The Empty Coffin

Greg Hansberry
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Dive headfirst into the eerie and unknown with The Empty Coffin Podcast, your weekly haunt for all things paranormal, supernatural, folklore and delightfully spooky. Hosted by Greg Hansberry—a seasoned media professional and Halloween influencer with an insatiable passion for the macabre—this podcast brings the chills with a perfect blend of storytelling and interviews. The Empty Coffin will delve into dark tourism, haunted history, and spooky pop culture. It will satisfy your craving for Halloween spirit year round.

  1. 10/21/2025

    S2E7. The Vanishing Hitchhiker: From Backroads to Graveyards, a Ghost Story That Refuses to Die

    Tracing the Origins of America’s Creepiest Urban Legend... She appears on lonely highways, soaked in moonlight and mystery. You offer her a ride—and before the journey ends, she’s gone without a trace. Sound familiar? That’s because the Vanishing Hitchhiker is one of the most enduring and chilling urban legends of all time. In this episode of The Empty Coffin Podcast, we dig deep into the shadowy history of this haunted tale—from 1940s New York folklore to Appalachian ghost trails, international Lady in White sightings, and beyond. We follow the story as it morphs across cultures and generations, showing up in everything from folk songs to biblical texts, and yes—even in your favorite cult horror films. You’ll hear how the legend of Lucy from the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail blurs the line between fiction and fact... how Large Marge, Highway Sheila, and La Llorona might all be part of the same paranormal bloodline... and why hitchhiking ghosts just won’t stay dead. If you’re into paranormal mysteries, folklore, ghost stories, and the kind of eerie tales that echo through time—this one’s a must-listen.

    S2E7. The Vanishing Hitchhiker: From Backroads to Graveyards, a Ghost Story That Refuses to Die

  2. 10/15/2025

    S2E6. Real Estate Ghost Story: When the House You Buy isn't Completely Empty

    When selling a home means calling both a realtor and a ghost hunter — you know it’s not your average real estate story. In this eerie episode, Columbus, Ohio realtor Kyle Edwards shares a shocking firsthand account of a haunted house listing that may not have been completely empty after all. Kyle opens up about the legal and ethical gray areas around disclosing deaths, suicides, and paranormal activity in real estate—issues every homebuyer and real estate agent should understand. Then, professional medium and spiritual cleanser Cindy Riggs steps in to reveal how she removes negative energy, banishes spirits, and protects homes from future hauntings. She also offers simple energy-clearing rituals and explains why fear attracts spirits—and how to keep your home’s energy strong and safe. If you’re fascinated by haunted houses, real estate horror stories, and spiritual protection techniques, this is the episode you can’t miss. Special thanks to Kyle Edwards and to the glowing Cindy Riggs Thank you for supporting ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Empty Coffin Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠! Together, let's take this show to the next level. Think about joining the elite group of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr Hannibal Lecter level supporters on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on your favorite podcasting app, and rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Please share this episode with a friend. Follow Greg on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for bonus content. The amazing music on The Empty Coffin is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sedcairn Archives⁠⁠ The Empty Coffin is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Evergreen Network⁠⁠⁠⁠

    S2E6. Real Estate Ghost Story: When the House You Buy isn't Completely Empty

  3. 10/07/2025

    S2E5. Phantom Children & A Spirit Who Lost His Luggage: Hauntings from South Africa to San Antonio

    From South Africa to San Antonio, this week on The Empty Coffin, we travel across the globe to unravel two spine-chilling tales of paranormal encounters. First, discover the unsettling events at a South African embassy, where colleagues of a deceased tourist experienced an unexplainable intrusion—a psychic medium reveals the spirit’s startling motives. Then, journey to a historic San Antonio hotel near the Alamo, where a family’s vacation took a ghostly turn as they encountered the apparitions of two children. Could these spectral siblings still be searching for closure? Medium Cindy Riggs then uses her abilities to peel back the layers of these mysterious encounters. With personal accounts, psychic insights, and a deep dive into these haunting mysteries, this episode will leave you questioning what lies beyond the veil. Tune in for a gripping exploration of real-life events meeting the supernatural. Join me as I guest host Fright Club Live podcast on Feb. 14, 2025 Thank you for listening and please subscribe to The Empty Coffin for more spooky adventures and explorations of the paranormal. Thank you for supporting The Empty Coffin Podcast! Please help us make this show the best it can possibly be. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting app, and rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow Greg on Instagram and TikTok for bonus content. Together, let's take this show to the next level. Think about joining the elite group of Dr Hannibal Lecter level supporters on Patreon You can also buy Greg a cup of coffee The Empty Coffin is part of the Evergreen Network The amazing music on The Empty Coffin is by Sedcairn Archives

