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  • 160: Year-End Shenanigans: TAC 2025 Wrap Up

    160: Year-End Shenanigans: TAC 2025 Wrap Up
    Dec 23 2025
    It’s the end of another wild and weird year on The Activity Continues! In this season finale, Amy and Megan hunker down with cocoa, cozy blankets, and a healthy dose of sarcasm to look back on all things TAC 2025. We revisit our favorite moments, share clips from standout episodes, and shout out the listeners and Patreon crew who keep us (mostly) sane. Buckle up for haunted Minnesota, listener requests, out-of-context pig facts (yep, you read that right), gratitude for the lovely people we interviewed this year, and our ongoing quest for the perfect ghost story. There’s talk of imaginary friends, spirit guides, investigating haunted hotels (with adult diapers and crystals, obviously), and a whole lot of gratitude for everyone who stuck around through the shenanigans. But don’t get misty-eyed—this is just our season wrap, not a goodbye! We’ll be back after a short break with even more ghostly antics, wild tangents, and haunted hijinks. So grab your spreadsheet, your “brave pants,” and maybe a crystal or two, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning:We didn’t find anything we thought deserved a content warning, except that we use colorful language. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends, Amy and Megan chat about ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other supernatural and paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the metaphysical world, as well as Dead Files clients. This episode was recorded on December 8, 2025, and released on December 23, 2025. Chapter Markers00:00:26 Welcome00:01:48 A Look Back 00:02:21 132: Brothels, Gambling, and Saloons, Oh My!00:06:02 Interviews00:13:01 Imaginary Friends and Spirit Guides00:14:35 144/145 Spirit Junkies00:18:25 Pig-Related ADHD Tangent00:20:34 Haunted Minnesota00:23:19 Listener Input00:26:38 AP’s Departure00:27:56 Recapping Kindred Spirits00:29:11 The Dead Files Changes 00:31:14 Looking Forward00:34:45 We Beg Amy Allan to Join Us Episode links:Parafair: https://www.theandersonhousehotel.com/events/parafairSpreadsheet for Recommendations: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LPssO02Usn_C4AmuVkkzzFWVLGM1GvV3ZWCMRvcgLUM/edit?usp=sharing Visit us at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/Leave us a voicemail at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ Disclaimer:Sometimes we get a little scientific. We enjoy trying to come up with possible explanations for some of the things that the clients experience. But this by no means indicates that we do not believe the clients or are invalidating their experiences. We do believe. This podcast is in no way affiliated with HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans of the show talking about paranormal shows & movies and other spooky stuff. We want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing similar content. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa West Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesWe’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show!Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you in 2026!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    38 min
  • 159: Panic at the Disco, Panic in the Hallway

    159: Panic at the Disco, Panic in the Hallway
    Dec 11 2025
    This week we’re recapping The Dead Files episode “House of Mirrors,” but — in true TAC fashion — we veer wildly off the rails in the best possible ways. We also talked about Megan’s full-blown Oregon Chai obsession, Amy’s unexpected backyard cryptid sighting, whether possums are adorable or demonic, why yelling at ghosts never works, and the ongoing “tree burial vs. cremation vs. body farm” debate that absolutely will not die. We talk of the upcoming season finale, listener suggestions for new investigations, potential paranormal podcast crossovers, and haunted places within road-trip distance that the TAC crew could visit in 2026. Prepare for tricksters, history, side quests, and a whole lot of laughing at the absurdity of it all. So grab your Oregon chai (trust us), get cozy, and join us…where The Activity Continues. Content Warning: In this episode we mention suicide by hanging (or was it?) and some child death in history. Also, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. Chapter Markers00:00:26 Intro00:01:30 Content Warning & Housekeeping00:06:43 Segment One – The Set Up00:28:03 Segment Two – The Investigation00:44:08 Discussion of Hanging00:45:56 Segment Three – The Reveal00:56:34 Research and Rabbit Holes01:01:48 Outro/Disclaimer Episode links:Oregon Chai Tea Concentrate: https://amzn.to/4p4k3g3The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes.This episode was recorded on November 20, 2025 and released on December 11, 2025. Disclaimer:This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by CannelleBackground music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesWe’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 h et 2 min
  • 158: Specters, Skeptics, and Sleep Paralysis

