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Boo My Dad Says

Boo My Dad Says

By John Metcalf

We are a husband and wife team with an interest in the paranormal. We explore the unknown, local lore, and listener experiences. Ranging from hauntings to UFOs and Cryptids. Send me your stories at john@boomydadsays.com.
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Boo My Dad SaysJul 07, 2021

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The One Where I Say Good Bye!

The One Where I Say Good Bye!

This will be the final episode of Boo My Dad Says! I have loved being your host but the time has come to say Good Bye. Thank you for the fun experiences and all the listens.
Aug 16, 202103:43
Sycamore Shoals and The Carter Mansion Historic Sites

Sycamore Shoals and The Carter Mansion Historic Sites

A couple of weekends back I attended a ghost hunt a the sycamore shoals and Carter Mansion historic sites. This episode chronicles the two night hunt and the narrative that unfolded during the event.

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Aug 11, 202142:14
The Queen Mary Remastered

The Queen Mary Remastered

Due to a ghost hunt this past weekend and the ton of raw material I have from the hunt I’m needing Some more time to get the ghost Hunt episode together. In lieu of putting out a half baked episode I decided to remaster the Queen Mary episode from season one especially with the grand old cruise ship being in the news recently.

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Aug 04, 202140:28
Route 66

Route 66

Get your kicks as we explore the haunted history of the mother road. We stop at many locations along the way from haunted theaters to picking up a spectral hitch hiker.  Come take this ride with us.

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Jul 28, 202154:31
The Brown Mountain Lights

The Brown Mountain Lights

Nestled in the heart of western North Carolina this mysterious phenomenon has mystified people for well over a century. While many people do not doubt the existence of the Brown Mountain Lights. It really comes down to what are these mysterious orbs and where did they come from? This week we introduce Terry our guest host for the episode. Let’s give him a warm welcome to the Boo My Dad Says family!
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Jul 21, 202152:17
The Birdcage Theater

The Birdcage Theater

We decided to hang out in Tombstone for one more so we could bring you The Bird Cage Theater. It's been said that this place is home to anywhere between 26 and 31 spirits. There is so much going on here it's easy to see why we decided to not saddle up and leave.

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Jul 14, 202139:29
Tombstone

Tombstone

From the O.K. Corral to Boot Hill Cemetery this ghost town is chock full of Wild West legends and restless spirits.

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Jul 07, 202152:40
Savannah Georgia

Savannah Georgia

If Charleston and New Orleans had a baby you'd get Savannah. This beautiful southern city is chock full of history, mystery, and a whole lot of weird.

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Jun 30, 202153:58
The Bell Witch

The Bell Witch

This week we bring it home to the great state of Tennessee to discuss quite possibly the most documented legend in the state. The Bell Witch responsible for the murder of John Bell and the abusive haunting of his family is a legend more than 200 years in the making. 


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Jun 23, 202149:10
Haunted Theme Parks

Haunted Theme Parks

Welcome to the Season 3 Premier of Boo My Dad Says and we are now recording in the new Boo Mom Studios so we are working some audio bugs out in the new location this week so please excuse a few rough edges in sound, as well as editing moving into a new house, is a bit of a beast. This week we check out some haunted theme parks. Places that are meant to be happy can be downright scary. We hit up Cedar Point, Disney Land, Six Flags so get ready for a wild ride.

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Jun 16, 202159:19
East Tennessee State University Remastered

East Tennessee State University Remastered

It’s the episode that started at all. Six months and 2000 downloads later we wanted to try and give this episode the audio update it deserved.

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Jun 02, 202119:04
Season Finale! The Ghost Hunt at Rocky Mount Historic Site

Season Finale! The Ghost Hunt at Rocky Mount Historic Site

We saved the best ghost hunt for last Brady and I discuss our recent ghost hunt at the Rocky Mount Historic Site in Piney Flats Tennessee. We witnessed everything you could without actually witnessing an apparition. This Is hands down the most activity we have ever seen. 

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May 26, 202148:28
Pioche Nevada The Town Too Tough To Tame

Pioche Nevada The Town Too Tough To Tame

This week we go farther out west to Pioche Nevada. This town set the stereotype for Wild West with 72 murders before the first death of natural causes this town has some stories to tell.

