• Episode 8 - Winter Wraiths, Tablet Tantrums and a Carefree Canine Christmas
    Dec 23 2025

    Merry Christmas! And welcome to Episode 8 of Spirit Hounds.

    In this episode, hosts Nicky and Davina give an update on Rosie’s health where she had another IVDD flare-up and needed emergency spinal surgery. Davina also updates on a story mentioned in the previous episode about Kieran Patrick Kelly – how could someone be responsible for possibly killing up to 31 people and get away with it?!

    We discuss Winter Ghosts from folklore from all around the world, such as the Yuki-Onna (Snow Woman) from Japan, The Schneegeister (Snow Ghost) from the Alpine Region, Morozko of Slavic mythology, Ded Moroz the Russian legendary figure similar to Santa Claus, and the Inuit people’s beliefs about the Northern Lights and the spirits of the dead..

    In the dog training segment, Davina and Nicky discuss whether there is a right or wrong side for you to walk your dog on, the most painless (and fun!) way to get your dog to take their medication, and how to keep your pets (dogs and cats) safe at Christmas time – including what you can and cannot feed them on The Big Day.

    Please send in any submissions to: ⁠⁠⁠⁠spirithounds@yahoo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    Links/ Credits/ References:

    The IVDD Handbook by Dr Marianne Dorn: ⁠https://amzn.to/4p7mFZG⁠

    The Showman And The Shade by Nicky P Gardiner: ⁠https://amzn.to/43GVMou⁠

    Copyright Disclaimer:

    Under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research.

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    57 mins
  • Episode 7 - Ghosts of The London Underground, Watchful Hounds and Push-Drop-Stick
    Jun 7 2025

    Welcome to Episode 7 of Spirit Hounds.

    In this episode, hosts Nicky and Davina discuss ghosts of the London Underground tube network and the tragic historic stories behind them, including:

    • 'The Electrocuted Man' (Bruno Hauptmann – killer of Charles Lindbergh’s baby) on Bakerloo Line
    • Cries & Screams at Bethnal Green Station (possibly linked to incident on 3/3/1943 where 173 people were crushed to death during an air raid)
    • 'The Screaming Spectre' (Ann Nailor - an apprentice cruelly abused and murdered by mistress Sarah Metyard and her daughter 'Sally') at Farringdon Station
    • 'The Grinning Man' at Channel C Depot, Stratford - could he be the spirit of Jack The Ripper, back to terrorise women in the area?

    We read out a creepy Listener Submission from Dave in Shropshire, UK called ‘My Night With The Shadow Dog’ where Dave was house-sitting for his friends but found it hard to get any sleep as the family dog kept him awake each night… even though he had passed away several months before…

    In the dog training segment, Davina shares a technique on how to assess your dog’s understanding of a new training command, called Push-Drop-Stick.

    Warning: each episode may contain some strong language and sexual references, as well as discussion around sensitive themes such as; death, suicide, murder, abuse, animal cruelty and medical procedures.

    Please send in any submissions to: ⁠⁠⁠spirithounds@yahoo.com⁠⁠⁠

    Follow us on Facebook: ⁠⁠Spirit Hounds Podcast⁠⁠

    Follow/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@SpiritHounds⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Book Dog Training sessions here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Store Paws Dog Training⁠

    Links

    The Showman And The Shade by Nicky P Gardiner: ⁠https://amzn.to/43GVMou⁠

    Copyright Disclaimer:

    Under Section 107 of the copyright act 1976, allowance is made for fair use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, scholarship, and research.

    Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. (Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use.)

