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Recapping The Dead Files “Death Valley” (Season 2 Episode 19) which aired May 17, 2013. This is the first episode in our three-part series based on this episode of The Dead Files. In this episode, we switch things up and go back to our roots—Amy watches the episode and recaps it for Megan, who comes in completely blind (and highly caffeinated). What starts as a simple desert haunting quickly turns into a “wait… what is this place?” situation. We talk about the bizarre reality of Death Valley Junction—a “town” that is basically just one property, an opera house, and a hotel sitting in the middle of nowhere. Amy Allan is immediately overwhelmed, Steve asks the important questions (and misses a few obvious ones… looking at you, Dracula nails), and we spiral into discussions about scratches, ghostly bed-sitters, and whether older skin is just out here betraying us. There are tangents (of course), including our old recording habits, late-night exhaustion, and the realization that we’ve always been like this… we’re just better at editing it now. Also: ring shots, reservoirs, and the very real possibility that this entire place is just… off. So, grab your coffee (before we have to take another break to refill it) and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning: In this episode we mention suicide so trigger warning for those who need it. Also, we swear. Crisis Text Line is a global nonprofit organization founded in 2013 that provides mental-health support through text messaging. In the U.S., people can text “HOME” to 741741 to connect with a live trained crisis counselor. The service is free, confidential, and available 24/7. They support people dealing with things like anxiety, loneliness, bullying, substance use, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Also, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. Chapter Markers 00:04:23 Hello! 00:07:38 Content Warning & Housekeeping 00:10:31 Segment One – The Set Up 00:27:02 Side Quest: Knitting 00:30:01 Segment Two – Diggin’ Tru 00:30:23 Side Quest: Bongos is Bahrain 00:42:17 Segment Three – The Reveal 00: 47:06 Next week 00:47:06 Outro/Disclaimerr Episode links: Property’s Official Page: https://www.amargosaoperahouse.org/ Amargosa at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amargosa_Opera_House_and_Hotel Marta Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marta_Becket Some nice photos of the opera house inside. https://www.theyellowdesk.com/single-post/2017/06/13/the-dark-beauty-of-the-amargosa-opera-house-hotel-part-ii Amargosa (2000) the movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0229976/ You can watch it on Tubi for free. TAC Woodpecker Ts: https://www.zazzle.com/woodpecker_headache_remedy_t_shirt-256058499501832692 Or https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/176270054 The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. This episode was recorded on March 29, 2026 and released on April 16, 2026 Disclaimer: The Activity Continues is not affiliated with Warner Bros., Max, Travel Channel, Painless Productions, or The Dead Files, nor are we connected to the cast or crew. We are simply fans who recap and discuss past episodes for entertainment and community-building purposes. We are not investigators, mediums, or paranormal professionals, and we do not accept or investigate case submissions. The Dead Files is no longer in production, though it continues to stream on various platforms. If you are seeking assistance for activity in your home or business, we recommend researching reputable investigators or professionals in your local area. Some people choose to begin by asking for recommendations at local metaphysical shops or spiritual community centers. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Production, Artwork, and...

This week we’re recapping The Dead Files “Buried” (Season 14, Episode 11) which originally aired February 3, 2023. Amy and Megan close out their Ohio series with a case that somehow includes: teachers recommending paranormal investigators, a basement ghost who apparently runs a burial service, and one very stressed nine-year-old who just wants to go back to being a “playful boy.” Along the way, we discuss the truly wild moment when Kingston’s teachers tell his mom she should call The Dead Files, debate whether ghost kids are ever a good sign (spoiler: absolutely not), and wonder why Steve always asks clients if they’ve been “taking any weed.” We also tackle the real mysteries of the episode, like why the show suddenly discovered drone shots, why Word absolutely refuses to learn how to spell Steve DiSchiavi, and how a ghost can apparently keep burying the same victim over and over while yelling “stay dead.” Plus: woodpecker headaches, ghost LEGO buddies, purse-strap demonstrations, basement dread, and a brief but passionate discussion about woodpeckers that absolutely nobody asked for. Ponder If a ghost is trying to keep their victim quiet by repeatedly burying them in the basement… does that mean the haunting is less about revenge and more about covering up a crime that refuses to stay buried? Witness Both Amy and Megan try to explain things that they have no business explaining. Weigh-In If your child’s teachers told you they think your kid is seeing ghosts… and suggested you call paranormal investigators…would you be relieved someone believes them, or immediately start looking for a new school? So grab your bird-watching book and join us where…The Activity Continues. Content Warning: In this episode we mention child death in history (fire), so please consider before listening. But if you watch The Dead Files, you should be fine. Also we swear. Chapter Markers 00:00:49 Hello! 00:01:33 Housekeeping 00:02:53 Overview of “Buried” 00:07:07 Segment One – The Set Up 00:12:11 Side Quest: Woodpecker of a Headache 00:16:29 Side Quest: Besties! 00:24:57 Calling Editors of TDF 00:26:21 Segment Two – Diggin’ Tru 00:44:58 Segment Three – The Reveal 00:54:22 Research & Rabbit Holes 01:07:13 Side Quest: Dances with Wolves 01:08:18 Kent State Ghost Story 01:11:59 Outro/Disclaimer Episode links: East Cleveland Police in trubs: https://fox8.com/news/3-former-east-cleveland-officers-sentenced-to-prison/ Molly Petelinker’s grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160820037/molly-petelinkar Lake View/Collinwood School https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collinwood_school_fire Kent State Today: https://www.kent.edu/today/news/flash-kent-state-ghost-story Top 10 most haunted places in Ohio: https://trip101.com/article/haunted-places-in-ohio Our Woodpecker Ts: https://www.zazzle.com/woodpecker_headache_remedy_t_shirt-256058499501832692 Or https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/176270054 Recommend a Dead Files episode for us to recap (Amy’s spreadsheet): https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/recommend-your-favorite-dead-files-epsiode/ The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. This episode was recorded on March 4, 2026, and released on April 2, 2026. Disclaimer: The Activity Continues is not affiliated with Warner Bros., Max, Travel Channel, Painless Productions, or The Dead Files, nor are we connected to the cast or crew. We are simply fans who recap and discuss past episodes for entertainment and community-building purposes. We are not investigators, mediums, or paranormal professionals, and we do not accept or investigate case submissions. The Dead Files is no longer in production, though it continues to stream on...

