East Coast Haunts

Episode 65: Devil’s Tree (Bernards, NJ)

Tue, 12 May 2026 02:37:19 GMT

TELL A FRIEND TO TELL A FRIEND… THEY’RE BAAAAAAACK!

MK & Sam are back in the big 2026 with the history and haunts of a famous landmark in North Jersey- the Devil’s Tree.

NOTE: This episode contains mention of racially motivated violence and the KKK. For those seeking more information from a culturally sensitive resource, please see the sites listed below:

Southern Poverty Law Center

Equal Justice Initiative

Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture

Episode 64: HHN 34 Hype Lists

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:24:24 GMT

IT’S FINALLY TIME! In this episode, MK, Sam, & Zach discuss their most hyped houses for the 2025 season of Halloween Horror Nights

Episode 63: GUESS THE HHN MENU

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 22:58:26 GMT

Sam & Mk try to guess the menus for the 2025 HHN season and go head to head with ChatGPT to see if human or AI can create the better spooky snacks!

Episode 62: HHN Updates- Scarezones, Houses, & Speculation

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:03:39 GMT

After a long hiatus & many life updates, Sam & MK are BACK and ready to talk all things HHN.

Thanks to @darren_scott on X for the updates from the UK Panel!

Episode 61: HHN 34 Spec Map v1.0

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 15:49:06 GMT

Not sure what to make of the most recent Halloween Horror Nights Spec Map released by Horror Night Nightmares?

Don't worry- Sam & MK are here to break it down for you ;)

Episode 60: The Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park, NJ)

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:20:10 GMT

Join Sam & MK as they rehash their visit to the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park, NJ. Filled with spooky artifacts, haunted objects, and knowledgeable tour guides, you're not gonna want to pass up this museum on your next trip to the Jersey Shore!

**Special thanks to the staff at the museum and our tour guide, Arun!**

Episode 59: Dudleytown Ghost Village (Cornwall, CT)

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 16:47:51 GMT

Was this colonial village the victim of economic collapse & a mental illness epidemic? Or did something more sinister lead to the abandonment of Dudleytown?

And WHAT is lurking in those woods?

Episode 58: The Bell Witch (Adams, TN)

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 01:07:41 GMT

Is this America's BEST ghost story? Or a hoax, like Amityville?

Let us know what you think!

Episode 57: Halloween Horror Nights 34 Speculation & Codenames

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:54:19 GMT

Join MK & Sam as they delve into some recent rumors and stir up a few of their own about what we could possibly see at Halloween Horror Nights 2025!

Episode 56: HHN 33 Review and Wrap-Up

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:43:53 GMT

After a long, unplanned hiatus, your favorite ghost hosts are BACK and better than ever in 2025!

Here's our final thoughts on last year's HHN event in orlando from houses to food & drinks and everything in between!

Episode 55: Preview of HHN 33 Food

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:00:10 GMT

Is anyone else's mouth watering? Sam and MK are breaking down the food and beverage options at this year's Halloween Horror Nights event.

Episode 54: Halloween Horror Nights 33 Hype List

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:10:40 GMT

It's that time of year again! Sam and MK break down the 10 announced houses for HHN 33 at Universal Studios Orlando and talk about which ones they're most excited for!

For more HHN content (house lore, food reviews, scarezone hype) follow us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/eastcoasthaunts

Episode 53: The Mutter Museum (Philadelphia, PA)

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:24:02 GMT

While not technically haunted, the Mutter Museum in Philly is home to all sorts of exhibits for fans of the macabre, including human skulls, wax figures, and bodily tissue from some of the world's most famous people!

Episode 52: Chester River Inn (Kent Island, MD)

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:11:00 GMT

Sam and MK are taking a trip to a place near and dear to MK's heart... Kent Island is a beautiful island on the eastern shore of MD with a rich history, wild haunts, and plenty of seafood!

Episode 51: Halloween Horror Nights Original House Updates! (Orlando, FL)

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 14:30:25 GMT

HHN has announced 6 original houses for their 33rd event year, and Sam + MK are here to share their thoughts! Let us know what you're excited for!

Episode 50: The International Cryptozoology Museum (Portland, ME)

Mon, 20 May 2024 16:53:04 GMT

For their 50th episode, Sam and MK talk about the International Cryptozoology Museum in the beautiful state of Maine. While not technically a haunted spot, this museum is sure to intrigue any fans of the weird and mysterious, with over 10,000 displays on any creature you could possibly imagine.

