Ghostlore of Hawaii: Paranormal Paradise

Note:  For the best audio experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Aloha Ghostlorians!   Thank you so much for your patience while I've been working on Season 3 as I've dealt with some pretty rough stuff in my personal life (womp womp lol) and I apologize for the delay!  But now we're back in business!  The theme for tonight's  episode was one I've been wanting to cover ever since season 1, so I'm excited to finally be able to share it with you all!  The topic:  The Giants of Old Hawaii.   Legends of Giants have been part of Hawaiian folklore for centuries.  In this Season 3 premiere, I'll be discussing several of the giant-themed stories I found that were based in Hawaii, along with a few tales from around the world that share eerily similar details.  Later in the episode, I'll dive into a discovery found at a construction site on Hawaii Island that may change how we view Hawaiian mythology, while also bringing up the question; were Hawaii's giants actually part of Hawaiian history?    So crack open a green bottle, spark up some paranormal pakalolo.... and let's get into this!       Show Notes: Below are some podcast friends of GoH that were kind enough to have me on as a guest over the last year, along with their Instagram handles: The Dark Hour Podcast IG:  @the.dark.cast The Please Don't Follow Me Home Podcast IG: @pdfmh_podcast The JPC Frequency Podcast IG:  @jpc_frequency The Haunted AF Podcast IG:  @hauntedafpodcast   Wills Birdbrain Podcast IG:  @wills_birdbrain Want to become a Patron?  Click the link below and gain access to early release episodes, additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes, shoutouts, and a lot more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii  Thank you to the newest Kanaka and Obake Tier Patrons: Melemaikalani M. Max L. Mamacita Ria Dolly Barbosa (IG:  Riadollybarbosa) Regina C. Kyla O.  Antonio C. O.K. Tomahawk Here's a shoutout to the newest Pele Tier Patrons: Eileen S. Mara N. Margie A. Tatiana CheersToThat!85 Nika the Mad Baker (IG:  Nikasmadsweets) Samuel O.  Ryan B. Captain Seli Antone S. Mari G. Paul W. Kenji H. Rachael K. Andrew M. Kalani (IG:  AlohaAllDay_LLC)   Battle of Hoku'ula: https://bloodredrain.com/2023/11/25/the-battle-of-hokuula/  Possible origins of Pele and giant remains found in Olowalu: https://tangatawhenua16.wixsite.com/the-first-ones-blog/single-post/2019/05/23/sidestep Giant of Kandahar:  Featured on Tales from the Gridsquare (IG: @tales_from_the_gridsquare):  https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2022/11/01/here-be-giants-outlandish-tales-of-the-military-the-afghan-colossi/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wndfuRNDbDI Lovelock Giants: https://stargatevoyager.com/2017/02/20/unlocking-lovelock-attack-of-the-red-haired-giants-part-3/  Lovelock Giants of Nevada along with other instances of giants around the world: https://discover.hubpages.com/education/Human-Giants  Artifacts from Lovelock cave: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.ndtv.com/science/archaeologists-investigate-claims-of-giant-skeletons-in-nevada-caves-of-us-5338671/amp/1 More on the Lovelock Cave Giants: https://stargatevoyager.com/2017/02/20/unlocking-lovelock-attack-of-the-red-haired-giants-part-3/ Si-te-cah: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Si-Te-Cah  Hidden cave burial with giant remains:  https://cdnc.ucr.edu/?a=d&d=SFC19080308.2.155.10&e=-------en--20--1--txt-txIN--------  Giant remains found in Waimea: https://greaterancestors.com/3-7ft-skeletons-waimea/  More on the Waimea discovery:   https://zamzummim.wordpress.com/2014/08/08/3-giant-skeletons-over-7-feet-tall-discovered-at-waimea-on-the-big-isle-of-hawaii-per-honolulu-1912-newspaper-believed-to-confirm-legend-of-a-great-battle-with-giant-bodyguards-of-a-maui-king-2/

