Best Rob Kirkup Podcasts (2025)

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Bonus Episode 23 - The Edinburgh Dungeon (Lost Audio Special) 3:07:59

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Originally released for Patreon supporters in July 2024 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. In the 23rd 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 t…

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HUN #60 - The Haunting of Willington Mill 34:10

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Today, we journey to the north east of England to uncover the hidden horrors of a haunted mill. Willington Mill - one of Europe's first steam-powered flour mills - once stood as a beacon of ingenuity. But its industrial prowess wasn't its only claim to fame. For decades, the mill was plagued by unsettling forces - whispers, footsteps, and chilling …

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Ep 116 - Haunted Dolls with Fiona Dodwell 45:15

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In episode 116 we’re revisiting what some might consider the scariest aspect of the paranormal – haunted dolls. Those, supposedly innocent, inanimate, companions of young children the world over, which may well be, in some cases, vessels for the dead. I am joined by Fiona Dodwell to discuss her new book - A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls: From …

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58. Shoot 'Em Ups 1:26:04

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It's time to put up or shmup up, as we're nominating shoot 'em ups for the Hall of Fame. We decided to include games from the sub genres of horizontal and veritcal-scrolling shooters, twin stick shooters and run and gun games. When you've heard the pod, go to @vg_hof on Twitter or @vghof on BlueSky to vote for the game you want in the HOF! Thanks t…

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A Spooky Season Announcement 4:59

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October is coming and this is going to be the biggest, scariest, most content-filled episode of the podcast to date. Listeners will get EIGHT episodes - Five Monster Month specials, two spooky conversations, and a three-hour-long ghost hunt. Patreon supporters will get two extra bonus episodes too. If you want to make sure you don't miss out on thi…

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September Patreon Teaser - Royalty Theatre Part 2 9:00

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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 Nort…

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Ep 115 - Rufford Old Hall 1:08:10

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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…

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Bonus Episode 22 - Middlethorpe Hall Hotel (Lost Audio Special) 2:01:09

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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…

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57. Games Represented in Smash Bros. 1:32:05

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Fear not, haters of Smash and/or Nintendo (alright, Steve?), Smash Bros. has become a veritable video game museum. There are hundreds of games represented in the Big N's party fighter, so we had a huge range of wildly different games to nominate for the HOF in this one. When you've heard the episode, head on over to @vghof on BlueSky to like the po…

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Ep 114 - Eerie Edinburgh Part 3: Edinburgh Castle's Ghosts 45:02

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Episode 114 brings our trilogy of episodes from Edinburgh to a close. Last episode I told you all about the long, bloody, history of Edinburgh Castle, and this time out I am joined by Wayne from the Eerie Edinburgh podcast to discuss the spirits that are believed by some to be found here. So join Wayne and I and let us ask, just how haunted is Edin…

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HUN #59 - How Haunted? With Rob Kirkup 44:38

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This time on Haunted Up North, things get seriously spooky as we welcome Rob Kirkup, the voice behind How Haunted? Rob shares his most unforgettable ghost hunts, the chilling legends that inspire his podcast, and a few terrifying encounters of his own. Hear about a night trapped in the Edinburgh Dungeon, a hair-raising brush with the spirits of Chi…

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August Patreon Teaser - Royalty Theatre Part 1 12:00

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In the 36th Patreon bonus podcast you join me and a fellow Geordie podcaster on location at a theatre in Sunderland which, beneath the curtain calls and festival accolades, hides a tangled past of war, transformation, and in more recent times chilling paranormal encounters. But what would Icy Sedgwick and I experience on this summer’s night when th…

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56. '90s PC Games 1:22:00

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Let's go back in time to a wonderful era in gaming. An era where the first person shooter was perfected, where the RTS was king, where Mario and Sonic never dared to tread. Where PC gaming was magnificent. We've got four classics for you to vote for in this episode, so go to @VG_HOF on Twitter and vote in the poll, or like the post of the game you …

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Ep 113 - Eerie Edinburgh Part 2: Edinburgh Castle's History 32:32

2M ago32:32

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Episode 113 sees us continue our time in Edinburgh and we go deep into the history of a structure that has seen it all. Built on volcanic rock, it’s been a royal residence, a military garrison, and a prison. It has held both noble prisoners and common criminals. It’s been a site of public hangings, military sieges, and brutal interrogations. From m…

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Ep 112 - Eerie Edinburgh Part 1: Blacket Place and Parliament Square 1:05:07

