Share the experiences of a small group of three experienced Ghost Hunters. Listen as they describe the locations they visit, the things they discovered and performance of the equipment they used. We describe a short history of each location for a thorough background. Next, we share the experience itself in a discussion format. We move on to our favorite tool for the current location. Finally we wrap up with our opinion of the quality and safety of the location.
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Great Podversations features nationally-recognized writers in conversation. These candid discussions invite the listener to learn about literature, politics, history, economics, science, and culture through the voices of compelling authors and experts. NPR’s Robert Siegel introduces each pair of fascinating guests. Great Podversations is produced by the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum, and distributed by Louisville Public Media. For more information, please visit kentuckyautho ...
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In Gap Mills, West Virginia there are beautiful rolling hills, farmland, and Sweet Springs Resort and former sanitorium. Sweet Springs has some of the best-verified history of any place we have investigated, going back to the days of George Washington (who has been said to have visited). Join us as we investigate Sweet Springs and talk about the sp…
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Join us as we continue our investigation in the strange and sometimes overwhelming Haunted Hinsdale HouseBy Josh, Laura and Jackie
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In the hills of New York state sits a white house that seems normal on the outside. But once we set up inside, the house started to reveal its secrets. Little did we know, it didn't stay in the house, the whole property held secrets. Join us as investigate the Haunted Hinsdale house in New York.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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This conversation features renowned singer Renée Fleming, interviewed by author Richard Powers. They discuss Fleming’s book “Music and Mind: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on April 8, 2024 at The Kentucky Center in Louisville, Ky. Renée Fleming is one …
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Join us as we continue our investigation of Octagon Hall.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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If you like Octagon Hall from season 1, wait till you hear about our return. Why did we have to go? What called us there? And what kind of spirits did we find? Join us as we return to investigate Octagon Hall in Franklin, Kentucky.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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We finish our investigation of Big Bone Lick state park, and find spirits in every corner.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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On the outskirts of the small town of Union, KY is a 813 acre park, with playgrounds, a campground, museum, and even real buffalo. During the day can be fun, but what kinds of things happen at night? This episode we will talk about the history and our investigation of different areas of the park and what is lurking in the shadows.…
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This conversation features best-selling author and book store owner Ann Patchett, interviewed by author and professor Kevin Wilson. They discuss Patchett’s book “Tom Lake” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on February 12th, 2024 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. ANN PATCHETT is the author of nin…
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No history, no investigations. Today we talk to others about their experiences in the paranormal, and abilities that they have. This focus's on how people learned the paranormal, experience paranormal, and even psychic abilities they didn't know they had.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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Come with us as we discuss another part of the paranormal, urban legends. This one based on the poorhouse road tunnel in Lexington, Virginia. What happed at this tunnel? Why did this happen? And what did we find there. Join us as we answer these questions, and many more that came up during the investigation.…
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Join us as we continue our discussion on The Monroe House in Hartford City, Indiana.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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In the quaint town of Hartford City, Indiana sits an unassuming white house. From the outside, it looks like a regular house....but the secrets that lie inside can leave you with questions. Come with us as we investigate and try to figure out what is hiding in every part of the famous Monroe House.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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What is better that listening to our first episodes about Gaines Tavern? Listening to this podcast that we did while at Gaines. We interview other paranormal investigators that were there with us that night, and explains things that were happening while we are there. Join us and hear what was happening at Gaines Tavern!…
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Waverly Hills needs no introduction. The large hospital in Louisville, KY is on every paranormal investigators bucket list. Josh and Jackie were happy to have had the chance to investigate this in a privately funded hunt. It definitely lives up to it's reputation. We will be going back in 2024 so Laura can have the experience of Waverly Hills.…
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We again address some of the questions we often get asked. We also reveal the person behind the mysterious "Tech Jeff" persona.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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This conversation features renowned lawyer and Professor of Law at Yale and Georgetown Universities, Stephen Bright, interviewed by Pulitzer Prize-winner and Yale Law Professor James Forman Jr. They discuss Bright’s book, “The Fear of Too Much Justice: Race, Poverty, and the Persistence of Inequality in the Criminal Courts” before a live audience a…
