Paranormal Playback

The bAD Collective

Paranormal Playback is the ultimate recap podcast for paranormal reality TV, where haunted asylums, ghost-hunting bros, psychic house calls, and celebrity ghost stories get the snark-filled breakdown they deserve. Hosted by three award-winning ad industry creatives, Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, and Lauren Sanders, we rewatch cult-favorite shows like Ghost Adventures, Kindred Spirits, and Celebrity Ghost Stories, with a mix of skepticism, comedy, and pop culture flair. Got a ghost story? Submit yours at paranormalplayback.com/home#shadowtales for a chance to be featured in our bonus special, Rosé & Readings. See you in the Shadows™. ☠️🔦 Follow Us & Submit Your Ghost Story:📸 Instgram @paranormalplayback 📱 TikTok @paranormal.playba 📺 YouTube @paranormalplaybackpod ☎️ (404) 981-4533 📧 paranormalplaybackpod@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen, rate, subscribe & stay spooky. 🌀🕯️Enter the Portal🕯️🌀 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Secrets of the Pendleton Underground | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    JAN 28

    Secrets of the Pendleton Underground | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    [00:00] Haunted Shadows Intro [02:42] Shadow Updates & Current Events [12:17] History a la Zak [29:42] This Old Haunt: The Pendleton Underground [45:00] Pre-Investigation [1:10:00] The Pendleton Underground [01:19:00] Mel & Lor Do NOT Check The Tech [01:22:12] Until next time... [1:22:51] See You In The Shadows WE'RE BACK!!!! Ghost Adventures heads to Pendleton, Oregon for a chilling two-part investigation beneath the city’s historic streets. In Buried Souls of Pendleton: Part One, Zak Bagans and the crew explore the infamous Pendleton Underground, a hidden network of tunnels tied to racial violence, outlaw justice, brothels, and long-buried secrets of the Wild West. Paranormal Playback breaks down the episode’s historical claims, including connections to the Oregon Trail, the Hell’s Canyon massacre of Chinese miners, and the forced underground existence of marginalized communities. The hosts examine the Cozy Rooms brothel, discuss Stella Darby’s complicated legacy, and question how much of Zak’s paranormal hypothesis holds up under scrutiny. As the investigation unfolds, the crew captures unsettling PolterPod responses, EMF spikes, unexplained footsteps, and a controversial moment involving a guest investigator that sparks serious discussion. With new tech introduced, shadowy figures hinted at, and the episode ending on a dramatic cliffhanger, Part One raises more questions than answers about what truly lingers beneath Pendleton — and whether the past ever stays buried. 👻 Want more? visit our website for photos, source materials, and ghostly extras. Resources for those who want to do more during these dark times in our country. Know your rights! immigrantjustice.org ACLU While you’re here, don’t forget to: ⭐️ Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen 👻 Share Paranormal Playback with a friend who loves reality TV or spooky stories 📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes chaos, sneak peeks, and bonus hauntings 📞 Got a ghost story of your own? Send it in, you might just hear it in a future Tales from the Shadows. Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders. Each episode has its own gallery on our website to explore while you listen. Leave Us a Ghost Story:→ Instgram @paranormalplayback → TikTok @paranormal.playba → ☎️ VM: (404) 981-4533 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 24m
  2. Possession in Gold Country? | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    12/17/2025

    Possession in Gold Country? | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    [00:00] Welcome & Season Update [03:35] Jamestown History & Fact-Check Setup [08:42] This Old Haunt: Charlie Checks the Facts [17:50] Pre-Investigation Encounters & Possession Claims [26:10] Moaning Caverns Exploration [32:58] Investigating the Willow Saloon [37:25] Jamestown Hotel Evidence & Final Thoughts This week's episode of Paranormal Playback, Mel & Lor are on hiatus while Charlie dives into Ghost Adventures Season 30 Episode 7: “Gold Town Terror,” an investigation set in Jamestown, California, a former Gold Rush hotspot layered with tragedy, folklore, and alleged demonic activity. Charlie breaks down the town’s history, fact-checks claims about the Moaning Caverns and Jamestown Hotel, and analyzes the episode’s most unsettling moments, including a former sheriff’s alleged possession and evidence captured inside the hotel’s basement. With EMF spikes, validated baselines, Polaroid anomalies, and a chilling XLS figure, this becomes one of the most compelling episodes of the season. Charlie also delivers a special “This Old Haunt: Charlie Checks the Facts,” challenging myths while highlighting the real history that makes Jamestown genuinely eerie. 👻 Want more? visit our website for photos, source materials, and ghostly extras. If you or someone you know are struggling with suicidal ideation please call 988 or head to 988lifeline.org While you’re here, don’t forget to: ⭐️ Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen 👻 Share Paranormal Playback with a friend who loves reality TV or spooky stories 📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes chaos, sneak peeks, and bonus hauntings 📞 Got a ghost story of your own? Send it in, you might just hear it in a future Tales from the Shadows. Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders. Each episode has its own gallery on our website to explore while you listen. Leave Us a Ghost Story:→ Instgram @paranormalplayback → TikTok @paranormal.playba → ☎️ VM: (404) 981-4533 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  3. Chaos at The River Inn | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    12/10/2025

