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Family Ghosts

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WALT FM

Every house is haunted. In each episode of Family Ghosts, we investigate the true story behind a mysterious figure whose legend has followed a family for generations. Grandmothers who were secretly jewel smugglers, uncles who led double lives, siblings who vanished without a trace, and other ghostly characters who cast shadows over our lives in ways that might not be immediately obvious. We are all formed in part by our familial collections of secrets, intrigues, and myths. By engaging with each others’ legends, perhaps we can see each others’ realities more clearly. Hosted by Moth Grand Slam winner Sam Dingman, whose stories have been featured on NPR, Risk!, TBTL, and The Moth Radio Hour.

#78

Pack One Bag

"Pack One Bag" is exactly the sort of story we often tell on "Family Ghosts." A documentarian named David Modigliani grows up with a fairy tale version of his grandparents' daring escape from Fascist Italy. But as an adult, he discovers that the fairy tale was only part of the story. This revelation sends him across the ocean in search of answers to disturbing questions: why are there friendly letters from Benito Mussolini to David's great-grandfather? What happened to the family members who didn't make it out of the country and were forced to flee their homes? What responsibility does David have to his family's past - and to its future? It's an epic story of love, longing, separation, redemption, and the malleability of historical memory. And it just so happens to feature the voice talents of Signore Stanley Tucci! Your humble Ghost Host Sam worked closely with David for over two years as the story editor on "Pack One Bag," and we're excited to introduce you to the first episode. If you like it, [follow the series] (https://lemonada.lnk.to/packonebag) in your podcast player of choice. Thank you for listening! ... Read more

05 Jun 2024

35 MINS

35:50

05 Jun 2024

#77

FG Presents: The Burden

Introducing "The Burden," from legendary investigative reporter (and longtime friend of the Ghost Family) Steve Fishman. ... Read more

19 Mar 2024

22 MINS

22:05

19 Mar 2024

#76

Good Company

Sam's quest to uncover a family ghost that lives in his radio. If you like what you hear, please check out “Good Company” on [Apple Podcasts] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sports-explains-the-world/id1700746436?i=1000623223261) or [Spotify] (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4L7bEJvH4qMotMSqvS6wOS?si=n-q_94HMSLKv8XqCcRc02w) . ... Read more

31 Aug 2023

08 MINS

08:19

31 Aug 2023

#75

Sam's Breadcrumbs

Sam was recently featured on an episode of Breadcrumbs, hosted by his best and oldest friend Allen Brooks. In the course of their conversation, they ended up talking about things they’d never discussed - deepening their connection even further. If you like what you hear, find more episodes of Breadcrumbs [here] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breadcrumbs-stories-about-the-paths-we-take/id1674864951) . ... Read more

19 Apr 2023

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:06

19 Apr 2023

#74

67. The Midnight Disease

Sam shares an update on why Family Ghosts has been MIA lo these many months - and an exciting preview of a new beginning. If you like what you hear, please check out [The Midnight Disease] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-midnight-disease/id1668894126) for the thrilling conclusion to episode one, and stay tuned for weekly episodes going forward. Thank you, Ghost Family. ... Read more

05 Apr 2023

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:23

05 Apr 2023

#73

66: Bone Hill Reprise

An important update about Family Ghosts, and a reprise of a timely tale. ... Read more

01 Jul 2022

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:53

01 Jul 2022

#72

65: An Electric Dissatisfaction

Josh Ritter tells Jayson De Leon about charting a course through the unknown. ... Read more