Episode 49: Halloween Horror Nights 2024 Speculation Map (Orlando, FL)

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:04:50 GMT

MK and Sam discuss some of the possibilities from the first version of the speculation map for everyone's favorite horror extravaganza: Halloween Horror Nights!

Episode 48: St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Key West, FL)

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 14:56:21 GMT

MK and Sam are tired of the winter weather so this week, they're headed to sunny Florida to explore the history and haunts of a church that's been rebuilt not once, not twice, but FOUR times.

Happy Easter to all who celebrate!

Episode 47: Skull's Rainbow Room (Nashville, TN)

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:29:19 GMT

This week, MK and Sam explore the infamous Skull's Rainbow Room in Printers' Alley in Nashville.

Good news for pet lovers! This place features some adorable undead poodles you're not gonna wanna miss!

Episode 46: The Curse of the Hope Diamond (Washington, DC)

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 03:10:42 GMT

Can an object really be cursed? Even skeptics find it hard to deny the tragedies that have fallen on just about everyone who has possessed this 45 karat diamond...

Episode 45: The Hotel Bethlehem (Bethlehem, PA)

Mon, 08 Jan 2024 03:33:45 GMT

New Year, New Us!

Your favorite Sunday scary hosts are BACK after our holiday reprieve and ready to make your 2024 as spooktacular as possible!

This week, we're taking a look into the history and haunts of the Hotel Bethlehem, a historic and beautiful hotel that boasts multitudes of famous guests, and some guests who never checked out...

Episode 44: The Legend of Mothman (Point Pleasant, WV)

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:55:35 GMT

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's.... a giant humanoid moth?

Residents of West Viriginia believe mothman could be anything from an alien, to a genetically mutated moth, to an omen of future disasters.Real or not, this cryptid has drawn in enough attention to this small town that they hold a festival every year in his honor.

Episode 43: The Spy House (Port Monmouth, NJ)

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 01:10:54 GMT

Is this the most haunted house in America? Perhaps, a pivotal location for the change of tides in the Revolutionary War? Or just one heck of a story fabricated by a museum docent? We'll let you decide!

Episode 42: Halloween Horror Nights House Rankings (Orlando, FL)

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 01:53:59 GMT

The episode you've all been waiting for is here! MK & Sam rank the scarezones and haunted houses from Universal's HHN 32. Make sure to listen to the Hype List episode so you can see how certain houses rose up or dropped down the ranks!

Episode 41: Spooky Stories with Jacqui Just Chatters!

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 22:53:24 GMT

What better way to celebrate spooky season than with a good ghost tale?Thank you SO much to Jacqui Just Chatters for this awesome collaboration and to all Jacqui's talented listeners for the great stories!We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Jacqui for always being a gracious host and an absolute BLAST to record with! Check out her socials below!www.jacquilents.comFacebook - Jacqui Lents - AuthorIG - @JaquiLents

Episode 40: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow, NY)

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 20:35:52 GMT

MK & Sam stay in NY and cover one of the most iconic spooky towns in America- Sleepy Hollow! Join us on our journey through different locations in the town, but be sure to look out for the Headless Horseman!

Episode 39: The Haunting of the Lutz Family CONTINUED (Final Part: The Amityville Horror- Amityville, NY)

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:44:58 GMT

We're kicking off spooky season by wrapping up our series on the Amityville Horror and haunting of the Lutz Family. Now that you know the true story behind the haunting, do you think it's real or a hoax? Write in and let us know!

Episode 38: The Haunting of the Lutz Family CONTINUED (Part 3: The Amityville Horror- Amityville, NY)

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 02:32:53 GMT

We're back with Part 3 of the Amityville Horror to discuss more of the unbelievable events that happened to the poor Lutz family while they were living at 112 Ocean Ave and some of the incidents that make this one of the most famous hauntings in American history

Episode 37: Halloween Horror Nights Hype Lists (Patreon Preview)

Thu, 31 Aug 2023 01:29:54 GMT

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming to bring you MK and Sam's HYPE LISTS for Halloween Horror Nights, Orlando! To get the full scoop on HHN and the insider information on all the scarezones, haunted houses, and everything down to the food menus, you'll have to visit https://www.patreon.com/eastcoasthaunts and subscribe! Remember, it's less than a cup of coffee per month, and it helps your favorite ghost hosts keep our podcast up and running!

