Guests Episodes

Paul Hobday, an experienced paranormal enthusiast and paranormal investigator, who alongside other founders recently launched the UK Paranormal Society, a non-profit charity, to answer questions about the paranormal and promote ethical paranormal practices for the greater public good. "We're not telling people what to do, we're just signposting what they should be looking out for."- Paul Hobday In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the creation process of the UK Paranormal Societ...

From a childhood spent in Cornwall surrounded by legends of the paranormal, Kirsten Honey has spent the last 8 years uncovering the secrets of Bodmin Jail. But what she found is even more unexpected than the centuries-old tales: a deep connection to the spirits of the past and a captivating story of resilience and humanity within the harshest of punishments. What mysteries will Kirsten uncover in her journey to uncover the truth? In this episode, you will be able to: Delve into chilling p...

Joining me today is Professor Kimberly Craft- attorney and legal historian- to explore the life of the 16th-century "Blood Countess" of Hungary, Erzsebet Bathory. Reputed to be both a vampire and the world's worst female serial killer, she allegedly bathed in the blood of her 650 victims. Much has been written about the so-called Infamous Lady, Tiger of Csejthe, and Blood Countess, by the 21st century, the accounts of her life have becomeso fictionalised that the Countess is little more than a c...

Joining me today to discuss the role of a deliverance minister is Canon. Dr Jason Bray- an Anglican Priest, Deliverance Minister and author. As a Deliverance Minister Jason investigates reports of oppression and possession, of ghosts, poltergeists and other paranormal phenomena. Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Website, Published Materials and Ways to Support the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles Guest information: Twitter: https://twitter.com/r...

Andy was a self employed electrician, who had always dreamed of being an actor. He took the first step towards that dream when he joined Real People casting in 2015 and managed to get some great featured roles. When the call for Outlander came along, Andy jumped at the chance and spent about 60 days on seasons 2 and 3. He was also involved in Seasons 5 and 6. After Outlander Andy invested in kilts, swords, muskets, targes and full Jacobite outfit. His video on how to wear the plaid went viral wi...

Joining me today is Norman Routledge who is the driving force behind BHB (Bristol Historical Buildings.) His passion has been to save historic buildings and ensure they are enjoyed by as wide an audience as possible. With four significant projects under his belt, he brings vision, experience, heart and humour to his work! Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Website, Published Materials and Ways to Support the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles Guest in...

Joining me today is Chris Goodchild the General Manager of Wookey Hole, one of Britain’s oldest tourist attractions. With Caves dating back millions of years and one of the oldest recorded Mill's in history, Wookey Hole is steeped with history and mystery such as the legend of the Witch of Wookey Hole! Chris has been working at Wookey Hole for over 22 years now, enjoying the growth and development of the park and business. Having gone from a tourist attraction, with Caves and Mill, to a famil...

Joining me today is Steve Higgens to talk about his new book Hidden, Forbidden and Off-Limits which explores the unknown worlds and hidden landscapes beneath our feet. We explored the attraction of these types of forgotten structures, some of the intriguing history and why somes of these spaces become associated with the paranormal.... Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Website, Published Materials and Ways to Support the Podcast: https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychron...

Shepton Mallet Prison has a history dating back 400 years and along with it are the ghostly tales handed down through the generations. A popular destination for paranormal investigators seeking to experience strange goings on in the here and now, Shepton Mallet Prison is believed to be the most haunted prison in the world. Joining me today to explore the prison's history and paranormal activity is Duty Manager Jenny Bolton. Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Websit...

Bulgarian born Director George Popov has been revered for his unique visual style and carefully crafted atmosphere. Both of his films, 'Hex' and 'The Droving', have been praised for their focus on complex themes and characters. He joins me today to discuss his Sideworld creations which include Damnation Village, Terrors of the Sea and Haunted Forests of England. Guest information: Website: https://www.rubiconfilms.co.uk/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/prime-video/actor/George-Popov/nm...

Joining me today is Stacey Ryall the creator of Unknowing Australia. Unknowing was conceived in 2022 as an independent zine that aims to highlight the haunted locations, dark history and deep mythology of Australia. It was created after identifying a gap in paranormal programming and content from ‘down under’, despite a rich history of mysterious activity. Stacey has explored many locations across the US and Europe, leading her to seek out and discover the relatively 'unknown' - but equally f...

Joining me today is Rachel Hayward. Rachel grew up on the River Thames at Cookham Lock where her father was a Lock Keeper for nearly 30 years. Not only was this an unique experience but the house itself was haunted and was the topic of her book The Lock House Haunting. When she moved to Gloucestershire in the early 1990s it was not long before she became involved in the Paranormal again and as a result formed the team ROPE (Researchers of Paranormal Events. ) Although small the team have coll...

