Spirits with Spirits

About Spirits with Spirits

From chilling paranormal tales to smooth (and not-so-smooth) pours, Spirits with Spirits blends ghostly encounters with honest drink reviews. Hosted by a husband-and-wife team who love a good story—and a good spirit. 👻🥃 Where the dead tell stories… and the spirits are shared.

Publisher

JB Creations

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Jun 2026

Latest episode

31 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Oct 2026

   S1 Bonus | Halloween Around the World: Where the Living Celebrate the Dea

   Halloween Around the World: Where the Living Celebrate the Dead 🎃 BONUS HALLOWEEN EPISODE! 👻🥃 Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and there was no way we were letting the spookiest Spooky Saturday of all pass without an extra episode! This time, JB and Ariel are taking Spirits with Spirits around the world to explore something a little different. What if Halloween isn't just about fearing the dead? What if it's about welcoming them home? Across the world, cultures have developed beautiful, fascinating, and sometimes supernatural traditions for remembering the people who came before us. And we're exploring four of them. 🇮🇪 IRELAND — SAMHAIN We begin with the ancient Celtic festival that helped shape modern Halloween. From the belief that the veil between worlds grows thin to the tradition of inviting departed ancestors to share a meal, Ireland reminds us that Halloween has deep roots in remembrance. 🇲🇽 MEXICO — DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS Next, we explore the colorful and joyous celebration of the Day of the Dead. From marigolds and decorated ofrendas to families gathering in cemeteries with food, music, and stories, it's a celebration of love that continues beyond death. 🇵🇭 PHILIPPINES — PANGANGALULUWA Then we're introduced to a fascinating Filipino tradition in which participants go door-to-door, sometimes dressed as spirits, singing and asking for food, alms, and prayers on behalf of souls in purgatory. 🇬🇹 GUATEMALA — FESTIVAL DE BARRILETES GIGANTES Finally, we discover Guatemala's spectacular giant kite tradition, where enormous, handcrafted, colorful kites serve as a connection between the living and the dead. According to folklore, their rippling sounds help keep evil spirits away. 🥃 SPOOKY SIPS — FOUR COUNTRIES, FOUR POURS! We're taking our glasses around the world, too! Ireland: Tullamore D.E.W. 12 Year Special Reserve Mexico: Montelobos Espadín Mezcal Philippines: Tanduay Double Rum Guatemala: Ron Zacapa 23 Which spirit wins the evening? Let's just say three of these bottles made a much better impression than the fourth. 😂 Along the way, there's plenty of Halloween nostalgia, a few questionable pronunciations, some terrible jokes, and the usual banter between JB and Ariel. But at the heart of this episode is something more meaningful. The stories we share keep the memories of those we love alive. So pour yourself something good, turn down the lights, and join us for a special Halloween celebration of life, death, remembrance, and spirits from around the world. 🎃 Happy Halloween from Spirits with Spirits! Where the dead tell stories... and the spirits are shared. 📧 spiritswithspiritsofficial@gmail.com (mailto:spiritswithspiritsofficial@gmail.com) 📞 Share your paranormal stories: 614-568-9379

2. 

   17 Oct 2026

   S1E11 | Texas — Don't Mess with the Dead: A Haunted Road Trip

   Texas — Don't Mess with the Dead: A Haunted Road Trip Everything's bigger in Texas—including the ghost stories! This week on Spirits with Spirits, JB and Ariel are heading to the Lone Star State for a haunted road trip filled with phantom riders, mysterious lights, haunted taverns, restless spirits, and a few things that probably shouldn't be wandering the highways after dark. Our journey begins in the Franklin Mountains near El Paso, where legend tells of a ghostly monk wandering with his donkey. Yes, somehow we've found another ghost donkey! Then we're off to the Devil's Backbone, where travelers have reported spectral horsemen, a crying woman carrying her baby, and strange encounters along the winding Texas roads. We also stop at the legendary Devil's Backbone Tavern, where photographs reportedly fly off walls, jukeboxes play by themselves, and the resident spirits don't always observe closing time. But things get even stranger when we reach Demon's Road and Martha Chapel Cemetery. Imagine driving down a dark road and encountering a little boy riding a squeaky tricycle—with glowing red eyes. Or visiting a cemetery where something reportedly reaches out of the ground to grab unsuspecting visitors. And whatever you do, don't bring anything home with you. Our haunted road trip continues with the mysterious Saratoga Lights along Bragg Road and the restless spirits of Stagecoach Road. 🥃 SPOOKY SIPS This week we're going big with Whitmeyer's Texas Single Malt Whiskey, a barrel-proof, uncut and unfiltered single-barrel selection acquired through a whiskey trade with our friend Clint. We explore what makes American single malt different, how the Texas climate influences whiskey aging, and whether this particular barrel lives up to its Lone Star reputation. Along the way, JB somehow reveals a story about hitting a horse with a car that Ariel has never heard before, and an innocent discussion of folklore turns into a ridiculous conversation about forks. It's Texas history, roadside hauntings, whiskey, and the usual nonsense you've come to expect from us. 🎃 COMING UP: OUR BONUS HALLOWEEN EPISODE! We're celebrating Halloween with an extra episode this month. Stay tuned for more spooky stories and spirits! Pour yourself something good, turn down the lights, and join us as we discover why you should never mess with Texas—or the dead. Where the dead tell stories... and the spirits are shared. 📧 spiritswithspiritsofficial@gmail.com (mailto:spiritswithspiritsofficial@gmail.com) 📞 Voices From Beyond: 614-568-9379

