You know what they say, if you want something done right, call a Puritan. Real populist do-gooders, those Puritans! Great ideas about prison reform. For sure, for sure, for sure. This is the story of Eastern State Penitentiary. Come for the ghosts, stay for so many ways to style a sleeveless shirt, he’s my French girl, PSAMPP, the Boaty McBoatface …

Our spine specialist on this episode is Dr. Matthew Collins. Dr. Collins shares a story of a young woman injured in an automobile accident who continued to have pain long after her spine should have healed, but why? Spine specialist, Dr. Matthew Collins is the director of TWIN CITIES HEADACHE NECK & BACK. Matthew Collins, DC, DACRB is a 1999 gradua…

Do you like swans? You'll love this episode. But it has less to do with swans than you think. Wow, what a ride. This is the story of Swannanoa Palace. Come for the ghosts, stay for you don’t sound very jammin’, wine thievery, exorcist rules, the job market in 1860, Dolphin Dean, Irish valor, C or B and O, I think it’s called extortion, and you can …

The Coal Miner's Daughter had a few skeletons in her closet. Literally. But unlike most sane people, Loretta Lynn decided living with ghosts was actually kind of fine? Weird life. This is the story of Loretta Lynn's Haunted House. Come for the ghosts, stay for Coal Miner's Minor, burly men named Norm, take that, Bible!, city of lights and chicken, …

In the first of what is probably destined to be some sort of suite of dam episodes, we're tackling the Hales Bar Dam. Which is a surprisingly unknown name for what is apparently the most haunted dam in the U.S.! Also, it's actually very bad at damming. This is the story of the Hales Bar Dam. Come for the ghosts, stay for M-16 pocket protectors, MCU…

Ah, the gulf coast of Florida, where the fish are boiling and the reefs are painted red, white, and blue. Good luck, Floridians. This is the story of Fort De Soto Park and the Sunshine Sky Bridge. Come for the ghosts, stay for I'm very swampy, canoe warfare, battle stingrays, beach wool, The Price is Right gun pit, unkillable buses, and the first F…

Spine specialist, Dr. Shay Corbin shares a story of a gentleman with unrelenting neck and arm pain. Dr. Shay Corbin runs the Spine and Sports Rehab Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and also has an office in Port Allen. Dr. Corbin was the PGA Tour Chiropractor, from 2004 to 2007 traveling to tour events around the nation working with the world’s bes…

Move over, Stephen King, it's OUR turn to tell the story of the most haunted hotel in Estes Park! We think you'll really take a shine to this episode. Also, this was a live show! ITAG fans got to chat together in real-time while they listened to Clayton and Patrick recording the episode. We do this sometimes! Follow us on social @isthisaghost to ge…

Spine specialist, Dr. Tony Nalda is on a mission to change the current medical model for the treatment of scoliosis. He explains the current state of scoliosis management and offers hope for the future with an evolving body of conservative management. DR. TONY NALDA DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC Severe migraines as a young teen introduced Dr. Nalda to chi…

Don't get too excited. This Edinburgh is in Iowa, so there's zero chance of broadswords in this episode. Lame. (Heck of a lot of ghosts, though.) This is the story of the ghosts of Edinburgh Manor. Come for the ghosts, stay for first you beef, then you feast, George Miller presents Iowa: Animosa, water park is the obvious choice, be real nice to yo…

Spine specialist, Dr. Scott Vrzal shares his personal experience with headaches and his journey to diagnosing and treating patients with headaches. Dr. Scott J. Vrzal EDUCATION 1993 Doctor of Chiropractic - Los Angeles College of Chiropractic 1993 Internship - Thie Chiropractic - Pasadena, CA 1989 ndergraduate - California State University - Long B…

Oh nar! It's another Australian ghost! This is the story of Fisher's Ghost. Come for the ghost, stay for masters + 30 + tattoo, lost a lot of good horses that day, the Australian way to end an argument, a good deal on a horse, how much does it cost in spiders?, ghost butt energy, and the Spider King's curfew. Sources: https://visitcampbelltown.com.…

