This Haunted LifeEpisode 13: Krampus Is Coming Hosted by Adam BerryHe sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. And if you’ve been bad this year… he’s not bringing gifts.In this special holiday episode of This Haunted Life, Adam Berry dives deep into the dark folklore of Krampus, the horned Christmas demon who punishes the naughty instead of rewarding the nice. From ancient Alpine traditions to modern American Krampus parades, this episode explores why we’re so fascinated by terrifying holiday figures—and what they say about balance, accountability, and fear.The episode features an in-depth conversation with Kathy Kelly, owner of the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park and co-owner of Sanctum Paranormal, who has helped revive authentic European Krampus traditions in the U.S. Adam also shares his own unforgettable experiences attending Krampuslauf events in Germany and Austria, where fire, folklore, and fear collide in the most exhilarating ways imaginable.Because if the magic of the holidays is real… why aren’t the nightmares?Episode BreakdownAct I – Beware Krampusnacht* The origins of Krampus and his role in European folklore* Krampusnacht, Krampuslauf, and centuries-old winter traditions* Why Christmas has always needed its villains* How Krampus went from outlawed folklore to pop-culture iconAct II – The Krampus Party to End All Parties* Kathy Kelly on unleashing Krampus in Asbury Park* The meaning of Krampus beyond “anti-Santa”* Resistance, controversy, and misunderstood folklore* Why Americans are drawn to darker, more authentic traditionsAct III – My Adventure into the Land of Krampus* Adam’s journey through Germany and Austria during Krampus season* Inside real Krampus runs: fire, bells, fear, and folklore* Small village traditions vs. massive city runs* The universal message of accountability and balanceFeatured GuestKathy Kelly Owner, Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park) Co-owner, Sanctum Paranormal Co-host, Curious Explorers PodcastSupport the Show:Join our Haunted Life Patreon www.patreon.com/adamberry to get behind-the-scenes content, exclusive Q&As, and connect with fellow Hauntees.PLUS first access to “This After-Life” - a companion YouTube podcast where we explore each episode in more detail with special guests and have all the fun to be had! If you enjoyed the episode, share it with friends (or enemies — we don’t judge). Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Connect with Adam:Haunted Life Patreon - www.patreon.com/adamberryInstagram www.instagram.com/adamberryTwitter www.twitter.com/adamjberryTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theadamberry?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7496753372930983454YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBerryJPodcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.comAdam’s Website www.adam-berry.comProduction Credits:Host/Producer/Writer: Adam BerryCo-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording StudioWriter and Co- Producer: Julie TremaineArtwork: Laura Lineberry
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This Haunted LifeEpisode 13: Krampus Is Coming Hosted by Adam BerryHe sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. And if you’ve been bad this year… he’s not bringing gifts.In this special holiday episode of This Haunted Life, Adam Berry dives deep into the dark folklore of Krampus, the horned Christmas demon who punishes the naughty instead of rewarding the nice. From ancient Alpine traditions to modern American Krampus parades, this episode explores why we’re so fascinated by terrifying holiday figures—and what they say about balance, accountability, and fear.The episode features an in-depth conversation with Kathy Kelly, owner of the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park and co-owner of Sanctum Paranormal, who has helped revive authentic European Krampus traditions in the U.S. Adam also shares his own unforgettable experiences attending Krampuslauf events in Germany and Austria, where fire, folklore, and fear collide in the most exhilarating ways imaginable.Because if the magic of the holidays is real… why aren’t the nightmares?Episode BreakdownAct I – Beware Krampusnacht* The origins of Krampus and his role in European folklore* Krampusnacht, Krampuslauf, and centuries-old winter traditions* Why Christmas has always needed its villains* How Krampus went from outlawed folklore to pop-culture iconAct II – The Krampus Party to End All Parties* Kathy Kelly on unleashing Krampus in Asbury Park* The meaning of Krampus beyond “anti-Santa”* Resistance, controversy, and misunderstood folklore* Why Americans are drawn to darker, more authentic traditionsAct III – My Adventure into the Land of Krampus* Adam’s journey through Germany and Austria during Krampus season* Inside real Krampus runs: fire, bells, fear, and folklore* Small village traditions vs. massive city runs* The universal message of accountability and balanceFeatured GuestKathy Kelly Owner, Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park) Co-owner, Sanctum Paranormal Co-host, Curious Explorers PodcastSupport the Show:Join our Haunted Life Patreon www.patreon.com/adamberry to get behind-the-scenes content, exclusive Q&As, and connect with fellow Hauntees.PLUS first access to “This After-Life” - a companion YouTube podcast where we explore each episode in more detail with special guests and have all the fun to be had! If you enjoyed the episode, share it with friends (or enemies — we don’t judge). Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Connect with Adam:Haunted Life Patreon - www.patreon.com/adamberryInstagram www.instagram.com/adamberryTwitter www.twitter.com/adamjberryTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theadamberry?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7496753372930983454YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBerryJPodcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.comAdam’s Website www.adam-berry.comProduction Credits:Host/Producer/Writer: Adam BerryCo-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording StudioWriter and Co- Producer: Julie TremaineArtwork: Laura Lineberry
