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Unpleasant DreamsThe Haunted OrchardThis week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold is back narrating the eerie story, The Haunted Orchard . What better way to celebrate spring than a haunted orchard! Written by Richard Le Gallienne, the story touches on themes like memory, loss, and the invisible bond between the living and the dead. With a series of vivid and emotional moments, Le Gallienne tells a tale that draws you in and makes you think about how the past sticks with us and shapes our lives today.
The Haunted Orchard was published in 1912 and is the public domain.
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Unpleasant DreamsThe Damned ThingDue to Cassandra Harold not being spared from the nasty cold in the household, we are re-airing the short horror story "The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce. A man finds himself haunted by an unseen, malevolent force. Will he overcome it, will it drive him mad, or worse?"The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce was originally published 1893 and is in the Public Domain.Thanks for listening and please share the show with your friends!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual p...2025-04-2428 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Beckoning Fair One Part 3This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold concludes her narration of the novella The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions.We thank our listener again for the wonderful suggestion of this story. If you have a short story (that's in the public domain) that you would like Cassandra to perform, please let us know by contacting Jim Harold HERE.Please tell your friends about the show! The Beckoning Fair One was first published in 1911 and is in the public domain.2025-04-161h 05
Jim Harold's CampfireOuija OuijaTwo Ouija stories lead off the show, a possible case of reincarnation, an intense dream of a departed loved one and much more on this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire.This is our first episode in true video! Please let us know in the comments what you think. Also, happy 16th anniversary to Jim Harold's Campfire! Thanks for your support over the years!---BETTERHELPThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10...2025-04-101h 38
Unpleasant DreamsThe Beckoning Fair One Part 2This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold continues narrating the novella The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions. In her introduction this week, Cassandra gives us a mini lesson on "Free Indirect Discourse" and how it is used in this story. Stay tuned next week for the conclusion of the story and please tell your friends about the show!The Beckoning Fair One was first published in 1911 and is in the public domain.--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property...2025-04-101h 01
Unpleasant DreamsThe Beckoning Fair One Part 1This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold begins narrating the novella The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions. First published in 1911, The Beckoning Fair One is a classic psychological horror novella about a writer, Paul Oleron, who moves into an old, abandoned house to work on his novel. This week Cassandra shares with us the first four chapters to set up the story. Thanks to a fan of the show for suggesting this great story! Stay tuned next week for more and please tell your friends about the show!The Beckoning Fair One is...2025-04-0251 min
Jim Harold's Crime SceneStory of a MurderOn this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim speaks with best selling author and award winning social historian, Hallie Rubenhold about her brand new book, Story of a Murder: The Wives, the Mistress, and Dr. Crippen, Hallie delivers a powerful analysis of a notorious 20th-century murder, shedding light on the often-overlooked voices of the women involved. Through meticulous research and a storyteller's intuition, Hallie Rubenhold goes beyond the infamous Dr. Crippen, delving into the lives he affected, the society he navigated, and the public’s fascination with shock and scandal.You can purchase he...2025-03-2734 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldWhat The Hell Is This?This week on The Paranormal Report, Jim and Dar take a look at the mysterious structures found under the Egyptian Pyramids, Howie Mandel's UFO experience, an update on the Aaron Goodwin case, witches, and one of the creepiest creatures you'll ever see! All this and more on this week's episode!Thanks for listening and please share the show with family and friends!LINKShttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14527193/Scientists-discovered-vast-city-underneath-Egypts-Giza-pyramid-mysterious-structures.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2025/03/23/world-news/vast-underground-city-found-below-egypts-giza-pyramids-scientists/https://www.eonline.com/news/1415145/ghost-adventures-aaron-goodwin-reacts-to-wifes-alleged-murder-plot2025-03-2549 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Dead ValleyCassandra Harold is back on Unpleasant Dreams this week narrating the short story "The Dead Valley" by Ralph Adams Cram. Cram's reputation as a writer stems solely from six stories published in Black Spirits and White: A Book of Ghost Stories. "The Dead Valley" is his most well-known and frequently reprinted tale, which H.P. Lovecraft later praised for its masterful use of atmosphere and description to evoke a haunting sense of regional horror.Content Warning: This story includes the death of a dog, which some listeners may find upsetting. Please listen with care.2025-03-1229 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldAnother Celeb UFO EncounterThis week on The Paranormal Report, Jim and Dar lay down all the paranormal news of the week including another celeb UFO sighting, God is real, everyone is psychic, a Bigfoot sighting, Owl-Man, Stonehenge, and is Dar actually Jabba the Hut?Thank you for listening and we would so appreciate if you could share the show with family and friends!LINKShttps://apple.news/AkB32FrSRTkq8b5y_ZJ5OWwhttps://usaherald.com/everyone-has-psychic-abilities-revolutionary-science-experiments/#google_vignettehttps://www.cnn.com/2025/02/22...2025-03-1157 min
Jim Harold's CampfireHat Man In My BedroomIn this episode, listeners from across the globe called into Jim Harold's Campfire with spine-tingling tales - from haunted Victorian homes and mysterious Hat Man encounters to validating psychic readings and signs from departed loved ones. From Massachusetts to Finland, these stories of shadowy figures, doppelgangers, unexplained phenomena, and messages from beyond remind us there's more to our reality than meets the eye. As always, stay spooky!--BETTERHELPThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try. Get 10% off...2025-03-061h 44
Unpleasant DreamsThe Monkey's PawThis week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold is on vocal rest—doctor’s orders—so we’re revisiting her first Unpleasant Dreams reading from 2023: The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs. This chilling tale is one of Jim Harold’s favorite short stories, and its haunting moral remains timeless—be careful what you wish for.Originally published in Harper’s Monthly in 1902, The Monkey’s Paw is now in the public domain.Thanks for listening, and don’t forget to share the show with your friends!--J...2025-03-0533 min
