mystery | Haunted Headlines ft. Brent Thomas
This week on Hometown Ghost Stories, Rob digs up more haunted headlines from long ago. Join us as we break down these strange true news stories from the past and get to the bottom of some of these chilling encounters. This week we are joi…
An Inexplicable Encounter | Dark Mysteries
In 1976, a pilot in training took off for a routine training exercise. What happened next hasn't been able to be explained ever since Hometown Ghost Stories LIVE SHOW! Tix now on salehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/hometown-ghost-stories-li…
EP 172 - Conjuring The Smurl Family Haunting | West Pittston, PA
The true story that inspired the newest Conjuring universe movie, The Conjuring 4: Last rites. A Pennsylvania family began experiencing strange occurrences in their new home after doing some renovations. What followed was one of Ed and Lorr…
Horror Movie Review! The Fanatic
We reviewed this silly, silly movie and despite knowing how silly it would be, might have kind of enjoyed it? Really? This week we cover the 2019 ... movie.... The Fanatic - Directed by Fred Durst... so... you know ... Fred Durst. That's …
EP 171 - The Lost Souls of the Seven Towers | Thessaloniki, Greece
Looming over Greece's second largest city, Thessaloniki, is the Heptapyrgion Fortress. Built in Byzantine times, refortified by Ottomans in 1430, it became a brutal prison by the 1890s. Torture and executions scarred its walls over the cen…
The Devil's Footprints | Dark Mysteries
In 1855, the town of Devon, England experienced quite the dark mystery. After a heavy snowfall, a trail of hoof-like marks, resembling cloven hooves, appeared across an estimated 40–100 miles of countryside, spanning multiple towns and vi…
EP 170 - Ghosts of Lebanon | Lebanon, IL
Lebanon, Illinois, is a quiet college town with a history that runs deeper—and darker—than it appears. The historic Mermaid House may still be home to its eccentric former owner, a sea captain whose ghost is said to linger in the halls. Jus…
Horror Movie Review! Y2K (2025)
This week, we review one of the latest horror movies, Y2K. Some of us... remember the craze around the computers shutting down at the turn of the century. Some built bunkers, some panicked... most didn't buy into the hype. Anyways now th…
Hunting for the Worlds Most HAUNTED Items | Cursed Possessions
It's that time again, folks. This time we are going to FIND the most haunted item in the world by ... looking on ebay and other sites. Are they really cursed? Or are they complete nonsense? Join us and help us figure out which of these…
Campfire Ghost Stories LIVE | Bonus Episode
Were you a fan of Are You Afraid Of The Dark as a child? Want an adult version? Join Jesse Dave and Rob as they tell live ghost and scary stories! Become a supporter on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/hometownghoststoriesMusic by Jesse Wi…
Paranormal Update! Antarctica's Ghosts, Monet Mall Cop and Weird Dave
It's time for another Paranormal Update! This time we bring you a whole bunch of ghost stories from Antarctica, a possible Monet Ghost sighting and another chapter of "Weird Stuff With Dave"... or whatever we call it. Do you have a recent…
EP 169 - The Ghosts of the Mississippi Delta | MS
In the heart of the Mississippi Delta, where muddy waters run deep, American music would be forever changed with the birth of the Delta Blues. Join us as we take a deep dive into the history and hauntings in one of the most infamous and inf…
Horror Movie Review! Wolf Man (2025)
Rob, Dave and Jesse review the latest Wolf Man movie... and ... well, we had some thoughts. Tune into this spoiler filled review of the 2025 horror movie "Wolf Man" and find out what we thought about it! Blake and his family are attack…
EP 168 - Ghosts of the Rising: Kilmainham Gaol | Dublin, Ireland
In Dublin’s shadowed heart, two places pulse with dread. Kilmainham Gaol, where the screams of the condemned linger in cold stone cells. And the Hellfire Club, a ruined lodge atop Montpelier Hill, steeped in tales of dark rituals and restle…
The Goatman's Bridge | Dark Mysteries
In the woods near Denton, Texas, a rusted bridge stretches over a forgotten creek—a place locals avoid after dark. The legend speaks of a man who was Taken by a mob—never seen again, his body never recovered, his name erased. What returned …
EP 167 - Ghosts Of The American Revolution ft. Crystal Quin | Morristown, NJ
Something still lingers in Morristown woven into its soil, its shadows, and its silence. During the harsh winter of 1779, George Washington made the Ford Mansion his refuge and command post, while death and desperation crept closer each day…
Horror Movie Review! Fear Street: Prom Queen
This week on HTGS reviews, we dive into one of the latest Netflix horror movies... Fear Street: Prom Queen. Did we love it? Probably not! This is a new movie and our review IS full of spoilers, so viewer beware... we shall spoil it. But…
EP 166 - The Village Without a Name | Italy
There’s a village in southern Italy that is so feared by locals that they refuse to even speak its name. A town that carries a curse that has brought years of misfortune for many locals and visitors. Reports of strange accidents, witchcraft…
Paranormal Update: Annabelle on the Loose!
