Journalist and researcher Brian Baker, founder of The Superstitious Times, joins Haunted Talks to discuss his new book, Eerie Whispers: Exploring Canada's Reluctant Relationship with Its Ghostly Lore.

Why is Canada, a country overflowing with ghost stories, so hesitant to talk about them?

Brian shares a chilling childhood encounter he has never quite shaken, unpacks his idea of Canada as "the introvert on the global stage," and takes us across the country to explore why some regions embrace the paranormal while others keep it at arm's length. We also dive into Toronto's legendary Philip Experiment, where a group of researchers appeared to summon a ghost they invented, raising unsettling questions about belief, storytelling, and what might be shaping a haunting.

Along the way, we explore fear, pop culture, and Indigenous perspectives that challenge the very word "paranormal."

If you've ever wondered why Canadians are so shy when it comes to ghosts, press play and find out.

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She was the quiet churchgoer. The dutiful daughter. The last person anyone expected to wield a hatchet.

But on an August morning in 1892, the Borden home in Fall River, Massachusetts, became the scene of one of the most savage double murders in American history. And the name Lizzie Borden became synonymous with murder itself.

In this episode, we step inside the Borden home to uncover what really happened—the brutal killings, the family tensions no one talked about, the trial that transfixed a nation, and the enigmatic woman at the centre of it all. Was Lizzie a cold-blooded killer? A victim pushed to violence? Or a scapegoat of Victorian morality?

But the story doesn't end with the verdict. The house is still standing. Still watching. Still haunted.

Guests report children giggling in the attic. Shadows beside their beds. Their own names whispered from the dark. The murders may be over a century past, but something seems to remain.

This isn't just a story about what happened in 1892. It's about a place haunted by violence, a search for justice, and a mystery that will likely never be solved.

Happy Halloween to all the ghosts and ghoulies! 🖤🎃👻

Jim's love letter to Halloween. Walk with us through fog-lit childhood streets, pause beside ancient fires for the dead, and feel again the quiet magic of the night when the veil grows thin. This is a night for stories, for spirits, and for those who still believe in a little mystery. Settle in, press play, and celebrate Halloween with us.

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