Aloha, On August 8, 2023, a wildfire ravaged Lāhainā on the island of Maui destroying an estimated 85% of the beachfront town, altering Hawaii's history forever.  My father's side of the family has lived in Lāhainā for over a century, with the small town serving as a second home to my sister and I growing up, so of course we were beyond heartbroken.  Long before this tragedy, in the fall of 2022, a writer from Honolulu Magazine (www.honolulumagazine.com) reached out asking if I'd like to submit a story for an article they were doing for Halloween.  That story turned into this episode with additional information not covered in the magazine piece. (https://www.honolulumagazine.com/locals-share-firsthand-spine-chilling-ghost-stories-just-in-time-for-halloween/) This incident was something an ex-girlfriend and I experienced while visiting my grandparent's home on famed Front Street and was intended to be a Patreon exclusive episode.  However, after news of the fire, I went back and updated the ending to include how the fire has impacted my family personally and to add a short disclaimer.  After zero contact for over 24hrs, we finally learned my grandma and other family members were confirmed to be safe after being forced to evacuate twice.  Tragically this was not the case for many other residents.  Whatever you may hear on the news I can assure you it is much, much worse.  It is still too early to know the total destruction or even an accurate number of missing or deceased and will take years to fully understand the outcome of these fires with the clean-up and rebuilding of historic Lāhainā taking even longer.   I decided to release the episode to all listeners to include resources on how to help the Island's residents. Maui needs more assistance than ever, please check the show notes for additional ways to help.  Mahalo.   Resources: Monetary Donations: Maui Strong (https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/strengthening/maui-strong-fund) Kākoʻo Maui Fund (https://www.memberplanet.com/campaign/cnhamembers/kakoomaui) Aloha United Way - Maui Relief Fund (https://ignite.stratuslive.com/auw/get-involved/donate/mauirelief) Lāhui Foundation (https://www.lahuifoundation.org/) Help Maui Rise:  Directly Aid Ohana Displaced by Fire (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lExatubPl6zvsDcy4qUd3Sv1PvvKrzMhUyOzaKuId0o/htmlview) Verified Memorial Fundraisers through GoFundMe (https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/wildfire-relief/maui) Hawaii Food Bank - Maui Relief Efforts (https://hawaiifoodbank.org/Maui-Relief) Water Stations for Lahaina Emergency Shelters (https://www.gofundme.com/f/water-stations-for-lahaina-emergency-shelter)   Resources for those directly impacted by the fires: Housing for Displaced Maui Ohana (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jHxUYu1AQeWw8pz6m9eAv81QMAtpW1EAAXL7vozOkEY/htmlview?fbclid=PAAaZdXWson5kfIDd4YfBuB0Mf7cYsOUrbimeGYOSkq03ODAa0jRML4thJ_KU_aem_AQI-vhUFXYyWLORsapaYsZRcEE2IK0ytCJamwGxUZaOycfuBjZTaPeDLYtV4YD-LjLo) Maui Nui Strong (https://www.mauinuistrong.info/) Maui County Information - evacuation shelters, family assistance, and more (https://www.mauicounty.gov/) If you are searching for missing loved ones, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-733-2767, select option 4 and follow the voice prompts for Hawaii Wildfires.   For a additional resources please check out KITV4's article here:  https://www.kitv.com/news/lahaina/how-to-help-those-impacted-by-the-maui-fires/article_13f68cc6-3712-11ee-8291-ff1f69566ac1.html#:~:text=RESOURCES%20IF%20YOU%20NEED%20HELP,Fill%20out%20the%20form%20here.&text=If%20you%20are%20searching%20for,voice%20prompts%20for%20Hawaii%20Wildfires     P.S.  I've been overwhelmed with the immense amount of listeners who've reached out asking how to help or if my family has a GoFundMe to support.  At the moment, my family is OK financially and do not want to take away from others who may require that same support, but want to thank everyone for their kindness and well wishes.     #MauiStrong #LahainaStrong

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Trigger Warning:  This episode briefly mentions several situations of self-harm.  Listener discretion is advised. Aloha!  Thank you for joining me in the last episode of Season 2 of the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise podcast!  I cannot believe we're already wrapping up Season 2!  I appreciate your patience over these last couple of weeks.  My computer decided to "kick-the-bucket" (RIP old friend) before I could complete the intended episode finale.  After much debate (and understanding by the awesome Patreon Members), I decided to release this story, which was an exclusive episode for Patrons (www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii), to wrap up the season so you listeners wouldn't be left hanging.  The podcast will now go on a short break until Season 3, but don't worry, it won't be long before we're all huddled around the bonfire once again! If you fear the thought of Ghostlore of Hawaii withdrawals (lol) you want more content, I will continue to release bonus and mini-episodes all throughout the break.  To find out more or to become a member, head over to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii So enough of the business talk.... Versions of this tale have circulated for years.  One popular depiction was told in author Glen Grant's TV special 'Chick'n Skin:  Tales of Supernatural Hawaii' that came out in the mid-90's.  Ever since seeing that interpretation as a child, the images of the story have stuck with me to this day.  As the victim in my version discovers, "new beginnings" can always be haunted by tragic pasts...   Want to become a Patron?  Click the link below and gain access to early release episodes, additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes, shoutouts, and a lot more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii  Here's a shoutout to the newest Pele Tier Patrons: Shianne Kim Mendoza I'm still waiting to hear back from a bunch of other Patrons on what names you'd like listed in the shoutouts so check your Patreon Messages and/or emails!  Thank you to Patrons of all tiers!  Without your contribution, I would not be able to do this!  I appreciate you all!   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It's a free way to support the podcast and really helps new listeners discover the show. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like turned into an episode?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link: https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.   Show Notes: Glen Grant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Grant_(historian) Axis Deer https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/01/molokais-fabled-axis-deer-are-starving-to-death-in-droves/

