Diary of A Ghost Hunter |WTAF Paranormal Files

Anne and Renata | Frightfully Good Productions

Welcome to Diary of a Ghost Hunter, the paranormal podcast where real experiences, haunted places, strange encounters, ghost stories, and unexplained mysteries are explored with curiosity, honesty, humour, and a healthy dose of critical thinking. This channel began as Diary of a Ghost Hunter, sharing stories, reflections, investigations, and insights from the world of ghost hunting and paranormal research. Now, we are also adding the audio from our YouTube live show, WTAF Paranormal Case Files, where Anne and Renata open some of the weirdest, strangest, most confusing paranormal cases out there and try to work out what on earth is going on. In WTAF Paranormal Case Files, we look at haunted locations, famous ghost stories, bizarre paranormal claims, time slips, spirit communication, haunted history, unexplained phenomena, strange legends, possible hoaxes, mysterious encounters, and cases that leave us scratching our heads. Some episodes are polished podcast episodes. Others are raw audio taken from our live YouTube shows, so you may hear laughs, pauses, live reactions, chat references, and the occasional stumble. That is part of the charm. These live audio editions are raw, real, conversational, and full of the curious chaos that happens when strange paranormal stories are discussed in real time. If you love true ghost stories, haunted history, paranormal investigations, supernatural mysteries, weird history, folklore, unexplained events, and honest discussion that asks questions instead of selling fear, you are in the right place. Join Anne and Renata as we explore the cases that make us stop, stare, and ask: WTAF is going on here? #truehauntings #anneandrenata #diaryofaghosthunter #podcasters #hauntedsites #paranormalpodcast #haunted #apparitions #demons #fanspage #keepingitreal #lifeofaghosthunter #paranormalinvestigators #realstories #interviewswithguests #frightfullygoodpodcast #frightfullygoodproduction #anneandrenata Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 11h ago

    13 Creepy, Bizarre & Unexpected Things Found in London Churches

    Watch live on YouTube here for the full show: https://youtube.com/live/YHJ91JwzaA0 London’s churches are filled with centuries of history, but some of the things hidden inside them are far stranger than stained glass, old pews and impressive architecture. In this episode of WTAF Paranormal Case Files, Anne and Renata explore 13 of the creepiest, most bizarre and completely unexpected things you can find inside churches across London. We’re talking unusual relics, macabre memorials, strange carvings, mysterious artefacts, forgotten stories and historical oddities that have survived for hundreds of years, sometimes sitting quietly in places thousands of people walk past without ever knowing they are there. Some are fascinating. Some are unsettling. Some are downright weird. And, as always, we’ll look beyond the sensational stories to uncover the history, legends and explanations behind these remarkable objects and locations. If you love weird history, hidden London, haunted places, dark tourism, unusual churches, paranormal mysteries and discovering the strange stories buried beneath the surface of famous cities, this one is for you. Join Anne and Renata for: 13 Creepy, Bizarre & Unexpected Things Found in London Churches What is the strangest thing you’ve ever discovered inside an old church? Tell us in the comments, and don’t forget to like, subscribe and turn on notifications for more WTAF Paranormal Case Files. #LondonChurches #WeirdLondon #HiddenLondon #DarkHistory #WeirdHistory #LondonHistory #Paranormal #HauntedLondon #StrangeHistory #WTAFParanormalCaseFiles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    13 Creepy, Bizarre & Unexpected Things Found in London Churches
  2. Aug 27

    The Warren Museum vs Salem’s Witches + Why Aradale Suddenly Closed | Paranormal Hotseat LIVE