On this episode of The Back Doctors Podcast, you’ll get to hear from Dr. James M. Cox who is the developer of Cox® Technic Flexion Distraction Manipulation. He is a remarkable doctor who has dedicated his life to finding the most effective treatment for back pain. He presents published research on the efficacy of Cox Technic and discusses the futur…

Some ghosts will scare you within an inch of your life. Others will unscrew peroxide lids. You really just never know what kind of ghost you're going to get. It's a real roll of the dice. And for the first time, even Clayton wonders, "Hey...is this actually a ghost?" This is the story of Popper, the Herrmann House Ghost. Come for the ghost, stay fo…

Spine specialist, Dr. Dan Spencer shares a story about a 34 y.o. farmer who injures his back while working on a combine. Meet the Doctor Dr.Daniel D. Spencer Chiropractor Dr. Dan has served on the Contact For Health physician staff since October, 1995. He attended Adrian College. Dr. Dan was named to the Adrian College Dean’s List four times, and g…

We've done cannibalism, but have we done incest AND cannibalism?! Not that we can recall. But to be honest, we cannot be trusted with things like this. So. What was the question? This is the story of the ghost of Sawney Bean. Come for the ghost, stay for the summer of love, rated G for grotty, (witch understood), we got to cannibalism fast, one sto…

In what is by far the most sex-positive episode of ITAG yet (sorry, Naked Abe), the guys explore the wonders of Butte, Montana's red light district. And eventually they talk about some ghosts. This is the story of the Dumas Brothel. Come for the ghosts, stay for girding one’s loins, mining for electricity, hard work and hard men, Patrick’s insight …

If you're like Patrick, you don't know what The Conjuring is. For everyone else...this episode is for you. This is the true story of The Conjuring. Come for the ghosts, stay for hogs in the front; hogs in the back, water company dynamite, hello we’re Puritans, the Pocahontas meat Muppet, Quasimodo Hot or Not, the Butterworths of Mrs. Fame, she knit…

Spine specialist, Dr. Vilmarie Soto Gonzalez shares the story of a 51-year-old with a disc protrusion causing low back and leg pain. Dr. Soto explains how she treated this patient successfully using Cox Technic. Dr. Soto is a graduate of Life University and has done post-graduate training in Cox Technic. She practices in Puerto Rico. Resources: Cal…

Well this one's uncomfortable! Our Facebook fans chose this story over a nice, quaint, non-brutal story that didn't make us cringe. Thanks a lot, Facebook fans. It's not often we kick off the show with a content warning! This is the story of the LaLaurie Mansion. Come for the ghosts, stay for the right amount of porn for LinkedIn, Dark Patrick, rat…

It is somehow our 100th episode! *noisemaker sound* Who knew there were so many ghosts in the world? To celebrate our centennial, Clayton has a surprise for Patrick -- he's turning the tables with his own version of Two Haunts and a Flaunt! But this time, there's a twist. The three stories are all revisitations of stories we've already shared. That…

Do you love good music, chill vibes, natural beauty, and an axe-wielding elderly ghost? Then Red Rocks might be the venue for you. This is the story of The Hatchet Lady of Red Rocks. Come for the ghost, stay for a nice little preview of the heat death of the universe, never forget (your birthday), this Tom Cruise-ass life, the Phish residency, beha…

Toot-toot! It's another haunted train story, and you're going to love it! Unless you're like, "No more trains." Then we may have lost you with this one, and in that case, that's on us. This is the story of the haunted train station in Staunton, VA. Come for the ghost, stay for the severed mannequin head aesthetic, a heart-shaped jacuzzi tub of a st…

Dr. Matt DiDuro shares with us a new technology that is sweeping the nation for reducing pain and inflammation. Dr. DiDuro brings over 24 years of Clinical experience to his patients, and currently runs two separate offices in Atlanta & Alpharetta. His practice is patient based with a focus on care for diabetics & neuropathic pain. Dr. DiDuro was o…

Double pairs of double episodes makes for one heck of a podcasting experience, doesn't it? In the most tired second episode of the night we've done yet, things get weird! And we have a feeling you'll love that, you absolute gems. This is the story of the Lost Dutchman Mine. Come for the ghosts, stay for lessons from the villain of Toy Story 2, my n…