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May 19, 202132:51
Cripple Creek Colorado a Ghostly Goldmine

Cripple Creek Colorado a Ghostly Goldmine

Go west young man and lady and join us in Cripple Creek Colorado. This old mining town is loaded down with history and the paranormal. Join us as we scare up some spirits in several of the old hotels and casinos.

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May 12, 202146:06
Waverly Hills a Haunted History

Waverly Hills a Haunted History

This week we head up to Louisville Kentucky (my apologies I accidentally said Lexington during the episode) to visit Waverley Hills Sanatorium.  This hospital was pretty much ground zero for the TB outbreak of the early 1900's. There have been thousands of deaths associated with Waverly Hills and it's no wonder why it is called one of the most haunted buildings in the world.

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May 05, 202138:50
Chester Inn Ghost Hunt

Chester Inn Ghost Hunt

This week we finally make it to my home town of Jonesborough Tennessee to participate in a ghost hunt at the historic Chester Inn right in the middle of town. We had two nights of amazing experiences in an inn that was opened in 1797. Come check out this awesome piece of Tennessee history.

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Apr 28, 202144:19
Rotherwood Mansion

Rotherwood Mansion

This week we come home and visit the very haunted Rotherwood mansion. The history and hauntings behind this house is about as epic and scary as any location I’ve researched. This episode may be too spooky for young children. Parental Guidance is advised.

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Apr 21, 202133:05
A Ton of Ghosts at The Tower of London

A Ton of Ghosts at The Tower of London

This week we are still across the pond exploring The Tower of London and the tons of ghostly experiences that have occurred there. This site has probably one of my favorite stories I've read about to date. Stay tuned at the end for this episodes blooper reel.

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Apr 14, 202142:44
The Haunted Mysteries of Edinburgh Castle

The Haunted Mysteries of Edinburgh Castle

This week we head to Scotland to check out the hauntings of Edinburgh Castle. From the haunting sound of a ghostly bagpipe to the sad yet smelly dungeon escape attempt there are no ends to the stories in this haunted castle. 

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Apr 07, 202138:58
Remember the Alamo San Antonio Part 3
Mar 31, 202132:13
Ghost Hunt at The Tipton Haynes Historical Site
Mar 27, 202136:27
The Hauntings and History of San Antonio Part 2

The Hauntings and History of San Antonio Part 2

This week we continue our exploration of historic San Antonio. We visit the King William district that is often compared to the New Orleans French Quarter and we also stop off at the haunted Cadillac Bar.

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Sources: https://ghostcitytours.com

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Mar 24, 202139:37
The Hauntings and History of San Antonio Part 1
Mar 18, 202151:12
The Paranormal Happenings of Joseph Carrasco
Mar 10, 202149:35
The History and Hauntings of King's Tavern
Mar 04, 202128:32
The Mandela Effect: My Memory Isn't What It Used To Be
Feb 25, 202151:47
New Orleans The Most Haunted City in America Part 3

New Orleans The Most Haunted City in America Part 3

This week we complete our tour through the most haunted America New Orleans Louisiana. We end up by looking at the Ursuline convent and it’s casket girls as well as the LaLaurie mansion. Special Thanks to Ghost City Tours where we found a lot of our research. Visit our Website at https://www.boomydadsays.com Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boomydadsays Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boomydadsay Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/boomydadsays If you would like to support this podcast you can make a one time donation at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Boomydadsays Becca really needs a new studio chair. Check out our affiliate sponsor Audible: https://amzn.to/3pCIRNi

Feb 17, 202144:10
New Orleans The Most Haunted City in America Part 2
Feb 11, 202144:14
New Orleans The Most Haunted City in America Part 1
Feb 04, 202157:30
The Rolling Hills Asylum A.K.A. Genesee County Poor Farm
Jan 28, 202132:23
Ghosts in Literature / Listener Stories
Jan 21, 202149:50
The Hat Man Becca May Not Sleep For A Week

The Hat Man Becca May Not Sleep For A Week

In this weeks episode we discuss the spirit that keeps you up at night or ducking under the covers, The Hat Man. Is this a spirit that enjoys terrorizing your sleep or is he a hallucination brought on by several outside factors.

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Jan 13, 202132:16
The Legend that is the Boogeyman

The Legend that is the Boogeyman

Some call him the boogeyman, some call him the bogeyman, and some have even referred to him as the sack man. What ever you call him he is one scary dude and he has been scaring naughty children for centuries. Come join us as we discuss the myth, the legend the Boogeyman.

