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This time on The Activity Continues, Megan and Amy rolled the dice and landed on The Holzer Files: Lambert Castle. What followed was a haunted castle, mysterious past-life connections, family secrets, psychic roadblocks, and one very persistent paranormal mystery that may or may not have been completely solved.
Along the way, we also spent a surprising amount of time introducing Megan to Amyâs newest foster-fail pup, discussing whether ghosts can keep secrets for over a century, and trying to decide if Lambert Castle was genuinely haunted or just really committed to being dramatic.
This is the public (edited) version of this episode. If you would like to see the full episode, mostly unedited, please go to our Patreon where you can join us, and watch this and all our upcoming episodes ad-free and often extended. Or you can purchase just this episode. Weâd love to have you as part of the Ghosty Fam!
Grab a drink, meet the newest member of the canine cast, and join us for a night of ghosts, castles, and chaos.
OBS made a terrible life choice during this recording and partially hid Megan behind the episode footage. We didn't discover it until editing. The audio is fine. Megan survived.
Content Warning:
We didnât find anything we thought might deserve a warning, except that we swear.
Chapter Markers
00:31 Intro
02:09 Start? Naw, not yet.
02:30 Sidequest: Paranormal Encounters
03:51 Rolling the Dice
05:15 The Episode
44:22 After the Episode
47:13 Next Time
Episode links:
Lambert Castle
Tickets: https://www.passaiccountynj.org/departments/engineering/lambert-castle
Wiki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lambert_Castle
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lambertcastle/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LambertCastleNJ/
Holzer Files: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10738706/
Paranormal Mysteries: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt34889365/
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 June 15,2026 and released on July 9, 2026.
Disclaimer
The Activity Continues is not affiliated with Warner Bros., Max, Travel Channel, Painless Productions, or The Holzer Files, nor are we connected to the cast or crew. We are simply fans who recap and discuss episodes for entertainment and community-building purposes. We are not investigators, mediums, or paranormal professionals, and we do not accept or investigate case submissions.
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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Melissa West
Affiliates/Sponsors
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Our first Holzer Files Reaction: Grave Secrets
This week, Amy and Megan continue their experiment of rolling the dice and reacting to a paranormal show they've never pre-screened. Their random selection leads them to a haunted house, a mysterious bloodstain, a tragic family legend, and one very unsettling ghost whose preferred method of communication appears to be shushing people.
As the investigation unfolds, long-held local stories start to unravel, leaving Amy and Megan questioning everything they thought they knew about the haunting. Along the way, they spiral into discussions about nightgowns, muumuus, Blair Witch trauma, ghost-hunting gadgets, and whether some paranormal legends survive simply because they're too good for a town to let go.
Join us for haunted history, unexpected twists, and a healthy amount of paranormal tomfoolery.
Content Warning:
suicide, and we use colorful language.
Chapter Markers
00:00:33 Welcome & Housekeeping
00:10:37 Picking the Episode
00:13:54 Enter the Howard-Dickinson House
00:21:26 Sidequest: PJs, Muumuus, & House Coats
00:24: 43 The Woman in White
00:29:36 Melinda, Witness
00:30:43 True History: The Houseâs Biggest Secret
00:35:21 Overnight Investigation Begins
00:38:34 Sidequest: SLS Camera
00:45:04 The Results
00:47: 12 Maidaâs Findings
00:48:27 Melinda Returns
00:52: 44 End of Holzer Files episode
00:53:02 Blair Witch Reminiscing
Episode links:
Howard-Dickinson House https://www.howardhousehenderson.org/
The Holzer Files: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10738706/
The Pajamas we talked about: https://amzn.to/4ujpHwF
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 June 1 ,2026, and released on June 25, 2026.
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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Melissa West
Affiliates/Sponsors
Please see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/
Engage!
Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/
Leave us a Voicemail: https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/voicemail/ (might be read on the show)
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Research and Rabbit Holes for TDF "The Lady in Black"
After our first-ever watch-together episode, it was time to do what we do best: pull on every loose historical thread we could find and see where it led. Spoiler alert: it led to failed divorces, mysterious house histories, censured juries, tornadoes, and at least one rabbit hole that ended in a spectacular dead end.
This week, Amy brings the receipts leaving listeners and Megan equally surprised by every twist and turn. We discuss a podcast review so sweet it nearly makes us cry, the accidental Midwestern art of saying "uff da" and "ope," and why the best podcasts feel less like shows and more like hanging out with friends.