It's time for another paranormal update! This week we cover the recent breaking news on the infamous cursed Annabelle doll, and we introduce a new segment on the show called... WEIRD THINGS WITH DAVE! Very exciting stuff. Have you found …
A Corpse Conducts His Own Funeral, Ghost Cows, & More! Feat: Crystal Quin
Jesse is away on vacation so this week Rob & Dave will be joined by returning guest Crystal Quin! They'll be diving into some old haunted headlines from 100+ years ago, some spooky, some weird, and some just absolutely crazy. Become a s…
Horror Movie Review! Friday the 13th Part VII
It's Friday the 13th, so you know what that means! It's time to review another Friday the 13th episode! This week we cover the 7th installment of the Friday the 13th franchise, where we have Jason vs... Telekinesis lady... or something of…
EP 165 - The Haunted Ruins of Carew Castle | Wales
In the shadowed heart of Pembrokeshire, Wales, Carew Castle looms—a 2,000-year-old fortress born in the Iron Age, forged by Normans, and scarred by Civil War. Its crumbling walls hide restless spirits: Princess Nest’s ghostly “White Lady,” …
Celebrity Hauntings - The Ghost of Superman (George Reeves)
In this episode of Celebrity Hauntings, we explore the tragic and mysterious death of George Reeves, the actor who portrayed Superman in the 1950s. Decades after his controversial death, many believe his spirit still lingers—haunting the ve…
EP 164 - The Great Amherst Mystery and the Haunting of Esther Cox | Nova Scotia, Canada
In 1878, something unexplainable gripped the town of Amherst, Nova Scotia. A young girl became the focus of a force that defied all reason—and terrified all who witnessed it. The strange events would escalate beyond whispers and knocks into…
Horror Movie Review! Companion
(SPOILERS) We were joined by special guest: TJ from Agents Of Fandom to review Companion (2025) Starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid A weekend getaway at a remote cabin turns to chaos when it's revealed that one of the guests -- a subse…
Terrifying Ghost Stories You've Never Heard (Part 10) | Listener Submitted
It's time for YOUR hometown ghost stories. This entire episode is made up of true ghost stories sent in by our listeners. Have a ghost story of your own? Be sure to join our disocrd to post yours and maybe it will be in the next listener…
Paranormal Update: Boy Sees Ghost in Home!
It's that time for a paranormal update! We comb through modern day newspapers (kind of) to find you the newest paranormal news throughout the world. In this episode a boy sees a ghost in his home and tells his terrified dad. A religious ido…
EP 163 - Britains Most Haunted Village | Pluckley, UK
Pluckley Village is reputed to be the most haunted village in all of Britain. Nestled in the misty hills of Kent, this seemingly innocuous village hides a dark history that stretches back over a thousand years. Join us as we dig into some o…
Horror Movie Review! The Fog (1980)
Rob, Dave and Jesse review the 1980 horror film, The Fog! Local legend tells of a ship lured on to the rocks of Antonio Bay being enveloped by a supernatural cloud as it sank; the myth says that when this mysterious fog returns, the victim…
EP 162 - The Ghosts of Culloden Moor | Scotland
In 1746, Culloden Moor saw the Jacobite Rising’s final battle. British forces crushed Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army, killing over 1,500 Jacobites, ending the Stuart claim. Today, visitors report ghostly Highlanders, battle cries, and a weepi…
History of Ghosts: The Grim Reaper
Centuries of myth, death, and dread converge in this deep dive into the origins of the Grim Reaper. From plague-era sightings to ancient gods of death, we unravel the story behind one of humanity’s most enduring figures. Featuring a chillin…
EP 161 - The Hauntings of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park | Rock, WV
Deep in the hills of West Virginia a forgotten amusement park sits rotting among the weeds and the dead don’t seem ready to leave.Before it ever hosted rides and games, the land at Lake Shawnee was soaked in blood. Massacres, drownings, tr…
Horror Movie Review! Sinners (2025)
Rob, Dave and special guest Matthew Leslie review the brand new horror movie, Sinners! This movie is brand new, so we must warn you... LOTS OF SPOILERS! Also, apparently this movie is really good, so you have been warned... you should go …
Graveyard Monkeys, Ghosts and a Breakfast Axe | Haunted Headlines
This week, we dig through the newspaper archives to find historic true tales of hauntings, strange crimes and more. For this batch, we dive into ghost stories, graveyard monkeys and the tale of the breakfast axe... Join us as we hop into s…
Paranormal Update: Ghost Nurse Caught on Camera
It's time for a brand new paranormal update! This week we bring you updates on the paranormal from all around the world including an incredible photo of a ghost inside an old hospital in England, updates on the Aaron Goodwin saga, a haunte…
EP 160 - The Apache Death Cave (ft Brennan Storr) | Two Guns, AZ
Located on the east rim of Canyon Diablo sits the ruins of an abandoned ghost town. The graffiti covered bones of the old buildings might appear to be all that remains of Two Guns Arizona, but according to the locals, there may be something…
Horror Movie Review! From Dusk til Dawn
SPOILERS! We reviewed this movie and we suggest you watch it if you haven't seen it because there's a pretty wild twist. Also, tell us if you think there has ever been a bigger twist in horrorBecome a supporter on Patreon!https://www.patreo…
EP 159 - The Haunted Heart of Iowa | Des Moines, IA
Des Moines, Iowa may seem quiet, but its history is laced with dark chapters that still echo today. In the 1800s, the city was home to brutal frontier justice, unsolved murders, and a network of underground tunnels used for smuggling and Pr…
The Devil Came to Childress | Satanic Cult Dark Mystery
In 1997, Tate Rowland, a teen in Childress, Texas, was found hanged, and it was quickly ruled a s****de — but a lot of people, especially his sister Tiffani Rowland, didn’t believe it. She was vocal about it, saying Tate was murdered and hi…
EP 158 - The Greenbrier Ghost (Feat. The Side Eye Guy) | Greenbrier County, WV
In a quiet Appalachian town in 1897, a young woman named Zona Heaster Shue was found dead under mysterious circumstances. Her husband’s strange behavior and a rushed burial left lingering doubts in the quiet mountain town. Zona’s mother, …