Humble Hauntings
By M. J. McAddams
Humble Hauntings is a biweekly podcast that gives listeners a paranormal tour around the globe and throughout history. Each episode will focus on a different supernatural topic and will discuss how our society and our culture is shaped by ghost stories and tales of the unknown.
Humble HauntingsDec 25, 2021
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Barnaby’s Bonus: The Kitbag
MJ and the gang come together for one last spooky holiday celebration to read The Kitbag by Algernon Blackwood.
Promo by Octoberpod
FX by free sound.org
Content advisory: Discussion of suicide and murder
Promo by Octoberpod
FX by free sound.org
Content advisory: Discussion of suicide and murder
Dec 25, 202134:43
Barnaby Bonus: The Masque of the Red Death
MJ and the gang celebrate Halloween with a classic Poe tale.
Promo by Octoberpod
FX by free sound.org
Promo by Octoberpod
FX by free sound.org
Nov 01, 202122:28
A Date with the Demonic
The final showdown between the mysterious Captain and his enemy lead MJ and the gang to go exploring the history of demons.
Promo by Octoberpod
FX by free sound.org
Promo by Octoberpod
FX by free sound.org
Nov 01, 202132:16
Flesh and Bone
MJ and the gang dig deep into some of folklores most terrifying and dangerous creatures. Watch out because these storie BITE!
FX by freesound.org
Promo from Bitchen Boutique
FX by freesound.org
Promo from Bitchen Boutique
Sep 21, 202122:25
Checked Out
MJ and the gang must search through the history of haunted hotels to find a lost but horrible memory of the belonging to the Captain.
FX by free sound.org
Promo by Potato Lady Podcast Reviews
FX by free sound.org
Promo by Potato Lady Podcast Reviews
May 11, 202123:50
The Changeling
MJ and the gang have tea with a very special guest as they delve into the world of fairies.
Promo by Straight-up Enigmas
FX by Freesound.org
Promo by Straight-up Enigmas
FX by Freesound.org
Apr 20, 202123:26
A Grave Truth
MJ and the gang take a stroll in the cemetery dimension of Neverwas for a much needed break.
Apr 05, 202120:59
Moon Sickness, Silver Strength
MJ and Barnaby read up on werewolves in the hopes of jogging the Captain’s memory.
Promo from A Few Bad Apples
FX by freesound.org
Promo from A Few Bad Apples
FX by freesound.org
Mar 07, 202119:59
Healer, Heathen, Heretic
In order to save Arcane, MJ and the gang will have to read up on some of the most powerful witches in folklore and mythology. Promo from 2 Chicks and a Crucifix and FX by freesound.org
Feb 07, 202127:22
Nightmare of Nature
Something strange is happening at Arcane . When a door to the Black Forest in Germany goes out of control, it will take the help of a forest spirit to help MJ and the gang save all of existence. Together they must venture into tales of some of the worlds most haunted and dark forests. With special guest, Caleb from The Paranormal Burrito
Promo by The Paranormal Burrito
Promo by The Paranormal Burrito
Jan 23, 202119:32
Barnaby’s Bonus: Smee
Let’s go back in time and join MJ and Barnaby just after Christmas, as they tell an old ghost story during a midnight stroll in London, England. The tale of Smee by A. M. Burrage is the story of a festive game that takes an unexpected and frightful turn for the worst.
Promo from Reverie True Crime
FX and music by Freesound.org
Promo from Reverie True Crime
FX and music by Freesound.org
Jan 18, 202125:50
In The Darkest Corners
MJ and the gang explore the rich and sometimes unsettling folklore of Japan. Will they find the Captain’s monster within the pages of these dark tales?
Promo from Hush Hush Society
Music and FX by free sound.org
Promo from Hush Hush Society
Music and FX by free sound.org
Jan 09, 202122:21
Barnaby’s Bonus: Ghosts of Christmas Past
Barnaby the cat is feeling festive and MJ decks the halls the Arcane way, by resurrecting the old Christmas tradition of telling ghost stories. Join the gang and get in the Christmas spirit with two classic tales of hauntings!
