21: Collateral For Ten Million

21: Collateral For Ten Million

Author: WALT FM January 15, 2020 Duration: 53:56
Kierran grew up hearing stories about her grandfather's adventures owning diamond mines, tangling with the mafia, robbing banks, and other wild tales. But as she's gotten older, Kierran's starting to realize some of those stories might be total B.S. And if they are, she wants to know why everyone was so willing to let him get away with it. ~41~ The Kindred Spirits, our supporters on Patreon, have already heard this episode ad-free - and they're also getting exclusive bonus episodes you can't hear anywhere else. If you have the means, please consider joining them for just $5 a month at http://patreon.com/familyghosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a presence in every family tree, a story whispered at reunions or buried in old letters. Family Ghosts, from WALT FM, digs into those lingering family legends, the enigmatic relatives whose true stories have shaped generations in unseen ways. This isn’t about paranormal activity, but the very real, often unresolved mysteries that haunt our own histories. Each episode is a deep investigation into a single figure-perhaps a grandmother rumored to have been a jewel smuggler, an uncle who maintained a double life, or a sibling who disappeared without explanation. Through careful research and intimate storytelling, the podcast uncovers the facts and fictions surrounding these ghostly characters. Listeners will hear how these ancestral shadows influence family dynamics, secrets, and identities, revealing that we are all, in part, constructed from these inherited fragments of mystery. It’s a thoughtful exploration of memory, truth, and the silent forces within our lineages, making for a compelling listen that sits at the rich intersection of society and culture. Tune in to discover what, or who, might be quietly haunting your own story.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 78

Family Ghosts
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15: A Settling in the Bones [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:15
Kirya's childhood home was haunted by two elusive ghosts - the fleeting presences of her grandfathers, neither of whom she knew much about. When she discovers an old audio cassette recording of herself making up songs an…
14: The Sasquatch of Spring Valley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:28
After Asher's uncle dies, the family goes to clean out his apartment, and discovers a box of love letters from a woman they've never met. "Yes, you call me in the morning. You call me in the morning - I'll tell you what…
13: June & George [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:32
Kimberly's grandparents find themselves imprisoned without cause. When they're released, they refuse to talk about it, leaving Kimberly and her family with a lot of questions about what happened. "Try to separate a man f…
12: The Chinese Food Incident [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:43
A mysterious burglary has haunted the Falco family for 25 years. This week, we try to catch the thief. "What comes easy, you better hold on to. Because when it gets tough, believe me when I tell you: all you got is what…
11: His Minor Years [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:09
A souvenir from from Meara's great-uncle turns out to be a clue about a scandal that almost tore her family apart. "I've got a box of old photographs - mostly pictures of you. I never look at those pictures anymore - I g…
10: The Love Family, Part 3 - Constance & Composure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:26
Posey tries to uncover the connection between the loss of her mother and her parents' time in the Love Family. "I've lived my whole life for it to come down to this. Remember me if I forget." - Charlie Parr Learn more ab…
9: The Love Family, Part 2 - Vision & Completion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:09
Love is real. "Those of us who are lost and low - we know how you feel. We know it's not right, but it's real." - Laura Marling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8: The Love Family, Part 1 - Love & Logic [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:42
After a fateful acid trip in 1967, a man named Paul tries to build his ideal family. "You and I both know that the house is haunted. You and I both know that the ghost is me." - Shakey Graves Learn more about your ad cho…
Season 2 Trailer: We Never Really Talked About Our Past [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:42
The official trailer for Season 2 of our show. New episodes begin on May 15th. "I've been told there is a power in the blood. Is it enough? Is it enough to carry me back from where I am, to where I was? I hope there is s…
7: None Of Your Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:32
Sam discovers he has an uncle he never knew about. He starts asking questions his father never thought he'd have to answer - and gets answers he never knew he needed. For more information about our show, please visit our…