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Citegeist explores the paranormal through an archival lens. Each episode begins with a ghost story as it’s typically told, and then we dive into the archive for a ghoulish gossip sesh, examining historical and archival resources to learn what really happened.

Podcast · By Joshua Spellman · English · Official site

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Sep 9, 2026
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Aug 18, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 9, 2026

    Finding the Real Clue House: The Murder of Captain Joseph White, the Gardner-Pingree House, & the Ghosts of Tudor Close (opens the original)

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    In this episode, Citegeist host Joshua Spellman investigates the Salem murder of Captain John White and the surrounding lore that the Gardner Pingree House inspired the board game Clue. He sifts through sensational tours, archival records, and a web of motives, suspects, and legal twists to

  2. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    The Red Lady & Other Tales: My Ghost Stories (opens the original)

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    In this episode of Zeitgeist, host Joshua Spellman steps away from skeptic branding to share his own haunting experiences and the context behind them. He recounts encounters with a Red Lady in a haunted 1950s house, near-deathly staircases, and uncanny premonitions that blur the line between

  3. Episode · Aug 18, 2026

    Sorry for ghosting you...Update and New Episodes? (opens the original)

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    If you’ve been wondering where I went, this update explains the pause and what comes next for the podcast. It’s a candid check-in on grief, burnout, and the reality of trying to make a highly researched audio show sustainable. The plan is to try again with a few new episodes for spooky season, but with a format that feels more sustainable and more connected to listeners. If you have any ideas or feedback on format or what you'd like to hear...this is the time to share! And if you’re here for the

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