Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Haunt...

Horrors, hauntings and mysteries! A collection of scary stories that will have you on the edge of your seat. If you’re a fan of all things spooky, creepy, and thrilling, this is the podcast for you. Want more darkly curious content? Join the Rogue Detecting Society on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/heartstartspounding) for ad-free listening, exclusive bonus content and more! Follow @heartstartspounding on: YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@heartstartspounding/) // TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@heartstartspounding) // Instagram (https://instagram.com/heartstartspounding) // Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/people/Heart-Starts-Pounding/100087903971907/) Have a horrifying tale, paranormal encounter, or unsolved mystery that you’d like to share? Visit https://www.heartstartspounding.com/stories and submit your heart-pounding story to be featured on the podcast.

True Crime
History
Fiction
126
37: Invisible Intruder: The Chilling Tale of th...
  Here's a good reminder to check every nook and cranny of your house tonight.... Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons get a discount on merch.  Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more.  Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. 
26 min
127
36: Into Thin Air: The Unsolved Disappearance o...
What happened to Joan Risch the last day she was ever seen? We have merch!! https://shop.heartstartspounding.com/  Limited drop live now. Get yours in time for spooky season.  Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Patrons get a discount on merch.  Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more.  Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. 
32 min
128
35: Dark Therapy: Brainwashing and Forced Confi...
What happens when the system that says it'll help you instead uses you as part of their sick experiment? We're looking into two stories of people who were promised help, and instead became stuck in a broken system and faced brainwashing, torture, and imprisonment.  We have merch!! https://shop.heartstartspounding.com/  Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more.  Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore. 
34 min
129
34: Terrifying True Urban Legends
We've all heard terrifying urban legends growing up, but what happens when they're based on real events.... We're diving into some terrifying urban legends that ended up being true. We have merch!! https://shop.heartstartspounding.com/  Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more.  Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Shownotes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/urbanlegends 
29 min
130
33: Vanished in The Wilderness Pt. 2: The Cult
Why did Boris Weisfeiler disappear in 1985. And did the cult hiding out deep in the Chilean wilderness have anything to do with it? Today, we're exploring the Colonia Dignidad. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more.  Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Feat. Darkly Curious Melody by Joshua Zimmerman Shownotes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/boris2
37 min
131
32: Vanished in The Wilderness Pt 1: The Profes...
When Boris Weisfeiler embarked on a solo vacation to Chile, he never returned. What came next was a deeper and darker rabbit hole than anyone could have ever expected Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. We have a monthly newsletter now! Be sure to sign up for updates and more.  Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Shownotes: www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/boris1 
30 min
132
31: Haunted DC: White House Seances, Lincoln’s ...
We're diving into the two most haunted houses in DC, The White House and The Halcyon House. Who was the ghost that tormented Taft's staff, which first ladies are most often seen haunting the White House grounds, and who was the eccentric owner of one of DC's most haunted houses, The Halcyon House? Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Shownotes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/haunteddc 
33 min
133
30: Nasubi: The Darkest Reality Show You Haven’...
When Nasubi was cast for the Japanese reality show Sweepstakes Life in 1998, he didn't know he'd spend the next 15 months in a studio apartment with no food or clothes. All while 17 million people across Japan were watching... Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Shownotes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/nasubi 
32 min
134
29: Morbid Medicine: History’s Deadliest Cures
From drilling holes in your skull to eating tapeworms for weight loss, we're looking at some of the most morbid medical advice that's been given throughout history Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Shownotes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/morbidmedicine   
31 min
135
28: Folklore: Stories of Appalachian Horror
Witches in the woods, screams in the middle of the night, the most haunted piece of land in all of Appalachia. Bring a backpack, because we're going deep into the Appalachian wilderness to hear the most terrifying folklore around.  Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Kathi Littlejohn: https://www.youtube.com/@cherokeevideos9203  Shownotes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/appalachia 
29 min
136
27: Harvard’s Dirty Secret: Bejeweled Skulls an...
The manager of Harvard's Medical school was just indicted for selling human remains to oddities shops, but the history of Harvard's involvement in black market corpse dealings goes back over 250 years. Let's travel through the morgue, past the skeletons found in Harvard's walls, all the way back to the most high profile murder to ever happen at the school. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/harvardmorgue      
27 min
137
26: Murder On The Lake: Finland’s Greatest Unso...