Recapping The Dead Files “Demon War” (Season 4 Episode 4) which aired August 2, 2014. There are demons. There are bat faces. There is a mirror moment that made us deeply uncomfortable. And yes, Steve is once again diggin’ tru the archives. But what we really found ourselves talking about? The baby. When a toddler becomes central to a paranormal narrative, things get complicated. We explore the historical threads Steve uncovers, the emotional energy inside the home, and how quickly folklore imagery can escalate when fear enters the chat. Also: math gets us again. As always, we balance curiosity with compassion… and maybe just a little healthy skepticism. Observe: Amy attempting to pronounce “qigong” (chee-gong) without Googling it first. Ponder: How do you even make an appointment for a child exorcism… and is it covered by insurance? Weigh-In: How do you feel about adults calling each other “baby”? Better or worse than “lover”? So, grab your bat-faced demon sketchpad and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning: In this episode we mention child death in history (fire), sexual assault (paranormal), so proceed with caution. Also, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:48 Welcome New Friends! 00:03:32 Content Warning 00:04:06 Overview 00:07:17 Segment One – The Set Up 00:07:33 Side Quest: Head Update 00:22:53 Demons and Religion 00:29:06 Segment Two – Diggin’ Tru 00:46:45 Segment Three – The Reveal 01:00:03 Research & Rabbit Holes 01:09:26 Next week 01:10:33 Outro/Disclaimer Episode links: Kirk Baird article: https://www.toledoblade.com/KirkBaird/2014/08/08/Haunted-house-in-East-Toledo-is-no-laughing-matter/stories/20140807203 The LOVAH sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqeQLV04kwU Kent State Massacre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootings Bob Poiry: https://www.toledopolicemuseum.com/in-memory-of-bob-poiry Grain Elevator explosion: https://www.usdeadlyevents.com/1898-sep-20-grain-dust-explosion-and-fire-union-grain-elevator-toledo-oh-14-15/ Our T-Shirts: https://www.zazzle.com/woodpecker_headache_remedy_t_shirt-256058499501832692 Recommend a Dead Files episode for us to recap: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/recommend-your-favorite-dead-files-epsiode/ The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the paranormal world, with the goal of learning from others. We think you’ll really benefit from the things these people have to say. This episode was recorded on February 25, 2026, and released on March 19, 2026. Disclaimer: The Activity Continues is not affiliated with Warner Bros., Max, Travel Channel, Painless Productions, or The Dead Files, nor are we connected to the cast or crew. We are simply fans who recap and discuss past episodes for entertainment and community-building purposes. We are not investigators, mediums, or paranormal professionals, and we do not accept or investigate case submissions. The Dead Files is no longer in production, though it continues to stream on various platforms. If you are seeking assistance for activity in your home or business, we recommend researching reputable investigators or professionals in your local area. Some people choose to begin by asking for recommendations at local metaphysical shops or spiritual community centers. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/ Theme song. “Ghost Story” by Melissa West Background...

Recapping The Dead Files “Tangled” (Season 10, Episode 2) which aired June 22, 2013 We kick off our Ohio Three-Fer with shadow snakes, basement rage, and a 19th-century commune that absolutely did not get good Yelp reviews from the town. This house isn’t just haunted — it’s rooted. Black vine-like tendrils creep through the land and into the living, and we unpack what happens when depression, history, and paranormal energy all tangle together. We talk Free Love backlash, Victorian motherhood (twelve children??), morphine, menopause vs. malevolent spirits, and whether tar water is a reasonable Amazon purchase or a sign it’s time to move. It’s eerie. It’s layered. It’s feral. Ponder: If negative energy can embed in land… can it spread like an infection? Witness: Steve calling the commune “woo woo crap” while literally working on a ghost show. Weigh-In: If Amy told you to spray tar water around your entire house — would you stay… or would you move? So, grab your tar water (don’t miss a spot!), and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning: We didn’t find anything we thought deserved a content warning, but we swear. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Intro 00:05:55 A Word on AI 00:08:45 Testing a New Format 00:09:41 Side Quest: When You Wash Your Hair 00:11:51 Spirit Breakdown 00:15:16 Diggin’ Tru 00:16:38 It Takes a Village 00:28:57 Parenting is Hard 00:31:10 The Vines 00:33:47 The Reveal 00:34:33 Clients’ Options 00:39:34 Steve Getting Dramatic 00:40:12 Unstable Ghosts, and Tables 00:43:25 Paranormal or Menopause 00:49:14 Additional Research Notes 00:58:56 Disclaimer/Credits Episode links: Hudson Tuttle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Tuttle The Museum of Talking Boards: https://www.museumoftalkingboards.com/tuttle.html Charles Latcha’s Suicide Manifesto: https://evermore.imagedjinn.com/blg/9883/suicide-of-a-free-love-at-berlin-heights-july-16-1858/ Tar Water on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qEDcFo Our T-Shirts: https://www.zazzle.com/woodpecker_headache_remedy_t_shirt-256058499501832692 Recommend a Dead Files episode for us to recap: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/recommend-your-favorite-dead-files-epsiode/ The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. This episode was recorded on February 18, 2026, and released on March 5, 2026. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/ Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle Background music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES! Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show! Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST! Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in...

