Dairyland Frights

Midwest Spirit Seekers: Haunted Houses, Dark Spirits & Nightmares

Welcome back to Dairyland Frights! In this chilling episode, John is joined once again by David from Midwest Spirit Seekers, along with team member Tiffany, an evidential medium. Together they share their most intense and unforgettable paranormal investigations across Minnesota—including haunted Victorian homes, protective spirits, and one location so dark they vowed never to return.
From protective ghosts watching over a historic home in Minneapolis, to unsettling encounters at the infamous Boyd House, to shadowy figures and clawed entities at Edinburgh Manor, this episode dives deep into the terrifying and mysterious. Tiffany also reveals how her abilities have helped validate spirit activity and uncover shocking truths hidden within these haunted places.
Plus—hear about the team’s upcoming charity event at Malvern Manor on November 8th, raising funds for Type 1 diabetes.
Highlights in this episode:
🏚️ How Midwest Spirit Seekers began and why helping people is their mission
👻 Tiffany’s first-hand medium experiences and chilling validations
🪦 The history and spirits of a Victorian home in Minneapolis
😱 Dark forces inside the Boyd House—what made the team finally walk away
🩸 Shocking physical manifestations during an investigation at Edinburgh Manor
🙏 Why respect for spirits is vital during investigations
📅 Details on their Malvern Manor event
Links & Resources:
Follow Midwest Spirit Seekers on Facebook & Instagram
Learn more about their upcoming Malvern Manor event
Support their fundraising for Type 1 Diabetes research

The Mystery of Mel’s Hole & Haunted Lives with Red Tree House

Hello spooky friends! 👋 Welcome back to Dairyland Frights, the Midwest’s paranormal podcast, where we dive into everything eerie, creepy, and unexplained.
In this episode, John sits down with Will from the Red Tree House podcast, a master storyteller of the strange, to explore the world of hauntings, curses, possessions, and one of the strangest urban legends ever told: Mel’s Hole in Washington State.
🌲 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
Will’s personal experiences living in a haunted house—including encounters with a playful spirit nicknamed Henry and a darker, more sinister presence.
The strange discovery of a hidden graveyard near his home and how it ties into unexplained activity.
A deep dive into the bizarre legend of Mel’s Hole: a supposed bottomless pit said to resurrect animals, alter metals, and attract government cover-ups.
The blurred lines between urban legend, supernatural mystery, and psychological suggestion.
Why some paranormal stories stick with us even when science says they’re impossible.
👻 Whether you’re a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, this episode will have you questioning what lies beneath the ground… and what might be lurking in your own home.
🔗 Connect with Will & Red Tree House:
Podcast: Red Tree House (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube)
Instagram redtreehousepod
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Stay spooky, friends. 👻

Nightland Frights - 10 Signs Your House Is Haunted and The Haunted Octagon House

Welcome back to Nightland Frights—the darker, twisted shadow of Dairyland Frights. Tonight, we step into homes that don’t want to be empty, homes where the dead don’t sleep… and homes that may already be watching you.
In this episode:
Paranormal investigator Brandon Kramer (Appleton, WI) shares 10 ways to tell if your house is haunted, from cold spots to dream visitations.
We uncover the chilling history of the Octagon House in Fond du Lac, a place filled with hidden tunnels, tragic stories, and reports of ghostly children still at play.
A listener shares their terrifying personal haunting—complete with shadowy figures, whispers in the night, and a playful spirit named Henry who might not be as harmless as he seems.
Whether it’s footsteps behind you, shadows in the corner of your eye, or that heavy feeling you just can’t shake—tonight’s episode will make you question what’s really inside your home.
👻 Do you think your house might be haunted? Listen and find out.
🔗 Follow Brandon on TikTok: @realghosthunter1🔗 More Wisconsin paranormal at: Wisconsin Frights
Sleep… if you can.

