Through the Forest with Jennifer Silva: Haunting Tales & Ballads
A storytelling podcast hosted by singer-songwriter Jennifer Silva that blends true tales - drawn from Silva's own brushes with the paranormal and her fascination with the dark corners of history - with an intimate, acoustic performance of an original ballad that echoes the story just told. Moody, immersive and deeply personal, Through the Forest is where ghost stories meet gothic folk, inviting listeners to follow the music deeper into the unknown.
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Through the Forest with Jennifer Silva: Haunting Tales & Ballads
Episode 5: Cruel Mistress
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In this chilling episode, we uncover the dark history of Beacon, NY’s most haunted home—the infamous House on Pancake Hill. Recalling the testimony of former resident Jodi Sykes, Jennifer shares the stories of paranormal activity that took place in this house. Robin Lucas of the Beacon Walking Ghost Tours explores the eerie legends tied to this place and the tragic story of Nelly Seaman, accused of murdering her husband and confined to the Matteawan Asylum for the Criminally Insane. From ghostly whispers to the weight of untold secrets, this episode dives deep into one of the Hudson Valley’s most terrifying tales.
Listen to Jennifer Silva's unreleased single "Cruel Mistress" at the end of this episode. The song will drop on all streaming platforms on October 10, 2025.
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