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How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt

Rob Kirkup

Booking Overview

This is a primarily solo paranormal-history show exploring haunted locations, dark local history, ghost stories, and investigations, with occasional interviews featuring authors and paranormal storytellers. Credible pitches include paranormal authors, folklorists, local historians, ghost-tour leaders, and experienced investigators with a strong connection to a specific location or tradition; booking difficulty is likely low for well-matched niche experts.

Metrics

Episodes: 241

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rob@how-haunted.com

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Host

Rob Kirkup - Author, paranormal historian, and ghost hunter from North East England who explores the dark history and reported hauntings of locations across the UK.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, paranormal historians, folklorists, ghost-tour leaders, and experienced paranormal storytellers with expertise in haunted locations, regional history, or supernatural folklore.
Required Achievements:  
Published books on paranormal or regional folklore subjects, Leadership of ghost walks, investigations, or paranormal events, Established expertise in local history and supernatural storytelling

Recent Guest Discussions

John S. Tantalon - Scottish Folklore, Edinburgh's Darker History, Ghost Stories, Lothian Region Terror Tales, And Preserving Local Tales Through Books And Walking Tours.

Recent Topics

History, Paranormal, Ghost Stories, Haunted Places, Folklore

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt
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Ep 147 - Touched by the Dead: Bound to the Dead

October 09, 2026

In episode 147, our journey through our Touched by the Dead series continues as we turn our attention to objects. Most of us own something we could never throw away. An old watch, a piece of jewellery, a favourite book. Usually they're reminders of the people we've lost. Sometimes they're said to be something more. A doll blamed for strange events. A chair linked to death. A box people claim should never be opened. Tonight we'll explore some of the world's most infamous haunted and cursed ...

Ep 146 - Touched by the Dead: Seeing the Dead

October 02, 2026

Spooky Season is finally here! In episode 146 we enter spooky season and begin a brand new five-part series, Touched by the Dead. Throughout October we'll explore the many ways people claim the dead leave evidence of their continued existence. From haunted objects and mysterious scratches to Electronic Voice Phenomena and possession. Tonight we begin with perhaps the most famous form of paranormal evidence of them all. Photographs. We'll explore the origins of spirit photography, examine so...

Spooky Season on How Haunted?

September 26, 2026

The nights are drawing in. Summer is fading into memory. Big coats are being pulled from wardrobes and children are already deciding which frightening costume they'll wear on Halloween night. Spooky Season has arrived. And here on How Haunted?, things are about to get very, very frightening indeed. Join me as we look ahead to everything coming this October, including a brand-new five-part Halloween event, a huge listener EVP experiment, an overnight ghost hunt inside a notoriously haunted ...

Frequently asked questions

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How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt
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How do I get in touch with How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt?

How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt is hosted by Rob Kirkup. Its publicly listed email is rob@how-haunted.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt?

The publicly listed email for How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt: rob@how-haunted.com.

How many listeners does How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt have?

Podseeker estimates How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt?

How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, paranormal historians, folklorists, ghost-tour leaders, and experienced paranormal storytellers with expertise in haunted locations, regional history, or supernatural folklore. Common among recent guests: Published books on paranormal or regional folklore subjects; Leadership of ghost walks, investigations, or paranormal events; Established expertise in local history and supernatural storytelling. Recent guests include John S. Tantalon.

How hard is it to get booked on How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does How Haunted? Podcast | Horrible Histories, Real Life Ghost Stories, and Paranormal Investigations from Some of the Most Haunt cover?

Recent episodes cover History, Paranormal, Ghost Stories, Haunted Places, and Folklore. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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