Jim Harold's Campfire

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TRUE Ghost stories, hauntings, shadow people, demons, UFOs, cryptids and more! Everyday people share their personal stories of paranormal phenomena. This feed reflects the last 90 days of content, Jim Harold's Campfire has been in production since 2009 with over 700 episodes. Hosted by Jim Harold.

3 HRS AGO

Something Was Speaking Through Him

Some of the strangest experiences don’t come with clear answers… just lingering questions that refuse to go away. In this episode, we hear a truly baffling story of a young child who, in the middle of an ordinary family trip, begins speaking in a way that feels completely out of place, almost as if someone—or something else—has stepped in. It’s the kind of moment that leaves everyone present stunned, searching for logic, and coming up empty. From there, the episode unfolds with stories that explore unseen forces, eerie encounters, and moments where reality itself seems to bend just enough to make you wonder what’s really going on beneath the surface. Whether it’s a sudden, overwhelming presence in a place that should feel safe, or a series of events that line up a little too perfectly, these stories carry that unmistakable Campfire feeling: unsettling, mysterious, and impossible to fully explain… but very real to the people who lived them. VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUPJoin our FREE online community at ⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNELBe sure to subscribe to Jim’s YouTube channel at: ⁠https://youtube.com/jimharold⁠ JOIN JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUBYou can get access to Jim’s entire back catalog of Campfire and a TON of exclusive content with the Spooky Studio Plus Club. Go to https://⁠jimharold.com/plus⁠ and signup to support the show and get access to our MASSIVE library of content! MERCHGo to ⁠https://jimharold.com/merch⁠ to get your Jim Harold T’s, sweatshirts, mugs, hats and more! BOOKSGet all SIX of Jim’s Campfire books here: https://jimharold.com/campfirebooks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 35min
19 HRS AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

PLUS ONLY: Love Is Like A Butterfly - Campfire REMASTERED No. 25

A few of you might remember that Dolly Parton song Love Is Like A Butterfly. In this REMASTERED episode we talk about a poignant story involving a butterfly and love transcending death. Plus, we have shadow people, an apparition of a dead Aunt, and a listener from New Zealand who tells us about a ghostly schoolgirl and a ghost in the machine. This plus much more on the 25th edition of the Campfire! -- Originally aired May 2, 2010. This is a remastered classic episode. Some links or references may no longer be current. -- About Jim Harold's Campfire REMASTERED Jim Harold's Campfire REMASTERED is a Plus Club exclusive series featuring classic episodes from the archive, released in chronological order. These episodes are newly enhanced using today’s audio tools for enhanced sound and a more pleasant listening experience. AD FREE: All external ads have been removed, so you can enjoy these timeless conversations without interruption. Plus Club members, thank you for your support and enjoy!

40 min
23 APR

Half Man Half Ghost

A child’s simple, matter-of-fact description hints at a connection to the other side. From there, the Campfire takes a darker turn with a chilling retelling of a childhood encounter that raises an unsettling question: what if monsters aren’t just stories? Along the way, this episode also explores an old funeral tradition not observed with possibly eerie consequences, a surreal travel experience that feels like stepping into the wrong reality, a shadowy presence tied to a dorm room, and a strange scenario in a Venetian apartment . It all adds up to a Campfire packed with high strangeness, where the ordinary world keeps slipping just enough to make you wonder what’s really out there. VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUPJoin our FREE online community at ⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠YOUTUBE CHANNELBe sure to subscribe to Jim’s YouTube channel at: ⁠https://youtube.com/jimharold⁠ JOIN JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUBYou can get access to Jim’s entire back catalog of Campfire and a TON of exclusive content with the Spooky Studio Plus Club. Go to https://⁠jimharold.com/plus⁠ and signup to support the show and get access to our MASSIVE library of content!MERCHGo to ⁠https://jimharold.com/merch⁠ to get your Jim Harold T’s, sweatshirts, mugs, hats and more! BOOKSGet all SIX of Jim’s Campfire books here: https://jimharold.com/campfirebooks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 40min
16 APR

Haunted Work Trip

A routine work trip quickly turns into something far more unsettling when a listener finds herself trapped in a hotel that feels wrong from the moment she arrives. What begins as unease escalates into a series of deeply disturbing experiences that unfold through the trip and an interesting reaction from the hotel staff. Elsewhere in this episode, the strange and unexplained take many forms. A quiet walk in the woods turns into a baffling encounter with silent crowds and a mysterious operation. A haunted home reveals layers of unsettling activity that seem to affect different people in different ways. From encounters in cemeteries to unexplained presences in everyday workplaces, these stories range from eerie to deeply thought-provoking, leaving you to decide what might really be going on just beneath the surface. VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUPJoin our FREE online community at ⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠YOUTUBE CHANNELBe sure to subscribe to Jim’s YouTube channel at: ⁠https://youtube.com/jimharold⁠ JOIN JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUBYou can get access to Jim’s entire back catalog of Campfire and a TON of exclusive content with the Spooky Studio Plus Club. Go to https://⁠jimharold.com/plus⁠ and signup to support the show and get access to our MASSIVE library of content!MERCHGo to ⁠https://jimharold.com/merch⁠ to get your Jim Harold T’s, sweatshirts, mugs, hats and more! BOOKSGet all SIX of Jim’s Campfire books here: https://jimharold.com/campfirebooks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 41min
15 APR • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

PLUS ONLY: The Boo Tube - Campfire REMASTERED No. 24

No, not “The Boob Tube” its “The Boo Tube”, you’ll have to listen to learn why. That plus many more spooky stories, and an international 3 way interview on this edition of Jim Harold’s Campfire! *Originally aired April 18, 2010 -- About Jim Harold's Campfire REMASTERED Jim Harold's Campfire REMASTERED is a Plus Club exclusive series featuring classic episodes from the archive, released in chronological order. These episodes are newly enhanced using today’s audio tools for enhanced sound and a more pleasant listening experience. All external ads have been removed, so you can enjoy these timeless conversations without interruption. Plus Club members, thank you for your support and enjoy!