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.   Aloha!  Thank you for joining me on the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise Podcast where the green bottles are always chilled, the j**nts always filled, and the host is always thrilled! (Please don't leave... I won't do that again...)  I am your host as always, Jared!  Tonight we'll be venturing off course a bit from our normal ghost stories; but don't worry, the topic still very paranormal.  This episode covers the UFO/UAP sightings that have been witnessed in Hawaii since back in the 1970's that still continue to this day.  In 2020, several videos of unidentified objects flying over the Islands made national headlines, with more and more sightings happening every year.  I'll cover many of these popular incidents as well as a couple of firsthand experiences witnessed by people I know.   So sit back, put on your tinfoil hats, and let's get into this.....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  We only have one more episode left in Season 2 before the show goes on a short break, but don't worry!  Patrons of all tiers will continue to get Ghostlore of Hawaii content like bonus, full-length and mini-episodes during the break between seasons!  Check out the link below for more information or to become a Patron!  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   One benefit of becoming a Kanaka Tier Patron is naming a character in a future story.  The character Jessi was named by AndyMac, and Dr. Grey was named by Afton Stowers.   Shoutout all the Patrons that make this show possible!  Thank you so much for your contribution!  I'm still waiting to hear back from a bunch of other Patrons on what names you'd like listed in the shoutouts so check your Patreon Messages and/or emails!    If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com *Although all information discussed in this episode was thoroghly researched and intended to be factual, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into any information you find interesting on your own, just to be sure.  Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.   Show notes: Possible UFO/UAP/Mysterious Lights filmed over Kona, Hawaii on NYE 2020: https://youtube.com/shorts/Cg6vWiDWbVE?feature=share   AATIP (Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Aerospace_Threat_Identification_Program Dan Inouye and AATIP https://www.civilbeat.org/2021/06/how-hawaii-sen-dan-inouye-helped-set-the-stage-for-ufo-research/   NY Times:  No Longer in Shadows, Pentagon's UFO Unit Will Make Some Findings Public https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/us/politics/pentagon-ufo-harry-reid-navy.html   Hawaii News Now article:  'FAA notified after large blue UFO seen above Oahu appeared to drop into ocean' https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2020/12/31/faa-notified-after-mysterious-ufo-seen-above-oahu-appeared-drop-into-ocean/   UFO sightings on Kaua'i http://www.kauaianthro.org/GhostStories_files/UFO.html   The Joe Rogan Experience Episode #1853 - Jeremy Corbell (Story starts at around 1:26:26 into the episode) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0gYVutFOYsHaklxO0DLcS7?si=2f515241adc14691   Maui UFO Report:  Lahaina Yacht Harbor UFO by Steve Omar https://aquarianradio.com/maui-ufo-report-lahaina-yacht-harbor-ufo-by-steve-omar/   Remembering Rainbow Bridge (Jimi Hendrix days on Maui) https://mauitime.com/culture/remembering-rainbow-bridge/

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Aloha!  Welcome back to the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast!  I am your host as always, Jared! Tonight's episode has been one of the most requested topics since I started the podcast; the Hauntings at the old Hilo Memorial Hospital.  For decades locals in the Hilo area have talked of one tragic event that ignited the stories that surround the abandoned building.  Sounds of crying babies, footsteps, disembodied laughter and more have all been witnessed onsite.  But did the tragedy really happen, or was it all just a rumor?  Along with discussing the history of the hospital, I'll cover the strange encounters that happened during a paranormal investigation conducted by the Kahuna Research Group back in 2013.  Lastly, you'll hear several firsthand stories from locals as well as from staff who still worked in the building long after the hospital closed.  Stay tuned...   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live! Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to early release episodes, additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes, shoutouts, and a lot more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   One of the many benefits of being a Kanaka Tier Patron is getting to name a character in a future story!  This episode includes characters named by Kanaka Tier Patrons Anley, who named Leona the Medium, and Joni who named Ruby.   Thank you so much to the newest Kanaka Tier Patrons, Roberto Soriano (on behalf of your wife Dee), and Koichi Santiago Wada (on behalf of your mom)!  Thank you so much for your contribution! I also want to shout out the newest Pele Tier Patron Kasmira! I'm still waiting to hear back from a bunch of other Patrons on what names you'd like listed in the shoutouts so check your Patreon Messages and/or emails!  Thank you to all Patrons at all Tiers as well!  Without your contribution, I would not be able to do this!  I appreciate you all!   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.   Show notes: Kahuna Research Group's Investigation: https://www.kahunaresearchgroup.org/case-log/krg-investigates-hilo-memorial-crying-babies   More about that visit: https://bigislandpulse.com/lifestyle/trick-or-treat-special-old-hilo-hospital-babies-cry/   An artical on the Hospital's history: https://keolamagazine.com/then-now/the-old-hilo-hospital/