Unpleasant DreamsCaterpillarsIn this spine-chilling episode of Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold takes on the eerie tale Caterpillars by E.F. Benson, first published in 1912 and is in the public domain. A short story that twists the innocence of nature into something far more sinister. For Cassandra, this episode is a particularly unsettling one, as she has a deep fear of bugs—making the creeping horror of this story all the more real and terrifying. Thank you for listening!If you enjoyed this episode, please share the podcast!...2025-02-1925 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldYou Can't Handle the TruthOn this week's episode of The Paranormal Report, Jim and Dar tackle more UAP/UFO news including a new government task force, a ruling from the AARO, and who wants a UFO Czar to be created in the US. They also talk about a doorbell ghost, retrocausality and consciousness, the year the world will end, and so much more! And don't forget about the Elvis Sandwich!Thank you for listening and share the show with your friends and family!LINKShttps://oversight.house.gov/release/chairman-comer-taps-luna-to-lead-task-force-on-declassification-and-transparency/2025-02-1852 minJim Harold's CampfireTrickster HauntingsTrickster hauntings, a scary curse, signs from the afterlife and much more on this edition of Jim Harold's Campfire.JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUBGet access to the entire back catalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That’s over 2,500 episodes. Currently, GET $30 off your first year (Supporting Cast version).Join today here: https://jimharold.com/plus---RITUALSynbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your i...2025-02-131h 43
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldSupernatural ElvisWas Elvis a supernatural god? On this week's The Paranormal Report, Jim and Dar discuss this, as well as, an asteroid that will destroy a major city, psychology versus astrology, a banana update and much more!Thanks for listening and share the show!LINKShttps://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/384318/alaska-triangle-claims-10-more-victims-after-missing-plane-foundhttps://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/feb/06/occult-elvis-presley-telepathic-demigod-king-rocknroll-faith-healer-jupiterhttps://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/02/04/japan/society/ufo-fans-japan/https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/14195174/ufo-hunter-alien-scots-museum-bizarre-exhibit/https://www.livescience.com/space...2025-02-1150 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldDar Rages Against the MachineJoin Jim and Dar this week on The Paranormal Report where Dar is still raging against the lack of transparency about the drones. They discuss the new drone sightings in Wyoming, a senator who is also demanding drone information from the FAA, plus Sasquatch spousal support, Nessie sightings, an Art Bell movie and more!Share the show and thanks for listening!LINKShttps://cowboystatedaily.com/2025/01/29/seven-wyoming-sheriffs-seeing-mystery-drones-still-have-no-answers/https://gottheimer.house.gov/posts/release-gottheimer-demands-more-information-from-faa-following-white-house-statement-on-drone-activityhttps://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/bc-mans-sasquatch-seeking-expeditions-used-against-him-in-spousal-support-case/https://apnews...2025-02-0640 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Red RoomThis week Cassandra reads H.G. Wells' The Red Room. The narrator of The Red Room is a 28-year-old who doesn't believe in the supernatural. He comes to Lorraine Castle with the intention of spending the night in the Red Room, a place rumored to be haunted. As Cassandra explains it, the story "intertwines the psychological with the supernatural in a delectable way." How do you personally deal with the fear of the unknown?Enjoy!H.G. Wells' The Red Room was first published in 1896 and is in the...2025-02-0529 min
Jim Harold's Crime SceneChildren of Darkness and LightIn this episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim sits down with author Lori Hellis to discuss her book Children of Darkness and Light: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell: A Story of Murderous Faith. During her legal career, Lori worked both as a prosecutor and a public defender representing adults and juveniles in criminal matters; she served twenty years in the Air National Guard and has been a passionate advocate for children, victims of domestic violence, and veterans. In this book, Lori writes about Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell who believed the return of Jesus Christ was imminent and...2025-02-0537 min
Unpleasant DreamsA Quicksilver CassandraThis week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold takes us on a journey through the whimsical and thought-provoking short story, "A Quicksilver Cassandra" by John Kendrick Bangs. Known for his wit and satire, Bangs weaves a tale that blends fantasy with a touch of the absurd, much like the prophetess Cassandra (not our Cassandra!) herself—gifted with the power of prophecy but cursed to have no one believe her."A Quicksilver Cassandra" was first published in 1894 and is in the public domain. It was a part of Bangs' short story collection "The Water Ghost & Others."...2025-01-2914 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldIs The White House Drone Briefing Total BULL****?This week on The Paranormal Report, Jim and Dar talk about the latest White House briefing on drones! Plus stay tuned for the new UFO disclosure movie coming out, a psychic who found a missing man, Adele's haunted house, railroad ghosts and much more!Thanks for listening and share the episode with a friend.LINKShttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sb6goSa07H4https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5102361-tim-burchett-aliens-earth/https://www.mediaite.com/tv/tim-burchett-tells-matt-gaetz-aliens-are-hiding-under-the-sea-im-not-worried-about-them-harming-me/https://www...2025-01-2855 min
Unpleasant Dreams'Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad'This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra reads the eerie ghost story “Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad” by M.R. James. First published in 1904 and now in the public domain, this chilling tale is part of James’ Ghost Stories of an Antiquary collection.The story’s title is inspired by a 1793 poem of the same name by Robert Burns, which Cassandra also reads in this episode.Thanks for listening, and be sure to share the podcast with your friends!--Jim Harold Media LL...2025-01-2250 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldEggciting UFO NewsJim and Dar have some EGGciting UFO news to share with you this week on The Paranormal Report! Also, what information is the CIA declassifying now, a psychic tells you the best day to play the lottery, and did Elvis' ghost help pen a tune? All this and more!Thanks for listening!LINKShttps://www.newsnationnow.com/space/ufo/hfr-uap-recovery-video-egg-shaped-object-exclusive/https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5095000-donald-trump-jfk-rfk-mlk-assassination-records/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14297085/secret-cia-book-adam-eve-story-end-world-theory.htmlhttps://www.express.co.uk/life-style/life/2001757/psychic-astrologer-lottery-ticket-exact-day2025-01-2146 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Upper BerthThis week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold brings to life F. Marion Crawford’s eerie tale "The Upper Berth." In this haunting short story, the dark secrets of a haunted cabin aboard a ship unfold, as a man becomes entangled in a chilling mystery that blurs the line between the living and the dead."The Upper Berth" was published in 1886 and is in the public domain.We hope you enjoy this week's reading!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. Al...2025-01-1554 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Open WindowIn this episode of Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold brings the eerie and unexpected world of Saki (H.H. Munro) to life with a reading of his classic short story, The Open Window. Published in 1914, Saki was known for his sharp wit and dark humor, and crafts a tale of deception and suspense that leaves the listener questioning what’s real. "Romance at short notice was her speciality."The Open Window was published in 1914 and is in the public domain.Enjoy!--...2025-01-0810 min
