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12/12/2025

He Did WHAT With A Ghost?

A late-night challenge in an empty bar leads to a moment that feels frozen in time, raising the kind of question that sticks with you. It’s the perfect gateway into an episode where ordinary nights and familiar places quietly give way to something far stranger. As the stories unfold, listeners will hear about homes that seem to react to change, unsettling activity that builds over time, and deeply personal signs from loved ones that arrive when they’re needed most. There are moments that feel comforting, others that are deeply unnerving, and a few that blur the line between coincidence and something more. Join us for this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire! CALM We’re so happy to partner with Calm. Calm is the app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life. Calm is offering Campfire listeners a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at https://calm.com/campfire RITUAL Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. There’s no more shame in your gut game. My listeners get 25% off your first month ⁠https://ritual.com/campfire⁠ HERO BREAD No compromises. Just flavor. Ultra-low NET carbs, 0g of sugar, and high in fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code CAMPFIRE at checkout. HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CONTEST Get in on the holiday fun and maybe win a great prize with your own creation. Get all the details at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jimharold.com/holiday2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ — JIM HAROLD MERCH Buy Jim Harold Merch on ETSY in the US and on AMAZON in the UK! ⁠⁠https://jimharold.com/merch/⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/12/2025

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1h 29m
02/12/2025

Krampus Is Only the Beginning: Dark Christmas Lore

Historian and author Tim Rayborn joins us for a deep look into the strange, frightening and often forgotten legends that live beneath the surface of the holiday season. From the rise of Krampus to centuries-old tales of winter demons, ghostly intruders and night-stalking creatures, Tim walks us through the darker side of Christmas tradition and what these stories reveal about survival, morality and the human imagination. We discuss how frightening folklore once served as teaching tools, why these tales flourished in cold, pre-industrial winters, and the surprising ritual of leaving food or clothing to avoid becoming a monster’s next target. We also explore how Victorian ghost stories became a firmly rooted seasonal tradition, why The Nutcracker was once much more unsettling than the ballet we know today, and how cultures outside Europe developed their own chilling winter rituals. Tim shares his favorite creatures, the most shocking tales he uncovered, and how modern culture has reshaped these old fears into festivals, parades and pop-culture icons. If you thought Christmas was all candles and comfort, this conversation may change the way you see December forever. You can find Tim's book, The Scary Book of Christmas Lore: 50 Terrifying Yuletide Tales from Around the World, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4rNjt8r --- HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CONTEST Get in on the holiday fun and maybe win a great prize with your own creation. Get all the details at ⁠⁠https://jimharold.com/holiday2025 This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support!⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02/12/2025

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44 min
20/11/2025

A Very Haunted Apartment

A young mom lives in a haunted apartment, romantic intervention from the other side, the Campfire podcast "possesses" a rental car and many more spooky stories on this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire! AURA FRAMES For a limited time, visit AuraFrames.com and get $45 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames – named #1 by Wirecutter – by using promo code CAMPFIRE at checkout. This exclusive Black Friday Cyber Monday deal is their best of the year, so order now before it ends! Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/CAMPFIRE Promo Code: CAMPFIRE BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. POLICYGENIUS Policygenius makes it easy to get life insurance done (and done right). Save time and money, and give your family a financial safety net with Policygenius. Head to https://policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CONTEST Get in on the holiday fun and maybe win a great prize with your own creation. Get all the details at ⁠https://jimharold.com/holiday2025⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

20/11/2025

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1h 35m
02/10/2024

A Ghost Story

Believe it or not, Mark Twain actually wrote a classic ghost story. Appropriately enough, it was called, "A Ghost Story" and it is our Season 4 premiere. Much more to come this fall! It is great to be back and thanks for your patience! We'll be back next week with more chilling Unpleasant Dreams. "A Ghost Story" by Mark Twain, was originally published in 1870 and is in the Public Domain. Our narrator is Cassandra Harold. -- Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain: https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02/10/2024

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21 min
08/06/2015

The Murder Of Bob Crane – Crime Scene 82

Bob Crane was loved by millions in his role as Col. Hogan on Hogan’s Heroes. In time, his inner demons and sex addition likely led to his murder at the age of 49. We talk to Crane’s son, Robert Crane, on his Dad’s career, downfall and murder. You can find Robert’s recent book on the subject at Amazon.com: Crane: Sex, Celebrity, and My Father’s Unsolved Murder (Screen Classics) Thanks Robert! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

08/06/2015

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59 min
14/09/2016

The Sleepwalk Killers – Crime Scene 99

Author Leslie Watkins talks to us about people who kill while sleepwalking! He also touches on some supernatural topics as well. I found Mr. Watkins to be delightful. Note, the audio is not pristine but I think you will enjoy this one! You can find his book at Amazon.com: The Sleepwalk Killers Thanks Leslie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14/09/2016

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38 min
12/10/2017

Blood Thirst

Author Alan Warren talks to us about vampire rapist and killer, Wayne Boden. You can find Alan's book at Amazon.com: Blood Thirst: True Story of Rapist, Vampire and Serial Killer, Wayne Boden (Crimes Canada: True Crimes That Shocked The Nation Book 18) Note: This is explicit and not appropriate for young audiences. Thanks Alan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12/10/2017

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36 min
26/07/2017

The Spider Network - Crime Scene 125

The Wall Street Journal's David Enrich joins us about a financial genius who pulled off one of the greatest scams in history! You can find his book at Amazon.com: The Spider Network: The Wild Story of a Math Genius, a Gang of Backstabbing Bankers, and One of the Greatest Scams in Financial History Thanks David! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26/07/2017

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33 min
18/05/2015

Tinseltown – Crime Scene 81

New York Times bestselling author joins us to talk about a cold case from the early days of Hollywood. Rest assured, it was not all sweetness and light in those dawning days of the silver screen. You can find his book on the subject at Amazon.com: Tinseltown: Murder, Morphine, and Madness at the Dawn of Hollywood Thanks William! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18/05/2015

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29 min
15/01/2012

Her Deadly Web - Crime Scene 24

True Crime author extraordinaire Diane Fanning joins us to talk about her latest book about a well respected nurse, who turned to murder…more than once… You can find the book at Amazon.com: Her Deadly Web: The True Story of a Former Nurse and the Strange and Suspicious Deaths of Her Two Husbands Her Deadly Web: The True Story of a Former Nurse and the Strange and Suspicious Deaths of Her Two Husbands – KINDLE Thanks Diane! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15/01/2012

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39 min

Spooky stories of ghosts, hauntings and much more from real people, interviews on the paranormal, ghosts, UFOs, and the unexplained. If you are into the world of the strange, check out Jim Harold's Spooky Studio channel on Apple Podcasts!

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Jim Harold's Spooky Studio

Top Shows

He Did WHAT With A Ghost?

Krampus Is Only the Beginning: Dark Christmas Lore

A Very Haunted Apartment

A Ghost Story

The Murder Of Bob Crane – Crime Scene 82

The Sleepwalk Killers – Crime Scene 99

Blood Thirst

The Spider Network - Crime Scene 125

Tinseltown – Crime Scene 81

Her Deadly Web - Crime Scene 24

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