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Aloha!  Welcome back to the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast! Tonight we venture away from The Islands for a bit; but don't worry, this story is still connected to Hawaii....through me! That's right, in this episode I'll be discussing a very interesting time in my life; when I moved into my very first apartment....that just so happened to be haunted.  During my sophomore year in college, strange occurrences began happening shortly after moving into this specific apartment unit.  Throughout that one year period, myself and several other people witnessed weird events that happened in that building.  This was around the time sections of the story 'The Haunting at the UH Mānoa pt 3' was based on, so was in touch with an acquaintance who was sensitive to the paranormal.  I reached out hoping she could shed some light on the source of the occurrences.  The information she gave my roommate and I did little to ease our concerns....  So sit back next to the fire, pop open a green bottle (or two), spark up your paranormal pakalolo (or not), and let's get into this.....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!   Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to early release episodes, additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes, shoutouts, and a lot more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   This episode includes characters named by Kanaka Tier Patrons Kit Friday (who named the character Lu after one of her friends), and Cynthia Kleppang (who named the character Wally).  One of the many benefits of being a Kanaka Tier Patron is getting to name a character in a future story! Thank you so much to the newest Kanaka Tier Patron, Janelly Bean!   I also want to shout out the newest Pele Tier Patron Paul T. Kim!  Thank you Paul! I'm still waiting to hear back from a bunch of other Patrons on what names you'd like listed in the shoutouts so check your Patreon Messages and/or emails!  Thank you to all Patrons at all Tiers as well!  Without your contribution, I would not be able to do this!  I appreciate you all!   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Aloha Ghostlorians!   I'm so happy to announce that July 9th marks the one year anniversary of the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast's reception.  Thank you to everyone for all your support.  I wouldn't have made it this far without you! After many requests, tonight's episode jumps back into the true-crime genre as I cover several of Hawaii's Unsolved Mysteries.  First, I'll discuss one of Hawaii's first confirmed serial Killers, the Honolulu Strangler.  Then, I'll cover the popular disappearance of a small fishing vessel, the Sarah Joe and it's 5 experienced crew members, and why this story still baffles resident til this day.  Lastly, I'll touch on a gruesome discovery one woman made while dumpster diving that changed her life forever. Let's get into this....   I want to give a special shout out and thanks to all the new Patreon members!  Check out the Shout Out Page on ghostloreofhawaii.com as well to view all the awesome supporters!  Mahalo to: Kanaka Tier: Joni Pukahead  AndyMac   Afton Stowers Obake Tier: Harmony Plus a few more I'm waiting back to hear from!  Stay tuned for new in-episode shout outs as well!  Mahalo to all the Patrons who wanted to stay anonymous and all the Menehune Tier Patrons as well!   Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon, in-episode and show note shout outs, free gifts, and more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode. *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.   Show Notes: The trailer you heard at the start of the show was for my friends at PNW Haunts & Homicides!  Join Caitlyn and Cassie as they cover "all kinds of spooky sh*t in the Pacific Northwest"!  Even though I currently reside in the PNW, they introduced me to so many crazy topics I never knew about!    Check them out on all major patforms! https://pnwhauntsandhomicides.buzzsprout.com/   Honolulu Strangler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honolulu_Strangler https://crimesoftheday.wordpress.com/2021/02/16/howard-gay/ https://kealakai.byuh.edu/the-tragic-deaths-of-five-women-and-an-escaped-murderer-known-as-the-honolulu-strangler Disappearance of the Sarah Joe: https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/The_Crew_of_the_Sarah_Joe Disturbing Dumpster Discovery: https://www.khon2.com/local-news/years-later-case-of-childs-fingers-found-in-bag-remains-unsolved/

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.  Aloha, nice to see you back so soon!  As a little surprise, I decided to release part 2 of 'The Lady and the Horse' earlier than planned.  Instead of waiting an entire week for the conclusion, you get it on a Monday!  So make sure you're caught up and have listened to Ep. 19:  'The Lady and the Horse (Pt. 1) first! In the last episode, we left off with Uncle Billy sharing the mysterious story of his one true love, Eloise.  The teens quickly fell in love after meeting and planned to spend the rest of their lives together.  Until the day Eloise went missing after suffering a tragic accident with her horse Tucker.  Billy was able to find his injured love; bleeding and barely conscious, but was still able to get Eloise back to her family. Cozy up to the bonfire with your drinks and snackies, and let's get into this...   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon, plus a ton of other benefits! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode. *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.  Aloha!  Welcome back to the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast! I am your host, Jared!  A cool breeze blowing in from the ocean for our virtual beach bonfire; perfect for a chilling tale based on real events. Tonight's episode is part-one of a two-part story that happened to someone from my past.  It's has a little bit of everything; mysterious apparitions, animals, multiple timelines, all interwoven into a tragic love-story.   When Randy Boy's elderly Aunty begins to suffer health complications, she moves into the home he and his mother shared.  However, when Aunty Sally's health sudden takes a turn for the worse, she begins to witness things within the home noone else could see. If you cannot wait a week for part-two's release, Ghostlore of Hawaii Patrons get instant access to part-one and part-two!  Head over to www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii to find out how you can support the podcast and get more content! So huddle up next to the fire, get comfortable, and let's get into this...   I want to give a special shout out and thanks to all the new Patreon members!  Check out the Shout Out Page on ghostloreofhawaii.com as well to view all the awesome supporters!  Mahalo to: Pam Kate Aimee Danielson Website Designs (Check out her IG @Aimee Danielson Designs) Plus a few more I'm waiting back to hear from!  Stay tuned for new in-episode shout outs as well!  Mahalo to all the Patrons who wanted to stay anonymous and all the Menehune Tier Patrons as well!   Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon, in-episode and show note shout outs, free gifts, and more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode. *Some names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.   Show Notes: Article:  'New Contraceptive Feed for Wild Hogs Causing Major Concern for Big Island Hunters' https://bigislandnow.com/2022/06/20/new-contraceptive-feed-for-wild-hogs-causing-major-concern-for-big-island-hunters/

