Inherited Hauntings
Lindsey Callan and Nancy Callan
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Inherited Hauntings is a spooky and funny podcast hosted by a mother-daughter duo. They explore haunted history, ghost stories, and paranormal oddities while keeping the tone light and humorous. The show mixes chilling encounters and creepy legends with comic relief. It's aimed at listeners who enjoy haunted history, ghost stories, and a fun, conversational vibe.
Episodes
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The Phoenix Lights: The UFO Mystery That Stunned Arizona in 1997 10.11.2026 31mOn March 13, 1997, something extraordinary appeared in the Arizona night sky. Witnesses across the state reported enormous formations of lights moving silently overhead. Some described a massive V-shaped object. Others watched as the lights passed directly above them, without a sound. Join Lindsey and her mom Nancy as we revisit one of the most famous UFO sightings in American history and explore the mystery that still has people looking to the skies. We want to hear from you! What do you thi... -
The Haunting of Nelly Butler: A Multi-Witness Ghost Story That Refuses to Die 03.11.2026 28mA ghost returns from the grave. A chilling prediction comes true. And hundreds of witnesses are left wondering what really happened. In the early 1800s, the strange haunting of Nelly Butler became one of Maine’s most famous documented supernatural mysteries. Witnesses reported eerie encounters, unsettling appearances, and a prediction that would make this story even harder to dismiss. But when the Reverend Abraham Cummings investigated, what did he actually witness? Was Nelly’s dramatic retur... -
Villisca Axe Murder House: The Unsolved Murders and Haunted History 27.10.2026 34mEight people. One quiet Iowa farmhouse. And a brutal crime that remains unsolved more than a century later. In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we step inside the infamous Villisca Axe Murder House, where a family and two young guests were murdered in 1912. We explore the disturbing details of the case, the unanswered questions surrounding the killer’s identity, and the chilling reports that the house may still hold something more than memories. Was it a crime scene frozen in time, a plac... -
The Bridgeport Poltergeist: Police Witnessed the Haunted House 20.10.2026 39mA haunted house. A terrified family. And police officers who said they witnessed objects moving inside the home. In 1974, strange things began happening at a family home in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Furniture moved on its own, objects flew across rooms, and police officers were called in to investigate. Then the family's young daughter became the center of the mystery. Was she responsible for what was happening inside the house? Was everything a hoax? Or did the police witness something that c... -
The Kentucky Goblins: A Terrifying 1955 UFO Encounter 13.10.2026 36mA UFO in the sky. Strange creatures outside the windows. And a Kentucky farmhouse under siege. On a hot August night in 1955, eleven people reported encountering small, strange beings around a farmhouse near Kelly and Hopkinsville, Kentucky. They watched the creatures approach, grabbed their guns, and fired. But the frightening encounter didn't end there. Were they facing visitors from another world, mysterious animals in the darkness, or something no one could explain? This Halloween, join I... -
Her Lips Never Moved: The Demonic Possession of Elizabeth Knapp 06.10.2026 45mTwenty years before the Salem witch trials, something terrifying was happening in Lindsey's hometown. In 1671, 16 year-old Elizabeth Knapp began suffering violent fits, claiming she'd encountered the Devil. Then something even stranger happened: a voice seemed to speak through her while her lips remained still. Was Elizabeth Knapp possessed? Was there another explanation for what happened to her? Or were the people around her witnessing something they simply couldn't understand? T... -
Amityville Horror: What Really Happened in This Haunted House 29.09.2026 43mLindsey and Nancy are opening the case files on 112 Ocean Avenue to uncover the chilling reality behind The Amityville Horror. In December 1975, George and Kathleen Lutz moved into their dream home. Just 28 days later, they fled in absolute terror. They claimed to be plagued by demonic possessions, terrifying apparitions, and waking up every night at 3:15 AM—the exact time a brutal true crime nightmare had occurred in the house just one year prior. But what actually happened during those 28 d... -
The Flatwoods Monster: UFO Sighting, Alien Encounter & the 1952 Mystery 22.09.2026 32mIn 1952, a group of terrified West Virginia witnesses said they saw something that looked like it came from another world. After a strange object appeared over Flatwoods, several people climbed a hill and reported encountering a bizarre figure with a glowing red face, strange body, and an unsettling way of moving. Was it an extraterrestrial creature, a terrifying misidentification, or something else entirely? We dig into the original accounts, the strange details, the skeptical explanations, ... -
The Stanley Hotel: Ghosts, Hauntings & The Story Behind Stephen King's "The Shining" 15.09.2026 37mWhat if a hotel could remember everyone who ever stayed there? The Stanley Hotel in Colorado has welcomed guests since 1909, but some say not everyone ever checked out. In this episode, Lindsey and Nancy explore the history and reported hauntings of one of America's most famous haunted hotels. From mysterious footsteps and phantom piano music to Room 217 and the ghostly stories surrounding F.O. and Flora Stanley, we're separating the history from the legend. And then there's Stephen King. His... -
The Lizzie Borden House: Hauntings, Ghost Stories & Lindsey’s Halloween Encounter 08.09.2026 40mThe Lizzie Borden House is famous for one of America's most notorious unsolved murders, but what happened inside the house didn't end in 1892. In this episode, Lindsey and Nancy leave the murder mystery behind and explore the strange reports that have made the Borden home one of America's most infamous haunted locations. From unexplained footsteps and voices to eerie touches, apparitions, and unsettling experiences reported by visitors, we look at what people say they've encountered inside th... -