Recapping The Dead Files “Betrayed” (Season 2 Episode 13) which aired April 5, 2013 We talk mental health threads (this officially completes Amy’s accidental Three-Fer), basement dread, and why being six feet tall does not automatically make you immune to fear. Fred earns MVP Dad status, and we unpack how terrifying it must be to feel like you can’t protect your own kids from something you can’t see. It’s heavy… but it’s also Egg Haba, so we manage to spiral appropriately. Ponder: can ghosts have dementia? Witness: Megan having troubles saying New Jersey in a New Jersey accent. Weigh-In: Do you love Deviled Eggs as much as we do? So, grab your deviled eggs, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning: Discussion of suicide (historical), childhood illness, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. Chapter Markers 00:00:27 Intro 00:01:32 Housekeeping & Content Warning 00:04:06 Superb Owl Side Quest: Deviled Eggs, Chili & Sportsball 00:11:56 Overview 00:15:21 Segment One – The Set Up 00:32:05 Segment Two – Diggin’ Tru 00:34:39 Side Quest: Disney Movies 00:36:56 Bob Bishop, Genealogist 00:42:50 Max Maxwell, Local Historian 00:51:35 The Sketch 00:52:31 Segment Three – The Reveal 00:52:37 Side Quest: Living in Sin and Amy’s Mom 00:55:57 Back to the Reveal 01:05:31 Research and Rabbit Holes 01:15:48 Outro/Credits/Disclaimer Episode links: Garlic Peeler: https://amzn.to/4amw4aG Our T-Shirts: https://www.zazzle.com/woodpecker_headache_remedy_t_shirt-256058499501832692 Recommend a Dead Files episode for us to recap: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/recommend-your-favorite-dead-files-epsiode/ The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. This episode was recorded on February 7, 2026, and released on February 19, 2026. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/ Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle Background music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES! Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show! Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST! Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/Sponsors Please see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time! If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes!...

Recapping The Dead Files “Satan’s Revenge” (Season 4 Episode 5) which aired August 9, 2014. In this episode of The Activity Continues, we dig into one of the most intense episodes of The Dead Files yet. This was a listener request from long-time supporter, Zoey! Thank you Zoey! Steve and Amy travel to rural Michigan to help a family whose dream home has become a waking nightmare. What begins as reports of footsteps, shadow figures, and unexplained injuries quickly escalates into something far darker. The basement of this home appears to be holding dozens of hostile, negative entities, including a powerful shadow figure with violent intentions. As the investigation unfolds, we talk about: · A terrifying concentration of negative spirits in one location · Physical injuries, scratches, and life-altering accidents · Trauma, PTSD, and how past abuse may intersect with paranormal experiences · The psychological vs. paranormal question (and where it breaks down) · Why doors, stairs, and basements are never just architectural features on The Dead Files · Also don’t forget the side quests: Minnesota weather, headaches, and sleep socks (yes or no?) It’s disturbing. It’s emotional. And it raises one big question: How the hell do you end up with fifty bad dead people in your basement? So, grab your footie jammies, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warnings This episode contains discussion of: · Childhood sexual abuse · Suicide · Miscarriage / infant loss · PTSD and trauma · Self-harm · Physical injury and medical trauma Listener discretion is strongly advised. Also, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:39 Hello and Welcome! 00:01:17 Content Warning 00:02:35 Side Quest: Woodpecker of a Headache 00:04:13 Side Quest: PS We’re Frozen 00:06:14 False Start #3: We’re Still Cold 00:10:44 Actual Start! Overview, finally 00:12:24 Segment One – The Set Up 00:34:41 Segment Two – Diggin’ Tru 00:52:11 The Sketch 00:53:04 Segment Three – The Reveal 01:07:34 Research and Rabbit Holes 01:22:28 Next Time 01:24:03 End Credits Episode links: Our T-Shirts: https://www.zazzle.com/woodpecker_headache_remedy_t_shirt-256058499501832692 Recommend a Dead Files episode for us to recap: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/recommend-your-favorite-dead-files-epsiode/ The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. This episode was recorded on January 21,2026 and released on February 5, 2026. If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Recapping The Dead Files “Am I Crazy?” (Season 1 Episode 6) which aired 2011. This week, we kick off Season 7 by revisiting “Am I Crazy?”, a case that asks a familiar question with an uncomfortable twist: is the homeowner losing her grip on reality, or uncovering a long-buried truth no one wanted exposed? In Great Falls, Montana, Kelly believes she’s being contacted by the spirit of Valeria Gibson, a woman erased from the historical record and dismissed in death as “hysterical.” Through dreams, intuition, and a growing pile of unsettling clues, Kelly uncovers a story that doesn’t match the official version, and medium Amy Allan corroborates that story. As Steve Dischiavi digs for missing blueprints, vanished records, and suspicious inconsistencies, a pattern emerges: when women tell the truth, history has a habit of calling them unstable. But three women—Valeria, Kelly, and Amy—tell the same story across time. She’s not crazy. She’s just not being believed. So… is this a haunting? A cover-up? Or both? So, grab your Nespresso, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning: We didn’t find anything we thought deserved a content warning, but we will use colorful language. I don’t see that changing. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:36 Hello and Welcome! 00:08:05 Sidequest: Bougie Coffee 00:09:30 Overview 00:11:36 Segment 1 – The Set Up 00:15:02 Sidequest: Home Reno, Frugal Husbands, and Ghost Pets 00:36:11 Sidequest: Ableist Garlic 00:37:49 Ad Break 00:37:49 Segment 2 – Diggin’ Tru - The Investigation 00:47:17 Segment 3 – The Reveal 00:58:20 Research and Rabbit Holes 00:59:52 Sidequest: Your New Phrase “What the Munga?” 01:04:23 Valeria gets her spotlight 01:19:12 Next week Episode links: Nespresso pod maker: https://amzn.to/49Fpsng Peet’s Coffee: https://amzn.to/49FkRBB Paris Gibson: Man of Mystery: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/paris-gibson-man-mystery/ Great article, More Than Just the Founder’s Wife https://www.greatfallshistorymuseum.org/blog/valeria-gibson-more-than-just-the-founders-wife The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the paranormal world, with the goal of learning from others. We think you’ll really benefit from the things these people have to say. This episode was recorded on January 11, 2026, and released on January 22, 2026. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/ Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle Background music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES! Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show! Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST! Are you a The...

