Brown Brothers Haunting Hour

Castles are some of the most iconic buildings found around the globe. These structures are created for specific purposes, acting as strongholds for military battles. They are also designed for both keeping unwanted guests out, as well as locking some people in. Corvin Castle located in Hunedoara, Romania is one of the most picturesque keeps on the entire globe. This castle holds a very dark history including inhumane torture, suicide, murder, and the legend that Vlad Tepes (Dracula himself) was held prisoner here for 7 long years within the 15th century.

Fear is subjective to each person who experiences it. Everyone is afraid of something different and for different reasons. That brings up a very interesting question, is there a type of fear that everyone shares? Home invasions is an experience that we believe everyone would experience some type of fear with. Having the place you feel most comfortable in, violated is an experience that will never make you feel that same comfort again. Join Tyler and Ryan as they discuss 4 real occurrences where home invasions took place and how terrifying they can be.

When it comes to legends, there are hundreds all across the United States. From the Headless Horseman of Sleep Hollow to the Legend of the Mothman, the country is littered with different sightings of strange phenomena. One of the scariest legends to be found in the US is a story of a disfigured man wrapped in bandages that terrorizes a stretch of highway 101 in Cannon Beach, Oregon. It is said this entity haunts various overlooks and tries to enter your vehicle while traveling down this coastal roadway. Join Tyler and Ryan as they dive into the legend of this mummy and how they believe he came to haunt this area.

When it comes to monsters what comes to mind for you? Vampires? Werewolfs? Frankenstein’s monster? What about one of the oldest creatures in Native American folklore to stalk the darkest parts of the forest. The Wendigo is said to be a real creature that was once human. This human was plagued with isolation in the woods and resulted to human cannibalism. Once that step is taken they turn into a 12-15 ft tall creature that only has a taste for human flesh. It feeds off lost hikers, hunters, and campers who are visiting forests of the northern United States and southern Canada. Join Tyler and Ryan as they discuss one of the scariest monsters that is said to roam the forests and feed off any unlucky human that crosses its path.

When it comes to haunted objects the titan in all the paranormal community has to be dolls. Known to have existed as early as the ancient Egyptians, dolls are one of the most iconic toys to ever be created. Most people project direct thoughts and feelings onto these objects and sometimes even give them a name and their own personalities. This makes them very different than any other toy. But what about a doll that is said to be cursed? Robert the Doll is said to be able to walk on its own, cause furniture to move, and inflict trauma on people who even photograph him. Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the secrets behind this century old doll, and give their take on why it may be the most haunted object on the planet.

When it comes to curses things such as Voodoo and Black Magic immediately come to mind. A curse is something that is intended to inflict harm or hardship onto someone, wether that being in a form of an object or a ritual. But what about a piece of art that can be seen by thousands of people? What if the artist curses the painting or invites an entity to haunt whatever they put onto the canvas. Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover 4 cursed/haunted paintings and they horrifying stories behind them.

All throughout Ireland there are claims that there are numerous haunted properties all across the countryside. The apex haunting in all of Ireland is non other than Loftus Hall. This hall was built in 1350 and saw battles throughout the Irish Confederate War with numerous deaths coming along with it.The most terrifying occurrence at Loftus Hall happened in the late 18th century. When on one stormy night a mysterious man dressed in black was said to visit the hall. During a game of cards the oldest daughter of the Loftus family looked underneath the table and saw the man had hooves for feet. It is claimed the devil himself visited the hall one dark and stormy night…

True crime and murder have fasincated humans especially over the last few decades. The interest in these murderers is driven by the fact that these are real tangible people. Skepticism is thrown out the window when a real murderer is convicted. This type of fear is different than a supernatural entity such as a spirit or some type of negative entity. One of the most notorious murderers in the 20th century was non other than Ed Gein. Not only did Gein confess to 2 murderers in the 1950s but he also confessed to diging up freshly deceased corpses. Decapitating them, skinning them, and creating masks, and full human suits that he would wear. Ed Gein paved the inspiration for horror icons such as Leatherface, Norman Bates, Michael Myers, and Hannibal Lector. Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the horror of Ed Gein’s crimes and how he was infact the real life Leatherface. This episode we chat the new Texas Chainsaw movie and one of the scariest killers in American history.

Most demonic figures are said to be part man, part goat. This stems from the worshiping of the infamous Baphomet. The Baphomet was an anchiet deity that was worshipped by the Knights Templar in the early 1300s. This creature was supposedly the mix of good and evil and was strongly worshiped later on by the occult. It is said Satan himself resembles a goat, with horns coming out of his skull and hoofs for feet. In the late 1800s reports of lynchings and racism sparked around the Old Alton Bridge in Denton, Texas where it is said a goat farmer was hung by the bridge that spans over the river below. Following this event, a 6-7 ft tall goatman with bright red eyes has been reported around the bridge and surrounding woods. Join Tyler and Ryan as they discuss the numerous claims of paranormal activity and legend of the goatman himself that haunts this bridge in northeastern, Texas.