Jim Harold's Crime SceneThe Baby Doll Serial KillerToday on Jim Harold's Crime Scene, Jim interviews author B.R. Bates about her book The 'Baby Doll' Serial Killer: The John Eric Armstrong Homicides. John Eric Armstrong was considered sweet and unassuming, after all, he was nicknamed "Opie". B.R. discusses the gripping story of this chameleon of a serial killer through his crimes in Detroit, MI. You can purchase her book on Amazon HERE.Thanks B.R.!This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a...2025-01-0835 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldDo You Believe?In this week's episode of The Paranormal Report, Jim and Dar dive into the mysteries of life after death, explore psychic predictions for 2025 and discuss a looming drone crisis. They also talk about strange encounters, including a ghostly dog haunting the UK Parliament and a mysterious apparition spotted in the London Underground. Enjoy and thanks for listening!LINKShttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/03/style/virginia-dops-reincarnation.html?searchResultPosition=1https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/psychic-makes-chilling-prediction-pandemic-34338294https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/drone-crisis-just-beginning-expert-344031082025-01-0743 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldIs 2025 The End Of The World? - The Paranormal Report 158Happy New Year! May you and yours have a very Happy, Healthy 2025!In this episode of The Paranormal Report, Jim and Dar dive into the intriguing story of former President Jimmy Carter's UFO sighting in 1969 and its lasting impact. They also explore the predictions for 2025 from legendary seers Nostradamus and Baba Vanga, offering insights into the eerie possibilities the future may hold. Is 2025 the year the world ends?Thank you for listening!LINKShttps://www.newsnationnow.com/space/ufo/jimmy-carter-ufo-encounter/https://www.newsweek.com/men-searching-sasquatch-found-dead-what-we-know-20071062024-12-3134 min
Unpleasant DreamsA Christmas CarolA Christmas Carol is perhaps the most loved classic holiday story of all time. Cassandra Harold, once again shares her narration of the full version of Ebenezer Scrooge's tale by Charles Dickens.Did you know that while the phrase "Merry Christmas" first appeared in written form in 1536, it was Charles Dickens who helped popularize its use in Victorian society through A Christmas Carol? Did you know the term "Scrooge" came to be synonymous with a miser and was officially added to the Oxford English Dictionary with this meaning in 1982?Enjoy this super...2024-12-183h 21
Jim Harold's Crime SceneBehold the MonsterAuthor, storyteller, adoption advocate, and rock-wife (married to Weezer's Scott Shriner) Jillian Lauren joins us this week on Jim Harold's Crime Scene to talk about her book Behold the Monster: Confronting America's Most Prolific Serial Killer. She discusses her unusual relationship with the psychopath, Samuel Little, while giving us insight about what led her to exchange dozens of letters and participate in hundreds of hours of interviews with him. During her research with Little, he confessed to the murders of ninety-three women and she had no idea what she was getting herself into.You can purchase Jillian's...2024-12-1838 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldDRONES: What the Hell Is Going OnThis Week on The Paranormal Report:Join Jim and Dar as they dive into the mysterious surge of drone sightings that have been reported across the globe this week. What’s really going on in the skies? Are these drones linked to strange health issues, or is there something even more eerie at play? Plus, we’ve got updates on the Loch Ness Monster and a look at Christmas ghosts that are sure to raise a chill. Tune in for another thrilling episode of The Paranormal Report!Holiday LivestreamJoin us t...2024-12-1753 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Story of the Goblins Who Stole a SextonDo you enjoy classic ghost stories—especially those with a festive twist? This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold has a special treat for you: a reading of Charles Dickens' The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton.You might be thinking, "Wait, didn't Dickens write the iconic Christmas ghost story A Christmas Carol?" That's true! But The Story of the Goblins was published seven years earlier and actually served as an inspiration or prototype for A Christmas Carol. In this spooky tale, a grumpy sexton (a type of undertaker or gravedigger) refuses to embrace the Ch...2024-12-1130 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldDrones, Demons, and World War IIIThis week on The Paranormal Report, Jim and Dar discuss Drones, Demons and World War III, oh my! Plus, much much more!Stay tuned until the end of the episode when Jim is mistaken for Sean Connery!Thanks for listening!LINKShttps://www.nj.com/morris/2024/12/nj-military-base-had-11-confirmed-mystery-drone-sightings-army-says.htmlhttps://www.foxnews.com/us/new-jersey-gov-phil-murphy-calls-federal-help-amid-very-sophisticated-drone-sightings-we-need-morehttps://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/382952/visiting-a-haunted-house-could-be-good-for-your-health-new-study-claimshttps://thehill.com/opinion/national-security/5024900-true-anomalies-pentagon-finally-admits-its-baffled-by-ufos/https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/382886/fast-flying-object-sends-man-flying-backward-in-bizarre-video-footagehttps://www.dailymail.co.uk...2024-12-1058 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Real Story of KrampusDecember 5th is Krampusnacht!In honor of this special occasion, we revisit the real story of Krampus in today’s holiday edition of Unpleasant Dreams! Oh, and be sure to be good. You wouldn’t want to upset The Krampus…Find the original article by EM Hilker that this episode is based on HEREEpisode originally released in 2021.SOURCES AND FURTHER READINGAlchemist., The. “Witch Bells and How to Use Them.” Magical Recipes Online, 19 May 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2021.Armstrong, Patti Maguire. “An Exorcist Explains Why the Devil Hate...2024-12-0519 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldWe Don't Know EverythingOn this week's episode of The Paranormal Report, Jim and Dar talk UFO's, La Llorona, NDE's, new Cryptids, and more creepy dolls!Thanks for listening!LINKShttps://www.twz.com/air/drone-incursions-over-usaf-bases-in-uk-enter-second-weekhttps://metro.co.uk/2024/11/27/ufo-expert-says-aliens-werent-involved-famous-rendlesham-forest-incident-21904466/https://insidethemagic.net/2024/11/haunted-mansion-shut-down-after-guest-scatters-human-remains-em1/https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/382792/is-this-la-llorona-ghostly-figure-caught-on-camera-in-mexicohttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14141627/NASA-spots-mysterious-UFO-galaxies-hidden-deep-space.htmlhttps://www.newsnationnow.com/space/ufo/police-suspected-ufo-video-connecticut/https://www.mentalfloss.com/white-things-cryptids-you-havent-heard-ofhttps://www.unilad.com/news/world-news/former-atheist-near-death-experience-heaven-beliefs-252094-202412022024-12-0355 min