Aloha Ghostlorians! Welcome to Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  I am your host Jared, thank you for joining me for the beach bonfire!  In episode 3:  'Pele's Curse', I covered the misfortune that falls on those who dare take lava rocks away from Hawaii.  Tonight,  I'll be discussing a few stories that show; rocks don't always have to leave the islands for bad luck to be unleashed.   I'll wrap up the episode with the tale of a family who experienced a haunting soon after moving into their new home and how it may have been triggered by the simple act of moving a stone found in the garden.  Based on a real, listener submited story. Crack open a green bottle, spark up some paranormal pakalolo, and let's get into this.... Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.    The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  I want to give a special shout out and thanks to the new Patreon members!  Check out the Shout Out Page on ghostloreofhawaii.com as well for all the awesome supporters!  Stay tuned for new in-episode shout outs as well!  Mahalo to: Joni "Pukahead" (I love the nickname!) Geeky Heather Jessica Bullock Sarah Vanessa (IG: Nepurr) Plus a few more I'm waiting back to hear from!  Mahalo to all the Patrons who wanted to stay anonymous and all the Menehune Tier Patrons as well!   Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon, in-episode and show note shout outs, free gifts, and more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one. Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast. https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app! Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Show Notes: Story 1:  Based on the tale:  'The Cursed Stone--Lana'i, 1960' (from Glen Grant's book Obake Files:  Ghostly Encounters in Supernatural Hawai'i) Story 2:  Based on the tale:  'A Mysterious Occurrence at Schofield Barracks' (from Glen Grant's book Obake Files:  Ghostly Encounters in Supernatural Hawai'i) Story 3:  Based on the tale:  'Pilikia at the Waimanalo Quarry' (from Glen Grant's book Obake Files:  Ghostly Encounters in Supernatural Hawai'i) Story 4:  Listener submitted story.  Mahalo to the listener who submitted this tale!  Although names and the location of the house were changed, this story is based off of real experiences that happened to the family.   Ti Leaf Plant Information: https://www.leilanisattic.com/blogs/news/ti-leaf-legend   *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode.

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.  Aloha Friends! Good seeing you all back!  I am Jared, the host of Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  Thank you for joining me at our bonfire!  Creating tonight's episode was a tough one.  The very real tragedy that this story is based on happened to an acquaintance of my fathers.  I cannot begin to imagine the grief parents go through when losing a child but the pain must be amplified when a child disappears.  The lack of closure and not wanting to believe the loss is permanent must be torture. For a couple of years, that is exactly what this family went through.  However, strange events began to occur in the family home that forced the tragedy back into the lives of the grieving parents.   So sit back, get comfortable, and let's dive into the haunting story of 'The disappearance of Travis'. *Names were altered for privacy sake.   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  I want to give a special shout out to the new Patreon members!  A special thank you goes out to these Patrons for signing up in the first week of the launch!  Stay tuned for next week's in-episode shout outs as well!  Mahalo to: Matty M Kit Friday Cynthia Kleppang Jordyn Burnette Christy & Lily Whitney Z Bonnie Craig Melissa Lauren Jfling Bob Inn Han O'Hamill "It's not your turn" Exomatt Holls Jacob Murphy Kyle from Waipahu Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon, in-episode and show note shout outs, free gifts, and more! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.   Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Show Notes: Road to Hana (Hana Highway) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hana_Highway Hana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hana,_Hawaii Ka Iwi O Pele https://mauimuseum.wordpress.com/2013/06/22/ka-iwi-o-pele/#:~:text=Ka%20Iwi%20O%20Pele%20(%E2%80%9Cthe,a%20memorial%20to%20Pele's%20defeat.   *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode.

