This podcast contains profanity.

For Podcast 11, I have gone where I have never gone before for you (and never would have either if it weren't for my listeners). I followed Erin and her neighbor, Gino, into a terrifying spider infested basement. We entered a horizontal door in the sidewalk and descended into the darkness on old wooden stairs, which were opened in the back. Anything could have grabbed our ankles on the way down. Even though Erin's cellphone battery was dying, she used it as a flashlight, so Gino could "unlock" the basement door with his "butter knife" key. Erin switched on the overhead lights as Gino swiftly departed. The basement was the main level when the building was constructed. Over time, the street was raised, and the original entrance and windows were bricked over. I have never seen so many dead spiders as I did that night above our heads.

I learned a very good lesson that night. Record everything.

What you didn't hear: Erin and I were folding up our chairs. I was telling her about my experiences, which you can hear too by listening to Ghostpod #17. I told her that these things only happen to me in complete darkness. Then, all the lights went off. Yes, right then. Did I mention all the windows were bricked in? I nearly shat out all my organs. Usually, my friends freak out, and I am the cool headed one. I often enjoy a good laugh at their expense and never pass up any opportunity to rat them out to everyone else we know.... Arra So the lights went out, and I clapped my hands over my face. I shrieked, "Turn the light back on! Quick! Turn them on!!! Turn them on!!!" Erin had just enough battery power in her cellphone to find the light switch - which was.......on a timer. What a jerk. She could have told me! I demanded to go out first, but she was practically at my side. Once above ground, we laughed a lot, and Erin smoked a cigarette.

I present to you Erin on growing up spooky in New England and Leslie's haunted family! Erin is a professional psychic, healer and witch. If anything she said resonates with you or if you are seeking guidance or healing, you may contact her at [email protected].

GHOSTPOD #17

http://ghostpod.libsyn.com/ghostpod-show-17-1

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