How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt

Rob Kirkup
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Welcome to How Haunted? the paranormal podcast where each episode we explore the horrible history, and terrifying ghost stories of one of the most haunted places on planet Earth. I’m Rob Kirkup. Author, paranormal historian, and ghost hunter from the north-east of England. Allow me to be your guide as we dare to investigate in depth the, often dark and troubled, history of each location, and of course, the chilling tales of the ghosts that reside within.

  1. 1D AGO · BONUS

    March Patreon Teaser - Jedburgh Castle Jail (2014 Investigation)

    In the 44th Patreon bonus podcast, you join John, Rich, Tom, and I back on a summer’s night in 2014. We joined forces with a local team of paranormal investigators to explore one of the most notorious sites in the Scottish borders. So, what did we uncover within those cold stone walls? Would we truly encounter the restless spirits said to haunt this former prison? The audio captured that night has remained locked away for over a decade—unheard by anyone… until now. So join me as we ask, just how haunted is Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum? Get access to the full episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/howhauntedpod.⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you don't wish to subscribe to Patreon, but would still like to hear this episode, all Patreon exclusive episodes are available to be purchased individually for a one off fee of £4.99. Check out the Patreon link to find out more. Find out more about the pod at ⁠⁠⁠www.how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠ and you can email Rob at rob@how-haunted.com Music in this episode includes: "Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare" " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    8 min

  2. MAR 6

    Ep 131 - Tracey's Story: The Haunted Georgian Farmhouse Part 2

    In episode 131 we return to Tracey’s Georgian farmhouse, where the past refuses to stay quiet and the story grows darker still. This time, Tracey tells me about the psychic who seemed to know far more than she should, and the strange escalation of activity that Tracey is convinced can be traced back to Bobby, and his unhappiness at her talking to me for this podcast. I also ask her if she is happy living alongside ghosts. So join me and let us ask Tracey for the final time, just how haunted is her Georgian farmhouse? Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review. Check out the official merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠how-haunted.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes.  Find out more about the pod at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you can email Rob at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob@how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can become a Patreon supporter for as little as £1 a month. You can choose from three tiers and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night.  To sign up, and take advantage of a free seven day trial, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music in this episode includes: Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ || SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ || Follow on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/33RWRtP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ || Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min

  3. FEB 27 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode 28 - Cresswell Pele Tower (THE SIX HOUR LONG VERSION)

    Originally released for Patreons in December 2024 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. In the 28th Patreon bonus podcast you join me in the remote Northumbrian countryside at a pele tower dating from the 14th century. I join Spiritus Paranormal for a paranormal investigation, and I’m taking you along with me. This is a bumper version of the two-part special which formed episodes 87 and 88 of the podcast back in September. You’re going to hear so, so much more of what happened that night in the longest episode of How Haunted? I’ve created to date. Tonight lets ask together, just how haunted is Cresswell Pele Tower? You can find out about Spiritus Paranormal's forthcoming events at www.spiritusparanormal.co.uk You can check out Rob's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/DeadAirTV You can find out all about the Cresswell Pele Tower project at www.cresswellpeletower.org.uk To get episodes such as this around a year sooner, you can become a Patreon for £3 a month, and get yourself early access to episodes, and more exclusive episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night.  To find out more, or take advantage of a seven day free trial, head on over to https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes.  Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com Music in this episode includes: "Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare" https://youtu.be/g_O4kS9FP3k " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. FEB 20

    Ep 130 - Tracey's Story: The Haunted Georgian Farmhouse Part 1

    In episode 130 I am joined by a guest who has one hell of a story to share. Unlike many people I speak to here on How Haunted? she doesn’t go out in search of those things that go bump in the night. They found her. She and her family moved into their dream home a little over a decade ago, and shortly afterwards realised that all was not quite how it seemed. So join me and let us ask Tracey, just how haunted is her Georgian farmhouse? Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review. Check out the official merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠how-haunted.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes.  Find out more about the pod at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you can email Rob at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob@how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can become a Patreon supporter for as little as £1 a month. You can choose from three tiers and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night.  To sign up, and take advantage of a free seven day trial, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music in this episode includes: Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw⁠⁠⁠⁠ " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link :⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU⁠⁠⁠⁠ || SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ⁠⁠⁠⁠ || Follow on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/33RWRtP⁠⁠⁠⁠ || Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    46 min

  5. FEB 13 · BONUS

    February Patreon Teaser - 48 Hours with Two Haunted Dolls Night 2

    In the 43rd Patreon bonus podcast, you join me on the second of two nights staying in a historic hotel all alone with no one for company, that is other than two dolls which are claimed to be haunted. So what did I experience – if anything – when I attempted to make contact with the spirits of these tragic female phantoms said to be inhabit these two children’s dolls on my second night with them? Let’s find out. Join me as we ask once again, just how haunted are Lexi and Angela? Get access to the full episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/howhauntedpod.⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you don't wish to subscribe to Patreon, but would still like to hear this episode, all Patreon exclusive episodes are available to be purchased individually for a one off fee of £4.99. Check out the Patreon link to find out more. Find out more about the pod at ⁠⁠⁠www.how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠ and you can email Rob at rob@how-haunted.com Music in this episode includes: "Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare" " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  6. FEB 6