17 Jun 2022

37 MINS

37:34

17 Jun 2022

#71

64: A Mississippi Story

Guy Story finds out his father had a secret. Before long, Guy finds himself on a treacherous journey of discovery about a mysterious desperado, and trying to figure out why everyone seems ashamed to admit they’re related to him. Check out Guy’s band: [https://www.storytownband.com/] (https://www.storytownband.com/) Read the blog post he wrote to accompany his song: [https://www.storytownband.com/the-latest-from-storytown/2021/7/1/skeletons-in-the-closet] (https://www.storytownband.com/the-latest-from-storytown/2021/7/1/skeletons-in-the-closet) . And watch the music video here: [https://youtu.be/ke_8Uc_09Mg] (https://youtu.be/ke_8Uc_09Mg) Family Ghosts is made possible thanks to the generous support of the [Kindred Spirits] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) . For just $5 per month, Kindred Spirits get access to all of our episodes ad-free, and exclusive bonus content. If you have the means, please consider joining them today at [http://patreon.com/familyghosts] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) . And if you don’t have the means, no worries. Please consider supporting the show for free by leaving us a review in Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Thank you for listening. ... Read more

03 Jun 2022

32 MINS

32:06

03 Jun 2022

#70

63: Hard Eights and Husky Boys

Stories about inscrutable older men with vital wisdom to share - if only we could figure out how to talk to them. Family Ghosts is made possible thanks to the generous support of the [Kindred Spirits] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) - our community of supporters on Patreon. For just $5 per month, Kindred Spirits hear our episodes ad-free, and get access to bonus content that’s not available anywhere else. If you have the means, please consider joining them today at [http://patreon.com/familyghosts] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) . ... Read more

21 May 2022

28 MINS

28:20

21 May 2022

#69

62: Manual Transition

Mark embarks on a rollicking quest to find a Cool Dad. Family Ghosts is made possible thanks to the generous support of the [Kindred Spirits] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) - our community of supporters on Patreon. For just five dollars a month, Kindred Spirits hear our episodes ad-free, and they get exclusive bonus content that’s not available anywhere else. If you have the means, please consider joining them today at [http://patreon.com/familyghosts] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) . ... Read more

06 May 2022

27 MINS

27:09

06 May 2022

#68

61: The Pretender & The Godfather

On the occasion of a major life milestone, Sam reflects on two of his wayward role models. Family Ghosts is made possible thanks to the generosity of the [Kindred Spirits] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) - our community of supporters on Patreon. For just $5 per month, Kindred Spirits hear our episodes ad-free, and they get exclusive bonus content. If you have the means, please consider joining them today at [http://patreon.com/familyghosts] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) . ... Read more

22 Apr 2022

29 MINS

29:14

22 Apr 2022

#67

60: Telling Our Stories To Ourselves

Producer Veralyn Williams explores the power of subjective storytelling in the aftermath of her experience working on a particularly harrowing episode. Find more of Veralyn’s work at [https://www.iamveralyn.com/] (https://www.iamveralyn.com/) , learn more about Robin Boylorn [here] (https://www.robinboylorn.com/) , and Tayari Jones [here] (https://www.tayarijones.com/) . ... Read more

08 Apr 2022

52 MINS

52:24

08 Apr 2022

#66

59: How Will You Spend Your Time? (A Family Ghosts Mixtape)

Seven songs from in (and around) our series that just might make you come unstuck in time. Featuring performances by: [D and Chi] (http://www.dandchimusic.com/) , Allan, [Martha Redbone] (https://martharedbone.com/) , [Kirya Traber] (http://kiryatraber.com/) , [Jay Starling] (https://jaystarling.wordpress.com/about/) , and [Jocelyn Mackenzie] (http://www.jocelynmackenzie.com/) . ... Read more

25 Mar 2022

38 MINS

38:52

25 Mar 2022

#65

58: Pioneer Stock, Part 3: Sacred Secrets

Craig learns the truth about the end of his Uncle Larry's life - and finds a new beginning for his own. Family Ghosts is made possible thanks to the generous support of the [Kindred Spirits] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) . For just $5 per month, Kindred Spirits hear our episodes ad-free, and they get access to exclusive bonus content that’s not available anywhere else. If you have the means, please consider joining them today, at [http://patreon.com/familyghosts] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) . Find more of Craig’s stories [here] (https://www.craigmangum.com/storytelling-writing) . Thank you for listening. ... Read more

