Bantering Banshees
Step into the shadows with Steph and Jill, where paranormal history meets hilarious banter. Each episode, we discuss the history of how places came to be, the spirits said to linger there, and the creepy experiences from people.
But don’t worry… we keep it light with our offbeat humor and playful banter, making sure things never get too scary. It’s the perfect mix of eerie and entertaining.
Episodes
29 episodes
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The Legendary Rock n Roll Ghost Hunter: Keith Age
This week, Steph and Jill sit down with one of the biggest names in the paranormal world, Keith Age. With almost 50 years of experience investigating hauntings, Keith has explored some of the darkest, most infamous locations on Earth, including...
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Episode 29
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After Dark Episode 3
get ready for a night of chills and laughs as we dive into your personal paranormal encounters! From Shaking beds, to rattling chains, and even a mimic, these ghost stories will keep you looking over your shoulder.But the fun doesn't sto...
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Episode 28
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Captain Grant's Inn in lovely Mystic, CT
Step inside one of Connecticut's most haunted Inn's, where history and the paranormal go hand in hand. Built in 1754, Captain Grant's Inn has hosted soldiers, travelers, and... if the stories are true, spirits who never checked out.From ...
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Episode 27
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35:31
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The Mortuary in New Orleans
It's not just the living you have to fear inside this historic funeral home turned haunted attraction... the walls themselves whisper with stories of the dead. We're diving into the chilling history, the ghostly legends, and the eerie atmospher...
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Episode 26
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32:28
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The haunted St. James Hotel in New Mexico
This week, we talk about one of the most notorious haunted hotels in New Mexico, The St. James Hotel. From its bloody wild west history to the infamous sealed room where a man was gunned down, the St. James is packed with stories that refuse to...
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Episode 25
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57:42
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The Queen Mary: Where spirits still sail
This week, we discuss one of the most haunted ships in the world, the legendary Queen Mary. Once a glamourous ocean liner and later a wartime vessel, the Queen Mary is now permanently docked in Long Beach, California... and it's said to be craw...
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Episode 24
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43:49
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Gary joins the banter: Legends of Sasquatch
In this weeks episode, we're joining Gary from Within the mist podcast to dive deep into the mystery of Sasquatch. Together, we unravel eerie encounters, legendary tales, and real life stories from those who swear they've come face to face with...
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Episode 23
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45:06
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Spirits on tap: Baltimore's Haunted pub crawl
In this episode, Jill and Steph take you on a spirited crawl through two of Baltimore's most famous pubs, and we're not just talking abnout the drinks.First stop: The horse you rode in on. One of the oldest bars in America and the last p...
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Episode 22
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31:20
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Red wings most haunted: The St. James Hotel
Perched on the banks of the Mississippi River in Red Wing Minnesota, the St. James Hotel has been a landmark of elegance since 1875. Over the years, staff and visitors have reported chilling experiences, phantom footsteps in the hallways, light...
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Episode 21
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39:47
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Charleston's haunted stage: The Dock Street Theatre
Step inside Charleston's Dock Street Theatre, a place where history and hauntings share the same stage. Once the very first building in America built exclusively for theatrical performances, this historic landmark has seen fire, tragedy, and re...
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Episode 20
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The lighthouse Inn - Ghosts by the sea
In this episode, we head to the misty shores of New London, Connecticut, where a once luxurious seaside retreat has become of the states most infamous haunted locations.Built in 1902, this elegant inn welcomed presidents, celebrities, an...
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Episode 19
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29:46
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Bear Brook State Park - Shadows in the pines
In this episode, we dig into the origins of Bear Brook, from charred landscape to a new deal expierement that built an entire park from ashes. but Bear Brook is also the site of one of America's most chilling crimes: the bear brook murders. Fou...
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Episode 18
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Eastern State Hospital - Where mental health meets history
this week, we peel back the layers of America's most historically significant psychiatric institutions. Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg, Virginia. While our focus this episode is on the hospital's history, its colonial roots,...
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Episode 17
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33:39
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Eastern State Penitentiary: Locked up with ghosts
Step behind the crumbling cell walls of one of America's most haunted prisons, Eastern State Penitentiary. In this chilling episode, we dive into the tortured history of the once revolutionary prison that became a breeding ground for isolation,...
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Episode 16
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31:24
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Bantering Banshees After Dark (Episode 2)
When the lights go out, the stories get darker. In this episode of After Dark, we are diving into the terrifying moments and weird phenomena of our listeners. We are coming at you with raw, real stories. It's late night banter, and ...
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Episode 15
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22:43
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The OG trials: Connecticut witch trials
In this episode, we stir the cauldron of Connecticut's dark and magical past. Long before Salem, colonial Connecticut was already hunting witches. We dig into the stories of accused women and sending them to the gallows.So, grab your sal...
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Episode 14
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25:08
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Devils Hopyard: Hiking with the Devil
In this episode, we not only talk about, but we also journey into the shadowy woods of Devil's hopyard state park in East Haddam, Connecticut, where the name alone sets the tone. We set up our campsite as we talk about the infamous park, so gra...
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Episode 13
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31:51
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The S.K. Pierce Mansion: Built for glory, haunted by grief
In the heart of Gardner, Massachusetts stands a Victorian mansion with grandeur carved into every corner and something darker hiding beneath the surface. In this episode, we step inside the infamous S.K. Pierce Mansion, once the crown jewel of ...
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Episode 12
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44:22
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Lake Lanier: The drowned and the damned
Beneath the surface of Georgia's lake lies more than just water, it hides entire towns, forgotten cemeteries, and a history soaked in tragedy. In this episode we dive deep into the dark past of the man made lake, from the flooded remains of Osc...
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Episode 11
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30:00
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Rowe Camp: The curse beneath the pines
Before it was home to campers and campfire smores, the quiet woods of Rowe, Massachusetts held something much darker. In this episode we dig into the chilling history behind Rowe Camp and Conference Center, where faith turned to fear. It all be...
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Episode 10
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58:02
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Waverly Hills: The haunting legacy of a tuberculosis hospital
This week, we take you inside the infamous Waverly Hills Sanatorium — once a place of healing, now a hotspot for hauntings. From ghostly children seen darting through the halls to the spirit of a heartbroken nurse who never checked out, the sto...
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Episode 9
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The haunted innings: Exploring the Pfister Hotel's haunted side
This episode, we check into Milwaukee’s famously haunted Pfister Hotel — where the ghosts don’t care if you're a Major League Baseball player or just visiting for the night. From creepy noises to full-on paranormal encounters, even pro athletes...
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Episode 8
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20:47
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Tennessee Terror: The deadly Legacy of the Bell Witch
This week, we dive into one of the most infamous hauntings in American history — the Bell Witch of Adams, Tennessee. From terrifying the Bell family in the 1800s to allegedly haunting the Bell Witch Cave to this very day, her legend has echoed ...
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Episode 7
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27:47
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Bantering Banshees After Dark (Episode 1)
Steph and I read spooky real life paranormal tales that we have had sent to us. come listen to our first episode of after dark! If y'all have any tales that you want us to read please send them to us! we would love to hear them. Just let us kno...
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Episode 6
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32:02
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Phantom Patients: The spirits of CVH
In this episode, we explore the chilling history of Connecticut Valley Hospital — a place with a past as haunting as the spirits said to roam its halls. From eerie patient encounters to the once-anonymous graves in its cemetery, we uncover the ...
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Episode 5
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