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A brand new podcast covering the True Crime and Paranormal cases that keep you up at night. Follow along each week as we dive into true crime cases, missing person cases and hauntings around the world. Become a Patron for access to exclusive content. Follow us on social media! Happy hauntings!
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Speakola is the home for great speeches on the web. Tony Wilson is the founder and curator of Speakola, which now hosts more than 2000 speeches, some famous – think Churchill, Obama, Gandhi - some not so well known. In each episode, Tony interviews someone who has written, delivered or studied a great speech to reveal the stories behind the scenes, to provide context to the historical moment, or in the case of eulogies, birthdays and other common events, to inspire people to hit new creative ...
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Today I’m back with an all-new episode in an all-new format.In the first half of today’s episode we are discussing the tragic and senseless murder of Judith Barsi. Then I’m covering the mysterious labyrinth that is known as the Odessa Catacombs. Buckle up! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@g…
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In episode 100 we're diving headfirst into the history behind Disneyland, some fun facts, reported hauntings and what happens if you die on Disney property. Thank you for your continued support of the show. I cannot wait for the next 100 episodes! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-100-disneyland-history-and-haunts …
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Today we’re diving into a story about a husband and wife who tragically lost their lives and a sister’s long road to forgiveness. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-99-richard-and-nancy-langert Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Check out my brand new recipe blog for all of my recipes! www.thehauntedfoodie.co…
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Today I'm back with a brand-new episode covering a few of the most horrific crimes committed on Independence Day. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-98-independence-day-crimes Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Check out my brand new recipe blog for all of my recipes! www.thehauntedfoodie.com Support the Show…
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In 1970, a young nurse was given a doll by her mother for her 28th birthday. What neither of them could have known at the time is the terror that doll would cause for not only them but countless other individuals. This is the story of one of the most haunted dolls in recent history, Annabelle. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner…
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There are over 3,000 unsolved homicides in the state of Washington just since 1965 alone and over 600 active missing person cases. Today we’re discussing a few of them. If you have any information regarding The Disappearance of Shari Anderson please contact the Everett Police Department at 425-257-8483. there is a $20,000 reward for information tha…
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Since 2006, Andrew Moran has been a baritone with Opera Australia in Sydney. When he visited Melbourne as part of a touring production of Puccini's Tosca, Tony spoke to him about a lovely eulogy he delivered for his father, Lawrie Moran, the man who inspired him to sing, in Surrey Hills, Melbourne, on 9 November 2023. You can read and listen to the…
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In the early morning hours of May 7th, 1992, a man named Jimmy Fagan headed to work at the local McDonalds where he was an overnight maintenance worker. When he arrived, he expected to greet the colleagues he had come to know. What greeted him instead was a scene of horror and three men determined to escape the crime they committed. Sources are ava…
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In today's episode, we're heading to a few different haunted hotels from around the world. Buckle up, you may not have heard of these ones! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-94-haunted-hotels Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Faceboo…
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On the evening of January 19th, 1931, a well-liked insurance agent received a message at his local chess club from a possible client requesting a business meeting for the next evening. An address was left and the man set off on what he expected to be a routine insurance appointment. What he didn’t know at the time was that the meeting would change …
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On September 15th, 2011, 19-year-old Amanda Bach left her home in Portage Indiana. When she missed her 1 am curfew, her parents reported her missing and a search was launched. When her body was found two days later, the mystery began to unfold. This is the story of the murder of Amanda Bach. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.c…
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Today we’re heading to Florida to explore two of the most haunted Lighthouses in America. Buckle up! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-91-haunted-lighthouses-part-1 Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehaun…
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On the evening of August 21st, 1955, 11 terrified residents of the small town of Kelly, Kentucky, flooded into the local police station with a harrowing tale. They claimed that they had not only seen extraterrestrials that evening, but had been fighting the creatures for most of the night. Their story has held a strong place in UFO lore to this day…
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In an all-new episode of The Haunted Corner, I’m coming back from hiatus with a bang and sharing a truly devastating story of Omayra Sanchez and the 1985 eruption Colombia’s Nevado Del Ruiz Volcano. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-89-omayra-sanchez-and-the-eruption-of-the-nevado-del-ruiz-volcano Contact me at: th…
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Comedy writer Declan Fay is Tony's Speakola guest. Declan was the co-writer of Ronny Chieng International Student and the hilarious Crossbread podcast, about a Christian rap duo who hit the big time, but don't happen to be Christians (stars Megan Washington and Chris Ryan). Declan was head writer for this year's AACTA Awards, and has been part of w…