    Chaos at The River Inn | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    [00:00] Holiday Chaos & Curtain Disasters [08:20] Ghost Adventures Setup: Enter the River Inn in Reno, NV [17:45] This Old Haunt: The Real History Behind the River Inn [34:00] The Beverly Pasco Experience (Community Theater Edition) [48:50] Night 1: Voices, Shadows & Early Activity [59:15] Night 2: Into the Cistern & Mold-Suit Madness [1:10:30] Thermal Figures, Final Debunking & Beverly’s Farewell Paranormal Playback covers Ghost Adventures Season 30 Episode 6, Rage on the River. Charlie and Mel break down Ghost Adventures’ investigation of the abandoned River Inn in Reno, NV, a once–luxury hot springs resort now known for its crumbling structure, questionable mob lore, and local ghost stories. The hosts dig into Aaron’s theatrical river entrance, the crew’s early claims of child apparitions and EMF spikes, and the strange audio captured throughout the property. But nothing compares to the arrival of psychic medium Beverly Pasco, whose frantic energy, dramatic fainting spell, and nonstop commentary turn the episode into instant paranormal-reality TV chaos. The team pairs Zach’s exaggerated storytelling with real history from the River Inn’s long line of bankruptcies, failed redevelopments, and one documented drowning — far from the mob massacres the show hints at. RIP to Beverly Pasco, who passed away after filming. Her unforgettable appearance remains one of the most iconic (and unhinged) moments in Ghost Adventures history. Whether you’re a Ghost Adventures fan or just love a good haunted amusement park story, this episode delivers laughs, lore, history, and solid paranormal commentary. 👻 Want more? visit our website for photos, source materials, and ghostly extras. If you or someone you know are struggling with suicidal ideation please call 988 or head to 988lifeline.org While you’re here, don’t forget to: ⭐️ Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen 👻 Share Paranormal Playback with a friend who loves reality TV or spooky stories 📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes chaos, sneak peeks, and bonus hauntings 📞 Got a ghost story of your own? Send it in, you might just hear it in a future Tales from the Shadows. Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders. Each episode has its own gallery on our website to explore while you listen. Leave Us a Ghost Story:→ Instgram @paranormalplayback → TikTok @paranormal.playba → ☎️ VM: (404) 981-4533 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m
  4. Belmont Park After Dark | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    12/03/2025

    Belmont Park After Dark | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    [00:00] Intro & Weekend Catch-Up [11:19] Recording Disaster & Reset [12:00] Pre-Investigation [24:30] This Old Haunt: Belmont Park [44:06] Night One: The Investigation [1:00:00] Night Two: The Lockdown [1:15:50] Haunted or Hoax? In this technologically challenged episode of Paranormal Playback, Charlie, Melanie, and Lore introduce the episode and then Char & Mel dive into Ghost Adventures Season 30 Episode 5: “Darkness at Belmont Park.” The crew recaps Zak Bagans’ investigation at San Diego’s historic amusement park and it's infamous roller coaster The Giant Dipper, exploring its tragic history, reported hauntings, and the questionable tech the GA team brings along for the ride. From disembodied screams and moving coaster cars to allegedly haunted arcades and that unforgettable “Slender Man” figure caught on camera, the hosts break down every moment with skepticism, humor, and paranormal curiosity. Mel’s deep-dive This Old Haunt segment uncovers what’s historically true (and what definitely isn’t), while Charlie debates whether the park’s paranormal activity is residual energy, intelligent spirits, or simply Ghost Adventures doing what they do best. Expect EVP analysis, thermal anomalies, creepy kid voices, stuffed-elephant mysteries, and several moments that left the hosts wondering if the tech crew was just messing with Zak. Whether you’re a Ghost Adventures fan or just love a good haunted amusement park story, this episode delivers laughs, lore, history, and solid paranormal commentary. 👻 Want more? visit our website for photos, source materials, and ghostly extras. If you or someone you know are struggling with suicidal ideation please call 988 or head to 988lifeline.org While you’re here, don’t forget to: ⭐️ Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen 👻 Share Paranormal Playback with a friend who loves reality TV or spooky stories 📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes chaos, sneak peeks, and bonus hauntings 📞 Got a ghost story of your own? Send it in, you might just hear it in a future Tales from the Shadows. Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders. Each episode has its own gallery on our website to explore while you listen. Leave Us a Ghost Story:→ Instgram @paranormalplayback → TikTok @paranormal.playba → ☎️ VM: (404) 981-4533 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 27m
  5. Mini-sode: Poultrygiest Transmissions from the Shadowverse