It’s the end of another wild and weird year on The Activity Continues! In this season finale, Amy and Megan hunker down with cocoa, cozy blankets, and a healthy dose of sarcasm to look back on all things TAC 2025. We revisit our favorite moments, share clips from standout episodes, and shout out the listeners and Patreon crew who keep us (mostly) sane. Buckle up for haunted Minnesota, listener requests, out-of-context pig facts (yep, you read that right), gratitude for the lovely people we interviewed this year, and our ongoing quest for the perfect ghost story. There’s talk of imaginary friends, spirit guides, investigating haunted hotels (with adult diapers and crystals, obviously), and a whole lot of gratitude for everyone who stuck around through the shenanigans. But don’t get misty-eyed—this is just our season wrap, not a goodbye! We’ll be back after a short break with even more ghostly antics, wild tangents, and haunted hijinks. So grab your spreadsheet, your “brave pants,” and maybe a crystal or two, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning: We didn’t find anything we thought deserved a content warning, except that we use colorful language. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends, Amy and Megan chat about ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other supernatural and paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the metaphysical world, as well as Dead Files clients. This episode was recorded on December 8, 2025, and released on December 23, 2025. Chapter Markers 00:00:26 Welcome 00:01:48 A Look Back 00:02:21 132: Brothels, Gambling, and Saloons, Oh My! 00:06:02 Interviews 00:13:01 Imaginary Friends and Spirit Guides 00:14:35 144/145 Spirit Junkies 00:18:25 Pig-Related ADHD Tangent 00:20:34 Haunted Minnesota 00:23:19 Listener Input 00:26:38 AP’s Departure 00:27:56 Recapping Kindred Spirits 00:29:11 The Dead Files Changes 00:31:14 Looking Forward 00:34:45 We Beg Amy Allan to Join Us Episode links: Parafair: https://www.theandersonhousehotel.com/events/parafair Spreadsheet for Recommendations: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LPssO02Usn_C4AmuVkkzzFWVLGM1GvV3ZWCMRvcgLUM/edit?usp=sharing Visit us at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a voicemail at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ Disclaimer: Sometimes we get a little scientific. We enjoy trying to come up with possible explanations for some of the things that the clients experience. But this by no means indicates that we do not believe the clients or are invalidating their experiences. We do believe. This podcast is in no way affiliated with HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans of the show talking about paranormal shows & movies and other spooky stuff. We want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing similar content. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa West Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES! Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show! Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST! Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in...

This week we’re recapping The Dead Files episode “House of Mirrors,” but — in true TAC fashion — we veer wildly off the rails in the best possible ways. We also talked about Megan’s full-blown Oregon Chai obsession, Amy’s unexpected backyard cryptid sighting, whether possums are adorable or demonic, why yelling at ghosts never works, and the ongoing “tree burial vs. cremation vs. body farm” debate that absolutely will not die. We talk of the upcoming season finale, listener suggestions for new investigations, potential paranormal podcast crossovers, and haunted places within road-trip distance that the TAC crew could visit in 2026. Prepare for tricksters, history, side quests, and a whole lot of laughing at the absurdity of it all. So grab your Oregon chai (trust us), get cozy, and join us…where The Activity Continues. Content Warning: In this episode we mention suicide by hanging (or was it?) and some child death in history. Also, while Amy and Steve's swears are bleeped on TV, ours are not. Chapter Markers 00:00:26 Intro 00:01:30 Content Warning & Housekeeping 00:06:43 Segment One – The Set Up 00:28:03 Segment Two – The Investigation 00:44:08 Discussion of Hanging 00:45:56 Segment Three – The Reveal 00:56:34 Research and Rabbit Holes 01:01:48 Outro/Disclaimer Episode links: Oregon Chai Tea Concentrate: https://amzn.to/4p4k3g3 The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. This episode was recorded on November 20, 2025 and released on December 11, 2025. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/ Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle Background music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues BE OUR GUEST! Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/Sponsors Please see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time! If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Guest: Diana Doty — co-host of Homespun Haints She’s back—and so are the ghosts. This week, we welcome Diana Doty of Homespun Haints for her long-awaited return to TAC, and things get deliciously weird (again). From haunted mirrors that open into impossible green hallways to the eerie overlap between skepticism, storytelling, and sleep paralysis, we explore what happens when logic meets the paranormal—and what it means to keep laughing in the dark. In This Episode · Revisiting Diana’s famous basement haunting and what’s changed since she sold the house. · Her haunted bathroom mirror portal (yes, really) and why some objects refuse to behave. · The push-pull between science and spirit—how a Vulcan mathematician dad and a fairy-healer mom made her the perfect paranormal hybrid. · When storytelling becomes summoning—can talking about ghosts actually attract them? · A deep dive into sleep paralysis, shadow figures, and the line between dream and visitation. If you like your ghost stories smart, your skeptics funny, and your haunted objects a little too familiar, this one’s for you. It’s an episode about curiosity, fear, and the fine art of not taking eternity too seriously. So grab your favorite athletic cup and join us, where The Activity Continues. Content Warning: We didn’t find anything we thought deserved a content warning, except that we use colorful language. This episode was recorded on November 5, 2025 and released on November 27, 2025. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:02 Welcome Diana! 00:05:48 Diana’s First Ghost Experience 00:28:15 Morgan’s Questions 00:35:25 Classroom Anxiety 00:38:11 Becky’s Violin Solo 00:43:33 Growing up Non-Competitive 00:51:57 Diana’s Ridiculously Overpriced Antique 00:58: 47 Are We Living in a Simulation? Episode links: Homespun Haints: https://homespunhaints.com/ Patreon-only episode where the ladies recreate our "Innocent or Innuendo?" Delta blues spicy slang quiz we did at the Fernbank. https://www.patreon.com/posts/hoodoo-and-spicy-91720554 “I Never Knew What the Blues Were” (OK 8151, 72479-B, April 1924), Virginia Listan, lyric @ 2:50 "I'm gonna get my hambone boiled..." https://open.spotify.com/track/0Zqir4NFAnEAdH6yyY5X7b? Studies on movement before conscious thought: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34119525/ Dennis the Demon and the Meth Gators https://homespunhaints.com/possessed-by-a-demon Robert Johnson and Delta Blues https://homespunhaints.com/the-devils-instrument Have You Seen The Hat Man? https://homespunhaints.com/the-hat-man Our Top 5 Podcast Episodes About Sleep Paralysis With Demons https://homespunhaints.com/demonic-sleep-paralysis-demons The Dormitory Demon of Mumbai https://homespunhaints.com/sleep-paralysis-demon Visit us at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a voicemail at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Guest: Diana Doty Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.com Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES! Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show! Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST! Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/Sponsors Please...

