Ghost Bites

Brew Crime
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Ghost Bites is a weekly podcast from Mike and J.T. of Brew Crime, for quick, 5–10 minute dives into the haunted, spooky, and paranormal. Get your weekly dose of all things creepy, served with a side of laughs. It's the perfect podcast for anyone looking for a fun and frightening experience that won't take up their whole day.

  1. Vancouver Island

    2D AGO

    Vancouver Island

    In this Pacific Northwest installment of Ghost Bites, Mike and JT take a ferry to Vancouver Island, a place where the ghosts are apparently just as miserable about the damp weather as the living and probably still complaining about their wool trousers taking forever to air dry. Mike explores the island’s rigid colonial history, detailing high-society hauntings like the Fairmont Empress Hotel, where the architect’s ghost wanders service hallways and spectral staff members unmake beds in an eternal act of unionized protest. JT finds the contrast between the "luxurious" spirits of Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle and the working-class ghosts of Nanaimo’s coal mines particularly striking, noting that the latter are likely just muttering about the injustice of hikers having "functional lungs" while they are stuck smelling like phantom sulfur. Whether it’s a phantom choir singing at St. Ann’s Academy or a miner named "Wally" haunting the trails, this episode proves that Vancouver Island has a clear social hierarchy for the afterlife—one where everyone is perpetually cold, slightly damp, and desperate for a union rep. ________________________________________ Ghost Bites on Suno AI: https://suno.com/@ghostbitespod To listen to songs based on each episode, separated by season. This episode was produced with permission and licenses from Epidemic Sound Pro. Sources Local History Archives (Victoria). Documentation on the construction and early history of The Fairmont Empress Hotel and Craigdarroch Castle, including details on founders Francis Rattenbury and Robert Dunsmuir. St. Ann's Academy Archives. Records detailing the school's history, architecture, and documented paranormal claims from staff and visitors (choir singing, student apparition, incense). The Empress Hotel / Craigdarroch Castle. Accounts and folklore maintained by staff, local historians, and paranormal investigators regarding specific ghost sightings (Rattenbury, the elderly woman, the woman in white, the crying/cold spots, unmade beds). Nanaimo Historical Society and Mining Records. Documentation of the 19th and 20th-century coal mining tragedies and the subsequent local legends associated with Newcastle Island (Saysutshun), including the Bastion sightings (clanging tools, yelling) and the "Wally" miner legend (phantom smoke). Local Media (Vancouver Island Free Daily/Times Colonist). Contemporary and archival reports detailing specific hauntings and the overall reputation of Victoria as a "most haunted city." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  2. The Loveland Frog

    5D AGO

    The Loveland Frog

    In this mid-century modern monster installment, Mike and JT head to the land of endless corn and seasonal depression to meet the Loveland Frogman, a three-foot-tall bipedal amphibian with the posture of a disappointed cross-country coach. First spotted in 1955 smelling like "wet almonds," this heavily moisturized cryptid didn't truly explode until 1972, when two credible police officers encountered it squatting on a secluded road. JT questions the tactical advantage of a "monster" that stands at waist-height and brandishes a sparking wand like a confused, three-foot-tall warlock who lost his way to Hogwarts. The "amphibious anxiety" reached its peak when Officer Mark Matthews applied 3,000 pounds of American steel to the problem, only to discover the legendary beast was actually just a cold, tailless pet iguana that had been released into the Ohio suburbs. Despite this profoundly disappointing revelation, the legend survives in local folklore and even a staged musical, proving that humans will always prefer a magic-wielding frog over a boring, scientific explanation involving irresponsible pet ownership. ________________________________________ Ghost Bites on Suno AI: https://suno.com/@ghostbitespod To listen to songs based on each episode, separated by season. This episode was produced with permission and licenses from Epidemic Sound Pro. Sources Clark, Jerome. Unexplained!: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences, and Puzzling Physical Phenomena. Visible Ink Press, 2012. (General cryptid research detailing the 1955 and 1972 sightings). Officer Ray Shockey and Officer Mark Matthews. Eyewitness accounts and original police reports from March 1972, often cited in local Ohio news archives (detailing the three-foot height and the creature's stick/wand). The Cincinnati Enquirer / Associated Press. Contemporary news reports from 1972 detailing the sightings, the subsequent investigation, and the ultimate, suppressed identification of the creature as a large iguana. Folklore and Cultural Studies. Analysis of the Loveland Frog's enduring presence in Ohio urban legend, including the creation of musicals and local festivals dedicated to the creature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
  3. The Yatton Demonick