Haunted Madison with KJ of Mad City Ghost Walks

In this spine-tingling episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes back one of his favorite guests — KJ from Mad City Ghost Walks. KJ is not only a seasoned ghost tour guide in Madison, Wisconsin, but also a paranormal investigator and lecturer who has presented at Gettysburg’s Paranormal Symposium.
Together, John and KJ explore:👻 The haunted history of downtown Madison and Forest Hill Cemetery🌲 Why Madison, WI is considered “capital H Haunted”🪦 Stories from unmarked graves and ghostly encounters on cemetery tours🧠 The Stone Tape Theory and how the environment may record traumatic events⚔️ KJ’s lecture at Gettysburg on residual hauntings and “if walls could talk”🔮 The intersection of science, energy, and the paranormal
Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or just love spooky history, this episode will make you see Madison — and the paranormal — in a whole new light.
Links & Resources
👣 Book a tour with Mad City Ghost Walks: madcityghostwalks.com
📸 Follow KJ on Instagram: @Kjee83
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Spirits, Pets & Haunted Places with Author Rob Gutro

This week on Dairyland Frights, John welcomes back a fan-favorite guest: Rob Gutro — author, paranormal investigator, meteorologist, animal rescue volunteer, and pet medium.
Rob shares stories from his many investigations, including "The Haunting of Emory Estate" in Massachusetts and "Ghosts of Linville Manor" in Maryland. From unsettling encounters with the “man in the gray suit” to the heartbreaking spirit of a child, Rob dives deep into the mysteries he’s uncovered and the methods he uses to connect with the other side.
We also explore:
👻 How humor and drag helped spirits communicate during investigations.
🏚️ The chilling history and paranormal activity of Emory Estate.
🐶 Messages from pets in the afterlife and Rob’s work as a pet medium.
🪞 The unusual case of a ghost attached to a mirror.
⚠️ Why Ouija boards can be dangerous.
📚 Sneak peeks into Rob’s upcoming books, including The Haunting of Hunt Memorial Library.
Whether you’re fascinated by haunted houses, curious about pets in the afterlife, or love eerie ghost stories, this episode is packed with paranormal insight and chilling encounters.
🔗 Learn more about Rob Gutro’s books here: RobGutroAuthor.com🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review Dairyland Frights wherever you listen!

Ghost Gossip Podcast – Haunted Houses, Shadow Figures & Eloise Asylum

This week on Dairyland Frights, John welcomes Ashley, host of the Ghost Gossip podcast, for a chilling yet fun conversation about life inside a haunted house, sleep paralysis, and what it’s like being sensitive to spirits when your husband is a skeptic.
Ashley shares her personal experiences with shadow people, orbs, and the overwhelming presence of a spirit who didn’t appreciate her remodeling his former home. From scary encounters like sleep paralysis to lighter moments like dealing with haunted dolls, Ashley dives deep into how living with the paranormal inspired her to start her podcast.
Later, John and Ashley explore the disturbing history of Eloise Psychiatric Hospital in Michigan—a massive asylum that housed thousands, with stories of mistreatment, shock therapy, lobotomies, and restless spirits still lingering today. Expect unsettling ghost stories, dark humor, and heartfelt reflections on why people share their paranormal encounters.
If you’re fascinated by haunted houses, creepy asylums, or the mysteries of the afterlife, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
👻 Topics Covered in This Episode:
Ashley’s haunted house experiences (shadow people, orbs, oppressive energy)
Sleep paralysis and its terrifying connection to the paranormal
Haunted dolls, Ouija boards, and why John and Ashley say “no thanks”
Eloise Psychiatric Hospital’s dark history and infamous hauntings
Why sharing ghost stories is so important for people who have carried them for years
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Haunted US: Wisconsin Ghost Stories & Haunted Legends

In this episode, we dive into Haunted U.S., a collection of chilling tales and eerie legends from across Wisconsin. From haunted hotels, roads, terrifying ghost stories, to haunted Subways (yes, the sandwich shop), we dive into the spooky travel guide “30 Haunted Nights in Wisconsin” with Brandon & Mitch from Haunted Us.
Join us as we uncover:
Famous hauntings and urban legends that still terrify locals.
Creepy encounters with ghosts and unexplained phenomena.
Why haunted stories continue to resonate with us today.
Highlights:
The strange story of towns that seem to vanish overnight.
Cemeteries with restless spirits.
The hidden history behind Wisconsin’s most famous hauntings.
Personal experiences that blur the line between myth and reality.
👻 Dare to listen now!

