E387 Adulting Cheat Codes and Dramatic Readings of the Cha Cha Slide
E387 Adulting Cheat Codes and Dramatic Readings of the Cha Cha Slide
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M.A. and Christine discuss the "Ghost Adventures" episode featuring the old Licking County Jail in Ohio, highlighting the paranormal activity reported there. They discuss how cameras repeatedly died, batteries drained quickly, and unclear voices were heard on the spirit box. They also discuss the episode's ending, where investigators confirmed a spirit box voice sounded like David, a former inmate. Moving on to a new topic, M.A. shares a story from her upcoming book, "A Haunted Road Atlas," about the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. The hotel, built in 1903, was once considered the finest in the city, boasting luxurious amenities for the time. However, in 1943, a housekeeper discovered the body of a woman in room 729, leading to an investigation that ultimately went unsolved. Ten years later, another murder occurred at the hotel, this time involving a young woman found jammed inside a dresser drawer. This murder was solved, with the perpetrator identified as Victor Lively, a contact man for a human trafficking ring. Despite the hotel's tragic history, it was demolished in 1969, and an Embassy Suites now stands in its place. However, the hotel is said to be haunted, with staff and guests reporting cold spots and apparitions. M.A. shares a story about a woman who heard the water turn on in the lobby bathroom and saw a woman in old-fashioned clothing who asked her if she was enjoying her stay. When the woman responded affirmatively, the apparition leaned in and whispered, "Are you sure?" M.A. and Christine discuss the unsettling nature of the story, with Christine expressing her discomfort with the idea of a ghost asking such a question. The episode concludes with M.A. teasing her upcoming after-chat with Christine, where she will discuss her recent experience with a psychic medium.
Outlines
Helmins: Flavorful Summer
This Chapter is a commercial for Helmins, a brand of mayonnaise and aioli, highlighting their various flavors and availability on their website.
Flipped Episodes and Recording Chaos
This Chapter discusses the recording schedule for the podcast, explaining that the episode listeners are hearing was recorded after the one they will hear next week. M.A. shares her frustration with the new recording software and the stress of trying to figure out how to use it.
Homeownership Stress and Learning Curves
This Chapter delves into M.A.'s anxieties about homeownership, particularly the pressure she feels to live up to her partner's expectations and the overwhelming nature of learning new tasks. She discusses her struggles with phone anxiety and the challenges of navigating new social situations as a parent.
The Old Licking County Jail: A Haunted History
This Chapter explores the history of the old Licking County Jail in Ohio, a building with a dark past that has been transformed into a haunted house attraction. M.A. details the jail's history, including its construction in 1889, its notorious reputation for overcrowding and deaths, and the various inmates who were incarcerated there, including the "Proposal Day Murderer" and the "Handsaw Slayer."
Ghost Adventures at the Licking County Jail
This Chapter focuses on Zach Bagans's "Ghost Adventures" episode featuring the Licking County Jail, highlighting the paranormal activity that has been reported there, including EVPs, apparitions, and physical manifestations. M.A. shares her own thoughts on the episode and the challenges of finding it online.
Paranormal Activity at the Licking County Jail
This Chapter focuses on the "Ghost Adventures" episode featuring the Licking County Jail, highlighting the paranormal activity reported there, including camera malfunctions and unclear spirit box voices. The investigators experience multiple camera failures, with batteries draining quickly, and hear an unclear voice on the spirit box when asking about Misty, a former inmate. The episode ends with investigators confirming a spirit box voice sounded like David, a former inmate.
The Claypool Hotel: A Haunted History
This Chapter explores the history of the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis, a once luxurious hotel that was later demolished after two murders and a fire. M.A. shares the story of the first murder, which occurred in 1943 when a housekeeper discovered the body of a woman in room 729. The investigation led to a suspect, Robert Wolfington, but ultimately went unsolved. Ten years later, another murder occurred at the hotel, this time involving a young woman found jammed inside a dresser drawer. This murder was solved, with the perpetrator identified as Victor Lively, a contact man for a human trafficking ring. Despite the hotel's tragic history, it was demolished in 1969, and an Embassy Suites now stands in its place. However, the hotel is said to be haunted, with staff and guests reporting cold spots and apparitions.
The Haunting of the Embassy Suites
This Chapter focuses on the haunting of the Embassy Suites, which now stands in the place of the former Claypool Hotel. M.A. shares a story about a woman who heard the water turn on in the lobby bathroom and saw a woman in old-fashioned clothing who asked her if she was enjoying her stay. When the woman responded affirmatively, the apparition leaned in and whispered, "Are you sure?" M.A. and Christine discuss the unsettling nature of the story, with Christine expressing her discomfort with the idea of a ghost asking such a question.
Keywords
Licking County Jail
The old Licking County Jail in Ohio, a historic building known for its dark past and paranormal activity. It was built in 1889 and served as a jail until 1987, when it was closed due to overcrowding and poor conditions. It is now a popular haunted house attraction and a frequent subject of paranormal investigations.
