Every house is haunted. In each episode of Family Ghosts, we investigate the true story behind a mysterious figure whose legend has followed a family for generations. Grandmothers who were secretly jewel smugglers, uncles who led double lives, siblings who vanished without a trace, and other ghostly characters who cast shadows over our lives in ways that might not be immediately obvious. We are all formed in part by our familial collections of secrets, intrigues, and myths. By engaging with each others’ legends, perhaps we can see each others’ realities more clearly. Hosted by Moth Grand Slam winner Sam Dingman, whose stories have been featured on Risk!, TBTL, Benjamen Walker’s Theory of Everything, and The Moth Radio Hour.

Coming November 15th: true stories of the spirits that haunt our family histories. Each week, we'll bring you a different family's attempt to exorcise their ghost.

Our pilot episode, "The Family Jewels," produced as part of the Panoply Pilot Project, is available now. Follow us on <a href="http://twitter.com/famghoshow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://instagram.com/famghoshow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>: @famghoshow. And remember: every house is haunted.

Coming November 15th: true stories of the spirits that haunt our family histories. Each week, we'll bring you a different family's attempt to exorcise their ghost.
Our pilot episode, "The Family Jewels," produced as part of the Panoply Pilot Project, is available now. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @famghoshow. And remember: every house is haunted.

Every house is haunted.

Season 1 Trailer: Every House Is Haunted

One afternoon in 1961, a mysterious woman in sunglasses wandered into my grandfather's jewelry shop and stole his heart. Two years later, she vanished without a trace, leaving his life and career in ruins. For years, that's all I knew about her - until a few months ago, when I decided to start asking questions.

One afternoon in 1961, a mysterious woman in sunglasses wandered into my grandfather's jewelry shop and stole his heart. Two years later, she vanished without a trace, leaving his life and career in ruins. For years, that's all I knew about her - until a few months ago, when I decided to start asking questions.

One afternoon in 1961, a mysterious woman in sunglasses wandered into my grandfather's jewelry shop and stole his heart. Two years later, she vanished without a trace.

1: The Family Jewels

Everything changed for Caila on June 22, 2010. On today's episode, she finally confronts the truth about what happened that night.

Everything changed for Caila on June 22, 2010. On today's episode, she finally confronts the truth about what happened that night.

2: No Brown Spots

When Nick's grandfather died in 1994, something bizarre happened: his aunt Susan stole the body and hid it. Susan died shortly thereafter, and for the last twenty-three years, Nick and his family have agonized over his grandfather's whereabouts - but much to Nick's frustration, never enough to actually try and find him.

This week, Nick asks "Family Ghosts" host Sam Dingman to see what he can do.

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When Nick's grandfather died in 1994, something bizarre happened: his aunt Susan stole the body and hid it. Susan died shortly thereafter, and for the last twenty-three years, Nick and his family have agonized over his grandfather's whereabouts - but much to Nick's frustration, never enough to actually try and find him.
This week, Nick asks "Family Ghosts" host Sam Dingman to see what he can do.
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Thanks for listening!

When Nick's grandfather died in 1994, something bizarre happened: his aunt Susan stole the body and hid it.

3: Sue's Clues

NOTE: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence.

Jill grew up hearing the terrifying legend of Austin Riddick, who her mom always called "the crazy man from Mississippi." But as an adult, she starts to question her mom's version of the story. The closer she gets to the truth about Austin, the closer she comes to confronting the truth about herself.

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NOTE: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence.
Jill grew up hearing the terrifying legend of Austin Riddick, who her mom always called "the crazy man from Mississippi." But as an adult, she starts to question her mom's version of the story. The closer she gets to the truth about Austin, the closer she comes to confronting the truth about herself.
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Jill grew up hearing the terrifying legend of "the crazy man from Mississippi." But as an adult, she starts to question her mom's version of the story.

4: A Spirit of Vengeance

After his dad dies when Mark is only 14, Mark is forced to make his way without much guidance - his only memories of his father are tender, stubbly hugs and an old leather shaving kit. What did Mark's dad mean to him? And will he ever kill it in a dance montage?