Then we head back to Marshalltown, Iowa, where the questions only get stranger. Did the house have a dark history before Kelly and Mike moved in? Did their paranormal investigations bring something home with them? Why did previous residents report nothing unusual? And how exactly does a house drop nearly 70% in price?
Along the way, we uncover an eerie letter from the homeowners themselves, featuring flying wine glasses, mystery scratches, grandchildren chatting with an old woman upstairs, and a laptop that somehow froze on a photograph of Angie Braddock's gravestone before anyone knew who she was. Because apparently normal coincidences were not invited to this party.
We also dive deep into the story of K.C. Roberts, the faith healer at the center of multiple death investigations. That sends us into discussions about Christian Science, coroner's juries, old-timey public shaming, legal loopholes, and the frustrating realization that some human behaviors haven't changed much in the last 125 years.
Plus:
· Megan invents new legal theories despite not attending law school.
· Amy becomes temporarily obsessed with spelling variations of the same man's name.
· We mourn a very good dog.
· We discover that Angie once tried to divorce her husband.
· And we once again prove that no historical mystery is safe from becoming a tangent.
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So, grab your mug of hot cocoa and join us where⊠The Activity Continues.
Content Warning:
Thereâs some murder, nothing explicit. But our language has been called that (we swear)
Chapter Markers
00:00:00 Intro!
00:03:01 Sidequest: Shut the F Up Nick Lachey
00:05:07 The Property
00:09:29 The Clients
00:17:13 Angie Braddock (Roberts)
00:18:06 KC Roberts â Faith Healer
00:26:19 Susan Vicker Murder
00:30:16 True Crime Sidequest 1
00:32:40 Tasler: The Hobo Con Man
00:35:53 True Crime Sidequest 2
00:37:03 Smitherman Again
00:40:09 1903 Fire
00:44:50 Not a Doctor
00:47:18 Pointillism
00:49:57 Next Time
Episode links:
Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you.
Article about the 2018 Tornado: https://cbs2iowa.com/news/local/stories-of-survival-as-recovery-begins-in-marshalltown
Angie Braddock on Wikitree: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Braddock-714
Susan Vickers: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114996958/susan_kaye-vickers
Sumpter Trial info: https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/863/563/336233/
https://law.justia.com/cases/iowa/supreme-court/1989/88-651-0.html
Richard Tasler: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/199641120/richard_joe-tasler
Ross Ingledue Found his grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61189338/ross-bromley-ingledue
Oliver Ingledue: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61189343/oliver_l-ingledue
https://www.timesrepublican.com/news/todays-news/2025/04/a-marshalltown-road-trip-city-streets-named-after-early-movers-and-shakers-part-2/
Marshalltown Cold Cases https://spotcrime.com/IA/Marshalltown/cold-cases
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 May 17, 2026 and released on June 11, 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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Melissa West
Affiliates/Sponsors
Please see our Store page for all the links for all our current affiliates. https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/store/
Engage!
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Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. Weâll see you next time!
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Recapping The Dead Files âThe Lady in Blackâ (Season 10 Episode 6)
This week we did something weâve somehow NEVER done before: we rolled dice live on-air to randomly pick a Dead Files episode, and watched it together completely blind in real time, IN PERSON.
Which means you get our uncensored reactions, immediate theories, interruptions, chaos, and approximately seventeen side quests.
The dice landed us in Marshalltown, Iowa for The Lady in Black, featuring a haunted house owned by paranormal investigators who may have finally found a case they canât handle themselves. Along the way we discuss violent hauntings, creepy staircases, spirit attachments, whether dead people sleep, and one deeply upsetting shallow grave situation involving Richard Tasler, AKA âthe hobo con man.â
We also spiral into:
· whether closed captions help or destroy your ability to watch TV,
· paranormal investigator qualifications,
· Christian Science and faith healing,
· Michael Peterson and the owl theory,
· how many post-conviction filings is TOO many,
· and why Amy would absolutely interview the family dog if given the opportunity.
There are ghost children, a woman in a black veil, increasingly alarming injuries, and several moments where we completely derail ourselves before trying to remember we are technically recapping a television show.
