Trailer | Eastern State Penitentiary

Trailer | Eastern State Penitentiary

Author: Elizabeth Grimes May 19, 2026 Duration: 1:38
Next on Spirits Uncorked... Step inside one of the most infamous prisons in America. On this episode of Spirits Uncorked, Erica takes us inside Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, a massive crumbling fortress once designed around the terrifying concept of total isolation. We dive into the disturbing history behind the prison’s Quaker-inspired experiment, the brutal punishments prisoners endured, and the legendary inmates who walked its shadowy halls, including Al Capone. Pour yourself a drink and join us as we explore the chilling history and lingering legends of Eastern State Penitentiary. 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 logo 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. 27 | Stream or Skip: Spooky Documentaries Reviews [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:36
In this Spirits Uncorked episode, Erica and Elizabeth dive into the world of paranormal documentaries, cutting through the clutter of endless scrolling to tell you which ones are worth your time—and which ones aren’t. Fr…
Ep. 26 | Spirits of the Stage [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:04
Step into the spotlight—if you dare. In this episode of Spirits Uncorked, Elizabeth and Erica explore the ghostly legends of the stage. From the eerie glow of the ghost light to the infamous “Macbeth curse,” we look at w…
Ep. 25 | The Ghost Story That Got Me [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:49
A true story that blends tragedy, mystery, and a melody that transcends the physical world. In this solo episode of Spirits Uncorked, Elizabeth shares the unforgettable account of a a friend's near-death experience, a dr…
Trailer | What's the story that made you question everything? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:57
A true story that blends tragedy, mystery, and a melody that transcends the physical world. In this solo episode of Spirits Uncorked, Elizabeth shares the unforgettable account of a a friend's near-death experience, a dr…
Ep. 24 | Step Right Up: The Dark Side of the Freak Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:53
Step right up—if you dare. In this episode of Spirits Uncorked, Elizabeth and Erica peer behind the curtain of the freak show, where the strange, the shocking, and the supernatural collide. From the dark origins of 19th-…
Ep. 23 | Say Her Name: Bloody Mary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:41
On this episode of Spirits Uncorked, we say her name—more than once. Elizabeth and Erica dive into the chilling legend of Bloody Mary, exploring its origins, historical connections, and how mirrors became portals for fea…
Trailer | Bloody Mary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12
On this episode of Spirits Uncorked, we say her name—more than once. Elizabeth and Erica dive into the chilling legend of Bloody Mary, exploring its origins, historical connections, and how mirrors became portals for fea…
Book Give Away! Find your next spooky read! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12
Book Give Away Instructions! 1. Find the book giveaway post on instagram that will be pinned to @ReddyFiction and @LanierGhostTours 2. Like the post and tag a friend! 3. That's it! You're entered to win 2 incredible, spo…
Trailer | Discover horror author Frank Reddy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12
We’re joined by horror author Frank Reddy—master of the genre known as "Redneck Noir." Born and raised near the haunted shores of Lake Lanier, Frank shares how his deep-rooted fear of dark water helped inspire his chilli…