Synopsis
Celebrity paranormal investigator Bridget Marquardt (Star of E!s The Girls Next Door) embarks on an exploration of self-described ghost magnets and the spirits, poltergeists and pookas they attract. When, where and how did they realize that they had this spiritual magnetism? Whats it like living with the specters of the dead? Bridget investigates all that and more in her weekly podcast.
Episodes
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The Quarantine Chronicles - The David Oman House
16/05/2020 Duration: 16minWhat's it like to be quarantined in The House on Cielo Drive, considered to be one of the MOST haunted houses in the US? We asked David Oman @theomanhouse in the special episode of "Ghost Magnet presents 'The Quarantine Chronicles." #GhostMagnet#BridgetMarquardt #SharonTate #CieloDrive #DavidOman#OnceUponATimeInHollywood #HauntedHouse
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Queer Eye for the Ghost Guy with Jai Rodriguez
11/05/2020 Duration: 01h02minWTF is going on at Jai Rodriquez’s place? Find out on this episode of Ghost Magnet. Join Bridget and her special guests Jai Rodriquez from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. Find out Jai’s paranormal past and you may meet the ghost in his house! Can’t wait to go ghost hunting again!! Ghost Magnet Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Ghost-Magnet-with-Bridget-Marquardt-2480154975336666/ Bridget Marquardt Bridget Marquardt is best known to television audiences and pop-culture connoisseurs as the sweet and brainy star of E! Networks’ wildly popular reality show “The Girls Next Door.” After moving out of the Playboy mansion in January 2009, Marquardt hosted “Bridget’s Sexiest Beaches,” a sixteen-episode series on The Travel Channel in which she traveled the globe searching for the world’s best surf, sand, and sun in countries including Croatia, Jamaica, Thailand, Spain, Australia, and the United States. Instagram: @BridgetMarquardt Twitter: @Bridget Facebook: @BridgetMarquardt Lisa Morton - Gho
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Ghost Magnet Special - The Quarantine Chronicles with Cory & Jennifer Heinzen live from The Conjuring House.
09/05/2020 Duration: 14minHi Guys! We have a special new segment for all of you #GhostMagent fans! We were wondering...quarantine, self-isolation and social distancing is making everyone a little stir crazy…but what would it be like if you had to stay home and your home was haunted??? Well, we happen to know a few people that are living that way and thought we would check in on them! We hope you enjoy these bonus episodes we are calling “The Quarantine Chronicles” where I interview some of our favorite guests who have been on lock down in their haunted homes!! The premiere episode features Cory and Jennifer Heinzen the current owners and residents of The Conjuring House..they tell us what has been going on in their house and about a very special event coming up that you might not want to miss! The Quarantine Chronicles will also be available via bonus audio on our Ghost Magnet podcast feed. Don’t be scared and check them out…if you dare! Our new episode of Ghost Magnet featuring Jai Rodriguez from Queer Eye for the Straight Gu
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Aaron Sagers Paranormal Pop Culture
04/05/2020 Duration: 01h06minAaron Sagers is a journalist, author, and TV host known for expertise in the area of paranormal entertainment, aka Paranormal Pop Culture. He currently appears on Travel Channel's Paranormal Caught On Camera. He was Host and Co-Executive Producer with Zak Bagans on Travel Channel’s Paranormal Paparazzi, and host of Discovery’s Paranormal Lockdown: Evidence Revealed. He has appeared on Portals to Hell, Paranormal Challenge, The Today Show, BBC, SKY TV, CNN, HuffPost, and was profiled in The Hollywood Reporter, and featured in The New York Times. Sagers ghost hunted with Breaking Bad’s Aaron Paul on TruTV’s Super Into, explored The Winchester Mystery House on Syfy, and uncovered The Shocking Truth of The Conjuring House on Reelz Channel — and has been published in academic journals, contributed to multiple books, and written for CNN, NBC, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Philadelphia Inquirer, Miami Herald, and more. paranormalpopculture.com Ghost Magnet Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Gho
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Jeff Belanger & The World's Most Haunted Places
27/04/2020 Duration: 01h03minJeff Belanger is one of the most visible and prolific researchers of folklore and legends today. He’s the award-winning, Emmy-nominated host, writer, and producer of the New England Legends series on PBS and Amazon Prime, and is the author of over a dozen books on the paranormal (published in six languages). He also hosts the New England Legends weekly podcast which has garnered over 2 million downloads. Since 1997, the journalist has interviewed thousands of eyewitnesses to paranormal occurrences. He’s the ultimate insider and knows how to connect with people from all walks of life when it comes to the unexplained. His books include the best sellers: The World's Most Haunted Places, Weird Massachusetts, Our Haunted Lives, and Who's Haunting the White House? (for children). He's the founder of Ghostvillage.com. He’s spoken at MENSA’s national conference and has given a prestigious TEDx talk in New York City. Belanger has written for newspapers like The Boston Globe and USA Today, and has served as