For our full episode archive and lots more information about our show, visit our brand-new website: <a href="http://familyghosts.panoply.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://familyghosts.panoply.fm</a>. For more stories like this one, listen to Mark's podcast, "<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/other-men-need-help/id1287185296?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Other Men Need Help</a>."

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After his dad dies when Mark is only 14, Mark is forced to make his way without much guidance - his only memories of his father are tender, stubbly hugs and an old leather shaving kit. What did Mark's dad mean to him? And will he ever kill it in a dance montage?
For our full episode archive and lots more information about our show, visit our brand-new website: http://familyghosts.panoply.fm. For more stories like this one, listen to Mark's podcast, "Other Men Need Help."
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Thank you for listening!

Mark's only memories of his father are tender, stubbly hugs and an old leather shaving kit.

5: Lookin' Good, Charlie

Micaela is haunted by a recurring dream - a vision from her family's harrowing past. This week, she tries to figure out what it means.

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Micaela is haunted by a recurring dream - a vision from her family's harrowing past. This week, she tries to figure out what it means.
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Micaela is haunted by a recurring dream - a vision from her family's harrowing past.

6: That You Should Be Happy

Sam discovers he has an uncle he never knew about. He starts asking questions his father never thought he'd have to answer - and gets answers he never knew he needed.

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Thank you for listening to the first season of Family Ghosts - where every house is haunted.

Sam discovers he has an uncle he never knew about. He starts asking questions his father never thought he'd have to answer - and gets answers he never knew he needed.
For more information about our show, please visit our website: http://familyghostspodcast.com. And if you have a story you'd like us to consider for a possible future season, don't hesitate to email us: sam@walt.fm.
Thank you for listening to the first season of Family Ghosts - where every house is haunted.

Sam discovers he has an uncle he never knew about.

7: None Of Your Business

The official trailer for Season 2 of our show. New episodes begin on May 15th.

"I've been told there is a power in the blood. Is it enough? Is it enough to carry me back from where I am, to where I was? I hope there is some power in my blood." - Josh Ritter

The official trailer for Season 2 of our show. New episodes begin on May 15th.
"I've been told there is a power in the blood. Is it enough? Is it enough to carry me back from where I am, to where I was? I hope there is some power in my blood." - Josh Ritter

The official trailer for Season 2 of "Family Ghosts"

Season 2 Trailer: We Never Really Talked About Our Past

After a fateful acid trip in 1967, a man named Paul tries to build his ideal family.

"You and I both know that the house is haunted. You and I both know that the ghost is me." - Shakey Graves

After a fateful acid trip in 1967, a man named Paul tries to build his ideal family.
"You and I both know that the house is haunted. You and I both know that the ghost is me." - Shakey Graves

After a fateful acid trip in 1967, a man named Paul tries to build his ideal family.

8: The Love Family, Part 1 - Love & Logic

Love is real.

"Those of us who are lost and low - we know how you feel. We know it's not right, but it's real." - Laura Marling

Love is real.
"Those of us who are lost and low - we know how you feel. We know it's not right, but it's real." - Laura Marling

Love is real.

9: The Love Family, Part 2 - Vision & Completion

Posey tries to uncover the connection between the loss of her mother and her parents' time in the Love Family.

"I've lived my whole life for it to come down to this. Remember me if I forget." - Charlie Parr

Posey tries to uncover the connection between the loss of her mother and her parents' time in the Love Family.
"I've lived my whole life for it to come down to this. Remember me if I forget." - Charlie Parr

Posey tries to uncover the connection between the loss of her mother and her parents' time in the Love Family.

10: The Love Family, Part 3 - Constance & Composure

A souvenir from from Meara's great-uncle turns out to be a clue about a scandal that almost tore her family apart.

"I've got a box of old photographs - mostly pictures of you. I never look at those pictures anymore - I guess you got your negatives, too. They're playin' oldies on the radio - kick the clutch and shift the gears. You can drive all night long, but you can't get there from here." - Trout Fishing In America

A souvenir from from Meara's great-uncle turns out to be a clue about a scandal that almost tore her family apart.
"I've got a box of old photographs - mostly pictures of you. I never look at those pictures anymore - I guess you got your negatives, too. They're playin' oldies on the radio - kick the clutch and shift the gears. You can drive all night long, but you can't get there from here." - Trout Fishing In America

A souvenir from from Meara's great-uncle turns out to be a clue about a scandal that almost tore her family apart.