Aloha! Surprise!  I decided to release episodes in back-to-back weeks to celebrate the launch of the Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon! This is a free BONUS episode that would have only been available to Patrons at www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii In 2016, a pair of twin sisters relocated to Maui to start a new life.  Little did they know their fresh start, would become a tragic end on the famous Road to Hana.  Find out what happens to the Twin Power Yoga Sisters...   This will be the first of many exclusive, full-length episodes that are only available on Patreon.  Your contribution keeps this podcast alive!  For the price of a cup of coffee per month, Patrons get access to additional episodes along with perks like free gifts, discounts on merch, and a lot more! An added benefit is episodes will still be released even when the free show goes on break between seasons!  Stay tuned for more Patreon exclusive episodes dropping soon! www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.   Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com     Show Notes: https://people.com/crime/why-police-pushed-to-charge-a-twin-with-murdering-her-sister-by-driving-off-a-hawaiian-cliff/   https://www.thecut.com/2018/01/what-to-know-alexandria-duvals-alleged-murder-in-hawaii.html   https://www.columbian.com/news/2018/feb/02/twin-acquitted-of-murder-after-crash-that-killed-her-sister/   https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/man-who-dated-woman-allegedly-murdered-by-identical-twin-describes-hellish-six-months-with-pair/IZOM4CJMMZZDQPH5NXN5EYNDWA/     *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode.   *Names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.     Aloha Ghostlore of Hawaii Ohana! I am your host Uncle Jared, thank you for joining me for our virtual bonfire here on the beach!   Tonight's episode is the first in an ongoing series that covers the many haunted hotels of Hawaii.  The first hotel covered in the episode is the Ritz Carlton Kapalua, located just a few minutes north of Lahaina on the island of Maui.  The controversial obstacles developers came across during the resort's construction was the start of new laws introduced to the state.  These laws protected the land and any historical artifacts discovered during construction.  The second part of this episode takes us to the south coast of Kauai to a small hotel built way before these new laws were put in place.  Many claim the hotel was cursed from the very beginning due to the developer's disregard for items found and used in it's construction.   So sit back, get comfortable, and let's get into this....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885     Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/     Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii     Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Vocabulary: Limu:  seaweed Pupus:  appetizers Hele:  to go, come, to move, walk, travel,   Show Notes: Ritz-Carlton Kapalua https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/kapalua-maui   Developers vs. Native Hawaiians over Ancient Burial Site: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-01-23-mn-692-story.html   https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/05/18/years-ago-maui-development-set-course-modern-protections-iwi-kupuna/   Ritz-Carlton Sold Again: https://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2018/10/ritz-carlton-sold-again-this-time-to-blackstone/#:~:text=A%20joint%20venture%20that%20owns,Grand%20Wailea%20earlier%20this%20year.   Honokahua Preservation Site: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/hawaii/honokahua-burial-site-hi/   Hurricane Iwa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Iwa   Hale Nani Hotel: http://kauaianthro.org/GhostStories_files/Ghost_Hotels.html   Information from above link borrowed from: The Tale of the Haunted Hotel by Joan Conrow, Honolulu: The Paradise of the Pacific: June 1989. pg. 78,79.     *Although I intend for all historical information to be accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  Please look into all information on your own.  There's so much great info I cannot always fit into one episode.     *Names and locations may be altered for privacy sake.

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required. Wassup, howzit going?!  Aloha and welcome to Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  It's your host, Uncle Jared! Tonight I'm going to pivot and switch things up a bit.  Instead of the paranormal, I'll be discussing the very real problem of mysterious creatures found in the jungles of Hawaii.  Many of the predators I'll discuss could have deadly consequences for those who stumble upon then in the wild.  The catch, they're definitely NOT supposed to be found in Hawaii. So sit back, keep your eyes and ears peeled for any strange sounds in the jungle behind us, pop a green bottle, and let's get into this....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885     Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/     Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com     Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii     Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Vocabulary: Honu:  turtle Pua'a:   pigs/boar     Show Notes:   Some of the animals found in Hawaii: https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-animals-live-in-hawaii.html   Caiman, alligators, and snakes found in Hawaii: https://www.oahunaturetours.info/illegalaliens.html   Honolulu Magazine article on non-native animals: https://www.honolulumagazine.com/where-the-wild-things-went-tracking-hawaiis-most-elusive-non-native-animals/   Piranhas and snakes found after residential fire: https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/blog/news-releases/snake-and-piranhas-found-at-alewa-fire-scene/   Article on the 9 foot boa constrictor found by pig hunters: https://reptilesmagazine.com/nine-foot-boa-constrictor-captured-by-pig-hunters-in-hawaii/   Loud ass Coqui frogs.... https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/hisc/info/invasive-species-profiles/coqui/

