Best The Ghost Factory Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 279: Philippine Campfire Stories x Para Normal Podcast Part 2 1:01:28

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This is the 2nd part of the special episode kasama si Nick of Para Normal Podcast. Here we answered questions from the audience tungkol sa kanya kanya naming show. Dont forget to check out Para Normal Podcast in Spotify for our talk with Charmed Ones (Sam, Liz and JM) para sa isang masaya at paranormal filled kwentuhan! AUDIO LINK- Listen for free …

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Did Europe Just Surrender to Trump? 32:46

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Not so fast! We unpack the surprise EU-US trade deal that has everyone shouting sellout but we see it differently. In this episode, we take a deeper look at what really went down in the Trump-triggered tariff negotiations. The headlines scream defeat: Europe folds, Trump wins, 15% tariffs slapped on all EU goods while the US gets full access to the…

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TIMES UNION: Sullivan County undersheriff says long-running FBI probe is a ‘nothingburger’ 13:56

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Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo spoke with Times Union Hudson Valley Editor Philip Pantuso about his latest reporting into the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office. The conversation dives into allegations of altered accident reports, bulk ammunition purchases delivered to the department, and conflicting claims over whether there’s been an FBI investig…

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Prisoners’ Brain Trust is Working to Repeal New York's Felony Murder Law and Rethink Incarceration 9:17

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In New York state, hundreds of individuals are currently incarcerated for second degree murder, even if they were not at the scene of the crime or had no proven intention to commit the crime. It’s all because of the state’s felony murder law that can carry a maximum sentence of twenty-five to life. Prisoners Brain Trust, a multicultural coalition l…

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Special Feature: Bloodlines & Ballads - Borden: A New Musical ft. Cavan Hendron 24:01

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She took an axe—or did she? In this chillingly captivating episode, we sit down with the writer and creator of Borden: A New Musical, a bold new take on the life, legend, and legacy of Lizzie Borden. Known for the infamous 1892 axe murders and the haunted house that still bears her name, Lizzie’s story has fascinated and horrified for generations. …

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When the West Woke Up: How Yugoslavia Fell Apart 46:31

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This week, we take you back to the final years of Yugoslavia, a country that exploded into one of the bloodiest wars Europe has seen since WWII. We trace how ethnic tensions, decades of suppressed rivalries, and opportunistic leaders tore the region apart, while Europe watched on, paralysed. We explore how the Serb army launched brutal assaults acr…

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The Rise of AI Ghosts 15:51

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Peggy talks about the rise of “AI ghosts”—digital personas built from a deceased individual’s data—and what they mean for identity, grief, and ethics in the age of generative AI. With real-world experiments already underway, she dives into how AI agents powered by large language models can create AI ghosts, raising urgent questions about memory, co…

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Manufacturing: Labor and the Future of Work 29:30

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Peggy Smedley and Steve Clarke, president, Teresa Hayes, human resources manager, and Nathanael Forgy, operating technician apprentice, Logan Aluminum, talk about the labor shortage in manufacturing and how we got here. They each discuss the importance of manufacturing and opportunities for workers. They also discuss: How to inspire the future gene…

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Disrupting White-Collar Work 25:51

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Peggy Smedley and Dennis Draeger, foresight director, Shaping Tomorrow, talk about how AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming white-collar work—and why even AI hallucinations can be valuable. He says we are used to automation impacting blue-collar work, well now with generative AI and business intelligence, it is really beginning to invade wh…

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Episode 278: Philippine Campfire Stories x Para Normal Podcast 36:59

7d ago36:59

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This is the crossover episode ng two of the Philippine’s best paranormal centric podcasts (according sa kanilang dalawa! lol). Nick of Para Normal Podcast and Earl of Philippine Campfire Stories talked about their platforms and the content they chose to do for the past years. AUDIO LINK- Listen for free via: bit.ly/PhCampfireStories Earl’s guesting…

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Why Ireland Must Rethink Its Economic Future; Fast 38:13