11 Mar 2022

57 MINS

57:39

11 Mar 2022

#64

57: Pioneer Stock, Part 2: A Life Deferred

Craig travels to Utah to unlock the mysteries of his Uncle Brent’s life - literally. Family Ghosts is made possible thanks to the generous support of the [Kindred Spirits] (http://patreon.com/FamilyGhosts) , our community of supporters on Patreon. For just $5 per month, Kindred Spirits hear our episodes ad-free, and they get exclusive bonus content that’s not available anywhere else. If you have the means, please consider joining them today at [http://patreon.com/FamilyGhosts] (http://patreon.com/FamilyGhosts) . And either way, thank you for listening. ... Read more

25 Feb 2022

37 MINS

37:12

25 Feb 2022

#63

56: Pioneer Stock - Part 1

Craig grows up in hiding from his uncles' secret lives, fearful that his family will one day discover his own secret. Listen to Craig on the Moth Radio Hour [here] (https://themoth.org/storytellers/craig-mangum) , and find more of his work [here] (https://www.craigmangum.com/storytelling-writing) . Family Ghosts is made possible thanks to the generosity of the [Kindred Spirits] (https://patreon.com/familyghosts) , our community of supporters on [Patreon] (https://patreon.com/familyghosts) . If you have the means, please consider joining them today at [https://patreon.com/familyghosts] (https://patreon.com/familyghosts) . Thank you for listening! ... Read more

12 Feb 2022

38 MINS

38:50

12 Feb 2022

#62

55: Don't Look Directly At It

Malcolm Gladwell shares a parable from the past, and Nick Markovich searches for the meaning of life. Hear more of Malcolm’s work on [Revisionist History] (https://www.pushkin.fm/show/revisionist-history/) , and more of Jacob’s work on [Deep Cover] (https://www.pushkin.fm/show/deep-cover/) . Family Ghosts is made possible thanks to the generosity of the [Kindred Spirits] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) , our community of supporters on Patreon. For just $5 per month, Kindred Spirits hear our episodes ad-free, and they get access to exclusive bonus content. If you have the means, please consider joining them today at [http://patreon.com/familyghosts] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) . ... Read more

27 Jan 2022

39 MINS

39:40

27 Jan 2022

#61

54: The Fatal Nickel

The wayward son of a manufacturing dynasty tries to sow fresh roots in his family tree. Sources: [Jane Mayer] (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/215462/dark-money-by-jane-mayer/) [Daniel Schulman] (https://www.vanityfair.com/style/society/2014/05/frederick-koch-brothers) [Brian O’Reilly & Patty De Llosa] (https://archive.fortune.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1997/02/17/222188/index.htm) [Katharine Q. Seelye] (https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/business/frederick-koch-dead.html) Family Ghosts is made possible thanks to the generous support of the [Kindred Spirits] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) , our community of supporters on Patreon. For just $5 per month, Kindred Spirits hear our episodes ad-free, and get exclusive bonus content that’s not available anywhere else. If you have the means, please consider joining the Kindred Spirits at [http://patreon.com/familyghosts] (http://patreon.com/familyghosts) . Thank you for listening! ... Read more

14 Jan 2022

37 MINS

37:26

14 Jan 2022

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#78

Pack One Bag

#77

FG Presents: The Burden

#76

Good Company

#75

Sam's Breadcrumbs

#74

67. The Midnight Disease

#73

66: Bone Hill Reprise

#72

65: An Electric Dissatisfaction

#71

64: A Mississippi Story

#70

63: Hard Eights and Husky Boys

#69

62: Manual Transition

#68

61: The Pretender & The Godfather

#67

60: Telling Our Stories To Ourselves

#66

59: How Will You Spend Your Time? (A Family Ghosts Mixtape)

#65

58: Pioneer Stock, Part 3: Sacred Secrets

#64

57: Pioneer Stock, Part 2: A Life Deferred

#63

56: Pioneer Stock - Part 1

#62

55: Don't Look Directly At It

#61

54: The Fatal Nickel