Dec 26, 202033:05
The Christmas Spirit
The holiday season is a time of family, the spirit of giving, and cheer. But it’s also filled with it’s share of ghosts and ghouls. This is the darker side of Christmas... FX by freesound.org and Promo from Oklahomacide
Dec 19, 202021:21
The Bones of Bedlam
Back at Arcane, a dark secret is discovered which leads to stories of the world’s most terrifying and haunting asylums. With Guest Narrator Edward October from Octoberpod and FX from Freesounds.org
Dec 05, 202032:32
The Final Voyage
Ghosts can be found anywhere you look. The ocean is no exception to this rule. Stories of phantom ships and seafaring spirits are as dark and mysterious as the waters depths. These tales float their way through our history, refusing to stay silent beneath the waves where they now rest. FX by Freesound.org
Nov 12, 202025:47
Barnaby’s Bonus! Short Stories and POEtry
Join MJ and Barnaby as they read short stories and poetry by Edgar Allan Poe. FX from freesound.org
Nov 02, 202040:38
Cursed, Hexed, Jinxed
Stories of curses can be found throughout history and all over the world. But are they merely fiction or is there a grain of truth hidden in these tales? FX by Freesound.org and Kp2494
Oct 28, 202023:56
Home is Where The Haunt Is!
Home is where the heart is but it just might be where the HAUNT is as well! The U.S is home to more than it's fair share of haunted houses and these residents from beyond the grave aren't going anywhere...
Jul 31, 202024:41
Ghouls and Dolls
The human race is no stranger to hauntings. But what happens when something we create out of comfort becomes an object of torment? What if the dolls we hold so dear, become a vessel for the unknown?
Jul 16, 202024:24
What Creeps Beyond The Keep?
There’s more to castles then their walls and high towers. What waits for us beyond their ancient stone might just be enough to send chills down your spine. From spirits to demons, these fortresses of phantoms have it all!
Jun 27, 202026:48
A Doppelgänger Dilemma
Doppelgängers have long been seen as an ill omen and a harbinger of death. But how far back in time do the tales of these beings reach? More importantly, who were the victims that met their doom at the hands of their very own double?
Jun 10, 202022:55
Humble Hauntings Summer Promo
The latest promo for Humble Hauntings! Music and fx sounds courtesy of freesound.org
Jun 01, 202003:04
Skyward Spookables
Air is a powerful force of nature and so are the creatures who fly above us. But there is more than just birds that ride the wind and the stories of these creatures are as mysterious as they are haunting.
May 27, 202029:36
The Untimely Underground
There is much that the earth conceals from us. There are creatures waiting for us in the shadows of caves and abandon tunnels. Most of all, there are stories buried deep beneath the earth, stories of poor souls who met an untimely end underground.
May 12, 202030:03
The Fate That Burns
Fire is an element that gives as much as it takes away. It is a powerful force that should not be taken lightly. The flame has birthed stories of mythical beast and spirits alike and these tales refuse to be burned away.
Apr 24, 202022:42
Beneath the Surface
Part 1 of the Spirits of the Elements miniseries. Water, it is as mysterious as it is deadly. It gives to us and it takes away. One thing it does supply us with is a fountain of dark tales and legends as deep as the oceans depths.
Mar 22, 202036:06
The Lycanthrope Trope
Werewolves, are they the monsters we know from horror movies and cautionary tales? Or is their another side to these supernatural beings? The answer to this question may surprise you.
Feb 28, 202034:08
A Life In Vein
Vampires have captured our imaginations for centuries. Vampiric lore has bewitched and bewildered us, filling our minds with fear and curiosity. Though romanticized in modern pop culture, let us venture back in time. When tales of the undead were a nightmare all to real for some.
Feb 12, 202031:31
Dead Languages
Does death really have the last word? The spirits in this episode would beg to differ! Join me in a journey to some of the world’s most famous wailing specters, including the screaming skulls of England, the Banshee, and the Weeping Woman herself, La Llorona.
Jan 29, 202024:02
The Wraithing 20’s
The 1920’s was a time of flappers and fabulous parties. But it also had a more spiritual side. The ghosts of this decade were determined to make themselves known and much like the Roaring 20’s, they were anything but quiet.
Jan 15, 202026:35
Humble Hauntings Trailer
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