Family Ghosts

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Every house is haunted. In each episode of Family Ghosts, we investigate the true story behind a mysterious figure whose legend has followed a family for generations. Grandmothers who were secretly jewel smugglers, uncles who led double lives, siblings who vanished without a trace, and other ghostly characters who cast shadows over our lives in ways that might not be immediately obvious. We are all formed in part by our familial collections of secrets, intrigues, and myths. By engaging with...

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Season 1 Trailer: Every House Is Haunted

Mar 21st, 2017 4:00 AM

Coming November 15th: true stories of the spirits that haunt our family histories. Each week, we'll bring you a different family's attempt to exorcise their ghost. Our pilot episode, "The Family Jewels," produced as part of the Panoply Pilot Project, is available now. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @famghoshow. And remember: every house is haunted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1: The Family Jewels

Mar 23rd, 2017 4:00 AM

One afternoon in 1961, a mysterious woman in sunglasses wandered into my grandfather's jewelry shop and stole his heart. Two years later, she vanished without a trace, leaving his life and career in ruins. For years, that's all I knew about her - until a few months ago, when I decided to start asking questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2: No Brown Spots

Nov 15th, 2017 7:00 AM

Everything changed for Caila on June 22, 2010. On today's episode, she finally confronts the truth about what happened that night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3: Sue's Clues

Nov 22nd, 2017 5:00 AM

When Nick's grandfather died in 1994, something bizarre happened: his aunt Susan stole the body and hid it. Susan died shortly thereafter, and for the last twenty-three years, Nick and his family have agonized over his grandfather's whereabouts - but much to Nick's frustration, never enough to actually try and find him.This week, Nick asks "Family Ghosts" host Sam Dingman to see what he can do.Find us on Twitter and Instagram: @famghoshow.Thanks for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4: A Spirit of Vengeance

Nov 29th, 2017 5:00 AM

NOTE: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence.Jill grew up hearing the terrifying legend of Austin Riddick, who her mom always called "the crazy man from Mississippi." But as an adult, she starts to question her mom's version of the story. The closer she gets to the truth about Austin, the closer she comes to confronting the truth about herself.Find our show on Twitter and Instagram: @famghoshow.Thanks for listening to the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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