11: His Minor Years

A mysterious burglary has haunted the Falco family for 25 years. This week, we try to catch the thief. 

"What comes easy, you better hold on to. Because when it gets tough, believe me when I tell you: all you got is what you been through." - Melissa Ferrick

A mysterious burglary has haunted the Falco family for 25 years. This week, we try to catch the thief. 
"What comes easy, you better hold on to. Because when it gets tough, believe me when I tell you: all you got is what you been through." - Melissa Ferrick

A mysterious burglary has haunted the Falco family for 25 years.

12: The Chinese Food Incident

Kimberly's grandparents find themselves imprisoned without cause. When they're released, they refuse to talk about it, leaving Kimberly and her family with a lot of questions about what happened.

"Try to separate a man from his soul. You only strengthen him and lose your own." - Brother Ali

Kimberly's grandparents find themselves imprisoned without cause. When they're released, they refuse to talk about it, leaving Kimberly and her family with a lot of questions about what happened.
"Try to separate a man from his soul. You only strengthen him and lose your own." - Brother Ali

Kimberly's grandparents find themselves imprisoned without cause. When they're released, they refuse to talk about it.

13: June & George

After Asher's uncle dies, the family goes to clean out his apartment, and discovers a box of love letters from a woman they've never met.

"Yes, you call me in the morning. You call me in the morning - I'll tell you what to do if you call me in the morning." -Harry Nilsson

After Asher's uncle dies, the family goes to clean out his apartment, and discovers a box of love letters from a woman they've never met.
"Yes, you call me in the morning. You call me in the morning - I'll tell you what to do if you call me in the morning." -Harry Nilsson

After Asher's uncle dies, the family goes to clean out his apartment, and discovers a box of love letters from a woman they've never met.

14: The Sasquatch of Spring Valley

Kirya's childhood home was haunted by two elusive ghosts - the fleeting presences of her grandfathers, neither of whom she knew much about. When she discovers an old audio cassette recording of herself making up songs and stories about the world she thought she understood, she decides it's time to seek out some real answers.

"Here's to missed beginnings, and things that never start - for these are the ghosts that run around in my heart. When I see that where I'm going isn't where I want to be, I get the urge to call you up, and see if you would come and meet me." - Slaid Cleaves

Kirya's childhood home was haunted by two elusive ghosts - the fleeting presences of her grandfathers, neither of whom she knew much about. When she discovers an old audio cassette recording of herself making up songs and stories about the world she thought she understood, she decides it's time to seek out some real answers.
"Here's to missed beginnings, and things that never start - for these are the ghosts that run around in my heart. When I see that where I'm going isn't where I want to be, I get the urge to call you up, and see if you would come and meet me." - Slaid Cleaves

Kirya's childhood home is haunted by two elusive ghosts.

15: A Settling in the Bones

Martha's family has their land stolen, and then their identity. More than a hundred years later, Martha wants to set the record straight.

"In the still of our hollows, we hear the calling of our Lord. Black coal is running through our veins." - Martha Redbone

Martha's family has their land stolen, and then their identity. More than a hundred years later, Martha wants to set the record straight.
"In the still of our hollows, we hear the calling of our Lord. Black coal is running through our veins." - Martha Redbone

Martha's family has their land stolen, and then their identity.

16a: Bone Hill - Act 1

Martha's family makes a home on Black Mountain, and reckons with the past.

"From whence we came, we shall return. From the old ways, our lessons learned." - Martha Redbone

Martha's family makes a home on Black Mountain, and reckons with the past.
"From whence we came, we shall return. From the old ways, our lessons learned." - Martha Redbone

Martha's family makes a home on Black Mountain, and reckons with the past.

16b: Bone Hill - Act 2

The official trailer for Season 3 of our show - coming to your headphones on December 4th. ~41~

The official trailer for Season 3 of our show - coming to your headphones on December 4th. ~41~

The official trailer for Season 3 of our show.

