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They Don't Stay Dead

Alexa Van Blyderveen & Brittany Pondeljak

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When horror movies aren't enough, childhood friends Alexa Van Blyderveen and Brittany Pondeljak tell each other Australia's scariest real life ghost stories. Listen in if you dare...
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It's time... to finally cover the big one. The haunt that tops every spooky Australia list. The Monte Cristo Homestead! Are you ready to find out what lurks in its walls? Horror Movie Review Winne the Pooh Blood and Honey 2 Sources for today's ep: https://www.facebook.com/MonteCristoHomestead https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/monte-cristo-homeste…
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Our topic this week is dark and scary tubes of DESPAIR...also known as tunnels - as quoted directly by Alexa. Horror movie review: I See You Promo of the week This week we are highlighting 3 Siblings Walk Into a Bar. Each Monday join Deshae, Sage, and Storm as they chat all things paranormal and true crime. It feels like you’re just hanging out wit…
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Have you heard of The Button Man? Alexa is back from Japan (yay) and sits back this ep while she returns to regular life BUT enjoy Brit's telling of the infamous Button Man. Horror movie review: Baghead & Black Friday Promo of the week This week we are highlighting Haunts Podcast. Hosted by Courtney, she is a seasoned paranormal researcher who is a…
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Hey Paranormies! Alexa is living it up in Japan so this week is just a short, solo ep from Brit. Don't worry, we'll be back to regular scheduling soon. Enjoy this bite size episode of the true story behind The Amityville Horror hauntings. Promo of the week: This week we are promoting Dairyland Frights, a paranormal podcast hosted by John. Tune in t…
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This week, we each cover some famous urban legends from Australia. Tune in to find out if they are real or not... Promo of the week This week we are promoting A Dead Letter Podcast. Hosted by The Immortal, they dive deep into the mysterious and unexplained paranormal events that haunt in our world. Instagram: a_dead_letter_podcast Spotify: A Dead L…
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Do you believe in aliens? Would you believe someone if they told you a UFO landed on top of their car and picked it up off the road? That's exactly what the Knowles family claimed happened to them. Tune in to hear their story, the facts, the debunking theories, and let us know if you think the Knowles family had a real life alien encounter! Horror …
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How is it possible that a UFO sighting with over 400 witnesses has never been solved? Was it a government coverup? Did aliens really visit us that day? Was it just a weather balloon? Tune in to hear all the theories and explanations as to what really happened on April 6th 1966 and remember...keep your eye on the sky! Promo of the week This week we …
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Hey Paranormies! We're giving you a bonus ep this week to celebrate our friends, Dom and Amy, over at Horror House Podcast. They kindly invited us onto their show to learn all about Anne Hamilton-Byrne and 'The Family' cult, located right here in Australia! Make sure to check them out over at Horror House: True Crime and The Macabre "Anne Hamilton-…
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Who can resist a spooky graveyard? This episode is filled with some very unique cemeteries including one scattered throughout the bush, the mystery of the glowing cross and a gang of goth satanic teenagers. Movie review: Saltburn Promo of the week This week we are highlighting Horror House hosted by Dom and Amy. A delectable delight of true crime a…
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What's that? MORE haunted asylums? It's no surprise there are ghostly tales to tell with the dark history that is associated with Australian asylums. We have many ghost stories to tell you this episode so get comfy and make sure you have the lights turned on. Horror movie review: Midsommar & Missing (2023) Promo of the week This week we are highlig…
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Welcome back to haunted America.... Part 2 Britt takes us to New Orleans to recount the story of one of the most evil women in history. Madame Delphine LaLaurie. What curse did she leave behind in her mansion that would haunt for years to come? Trigger warning for torture of people. If you wish to skip the details go from 6:18 - 7:14. Horror movie …
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For anyone who has Coulrophobia, this may not be the episode for you... Ever wanted to stay in a motel with more than 3,000 clowns? Me neither. BUT this motel is famous for its clown collection as well as the spirits that haunt it. It's THE destination for paranormal investigators or clown enthusiasts. Listen to find out why it's haunted and why yo…