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    53 mins
  • Episode 6 - Dear David Haunting and Loose Lead Walking
    Apr 4 2025
    Welcome to Episode 6 of Spirit HoundsNicky & Davina discuss the terrifying story of Dear David that went viral on Twitter in 2017, then review the film based on the story that was released in 2023.In the dog training segment, Davina shares how to train your dog to walk nicely on the lead - which starts before they even leave the house! Davina discusses how to ensure you have the proper lead set-up for your dog, getting them ready to leave the house calmly, plus practical training tips on what command words to use & how to use them effectively. Send in any submissions to: ⁠⁠spirithounds@yahoo.com⁠⁠Halti Training Lead: ⁠https://amzn.to/42jhhtg⁠Slip Lead: ⁠https://amzn.to/42uuznP⁠Chain Lead: ⁠https://amzn.to/3FUTiJm⁠Buckle Down Collar: ⁠https://amzn.to/3Ebbwpn⁠Martingale Collar: ⁠https://amzn.to/4jnYfZH⁠Halti Headcollar/ Face Harness: ⁠https://amzn.to/3FQSiWw⁠Beaphar Gentle Leader/ Face Harness: ⁠https://amzn.to/42ciTot⁠Julius K9 IDC Powerharness: ⁠https://amzn.to/42gNQI3⁠Halti No-Pull Harness: ⁠https://amzn.to/3R0UbCz⁠Eagloo Dog Harness: ⁠https://amzn.to/4cfVuam⁠RabbitgooNo-Pull Harness: ⁠https://amzn.to/4cfiZjI⁠BullyBillows Anti-Pull Harness: ⁠https://amzn.to/3YlqDU3⁠The Showman And The Shade by Nicky P Gardiner: ⁠https://amzn.to/43GVMou⁠
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Episode 5 - Haunted Hotels, Deadly Dybbuks and Canine Clickers
    Mar 5 2025

    Welcome to Episode 5 of Spirit Hounds.

    In this episode, hosts Nicky Gardiner and Davina Evans discuss Stone Tape Theory (a possible explanation for the phenomenon of residual haunts, or seeing visions of ghosts replaying an event but who do not interact with the witnesses), several Haunted Hotels and the experiences that visitors have reported, as well as Dybbuk Boxes and the mythology and history around them…

    A listener submitted a question about how to stop her puppy from biting and chewing everything in sight, so Davina offers some helpful tips to stop this destructive behaviour, and then Davina discusses how to effectively use a clicker (or the word “Yes!”) when teaching new commands to your dog.

    Warning: each episode may contain some strong language and sexual references, as well as discussion around sensitive themes such as; death, suicide, murder, abuse, animal cruelty and medical procedures.

    Please send in any submissions to: ⁠spirithounds@yahoo.com⁠

    Follow us on Facebook: Spirit Hounds Podcast ⁠

    Follow/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠@SpiritHounds⁠⁠ ⁠

    Book Dog Training sessions here: ⁠⁠www.storepaws.co.uk

    The Showman And The Shade: ⁠https://amzn.to/3Dybs2Q

    Links:

    Painting Of A Dybbuk by Ephraim Moses Lilien (1874–1925) - Book of Job, appearing in Die Bucher Der Bibel, Public Domain: https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=19447366

    TropiClean Stay Away Chew Deterrent Spray: https://amzn.to/3FgRB8C

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Episode 4 - War Ghosts, Creepy Colchester and IVDD
    Feb 15 2025

    Welcome to Episode 4 of Spirit Hounds

    In this episode, hosts Nicky P Gardiner and Davina Evans discuss a few more stories about battlefield ghosts from World War One, the infamous Ghost of Freddy Jackson photograph, paranormal phenomena at Colchester Castle (Essex, UK) plus another listener submission story.

    Davina and Nicky then discuss Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in dogs, their personal experience dealing with this when Rosie needed spinal surgery, plus helpful tips on how to cope when your dog is cooped up in a crate for months to recuperate!

    Warning: each episode may contain some strong language and sexual references, as well as discussion around sensitive themes such as; death, suicide, murder, abuse, animal cruelty and medical procedures.