    APR 30

    The Yatton Demonick

    In this historical deep-dive, Mike and JT journey back to 1778 England to examine the explosive case of George Lukins, a pauper tailor from Yatton who treated his physical body like a rent-controlled apartment for seven uninvited demonic roommates. Mike details Lukins’ terrifying symptoms—including folding his spine into impossible geometric shapes and singing hymns backward—which left local doctors shrugging and prescribing little more than leeches and a "lunacy" diagnosis. JT critiques the sheer inefficiency of a seven-demon collective, questioning the scheduling conflicts required to coordinate bending a tailor's knees while shouting profanities in Swedish. The crisis eventually reached its dramatic climax at Temple Church, where a "holy squad" of seven clergymen performed a high-stakes, man-to-man coverage exorcism that turned into the 18th-century equivalent of a viral TikTok spectacle. While modern medical historians suggest Lukins may have suffered from psychogenic seizures rather than actual hellfire, the case remains a fascinating look at a time when you could resolve a medical mystery simply by being louder than the entities inhabiting your soul. ________________________________________ Ghost Bites on Suno AI: https://suno.com/@ghostbitespod To listen to songs based on each episode, separated by season. This episode was produced with permission and licenses from Epidemic Sound Pro. Sources  Taylor, John. A Narrative of the Extraordinary Case of George Lukins, of Yatton... (1788). (Primary contemporary account detailing the symptoms and the clerical intervention). Easterbrook, Joseph. Accounts and sermons detailing the perspective of the lead clergyman involved in the exorcism at Temple Church, Bristol. The Gentlemen's Magazine / Bristol Gazette. Archival reports from 1788 detailing the public controversy, the pamphlet war, and the philosophical debate surrounding the case. Manning, Joseph. Medical and skeptical arguments published contemporaneously, often diagnosing Lukins with epilepsy or imposture. Modern Medical Review. Analysis by medical historians (e.g., those specializing in the history of neurology and psychiatry) who attribute Lukins's symptoms to psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) or other severe, then-undiagnosable mental disorders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min
  4. Tehran 1976

    APR 27

    Tehran 1976

    In this high-altitude installment of Ghost Bites, Mike and JT tackle the 1976 Tehran UFO incident, a case so well-documented by military sources that it remains one of the greatest challenges to conventional skepticism. On the night of September 18, the Imperial Iranian Air Force scrambled two F-4 Phantom jets to intercept a "brilliant and dazzling" object that was essentially the theater kid of the cosmos—demanding attention while performing a synchronized ballet with the pilots' instrumentation. JT notes that the entity’s ultimate power move wasn't using tractor beams or lasers, but rather acting as a celestial troll by hitting the main breaker switch on multi-million-dollar fighter jets the second a pilot tried to arm a missile. While skeptical debunkers later tried to claim the whole thing was just the planet Venus, the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) disagreed, filing a high-level report on the "electronic countermeasure" that temporarily turned advanced interceptors into expensive, airborne toasters. Ultimately, the episode reveals the unsettling possibility that our best defense systems are completely vulnerable to an unknown force that can flip our "on" switch whenever it feels like showing off. Ghost Bites on Suno AI: https://suno.com/@ghostbitespod To listen to songs based on each episode, separated by season. This episode was produced with permission and licenses from Epidemic Sound Pro. Sources Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) Report: "Current Intelligence: Unidentified Flying Object Sighted Over Tehran, Iran," September 22, 1976. (Declassified US intelligence document confirming the details of the incident and attracting high-level attention). Fawaz, Major General Parviz Jafari (IIAF Ret.). Numerous interviews and official testimony detailing his personal encounter as the pilot of the second F-4 Phantom, including the attempted missile launch and systems failure. U.S. Embassy in Tehran. Cables and reports from September 1976 transmitted to the State Department and US military command, detailing the initial reports and the conclusions of the air force investigation. Skeptical Explanations. Analysis from figures like Phillip Klass and media reports attempting to rationalize the events as misidentification of astronomical objects (like Venus) or atmospheric phenomena. Hynek, J. Allen. UFO documentation and analysis of the case, highlighting the technological interference reported by two separate aircraft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min
  5. Bump and Grind Ghosts at the Penthouse

