Exterior of a quaint English cottage

This post contains affiliate links. See affiliate disclaimer here.  The other day I saw a news story about Richard Browning, a jet pack inventor who broke (shattered) his own Guinness Book speed record. He calls himself “Jetman.” (Naturally. What else would call yourself?) That’s really something to see by theContinue Reading

Alexandra Holzer

I was so excited for my chat with Alexandra Holzer, but also a little nervous. However, I’m always nervous before interviews. I want to ask interesting questions that lead to a good conversation, because I want to make it worth their while also. I don’t want to ask the sameContinue Reading

San Francisco's Laughing Sal in the Musee Mecanique

One of the weird days and observances on October 25 is Chucky the Notorious Killer Doll Day. (It’s also Frankenstein Friday.) In honor of Chucky, I thought it’d be fun to spend time with a creepy doll of sorts: Laughing Sal. Not that’s she’s a killer doll, but there mayContinue Reading

Foolish Mortal ghoul girl

Thanks to everyone who entered the Name That Haunted Tune Contest. I drew the winner today. Congrats to Katie Craig, whose Facebook entry was the lucky one for her. What was the tune?  I was so impressed by how many knew the answer. I didn’t know that song even hadContinue Reading

Destination Fear's Dakota Laden, Chelsea and Tanner

Destination Fear premiers on Travel Channel Saturday, October 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Dakota Laden, his sister and his best friend embark on a terrifying road trip in search of America’s most haunted abandoned places. But which haunted places will they jaunt to? There are 10 hour-long episodes scheduled. Here’sContinue Reading

Destination Fear's Dakota Laden, Chelsea Laden, and Tanner Wiseman at Old South Pittsburg Hospital

Destination Fear premieres on Saturday, October 26 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. It’s one of the seven new series premiering on Travel Channel during Ghostober this year. Will the 10-episode series be the most terrifying road trip ever attempted? Paranormal explorer and documentary filmmaker Dakota Laden spent the last few years investigatingContinue Reading

Haunted Mansion prize pack

You know the sneak peek at the Haunted Mansion-themed prize pack I did a few weeks ago? Well guess what time it is? Contest announcement time! I decided to try something a little bit different. Sort of make it a multimedia affair. I’m going to use the podcast in conjunctionContinue Reading

Ghostly figure on a dark empty road

This is a guest post from Tia Philippart. The terrors of the Halloween season are here! Witches, spooky spirits, strange creatures, and more. These mysterious occurrences are all haunted legends that comprise the grounds of America’s most haunted roads. The roads each hold an individual tale — giving you goosebumps withContinue Reading

Photo of girl with Halloween face paint

This is a guest contribution from Sally Writes. With 100 million Americans planning to go on a family vacation in 2019, many will be considering a fall holiday. However, for families who enjoy the Halloween season and wish to embark on a seasonally appropriate trip, finding a destination suitable forContinue Reading

The Whitney exterior

This is a guest contribution from Sally Writes. The Whitney Mansion in Detroit has been a home, a hospice, and is currently a restaurant that boasts opulent dining rooms and a grand feel throughout the 22,000-foot property. There’s plenty of ghostly sightings and paranormal experiences to be had, which theContinue Reading

Haunt Jaunts Haunted Mansion Prize pack

Do you love the Haunted Mansion? I do. I’m a Foolish Mortal and proud of it! Speaking of Foolish Mortals, this past summer I was lucky enough to be one them who attended the Haunted Mansion’s 50 Years of Retirement Unliving Event at Disneyland. While I was there, I pickedContinue Reading

Ghost Brothers Marcus Harvey, Dalen Spratt and Juwan Mass

Travel Channel is bringing another former Destination America show to its network this year. (The other being Mountain Monsters.) In this case, best friends and ghost hunters Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and Marcus Harvey are investigating and ghostplainin’ in a new eight-part Travel Channel series. Ghost Brothers: Haunted Houseguests premieresContinue Reading