According to legend, from 1817 to 1821 the Bell Family living in Adams, Tennessee came under attack by an invisible entity that was able to speak, affect the physical environment, and shapeshift. This account would become one of the earliest and best documented paranormal cases in America. Some first hand accounts record the spirit was also a clairvoyant and capable of crossing long distances with superhuman speed and/or being in more than one place at a time. This spirit seemed to have two main goals for attacking the Bell Family. One, breaking off the marriage of the daughter of the family ‘Betsy Bell’ and Two, killing the patriarch of the family John Bell Sr. At the end of this 4 year span The Bell Witch would have accomplished both of these goals…Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover one of the earliest documented and well recorded paranormal experiences in the United States. This episode we chat WWE, the new scream movie, and dangerous encounters with ghosts.

Cryptozoology is a subject that catches the attention of everyone. It is a fascinating topic to study and look a little closer at. The idea that there are creatures in the world such as the Yeti, the Lock Ness Monster, and Big Foot is extremely eye opening and terrifying at the same time. Join Tyler and Ryan as they dive into two creatures that fall under the cryptozoology umbrella The Mothman and The Jersey Devil.

Christmas time is always filled with family, friends, and great memories. When it comes to this festive season horror usually takes a back seat, but throughout history telling ghost stories around the holidays was a very common practice. Join Ryan and Tyler as they discuss three unique ghost stories and how these 3 different phantoms only come out around the Christmas holiday.

When it comes to serial killers in the early 1900s a few names always seem to come to mind. People such as H.H. Holmes and “Jolly Jane” Toppan are a few of these iconic figures we think of when we picture “early American mass murderers”. One killer that seems to fly under the radar at this time in America was a killer that clouded New Orleans in terror from May 1918-October 1919. This killer claimed to be a demon from hell that reigned fear all across the city of New Orleans. He killed many and left more horribly disfigured inside their own homes. He was a hulking figure that wore a trench coat, slouched hat, and his weapon of choice…an axe.

The turn out for our first live show greatly exceeded our expectations. A packed house, great beer, and numerous donations for Susan G Komen made this night one for the books. Sadly, if you couldn’t join us at our live show from Bear Hands Brewing Company you’re in luck. Come listen to Tyler and Ryan talk about two terrifying places, The Norwich State Hospital and The Villisca Axe Murder House.

When the topic of Halloween arises what comes to mind? Mostly things involving Ghosts, Haunted Houses, and Witches right? But where did this holiday come from and why do we do things such as pass out candy and carve faces into pumpkins? Join Tyler and Ryan as they discuss the origins of this spooky holiday and tell the infamous legend of Stingy Jack.

When it comes to regions of the world being haunted, a few prominent ones come to mind. Bridgewater, MA and the mysterious bridgewater triangle to the infamous skinwalkers of the American southwest. One region sticks out when it comes to this topic though, that being Latin America and the southern states of the US. One of the most famous ghosts in all of history is said to haunt this area, that spirit being the terrifying La Llorona. La Lorona is one of the most well known female ghosts that is notorious for haunting waterways and stalking children throughout Mexico and Latin America. How did this story originate and is there any truth behind this apparition? Join Tyler and Ryan as they dive into this ghost story and uncover the history behind this haunting. *We experienced very strange static interference during this episode, especially in the section where Tyler talks about summoning La Llorona herself*

Everyone loves a good scary story. From Stoker and Lovecraft and Doyle, to King and Wan, scary stories have been told and written down over the centuries in order to entertain and more importantly scare its listeners. With so many horror authors, and so many terrifying topics, there's a scary story out there for everyone. Join Tyler and Ryan as they talk about scary literature, and as they listen to two original short stories written by Tyler himself. Welcome to The Hauntng Hour: Scary Stories.

When it comes to the conversation of “Most Haunted Buildings in America” a couple always make the list. Ohio State Reformatory, Alcatraz, and The Harrisville Farmhouse being a few of those. There is one titan that always seems to be at the forefront of this conversation, that being Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Jefferson County, Kentucky. This hospital constructed to combat the deadly outbreak of tuberculosis in 1910 was the pinnacle of science and medicine at the time. Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the secrets of this 110 year old structure and discuss why it is in-fact one of the most haunted places in America.

The seas are a highly unforgivable place when it comes to dangerous storms and inexperienced sailing. Safe passage through any thorofare on the ocean can be made easier with the help of one of the most iconic buildings in the world, the lighthouse. Lighthouses are a place that marine vessels put their faith in everytime they make port or are traveling through uncharted waters. These places help guide safe passage, and keep ships from running aground in shallow waters. But why are these places notorious for being haunted by spirits? Join Tyler and Ryan as they dive into 3 of the most haunted lighthouses in the United State and uncover why ghosts are so attached to these marine structures.

