7 episodes

Rachel Fairburn has a lifelong passion: the supernatural. She’s read the stories, seen the horror movies, and been ignored by the iconic ghost hunters, it’s time to really live the supernatural. In this limited series podcast, Ghoul Guide, Rachel will meet people who tell her the spookiest stories connected to a location; and then she’ll spend the night in those haunted places. The twist is - only one of the spooky stories is really local folklore, and the other two are scripted inventions by some of Britain’s best horror writers - and it’s down to Rachel and (the audience) to pick which is the real story out of the three chilling tales as the sun rises.

Ghoul Guide with Rachel Fairburn Global Originals

    • Comedy
    • 4.9 • 213 Ratings

Rachel Fairburn has a lifelong passion: the supernatural. She’s read the stories, seen the horror movies, and been ignored by the iconic ghost hunters, it’s time to really live the supernatural. In this limited series podcast, Ghoul Guide, Rachel will meet people who tell her the spookiest stories connected to a location; and then she’ll spend the night in those haunted places. The twist is - only one of the spooky stories is really local folklore, and the other two are scripted inventions by some of Britain’s best horror writers - and it’s down to Rachel and (the audience) to pick which is the real story out of the three chilling tales as the sun rises.

    Ruthin Castle - Dare you stay in room 222?

    Ruthin Castle - Dare you stay in room 222?

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    Rachel visits North Wales to spend the night in a haunted hotel. The hotel is a former castle, a place where prisoners were tortured, where countless violent acts occurred. Room 222 is so haunted that a porter is employed on 24 hour watch to move guests in emergencies.
    Can rachel last the night? And what will she see?
    Rachel Fairburn has a lifelong passion: the supernatural. She’s read the stories, seen the horror movies, and been ignored by the iconic ghost hunters, it’s time to really live the supernatural. In her new podcast, Ghoul Guide, Rachel meets a storyteller who will tell her the spookiest stories connected to a location; and then she’ll spend the night in those haunted places. The twist is - only one of the spooky stories is really local folklore, and the other two are scripted inventions by some of Britain’s best horror writers - and it’s down to Rachel and (the audience) to pick which is the real story out of the three chilling tales as the sun rises.

    • 38 min
    Dunwich - Screams on the beach and strange noises in the woods. What is going on?

    Dunwich - Screams on the beach and strange noises in the woods. What is going on?

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    Rachel visits Dunwich to discover all is not as it seems once darkness falls over the Suffolk Coast. Screams on the beach, and a haunted woodland. Can she last the night on her own?
    Rachel Fairburn has a lifelong passion: the supernatural. She’s read the stories, seen the horror movies, and been ignored by the iconic ghost hunters, it’s time to really live the supernatural.In her new podcast, Ghoul Guide, Rachel meets a storyteller who will tell her the spookiest stories connected to a location; and then she’ll spend the night in those haunted places. The twist is - only one of the spooky stories is really local folklore, and the other two are scripted inventions by some of Britain’s best horror writers - and it’s down to Rachel and (the audience) to pick which is the real story out of the three chilling tales as the sun rises.

    • 35 min
    Brownsover Hall - Is the one-handed ghost real or just your mind playing tricks?

    Brownsover Hall - Is the one-handed ghost real or just your mind playing tricks?

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    Rachel visits Warwickshire and finds more than she bargained for. Noises in the darkness, shapes shifting in the woods and one-handed spectres walking through rooms at night. Staying in a haunted hotel, all she has is a duvet and a dictaphone - and then she wakes up with a feeling she is not alone...
    Rachel Fairburn has a lifelong passion: the supernatural. She’s read the stories, seen the horror movies, and been ignored by the iconic ghost hunters, it’s time to really live the supernatural. In her new podcast, Ghoul Guide, Rachel meets a storyteller who will tell her the spookiest stories connected to a location; and then she’ll spend the night in those haunted places. The twist is - only one of the spooky stories is really local folklore, and the other two are scripted inventions by some of Britain’s best horror writers - and it’s down to Rachel and (the audience) to pick which is the real story out of the three chilling tales as the sun rises.

    • 34 min
    Glastonbury - When the lights go out, everything changes...

    Glastonbury - When the lights go out, everything changes...

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    Rachel visits Glastonbury to stay the night in a medieval haunted hotel. Strange noises in the night are one thing - but when the lights go out Rachel is suddenly left in the dark, with just a microphone for company. And then she hears something, someone...
    Rachel Fairburn has a lifelong passion: the supernatural. She’s read the stories, seen the horror movies, and been ignored by the iconic ghost hunters, it’s time to really live the supernatural. In her new podcast, Ghoul Guide, Rachel meets a storyteller who will tell her the spookiest stories connected to a location; and then she’ll spend the night in those haunted places. The twist is - only one of the spooky stories is really local folklore, and the other two are completely false-it’s down to Rachel and (the audience) to pick which is the real story out of the three chilling tales as the sun rises.

    • 33 min
    Edinburgh - Knocking on that tomb door was a huge mistake!

    Edinburgh - Knocking on that tomb door was a huge mistake!

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    Rachel visits Edinburgh, supposedly the most haunted city in Europe. She visits secret tunnels where a boy reportedly vanished. When she finds the gate to the graveyard is open - she can't help but visit the tomb of George Bloody Mackenzie and knock on his tomb door. Then things take a turn...and she wishes she'd never set foot in that cemetary.
    Rachel Fairburn has a lifelong passion: the supernatural. She’s read the stories, seen the horror movies, and been ignored by the iconic ghost hunters, it’s time to really live the supernatural. In her new podcast, Ghoul Guide, Rachel meets a storyteller who will tell her the spookiest stories connected to a location; and then she’ll spend the night in those haunted places. The twist is - only one of the spooky stories is really local folklore, and the other two are completely false-it’s down to Rachel and (the audience) to pick which is the real story out of the three chilling tales as the sun rises.

    • 35 min
    Whitby - What is that noise? Is it breathing? Who is it?

    Whitby - What is that noise? Is it breathing? Who is it?

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    Rachel visits Whitby, home of Bram Stoker's Dracula. While she can't say she saw a vampire, she did stay in a haunted room and kept waking to the feeling that someone else was in the room. And then, that sound...its like breathing, somewhere in her room. Listen to find out what happens next!
    Rachel Fairburn has a lifelong passion: the supernatural. She’s read the stories, seen the horror movies, and been ignored by the iconic ghost hunters, it’s time to really live the supernatural. In her new podcast, Ghoul Guide, Rachel meets a storyteller who will tell her the spookiest stories connected to a location; and then she’ll spend the night in those haunted places. The twist is - only one of the spooky stories is really local folklore, and the other two are completely false-it’s down to Rachel and (the audience) to pick which is the real story out of the three chilling tales as the sun rises.

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
213 Ratings

213 Ratings

Magickmysty ,

Great podcast

This is equal parts creepy and fun. The humour is brilliant but not overdone. There’s just enough spooky stuff to keep it interesting. I hope there is a second season.

neelycho ,

When is series 2

I really enjoyed this podcast, excellent balance of spook and humour. I’m eagerly awaiting a second series!

cTizSam ,

Fingers crossed for Series 2!

I’m on my second listen through of Ghoul Guide after binging it last year. The format is so engaging, Rachel is a star and it’s just brilliantly entertaining. Keeping everything crossed that a second series is announced soon!

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