Welcome to Spooks N’ Spirits! A Paranormal Podcast hosted by Jennifer Buckley and Bethanie Ackerman. Each episode they tell the spookiest, most bone-chilling haunts they can find!
Jennifer and Bethanie want to make your skin crawl with each episode as they dive deep into paranormal stories from across the world. They aim to bring listeners on the journey with them, as they occasionally visit some of the places they discuss.
So, grab your favorite ‘spirit’, sip along with them, and keep your night-lights close!
13 - Truth or Terror?: The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel
Lucky number 13!! We’re taking water shots again, but our bodies didn’t believe us.
In this Episode, Bethanie discusses the controversial case of the Exorcism of Anneliese Michel.
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4 Oct 2026
12 - Checking In: The Hotel Congress
It's Episode 12! Join us for our easiest shot yet. We hope we don't sound too hungover...
In this Episode, Jennifer discusses The Hotel Congress in Tuscon, Arizona!
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20 Sept 2026
11 - Chokehold: The Demon House
It's Episode 11! Join us as we try an awesome new canned cocktail, Sinless!
In this Episode, Bethanie discusses The Demon House in Gary Indiana.
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6 Sept 2026
10 - Haunted Debrief: The Whaley House
It’s episode 10! We made it through our first haunted stay, and lived to tell the tale!
In this episode, join Bethanie and Jennifer as they debrief their investigation at The Whaley House!
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23 Aug 2026
9 - Hot Set: The Conjuring
It's Episode 9! We’re trying a new cocktail this episode, and it’s scary good!
In this Episode, Jennifer discusses the hauntings surrounding filming of the The Conjuring movie!
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9 Aug 2026
8 - Home Haunted Home: The Whaley House
It's Episode 8! We lost count of how many shots we took this week…
In this Episode, Bethanie discusses The Whaley House in Old Town San Diego!
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26 Jul 2026
7 - Haunted Seas: The Queen Mary
It's Episode 7! We promise we know how to count! Well, most of the time…
In this Episode, Jennifer discusses a haunted classic; The Queen Mary!
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12 Jul 2026
6 - Tonopah Duo: The Clown Motel and The Old Tonopah Cemetery
It's Episode 6! Join us for one of Jennifer’s fears; Clowns!
In this Episode, Bethanie gives us a 2-for-1, discussing BOTH The Clown Motel and The Old Tonopah Cemetery!
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28 Jun 2026
5- Echos of the Axe: Villisca Axe Murder House
It's Episode 5! What’s the worst pizza topping you can think of? Please feel free to judge Bethanie’s questionable way to make spaghetti!
In this Episode, Jennifer discusses the upsetting case and hauntings of the Villisca Axe Murder House!
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14 Jun 2026
4 - Trapped Souls: The LaLaurie Mansion
It's Episode 4! We think we’re just going to sit back with our Angry Orchard and let Jäger take over the podcast. At least Modelo and Kane are well behaved…
In this Episode, Bethanie discusses the truly chilling story of the Lalaurie Mansion in New Orleans!
Disclaimer: content may be dark for some listeners. Discretion is advised!
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31 May 2026
3- They're Watching: Island of Dead Dolls
It's Episode 3! Fueled by Hard Mountain Dew, a hatred for long-distance running, and trying a new audio set up.
In this Episode, Jennifer discusses the history of the Island of Dead Dolls in Mexico. Perfectly targeting something Bethanie finds creepy: Dolls!
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17 May 2026
2- Locked In: The Haunting of Eastern State Penitentiary
Woohoo we made it to Episode 2! Bethanie and Jennifer discuss their poor experiences with door-dash drivers, and Jäger, one of Bethanie's cats, decides he wants to try alcohol.
In this episode, Bethanie tells the haunting history of Eastern State Penitentiary.
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Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eastern-State-Penitentiary (https://www.britannica.com/topic/Eastern-State-Penitentiary)
imdb.com/search/title/?locations=Eastern+State+Penitentiary+-+2124+Fairmont+Avenue,+Philadelphia,+Pennsylvania,+USA (http://imdb.com/search/title/?locations=Eastern+State+Penitentiary+-+2124+Fairmont+Avenue,+Philadelphia,+Pennsylvania,+USA)
https://www.npr.org/2013/10/24/232234570/is-eastern-state-penitentiary-really-haunted (https://www.npr.org/2013/10/24/232234570/is-eastern-state-penitentiary-really-haunted)
https://ghostcitytours.com/philadelphia/haunted-philadelphia/eastern-state-penitentiary/ (https://ghostcitytours.com/philadelphia/haunted-philadelphia/eastern-state-penitentiary/)
Ghost Adventures Season 2 Episode 6 on Hulu
3 May 2026
1 - The Hauntings Start Here
Get those 'spirits' ready! It's finally time for episode 1 of Spooks N' Spirits! A Paranormal Podcast co-hosted by Bethanie and Jennifer.
In this episode, Jennifer and Bethanie share the stories that made them believers in the paranormal! And, Bethanie realizes she has more ghostly encounters than she thought...
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