The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

By: Night Owl Paranormal Investigations
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  • True ghost stories; haunted places, haunted people, and the mysteries that surround them. Follow host Stephen Belyeu and his team as they investigate paranormal events and those who are affected by them. Have a personal ghost story or haunted home or business? Share via voicemail at (512) 270-8859 or email thenightowlpodcast@gmail.com
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  • Spirits at Sunset Strip - Part III
    Jan 27 2025

    In this episode, the team returns to the Sunset Strip Comedy Club, located in the heart of Austin’s vibrant 6th Street, to continue their investigation into the strange and unsettling occurrences plaguing this historic building. After hearing chilling stories from both staff and patrons, and diving into the investigation back in September, they’re back now to uncover what might be haunting this space—and what truths are still lurking in the shadows.

    In Part I, staff and patrons shared eerie experiences — voices calling their names, dimmer switches flickering on their own, and strange energy around the back office and stairwell. One employee even described shadowy figures rushing at him when he opened the café alone one morning. These unsettling accounts left the team with more questions than answers.

    In Part II, the team, including psychic medium Jeffery, investigated the building. He validated some of the staff’s experiences, like the disembodied voices and names being called. But he also introduced a new spirit named "Hank," even though no one had reported this energy before. To their surprise, Jeffery didn’t pick up on the heavy, oppressive energy around the back stairwell, nor did any of the mystery of J. Waller Stephens Jr.’s rumored suicide by Lysol ingestion come to light.

    With these lingering questions still haunting them, the team is diving back in, determined to get to the bottom of what’s truly hiding within the walls of Sunset Strip Comedy Club. But this time, they’re bringing an additional psychic medium — Kate the Brave.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Spirits at Sunset Strip - Part II
    Dec 30 2024

    In this episode, the Night Owl team returns to the Sunset Strip Comedy Club, nestled in the heart of Austin's iconic 6th Street, to continue their investigation into the unsettling paranormal activity at this historic building. Last time, the team uncovered chilling reports from staff and locals—disembodied voices calling their names, shadowy figures rushing them, mysterious foul odors that appear and disappear for no reason throughout the back of the building, and most commonly reported, an ominous presence felt in the back stairwell that may be tied to a mysterious death in the buildings past. But the mystery deepens today, as Stephen is joined by team members Alexis, Franklyn, and psychic medium Jeffery, who will dive in and explore the dark corners of this club with him.

    They’ll attempt to find rational explanations for some of the strange reports, but as they dig in, Jeffery begins to make eerie connections to the reports and uncover new possible spirits lurking in the venue’s shadows. Utilizing cutting-edge techniques like the Estes Method and Ganzfeld Experiments, the team will venture into uncharted territory. And just when they think they’ve hit a dead end, a surprising witness from Missouri steps forward with a shocking validation that could change everything.

    Is the Sunset Strip Comedy Club truly haunted? Join the team as they dive deeper into the mystery, unraveling the past and confronting whatever spirits might still haunt this historic building.

    Photo by Beau Harris

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Spirits at Sunset Strip - Part I
    Nov 25 2024

    In this episode, The Night Owl team heads to the heart of Austin’s legendary Dirty 6th Street, where they have been contacted by the Sunset Strip Comedy Club, a place with a haunting past that’s been creeping its way into the present. Nestled in one of the city’s oldest buildings, dating all the way back to 1873, this space has witnessed more than its fair share of history. It was once home to The Parish, an iconic live music venue that drew crowds from all over, but now the building’s supposed dark past seems to have a different kind of audience.

    The team gathered firsthand accounts from both staff and locals, and what they uncovered is truly chilling. Employees have reported hearing disembodied voices calling their names, while others speak of an overwhelming dark presence lurking in the back office—possibly even demonic. There have been sightings of full-bodied apparitions and shadowy figures moving through the halls. But perhaps the most unsettling reports come from the back stairwell—a narrow, dimly lit space that leads to a speakeasy. It’s here where a sense of dread and unease fills the air, and it seems there may be a connection to a series of tragic deaths tied to the building's past. Could the spirits of those who died here still be lingering?

    While Sunset Strip may be known for laughs and comedy, there’s nothing funny about what’s happening inside these walls. Join The Night Owl team as they dig deeper into the strange happenings at the Sunset Strip Comedy Club and uncover what might be haunting its historic walls.

    Photo by Devin Murphy

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    1 hr and 12 mins

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Awesome Podcasts

This podcast was recommended to me by a friend, and decided to give it a try. I started at the beginning and could not stop listening to it. Loved every episode, and can't wait until the next one. Would highly recommend to anyone.

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Very engaging!

There is so muvh offered from the history of places to interviews to investigations and spuritual clairvoyants. Worth a listen if you enjoy deep dives in the other worldly.

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Perfect for winding down

Insomnia usually keeps me up for several hours, but listening to this podcast at .9x speed has been great. It keeps me engaged but relaxed.

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Soothing voice, cool curiosity

The host of this podcast has a great voice and comes across as a truly kind and curious person who has gathered a great team to explore haunted spots in Austin and beyond.

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love ❤️

i started from the beginning, caught up, and now can't wait for new ones!!

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very engaging and great local lore

Love this podcast series! It's tantalizing, informative, and entertaining with local history sprinkled in

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whoa. no other words.

please keep doing this good work. it is hard to believe you haven't been doing this for longer than you have. all of your instincts are on point. very proud of you and thankful for people like you. please be careful. God bless you and our Lotd Jesus keep you close.

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Can’t stop listening

I have listened to several episodes for this podcast now. I love the approach they take to each investigation. You can definitely tell so much care goes in to each episode. I am enjoying this so much!

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scary stuff!

the demon that haunts us is a great story, especially how everything came together at the end. god bless you oscar! you where loved!! I will definitely continue to listen to this pod cast.

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Mumble Fest

The podcaster really needs vocal training. He mumbles and speaks so fast and pauses very awkwardly. He sounds like a nervous teen doing a class presentation. I couldn't get through half of the first episode. Not everyone with a few stories and a microphone is a podcaster.

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