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Haunts

Haunts

By: Courtney Hayes
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Haunts is a paranormal podcast dedicated to telling you the true stories behind the world’s most haunting legends. Join your spirited host, Courtney, for a deep dive into the fascinating field of paranormal research, while she sheds light onto the true events behind the lore! Each episode of Haunts is dedicated to dissecting the most debated theories, events, and legends of the paranormal. As a seasoned paranormal researcher, Courtney investigates each haunt with a fine tooth comb, bringing only the hard hitting facts the table. She dives into various theories of parapsychology and discusses the science behind the so-called unexplained. But that’s not all! While Courtney is a firm believer in the paranormal, she’s also a natural (yet hopeful) skeptic with a curious mind. This dichotomy paves the way for an objective approach to each haunt she covers—allowing the listener to make the final call: is it a hoax or could it truly be a haunt? For more information, visit our website at...Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. World
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  • S2E10: The Island of the Dolls
    Aug 21 2025

    There's something lurking in the waters, hanging in the trees...

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    In the chilling season finale of Haunts, we return to the question that’s haunted us all season long: what happens when hauntings are brought together? From Annabelle’s destructive tour to Mr. Ted’s arrival at Bolsover Castle, we’ve seen how cursed objects ripple outward in terrifying ways. Now, we travel deep into the canals of Xochimilco, Mexico, to uncover the story of the infamous Island of the Dolls.

    Was Don Julián Santana Barrera himself from restless spirits, or was he haunted by his own obsession? Are the dolls simply grotesque relics, or vessels for something much older — perhaps even something Aztec and ancient lurking in the waters? Along the way, we’ll hear eerie visitor accounts, explore the folklore of mermaids in the canals, and confront the possibility that the dolls themselves have become part of a monstrous tapestry of layered hauntings.

    As we close out season two, one truth remains: when we bring spirits and stories together, we don’t just multiply them. We create something new. Something alive. Something monstrous.

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    14 mins
  • S2E9: Bolsover Castle and the Haunting of Mr. Ted
    Aug 13 2025

    What else have we unknowingly brought together?

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    Let's keep in touch!

    Join our discord server - https://discord.gg/Y26pecdCkN Check out our website - www.hauntscast.com Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscast

    When a teddy bear rumored to cause terminal illness is brought into one of England’s most haunted castles, the results are as chilling as they are controversial. In this episode of Haunts, we explore the layered hauntings of Bolsover Castle—from ghostly children and phantom footsteps to ancient markings meant to ward off witches. Then, we dive into the dark legend of Mr. Ted, a cursed bear so malevolent he was eventually buried in secret. Along the way, we unpack theories about energy convergence, spiritual territoriality, and the ethics of putting cursed artifacts on display. Because when hauntings collide, what exactly are we inviting in?

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    18 mins
  • S2E8: The Voodoo Doll
    Jul 31 2025

    Most dolls are made to be played with. This one came with a warning: never open the box.

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    Let's keep in touch!

    Join our discord server - https://discord.gg/Y26pecdCkN Check out our website - www.hauntscast.com Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hauntscast/ Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/hauntscast

    In this episode of Haunts, we dive into the chilling story of a Voodoo Doll—a crude figure made of twine, studded with nails, and locked inside a silver box. Sold on eBay in the early 2000s, the doll’s new owner ignored the seller’s warnings… and soon found herself haunted by something she couldn’t explain. From failed attempts to destroy it, to its mysterious returns and a priest's blessing to keep its spirit locked away, this doll’s legend has endured for nearly two decades.

    Was it truly cursed—or just another internet-era myth? You decide.

    Dare to open the box? Tune in now.

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    12 mins
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