Gettysburg Ghost

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Did you know there’s an actual science to uncovering your hidden genius? It’s not about filling out a “dream job” worksheet—it’s about understanding how your brain is wired, identifying your natural aptitudes, and using them to thrive. This isn’t just a self-discovery exercise. It’s a game-changer for your career, your relationships, and how you show up in the world. Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison are redefining how we approach career discovery, proving that finding the right path isn’t just about landing a job—it’s about creating a life that aligns with who you actually are. ✅ Betsy Wills – Cofounder of YouScience, a groundbreaking psychometric assessment platform reshaping how we understand our talents. She’s also the Director of Marketing & Branding at Diversified Trust and a frequent lecturer at Vanderbilt University and NYU’s Stern School of Business. ✅ Alex Ellison – Founder of Throughline Guidance, a global college and career counseling practice. She’s a sought-after writer, speaker, and expert in college readiness and career development. ✅ Together, they co-authored Your Hidden Genius: The Science-Backed Strategy to Uncovering and Harnessing Your Innate Talents. Discovering your hidden genius isn’t just about career success—it’s about tapping into what makes you, you . Connect with Betsy & Alex: Website (Free Downloads): www.yourhiddengenius.com Book: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/your-hidden-genius-elizabeth-m-willsalexandra-ellison Related Podcast Episodes: How To Be You, But Better with Olga Khazan | 288 Finding Purpose Through Human Design with Emma Dunwoody | 228 195 / Finding (And Using) Your Voice with Amy Green Smith Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Thank you, Trina, for sharing your story with the Spooked!

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.

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Gettysburg Ghost

Spooked

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published about a year ago

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Thank you, Trina, for sharing your story with the Spooked!

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.

183 episodes

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Fire Creature 29:19

5 days ago29:19

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When you’re lost in the forest at the foothills of the Himalayas, a light in the distance is not always good news. Thank you, Razdan, for sharing your grandfather’s story with Spooked. Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted by Aditya Mattoo, artwork by Teo Ducot.

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Duality from Snap Judgment 24:40

8 days ago24:40

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When Tameer gets hit in the head as a kid, he inherits an entire new lifetime of memories. This story comes to Spooked from our sister podcast, Snap Judgment. The Snap Judgment radio show and podcast mixes real stories with original music to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. Snap’s musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. It's storytelling… with a beat. You can listen to Snap Judgment on any podcast platform! Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Girls and Ghosts 39:57

12 days ago39:57

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We’ve learned here at Spooked that secrets and curses can often lead to unexpected visitors. Some are friends and some… are foe. STORIES Silver Dollar Roberta never thought the sinkhole on her family’s farm held any secrets.Then Cousin Linzo came to visit. Thanks, Roberta, for sharing your story with us! Roberta Simpson Brown is a storyteller and author in Kentucky, where she’s known as the Queen of the Cold-Blooded Tales. Check out her book Haunted Holidays from the University Press of Kentucky. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart. The Banana Tree Srilatha’s family is under a curse, but she doesn’t know it. She’s got other things to worry about–like whatever’s waiting for her in the attic. Thank you, Srilatha, for sharing your story with Spooked! Srilatha is a comedian and storyteller in New York City. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Lynx, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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The Empty Chair 33:24

19 days ago33:24

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Max’s mom is a seamstress. Most nights, she stays up late working. The buzz of her sewing machine can be heard all throughout the house. Max is used to the sound, and when he wakes up in the night, he likes knowing that his mom is there… But then one night he discovers that she may not be alone. This story deals with grief and mental health struggles, please take care while listening. Thank you, Max, for sharing your story with us. Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, scouted by Elizabeth Z. Pardue, original score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Uneasy Rider 25:08

26 days ago25:08

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On a dark dark night, in a dark dark town, on a dark dark street, there stood a dark dark figure in the dark dark shadows, waiting. Thank, Maika & Andrew, for sharing your experience with us! That story came to us from Stories with Sapphire. Sapphire’s podcast is chock full of scary stories that we think you will love! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Hello from the Other Side 44:05

