Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Did the Fox Sisters really talk to the dead, or start the biggest paranormal hoax in American history?
Host Aaron Sagers is joined by author Barb Rosenstock to explore American Spirits, the true story of the sisters who launched the Spiritualism movement in the lead up to the Civil War with their mysterious “spirit rappings.” In her compelling book that goes deep into the strange lives of celebrity, famous interactions, and struggles with alcohol, Barb discusses belief vs. deception, why séances took hold across America, and how grief and the media fueled a national obsession with the afterlife. She also answers the question of whether Leah Fox is the villain of the story.
Plus, a look at Houdini’s Library and Harry Houdini’s lifelong love of books.
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Question: Have you attended a seance, and did you found it convincing?
#foxsisters #barbrosenstock #americanspirits #ghosts #spirits #haunted #seance
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Talking Strange Paranormal Show is brought to you by Den of Geek, and is hosted by Aaron Sagers, paranormal journalist and researcher, and Paranormal Pop Culture expert. You can catch Aaron as host of "28 Days Haunted" on Netflix, and on "Paranormal Caught On Camera" on Travel Channel/Discovery+.
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Did the Fox Sisters really talk to the dead, or start the biggest paranormal hoax in American history?
Host Aaron Sagers is joined by author Barb Rosenstock to explore American Spirits, the true story of the sisters who launched the Spiritualism movement in the lead up to the Civil War with their mysterious “spirit rappings.” In her compelling book that goes deep into the strange lives of celebrity, famous interactions, and struggles with alcohol, Barb discusses belief vs. deception, why séances took hold across America, and how grief and the media fueled a national obsession with the afterlife. She also answers the question of whether Leah Fox is the villain of the story.
Plus, a look at Houdini’s Library and Harry Houdini’s lifelong love of books.
barbrosenstock.com
https://a.co/d/0g4Lh4C3
Question: Have you attended a seance, and did you found it convincing?
#foxsisters #barbrosenstock #americanspirits #ghosts #spirits #haunted #seance
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Talking Strange Paranormal Show is brought to you by Den of Geek, and is hosted by Aaron Sagers, paranormal journalist and researcher, and Paranormal Pop Culture expert. You can catch Aaron as host of "28 Days Haunted" on Netflix, and on "Paranormal Caught On Camera" on Travel Channel/Discovery+.
If you like #TalkingStrange, please subscribe, leave a nice review, and share with your friends. The Talking Strange paranormal pop culture show is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you check out spooky content.
Until Next Time:
Be Kind.
Stay Spooky.
Keep It Weird.
Follow Host Aaron Sagers:
Twitter.com/aaronsagers
Instagram.com/aaronsagers
Facebook.com/AaronSagersPage
tiktok.com/@aaronsagers
Patreon.com/aaronsagers
(For Q&As, livestreams, cocktail classes, and movie watches)
Follow Talking Strange:
X (Formerly Twitter) @TalkStrangePod
YouTube @TalkingStrange
Instagram. @TalkingStrangePod
TikTok. @TalkingStrange
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Follow Den of Geek:
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Website DenofGeek.com
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