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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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Listen to the How Haunted? Podcast, and allow author, ghost hunter, and paranormal historian Rob Kirkup to be your guide. Each episode sees us explore one of the most haunted places across the UK, as well as the occasional trip to some of the scariest places on Planet Earth. We will look in depth at the, often dark and troubled, history of each location, and the chilling ghost stories. There will also be special follow-up episodes where Rob conducts paranormal investigations at some of these terrifying places, as well as BIG Halloween Spook-taculars. Join me, as each episode we ask the question, How Haunted? WARNING: Listener discretion is advised as each episode will gruesome tales, horrific happenings, bloody murder, and ghosts. So many ghosts. Dare you download? For an optimal listening experience, listening through headphones, while clutching a torch hiding under your blankets on a dark, stormy night is recommended. Make sure you’re not in the dark by visiting https://www.how-haunted.comCopyright 2022 All rights reserved. Spirituality World
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  • September Patreon Teaser - Royalty Theatre Part 2
    Sep 12 2025

    In the 37th Patreon bonus podcast you rejoin me and fellow Newcastle-based folklore podcaster Icy Sedgwick at a building in Sunderland which dates back to the 1800s and was formerly a hospital during World War 1 providing care and treatment for the wounded and today is a theatre.

    But what would Icy and I experience, alongside our team of Ghost North East guests as the second part of our night gets underway? Would we hear the laughter, banging doors, or heavy footsteps that have been reported on previous investigations? Let’s find out.

    So Join Icy and I, and let us together ask the question once again, just how haunted is the Royalty Theatre?

    Get access to the full episode right now at https://www.patreon.com/howhauntedpod.

    If you don't wish to subscribe to Patreon, but would still like to hear this episode, all Patreon exclusive episodes are available to be purchased individually for a one off fee of £4.99. Check out the Patreon link to find out more.

    Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com 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
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    9 mins
  • Ep 115 - Rufford Old Hall
    Sep 5 2025

    In episode 115 we find ourselves in Lancashire at a building dating back to the early 16th century that was a location that a listener requested that I cover, and what a location it is. Considered by some to be one of the most haunted places in the county, and some would even consider it amongst the most active places in all of Britain. But is this truly the case, and who are the, in some cases very high profile ghosts that may be lurking here in the shadows? Let’s find out.

    Join me, and Emma from the Weird Wiltshire Blog, and together let us ask, just how haunted is Rufford Old Hall?

    Thanks to Emma once again for being such a fantastic polterguest, and don't worry Emma fans, she'll be back later this year. In the meantime be sure to check out her brilliant blog at weird-wiltshire.co.uk

    Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review.

    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 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

    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 – 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

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Bonus Episode 22 - Middlethorpe Hall Hotel (Lost Audio Special)
    Aug 29 2025

    Originally released for Patreons in June 2024 I hope you enjoy this very special episode.

    In the 22st Patreon bonus podcast we're doing something a little bit special. In April I found a hard drive containing audio from four investigations that I conducted in 2011 and 2012. Dozens of hours of audio that I lost around a decade ago, and I thought was lost forever. These were four absolutely incredible locations, and I have covered all four investigations - minus the audio from that night - on the podcast previously. So in the Patreon specials across June, July, August, and September I will revisit those episodes and add in the audio, which was seemingly lost forever, starting with this month's episode which was originally released in October 2022, the second ever Patreon episode, which I have rewritten and re-recorded, and now includes almost 1 hour and 20 minutes of audio from that unforgetable night, so you can hear what happened, exactly as it happened.

    Join my good friends John and Rich and I in the most haunted city on earth, as we stay overnight at a 17th century hotel. that has accommodated Hollywood stars and royalty. But would we manage to get a good night’s sleep?

    Let us find out together as we ask the question, just how haunted is Middlethorpe Hall Hotel?

    To get episodes such as this 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.

    Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at Rob@how-haunted.com

    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

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    1 hr and 59 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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