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Episode 112 sees us visit a wonderful city in Scotland, as historic as it is haunted. And I’ll not be alone, as I welcome Wayne from the Eerie Edinburgh podcast to join me and in this episode you’ll hear him tell us all about two of his favourite hauntings in the city. So join Wayne and I and let us ask, just how haunted is Edinburgh? Enormous than…

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July Patreon Teaser - Scaffold Hill Hospital EXTENDED EDITION Part 2 12:02

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In the 35th Patreon bonus podcast you join me for the second part of a paranormal investigation deep within a vast, dark, forest. Our focus is the site of a former isolation hospital that held those with infectious diseases such as scarlet fever and tuberculosis. We pick up our paranormal investigation as Tom, John and I enter a building that was o…

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Bonus Episode - In Conversation with the Three Raven Podcast 53:44

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In this bonus episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the lovely Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux about their fantastic Three Ravens Podcast, and their brand new book, Three Ravens Folk Tales. We covered all sorts of topics, as you'll hear, including how you could win your very own signed copy of this glorious new 320-page hardback. Quite simply…

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HUN #58 - The Curse of 15 Learmonth Gardens 53:32

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Have you ever heard of someone being haunted by a bone? In the 1930s, Alexander Hay Seton took a trip to Egypt that would change his life forever. When he and his wife Zeyla returned to their elegant house at 15 Learmonth Gardens in Edinburgh with a piece of an ancient skeleton, they unwittingly invited something sinister across the threshold. What…

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55. PlayStation (PS1) Games 1:16:40

2M ago1:16:40

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In the midst of this irritatingly annual heatwave, we bring you a podcast featuring sweaty lads with melting brains. You'll see what we mean. Bear with us, it's hot innit. We've got four PlayStation 1 games for you to vote on this time, and with classics like FFVII, Resident Evil 1 and 2, THPS and... er... Die Hard Trilogy already in the Hall of Fa…

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Ep 111 - Bodmin Jail Part 2: Witness Accounts 57:07

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In episode 111 we continue our time in this former jail in the south west of England, in part-one you heard the detailed history of this site as well as the stories of those phantoms who are said to still be here, forever stalking these corridors and cells, long after their sentences would have ended. This time I will talk with two ladies who have …

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54. Threequels 1:21:08

3M ago1:21:08

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The best things in life are three! An undeniable video game fact if this episode is anything to go by. Prepare yourselves for arguably the strongest lineup of games we've ever put to a vote. Also prepare for some Rob-related controversy around percentagegate (he's not happy). Who was right? Alex or Rob? Hit us up at @vg_hof on twitter or @vghof on …

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Ep 110 - Bodmin Jail Part 1: History and Hauntings 41:08

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In episode 110 we head to Cornwall, and turn our attention to an infamous building, which is by far the location I’ve had the most requests to cover on the podcast. As a result this will be the first of a two-part special. In this episode I will tell you all about this former prison on the edge of Bodmin Moor, why it was built, the terrible conditi…

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June Patreon Teaser - Scaffold Hill Hospital EXTENDED EDITION Part 1 12:49

3M ago12:49

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In the 34th Patreon bonus podcast you join me at the site of a former infectious diseases hospital, which is today the countryside centre for the vast country park in which it is located. But what would happen when John, Tom and I joined Spiritus Paranormal for a night which none of us would forget in a hurry. Tonight, let us together ask the quest…

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Bonus Episode 21 - Grays Court 1:46:55

3M ago1:46:55

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Originally released for Patreon supporters in May 2024 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. In the 21st Patreon bonus podcast you join me once again in the incredible city of York, and this time we spend a night at the original Treasurer’s House. A building dating back to 1080, built on the site of a roman fort. But what would happen when my…

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53. Cult Classics 1:10:47

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You know how it is - you're great. People say you're great. Yet, somehow, you never quite make it big. Just like cult classic video games. Here we are to nominate four games that deserved more than cult status, and you can give them more by voting one into the Hall of Fame! Go to @vg_hof on Twitter or @vghof on BlueSky to vote in the poll for your …

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Ep 109 - Scaffold Hill Hospital BIG SUMMER GHOST HUNT 1:45:44

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In episode 109 we are doing something a bit different as I'm taking you along on a big summer ghost hunt. You join me at the site of a former infectious diseases hospital, which is today the countryside centre for the vast country park in which it is located. My small team and I will be part of an organised paranormal investigation and you'll hear …