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Jan 07, 202128:00
Episode 8 Spine Tingling Christmas Tales / Brown Mountain Lights

Episode 8 Spine Tingling Christmas Tales / Brown Mountain Lights

Tonight I wanna welcome my brand new cohost Becca to the show. Since tonight is Christmas Eve eve I thought we would do some Christmasy ghost stories. We also explore the phenomenon called The Brown Mountain Lights.


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Dec 24, 202027:17
The History and Haunting of Biltomore Estates

The History and Haunting of Biltomore Estates

Nestled in the blue ridge mountains the summer home of George Washington Vanderbilt was constructed in 1895. Known to this day as the largest privately owned residence in the United States, Biltmore Estate is also considered on of the most haunted houses as well. Join me as we investigate Biltmore's haunted history.
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Dec 17, 202013:31
The black eyed children phenomenon

The black eyed children phenomenon

Have you ever ran into a kid that when you see them you begin having a feeling of terror building up deep inside you. If you have than you may have encountered a Black Eyed Child. Come join us as we explore this phenomenon as we try to figure out are they real or are they a hoax.


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Dec 10, 202033:36
The hauntings at The Barter Theater and The Martha Washington Inn

The hauntings at The Barter Theater and The Martha Washington Inn

Tonight we journey back closer to home and take a look at the Hauntings at the Barter Theater in the Martha Washington Inn
Dec 03, 202032:52
The Many Hauntings of Charleston South Carolina Part 2

The Many Hauntings of Charleston South Carolina Part 2

Tonight we continue our journey through Charleston South Carolina. We visit the Unitarian church cemetery and end up at the most haunted place in Charleston the old city jail.
Nov 26, 202014:38
Freaky Friday The Wompus Cat

Freaky Friday The Wompus Cat

What happens when you mix Cherokee folklore with wild animals? You get the Wompus Cat. Join me as I read an account of the history of this cat from Cherokee folklore.

Reference Material for this episode is from Appalachianhistory.net

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Nov 21, 202016:38
The Many Hauntings of Charleston South Carolina Part 1 and Listener Stories

The Many Hauntings of Charleston South Carolina Part 1 and Listener Stories

What do you get when you mix ghosts, food beaches, and my favorite place to visit you get the beautiful picturesque Charleston South Carolina tonight's episode we are going to explore the many hauntings of this beautiful port city. Specifically The Haunted battery carriage inn and Poogin's Porch. 


I would like to give a shout out to charlestonterrors.com, nightlyspirits.com, and ghostcitytours.com for whom I used as my references.

Nov 19, 202021:16
Freaky Friday - The Cussing Cover

Freaky Friday - The Cussing Cover

Welcome to another Freaky Friday tonight‘s episode tells a story from the heart of the great Smoky Mountains that reiterates hell hath no fury than a woman scorned. To purchase the book tonight’s story is about https://www.amazon.com/Granny-Curse-Ghosts-Legends-Tennessee/dp/0895871858/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=the+granny+curse&qid=1605355910&sr=8-3
Nov 14, 202007:34
The Most Haunted Ship In The World The RMS Queen Mary

The Most Haunted Ship In The World The RMS Queen Mary

The RMS Queen Mary said to be the most haunted ship in the world. We take a look at the history and hauntings of this cruise ship turned hotel.

Nov 12, 202029:15
The Ghost Light on Holston Mountain

The Ghost Light on Holston Mountain

Tonight we begin a new segment called freaky Fridays. Freaky Fridays are going to be short mini episodes that tell a story that didn't fit in with the overall theme of our main episodes from Wednesdays. This weeks freaky Friday discusses a plane crash that took place on Holston Mountain and about the ghost light that guided the rescuers to the wreckage.

Nov 07, 202010:13
East Tennessee State University / Listener stories

East Tennessee State University / Listener stories

In this episode we discuss the hauntings that take place at East Tennessee State University. We also take some time out for listener experiences.
Nov 05, 202022:47
Welcome to Boo My Dad Says.

Welcome to Boo My Dad Says.

Join us every Wednesday for spine tingling tales, a little bit of history, and a real good time.
Nov 04, 202000:31