    11/26/2025

    Mini-sode: Poultrygiest Transmissions from the Shadowverse

    In this Thanksgiving Shadow Update, the Paranormal Playback team shares that there’s no new episode this week and previews next week’s return with their Ghost Adventures Season 30 recap of “Darkness of Belmont Park.” Mel encourages listeners to catch up on recent episodes, including their crossover with I’m Already Scared host Dr. Adam. Listen to Charlie on I'm Already Scared with Dr. Adam Listen to Dr. Adam on Paranormal Playback While you’re here, don’t forget to: ⭐️ Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen 👻 Share Paranormal Playback with a friend who loves reality TV or spooky stories 📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes chaos, sneak peeks, and bonus hauntings 📞 Got a ghost story of your own? Send it in, you might just hear it in a future Tales from the Shadows. Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders. Each episode has its own gallery on our website to explore while you listen. Leave Us a Ghost Story:→ Instgram @paranormalplayback → TikTok @paranormal.playba → ☎️ VM: (404) 981-4533 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    2 min
  6. St. Luke’s Hospital (Feat. Dr. Adam from I'm Already Scared & The Sister Wives Professor Podcasts) | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    11/19/2025

    St. Luke’s Hospital (Feat. Dr. Adam from I'm Already Scared & The Sister Wives Professor Podcasts) | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    [00:00] Intro & Signal Awards Catch-Up [06:20] Shadow Chats: Introducing Dr. Adam from I'm Already Scared & The Sisterwives Professor Podcasts [16:15] This Old Haunt: St. Luke’s Hospital [29:40] Pre-Investigation Shenanigans [41:55] Night One: Getting Lost, Sick, and Spooked [54:20] Lockdown [1:05:10] The Evidence [1:12:00] Haunted or Hoax? In this episode of Paranormal Playback, Charlie and Mel are joined by special guest Dr. Adam from I’m Already Scared (and The Sister Wives Professor) to break down Ghost Adventures Season 30, Episode 4: “Hospital of the Damned.” The team dives into the haunted history of St. Luke’s Medical Center in Pasadena, a once-thriving Catholic hospital now overrun with urban legends, shadow figures, satanic lore, and unexplained activity. From Zak Bagans’ hazmat cosplay to Aaron’s terrifying physical episode, the crew analyzes the investigation moment-by-moment, including EMF spikes, eerie EVPs, chilling thermal captures, and one of the strangest XLS stick-figure interactions Ghost Adventures has shown in years. With a mix of skepticism, humor, and genuine creep-factor, this episode explores what was real, what was questionable, and what definitely sent chills through the team. If you’re searching for a deep, entertaining recap of Ghost Adventures: Hospital of the Damned, this is your episode. 🎙️You can find I'm Already Scared with Dr. Adam on Apple and Spotify 🎧 And The Sister Wives Professor on Apple, Spotify and Patreon. While you’re here, don’t forget to: ⭐️ Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen 👻 Share Paranormal Playback with a friend who loves reality TV or spooky stories 📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes chaos, sneak peeks, and bonus hauntings 📞 Got a ghost story of your own? Send it in, you might just hear it in a future Tales from the Shadows. Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders. Each episode has its own gallery on our website to explore while you listen. Leave Us a Ghost Story:→ Instgram @paranormalplayback → TikTok @paranormal.playba → ☎️ VM: (404) 981-4533 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m
  7. Satanic Rituals at Hollydale Asylum | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    11/09/2025

