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Morbid History with Thomas Gloom

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Highlights

In this episode, Thomas Gloom—horror author, podcaster, and empathetic historian—joins the conversation to explore how real places, painful histories, and ethical storytelling shape our understanding of the past and present.
17:57
Fillmore Graves’ delivery and in-depth history sharing impressed the speaker during the Crescent Hotel ghost tour
30:20
The dolphin suffocated itself after becoming severely depressed
33:49
Morbid History covers haunted places, dolphins, women's rights, mental health, and Black history to give voice to the silenced
44:14
Alec King and Bob May died in separate accidents at Sloss Furnace, and the foreman allegedly stepped into the furnace after learning of their deaths
57:38
'Candy Man' explores classism, racism, and gentrification
1:03:40
Visiting historical sites is moving and humbling, revealing the dichotomy of loving history but being heart-broken by past suffering
1:06:29
History can be both heart-breaking and involve contrasting events happening simultaneously

Chapters

What Happens When a Haunted Hotel Becomes Your Creative Muse?
00:00
Did a Dolphin Choose to Die After an LSD Experiment?
26:12
How Do You Tell History Without Silencing the Voices Left Out?
33:49
What Did Sloss Furnace Hide Behind Its Iron Walls?
40:14
Why Is 'Candyman' More Than Just a Horror Movie?
57:38
Can You Make a Living Telling Hard Truths—And Still Stay Human?
1:00:34
How Can One Moment Hold Both Beauty and Heartbreak?
1:06:29

Transcript

Ghost Gossip Host: This podcast discusses paranormal activity and other topics some might find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. Hello, hello, everybody, and welcome to another episode of Ghost Gossip. Today, I have another special guest, of cour...