Season 3 Trailer: A Circle of Ghosts

Africatown is a small community in Mobile, Alabama, where many families share a painful history. For decades, their story has been an open secret - until now. ~41~

Africatown is a small community in Mobile, Alabama, where many families share a painful history. For decades, their story has been an open secret - until now. ~41~

A community in Mobile, Alabama is haunted by a shameful secret.

17: The Clotilda Legacy, Part 1: The Descendants

Joycelyn and Darron try to escape the shadow of the Meaher family's pervasive influence in Africatown. ~41~

Joycelyn and Darron try to escape the shadow of the Meaher family's pervasive influence in Africatown. ~41~

Joycelyn and Darron try to escape the shadow of the Meaher family's pervasive influence in Africatown.

18: The Clotilda Legacy, Part 2: The Stronghold

Ring the bell so the world will know. ~41~

Ring the bell so the world will know. ~41~

Ring the bell so the world will know.

19: The Clotilda Legacy, Part 3: The Reckoning

David tells the story of three unlikely family members who shaped his life. ~41~

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David tells the story of three unlikely family members who shaped his life. ~41~

David tells the story of three unlikely family members who shaped his life.

20: A Boy In A Story

Kierran grew up hearing stories about her grandfather's adventures owning diamond mines, tangling with the mafia, robbing banks, and other wild tales. But as she's gotten older, Kierran's starting to realize some of those stories might be total B.S. And if they are, she wants to know why everyone was so willing to let him get away with it. ~41~

The Kindred Spirits, our supporters on Patreon, have already heard this episode ad-free - and they're also getting exclusive bonus episodes you can't hear anywhere else. If you have the means, please consider joining them for just $5 a month at <a href="http://patreon.com/familyghosts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/familyghosts</a>.

Kierran grew up hearing stories about her grandfather's adventures owning diamond mines, tangling with the mafia, robbing banks, and other wild tales. But as she's gotten older, Kierran's starting to realize some of those stories might be total B.S. And if they are, she wants to know why everyone was so willing to let him get away with it. ~41~
The Kindred Spirits, our supporters on Patreon, have already heard this episode ad-free - and they're also getting exclusive bonus episodes you can't hear anywhere else. If you have the means, please consider joining them for just $5 a month at http://patreon.com/familyghosts.

Kierran tries to figure out if any of her grandfather's stories were true.

21: Collateral For Ten Million

Mariah travels to a country she's never been to in hopes that she can find a man she's never met: her father. ~41~

This episode is supported in part by the Kindred Spirits - our supporters on Patreon. For just $5 a month, Kindred Spirits get early access to all of our episodes, hear them ad-free, plus exclusive bonus episodes that aren't available anywhere else. This week, they're getting a behind the scenes conversation between Sam and Mariah about the development process for this week's story. If you have the means, please consider joining the Kindred Spirits at <a href="http://patreon.com/familyghosts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/familyghosts</a>.

Mariah travels to a country she's never been to in hopes that she can find a man she's never met: her father. ~41~
This episode is supported in part by the Kindred Spirits - our supporters on Patreon. For just $5 a month, Kindred Spirits get early access to all of our episodes, hear them ad-free, plus exclusive bonus episodes that aren't available anywhere else. This week, they're getting a behind the scenes conversation between Sam and Mariah about the development process for this week's story. If you have the means, please consider joining the Kindred Spirits at http://patreon.com/familyghosts.

Mariah travels to a country she's never been to in hopes that she can find a man she's never met: her father.

22: The Trove

Three stories about the moment when the static dissolves, and a transmission from the past comes through loud and clear. Featuring Sandi Marx (<a href="https://www.sandijmarx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.sandijmarx.com/</a>), Richard Cardillo (<a href="https://themoth.org/storytellers/richard-cardillo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://themoth.org/storytellers/richard-cardillo</a>), Nimisha Ladva (<a href="https://twitter.com/nimishaladva" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/nimishaladva</a>), and Maggie Carson (<a href="http://maggiecarsonmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://maggiecarsonmusic.com</a>). ~41~

This episode is made possible by the generous support of the Kindred Spirits, our supporters on Patreon. For just $5/month, Kindred Spirits get early access to all of our episodes, hear them ad-free, and get exclusive bonus episodes that aren't available anywhere else. If you have the means, please consider joining them at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/FamilyGhosts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/FamilyGhosts</a>.