3. 

   3 Oct 2026

   S1E10 | Pennsylvania — Gettysburg & Rye: Spirits That Refuse to Rest

   This week, Spirits with Spirits heads to Pennsylvania, where the history runs deep, the ghosts refuse to leave, and the rye whiskey keeps flowing. Ariel takes us into the haunted landscape surrounding Gettysburg, beginning with the Farnsworth House Inn and its reported collection of resident spirits—including Civil War soldiers, a cranky cook, and a playful young boy named Jeremy. We also visit the historic Sachs Bridge, where legends tell of Confederate soldiers hanging from its rafters, before exploring the tragic story of Jennie Wade—the only direct civilian casualty of the Battle of Gettysburg—and the paranormal activity associated with both her death and birthplace. Meanwhile, JB explores a spirit Pennsylvania was once famous for: rye whiskey. We taste three expressions from Dad’s Hat Pennsylvania Rye—Bottled in Bond, Syrah Finished, and, for this episode’s Spooky Sips, the unusual Honey Cask Finished Rye. Which whiskey earns a place on our shelf? Which one might be better destined for a cocktail? And can any of them haunt us quite as badly as Malört? Pour yourself a glass, turn down the lights, and join us for a trip through haunted Pennsylvania. Where the Dead Tell Stories… and the Spirits Are Shared.

4. 

   26 Sept 2026

   S1E09 | Ireland — The Gates of Hell: Haunting Wicklow Gaol

   This week, Spirits with Spirits is crossing the Atlantic and heading to Ireland—a land of ancient ruins, restless spirits and folklore passed down for generations. Our destination is Wicklow Gaol, a prison whose history stretches back more than two centuries. Ariel takes us through the turbulent history surrounding Wicklow, from rebellion and the Great Famine to the brutal reality of life inside the jail. Men, women and children were imprisoned within its walls, where overcrowding, starvation, flogging, the infamous tread wheel and transportation awaited those unfortunate enough to find themselves behind bars. And when a place holds that much suffering... You probably won't be surprised that there are ghost stories. 👻 A mysterious woman in black 🟢 An unexplained green mist ⛓️ Apparitions inside the cells 👧 Ghostly children roaming the corridors 😨 Shadows and voices in the basement 🔥 And the infamous entrance known as The Gates of Hell Then it's time for Spooky Sips. 🥃 JB and Ariel pour Redbreast Lustau Edition, a traditional Irish pot still whiskey matured in bourbon and sherry casks before receiving an additional finish in first-fill Oloroso sherry barrels from Bodegas Lustau in Spain. It's Ireland meets Spain—but does the palate live up to that beautiful nose? Pour yourself something good, turn down the lights and join us in Ireland. And if you hear a woman wailing somewhere in the darkness... Maybe don't investigate. Where the dead tell stories... and the spirits are shared.

5. 

   12 Sept 2026

   S1E08 | Indiana — Asylums, Cryptids & Things in the Woods

   Indiana may be known for basketball, cornfields and the Indy 500—but apparently the Hoosier State has been keeping a few paranormal secrets. This week on Spirits with Spirits, JB and Ariel explore haunted Indiana, beginning with some of the state's creepiest former medical facilities. At Indiana State Sanatorium, visitors report apparitions, disembodied footsteps, unexplained cold spots and the sounds of coughing and wheezing still echoing through the halls. Then it's on to Central State Hospital, with its underground tunnels, phantom screams, shadow figures and reports of an unseen attacker. Finally, we visit Randolph County Asylum, where the basement is reportedly home to something described as a fast-moving black baby octopus that pinches unsuspecting visitors. Yes... somehow we've found another paranormal animal. Then JB takes over the storytelling as we head into the 325 wooded acres surrounding Hard Truth Distilling in Brown County. We're talking Bigfoot, puckwudgies, the Taily Poe and the mysterious Blue Lady of Story Inn. 🥃 Ghosts in the Graveyard: Ariel attempts to identify four Indiana-connected whiskies blind. 👻 Haunted Indiana: Sanatoriums, asylums, tunnels and things that refuse to leave. 🌲 Into the Woods: Bigfoot, puckwudgies, the Taily Poe and the Blue Lady. 🥃 Spooky Sips: Hard Truth Sweet Mash Rye—116.6 proof of Indiana-made rye whiskey that might just earn a permanent spot on our bar. Pour yourself something good, turn down the lights and whatever you do... Don't follow strange noises into the woods. Where the dead tell stories... and the spirits are shared.

