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Weird Tales Radio Show #106: The History of Poltergeists & Gef the Talking Mongoose

26/3/2020

In Episode 106 of the Weird Tales Radio Show we interview Fortean Times columnist S.D Tucker about his new book Blithe Spirits: A History of the Poltergeist and ask if ghosts have a sense of humour? And yes we do discuss the Skinwalker Ranch, the Bell Witch and the surreal tale of Gef the Talking Mongoose. Reaching a total audience worldwide of over 420,000 each week, the Weird Tales Radio Show is available on all major podcast platforms, plus YouTube and Mixcloud, as well as multiple internet and paranormal radio stations.

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Weird Tales Radio Show #106: The History of Poltergeists & Gef the Talking Mongoose

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