    S2E5. Phantom Children & A Spirit Who Lost His Luggage: Hauntings from South Africa to San Antonio

  4. 09/30/2025

    S2E4. Sleep Paralysis Exposed: Vampires, Dream Warfare and Spiritual Attack

    Is sleep paralysis just a medical malfunction, or are you being targeted in a spiritual war? In this gripping episode of The Empty Coffin Podcast, host Greg Hansberry rips back the covers on one of the most terrifying nocturnal phenomena. He’s joined by author, demonologist, and researcher Nikki Joy Anderson, who unveils the shocking truth behind sleep paralysis attackers: original vampires—fallen, rebellious spiritual beings known as threshold entities. Discover how these entities feed on your fear, misery, and negative emotions “like a pheromone or magnet”—and why they target you while you sleep. Most importantly, learn the critical step to end the harassment for good: how to identify the open door in your life and revoke the spiritual permission that allows them in. Don't stick your head in the sand—the adversary is prowling while you sleep. Thank you for supporting ⁠⁠⁠The Empty Coffin Podcast⁠⁠⁠! Please help us make this show the best it can possibly be. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting app, and rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow Greg on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ for bonus content. Together, let's take this show to the next level. Think about joining the elite group of ⁠⁠⁠Dr Hannibal Lecter level supporters on Patreon⁠⁠⁠ You can also ⁠⁠⁠buy Greg a cup of coffee⁠⁠⁠ The Empty Coffin is part of the ⁠⁠⁠Evergreen Network⁠⁠⁠ The amazing music on The Empty Coffin is by ⁠⁠⁠Sedcairn Archives⁠

    S2E4. Sleep Paralysis Exposed: Vampires, Dream Warfare and Spiritual Attack

  5. 09/23/2025

    S2E3. The Deadliest Bed in Vegas: Dark History or Deadly Curse?

    How are Zach Baggin’s Haunted Museum and the infamous Moonlight Bunny Ranch connected? By the deadliest bed in Vegas, of course. Host Greg Hansberry uncovers the bizarre story of a cursed bed tied to murder, drugs, and prostitution—where true crime and the paranormal collide in terrifying ways. Hear firsthand from Ghost Hunter Jay Wasley and film producer Robin Bicknell as they share their unique perspective on this made-for-a-movie plot twist. Thank you for supporting ⁠⁠The Empty Coffin Podcast⁠⁠! Please help us make this show the best it can possibly be. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting app, and rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow Greg on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠ for bonus content. Together, let's take this show to the next level. Think about joining the elite group of ⁠⁠Dr Hannibal Lecter level supporters on Patreon⁠⁠ You can also ⁠⁠buy Greg a cup of coffee⁠⁠ The Empty Coffin is part of the ⁠⁠Evergreen Network⁠⁠ The amazing music on The Empty Coffin is by ⁠⁠Sedcairn Archives⁠

    S2E3. The Deadliest Bed in Vegas: Dark History or Deadly Curse?

  6. 09/15/2025

    S2E2. True Crime vs. The Supernatural: Can John Edward Really Solve Cases?

    Join host Greg Hansberry on The Empty Coffin podcast as we plunge into one of true crime's most captivating and controversial debates: True Crime vs. The Supernatural. Is it oil and water, or a match made in heaven (or beyond)? Is there room for psychics in criminal investigations? World-renowned medium John Edward joins to discuss his new book Chasing Evil and reveals how his alleged abilities intersected with real cases—including the Annie Lee disappearance and even the Michael Vick scandal—alongside a skeptical FBI agent. But not everyone is buying it. Courtney Armstrong and Baudi Moovan of True Crime Tonight bring hard data and tough questions, while Theresa Caputo (The Long Island Medium) offers her own take on whether the supernatural belongs in police work. Is this the future of crime-solving—or just a dangerous detour from the facts? Tune in for a gripping, unfiltered conversation where evidence collides with intuition, belief with skepticism, and justice hangs in the balance. Thank you for supporting ⁠The Empty Coffin Podcast⁠! Please help us make this show the best it can possibly be. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting app, and rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow Greg on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ for bonus content. Together, let's take this show to the next level. Think about joining the elite group of ⁠Dr Hannibal Lecter level supporters on Patreon⁠ You can also ⁠buy Greg a cup of coffee⁠ The Empty Coffin is part of the ⁠Evergreen Network⁠ The amazing music on The Empty Coffin is by ⁠Sedcairn Archives

    S2E2. True Crime vs. The Supernatural: Can John Edward Really Solve Cases?