6. 

   28 Aug 2026

   S1E07 | Chicago — Last Call for the Living: A Paranormal Pub Crawl

   Grab a drink and pull up a barstool—we're going on a Paranormal Pub Crawl through Chicago! This week on Spirits with Spirits, Ariel leads JB through some of the Windy City's haunted watering holes, where closing time doesn't necessarily mean everyone leaves. From the ghost of a beloved regular named Droopy at the Clark Street Ale House to the violent history of Liar's Club, mysterious women appearing in mirrors at Smartbar, phantom music at the Green Mill, and unexplained activity at Fireside, we're discovering that Chicago has plenty of spirits that aren't kept behind the bar. Then it's time for Spooky Sips, and there's really only one spirit notorious enough for a Chicago episode: Jeppson's Malört. JB and Ariel have never tried it before—and after hearing descriptions like "bitter," "medicinal," "burnt rubber," and "asphalt," they're beginning to understand why drinking Malört has become a Chicago rite of passage. But is it really THAT bad? Unfortunately... they're about to find out. 👻 Haunted pubs and taverns of Chicago 🍺 Droopy, the ghostly regular who refuses to leave 🪞 Phantom women, mysterious voices and unexplained apparitions 🎹 Ghostly music and drinks that seemingly make themselves 🥃 The fascinating history of Jeppson's Malört 😬 And possibly the most terrifying Spooky Sips tasting yet Pour yourself a drink, dim the lights, and join us for last call in the Windy City. Where the dead tell stories... and the spirits are shared.

7. 

   15 Aug 2026

   S1E06 | Kentucky — Waverly Hills: When the Ghost Chose the Wrong Person

   Few haunted locations are as famous as Waverly Hills Sanatorium. In this episode of Spirits with Spirits, JB and Ariel travel to Kentucky to explore the history, legends, and lingering mysteries surrounding one of America's most infamous paranormal hotspots. From the tragic stories of Room 502 and the ghostly children said to roam the halls to shadow figures and unexplained phenomena, they uncover why Waverly continues to captivate ghost hunters from around the world. But the highlight of the episode isn't just the history—it's their own visit inside the sanatorium. As they retrace their investigation, they share the eerie moments that left everyone in their tour group talking... including one experience that JB never actually saw for himself. To pair with Kentucky's haunted history, they revisit a memorable stop along the Bourbon Trail and enjoy a final pour of Evan Williams 12-Year, reflecting on one of the bottles that helped shape their whiskey journey. In this episode: 👻 The haunted history of Waverly Hills Sanatorium 🏥 Room 502, shadow figures, and ghostly children ❄️ JB and Ariel's personal paranormal experience 🥃 Kentucky Bourbon Trail memories 🥃 Spooky Sips: Evan Williams 12-Year Pour yourself a drink, dim the lights, and join us for another paranormal adventure... Where the dead tell stories... and the spirits are shared.

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   1 Aug 2026

   S1E05 | Haunted Tennessee — Ghost Hospitals & the Phantom Mule

   S1E04 | Haunted Tennessee — Ghost Hospitals & the Phantom Mule What happens when hospitals close... but some of their former residents never leave? In this episode of Spirits with Spirits, JB and Ariel travel to Tennessee to explore some of the state's most fascinating haunted medical sites. From a mysterious Woman in Red warning residents of danger to phantom nurses still making their rounds, ghostly children, towering shadow figures, and even the unforgettable legend of a ghost mule, Tennessee proves that some hospitals have histories that refuse to stay buried. Before diving into the paranormal, JB puts Ariel's palate to the test with another Ghosts in the Graveyard blind tasting featuring finished rye whiskies from King's Family Distillery. Later, they pour and review one of their favorite Tennessee whiskeys while sharing laughs, stories, and plenty of paranormal discussion along the way. In this episode: 👻 Haunted hospitals across Tennessee 🏥 The Woman in Red and the fires of Grant-Lee Hall 👨⚕️ A seven-foot shadow surgeon guarding his operating room 👶 Phantom nurses, ghostly children, and unexplained hospital activity 🐴 The legend of Tennessee's famous ghost mule 🥃 Ghosts in the Graveyard: A blind rye whiskey tasting from King's Family Distillery 🥃 Spooky Sips: One of our favorite Tennessee whiskey pours Pour yourself a drink, dim the lights, and join us for another paranormal adventure... Where the dead tell stories... and the spirits are shared.

