Episode
793: The Problem with Ghosts
1:03:18
Published: Sun Mar 12 2023
Description
The ghosts that visit us, the ghosts that never do, and the ghosts that walk among us.
Chapters
Chante experiences a surprising visit from her deceased mother, who delivers a practical message about getting a good parking spot at the funeral.
00:00 - 01:22 (01:22)
Summary
Chante experiences a surprising visit from her deceased mother, who delivers a practical message about getting a good parking spot at the funeral.
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
A woman describes feeling her mother's presence from beyond the grave after she asks for a sign about a parking spot.
01:22 - 03:57 (02:35)
Summary
A woman describes feeling her mother's presence from beyond the grave after she asks for a sign about a parking spot.
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
The phenomenon of seeing deceased loved ones after their passing is a well-known psychological occurrence that has puzzled many.
03:57 - 07:08 (03:11)
Summary
The phenomenon of seeing deceased loved ones after their passing is a well-known psychological occurrence that has puzzled many. This podcast explores the idea of whether these visions are a glitch in the brain caused by grief or something more.
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
Journalist and podcaster Chenjirai Kumunika shares stories about the ghosts of Savannah, including some unusual experiences on ghost tours, and personal encounters with family ghosts.
07:08 - 11:55 (04:46)
Summary
Journalist and podcaster Chenjirai Kumunika shares stories about the ghosts of Savannah, including some unusual experiences on ghost tours, and personal encounters with family ghosts.
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
The podcast discusses a tour guide who presents a historical tour of a haunted site, attracting mostly white people looking for ghosts.
11:55 - 19:27 (07:32)
Summary
The podcast discusses a tour guide who presents a historical tour of a haunted site, attracting mostly white people looking for ghosts. The site's dark history is also recounted, involving the murder of eight individuals by a man wielding a gun.
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
A historian at The Hermitage in Nashville has dedicated herself to uncovering the stories of enslaved people who lived on the plantation, digging through purchase records, census data, old newspapers, and more to find evidence of their lives.
19:27 - 25:14 (05:47)
Summary
A historian at The Hermitage in Nashville has dedicated herself to uncovering the stories of enslaved people who lived on the plantation, digging through purchase records, census data, old newspapers, and more to find evidence of their lives. Her work has shed light on the story of Molly, an enslaved woman who was found hanged in the slave quarters, as well as countless other individuals who were robbed of their freedom and dignity.
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
The manager of a haunted tour house admitted that a story about a sexually assaulted black woman featured in the tour is not true.
25:14 - 30:49 (05:34)
Summary
The manager of a haunted tour house admitted that a story about a sexually assaulted black woman featured in the tour is not true. The tour reportedly made hundreds of thousands of dollars off the lie, raising questions about the exploitation of sensitive and intense topics for entertainment purposes.
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
A famous person attempts to communicate with his mother who has already passed away.
30:52 - 35:43 (04:51)
Summary
A famous person attempts to communicate with his mother who has already passed away. Additionally, the unethical practices of ghost tours in Savannah are discussed.
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
The speaker reflects on the emotions of missing a loved one's wedding, imagining a poignant moment at the ceremony and the difficulty of not being there.
35:43 - 44:41 (08:57)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the emotions of missing a loved one's wedding, imagining a poignant moment at the ceremony and the difficulty of not being there.
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle attended numerous seances and was seeking a psychic who could connect him with the spirit of his mother.
44:42 - 53:52 (09:10)
Summary
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle attended numerous seances and was seeking a psychic who could connect him with the spirit of his mother. He believed he had found one during World War I through his children's nanny who held seances.
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
The authenticity of Victorian spirit writing is questioned after Houdini's mother communicates a message in English despite only knowing German, while Conan Doyle insists that his wife performs a cross before presenting any spirit writing.
53:52 - 59:40 (05:47)
Summary
The authenticity of Victorian spirit writing is questioned after Houdini's mother communicates a message in English despite only knowing German, while Conan Doyle insists that his wife performs a cross before presenting any spirit writing.
Episode793: The Problem with Ghosts
PodcastThis American Life
The story of a woman who grew up in a haunted house and her lifelong struggle to convince herself she was sane despite seeing apparitions.
59:41 - 1:01:05 (01:23)
Summary
The story of a woman who grew up in a haunted house and her lifelong struggle to convince herself she was sane despite seeing apparitions.