Ghostly Activities is a paranormal podcast that covers ghost hunting, true ghost stories, haunted history, and creepy personal experiences. It's the companion to the Ghostly Activities blog.
Merle and Jake sit down to dish about ghost hunting YouTube channels, and we give a matter-of-fact analysis of 11 different channels. Plus, hear which channels we like. But first - Merle has 2 ghost (hunting) stories to tell, submitted by listeners and readers. Although ... we do breakdown the stories because they are ghost hunting experiences, and we're ghost hunters, too. As a follow-up from…
Hi kids! It's been a while, eh? Well, Ghostly Activities is coming back to the podwaves. In today's episode, Jake and Merle discuss a recent ghostly encounter on Aurora Bridge in Seattle. Two readers submitted the same encounter that happened during the witching hour on August 10th. Then, Merle and Jake run through their three favourite haunts and why they're so spooky. So I hope you enjoy our…
In March 2025, I went to Powell River, British Columbia, Canada for a haunted getaway. Nothing like going to a familiar haunted places to check in with the spirits. However, I wasn't expecting this surprising spirit to manifest how it did. Get the real-life ghost story, plus some history about Powell River and its historic townsite.
On Monday, February 2nd, I had an encounter that left me scratching my head. Something had played with my pack of rescue mutts ... but it didn't want to play with me. Get the scoop on this phantom black dog encounter. If you've encountered one of these animal spirits, let me know in the comments on the podcast or over on Ghostly Activities .
This episode's goal is to help ghost hunters understand the difference between clues and evidence, why it matters, and how thinking like a cozy ghost hunter improves your credibility and the accuracy of an investigation. This episode will cover: 1. What's a clue 2. What's evidence 3. How clues become evidence 4. Why verifying (or debunking) clues matters 5. Key takeaways Jake will also share…
The Case File Approach helps you and your ghost hunting team organize their research and investigation into a credible report. It follows eight steps: Define the case Conduct historical reconnaissance Identify patterns and personas Investigate the haunt Analyze evidence Cross-verify with witnesses and experts Solve the mystery Publish the report You can read all the details at…
In November, I had an encounter with the mysterious entity known as Black-Eyed Kids. The incident didn't happen in your usual place, like an isolated home or dark rural highway. Tune in to get the spooky story. This is my second encounter with Black-Eyed Kids. Read more about the first encounter on the Ghostly Activities blog at…
There’s something creepy about an empty churchyard at night. The wind becomes still, barely rustling the fall leaves. The moon slips behind the clouds to dimly light the star-filled night. A shape moves between the headstones, low and steady, crouching. Most people would shrug it off as a stray dog. But old stories say it’s something else, a phantom black dog guardian called the Church Grim. In…
In this episode, we explore why ghosts mess with electronics. You'll hear about scientific reasons electronics fail as well as those paranormal theories behind electrical failures. Woven through out, you get ghost hunting tips, tricks and some personal ghost stories (looking at you Canadian haunted places) about gear failures. So, tune in for the ghostly scoop. You can also get the article at…
During a tarot card session, Clara The Haunted Doll, gets a custom reading ... and then another spirit shows up. And Clara isn't happy about it. Get the juicy haunted doll drama now.
Earlier in April, Ghostly Activities Club member, Amy, went to the most haunted place in San Diego, The Whaley House, to check out the hauntings. Now, she sits down with Jake for an interview about its dark historic past, the ghosts who remain behind, and to give some ghost hunting tips for ghost hunters. You can read the full details on the Ghostly Activities blog:…