History, paranormal, archaeology and folklore meet in the Shadow Tor Paranormal Podcast. Featuring historic curios from ancient priories and pubs, to archaeological sites and mysterious locations across the land. Based in Cornwall, we have many a strange tale to tell you.
Recorded, narrated and edited by Matt 'Bear' Clark (GameDev, Time Team, educator)
Written and narrated by Jonathan Boakes (GameDev, actor, author, investigator)
The team venture into Trelawne Woods, the old hunting ground for the posh estate since the 12thC. They are joined by psychic medium, Rebekah, who has some insights to add regarding the mysterious ruins hidden away in the jungle-like forest. One startling vision suggests the old medieval gentry may have hunted more than just 'animals'!
2 Jun 2026
18: Ruin Seekers
The team head into the jungle-like woods on the ancient Trelawne Estate, hidden in a secret valley in Cornwall. Searching for the lost ruins and historical clues, the team have much to explore before night fall, including the Gamekeeper's Cottage and Old Kennels for the hunting dogs. The PodCast features music by Jago and the Wych.
20 Apr 2026
17: Curse of The Punch Bowl Inn
Take a dive into the history, folklore and ghost stories of The Punch Bowl Inn in Lanreath, Cornwall. An ancient building, said to be one of the oldest public houses in the land, granted a drinks license in 1620. The pub boasts an impressive 13 ghosts, from phantom carriages, a sad lonely girl and a demonic black cockerel, that terrorised the village over 200 years ago. There's also a lot of history in the village, including the nearby Giant's Hedge, a royal visitation and early indicators of a saintly hermit giving the village its name.
5 Apr 2026
16: Ghosts of Vault 72
Jonathan, Bear and the team prepare for the nights paranormal investigation at Vault 72. There's also an opportunity to dig deeper into the history of the old house, hidden away on Multley Plain, Plymouth. Talking to witnesses and staff at the adjoining club has created a disturbing atmosphere. There is talk of a 'demonic' presence on the top floor of the derelict house, which has the team wondering if their skepticism regarding 'demons' was a little hasty. Foul language on the voice devices, footsteps on the stairs, repeated messages to "get out", "stop" and "leave", climaxing in a group seance with members from the XXX club, calling out into the darkness.
5 Apr 2026
15: Demon House XXX
Ghostly encounters in Plymouth’s XXX Adult Club – Full after dark investigation!
Moans, groans and things go bump in the night at Vault 72, the alternative, members only club on Mutley Plain. Shadow Tor Paranormal and Four Bears Paranormal were invited by the owner of the club to investigate recent unexplainable events. Recent renovations to extend the club have broken through to the old Victorian Villa at the rear, hidden from the street. A historical time capsule has been uncovered, but something else too; staff and members have reported quite violent and nasty occurrences! What is haunting Vault72?
10 Feb 2026
14: Gloucester Prison: Terrifying night in Haunted Cell Blocks
A terrifying night in Gloucester Prison, doing a 3D tech job for Most Haunted. Matt 'Bear' Clark and Jonathan Boakes spend the night alone, in the abandoned Victorian blocks and cells. A smooth night of 3D and audio capturing is interrupted, frequently, by unexplainable events and scary occurrences.
The prison is built on the site of the old Norman Castle, with many bodies in the old foundations by archaeologists. Who haunts Gloucester Prison?
10 Feb 2026
13: Haunted Smugglers Den
A return to the old smuggler's haunt in the heart of the old harbour town, Smugglers Cott, Cornwall. A festive event was planned with backstreet tours, media presentations and paranormal experiments. With history dating back to the 15th century, the 600 year old building boasts a lot of spooky activity. With new ghost-hunting tech in-play, we were astounded to get some messages from the 'beyond'.
21 Jan 2026
12: Last of the Cornish Piskies?
A frightful discovery in West Looe leads to a bigger mystery. Has Shadow Tor Paranormal really found the last Piskie skull of Cornwall? Police investigations, a possible crime scene, as the plot thickens. An expert is on hand, in the form of Time Team's Naomi Sewpaul, archaezoologist, to advise and speculate on the grisly find. Shadow Tor's 'Bear' takes a walk into the land of local folklore and crytozoology in his thrilling new episode.
4 Jan 2026
11: Kilminorth Woods - Ghosts of Wychwood Hollow
A trek through the haunted oak forest, Kilminorth Woods, ona mission to follow the ancient monument known as 'The Giants Hedge' past 2000 year old Iron Age encampments and a potential ancient site. Very chatty ghosts on the Spirit Box and lots of mysterious energy throughout the woods, which many locals claim are haunted by witches, who met a horrible end in the oak glades and valleys they called home. Several Shadow Tor members are taking a paranormally-minded walk through the woods on a warm Summer’s night. They are unaware of what they would encounter at the Wychwood Hollow.
3 Jan 2026
10: Smuggler's Cott - Cornish Harbour Ghosts
Shadow Tor investigate the history and ghost stories of theSmuggler’s Cott, East Looe, Cornwall. The ancient 600-year-old building was the haunt of ‘free traders’, running an illegal store for contraband goods, gambling and plotting the wrecking ships for cargo along the rocky Cornish coast. Matt ‘Bear’ Clark visits the old place, now a popular restaurant in the heart of harbour town, to speak to staff and owners about the ‘ghosts’.
Strange things are occurring; furniture moves, objects are thrown, a presence in the secret cellar and a dark figure seen by the old smuggling tunnel. This episode of the Shadow Tor Paranormal Podcast contains interviews, witness statements and theories about the tunnel and other architectural mysteries. Have recent alterations and changes at the venue somehow ‘provoked’ the paranormal occurrences?
