Haunted Talks
Haunted Talks is the official podcast of The Haunted Walk. We offer ghost tours and paranormal adventures in Kingston, Ottawa, and Toronto, Ontario. As well as online virtual experiences to everyone in this mortal realm. Each episode explores the paranormal, dark history, tourism, science, or creepy ghost stories. Come along as we ponder the unknown! Hosted by Jim Dean, our Creative Director.
Episodes
Ep 211 - The Coffin That Saved Three Men From Drowning
Most shipwrecks leave behind ghosts. This one left behind something stranger. In 1912, the Mayflower, a wooden steamer built for the quiet lakes of eastern Ontario, set out on one final trip before winter. Aboard were a small crew, nine pasā¦
The Curse That Built a Castle š°
Deep in the wilderness of northwestern Ontario, where the forest swallows sound and the lakes stretch toward the horizon, stands a log castle. Not the ruin of a forgotten community, or the relic of a wealthy eccentric. This towering mansionā¦
Halifax Explosion: Aftermath
At 9:04 a.m., Halifax was torn apart in an instant. One moment it was a thriving wartime city, the next, it was fire, thunder, and ruin. A fireball as hot as the surface of the sun ignited the harbour. Shockwaves ripped through homes and stā¦
Halifax Explosion: Before the Blast
On a crispĀ December morning in 1917, Halifax woke to calm skies and the quiet hum of a wartime city at work. Children hurried to school. Workers streamed into factories. Families went about their routines. Out in the harbour, two ships moveā¦
Two Hoaxes and a Ghost Story: The Reveal
Three chilling mysteries. Two elaborate hoaxes. One truth you didnāt see coming. These were strange events that gripped the publicās attention and convinced witnesses they had experienced something truly paranormal. In this episode, we uncoā¦
Two Hoaxes and a Ghost Story
Can you tell a true ghost story from a convincing hoax? In this special interactive episode ofĀ Haunted Talks, we share three eerie tales that once captured the publicās imagination. But hereās the twist: two of them are hoaxes. When fear, bā¦
Investigating the Keyhole House
Can a conversation cause a haunting? After speaking with magicians Ted and Marion Outerbridge about the strange experiences theyāve had in their historic Smiths Falls home (Episode 204), we conducted a paranormal investigation to see what wā¦
Mysteries of the Keyhole House šļø
What secrets is the Keyhole House still holding on to? And what happens when a house decides it wants to be heard? Every old home has its tales. This one refuses to stop sharing them. In this special episode, we travel to Smiths Falls, Ontaā¦
Why Are We Afraid of Clowns? š¤”
Clowns are meant to bring joy. So why do they inspire so much fear? In this episode, we peek behind the greasepaint to explore the origins of coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, and how these strange figures evolved from ancient jesters and ā¦
What Do They Want With Us? šø
When strange lights appear in the sky, we are left wondering what they are. But when those encounters become personal, when people claim they have been taken, studied, or changed, the questions grow darker. In this episodeā¦
Unidentified: Evidence and the Unknown šø
Lights in the sky. Thousands of witnesses. Still no answers. In this episode ofĀ Haunted Talks, we explore one of those simple-sounding but incredibly complex questions:Ā What counts as evidence? Using the dramatic December 2024 sightings oveā¦
Haunted Talks Turns 200!
Secrets, Surprises & Spooky Celebrations š 10 years of terrifying ghost stories, baffling mysteries, and dark history. To mark this haunted milestone, hostĀ Jim DeanĀ is joined byĀ Brittney BosĀ (researcher and writer) andĀ Miā¦
Scary Dreams and the Ghosts of Sleep
Are your nightmares trying to tell you something? Most dreams fade the moment we wake up. But some? They cling to usāleaving behind a sense of dread, mystery,Ā or even a chilling certainty that they meant something more. In this episode of Hā¦
Haunted Houses of Ontario - 1924
āDo YOU know a haunted house?āĀ Thatās the questionĀ The Toronto Star WeeklyĀ asked its readersĀ over 100 years ago, and the answers they received were truly chilling. In this episode, we share theseĀ real ghost stories from 1924, as told by thoā¦
Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 2 āThe SĆ©ances That Shaped a Nationā
For decades, sĆ©ances, spirit communication, and ghostly encounters werenāt just tabloid curiositiesāthey shaped Canadaās history. In this final installment of our two-part series,Ā we explore the profound impact of spiritualism on the countrā¦
Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 1 "Ghosts, God & The Great Divide"
In the early 20th century, Canada was swept up in a wave of Spiritualism, where sĆ©ances promised answers, and the line between faith, fraud, and fear blurred. In this two-part series, we explore how Spiritualism became more than a curiosityā¦
A Christmas Nightmare: What Happened to the Sodder Family?