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Tune in as Ashton shares an important announcement about what's next for the podcast. Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thehauntedcorner Listen on Youtube: www.youtube.com/thehaunte…
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In the early morning hours of June 10th, 1968, a young teacher named Irene Izak left New York and headed to Canada in pursuit of a new job opportunity. Irene was traveling alone in her tan 1965 Volkswagen, heading north on Interstate 81 when she was pulled over for speeding by a New York State trooper. She was given a warning and sent on her way, b…
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The cohost of ABC breakfast radio in Adelaide, Jules Schiller delivered a beautiful best man speech for his old comedy partner Tony Moclair when he married Kate in 2003. It's a Speakola favourite, and in this episode, Jules comes on in the aftermatch of a Married at First Sight best man speech abomination to talk about what makes a great best man s…
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On today’s episode of Humor Me This- we’re diving into a few updates from previous cases. Was Amelia Earhart’s plane really found? What’s going on with the Stanley Hotel? We’ll cover all that plus a few silly criminals and a couple heartwarming animal tales to round us out. Grab your snacks and buckle up! Sources are available on the blog: www.theh…
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Today we’re entering the world of Pennhurst State School. You may know this place for its dark history and continued hauntings, it’s not hard to see why. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-86-pennhurst-state-school-and-hospital Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/th…
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Approximately 30,000 theme-park-related injuries occur each year, but many aren’t classified as serious. Statistically speaking, you are more likely to get struck by lightning than die on a roller coaster. But alas- today, I’ve put together a few shallow dives into some of the worst Amusement Park Accidents throughout time. Sources are available on…
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When you think of unsinkable women, you may think of Molly Brown, but that's not who we're discussing today. That title really belongs to Violet Jessop. She was an incredible woman with an amazing story of survival. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-84-the-unsinkable-violet-jessop Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gm…
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Merry Christmas! Today, I’ve put together a few shallow dives of some cases that occurred on or around Christmas. Enjoy! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-83-christmas-crimes Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.c…
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For the sixth year running, Tony awards his speeches of the year on Triple R's 'The Grapevine' with Dylan Bird. This year, no Kulya who has moved on from the show after 13 years. Congrats Kulya. Thank you to Triple R for the audio. Dylan will be back in 2024 with a new show called Future Perfect. Join Speakola's mailing list and Substack Join Tony'…
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Today we’re covering cold cases from the state of Minnesota in an effort to bring awareness to cases that are unsolved. If you have any information about the murder of George Jensen, please contact the Bloomington Police department at 952-563-4900 or email police@bloomingtonmn.gov. Anyone with information about the murders of Susanne and Mary Reker…
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For 15 seasons and 181 episodes, Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis have been the dual hosts of 'Rockwiz', bringing their wit, charm and performance energy to Australia's legendary music quiz show. In this episode Tony chats to them about what makes a good MC, and they share tips and yarns from several decades of hosting big events. In the second hal…
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On October 5th, 2012. A 10 year old girl left her home in Westminster, Colorado to meet a friend to walk the short distance to their school. When she never arrived, a widespread search was launched. This is the story of the murder of Jessica Ridgeway. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com//episode-81-jessica-ridgeway Contact m…
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On June 9th, 1979, families and friends gathered at Luna Park in Sydney, Australia to spend a fun-filled evening together. A group of young boys along with a father and his two sons were some of almost 30 people who climbed aboard the ride known as The Ghost Train. The fun and excitement quickly turned to terror when a fire broke out on the train a…
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Today we’re discussing the history and hauntings of one of the oldest reform schools in the United States. Preston Castle, also known as Preston School of Industry. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-79-preston-castle Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedco…
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Halloween is meant to be a fun and carefree night for children of all ages. Dressing up in your favorite costume, trick or treating with friends and more importantly, eating all of the candy your stomach can handle. Eight-year-old Timothy O’Bryan had those same plans on Halloween of 1974, but the young boy wouldn’t survive the night. This is the st…
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Back by popular demand, we're discussing a few more haunted roads from around the world. Lock your doors and buckle up! (Literally.) Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-77-haunted-roads-volume-3 Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Follow us on Facebo…
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Today, I’m going to weave you a tale about a man named George Parrot, also known as Big nose George. A man whose death was as interesting if not more so than his life. Buckle up! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-76-the-life-and-death-of-big-nose-george Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on …
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Lahra Carey's husband Ben Cowen died in paragliding accident on 8th of January 2017. A few days later, Lahra spoke at her husband's graveside, paying tribute to 'the Ben effect' and summoning friends and mourners to 'Ben's Army'. The speech is recreated for the episode, and Lahra talks to Tony about love and loss, and the challenge of giving a eulo…
