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This podcast delves into the legend of the Skirvin Hotel, a grand Art Deco building in Oklahoma City with a dark past. The hosts explore the story of WB Skirvin, the hotel's founder, and his alleged affair with a housekeeper named Effie, who tragically died with her baby after being locked in a room on the 10th floor. The hosts, A.J. and Charlotte, were sent on a mission to investigate the Skirvin's alleged hauntings and stayed at the hotel for a night, hoping to experience the paranormal activity firsthand. They consulted with a medium named Dave Campbell, who conducted Zoom readings of their hotel rooms and claimed to sense a portal in A.J.'s room and a history of a woman jumping out of a window in the room next door to Charlotte's. Charlotte recounts her terrifying experience at the Skirvin, describing how she felt an energy in her room and was so scared that she facetimed her husband to stay on the phone with her. A.J. also experienced strange sounds, including a recurring noise that he couldn't identify. A.J. describes a strange sound he heard in the morning, which he believes was caused by a ghost turning on the faucet in the sink. He shares a similar story from an NBA assistant coach who experienced the same phenomenon. The hosts reveal a chilling story from Adrian Wojnarowski, a well-known NBA reporter, who claims to have seen a glowing female figure at the end of his bed while staying at the Skirvin. The hosts present a statistical argument that the Skirvin Hotel might be affecting the performance of NBA players who stay there, citing the Thunder's strong home record since moving to Oklahoma City and the poor performance of teams like the Knicks and Lakers who have stayed at the hotel. The hosts discuss the psychological impact of belief on performance, suggesting that the players' fear of the Skirvin's ghosts might be affecting their game. They also explore the idea that the hotel's reputation as a haunted place could be a self-fulfilling prophecy. The hosts conclude that while they personally don't believe in ghosts, they acknowledge the impact of the Skirvin's reputation on NBA players. They also discuss other haunted hotels in the league, like the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, and the potential for a "small market advantage" for teams with haunted hotels.

Outlines

00:00:00

The Skirvin Hotel: A Haunted History

This episode investigates the legend of the Skirvin Hotel, a grand Art Deco building in Oklahoma City with a dark past. The hosts explore the story of WB Skirvin, the hotel's founder, and his alleged affair with a housekeeper named Effie, who tragically died with her baby after being locked in a room on the 10th floor. The hosts, A.J. and Charlotte, were sent on a mission to investigate the Skirvin's alleged hauntings and stayed at the hotel for a night, hoping to experience the paranormal activity firsthand.

00:10:51

Investigating the Paranormal

The hosts, A.J. and Charlotte, share their personal experiences during their stay at the Skirvin Hotel. They consulted with a medium named Dave Campbell, who conducted Zoom readings of their hotel rooms and claimed to sense a portal in A.J.'s room and a history of a woman jumping out of a window in the room next door to Charlotte's. Charlotte recounts her terrifying experience at the Skirvin, describing how she felt an energy in her room and was so scared that she facetimed her husband to stay on the phone with her. A.J. also experienced strange sounds, including a recurring noise that he couldn't identify.

00:24:37

The Faucet Mystery and Adrian Wojnarowski's Encounter

A.J. describes a strange sound he heard in the morning, which he believes was caused by a ghost turning on the faucet in the sink. He shares a similar story from an NBA assistant coach who experienced the same phenomenon. The hosts reveal a chilling story from Adrian Wojnarowski, a well-known NBA reporter, who claims to have seen a glowing female figure at the end of his bed while staying at the Skirvin.

00:31:54

The Skirvin's Impact on NBA Performance

The hosts present a statistical argument that the Skirvin Hotel might be affecting the performance of NBA players who stay there, citing the Thunder's strong home record since moving to Oklahoma City and the poor performance of teams like the Knicks and Lakers who have stayed at the hotel. They discuss the psychological impact of belief on performance, suggesting that the players' fear of the Skirvin's ghosts might be affecting their game. They also explore the idea that the hotel's reputation as a haunted place could be a self-fulfilling prophecy.

00:40:39

The Power of Belief and the Skirvin's Legacy

The hosts conclude that while they personally don't believe in ghosts, they acknowledge the impact of the Skirvin's reputation on NBA players. They also discuss other haunted hotels in the league, like the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, and the potential for a "small market advantage" for teams with haunted hotels.

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Q&A

• What is the legend of the Skirvin Hotel?

  The Skirvin Hotel is a grand Art Deco building in Oklahoma City with a dark past. The legend revolves around WB Skirvin, the hotel's founder, who allegedly locked a pregnant housekeeper named Effie in a room on the 10th floor after she became pregnant with his child. Effie tragically died with her baby after jumping out of the window, and her spirit is said to haunt the hotel to this day.

• What evidence do the hosts present to support the claim that the Skirvin Hotel is haunted?

  The hosts present a variety of evidence, including personal accounts from NBA players who have stayed at the hotel, a medium's readings of their hotel rooms, and statistical analysis of the Thunder's home record. They also discuss the psychological impact of belief on performance, suggesting that the players' fear of the ghosts might be affecting their game.

• Do the hosts ultimately believe that the Skirvin Hotel is haunted?

  While the hosts acknowledge the impact of the hotel's reputation on NBA players, they personally don't believe in ghosts. They conclude that the players' experiences are likely a combination of psychological factors, like the placebo effect and self-fulfilling prophecy, and the hotel's history and reputation.

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