The Black Monk Of Pontefract w/Guest Liam The Spooky Shed Podcast

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🔦 Episode Overview:

In this eerie and entertaining episode, John welcomes Liam, co-host of The Spooky Shed podcast, for a transatlantic chat about haunted sheds, poltergeists, and the infamous Black Monk of Pontefract. They share personal experiences, swap ghost stories, and dig deep into one of the UK’s most haunted houses.

👻 Topics Covered:

• Introducing The Spooky Shed:
  Liam explains the origins of the podcast, why it’s literally recorded in a shed, and how he and co-host Billy went from football chat to paranormal talk after a heated ghost debate.

• Paranormal Happenings in the Shed:
  Liam recounts strange events that only occur during spooky recordings—heavy footsteps on the shed roof, unexplained door openings, and the eerie difference when the lights are red.

• First Paranormal Experiences:

  • Liam’s childhood memories of speaking to “invisible” people.

  • A chilling account of a mysteriously locked door while home alone.

  • A personal haunting during his first solo night as a teenager.

• Belief in the Paranormal:

  • Liam’s transition from skeptic to “I believe in something, I just don’t know what it is.”

  • How paranormal podcasting—and listener stories—shaped his perspective.

🏚️ Main Feature: The Black Monk of Pontefract

A deep dive into the legend and lore of what is believed to be the most haunted house in Britain, located at 30 East Drive in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.

Historical Background:

• Ordinary-looking council house on the Checkered Fields Estate.

• Home to the Pritchard family in the 1960s, who were terrorized by a poltergeist named "Fred."

• Paranormal activity: levitating objects, doors slamming, footsteps, cold spots, and violent occurrences.

Key Incidents Discussed:

• Diane Pritchard was allegedly dragged up the stairs by her hair.

• Attempts to “banish” Fred with garlic and hymns (and his mocking response with floating gloves!).

• Investigators are experiencing voices, physical injuries (e.g., broken bones), and a heavy atmosphere.

• Lisa Routing, a frequent visitor, calls Fred her "spiritual husband" after 80+ visits.

• Music boxes playing independently, EMF spikes, and interactive toys like cat balls.

💬 Paranormal Talk Highlights:

• John shares his unnerving encounters at home, including hearing voices and being touched.

• Discuss whether the spirit at 30 East Drive is a ghost, monk, or something darker (possibly demonic).

• Debate over the Enfield Poltergeist and skepticism toward the Warrens’ involvement.

• Liam’s shed chair moves mid-recording—live on the show!

🔮 Final Thoughts:

• Both hosts agree that whatever haunts 30 East Drive seems territorial and possibly evil.

• Speculation on the spirit’s identity—was it a disgraced monk with a dark past?

• John and Liam caution against the use of Ouija boards and stress safety when ghost hunting.

• Plans to investigate the house personally in the future (Liam may ditch Billy if he doesn't hurry up!).

🎧 Outro & Plugs:

• Liam promotes upcoming guest episodes of The Spooky Shed (airs every Sunday).

• John shares how he almost bought the Amityville house—and why he didn’t.

• Mutual invitation to be on each other's shows again.

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