Real Life Ghost Stories

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Real Life Ghost Stories is a podcast dedicated to real life paranormal stories. Every Sunday we deep dive into a famous paranormal case or claim (with a brief horror film review to kick off the episode). Every Wednesday and Friday we release a mini episode which is full to the brim of paranormal stories from our listeners.


Email us your stories at: reallifeghoststoriespodcast@gmail.com


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Recent Episodes
  • #419 Mini Episode: Synchronicities
    Feb 21, 2025 – 20:37
  • #418 Mini Episode: Love Magic
    Feb 19, 2025 – 22:15
  • #262 Hampton Court Palace
    Feb 16, 2025 – 37:17
  • #417 Mini Episode: The Victorian Psychiatric Hospital
    Feb 14, 2025 – 37:36
  • #416 Mini Episode: Ouija Weekend
    Feb 12, 2025 – 27:31
  • #261 The Moscow Underground
    Feb 9, 2025 – 40:01
  • #415 Mini Episode: Hillary and the Ouija Board
    Feb 7, 2025 – 40:35
  • #414 Mini Episode: Mizz
    Feb 5, 2025 – 20:09
  • #260 Praying Mantis Aliens
    Feb 2, 2025 – 52:11
  • #413 Mini Episode: Little Boy Blue
    Jan 31, 2025 – 25:51
  • #412 Mini Episode: The Lily Pad Monster
    Jan 29, 2025 – 23:15
  • #259 Corney the Dublin Poltergeist
    Jan 26, 2025 – 42:52
  • #411 Mini Episode: The Ye Olde King's Head and the Queen Mary
    Jan 24, 2025 – 19:27
  • #410 Mini Episode: Little Ricky
    Jan 22, 2025 – 18:37
  • #258 Cornish Folklore with Tim Cloke
    Jan 19, 2025 – 1:30:13
  • #409 Mini Episode: Something Awful Happened Here
    Jan 17, 2025 – 20:30
  • #408 Mini Episode: The Christmas Visitor
    Jan 15, 2025 – 19:57
  • #257 The Curse of the Iceman
    Jan 12, 2025 – 40:23
  • #407 Mini Episode: Tales from an Atheist
    Jan 10, 2025 – 20:28
  • #406 Mini Episode: The Monk
    Jan 8, 2025 – 31:13
  • #256 Canewdon
    Jan 5, 2025 – 40:48
  • #405 Mini Episode: Mystery Acres
    Jan 3, 2025 – 23:07
  • 10 Days of Festive Fear 2024 - Day 10
    Dec 27, 2024 – 19:05
  • 10 Days of Festive Fear 2024 - Day 9
    Dec 26, 2024 – 21:13
  • 10 Days of Festive Fear 2024 - Day 8
    Dec 25, 2024 – 18:46
  • 10 Days of Festive Fear 2024 - Day 7
    Dec 24, 2024 – 20:04
  • 10 Days of Festive Fear 2024 - Day 6
    Dec 23, 2024 – 24:30
  • 10 Days of Festive Fear 2024 - Day 5
    Dec 22, 2024 – 16:33
  • 10 Days of Festive Fear 2024 - Day 4
    Dec 21, 2024 – 26:01
  • 10 Days of Festive Fear 2024 - Day 3
    Dec 20, 2024 – 21:51
  • 10 Days of Festive Fear 2024 - Day 2
    Dec 19, 2024 – 16:38
  • 10 Days of Festive Fear 2024 - Day 1
    Dec 18, 2024 – 20:32
  • #255 Terrifying Christmas Folklore
    Dec 15, 2024 – 53:21
  • #404 Mini Episode: String
    Dec 13, 2024 – 19:32
  • Bonus Episode with Rattled & Shook
    Dec 12, 2024 – 53:35
  • #403 Mini Episode: Soul Mates
    Dec 11, 2024 – 21:11
  • #254 The Baldoon Mystery
    Dec 8, 2024 – 44:10
  • #402 Mini Episode: Employees Only
    Dec 6, 2024 – 24:33
  • #401 Mini Episode: Sighs
    Dec 4, 2024 – 26:50
  • Bonus Episode with Andy Crofts - The Terror Cellar
    Dec 3, 2024 – 53:35
  • #253 Haunted Islands Part 2
    Dec 1, 2024 – 49:06
  • #400 Mini Episode: Mr H.
