The Old Well Tavern Investigations
Summary:
In this episode, we discuss our investigation of the Old Well Tavern in Simsbury, Connecticut. We talk about winter burials in New England, basement floors, and how we may be able to choose to haunt our favorite places.
Show Notes:
Thank you to the Old Well Tavern past and present owners for the opportunity to investigate this great space! See the menu and current events at the tavern here:
Historical Citations:
www.wingaddicts.com/blog/connecticuts-haunted-wing-trail
See more pictures and read more about our investigation here:
www.obsidianparanormal.org/investigations/old-well-tavern
Find us on social media @Obsidian Paranormal
Theme song, Enchanted Night, by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
The Shanley Hotel Investigation
Summary:
In this episode, we discuss our investigation of the Shanley Hotel in Napanoch, New York. We talk about an alleged serial killer, protective goddesses, and link this hotel to the famous Amityville Horror case.
Show Notes:
See more pictures and read more about our investigation here:
www.obsidianparanormal.org/investigations/the-shanley-hotel
Check out the Shanley Hotel’s website here:
www.thehauntedshanleyhotel.com
Historical Citations:
https://thehauntedshanleyhotel.com/our-history/
https://hauntedhistorytrail.com/explore/the-shanley-hotel
https://ghostedmagazine.com/2024/09/the-shanley-hotel/
Theme song, Enchanted Night, by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
The Book Barn Investigation
Summary:
In this episode, we discuss our investigation of the Book Barn in Niantic, Connecticut. We talk about books, cats, goats, gardens, and psychopomps.
Show Notes:
Thank you to The Book Barn, you can check them out here: bookbarnniantic.com
Read more about this investigation and see a picture of Cheddar the cat here:
obsidianparanormal.org/investigations/the-book-barn
Find us on social media @Obsidian Paranormal
Theme song, Enchanted Night, by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
The Conjuring House Investigations Part 2 of 2
Summary:
On this episode we discuss The Conjuring House investigations. This is part 2 of a 2-part series. We review our experiences and give our opinions on potential evidence captured during the 3 investigations. We hang out in the bathroom and talk about balls, doors, and the band Ghost.
Show Notes:
Find us on social media @Obsidian Paranormal
Theme song, Enchanted Night, by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
History credited to and provided by The Conjuring House owner at the time of our investigations.
The Conjuring movie was directed by James Wan and distributed by New Line Cinema (a Warner Bros. subsidiary) in 2013.
The Amityville Horror movie was directed by Stuart Rosenberg and distributed by American International Pictures (AIP) in 1979.
Read more about our investigations and see the packet given to us by the property owner at the beginning of our investigation here: https://www.obsidianparanormal.org/investigations/the-conjuring-house-1-2-and-3
The Conjuring House Investigations Part 1 of 2
Summary:
In this episode we discuss The Conjuring House. This is part 1 of a 2-part discussion. We discuss The Conjuring movie, Andrea Perron’s trilogy of books, Rhode Island and Conjuring House history, and how time works (or sometimes doesn’t work!).
Show Notes:
Theme song, Enchanted Night, by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
History credited to and provided by The Conjuring House owner at the time of our investigations.
The Conjuring movie was directed by James Wan and distributed by New Line Cinema (a Warner Bros. subsidiary) in 2013.
Read more about our investigations and see the packet given to us by the property owner at the beginning of our investigation here: https://www.obsidianparanormal.org/investigations/the-conjuring-house-1-2-and-3
Curioporium Investigation
Summary:
In this episode, we discuss our investigation of the Curioporium when it was located in Hartford, Connecticut (it’s now located in Southington, Connecticut). We talk about Hartford’s history, bats, cats, and hexing exes.
Show Notes:
Thank you to The Curioporium and Evernia Fay for this investigation. Find them online here:
Historic Citations:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parkville,_Hartford,_Connecticut
https://www.wfsb.com/2024/03/20/over-dozen-businesses-flock-hartfords-parkville-neighborhood/
https://parkvillemanagement.com/venue/bushnell-park/
https://www.learnreligions.com/bone-divination-2562499
The correct name for the fortune telling machine from the movie Big is Zoltar, not Zoltan.
Theme song, Enchanted Night, by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
Read more about this investigation here: https://www.obsidianparanormal.org/investigations/curioporium
Blue House Bagel Company and Cafe Investigation
Summary:
In this episode, we discuss our investigation of the historic Blue House Bagel Company and Café. We talk about Connecticut’s witch trial history and wax poetic about sourdough bagels and chai.
Show Notes:
Thank you to Lia and Mark at The Blue House Company and Café. Find them online here:
https://www.bluehousebagelco.com/
https://www.facebook.com/bluehousebagelco
Sourdough Starter Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1643050496616747
Shout-out to the Connecticut Witch Trials group for fighting to restore the good names of the accused in Connecticut:
https://connecticutwitchtrials.org
Theme song, Enchanted Night, by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
Read more about this investigation here: https://www.obsidianparanormal.org/investigations/the-blue-house-bagel-co-amp-cafe-1-and-2
Historic Citations:
The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
https://www.sandwichhistoricalsociety.org/stories/i-found-a-shoe
https://newenglandfolklore.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-ritual-cat-burial-in-charlestown.html?m=1
https://www.wethersfieldhistory.org/articles/connecticuts-witch-trials/
Salem Witch Board Museum Investigation
Summary:
In this episode we discuss our investigation of the Salem Witch Board Museum including a brief history of Salem, Ouija boards, and a 1980s cult classic movie.
Show Notes:
Check out the Salem Witch Board Museum here: https://www.salemwitchboardmuseum.com/
We used the following resources during this episode:
https://www.history.com/articles/salem-witch-trials
https://historyofmassachusetts.org/salem-witch-trials-victims/
https://salemwitchmuseum.com/salem-witch-trials-chronology/
Theme song, Enchanted Night, by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
Read more about this investigation here: https://www.obsidianparanormal.org/investigations/salem-witch-board-museum-salem-massachusetts
Waterbury House Investigation
Summary:
In this episode we discuss our first investigation together at a private residence in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Show Notes:
Theme song, Enchanted Night, by AudioCoffee: https://www.audiocoffee.net/
Read more about this investigation here: https://www.obsidianparanormal.org/investigations/waterbury-private-residence