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Side Stories: The Haunting of Ed Larson

Oct 29, 2025
Comedian Ed Larson shares his spine-chilling paranormal experiences, vividly recounting hauntings from his childhood. He describes eerie events at his aunt's house, ghostly encounters with a blue figure, and unsettling hauntings in Boca Raton. Listeners hear about a medium's insights into mafia connections and coincidences of twin deaths that add to the spooky narrative. The duo also highlights listener stories, including a haunted sandwich shop, while discussing the broader world of creepy tales. It's a Halloween treat full of thrilling anecdotes!
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INSIGHT

True Atrocities Feel Different Than Ghosts

  • Henry notes that real historical evils like the Nazis don't evoke the same spooky thrill as classic paranormal tropes because they're brutally real and discomforting. He suggests audiences sometimes prefer paranormal scares to confronting actual historical horror.
ADVICE

Prepare Your Audience For A Scary Story

  • Set the mood before telling ghost stories by dimming lights, adding smells, and using props like flashlight shadows to build tension. Combine sensory tricks and subtle theatrics to make spooky tales more immersive for listeners.
ANECDOTE

Childhood House With Persistent Activity

  • Ed Larson grew up visiting a haunted Linden, New Jersey house where family members reported breathing over an intercom and lights that turned on by themselves. His aunt hired a medium who linked the disturbances to a man named Veto with mafia ties, and family members experienced physical attacks in the house.
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