7d ago38:13

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In this week’s episode, we dive headfirst into the economic storm clouds gathering over Ireland, and the urgent need to act before we get soaked. We explore how U.S. tariffs, Trumpian MAGA economics, and a Europe shrinking on the global stage all combine to put Ireland in the danger zone. We break it down simply: Trump’s $50 billion in new tariffs?…

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Ghost Gun Seizure in Liberty: Two Arrested After Multi-Agency Investigation 2:34

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Authorities in Sullivan County say a major cache of illegal weapons, including multiple “ghost guns,” was recovered during a multi-agency investigation that led to the arrest of two Liberty residents. At a press conference Monday, District Attorney Brian Conaty announced felony weapons possession charges against Darrin McCosco, 39, and Kimberly Mur…

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Disability Pride Month: Patrick Cokley on the Impact of Medicaid Cuts 12:02

7d ago12:02

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July is Disability Pride Month—a time to not only celebrate the contributions of disabled individuals, but also to examine the systemic challenges they continue to face. As Congress debates sweeping changes to Medicare under “One Big Beautiful Bill,” advocates are raising the alarm about exactly what these cuts could mean for the people that rely o…

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MGP612 - Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Ghost of Tsushima, Mario Kart World & FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time 50:17

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In this weeks episode: Kev has a new nickname; Anna has to finish everything before heading up north and Pab has become a trainer. All this and much more on episode 612 of MGP! Sheepdog's book, Nyaegling can be found ⁠⁠⁠⁠here! You can also click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to play his game Prismyck for free! If you have any messages or questions for the gang th…

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$15 Million Improvements Coming to Walton’s Dairy Factory, State Says Delaware County Will Benefit 5:56

10d ago5:56

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Governor Hochul announced on June 30th that $75 million will be put into New York's dairy factories. Walton's branch of "Lactalis" is receiving $15 million from that fund. Lactalis, the world's largest dairy company, is giving the money for construction improvements to increase production. In exchange, the state is offering tax incentives through t…

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New York Libraries Highlight What’s at Stake in the Face of Federal Cuts 12:51

11d ago12:51

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The Woodstock Library may have expanded into a bigger building, but they’re facing big cuts as part of the Trump Administration’s broader cuts to public services. The impact of funding for public libraries would not only be a loss for intellectual curiosity, it would be especially devastating for rural communities. Radio Catskill’s Genevieve Hartne…

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Hex Hollow in York, PA: Witchcraft, Murder, and Haunted Houses 18:59

11d ago18:59

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Nestled in the woods of York County, Pennsylvania, lies a place where true crime and the paranormal collide, Hex Hollow, also known as Rehmeyer’s Hollow. In this chilling episode, we dive into the 1928 murder of Nelson Rehmeyer, a local folk healer accused of witchcraft. Killed in his own home by a man who believed he was cursed, Nelson’s story is …

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The Ghosts of Yugoslavia: Borders, Bankers & Balkan Ghosts 41:38

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In this episode, we dive headfirst into one of Europe’s most brutal and under-discussed chapters: the collapse of Yugoslavia. Live from Croatia, where the scars of that war still linger, and where, 30 years on, the economic, political, and human fallout continues to echo across the continent. We explore how hyperinflation, sparked by debt-fuelled m…

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The Rise of Humanoids 16:14

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Peggy dives into the multitrillion-dollar future of humanoid robots and how they could transform both industry and society. With projections showing nearly 1 billion humanoids in use by 2050—primarily in commercial and industrial settings—she breaks down what this means for the workforce, business, and our lives. She also discusses: The historical …

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TMS and AI: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow 27:16

13d ago27:16

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Peggy Smedley and Arthur Axelrad, cofounder and CEO, Dispatch Science, talk about TMS (transportation management systems) and how they have evolved. He says in the logistics and supply chain world, there are companies that have a mission to deliver parcels and all of that requires coordination, so TMS software is that segment of business management…

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AI, Energy, and the Need for Innovation 18:35

