Ep 217 - Eerie Whispers: Brian Baker on Canada's Reluctant Ghost Culture
Haunted Talks12 Des 2025

Ep 217 - Eerie Whispers: Brian Baker on Canada's Reluctant Ghost Culture

Journalist and researcher Brian Baker, founder of The Superstitious Times, joins Haunted Talks to discuss his new book, Eerie Whispers: Exploring Canada's Reluctant Relationship with Its Ghostly Lore.

Why is Canada, a country overflowing with ghost stories, so hesitant to talk about them?

Brian shares a chilling childhood encounter he has never quite shaken, unpacks his idea of Canada as "the introvert on the global stage," and takes us across the country to explore why some regions embrace the paranormal while others keep it at arm's length. We also dive into Toronto's legendary Philip Experiment, where a group of researchers appeared to summon a ghost they invented, raising unsettling questions about belief, storytelling, and what might be shaping a haunting.

Along the way, we explore fear, pop culture, and Indigenous perspectives that challenge the very word "paranormal."

If you've ever wondered why Canadians are so shy when it comes to ghosts, press play and find out.

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Episode 196 – Spiritualism in Canada, Eh? Part 1 "Ghosts, God & The Great Divide"
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