HallsOfAvalon, Author at Ghostly Podcast

028 The Exorcist (Roland Doe / Ronald Hunkeler)

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by HallsOfAvalon

What real-life exorcism inspired The Exorcist? In Ghostly’s twenty-eighth episode, Pat and Rebecca continue their exploration of exorcisms by taking a closer look at the real story behind the movie The Exorcist. Roland Doe was a 14-year-old boy who survived a series of exorcisms at a hospital in St. Louis. Was he really possessed?

026 Interview With An Exorcist

Posted on October 9, 2019October 6, 2019 by HallsOfAvalon

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What is an Exorcist? In Ghostly’s twenty-sixth episode, Pat and Rebecca interview the host of EPH 612, David Vox Mullen, to learn what it’s like to be an exorcist.

025 Biltmore Hotel – Florida

Posted on October 2, 2019September 30, 2019 by HallsOfAvalon

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In Ghostly’s twenty-fifth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore one of the most haunted hotels in America, the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, just outside of Miami. Not only is the Biltmore one of the most beautiful hotels, it houses so many ghosts that parts of the hotel are only rented when there is no other choice. Is the Biltmore haunted?

023 John Dillinger

Posted on September 4, 2019September 30, 2019 by HallsOfAvalon

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In Ghostly’s twenty-third episode, Pat, Rebecca, and special guest Mondo explore the life and afterlife of John Dillinger, one of the FBI’s first #1 Most Wanted criminals. Dillinger robbed banks during the Great Depression while styling himself as a Robin Hood figure. Not only did he escape capture many times, he also escaped jail when he was captured. After he was finally trapped and killed by the Division of Investigation (later known as the FBI) outside of the Biograph Theater in Chicago, many claim to have seen his ghost.

022 Forever 27 Club

Posted on August 21, 2019October 8, 2019 by HallsOfAvalon

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In Ghostly’s twenty-second episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the curse of the 27 Club. Over the last century, many young artists have died at the age of 27 and legend says this is because they are cursed due to their immense talent and fast lifestyle. Or maybe even a deal with the devil.

019 Abraham Lincoln

Posted on July 10, 2019September 30, 2019 by HallsOfAvalon

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In Ghostly’s nineteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore President Abraham Lincoln and the stories of his ghost. The sixteenth president of the United States had an interesting life, but one that was also filled with sadness. Since his untimely death, stories of his ghost have been told by many, including presidents and heads of state.

015 H. H. Holmes

Posted on May 15, 2019September 30, 2019 by HallsOfAvalon

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In Ghostly’s fifteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca along with their friend Mondo explore H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer.

014 Peshtigo Fire

Posted on April 30, 2019October 8, 2019 by HallsOfAvalon

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In Ghostly’s fourteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Peshtigo Fire on October 8th, 1871 in Peshtigo, WI.

013 Edgar Allan Poe

Posted on April 16, 2019September 30, 2019 by HallsOfAvalon

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In Ghostly’s thirteenth episode, Pat and Rebecca celebrate six months of Ghostly as well as National Poetry Month by exploring the haunting history of Edgar Allan Poe and the ghostly sightings that have continued after his death. Poe’s life was full of tragedy and death is even more mysterious than his dark stories.

012 Winchester Mystery House

Posted on April 2, 2019October 8, 2019 by HallsOfAvalon

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In Ghostly’s twelfth episode, Pat and Rebecca explore the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. The Winchester House is said to have been built by a woman trying to keep spirits at bay, but what is the truth behind this fantastical house?