The CastAways

The CastAways
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A podcast for everything paranormal, mysterious, and spooky 👻 ✨ Hosted by lifelong best friends and psychic mediums, Sara and Kelsey

  1. 06/16/2023

    Ep. 20: The Shanley Hotel

    ~ Evidence! Investigations! Seances! ~ oh my ~ We went to The Haunted Shanley Hotel in Napanoch, NY for an on site investigation and overnight stay. We stayed in Marguerite's room, just beneath a serial killer's room on the third floor who still lingers. We wanted to take an episode to talk about our experience, the history of the hotel, and to share some of the evidence that we received. Special thanks to the staff at The Shanley, y'all are wicked cool for recognizing and respecting these souls as you would your own family. So cool! ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories to become a part of the ~Apparition Coalition~ Sources: The Haunted Shanley Hotel https://thehauntedshanleyhotel.com/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXLtFE0MiiU&themeRefresh=1 Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and hold casual conversations, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury. And so it is!

    31 min

  2. 05/24/2023

    Ep. 19: Occult Mothers

    We began last week with some feminine energy for Mother’s Day, so we felt it was appropriate to do an episode on some important feminine figures in the occult world, such as Pamela Coleman Smith and the dark Goddess Lilith (among others!) We'll be discussing some of the history around the rise of spiritualism in America and the women that influenced it, including how photography impacted seances, as well as the background of the ouija board. Strap in folks! ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories to become a part of the ~Apparition Coalition~ Sources:  https://www.bl.uk/collection-items/the-rise-and-fall-of-spirit-photography https://www.spr.ac.uk/cottingley-fairies Bader, C. D. (2017). Paranormal America: Ghost encounters, UFO sightings, Bigfoot hunts, and other curiosities in religion and culture. New York University Press. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-hidden-mothers-of-family-photos https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1057/9780230374010_6  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/She:_A_History_of_Adventure  https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/occult-women-history-spiritualism-witch  https://lithub.com/out-of-the-shadows-on-the-forgotten-mothers-of-the-occult/  https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Parks/OHenry/spiritualism.pdf  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lady_Frieda_Harris  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Tingley  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lomaland  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Blavatsky  https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/superet-light-doctrine-church  http://www.superetlightchurch.com/Mother-Trust.html  https://www.laacollective.org/work/mothers-of-magic  https://teaandrosemary.com/dark-goddesses/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/maya_12_24/which-goddess-are-you-79shax68jp Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and hold casual conversations, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury. And so it is!

    1h 24m

  3. 04/27/2023

    Ep. 18: Tuning Forks & Chanting

    This week we're diving deeper into sound clearing - but with tuning forks rather than singing bowls, and we'll also be chatting a bit about the throat chakra in regards to chanting. We first covered sound clearing in Ep. 6: Back to the Drawing Ward, so if you're looking for more of an introduction to the topic in general, check out that episode first! Our sound engineer Auby is our ~secret~not~so~secret~"weapon"~ and third CastAway, so these sound clearing episodes are our, "hey thanks for being so rad" send ups to the sound engineers and producers out there who make us all sound so good. So here are some tips to clear out the stagnant & not so great energies from yourself & your home. (You, of course, are a divine being. But we can pick up these energies from the nasties around us. Protect your energy, babes!) ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories to become a part of the ~Apparition Coalition~ Sources: https://www.academyofsoundhealing.com/blog/how-to-use-tuning-forks-for-healing https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/religion/mantras-chants/why-to-chant-mantra-om https://konmari.com/guide-to-tuning-forks/  https://beyogi.com/yoga-mantras-good-vibes/  https://youaligned.com/throat-chakra-healing-mantras/ https://www.yogajournal.com/yoga-101/om-the-sound-symbol-and-meaning-of-the-sacred-syllable https://www.swamij.com/om.htm https://www.learnreligions.com/what-is-om-1770086 https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-does-the-om-symbol-mean https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/what-does-the-om-symbol-mean "The Healing Power of Sound" by Mitchell L. Gaynor, MD "The Ultimate Guide to Chakras" by Athena Perrakis "Chanting: Discovering Spirit in Sound" by Robert Gass "Tuning the Human Biofield: Healing with Vibrational Sound Therapy" by Eileen Day McKusick Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and hold casual conversations, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury. And so it is! ✨