    What happens when The Warren Occult Museum comes to Salem, a city where modern witches have some VERY strong feelings about Ed and Lorraine Warren? And what happens to a paranormal community when one of Australia’s most famous haunted locations suddenly closes its doors? 🔥 Paranormal Hotseat is LIVE at 8.30pm AEST, and Anne, Renata and Cousin Steve are back around the table for another night of paranormal news, controversy, history and debate. 🧙 Renata: The Warren Museum comes to Salem The collection associated with paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren has arrived in Salem, Massachusetts, but its presence in the Witch City raises some fascinating questions. The Warrens were famously opposed to witchcraft and frequently interpreted alleged paranormal activity through a strongly religious and demonological lens. So how does their legacy sit within modern Salem, where witchcraft has become an important part of the city's culture, identity and tourism? And what do Salem's witches actually think about it? 🏚️ Anne: Aradale is CLOSED. What happens now? The sudden closure of Aradale Lunatic Asylum in Ararat, Victoria has sent ripples far beyond the gates. Our own paranormal investigation and filming plans were cancelled, but we're only one small part of a much bigger story. What happens to paranormal tour operators, investigators, accommodation providers, tourism and local businesses when a major heritage attraction suddenly disappears from the paranormal map? And there's another question worth asking: does removing public access protect historic places, or could losing tourism, income and public interest ultimately make their future even more uncertain? 👻 Cousin Steve: He's bringing his own topic to the Hotseat. What has he found for us this week? As always, we want YOU involved in the conversation. Do you think the Warren collection belongs in Salem? How do you feel about the Warrens' legacy within modern paranormal investigation? And what does the closure of Aradale mean for paranormal tourism and heritage preservation in Australia? 🔥 Have your say in the LIVE CHAT. Agree with us, disagree with us, bring your evidence and tell us what you think. This isn't about blindly believing everything paranormal. It's about the history, the evidence, the claims and the debate. 🔴 PARANORMAL HOTSEAT LIVE 8.30PM AEST Presented by Anne & Renata | Frightfully Good Paranormal, with Cousin Steve. 🌐 True Hauntings: https://truehauntings.com.au ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/anneandrenata 🎧 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/anneandrenata 📸 Instagram: @anneandrenata ▶️ YouTube: @FrightfullyGoodAnneAndRenata #ParanormalHotseat #WarrenMuseum #EdAndLorraineWarren #SalemWitches #SalemMassachusetts #Aradale #AradaleAsylum #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedAustralia #ParanormalNews #GhostHunting #HauntedHistory #TrueHauntings Watch the live YouTube show here: https://youtube.com/live/_6oCCd6QyQ0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Warren Museum vs Salem’s Witches + Why Aradale Suddenly Closed | Paranormal Hotseat LIVE
  3. Aug 20

    The Tower of London’s 15 Strangest Objects… Some Are Horrifying

    Tonight on WTAF Paranormal Case Files, Anne and Renata are heading inside one of the most infamous fortresses in the world: the Tower of London. But forget the usual ghost stories for a moment, because some of the REAL objects and stories connected to this place are far stranger than fiction. We’re uncovering 15 of the weirdest, darkest and most bizarre things associated with the Tower of London, from brutal instruments of punishment and execution to royal mysteries, occult graffiti, legendary jewels and one particularly unexpected vampire connection. 🪓 The executioner’s axe, block and mask ⛓️ The Rack and the terrifying Scavenger’s Daughter 🔒 An iron torture collar 🤐 The Scold’s Bridle 🔫 The historic Danzig handgun 🧛 A mysterious Vampire Killing Kit 👑 The disappearance and suspected murder of the Princes in the Tower ♈ Astrological graffiti carved by an accused sorcerer 😳 Some spectacularly oversized Tudor codpieces 💎 And the extraordinary story of the Black Prince’s Ruby, which isn't actually a ruby at all. Which objects were genuinely used? Which have acquired stories far more dramatic than their real history? And how much of what we think we know about the Tower of London is actually true? From medieval torture devices and Tudor executions to royal treasures, murder mysteries, strange artefacts and centuries-old legends, we're digging into the history behind some of the Tower's most fascinating objects. Join Anne and Renata for another WTAF Paranormal Case Files as we separate documented history from folklore and discover just how weird the Tower of London really is. 🔔 Subscribe and join us for more paranormal mysteries, strange history, unexplained phenomena and investigations from around the world. 👻 Frightfully Good Paranormal https://www.ghostgrannies.com/ ☕ Buy Me a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/anneandrenata 🖤 Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cw/anneandrenata 📺 YouTube – Frightfully Good Anne & Renata https://www.youtube.com/@FrightfullyGoodAnneAndRenata 👻 Join our Frightfully Good Paranormal community on Skool https://www.skool.com/frightfully-good-paranormal-6267 🎧 True Hauntings Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1FIfOIC08D6v9Y5FP6ud1c?si=e4f2246b72c34435 🍎 True Hauntings Podcast on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-hauntings/id1537052147 #TowerOfLondon #TowerOfLondonHistory #WTAFParanormalFiles #Paranormal #DarkHistory #TudorHistory #BritishHistory #HistoricalMysteries #PrincesInTheTower #MedievalTorture #VampireKillingKit #UnexplainedMysteries #FrightfullyGoodParanormal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Aug 13