    158: Specters, Skeptics, and Sleep Paralysis
    Nov 25 2025
    Guest: Diana Doty — co-host of Homespun HaintsShe’s back—and so are the ghosts.This week, we welcome Diana Doty of Homespun Haints for her long-awaited return to TAC, and things get deliciously weird (again). From haunted mirrors that open into impossible green hallways to the eerie overlap between skepticism, storytelling, and sleep paralysis, we explore what happens when logic meets the paranormal—and what it means to keep laughing in the dark. In This Episode· Revisiting Diana’s famous basement haunting and what’s changed since she sold the house.· Her haunted bathroom mirror portal (yes, really) and why some objects refuse to behave.· The push-pull between science and spirit—how a Vulcan mathematician dad and a fairy-healer mom made her the perfect paranormal hybrid.· When storytelling becomes summoning—can talking about ghosts actually attract them?· A deep dive into sleep paralysis, shadow figures, and the line between dream and visitation.If you like your ghost stories smart, your skeptics funny, and your haunted objects a little too familiar, this one’s for you. It’s an episode about curiosity, fear, and the fine art of not taking eternity too seriously. So grab your favorite athletic cup and join us, where The Activity Continues. Content Warning: We didn’t find anything we thought deserved a content warning, except that we use colorful language. This episode was recorded on November 5, 2025 and released on November 27, 2025. Chapter Markers00:00:00 Intro00:01:02 Welcome Diana!00:05:48 Diana’s First Ghost Experience00:28:15 Morgan’s Questions00:35:25 Classroom Anxiety00:38:11 Becky’s Violin Solo00:43:33 Growing up Non-Competitive00:51:57 Diana’s Ridiculously Overpriced Antique00:58: 47 Are We Living in a Simulation? Episode links:Homespun Haints: https://homespunhaints.com/Patreon-only episode where the ladies recreate "Innocent or Innuendo?" Delta blues spicy slang quiz they did at the Fernbank. https://www.patreon.com/posts/hoodoo-and-spicy-91720554“I Never Knew What the Blues Were” (OK 8151, 72479-B, April 1924), Virginia Listan, lyric @ 2:50 "I'm gonna get my hambone boiled..." https://open.spotify.com/track/0Zqir4NFAnEAdH6yyY5X7b?Studies on movement before conscious thought:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34119525/ Dennis the Demon and the Meth Gators https://homespunhaints.com/possessed-by-a-demon Robert Johnson and Delta Blues https://homespunhaints.com/the-devils-instrument Have You Seen The Hat Man? https://homespunhaints.com/the-hat-man Our Top 5 Podcast Episodes About Sleep Paralysis With Demons https://homespunhaints.com/demonic-sleep-paralysis-demons The Dormitory Demon of Mumbai https://homespunhaints.com/sleep-paralysis-demonVisit us at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/Leave us a voicemail at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsGuest: Diana DotyProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.com Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesWe’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show!Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 h et 23 min
  • Our Spooktacular LIVE Birthday Bash

    Our Spooktacular LIVE Birthday Bash
    Nov 13 2025
    It’s spooky season and birthday season here at TAC — and we’re celebrating in the most chaotic, heartwarming way possible.In this special Halloween episode, Amy and Megan catch up after a long break, sharing ghostly stories from Amy's trip to Scotland, featuring an EVP session, haunted antiques, and one very hungry crow. Then, fan-favorite guest Leah Evenstar joins to talk about her work as a medium — including what happens when our loved ones (and pets) cross over, and why more people than ever are suddenly sensing the other side.HighlightsAmy’s eerie EVP experience from her Scotland trip (and that mysterious “growl”)Leah’s moving story about feeling a beloved cat’s spirit after passingA look at how the veil seems thinner than ever — and what that means for “accidental mediums”Plus: haunted dolls, Ringing ears, vivid dreams, and signs from spirit So light a candle, grab your favorite Halloween mug, and settle in for laughter, chills, and a little spiritual reflection.Want the full uncut version (with live audience banter, spooky sidebars, and more)? Join our Patreon to get it all! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We didn’t find anything we thought deserved a content warning, except that we use colorful language. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends, Amy and Megan chat about ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other supernatural and paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the metaphysical world, as well as Dead Files clients.This episode was recorded on October 26, 2025 released on November 13, 2025. Episode links:Visit us at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/Leave us a voicemail at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/The Last Kingdom Book series: https://amzn.to/4oPWfMCAmazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsGuest: Leah Evenstar https://www.goldenphoenixhealing.com/Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.com Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesWe’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show!Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    34 min
  • 157: Purple Rain & Paranormal Vibes

