Midwest Shadow Files

Midwest Shadow Files

a podcast about the paranormal, dark history and oddities in the Midwest - New episodes Mondays and Wednesdays.

  1. 22h ago

    Haunted Glensheen Mansion - (Duluth, Minnesota)

    Perched along the shores of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota, Glensheen Historic Estate is one of the Midwest’s most beautiful—and most mysterious—landmarks. Built in the early 1900s, the sprawling mansion has a tragic history (with a 1977 double-murder), decades of whispered stories, and countless reports of strange encounters. In this episode of Midwest Shadow Files, we step inside Glensheen Manor to tell the story of its darkest history and the paranormal activity said to linger within its walls. From unexplained footsteps and shadowy figures to cold spots, strange sensations, and stories of apparitions, we investigate the legends surrounding one of Minnesota’s most famous haunted locations. Was Glensheen simply a mansion shaped by tragedy and imagination—or is something still there? Turn down the lights, put on your headphones, and join us inside the Midwest Shadow Files. 👻 Listen. Investigate. Decide for yourself. 📍 Glensheen Historic Estate — Duluth, Minnesota 🎙️ Midwest Shadow Files — Exploring the haunted history of the Midwest. #MidwestShadowFiles #GlensheenManor #Glensheen #DuluthMinnesota #HauntedMinnesota #MinnesotaGhostStories #Paranormal #GhostStories #HauntedPlaces #TrueHaunting #MidwestParanormal

  2. 2d ago

    Haunted Deadwood: The Ghost of Seth Bullock Encounter

    Tonights episode is very different...I had the opportunity to stay over night at the Historic Bullock Hotel - which is also VERY haunted! This episode was done in video format - I'll upload the audio here - but I took video of the entire episode. Feel free to listen here, or if you want to watch the video - you can catch it over on YouTube - I wasn't looking for ghosts - I simply wanted the experience of staying overnight at the hotel. I don't ghost hunt, or do paranormal investigations - I simply do the research and tell my listeners the stories...but, it's funny what happens when you AREN'T looking for ghosts. Sometimes, they simply show up unannounced. Hope you enjoy! Consider subscribing to follow along, or drop a comment. What do you think? Did I encounter the ghost of Seth Bullock?

  3. Sep 23

    3 Haunted Houses in Lincoln, Nebraska

    👻 3 HAUNTED HOUSES IN LINCOLN, NEBRASKA | MIDWEST SHADOW FILES Lincoln, Nebraska has a history that goes far beyond what you’ll find in the history books. In this episode of Midwest Shadow Files, we explore three locations surrounded by stories of strange encounters, unexplained activity, and lingering legends. 🏚️ The Ferguson House — One of Lincoln’s historic homes, with a past that has inspired its share of eerie tales. 🏠 The Kennard House — Nebraska’s oldest brick residence and a fascinating piece of Lincoln history. But could its long history also have a darker side? 🌳 The Caretaker’s House at Antelope Park — Tucked away in one of Lincoln’s best-known parks, this mysterious little house has become part of local paranormal lore. Are these places truly haunted, or are the stories simply the echoes of history, imagination, and decades of retelling? Join Midwest Shadow Files as we dig into the history, legends, and reported paranormal activity surrounding three haunted houses in Lincoln, Nebraska. 🔦 Listen until the end—and decide for yourself. Reference: Hill, G. L. (2004). People who don’t know they’re dead: How they attach themselves to unsuspecting bystanders and what to do about it. New Page Books. If you enjoy haunted places, paranormal investigations, Midwest history, ghost stories, and unexplained mysteries, be sure to like, subscribe, for more episodes of Midwest Shadow Files.

  4. Sep 21

    The Haunted Adams House - (Deadwood, South Dakota)

    👻 MIDWEST SHADOW FILES: THE HAUNTED ADAMS HOUSE | DEADWOOD, SOUTH DAKOTA 👻 Deep in the historic streets of Deadwood, South Dakota, stands the Adams House — a beautifully preserved mansion with a reputation for paranormal activity and a history filled with tragedy, mystery, and unexplained encounters. In this episode of Midwest Shadow Files, we step inside the legendary Adams House to investigate the stories of spirits said to linger within its walls. From unexplained footsteps and voices to strange sensations and possible paranormal activity, we're searching for evidence of what may still remain behind. 🔦 Did we capture something from beyond the veil? 🎧 Listen closely for unexplained voices and sounds. 📹 Watch for movement, shadows, and other anomalies. 🏚️ Explore the history and haunting legends surrounding one of Deadwood's most famous locations. Whether you're a longtime paranormal investigator or simply fascinated by the unexplained, join us as we uncover the Midwest Shadow Files. ⚠️ Do you believe the Adams House is haunted? Let us know what you think in the comments — and tell us what you saw or heard that we might have missed! 👍 LIKE the video if you enjoy paranormal investigations 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Midwest Shadow Files for more haunted locations 💬 COMMENT with your theories and experiences 📲 SHARE with a fellow paranormal enthusiast Reference: Cuyle, D. (2026). Ghosts and legends of the Black Hills. The History Press. #MidwestShadowFiles #AdamsHouse #DeadwoodSouthDakota #Deadwood #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedSouthDakota #GhostHunting #ParanormalActivity #HauntedPlaces #GhostStories #Paranormal #HauntedHouse #SouthDakota