Three stories about the moment when the static dissolves, and a transmission from the past comes through loud and clear. Featuring Sandi Marx (https://www.sandijmarx.com/), Richard Cardillo (https://themoth.org/storytellers/richard-cardillo), Nimisha Ladva (https://twitter.com/nimishaladva), and Maggie Carson (http://maggiecarsonmusic.com). ~41~
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Three stories about the moment when the static dissolves, and a transmission from the past comes through loud and clear.

23: Your Ghost

Following her father's death, a ghost appears in Natalie's childhood home and refuses to leave. Natalie has spent the last few decades attempting to decode the ominous messages it left behind. ~41~

This episode is made possible by the generous support of the Kindred Spirits, our supporters on Patreon. In addition to early access to all of our episodes, Kindred Spirits hear them ad-free, and get bonus episodes that aren't available anywhere else. This week, they're hearing a story from Sam about a supernatural experience of his own. If you have the means, please consider joining the Kindred Spirits for just $5/month at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/FamilyGhosts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/familyghosts</a>. And to learn more about "There Is Evil In This House," the play Natalie wrote based on her haunting, click here: <a href="https://newplayexchange.org/users/23061/natalie-dressel" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://newplayexchange.org/users/23061/natalie-dressel</a>.

Following her father's death, a ghost appears in Natalie's childhood home and refuses to leave. Natalie has spent the last few decades attempting to decode the ominous messages it left behind. ~41~
This episode is made possible by the generous support of the Kindred Spirits, our supporters on Patreon. In addition to early access to all of our episodes, Kindred Spirits hear them ad-free, and get bonus episodes that aren't available anywhere else. This week, they're hearing a story from Sam about a supernatural experience of his own. If you have the means, please consider joining the Kindred Spirits for just $5/month at http://patreon.com/familyghosts. And to learn more about "There Is Evil In This House," the play Natalie wrote based on her haunting, click here: https://newplayexchange.org/users/23061/natalie-dressel.

Following her father's death, a ghost appears in Natalie's childhood home, leaving a trail of troubling clues.

24: Little Stonehenges

Mac and his mom have a lot to talk about: her relationship with her psychic, his brother's murder, and a life-altering betrayal that happened decades ago. But with her health in rapid decline, Mac's starting to worry it might be too late to get any answers. ~41~

This episode is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kindred Spirits - our supporters on Patreon. In addition to getting early access to all our episodes, and hearing them ad-free, Kindred Spirits get special bonus episodes that aren't available anywhere else. This week, they're hearing Mac read the Gawker essay that inspired this week's story. If you have the means, please consider becoming a Kindred Spirit for just $5 a month at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/FamilyGhosts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/familyghosts</a>.

Mac and his mom have a lot to talk about: her relationship with her psychic, his brother's murder, and a life-altering betrayal that happened decades ago. But with her health in rapid decline, Mac's starting to worry it might be too late to get any answers. ~41~
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Mac and his mom have a lot to talk about: her relationship with her psychic, his brother's murder, and a life-altering betrayal that happened decades ago.

25: The Ambassador

Mythic masonry, a haunted crucifix, and the Marfa lights. This week: <a href="https://twitter.com/jimog" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jim</a> peeks behind the veil of Gothic horror, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thesusankent/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan's</a> mom goes looking for - and finds - evidence of the afterlife, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mellepow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melle</a> searches the highways of Louisiana for some missing pages of her family's history. ~41~

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Mythic masonry, a haunted crucifix, and the Marfa lights. This week: Jim peeks behind the veil of Gothic horror, Susan's mom goes looking for - and finds - evidence of the afterlife, and Melle searches the highways of Louisiana for some missing pages of her family's history. ~41~
This episode is made possible by the generous support of the Kindred Spirits, our supporters on Patreon. In addition to early access to episodes, Kindred Spirits hear all our stories ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content. This week, they're hearing audio from last summer's run of Family Ghosts Live shows. If you have the means, please consider supporting our work by donating $5/month at http://patreon.com/familyghosts.