Unpleasant DreamsJabberwocky and The Hunting of the SnarkCassandra Harold engages in some whimsy and nonsense this week on Unpleasant Dreams, reading two poems by Lewis Carroll."Jabberwocky" was published in 1871 and is considered one of the greatest nonsense poems written in English. The poem has given us the nonsense words and neologisms such as "galumphing" and "chortle". It was included in Carroll's Through the Looking-Glass, the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.Then, Cassandra tells us Carroll's poem "The Hunting of the Snark" which was published in 1876. It is also considered a nonsense poem. There are many analyses about what the poem...2024-11-2135 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldThe UFO's Keep ComingMore UFO news, communicating with aliens, do you really die in real life if you die in a dream, and much more on this week's episode of The Paranormal Report.LINKShttps://www.congress.gov/event/118th-congress/senate-event/336312?s=2&r=1 and https://time.com/7176658/inside-capitol-hills-latest-ufo-hearings/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14088515/Police-Canada-wreckage-object-shot-Lake-Huron.htmlhttps://thedebrief.org/galileo-project-releases-commissioning-data-on-half-a-million-aerial-objects-are-any-of-them-uap/https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/could-we-ever-decipher-an-alien-language-uncovering-how-ai-communicates-may-be-the-keyhttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/inside-mystery-alaska-triangle-travellers-34111175https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/382379/if-you-die-in-a-dream-is-it-really-possible-that-you-could-die-in-real-lifehttps...2024-11-1950 min
Unpleasant DreamsWhat Was It? A MysteryDo you like stories of terror and horror? You are in for a treat this week as Cassandra Harold tells us the short story, "What Was It? A Mystery".Written by Fitz-James O'Brien and first published in Harper's Magazine in 1859. It is in the Public Domain.This story is among the earliest modern tales to include the concept of "invisibility," predating H.G. Wells's 1897 work, "The Invisible Man."Enjoy!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in th...2024-11-1335 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldUFO Hearings and Bigfoot Whoops It UpJim and Dar talk about the upcoming UFO Hearings, Florida ghost lights, Bigfoot whooping it up and much more!Enjoy!LINKShttps://www.newsnationnow.com/space/ufo/house-uap-hearing-nov-13/ & https://www.newsnationnow.com/space/ufo/were-gonna-learn-some-things-about-ufos-rep-tim-burchett/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/terrified-man-says-6ft-aliens-34061710https://www.ladbible.com/news/health/dr-sam-parnia-scientist-claims-proof-afterlife-real-039630-20241104https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14067737/Nessie-footage-mysterious-humps-Loch-Ness.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2024/11/10/science/time-traveler-jellyfish-can-age-in-reverse-accidental-discovery/https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/us-news/ex-cia-fbi-agent-reveals-34056533https://www.dailymail.co...2024-11-1142 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Boarded WindowHalloween has passed but the spooky stories continue on here on Unpleasant Dreams.Cassandra Harold reads the short story, The Boarded Window, by Ambrose Bierce on this week’s episode.It was written in 1891, and is in the Public Domain.Enjoy!—Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers’ intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library’s guide on public domain:https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain L...2024-11-0714 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldThe Ghostbuster LawOn this week's The Paranormal Report, Jim and Dar talk about Netflix being sued, another creepy doll, The Ghostbuster Law, and much more!LINKShttps://www.newsnationnow.com/space/ufo/netflix-lawsuit-manhattan-abduction/https://www.livescience.com/space/extraterrestrial-life/father-daughter-team-decodes-alien-signal-from-mars-that-stumped-the-world-for-a-year?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=LiveScience%2Fmagazine%2FLiveSciencehttps://thedebrief.org/thomas-edison-ghost-hunter-the-forgotten-history-of-edisons-mysterious-spirit-phone/https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/ghosts-dying-out-because-only-34002986https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-14026121/pentagon-ufo-chief-military-alien-crash-retrieval-program.htmlhttps://www.foxnews.com/travel/5-most-haunted-states-us-did-yours-make-listhttps://news.virginia.edu/content/qa-who-you-gonna-call-uva-professor-takes-ghostbusters-ruling...2024-11-0437 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe VampyreHappy Halloween!Cassandra Harold reads the short work of prose fiction, "The Vampyre," by John William Polidori on this week's Unpleasant Dreams.It was written in 1819, was published in New Monthly Magazine that year, and is in the Public Domain. "The Vampyre" is believed to have started the romantic vampire genre.We hope you enjoy!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, vi...2024-10-3056 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldA Wicked, Haunted HouseOn this week's episode Jim and Dar tell of a very wicked, haunted house in England, a UFO swarm, and much more!Enjoy and share the show with a friend!LINKShttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13997449/UFOs-spotted-near-Indiana-Air-Force-base.html?ito=native_share_article-nativemenubuttonhttps://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/man-says-coffee-shop-haunted-civil-war-soldierhttps://www.sciencealert.com/eerie-discovery-on-mars-looks-exactly-like-a-human-facehttps://nypost.com/2024/10/23/lifestyle/scariest-haunted-house-leaves-visitors-stripped-shaved-and-humiliated/https://apple.news/ArcmB_rN2TO-U4ffyPmdIFghttps://theconversation.com/why-ghosts-wear-clothes-or-white-sheets-instead-of-appearing-in-the-nude-241948https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/public-ufo-records-archive-opens-in-rio-rancho/2024-10-2941 min
Jim Harold's Crime SceneGuilty CreaturesThis week on Jim Harold's Crime Scene we speak with Mikita Brottman about her book, Guilty Creatures: Sex, God, and Murder in Tallahassee, Florida. She examines the psychology of a killer couple and how it felt to live with murder on their souls. The New York Times calls it “Murder, a love triangle, and small-town secrets in Tallahassee, Florida...an unputdownable read.”You can purchase her book on Amazon HERE.Thanks Mikita!This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you...2024-10-2334 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Rime of the Ancient MarinerWhat would you do if you were on your way to a wedding and a sailor stops you tell you a story about life or death?This week Cassandra Harold tells us The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge.This poem was first published in 1798 and is in the Public Domain. Cassandra is narrating an 1834 edition.This famous poem features popular phrases that are still used today : "albatross around one's neck" and "Water, water, every where, / Nor any drop to drink".Enjoy!--2024-10-2330 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldAmerica's Most Haunted HotelsThis week on The Paranormal Report Jim and Dar discuss America's Most Haunted Hotels, AI generative ghosts, a most haunted paranormal road and much more. Enjoy!LINKShttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13958541/ufo-mother-ship-military-bases-drone-swarms-pentagon.html?ITO=applenews-ushttps://fox8.com/news/these-are-americas-most-haunted-historic-hotels-according-to-new-list/https://www.the-sun.com/news/12709948/noahs-ark-bible-discovery-turkey-iran/https://supercarblondie.com/americas-most-haunted-road/https://www.denverpost.com/2024/10/18/ai-chatbot-generative-ghosts-dead-google-cu-boulder/https://people.com/teen-dies-in-haunted-hayride-crash-1-day-after-similar-deadly-incident-8729195https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/381849/illinois-truck-driver-reports-close-encounter-with-bigfoothttps://boingboing.net/2024/10/15/how-to-get-a-unicorn-hunting-license-in-michigan.html2024-10-2138 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Music of Erich ZannThis week's Unpleasant Dreams features a horror story written by H.P. Lovecraft.Cassandra Harold narrates the short story, "The Music of Erich Zann.""The Music of Erich Zann" was written in 1921 and first published in 1922 and is in the Public Domain.