The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the eerie legend of Ball Cemetery in Springfield, Nebraska—a secluded burial ground where history, tragedy, and the unexplained seem to converge. From Civil War veterans and early pioneers to whispered voices and shadowy figures, the stories surrounding this rural graveyard stretch far beyond mere folklore. Locals have long warned against nighttime visits, not just because of the law, but because of what might follow you home.

Lily saw “grave people” sprinting through the yard before preschool and, by fourth grade, dream-predicted Kobe Bryant’s crash, a global shutdown, and long-buried family deaths. Medical tests cleared her; psychiatrists found no anxiety. Still, stomach pain spikes after spirit visits, and her older sister’s own gift has recently surfaced. How do parents keep two intuitive teens grounded, loved, and safe when nightly drop-ins from the other side feel as routine as math homework? This is a daily EXTRA from The Grave Talks. Grave Confessions is an extra daily dose of true paranormal ghost stories told by the people who survived them! If you have a Grave Confession, Call it in 24/7 at 1-888-GHOST-13 (1-888-446-7813) Subscribe to get all of our true ghost stories EVERY DAY! Visit http://www.thegravetalks.com Please support us on Patreon and get access to our AD-FREE ARCHIVE, ADVANCE EPISODES & MORE at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! As children, certain bonds feel unbreakable—especially the ones we share with the people who shape our earliest memories. For Wayne Seaden, that person was his grandfather. Their connection was deep, and losing him in a tragic shipping accident left a mark that never quite healed. But grief soon gave way to something unexpected. Strange happenings around the family home made Wayne question whether his grandfather had truly left. What followed was a series of encounters that proved the man who once watched over him in life may still be doing so from beyond. This is just the beginning of Wayne’s haunting journey—today on The Grave Talks. This is Part Two of our conversation. If you enjoy our interviews and conversations about "The Dead," why not listen ad-free? Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE!Access to every episode of our show before everyone else!Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! As children, certain bonds feel unbreakable—especially the ones we share with the people who shape our earliest memories. For Wayne Seaden, that person was his grandfather. Their connection was deep, and losing him in a tragic shipping accident left a mark that never quite healed. But grief soon gave way to something unexpected. Strange happenings around the family home made Wayne question whether his grandfather had truly left. What followed was a series of encounters that proved the man who once watched over him in life may still be doing so from beyond. This is just the beginning of Wayne’s haunting journey—today on The Grave Talks. If you enjoy our interviews and conversations about "The Dead," why not listen ad-free? Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE!Access to every episode of our show before everyone else!Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

Have you ever felt a connection to someone you’ve never met? In this haunting episode, a storyteller recalls growing up feeling inexplicably close to their late grandfather—someone they never had the chance to meet in life. At first, the experiences were subtle—comforting feelings, an occasional shadow in their peripheral vision, a presence they felt watching over them. But as they got older, those feelings shifted from comforting to unnerving. The shadows became clearer, more pronounced, and soon the presence wasn’t just watching, it was interacting. Can a family member's spirit become much darker, or is another entity masquerading as a loved one?

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of The Campbell House in Lexington, Kentucky. From its origins as a luxurious motor inn to the site of alleged murders and unexplained phenomena, we explore the stories that have cemented its reputation as one of the most haunted hotels in the region. Join us as we delve into guest accounts of ghostly apparitions, mysterious voices, and the enigmatic lady in the yellow trench coat. We'll examine the line between historical fact and legend, and consider the psychological and environmental factors that may contribute to the hotel's eerie ambiance.