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All aboard the haunted express. Alexa spent the night at the National Railway Museum in Adelaide and lives to tell the tale! Hear all about the investigation in this weeks ep. Horror movie review: Mayhem Promo of the week This week we are highlighting Haunted UK Podcast. A podcast showcasing and telling the stories of Ghosts, Poltergeists, UFO's, S…
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Episode 66...the devil number (or close enough). Since we don't know if we'll make it to 666 episodes, this one can be unofficially 666. We cover some more haunted hotels this week! Alexa brings us a macabre story full of decapitation and rogue heads and Brit tells us of two haunted hotels. I hope you like lukewarm beer! Horror movie review: The Co…
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Not all buildings end up as they were first intended. Find out the history of these museums in this weeks ep, Before is was a "blank" it used to be a haunted "blank". Britt takes us through the diverse history of the Fremantle Arts Centre and the unsavoury characters that chose to stay behind. Alexa shares the tough punishments of the penal colony …
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Alexa brings the goods with multiple personal stories of haunted or cursed toys...you must decide what category the toy fits into out of: 1) a manufacturing error 2) someone was playing a prank on her 3) the toy is cursed Brit tells us why we all find dolls a little creepy and what the uncanny valley is. She also tells the story of Letta the Doll, …
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Did you think you were safe from ghosts out in the open? Think again.. This week, Brit covers some haunted golf courses and Alexa covers the very interesting lives of the Newman's and their haunted nursery (plants, not children). Horror movie review: The Sadness - please review the trigger warnings for this movie before you watch it. Promo of the w…
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Are you tired of being haunted? Sick of your cupboards flying open and that ghost standing at the end of your bed everynight. Looking to finally sell your nightmare home? Well you might want to rethink your strategy after hearing this ep. Britt tells us the ins and outs of selling a haunted property and Alexa helps out a friend with their own haunt…
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This week we do a deep dive into some ghosts! Brit covers the mysterious Bell Witch that terrorized the Bell family for years. Was the Bell Witch the cause of John Bell's death? Alexa covers the famous "Headless Horseman" and their origin stories. Australia even has its very own tale of a headless horseman...or was it just a man in a costume? Horro…
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What a wonderful thing sleep is, until you wake up trapped in your bed and a huge figure with glowing red eyes stands over you. Horrifying dreams are something we can all relate to, but is it a coincidence people are seeing the same sleep demons, or is there something else going on? This ep we discuss nightmares and their meanings and the shared ex…
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This week Alexa takes us through the haunted history of Craigs Royal Hotel and her own personal overnight experience. Don't get undressed in your hotel room as you may have a ghost spying on you... Brit takes a break this week as she celebrated turning 30! Horror movie review: 28 Days Later Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin Promo of the week This we…
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Hey Paranormies, were taking a little trip overseas to our neighbour New Zealand this ep to explore some of their terrifying haunts. Alexa recounts the history of the land the Waitomo Caves Hotel now stands, and all that cause this to be one spooky place to sleep. Britt share with us the family history of those who once owned the Larnach Castle and…
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We decided to keep it vague this week and cover some haunted buildings. Brit takes us over to WA to explore the oldest building: The Fremantle Roundhouse. Be wary of phantom chain rattling and loud bangs. Alexa covers the many ghosts that haunt the Brisbane City Hall. Would you rather be in a haunted elevator or a haunted stairwell? Horror movie re…
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Hey Paranornomies, Britt's doing a takeover of this weeks ep while Alexa sits back on her birthday. This whole ep will be about Port Arthur, its rich history, the spooky ghosts that linger behind, and the horrible tragedy that happened in 1996. It gets heavy as we recount the shooting, though we feel it's important to remember this pivotal moment i…
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Paranormies can you believe we have been doing this podcast for one whole year!!! We decided to do a special episode for this very special occasion. Enjoy this episode filled with our classic banter, some would-you-rathers and horror movie trivia! It's a good time for all (but mostly us). Play along in your car or while cooking dinner and see how m…