Is it you? Are you there? I miss you.

26: Spirit World

Decades after her brother's mysterious disappearance, Toni finally learns the truth about what happened to him. ~41~

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Decades after her brother's mysterious disappearance, Toni finally learns the truth about what happened to him. ~41~
This is episode is made possible thanks to the support of the Kindred Spirits, our community of supporters on Patreon. In addition to ad-free episodes, Kindred Spirits get early access to all of our episodes, as well as bonus exclusives you won't hear anywhere else. This week, they're hearing a very special excerpt from our Family Ghosts Live show at the Bell House last summer. If you have the means, please consider joining them by donating $5 per month at http://patreon.com/familyghosts.

Decades after her brother's mysterious disappearance, Toni finally learns the truth about what happened to him.

27: The Mission

Julian joins a church in Poughkeepsie, and discovers a decades-old secret about her uncle. ~41~

Learn more about Andrew Chugg at <a href="https://gildedaudio.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gildedaudio.org/</a>, and about Christina Roussos at <a href="https://www.christinaroussos.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.christinaroussos.com/</a>. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kindred Spirits, our community of supporters on Patreon. In addition to ad-free episodes, Kindred Spirits get early access to all of our work, and hear exclusive bonus episodes that aren't available anywhere else. This week, they're hearing a special behind-the-scenes interview with Andrew Chugg. If you have the means, please consider joining the Kindred Spirits at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/FamilyGhosts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://patreon.com/familyghosts</a>.

Julian joins a church in Poughkeepsie, and discovers a decades-old secret about her uncle. ~41~
Learn more about Andrew Chugg at https://gildedaudio.org/, and about Christina Roussos at https://www.christinaroussos.com/. This episode was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kindred Spirits, our community of supporters on Patreon. In addition to ad-free episodes, Kindred Spirits get early access to all of our work, and hear exclusive bonus episodes that aren't available anywhere else. This week, they're hearing a special behind-the-scenes interview with Andrew Chugg. If you have the means, please consider joining the Kindred Spirits at http://patreon.com/familyghosts.

Julian joins a church in Poughkeepsie, and discovers a decades-old secret about her uncle.

28: The Faith Exam

When an unnatural disaster befalls her family, Kate demands answers. But no one's willing to talk.

Read David Simon's 1992 article about Kate and her family <a href="https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-1992-05-31-1992152045-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

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When an unnatural disaster befalls her family, Kate demands answers. But no one's willing to talk.
Read David Simon's 1992 article about Kate and her family here.
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When an unnatural disaster befalls her family, Kate demands answers. But no one's willing to talk.

29: A Crane in the Bay - Part 1

Kate flees the haunting silence of Baltimore - but no matter where she goes, Eddy's ghost isn't far behind. After decades of torment, she decides to open her own investigation into her father's disappearance.

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Kate flees the haunting silence of Baltimore - but no matter where she goes, Eddy's ghost isn't far behind. After decades of torment, she decides to open her own investigation into her father's disappearance.
This episode is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kindred Spirits - our community of supporters on Patreon. For just $5 per month, Kindred Spirits get early access to all of our episodes, hear them ad-free, and enjoy bonus content not available anywhere else. On top of all that, Kindred Spirits get the good feeling of knowing they’re making the work we do here at WALT FM possible – because the fact is without them, it simply wouldn't be. So if you have the means, please consider becoming a member today at http://patreon.com/familyghosts. And either way, thank you for listening.

Kate flees the haunting silence of Baltimore - but no matter where she goes, Eddy's ghost isn't far behind.

30: A Crane in the Bay - Part 2

After more than thirty years of following roads to nowhere, Kate carves her own path.

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After more than thirty years of following roads to nowhere, Kate carves her own path.
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After more than thirty years of following roads to nowhere, Kate carves her own path.

31: A Crane in the Bay - Part 3

Sam takes you on a trip to a mysterious boarding house in Mt. Absalom, Ohio - a community riddled with secrets and lost memories.