Ponder:
If multiple people in a house think one family member is âchangingâ because of paranormal activity⊠but that person doesnât believe any of it⊠who do you trust?
Witness:
Steve swearing when he sees the sketch, and Megan reminding him itâs a family show, damm*t!
Weigh-In:
If Amy Allan told you a spirit wanted your family gone and said moving was the only option⊠would you leave the house?
So, grab your dice, your closed captions remote, and maybe a flashlight for the staircase⊠and join us where⊠The Activity Continues.
Content Warning:
Child death in history, and we do still swear.
Chapter Markers
00:00:25 Intro!
00:06:23 Segment One â The Set Up
00:19:09 Segment Two â Digginâ Tru
00:25:59 â BREAK
00:25:55 Sidequest: Megan Digs into Legal Stuff
00:31:42 Back to the Show
00:33:29 The Sketch
00:34:41 Segment Three â The Reveal
00:50:47 Next Time
00:52:56 Outro/Disclaimer
Episode links:
Find the Dead Files episode: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8651884/
The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102
The Lady in Black: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-dead-files-4887850/episodes/the-lady-in-black-248858476
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 April 27,2026, and released on May 28, 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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Melissa West
Overview music: âBeyond the Starsâ by Chris Collins
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. Weâll see you next time!
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In this episode, we wrap up our three-part Death Valley series by diving into the 2000 documentary Amargosaâand letâs just say⊠we had thoughts.
We get into Meganâs slow burn experience with the film (it took about an hour to click⊠but when it did, it really did), while Amy was immediately charmed by its very specific â1970s educational filmâ vibeâgrainy footage, questionable cinematography, and all. Somehow, this thing both feels amateur and also won an Emmy, which⊠weâre still processing.
But what really pulled us in wasnât the filmmakingâit was Marta
We talk about her resilience, her wildly difficult upbringing, her complicated relationships, and how she somehow came out the other side as this deeply optimistic, slightly woo-woo, fully committed artist who just⊠did whatever the hell brought her joy. Whether that was painting murals she didnât own, performing for empty rooms, or building an entire life in the middle of nowhere, Marta didnât wait for permission.
So, grab your wildflower seeds and join us where⊠The Activity Continues.
Content Warning:
We didnât find anything we thought deserved a content warning, but we did swear.
Chapter Markers
00:00:00 Hello/Intro
00:17:00 Side Quest: School Movies from Our Youth
00:28:15 Marta and the Animals
00:29:00 Back to Wilget
00:32:54 Marta Looking Toward the Future
00:35:52 Question for Everyone
00:38:36 Other Shows Featuring Amargosa
00: 47:19 End credits
Episode links:
Amargosa: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0229976/ - you can watch on Amazon Prime ($) or Tubi (free)
Weird Tales 4: The Ghosts of Death Valley Junction: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1783417/ (Tubi free)
Ghost Adventures Season 2 episode 11: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1789274/
Central California Paranormal Investigators: https://www.facebook.com/ccpifresno/
Blog about films shown in school. Might bring back some memories! https://www.jenx67.com/2020/01/old-classroom-films.html
Cipher in the Snow (1973): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cipher_in_the_Snow
McGee and Me (1989): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McGee_and_Me!
Books:
Amazon links could generate a small commission to us at no cost to you.
If you donât want to buy it on Amazon ask at your local bookseller. Iâve included the publishersâ names here too.
âTo Dance on Sands: The Life and Art of Death Valleyâs Marta Becketâ by Marta Becket (2015 - Page Publishing):
Paperback https://amzn.to/4cHXIjk
Kindle https://amzn.to/4cCe3pL
Hardcover: https://amzn.to/42av4mp
(not on Audible)
Marta Becket, a Theatrical Portrait: The Artist, the Performer, and Her Amargosa Opera House 4th Edition (2003 â Creel): https://amzn.to/4tm7jn8 (newer, more complete and less $$ edition of the below edition)
Marta Becket: A Theatrical Portrait: The Artist, the Performer, and Her Amargosa Opera House (2000 - Creel) https://amzn.to/4tundfq (this is a very expensive different edition of the previous listed one)
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 April 6, 2026, and released on May 14, 2026.
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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Melissa West
Overview music: âBeyond the Starsâ by Chris Collins
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Research and Rabbit Holes for The Dead Files âDeath Valleyâ (Season 2 Episode 19) which aired May 17, 2013.