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Between 2009 and 2019, there were 212 overboard incidents reported around the world involving passengers and crew, according to statistics compiled for Cruise Lines International Association Out of those 212 incidents, only 48 people were rescued. Today we're covering a few similar incidents. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.…
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Aliens, Nessie and Haunted Portraits, Oh my! This month's episode of Humor Me This is full of the headlines you've wanted to talk about, Buckle up! Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-74-humor-me-this-volume-5 Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www.patreon.com/thehauntedcorner Foll…
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On today’s all new episode of The Haunted Corner, we head to Seattle to explore the once bustling Harvard Exit Theater. A theater known for its hauntings as well as its prominent place in the city’s history. Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a story about a spooky experience from Ashton. Buckle up and grab your popcorn! Sources are availa…
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Every year, thousands of cases run cold after no evidence is uncovered. This week we are covering a few unsolved murders and missing person cases in the state of New York. -If you have any information about the murder of Yvonne Porch, please contact the New York State Police Department at 845-344-5370 or by email at crimetip@troopers.ny.gov -If you…
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Around midnight on December 15th of 1900, a transatlantic steamer called the Archtor was passing by the Flannan Isles when the captain noticed that the Lighthouse wasn’t lit. After investigating, the lighthouse was discovered to be abandoned and a scene frozen in time remained. This is the story of the Flannan Isles lighthouse mystery. Sources are …
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Dr Brendan Nelson was Liberal Party leader and Leader of the Opposition in Australia in 2007-08. After he retired from politics, he became Director of the Australian War Memorial, and has a masterly knack of sharing the stories of this country's military heroes. The feature speech here was delivered in 2014 at a Soldier On charity fundraiser. Tony'…
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On the morning of January 4th, 1935, a bellboy at the Hotel President in Kansas City, Missouri was checking on a hotel guest who had left the phone off the hook in his room, when he discovered a horrifying scene. The man had been brutally attacked and was barely alive. The mystery behind his attack would stay with detectives for years to come. This…
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On New Year’s Eve in 1964, a woman named Shirley Coleman was at home with her five children when she received a knock at her farmhouse door. It was a husband and wife that Shirley had never met. They were clearly shaken up and asked to use her telephone to call the police. The couple described a grisly scene that they had discovered at a rest stop …
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Clare Wright is an award winning author and documentary maker and a previous guest on this podcast (Ep 46). This very personal speech about depression was delivered at a The Wheeler Centre event called 'Epic Fail' featuring well known authors and artists sharing their stories of failure. Clare's description of a state of depression is so evocative …
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On the evening of September 6th, 2006, a registered nurse named Susan Kuhnhausen (now Walters) arrived home, looking forward to relaxing after her long shift. What she didn’t know at the time is that there was an intruder, laying in wait inside her home. The night would end with a man dead and Susan injured and traumatized. This is the unbelievable…
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When you think of school disasters, you may think of Columbine High School, or Sandy Hook, or any one of the other almost 400 school shootings that have occurred since 1999. But what you may not think of, is the deadliest act of mass murder in a school, which occurred in Bath Township Michigan in 1927. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehaun…
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Today we're discussing one of the most haunted hotels in America. Located just off of Route 66, Hotel Monte Vista has been a relic in Flagstaff history for almost 100 years. That history has created the pathway for this small hotel gaining its spooky reputation. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-66-hotel-monte-vist…
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As of 2023, there are over 11,000 cold cases dating back to 1980 in Georgia alone. Each one of these cases deserves attention and if I could cover them all, I would. If you have any information about the murder of Doris Worrel please call the Coffee County Sheriff’s Office at(912) 384-4227 or the Georgia Bureau of Investigation at (912) 389-4103. I…
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Who’s up for a spooky episode?! Today we’re discussing a few creepy castles from around the world. Tune in as we discuss the dark history and hauntings of Corvin Castle and Chillingham Castle. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/haunted-castles-part-1 Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patreon: www…
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On May 4, 1932, a woman named Minnie Jansson became concerned for the wellbeing of her friend, Lilly Lindestrom when she hadn’t seen or heard from her for three days, despite many attempts to reach her. When police arrived at Lilly’s apartment, what they discovered would haunt the Atlas neighborhood for years to come. Sources are available on the b…
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On November 10th, 1985, a hunter was walking through the woods in Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire, when he stumbled upon a large steel drum. Inside the drum was two bodies that had been dismembered and wrapped in plastic. 15 years later, on May 9th of 2000, a second steel drum was found in the same area containing two more bodies…
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In today’s installment of Humor Me This, we’re discussing some dumb criminals who shined brightly in the night, a strange Vegas alien encounter and a loose hog. Buckle up- it’s a wild one. Sources are available on the blog: www.thehauntedcorner.com/episode-61-humor-me-this-volume-4 Contact me at: thehauntedcorner@gmail.com Support the Show on Patre…
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