5 weeks ago44:05

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Some ghosts roam space and time. Some just want a friend. Others hope you'll cross over to the other side. This episode contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. STORIES Unbothered Haunting Some ghosts want to roam space and time. Some just want to watch The Weather Channel. Thank you, Ingrid, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Anne Ford. Original score by Clay Xavier. Hello from the Other Side Outside of Mumbai, in the middle of nowhere, is a beautiful river. One side of the river is cursed. But which side is which? Produced by Anne Ford. Original score by Nicholas Marks. Artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Florence in the Machine Pt. 2 25:57

6 weeks ago25:57

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We hear from Jane, the ICU nurse, again. This time, she’s battling paranormal forces… inside one of the hospital’s medication-dispensing machines. Part two of a two-part story. Thank you, Jane, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Florence in the Machine Pt. 1 31:56

7 weeks ago31:56

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Jane is a nurse in the ICU at a major hospital. She’s seen it all; she’s unflappable. That is, until her new patient Maggie comes on the ward and starts telling Jane she can see everyone in the hospital who’s just died. Part one of a two-part story. Thank you, Jane, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Dancing Shadows 31:25

8 weeks ago31:25

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Isaac Murdoch is from Serpent River First Nation and is Ojibwe, belonging to the Fish Clan. When picking rice as a young man, he encounters a fierce storm that blends the boundary between this world and the next. Thank you, Isaac, for sharing your story with us! If you want more stories from Isaac and to learn about his art and his activism, check out his Instagram . Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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The Kids Aren't Alright 32:19

9 weeks ago32:19

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It’s said that kids are more sensitive to spirits than adults, that they can see them, even talk to them. But how can kids protect themselves from forces they can’t see or control? STORIES Bloody Mary You know the game: you stand in front of the mirror and say her name three times: Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary… But that’s just a playground legend, right? Thank you, Danielle Addison, for sharing your story with the Spooked! Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Stanley Ipkuss. Ghosts in the Graveyard Maggi and her friends love playing in the woods. They play tag, hide-and-seek, and “ghost in the graveyard.” They like to spook each other. But one day, something comes to spook them. Thank you, Maggi, for sharing your story with us! Produced by Greta Weber, original score by Dakim, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Night Dancers 26:35

10 weeks ago26:35

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In a quiet Ugandan village, Jocelyn waits for her older siblings to sneak back from a forbidden disco, only to hear a sinister night dancer casting enchantments outside her home. When illness strikes her brother, Jocelyn’s family decides to take matters into their own hands. Thank you so much, Jocelyn, for sharing your family’s story. Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted and narrated by Lulu Jemimah, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Gettysburg Ghost 30:57

11 weeks ago30:57

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Every season, we say the same thing: don’t taunt ghosts. Don’t make fun of them, don’t tease them, and whatever you do, don’t make a joke about bringing them home with you, because they might just end up making your life a waking nightmare. Thank you, Trina, for sharing your story with the Spooked! Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Spirits in the Sky 33:43

12 weeks ago33:43

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Choogie has been visiting old structures on the reservation looking for evidence of spirits ever since he could drive, but there is one place he’s never been ready to visit until now at age 20, the old churchyard. The building was torn down decades ago, but he was told by a church elder that what he’s looking for, it’s still there. He just has to turn the doorknob. Thanks so much to Cherokee National Treasure, Choogie Kingfisher , for sharing your story with us! Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Yari Bundy, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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Dead or Alive? 30:29

13 weeks ago30:29

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As long as we’ve been making Spooked, we have understood that ghosts are the lingering, earthbound spirits of the dead. But our storyteller, Aislinn, is here to prove us wrong: perhaps the living can also haunt us. Thank you so much, Aislinn Clarke, for sharing your story with Spooked. Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, original score by Dakim, artwork by Teo Ducot.…

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The Deer Stand - Classic 30:53

14 weeks ago30:53