This week weâre back in Death Valley Junctionâbut this time, weâre going deeper. Like⊠five days of rabbit holes deeper.
In part two of this three-part series, we leave the recap behind and dive headfirst into the history of the Amargosa Opera House and Hotel⊠and things get complicated fast.
We uncover the origins of the property as a 1920s mining hub built to impress investors (for a booming industry that lasted⊠about three years), complete with dormitories, a cafe, a general store, andâyesâan infirmary that the show barely touched on.
From there, we follow the story of how the place sat abandoned for decades before ballerina Marta Becket arrived in 1967 and quite literally adopted itâpainting her own audience on the walls and performing for them when no one else showed up. (We love her. We would die for her.)
But then⊠things take a turn.
We dig into what may have really happened with Rich and Mary Leeâbecause despite what the show implies, it doesnât seem like ghosts are the only reason they left. There are power struggles, conflicting stories, a very suspicious letter that may or may not have actually been written by Marta, and just enough missing information to make everything feel a little⊠off.
So, grab your refrigerator yogurt (labeled it so Terry from accounting doesnât take it) and join us where⊠The Activity Continues.
ï»żThis episode was recorded on March 29, 2026 and released on April 30, 2026.
Chapter Markers
00:00:00 Hello!
00:00:56 How We Ended Last Time
00:01:41 The Property
00:15:18 The Clients
00:21: 30 Marta Becket
00:25:08 Shotgun Kitty
00:27:39 Next week
Episode links:
Propertyâs 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
Article about the Marta: https://www.jeffreysward.com/tributes/amargosa.htm - the links within that article are dead.
...for the rest of the links please see our Blog:
https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/blog/extended-show-notes-for-tac-168
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 âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Melissa West
Overview music: âBeyond the Starsâ by Chris Collins
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Recapping The Dead Files âDeath Valleyâ (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 rootsâAmy 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 âwait⊠what is this place?â situation.
We talk about the bizarre reality of Death Valley Junctionâa âtownâ 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 weâve always been like this⊠weâre 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.
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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 â The Set Up
00:27:02 Side Quest: Knitting
00:30:01 Segment Two â Digginâ Tru
00:30:23 Side Quest: Bongos is Bahrain
00:42:17 Segment Three â The Reveal
00: 47:06 Next week
00:47:06 Outro/Disclaimerr
Episode links:
Propertyâs 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 Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/
Theme song. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Melissa West
Overview music: âBeyond the Starsâ by Chris Collins
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. Weâll see you next time!
If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron. Join us in the Haunted Lounge and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues
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This week weâre recapping The Dead Files âBuriedâ (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 âplayful boy.â
Along the way, we discuss the truly wild moment when Kingstonâs 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 theyâve been âtaking any weed.â
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 âstay dead.â
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 childâs teachers told you they think your kid is seeing ghosts⊠and suggested you call paranormal investigatorsâŠwould you be relieved someone believes them, or immediately start looking for a new school?
So grab your bird-watching book and join us whereâŠThe 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 âBuriedâ
00:07:07 Segment One â 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 â Digginâ Tru
00:44:58 Segment Three â 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 Petelinkerâs 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 (Amyâs 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 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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Melissa West
Overview music: âBeyond the Starsâ 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
Weâre on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues
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. Weâll see you next time!
If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron. Join us in the Haunted Lounge and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues
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Recapping The Dead Files âDemon Warâ (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 digginâ 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 âqigongâ (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 âbabyâ? Better or worse than âloverâ?
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 â The Set Up
00:07:33 Side Quest: Heating Update
00:22:53 Demons and Religion
00:29:06 Segment Two â Digginâ Tru
00:46:45 Segment Three â 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 youâll 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. âGhost Storyâ by Melissa West
Background music: âBeyond the Starsâ 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
Weâre on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues
SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!
Email: [email protected] 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. Weâll see you next time!
If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron. Join us in the Haunted Lounge and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues
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Recapping The Dead Files âTangledâ (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 isnât just haunted â itâs 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 itâs time to move.
Itâs eerie. Itâs layered. Itâs feral.
Ponder: If negative energy can embed in land⊠can it spread like an infection?
Witness: Steve calling the commune âwoo woo crapâ while literally working on a ghost show.
Weigh-In: If Amy told you to spray tar water around your entire house â would you stay⊠or would you move?