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.    Howzit going?  Aloha and welcome to Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  Thank you for tuning in! Tonight's tale originated from a story I heard long ago that happened to a boy while he was out on a hike in the jungle.  Growing up in Hawaii, it was common for us to get into trouble while playing outside, unsupervised.  So getting into a scenario similar to what tonight's main character goes through was very possible, meaning, suffering the very same fate.  That thought terrified me as a child.  I'll elaborate at the end of the tale.... So thank you again, I'm so happy you're here.  Whether our bonfire is at the beach or camping in the jungle, it always means so much that you're taking the time to hang out.  So kick back, make yourself comfortable, grab drink and some pupus, and let's get into this.....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885     Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/     Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com     Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link:  https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii     Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com     Vocabulary: Keiki:  child Pua'a:   pigs/boar Pakalolo:  marijuana Lolo:  stupid/dumb/crazy     Show Notes:    I'm linking Glen Grant's Wikipedia page as I may have heard a version of this story from one of his tales.  If not Grant's tale, he's still such an important author/historian everyone should read his stories! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Grant_(historian)   Bodyboarding: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bodyboarding   One of those "mom and pop" restaurants I imagined the characters meeting at, the iconic Cafe 100 in Hilo (although their seating is all outdoors).  Check 'em out if you're in Hilo.  They're famously known as being the 'Home of the Loco Moco.'  IYKYK https://cafe100.com/about-us/   #Ghosts #Obake #Burial #HauntedHawaii #Hawaii #GhostStories #Curse

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.    Aloha! Welcome to the premiere of Season 2 of Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise!  I've missed you all so much over the break in between seasons! Tonight's episode is based on a tale I heard from Lopaka Kapanui, of Mysteries of Hawaii (https://www.mysteries-of-hawaii.com).  Lopaka is one of the most respected and well known storytellers in Hawaii and was a close friend and protege of Glen Grant, who I've mentioned numerous times on the podcast.  Lopaka operates the 'Mysteries of Hawaii' haunted tours on Oahu with his family which is the go-to tour group I recommend to all.   I've had numerous requests for more stories involving Kimo, the Kahuna featured in a couple of stories from Season 1, so guess what?  He's back!  Kimo makes a visit to the home of an elderly couple who fear their daughter has been possessed by something evil.  However, for those of you excited for Kimo's return.....I have to warn you, don't get too attached..... So sit back, get comfortable, get all of your "essentials" (pop them green bottles, spark the paranormal pakalolo).....and let's get into this....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It really helps new listeners find the show and makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Show Notes:    Follow Mysteries of Hawaii on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/MysteriesofHawaii   Check out Lopaka's Haunted Tours (the go-to tour group I recommend to all who ask!):  https://www.mysteries-of-hawaii.com/   Kahuna Nui: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahuna

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.    Aloha!  Thanks for joining me on tonight's virtual bonfire!  I see you got the fire started, mahalo very much!  I've been so busy. The trailer you heard at the start of the episode was for my friends Amanda and Trevin with the Seriously Sinister Podcast.  They discuss "killer facts and spooky true petty crime stories" which was my cup of tea.  Check out the Seriously Sinister Podcast's linktr.ee in the show notes.   Tonight's story involves the bloody history of Pakaka Heiau (temple), bad TikTok dances, and the repercussions of disrespecting the dead...   So sit back, pop a green bottle and....yunodakine.... and let's get into this.     *Note:  All names and characters were created for this story.  Any similarities to a person, or persons are purely coincidental.   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!  Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Follow me on RePod! https://joinrepod.com/ghostloreofhawaii RePod is a new listening app that let's listeners share episodes or shows, find new podcasts in their favorite genre, and even tip your favorite hosts!  Best of all, it's the easiest way to chat directly with me!  Have a question about the pidgin or Hawaiian word used in an episode?  You can shoot me a message on RePod.  Think of it like a mix between Facebook, Patreon, GoodReads, and your favorite listening app!   Download for free on Apple iOS, Google Play Store, or your desktop by using the link above!    Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't want to download anything they can still listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com     Show Notes:   The "Dead Can't Dance Challenge" was made up for this story.  Influencers are not dancing in morbid places for clout (at least I hope they're not).   Seriously Sinister Podcast  https://linktr.ee/Seriously.Sinister.Podcast   Mokoliʻi (unfortunately, aka) Ch*naman's Hat.  Named after the island's resemblance to a conical hat.   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mokoli%CA%BBi   Sandy Beach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandy_Beach_(Oahu)   Heiau Pakaka https://www.thrillist.com/lifestyle/honolulu/12-secret-things-in-hawaii   When typing up the show notes, I found this blog post detailing the heiau, Russian/American fort, and a model of old Honolulu where the heiau once stood.  (Wish I found this post when actually writing the story lol) http://pohukainacave.blogspot.com/2013/03/honolulu-fort-kekuanohu.html   *Some names and places may have been altered for privacy sake

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.   Aloha and welcome!   In episode 11, I'll be covering a couple of ghost stories that happened to my mom in Hawaii.  The first incident occurred when she was a young girl growing up in Pāhoa.   The second story involves an odd phone call my family received in the middle of the night that, til this day, my mom can't really explain.   So sit back, throw another pallet on the bonfire, pop a green bottle and spark up some paranormal pakalolo..... and let's get into this..... The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!     Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   Share your favorite episode with your friends!  If they don't have any of the listening apps they can still listen for free!  No downloading required! Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   Show Notes:     Listen to Twisted & Uncorked: https://www.twistedanduncorked.com/   Pāhoa: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pahoa,_Hawaii         *Although my goal is for all historical information to be 100% accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  In some instances I may alter names and locations for privacy sake.