    Please send in any submissions to:  ⁠⁠spirithounds@yahoo.com⁠⁠

    Follow us on Facebook: Spirit Hounds Podcast ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569983004388⁠ ⁠

    Follow/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠@SpiritHounds⁠⁠⁠

    Book Dog Training sessions here: ⁠⁠⁠Store Paws Dog Training⁠

    ⁠The Showman And The Shade: ⁠https://amzn.to/3Dybs2Q

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 3 - The Red Baron, Flirt Poles and UFO's
    Jan 25 2025

    Episode 3 - The Red Baron, Flirt Poles and UFO's

    In this episode, hosts Nicky P Gardiner and Davina Evans discuss stories about battlefield ghosts from The Battle of Culloden, The English Civil War, The Battle of Gettysburg and World War One. A surprising UFO encounter that we stumbled upon, plus some ghost dog legends, and we read out a listener submission.

    Davina then gives some training advice on Impulse Control and how using a piece of equipment called a Flirt Pole will help to reinforce the commands.

    Warning: each episode may contain some strong language and sexual references, as well as discussion around sensitive themes such as; death, suicide, murder, abuse, animal cruelty and medical procedures.

    Please send in any submissions to: ⁠⁠spirithounds@yahoo.com⁠⁠

    Follow us on Facebook: Spirit Hounds Podcast ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569983004388⁠⁠

    Follow/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠@SpiritHounds⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569983004388⁠⁠

    Book Dog Training sessions here: ⁠⁠⁠Store Paws Dog Training⁠

    The Showman And The Shade: ⁠https://amzn.to/3Dybs2Q

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    46 mins
  • Episode 2 - Axes, Apes and Barking Dogs
    Dec 22 2024

    Welcome to Episode 2 of Spirit Hounds.

    Each episode will include: discussions about supernatural stories, folklore legends from around the world (such as the ghosts of famous dogs), personal paranormal experiences from the hosts, listeners and special guests. As well as a segment on Dog Training from Davina, a professional dog training instructor.

    In this episode, hosts Nicky P Gardiner and Davina Evans discuss the disturbing Villisca Axe Murders (in Iowa, USA) and the alleged paranormal activity in the house, an ape called Martyn who haunts Athelhampton House (in Dorset, UK), and Nicky's first paranormal novel called The Showman And The Shade.

    Davina then gives some training advice and helpful tips to stop your dog barking.

    Warning: each episode may contain some strong language and sexual references, as well as discussion around sensitive themes such as; death, suicide, murder, abuse, animal cruelty and medical procedures.

    Please send in any submissions to: ⁠spirithounds@yahoo.com⁠

    Follow us on Facebook: Spirit Hounds Podcast ⁠

    Follow/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠⁠@SpiritHounds⁠⁠ ⁠

    Book Dog Training sessions here: ⁠⁠Store Paws Dog Training⁠

    The Showman And The Shade: ⁠https://amzn.to/3Dybs2Q

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    47 mins
  • Episode 1 - Welcome to Spirit Hounds
    Dec 5 2024

    Welcome to episode 1 of Spirit Hounds.

    Each episode will include: discussions about supernatural stories, folklore legends from around the world (such as the ghosts of famous dogs), personal paranormal experiences from the hosts, listeners and special guests. As well as a segment on Dog Training from Davina, a professional dog training instructor.

    In this episode, hosts Nicky P Gardiner (author with a keen interest in the paranormal) and Davina Evans (Dog Trainer) introduce themselves and their beloved Miniature Dachshund, Rosie, discuss their beliefs about the paranormal, and share some personal, unexplainable, experiences.

    Davina then gives some training advice and helpful tips for if your dog is reactive to loud noises, such as fireworks.

    Warning: each episode may contain some strong language and sexual references, as well as discussion around sensitive themes such as; death, suicide, murder, abuse, animal cruelty and medical procedures.

    Please send in any submissions to: spirithounds@yahoo.com

    Follow us on Facebook: Spirit Hounds Podcast

    Follow/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: ⁠@SpiritHounds⁠

    Book Dog Training sessions here: ⁠Store Paws Dog Training

    The Showman And The Shade: ⁠https://amzn.to/3Dybs2Q

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    50 mins