So, grab your tar water (donât miss a spot!), and join us where⊠The Activity Continues.
Content Warning:
We didnât 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 Digginâ 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 Clientsâ 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 Latchaâs 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. Weâre 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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Cannelle
Background music: âBeyond the Starsâ 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
Weâre on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues
SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!
Email: [email protected] 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. Weâll see you next time!
If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron. Join us in the Haunted Lounge and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues
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Recapping The Dead Files âBetrayedâ (Season 2 Episode 13) which aired April 5, 2013
We talk mental health threads (this officially completes Amyâs 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 canât protect your own kids from something you canât see. Itâs heavy⊠but itâs 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 â The Set Up
00:32:05 Segment Two â Digginâ 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 â The Reveal
00:52:37 Side Quest: Living in Sin and Amyâs 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. Weâre 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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Cannelle
Background music: âBeyond the Starsâ 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
Weâre on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues
SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!
Email: [email protected] 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. Weâll see you next time!
If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron. Join us in the Haunted Lounge and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues
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Recapping The Dead Files âSatanâs Revengeâ (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 donât forget the side quests: Minnesota weather, headaches, and sleep socks (yes or no?)
Itâs disturbing. Itâs 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 Weâre Frozen
00:06:14 False Start #3: Weâre Still Cold
00:10:44 Actual Start! Overview, finally
00:12:24 Segment One â The Set Up
00:34:41 Segment Two â Digginâ Tru
00:52:11 The Sketch
00:53:04 Segment Three â 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 us in the Haunted Lounge and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues
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Recapping The Dead Files âAm I Crazy?â (Season 1 Episode 6) which aired 2011.
This week, we kick off Season 7 by revisiting âAm I Crazy?â, 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 sheâs being contacted by the spirit of Valeria Gibson, a woman erased from the historical record and dismissed in death as âhysterical.â
Through dreams, intuition, and a growing pile of unsettling clues, Kelly uncovers a story that doesnât 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 womenâValeria, Kelly, and Amyâtell the same story across time.
Sheâs not crazy. Sheâs 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 didnât find anything we thought deserved a content warning, but we will use colorful language. I donât 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 â 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 â Digginâ Tru - The Investigation
00:47:17 Segment 3 â The Reveal
00:58:20 Research and Rabbit Holes
00:59:52 Sidequest: Your New Phrase âWhat the Munga?â
01:04:23 Valeria gets her spotlight
01:19:12 Next week
Episode links:
Nespresso pod maker: https://amzn.to/49Fpsng
Peetâs Coffee: https://amzn.to/49FkRBB
Paris Gibson: Man of Mystery: https://visitgreatfallsmontana.org/paris-gibson-man-mystery/
Great article, More Than Just the Founderâs 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 youâll 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. Weâre 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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Cannelle
Background music: âBeyond the Starsâ 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
Weâre on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues
SEND US YOUR PARANORMAL STORIES!
Email: [email protected] 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. Weâll see you next time!
If you want to hear us early and ad-free EVERY week, become a Patron. Join us in the Haunted Lounge and get bonus exclusive episodes! https://www.patreon.com/theactivitycontinues
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Itâs 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.
Thereâs 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 donât get misty-eyedâthis is just our season wrap, not a goodbye!
Weâll be back after a short break with even more ghostly antics, wild tangents, and haunted hijinks.
So grab your spreadsheet, your âbrave pants,â and maybe a crystal or two, and join us where⊠The Activity Continues.
Content Warning:
We didnât 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 APâs 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
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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. Weâre 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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Melissa West
Engage!
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This week weâre recapping The Dead Files episode âHouse of Mirrors,â (Season 5 episode 3) but â in true TAC fashion â we veer wildly off the rails in the best possible ways.
We also talked about Meganâs full-blown Oregon Chai obsession, Amyâs unexpected backyard cryptid sighting, whether possums are adorable or demonic, why yelling at ghosts never works, and the ongoing âtree burial vs. cremation vs. body farmâ 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 usâŠwhere 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 â The Set Up
00:28:03 Segment Two â The Investigation
00:44:08 Discussion of Hanging
00:45:56 Segment Three â 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. Weâre 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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Cannelle
Background music: âBeyond the Starsâ 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)
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Guest: Diana Doty â co-host of Homespun Haints
Sheâs backâand 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 paranormalâand what it means to keep laughing in the dark.