  7. 09/08/2025

    S2E1. Eli Roth & Teresa Caputo: From Splatter to Soul – A Double Feature

    Host Greg Hansberry brings you a back-to-back thrill ride with two iconic guests: horror mastermind Eli Roth and the world-famous Long Island Medium, Teresa Caputo. 🔪 Eli Roth and Joe Begos: The Future of Horror Is Bloodier Than Ever Roth unveils his new production company, The Horror Section, and its first release—Joe Begos’s Jimmy and Stigs, a four-year practical effects gore-fest he calls “complete insanity.” Expect more splatter than most movies dare to show, with live chainsaws, limb-chopping mayhem, and an unrated, rebellious spirit Hollywood’s too afraid to release. What's old is new, as Roth explains why practical effects are making a comeback over slick CGI. ✨ Teresa Caputo: Answers Questions from The Empty Coffin Patreon CommunityYou asked her, and she answered. Caputo reveals how she protects herself with “God’s white light,” she opens up about the emotional toll of constant contact with the dead, and why her mission is to give grieving families “a mustard seed of hope.” PLUS, in a modern twist, she even tackles whether spirits can communicate through AI and computers. 🎧 Hit play now. Subscribe, rate, and review to keep The Empty Coffin climbing the charts. 📲 Follow Greg on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @HalloweenHansberry for more spine-tingling content.

    S2E1. Eli Roth & Teresa Caputo: From Splatter to Soul – A Double Feature

  8. 06/21/2025

    Summer of Scares a Blockbuster Special: Jaws, Sequels, and Set Secrets

    Jaws—the movie that changed summer forever—turns turns 50 in this special episode of The Empty Coffin. Take trip behind the scenes of the iconic thriller, from the bone-chilling USS Indianapolis monologue to Martha’s Vineyard’s haunted legacy. Hear how the island is marking five decades of fear with eerie exhibits, filming tours, and stories from locals who lived it. Then it’s a flash-forward to fresh frights: Get the inside scoop on the upcoming I Know What You Did Last Summer legacy sequel with star Jonah Howard King. He teases major twists, returning 90s legends, and why horror sets are way funnier than they look. Finally, horror queen Kate Siegel (Midnight Mass, Haunting of Hill House) talks the new King adaptation:The Life of Chuck, ghostly vibes, and her all-time favorite scary movie—Psycho. Packed with horror history, behind-the-scenes secrets, and summer chills, this episode is a must-listen for film fans, dark tourism junkies, and anyone who loves a good scare. hank you for listening and please subscribe to The Empty Coffin for more spooky adventures and explorations of the paranormal. Thank you for supporting ⁠The Empty Coffin Podcast⁠! Please help us make this show the best it can possibly be. Subscribe on your favorite podcasting app, and rate and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Follow Greg on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠TikTok⁠ for bonus content. Together, let's take this show to the next level. Think about joining the elite group of ⁠Dr Hannibal Lecter level supporters on Patreon⁠ You can also ⁠buy Greg a cup of coffee⁠ The Empty Coffin is part of the ⁠Evergreen Network⁠ The amazing music on The Empty Coffin is by ⁠Sedcairn Archives

    Summer of Scares a Blockbuster Special: Jaws, Sequels, and Set Secrets
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Dive headfirst into the eerie and unknown with The Empty Coffin Podcast, your weekly haunt for all things paranormal, supernatural, folklore and delightfully spooky. Hosted by Greg Hansberry—a seasoned media professional and Halloween influencer with an insatiable passion for the macabre—this podcast brings the chills with a perfect blend of storytelling and interviews. The Empty Coffin will delve into dark tourism, haunted history, and spooky pop culture. It will satisfy your craving for Halloween spirit year round.

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  • Creator
    Greg Hansberry
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Greg Hansberry
  • Show Website
    The Empty Coffin