    30 min

  4. 04/13/2023

    Ep. 17: Supernatural Crime Solvers

    This one is for the spooky true crime junkie 👻 Our entire document containing our notes for the episode that we wanted to record went missing. No clue what happened, sooooo we decided to change it up! While talking about missing things, we decided to cover missing people that psychics have helped to locate. We also discuss other investigations , like murders and cold cases. ~Contact us~  Instagram: thecastawayspod  TikTok: the_castaways_pod  Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories to become a part of the ~Apparition Coalition~ Sources: https://www.mysticsense.com/Differences-Of-Psychics-Mediums-And-Clairvoyants/?psafe_param=1&targetid=dsa-19959388920&matchtype=&device=m&campaignid=17342661968&creative=600352563483&adgroupid=135525792205&feeditemid=&loc_physical_ms=9067609&loc_interest_ms=&network=g&devicemodel=&placement=&keyword=&target=&aceid=&adposition=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw_r6hBhDdARIsAMIDhV-Tk2TFmln9XRXhp09dGRkMRNBX7kTcuXbiHLGThfHUN8YM3yEBS5EaAq01EALw_wcB#a_aid=GoogleAds https://nancyorlenweber.com/nancys-bio/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tsAG_oXf70  https://www.syfy.com/paranormal-witness/season-3/blogs/episode-recap-through-the-eyes-of-a-killer  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-dec-07-mn-41451-story.html  https://www.nytimes.com/1999/12/20/nyregion/dorothy-allison-74-psychic-detective-consulted-by-police.html  https://krackedkillers.wordpress.com/2013/01/12/dorothy-allisons-all-seeing-all-knowing-all-psychic-abilities/  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-02-07-me-41061-story.html  https://journal.com.ph/a-mysterious-murder-and-a-psychic-detective/  Disclaimer:   The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and conversate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury.  And so it is! ✨

    57 min

  5. 03/30/2023

    Ep. 16: Smoke and Mirrors

    The day has come! We’re finally discussing mirrors 🪞 This topic has come up many times, and it seems to have been sprinkled throughout other episodes frequently. So ~ta~da~ join us for episode 16: Smoke and Mirrors! From childhood games, to portals, and personal stories, we’re ~reflecting~ on all aspects of this heavily spooky subject.  Strap in, folks 👻 Look in the mirror. The face that pins you with its double gaze reveals a chastening secret. - Diane Ackerman I had to edit this episode in the daytime and turn around my full length mirrors during the process, cause spirit was CHATTTYYYY. Not familiar ones though, sooo not today, not ever, uninvited spooky bois. This is a closed set, fortified with the highest of vibrations :)  ~Contact us~  Instagram: thecastawayspod  TikTok: the_castaways_pod  Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories!   Sources:  http://weekinweird.com/2015/08/17/the-dark-mirror-haunted-object/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(folklore)  https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/wbo0u/please_dont_actually_try_this/  https://www.twowaymirrors.com/broken-mirror-superstition/  https://www.ancient-origins.net/myths-legends/mirrors-0016245  https://www.grunge.com/214063/the-legend-of-doppelgangers-explained/  …and The Taschen Book of Symbols  Disclaimer:   The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and conversate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury.  And so it is! ✨

    50 min

  6. 03/16/2023

    Ep. 15: Lore of the Irish

    St. Patrick's Day is tomorrow (and on a Friday this year!) so we decided to do another themed episode for our first year of podcastin' ☘️  Today we're covering some legends and lore from Ireland, such as leprechauns, haunted castles, fairies, and a Celtic hearth Goddess.  Be safe out there tomorrow everyone, and don't do anything that I wouldn't do 😉 Or if you prefer to stay in, make some soda bread or some delish comfort food! I'll ( ~Sara~) post some of my favorites below.  So in good ol' Irish goodbye'in fashion (my favorite tradition lolol), here's to the health of your enemies' enemies, and a second cheers to Hell! May the stay there be as fun as the way there!  Sláinte! 🍻 Recipes:  https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/grandmas-irish-soda-bread/#tasty-recipes-67782 https://veganhuggs.com/instant-pot-potato-leek-soup/  https://www.livekindly.com/vegan-irish-recipes-st-patricks-day/amp/  ~Contact us~  Instagram: thecastawayspod  TikTok: the_castaways_pod  Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories!   Brigid’s Cross instructions:  https://www.myirishjeweler.com/blog/how-to-make-your-own-brigids-cross/  The Way of Brigid Oracle Deck:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/554529672/way-of-brighid-oracle-cards  Sources:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leamaneh_Castle  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%A1ire_Rua_O%27Brien  https://emeraldisle.ie/red-mary  https://spiritedisle.ie/explore-listing/belvelly-castle/  https://belvellycastle.com/history_haunting/the-shattered-mirror/  https://www.ross-castle.com/history/ghosts  https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/lifestyle/halloween/my-night-in-a-haunted-castle-27991389.html  https://heritageireland.ie/places-to-visit/ross-castle/  https://www.malahidecastleandgardens.ie/castle/castle-ghosts/  https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/haunted-places/ireland/malahide-castle  https://listverse.com/2016/06/07/10-curious-encounters-with-fairies/  https://emeraldisle.ie/the-fairy-folk  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairy_Investigation_Society  https://www.awakening2onelove.com/blog/2022/4/10/my-fairy-diary  https://emeraldisle.ie/the-leprechaun  https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2020/10/bizarre-cases-of-real-encounters-with-leprechauns/  https://emeraldisle.ie/irish-moon-knots  https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/st-brigid-s-well  https://druidry.org/resources/brigid-survival-of-a-goddess  https://blogs.stthomas.edu/arthistory/2016/11/02/an-exploration-of-the-irish-holy-wells-of-st-brigid/  Disclaimer:   The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and conversate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or any illegal activity. We assume no legal responsibility or liability for the acts of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, that topics discussed within our media may not cause harm or injury. And so it is ✨