Trigger Warning:  This episode briefly mentions the suicide of an adult.  Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.   Aloha!  Mele Kalikimaka and Happy Holidays!   Welcome to the Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise podcast!  I'm Uncle (Unko) Jared, thank you for joining me on the beach next to the bonfire!    Episode 10 is a little different...  This is the first tale of the podcast that is based in Japan and originally told by Japanese horror writer Yoshida Yuuki(吉田悠軌).  I heard this story on the Kaidan Japanese Scary Stories podcast.  Host Riyoko translates Japanese horror stories into English with commentary by Co-host Cat.  This story by Yoshida was one of the most original tales I've heard in a while.  This is my interpretation of his story along with my own personal twist at the end.  If you want to listen to the version of the story my version is based off of, check out Riyoko and Cat on Kaidan Japanese Scary Stories.  This was the first story of their first episode.     In the outro, I'll explain how this story connects to a few experiences I had as a child in Hawaii.  When I heard this tale, it instantly reminded me of memories I had at around 4 or 5 years old.  So get warm next to the fire, pop a green bottle, light up some finey-piney (pine as in Christmas tree), and let's get into this.....   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!     Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Listen for free:  www.ghostloreofhawaii.com   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.  It makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.     Rate on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=bc00c747a1aa4fda   Rate and review on Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Merchandise is available!  Every purchase goes straight into creating more content for the podcast.   https://ghostlore-of-HI.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say "Hi"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com       Show Notes:     Kaidan Japanese Scary Stories: https://anchor.fm/kaidanscarystories     Common myna: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_myna   Bald myna: https://besgroup.org/2011/06/05/common-myna-%E2%80%93-baldness-not-an-obstacle-to-love/   Lifespan of some myna (to be clear, not common myna): https://squeaksandnibbles.com/mynah-bird/         *Although my goal is for all historical information to be 100% accurate, I cannot guarantee it will be.  In some instances I may alter names and locations for privacy sake.

Note:  For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.   Aloha!  Thank you for joining me for episode 9 of the Ghostlore of Hawaii podcast!  Tonight's stories are based on another apparition well known to the locals of hawaii.  Tales of frightening encounters happening in locations where the victim was most vulnerable have been told for decades.  I'll discuss the different possible origins of this ghost and dabble in the question "Can you rid a haunted place of it's ghost by demolishing it?" So cozy up to the fire, I know it's getting cold for some of you this time of year.  Pop open a green bottle.  Roll up some paranormal pakalolo, and let's get into this......   If you enjoy Ghostlore of Hawaii:  Paranormal Paradise, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.  It makes a huge impact for independently produced podcasts like this one.   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon will be available soon!  Patrons will gain access to early release episodes, bonus episodes only available on Patreon, discounts on merch, and a lot more!   The Ghostlore of Hawaii Patreon is now live!   Click the link below to become a Patron and gain access to additional bonus, full-length and mini-episodes only available on Patreon! Head to:  www.patreon.com/ghostloreofhawaii   Follow on Spotify here:  https://open.spotify.com/show/01N7z0FpM4q9GM2mMWSQOc?si=89b75a5d1fce485c   Listen on Apple Podcasts here:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghostlore-of-hawaii-paranormal-paradise/id1576129885   Follow on iHeart here:  https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ghostlore-of-hawaii-parano-84626184/   MERCH IS AVAILABLE! (I recently found someone pirating my logo on Amazon.  I'm working on getting it removed but in the meantime, I ONLY have merchandise via redbubble.com. https://ghostlore-of-hi.redbubble.com/   Do you have a paranormal story or topic you'd like to hear on the podcast?  Have some advice or feedback?  Just want to say 'Hi!"?  You can email me at ghostlore.of.hawaii@gmail.com   If someone you know doesn't use Spotify or any other listening app, they can listen for free at www.ghostloreofhawaii.com No downloading needed!  Listen on mobile or computer!   Show Notes:   Honolulu Advertiser news article about the Faceless Woman of the Waialae Drive-in by Bob Krauss (via newspapers.com): https://www.newspapers.com/clip/10984210/waialae-drive-in-ghost19-may-1959/     Cool historical information about the Waialae Drive-In: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/6478   Another post about the Faceless Woman via Atlantis Adventures.  When I was young, a bunch of family members went on the Atlantis submarine tour in Lahaina.  Definitely recommend! https://atlantisadventures.com/october-spooks-the-faceless-ghost-of-waialae-drive-in/    Although my goal is to have all historical information discussed as accurately as possible, I cannot guarantee it will be.  This podcast is made for entertainment first and foremost, then education.  In some instances I may alter names and locations for privacy sake.