History, Travel, Hauntings, New Orleans, Voodoo, Religion Tana Chastain History, Travel, Hauntings, New Orleans, Voodoo, Religion Tana Chastain

Episode 31 - Voodoo and the Afterlife: The 7 Gates of Guinee

Y'all know we're all obsessed with what happens after we die, no matter what your faith. Followers of New Orleans Voodoo are in for a special treat, because when they die, they must pass through the 7 Gates of Guinee. There's a guard at each gate, and you better make them happy if you want to get through all 7 and onward to heaven! In this episode we discuss the personalities of each these guards and what loot you need to bring with you to get the job done, as well as some history around the Voodoo religion and how you might find the 7 gates.

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Episode 30 - True Crime Haunting: The LaLaurie Mansion

On April 10, 1834, a fire broke out at the lavish French Quarter mansion of Delphine and Dr. Louis LaLaurie. What rescuers found behind the locked doors of the upstairs servant's wing shocked and enraged the people of New Orleans. What drove a spoiled socialite and a mild-mannered physician to such depravity? In this episode, we cover the background of the two, the events leading up to the tragedy, and what became of them and their victims in the aftermath, as well as hauntings at the LaLaurie mansion.

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Episode 24 - America’s Most Haunted: The Myrtles Plantation

A lot of places claim to be America's Most Haunted house but the Myrtles Plantation is the queen of them all. She needs no introduction, but let me do it anyway: this 226 year old homestead houses a dozen or so ghosts, all with their own unique and terrifying backstories. Last week I spent the night there, and let me tell you, it was an experience to remember! Listen as I tell you the history and hauntings of this beautiful mansion.

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Episode 23 - Haunted Hospitals & the Waverly Hills Tuberculosis Sanatorium

What could be better than a random appendicitis attack? How about an undead nun to nurse you back to health! Listen to a collection of bone-chilling stories of hospital hauntings from the healthcare workers who lived to tell the tales. Then we top this horror sundae off with a review of one of the most haunted hospitals in America - Waverly Hills Tuberculosis Sanatorium!

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Episode 21 - True Crime Haunting: Bobby Mackey’s Music World (aka the Portal to Hell)

You'll never hear a story quite as bizarre as that of Bobby Mackey's Music World, a haunted honky tonk in Wilder, Kentucky. It's true crime meets demonic possession! Within its walls is a long history of murder, mob activity and Satanic cults, all set to the tune of a steel guitar. Bring your vial of holy water to this one, guys!

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Episode 06- Campfire Tales: Tall Man

Everyone has heard of Tall Man, the freaky deaky urban legend that some kids take a little too seriously. But I bet none of you know about our Tall Man. This ghost, or collection of ghosts (there's definitely more than one) likes to hang out in my cousin's bathroom and scare the bejesus out of visitors. Is he a dead confederate soldier? The lost soul of a Mennonite? The wandering apparition of a Native American? Or maybe just a dude with an eternal bladder control issue? Listen to the saga of Tall Man and draw your own conclusions!

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