41 min
9 APR

Another Haunted Apartment

A quiet apartment turns anything but peaceful when an uneasy presence begins to make itself known. That's the lead story on today's Campfire which marks our 17th anniversary of producing this show! Thanks to everyone including storytellers, sponsors, and everyone who has contributed over the years! A nighttime vision hints at the history of a nearby graveyard. Shadow figures, undeniable signs from passed loved ones and more on this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire! NEWSLETTERGet Jim’s weekly free newsletter and a free Campfire ebook at the same time. Go here: https://jim-harold.kit.com/campfire-ebookVIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUPJoin our FREE online community at ⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠YOUTUBE CHANNELBe sure to subscribe to Jim’s YouTube channel at: ⁠https://youtube.com/jimharold⁠ JOIN JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUBYou can get access to Jim’s entire back catalog of Campfire and a TON of exclusive content with the Spooky Studio Plus Club. Go to https://⁠jimharold.com/plus⁠ and signup to support the show and get access to our MASSIVE library of content!MERCHGo to ⁠https://jimharold.com/merch⁠ to get your Jim Harold T’s, sweatshirts, mugs, hats and more! BOOKSGet all SIX of Jim’s Campfire books here: https://jimharold.com/campfirebooks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 40min
2 APR

Haunted Rental - Jim Harold's Campfire 755

We kick things off with a story that blurs the line between harmless mischief and something more mysterious, as everyday objects refuse to stay put and a simple holiday preparation takes an unforgettable turn. When a young child casually offers an explanation that no one saw coming, it adds an extra layer of chills to an already uncanny situation. It’s one of those stories that makes you wonder who, or what, might be sharing your space when you’re not looking. From there, the episode dives into deeply personal encounters that touch on life, loss, and what may lie just beyond our understanding, alongside eerie investigations in a place where daytime charm gives way to nighttime intensity. You’ll hear moments that feel comforting, others that feel downright unsettling, and a few that sit squarely in between. Whether it’s fleeting figures, voices in empty rooms, or experiences that defy easy explanation, these stories linger long after they’re told and might just have you listening a little more closely to the quiet around you. VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUPJoin our FREE online community at ⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠EVENTSHope to see you soon at one of Jim’s live events: https://jimharold.com/eventsYOUTUBE CHANNELBe sure to subscribe to Jim’s YouTube channel at: ⁠https://youtube.com/jimharold⁠ MERCHGo to ⁠https://jimharold.com/merch⁠ to get your Jim Harold T’s, sweatshirts, mugs, hats and more! BOOKSGet all SIX of Jim’s Campfire books here: https://jimharold.com/campfirebooks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 39min
26 MAR

Haunted In Gettysburg - Jim Harold's Campfire 754

A trip to a haunted Gettysburg inn takes a turn when a skeptic has an experience he can’t easily brush off. From there, we hear about a strange sight in the sky that resurfaces decades later in an unexpected way, and a moment where reality itself seems to glitch. The episode is chock full of stories about dreams, signs, and connections that feel too meaningful to ignore. Some are comforting, some raise more questions than answers, but all of them have that unmistakable Campfire feel where everyday people find themselves face to face with something they can’t quite explain. VIRTUAL CAMPFIRE GROUPJoin our FREE online community at ⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠ YOUTUBE CHANNELBe sure to subscribe to Jim’s YouTube channel at: ⁠https://youtube.com/jimharold⁠ JOIN JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUBYou can get access to Jim’s entire back catalog of Campfire and a TON of exclusive content with the Spooky Studio Plus Club. Go to https://⁠jimharold.com/plus⁠ and signup to support the show and get access to our MASSIVE library of content! MERCHGo to ⁠https://jimharold.com/merch to get your Jim Harold T’s, sweatshirts, mugs, hats and more! BOOKSGet all SIX of Jim’s Campfire books here: https://jimharold.com/campfirebooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1hr 36min

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True stories of the paranormal as told by real people. We don't exaggerate. We don't need to. The stories are chilling just as they are. Listen to Jim Harold's Campfire today on Apple Podcasts.

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264 Ratings

Interesting and thank you for getting to the point

05/10/2025

Guardian07

Interesting stories . Personally , there’s two ways to tell a story . A narrator telling it or interviewing a witness account. I enjoyed the way you interviewed the witness in a manner that captivated the listening audience . Thank you for getting to the point instead of long pleasantries and catch ups and reminiscing on social activities . I don’t mind a bit of light hearted approach but at least you don’t over do it and you literally get stuck into the story quickly 👍
Great content

25/05/2025

Sourciness

Good stories. I really enjoy hearing the stories and experiences.
Stay spooky, damn right I will!

18/07/2024

Anna Dubi bump

I’m a listener from Australia and absolutely love this podcast. Maybe one day I’ll call in!
The OG of Spooky

02/02/2024

jjjjjjjj0876

Jim is simply the best, the OG of podcasting, the most dependable, genuine, and open minded guy! Can’t ask for a greater variety of topics through all his podcasts and the quality is always top notch. Long time listener here and will be forever. Thanks Jim!

TRUE Ghost stories, hauntings, shadow people, demons, UFOs, cryptids and more! Everyday people share their personal stories of paranormal phenomena. This feed reflects the last 90 days of content, Jim Harold's Campfire has been in production since 2009 with over 700 episodes. Hosted by Jim Harold.