Due to Cassandra Harold not being spared from the nasty cold in the household, we are re-airing the short horror story "The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce. A man finds himself haunted by an unseen, malevolent force. Will he overcome it, will it drive him mad, or worse?
"The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce was originally published 1893 and is in the Public ... Show More
Jun 2025
The Room in the Tower - Unpleasant Dreams 84
After a brief hiatus, Unpleasant Dreams returns with a chilling classic from the early 20th century. This week, Cassandra Harold narrates E.F. Benson’s “The Room in the Tower,” a haunting tale first published in 1912 that explores the terrifying power of dreams—and what happens w ... Show More
35m 4s
Apr 2025
The Haunted Orchard - Unpleasant Dreams 82
This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold is back narrating the eerie story, The Haunted Orchard . What better way to celebrate spring than a haunted orchard! Written by Richard Le Gallienne, the story touches on themes like memory, loss, and the invisible bond between the ... Show More
23m 26s
Sep 22
Why Are We Morbidly Curious - The Paranormal Podcast 902
Why do we slow down to stare at accidents, binge horror movies, or devour true crime podcasts? What draws us toward the dark and disturbing even when it frightens us? To explore this fascinating question, I’m joined by Dr. Colton Scrivner, a behavioral scientist and the world’s l ... Show More
43m 44s
Jun 2025
Channeling Historic Figures - The Paranormal Podcast 888
Returning guest J.M. DeBord, well known for work with dreams, joins us to discuss a groundbreaking new project: Channeled Messages of Hope, an audiobook and podcast series that claims to feature communications from iconic historical figures on the other side. Through a trance med ... Show More
1h 12m
Dec 2024
All About Urban Legends - The Paranormal Podcast 864
Bloody Mary, The 27 Club, Paul Is Dead...these are just a few urban legends we talk about in this episode on urban legends.Our guest is Gail DeVos and you can find her recent book on the subject, The Watkins Book on Urban Legends, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fUEOpjThanks Gail!--J ... Show More
39m 48s
Dec 2024
223. What About All the Questions We Haven’t Answered?
How can you learn to love uncertainty? Is it better to cultivate acceptance or strive for change? And, after 223 episodes, what is the meaning of life? SOURCES:Jessica Alquist, professor of psychology at Texas Tech University.Roy Baumeister, professor of psychology at The Univer ... Show More
44m 6s