What happened the night of June 4th, 1960, when three teens were murdered at Lake Bodom in Finland? And why has no one ever been charged with the crime? Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes (with Photos): https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/lakebodom   
36 min
138
25: Disney Deaths Pt. 2: The Disney Dark Ages
The "Disney Dark Ages" was a period of time from the late 90's to the early 2000's that marked the bloodiest era in the Disney parks' history.   Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes: www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/disney2 
25 min
139
24: Listener Stories: Haunted Disney and More
A haunted ride at Disney, a mysterious man at a car wreck, and a haunted house being rented by college students. Welcome to the Heart Starts Pounding Campfire where we're sharing real-life terrifying stories. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/listenerstoriesjune  
39 min
140
23: The Monster With 21 Faces
In 1984, an anonymous group in Japan known as The Monster With 21 Faces tormented police, poisoned candy across the country and kidnapped a man. To this day, their identity and purpose remain one of Japan’s greatest unsolved mysteries. Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes: www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/monster21 
34 min
141
22: National Park Horror: True Stories of Terror
Dangers inside of National Parks, both strangers and freak accidents. We'll hear about people who got the sense something was watching them, feral people potentially living in the parks, as well as horror stories of people falling into geysers and off of the Grand Canyon   Subscribe on Patreon for bonus content and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes: www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/nationalpark 
35 min
142
21: Bonus: The Dark Psychology of Lizzie Borden...
Let's take a modern, scientific lens to last week's Lizzie Borden case, and try to understand why someone would commit this crime. Dr. Amy Schlosberg and Dr. Meghan Sacks, professors of Criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University, join me today to break down the case with what we know today about criminology. Together, they host the Women & Crime podcast. You could have gotten this episode early by subscribing on Patreon. There, we have more long form content, under the Rogue Detecting Society tier. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist
25 min
143
20: Lizzie Borden: A Fresh Look at a Classic Case
What really happened the morning that Andrew and Abby Borden were murdered with an axe, and why is it still unsolved? Let's dive into the real story, full of the twists and turns that make that day one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history.   Subscribe on Patreon for more long form content, including exclusive episodes, and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes: www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/lizzieborden
35 min
144
19: Supernatural Survival: Mysterious Near Deat...
From explorer Ernest Shackleton crossing the Antarctic, to famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, many famous stories of survival have included a supernatural being come to be known as The Third Man. Who is this presence that gives guidance and encouragement in extreme survival situations? Subscribe on Patreon for more long form content, including exclusive episodes, and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes: www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/thirdman
35 min
145
18: Disney Deaths: Tragedy in the Happiest Plac...
You may have heard that “no one dies at disney” but is that really true? Let’s look into the deaths of Mark Maples, a 15 year old who died on the Matterhorn, Dollie Regina Young who died on the same ride, and Deborah Gail Stone, who was crushed on the America Sings Ride.    Subscribe on Patreon for more long form content, including exclusive episodes, and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes: www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/disneydeaths
27 min
146
17: The Unsolved Mystery of The Lead Masks Case
Did something supernatural occur in Brazil in 1966? That’s when two men were found deceased on Vintem hill wearing black suits and lead masks, with a note by them that read “4:30 PM be at the determined place. 6:30 PM swallow capsules, after effect protect metals wait for mask signal” We’re going straight down the rabbit hole in this episode, into the world of the occult, seances, secret societies, and aliens. Buckle up. Subscribe on Patreon for more long form content, including exclusive episodes, and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes: www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/leadmasks
27 min
147
16: The Greenbrier Ghost: A Haunting Tale of Mu...
Can a ghost point to the person who murdered them? In 1897, Zona Heaster Shue's mother thought Zona's ghost visited her in the night with vital information, an event that infamously became the only time a ghost's testimony was used in court. Known as the Greenbrier ghost, did Mrs. Shue really see her daughters ghost, or was there something else at play?   Subscribe on Patreon for more long form content, including exclusive episodes, and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/greenbrierghost
30 min
148
15: Special Edition: Is There A Serial Killer I...
Four bodies have been recovered from Lady Bird Lake in Austin, Texas this year, causing many to wonder- is there a serial killer currently operating, and are these drownings at all connected to similar ones five years ago? Subscribe on Patreon for more long form content, including exclusive episodes, and to become a member of our Rogue Detecting Society. Follow on Tik Tok and Instagram for a daily dose of horror. Heart Starts Pounding is written and produced by Kaelyn Moore.  Music from Artlist Shownotes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/austinkiller  
17 min
149
14: Ghosts of War: Haunting Encounters in Afgha...
Ghosts of Russian soldiers, red eyed creatures made from smoke. These are real life horror stories from soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq in the early 2000's who saw the unexplainable.  Have your own story to share, or a request of something you want covered? Reach out on heartstartspounding.com Follow the podcast on instagram @heartstartspounding, You can support the podcast on patreon, or with a one time donation to Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you SO much to everyone who has already joined and donated, it means so much and allows me to keep making the podcast! Check out The Timekeeper Shownotes: www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/ghostsofwar  
32 min
150
13: Listener Stories: Terrifying True Ghost Sto...
Spine tingling, bone chilling, and downright mysterious hauntings. Listeners share their own heart pounding tales about a headless cowboy, two separate ghost sightings in the military, and a girl who believes she may have gotten a sign from her deceased sister.    Have your own story to share? Reach out on heartstartspounding.com Follow the podcast on instagram @heartstartspounding, You can support the podcast on patreon, or with a one time donation to Buy Me A Coffee. Thank you SO much to everyone who has already joined and donated, it means so much and allows me to keep making the podcast.    Shownotes: www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/listenertalesghosts
33 min