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Ep 108 - Bramshill House 33:36

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In episode 108 we head to a mansion in Hampshire built in the early 17th century. I will tell you all about this building which was the home of aristocracy, and kings and queens for almost 400 years, but now stands silent, empty and abandoned whilst currently up to sale. This grand house is infamous as it is believed to be haunted by at least 14 se…

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HUN #57 - Haunted On Screen: David Lynch's Fire Walk With Me (1992) 1:35:20

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Victoria and Hannah return with a brand new episode of Haunted on Screen - and this time, they’re Red Room Ready. Armed with hot takes and hard facts, they’re diving deep into David Lynch’s 1992 psychological horror masterpiece, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me. In an episode steeped in Bob, bikes, bars, and Black Lodge energy, join them as they unrav…

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52. Games With Character Creators 1:36:03

4M ago1:36:03

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This episode's category caused a bit of consternation amongst the lads. Maybe that's to be expected, what with Steve ‘I don’t create characters - just make sure the hedgehog is blue’ Andrews, and Rob ‘I don’t understand any categories anymore. Why can’t we have games with bikes instead of this woke nonsense?’ Kirkup on the show. But hey, we've got …

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May Patreon Teaser - Berwick-upon-Tweed After Dark 9:20

4M ago9:20

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In the 33rd Patreon bonus podcast I’m back in the Scottish borders, spending some time in the most northerly English town. This is a place that I have a huge fondness for, so much so, that this is a place I took you on a ghost walk last Halloween. You join me spending time here on a bit of a break, but despite this supposedly being a bit of rest an…

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Ep 107 - Glasgow Necropolis 39:26

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In episode 107 I head north of the border to a stunning cemetery in Scotland’s largest city. This city of the dead overlooks the city of the living, and its most prominent monument celebrates it’s 200th birthday this year, predating the first burial here. With 50,000 of the city’s dead buried here, it comes as no surprise that this place has long b…

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51. Rare and Expensive Games 1:25:04

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Get your wallet out, you cheap bastards, because in this episode we're nominating games that are rare and/or expensive. You can choose your voting choice for the Hall of Fame based on the rarest, most expensive or just the best game (probably do that). In an explosive pod, Rob nominates something fucking ridiculous and we try to track down and live…

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Bonus Episode 20 - Preston Tower 43:31

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Originally released for Patreon supporters in April 2024 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. In the 20th Patreon bonus podcast you join me on location at a 14th century pele tower in Northumberland, constructed during uncertain times when England was at war with Scotland, and being so close to the border required this tower to be fortified.…

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Ep 106 - The Ghosts of Salem Part 3 1:10:39

5M ago1:10:39

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In episode 106 we bring our time in an incredible, yet horrifying city in Massachusetts to a close. The impact of the 1692 witch trials is evident at every turn for anyone fortunate enough to visit, especially around Halloween, as one listener took the time to tell me about, as you’ll hear. This might be the final part of a trilogy of episodes, but…

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HUN #56 - Touched by Terror: The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor 21:42

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Dartmoor's lonely roads conceal a sinister legend. Since the 1920s, drivers have told the same unsettling story - of disembodied, hairy hands that suddenly appear, gripping the wheel and wrenching control away, sending vehicles careening off the road. In this episode, join Victoria as she delves into the history of these bizarre encounters, tracing…

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April Patreon Teaser - Middlesbrough Town Hall 12:12

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In the 32nd Patreon bonus podcast you join me in Teesside at a location which has served the town of Middlesbrough since 1889. An impressive building which has rose to infamy in recent years for its ghostly inhabitants, most famously that of a man who committed suicide while being held prisoner here. But what would happen when John, Tom and I dared…

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50. Bonus Inductions Special #5 + QUIZ! 1:03:30

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We're here to cram those pesky loser games from the last 8 episodes into the Hall of Fame whether you like it or not! That's not all, though, as we actually induct FIVE games in this episode, because there's a quiz to play and the winner gets to induct ANY game that's lost from any previous episode. You can play along with the quiz, and you also ne…

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Ep 105 - The Ghosts of Salem Part 2 1:07:46

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In episode 105 we continue our time across the pond in a city known the world over for the witch trials that occurred here in 1692. Fourteen women and five men were hanged, at least five people died while in disease infested prison while awaiting trial for witchcraft, and an 81 year old man was crushed to death. All of them were completely innocent…