Learn more about Unwell at <a href="https://www.unwellpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.unwellpodcast.com</a>.

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Sam takes you on a trip to a mysterious boarding house in Mt. Absalom, Ohio - a community riddled with secrets and lost memories.
Learn more about Unwell at https://www.unwellpodcast.com.
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Sam takes you on a trip to a mysterious boarding house in Mt. Absalom, Ohio - a community riddled with secrets and lost memories.

32: Unwell - A Midwestern Gothic Mystery

Bradford and Paul come to terms with the people they wish their parents could be - and the people they actually are.

Find more of Bradford's stories at <a href="http://www.bradfordjordan.com/stories" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bradfordjordan.com/stories</a>.

Find Paul's work with TestifyATX <a href="https://testifyatx.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and his classes at Merlinworks <a href="https://www.merlin-works.com/storytelling-classes/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

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Bradford and Paul come to terms with the people they wish their parents could be - and the people they actually are.
Find more of Bradford's stories at http://www.bradfordjordan.com/stories.
Find Paul's work with TestifyATX here, and his classes at Merlinworks here.
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Bradford and Paul come to terms with the people they wish their parents could be - and the people they actually are.

33: Rack & Cue

Kimberly King Parsons tells the story of a mother telling a story about her daughter telling a story.

Learn more about Kim and buy "Black Light," her collection of stories, <a href="https://www.kimberlykingparsons.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

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Kimberly King Parsons tells the story of a mother telling a story about her daughter telling a story.
Learn more about Kim and buy "Black Light," her collection of stories, here.
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Kimberly King Parsons tells the story of a mother telling a story about her daughter telling a story.

34: Foxes

When Erin moves to England, her mother presents her with a life-altering choice.

Learn more about Erin at her website, <a href="https://www.erinhbarker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erinhbarker.com/</a>. Hear more of her work on the <a href="https://www.storycollider.org/podcasts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Story Collider podcast</a>, and <a href="https://themoth.org/storytellers/erin-barker" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Moth</a>.

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When Erin moves to England, her mother presents her with a life-altering choice.
Learn more about Erin at her website, https://www.erinhbarker.com/. Hear more of her work on the Story Collider podcast, and The Moth.
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When Erin moves to England, her mother presents her with a life-altering choice.

37: The Walls of Jericho

“Saving face would not rescue my mother.”

Read more of Jiayang’s writing for The New Yorker here: <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/jiayang-fan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/jiayang-fan</a>.

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“Saving face would not rescue my mother.”
Read more of Jiayang’s writing for The New Yorker here: https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/jiayang-fan.
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Part 2 of Jiayang Fan's story about her and her mother's intertwined quests for survival.

41: Motherland - Part 2

"I feel really lucky that Danny is Danny." The conclusion of our miniseries with <a href="https://www.hideouttheatre.com/austin-improv-classes/level-one/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessie Pascarelli</a>. 

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"I feel really lucky that Danny is Danny." The conclusion of our miniseries with Jessie Pascarelli. 
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"I feel really lucky that Danny is Danny."

43: The Namesake - Part 3

Thi Bui tells producer Jennifer Lai about the delicate process of asking her parents about their worst experiences - and the even more delicate process of turning those conversations into works of art. Listen to Jennifer’s current project, The Slowdown, <a href="https://www.slowdownshow.org/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. And find Thi’s memoir, “The Best We Could Do,” <a href="https://www.abramsbooks.com/product/best-we-could-do_9781419718779/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

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Thi Bui tells producer Jennifer Lai about the delicate process of asking her parents about their worst experiences - and the even more delicate process of turning those conversations into works of art. Listen to Jennifer’s current project, The Slowdown, here. And find Thi’s memoir, “The Best We Could Do,” here.
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Thi Bui tells producer Jennifer Lai about the delicate process of asking her parents about their worst experiences. 

47: The Soft War

Sam gets a ghostly answer to a decade-old question.

Sam gets a ghostly answer to a decade-old question.