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Sandy Lakdar: Paris, London and For the Love of Ghosts
20/04/2020 Duration: 01h09minWhat’s it like being one of the only French ghost hunters in the world? This week on Ghost Magnet we journey via Skype to Paris, France to meet Sandy Lakdar one of the paranormal investigators featured on the UK TV show “Help! My House is Haunted!” created and produced by Zak Bagans. Actress Sandy Lakdar. Sandy has a fascination with the afterlife. It’s an interest that was imposed on her when she and her fiancé experienced a paranormal phenomenon in their apartment. The couple decided to start a quest, in documentary form, in the footsteps of spirits manifesting in the world of the living. In 2013 Sandy created, produced and animated with her companion Jonathan a documentary series entitled The Believers: Experiences towards the unknown, devoted to paranormal phenomena, in which she engaged in nocturnal investigations of haunted places in France and Europe. The first episode of the series was released on March 18, 2014 on Vimeo and the series is also available on the Planet + A&E channel.
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Haunted Slumber Party at The Biltmore Hotel with Hadley Meares (Pre-Corona That Is)
13/04/2020 Duration: 55minRecorded prior to the 2020 Corona Virus shutdown, Bridget and friends decided to do a haunted slumber party at the historic Biltmore Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles. The set the mood, they called historian Hadley Meares. Hadley is a historical journalist who focuses primarily on Los Angeles history. She writes regularly for outlets including Curbed LA, LAist, KCET, the History Channel and The Hollywood Reporter. She also leads history tours around LA for both Atlas Obscura and Cartwheel Art. Hadley just debuted her new podcast Underbelly L.A., which tells shady, dark stories from LA’s deceptively sunny past. Originally from North Carolina, she grew up learning the legends and lore of the South, and has a particular interest in ghost stories and what they can tell us about the people who told them and the places they are based.
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Bela Lugosi’s Mirror, Robert the Doll, Manson’s Funeral and a whole lot more with Robin Keats
06/04/2020 Duration: 01h02minJoin Bridget and super producer Robin Keats as he shares his amazing stories on everything from cryptids, to finding Bela Lugosi’s mirror for Zak to filming Charles Manson’s Funeral! Keats has written and produced for such series as Ghost Stories, Paranormal Paparazzi, Dead Files, Ghost Adventures, various Ghost Adventures’ Halloween specials and mini-series and Deadly Possessions. Robin Keats is a journalist, poet, producer and author, Keats has worked for newspapers, magazines and in the world of nonfiction TV programming as a creator/writer/producer of informational/documentary series and specials. Keats is a graduate of Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts. He began his career on the editorial staff of The New Yorker Magazine. Then moved on to Esquire Magazine where he served as a reporter, then to G.Q. where he worked as an associate editor. Writing assignments have taken him all over the United States and across the world to Berlin, Geneva, Hong Kong, Jerusalem, Odessa, and Vancouver,
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Daryl Marston, Ghost Hunters & Interactive Investigations
30/03/2020 Duration: 58minCan’t wait until new episodes of Ghost Hunters starting April 8th? Please enjoy the interview we did Ghost Hunter’s own Daryl Marston. He’s got some amazing stories! Over the past few weeks Bridget has gotten unique access to “Ghost Hunters” ahead of their season premier. We’ve had Brandon Alvis, Brian Murray, Richel Stratton and now Daryl Marston. We’re looking to get Grant Wilson once the seasons starts airing because everything we’ve heard about it so far is groundbreaking! Daryl Marston is the co-lead investigator of the “Ghost Hunters.” Hailing from Middletown, Delaware, Daryl’s investigation skills stem from his background as both a firearms instructor and a contractor, where he not only gained valuable knowledge of how to investigate old homes and buildings, but also an understanding of how to be a strong and disciplined leader. He founded his own team in 2011 and has led investigations of countless private residences and 40 notable historical locations including abandoned funeral home H
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Richel Stratton There’s No Denying the Paranormal.