Episode 36: The Haunting of the Lutz Family (Part 2: The Amityville Horror- Amityville, NY)

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 02:03:25 GMT

Part 2 of the Amityville Horror is here, and we're talking about the family who experienced one of the most iconic hauntings in American history. When the Lutz Family moved into 112 Ocean Ave, they had no idea their new home would be infested with spirits and demons. From a demonic pig to a pick-pocketing ghost, this house has it all.

Episode 35: The DeFeo Murders (Part 1: The Amityville Horror- Amityville, NY)

Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:39:06 GMT

It's our one year anniversary! And what better way to celebrate than to cover one of the most infamous haunting cases in American history- The Amityville Horror. After a brutal slaying of 6 family members in 112 Ocean Ave, the next family to move in experienced numerous aggressive and violent hauntings, causing them to flee less than a month later. In part one, we cover the brutal DeFeo murders and discuss the events leading up to the haunting of the Lutz Family.

Episode 34: The Sallie House (Atchison, KS)

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:18:38 GMT

One lost recording and a month later, we are back and bringing you one of our spookiest haunts yet!If you need evidence that the paranormal exists, look no further than the Sallie House. There are plenty of unexplained demonic incidents (some even caught on camera!) to convince even the most steadfast skeptics!

Episode 33: Clinton Road (West Milford, NJ)

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:40:35 GMT

Can an entire road REALLY be haunted? We'll let you decide, but one thing's for certain. Between the tragic deaths, cryptid legends, and real-life murders that surround Clinton Road in NJ, you'd be hard pressed to find a road with a more chilling history...

Episode 32: The Haunted Murder Castle of HH Holmes (Chicago, IL)

Fri, 26 May 2023 01:45:23 GMT

Join us for a trip through the life of the first American serial killer (and one of the most prolific), HH Holmes. Hundreds met their end at his hands within the walls of his custom 'murder castle' and some may still remain. But that begs the question: where does Holmes himself haunt?

Episode 31: The Old Absinthe House (New Orleans, LA)

Thu, 04 May 2023 01:56:07 GMT

Well, MK and Sam had to send the end of an era out with a BANG!In the last episode recorded in their apartment together, they discuss one of the most haunted places in THE most haunted city in America! There's pirates, voodoo queens, and ghost parties (not to mention the first installment of Haunted Happy Hour!)Note: This is NOT the end of East Coast Haunts! We may be delayed in releasing the next episode as we try to figure out how to go virtual, but rest assured, there will be plenty more ECH to go around soon :)

Episode 30: Lake Shawnee Amusement Park (Princeton, WV)

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 02:14:21 GMT

We're not sure "amusement" park is the best name for this place...Lake Shawnee is a perfect example of the trope "ancient Native American burial ground" and this amusement park was definitely cursed. From the tragedies that befell this place, no wonder it's haunted.

Episode 29: Mount Vernon (Mount Vernon, VA)

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 23:09:09 GMT

Our first haunt in VA is finally here and we're headed to the home of our very first president- Mount Vernon!Also, please email us for membership to the I Hate George Washington Club. Serious inquiries only!

Episode 28: The Mayflower Hotel (Washington DC)

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 01:24:57 GMT

This week, we're taking you down south to a place that has temporarily housed presidents, hosted inaugural balls, and has been the site of more than a few scandals (and haunts!!) That's right, we're talking about the Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC.

Episode 27: Battleship North Carolina (Wilmington, NC)

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 15:15:03 GMT

We're taking to the high seas!Join MK and Sam for this week's episode with a haunted ship and some WWII history!

Episode 26: Ocean Born Mary House AND Blood Cemetery (Hollis, NH)

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 01:46:41 GMT

Sorry for the interruption in schedule, but we are back and better than ever with a new microphone and TWO new haunts to make up for it! The Ocean Born Mary House and the Blood Cemetery are two notorious New Hampshire haunts with crazy backstories- but are they true?

Episode 25: Jim Thorpe Town Visit (Jim Thorpe, PA PART 2)

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:51:02 GMT

In Part 2, Sam and MK recall their weekend trip to Jim Thorpe and give you the inside scoop on all the local haunts and local HAUNTS

Episode 24: The Inn at Jim Thorpe (Jim Thorpe, PA)

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 02:35:30 GMT

Once a thriving coal town, Jim Thorpe is an adorable, quaint city nestled in the foothills of the Poconos. The Inn has been around since the town was settled, and there's said to be dark spirits found roaming its halls.

Episode 23: One If By Land, Two If By Sea (New York, NY)

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:48:09 GMT

Happy Valentine's Day!

Please enjoy this particularly romantic haunt as a gift from us to our dearly beloved listeners!