In This Episode
· Revisiting Dianaâs famous basement haunting and whatâs 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 spiritâhow a Vulcan mathematician dad and a fairy-healer mom made her the perfect paranormal hybrid.
· When storytelling becomes summoningâcan 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 oneâs for you. Itâs 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 didnât 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 Dianaâs First Ghost Experience
00:28:15 Morganâs Questions
00:35:25 Classroom Anxiety
00:38:11 Beckyâs Violin Solo
00:43:33 Growing up Non-Competitive
00:51:57 Dianaâs 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 "Innocent or Innuendo?" Delta blues spicy slang quiz they did at the Fernbank. https://www.patreon.com/posts/hoodoo-and-spicy-91720554
âI Never Knew What the Blues Wereâ (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
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Credits:
Hosted by: Amy Lotsberg and Megan Simmons
Guest: Diana Doty
Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC.
Theme song. âGhost Storyâ 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)
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Weâre on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues
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Itâs spooky season and birthday season here at TAC â and weâre 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 â including what happens when our loved ones (and pets) cross over, and why more people than ever are suddenly sensing the other side.
Highlights
Amyâs eerie EVP experience from her Scotland trip (and that mysterious âgrowlâ)Leahâs moving story about feeling a beloved catâs spirit after passingA look at how the veil seems thinner than ever â and what that means for âaccidental mediumsâPlus: haunted dolls, Ringing ears, vivid dreams, and signs from spiritSo 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 didnât 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/
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The Last Kingdom Book series: https://amzn.to/4oPWfMC
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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. âGhost Storyâ 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)
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with Beverly McChesney
Beverly is back, and sheâs bringing dragons, past lives, and Prince with her. In this episode, we reconnect with Beverly McChesney â a psychic channel, event organizer, and all-around magical being â who last appeared in Episode 134: The Channeler and the Dragon Meister.
We catch up on all the fascinating things Beverlyâs 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 Princeâs 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 itâs crumbling.
Itâs heartfelt, spooky, occasionally silly, and totally enlightening. This oneâs for the woo-curious, the spiritual skeptics, and the ghost-loving weirdos in all of us.
Mentioned in This Episode:
· Mama Rubyâs Mystic Market events in Kentucky
· Owensboroâs 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 Beverlyâs Bazaars
00:12:47 Honing Ones Skills
00:15:28 Attachments? Demons? Are they Real?
00:17:22 Beverlyâs Minnesota Visit
00:23:43 Ed Sullivan
00:27:27 More on Beverlyâs 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 Juwanâs 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
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ï»żPer 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. Weâre 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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Cannelle https://melissaoliveri.com
Engage!
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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 dentistâs 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 Wallâs tragic story â 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 â
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 â The Set Up
00:26:35 Segment Two â The Investigation
00:41:33 Segment Three â 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
Lavinaâs 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. Weâre 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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Cannelle
Background music: âBeyond the Starsâ by Chris Collins
Engage!
Our website, https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/
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Weâre on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues
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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:
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Haunted Prison: A Shadow Devil, 1980 Riot Energy, and a Burned Relic
Recapping The Dead Files âDeath Sentenceâ (aka âPrisoner of Shadowsâ): (Season 1 Episode 19) which aired June 29, 2012.
We review a film shoot inside a decommissioned penitentiary, a whispered âHey,â 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-shouldnât-take-that energy.
Expect: shadow-devil vibes, wall-crawlers, portal âholes,â and a reveal where the sketch is meh but the consequences are not.
So grab your stolen hat, and join us where The Activity ContinuesâŠ
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)
âDonât take souvenirs from haunted sitesâ â and definitely donât burn them
The âDevil Shopâ 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 â The Set Up
00:17:34 Segment Two â The Investigation
00:28:03 Segment Three â The Reveal
00:38:40 Research and Rabbit Holes
00:54:04 Outro/Disclaimer
Episode Links:
Dead Files episode: âDeath Sentence / Prisoner of Shadowsâ
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 âShakedown in Santa Feâ
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. Weâre 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. âGhost Storyâ and segment music by Melissa West
Background music: âBeyond the Starsâ 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
Weâre on (almost) all the socials too @theactivitycontinues
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Thank you for listening, take care of yourselves. Weâll see you next time!
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