    Ep 129 - York House with Dr Steph Lay

    In episode 129, we return to a city of secrets—a place built on modern ideals, yet haunted by whispers of its past. York House in Milton Keynes may appear an ordinary community centre by day, but behind its relatively-modern walls something may stir, something unseen, something unexplainable. I’m joined once again by Dr. Steph Lay, who has been delving into the hidden folklore of Milton Keynes, collecting the ghost stories that shape the city’s shadowed side. Together, we’ll uncover what she’s found, and ask—what spirits may still linger in the foundations of this “new” city? So join me, as together we ask Steph just how haunted is York House? Dr Steph Lay is a horror writer, photographer and parapsychologist who’s lived in Milton Keynes since 2002 and is undertaking an ambitious project to take a look at the city’s little-explored darker side. Check out Steph's website, and get in touch with her, at ⁠https://cityofsecrets.blog⁠ Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review. Check out the official merch store at ⁠⁠how-haunted.dashery.com⁠⁠ where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes.  Find out more about the pod at ⁠https://www.how-haunted.com⁠ and you can email Rob at ⁠Rob@how-haunted.com⁠ You can become a Patreon supporter for as little as £1 a month. You can choose from three tiers and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night.  To sign up, and take advantage of a free seven day trial, visit ⁠https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod⁠ Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod⁠ Music in this episode includes: Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: ⁠https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw⁠ " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link :⁠https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU⁠ || SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: ⁠https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ⁠ || Follow on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/33RWRtP⁠ || Follow on Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  7. JAN 30 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode 27 - Jedburgh Castle Jail

    Originally released for Patreons in November 2024 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. In the 27th Patreon bonus podcast you join me on location in October of this year, 2024, in the Scottish borders at a jail built in 1823 that would house the very worst of the prisoners in the area. What would happen when fellow Geordie podcaster, Icy Sedgwick, and I joined a public ghost hunt at this jail built atop the site of a castle that stood here 400 years earlier? Tonight lets ask together, just how haunted is Jedburgh Castle Jail? Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com Thanks so much to the delightful Icy Sedgwick who was fantastic company for our adventure at Jedburgh Castle Jail. You can find her website at https://www.icysedgwick.com, and you can find Icy's podcast at https://pod.co/fabulous-folklore-with-icy To book onto a ghost hunt with GHOSTnortheast, head on over to www.ghostnortheast.co.uk To get episodes such as this around a year sooner, you can become a Patreon for £3 a month, and get yourself early access to episodes, and more exclusive episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night.  To find out more, or take advantage of a seven day free trial, head on over to https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes.  Music in this episode includes: "Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare" https://youtu.be/g_O4kS9FP3k   " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4h 13m

  8. JAN 23

    Ep 128 - Is the North or South of England More Haunted?

    In episode 128, we confront a question sent in by a listener: is the north or the south of England more haunted? From fog-laden streets where shadowy figures seem to linger just out of sight, to ancient halls where the air itself feels thick with memory, this is a land where the past never quite lets go. Darkened castles, abandoned prisons, and lonely manor houses all tell their stories if you know how to listen—and sometimes, if you’re brave enough, to see. So join me as we wander the spectral geography of England, and ask just how haunted is the north and south of England and which is more haunted? Huge thanks to all of the polterguests who took the time to get involved in the north vs south debate. Check out Diane Chambers on the Supernatural UK at The Supernatural UK - YouTube Follow Dr Steph Lay's paranormal Milton Keynes' adventure at ⁠⁠https://cityofsecrets.blog⁠ Wayne is brilliant, and you can find out all about the wonderful Eerie Edinburgh and his books at Eerie Edinburgh - Edinburgh Ghost Stories, Edinburgh Ghosts Hear more from Nat on her award-winning podcast Weird in the Wade Weird In The Wade Rob's YouTube channel is hugely recommended, be sure to check it out at Dead Air - YouTube Fan favourite Emma's blog can be found at Home - Weird Wiltshire and she will be back on the podcast later this year. Join Reeves on Paratalk at Paratalk Podcast - YouTube or search Paratalk wherever you get your podcasts. Check out Icy's podcast, books, and find out all about her talks at Icy Sedgwick - Author Dark Fantasy Fiction and Folklore Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review. Check out the official merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠how-haunted.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes.  Find out more about the pod at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you can email Rob at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob@how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can become a Patreon supporter for as little as £1 a month. You can choose from three tiers and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night.  To sign up, and take advantage of a free seven day trial, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music in this episode includes: Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ || SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ || Follow on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/33RWRtP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ || Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Welcome to How Haunted? the paranormal podcast where each episode we explore the horrible history, and terrifying ghost stories of one of the most haunted places on planet Earth. I’m Rob Kirkup. Author, paranormal historian, and ghost hunter from the north-east of England. Allow me to be your guide as we dare to investigate in depth the, often dark and troubled, history of each location, and of course, the chilling tales of the ghosts that reside within.

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