    She Was Murdered in 1932… Then Police Found the Ladle | WTAF Paranormal Case Files

    THE ATLAS VAMPIRE: Sweden’s Most Chilling Unsolved Murder In May 1932, 32-year-old Lilly Lindeström was found murdered inside her Stockholm apartment. The killer was never identified. But it was what investigators reportedly discovered at the crime scene that transformed an unsolved murder into one of Sweden’s most disturbing legends. A bloodstained ladle. And claims that Lilly’s blood had been removed from her body. The unknown murderer would eventually become known as The Atlas Vampire. In this episode of WTAF Paranormal Case Files, Anne and Renata investigate the strange and disturbing case of Lilly Lindeström and the Atlas Vampire of Stockholm. What actually happened inside that apartment in 1932? What evidence supports the infamous story that the murderer drank Lilly’s blood? Was this really the work of someone with a bizarre obsession with blood, or has an already horrific murder been transformed over decades of retelling into something far more sensational? We’ll examine the known facts of the case, the investigation, the alleged vampire-like elements and, importantly, where documented history ends and legend begins. Because sometimes the strangest part of an unsolved mystery isn’t what happened. It’s what the story becomes afterwards. 🔎 WTAF Paranormal Case Files investigates strange history, unexplained phenomena, paranormal cases, bizarre mysteries and the stories that refuse to die. We look beyond the legend, examine the evidence and ask the question that matters: What the actual f* happened?** What do YOU think happened to Lilly Lindeström? Was the Atlas Vampire really a blood-drinking killer, or did the vampire story grow around an unsolved murder? Tell us your theory in the comments. If you enjoy strange mysteries without the manufactured paranormal nonsense, subscribe and join us for more WTAF Paranormal Case Files with Anne & Renata. 👻 FIND ANNE & RENATA Website: https://www.ghostgrannies.com/ ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anneandrenata 🖤 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/anneandrenata 📺 Frightfully Good Anne & Renata on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrightfullyGoodAnneAndRenata 👻 Join our Frightfully Good Paranormal community on Skool: https://www.skool.com/frightfully-good-paranormal-6267 🎙️ Listen to True Hauntings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FIfOIC08D6v9Y5FP6ud1c?si=e4f2246b72c34435 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-hauntings/id1537052147 #AtlasVampire #UnsolvedMystery #LillyLindestrom #TrueCrime #UnsolvedMurder #Sweden #Stockholm #Vampire #Paranormal #WTAFParanormalFiles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    She Was Murdered in 1932… Then Police Found the Ladle | WTAF Paranormal Case Files
  5. Aug 6

    The Dead Left a Secret Code... Did Anyone Solve It? | The Cross-Correspondences | WTAF Paranormal Case Files