23/03/2020 Duration: 59minLooking for a distraction during trying times? Please enjoy the interview we did Ghost Hunter’s own Richel Stratton. I can’t tell you how excited we are to see the new episodes on A&E starting April 8th. Over the past few weeks Bridget has gotten unique access to “Ghost Hunters” ahead of their season premier. We’ve had Brandon Alvis, Brian Murray and now Richel Stratton tells her story. Paranormal investigator Richel Stratton has been ghost hunting for a decade, with most of her investigations conducted independently. She joined her most recent team in Illinois two years ago and has participated in over 40 investigations with the group ranging from private residences to historic haunted locations like the once-spectacular Mineral Springs Hotel, former psychiatric hospital Ashmore Estates, and the storied Malvern Manor. As an investigator, Richel believes there are things out there we don’t fully understand, but she needs hard evidence to prove a haunting is real. When she isn’t investigating, Richel
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Married to the Medium - Ghost Adventures’ Michael & Marti Parry
16/03/2020 Duration: 01h08minOver the past few weeks Bridget has gotten unique access to members of both the “Ghost Hunters” and “Ghost Adventures” extended teams. This week get to know Michael and Marti Parry a uniquely gifted married couple you’ve seen on “Ghost Adventures.” Michael & Marti Parry are amazing as they combine the mediumistic abilities of Michael with the rare abilities of psychic artistry of his wife Marti. In the same caliber as other renowned psychics, Michael is able to make a connection with relatives and friends that have passed over to the other side. Equally astounding is the artistic talents of Marti, who has the uncanny ability to draw friends and loved ones that have passed away without ever having seen them, personally or through pictures, or even a description! When you put two such dynamic personalities together with such distinctive talents, it is no wonder that they are gathering a larger following everyday. Michael & Marti Parry can be reached at Spirit Art http://www.spiritart.com/welcom
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What Scares Brian Murray from Ghost Hunter? Find out!
