The Ghost Report with Lisa Morton
Lisa Morton is an award-winning author and paranormal expert behind such books as ”Ghosts: A Haunted History” and ”Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances.” And her GHOST REPORT now has its own series! Each week Lisa explores a famous haunted location, a bit of paranormal history, or a spooky ghost story in her trademark style that she’s famous for. Whether she’s talking about the latest spirits sighted aboard the Queen Mary or how mediums once conjured ectoplasm, Lisa’s Ghost Report is sure to thrill fans of things that go bump in the night.
Episodes

2 days ago
Gilgamesh's Ghost Story
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2 days ago
Ancient Ghosts: The Tale of Gilgamesh and Enkidu In this week's Ghost Report, Lisa Morton delves into one of the earliest recorded ghost stories from the Sumerian tale of Gilgamesh, Enkidu, and the Nether World. She explores the relationship between the hero Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu, and Enkidu's ill-fated journey to retrieve lost sacred objects from the underworld. The episode discusses ancient beliefs in ghosts, specifically the edimmu, outlining the consequences of improper burials, how they could possess people, and the methods for exorcism practiced by the Sumerians and Babylonians. Join Lisa as she uncovers this fascinating piece of ghostly lore. 00:00 Introduction to This Week's Ghost Report 00:06 The Earliest Recorded Ghost Story: Gilgamesh and Enkidu 01:11 Beliefs in Ghosts: The Edimmu 01:30 The Wrath of the Edimmu 01:59 Exorcism Rituals for the Edimmu 02:12 Conclusion and Next Week's Teaser

Monday Jul 07, 2025
Haunted Hollywood
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
From mirrors haunted by Marilyn Monroe to mysterious mists in restrooms, Hollywood's ghosts are waiting to be discovered! Read about my haunting adventure in this week's Ghost Report. 💀👻 #LAHaunts #GhostHunters #ghostreport

Monday Jun 30, 2025
Frankenstein
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Exploring the Rich History of Frankenstein In this week's Ghost Report, Lisa Morton delves into the history of Frankenstein in anticipation of Guillermo Del Toro's upcoming movie adaptation. She discusses the origins of Mary Shelly's iconic novel, penned at the age of 18, explores its early publication history, and highlights key film adaptations from the past, including the 1910 silent film and the famed 1931 Universal Pictures version. The episode covers adaptations by Hammer Films and mentions personal favorites, with an optimistic nod towards Del Toro's forthcoming masterpiece.
00:00 Introduction to This Week's Ghost Report 00:24 The Origins of Frankenstein 01:27 Frankenstein in Film 02:15 Modern Adaptations and Personal Favorites 02:35 Conclusion and Upcoming Releases
#Frankenstein#MaryShelley#GuillermoDelToro#ClassicHorror#HorrorMovies#UniversalMonsters#HammerHorror#BorisKarloff#GhostReport#MovieHistory#BrideOfFrankenstein#FilmTrivia#HorrorCommunity#MonsterMovies

Monday Jun 23, 2025
My First Seance!
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Monday Jun 23, 2025
Ever tried calling the spirits? 👻 Join me on my ghostly adventure in 'My First Seance' as I explore the mysteries of the beyond from the Grand Ballroom of a hotel. #GhostReport #SeanceExperience

Monday Jun 16, 2025
Bhangarh Fort: India's Haunted Legacy
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Monday Jun 16, 2025
Eerie Tales from India's Haunted Bhangarh Fort Join Lisa Morton in this week's Ghost Report as she explores India's Bhangarh Fort, a historic site known for its haunting legends and eerie atmosphere. Discover the stories of curses, desolate ruins, and spectral encounters that make this fort infamous. Uncover why locals avoid this location after dark and heed Lisa's advice to beware of mischievous monkeys. Tune in for spine-chilling insights and prepare for more paranormal updates next week!
00:00 Introduction to This Week's Ghost Report 00:07 Exploring India's Haunted Bhangarh Fort 00:56 Legends and Curses of Bhangarh Fort 01:25 Visitor Experiences and Local Tales 01:50 Travel Tips for Visiting Bhangarh Fort 02:15 Conclusion and Farewell

Monday Jun 09, 2025
Necronomicon: Myths & Realities
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
In this week's Ghost Report, I unravel the mystery of the Necronomicon, a spine-chilling creation of H.P. Lovecraft! Is it fact or fiction? Tune in to find out why this "book" isn't what it seems. ☠️ #Necronomicon #HPLovecraft #ghostreport

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Séance Secrets of Materialization!
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Curious about the Victorian-era phenomenon of Materialization during seances? Explore the controversial and mysterious practice from the Victorian seance era in this week's episode of The Ghost Report with Lisa Morton. #GhostReport #VictorianSeance #MaterializationMysteries
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Monday May 26, 2025
William Hope vs. Harry Price
Monday May 26, 2025
Monday May 26, 2025
Step into the paranormal past with me and discover a 1922 ghost photo scandal! 📷🕵️♂️ William Hope meets his match in Harry Price—learn who came out on top! This week on Lisa Morton's Ghost Report👻 #ParanormalHistory #Podcast #GhostReport #mysterycontrol

Monday May 19, 2025
The Tale of William Crookes and Florence Cook
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
From pioneering scientist to paranormal investigator, William Crookes met medium Florence Cook. Could she truly connect with the spirit world? Find out on this week's Ghost Report with Lisa Morton! #Spiritualism #GhostStories #ghostreport #williamcrookes

Sunday May 11, 2025
Simon Magus
Sunday May 11, 2025
Sunday May 11, 2025
Dive into the mysterious life of Simon Magus—a man who dared to rival the apostles and tried to fly over Rome! 🕊️ What went wrong? Find out on this week's episode of The Ghost Report. #Necromancy #AncientHistory #ghostreport #simonmagus