31 Dec 2025
9: Drake's Island - Christmas Ghost Hunt
A thrilling festive special, with Shadow Tor Paranormal inviting the public to attend their last ghost-hunt of 2025. On a freezing December 27th, the scene was set for a chilling night of ghost stories, experiments and a big sing-song séance, when 40 people sang and then chanted ‘Silent Night’ in the echoing ammo chambers on Drake’s Island. It was a catalyst for the events to come, as loud bangs, whistling, footsteps and strange noises seem to occur, with sinister messages on the Spirit Box and Ovulus units. Perhaps we have pushed the spirits too far?
31 Dec 2025
8: Drake's Island - Contact with the Dead?
Shadow Tor are hosting their first ever public 'ghost hunt' on Drake's Island, Devon, England. 40 people have high expectations of what to expect on a rocky island that's been off-limits for decades. Matt 'Bear' Clark and author Jonathan Boakes have planned a full night of activities and events, including ESP Zennor cards, dowsing, Estes Method and expeditions into the warren of tunnels and passages that hide beneath the surface. This was a big event for Shadow Tor Paranormal, getting 40 people onto a treacherous island for an adventure, and more importantly, get them back off the island at the end. How did we get on? Listen to find out.
30 Dec 2025
7: Drake's Island – Three souls spend the night
Matt 'Bear' Clark has invited author Jonathan Boakes and colleague Emma Harry to Drake's Island, to ghost hunt and stay the night. The three have worked together on several video games, like The Lost Crown and Barrow Hill.
Alone on the lonely old rock, the three ‘ghost hunt’ fans set up camp in the old gun batteries and prepare for an evening of observation, vigils and paranormal experiments. With a rumoured 13 ghosts the island and many tunnels are a daunting task, with no chance of rescue, or anywhere to hide. Strange noises, footsteps, a shadow figure and a voice with a warning on the Spirit Box.
30 Dec 2025
6: Drake's Island – Tech job on a haunted island
Matt ‘Bear’ Clark is on the isolated Drake’s Island, in the waters of the Plymouth Sound, Devon, England. He is capturing data for an interactive experience comprising a 360 Virtual Tour, featuring interactive History and Paranormal stories. After being ‘out of bounds’ for many years the island is once again accessible. The history of Drakes Island is a fascinating mixture, and Shadow Tor are exploring the Napoleonic Tudor Ruins, Wartime Tunnels and gun batteries from both WW1 and WW2.
But, someone or something is making itself known as Bearproceeds further and deeper into the tunnels. This episode features some of the history and ghost stories, beginning a long and fascinating chapter for Bear and Shadow Tor, the genesis of the ‘paranormal’ side project.
Sound and Edit: Jonathan Boakes – Narration: Derek Pitman
25 Dec 2025
5: Kilminorth Farm – Ghost Hunt Event
Time for the ghost hunt, a full paranormal investigation ofthe ancient farmhouse, hosted by Shadow Tor Paranormal. Matt ‘Bear’ Clark has setup a full night of activities, tours and experiments for the small, dedicated public gathering. Grahame, who grew up at the old farm, returns for the event, very nervous of what the team may encounter. Grahame volunteers himself to the experiments, including Estes Method, a form of sensory deprivation and audio stimuli, to frightening results. Does a former resident have a message for the living?
25 Dec 2025
4: Kilminorth Farm – Digging Deeper
Matt ‘Bear’ Clark continues his investigation at the ancient ‘haunted’ farmhouse, with a visit to Kresen Kernow, the Cornwall Archive Centre in Redruth. Bear is intrigued by the stories he has been told, including eerie encounters with a dark presence, but also the facts behind some of Kilminorth’s previous owners. From Wulfwin of Penhole to Sir Charles Wager, the humble little farm has had some impressive historic figures over the centuries, which begs the question? How significant was Kilminorth in a dark and murky past?
25 Dec 2025
3: Kilminorth Farm – Grahame’s Experience
A phone call from a friend takes Matt ‘Bear’ Clark to Kilminorth Barton Farm, just outside Looe, Cornwall. Jayne, the owner, has seen and heard unexplainable occurrences. Jayne is also a sceptic. At the farm, Bear meets Grahame, a former resident who has returned to the old 'haunted' house, to tell Bear about his frightful encounters at the farm where he grew up. This is the first time in nearly 20 years that Grahame has stepped back inside his childhood family home. Grahame shares memories of his time at Kilminorth and describes the unexplained activity he witnessed over 30 years.
Featuring interviews, witness accounts, reconstructions and atmospheric scene setting.
24 Dec 2025
2: Michelham Priory - Night Shoot and Ghost Stories
A work job takes an unexpected turn when Shadow Tor's Matt 'Bear' Clark spent the evening at the ancient 13thC Michelham Priory, near Hailsham, Eastbourne. The job was to capture full 360 photos of the environment, alone, after dark. With stories or sadistic monks, sad and lost children and history including the fall of the priory, war time evacuees and an eccentric list of previous owners. Did things go bump in the night? Listen in to find out.
24 Dec 2025
1: Ghosts of the Jolly Sailor Inn - Cornwall
Matt 'Bear' Clark investigates a 500 year old smuggler's haunt, following an invite from the Landlord and Landlady who are concerned about recent unexplainable events; chairs moving, shadow figures, taps at the doors and windows, B&B guests feel unwanted visitors climb into the beds and glasses violently knocked off of tables and the bar. It's time to dig deeper; do some old regulars haunt the place? The Jolly Sailor is based in West Looe, right on the harbour of old 'Portbyhan', a paranormal hotspot by local accounts.
Featuring interviews, witness accounts, reconstructions andatmospheric scene setting.
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