Dr. Antonio Rodriguez shares an incredible story about a wheelchair bound patient who is able to walk again. Dr. Antonio Rodriguez Doctor of Chiropractic specializing in spinal decompression. He is also certified in the Webster technique for prenatal care and by the ICPA in pediatric care. In addition, he is an animal lover and has two dogs, Rinny …

It's not what you think, and there's WAY less Uncle Phil than you'd like. This is the story of the Bellaire House. Come for the ghosts, stay for the dreggin’s breath, half cocaine/half bear, please let this be research, seven-year-old work, Captain Metaphor, let’s ask ChatGPT, The Fresh Prince of a Sub-Region of Kentucky, and a flat ghost fee (75 b…

Spine specialist, Dr. Jorge Segall shares a story of a taxi driver with years of chronic back pain. Dr. Jorge Segall Bessudo graduated as a Chiropractor from the State University of the Valley of Ecatepec (UNEVE), in addition to taking a course at the Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, Texas. He has had post-graduate training in Cox Technic.…

So there's this train in the Cascade Mountains, and it's just sitting there, minding its own business, not even moving or anything, then WHAM! Ghosted. There's a lesson to be learned there. We just have no idea what it is. This is the story of the haunted Iron Goat Trail. Come for the ghosts, stay for the coolest cucumber on Earth, lightning is bad…

Joe Proskewitz, a strength training and fitness coach shares his own back surgery story and his quest to help others with back pain. Joel Proskewitz has been working to improve the lives of athletes, low back patients and general population clients for over 25 years. After becoming a national champion in two of the most demanding sports, Karate and…

We all like to go fast, don't we? YEAH! But do you like to go as fast as the terminal velocity of a human body? If yes, then this episode's for you. This is the story of Desmond Arthur. Come for the ghost, stay for Taylor Sniffed and Dimebag Darrell, we all go home wet, the Irish weather report tattoo, least honorable mention, perfect straw mouth, …

Spine specialist, Dr. Eric Frank shares a story of an active middle-aged women who has a very difficult spine condition to treat and a limited amount of time to get her well before she is schedule to consult with a neurosurgeon. Dr. Eric Frank is a 1988 Graduate of Logan University. He has been operated Physician Associates of Pensacola, Inc. since…

For our first official live Zoom event, where listeners could sit in on our weekly recording, we asked those listeners, "Do you want to hear a haunted doll story, or do you want to hear a haunted mine story?" They chose mine. And right or wrong, now you all get mine. YOU ALL GET MINE. This is the story of the Vulture Mine. Come for the ghosts, stay…

Hot lake, hot springs, hot times, hot ghosts. Hot, hot, hot. Have you ever been to a hot springs? Patrick has. And his mouth paid the price. This is the story of the many ghosts of Hot Lake Hotel. Come for the ghosts, stay for the double-fisting daddy, everyone’s got flub, going nuts for hot holes, the cheat code for syphilis, every party needs a P…

Beer, caves, and prostitutes in caves with beer, this one has everything. It's a special love story episode for St. Louisans like us. For everyone else, well, here's your weekly episode. Do you like it? This is the story of the Lemp Mansion. Come for the ghosts, stay for off-brand Cheez-It filter, Chris Pratt taking our Pringles money, podcast winn…

Cults are like Mogwai. We do not understand them, and we do not ask questions about them, for fear that they might multiply overnight. Therefore, we humbly present this episode of Is This a Ghost? with no further comment. This is the story of Cyrus Teed and the Ghosts of Koreshanity. Come for the ghosts, stay for Joe Buck money, mantlescrapers, yes…

No, you read that right. This is not the story of James Dean's ghost. This is the story of James Dean's car's ghost. We will not be taking any questions. (But yeah, okay, we talk about James Dean's ghost, too.) This is the story of the Ghost of James Dean's Car. Come for the ghost, stay for friends with Lego benefits, the Fightin’ Lady Fingers, one…

Not all poltergeists suck your children in through a TV screen. Some of them just push your grandma down the stairs and set fires in your house! And some of them just really want to date Jeremy Spenser, whoever that is. This is the story of the Battersea Poltergeist. Come for the ghost, stay for infringement of the face, gotta hitch that kitty, the…