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   18 Jul 2026

   S1E04 | Haunted North Carolina — Ghosts, Pirates & Phantom Hikers

   North Carolina is known for breathtaking mountains, rugged coastlines, and beautiful hiking trails—but beneath that natural beauty are stories that refuse to stay buried. In this episode of Spirits with Spirits, JB and Ariel journey through some of North Carolina's most fascinating paranormal legends. From the ghostly trails of Grandfather Mountain to the eerie waters of Dismal Swamp, they explore the stories of phantom hikers, mysterious apparitions, floating lights, Blackbeard's restless spirit, and a tragic tale of love that lives on beyond death. Along the way, they sample exceptional bourbon from Southern Grace Distilleries, beginning with the powerful Founder's Reserve before reviewing the unique Naranja Cask Finished Conviction Bourbon, discussing its rich orange, maple, and dessert-like flavors. In this episode: 👻 Haunted hiking trails across North Carolina 🏴☠️ The legend of Blackbeard's ghost 🛶 The heartbreaking tale of the White Canoe 🥃 Southern Grace Distilleries Founder's Reserve 🥃 Spooky Sips: Naranja Cask Finished Conviction Bourbon Whether you're fascinated by ghost stories, fascinated by history, or simply looking for your next great pour, this episode has something waiting around every corner. Pour yourself a drink, dim the lights, and join us... Where the dead tell stories... and the spirits are shared.

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    4 Jul 2026

    S1E03 | Moonville Tunnel — The Voice That Said, "You Don't Belong Here"

    Hidden deep within Ohio's Zaleski State Forest lies the abandoned Moonville Tunnel, home to stories of ghostly lanterns, unexplained voices, and one of the state's most enduring paranormal legends. But for Ariel, the most terrifying part wasn't the history—it was the warning she couldn't ignore. In this episode: 🥃 Ghosts in the Graveyard: A blind tasting featuring High Bank Distillery 👻 The haunted history and legends of Moonville Tunnel 🌲 Ariel shares her chilling firsthand encounter that convinced her to turn back 🥃 Spooky Sips: Reviewing Adventure Spirits Distilling's Cigar Blend Batch 3 Pour yourself a drink, dim the lights, and join us for another journey into the paranormal... Where the dead tell stories... and the spirits are shared.

11. 

    20 Jun 2026

    S1E02| The Haunted Hotels of Argentina Ghosts, Guests, and Fernet

    The podcast episode explores paranormal stories and honest spirits reviews, focusing on the haunted hotels in Argentina and the tasting and review of Fernet Branca, the official spirit of Argentina. The hosts discuss the cultural significance of Fernet Branca and its intense flavor profile, as well as the spooky pairing of the spirit with the national culture of Argentina. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Paranormal Stories and Spirits Reviews 34:30 Tasting and Review of Fernet Branca

12. 

    5 Jun 2026

    S1E01 | Spirits of France: Ghosts, Graves & Whiskey

    In this episode of Spirits with Spirits, hosts JB and Ariel explore the intersection of the paranormal and spirits, focusing on French folklore and whiskey. They begin with a celebratory drink of Armagnac, followed by a deep dive into the history of Two Worlds Whiskey, inspired by the Marquis de Lafayette. The conversation shifts to the haunting tales of Père Lachaise Cemetery, including the legend of Victor Noir and ghostly encounters. The hosts then taste and review Two Worlds Whiskey, discussing its unique characteristics and flavors, before introducing a surprise tasting of Batch Two. The episode concludes with a teaser for their next exploration into Argentina. Takeaways The podcast pairs alcohol with paranormal stories. Armagnac is similar to cognac but has different distilling methods. The history of Two Worlds Whiskey is tied to the Marquis de Lafayette. Père Lachaise Cemetery has a rich history but few ghost stories. The first person buried in a cemetery is believed to be its guardian. Victor Noir's grave is famous for its unique statue and legends. Adolphe Theres is said to tug on visitors' clothes for respect. Jim Morrison's ghost is a well-known legend in Père Lachaise. The hosts rate and review Two Worlds Whiskey, highlighting its unique flavors. Batch Two of Two Worlds Whiskey offers a different tasting experience. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Spirits with Spirits 01:14 Exploring Armagnac and Its Characteristics 02:50 Transition to Paranormal Stories from France 04:43 The History of Two Worlds Whiskey 08:50 Père Lachaise Cemetery: History and Folklore 12:41 Legends of Victor Noir and His Grave 15:12 Ghost Stories from Père Lachaise Cemetery 22:49 Tasting Two Worlds Whiskey: Batch One 30:04 Introducing Two Worlds Whiskey: Batch Two 39:02 Conclusion and Teaser for Next Episode

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