    Nov 29, 2024 – 31:28
  • #399 Mini Episode: Pink Princess
    Nov 27, 2024 – 31:46
  • #252 Haunted Islands Part 1
    Nov 24, 2024 – 42:35
  • #398 Mini Episode: The Black Mass
    Nov 22, 2024 – 20:59
  • #397 Mini Episode: The Pink Orb
    Nov 20, 2024 – 23:15
  • #251 The Pansini Brothers
    Nov 17, 2024 – 46:17
  • #396 Mini Episode: The Gremlin
    Nov 15, 2024 – 34:47
  • #395 Mini Episode: Laconia State School
    Nov 13, 2024 – 27:22
  • #250 The Goblin
    Nov 10, 2024 – 53:37
Recent Reviews
  • sst_ther
    Simply ghost stories
    Here for the accent but honestly, like others have said, it’s just easy listening. No crazy sound effects or over analysis of what is being said. Episodes fly by. Been listening since the early shows.
  • Writervicki
    Twisted Bedtime Tales
    I discovered Real Life Ghost Stories after listening to the poisoners’s cabinet. What a treat to have not one but two amazing terror tale podcasts to listen to! Emma has such a lovely voice, it’s like hearing a bedtime story from a twisted auntie. Love it, thank you!
  • Evil_Cappy
    The best supernatural podcast
    Emma approaches each story as just that—a story. She doesn’t get hung up on proving or disproving anything, like other supernatural shows do (usually to their detriment). The show also doesn’t go overboard on obnoxious sound effects… It just strikes a respectful balance, and lets good storytelling creep you out.
  • courtmartial
    Honest funny reactions
    Spooky, witty, charming…what more can you ask for? Oh yeah she’s a Dr.!?! A lovely mini distraction from too many (take themselves way too seriously) pods!
  • Spencark
    Great find
    So glad I found this. Amazing voice, great dry wit. Thoroughly enjoyable.
  • loeirghwjrtpoihjt[
    ☘️
    That Accent ❤️
  • Beckybeebop333
    Fabulous
    Great show. I love her calming voice and the well written material.
  • adda bunny
    Stellar ✨
    Our narrator, Emma, is gifted with an incredibly beautiful voice. Her wit, style, accent and intelligence combine to make a wonderfully spooky listen.
  • FrannyMV
    Best Ghost Stories podcast!
    Love this podcast! Emma is fantastic! She is so genuine and her delivery of the stories is so on point and genuinely spooky!
  • deannacorinne
    the best
    adore you Emma thanks for telling us these stories
  • Lynchy44
    I’m sorry I ruined the number
    The reviews were sitting at a tasty 2,666 but I had already rated before I realized. Emma is truly a gem and we are all honored to have access to her fantastic show 🖤
  • JAC131969
    Absolutely the best
    This podcast is one of the best I’ve came across in a very long time. You both have such chemistry. It makes it easy to listen to, and the stories absolutely scare me to death, which I love. !!!! I listen to it every morning before I go to work, first thing I talk about when I get there 🙌
  • BHB222
    Huge Trigger Warning!
    I found Emma on TikTok. Or rather she found me. Either way, please let me give you a clear warning. This show is addictive. Within a month, I’m binging this show from the beginning. I’m on episode 75 and I’m hooked! The stories are fantastic. Emma and Dan are super relatable. Sadly, I just happened across another review that mentioned Dan. This will not stop me from listening. You guys did and do have my heart. I have my own stories from growing up and my family’s dealings with the Ouija board and a family ghost by the name of Harry. Please please give this podcast a try. I promise you won’t be disappointed. Much love, Belinda B.
  • Catatattt
    Great stories
    All the stories are great, but I especially loved listening to “the cave“.
  • 💕brener
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
    Long time listener. I love this show. Inspired to review afresh because I enjoyed the Cave episode so much. 💕
  • Bootlaker
    Absolutely one of the Best IMO!
    I recently found your podcast and love listening! I’m only mid 2019 so I’m enjoying the chemistry between you and Dan while I can as I’m aware of his passing 💔 So very glad you were able to go on making the podcast but you seem to be a strong woman so I’m not that surprised. Please keep doing what you do as you are providing many people with great entertainment in the paranormal arena. I also voted for you for the British Podcast Award🤞🏻
  • tessrage
    Love love love
    I recently started listening to this podcast and absolutely fell in love with both Emma and Dan! And then, I hit the episode where Dan had passed on and cried! I cried so hard for these sweet people that I had no idea who they were! The podcast just isn’t the same, but I absolutely love listening to all the stories.