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Bonus Episode 19 - The Lit & Phil 1:15:42

6M ago1:15:42

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Originally released for Patreons in March 2024 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. In the 19th Patreon bonus podcast you join me as I investigate a building dating from 1825, which is today the largest independent library outside of London. This was the first public building lit by an electric lightbulb and in 1830 a mummy from Egypt was un…

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49. Console Launch Titles 1:42:48

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Well, this feels topical doesn't it! Who doesn't love a good console launch (when the games don't cost £75)? We're here to celebrate Gaming Christmas by nominating four incredible console launch titles for potential induction into the Hall of Fame. Oh, and skip to about 9:50 if you hate football and everything to do with it. We had to placate the G…

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Ep 104 - The Ghosts of Salem Part 1 1:10:24

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In episode 104 we begin a very, very special trilogy of episodes in which we’ll head to the USA, to somewhere synonymous with all things creepy, ghostly, and witchy. This place was the scene of unease, irrational panic, and mass hysteria in the late 17th century, and what followed has left a stain on this town In this episode I will speak to an exp…

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March Patreon Teaser - Weetslade Country Park 12:11

6M ago12:11

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In the 31st Patreon bonus podcast you join me on location very, very close to where I grew up. I am at a beautiful country park, which was built upon the wasteland of a colliery which had been abandoned, entirely, 26 years earlier. What would happen when I visited this site after dark, all alone. A site you won’t find in any books, YouTube videos, …

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48. Fighting Games 1:40:20

6M ago1:40:20

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Put 'em up, punk! We're nominating fighting games for the Hall of Fame! Voting's finished for this one (this is a re-upload), so listen to Episode 49 to find out the winning game! Come say hi @VG_HOF on Twitter or @vghof on BlueSky and send emails to [email protected]

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Ep 103 - The Odstock Curse 46:18

6M ago46:18

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In episode 103 we welcome Emma from the Weird Wiltshire blog to the podcast to tell us all about a curse dating back over 200 years, which would see anyone who should lock the door of a church drop down dead. So join Emma and I, and let us together find out all about the Odstock Curse. Thanks so much to Emma for joining me once again, be sure to ch…

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HUN #55 - The Snedeker Family Haunting 26:21

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Beneath the quiet facade of a Southington, Connecticut street lies a gruesome secret. In this episode, Victoria guides you into the heart of an unsettling tale - the infamous Snedeker family haunting. In 1986, after moving into a former funeral home, the Snedeker family was plagued by a series of terrifying paranormal encounters that continue to ec…

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Bonus Episode 18 - Dean Court Hotel 1:30:05

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Originally released for Patreons in February 2024 I hope you enjoy this very special episode. In the 18th Patreon bonus podcast we return once more to York, and in particular to a hotel in the shadow of York Minster which was originally built between 1864 and 1865 as three separate dwellings for the Dean of York Minster, to house the Clergy. But wh…

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Ep 102 - Cairndhu House 35:15

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In episode 102 we go to Northern Ireland and visit a once great house just a short 30 minute drive from Belfast. Built in the mid 1870s as a summer retreat, this mansion has been a home, a hospital, it aided the war effort during World War 2, and now it is sadly a ruined, vandalised, shadow of its former grandeur, facing an uncertain future. And it…

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47. Superhero Games 1:32:23

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We can be your hero, baby. That's right, we're here to kiss away your pain with four superhero game nominations for the Video Game Hall of Fame. The pickings may be a bit slim, but we still come out of it with four bangers. Just remember that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is already in the HOF so there's no rush to induct, say, its predecessor. Just FYI. G…

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HUN #54 - Something I Keep Upstairs... A Haunted House Story by J.D. Barker 23:25

7M ago23:25

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In this special guest episode of Haunted Up North, Victoria sits down with New York Times bestselling author J.D. Barker to discuss his upcoming supernatural thriller, Something I Keep Upstairs - a book he promises will be his scariest yet. J.D. shares the eerie true story of the haunted house that inspired his latest novel, along with details of a…

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February Patreon Teaser - Seven Nights in a 15th Century Castle Part 2 14:09

7M ago14:09

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In the 30th Patreon bonus podcast we continue our adventure in North Yorkshire, back in the late summer of 2024, when I lived in a haunted castle for seven days and nights. Last time out we had a sample of what this 15th century castle had to offer, but in the final four nights of my time here, things are about to get far more scary. Tonight, let u…