Slice of the Paranormal

Ryan Henderson, Steven Klinger, Christy Thompson

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Real paranormal stories from your hometown...and pizza!

5d ago

Pittsburgh UFO Sightings: Monroeville Mall, Project Blue Book & Strange Encounters

Episode 90: Slice of the Paranormal visits the Monroeville Mall in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a location famous for its eerie connection to the cult horror classic Dawn of the Dead, filmed on site. But this legendary mall isn't just a landmark for zombie movie fans, it is also tied to reported UFO sightings and unexplained aerial phenomena, adding another layer to its strange and unsettling history. In this episode, we dive deep into UFO sightings in Pittsburgh and across Western Pennsylvania, exploring documented cases from Project Blue Book, along with reports from U.S. military veterans, commercial pilots, and everyday witnesses. The Pittsburgh region has long been considered a UFO hotspot, with hundreds of unexplained sightings recorded over the years. We also break down how Pittsburgh compares to other well known Pennsylvania UFO hotspots, including Erie, Philadelphia, and Bucks County, all of which have their own long history of unidentified aerial phenomena and paranormal activity. Stick around until the end, where we break down statistical patterns and reveal the best times and dates when UFO sightings are most likely to occur in Pennsylvania, according to historical data and reported trends. Sources: Really Mysterious Pennsylvania by Stan Gordon (2010) https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/news/2021/06/07/pennsylvania-ufo-cases-unsolved-after-project-blue-book-investigation/7505162002/ https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/130000-pages-of-govt-files-on-local-ufo-sightings-declassified/ https://youtu.be/HkYJ1g-qeho?si=LU_XGZ9e-uUuCkjM https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/thedigs/2014/08/01/ufo-sightings-near-pittsburgh/ https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/10/best-times-and-places-to-spot-a-ufo-in-pennsylvania-new-study.html?outputType=amp

43 min
Jul 1

The Real Story of Pennhurst Asylum | Haunted History Explained

Episode 89: Slice of the Paranormal has investigated the infamous Pennhurst Asylum, widely regarded as one of the most haunted abandoned psychiatric hospitals and paranormal hotspots in the United States. The dark history of Pennhurst State School and Hospital came to national attention after journalist Bill Baldini's groundbreaking 1968 exposé, Suffer the Little Children, revealed shocking abuse, neglect, and inhumane conditions within the institution. Combined with legal challenges, public outrage, and sweeping reforms, the revelations ultimately led to Pennhurst's closure. Today, the abandoned halls of Pennhurst Asylum stand as a haunting reminder of the past. As nature slowly reclaims the crumbling buildings, countless reports of paranormal activity continue to draw ghost hunters, paranormal investigators, and thrill seekers from around the world. Visitors report hearing disembodied voices echoing through dust covered corridors, mysterious whispers in empty rooms, and shadow figures darting through the darkness. Many investigators have also documented unexplained scratches, physical pushes, and other encounters with unseen forces said to linger within the asylum's walls. In this episode, we explore the history, hauntings, and legends surrounding Pennhurst's remaining structures, including Quaker, Mayflower, Limerick, Tinicum, Philadelphia, and Devon Hall, home to the infamous "Candyland" area. We also discuss why Pennhurst remains one of the most popular haunted locations in Pennsylvania, attracting thousands of visitors each year for paranormal investigations, ghost tours, the legendary Pennhurst Halloween attraction, and the annual Pennhurst Paracon. Slice of the Paranormal was honored to attend and work Pennhurst Paracon alongside our friends Bob Christopher and Gina Bengtson of Vortex Ghost Gear. During the event, we connected with celebrity ghost hunters, explored one of America's most notorious haunted asylums, and even served pizza to Rest in Peace ticket holders inside the historic Assembly Building. From documented history and urban legends to chilling paranormal encounters and firsthand experiences, this is one Pennhurst Asylum podcast episode you do not want to miss. Sources: Weird Pennsylvania by Matt Lake https://phillyghosts.com/the-chilling-legacy-of-pennhurst-asylum/ Ghostly Tales of Pennsylvania by Jessica Freeburg and Natalie Fowler 2024 Ghosted Magazine April 2024 https://civilwarghosts.com/pennhurst-asylum https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130840594 https://www.travelchannel.com/shows/ghost-adventures/articles/pennhurst-states-haunted-history https://disabilityjustice.org/halderman-v-pennhurst-state-school-hospital https://weirdnj.com/stories/pennhurst-asylum/ Ghosts and Eerie Legends of Chester County, Pa by Kevin Lagowski 2025 A Pennhurst Haunting: Ghosts of Mayflower by Tamera Lawrence 2013 Haunted at Pennhurst: Stories from Staff and Residents by Dan Clarke 2025 Special Thanks to: Travis Carlton of Mirror Image Paranormal. https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bp9NUAXhx/?mibextid=wwXIfr Mirror Image Paranormal documentary "Our Terrifying Night at Haunted Pennhurst Asylum" https://youtu.be/XagjttTHLz0?si=_15K2CxUJpKGjSfL Vortex Ghost Gear. https://vortexghostgear.com