  • Kenz_the best OGRT! 🧪
    I love this podcast but I’m so far behind!
    I am just getting into the episodes when the pandemic is happening so if you guys read this on an episode I will not know for a long time! I love how Dan has such "logical" reasons for stuff and Emma is just kicking kids all the time lol! But it is the perfect mix of scary and funny! Will definitely keep listening until I get to the most recent episode! (might be a while) ❤️❤️❤️
  • LlabbRatt
    My New Favorite Podcast
    I’ve recently found this podcast and have started binging all the episodes. I’m currently up to episode 44 and working nights allows me to listen to as many episodes as I can. I’m going to be slightly sad when I catch up and have to wait on new episodes!
  • Emm 00918
    Adorable
    This podcast is one of my happy places. I can listen to them talk all day, and no matter how scary it could be Im relaxed.
  • AV0ID3D
    opinion!
    Well I love listening to horror podcast while working! I’ve been listening to others and came across this, I have never been more interested and in love with a podcast. I love the listeners story’s. I’m not a big fan of the film reviews but hey nothing a little skipping can fix! If you love horror and a little bit of comedy this is the show for you! Keep up the podcasts
  • Terrysan
    My favorite podcast
    I love Emma’s sense of humor and I often laugh aloud at her quips. Whether she researches a story or reads one sent by a listener, she keeps it interesting. I heard about this show from Ghost Story Guys and started listening from episode one about 9 months ago. I am re-listening to them again now. Dan was lovely and had a great sense of humor; he will always be remembered with fondness by fans.
  • $&@%#€£
    Amazing content
    I don’t know how Emma puts out so much content. Always well read, albeit with occasional iffy pronunciation which she always apologizes for. Love the stories and the way she reads them. And she has several episodes per week!! Astonishing.
  • pulchritudo
    Best podcast!
    Wonderful podcast! Thank you!
  • NaKoma&Sirius
    New favorite podcast!
    I was looking for a good paranormal podcast, and stumbled upon this podcast! I love both Emma and Dans accents! The stories Emma tells are amazing and keep me interested! I’ve been binge listening during my commute too and from work as well as the entire time I’m at work! Absolutely love these two! They always have me laughing out loud. I love how Dan is never ready for the stories, and the way Emma tells the stories is just great! Absolutely terrific podcast! One of my favorites!
  • nunayabiznatch
    Love these stories!
    I’m fascinated by the paranormal, not sure if I believe but energy doesn’t vanish so it must do something when we die, right? But it’s not just ghosts, I’d never heard of time slips before but maybe we touch a stone like in outlander? lol give this a listen! Emma is fantastic ❤️
  • erosok
    These are the best stories!
    I love hearing other peoples stories that are so similar to mine! Emma’s presentation and lilting voice are so enjoyable, and I love the comments that Emma adds can add a smile and giggle to the experience. I am so happy to have found this podcast!
  • lindzerchic13
    I. AM. OBSESSED!
    I am binging this podcast DAILY. When I tell you Emma has the most soothing voice, and not only does she tell the coolest stories, she storytells in such a way that brings the stories to life. Amazing podcast! Thank you so much Ms. Emma!
  • Liz Melendez
    The best!!!
    Emma is a wonderful storyteller. So easy to listen to. The listener stories are wonderfully scary.
  • kuhrisuh
    My absolute favorite podcast!!
    I love Emma and Dan’s dynamic. It’s like listening to two friends chat about something and you feel included right in. They bring the perfect amount of skepticism and believer vibes. I’m only on episode 75 but excited that I have so much more to go! I recommend this podcast to anyone who believes in the paranormal and those who question it. I’ve been telling my friends all about this podcast and I’m so excited for the ones to come! ❤️ -Karissa
  • hggebeebwrjeuhhntwbgwgfh
    Great spooky podcast
    Love! Guilty pleasure
  • Honeybeehousecat
    Outstanding
    I recently discovered this podcast. I’m binging them all day everyday since I work from home. Emma is now my gold standard for podcasters. She not only has a great voice but each podcast is so well written and produced. It’s just the perfect amount of frightening. I love it. I’m only halfway through but already getting a little sad about being caught up. This has become part of my daily routine. I have a feeling though that I will start over and it will be just as good the second time around. Thanks Emma for all of the work and research you put into this podcast. You’re the best!
  • RMzSupport
    Come for the Spooky Tales.., stay for the lovely Cork brogue.
