Jim Harold's Campfire

We begin with a terrifying premonition connected to one of the darkest days in American history. It’s a story that will leave you wondering about fate, dreams, and visions. You’ll also hear about a chilling figure who appeared during the night in an old farmhouse, a mysterious presence that seemed to carry on a ritual from beyond the grave, a visitor who couldn’t possibly have been there, a restless ghost, an unforgettable childhood encounter with something out of folklore, and more on this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire. It’s another evening around the fire with stories you won’t soon forget. RITUAL Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. There’s no more shame in your gut game. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at https://ritual.com/CAMPFIRE HERO BREAD No compromises. Just flavor. Ultra-low NET carbs, 0g of sugar, and high in fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code CAMPFIRE at checkout. BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A long, lonely drive down America’s most infamous highway gets weird. A midnight game of basketball turns into a chilling encounter. A girls’ trip to a historic hotel in York is interrupted by pounding that refuses to stop. A family faces a haunting that seems determined to return. A child recalls memories from another lifetime with startling clarity. And a spirit who appears not to terrify, but to protect, challenges everything we think we know about the paranormal. This edition of Jim Harold's Campfire brings together eerie roads, haunted hotels, unsettling echoes in the home, reincarnation memories, and even a ghost made of golden light. These stories will keep you thinking long after the fire is out. Stay spooky & share this show with your friends! -- RAYCON Raycon’s upgraded Everyday Earbuds Classic will blow you away. You’ll ask yourself why you didn’t check them out sooner! Go to https://BUYRAYCON.com/campfire to get 20% off sitewide! LIQUID I.V. Liquid I.V. is the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being, and their Hydration Multiplier is the one product you’re missing in your daily routine. Get 20% off your first order when you go to https://liquidiv.com and use code Campfire at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A terrifying apparition lets loose an unearthly scream in the middle of the night… one caller’s haunted childhood home reveals eerie secrets… a strange light hovers silently over the trees… disembodied voices echo from a prairie schoolhouse… and more spine-tingling true tales.Pull up a chair and join us around the Campfire for chilling stories of the unexplained straight from the people who lived them. Stories in this episode include:-A ghostly woman who appears at the bedside and it gets worse…-A family haunted for years by knocks, footsteps, and a spirit who was a friend in the end.-A strange glowing object over upstate New York that defies explanation.-The sound of a full crowd inside a locked, abandoned building. Strange encounters inside not one but two haunted homes filled with unsettling history.And more eerie experiences from listeners just like you. If you enjoy the show, please rate, review, and share Jim Harold’s Campfire wherever you listen. -> Join our Spooky Studio Plus Club for exclusive content and 20 years of archives: ⁠https://jimharold.com/plus⁠-> Sign up for our FREE Virtual Campfire community: ⁠https://virtualcampfiregroup.com⁠ BROOKLYN BEDDING I love my Brooklyn Bedding mattress and you will love yours too! Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code CAMPFIRE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else – you have to use MY promo code on the very last page of checkout to get this discount. POLICYGENIUS Policygenius makes it easy to get life insurance done (and done right). Save time and money, and give your family a financial safety net with Policygenius. Head to https://policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE -> --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A chilling tale of a family trip to Gettysburg that ended with more than just memories. What began as a simple outing turned into a terrifying encounter with a hitchhiker spirit. You’ll also hear about strange poltergeist activity involving a candy dish, an encounter with a shadowy figure in the hallway, unexplained whistling that seemed to mimic the living, ghostly banjo music from long ago, and even a possible alien abduction. Real stories, told by real people, that will make you think twice about the world around you. BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. RITUAL Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. There’s no more shame in your gut game. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at https://ritual.com/CAMPFIRE SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS For the entire Campfire archive back to 2009 and much more, join Jim's SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB at jimharold.com/plus --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A late-night drive turns terrifying when a speeding car appears out of nowhere and seems bent on destruction. From chilling encounters on dark highways to haunted houses, eerie signs from loved ones, strange sightings in the sky and mysterious figures that defy explanation, these true stories will leave you questioning what’s real and what lurks beyond the veil. It is all on this week's episode of Jim Harold's Campfire! BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. HERO BREAD No compromises. Just flavor. Ultra-low NET carbs, 0g of sugar, and high in fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code CAMPFIRE at checkout. PAIR EYEWEAR Show off new sides of yourself this year. Go to https://paireyewear.com and use