Emily’s childhood farmhouse in rural Minnesota hid more than loose floorboards: a bedroom light that glowed even with the switch off, phantom footsteps that her cat-crowd followed with wide eyes, and a face peeking from a sealed chimney pipe. Decades later, she and her husband slipped into the long-abandoned house for a quick look, only to find a body-shaped tape outline exactly where she and her mom once felt watched. When a family leaves, can the haunting ever quit the house? This is a daily EXTRA from The Grave Talks. Grave Confessions is an extra daily dose of true paranormal ghost stories told by the people who survived them! If you have a Grave Confession, Call it in 24/7 at 1-888-GHOST-13 (1-888-446-7813) Subscribe to get all of our true ghost stories EVERY DAY! Visit http://www.thegravetalks.com Please support us on Patreon and get access to our AD-FREE ARCHIVE, ADVANCE EPISODES & MORE at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Are America’s most infamous haunted locations truly as the legends claim—or are the real stories buried beneath something far darker? When author and cultural historian Colin Dickey set out to uncover the truth behind America’s most chilling ghost stories, he expected eerie folklore and spooky tales. What he found instead were disturbing truths, twisted histories, and forgotten traumas hiding beneath the ghostly surface. From haunted prisons to sinister asylums, this episode explores how the stories we think we know often conceal even more terrifying realities. Prepare to question everything you’ve heard about America’s most haunted sites. This is Part Two of our conversation. If you enjoy our interviews and conversations about "The Dead," why not listen ad-free? Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE!Access to every episode of our show before everyone else!Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Are America’s most infamous haunted locations truly as the legends claim—or are the real stories buried beneath something far darker? When author and cultural historian Colin Dickey set out to uncover the truth behind America’s most chilling ghost stories, he expected eerie folklore and spooky tales. What he found instead were disturbing truths, twisted histories, and forgotten traumas hiding beneath the ghostly surface. From haunted prisons to sinister asylums, this episode explores how the stories we think we know often conceal even more terrifying realities. Prepare to question everything you’ve heard about America’s most haunted sites. If you enjoy our interviews and conversations about "The Dead," why not listen ad-free? Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE!Access to every episode of our show before everyone else!Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

Children have wild imaginations; sometimes, their imaginary friends are written off as harmless. But what happens when that "imaginary" friend knows too much? When does a child's playmate seem more real than make-believe? In this story, a mother realizes that her child’s imaginary friend isn’t as innocent as she first thought. At first, the games and conversations seem typical, but soon, the child begins sharing details about the "friend" they couldn’t possibly know. As the story unfolds, the invisible playmate starts making demands, giving instructions, and pushing boundaries in increasingly sinister ways. The child insists the friend is real, and strange occurrences around the house back up that claim—doors closing on their own, toys moving, and cold spots in the child's bedroom. Things escalate until the presence becomes undeniable. It’s not long before the entire family is caught in the grip of fear, with the invisible friend taking control of their lives.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the eerie legacy of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee—an American landmark forever tied to one of the most tragic moments in civil rights history. After the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on the motel’s second-floor balcony, many believed the building would simply fade into history. But what has lingered inside those walls may be more than just memory. From disembodied voices and unexplained shadows to chilling encounters by staff and visitors alike, the motel—now home to the National Civil Rights Museum—has become a magnet for paranormal speculation. Can a place soaked in sorrow ever truly find peace?

A paranormal investigator thought his co-op shift at Ottawa’s Cumberland Heritage Museum would be routine—until the Dufour House slammed every shutter, turned summer air to ice, and dragged him upstairs to a blood-soaked bedroom that shouldn’t exist. Trapped behind a door that felt welded shut, Matthew heard triple claw marks, angered a child spirit guarding a toy gun, and faced a towering black shadow that left him locked in a staring match for two full hours. Was it an overactive haunting—or the demon locals whisper about whenever babies burst into tears at the threshold? This is a daily EXTRA from The Grave Talks. Grave Confessions is an extra daily dose of true paranormal ghost stories told by the people who survived them! If you have a Grave Confession, Call it in 24/7 at 1-888-GHOST-13 (1-888-446-7813) Subscribe to get all of our true ghost stories EVERY DAY! Visit http://www.thegravetalks.com Please support us on Patreon and get access to our AD-FREE ARCHIVE, ADVANCE EPISODES & MORE at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! We all want to know what happens when we die. In the foreword of her new book, Nicole Strickland says, "The magical wonder of the afterlife envelopes you from the moment you leave your physical body behind." What happens when we go through that veil between the two worlds? Her new book explores the spiritual realm that connects you and your departed loved one. How can you recognize the signs from them? How can you communicate? And how moving through grief and loss can help you further connect with the spirit realm. We explore the connection between life, death, and beyond with Nicole Strickland, author of The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond, available on Amazon. To learn more about Nicole, visit her website at authornicolestrickland.com If you enjoy our interviews and conversations about "The Dead," why not listen ad-free? Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE!Access to every episode of our show before everyone else!Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! We all want to know what happens when we die. In the foreword of her new book, Nicole Strickland says, "The magical wonder of the afterlife envelopes you from the moment you leave your physical body behind." What happens when we go through that veil between the two worlds? Her new book explores the spiritual realm that connects you and your departed loved one. How can you recognize the signs from them? How can you communicate? And how moving through grief and loss can help you further connect with the spirit realm. We explore the connection between life, death, and beyond with Nicole Strickland, author of The Afterlife Chronicles: Exploring the Connection Between Life, Death, and Beyond, available on Amazon. To learn more about Nicole, visit her website at authornicolestrickland.com If you enjoy our interviews and conversations about "The Dead," why not listen ad-free? Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE!Access to every episode of our show before everyone else!Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon many people experience, but what happens when it takes on a much darker, more sinister edge? In this episode, we dive into the harrowing experience of a person whose sleep is no longer a place of peace but a nightly battle with shadowy figures that pin them down, leaving them completely helpless. The terror becomes all too real when these apparitions start to feel less like hallucinations and more like entities with a malicious purpose. Are these simply byproducts of a stressed and fatigued mind, or could something far more insidious be at work? Imagine waking up, fully conscious yet completely paralyzed, while something dark and malevolent hovers over you, waiting, watching, pressing its weight into your chest until you can’t breathe. This isn’t just one night of terror but a repeated cycle that leaves the storyteller questioning their very sanity.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the storied past of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, a landmark steeped in history and mystery. From its grand opening in 1939 to the tragic tale of Jennie Pearl Cox, we explore the events that have contributed to the hotel's haunted reputation. We'll delve into eyewitness accounts, staff experiences, and the cultural impact of the Lady in Red legend. Join us as we examine the blend of historical fact and paranormal lore that makes the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver a fascinating subject for both skeptics and believers.

