How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunted Places on Earth

In the 46th Patreon bonus podcast, you join me once again in a 14th-century castle in County Durham. It’s January 2026, and John, Tom, Rich, and I have had a night to remember so far—but there’s so much more to come in the second half of our investigation on this cold winter’s night.

What would happen when we spend time in two of the castle’s turrets, areas completely off limits to everyone other than us ghost hunters? What would I experience when I’m placed in a former student bedroom alone? And is there a rational explanation for one of the most incredible things that I’ve witnessed on a paranormal investigation?

So join me as we ask again, just how haunted is Lumley Castle Hotel?

Get access to the full episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/howhauntedpod⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Find out more about the pod at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you can email Rob at [email protected]

Music in this episode includes:

"Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare"

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
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In episode 135, we’re not exploring a place this time… but something far stranger. A phenomenon that has terrified me since I first encountered it at a young age. One that has left investigators baffled, witnesses traumatised, and victims reduced to little more than ash—often under circumstances so bizarre they seem to defy the laws of nature themselves.

Tonight, we’ll look back at some of the most famous and disturbing cases ever recorded. We’ll explore the leading theories—scientific, paranormal, and everything in between—and examine what could possibly cause such horrifying events. And I won’t be doing this alone. Joining me once again is fan-favourite Emma from the brilliant Weird Wiltshire blog, who – as always - brings her insight, curiosity, and appetite for the uncanny.

So settle in, steel your nerves, and together let us ask… just what exactly is spontaneous human combustion?

To find Emma's brilliant blog go to Home - Weird Wiltshire

Emma's Instagram page (providing she isn't banned) is at Emma (@weird_wiltshire) • Instagram photos and videos

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Find out more about the pod at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you can email Rob at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can become a Patreon supporter for as little as £1 a month. You can choose from three tiers and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night. 

To sign up, and take advantage of a free seven day trial, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music in this episode includes:

Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

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Originally released for Patreons in February 2025 I hope you enjoy this very special episode.

In the 30th Patreon bonus podcast we continue our adventure in North Yorkshire, back in the late summer of 2024, when I lived in a haunted castle for seven days and nights.  

Last time out we had a sample of what this 15th century castle had to offer, but in the final four nights of my time here, things are about to get far more scary.

Tonight, let us once again ask the question, just how haunted is the undercroft of a 15th century castle?

To get episodes such as this around a year sooner, you can become a Patreon for £3 a month, and get yourself early access to episodes, and more exclusive episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night.  To find out more, or take advantage of a seven day free trial, head on over to https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod

If you'd like to hear this episode, but not commit to a monthly subscription? All Patreon episodes can be purchased individually for a one off fee.

Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod

Check out the official merch store at how-haunted.dashery.com where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. 

Find out more about the pod at https://www.how-haunted.com and you can email Rob at [email protected]

Music in this episode includes:

"Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare" https://youtu.be/g_O4kS9FP3k

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

Music link : https://youtu.be/xbjuAGgk5lU

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In episode 134 In this episode, we journey to the heart of Liverpool, to a tomb unlike any other. Built in the 19th century for a man whose wealth and genius were matched only by his ambition, it is said to be a monument not just to life, but to defiance of death itself. Rumours swirl of deals struck with the Devil, of bottles that never empty, and of a restless spirit who refuses to rest. For over a century, this most unusual monument to the dead has captivated the curious and unsettled the brave.

So join me, and together let us ask, just how haunted is the pyramid tomb of William Mackenzie?

Support How Haunted? by subscribing and leaving a review.

Check out the official merch store at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠how-haunted.dashery.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ where you can buy t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, hats, and much more. They come in a vast selection of colours and a wide range of sizes. 

Find out more about the pod at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you can email Rob at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

You can become a Patreon supporter for as little as £1 a month. You can choose from three tiers and get yourself early access to episodes, and exclusive monthly episodes where Rob will conduct ghost hunts and you'll hear the audio from the night. 

To sign up, and take advantage of a free seven day trial, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠

Perhaps you'd rather buy me a coffee to make a one off donation to support the pod, you can do that at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HowHauntedPod⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music in this episode includes:

Darren Curtis – Lurking Evil: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/3i0aVnpeppw⁠⁠⁠⁠

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"

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In the 45th Patreon bonus podcast, you join me at in County Durham on a cold, snowy night in January 2026 at a castle built in 1398. I am once again joined by Tom, John and Rich for a night at a landmark that has made headlines worldwide for its hauntings.

What would happen when we head up to the top of the castle’s turrets, and investigate areas off limits to everyone but us ghost hunters? Would the human pendulum or Ouija board see us make contact with the spirits said to lurk here in the darkness?

So join me as we ask, just how haunted is Lumley Castle Hotel?

Get access to the full episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/howhauntedpod⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠

If you don't wish to subscribe to Patreon, but would still like to hear this episode, all Patreon exclusive episodes are available to be purchased individually for a one off fee of £4.99. Check out the Patreon link to find out more.

Find out more about the pod at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.how-haunted.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ and you can email Rob at [email protected]

Music in this episode includes:

"Darren Curtis - Demented Nightmare"

" HORROR PIANO MUSIC " composed and produced by "Vivek Abhishek"
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