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Exploring paranormal stories and discussing what about them makes us keep these narratives about the dead alive. But at the end of the day, I am just some lady talking about some frights.
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Nelly Butler- America's First and CRAZIEST Ghost Story- Part 1| Podcast Episode 14
In 1800, the United States was still experiencing a lot of firsts as a young nation. In January of 1800, for example, they experienced their first ghost! Nelly Butler returned from the grave to play matchmaker with a young girl in town and HER FORMER HUSBAND!
Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep these narratives about the dead- alive. But at the end of the day, I am just some lady talking about some frights.
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10 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Grand Canyon is Haunted and They are Not Being Quiet About It!| Podcast Episode 13
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Our National Parks are not only beautiful- they are also haunted. The Wailing Woman of the Grand Canyon is a story about a woman who lost everything and yet kept searching, even after she was long gone.
Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep these narratives about the dead- alive. But at the end of the day, I am just some lady talking about some frights.
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1 Mar 2026
Is It Folklore or Just Trendy?| Podcast Episode 12
The Not Deer is an old Appalachian cryptid that has been roaming the woods for centuries. So why did I only hear about it in 2020?
Ladies Fright is hosted by me, Joan. I explore paranormal stories and discuss what makes us keep these narratives about the dead- alive. But at the end of the day, I am just some lady talking about some frights.
Want to continue the conversation? Follow Ladies Fright on social media!
https://linktr.ee/ladiesfright
Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZNyWzEABq2dLswNs5xr1SnbQOdRbAn0XxwwQGy1CMj8/edit?usp=sharin
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Nelly Butler- America's First and CRAZIEST Ghost Story- Part 1| Podcast Episode 14
Published 24 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] The specter often offered information about her former self. She told another doubting neighbor, Paul Simpson, quote, do you not remember that soon after I was married, you told me that I was married to George Butler and how happy I should be if I was married to Christ? And I said I was not, but I wished I was. Now I am married to Christ." The specter recalling these private meetings convinced several neighbors this spirit was legitimate. The actual sightings of Nellie Butler took place in the Blaisdell cellar. Once in the dark cellar, which had no windows or outside light coming in, Nellie would manifest as a bright light. […]
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