    Satanic Rituals at Hollydale Asylum | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    [00:00] Shadow Updates & Signal Awards! [08:00] Hollydale Asylum of Hell [17:50] This Old Haunt: Rancho Los Amigos [30:10] The Investigation [47:00] The Discovery That Shook Them [59:00] Aaron’s Devastating Call [1:05:00] Haunted or Hoax? In this chilling episode of Paranormal Playback, Charlie, Lor, and Mel dive into Ghost Adventures Season 30, Episode 3 – “Hollydale Asylum of Hell.” What starts as a typical investigation recap spirals into one of the darkest episodes yet, where satanic rituals, human danger, and real tragedy collide. The Ghoulies unpack the haunted history of Rancho Los Amigos Medical Complex in Downey, California, the disturbing discoveries inside Casa Consuelo, and the shocking real-life moment when Aaron Goodwin learns his wife has been arrested for plotting to have him killed. While you’re here, don’t forget to: ⭐️ Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen 👻 Share Paranormal Playback with a friend who loves reality TV or spooky stories 📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes chaos, sneak peeks, and bonus hauntings 📞 Got a ghost story of your own? Send it in, you might just hear it in a future Tales from the Shadows. Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders. Each episode has its own gallery on our website to explore while you listen. Leave Us a Ghost Story:→ Instgram @paranormalplayback → TikTok @paranormal.playba → ☎️ VM: (404) 981-4533 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m
  8. The Real-Life Blair Witch? | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    10/31/2025

    The Real-Life Blair Witch? | Ghost Adventures S30 Live Coverage

    [00:00] Low-Key Halloween [10:00] The Crimson Dawn [45:00] Shadow Figures, Dolls & The Broom Falls [1:03:00] Charlie’s Real-Life Ghost Story [1:12:00] Haunted or Human? Final Theories & Wrap-Up It’s Halloween on Paranormal Playback, and Charlie and Lor are diving headfirst into Ghost Adventures Season 30, Episode 2, Mountain of Madness: Part II. From alien heat signatures and cryptid theories to the eerie true history of Crimson Dawn’s seven witches, this episode is packed with chaos, laughs, and a few “WTF, Zak?” moments. Join the hosts as they unpack Neil Forsling’s witchy legacy, debate whether the 1992 hooded-figure encounter was haunted or human, and share one of Charlie’s own real-life spooky stories. Perfect for fans of Ghost Adventures, The Dead Files, and paranormal pop culture who love their scares with a side of sarcasm. While you’re here, don’t forget to: ⭐️ Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen 👻 Share Paranormal Playback with a friend who loves reality TV or spooky stories 📲 Follow us on Instagram and TikTok for behind-the-scenes chaos, sneak peeks, and bonus hauntings 📞 Got a ghost story of your own? Send it in, you might just hear it in a future Tales from the Shadows. Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV, ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders. Each episode has its own gallery on our website to explore while you listen. Leave Us a Ghost Story:→ Instgram @paranormalplayback → TikTok @paranormal.playba → ☎️ VM: (404) 981-4533 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 21m
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Paranormal Playback is the ultimate recap podcast for paranormal reality TV, where haunted asylums, ghost-hunting bros, psychic house calls, and celebrity ghost stories get the snark-filled breakdown they deserve. Hosted by three award-winning ad industry creatives, Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, and Lauren Sanders, we rewatch cult-favorite shows like Ghost Adventures, Kindred Spirits, and Celebrity Ghost Stories, with a mix of skepticism, comedy, and pop culture flair. Got a ghost story? Submit yours at paranormalplayback.com/home#shadowtales for a chance to be featured in our bonus special, Rosé & Readings. See you in the Shadows™. ☠️🔦 Follow Us & Submit Your Ghost Story:📸 Instgram @paranormalplayback 📱 TikTok @paranormal.playba 📺 YouTube @paranormalplaybackpod ☎️ (404) 981-4533 📧 paranormalplaybackpod@gmail.com 🎙️ Listen, rate, subscribe & stay spooky. 🌀🕯️Enter the Portal🕯️🌀 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    The bAD Collective
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © bAD Influence Media, LLC
  • Show Website
    Paranormal Playback

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