In the debut episode of This Haunted Life, paranormal investigator Adam Berry takes us deep underground — both literally and emotionally. What begins with personal stories from his haunted childhood home evolves into something much larger: a chilling paranormal case involving possible human remains, and a real-life listener story that will stay with you long after the episode ends. From unexplained footsteps to recurring dreams that blur the line between reality and nightmare, this episode explores what happens when the basement becomes a true crime drama for the unknown.In This Episode, We Discuss:Adam’s first brushes with the paranormal in his childhood basementThe symbolic, psychological, and spiritual weight of basements in horrorA real investigation involving a ghostly EVP, a cadaver dog, and ground-penetrating radarA terrifying listener story from North Dakota with dreams so intense they left a man forever changedThe recurring theme of entrapment — physical, emotional, and supernaturalWhy the scariest part of the house might be the part we least want to exploreKey Segments:Act 1: It All Started in the BasementAdam’s earliest memories of fear — and curiosity — unfold in the Bluff Street basement, a space that seemed to call to him even as a child.Act 2: Fear Below the SurfaceA dive into why basements stir such primal fear. From horror movie tropes to buried trauma, we unpack the layers of dread.Act 3: The Real Ghosts in the BasementA haunted antique shop, a ghost whispering “I was left down here,” and real-world evidence of buried human remains— Adam recounts one of the most shocking cases of his career.Act 4: A Listener’s Real — and Really Terrifying — Haunted Basement ExperienceListener Grady Hughes shares a horrifying ordeal: uneasiness, shadowy figures, and a recurring nightmare featuring a entity that was part Hollywood horror and part worst fear. Grady was trapped in more ways than one — until he escaped. Then… well, you will have to take a listen.Act 5: The Basement as the End… and the BeginningA return to Bluff Street. Adam recounts one final chilling memory — being locked in the basement. Or was he? Fear and imagination meet… and that's where horror begins.
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This Haunted LifeEpisode 13: Krampus Is Coming Hosted by Adam BerryHe sees you when you’re sleeping. He knows when you’re awake. And if you’ve been bad this year… he’s not bringing gifts.In this special holiday episode of This Haunted Life, Adam Berry dives deep into the dark folklore of Krampus, the horned Christmas demon who punishes the naughty instead of rewarding the nice. From ancient Alpine traditions to modern American Krampus parades, this episode explores why we’re so fascinated by terrifying holiday figures—and what they say about balance, accountability, and fear.The episode features an in-depth conversation with Kathy Kelly, owner of the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park and co-owner of Sanctum Paranormal, who has helped revive authentic European Krampus traditions in the U.S. Adam also shares his own unforgettable experiences attending Krampuslauf events in Germany and Austria, where fire, folklore, and fear collide in the most exhilarating ways imaginable.Because if the magic of the holidays is real… why aren’t the nightmares?Episode BreakdownAct I – Beware Krampusnacht* The origins of Krampus and his role in European folklore* Krampusnacht, Krampuslauf, and centuries-old winter traditions* Why Christmas has always needed its villains* How Krampus went from outlawed folklore to pop-culture iconAct II – The Krampus Party to End All Parties* Kathy Kelly on unleashing Krampus in Asbury Park* The meaning of Krampus beyond “anti-Santa”* Resistance, controversy, and misunderstood folklore* Why Americans are drawn to darker, more authentic traditionsAct III – My Adventure into the Land of Krampus* Adam’s journey through Germany and Austria during Krampus season* Inside real Krampus runs: fire, bells, fear, and folklore* Small village traditions vs. massive city runs* The universal message of accountability and balanceFeatured GuestKathy Kelly Owner, Paranormal Museum (Asbury Park) Co-owner, Sanctum Paranormal Co-host, Curious Explorers PodcastSupport the Show:Join our Haunted Life Patreon www.patreon.com/adamberry to get behind-the-scenes content, exclusive Q&As, and connect with fellow Hauntees.PLUS first access to “This After-Life” - a companion YouTube podcast where we explore each episode in more detail with special guests and have all the fun to be had! If you enjoyed the episode, share it with friends (or enemies — we don’t judge). Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.Connect with Adam:Haunted Life Patreon - www.patreon.com/adamberryInstagram www.instagram.com/adamberryTwitter www.twitter.com/adamjberryTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@theadamberry?lang=en&is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=mobile&sender_web_id=7496753372930983454YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@AdamBerryJPodcast Website www.HauntedLifePodcast.comAdam’s Website www.adam-berry.comProduction Credits:Host/Producer/Writer: Adam BerryCo-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording StudioWriter and Co- Producer: Julie TremaineArtwork: Laura Lineberry