Diseases of any kind are scary things to deal with. Not being able to control the way your body reacts to certain sicknesses and not being able to control how you are exposed to that disease is terrifying to say the least. What about a disease that had the ability to kill you in less than 8 days? The Black Death also known as the bubonic plague was a pandemic that ravaged Europe throughout the 1300s all across the country. The area of Venice, Italy was specifically hit hard with this disease and a place to quarantine the sick and bring the dead was desperately needed. A small island directly south of Venice held these answers. Poveglia Island is said to be one of the darkest places on the planet with death layering this 17 acre island. It’s is said that 60% of the island itself is composed of human ash. Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the history of this island and the deadly disease that ravaged across Europe during this time.

One of the most well known monsters across the globe has always been the infamous vampire. These creatures have been depicted in numerous ways throughout history and within popular culture. These depictions view vampires as monsters that lean heavily on gore, sickness, and even sex. Did you know that it was regularly believed that these blood sucking beings were actually real? Tuberculosis was one of the leading sickness that made people think vampires were rising from the grave and feeding on victims. Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the true history of vampires and give their thoughts on why these creatures may actually be coming out at night.

The late 1800s saw a spark in mining all across the western portion of the United States. More than 300,000 people traveled to western states during this time in search for their share of gold. California was the main hotspot for this mining activity, but a smaller gold rush in the Town of Bannack Montana became an epicenter for high tension, stealing, and murder. Today the Town of Bannack is known as one of the most activate paranormal ghost towns in the entire world. Grown men screaming, an apparition of a man in black, and a teenage girl in a blue dress are all said to haunt the grounds of this once bustling mining town.

It is widely known that water takes up roughly 71% of the earth’s surface, the ocean being the main source of this water on our planet. The marine environment is an extreamly mysterious place with roughly 80% of our oceans remaining unmapped and unexplored. With how mysterious this place is, it’s no surprise that a lot of folklore comes from the ocean. Sirens, the Kraken, Pirates, and the most prevalent being Ghost Ships . Join Tyler and Ryan as they travel down to Davy Jones locker and discuss 3 ghastly tales of ghosts ships across the globe.

Have you ever been curious on what the true story is behind The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Well you’re in luck, join Tyler and Ryan as they dive into the true story that inspired the third film in this groundbreaking horror franchise. See their perspective on why this case gained so much media attention and how close the film came to what actually happened in real life. In many instances the true story is much more sinister...

When it comes to haunted locations around the United States many things come to mind. Cemeteries, houses, and battlefields are some of the most notorious locals when it comes to haunted places. What about hospitals though? The 19th and 20th centuries saw some of the most barbaric and inhuman treatments of patients when it comes to hospitals during this time. Especially those patients who were being admitted into mental hospitals specifically. The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum located in Weston, West Virginia opened in the mid 1800s and saw some of the most horrific treatment this country has ever seen. From raids during the civil war, all the way up to insulin coma therapy this hospital has seen it all...

When it comes to paranormal hauntings, it’s no secret that many are thought to be hoaxes. In the 1970s London, England became the epicenter to one of the most notorious claims of ghosts ever witness within the 20th century. Levitation, moving furniture, apparitions, and full fledged possession plagued the Hodgson family for over a year and a half. This case quickly caught the attention of many, including Ed and Lorraine Warren who swore that what this family was dealing with was in fact supernatural. Join Tyler and Ryan as they uncover the secrets to this case, and give their thoughts on if this was a hoax or indeed paranormal.

This week, join Tyler and Ryan as they delve into the world of cults, and discuss some of the more prominent figures who ruled their sects with fear and horrifying tactics. From Jim Jones and the Heavens gate cult in the western part of the US, to the Ant hill kids of the Canadian wilderness, tune in to hear about how these exclusive clubs terrorized their members and brainwashed them into completely unspeakable acts in the name of their leaders.

It’s strongly agreed that the United States has some of the most notorious haunted locations in the world. Places such as The Harrisville Farmhouse all the way to haunted icons such as Waverly Hills Sanatorium. But what if we told you there is a small house located in Indiana that is currently being debated as the most haunted house in all of North America. The single family home known as Willows Weep has a history of unexplained deaths as well as strange factors regarding the house itself. The most horrifying is the fact that it has been built in the shape of an inverted crucifix. Join Tyler and Ryan as they discuss the history of this property and debate how this house, might in fact be the most haunted place in North America.

One of the first true crime cases that took off in American history was the brutal slaying of Andrew and Abby Borden at 230 2nd Street in Fall River, Massachusetts. The killer used a hatchet to give repeated blows to the head of both of the victims. Each person received anywhere between 12-25 blows with the weapon. No killer was ever convicted for this crime and it remains a cold case to this day. Many speculate the daughter of the family, Lizzie was in fact the killer. Tensions between this family was extremely high and disagreements regarding wealth and property was a key factor at fueling this tension. Join Tyler and Ryan in this pilot episode as they uncover the secrets of the Borden state and who they believe the real killer actually is.