    What if some of the greatest minds of the Victorian era didn't just investigate life after death... but attempted to prove it? In this episode of WTAF Paranormal Case Files, Anne and Renata explore one of the most extraordinary and intellectually challenging paranormal mysteries ever recorded: The Cross-Correspondences. Following the deaths of leading members of the Society for Psychical Research (SPR), mediums in England, India and America began producing mysterious fragments of automatic writing. Individually, the messages appeared meaningless. But when researchers compared them, they seemed to fit together like pieces of an elaborate puzzle. Was this an ingenious experiment designed by the deceased Frederic W. H. Myers and his colleagues to demonstrate that consciousness survives death? Or were highly intelligent researchers unknowingly creating patterns from coincidence, psychology and the power of the human mind? Join Anne and Renata as they examine: 🔹 The origins of the Society for Psychical Research 🔹 Frederic Myers' ambitious plan to test survival after death 🔹 The famous Cross-Correspondences experiment 🔹 The mediums behind the mysterious writings 🔹 The strongest examples and why they still puzzle researchers today 🔹 The sceptical explanations, from cryptomnesia to telepathy 🔹 Whether this remains one of the strongest cases for survival after death... or one of history's greatest examples of pattern recognition. This isn't a haunted house story. It's a genuine historical investigation into one of humanity's oldest questions: Can consciousness survive death? 📺 Please note: This week's episode was pre-recorded as Anne is currently exploring beautiful Tasmania, so we won't be live in the chat tonight. We'll both catch up with your comments as soon as we can! What do you think? Did the dead really leave behind a secret code... or did brilliant minds simply see patterns where none existed? 👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments! 🌐 Website: https://www.ghostgrannies.com/ ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anneandrenata ❤️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/anneandrenata 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueHauntingsPodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneandrenata/ 🎙️ Listen to True Hauntings: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/true-hauntings/id1537052147 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FIfOIC08D6v9Y5FP6ud1c?si=e4f2246b72c34435 #CrossCorrespondences #LifeAfterDeath #SocietyForPsychicalResearch #FredericMyers #Paranormal #PsychicalResearch #AutomaticWriting #Mystery #History #WTAFParanormalCaseFiles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Dead Left a Secret Code... Did Anyone Solve It? | The Cross-Correspondences | WTAF Paranormal Case Files
  6. Jul 23

    The Night the Devil Left Footprints Across England | WTAF Paranormal Case Files

    What really happened during the mystery of the Devil's Footprints? In February 1855, residents across Devon, England woke to discover a single trail of strange hoof-shaped footprints stretching across the snow. The tracks reportedly crossed walls, rooftops, rivers, and gardens, with no obvious beginning or end. Within hours, rumours spread that the Devil himself had walked across Devon overnight. But did he? In this episode of WTAF Paranormal Case Files, Anne and Renata investigate one of Britain's most enduring unexplained mysteries. We trace the story back to the original Victorian newspaper reports, separate fact from folklore, and examine the evidence behind the legend. Were the footprints really supernatural? Could they have been made by animals, weather conditions, an elaborate hoax, or did sensational journalism transform a local curiosity into one of history's greatest paranormal mysteries? Join us as we uncover the origins of The Devil's Footprints of Devon and ask whether this famous case still stands up to scrutiny over 170 years later. In this episode: 👣 What happened on the night of 8-9 February 1855? 👣 What did eyewitnesses actually report? 👣 How far did the mysterious footprints really travel? 👣 The theories, from escaped kangaroos to melting animal tracks. 👣 Did Victorian newspapers exaggerate the story? 👣 What evidence remains today? Whether you're fascinated by unsolved mysteries, British folklore, historical mysteries, cryptids, paranormal investigations, or skeptical research, this episode takes a balanced look at one of the world's most famous unexplained events. 💬 What do you think? Were the Devil's Footprints simply misunderstood animal tracks, a Victorian hoax, or does this mystery still defy explanation? Let us know your theory in the comments. 👍 If you enjoy evidence-based paranormal investigations, don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss a new case from WTAF Paranormal Case Files. Follow Anne & Renata / Frightfully Good Paranormal 🌐 Website: https://www.ghostgrannies.com/ ☕ Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/anneandrenata ❤️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/anneandrenata 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrueHauntingsPodcast/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneandrenata/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrightfullyGoodAnneAndRenata #DevilsFootprints #DevonMystery #UnsolvedMystery #Paranormal #BritishFolklore #HistoricalMysteries #WTAFParanormalCaseFiles #AnneAndRenata #FrightfullyGoodParanormal #MysteriousFootprints Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Night the Devil Left Footprints Across England | WTAF Paranormal Case Files
  7. Jul 16