--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain:https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain ...2024-10-1625 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldET Disclosure Coming in Weeks?Are we finally getting some information this week about ET's? Enjoy this week's episode of The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar Harold.LINKShttps://thedebrief.org/lucid-dreaming-breakthrough-startup-claims-first-ever-two-way-dream-communication/https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2024/10/09/police-in-spain-investigate-bizarre-case-of-paranormal-abuse-after-a-woman-claimed-her-ex-boyfriend-hired-a-medium-to-scare-her/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13950399/Evidence-alien-life-revealed-month.htmlhttps://inews.co.uk/news/science/six-way-brains-primed-believe-paranormal-3320585https://www.newsnationnow.com/space/ufo/report-immaculate-constellation-uap-journalist/https://www.higgypop.com/news/retroactive-psychokinesis/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13921301/loch-ness-monster-sonar-images.html?ito=native_share_article-nativemenubuttonhttps://www...2024-10-1442 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Masque of the Red DeathJoin us this week on Unpleasant Dreams as Cassandra Harold tells us the story of Edgar Allen Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death.""The Masque of the Red Death" (originally published as "The Mask of the Red Death: A Fantasy") is a short story by American writer Edgar Allan Poe, first published in 1842 and is in the Public Domain.--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and co...2024-10-0920 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldLiving in a Simulation?Does the Bible say we are living in a simulation? One professor says, "Could be..."This and more on this week's The Paranormal Report!LINKShttps://www.betus.com.pa/casino-guide/usa-ufo-encounter-2024/https://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/news/381267/physicist-suggests-that-the-bible-holds-proof-that-we-live-in-a-simulationhttps://www.npr.org/2024/09/27/nx-s1-5042000/aliens-ufo-mystery-historical-markers-mississippihttps://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2024/Pages/Gov.-Justice-announces-launch-of-West-Virginia-Paranormal-Trail.aspxhttps://apple.news/AbeAYbeuYSxeRn8QymRqNewhttps://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/quantum-physics/quantum-physicists-discover-negative-time-in-strange-experimenthttps://www.coasttocoastam.com/article/watch-bigfoot-photographed-near-lake-on-navajo-nation/...2024-10-0734 min
Unpleasant DreamsA Ghost StoryBelieve it or not, Mark Twain actually wrote a classic ghost story. Appropriately enough, it was called, "A Ghost Story" and it is our Season 4 premiere. Much more to come this fall!It is great to be back and thanks for your patience! We'll be back next week with more chilling Unpleasant Dreams."A Ghost Story" by Mark Twain, was originally published in 1870 and is in the Public Domain.Our narrator is Cassandra Harold.--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories o...2024-10-0220 min
The Paranormal Report with Jim and Dar HaroldAre The Cryptoterrestrials Here?Are the "aliens" beneath our feet? Canada releases grainy UAP picture?Big company giving away big money for a ghost pic! This and more on The Paranormal Report!LINKShttps://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/image-released-of-mysterious-object-shot-down-over-yukon-in-2023-1.7049241https://apple.news/A04QXeJ6ZQfKnE0hVItOD7Ahttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/usaf-whistleblower-claims-huge-ufo-33742232https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-really-happened-at-the-pentagons-once-hidden-ufo-office/https://ring.com/ghostsearch?srsltid=AfmBOopF0_fVeTe0vPHVNhhMmvmiYtATZu7alBqdyB8M-QFWvO5t70yLhttps://www.livescience.com/archaeology/knife-wielding-orca-and-alien-looking-figures-among-300-nazca-lines-discovered-in-groundbreaking-ai-studyhttps://nypost.com/2024/09/26/lifestyle...2024-09-3039 min
Jim Harold's Crime SceneA Former NCIS Agent Tackles Cold CasesJoe D. Kennedy retired as the Special Agent-in-Charge for the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Carolinas Field Office in 2014 after 28 years of service.These days, Mr. Kennedy spends much of his time looking into cold cases. In this return episode of Jim Harold's Crime Scene we talk about some famous cold cases and his COLD CASE LIVE tour coming to a town near you!You can find Joe's recent book, Solving Cold Cases: Investigation Techniques and Protocol, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3XVU4fzGet your tickets for COLD CASE LIVE here: https...2024-09-2547 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Power of Darkness - Unpleasant Dreams 55This week on Unpleasant Dreams we dive into an eerie tale that tests the boundaries of darkness and the sway it holds over the mind. Our story is Edith Nesbit's "The Power of Darkness.""The Power of Darkness" by Edith Nesbit, originally published 1905 and is in the Public Domain.Our narrator is Cassandra Harold.Link: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33028--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and...2024-05-1339 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Old Nurse's Story - Unpleasant Dreams 54Tune in for this classic Victorian ghost story written in 1852 by Elizabeth Gaskell."The Old Nurse’s Story" by Elizabeth Gaskell, originally published 1852 and is in the Public Domain.Your narrator is Cassandra Harold.--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain:https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...2024-04-1258 min
Unpleasant DreamsVale Of The Corbies - Unpleasant Dreams 53Cassandra shares the troubling tale of "The Vale of Corbies" written by Arthur J. Burks."The Vale of Corbies" by Arthur J. Burks, originally published 1926 and is in the Public Domain.You can find the original at The Internet Archive here: https://archive.org/details/WeirdTalesV06N05192511/page/n31/mode/1upPlease tell your classic horror loving friends about Unpleasant Dreams!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public dom...2024-03-1324 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Night WireA hard boiled journalist encounters something that shakes him to his core. That is the premise of H.F. Arnold's classic short story, The Night Wire.You can find it here: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Night_Wire "The Night Wire" by H.F. Arnold, originally published 1926 and is in the Public Domain.Cassandra Harold is our narrator.Thank you for listening and please share with your friends who enjoy classic horror!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dre...2024-02-2818 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Tell-Tale Heart - Unpleasant Dreams 51Happy Valentine's Day! Here's the perfect story for a day dedicated to our hearts.It's The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe. Enjoy!"The Tell-Tale Heart" by Edgar Allan Poe, originally published 1843 and is in the Public Domain.Cassandra Harold is our narrator.--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain:https://copyright.cornell.edu/pub...2024-02-1418 min
Unpleasant DreamsGoblin Market - Unpleasant Dreams 50Join Cassandra on a journey to the mysterious Goblin Market on this edition of Unpleasant Dreams!"Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti, originally published 1862 and is in the Public Domain.Thank you for listening and please share the show your friends!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain:https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain Lea...2024-01-3124 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Yellow WallpaperThe Yellow Wallpaper is a horror tale from 1892 which details a woman's decent into madness. Yet, it is much more and is considered a classic of feminist literature.The author is Charlotte Perkins Gilman and you can find the full text at Project Gutenberg."The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman, originally published 1892 and is in the Public Domain.Your narrator is Cassandra Harold.Thank you for listening and share the show with your friends right from your favorite podcast app.--Jim Harold Media LLC respects w...2024-01-1743 min
