Ep. 47 | Doors to Nowhere: The Winchester House

Ep. 47 | Doors to Nowhere: The Winchester House

Author: Elizabeth Grimes March 31, 2026 Duration: 35:29
Step inside one of the most mysterious homes ever built. In this episode of Spirits Uncorked, we explore the legend of the Winchester Mystery House, a sprawling Victorian mansion filled with staircases to nowhere and doors that open into thin air. But behind the mystery is a woman: Sarah Winchester. After devastating personal loss and inheriting a fortune tied to the infamous Winchester rifle, Sarah retreated from society and began building. And building. And building or 38 years straight. Was she following instructions from spirits? Trying to escape a curse? Or simply navigating grief in a way the world didn’t understand? Pour a drink and decide for yourself. Photos of the house: https://winchestermysteryhouse.com/photo-gallery/ Follow us on instagram! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Spirits.Uncorked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch on ⁠YouTube @Spirits.Uncorked⁠ Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spiritsuncorkedpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.LanierGhostTours.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Produced by, and theme music by Elizabeth Grimes Artwork by Brett Rapp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Settle in with a glass of your favorite vintage and get ready for a conversation that wanders into the shadows. On Spirits Uncorked, sisters Elizabeth and Erica Grimes blend history and true crime with the paranormal, creating a uniquely atmospheric listen. Each episode begins with the pop of a cork, leading into deep dives into chilling tales, from the tragic, submerged history of Georgia's Lake Lanier to accounts of haunted institutions and personal encounters with the unexplained. This isn't just a retelling of ghost stories; it's an exploration of the real events and locations that fuel these legends, examining the thin line between documented history and enduring mystery. The podcast thrives on conversation, whether it's just the two hosts parsing a strange case or bringing in guests like horror authors, historians, or everyday people who've experienced something they can't explain. The tone is conversational and often personal, feeling like you’re pulled up at a kitchen table late at night, listening to a fascinating, sometimes spine-tingling discussion. You’ll find the stories are grounded in specific places and historical context, giving weight to the eerie phenomena reported there. For anyone curious about the darker corners of the past and the lingering whispers that might just be true crime’s echo, Spirits Uncorked offers a compelling, and wonderfully uncorked, journey.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 91

Spirits Uncorked
Podcast Episodes
Ep. 9 | The Natural and Supernatural Worlds of Lake Lanier [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:00
In this episode of Spirits Uncorked, hosts and sisters uncork a bottle and explore the fascinating connection between the natural and supernatural worlds of Lake Lanier. From the diverse wildlife like birds, bats, and de…
Ep. 8 | The Theories of Hauntings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:18
In this episode of Spirits Uncorked, hosts and sisters, Elizabeth and Erica discuss the different types of hauntings and the theories behind them. See how the Stone Tape Theory, put forth by researcher T.C. Lethbridge, s…
Ep. 7 | Lake Lanier in Pop Culture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:49
In this episode of Spirits Uncorked, Elizabeth and Erica explore how Lake Lanier’s dark history and eerie beauty have captured the imagination of storytellers in TV, film, and documentaries. From being a mysterious setti…
Ep. 6 | Fact to Fiction with thriller author, NV Peacock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:55
In this episode of Spirits Uncorked, hosts and sisters, Elizabeth and Erica, sit down with UK thriller and crime author, NV (Nicky) Peacock! Join us as we delve into how real-life horrors inspire Nicky's gripping tales.…
Ep. 5 | Paranormal Pairings with Wine and Whimseys! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:31
In this episode of Spirits Uncorked, we uncork a bottle with wine expert and local business owner, Bridget Elliott Brady of Wine and Whimseys in Tucker, GA! She shares her inspiration with us and gives tips for wine novi…
Ep. 4 | Spirit Box [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:40
In this episode of Spirits Uncorked, Elizabeth is at the physical location at Lake Lanier where the Lady of the Lady tragically died in 1958. She and Erica use a spirit box to see if they can bridge the gap between the l…
Ep. 3 | The Summerour Mounds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:58
In this episode of Spirits Uncorked, Elizabeth and Erica delve into the fascinating history of the Summerour Mounds at Lake Lanier. These ancient Native American burial sites hold secrets that have intrigued historians a…
Ep. 2 | The Lady of the Lake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:45
In this episode of "Spirits Uncorked," hosts and sisters, Elizabeth and Erica, uncork a bottle of wine and delve into the haunting lore of The Lady of the Lake, the most commonly seen apparition at Lake Lanier in Georgia…
Ep. 1 | Oscarville [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:18
Hosts and sisters, Elizabeth and Erica, uncork a bottle of wine and dive deep into the chilling origins of Lake Lanier in Georgia. Join them as they explore the haunting history of the submerged town of Oscarville, a onc…
Spirits Uncorked Podcast Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:30
Coming soon! A podcast that dives deep in the mysterious and haunted waters of Lake Lanier in Georgia. Join hosts, and sisters, Elizabeth and Erica as they uncork a bottle and discuss the oddities and tragedies of this b…