On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder family home, leaving behind a mystery that has haunted true crime enthusiasts for decades. Five children vanished without a traceāno bodies, no bones, no answers.Ā Was it a tragic accident? ā¦
Ep 194 - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Conclusion
In this conclusion to the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, we return to the icy waters of Lake Superior toĀ explore the theories and lingering mysteriesĀ surrounding its tragic sinking. Without a distress signal or survivors, the ā¦
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Gordon Lightfootās haunting ballad, The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, is more than a songāitās a legend. Through vivid storytelling, Lightfoot immortalizes the tragic sinking of the massive freighter and its crew during a relentless Novemā¦
Americaās Most Haunted House ā The Whaley House š
This Halloween,Ā Haunted TalksĀ invites you inside one of the most haunted houses in AmericaātheĀ Whaley House in San Diego. Built on former execution grounds in 1857, the Whaley House has been the site of chilling tragedies, from the untimelyā¦
Candy Panic! š The Truth Behind the Trick š
Every Halloween, a familiar warning resurfacesābeware of tampered treats from strangers.Ā But where did this chilling urban legend come from, and is there any truth behind the tales of poisoned candy, razor blades in apples, or needles in chā¦
The Bell Witch š±
As Halloween draws near, we turn our attention to one of Americaās most chilling and enduring supernatural legends:Ā The Bell Witch. Two centuries ago, a quiet farm in Tennessee became the stage for a haunting that captivated the nation. Theā¦
Whistle in the Night: Ghost Trains šš»
The piercing scream of a trainās whistle in the dead of night feels like a ghostāit slips through the darkness, unseen, yet you can sense its approach, creeping ever closer. In this episode, we explore the spine-chilling world of ghost traiā¦
Something in the Air: What Happen in Mattoon, Illinois?
In the late summer of 1944, the small town of Mattoon, Illinois, became the epicentre of one of the most bizarre mysteries in American history. Residents reported a series of gas attacksāphantom prowlers using strange fumes that caused paraā¦
Back from the Shadows: Haunted Talks Returns & Stonehenge Revelations!
After a long hiatus, Haunted Talks returns, diving deeper than ever into the mysterious and unexplained! In this special episode, we unveil exciting new adventuresāfrom spine-tingling nights at theĀ Royal Ontario MuseumĀ to eerieā¦
Jim Harold - Paranormal Podcast Legend šļøš»
We share our conversation with paranormal podcasting legendĀ Jim Harold. With nearly 20 years in the field and over 65 million downloads, heās an important voice for fans of the supernatural. We discuss his journey from radio to full-time poā¦
Dark Folklore - Part 2 š«£š¹
In part two of our series onĀ Dark Folklore, we descend deeper into the shadows to explore the legendary creatures that haunt our nightmares. This spine-tingling episode examines terrifying entities such as theĀ Jersey Devil, the blood-suckinā¦
Dark Folklore - Part 1 š«£
We journey into the shadowy realms of freaky folklore, uncovering the spine-chilling tales of mythical creatures that have haunted human imagination across cultures and continents. We reveal stories of beings that lurk in the dark, from theā¦
Unexpected Eclipse Results Revealed
In ourĀ last episode, we invited you to join us in a chilling experiment during the recent total eclipseāand you didnāt disappoint. After compiling all the data our team members provided, we are poised to unveil results that are not only uneā¦
Solar Eclipse Group Experiment Reminder āļøš
Today is the big day and we would love for you to join our eclipse group experiment! To get information on the experiments, and to submit your results, go to: https://hauntedwalk.com/eclipse/
Eclipse - Portal to the Unknown
Step into the eerie shadows of a total solar eclipse with us and explore the mysterious connection between this celestial event and the supernatural. As the moon covers the sun, casting a rare darkness across North America, we dive into ancā¦
Tales From the Tours - Vol. 4 - Old Ottawa Jail
In a recent episode of the 'Geist' podcast, we shared chilling experiences that our storytellers encountered while guiding tours through the eerie corridors of the old Ottawa Jail. Notorious as one of North America's most haunted locales, tā¦
Houska Castle's Gateway to Hell
Step into the shadows with us as we venture intoĀ Houska Castle, nestled deep in the Czech Republicās enchanting countryside. This isnāt just any old castleāitās built over whatās rumoured to be a gateway to hell itself. But thatās just the ā¦
The Valentine's Day Massacre
We explore the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre, one of America's great unsolved mysteries, unveiling the depths of a brutal power struggle that culminated in a shocking act of gangland violence. Dive into the shadowy world of Jazz Age Chicagā¦
The Black Donnellys
On February 4th, 1880, Canadaās most notorious family, The Black Donnellys, were massacred in their home by a vigilante group of their neighbours. To mark the 144th anniversary, we take you inside the Donnelly legend. What happened on that ā¦
Questions for a Clairvoyant with Kim Dennis
Our guest,Ā Kim Dennis, is a gifted medium from Calgary, whose remarkable abilities have resonated with individuals seeking spiritual guidance and captivated audiences across the nation. Known for her appearances on radio and television, as ā¦
'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas
We make a holiday classic creepy! āTwas the Night Before Christmas, originally known as āA Visit from St. Nicholas,ā was first published in 1823 in the Troy, New York, Sentinel. While it is well-known for shaping the modern image of Santa Cā¦
A New Haunted Walk Record!
Weāre veering away from our usual tales of ghosts and eerie mysteries to celebrate a milestone so extraordinary, itās a first in the modern history of āThe Haunted Walkā. Weāre thrilled to sit down with Sheena Bolton, who has just completedā¦
The Dark Events That Inspired Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe's tales of madness, horror, and moral lessons continue to resonate nearly two centuries after their creation. Throughout the episode, we unravel the inspirations behind four iconic Poe storiesāThe Masque of the Red Death, Thā¦
CN Tower - Results of World's Tallest Paranormal Investigation
The CN Tower is an iconic Canadian landmark. Standing at 553 meters or 1,815 feet, it is one of the tallest free-standing structures in the world. Contemplating the Tower, an intriguing idea crossed our minds. Although it is not known as a ā¦