It’s spooky season and birthday season here at TAC — and we’re celebrating in the most chaotic, heartwarming way possible. In this special Halloween episode, Amy and Megan catch up after a long break, sharing ghostly stories from Amy's trip to Scotland, featuring an EVP session, haunted antiques, and one very hungry crow. Then, fan-favorite guest Leah Evenstar joins to talk about her work as a medium — including what happens when our loved ones (and pets) cross over, and why more people than ever are suddenly sensing the other side. Highlights So light a candle, grab your favorite Halloween mug, and settle in for laughter, chills, and a little spiritual reflection. Want the full uncut version (with live audience banter, spooky sidebars, and more)? Join our Patreon to get it all! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We didn’t find anything we thought deserved a content warning, except that we use colorful language. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends, Amy and Megan chat about ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other supernatural and paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the metaphysical world, as well as Dead Files clients. This episode was recorded on October 26, 2025 released on November 13, 2025. Episode links: Visit us at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a voicemail at: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ The Last Kingdom Book series: https://amzn.to/4oPWfMC Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Guest: Leah Evenstar https://www.goldenphoenixhealing.com/ Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.com Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES! Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show! Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST! Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/Sponsors Please see our Store page for all the links for all our affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time! If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

with Beverly McChesney Beverly is back, and she’s bringing dragons, past lives, and Prince with her. In this episode, we reconnect with Beverly McChesney — a psychic channel, event organizer, and all-around magical being — who last appeared in Episode 134: The Channeler and the Dragon Meister. We catch up on all the fascinating things Beverly’s been up to since her last visit, including organizing metaphysical markets, channeling spirits (including you know who from Paisley Park), and sharing wisdom from her vivid past life regressions. One of those lives? A swamp-dwelling herbalist named Mama Ruby with serious healing skills and a no-nonsense attitude. We also dive into: · Whether everyone is secretly a medium · The difference between being psychic, a medium, and just highly intuitive · Protection, energy clearing, and why light is your best defense · The myth of attachments and the power of personal vibration · The ethics (and scams) in the world of psychics and healers · What happened when Beverly visited Prince’s studio... and spoke to him · Time slips, ghost kids, and haunted mansions · Her gallery readings and traveling witchy bazaars in Kentucky Plus, we get her advice for how to stay spiritually grounded when the world feels like it’s crumbling. It’s heartfelt, spooky, occasionally silly, and totally enlightening. This one’s for the woo-curious, the spiritual skeptics, and the ghost-loving weirdos in all of us. Mentioned in This Episode: · Mama Ruby’s Mystic Market events in Kentucky · Owensboro’s haunted Cupola mansion · Past life regression and hypnotic memory recall · Ghost Brothers TV show (and their real-life kindness) · The energy of grief and loss in public tragedies · Psychic medium Rose Campbell ("Sessions with Spirit") So, grab your sassy red headphones, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Chapter Markers 00:00:18 Intro 00:01:48 Welcome Beverly 00:02:59 Megan Has a Question 00:07:36 The Scammers 00:09:19 Beverly’s Bazaars 00:12:47 Honing Ones Skills 00:15:28 Attachments? Demons? Are they Real? 00:17:22 Beverly’s Minnesota Visit 00:23:43 Ed Sullivan 00:27:27 More on Beverly’s Events 00:29:51 Mama Ruby and Life Regression 00:40:27 Raising Our Vibrations 00:49:47 Are Ghosts Really Ghosts? 00:55:56 Beverly Drops Some Names 01:02:49 Parting Words of Wisdom from Beverly 01:07:22 Post Show Notes 01:08:22 Outro Episode links: Dalen and Juwan’s clothing company, Loren Spratt: https://www.blackenterprise.com/meet-the-four-young-brothas-behind-this-luxury-black-owned-clothing-brand/ https://voyagela.com/interview/meet-dalen-spratt-loren-spratt-online/ Session with Spirit, Rose Campbell https://www.sessionswithspirit.info/ Many Lives Many Masters by Brian Weiss, MD: https://amzn.to/4mfx9Vu Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you. Per Request: Spirit Talker App Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.SpottedGhosts.SpiritTalker&hl=en_US Apple https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spirit-talker/id1536762482 This episode was recorded on September 10, 2025 released on October 30, 2025. Disclaimer: Sometimes we get a little scientific. We enjoy trying to come up with possible explanations for some of the things that the clients experience. But this by no means indicates that we do not believe the clients or are invalidating their experiences. We do believe. This podcast is in no way affiliated with HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans of the show talking about paranormal shows & movies and other spooky stuff. We want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing similar content. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Guest: Beverly McChesney Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by...