Joining me today is Caroline McKendrick who is a Paranormal Investigator that is based in Somerset in the UK. She brings years of experience from her previous roles in Government and Public Sector, to assist with her field work, research and investigations. Caroline is the lead investigator and case handler for the group she runs in Somerset - Somerset Paranormal Investigators UK (SPI UK). She currently has 7 team members apart from herself, all of which bring an individual expertise to the team...

Joining me today is Richard Estep...a paramedic and paranormal investigator who hails from Great Britain, and who currently makes his home in the United States. His work features on the TV series “Haunted Case Files,” “Haunted Hospitals,” and “Paranormal 911.” When he's not travelling the world collecting ghost stories and investigating haunted houses, he's writing about those very same places, or having fun writing fiction with a distinctly supernatural theme to it. Information on tickets fo...

In today's podcast I am joined by Richard Sugg as we dive into the question that surrounds animals and the supernatural. From tales of animal ghosts, to how we investigate in the paranormal as well as the place that animals hold within history as conduits to the spirit realm... we discuss it all alongside sharing examples of incredible paranormal activities and powers that animals seem to possess as we examine Richard's book: 'A Singing Mouse at Buckingham Palace: and other amazing animal sto...

Joining me today is Kevin Charity, the C.E.O. of The Coaching Inn Group, as we discuss the role of the coaching inn within our communities and his role in helping to restore and preserve the history of the locations within his portfolio of inns spread across England and Wales. Thank you for listening. Guest information: Website: https://www.coachinginngroup.co.uk/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ukinns Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachinginnsuk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

Joining me today is guest Amanda Woomer as we explore her books : 'A Very Frightful Victorian Christmas,' and 'Krampus's Great Big Book of Yuletide Monsters.' The idea of the holidays being a dark and frightening time is not a concept specific to the Victorian era. For centuries we have been sharing stories during the long, dark, winter nights as snow fell outside and fires burned low. In today's podcast we explore the challenge that winter posed and how some of these folk customs of the lowe...

Joining me today is medium and paranormal investigator Beverley Turney to discuss the location Bicclescombe Mill in Ilfracombe. First listed in 1795 as a corn mill Beverley shares her insight as to some of the paranormal activity this location has to share, its incredible history as well as its importance within the area. Beverley helps share a number of important historical and paranormal hidden gems with the community so make sure to listen to access how you can explore some of these fabulo...

Joining me today is author and paranormal investigator Amanda Woomer to talk about her book Harlots and Hauntings which is an exploration of the voices and stories of sex workers that have been silenced for centuries. Through the sharing of locations with hauntings associated with women of negotiable affection as well as an analysis of the history of sex workers Amanda brings a topic to the attention of paranormal enthusiasts and history lovers... something that is bound to intrigue and delight ...

Joining me today is Sarah Chumacero, creator and blogger for Living Life In Full Spectrum, a popular paranormal blog aimed at paranormal enthusiasts and investigators. As an active paranormal investigator out in the field for several years now, Sarah dedicates her time to researching and investigating the paranormal – more specifically the spirit world and presenting her thoughts and findings through Living Life In Full Spectrum. In today's podcast we were able to discuss Sarah's blog and her th...

If you were visiting Paris today, you’d probably find yourself walking past the love padlocks on the Pont des Arts, walking through Notre Dame and a mile on from there you’d be at the Louvre. If you were in Paris in the 1880s, there would be an altogether different attraction that you would almost certainly have found yourself in. The “only free theatre in Paris”, otherwise known as the La Morgue. The morgue first opened its doors to the public in 1804 on Île de la Cité, before moving to a new a...

Joining me today is Richard Blewett the proprietor of Pengenna Manor. The Manor is an 800-year-old private house set in over 300 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside that has been Richard's family home for several generations. It is a location with incredible history and as an archivist Richard has spent years dedicating his time to uncovering the stories and mysteries that his family home has to share. He offers in the podcast some real insight into how to approach research of history and ...

The real vampires were not suave, polished, cultivated or rich. They looked like ordinary dead peasants – usually shabby, and often fat. Some of them never drank blood. Others ate apples, nuts, grapes, or green beans. Yet for those who believed in them, vampires were terrifying. So terrifying that they prompted live burials, nervous breakdown, hysterical paralysis and speechlessness. During a real vampire panic, an overworked, underfed community was so terrified that it found the energy to dig u...

Like the witchcraft trials as a whole, the trial of supposed werewolves emerged in what is now Switzerland (especially the Valais and Vaud) during the Valais Witch Trials in the early 15th century and spread throughout Europe in the 16th, peaking in the 17th and subsiding by the 18th century. The persecution of werewolves and the associated folklore is an integral part of the "witch-hunt" phenomenon. During the early period, accusations of lycanthropy (transformation into a wolf) were mixed with...