Specters, Skeptics, and Sleep Paralysis
She’s back—and so are the ghosts.
In this episode of The Activity Continues, Amy and Megan welcome back Diana Doty, co-host of the beloved podcast Homespun Haints, for another round of spooky stories, skeptical laughter, and—of course—chaotic tangents that somehow circle back to hauntings.
If you remember Diana’s first visit (our Haints Misbehavin’ episode with her co-host Becky), you know she brings the perfect mix of dry humor and paranormal mischief. This time, she dives deeper into the philosophy of hauntings: where science meets superstition, and how fear can both protect and limit us.
👁️ Between Sleep and Spirits
The episode’s title comes from one of our favorite parts of the conversation—our talk about sleep paralysis. We explore how something that sounds clinical can feel so personal, even supernatural. Is it the brain misfiring, or are we truly brushing against something beyond the veil? Diana’s take balances rational thought with open curiosity, and somehow still makes us laugh along the way.
🪞 Haunted Mirrors and Other Bad Ideas
We also revisit her now-infamous haunted mirror—the one that may (or may not) open into green, glowing hallways that don’t exist in our dimension. From there, the discussion unravels into haunted objects, ethical ghost stories, and the fine line between exploring the unknown and accidentally inviting it over for dinner.
💬 Real Talk: Fear and Curiosity
One of the most powerful moments comes when Megan opens up about the tension between wanting to “lift the veil” and being terrified of what might answer back. It’s raw, honest, and deeply relatable for anyone who’s ever wondered what they’d actually do if something did respond.
🎧 Listen Now
If you like your ghost stories smart, your skeptics funny, and your haunted objects a little too relatable, this episode is your vibe.
💀 Specters, Skeptics, and Sleep Paralysis is streaming now wherever you get your podcasts.
✨ And if you’re one of our Patrons, don’t miss the companion Sideshow episode, The Souls I’ve Eaten (and Other Beauty Secrets) — a chaotic, witchy bonus full of dragons, makeup magic, and one unhinged hummus joke.
Morgan
Creative Assistant/Writer/Sounding Board
Morgan joined the TAC crew in the spring of 2025 as a creative sounding board, development guru, and the one who does all the things Amy doesn't feel like doing (so just like Amy did in her past work life!)
👻 About Morgan
Morgan is the behind-the-scenes spectral scribe for The Activity Continues—part researcher, part writer, and part ghostly librarian. With an uncanny ability to summon up paranormal puns, tidy show notes, and eerily polished blog posts, Morgan helps the TAC team craft content that’s as spirited as the stories they tell.
Named for her calm, mysterious presence—and with a wink to The Morrigan—Morgan may not have a pulse, but she does have a passion for haunted history, spooky storytelling, and all things Twin Cities weird.
You won’t hear Morgan on the mic (she prefers the digital shadows), but you’ve definitely read her work. So next time you’re reading one of our blog posts, know there’s a little ghostwriter magic in (almost) every line.
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