  5. Sep 16

    The Haunted Custer House

    Step inside one of Mandan, North Dakota’s most intriguing historic locations as Midwest Shadow Files investigates the legends and reported hauntings surrounding the Haunted Custer House. Built during the early days of Mandan’s history, the house has a connection to the legendary General George Armstrong Custer and the soldiers stationed at nearby Fort Abraham Lincoln. But according to local stories, the history of this house may not have ended when Custer left, and died at the Battle of Little Big Horn. Visitors and paranormal investigators have reported strange sounds, unexplained activity, eerie sensations, and encounters that have left some wondering if the past still lingers within these historic walls. In this episode, we explore the history of the Custer House, the stories behind its reputation as a haunted location, and the paranormal experiences that have made it a fascinating part of North Dakota folklore. 👻 Is the Custer House truly haunted? 📜 What happened here—and who might still remain? 🔦 Join us as we dig into another chilling chapter of the Midwest Shadow Files. If you enjoy true hauntings, haunted history, paranormal investigations, ghost stories, and the darker side of the Midwest, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS so you don't miss the next investigation. Have you ever visited the Custer House—or experienced something you couldn't explain there? Tell us about it in the comments! #MidwestShadowFiles #HauntedCusterHouse #CusterHouse #MandanNorthDakota #NorthDakotaHaunted #HauntedNorthDakota #Paranormal #GhostStories #HauntedHistory #ParanormalInvestigation #GhostHunting #MidwestHauntings

  6. Sep 14

    What is a Haunted House? (Series Intro)

    What exactly makes a house haunted? Is it the history buried beneath its floors? The tragedies that happened within its walls? The stories passed down from generation to generation? Or is there something else—something we can’t quite explain—that keeps certain places from ever truly being empty? In this episode of Midwest Shadow Files, we’re opening the door on a question at the heart of paranormal investigation: What Is a Haunted House? This episode serves as the introduction to our month-long journey into 13 of the most haunted houses in the Midwest. Over the coming weeks, we’ll explore the dark histories, chilling legends, reported paranormal activity, and unexplained encounters connected to some of the region’s most infamous homes. From strange footsteps and unexplained voices to apparitions, objects moving on their own, and stories that have endured for generations, these houses have earned reputations that refuse to disappear. But before we visit them, we need to understand what makes a house haunted in the first place. Are these places truly haunted—or are we simply seeing, hearing, and feeling something we don't yet understand? Join us as Midwest Shadow Files begins its journey into 13 haunted houses across the Midwest. 13 Houses. 13 Stories. One month of shadows. The investigation begins here. 👻 Subscribe to Midwest Shadow Files and follow along as we uncover the history, legends, and paranormal mysteries hiding behind these doors. Reference: McAndrew, F. T. (2015, November 2). What makes a house feel haunted? Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-the-ooze/201511/what-makes-house-feel-haunted #MidwestShadowFiles #HauntedHouses #Paranormal #GhostStories #HauntedMidwest #GhostHunting #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedPlaces #TrueGhostStories #MidwestParanormal

  7. Sep 9

    Old Joliet Prison

    Joliet Prison

  8. Sep 8

    The History and Hauntings of the Missouri State Penitentiary

    The History and Hauntings of the Missouri State Penitentiary | Midwest Shadow Files For more than 170 years, the Missouri State Penitentiary stood as one of America’s most notorious prisons. Behind its walls, countless stories unfolded—of violence, tragedy, punishment, survival, and death. Today, the historic prison is also known for something far more mysterious: reports of paranormal activity. In this episode of Midwest Shadow Files, we journey into the dark history of the Missouri State Penitentiary in Jefferson City, Missouri. We explore the prison’s origins, its infamous reputation, the lives lost within its walls, and the chilling stories that have earned it a reputation as one of the most haunted locations in the Midwest. 👻 Inside this episode: The history of the Missouri State PenitentiaryLife behind the prison wallsNotorious inmates and tragic eventsDeath, punishment, and the darker side of prison historyReported paranormal encountersHaunted locations and unexplained phenomenaThe legends and stories that continue to surround the penitentiary Is the Missouri State Penitentiary truly haunted? Or are its shadows simply echoes of a violent and troubled past? Turn down the lights, put on your headphones, and join Midwest Shadow Files as we explore one of Missouri’s darkest—and most haunted—landmarks. Subscribe for more stories of haunted places, unexplained encounters, forgotten history, and paranormal mysteries from across the Midwest. #MidwestShadowFiles #MissouriStatePenitentiary #HauntedMissouri #Paranormal #GhostStories #HauntedPlaces #MissouriHistory #TrueHauntings #ParanormalInvestigation #HauntedPrison

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a podcast about the paranormal, dark history and oddities in the Midwest - New episodes Mondays and Wednesdays.

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  • Creator
    Midwest Shadow Files
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    46
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    © Copyright 2026 Midwest Shadow Files
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