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The third in our school series. This one was abandoned, and had been used for apartments and storage. Now it's being used for ghost hunts, with the money going towards the restoration of the building. We were there helping with the IT night and the ghost hunt, with a member of the well regarded and popular, Tennessee Wraith Chasers. It was another …
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In part 2 of the undisclosed high school we continue our discussion of this school and why we feel schools in general are such active places. During this investigation Josh brought two of his son's with him since they were both of high school age. In this episode, we have them as guests for a fresh perspective.…
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Today's podcast will highlight some of our findings in this very active school. We'll also discuss reasons we feel schools are consistently active. Since this school is still used today by students and teachers, we will not be revealing the name or location.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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Where we finish up our investigation of Poasttown Elementary. And, what is up with the naked doll?By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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This conversation features best-selling author Jill Lepore and U.S. Congressman Jamie Raskin discussing Lepore’s book, “The Deadline: Essays,” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on September 11th, 2023 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. Jill Lepore is a professor of history and of law at Harvard U…
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This is an abandoned school in Middletown Ohio. The current owners have opened it up to paranormal investigations. Before becoming a school, two horrific train accidents occurred on the site.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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We were called into this private residence by the owner who was renovating the house for sale. On this investigation, we brought in a psychic to do a walk through before the team went in. Donna Penick of SPOOKE Paranormal joined us on this podcast to let us know her findings. While investigating this property, we find out that the Native American I…
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Built by Andrew Jackson Caldwell in 1847, Octagon Hall is the only eight-sided house in Kentucky. The property and the dwelling have gone through several families, a war and was at times, used as a hospital and a doctor's office. While the spirits of the owners, the slaves and the soldier who died on the property were great to communicate with, it'…
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Built by Andrew Jackson Caldwell in 1847, Octagon Hall is the only eight-sided house in Kentucky. The property and the dwelling have gone through several families, a war and was at times, used as a hospital and a doctor's office. While the spirits of the owners, the slaves and the soldier who died on the property were great to communicate with, it'…
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This was one of our off-season investigations; i.e. inexpensive ghost hunt in an unheated building in the dead of winter. The current building dates to 1840 but the poor house has been on the property since 1828. There is also a cemetery on the grounds with an estimated 400-500 graves, most unmarked. Even with the cold the activity was great.…
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We were called to a Latonia bar undergoing renovations by the new owner. Where strange things were scaring the workers.By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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Wheeldon Manor, a hidden gem in Central City, KY, has been many things in it's long life. A boarding house, a saloon, a brothel, a post office and a car dealership. Now it's a great place to investigate the Paranormal!By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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In this episode, we discuss our findings of the famous Anderson Hotel in Lawrenceburg Kentucky. This was a great investigation with enough activity we had to break it into two parts due to time constraints. This hotel had been abandoned for many years. When we heard about it we drove to Lawrenceburg and asked the owner to allow us an investigation.…
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This is part two of our fascinating Anderson Hotel investigation. Where we continue discussing our findings of the famous Anderson Hotel in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. This was a great investigation with enough activity we had to break it into two parts due to time constraints. This hotel had been abandoned for many years. When we heard about it we dro…
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This time, we change things up a bit. This will be a Question and Answer session, where we will answer questions people have asked us about the Paranormal and the Methods and Tools we use to investigate. If you have any questions beyond what is discussed here, please reach out to us through Facebook or our website at NotJustGhostStories.com…
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A private ghost hunt in Newport, KY. We were called in by another ghost hunting group, "Searching the Mist", to help with this one due to the large size of the building. The workers had been seeing apparitions and the owner was getting ready to sell the building. The owners wanted to have someone else confirm the things they had been seeing.…
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This conversation features best-selling author Geraldine Brooks and former NPR journalist Jacki Lyden discussing Brooks’ book, “Horse: A Novel” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on March 27th, 2023 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. Geraldine Brooks grew up in Australia and became a journalist wi…
