55: Don't Look Directly At It

55: Don't Look Directly At It

Author: WALT FM January 27, 2022 Duration: 42:25
Malcolm Gladwell shares a parable from the past, and Nick Markovich searches for the meaning of life. Hear more of Malcolm’s work on Revisionist History, and more of Jacob’s work on Deep Cover. Family Ghosts is made possible thanks to the generosity of the Kindred Spirits, our community of supporters on Patreon. For just $5 per month, Kindred Spirits hear our episodes ad-free, and they get access to exclusive bonus content. If you have the means, please consider joining them today 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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6: That You Should Be Happy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:16
Micaela is haunted by a recurring dream - a vision from her family's harrowing past. This week, she tries to figure out what it means. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram: @famghoshow. Thank you for listening! Learn more…
5: Lookin' Good, Charlie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:10
After his dad dies when Mark is only 14, Mark is forced to make his way without much guidance - his only memories of his father are tender, stubbly hugs and an old leather shaving kit. What did Mark's dad mean to him? An…
4: A Spirit of Vengeance [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:14
NOTE: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Jill grew up hearing the terrifying legend of Austin Riddick, who her mom always called "the crazy man from Mississippi." But as an adult, she starts to quest…
3: Sue's Clues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:00
When Nick's grandfather died in 1994, something bizarre happened: his aunt Susan stole the body and hid it. Susan died shortly thereafter, and for the last twenty-three years, Nick and his family have agonized over his g…
2: No Brown Spots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:05
Everything changed for Caila on June 22, 2010. On today's episode, she finally confronts the truth about what happened that night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1: The Family Jewels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:42
One afternoon in 1961, a mysterious woman in sunglasses wandered into my grandfather's jewelry shop and stole his heart. Two years later, she vanished without a trace, leaving his life and career in ruins. For years, tha…
Season 1 Trailer: Every House Is Haunted [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06
Coming November 15th: true stories of the spirits that haunt our family histories. Each week, we'll bring you a different family's attempt to exorcise their ghost. Our pilot episode, "The Family Jewels," produced as part…