09/03/2020 Duration: 43minThe new season of Ghost Hunters starts April 8th and we at Ghost Magnet cannot wait! They say it’s all new locations and they have more proof than ever! Join Bridget Marquardt as she tries to pry loose the paranormal secrets from Ghost Hunters Brian Murray as they discuss his love of the paranormal and scariest cases ever! Former Marine Corps Platoon Sergeant Brian Murray is a paranormal investigator on the “Ghost Hunters” team. Brian uses his military experience to bring an organized, structured approach to each investigation, from creating a plan and assigning tasks to overseeing “the mission” from start to finish. Brian founded his most recent team, Riverbend Paranormal, in 2007 and has conducted more than 200 investigations, many of them in private homes. Because of his day job in construction, Brian has solid knowledge of foundations, buildings and plumbing, allowing him to quickly assess and debunk structural situations that a homeowner might believe to be supernatural. Brian values the importance of
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What Was That! Getting Ghosted with Roz Drezfalez
02/03/2020 Duration: 01h53sRoz Drezfalez (she/they) is a post-gender standup comedian and personality known as “The Bargain Bin Beauty!” Based in Los Angeles, she can be seen on stage literally any place fine drag queens are sold, including her role as the host of Ross Mathews’s “Dragtastic Bubbly Brunch”, “The Once-Over” at The Hollywood Improv, and as the host of the paranormal comedy podcast “Ghosted! by Roz Drezfalez”! “Ghosted!” has been featured in publications like People, Vulture, NewNowNext and previous guests of “Ghosted!” include Nicole Byer, Cassandra Peterson, Margaret Cho, Bridget Marquardt, and Kim Chi of Rupaul’s Drag Race. Roz’s personality has been seen on Buzzfeed, Bravo, Hey Qween TV, and in multiple national commercials including a recent one for Google! Roz can be found at @rozdrezfalez Ghost Magnet Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Ghost-Magnet-with-Bridget-Marquardt-2480154975336666/ Bridget Marquardt Bridget Marquardt is best known to television audiences and pop-culture connoisseurs as the
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Religion, Ghosts & Reality with Brain Candy’s Dr. Susie Meister
24/02/2020 Duration: 01h02minReligion, Ghosts and Reality with Brain Candy’s Dr. Susie Meister What do realty stars do with their winnings? if you’re Susie Meister from MTVs Road Rules, you get a Ph.D. in Religious Studies and take on the world! Join Bridget and Dr. Susie Meister as they talk ghosts, cryptos and reality tv. Susie was born and raised in Pittsburgh, but after high school joined MTV’s Road Rules for the ride of her life. She has since participated in seven shows on MTV. Susie’s reality winnings went towards her education, and in 2014 she completed her PhD in Religious Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to her academic work, Susie received diversity training with legendary activist Jane Elliott, who created the famed Blue Eyes Brown Eyes Exercise. Susie founded the WAVE Podcast Network with her husband, Adam, and they currently produce seven shows. Her writing has been featured in the Huffington Post, Vox, Salon, and Jezebel. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and their son. Even though things ar
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The Pasadena Ritual House with Richard-Lael Lillard: The Gentleman Psychic
17/02/2020 Duration: 01h16minFrom The Addams Family to Satanism, we’ve got you covered. Recorded live on location with Gentleman Psychic Richard-Lael Lillard . You may remember Richard-Lael and his home on a recent episode of Ghost Adventures. Get ready to go way beyond! On the show the house was called the Pasadena Ritual House and it is a beautiful Victorian home built in 1890. Richard says that since his youth, He has been clairvoyant, which has been a rich tradition in his family for generations. He has traveled across the United States and Europe on a mystic tour, learning, teaching and growing. He believes that together we can build a brighter future, and he wants to create a better tomorrow by understanding the past and the present. Stay connected @bridgetmarquardt, @ghost_magnet_podcast http://thegentlemanpsychic.com, @richardlaellillard Ghost Magnet Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/Ghost-Magnet-with-Bridget-Marquardt-2480154975336666/ Bridget Marquardt Bridget Marquardt is best known to television audienc
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Picture the Supernatural with Shannon Taggart
10/02/2020 Duration: 01h04minPhotographer Shannon Taggart became aware of spiritualism as a teenager when her cousin received a message from a medium that revealed details about her grandfather's death. In 2001, while working as a photojournalist, she began photographing where that message was received―Lily Dale, New York, home to the world's largest spiritualist community. Taggart expected to spend one summer figuring out the tricks of the spiritualist trade. Instead, spiritualism’s mysterious processes, earnest practitioners and neglected photographic history became an inspiration. Her project evolved into an 18-year journey that has taken her around the world in search of “ectoplasm”― the elusive substance that is said to be both spiritual and material. Shannon is drawn to what she calls “psychological spaces.” She describes these as “invisible realities, like an interior experience you can’t really see,” and relishes the challenge of making visuals to describe them. Taggart says she values photography’s ability to open up new world