    157: Purple Rain & Paranormal Vibes
    Oct 30 2025
    with Beverly McChesney Beverly is back, and she’s bringing dragons, past lives, and Prince with her. In this episode, we reconnect with Beverly McChesney — a psychic channel, event organizer, and all-around magical being — who last appeared in Episode 134: The Channeler and the Dragon Meister. We catch up on all the fascinating things Beverly’s been up to since her last visit, including organizing metaphysical markets, channeling spirits (including you know who from Paisley Park), and sharing wisdom from her vivid past life regressions. One of those lives? A swamp-dwelling herbalist named Mama Ruby with serious healing skills and a no-nonsense attitude. We also dive into:· Whether everyone is secretly a medium· The difference between being psychic, a medium, and just highly intuitive· Protection, energy clearing, and why light is your best defense· The myth of attachments and the power of personal vibration· The ethics (and scams) in the world of psychics and healers· What happened when Beverly visited Prince’s studio... and spoke to him· Time slips, ghost kids, and haunted mansions· Her gallery readings and traveling witchy bazaars in Kentucky Plus, we get her advice for how to stay spiritually grounded when the world feels like it’s crumbling. It’s heartfelt, spooky, occasionally silly, and totally enlightening. This one’s for the woo-curious, the spiritual skeptics, and the ghost-loving weirdos in all of us.Mentioned in This Episode:· Mama Ruby’s Mystic Market events in Kentucky· Owensboro’s haunted Cupola mansion· Past life regression and hypnotic memory recall· Ghost Brothers TV show (and their real-life kindness)· The energy of grief and loss in public tragedies· Psychic medium Rose Campbell ("Sessions with Spirit") So, grab your sassy red headphones, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Chapter Markers 00:00:18 Intro00:01:48 Welcome Beverly00:02:59 Megan Has a Question00:07:36 The Scammers00:09:19 Beverly’s Bazaars00:12:47 Honing Ones Skills00:15:28 Attachments? Demons? Are they Real?00:17:22 Beverly’s Minnesota Visit00:23:43 Ed Sullivan00:27:27 More on Beverly’s Events00:29:51 Mama Ruby and Life Regression00:40:27 Raising Our Vibrations00:49:47 Are Ghosts Really Ghosts?00:55:56 Beverly Drops Some Names01:02:49 Parting Words of Wisdom from Beverly01:07:22 Post Show Notes01:08:22 Outro Episode links:Dalen and Juwan’s clothing company, Loren Spratt: https://www.blackenterprise.com/meet-the-four-young-brothas-behind-this-luxury-black-owned-clothing-brand/https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-dalen-spratt-loren-spratt-online/Session with Spirit, Rose Campbell https://www.sessionswithspirit.info/Many Lives Many Masters by Brian Weiss, MD: https://amzn.to/4mfx9VuAmazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you.Per Request: Spirit Talker AppAndroid: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SpottedGhosts.SpiritTalker&hl=en_USApple https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spirit-talker/id1536762482 This episode was recorded on September 10, 2025 released on October 30, 2025. Disclaimer:Sometimes we get a little scientific. We enjoy trying to come up with possible explanations for some of the things that the clients experience. But this by no means indicates that we do not believe the clients or are invalidating their experiences. We do believe. This podcast is in no way affiliated with HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans of the show talking about paranormal shows & movies and other spooky stuff. We want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing similar content. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsGuest: Beverly McChesneyProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.com Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesWe’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show!Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://...
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    1 h et 9 min
  • 156: Staircase of Sorrow

    156: Staircase of Sorrow
    Oct 16 2025
    and the Turd in the Car Recapping The Dead Files Fatal Attachment (Season 2 Episode 1) which aired August 10, 2012. This week, TAC digs into one of the most haunting (and surprisingly sweet) early episodes of The Dead Files: Fatal Attachment. A small-town dentist’s office is plagued by strange activity, a sad little girl spirit, and the looming shadow of an abusive father. Amy and Megan unravel the mystery behind Lavina Wall’s tragic story — and discover just how much empathy can tether the living to the dead.Expect stairwell chills, ghost logs, creepy teddy bears, and yes… The Turd in the Car.Haunted dentistry, toxic family secrets, and more than a few laughs — So, grab your radiator moonshine, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning: In this episode we mention domestic abuse. Also, we swear. Chapter Markers00:00:00 Intro00:02:11 Overview! 00:03:14 Segment One – The Set Up00:26:35 Segment Two – The Investigation00:41:33 Segment Three – The Reveal00:57:22 Research and Rabbit Holes01:05:30 Outro/Disclaimer Episode links:https://emohealth.org/welcome-dr-grimes/ - he runs a monthly clinic for the uninsured!Article about a para normal group coming in in 2009! Mountain State Paranormal: https://www.hurherald.com/obits.php?id=33967Another article from 2011: (use an ad blocker)https://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/2011/11/breaking-news-dr-grimes-dental-office.htmlLavina’s True storyhttps://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/2011/11/lavinas-true-storydr-grimes-office-part.htmlBlog about the dental office https://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/2012/04/dr-grimes-part-3-carlas-story.htmlThe Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes.This episode was recorded on September 24, and released on October 16, 2025. Disclaimer:This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/ Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle Background music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show!Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST!Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form:https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    1 h et 5 min
  • 155: The Devil’s Shop