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It's officially spooky season paranormies! Have you ever wondered why we dress up in costume, demanding lollies from our neighbours, or thought why am i cutting this scary face into a pumpkin? With Halloween approaching we thought we'd share with you the origins of this beloved spooky holiday and its strange traditions. Note. Alexa does make a mist…
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Alexa covers the haunted fire station in Gympie and tells a harrowing tale of an almost home invasion...in her own house! Brit dives into the "Grey Nurse" phenomenon. I think we could all use a grey nurse in our lives. Horror movie review: Talk to me (2023) & YouTube Shorts: The Hidebehind, Other Side of the Box, Vicious https://www.youtube.com/@Wa…
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You've heard of Bigfoot and The Loch Ness Monster, but do you know of the strange mythical creatures hiding in the Aussie bush. Britt tells the legends of the Yara-ma-yha-who and Ngayurnangalku and Alexa explores the possible sightings of Yowies through history. Are they real, or just a really good story? Horror movie review: Anaconda & Doom Promo …
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We're back talking about the most haunted place in Australia...Port Adelaide! This time we bring you only one haunted tale instead of 503. Alexa covers the ghosts of the Clipper Ship "City of Adelaide" and it's very interesting history full of disease and even a sinking. Brit covers the very strange and tragic disappearance of The Kaz II crew. Des,…
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This week we have some more cursed movie sets to share with you. Britt tells us all the mishaps and mayhem behind the scene of the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Is it a horror franchise... no, but we love it to much so it can stay. Alexa revisits the Conjuring universe with The Nun. How could these movies possibly have anymore hauntings jammed in. Pro…
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Gather the herd, it's haunted farm time! This week Alexa covers the ghost of Elizabeth Farm and a bonus Poltergeist story, and Brit covers the haunting of Ascot house (yes, it's a "farm"). Horror movie reviews: M3GAN & Soft and Quiet Promo of the week This week we are highlighting Spooky Barber Babes, hosted by Krystal and Briana. They cover parano…
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Fact or fiction? We want your help deciding whether these two myths / legends / ghosts / phenomena / things are real or just a really good story. Britt will be sharing the og post that brought us the horrifying black eyed children, and Alexa will go back in history, exploring reporting's of doppelgangers. Promo of the week This week we are highligh…
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What's scarier than an island full of convicts and surrounded by bull sharks? An island COVERED in tiger snakes. This week, Alexa tells us about the interesting history of Cockatoo Island and the not-so-friendly ghosts that haunt there, and Brit gives us a science lesson on how coral can form an island and why a ghost would choose to haunt it. Horr…
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What's the most haunted location around? A cemetery of course. With all those souls laid to rest it's hard not to bump into a ghost or seven. But what about demons or the devil himself? Find out what lurks inside South Brisbane Cemetery and Rookwood Necropolis with us. Horror movie review: Wrong Turn (2021) Promo of the week This week we are highli…
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On this week’s episode, we're covering Haunted Bridges! Join us as Alexa reads to us an old timey diary entry, and Brit tells us of not one, but three ghosts that haunt Richmond Bridge in Tasmania. Horror movie review: Ghostland Promo of the Week This week we are highlighting Spooky Island Radio, a true crime and paranormal podcast. A great listen …
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Ghost pets and the spirits of animals. Sometimes it can be scary, but it can also be comforting. Knowing our best friend is still watching over us, or waiting for some fallen crumbs... Britt tells us some stories of the special critters buried at Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park. And Alexa shares the tragic history of Cobb and Co's horses and a very f…
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On this week’s episode, we're covering Haunted Attractions! Join us as Alexa takes us on a trip down memory lane as she tells the story of the Big Brother House ghost, with a surprise bonus ghost! Brit tells us the many spooky stories that have happened inside the Jenolan Caves, with a bonus fact about the Lord of the Rings. Horror movie review: In…