Ghost Adventures
A paranormal reality television series that follows paranormal investigator Zach Bagans as he explores haunted locations around the world. The show features investigations using various paranormal tools and techniques, including EVPs, spirit boxes, and thermal imaging cameras. The show has been running since 2008 and has become a popular destination for fans of the paranormal.
Claypool Hotel
A historic hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana, built in 1903 by Henry Lawrence. It was once considered the finest hotel in the city, boasting luxurious amenities for the time. However, it was demolished in 1969 after two murders and a fire. An Embassy Suites now stands in its place, but the hotel is said to be haunted.
Paranormal Investigation
The practice of investigating claims of paranormal activity, such as ghost sightings, EVPs, and poltergeist activity. Paranormal investigators use a variety of tools and techniques to gather evidence, including EMF meters, spirit boxes, and thermal imaging cameras. The field of paranormal investigation is often controversial, with some skeptics arguing that the evidence is often unreliable or easily explained by natural phenomena.
EVP
Electronic Voice Phenomenon, a term used to describe recordings of voices or sounds that are believed to be of paranormal origin. EVPs are often captured using spirit boxes, which are devices that scan through radio frequencies and can produce random sounds and words. The authenticity of EVPs is often debated, with some skeptics arguing that they can be easily explained by natural phenomena or human error.
Apparition
A ghostly or spectral appearance of a person or object. Apparitions are often reported as being seen in haunted locations and are considered to be one of the most compelling forms of paranormal evidence. The nature and origin of apparitions are often debated, with some skeptics arguing that they can be explained by hallucinations or misinterpretations of natural phenomena.
Human Trafficking
The illegal trade of human beings for the purpose of exploitation, such as forced labor, sexual exploitation, or organ harvesting. Human trafficking is a serious crime that affects millions of people around the world. It is often associated with organized crime and can involve violence, coercion, and deception. Victims of human trafficking are often vulnerable individuals who are lured into exploitative situations with false promises of a better life.
Psychic Medium
A person who claims to be able to communicate with spirits or the dead. Psychic mediums often use various techniques to facilitate communication, such as trance states, automatic writing, and spirit boxes. The authenticity of psychic mediums is often debated, with some skeptics arguing that their abilities can be explained by cold reading, trickery, or psychological factors.
Q&A
What are some of the paranormal experiences reported at the Licking County Jail?
The old Licking County Jail is considered one of the most haunted places in Ohio, with numerous reports of paranormal activity. People have encountered cell doors slamming, felt themselves getting touched, heard whispering in their ears, and seen shadows and lights. There have also been reports of full-blown apparitions, electronics batteries dying, and people getting attachments where something follows them home. Construction workers have reported hearing screams coming from walled-up rooms, and people have felt an oppressive presence in the dungeon. The jail has been featured on several paranormal programs, including "Ghost Adventures," which documented a variety of paranormal experiences, including EVPs, apparitions, and physical manifestations.
What is the history of the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis?
The Claypool Hotel was built in 1903 by Henry Lawrence, a local businessman who aimed to create the finest hotel in Indianapolis. It boasted luxurious amenities for the time, including steam laundry and private bathrooms. However, the hotel was demolished in 1969 after two murders and a fire. An Embassy Suites now stands in its place, but the hotel is said to be haunted.
What happened to the woman found in room 729 of the Claypool Hotel?
In 1943, a housekeeper discovered the body of a woman in room 729 of the Claypool Hotel. The woman had been sexually assaulted and bludgeoned with a broken bottle. The investigation led to a suspect, Robert Wolfington, but ultimately went unsolved.
What happened to Dorothy Poor, the young woman found in a dresser drawer at the Claypool Hotel?
In 1954, two housekeepers discovered the body of an 18-year-old woman named Dorothy Poor jammed inside a dresser drawer in room 665 of the Claypool Hotel. The investigation revealed that Dorothy had been lured to the hotel with the promise of a job interview. The perpetrator was identified as Victor Lively, a contact man for a human trafficking ring. Lively confessed to the crime and was sentenced to life in prison, but was paroled in 1980 and died less than a year later.
What are some of the paranormal experiences reported at the Embassy Suites, which now stands in the place of the Claypool Hotel?
The Embassy Suites, which now stands in the place of the former Claypool Hotel, is said to be haunted. Staff and guests have reported cold spots and apparitions. One story tells of a woman who heard the water turn on in the lobby bathroom and saw a woman in old-fashioned clothing who asked her if she was enjoying her stay. When the woman responded affirmatively, the apparition leaned in and whispered, "Are you sure?"
Show Notes
It's episode 387 and should we pause?? We might be having some technical difficulties but that also might be next week's episode, we're not sure because we're releasing episodes out of order! This week Em covers something in Christine's neck of the woods in the story of the Old Licking County Jail. Then Christine gives us a sneak peek into the new book with the stories of the murders (and a bonus ghost) from the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis. And how the fuck does anyone get a turtle? Not like judgement wise, just logistically, we don't even know how to call the city... and that's why we drink!
Don't miss our brand new tour, with a brand new ghost hunt, coming to a city near you this fall! andthatswhywedrink.com/live
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