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Peggy Smedley and Jon Summers, research lead in data centers, Research Institutes of Sweden, adjunct professor of fluid mechanics, Luleå Technical University and visiting professor in thermofluids, University of Leeds, talk about rising energy costs and data centers. He says we are in a difficult position because data centers are scrambling for acc…

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Trump, Power & the Rule of Law: Michael Kirk on How the Presidency Is Testing American Democracy 16:32

12d ago16:32

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Is the U.S. president above the law? That’s what Radio Catskill’s Patricio Robayo wanted to find out when he spoke to Michael Kirk, an award-winning filmmaker and founding producer of FRONTLINE. Kirk’s latest documentary, Trump’s Power & the Rule of Law, explores how the foundational idea that no one is above the law is being tested like never befo…

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Wurtsboro Founders' Day Brings Summer Fun and Family Reunion 5:57

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The Wurtsboro Founder’s Day Street Fair was held last Saturday, July 12th on Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro, NY. The annual celebration saw one of its biggest years yet with the 200th Anniversary of the village’s naming by William and Maurice Wurts. The street fair included over 100 vendors and featured live music, face painting, a birds of prey exhi…

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VOTEBEAT: Justice Department Presses Pennsylvania on Voter Roll Management 7:46

13d ago7:46

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Votebeat PA reports that the U.S. Justice Department is asking Pennsylvania how it manages voter rolls. Several other states are also facing new scrutiny as the Trump administration refocuses election-law enforcement. Carter Walker explains that some elections officials and observers are wary because of the larger context in which this effort is oc…

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Can We Cope With This Level of Immigration? 32:38

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This week on the podcast, we take on the two biggest issues shaping our future: immigration and housing. We begin with the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, which could hit by August 1st. A 30% levy would be catastrophic for Ireland, the most open economy in the world, with nearly €600 billion in imports and exports annually. While China retaliates i…

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MGP611 - Elden Ring Nightreign, FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Baldur's Gate 3 & Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 1:02:15

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In this weeks episode: Kev has returned to Pen Island; Sheepdog couldn't resist the dark urge; Anna gave it one last chance and Pab may have fallen back in. All this and much more on episode 611 of MGP! Sheepdog has a new book out called Nyaegling which you can find here: Digital: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon ⁠⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Itch.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Etsy⁠⁠⁠ You can als…

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NY FOCUS: Congress Voted to Gut the Safety Net to Fund Tax Cuts for the Rich. Now What? 18:52

19d ago18:52

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New York is staring down billions in lost federal funding for Medicaid and food assistance over the next decadeBy Patricio Robayo

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New Air Quality Monitoring System Propels Environmental Justice in Hudson Valley 8:39

19d ago8:39

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The public now has access to crucial data about air quality around Hudson Valley. Bard College has partnered with an environmental justice group, “JustAir,” to install sensors and publish the data in real time. Before this initiative, only government agencies could view the data without a formal request and it was being measured from farther away. …

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Restoring Nature: Carolyn Summers Cultivates Biodiversity at Sullivan County’s Flying Trillium 10:49

19d ago10:49

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Radio Catskill's Jaime Case explores the intersection of biodiversity, conservation, and native plants with environmentalist and landscape designer Carolyn Summers. In this conversation, Summers shares insights from her ambitious 20-year project, Flying Trillium, located on a 100-acre property in Sullivan County. The project serves as both a living…

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Zombieland in Hillsville, PA: Lighting the Legend and Wicked Witches 19:45

19d ago19:45

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Deep in the woods near Hillsville, Pennsylvania lurks one of the state's wildest and most mysterious legends: Zombieland. What started in the 1970s as a spooky story passed around by local teens has evolved into a full-blown paranormal pilgrimage involving zombies, ghosts, cryptids, haunted landmarks, and one very cursed flame. In this episode, we …

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#28.5: "THE KNIGHT" 16:13

18d ago16:13

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Bobby Yorke isn't done. - TRANSCRIPT: https://gray-edi-48.tiiny.site - Discord Fan Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/sjYSZhSnan⁠ Explore Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/whokilledalaska⁠ Look around in the Merch Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://whokilledalaska.com/merch⁠ Twitter for Updates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/WhoKilledAlaska⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bluesky for Updates: htt…

