Season 1: My Spooky House is the spine-tingling real life account of the haunting of a small terraced house in Sydney's Inner West. Narrated by the house's owner, this podcast takes you deep inside the events as they begin to unfold, leading to a terrifying crescendo in the final episode. This podcast is not suitable for the nervous, children or people who don't like a good juicy scary story. The season also includes Other Spooky Houses - episodes dedicated to other significant haunted sites from around the world including Monte Cristo, Boleskine House and Manly Quarantine Station.
Season 2: Dark Tales - Join Heather, the author and head tale teller at www.darktales.com.au, which is a site dedicated to bringing the dark history and historical true crime tales of Sydney's Inner West to life.
In this episode I share some intel about two of Callan Park Asylum's significant buildings - wards 17 and 18 . Shortly to be demolished, this episode highlights how significant these buildings are and their legacy. #sydneyhistory #callanparkrozelle #australianasylums Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
8 Feb 2026
Dark Tales Tales - Glebe Point Road - The Death of Henry Travescus
In this episode, Dark Tales tells the true crime tale of the murder of Henry Travescus, one time resident of Glebe Point Road, at the turn of the last century. For more Glebe Point Road tales, buy Dark Tales of Glebe Point Road by H L Jones, available on Amazon and also through Gleebooks and Berkelouw Books. For more on Inner West Sydney's Dark Tales go to www.darktales.com.au Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to lif...
4 Jan 2026
Dark Tales Tales - Callan Park - The Murder at the Piggery
In Dark Tales Tales I tell you a historical true crime tale from the past of Sydney's Inner West. So draw in, get comfy and listen to a true tale that happened at Callan Park Lunatic Asylum in Rozelle NSW, one of rage and murder. These tales are not suitable for children. Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history and historical true crime of Inner West Sydney to life. Find out more at www.darktales.com.au Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
28 Dec 2025
Dark Tales Tales - Sydney's Greenway and Battle Bridge, Parramatta Road
I am taking the role of storyteller in a selection of episodes called Dark Tales Tales. Draw near, get comfy and listen to a true crime story. This story covers a true incident that shaped the young colony of Sydney, the battle at Battle Bridge, an old bridge that crosses the Hawthorne Canal at Parramatta Road. You can see the second incarnation of the original Battle Bridge on Sydney's latest walking attraction, the Greenway. Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tales brings the dark history an...
17 Oct 2025
Dark Tales of Glebe Point Road chat
Find out about some of the true crime stories and dark history of Glebe Point Road in this interview Dark Tales recorded at 2rrr Timeslides Show in October 2025. Find out about the man in the pond, the strange postcard case, the Street with No Name and more. Hear about how Heather from Dark Tales puts her books together. Has some song snippets and some references to a 1930s speakeasy event Dark Tales is hosting at Hopsters Enmore on Halloween night. Series 2 - Dark Tales Dark tal...
28 Jun 2025
Callan Park - Chow Hayes - Dark Tales and more
Join me in the second part of my recent 2rrr (88.5 FM) interview, when I was a guest on the Timeslides show. Hear more about the dark tales of Callan Park Hospital Rozelle, and tales about some of the gangland identities of Sydney's Inner West from the time of the Razor Gang wars. We delve into the life and crimes of John Frederick 'Chow' Hayes and Annandale identity William 'Baldy' Mason. It's a true crime and historical grab bag for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Se...
21 Jun 2025
Dark Tales - Callan Park Conversations with Friends of Callan Park
Callan Park is a heritage-listed, 61-hectare site occupying beautiful, undulating land that slopes down to the waters of Iron Cove in Sydney, Australia. The Callan Park site is occupied by the buildings of Rozelle Hospital, formerly the Callan Park Lunatic Asylum. Join Heather from Dark Tales and My Spooky House, with Roslyn from Friends of Callan Park, and Natalie from 2RRR 88.5FM as we chat about this unique and significant site and its history. Episode recorded on Natalie's Tim...
24 Mar 2024
Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
I'm back! This time with tales of spooky and scary true crime from across the historical inner west of Sydney.
This episode contains an interview I gave at local Sydney radio station 2RRR FM in March to give listeners a run down of my books Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Ten Walks of Terror (both available on my website - DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) and through local independent sellers Berkelouw Books Leichhardt and Better Read than Dead, Newtown.
Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt is a true crime historical account of one of Sydney's oldest and most intriguing suburbs. It romps through highway robbers, terrifying larrikin gangs, domestic disquiet, unexpected spots and much much more....
Thanks to Natalie Smith, Timeslides @ 2RRR FM, ChielHabils and itheemk from Looperman for the samples.