    155: The Devil’s Shop
    Oct 2 2025
    Haunted Prison: A Shadow Devil, 1980 Riot Energy, and a Burned Relic Recapping The Dead Files “Death Sentence” (aka “Prisoner of Shadows”): (Season 1 Episode 19) which aired June 29, 2012. We review a film shoot inside a decommissioned penitentiary, a whispered “Hey,” a client who took home a souvenir (then… burned it), and Amy & Steve breaking protocol mid-case. We unpack why prisons hang onto rage, fear, and you-really-shouldn’t-take-that energy. Expect: shadow-devil vibes, wall-crawlers, portal “holes,” and a reveal where the sketch is meh but the consequences are not. So grab your stolen hat, and join us where The Activity Continues… Patreon: Join before Sun, Oct 26, 2025 for the Birthday Happy Hour + live mini-recording (chat open, Q&A, spooky stories). https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Content warningsPrison violence (referenced), discussion of the 1980 prison riot, medical distress, demons/attachments. No gore. HighlightsWhy this prison case hits different: protocol break (Amy & Steve meet pre-reveal)“Don’t take souvenirs from haunted sites” — and definitely don’t burn themThe “Devil Shop” nickname, shadow-devil activity, and that gross basement holeSound design tricks (insect buzzing = instant dread) and Exorcist homage vibesHow mob mentality supercharges hauntings long after the riot is over Chapter Markers00:00:00 Intro00:00:32 Hello! Housekeeping00:04:14 Overview00:06:00 Segment One – The Set Up00:17:34 Segment Two – The Investigation00:28:03 Segment Three – The Reveal00:38:40 Research and Rabbit Holes00:54:04 Outro/Disclaimer Episode Links:Dead Files episode: “Death Sentence / Prisoner of Shadows”Background reading on the 1980 New Mexico Prison Riot (content caution): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_State_Penitentiary_riotDocumentary series about the riot from 1988 “Shakedown in Santa Fe”https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910778/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrIwew30GRI Filming/tour info for the decommissioned penitentiary: https://www.cd.nm.gov/divisions/corrections-industries/old-main/old-main-filming-tours/ This site has lots of pictures and floor plans: https://www.cd.nm.gov/divisions/corrections-industries/old-main/Sandi K Shelby: https://share.google/s07n52SOq4Sx1s0gf Terrible Angels: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727362/Our blog post: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/blog/the-devils-shop-extras/Beverly McChesney: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/chat-with-beverly-mcchesney/ The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. Sometimes we try to come up with possible explanations for some of the things that the clients experience. But this by no means indicates that we do not believe the clients or are invalidating their experiences. We do believe. This episode was recorded on August 27, 2025, and released on October 2, 2025. Disclaimer:This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits:Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan SimmonsProduction, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa WestBackground music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage!Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues Affiliates/SponsorsPlease see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time!If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinuesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    54 min
  • 154: Haints Misbehavin’ (with Homespun Haints)

    154: Haints Misbehavin’ (with Homespun Haints)
    Sep 18 2025

    In this spirited crossover episode, Amy and Megan from The Activity Continues team up with Becky and Diana, the paranormal powerhouses behind Homespun Haints.

    We talk ghost stories, unexpected spirit encounters, DIY hauntings, and what it’s really like making spooky podcasts from inside our own haunted corners of the world.

    There’s laughter. There’s side-eye. There’s a cello story that will live in podcast infamy. (Sorry, Megan.)

    Whether you’re a longtime TAC listener or a curious Haint dropping by for the first time — welcome to the weirdness.

    Grab your EMF detector and a strong cup of something witchy. It’s about to get haunted.


    Connect with Our Guests

    https://homespunhaints.com/

    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/homespunhaints

    Here’s their episode with the Irish Ghosts! https://homespunhaints.com/ghosts-of-ballylough-house-northern-ireland


    Chapter Markers

    00:00:00 Intro/Housekeeping/Gab

    00:03:57 Dennis and the Meth Gators

    00:05:32 Tech Goblin Madness Begins

    00:05:56 Appalachian Lore

    00:13:33 Diana’s Lips and more

    00:16:16 Souvenir Tips

    00:19:15 Music Lessons

    00:22:47 Becky’s Haunting Stories

    00:33:10 Spiders

    00:35:01 Ghostly Office Ghost

    00: 35:31 Diana’s Haunting Stories

    00:46:01 Live Séance

    00:50:48 Tech Goblins Strike Again and Stop the Recording

    00:51:25 Chin Hairs and Lessons from Mom

    01:11:49 Haunted South

    01:18:03 Ghost Hunting at the Psychic’s Office

    01:27:37 Outro

    Credits:

    Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons

    Guests: Becky Kilimnik and Diana Doty, Homespun Haints

    Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.

    Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa West

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    The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends, Amy and Megan chat about ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other supernatural and paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes.

    We also occasionally do interviews with people from the metaphysical world, as well as Dead Files clients.

    This episode was recorded on August 20, 2025 released on September 18, 2025.

    Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time!



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