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How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunted Places on Earth

How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunted Places on Earth

By: Rob Kirkup
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 Welcome to How Haunted? the paranormal podcast where each episode we explore the horrible history, and terrifying ghost stories of one of the most haunted places on planet Earth. I’m Rob Kirkup. Author, paranormal historian, and ghost hunter from the north-east of England. Allow me to be your guide as we dare to investigate in depth the, often dark and troubled, history of each location, and of course, the chilling tales of the ghosts that reside within.Copyright 2022-2025. All rights reserved. Spirituality World
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  • Ep 129 - York House with Dr Steph Lay

    Ep 129 - York House with Dr Steph Lay
    Feb 6 2026
    In episode 129, we return to a city of secrets—a place built on modern ideals, yet haunted by whispers of its past. York House in Milton Keynes may appear an ordinary community centre by day, but behind its relatively-modern walls something may stir, something unseen, something unexplainable. I’m joined once again by Dr. Steph Lay, who has been delving into the hidden folklore of Milton Keynes, collecting the ghost stories that shape the city’s shadowed side. Together, we’ll uncover what she’s found, and ask—what spirits may still linger in the foundations of this “new” city? So join me, as together we ask Steph just how haunted is York House? Dr Steph Lay is a horror writer, photographer and parapsychologist who’s lived in Milton Keynes since 2002 and is undertaking an ambitious project to take a look at the city’s little-explored darker side. Check out Steph's website, and get in touch with her, at ⁠https://cityofsecrets.blog⁠ Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review. Check out the official merch store at ⁠⁠how-haunted.dashery.com⁠⁠ where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. Find out more about the pod at ⁠https://www.how-haunted.com⁠ and you can email Rob at ⁠Rob@how-haunted.com⁠ You can become a Patreon supporter for as little as £1 a month. You can choose from three tiers and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night. To sign up, and take advantage of a free seven day trial, visit ⁠https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod⁠ Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at ⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod⁠ Music in this episode includes: Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: ⁠https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw⁠ " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link :⁠https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU⁠ || SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: ⁠https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ⁠ || Follow on Facebook: ⁠https://bit.ly/33RWRtP⁠ || Follow on Instagram: ⁠https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Bonus Episode 27 - Jedburgh Castle Jail

    Bonus Episode 27 - Jedburgh Castle Jail
    Jan 30 2026
    Originally released for Patreons in November 2024 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. In the 27th Patreon bonus podcast you join me on location in October of this year, 2024, in the Scottish borders at a jail built in 1823 that would house the very worst of the prisoners in the area. What would happen when fellow Geordie podcaster, Icy Sedgwick, and I joined a public ghost hunt at this jail built atop the site of a castle that stood here 400 years earlier? Tonight lets ask together, just how haunted is Jedburgh Castle Jail? Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com Thanks so much to the delightful Icy Sedgwick who was fantastic company for our adventure at Jedburgh Castle Jail. You can find her website at https://www.icysedgwick.com, and you can find Icy's podcast at https://pod.co/fabulous-folklore-with-icy To book onto a ghost hunt with GHOSTnortheast, head on over to www.ghostnortheast.co.uk To get episodes such as this around a year sooner, you can become a Patreon for £3 a month, and get yourself early access to episodes, and more exclusive episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night. To find out more, or take advantage of a seven day free trial, head on over to https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. Music in this episode includes: "Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare" https://youtu.be/g_O4kS9FP3k " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link : https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    4 hrs and 13 mins
  • Ep 128 - Is the North or South of England More Haunted?

    Ep 128 - Is the North or South of England More Haunted?
    Jan 23 2026
    In episode 128, we confront a question sent in by a listener: is the north or the south of England more haunted? From fog-laden streets where shadowy figures seem to linger just out of sight, to ancient halls where the air itself feels thick with memory, this is a land where the past never quite lets go. Darkened castles, abandoned prisons, and lonely manor houses all tell their stories if you know how to listen—and sometimes, if you’re brave enough, to see. So join me as we wander the spectral geography of England, and ask just how haunted is the north and south of England and which is more haunted? Huge thanks to all of the polterguests who took the time to get involved in the north vs south debate. Check out Diane Chambers on the Supernatural UK at The Supernatural UK - YouTube Follow Dr Steph Lay's paranormal Milton Keynes' adventure at ⁠⁠https://cityofsecrets.blog⁠ Wayne is brilliant, and you can find out all about the wonderful Eerie Edinburgh and his books at Eerie Edinburgh - Edinburgh Ghost Stories, Edinburgh Ghosts Hear more from Nat on her award-winning podcast Weird in the Wade Weird In The Wade Rob's YouTube channel is hugely recommended, be sure to check it out at Dead Air - YouTube Fan favourite Emma's blog can be found at Home - Weird Wiltshire and she will be back on the podcast later this year. Join Reeves on Paratalk at Paratalk Podcast - YouTube or search Paratalk wherever you get your podcasts. Check out Icy's podcast, books, and find out all about her talks at Icy Sedgwick - Author Dark Fantasy Fiction and Folklore Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review. Check out the official merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠how-haunted.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. Find out more about the pod at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you can email Rob at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rob@how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can become a Patreon supporter for as little as £1 a month. You can choose from three tiers and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night. To sign up, and take advantage of a free seven day trial, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music in this episode includes: Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ " HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek" Music link :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ || SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/DQQmmCl8crQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ || Follow on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/33RWRtP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ || Follow on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
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👻 Awesome pod! Wish their were more episodes to listen too as we can't get enough 👻

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Rob is brilliant, a natural orator giving insightful researched details of the history and hauntings of many places within the UK and abroad. Even his Patreon excursions into haunted areas a well worth the hours of listening. He is an honest and brave cynic that chooses to step into the unknown in a most respectful and educated manner, what is there to not love about this man?

Intelligent, historical and pretty unnerving ghost stories

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