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
19 Jan 2020
Other Spooky Houses - EP11 - Junee and Monte Cristo
In this terrible time of drought and fire, regional Australia needs you!
Why not take a drive through the state to the Riverina and to the magnificent town of Junee, once the pearl of the region and the stopover for those heading between Sydney and Melbourne.
What's not to love? A town of grand Federation buildings, a rambling hotel, an amazing homestead and ghosts a plenty. Have fun spooky listeners! x
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
3 Jan 2020
Other Spooky Houses - Ep 10 - Manly Q Station
A riveting romp through the vast, windswept site at Manly's North Head with shadow children, a spectral nurse and an encounter with pure pure evil
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
22 Dec 2019
Other Spooky Houses - Ep 9 - Aradale Asylum
In the late 19th Century care of the cognitively impaired was, shall we say, basic and barbaric at best. Join me on a spooktastic visit to one of the biggest asylums in Australia to witness scary shadow people, angry and evil forces and a labyrinth of a building, designed to confuse and constrain the inmates.
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
8 Nov 2019
Other Spooky Houses - Ep 8 - Boleskine House, Inverness
Hi Spook Fiends, in an extension of my usual podcast, I'm covering some other spooky places from around the world. This week I focus on Boleskine House in Inverness (UK). Haunt of Occultist Aleister Crowley and a scene of demonic happenings, what's not to love?! This podcast is well timed as the house is set to literally rise from the ashes as a charity takes it on.
Don't forget to read my blog or my FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the creepy stuff you know you love
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
1 Nov 2019
My Spooky House - Ep 7 - Papers
The morning after the night before, I fill you in on what has been happening since the clearing. Is all calm or has Mr Throwy reappeared? Listen to find out...
Don't forget to follow my blog and FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the chills...
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
18 Oct 2019
My Spooky House - Ep 6 - Clearing
Paranormal house clearing day is here, and I bring in the big guns to help me out. Demonic screams, creeping cold terror and a spectre of a small blond child all come to this house party. Will Sonya the psychic medium succeed? Listen to find out.
PLUS, an interview with Sonya herself to get her perspective on my spooky house, as well as tales of other scary encounters. Orbs, demonic sleep attacks, haunted furniture and spectral horses are all part of the interview!
Don't forget to follow my blog and FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the chills...
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
10 Oct 2019
My Spooky House - Ep 5 - Candlestick
It's a ZESTY ONE! I try to tackle the bad stuff head on and things kick off worse than ever before at my house. Thundering footsteps and a flying candlestick indicate that whatever it is is not happy with the intervention, and I face an internal crisis of supernatural vs. science..... PLUS, I cover the Enfield Poltergeist in the Facts section - perhaps the most famous case of them all
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
4 Oct 2019
My Spooky House - Ep 4 - Help
A short episode that sets the tone for what follows in episode 5 and 6 and gives me some answers....
Don't forget to follow my blog and FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the chills...
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
26 Sept 2019
My Spooky House - Ep 3 - Bolt
An uninvited party guest causes quite a stir and i accidentally open a portal to a demon realm. All the usual stuff...
Don't forget to follow my blog and FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the chills...
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
20 Sept 2019
My Spooky House - Ep 2 - Mist
Come and join the owner on a DIY project with a bit of zest. Going under a haunted house is never a good idea, particularly when there is only one way out...
My Spooky House is the spine-tingling real life account of the haunting of a small terraced house in Sydney's Inner West. Narrated by the house's owner, this podcast takes you deep inside the events as they begin to unfold, leading to a terrifying crescendo in the final episode.
This podcast is not suitable for the nervous, children or people who don't like a juicy, scary story.
Don't forget to follow my blog and FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the chills...
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
14 Sept 2019
My Spooky House - Ep 1 - Watched
My Spooky House is the spine-tingling real life account of the haunting of a small terraced house in Sydney's Inner West.
Narrated by the house's owner, this podcast takes you deep inside the events as they begin to unfold, leading to a terrifying crescendo in the final episode.
This podcast is not suitable for the nervous, children or people who don't like a good juicy scary story.
Episode 1 - Watched - The owner moves in and the events begin. Who is the Watcher? Who is the night watchman? How does the owner cope? All will be revealed...
Please stay tuned at the end of the episode to hear some ghost related facts.
Don't forget to follow my blog and FB page Spooky Scary Life for more of the chills...
Series 2 - Dark Tales of Lost Leichhardt and Beyond
Historical true crime accounts of Sydney's Inner West.
Find out more at DarkTalesofLostLeichhardt.com (https://www.darktalesoflostleichhardt.com/) - Stay Spooky!
Historical true crime books - Local Walks - Sydney's Inner West
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