and the Turd in the Car Recapping The Dead Files Fatal Attachment (Season 2 Episode 1) which aired August 10, 2012. This week, TAC digs into one of the most haunting (and surprisingly sweet) early episodes of The Dead Files: Fatal Attachment. A small-town dentist’s office is plagued by strange activity, a sad little girl spirit, and the looming shadow of an abusive father. Amy and Megan unravel the mystery behind Lavina Wall’s tragic story — and discover just how much empathy can tether the living to the dead. Expect stairwell chills, ghost logs, creepy teddy bears, and yes… The Turd in the Car. Haunted dentistry, toxic family secrets, and more than a few laughs — So, grab your radiator moonshine, and join us where… The Activity Continues. Content Warning: In this episode we mention domestic abuse. Also, we swear. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:11 Overview! 00:03:14 Segment One – The Set Up 00:26:35 Segment Two – The Investigation 00:41:33 Segment Three – The Reveal 00:57:22 Research and Rabbit Holes 01:05:30 Outro/Disclaimer Episode links: https://emohealth.org/welcome-dr-grimes/ - he runs a monthly clinic for the uninsured! Article about a para normal group coming in in 2009! Mountain State Paranormal: https://www.hurherald.com/obits.php?id=33967 Another article from 2011: (use an ad blocker) https://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/2011/11/breaking-news-dr-grimes-dental-office.html Lavina’s True story https://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/2011/11/lavinas-true-storydr-grimes-office-part.html Blog about the dental office https://theresashauntedhistoryofthetri-state.blogspot.com/2012/04/dr-grimes-part-3-carlas-story.html The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. This episode was recorded on September 24, and released on October 16, 2025. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/ Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle Background music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES! Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show! Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST! Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/Sponsors Please see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time! If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Support this podcast at...

Haunted Prison: A Shadow Devil, 1980 Riot Energy, and a Burned Relic Recapping The Dead Files “Death Sentence” (aka “Prisoner of Shadows”): (Season 1 Episode 19) which aired June 29, 2012. We review a film shoot inside a decommissioned penitentiary, a whispered “Hey,” a client who took home a souvenir (then… burned it), and Amy & Steve breaking protocol mid-case. We unpack why prisons hang onto rage, fear, and you-really-shouldn’t-take-that energy. Expect: shadow-devil vibes, wall-crawlers, portal “holes,” and a reveal where the sketch is meh but the consequences are not. So grab your stolen hat, and join us where The Activity Continues… Patreon: Join before Sun, Oct 26, 2025 for the Birthday Happy Hour + live mini-recording (chat open, Q&A, spooky stories). https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Content warnings Prison violence (referenced), discussion of the 1980 prison riot, medical distress, demons/attachments. No gore. Highlights Why this prison case hits different: protocol break (Amy & Steve meet pre-reveal) “Don’t take souvenirs from haunted sites” — and definitely don’t burn them The “Devil Shop” nickname, shadow-devil activity, and that gross basement hole Sound design tricks (insect buzzing = instant dread) and Exorcist homage vibes How mob mentality supercharges hauntings long after the riot is over Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:32 Hello! Housekeeping 00:04:14 Overview 00:06:00 Segment One – The Set Up 00:17:34 Segment Two – The Investigation 00:28:03 Segment Three – The Reveal 00:38:40 Research and Rabbit Holes 00:54:04 Outro/Disclaimer Episode Links: Dead Files episode: “Death Sentence / Prisoner of Shadows” Background reading on the 1980 New Mexico Prison Riot (content caution): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mexico_State_Penitentiary_riot Documentary series about the riot from 1988 “Shakedown in Santa Fe” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910778/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrIwew30GRI Filming/tour info for the decommissioned penitentiary: https://www.cd.nm.gov/divisions/corrections-industries/old-main/old-main-filming-tours/ This site has lots of pictures and floor plans: https://www.cd.nm.gov/divisions/corrections-industries/old-main/ Sandi K Shelby: https://share.google/s07n52SOq4Sx1s0gf Terrible Angels: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1727362/ Our blog post: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/blog/the-devils-shop-extras/ Beverly McChesney: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/chat-with-beverly-mcchesney/ The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. Sometimes we try to come up with possible explanations for some of the things that the clients experience. But this by no means indicates that we do not believe the clients or are invalidating their experiences. We do believe. This episode was recorded on August 27, 2025, and released on October 2, 2025. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/ Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa West Background music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter We’re on (almost) all the...

In this spirited crossover episode, Amy and Megan from The Activity Continues team up with Becky and Diana, the paranormal powerhouses behind Homespun Haints. We talk ghost stories, unexpected spirit encounters, DIY hauntings, and what it’s really like making spooky podcasts from inside our own haunted corners of the world. There’s laughter. There’s side-eye. There’s a cello story that will live in podcast infamy. (Sorry, Megan.) Whether you’re a longtime TAC listener or a curious Haint dropping by for the first time — welcome to the weirdness. Grab your EMF detector and a strong cup of something witchy. It’s about to get haunted. Connect with Our Guests https://homespunhaints.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/homespunhaints Here’s their episode with the Irish Ghosts! https://homespunhaints.com/ghosts-of-ballylough-house-northern-ireland Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Intro/Housekeeping/Gab 00:03:57 Dennis and the Meth Gators 00:05:32 Tech Goblin Madness Begins 00:05:56 Appalachian Lore 00:13:33 Diana’s Lips and more 00:16:16 Souvenir Tips 00:19:15 Music Lessons 00:22:47 Becky’s Haunting Stories 00:33:10 Spiders 00:35:01 Ghostly Office Ghost 00: 35:31 Diana’s Haunting Stories 00:46:01 Live Séance 00:50:48 Tech Goblins Strike Again and Stop the Recording 00:51:25 Chin Hairs and Lessons from Mom 01:11:49 Haunted South 01:18:03 Ghost Hunting at the Psychic’s Office 01:27:37 Outro Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Guests: Becky Kilimnik and Diana Doty, Homespun Haints Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa West Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Support the show, get bonus episodes, and unlock chaos. We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues BE OUR GUEST! Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/Sponsors Please see our Store page for all the links for all our affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends, Amy and Megan chat about ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other supernatural and paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the metaphysical world, as well as Dead Files clients. This episode was recorded on August 20, 2025 released on September 18, 2025. Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time! If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-content