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Notice a pattern? This opera house, located in Cynthiana, KY, is said to be more than just a venue for movies and plays. Built in 1871 as the Aeollian music hall, it has seen its fair share of people through the years, but did they all leave? We will talk about some of the history, and the evidence that we found. Could the original owners still be …
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Located in McConnelsville, OH, and built in 1892, Twin Cities Opera House is nestled right in the center of the small town. Along with it being the center of attention for the city, it caught the attention of the spirit world. Join us as we investigate the opera house, and delve into the possible spirits that reside there. Could there be something …
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Join us as we continue our talk about Whispers Estates. There is so much, we had to make it 2 episodes!By Josh, Laura and Jackie
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Located in Mitchell, IN a house was built in 1899 by the town doctor to live in and run his practice out of. But what secrets lie within the house? Join us as we investigate Whispers Estates, and see if the doctor is still practicing. What secrets lie within the walls, and is there something darker that has moved in because of them. We will try to …
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Built in 1814, Gaines tavern and inn was a resting place for travelers to stop, get a drink, rest and move on, or did they? In this episode, we will go into the Gaines house to investigate and find out who is really there now. Is it the Gaines family still watching over the house and helping weary travelers? Or is it a traveling salesman who decide…
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This conversation features author Maggie Haberman and CNN host Laura Coates discussing Haberman’s book, “Confidence Man: The Making of Donald Trump and the Breaking of America” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on January 9th, 2023 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. New York Times journalist Magg…
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Wonder how legends get started? Is it just myth, or did it really happen. Join us as we talk about a legend that revolves around Holland Road, in Angola, NY. We go into details about this legend, and why it may have started, and talk about our visit and investigation to holland road and the legend of the pigman.…
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Join us as we seek out the spirits of this historic lighthouse on the shores of Lake Erie in Dunkirk New York. Does the deceased light keeper still man his post? Do the families still live there?Are there spirits attached to the military memorabilia in the museum? Listen in, to find the answers to these and other questions.…
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This conversation features author Josh Chin and New Yorker journalist Evan Osnos discussing both of their books before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum on September 29th, 2022 at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. Josh Chin wrote “Surveillance State: Inside China’s Quest to Launch a New Era of Social Control” with fellow Wall Street Jou…
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Author Maggie Nelson discusses her book, On Freedom: Four Songs of Care and Constraint, with writer Eula Biss. Maggie Nelson is a writer working in autobiography, art criticism, theory, feminism, history, aesthetic theory, philosophy, scholarship, and poetry. Nelson received a 2016 MacArthur Fellowship, a 2012 Creative Capital Literature Fellowship…
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Politician and author Charles Booker discusses his book, “From the Hood to the Holler: A Story of Separate Worlds, Shared Dreams, and the Fight for America’s Future,” with writer and Professor Eddie Glaude. Charles Booker represented the 43rd District in the Kentucky House of Representatives, where he served on the economic development and workforc…
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Artist and author James Bridle discusses their book, Ways of Being: Animals, Plants, Machines: The Search for a Planetary Intelligence with writer and musician Claire Evans. James Bridle is an artist, technologist and philosopher whose artworks have been commissioned by galleries and institutions and exhibited worldwide, including the Victoria & Al…
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Author Geraldine Brooks discusses her book “Horse: A Novel” with journalist Gal Beckerman. Geraldine Brooks grew up in Australia and became a journalist with The Sydney Morning Herald, and later with The Wall Street Journal. Brooks was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction in 2006 for her novel “March.” Many of her novels and nonfiction books have …
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Author Keri Blakinger discusses her book, “Corrections in Ink: A Memoir” with writer Piper Kerman. Keri Blakinger is an investigative reporter based in Texas, covering criminal justice and injustice for The Marshall Project. She previously worked for the Houston Chronicle and her writing has appeared in the New York Daily News, the BBC, VICE, and T…
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Author Anna Quindlen and writer Amy Bloom discuss Quindlen’s book “Write for Your Life.” Anna Quindlen is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, novelist, and opinion columnist. She is the best-selling author of nine novels, including “Every Last One,” and “Still Life with Bread Crumbs.” Her memoir “Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake”, published in 2012…
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Journalist and author Moisés Naím discusses his book, “The Revenge of Power: How Autocrats Are Reinventing Politics for the 21st Century” with radio host Ari Shapiro. Moisés Naím is an internationally-syndicated columnist and best-selling author. He is the chief international columnist for El País and La Repubblica, the largest daily newspapers in …
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