    1h 2m

  7. 03/03/2023

    Ep. 14: The Apparition Coalition (pt.1)

    The Specter Sector. The Ghoul Guild. The Apparition Coalition. The ~Ghost Writers~ 👻 Whatever you want to call 'em, some of our listeners have written in with their best ghost stories. We've picked a few of our favorites to share this week for our first installment of The Apparition Coalition, in which we'll read our favorite listener submissions on the pod. Alongside their creepy experiences, we'll also be sharing some of our personal encounters, and we've each put together a list of our top five haunted places that we'd like to visit.    Strap in folks, this is a good one.  ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories!  Sources:  https://www.neworleans.com/plan/itineraries/haunted/ https://lizzie-borden.com https://www.travelandleisure.com/holiday-travel/halloween/most-haunted-places-in-the-world https://theculturetrip.com/europe/romania/articles/the-10-most-haunted-places-in-romania-home-of-dracula/ https://www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_US/inspiration/travel/the-most-haunted-places-in-the-world.html https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20121203-worlds-most-haunted-forests Disclaimer:  The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal. We take no responsibility for the recklessness of others, and we make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media.

    55 min

  8. 02/16/2023

    Ep. 13: 'Til Death Do Us Part 🥀

    Ah, valentines day. That special time of the year when everyone seems to be either a little bitter or loved up. But does this carry on even in the afterlife?  This week for lucky episode number 13, we're discussing tragic love stories, tales of beloved spectral pets from beyond the grave (unconditional love, obviously), and even delving into mobsters with the Valentine's Day massacre in Chicago.  ~Contact us~ Instagram: thecastawayspod TikTok: the_castaways_pod Email: thecastaways.pod@gmail.com - send in your spooky stories! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudolph_Valentino https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/los-angeles-ghosts-the-spirit-of-hollywood-s-first  https://backpackerverse.com/ghost-dog-kabar/  https://www.gothichorrorstories.com/true-ghost-stories/jerusha-howes-bedroom-at-longfellows-wayside-inn/ https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/story/news/2021/10/28/wayside-inn-sudbury-ma-henry-wadsworth-longfellow-poem-ghost-story-legends/8352465002/  https://www.verylocal.com/haunted-nola-french-quarter-ghost/1776/  https://notebookofghosts.com/2016/02/14/happy-valentines-day-ghost-stories-of-tragic-love/  https://www.oldstyletales.com/single-post/2018/02/06/spooky-spotlight-romantic-ghost-stories-for-valentines-day https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/chicago/news/chicago-hauntings-st-valentine-day-massacre/ Disclaimer: The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate, and we do not offer professional advice. Travel to these haunted places at your own risk. We're not condoning trespassing or anything illegal, and we take no responsibility for the recklessness of others. We make no promise or guarantee, expressed or implied, and assume no legal liability or responsibility for any injuries resulting from the use of information contained within our media. Again, the purpose of this podcast is to educate. We are not medical professionals, and our words should not be taken as such.

    46 min
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A podcast for everything paranormal, mysterious, and spooky 👻 ✨ Hosted by lifelong best friends and psychic mediums, Sara and Kelsey

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  • Creator
    The CastAways
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2023
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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