Ghosts

Episode 35: The Ghosts of Sloss Furnaces Part 2 - Monsters in the Magic City

Matt and EJ continue their investigation of the haunted Sloss Furnaces in Birmingham, Alabama. We meet Sloss' nefarious foreman, and discuss the flawed labor practices that allowed him to rise to power. We also take an in depth look at ghostly orbs and their role in spirit photography. 

Episode 34: The Ghosts of Sloss Furnaces Part 1 - Pig Iron Party

In the middle of Birmingham Alabama lies a hulking ruin of metal. The remnants of Sloss Furnaces, the only blast furnace in America, a relic of the second industrial revolution. Part of the concentrated boom of industrialization Birmingham, this region became known as the “Magic City” due to its explosion of industry. But the old hearth and stacks hide a sinister secret: the site is reportedly haunted by spirits of long-dead workers. A legion of people who died on the job, falling victim to poor safety regulations and business practices. According to legend, their souls remain trapped in the furnace, and their agonizing deaths have elevated Sloss Furnaces to be one of the most haunted places in the country.

Episode 22: The Winchester Mystery House Part 3 - How to Build a Haunted House

Matt and EJ conclude their series on Sarah Winchester and the Winchester Mystery House. We discuss the evolving legacy of Sarah Winchester, and how her eclectic mansion became known as "the most haunted house in America." Come for the ghosts, stay for the houseboat fiesta!

Episode 21: The Winchester Mystery House Part 2 - Lessons in Interior Design

Matt and EJ continue their investigation of the Winchester Mystery House, the claimed "most haunted house in America." After enduring a series of tragedy, Sarah Winchester heads west and begins work on a house that will quickly spiral into a labyrinthine mansion. Plus, discussions on the Great Sioux War, Shakespeare, Mad Men and Rambo. 

Episode 20: The Winchester Mystery House Part 1 - The Gun That Won the West

The Winchester Mystery House is the legacy of Sarah Winchester, heiress to the Winchester Rifle Company. It’s also claimed by its own website to be one of the most haunted locations in the world. The late Mrs. Winchester has been called a madwoman, a spiritualist, a fearful widow mourning the deaths caused by her husband’s creation. Matt and EJ explore the truth and tragedy of this complex woman and her spooky and spectacular estate.