Recapping The Dead Files “Dead End” (Season 3 Episode 6) which aired August 28, 2015. What’s lurking in the closet? (No, seriously—what is it??) What happens when a small-town Missouri home becomes the hunting ground for a shadow man with a serious vendetta? In this episode of The Activity Continues, Amy and Megan recap The Dead Files Season 3, Episode 6: “Dead End” — where the family’s safety is threatened by something very real, very dark… and very interested in their child. In This Paranormal Parade: • A shadow man that army-crawls from the closet toward a child (like a demon doing pushups) • A curtain rod with a vendetta • Mini-demons that might just be shadow man's sidekicks • A history of brothels, betrayal, and a sheriff who died of…you guessed it, syphilis • A skeptical police officer who finally admits: “This house scares the hell out of me” • Amy Allan doing what she does best: unearthing secrets from the walls — and the past All in a house with a brutal, confusing, and possibly brothel-adjacent backstory. The energy in this one? Oppressive with a side of 'get out now.' Get your bingo cards out kids, this one has a lot… and join us where… The Activity Continues. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:26 Hello! 00:03:30 Overview 00:05:32 The Set Up 00:31:00 The Investigation 00:38:07 The Reveal 00:47:06 Research and Rabbit Holes 00:52:09 Goodbye 00:52:42 Outro/Disclaimer Episode links: Blog written by Larry Wood, Steve’s contact on the episode: https://ozarks-history.blogspot.com/2011/09/lane-britton.html Emma Mae Liebhart: https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-neosho-times-emma-mae-pt-1/26944534/ The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. This episode was recorded on August 14, 2025, and released on September 4, 2025. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/ Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa West Background music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES! Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show! Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST! Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being interviewed on our show? Let us know by filling out our guest form: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/guests/intake/ Affiliates/Sponsors Please see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/ Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. We’ll see you next time! If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Support this podcast at —...

A haunted country club, an unsolved murder, and a lot of side-eye at the ‘official story.’ This week, we take a detour from The Dead Files and dip our toes into Kindred Spirits (Season 7, Episode 10): The Country Club Murders. Set at the eerily elegant Black Knight Country Club in Beckley, West Virginia, this episode delivers high paranormal drama, low lighting, and medium-level mediumship. A couple murdered on Lover’s Lane. A doctor who may or may not have tripped to his death (hi, McCulloch). An explosion beneath the golf course. And Chip Coffey in a skull scarf. What more could you want? We discuss the hauntings, the history, the residual energy, and yes—the totally not-suspicious husband who was conveniently unaccounted for the night of the murder. 🧐 Let’s be honest we all know: the husband did it (but don’t sue us). Also in this episode: · McCulloch Took a Tumble™ · We explain how coal becomes Coke (not the fizzy kind) · Megan finally learns bullet speeds are not measured in light years · Amy wants a medium to isolate EVPs in Audacity like it’s 2008 · AP drops historical facts like haunted breadcrumbs Come for the ghostly whispers, stay for the wild speculation. We loved this episode of Kindred Spirits—and we think you will too. 👻 Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes, outtakes, haunted bingo cards, and more at patreon.com/theactivitycontinues So, grab your skull scarf (just like Chip’s), and join us where… The Activity Continues. We didn’t find anything we thought deserved a content warning, except that we use colorful language. The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends, Amy, Megan, and AP chat about ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other supernatural and paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the metaphysical world, as well as Dead Files clients. This episode was recorded on July 28, 2025 and released on August 21, 2025. Chapter Markers 00:01:18 Intro 00:03:10 Overview 00:04:48 Dead Files vs. Kindred Spirits 00:08:47 History of Black Night Country Club 00:15:11 Dr. James McCulloch 00:19:21 EVPs – Different Takes 00:25:46 Investigations: Night or Day 00:27:58 Lover’s Lane Murders 00:34:42 More on McCullough’s Tumble 00:40:45 Who Will Remember Us? 00:42:19 Beacon TV and Wrap Up Episode links: The Country Club: https://historicblackknight.org/ McCulloch: Legal Paper Amy found: ttps://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/109/866/1500603/ https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/mutual-life-ins-co-894852128 Rand-Baily Murders: Websleuths https://websleuths.com/threads/wv-nellie-rand-39-ray-bailey-50-beckley-4-nov-1947.77757 https://coldcasecrew00.wixsite.com/coldcasecrew/post/the-rand---bailey-black-knight-country-club-murders Mine Explosion https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space%3ARaleigh_Coal_and_Coke_No._4_Mine_Disaster https://wvexplorer.com/attractions/historic-landmarks/raleigh-powerhouse/ Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Disclaimer: Sometimes we get a little scientific. We enjoy trying to come up with possible explanations for some of the things that the clients experience. But this by no means indicates that we do not believe the clients or are invalidating their experiences. We do believe. This podcast is in no way affiliated with HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans of the show talking about paranormal shows & movies and other spooky stuff. We want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing similar content. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg, Megan Simmons, and Amy Piersak Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle...