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Welcome back to some of Australia's most haunted prisons. We're making this one extra special with some personal accounts. Do you know how old the youngest prisoner was at Geelong Gaol? Find out as Brittany shares all the spooks and spirits in those walls. Ghost with a foot fetish? Hear about all the things Britt doesn't like about the strange thin…
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***WARNING*** scary episode ahead...listen at your own risk. Is this our spookiest episode yet? It's certainly Brit's favourite episode to date. Alexa absolutely freaks Brit out with the tale of "The Crawler" and Brit spooks Alexa out for days with a haunting image of a priest...possibly the most convincing ghost ever captured on camera? As always,…
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We're lightening the mood back up this week with some pubs that are also historical buildings. Britt tells us about all the spirits inside the Royal Bulls Head Inn, wait why is it royal? Alexa shares paranormal sightings from The Drunken Admiral and absolutely loses it to Britt's brilliant evp joke. Horror movie/TV show review: Mandy & Broadchurch …
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***Content warning: assault and sexual assault against minors*** Hey Paranormies, This is a very bleak episode. We cover some heavy topics and this content may not be suitable for all listeners. If you choose to skip this episode but want to stay for the horror movie reviews, skip ahead to 40m and 47s. This week Alexa covers the horrifying history …
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Crop circles, beams of light and tall grey men. You know what that means? It's time for an alien abduction. Brittany recounts the terrifying final transmission of Frederick Valentich. What happened to him and his plane? And Alexa shares one of Australia's most well known, and perhaps most credible alien encounters to ever happen. The night Kelly Ca…
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This weeks episode we cover some haunted museums! We've got a story about a non-believer turned believer, ghosts that disappear into walls like homer in the hedges, and feet in formaldehyde...? It's spooky, it's historic, and best of all, it's silly. Horror movie review: Men & Evil Dead Rise Sources for today's episode: The Migration Museum https:/…
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We hope you have a bottle of wine handy, cause you're gonna need to pour yourself a glass while listening to this ep. It's a ghost a wine pairing. Brittany walks us through the marvellous estate of Seppeltsfield and the not so marvellous unexplained noises coming from the vineyard. And Alexa shares the local legends behind the names of Ghost Rock W…
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Continuing on our Port Adelaide adventure. This week we've got some more basement ghosts, a bottle of porn and a ghost that will pinch your bum when you're not looking...Oh, and a demon baby with no eyes. Enjoy! Horror movie review: Insidious, Insidious: Chapter 2, Insidious: Chapter 3 & Insidious: The Last Key Sources for today's episode: All Stor…
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Is this THE most haunted place in Australia? The sheer amount of haunted buildings in one location is so insane that we'll be covering it over two episodes. So settle in for part one of The hauntings of Port Adelaide. There's some opera singing at the police station, old men locking you out of your hotel room and many boys in the basement. Sources …
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It's a rootinest tootinest episode this week. In honour of women, we decided to cover some pretty gruesome female spirits. Underneath all that rage, grudges and murder are some fierce women who just want to love as much as they can...so much so that they kill innocent children. Won't somebody please think of the children. Among the chaos, Alexa tel…
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Do you like to swim? We're coming at you with some haunted waters this episode. There will be a little bit of mystery solving and a tragic tale. As well as a friendly ghost! Oh and I nearly forgot to mention UFO's. It's the perfect time for you to pull out that blow up boat and row around the lake while listening to this ep. Horror TV show review: …
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**This episode contains mention of suicide** Welcome to part 2 of asylums 2.0! Brit covers the sad and gruesome history of Kenmore Asylum. She isn't convinced it's haunted so if you or anyone you know has had an experience there, let us know! Sources for today's episode: Kenmore Asylum https://www.lanternghosttours.com/post/australia-s-abandoned-ke…
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Welcome to our first ever 2 part episode. We decided to cover another round of haunted asylums this week. Alexa has a very special episode for us as she actually visited Z Ward for this ep! Listen to her experience on the Z Ward ghost tour hosted by Alison of Haunted Horizons and hear all about Alexa's very first paranormal investigation! It's a sp…
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