Lifting the Veil with Abbie – Hauntings, Cursed Objects & UFO Encounters

Hello, my spooky friends! 👻 In this episode of Dairyland Frights, I’m joined by Abbie from the UK-based paranormal show Lifting the Veil. Together, we dive deep into chilling hauntings, haunted jails, cursed objects, child spirits, UFO hotspots, and some of the most famous cases from both sides of the pond.
👥 Guest:
Abbie – Host of Lifting the Veil, chair of Haunted Devon, and seasoned paranormal investigator. With decades of experience in hauntings, spiritual encounters, and UFO phenomena, she brings incredible stories and insights from her investigations in the UK and beyond.
🔮 Topics We Cover:
Abbie’s first paranormal experiences growing up in a haunted home.
Bodmin Jail and the spirit attachment that followed her.
Investigations at Salem Chapel and encounters with the infamous Samuel Leete.
Famous UK cases: Borley Rectory, the Enfield Poltergeist, and the Black Monk of Pontefract.
Cursed objects: Annabelle, Robert the Doll, and whether energy can be “attached” to items.
Rendlesham Forest UFO incident and modern-day sightings.
Crop circles, guardians of the land, and Abbie’s close encounters with strange lights and figures.
Are extraterrestrials here to help or harm us?
🕯️ Why Listen:
If you love haunted asylums, eerie jails, ghostly children, cursed dolls, or the mystery of UFOs, this episode is packed with chilling tales and thought-provoking insights. Abbie’s stories will make you question what’s lurking beyond the veil.
📌 Links & Support:
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And remember, my friends… stay spooky! 👻

Ghosts, Witches & Paranormal Truths with Christina from T.W.A.T.S Paranormal

In this episode of Dairyland Frights, John welcomes Christina from Twats Paranormal (Wisconsin Apparition Tracking Society) for a spirited conversation about ghosts, paranormal festivals, witchcraft, and haunted history in Wisconsin and beyond.
👻 Highlights include:
Christina’s role in co-producing the Windy City Paranormal Festival and how it brought together underrepresented voices in the paranormal community.
Haunted Wisconsin stories, from the mysterious Zilke Building in Appleton to Summerwind Mansion, once ranked among the most haunted houses in America.
Christina’s experiences as a seer and practicing witch, discussing spirit guides, boundaries with spirits, and the truth behind paranormal encounters.
A deep dive into paranormal ethics—why supporting small festivals, podcasts, and investigators matters.
A candid discussion about infamous cases like Annabelle the doll, the Warrens, and how collective energy shapes hauntings.
Witchcraft, frequency, energy work, and how the paranormal connects with everyday life.
✨ Christina also shares her dream paranormal destinations, from Irish ruins to ancient Greek temples.
Whether you’re a believer, skeptic, or curious about the unknown, this episode delivers spooky stories, fascinating insights, and plenty of Wisconsin pride.
🔮 Guest Links:Follow Twats Paranormal and learn more about the Windy City Paranormal Festival: [insert links if available]

Paranormal Investigators Date Night with the Ghost Gang

This week we’re going international! Monique and Anthony, the husband-and-wife paranormal team from Date Night with the Ghost Gang in Australia, join me. They share how ghost hunting became their ultimate date night, their most chilling investigations—including a terrifying encounter at Aradale Asylum—and the eerie moments when spirits may have followed them home.
We talk about:
How a psychic medium and a skeptic teamed up to explore the paranormal.
In the night, a mysterious dragging sound froze Anthony in place.
Monique’s psychic impressions and the physical sensations of dark energy.
The story of “Benjamin,” the spirit child who might have moved in with them.
The Differences Between Australian and American Paranormal Investigations.
Why “Chair of Torture” is now a running joke (and a serious warning).
Whether you’re into raw, unedited ghost hunting or just love spooky stories from around the world, you won’t want to miss this one.
📍 Follow Date Night with the Ghost Gang on YouTube, TikTok, and social media for more of their investigations.💀 Support Dairyland Frights on Patreon to hear even more paranormal tales and extended interviews.
Listen now… if you dare. And remember: Stay spooky!