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Dearly Departed Podcast

Dearly Departed Podcast

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Welcome to Dearly Departed, a paranormal podcast hosted by Alyssa and Kailie. Two best friends with a shared love for spirits, scares, and the kind of banter only besties can pull off.

Each week, we explore ghost stories, haunted history, creepy folklore, witchy lore, and the unexplained mysteries that linger long after dark. With equal parts chilling storytelling and dark humor, Dearly Departed is your new favorite haunt for all things spooky.

Whether you’re here for restless spirits, eerie encounters, or just a laugh in the dark, join us every week as we chat with the dearly departed.

Alyssa James, Kailie Yeager
Social Sciences Spirituality
Episodes
  • 168 Years of Violence, Death, and Ghosts | Dearly Departed Podcast
    Jan 30 2026

    This week on Dearly Departed, Alyssa takes us inside the Missouri State Penitentiary, one of the oldest and most violent prisons in American history. From brutal inmate murders and executions to overcrowding, corruption, and cruelty, this prison earned a reputation as a place few survived unchanged.

    But the violence didn’t end when the prison closed. Visitors and former staff report footsteps in empty cellblocks, voices echoing through the halls, shadow figures, and a feeling that something is still watching.

    We explore the penitentiary’s dark past, the lives lost within its walls, and the paranormal activity that refuses to fade. Was this place ever truly empty, or did the prison keep its prisoners forever?

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    57 mins
  • How Fear Turned Salem Against Itself | Dearly Departed Podcast
    Jan 23 2026

    This week, Kailie presents the haunting history of the Salem witch trials. We break down what led to the accusations, how fear spread through the town, and the devastating consequences that followed. From hysteria to power struggles, this episode explores the real story behind the trials and why Salem’s past still echoes today.

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    55 mins
  • Real Ghost Encounters, Childhood Nightmares, and the Melonheads | Dearly Departed Podcast
    Jan 10 2026

    This week on Dearly Departed, Kailie shares the paranormal experiences that happened to her over the holidays. What should have been a normal season quickly became unsettling after encounters with a haunted doll and her first time using a spirit box.

    We talk through exactly what happened, what responses she received, and how these moments affected her in real time. From eerie timing to unsettling answers, these experiences left more questions than explanations.

    We also dive into the chilling legend of the Melonheads, one of the Midwest’s most disturbing urban legends. Where did the stories come from, and why do they continue to resurface decades later.

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    59 mins
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