    Long time listener, first time review. Fun, spooky guilty pleasure. Wonderful remedy to strife of modern living. Grateful for Dan’s modest courage when it came to all things haunted. I related and never failed to make me smile. Much respect and admiration for Emma. Your courage in all things continues to be of great comfort and inspiration. ✊🏼
  • jordan marie burke
    Fabulous 👻🤩👻
    This podcast is amazing. Emma is absolutely fantastic and I love her approach to short stories and full episodes, she’s beautifully empathetic, funny, and thoughtful yet objective. 100/10 recommend ‼️
  • LilBish04
    My house has never been cleaner
    I recently discovered it and I have been binging it. It was getting out of hand so I made a rule that I’m only allowed to listen if I’m cleaning. Now I’m finding myself looking for stuff to clean and consequently end up deep cleaning.
  • Sabado Domingo
    Muthalovin’ 10 outta 10!
    This has everything I’ve been looking for in a paranormal podcast. From the film reviews to the stories and the banter. I have found myself listening and feeling like I'm sitting there with friends. I hardly watch tv anymore! Thank you for this!
  • Madison is a common name
    Amazing
    I listen on Spotify but I came here to write a review. I’m on the 28th episode and it’s so good. Can’t wait to listen to the rest.
  • elsayyyyy
    Love Emma’s voice and storytelling
    This has quickly become my favorite podcast! I get so excited when I open my app to see a new episode from RLGS I could listen to Emma read the dictionary to be honest, but her stories are so much better
  • Mothermole
    Really fun to listen to Emma
    Really funny to listen to - Emma’s Irish sense of humor and her talking about “drip kicking scary people/ghosts down the stairs” cracks me up! Worth a listen!
  • justfakeplastic
    Engaging Listen, Kind & Curious Host
    I’ve been listening to RGLS for about four years. It is my go-to podcast when I want to dive right into an interesting story without wading through a bunch of unrelated banter. There is a mix of longer-form, well-researched episodes and shorter “mini” ones with listener stories which offers a nice variety of length and depth. I love also the way Emma approaches each story with respect and humor. Her lovely Irish accent is a bonus as well! Highly recommend for anyone who loves a good, creepy tale.
  • MrsBritt
    Wonderful Podcast
    I love the concept and delivery of this show. She is down to earth and fun to listen to. Ps update 2023- day 28 episode October- it depends on your location. In Indiana Indiana, yes they are required.
  • Cuddlesquish
    House buying
    In answer to your question does a home owner have to disclose if their house is haunted when selling the house. Well in the USA in certain state yes you do have to say if the house is haunted. I don’t believe it is in all the states but it definitely is in some of the states. Keep up the great work! 😀 In doing a bit of research the only state you have to disclose that your house is haunted is New York. For all other states you do not have to convey if anyone dies in house or if it is haunted. If you would like to know if someone died in your house you can go to Diedinhouse.com in the USA I don’t know if it is for other countries.
  • tdpena09
    Love this podcast!
    I love listening to you read ghostly stories!
  • j8gille
    One of the Best
    Brilliant podcast, absolutely one of my favorites. Cheers from Arkansas USA
  • JazKraw
    So worth it….
    I love this podcast. I’m slowly trudging thru from the beginning to where I am now, 30 days if listener stories. I feel like I’m hanging with friends listening. I love that you say “uz” for us. I went to the website today. I’m so sad!!!! I just want to cry. I’m so sorry for your losses.
  • N Valdres
    Voted for you!
    Good luck! You deserve a win!
  • Black Sheep Goods
    Great stories but needs music
    Love the storytelling! The only thing that’s missing is some soft creepy music or sounds in the background. Would really help with the ambiance while listening. Sometimes I get distracted because it sounds more like lecture than a story because there’s no background noises to go with the story.
  • MoneyLC
    Gotta Love Emma!
    I want you to know that you’re the only podcast my 16 year old will listen to. Xoxo
  • saruhbearuh
    Best podcast ever
    I can never be bothered to write reviews but I had to for this podcast. This is my favorite podcast ever. Emma’a voice is so relaxing and nice and the content is the best! As a staunch skeptic yet paranormal lover I appreciate Emma’s take on the stories she tells as she doesn’t just take everything said at face value like some podcasts do.
  • one that is small
    Big Fan
    I love this Podcast. I am a huge fan of ghost stories, Emma is the best out there, a lot of podcasts can get annoying or they over do it. Emma know how to make you laugh and grip your chair. She's funny, smart and feels like an old friend. I recommend this podcast to all my spooky friends. Love you Emma!!
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