    Two Children Appeared From Nowhere… And They Were Green | WTAF Paranormal Case Files

    Two frightened children appeared beside a wolf pit in 12th-century England. They spoke an unknown language, wore unfamiliar clothing, refused ordinary food, and most strangely of all, their skin was green. Tonight on WTAF Paranormal Case Files, Anne and Renata investigate the bizarre medieval mystery of the Green Children of Woolpit. According to chroniclers William of Newburgh and Ralph of Coggeshall, the children claimed they came from a strange twilight world called Saint Martin’s Land, where the sun barely shone. But were they describing another realm, an underground world, or a traumatic journey they did not fully understand? We examine the original medieval accounts, the differences between the two versions, and the theories that have followed the story for centuries. Were the Green Children malnourished Flemish refugees, lost or abandoned children, figures from English folklore, visitors from another dimension, or part of a story that changed with every retelling? Join us live at 8.30 pm tonight (AEST time) as we separate the recorded history from the folklore and ask the question at the heart of the mystery: Where did the Green Children of Woolpit really come from? Tell us your theory in the comments, join the live conversation, and subscribe for more strange history, unexplained mysteries, paranormal cases and deeply peculiar stories from around the world. #GreenChildrenOfWoolpit #WTAFParanormalCaseFiles #MedievalMystery #UnexplainedMysteries #ParanormalPodcast #EnglishFolklore #FrightfullyGoodParanormal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Two Children Appeared From Nowhere… And They Were Green | WTAF Paranormal Case Files
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Welcome to Diary of a Ghost Hunter, the paranormal podcast where real experiences, haunted places, strange encounters, ghost stories, and unexplained mysteries are explored with curiosity, honesty, humour, and a healthy dose of critical thinking. This channel began as Diary of a Ghost Hunter, sharing stories, reflections, investigations, and insights from the world of ghost hunting and paranormal research. Now, we are also adding the audio from our YouTube live show, WTAF Paranormal Case Files, where Anne and Renata open some of the weirdest, strangest, most confusing paranormal cases out there and try to work out what on earth is going on. In WTAF Paranormal Case Files, we look at haunted locations, famous ghost stories, bizarre paranormal claims, time slips, spirit communication, haunted history, unexplained phenomena, strange legends, possible hoaxes, mysterious encounters, and cases that leave us scratching our heads. Some episodes are polished podcast episodes. Others are raw audio taken from our live YouTube shows, so you may hear laughs, pauses, live reactions, chat references, and the occasional stumble. That is part of the charm. These live audio editions are raw, real, conversational, and full of the curious chaos that happens when strange paranormal stories are discussed in real time. If you love true ghost stories, haunted history, paranormal investigations, supernatural mysteries, weird history, folklore, unexplained events, and honest discussion that asks questions instead of selling fear, you are in the right place. Join Anne and Renata as we explore the cases that make us stop, stare, and ask: WTAF is going on here? #truehauntings #anneandrenata #diaryofaghosthunter #podcasters #hauntedsites #paranormalpodcast #haunted #apparitions #demons #fanspage #keepingitreal #lifeofaghosthunter #paranormalinvestigators #realstories #interviewswithguests #frightfullygoodpodcast #frightfullygoodproduction #anneandrenata Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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