In this episode of Haunted Talks, we explore one of those simple-sounding but incredibly complex questions: What counts as evidence?

Using the dramatic December 2024 sightings over New Jersey as a starting point, we investigate how UAP encounters are reported, investigated, and often dismissed. From schoolyard landings and military accounts to fleeting videos and solitary experiences, we examine the fragile boundary between what is witnessed and what is believed.

We also draw comparisons to paranormal investigation, where researchers face many of the same challenges: limited tools, elusive phenomena, and the constant push to validate the unexplainable.

Because sometimes, the real mystery isn’t what happened.
It’s how we can prove that it did.

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Episode 126 – “…it’s not an aircraft.”
Episode 24 – Sounds From The Dark

10 years of terrifying ghost stories, baffling mysteries, and dark history.

To mark this haunted milestone, host Jim Dean is joined by Brittney Bos (researcher and writer) and Michelle Dennis (audio editor) for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes journey through a decade of Haunted Talks. From stories that never made it to air to mysteries we may have helped solve, this episode pulls back the curtain on the strange, surprising, and sometimes hilarious moments that shaped the show.

We also revisit some of our most unforgettable shows and reveal our personal picks for the Top 10 Haunted Talks episodes of all time—a curated list of the ones that still give us chills.

Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to the show, this is the perfect moment to step into the shadows with us—and experience the eerie charm that’s defined Haunted Talks.

🎧 Press play to join the celebration.

Most dreams fade the moment we wake up. But some? They cling to us—leaving behind a sense of dread, mystery, or even a chilling certainty that they meant something more.

In this episode of Haunted Talks, we descend into the unsettling world of dreams—where sleep paralysis feels like a haunting, prophetic visions glimpse the future, and shared nightmares suggest we may not be dreaming alone. We’ll unravel real-life stories of eerie dreams, ghostly encounters in the night, and the moments where the line between dreaming and reality begins to blur.

Are dreams just the subconscious at play—or could they be something much, much stranger? Listen now—if you dare.

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Episode 152 – Premonitions of the Titanic Disaster
Episodes 85 & 86 – The Man They Couldn’t Hang (Prophetic Dream), Part 1, Part 2

“Do YOU know a haunted house?” That’s the question The Toronto Star Weekly asked its readers over 100 years ago, and the answers they received were truly chilling. In this episode, we share these real ghost stories from 1924, as told by those who lived them. These chilling encounters, first published a century ago, feel startlingly familiar—shadowy figures, objects moving on their own, ghostly apparitions, and even premonitions of death. Are these just spooky tales from the past, or do the ghosts of 1924 still haunt us today? Step into the shadows and experience these unsettling first-hand accounts from Ontario’s haunted history—if you dare!

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Episode 160 – Supernatural Astronomer Camille Flammarion
Episode 133 – Sallie House Haunting

For decades, séances, spirit communication, and ghostly encounters weren’t just tabloid curiosities—they shaped Canada’s history. In this final installment of our two-part series, we explore the profound impact of spiritualism on the country’s literary icons, scientific minds, and political leaders.

From Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, who risked his reputation to prove the existence of spirits, to Lucy Maud Montgomery, who quietly attended séances while writing Anne of Green Gables and some of the country’s most beloved books. We examine the eerie experiments of Dr. Thomas Glendenning Hamilton, whose unsettling photographs remain unexplained. And, perhaps most astonishing of all, William Lyon Mackenzie King—Canada’s longest-serving Prime Minister—who sought comfort in messages from beyond, convinced that his lost loved ones were still guiding him.

Was spiritualism a fleeting fad, or did it shape Canada’s past in ways we’ve never fully acknowledged?

🎧 Listen now to uncover the ghostly secrets of Canada’s past.

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Episode 196 – Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 1 “Ghosts, God & The Great Divide”

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In the early 20th century, Canada was swept up in a wave of Spiritualism, where séances promised answers, and the line between faith, fraud, and fear blurred. In this two-part series, we explore how Spiritualism became more than a curiosity—it divided families, enchanted elites, and outraged religious leaders. From fiery sermons and public scandals to exclusive séances held in the lavish parlours of the wealthy and powerful, discover how this controversial movement captured the nation’s imagination and sparked a cultural clash over life, death, and the unknown.

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Episode 170 – Strange Reports of Vampires, Dwarves & Witches in Wilno, Ontario
Episode 163 – Canada’s Ghost Towns
Episode 134 – Canadian Poltergeists – Part 1

Host: Jim Dean
Audio Editor: Michelle Dennis
Episode Researched & Written: Brittney Bos

On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder family home, leaving behind a mystery that has haunted true crime enthusiasts for decades. Five children vanished without a trace—no bodies, no bones, no answers. Was it a tragic accident? A kidnapping? Or something even darker? Strange events before and after the fire—a chilling phone call, cut telephone lines, and a cryptic photo received decades later—have fueled endless speculation.

In this episode, we dig into the baffling details, explore the most compelling theories, and uncover why this story remains one of America’s most unsettling unsolved mysteries. If you love true crime and the unexplained, this holiday episode is for you.

🎧 Start listening now and decide for yourself—what really happened to the Sodder children?

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Episode 150 – Footsteps in the Attic: The Hinterkaifeck Murders

In this conclusion to the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, we return to the icy waters of Lake Superior to explore the theories and lingering mysteries surrounding its tragic sinking. Without a distress signal or survivors, the ship’s disappearance left behind a haunting legacy of unanswered questions. Was it the crushing force of rogue waves, a structural failure, or a perilous encounter with the shallow waters of Six Fathom Shoal that brought down the mighty freighter? Guided by Gordon Lightfoot’s haunting ballad, we reflect on how his unforgettable lyrics gave voice to the lost crew and transformed the tragedy into a timeless legend. Along the way, we’ll examine eerie discoveries at the wreck site—like the massive ghostly silhouette of the ship resting on the lakebed—and unravel the details that continue to captivate. Discover how the ship’s story lives on and why it still resonates nearly 50 years later.

This episode is best enjoyed after listening to:

Episode 193 – The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

“The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” was written and performed by Gordon Lightfoot and originally released on the album Summertime Dream in 1976. Copyright © 1976 by Early Morning Music, Ltd. This podcast uses the song under the principles of fair use for educational, analytical, and commentary purposes.