Episode 22: The Betsy Ross House (Philadelphia, PA)

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 23:36:58 GMT

Philadelphia football fans are CRAZY, but not as crazy as the haunts in this local landmark. A word of advice: refrain from visiting until AFTER the superbowl!

Episode 21: Lums Pond State Park (Bear, DE)

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 03:01:10 GMT

This state park is home to the largest freshwater pond in Delaware. You can go ziplining, fishing, kayaking and hiking, but stick around after dark and you might hear the ghostly screams of a murder victim...

Episode 20: Haunted Colleges

Sat, 21 Jan 2023 23:03:18 GMT

Sorry for the delay but we are back to our regularly scheduled programming starting NOW!

This week we're exploring 4 different haunted colleges on the east coast... is your alma mater haunted?

Episode 19: The Wood Island Lighthouse (Biddeford Pool, ME)

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:35:44 GMT

Happy Holidays everyone! Join us this week for a trip up north to visit a haunted lighthouse in Maine! Thanks for the suggestion!

Warning: This episode contains some silly goofy content

Episode 18: The Sorrel-Weed House (Savannah, GA)

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 03:45:42 GMT

We are BACK baby!

After our holiday hiatus, we're jumping back in with a trip down south to the Sorrel-Weed House in Savannah., Georgia! This place has PLENTY of history right underneath the floorboards, and a fun little easter egg for our movie buffs out there!

Episode 17: Pennhurst Investigation with Sam and MK (Spring City, PA Part 2)

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 21:53:55 GMT

We're back at Pennhurst State School and Hospital, but this time, we're telling you about our very own paranormal investigation within the abandoned halls! Listen to our evidence and let us know if you think it's conclusive evidence that ghosts are real...

Episode 16: The History of Pennhurst State School and Hospital (Spring City, PA Part 1)

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 19:26:30 GMT

Pennhurst State School and Hospital, more commonly known as Pennhurst Asylum, was once known to be the best place to send loved ones and family members with intellectual disabilities. This all changed in 1968 when an expose was released about the institution and exposed the true horrors going on within Pennhurst's walls.

TW: This episode involves physical and mental abuse of children and adults with mental disabilities.

Episode 15: Gallows Hill and Proctor's Ledge (Salem, MA Part 3)

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 00:22:51 GMT

We're back in Salem, but this time we're exploring the site where 20 innocent women and men lost their lives in the 1692 Witch Trial executions. Although the real location of these executions was just recently discovered, there's no shortage of history (and haunts) at these two sites.

Episode 14: Interview with Jane McLaughlin of Haunted History Productions

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 16:32:36 GMT

We are so grateful to have had the chance to sit down with the creative genius that is Jane McLaughlin of Haunted History Productions. No one spins a ghost story quite like she does, so definitely check her out and give her a follow for upcoming events!

Episode 13: The Hawthorne Hotel (Salem, MA Part 2)

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:24:43 GMT

In this episode, Sam and MK are talking about one of Salem's haunted sites: The Hawthorne Hotel! The Hotel is said to have been built on the site of an orchard belonging one of Salem's most famous residents, but was it a Halloween seance that opened a portal to the otherside? Or maybe a series of mysterious fires? We'll let you decide, but there's no denying the presence of spirits at this hotel

Episode 12: The History of the Salem Witch Trials (Salem, MA Part 1)

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 13:32:44 GMT

It's the first part of our very first mini-series!

Before we dive into all the haunts of Salem, MA, it's only fair to talk about the tragic events that left so many distressed souls: The Salem Witch Trials. Sure, everyone's heard of them, but do you really know the true story behind the deadliest witch hunt in American history?

Episode 11: Eastern State Penitentiary (Philadelphia, PA)

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 12:32:05 GMT

We're keeping it local this time around with a haunt from our neck of the woods!

Eastern State Penitentiary was once the cream of the crop when it came to prisoner reform in the US. As time went on however, it began to slip from its original beliefs and devolved into some questionable practices. ESP was home to thousands of prisoners and was the site of quite a few escape attempts, which begs the question: are there still spirits here looking to break out of their cell blocks?

Episode 10: Ed and Lorraine Warren's Occult Museum (The Warrens Part 2) (Monroe, CT)

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 14:00:49 GMT

The Conjuring House was just the beginning of Ed and Lorraine's cases, and now, Sam and MK are exploring the occult museum they curated while alive. The museum is attached to the Warren's old house and houses some seriously creepy (and haunted!) items.