The Exeter Incident: New Hampshire’s UFO Encounter That Terrified a Town 05.09.2026 43m61 years ago this month, something very strange happened just outside of Exeter, New Hampshire. On September 3, 1965, 18 year old Norman Muscarello reported seeing a large object with brilliant red lights near a farm in Kensington NH. What makes the story especially interesting is that when Exeter police officers arrived to investigate, they reported seeing the object too. And now, 61 years later, Exeter is getting ready for its annual UFO Festival this weekend. That made us think ... -
The Dodleston Messages: A Haunted Computer, a 16th-Century Ghost & Messages from 2109 01.09.2026 47mIn 1984, a borrowed school computer in a quiet English cottage began receiving messages from a man who claimed to live in 1546… and later from someone in the year 2109. In this episode, Lindsey and Nancy dig into one of the strangest modern paranormal cases on record: the Dodleston Messages. A glowing “box of lights,” archaic English accusations of house-theft, a possible Tudor ghost named Thomas Harden, and cryptic communications from the future. Was it an elaborate hoax, a genuine time slip... -
The Green Children of Woolpit: Ancient Aliens or a Glitch in the Matrix? 25.08.2026 27mTwo green children walk out of a forest speaking an unknown language. This isn't a fairy tale, it’s recorded in medieval history records. In this episode Lindsey and Nancy dig into one of the strangest, best-documented medieval mysteries on record. Green skin, an unknown language, a land with no sun, and a girl who lived to tell the tale. Was it folklore, malnutrition… or something that actually happened? Grab your beans (you’ll understand why) and settle in for a story that’s equal parts cre... -
3 UFO / USO Encounters That Baffles Science: Nimitz Tic Tac, Shag Harbour & USS Omaha 18.08.2026 36mWhat if some UFOs aren't flying at all? In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we dive beneath the surface into three of the most compelling USO (Unidentified Submerged Object) cases ever reported: the infamous Nimitz Tic Tac encounter, Canada's mysterious Shag Harbour incident, and the bizarre USS Omaha sphere footage. Military witnesses. Unexplained objects. Objects entering or emerging from the water. And questions that still don't have easy answers. Are these cases evidence of some... -
Willard Library: The Gray Lady Ghost, Haunted Ghost Cam & America's Most Haunted Library 11.08.2026 31mA ghost so famous... she has her own live webcam. What happens when one of America's oldest libraries becomes one of its most haunted? This week, we're stepping inside the historic Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana, where employees, visitors, and paranormal investigators have reported mysterious encounters for more than a century. From the legendary Gray Lady appearing silently among the stacks to books that seem to have minds of their own, this library has earned a reputation unlike any... -
The Bell Witch: The Talking Spirit That Terrified a Family and Astonished Andrew Jackson 04.08.2026 34mWe're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes, The Bell Witch, because during our recent episode on Gef the Talking Mongoose, we pointed out so many similarities between these two bizarre talking entities. If you enjoyed Gef's sarcastic personality, wait until you meet the Bell Witch. Join us as we revisit one of the most chilling and infamous paranormal legends in American history. We'll explore the terrifying experiences of the Bell family in early 1800s Tennessee, the mysterious entity t... -
Gef the Talking Mongoose: The Weirdest True Paranormal Story Ever Told 28.07.2026 34mImagine you're tucked into bed... and something in the walls starts talking back. This week, Nancy tells Lindsey one of the strangest, funniest, and most bizarre paranormal stories ever documented: Gef the Talking Mongoose. From the quiet Isle of Man comes a tale of a mysterious creature that claimed it could speak, sing songs, spy on the neighbors, insult visitors, and become a beloved member of the family. Was Gef a mischievous spirit, an unusually clever animal, an elaborate hoax, or somet... -
Poveglia Island: Italy's Most Haunted Island | Ghost Adventures, Plague Victims & the Haunted Asylum 21.07.2026 35mPoveglia Island has been called the most haunted island on Earth... and after researching its history, it's not hard to see why. This week we're traveling to the abandoned island off of Venice, Italy, where tens of thousands of plague victims, a notorious psychiatric hospital, chilling ghost stories, and unexplained paranormal encounters have created one of the world's darkest legends. We also discuss Ghost Adventures' investigation of Poveglia, including Zak Bagans' unsettling (and funny) ex... -
The Lemp Mansion: America's Most Haunted House & the Family Curse 14.07.2026 43mWhat if one family's unimaginable bad luck and tragedy left an entire mansion haunted for generations? In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we step inside the infamous Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri, where multiple family deaths, unexplained tragedies, and chilling ghost encounters have earned it a reputation as one of America's most haunted homes. We explore the rise and fall of the powerful Lemp brewing dynasty, the devastating events that unfolded within the mansion's walls, and th... -
The Buga Sphere & Betz Sphere: Two Mysterious Metal Orbs That Defy Explanation 07.07.2026 36mA mysterious metallic sphere appears in Colombia, igniting worldwide debate. Is the Buga Sphere evidence of advanced ancient technology, an elaborate hoax, or something science has yet to explain? In this episode of Inherited Hauntings, we investigate the remarkable claims surrounding the Buga Sphere, including reported imaging results, layered construction, alleged electromagnetic anomalies, and the controversy over carbon dating. Then we rewind to one of the most enduring unexplained object...
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