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Ghosts, UFO’s and Cryptids Oh My! with Dave Spinks
03/02/2020 Duration: 01h03minFrom Cryptozoology to haunted houses Dave Spinks has seen a thing or two…or three…or a gazillion! Actually, WTF is going on is West Virginia and Indiana!? Join Ghost Magnet Bridget Marquardt as she learns that there’s more out there in the world that just hauntings and spirits. Dave has been investigating and researching the Supernatural since 1986 due to several experiences he had as a young man. Since that time he has conducted several hundred investigations in the U.S. as well as Europe. Dave served in the U.S. Air Force for 8 Years and went on to Work as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer Retiring in 2011. During his paranormal investigations Dave has experienced many hair raising and Un-nerving things as one might imagine. Having investigated strange phenomena for over 30 years he has built many friendships with some of the most well known investigators in the field today. He has been seen on various Television shows to include Terror in the Woods, Paranormal 911, The unXplained, In Search of Mons
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Haunted Relics & Curiosities from the Antique Man from Salem
27/01/2020 Duration: 01h18sWhat if the object of your curiosity in that creepy, old antique store comes with its own haunted past? A victorian oil lamp? Letters from a haunted asylum? A shelf that mysteriously crashes? Meet Christian Marcus whose collection of quirky curios can be found at his shop Diehl Marcus & Co. or on the walls and halls of some of Los Angele's hippest bars and nightclubs. Christian Marcus has worked in the field of interior and set design for over 25 years, in theater, film, theme park, and commercial design. He co owns Diehl Marcus and Co. with his wife Erika. Part shop, part event space, this antique specialty shop was created by the couple in the Edwardian style. The building dates back to 1924 and has been variously a photo studio, silent film producers office, and tailoring shop. Several guests have remarked on sensing the presence of a young woman in the back section. Christian, who hails from Salem, MA has had several odd experiences while working at the shop, from swinging chandeliers, to bells that
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What do UFO Abductions & Hauntings Have In Common? Ask Psychophysiology Legend Dr. Barry Taff
20/01/2020 Duration: 01h19minDr. Barry E. Taff holds a doctorate in psychophysiology with a minor in biomedical engineering, and is a world-renowned parapsychologist who worked out of UCLA’s former Parapsychology Laboratory from 1969 through 1978 as a research associate. During his four-decade career, Dr. Taff has investigated more than 4,500 cases of ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists and conducted extensive studies in telepathy and precognition, eventually developing the initial protocols and methodologies for what was later termed “remote viewing”. He also, was himself, investigated as a psychic subject, the results of which were published in Behavioral Neuropsychiatry, “A Laboratory Investigation of Telepathy: The Study of A Psychic”, Vol. 6, Nos. 1-12, April-December 1974-January-March, 1975. One of the cases Dr. Taff investigated in 1974 gained international fame as the book and motion picture, The Entity, starring Barbara Hershey and Ron Silver, released by Fox in 1983. Dr. Taff served as technical advisor on The Entity as wel
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Hollywood Forever: Cemetery to the Stars! With Special Guest Mark Masek
13/01/2020 Duration: 49minFrom Rudolph Valentino and Judy Garland to The Ramones, Chris Cornell and even Nicholas Cage? Everyone’s dying to get into Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Join #GhostMagnet Bridget Marquardt and her guest Cemetery Guide Mark Masek and get the story behind the stones on this week’s episode of Ghost Magnet. Mark Masek combined his love of history, old Hollywood and storytelling by researching and writing about the cemeteries of Los Angeles, and the people and stories buried there. After a career as a newspaper reporter and editor in Illinois, Mark moved to Los Angeles and started visiting cemeteries to pay his respects to the departed entertainers he enjoyed on TV and movies – but it wasn’t always easy to find them. So Mark wrote “Hollywood Remains to be Seen: A Guide to the Movie Stars’ Final Homes,” covering 14 cemeteries in the Los Angeles area, and featuring easy-to-follow walking tours of the properties and directions for finding more than 300 TV and movie stars. Mark has also written ebooks on the mos