Unpleasant DreamsA Christmas Carol - Unpleasant Dreams 48A Christmas Carol is perhaps the most loved classic holiday story of all time. Cassandra shares her narration of the full version of Ebenezer Scrooge's tale by Charles Dickens.This episode includes the complete story."A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens, originally published 1843 and is in the Public Domain.Enjoy this super sized Christmas edition of Unpleasant Dreams.Merry Christmas and God Bless Us Every One!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public dom...2023-12-183h 19
Unpleasant DreamsDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde – Pt 2 – Unpleasant Dreams 47Cassandra shares the conclusion of the terrifying tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!You can find the classic original, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, at this link: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/43/43-h/43-h.htm#chap02"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson, originally published 1886 and is in the Public Domain.Thank you for listening and please tell your friends who love classic horror!Stay tuned for the full version of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dick...2023-12-171h 47
Unpleasant DreamsDr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde - Pt 1For this special Halloween edition, Cassandra shares the terrifying tale of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde!This is part one. You can find the classic original, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, at this link: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/43/43-h/43-h.htm#chap02"The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" by Robert Louis Stevenson, originally published 1886 and is in the Public Domain.Thank you for listening and please tell your friends who love classic horror!Happy Halloween!...2023-10-251h 15
Unpleasant DreamsThe Mask - Part TwoWe delve into the conclusion of Robert W. Chambers’ “The Mask,” a tale that intertwines love, art, and the audacity of human ambition. What happens when an artist’s quest for eternal beauty crosses the unforgiving lines of mortality?Join us as we explore a story that ventures beyond the surface, examining the emotional and psychological toll of capturing perfection—at a price. Your narrator is Cassandra Harold.You can find the original text of this classic 1895 story here: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8492/pg8492-images.html#THE_MASK"The Mask" by Robert W. Ch...2023-10-1329 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Mask - Part One - Unpleasant Dreams 44We delve into Robert W. Chambers' "The Mask," a tale that intertwines love, art, and the audacity of human ambition. What happens when an artist's quest for eternal beauty crosses the unforgiving lines of mortality?Join us as we explore a story that ventures beyond the surface, examining the emotional and psychological toll of capturing perfection—at a price. Your narrator is Cassandra Harold.This is Part One.You can find the original text of this classic 1895 story here: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8492/pg8492-images.html#THE_MASK"The Mas...2023-08-3021 min
Unpleasant DreamsA Voice In The Night - Unpleasant Dreams 43A terrifying tale of a lost soul on the sea crying for any help he can find for himself and his doomed wife.Cassandra Harold narrates the classic short story, "A Voice In The Night" by William Hope Hodgson."A Voice in the Night" by William Hope Hodgson, originally published 1907 and is in the Public Domain.Please share this episode with your friends who love classic horror!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, pub...2023-08-0937 min
Unpleasant DreamsA School Story - Unpleasant Dreams 42Classmates exchange mysterious tales about their "ordinary" Latin teacher. Their banter spirals into a gripping saga of ghostly encounters, where reality blurs with the realm of the unknown.Cassandra Harold reads this classic tale, A School Story by M.R. James on this edition of Unpleasant Dreams.You can find the short story here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9629"A School Story" by M.R. James, originally published 1911 and is in the Public Domain.Here's wishing you pleasant dreams!!!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual p...2023-07-1220 min
Unpleasant DreamsA Suspicious Gift -- Unpleasant Dreams 41Ever get an offer too good too be true? That's the terrifying predicament of our subject on this week's Unpleasant Dreams.Cassandra Harold narrates this classic short horror story.Source of A Suspicious Gift by Algernon Blackwood: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14471"A Suspicious Gift" by Algernon Blackwood, originally published 1906 and is in the Public Domain.Follow Cassandra’s Instagram here: https://instagram.com/unpleasant_dreams_podcastThanks for listening and please share the show with your friends!And…may all your dreams be pleasant!--2023-06-2832 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Damned Thing -- Unpleasant Dreams 40A man finds himself haunted by an unseen, malevolent force. Will he overcome it, will it drive him mad, or worse?Cassandra Harold narrates this classic Ambrose Bierce short horror story.Source of The Damned Thing: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/23172/23172-h/23172-h.htm"The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce, originally published 1893 and is in the Public Domain.Follow Cassandra’s new Instagram here: https://instagram.com/unpleasant_dreams_podcastThanks for listening and please share the show with your friends!And…may all your dreams be pleasa...2023-06-1426 min
Unpleasant DreamsA Midnight Visitor - Unpleasant Dreams 39A man gets a most unwelcome visitor late at night!Cassandra Harold is your narrator.You can find A Midnight Visitor by John Kendrick Bangs at The Gutenberg Project: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8377/pg8377.html"A Midnight Visitor" by John Kendrick Bangs, originally published 1904 and is in the Public Domain.Follow Cassandra’s new Instagram here: https://instagram.com/unpleasant_dreams_podcastThanks for listening and please share the show with your friends!And…may all your dreams be pleasant!--Jim Ha...2023-05-1835 min
Unpleasant DreamsCount Magnus - Part 2 - Unpleasant Dreams 38https://jimharold.com/count-magnus-part-two-unpleasant-dreams-38/A writer becomes fascinated by a mysterious Count and his manor.This episode is the thrilling conclusion.Cassandra Harold is your narrator.You can find COUNT MAGNUS at The Gutenberg Project: https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8486/pg8486-images.html#chap06"Count Magnus" by M.R. James, originally published 1904 and is in the Public Domain.Follow Cassandra’s new Instagram here: https://instagram.com/unpleasant_dreams_podcastThanks for listening and please share the show with your friends!And…may all your dreams...2023-05-0322 min
Unpleasant DreamsCount Magnus - Part One - Unpleasant Dreams 37A writer becomes fascinated by a mysterious Count and his manor.This episode is part one. Tune in next week for part two!Cassandra Harold is your narrator.You can find COUNT MAGNUS at The Gutenberg Project: https://gutenberg.org/cache/epub/8486/pg8486-images.html#chap06"Count Magnus" by M.R. James, originally published 1904 and is in the Public Domain.Follow Cassandra’s new Instagram here: https://instagram.com/unpleasant_dreams_podcastThanks for listening and please share the show with your friends!And…may all yo...2023-04-1917 min
