22: The Trove

22: The Trove

Author: WALT FM January 22, 2020 Duration: 54:39
Mariah travels to a country she's never been to in hopes that she can find a man she's never met: her father. ~41~ This episode is supported in part by the Kindred Spirits - our supporters on Patreon. For just $5 a month, Kindred Spirits get early access to all of our episodes, hear them ad-free, plus exclusive bonus episodes that aren't available anywhere else. This week, they're getting a behind the scenes conversation between Sam and Mariah about the development process for this week's story. If you have the means, please consider joining the Kindred Spirits 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
Podcast Episodes
51: You Know It's Wrong [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:49
Stories about rediscovering home in unexpected ways. Featuring Micaela Blei and Jeff Simmermon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
50: They Don't Make 'Em Like That Anymore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:16
Stories from Bradford Jordan and Ophira Eisenberg about reckoning with the fundamental truth (or, in some cases, lies) about who their mothers are. This episode is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Kindred Sp…
49: City Folk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:30
Sam gets a ghostly answer to a decade-old question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BONUS: The Rumor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:27
A mysterious story has haunted the city of Baltimore for 25 years. Can Sam unravel the truth...before the truth unravels him? Follow The Rumor on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen. Learn more about…
48: Superheroes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:07
Stories about unexpected impulses with deep generational roots. Hubby Jenkins tells the story of discovering a deep connection with his banjo, and Dr. Njoki McElroy tells the story of an evil happening in Sherman, Texas.…
47: The Soft War [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:52
Thi Bui tells producer Jennifer Lai about the delicate process of asking her parents about their worst experiences - and the even more delicate process of turning those conversations into works of art. Listen to Jennifer…
46: A Dime for Mr. Fetterman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:21
This week, we're celebrating family stories that seem simple on the surface, but are actually the keys to understanding our entire personalities. Featuring comedians Pat Regan and Gastor Almonte. Listen to Pat's podcast,…
45: A Hollywood Ending [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:55
Following the tragic murder of his brother Asher, Mac's family finds disparate ways of re-assembling their shattered lives. Mac’s essay originally appeared in Gawker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…
44: Forever Is A Long Time [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:42
Everyone in Ian's family gets divorced. Now that he's been married for a few years, he wants to know if his relationship is doomed. Listen to the full series of “Forever Is A Long Time” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or whe…
43: The Namesake - Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:46
"I feel really lucky that Danny is Danny." The conclusion of our miniseries with Jessie Pascarelli. This episode was made possible in part by the generous support of the Kindred Spirits, our community of supporters on Pa…