49: City Folk

Stories from <a href="https://www.bradfordjordan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bradford Jordan</a> and <a href="https://www.ophiraeisenberg.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ophira Eisenberg</a> about reckoning with the fundamental truth (or, in some cases, lies) about who their mothers are.

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Stories from Bradford Jordan and Ophira Eisenberg about reckoning with the fundamental truth (or, in some cases, lies) about who their mothers are.
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Stories about coming to terms with the truth about our mothers.

50: They Don't Make 'Em Like That Anymore

Stories about rediscovering home in unexpected ways. Featuring <a href="https://www.micaelablei.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Micaela Blei</a> and <a href="https://www.jeffsimmermon.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeff Simmermon</a>.

Stories about rediscovering home in unexpected ways. Featuring Micaela Blei and Jeff Simmermon.

Stories about rediscovering home in unexpected ways.

51: You Know It's Wrong

Janielle Kastner tries to get to know a man she never got to meet. Find and follow “Untitled Dad Project” wherever you’re listening to this.

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Janielle Kastner tries to get to know a man she never got to meet. Find and follow “Untitled Dad Project” wherever you’re listening to this.
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Janielle Kastner tries to get to know a man she never got to meet.

52: Untitled Dad Project

Sam has a memory he can't explain - which, in turn, explains a lot about Family Ghosts. Thanks to Marcy and Betsy - check out A Funny Feeling <a href="https://headgum.com/a-funny-feeling" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. And find the Neighborhood Watch photo essay <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/artsandliving/alexandria-then-now-062809/slide1.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

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Sam has a memory he can't explain - which, in turn, explains a lot about Family Ghosts. Thanks to Marcy and Betsy - check out A Funny Feeling here. And find the Neighborhood Watch photo essay here.
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Sam has a memory he can't explain.

53: Something in the Wind

A mysterious story has haunted the city of Baltimore for 25 years. Can Sam unravel the truth...before the truth unravels him? Follow The Rumor on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rumor/id1573029263" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0z7XEp1KW4lVlmmQHOJ48f?si=U2xx2wwRTzmY7A9GeKJx-g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or wherever you like to listen.

A mysterious story has haunted the city of Baltimore for 25 years. Can Sam unravel the truth...before the truth unravels him? Follow The Rumor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen.

A mysterious story has haunted the city of Baltimore for 25 years. Can Sam unravel the truth...before the truth unravels him?

BONUS: The Rumor

Mary Terrier tells the story of a woman who seems to hold all the keys.

Read more Mary Terrier at <a href="http://maryterrier.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://maryterrier.com</a>.

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Mary Terrier tells the story of a woman who seems to hold all the keys.
Read more Mary Terrier at http://maryterrier.com.
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Mary Terrier tells the story of a woman who seems to hold all the keys.

35: Guests

Jim grabs the baton, and Gastor sees the face behind the mask. You can hear more of Jim's work on "Blindspot: The Road to 9/11" at <a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/908344999/blindspot-the-road-to-9-11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.npr.org/podcasts/908344999/blindspot-the-road-to-9-11</a>, and more of Gastor's on "The War Report" at <a href="https://anchor.fm/warreportpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/warreportpod</a>.

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Jim grabs the baton, and Gastor sees the face behind the mask. You can hear more of Jim's work on "Blindspot: The Road to 9/11" at https://www.npr.org/podcasts/908344999/blindspot-the-road-to-9-11, and more of Gastor's on "The War Report" at https://anchor.fm/warreportpod.
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Jim grabs the baton, and Gastor sees the face behind the mask.

39: The Old Block

“The two of us became the embodiment of the Chinese phrase xiang yi wei ming - mutual reliance for life." Read more of Jiayang's work <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/jiayang-fan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>, and find her piece on ghost scams <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/30/chinatowns-ghost-scam" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. 

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“The two of us became the embodiment of the Chinese phrase xiang yi wei ming - mutual reliance for life." Read more of Jiayang's work here, and find her piece on ghost scams here. 
This episode is made possible thanks to the generous support of the Kindred Spirits, our community of supporters on Patreon. If you have the means, please consider joining the Kindred Spirits for just $5 per month at http://patreon.com/familyghosts.

64: A Mississippi Story