Unpleasant DreamsFall of the House of Usher - Part 2 - Unpleasant Dreams 36Cassandra narrates the Edgar Allan Poe classic, The Fall of the House of Usher.This episode is part two! You can find part one HERE.Cassandra Harold is your narrator.You can find The Fall of the House of Usher at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/932"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe, originally published 1839 and is in the Public Domain.Follow Cassandra’s new Instagram here: https://instagram.com/unpleasant_dreams_podcastThanks for listening and please share the show with yo...2023-03-0928 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Fall Of The House Of Usher - Unpleasant Dreams 35Cassandra narrates the Edgar Allan Poe classic, The Fall of the House of Usher.This episode is part one. Tune in next week for part two!Cassandra Harold is your narrator.You can find The Fall of the House of Usher at Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/932"The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe, originally published 1839 and is in the Public Domain.Follow Cassandra’s new Instagram here: https://instagram.com/unpleasant_dreams_podcastThanks for listening and please share the sho...2023-03-0231 min
Jim Harold's Crime SceneThe Bloody Benders of KansasUnsuspecting travelers are murdered by a family that rents them a place to stay...sounds like something from today's headlines BUT this actually happened in the 1870's! Camilla Bruce has written a novel on The Bloody Benders, a family of serial killers, and we discuss these cold-blooded killers on this edition of Crime Scene! You can find it, All the Blood We Share: A Novel of the Bloody Benders of Kansas at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3YNxTGt Thanks Camilla! Artwork image generated by Dall E 2 with text and Jim Harold logo...2023-02-2131 min
Unpleasant DreamsAugust HeatA man experiences the “strangest day of his life” and we are witnesses to this tale worthy of The Twilight Zone. The heat can do strange things…August Heat was written by W. F. Harvey in 1910. You can find the text at Project Gutenberg Australia here: http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/0605761.txt"August Heat" by W.F. Harvey, originally published 1910 and is in the Public Domain.Cassandra Harold is your narrator.Follow Cassandra’s new Instagram here: https://instagram.com/unpleasant_dreams_podcastThanks for listening and please share the show with...2023-02-1513 min
Unpleasant DreamsAfterward - Part TwoAn American couple comes to England hoping to find a haunted manor. Did they find it? Listen to the conclusion of this spine tingling tale to find out!Written by Edith Wharton in 1910. Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/306/306-h/306-h.htm"Afterward" by Edith Wharton, originally published 1910 and is in the Public Domain.Cassandra Harold is your narrator.Follow Cassandra's new Instagram here: https://instagram.com/unpleasant_dreams_podcastThanks for listening and please share the show with your friends!And, may all your dreams be pl...2023-02-0949 min
Unpleasant DreamsAfterward - Part One - Unpleasant Dreams 32An American couple comes to England hoping to find a haunted manor. Did they find it? Listen to this episode of Unpleasant Dreams to find out! Part One."Afterward" by Edith Wharton, originally published 1910 and is in the Public Domain.Cassandra Harold is your narrator.Follow Cassandra’s new Instagram here: https://instagram.com/unpleasant_dreams_podcastThanks for listening and please share the show with your friends!And...may all your dreams be pleasant!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fic...2023-02-0233 min
Unpleasant DreamsH.P. Lovecraft's DagonA terrifying tale of the sea is the subject of one of HPL's early tales, Dagon. Cassandra Harold narrates.You can find the text here: https://www.steve-calvert.co.uk/public-domain-texts/h-p-lovecraft-dagon.html"Dagon" by H.P. Lovecraft, originally published 1919 and is in the Public Domain.Follow Cassandra's new Instagram here: https://instagram.com/unpleasant_dreams_podcastThanks for listening and please share the show with your friends! --Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. p...2023-01-2518 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Monkey's PawFor Season 3, Unpleasant Dreams is back with a new format! Cassandra is now turning her attention to classic spooky stories!This week she shares the cautionary and terrifying tale of The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs. Be careful what you wish for!You can find The Monkey's Paw at Project Gutenberg here: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12122"The Monkey’s Paw" by W.W. Jacobs, originally published 1902 and is in the Public Domain.Thanks for listening and please share the show with your friends! --Jim Haro...2023-01-1830 min
Unpleasant DreamsTragic Death Dreams of The Hmong PeopleA real-life series of deaths of young Hmong men inspired Wes Craven to create Nightmare On Elm Street. We tell this tragic story on this week's Unpleasant Dreams.EM Hilker is our writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer.Find the original article by EM Hilker HERE.SOURCES“Brugada Syndrome.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 5 May 2022. Retrieved 4 August 2022.“Hmong.” International Institute of Minnesota, 17 January 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2022. Kruse, Colton. “Dying in Your Dreams: Freddy Krueger Syndrome Is Real.” Rip...2022-12-1519 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Raven - Read By Cassandra HaroldThe Raven by Edgar Allan Poe as read by your host, Cassandra Harold."The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe, originally published 1845 and is in the Public Domain.Our little Halloween gift to you from Unpleasant Dreams.Boo!--Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928. For more on public domain and copyright, visit the Cornell University Library's guide on public domain:https://copyright.cornell.edu/publicdomain Learn mor...2022-10-3109 min
Unpleasant DreamsDyatlov PassThe mysterious disappearance of a group of nine Soviet hikers in 1959 has puzzled the world for decades. What happened? Was it simply horrible weather? A secret weapons test? Or, something otherworldly? That is the subject of this very Unpleasant Dream. EM Hilker is our writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. CLICK HERE for EM Hilker’s original article. SOURCES Borzenkov, Vladimir. “Trek Categories and Sports Ranks.” Dyatlov Pass. Retrieved 17 August 2022. Eichar, Donnie. Dead Mountain: the Untold Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incid...2022-09-2930 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Circleville LettersA seemingly idyllic Ohio town becomes the setting for one of the most mysterious cases of the 20th Century. Sinister letters are sent for years, a life is lost, while others are ruined and the whole matter remains a puzzle to this very day. EM Hilker is our writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. CLICK HERE for EM Hilker’s original article. TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE for a full transcript and sources Learn more about your ad choi...2022-09-0124 min
Unpleasant DreamsDid This Movie Kill John Wayne?Did shooting a 1956 movie in the irradiated Utah desert eventually kill John Wayne and a host of his co-stars and crew? It seems very possible and that is the just the start of tragedy on this week’s edition of Unpleasant Dreams. -BetterHelp- The Paranormal Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is professional therapy done securely online, available to people worldwide. They have a special offer for my listeners: get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/dreams EM Hilker is our writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is...2022-08-1023 min