This is a special bonus episode, which is about an important change in the TAC universe. We recorded this on June 28, the same evening that we recorded the Kindred Spirits episode that will be released on August 21. I just wanted to release this separately to be sure everyone hears it and is aware so there's no confusion as to what's taking place. In a nutshell, after two years, we say goodbye to AP. Her presence will be missed but we remain close. 💕 She will tell you in her own words right here. If you want to stay in touch with AP, you can follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/apmn21/ If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-content

Recapping The Dead Files “Vengeance” (Season 10 Episode 1) which aired July 25, 2015. This week on The Activity Continues, Megan and Amy dive into The Dead Files episode “Vengeance” set in Albuquerque, New Mexico. When a woman inherits her family’s beloved restaurant in Albuquerque’s Old Town, she embraces her role as caretaker of both the business and its rich legacy. But after decades of whispers, sightings, and strange activity, they are ready for answers. Who still lingers in the historic building—and why? They’re curious—and concerned about what, if anything, they should be doing for the spirits that still call the place home. As the team investigates, a dark legacy emerges involving an 1880s lawman with blood on his hands, a furious female spirit from the 1920s, and a violent, lingering energy that's hurting the living. Content Warning: In this episode there is quite a bit of talk about infant and child death, as well as botched hanging executions, so trigger warning for those who need it. Also, we swear. 🪦 Topics include: · A Wild West marshal with a murderous streak · A swirling storm of grief, anger, and illness · The line between paranormal activity and undiagnosed medical conditions · Shadow figures, swirling energy, and one pissed-off spirit · The science and woo behind how energy lingers 💬 Plus: Megan and Amy try to untangle the history, laugh at the absurd bits, and share their own takes on what’s really haunting this historic spot. 👻 So grab your emotional support wicker furniture and join us where… The Activity Continues. 💀 Support the show, get bonus episodes, and join our paranormal-loving community at patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Hello! 00:02:23 Content Warning & Housekeeping 00:12:16 Segment One – The Set Up 00:39:04 Segment Two – The Investigation 01:01:00 Segment Three – The Reveal 01:21:00 Fact Check 01:31:20 Real ghost story about the area 01:32:55 Outro/Disclaimer Episode links: Join our IG Group Chat! https://ig.me/j/AbZQ-sYUAb5Nrhyb/ High Noon Restaurant https://www.highnoonrestaurant.com/ Facebook page for restaurant https://www.facebook.com/highnoonrestaurant On Old Town: https://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com/ Milton Yarberry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_J._Yarberry Article we quoted: https://www.executedtoday.com/2017/02/09/1883-milton-yarberry-marshal-of-albuquerque/ This is the book that puts the Yarberry murder in 1881: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/History_of_New_Mexico%3B_its_resources_and_people_%28IA_historyofnewmexi01paci%29.pdf US Ghost Adventures: https://usghostadventures.com/albuquerque-ghost-tour/high-noon-restaurant-saloon (this is not Baggins’ show, it’s a directory of haunted places you can visit.) The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends, Amy, Megan, and AP chat about true crime, ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the paranormal world, with the goal of learning from others. We think you’ll really benefit from the things these people have to say. Sometimes we get a little scientific. We enjoy trying to come up with possible explanations for some of the things that the clients experience. But this by no means indicates that we do not believe the clients or are invalidating their experiences. We do believe. This episode was recorded on July 2, and released on August 7,2025. If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron, join our Ghosty Fam and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-activity-continues/exclusive-content

Recapping The Dead Files, Season 6, Episode 7: Afflicted (Aired June 13, 2015) In this powerful 150th episode, Amy and Megan revisit The Dead Files case titled “Afflicted,” where a single mother in Covington, Louisiana, pleads for help as her family is terrorized by a dark, unseen force. Physical attacks, emotional torment, and a terrifying presence have shattered their home—and possibly their lives. Steve DiSchiavi uncovers a turbulent past filled with addiction, heartbreak, and violent death. Meanwhile, Amy Allan encounters a demon-like entity that thrives on human suffering, especially addiction, and warns that it could claim a soul forever. 🎧 This one’s heavier than usual—we talk about addiction, family breakdown, and the impossible choices a mother must make to protect her children. It’s not our funniest episode, but it might be one of our most important. 🔮 Topics include: · Paranormal attachments and addiction demons · Generational trauma and haunted land · Amy Allan setting boundaries like a queen · Soulmates, skepticism, and the reality of recovery · Creepy sketches, bad curtain rods, and baseboard heaters · Our 150th episode milestone! So, grab your non-alcoholic beverage, and join us where… The Activity Continues. 📌 Trigger warning: We discuss addiction, drug and alcohol use, emotional trauma, and family breakdown. Please listen with care. 🔗 Support us on Patreon to hear the follow-up Sideshow episode, where we try to be funny again: patreon.com/theactivitycontinues Chapter Markers 00:00:19 Intro 00:03:08 Overview 00:4:39 Segment One – The Set Up 00:46:56 Segment Two – The Investigation 01:03:15 Segment Three – The Reveal 01:17:31 Corrections Corner 01:19:35 Outro/Disclaimer Episode links: The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102 The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends, Amy, Megan, and AP chat about true crime, ghost stories, haunts, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes. We also occasionally do interviews with people from the paranormal world, with the goal of learning from others. We think you’ll really benefit from the things these people have to say. Sometimes we get a little scientific. We enjoy trying to come up with possible explanations for some of the things that the clients experience. But this by no means indicates that we do not believe the clients or are invalidating their experiences. We do believe. This episode was recorded on June 9, 2025, and released on July 26, 2025. Disclaimer: This podcast is in no way affiliated with Warner Brothers, HBOMax, the Travel Channel, Painless TV, or the TV show The Dead Files or any of its cast or crew. We’re just fans who love the show and want to build a community of like-minded people who would enjoy hanging out and discussing the episodes and similar content. Credits: Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg, Megan Simmons, and Amy Piersak Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/ Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.com Background music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins Engage! Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/ Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show) Newsletter sign-up: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/newsletter Join us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues We’re on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES! Email: theactivitycontinues@gmail.com and maybe it will be read on the show! Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ to leave a message and maybe it will be played on the show! BE OUR GUEST! Are you a The Dead Files client, or a paranormal/spiritual professional, and are interested in being...