Perhaps the most famous artifact here is a doll so haunted she inspired 3 different movies within the Conjuring cinematic universe...

Episode 9: The Conjuring House (The Warrens Part 1) (Harrisville, RI)

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 17:25:21 GMT

Did you know that The Conjuring, considered by some to be the scariest movie ever made, was based on real events? The violent haunting of the Old Arnold Estate and the Perron Family is sure to keep you up at night, and get you in the Halloween spirit! Check out the real-life case before you watch the movie here!

Episode 8: Haunted Broadway (New York City, NY)

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 19:45:49 GMT

Time for our theater geeks to step into the spotlight, 'cuz we're headed into the Theater District and down the Great White Way: Broadway! Join MK and Sam as they discuss their favorite Broadway shows and the number of divas that still haunt these iconic theaters.

Episode 7: The Dark Side of Disney World (Orlando, FL)

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 15:49:19 GMT

The happiest place on Earth may also be one of the spookiest…

Join MK and Sam as they explore the dark side of Disney. From spirits on the rides to abandoned theme parks to real life incidents, there’s no shortage of macabre details and creepy secrets in the Disney Parks

Referenced Links:

Disney Parody Twitter:

https://twitter.com/disneyland2go?s=21&t=nLxmJUSO4SYsqpeLTQsx8Q

Mowgli’s Palace Creepypasta:

https://www.daffadillies.co.uk/zoinks/b720049

Presidents on Spaceship Earth:

https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20140412/17512/10-dead-american-presidents-who-got-bizarre-new-jobs-walt-disney-world

DCP YouTube:

Victoria F

Episode 6: John List Murders (Westfield, NJ Part Two)

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:47:21 GMT

IT'S PART TWO PEOPLE!

Let's get down to the reason Westfield, NJ has such a creepy feel despite an A+ Safety rating and virtually no crime. In 1971, the town's most notorious resident, John List murdered his mother, his wife, and their three young children in their Westfield Mansion, Breeze Knoll and disappeared from the face of the earth for 18 years. This man was so evil, his hold over Westfield is still apparent over 50 years later.

WARNING: this case is ROUGH

Episode 5: The Watcher House (Westfield, NJ Part One)

Sat, 10 Sep 2022 17:27:46 GMT

IT'S OUR FIRST TWO PART EPISODE! We're headed back to New Jersey, because the weird goings-on in Westfield, NJ deserve more than just one episode. In part one, MK and Sam cover the case of the Watcher House, in which a young family was threatened and tormented by a stalker, who identified themselves as "The Watcher". Was this a jealous neighbor? Or maybe someone possessed by the evil spirit of another resident of the town? *Prior events* have definitely left a weird energy lingering over Westfield, but that's a discussion for Part Two...

Episode 4: The Old City Jail (Charleston, SC)

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:42:02 GMT

Is it hot in here? Or is it just a southern city jail with no AC?

The Old City Jail is Charleston’s biggest unrestored property …. And also the city’s most haunted building. And guys- this place was doomed from the start.

Rest assured: there’s plenty of intense history and more than a few active haunts behind the bars of this Charleston landmark.

Intro/Outro music by Bensound

Episode 3: The Lizzie Borden House (Fall River, MA)

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 15:23:08 GMT

Did Lizzie Borden really take an axe and give her mother and father 40 whacks?

Let's lay down the facts, and see what you guys think!

This week, we're taking a look into one of the most infamous murder cases of the 19th century and in American History, the Fall River Axe Murders, where a married couple was (possibly) killed by their step daughter, Lizzie Borden.

And what's worse... this dysfunctional family may be trapped together in #92 Second Street for all eternity...

Episode 2: The Pine Barrens of New Jersey

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 17:24:05 GMT

Episode 2 is here, and it's sure to scare Jerseyans and all horror fanatics alike! We're taking a look into The Pine Barrens, a dense forest that makes up almost a quarter of New Jersey. It may seem like a nice place for a hike or camping trip, but be careful- the thick forest cover is the perfect place for someone... or something... to hide.

Episode 1: The Farnsworth House Inn (Gettysburg, PA)

Mon, 15 Aug 2022 02:17:10 GMT

Welcome to East Coast Haunts! We're so happy to have you!

Join your hosts, MK and Sam, as we jump into the history and paranormal activity of one of the most haunted inns in America. This episode is full of Civil War history, introductions to some of the Inn's most famous haunts, and some personal stories from when we visited! Stay tuned for Episode 2 coming this week!