Unpleasant DreamsHoudini, Seances and Arthur Conan DoyleHoudini was the greatest magician in history…few realize that one of his best friends was the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle! They quickly bonded over their interest in Spiritualism but that was only the beginning of the story… -BetterHelp- The Paranormal Podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is professional therapy done securely online, available to people worldwide. They have a special offer for my listeners: get 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/dreams EM Hilker is our writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is ou...2022-07-2818 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Enfield PoltergeistThis UK poltergeist case is possibly the most famous in history, inspiring many books and the motion picture, The Conjuring 2. It is the subject of tonight’s edition of Unpleasant Dreams! Primary writing is by EM Hilker with supplementary writing by Cassandra Harold. Cassandra Harold hosts and Jim Harold is the Executive Producer. -TRANSCRIPT- CLICK HERE for a full transcript. CLICK HERE for the original article by EM Hilker -SOURCES- Brennan, Zoe. “Enfield Poltergeist: The Amazing Story of the 11-Year-Old North London Girl Who ‘Levitated’ above Her...2022-06-1522 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Betty and Barney Hill UFO Abduction CaseBetty and Barney Hill UFO abduction case is the perhaps the most famous in the history of the phenomena. We share their story on this edition of Unpleasant Dreams. JIM HAROLD’S SPRING BOOK GIVEAWAY & NEWSLETTER Never miss anything going on at the Spooky Studio and qualify for Jim’s Spring Book Giveaway (some restrictions apply), sign up for Jim’s FREE newsletter HERE ORIGINAL ARTICLE CLICK HERE for the original article by EM Hilker TRANSCRIPT CLICK HERE for the full transcript. SOURCES AND FURTHER READING Dickinson, Terence...2022-04-2022 min
Unpleasant DreamsDid This Physician Murder His Wife? The Sheppard Murder Case Part 2Part two of our program on The Sheppard Murder case which spawned the American “Trial of The Century” before OJ. A physician is suspected of murdering his wife in a quiet, affluent 1950s Midwestern bedroom community. Did Sam Sheppard kill Marilyn Sheppard? That is the topic of this week’s edition of Unpleasant Dreams. --- Cassandra Harold is your host. EM Hilker is our principal writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. Unpleasant Dreams is a production of Jim Harold Media. A copy...2021-11-0822 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Strange Death of Edgar Allan PoeFor our Halloween episode, we explore the strange death of the master of the macabre himself, Edgar Allan Poe. --- Cassandra Harold is your host. EM Hilker is our principal writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. Unpleasant Dreams is a production of Jim Harold Media. You can find EM Hilker's original article HERE PODCAST TRANSCRIPT There is much that can be said about Edgar Allan Poe, but in terms of his literary habits, little that needs...2021-10-2616 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Sounds of Death Aural death omens that are believed to be harbingers of doom across cultures around the globe. Tune into some of the sounds of death on this episode of Unpleasant Dreams. That is, if you dare. Cassandra Harold is your host. EM Hilker is our principal writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. Unpleasant Dreams is a production of Jim Harold Media. PODCAST TRANSCRIPT There’s something of the foreboding in an unexpected sound piercing an otherwise placid stillness; perhaps it’s an eerie hoot...2021-10-1215 min
Unpleasant DreamsDid Robert Johnson Sell His Soul At The Crossroads?Did bluesman Robert Johnson sell his soul to the Devil himself? That is the legend of the crossroads and we explore it on this edition of Unpleasant Dreams. — Cassandra Harold is your host. EM Hilker is our principal writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. Unpleasant Dreams is a production of Jim Harold Media. You can find the original article by EM Hilker HERE MUSIC Noé Socha (Simple Blues Boy) via Premium Beat SOURCES AND FURTHER READING Belar...2021-10-0422 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Bell WitchThe Bell Witch haunting is one of the oldest American hauntings on record and it is the subject of this week’s unpleasant dream. -- Cassandra Harold is your host. EM Hilker is our principal writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. Unpleasant Dreams is a production of Jim Harold Media. You can find EM Hilker’s original article HERE. Sources & Further Reading: 1868 article in the Courier-Journal: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/7660018/the-courier-journal/ An Authe...2021-09-2719 min
Unpleasant DreamsResidual Hauntings and The Stone Tape TheoryResidual hauntings are often explained by the “Stone Tape Theory.” We delve into the history and thinking behind this theory on this week’s edition of Unpleasant Dreams. --- Cassandra Harold is your host. EM Hilker is our principal writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. Unpleasant Dreams is a production of Jim Harold Media. Sources & Further Reading: The Ninth Bridgewater Treatise by Charles Babbage http://www.victorianweb.org/science/science_texts/bridgewater/intro.htm Manual of Psychometr...2021-09-2012 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Fox Sisters They were the biggest names in spiritualism and they were also frauds. We share the sad history of The Fox Sisters on this episode of Unpleasant Dreams. -- Cassandra Harold is your host. EM Hilker is our principal writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. Unpleasant Dreams is a production of Jim Harold Media. Sources & Further Reading: Abbot, Karen. “The Fox Sisters and the Rap on Spiritualism.” Smithsonianmag.com. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/ Retrieved 14 November 2020. Bu...2021-09-1315 min
Unpleasant DreamsShadow People Shadow People. What are they? We discuss these mysterious entities on this week’s edition of Unpleasant Dreams! Cassandra Harold is your host. EM Hilker is our principal writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. Unpleasant Dreams is a production of Jim Harold Media. Further Reading Want to spend some time curled up with a book or your kindle and getting terrified? Here are some great books to start with: The Paranormal Researcher’s Guide to Shadow People by Charis Branson 2021-09-0711 min
Unpleasant DreamsThe Tragic Tale of Elisa Lam Perhaps the most mysterious death of the 21st century is that of Elisa Lam. We share the tragic story of this young woman on this edition of Unpleasant Dreams. Cassandra Harold is your host. EM Hilker is our principal writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. Unpleasant Dreams is a production of Jim Harold Media. SOURCES AND FURTHER READING: Anderson, Jake. Gone at Midnight: The Mysterious Death of Elisa Lam. Citadel, 2020. Anon. “Questions Remain Three Years After…” LosAngeles.cbslocal.com. https...2021-08-3021 min
Unpleasant DreamsBlack Eyed KidsFor our first episode, the subject is that of Black Eyed Kids. BEKs terrify experiencers with their solid black eyeballs and odd behavior. It is a fitting start to our journey into the unknown. Credits: Cassandra Harold is your host. EM Hilker is our principal writer and researcher with additional writing by Cassandra Harold. Jim Harold is our Executive Producer. Unpleasant Dreams is a production of Jim Harold Media. Sources and further reading: Dying for more stories of alleged BEK encounters? Please see the following articles: 2021-08-2313 min
Unpleasant DreamsWelcome To Unpleasant DreamsWelcome To Unpleasant Dreams. Chilling stories told by Cassandra Harold. Topics include strange phenomena, mind benders, head scratchers and mysterious true crime cases. Unpleasant Dreams is a production of Jim Harold Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-1901 min
Jim Harold's Crime SceneReal Life SuperheroesNadia Fezzani joins us to talk about people who consider themselves to be real life superheroes. You can find her book on the subject at Amazon.com: Real Life Super HeroesThanks Nadia!Note: Jim Harold Media LLC (and Jim Harold) do not support vigilantism of any sort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2018-01-1224 min