code JIM for 15% off your first pair. And support the show by mentioning that Jim Harold’s Campfire sent you in your post-checkout survey. STAMPS.COM Stamps.com takes the pain out of shipping by giving you access to deeply discounted shipping options and integrating with the most popular online shopping platforms to make labeling a breeze. There’s NO risk. And with my promo code, campfire, you get a special offer, Just go to https://stamps.com, click on the microphone at the TOP of the homepage, and type in campfire. --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Things get dark, strange, and downright chilling on this episode. A man recounts a terrifying childhood encounter in a newly built home where something far more sinister than a creaky floorboard made its presence known. His father never forgot what happened there and neither will you. We’ll also hear from a UK listener whose shared dream with her brother defies logic, a Tennessee mom whose peaceful morning turns unsettling, and a young woman who may have glimpsed something impossible. But the weirdness doesn’t stop there. From an eerie roadside figure glowing in the night, to mysterious green hands emerging from the shadows these stories will keep you thinking long after the fire burns out. True tales, real people, and unexplained experiences all on this week’s Campfire. RAYCON Raycon’s upgraded Everyday Earbuds Classic will blow you away. You’ll ask yourself why you didn’t check them out sooner! Go to https://BUYRAYCON.com/campfire to get 20% off Raycon’s Everyday Earbuds classic! CALM We’re so happy to partner with Calm. Calm is the app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life. Calm is offering Campfire listeners a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at https://calm.com/campfire RITUAL Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. There’s no more shame in your gut game. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at https://ritual.com/CAMPFIRE --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A planned visit to Robert the Doll takes a chilling turn and a drama teacher whose haunted high school theater sounds like something out of a paranormal playbook. An extraordinary moment during childbirth that may have had a paranormal twist.We also hear from a woman who's her century-old home is shared with a kind, lingering spirit. Other stories include a long-running haunting tied to a family home, an unexplained restroom encounter at work, an uncanny connection possibly rooted in a past life, and an unforgettable blacksmithing experience. Cozy up! This Campfire burns bright with stories that will linger long after the episode ends. --- BROOKLYN BEDDING I love my Brooklyn Bedding mattress and you will love yours too! Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code CAMPFIRE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else – you have to use MY promo code on the very last page of checkout to get this discount. LIQUID I.V. Liquid I.V. is the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being, and their Hydration Multiplier is the one product you’re missing in your daily routine. Get 20% off your first order when you go to https://liquidiv.com and use code Campfire at checkout! --- Image Credit: Cayobo from Key West, The Conch Republic – Robert The Doll uploaded by LongLiveRock / CC BY 2.0 Source: Wikimedia Commons --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A strange figure appears in a cemetery. A home brims with eerie energy. Lights behave in ways they shouldn't, time seems to vanish, and something strange looms in the sky. From shadowy presences to inexplicable twists of fate, these stories leave more questions than answers. Whether it’s the uncanny appearance of a long-lost object, a piano played for an unseen audience, or the quiet sense that someone we love is still nearby, the experiences shared in this episode span the emotional and paranormal spectrum. As always, the stories are real, the people are sincere, and the mystery is very much alive. BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at ⁠https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD⁠ and get on your way to being your best self. POLICYGENIUS Policygenius makes it easy to get life insurance done (and done right). Save time and money, and give your family a financial safety net with Policygenius. Head to ⁠https://policygenius.com⁠ to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. STAMPS.COM Don’t waste time worrying about being a postage expert or standing in line to drop off letters and packages. Let Stamps.com do what they do best so you can do what you do better. Go to ⁠https://stamps.com⁠ and use code CAMPFIRE to sign up for a special offer. No contract, cancel any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mysterious playmates worthy of a Twilight Zone episode come to visit, a terrifying brush with the paranormal during a bout of sleep paralysis, and we hear a powerful story of a dream that may have saved a life. We also feature tales of trolls, haunted pet stores, signs from loved ones, and an incredible coincidence. It's a mix of the terrifying, the heartwarming, and the unexplained—all true stories from real people like you. Pull up a seat and stay spooky! BROOKLYN BEDDING I love my Brooklyn Bedding mattress and you will love yours too! Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code CAMPFIRE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else – you have to use MY promo code on the very last page of checkout to get this discount. HERO BREAD No compromises. Just flavor. Ultra-low NET carbs, 0g of sugar, and high in fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to hero.co and use code CAMPFIRE at checkout. --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin with an absolutely wild tale of a haunted hotel suite. What starts with a mysterious feline visitor turns into a surreal encounter with multiple apparitions — all topped off by shocking confirmation from ghost hunters, TikTok, and a séance. It’s one of those classic Campfire stories you’ll never forget. But it doesn’t stop there… You’ll also hear: An eerie grocery store encounter. A deeply touching dream visitation. An emotional and full-circle message from cherished pets. A terrifying sleep paralysis experience that still haunts the storyteller. A series of strange disappearances and reappearances of items that defy explanation. A dream that revealed a secret family member. Join us around the Campfire for another emotional, spooky, and extraordinary collection of paranormal encounters. Join our FREE Campfire CommunityNo algorithm. Just spooky storytelling and conversation from real people like you. Join free at https://VirtualCampfireGroup.com BETTERHELP This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/JIMHAROLD and get on your way to being your best self. PAIR EYEWEAR Show off new sides of yourself this year. Go to paireyewear.com and use code JIM for 15% off your first pair. And support the show by mentioning that Jim Harold’s Campfire sent you in your post-checkout survey. RAYCON Raycon’s upgraded Everyday Earbuds will blow you away. You’ll ask yourself why you didn’t check them out sooner! Go to https://BUYRAYCON.com/campfire to get 15% off Raycon’sbest-selling Everyday Earbuds! RITUAL Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. There’s no more shame in your gut game. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at https://ritual.com/CAMPFIRE —For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE PRIVACY/COOKIE POLICY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A chilling tale of an encounter with something truly otherworldly. What began as a persistent feeling of being watched escalated into a terrifying confrontation. This unsettling experience still haunted the experiencer decades later, and it’s a reminder that folklore often has its roots in reality. That’s just the beginning. You’ll also hear stories of spectral visitors, vanishing figures, and mysterious time slips that defy explanation. From an unforgettable sighting of a silent apparition to a haunted house that left an entire family shaken, these true accounts will make you question what’s possible. Gather ‘round the Campfire, because these are stories you won’t soon forget. --- CALM We’re so happy to partner with Calm. Calm is the app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life. Calm is offering Campfire listeners a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at https://calm.com/campfire --- LIQUID I.V. Liquid I.V. is the category-winning hydration brand fueling your well-being, and their Hydration Multiplier is the one product you’re missing in your daily routine. Get 20% off your first order when you go to https://liquidiv.com and use code Campfire at checkout! --- RAYCON Raycon’s upgraded Everyday Earbuds will blow you away. You’ll ask yourself why you didn’t check them out sooner! Go to https://BUYRAYCON.com/campfire to get 15% off Raycon’s best-selling Everyday Earbuds! --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin with an unforgettable account involving a mysterious tombstone in a Victorian home's basement—and what may have followed the new tenants upstairs. But that’s just the beginning. You’ll hear chilling tales of a murder victim who haunted a hotel, a shadowy presence, an eerie warning from a nursing home resident, and a mysterious artifact tied to wartime tragedy. Real people. Real experiences. Get ready for a spine-tingling set of true paranormal stories that will leave you wondering what walks among us. BROOKLYN BEDDING I love my Brooklyn Bedding mattress and you will love yours too! Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code CAMPFIRE at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. This offer is not available anywhere else – you have to use MY promo code on the very last page of checkout to get this discount. POLICYGENIUS Policygenius makes it easy to get life insurance done (and done right). Save time and money, and give your family a financial safety net with Policygenius. Head to https://policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB Get access to the entire back catalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That’s over 2,600 episodes. Join today here: https://jimharold.com/plus --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A family moves into a newly built home only to discover something is already there — and it’s not going anywhere. A dreamlike run turns into something unforgettable when a listener encounters a presence from her past. A pair of UFO sightings—one at sea and one on the beach—leave witnesses wondering who or what is really out there. A haunted furniture store stirs up unusual activity that even drives away customers. And an unsettling voice in the night leads to a chilling series of events for one listener. Compelling, true stories shared by the people who lived them. It’s what Campfire is all about. -- Want more Campfire? Access hundreds of archived episodes and exclusive remastered content by joining Jim’s Plus Club at https://jimharold.com/plus -- CALM We’re so happy to partner with Calm. Calm is the app designed to help you ease stress and get the best sleep of your life. Calm is offering Campfire listeners a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at https://calm.com/campfire HERO BREAD No compromises. Just flavor. Ultra-low NET carbs, 0g of sugar, and high in fiber. Hero Bread is offering 10% off your order. Go to https://hero.co and use code CAMPFIRE at checkout. --For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices