The Spalding Inn, in Whitefield, New Hampshire, is known as a cozy, comfortable hotel... and a very haunted hotel.

In this 20 minute podcast, ghost researcher Fiona Broome talks about ghosts and other entities at the Spalding Inn.

From the "half-vampire" to the spectres of Anna Spalding and Mrs. Fairchild, Fiona talks about where to find the ghosts, and where to stay if you're investigating the Spalding Inn.

Links related to the podcast:

The Spalding Inn, Whitefield, NH

Seeking Spirits, by Jason Hawes & Grant Wilson

Ghost Hunters International: Spalding Inn episode  (Hulu.com clip)

Manangal Island, Philippines (just the map)

 

 

 

In the first of a two-part podcast, Fiona Broome describes her experiences at the haunted Spalding Inn in Whitefield, New Hampshire.

Fiona first explains how the Spalding Inn is similar to Lousiana's haunted Myrtles Plantation.  Both seem cute by day, and change dramatically after dark.

However, that's where the similarity ends.  The Myrtles is haunted by tragic events that occurred to previous owners and residents of the plantation.  The Spalding is primarily haunted by former hotel guests, who return (or exist in a parallel realm) to a favorite vacation site.  (Note: There is at least one exception, and Fiona will describe that in the next podcast.)

In this podcast, Fiona provides an overview of the Spalding.  She talks about the ghosts at the end of the guest wing, and the Native American lore that may attract or lend power to its ghosts.

She also explains the odd entity -- or projection -- she encountered during an earlier investigation at the Spalding Inn.

Fiona talks about the daytime anomalies upstairs at the hotel, and the sense of "stepping back into an earlier time" that guests can experience in the dining room as well as in the guest rooms.

Link: The Spalding Inn, Whitefield, NH

Telepathy can have an impact on ghost hunting.  When a psychic medium senses energy at a haunted location, is it possible to confuse thoughts from a ghost and thoughts from an historian or other researcher at the site?

In this 15-minute podcast, Fiona Broome talks informally about her experiences with telepathy, how thought transference can affect ghost research, and what you can do about it.

Fiona also talks about the many bright and educated people who are interested in paranormal research, and how a 2006 study explains that trend.

Link: HollowHill.com

Are ghost TV shows real?  In this 13-minute podcast, professional ghost hunter Fiona Broome answers the questions many listeners are asking.

1. TV shows don't represent how many houses we visit that aren't haunted.  The majority of houses that seem haunted are either victims of high EMF levels or some other very normal (if odd) explanation.  Even if they are haunted, the issue is related to residual energy, not a ghost or an active entity.

2. Demons and malicious spirits are very rare.  If you think you're being bothered by a demon, call an expert, not just the local ghost hunting club.  However, demons and evil entities appear at about 1% of the hauntings we encounter... if that many.

3. Don't let TV shows convince you that most ghosts are evil or dangerous.  They're not. Watch the "ghostly" TV shows & movies of the past, and see how they portrayed ghosts.

4. Provoking ghosts?  Instead, look for someone like "ghostbait" from the Hollow Hill team:  Someone who, just by being there, seems to attract ghosts and hauntings.  Ref: Bradford College Ghosts (article series)

5. 'Tis the season!  When you're watching "A Christmas Carol," think how you might interpret Scrooge if you were at a location that he (and his ghostly companion) were visiting.  Would you think he's a ghost that is scary, or needs help to "cross over"?

6. What would you like in future podcasts?  Tell Fiona!

Is my house haunted?  People often ask that question.

In this podcast, Fiona Broome explains the three important steps to take if you think your house (or a client's) is haunted.

1. Keep a diary of what's going on, and then have someone evaluate it from a "home handyman" (DIY) viewpoint.  If there's no reasonable explanation for the phenomena, it may be a ghost.

2. Decide if the ghost is a problem.  If there are no safety issues, your sleep isn't interrupted, and no one is excessively stressed by the haunting, find ways to live with your ghost/s.  Otherwise, consult a professional in the paranormal field.

3. Find a genuine professional.  Ask for references (not just the person's neighbors and family members) and be sure to check all of them.  Look for significant experience (at least six months to a year of professional-level work) and consistently happy clients.

Remember, the vast majority of haunted houses either aren't really haunted, or the haunting is simply residual energy, not an actual ghost.

This logical, step-by-step approach can relieve worries and stress over a possible haunting.

Mentioned in the podcast:

The Myrtles Plantation, Louisiana (related podcasts)
The Spalding Inn, Whitefield, NH

People often ask Fiona which are her favorite haunted places.  Sometimes, they mean which are the scariest haunted places.  For Fiona, those are usually different kinds of locations.

In this podcast, Fiona lists the scariest places as well as her favorite haunted places... and why they are in those categories.

Scariest sites:

Vale End Cemetery, Wilton, NH, USA
The Falstaffs Experience, Stratford-upon-Avon, England - Official website - Fiona's podcast

Favorite haunted sites:

England

Louisiana
New Hampshire
Texas
Re-enactments and living history sites such as Sturbridge Village, MA (official website)

You can encounter real ghosts without expensive ghost hunting equipment.  In this 16-minute podcast, professional ghost hunter Fiona Broome explains how to use your five (or six) senses to find real ghosts and haunted places.

She talks about the kinds of evidence you might see, and what to listen for.  Fiona also shares an easy way to make your hands more sensitive to "cold spots" and exactly how to find them.

In addition, Fiona shares tips for using dowsing rods, and whether or not you should investigate "lights out" at indoor locations.

Related links:
Hollow Hill, the ghost hunting website: HollowHill.com
Fiona's newest Tenney Gate House audio
Fiona's free Introduction to Ghost Hunting course, online
Low-tech ghost hunting (2007 podcast)

In this HollowHill.com podcast, Fiona Broome answers several questions from readers.

Q. Is ghost hunting related to some religion or faith?


Q. Is there really a "witching hour"?


Q. I was at a ghost tour (or a ghost hunt, or saw a movie about a haunting, or a TV show, or a website that claims that ghosts travel through Internet and phone connections).  Now, I think a ghost is in my home (or business, or car).  Is that possible?

Music: Zombie, by Devin Anderson
Related link: HollowHill.com

Fiona answers the most popular, recent questions received at HollowHill.com.

1. How can I join a ghost hunting group?
2. What do you think of ___ TV show?

3. Are "blue light" cemeteries real?

4. Is Pine Hill Cemetery, aka "Blood Cemetery," good for ghost hunting?

Fiona concludes with an update -- and some research tips -- for Old Center Cemetery in Andover, NH.

Several of these questions were addressed in earlier podcasts.  However, friends and fans couldn't always find those podcasts, so we've created a list of them at Hollow Hill's podcasts mini-sitemap.

Most TV shows don't show ghost hunts in cemeteries.  So, why should you and your team bother with cemeteries?

HollowHill.com's founder, Fiona Broome, explains why she prefers cemeteries for several kinds of research, and for training team members. 

Cemeteries can be the most useful sites for ghost research, and provide some of our best evidence for hauntings.  Learn what can make a difference when you next explore haunted cemeteries.

Link: HollowHill.com

Music: Zombie, by Devin Anderson