Welcome to Paranormal Playback, the podcast where three creative directors recap ghost-hunting reality TV shows with equal parts sarcasm, skepticism, and haunted curiosity.

Join Charlie, Melanie, and Lauren as they rewatch Ghost Adventures from the beginning—breaking down the most iconic hauntings, ridiculous equipment, and Zak Bagans’ most chaotic lockdown moments.

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just here for the drama, there’s a shadow here for you.

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Paranormal Playback is your weekly deep dive into spooky reality TV—ghost hunts, dramatic reenactments, and enough EVP to raise the dead. Hosted by creative directors Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, & Lauren Sanders.

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[00:00] Intro

[07:13] Introducing Whiskey Pete’s

[10:58] This Old Haunt with Mel

[29:56] Zak’s Version of History

[37:39] Interviews with Former Employees

[54:51] Night 1 Investigation

[1:07:43] Introducing Matt Rife

[1:15:24] Night 2 Investigation

[1:34:12] Haunted or Hoax

This week Char, Mel, and Lor recap Ghost Adventures Season 29, Episode 4: Abandoned at Whiskey Pete’s, diving into the strange history and lackluster hauntings of the now-closed, castle-themed casino in Primm, Nevada. They explore the tragic past events—including two child murders—and the legend of Whiskey Pete, a bootlegger allegedly buried upright with a bottle of moonshine. While the Ghost Adventures crew (joined by comedian Matt Rife) tries to dramatize the investigation with vague energy readings and theatrical narration, the hosts find the episode underwhelming and filled with more speculation than substance. They poke fun at Zach Bagans’ usual antics, the unclear paranormal claims, and the absence of things like Bonnie and Clyde’s death car, ultimately concluding that the lore is more compelling than the investigation itself.

Follow along with our hosts, Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, and Lauren Sanders, as they hilariously break down paranormal reality TV—one ghost hunt, EVP session, and over-the-top reenactment at a time at paranormalplayback.com.

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TW: Suicide

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In this emotionally charged episode of Paranormal Playback, Char, Lor, and Mel dive into Ghost Adventures Season 29, Episode 3 as the team returns to the Glen Tavern Inn—a haunted California hotel with a tragic backstory. The investigation centers around Patrick Smith, a psychic featured in a previous Ghost Adventures episode, who died by suicide three months after a chilling seance with the crew. Mel investigates the inn’s lore, debunking myths about brothels and beheaded cowboys, while the team critiques everything from Zach’s dramatics and fingerless gloves to the use of the word “synchronicity.” Despite the heaviness of the topic, the trio maintains their sharp humor, questioning whether the spirits—or the show’s editing—are to blame for the chaos.

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Follow along with our hosts, Charlie Holley, Melanie Malone, and Lauren Sanders, as they hilariously break down paranormal reality TV—one ghost hunt, EVP session, and over-the-top reenactment at a time at paranormalplayback.com.

Contact: paranormalplaybackpod@gmail.com

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