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Who Wants to Live Forever? The Economics of Immortality, Tech Bros & Tír na nÓg 30:26

19d ago30:26

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This week, we start with Oasis and end in Silicon Valley, via Tír na nÓg. We’re talking about the economics of not dying, and how tech billionaires are pouring billions into that dream. From Oasis belting Live Forever to Irish mythology’s take on eternal youth, we ask: why are we so obsessed with dodging death? We explore the surreal story of Brian…

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AI Driving the Autonomous Road Ahead 16:17

20d ago16:17

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Peggy Smedley takes a deep dive into the future of autonomous vehicles and what it will take to get there. She explains how the path to full automation is long—but potentially transformative. Peggy breaks down each level of automation, from manual driving to fully autonomous systems, and where adoption stands today—and where it’s headed by 2030. Sh…

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AI: Threat or Help? 30:37

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Peggy Smedley and Akli Adjaoute, entrepreneur, founder, Brighterion and author, Inside AI, talk about whether generative AI is threatening humanity—or helping it. They explore whether future generations will trust themselves or rely on AI for life’s biggest decisions. They also discuss: AI risks and consequences such as deep fakes, misinformation, …

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A Conversation about Quiet Cracking 16:46

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Peggy Smedley and Roza Tapini, VP of people and culture at Epignosis, talk about the emerging workplace trend of quiet cracking and why it is so dangerous. She says quiet cracking is the emotional withdrawal at work, and shares how it is different from burnout and quiet quitting. They also discuss: The importance of training and the likelihood of f…

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Introducing: The Outlaw Ocean S2 and The shrimp factory whistleblower 42:05

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The Outlaw Ocean is an anthology podcast that plunges you into the vast and often lawless world of the open seas. Today we're featuring an investigation from S2 called The Shrimp Factory Whistleblower. In this episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Urbina joins Josh Farenello. What started off as a dream job, slowly revealed itself to be a …

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Catskills Local Places 11th at Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest 3:40

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Camille O'Brien represented the Catskills this Independence Day on Coney Island for a great American tradition, Nathan's annual hot dog eating contest. O'Brien ate six and a half weiners in just ten minutes, placing eleventh out of thirteen women. At the weigh-in on July 3rd, O'Brien was feeling starstruck, surrounded by the biggest names in profes…

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Trieste and the City of the Future 37:59

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Trieste is a city that’s belonged to everyone, and no one. This week, we go walking through a place that’s been Austrian, Italian, Yugoslav, and, at one point, technically run by the United Nations. It's a port city without a hinterland, a European crossroads where empires once collided, and identities blurred. What if this strange, stateless city …

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MGP610 - FANTASY LIFE i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Rematch, Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma & Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 1:03:04

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In this weeks episode: Kev is angry at a wolf; Sheepdog refuses to acknowledge handheld mode and Pab has several new lives. All this and much more on episode 610 of MGP! Sheepdog has a new book out called Nyaegling which you can find here: Digital: ⁠⁠⁠Amazon ⁠⁠⁠or ⁠⁠⁠Itch.io⁠⁠⁠ Paperback: ⁠⁠⁠Etsy⁠⁠ You can also click ⁠⁠⁠here ⁠⁠⁠to play his new game…

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Space Dogs: Belka and Strelka 20:05

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Join Anna and Leo as they uncover the story of two brave astronauts: Belka and Strelka. Together, these fearless pups made history by becoming the first to orbit the Earth and return home. From the 1940s to the 1960s, animals were the true pioneers of space travel. They went where no other living creature had gone before. They tested the rockets, s…

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Camille O’Brien of Jeffersonville Heads to Coney Island for Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest 9:31

26d ago9:31

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Jeffersonville’s Camille O’Brien is heading to Brooklyn this July 4 to compete in one of America’s most iconic eating competitions — the Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island. “I can’t even believe it,” said O’Brien. “I actually signed a contract yesterday with Major League Eating, so technically I’m a professional ea…