Haunted Talks

Secrets, Surprises & Spooky Celebrations 🎉 10 years of terrifying ghost stories, baffling mysteries, and dark history. To mark this haunted milestone, host Jim Dean is joined by Brittney Bos (researcher and writer) and Michelle Dennis (audio editor) for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes journey through a decade of Haunted Talks. From stories that never made it...

Are your nightmares trying to tell you something? Most dreams fade the moment we wake up. But some? They cling to us—leaving behind a sense of dread, mystery, or even a chilling certainty that they meant something more. In this episode of Haunted Talks, we descend into the unsettling world of dreams—where sleep paralysis feels...

« Do YOU know a haunted house? » That’s the question The Toronto Star Weekly asked its readers over 100 years ago, and the answers they received were truly chilling. In this episode, we share these real ghost stories from 1924, as told by those who lived them. These chilling encounters, first published a century ago, feel...

For decades, séances, spirit communication, and ghostly encounters weren’t just tabloid curiosities—they shaped Canada’s history. In this final installment of our two-part series, we explore the profound impact of spiritualism on the country’s literary icons, scientific minds, and political leaders. From Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, who risked his reputation to...

In the early 20th century, Canada was swept up in a wave of Spiritualism, where séances promised answers, and the line between faith, fraud, and fear blurred. In this two-part series, we explore how Spiritualism became more than a curiosity—it divided families, enchanted elites, and outraged religious leaders. From fiery sermons and public scandals to...

On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder family home, leaving behind a mystery that has haunted true crime enthusiasts for decades. Five children vanished without a trace—no bodies, no bones, no answers. Was it a tragic accident? A kidnapping? Or something even darker? Strange events before and after the fire—a chilling phone call,...