Mallory’s 1985 house seems normal—until the land beneath it shows its teeth. A midnight tent sleepover is shattered by a disembodied girl inviting unseen playmates. Weeks later, a chain-latched basement door slams while the latch still swings, a padlocked attic somehow gapes wide, and her daughter’s blinds snap violently at dawn. Summer 2021 ups the ante: a lanky figure rockets past the garage, freshly ironed shorts duplicate themselves, and a vanished phone reappears—charging—in the center of a Bible Mallory has checked five times. Winter seals the deal when her car doors freeze shut from the inside, trapping her until a friend opens them effortlessly. The house may be new, but the restless ground underneath is ancient. This is a daily EXTRA from The Grave Talks. Grave Confessions is an extra daily dose of true paranormal ghost stories told by the people who survived them! If you have a Grave Confession, Call it in 24/7 at 1-888-GHOST-13 (1-888-446-7813) Subscribe to get all of our true ghost stories EVERY DAY! Visit http://www.thegravetalks.com Please support us on Patreon and get access to our AD-FREE ARCHIVE, ADVANCE EPISODES & MORE at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Jason Faust’s first taste of the supernatural came when he ditched Sunday school to skulk through his family’s church, hoping to catch the same “whispers and shadows” the elders gossiped about over coffee. Decades later, he’s no longer a curious kid but a full-time paranormal investigator, fielding calls from families desperate for a night’s sleep free of knocking closets and guttural growls. In this conversation, Jason breaks down his working theory that truly dark entities don’t waste time on the unprepared—they reveal themselves only to people strong (or stubborn) enough to fight back. From blessed water that boils on contact to homes where the air itself feels weaponized, Jason explains what separates an ordinary haunt from a demonic showdown—and why he still believes curiosity is his best protection. This is Part Two of our conversation. If you enjoy our interviews and conversations about "The Dead," why not listen ad-free? Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE!Access to every episode of our show before everyone else!Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Jason Faust’s first taste of the supernatural came when he ditched Sunday school to skulk through his family’s church, hoping to catch the same “whispers and shadows” the elders gossiped about over coffee. Decades later, he’s no longer a curious kid but a full-time paranormal investigator, fielding calls from families desperate for a night’s sleep free of knocking closets and guttural growls. In this conversation, Jason breaks down his working theory that truly dark entities don’t waste time on the unprepared—they reveal themselves only to people strong (or stubborn) enough to fight back. From blessed water that boils on contact to homes where the air itself feels weaponized, Jason explains what separates an ordinary haunt from a demonic showdown—and why he still believes curiosity is his best protection. If you enjoy our interviews and conversations about "The Dead," why not listen ad-free? Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE!Access to every episode of our show before everyone else!Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!

This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! Daydreams and Nightmares costume shop in Modesto, California, is much more than just another store to buy a costume for Halloween or a party. Instead, this is known as the haunted costume shop. A shop frequented by regulars and celebrities seeking out their next costume or spirit. Become a Premium Supporter of The Grave Talks Through Apple Podcasts or Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks) There, you will get: Access to every episode of our show, AD-FREE!Access to every episode of our show before everyone else!Other EXCLUSIVE supporter perks and more!