    APR 23

    Bump and Grind Ghosts at the Penthouse

    To kick off Season Three, Mike and JT head to Vancouver’s Penthouse Night Club, a venue so historic that the resident ghosts are likely still trying to pay the cover charge with Canadian currency that hasn’t existed in sixty years. Mike details the tragic 1975 murder of owner Peter Gianis, while JT argues that the haunting is essentially a "crushing volume of bad decisions" and poor accounting practices manifesting as a guy in a suit who refuses to vacate his upstairs office. The drama continues backstage with a 1950s showgirl ghost who flickers the lights to express her deep, spectral disapproval of modern choreography and the distinct lack of ostrich feathers. Between disembodied arguments and a sound system that spikes whenever the DJ refuses to play Sinatra, this episode proves that owning a business means you can never truly clock out, even in the afterlife. Ghost Bites on Suno AI: https://suno.com/@ghostbitespod To listen to songs based on each episode, separated by season. This episode was produced with permission and licenses from Epidemic Sound Pro. Sources Cited Ghosts of Vancouver. Historical and testimonial accounts of paranormal activity at the Penthouse Night Club, detailing the Gianis family history and specific ghost sightings. The Vancouver Sun / The Province. Archival reports from 1975 detailing the murder of Peter Gianis in the upstairs office of the Penthouse Night Club. Gianis Family Interviews. Accounts from current and former owners/staff members of the Penthouse detailing personal experiences with cold spots, apparitions (including the showgirl ghost), disembodied voices, and activity in the office and dressing rooms. History of Vancouver Nightlife. General historical texts covering the club’s founding in 1947 and its evolution through decades of local regulation and vice laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    11 min

  6. TRAILER

    Ghost Bites Season 2 Coming Soon

    Season 2 is just around the corner. Get your podcast app ready! Copyright & Licensing Notice: This podcast adheres to all applicable copyright laws. The music and sound effects featured in this production have been explicitly licensed for use. Permission for the broadcast, synchronization, and distribution of these audio elements has been secured through active licensing agreements with Epidemic Sound and Suno AI. All rights reserved by their respective copyright holders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    2 min
  7. HH08 Roos Hall: The Headless Horseman’s Christmas Eve Delivery

    JAN 1

    HH08 Roos Hall: The Headless Horseman’s Christmas Eve Delivery

    Featured Song: The Headless Uber of Beccles To hear this and all songs from Haunted Holidays 2025, check out our Suno Playlist of songs we put together! Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT travel to the English countryside of Suffolk to explore Roos Hall, a 16th-century Tudor manor and reputedly one of England's most haunted houses. Mike details the sinister history, including the house's past as a site for public executions where a gibbet once stood. Crucially, Mike introduces the spectacular, recurring Christmas Eve haunting: a phantom coach pulled by headless horses and driven by a headless horseman, who arrives at the front door only for a beautiful, ghostly woman to step out before the whole procession vanishes. JT critiques the sheer cinematic drama of the Headless Horseman's holiday arrival, analyzes the extreme consequences of looking into the spectral woman's eyes, and questions the efficiency of a headless driver on Christmas. Sources ●    Burials & Beyond. (2019, December 21). The Bramshill House Bride, or the Legend of the Mistletoe Bough. Retrieved from https://burialsandbeyond.com/2019/12/21/the-bramshill-house-bride-or-the-legend-of-the-mistletoe-bough/ ●    Hypnogoria. (n.d.). Door 21 - The Many Hauntings of Roos Hall. Retrieved October 14, 2025, from https://www.hypnogoria.com/ghosts_of_christmas21.html ●    Moon Mausoleum. (2024, December 11). The Christmas Haunting of Roos Hall of the Headless Horseman. Retrieved from https://moonmausoleum.com/the-christmas-haunting-of-roos-hall-of-the-headless-horseman/ ●    The Paranormal Database. (n.d.). Suffolk Ghosts, Folklore and Forteana. Retrieved October 14, 2025, from https://paranormaldatabase.com/suffolk/sufpages/suffdata.php?pageNum_paradata=1&totalRows_paradata=402 ●    The Suffolk Coast. (n.d.). The Suffolk Coast's Most Haunted. Retrieved October 14, 2025, from https://www.thesuffolkcoast.co.uk/articles/the-suffolk-coasts-most-haunted ●    US Ghost Adventures. (n.d.). The Headless Horseman of Roos Hall. Retrieved from https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/25-days-of-christmas/the-headless-horseman-of-roos-hall/ ●    Weird Suffolk. (2020, December 24). Weird Suffolk: The Christmas ghost at one of Suffolk's most haunted houses. Retrieved from https://www.eadt.co.uk/lifestyle/21328565.weird-suffolk-christmas-ghost-one-suffolks-haunted-houses/ ●    Wikipedia. (n.d.). Bramshill House. Retrieved October 14, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bramshill_House Intro Music by - Jayme McDonald (Chatterless) ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Linktree ⁠ Copyright & Licensing Notice: This podcast adheres to all applicable copyright laws. The music and sound effects featured in this production have been explicitly licensed for use. Permission for the broadcast, synchronization, and distribution of these audio elements has been secured through active licensing agreements with Epidemic Sound and Suno AI. All rights reserved by their respective copyright holders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min
  8. HH07 The Crescent Hotel: Quakery, Cadavers, and Cold Spots

    12/29/2025

    HH07 The Crescent Hotel: Quakery, Cadavers, and Cold Spots

    Featuring an Original Song: The Morgue at the Massage Parlor For this song and all of the Haunted Holidays songs, head over to our SUNO Playlist! Today on Ghost Bites, Mike and JT check into "America's Most Haunted Hotel," the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Mike details the hotel's notorious mid-life crisis when it was taken over by the charismatic but fraudulent "Dr." Norman Baker, who ran it as an experimental cancer hospital in the late 1930s. Mike covers the discovery of hundreds of bottles containing Baker's "cure-all" potions and, grotesquely, human tissue. Crucially, Mike includes the festive, yet chilling, ghost story of the Grand Christmas Tree that was inexplicably moved across the dining room during the holiday season. JT critiques Baker's fashion sense (a white linen suit and purple shirt), breaks down the sheer terror of a hospital using the basement kitchen as a morgue, and analyzes the spirits left behind, from the falling stonemason Michael to the ever-helpful cancer patient Theodora. Sources ●    Historic Hotels of America. (n.d.). Ghost Stories - 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa. Retrieved from https://www.historichotels.org/us/hotels-resorts/1886-crescent-hotel-and-spa/ghost-stories.php ●    Crescent Hotel & Spa. (2021, September 29). Ghostly Happenings at the Crescent Hotel. Retrieved from https://crescent-hotel.com/blog/ghostly-happenings-at-the-crescent-hotel/ ●    US Ghost Adventures. (2022, January 14). The Crescent Hotel 'America's Most Haunted Hotel'. Retrieved from https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/the-crescent-hotel-americas-most-haunted-hotel/ ●    Travel Eureka Springs. (n.d.). America's Most Haunted Hotel - Nightly Ghost Tours. Retrieved from https://www.traveleurekasprings.com/crescent-hotel-ghost-stories/ ●    Crescent Hotel & Spa. (2023, August 4). Haunted Hotel History. Retrieved from https://crescent-hotel.com/about/history/ ●    Crescent Hotel & Spa. (n.d.). Haunted Hotel. Retrieved from https://crescent-hotel.com/things-to-do/ghosts/ ●    Smithsonian Magazine. (2018, October 27). The Charlatan of the Ozarks Still Looms Over the Haunted Crescent Hotel. Retrieved from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/charlatan-ozarks-still-looms-over-haunted-crescent-hotel-180973743/ ●    Crescent Hotel & Spa. (n.d.). America's Most Haunted Hotel - Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Retrieved from https://www.americasmosthauntedhotel.com/ ●    YouTube. (2022, October 31). The truly haunted history of the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, explored. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVuEOBTpRiE ●    Crescent Hotel & Spa. (n.d.). Americas Most Haunted Hotel Archives. Retrieved from https://crescent-hotel.com/blog/tag/americas-most-haunted-hotel/ ●    Crescent Hotel & Spa. (2024, February 15). The Baker Hospital – A Patient's Story. Retrieved from https://crescent-hotel.com/blog/uncovering-the-past/ Intro Music by - Jayme McDonald (Chatterless) ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Linktree ⁠ Copyright & Licensing Notice: This podcast adheres to all applicable copyright laws. The music and sound effects featured in this production have been explicitly licensed for use. Permission for the broadcast, synchronization, and distribution of these audio elements has been secured through active licensing agreements with Epidemic Sound and Suno AI. All rights reserved by their respective copyright holders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Ghost Bites is a weekly podcast from Mike and J.T. of Brew Crime, for quick, 5–10 minute dives into the haunted, spooky, and paranormal. Get your weekly dose of all things creepy, served with a side of laughs. It's the perfect podcast for anyone looking for a fun and frightening experience that won't take up their whole day.

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  • Creator
    Brew Crime
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brew Crime
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