Paranormal Episodes

Journey with Scary Savannah and Beyond to Georgia’s historic and haunted Jekyll Island, once the exclusive Gilded Age retreat of America’s wealthiest families—Rockefeller, Vanderbilt, J.P. Morgan, Pulitzer, and more. In this episode, we dive into the island’s luxurious past, its role in birthing the Federal Reserve, the rise of modern golf, and its darker side: ghostly sightings at the Jekyll Island Club Resort, spectral bellhops, phantom cigar smoke, pacing presidents, eerie cottage hauntings, ...

Experience one of the South’s most haunting true stories as Scary Savannah and Beyond dives into the tragic 1915 Con T. Kennedy Circus Train Wreck near Columbus, Georgia—a fiery collision that destroyed an entire traveling circus and sparked over a century of chilling ghost legends. Discover the history of the famed Kennedy Shows, the devastating crash that claimed performers, animals, and crew, and the eerie paranormal reports that followed: phantom train whistles, ghostly circus music, shadowy...

In this Scary Savannah and Beyond Halloween 2025 episode, Brett and Crystal take listeners from the haunted streets of Savannah up to Charleston, South Carolina, uncovering the chilling legend of Dr. Heinrich Ryngo—the so-called “Doctor to the Dead.” Blending dark history, ghostly romance, and gothic horror, the hosts recount Ryngo’s obsession with resurrecting his lost love, Angelique, through forbidden experiments that led to gruesome discoveries and his monstrous transformation. With humor, S...

In this episode of Scary Savannah and Beyond, Brett and Crystal dive into the chilling legend of the Greenbrier Ghost, the only case in U.S. history where a ghost’s testimony helped convict a murderer. Set in 1897 West Virginia, the story follows the tragic death of Elva Zona Heaster, whose spirit allegedly returned to reveal the truth about her husband’s violent crime—ultimately leading to his conviction. Along the way, the hosts explore Appalachian folklore, eerie “haint” tales, graveyard dogs...

In this chilling episode of Scary Savannah and Beyond, Crystal and Brett uncover the haunting history of Atlanta’s Ellis Hotel, site of the 1946 Winecoff Hotel fire—the deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history, claiming 119 lives. Once touted as “absolutely fireproof,” the 15-story landmark became a death trap, sparking nationwide fire safety reforms. We explore the tragedy’s unforgettable stories, from heroic rescues to Pulitzer Prize-winning photographs, and the lingering paranormal activity—phant...

This week we’re talking about the alleged event “The Philadelphia Experiment,” which is said to have happened around October 1943. The USS Eldrige was supposedly testing new government technology that might allow things like time travel and...

We’re back in the New Year with our first regular episode! We haven’t done a paranormal show in a little while, and we’ve always wanted to talk about some of the mysterious ghost stories on our home of little Tybee Island (which is just outside...

This week we’re talking about a somewhat obscure Savannah ghost story. Danny’s Bed is an antique bed that seems to be tied to the mysterious seven year old boy ghost known as Danny. Danny is not a fan of others having his favorite piece of...

This week we delve into the origins of the spiritualism movement that swept across America in the mid 1800s, and discuss the roles of the Fox sisters, Maggie, Kate, and Leah. And yes, we found a way to bring Harry Houdini into this episode. On What...

This week our computer died on us - so we had to get it fixed. Unfortunately that means we weren't able to record this week's episode - but so that we don't leave you without content, we're going to release one of our Patreon episodes! In this episode...

This week we set out to discover the origins and lore of Bigfoot, and include some eyewitness accounts of their experiences with the elusive (possibly vegan) creature. On What We’re Watching we talk about the 1972 classic “The Legend of Boggy...

This week we explore the history of the spirits that haunt America’s most haunted hotel, the Crescent Hotel & Spa in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. On What We’re Watching we talk about the television show Ghosts: UK Version. On Layla and Coffee...

This week Brett tries to turn the podcast into an old west podcast-just an excuse to use his John Wayne impression. We’re going back to the wild wild west to explore the historic town of Tombstone, Arizona. We’ll tell you how the town got its...

This week we’re taking a break due to the holidays, but we didn’t want to leave you without an episode, so we’re bringing you another one of our Patreon episodes. We talk about two ghost stories - the first is the Ghost of Bellamy Bridge in...

This week we have a few stories for you. We just went to our daughter’s wedding in Blairsville, GA, so Crystal had researched bigfoot (of course) and witches, as someone had told her there’s an interesting witch story there - and they were right....

This week we’re in Northern Georgia for our oldest daughter’s wedding. And apparently, the town we’ll be in is supposed to be full of witchcraft, and Brett assumes Bigfoot, so we have that going for us. We’ll be taking this week off - but not...

This week we’re heading back to the old west to hear some more ghost stories. The Jesse James homestead is said to house more than just ghosts of the past - perhaps actual ghosts, we still speak of the family’s tragedies to this day. Then we talk...

So we’re taking a short holiday break this week - but not leaving you without a story. Enjoy this bonus episode from our Patreon series where we talk about another spooky city, and in particular, the Joshua Ward House in Salem, Massachusetts. Salem...

This week we’re talking about one of the most infamously haunted houses in all of Savannah, the Sorrel Weed House! This home supposedly houses the spirits of Francis Sorrel, Matilda Sorrel, and Molly, among many others. We’ll discuss the history...

This week on our first Saturday Scare episodes, we’re sharing an episode from our Patreon where we stayed in one of the most haunted inns in Savannah, the 17Hundred90 Inn! We stayed in Anna’s room and tried to do an investigation. We interviewed a...

This week we’ve got a couple of great stories to tell you! First, we took a visit to the Graveface Museum on Factor’s Walk here in Savannah, Georgia. They have a variety of interesting exhibits, including artifacts relating to true crime, cults,...

This week we’re talking about another amazing haunted house in Savannah - known as the Mansion on Forsyth Park! Located right beside historic Forsyth Park, this boutique hotel and restaurant has some interesting history - and some ghosts! We...

In this week’s episode we sit down in our top secret studio (haha) and interview the Southern Gentleman Psychic, Randy Mabry. He’s been a practicing clairvoyant psychic medium for over 22 years. He’s also an active member of “The Paranormal...

In this week’s episode we talk about a legend (well, I guess it’s not a legend because we actually saw it!) in a small town outside of Savannah known as Brooklet, Georgia. For many years a mysterious ghostly light has appeared on Railroad Bed...