1h 2m
Jun 24

Behind the Curtain at the Apollo Theatre

Episode 88: The Slice Team is tromping around West Virginia and we end up at the Apollo Theatre in Martinsburg. This theatre opened in 1914, and has had its stage graced by many celebrated performers. It also has some dark lore associated with its origin. We stopped to ask the employees about its famous ghosts….. Charlie and George! Our female fans should be careful when using the restroom at this site, it's said the one ghost is felt there. While this site has its spooky lore, the staff are quite friendly. Ask politely and they may share a tale or two! Sources: https://apollocivictheatre.org https://midatlanticdaytrips.com/2021/10/hunting-what-haunts-martinsburgs-apollo-theater/

42 min
Jun 17

Horned Giants of Sayre PA

Episode 87: Slice of the Paranormal travels to Sayre Pennsylvania to check out "Spanish Hill". A New York Times article alleged that Horned Skulls of Giants were found at this Native American site. We attempt to see what parts of the story have merit and which parts are sensationalist tales, conjured by journalists. We also ask the question what is a giant? Are they even scientifically possible and what is the largest a human body can grow to? Sources: Forgotten Tales of Pennsylvania by Thomas White 2009 The Pennsylvania Files by Jack Myers 2024 www.spanishhill.com/?m=1 New York Times (New York, NY), 14 July 1916, Special to The New York Times. https://youtu.be/dRWbCzKgW2U?si=8HDSwiz5pdeAowuE

45 min
Jun 10

Haunted Mansions of Binghamton, New York

Episode 86: This episode we focus on the haunted town of Binghamton, New York, just over the Pennsylvania border, where we visit three haunted locations filled with paranormal activity, ghost stories, and local lore. We investigate the Bundy Mansion, the Phelps Mansion, and the Kilmer Mansion, three of the most well known haunted mansions in Binghamton. The best part is that all three locations offer opportunities for ghost hunters and paranormal investigators to experience these haunted sites for themselves. These haunted locations are known for full bodied apparitions, disembodied voices, unexplained paranormal phenomena, a clock that chimes despite never being wound, and even the laughter of dead children… my least favorite phenomena! So strap in and "unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension, a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight. A dimension of mind. You're moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You've just crossed over into the Slice Zone." Sources: https://www.newyorkhauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/the-bundy-museum-of-history-art.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rod_Serling?wprov=sfti1#Posthumous_honors Haunted History Trail of New York State 2025 https://hauntedhistorytrail.com/explore/phelps-mansion-museum Sites: https://www.bundymuseum.org https://kilmermansion.org/ www.phelpsmansion.org.

45 min
Jun 3

The Screaming Jenny Ghost & The Snarly Yowl Cryptid of Harpers Ferry

Episode 85: Slice of the Paranormal hits up Harpers Ferry WV to explore the tales of Screaming Jenny, a ghostly woman said to appear as a flaming figure running along the railroad tracks near the historic B & O Railroad Station. Local legend says her screams still echo through the night as she races down the tracks where tragedy once struck. We also discuss the Snarly Yowl, a terrifying Appalachian cryptid said to haunt the surrounding hills. Described as a massive dog like beast with fiery red eyes that walks on two legs, the Snarly Yowl is rumored to be impossible to kill, surviving bullets, car crashes, and anything else thrown its way. To help us in our paranormal quest, we stopped at Devils Due Distillery to to hear the locals tales about Cryptids at an establishment that makes special Cryptid branded creations. Join Ryan, Christy, and Steven as they dive into haunted history, Appalachian folklore, ghost stories, cryptids, urban legends, paranormal encounters, and the strange mysteries hidden in the mountains of West Virginia. Sources: A Guide to Haunted West Virginia by Walter Gravenda and Mike Shoemaker 2001 Spooky South by S.E. Schlosser. https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-cities/the-most-haunted-places-in-harpers-ferry/ https://easttennessean.com/2024/04/17/cryptids-of-the-south-west-virginias-snarly-yow/ https://coffeehousewriters.com/west-virginias-snarly-yow/ #google_vignette #Paranormal #Cryptids #GhostStories #HarpersFerry #WestVirginia #ScreamingJenny #SnarlyYowl #AppalachianFolklore #HauntedPlaces #UrbanLegends #ParanormalPodcast #GhostHunting #CryptidEncounter #HauntedHistory #SliceOfTheParanormal

