DeepSummary
The episode consists of two stories from the podcast 'Spooked' about supernatural encounters. The first story is narrated by Jen who worked as an intern at a museum housed in two historic mansions owned by feuding siblings in the past. She experiences several spooky incidents like ringing bells, footsteps, and disembodied voices, which she attributes to the spirit of the lively sister Mayemma. However, her terrifying encounter with the apparition of the stern brother Alexander in his mansion part of the museum makes her quit the job.
The second story is told by Dennis, a nurse who often encounters spirits of former patients in the hospital during his night shifts. He recounts several unsettling experiences like seeing a sobbing woman in an empty room, an old man in a wheelchair looking forlorn, and sensing their emotions. Initially scared, Dennis later learns meditation techniques to shield himself from such paranormal activities and focus solely on helping living patients.
Both narrators have strikingly realistic experiences which they share without overtly judging or rationalizing the supernatural elements, letting listeners interpret the stories based on their own beliefs and worldviews.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Ghosts and spirits may linger from past traumatic events or unresolved conflicts.
- Supernatural encounters can manifest as physical sensations, disembodied sounds, or full-bodied apparitions.
- Rational people can have terrifyingly real experiences that defy logical explanation.
- Some individuals seem gifted with higher sensitivity to perceive the spirit world.
- Meditation and mindfulness techniques may help control unwanted psychic abilities.
- Haunted locations often have dark histories that tie the ghosts to the place.
- Believers and skeptics can interpret paranormal accounts based on their worldview.
- The fear of the unknown, especially concerning the afterlife, amplifies the horror.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “You look kind of pale. She's like, you saw something, didn't you? I'm like, well, yeah, I just saw a ghost.“ by Speaker E
- “His face was filled with disdain. He definitely did not like me. And I could feel it and I could see it in his face.“ by Speaker C
- “I'm thinking that this is a man that got into the house and has been hiding and he is laying in wait for me and he's gonna hurt me. I was terrified.“ by Speaker C
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Episode Information
Snap Judgment
Snap Judgment and PRX (paloma.orozco@prx.org)
6/27/24
Jen is about to start an internship at a museum. But this isn’t a typical museum… it’s built inside two old, historic mansions. By this time, the original owners of these two old homes are long gone–or are they? And a night nurse dedicated to his job loves to help people. But when spirits of former patients reach out to him, he’s not sure if he can care for them.
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STORIES
Fright at the Museum
Jen is about to start an internship at a museum. But this isn’t a typical museum… it’s built inside two old, historic mansions. By this time, the original owners of these two old homes are long gone — or are they?
Thank you, Jen, for sharing your story with Spooked.
Produced by Zoe Ferrigno, original score by Leon Morimoto
Night Nurse
Dennis is a nurse, a helper. But when spirits of former patients reach out to him, he’s not sure if he can care for them.
Produced by Chris Hambrick, original score by Dakim
Artwork by Teo Ducot
Season 15 - Episode 29