44 min
May 27

View Askewniverse Haunts: Clerks Locations and Jersey Ghost Stories

Episode 84: The Slice team headed into Monmouth County, New Jersey to explore haunted locations tied to the world of the View Askewniverse and the cult classic films of Kevin Smith. We visited iconic New Jersey movie locations connected to Clerks, Chasing Amy, and Jay and Silent Bob, including the legendary Quick Stop Groceries to count eggs and soak in one of the most recognizable indie film locations in movie history. We also stopped at Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash to check out props, memorabilia, and rare items from the View Askewniverse films. Along the way we hung out with John Willyung, the actor from the original ending of Clerks and the unforgettable "finger cuffs" scene from Chasing Amy. Naturally, we also tracked down local pizza spots in Red Bank because Jersey pizza is practically its own religion. But this trip wasn't just movie nostalgia. We explored haunted places and urban legends throughout Monmouth County, including the mysterious Dempsey House, where we dug into the truth behind the local legends. We also visited the historic Seabrook-Wilson House, better known as the Spy House, one of New Jersey's most talked about haunted sites. Finally, we stopped at The Canal Inn where we drank beside the infamous Death Chair and learned the chilling lore surrounding the bar. Sites: Jay and Silent Bobs Secret Stash 65 Broad St, Red Bank, NJ 07701 www.thesecretstashonline.com Dempsey House 55 Hamilton Ave, Leonardo, NJ 07737 Quick Stop 58 Leonard Ave, Leonardo, NJ 07737 Seabrook-Wilson Homestead "The Spy House" 719 Port Monmouth Rd, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2516 Old Canal Inn 2 E Passaic Ave, Nutley, NJ 07110 https://theoldcanalinn.com Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_and_Silent_Bob's_Secret_Stash?wprov=sfti1#Appearances_in_media https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clerks_(film)?wprov=sfti1#Shooting_Clerks https://weirdnj.com/stories/abandoned/dempsey-house/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dempsey_Pump_House?wprov= https://patch.com/new-jersey/middletown-nj/the-truth-about-the-dempsey-house https://tworivertimes.com/newfutureforlegendarymiddletownpump-house/ https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-cities/the-most-haunted-places-in-asbury-park/ https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2516 https://www.aol.com/spy-house-port-monmouth-ranked-210518167.html https://www.monmouthcommunity.com/blogdetails/hauntedmonmouthcounty Weird N.J. By Mark Moran and Mark Sceurman 2003 https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/food/new-jersey/death-themed-tavern-nj https://wobm.com/ixp/392/p/old-canal-inn-nutley-nj/ https://www.themontclairgirl.com/old-canal-inn-bar-history-nutley-new-jersey/ https://www.newjerseyhauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/old-canal-inn.html

58 min
May 20

Iron Vines Winery Haunting - Shadow Figures Fairies and Spirits

Episode 83: Slice of the Paranormal investigates the Iron Vines Winery in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, a unique location known for wine, live music, and an atmosphere that feels anything but ordinary. At first glance it is a relaxed and artsy venue, but staff and visitors have reported unexplained noises, a shadow figure near the bar, and strange activity in the basement that some describe as fairylike presence. We were granted access after hours to explore the building with staff on site. During the investigation, we documented strange occurrences, heard local stories tied to the property, and uncovered possible names connected to the reported activity. Whether coincidence or something lingering beneath the surface, the energy shifted in ways that were hard to ignore. Despite the unsettling moments, the experience carried an oddly welcoming tone. Even the unexplained felt calm rather than threatening. We will definitely be returning to Iron Vines Winery to continue the investigation, enjoy the live entertainment, and see if the stories deepen or fade with time. Site: Iron Vines Winery 322 Raspberry Ave, Sunbury, PA 17801 Sources: https://www.ironvinezwine.com

36 min

Real paranormal stories from your hometown...and pizza!

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Ryan Henderson, Steven Klinger, Christy Thompson
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2024 - 2026
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