{"podcast":{"title":"The Grave Talks | Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural","slug":"the-grave-talks-haunted-paranormal-supernatural-490257","podcast_index_feed_id":490257,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/4943119.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/4943119","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/39642697.jpg","author":"Ghost Stores, Haunted, Paranormal & Supernatural Stories","episode_count":500,"summary":"Get ready for a spine-tingling journey into the unknown with The Grave Talks - the weekly paranormal podcast and interview show hosted by the master of horror storytelling, Tony Brueski. Each week, Tony brings in new guests who bravely share their haunting experiences with ghosts and the spirit world, spanning every corner of the paranormal realm, from supernatural encounters to demonic possessions, shadow people, and beyond. You'll be on the edge of your seat with every episode, hanging onto every word as you explore the unexplained, the terrifying, and the unknown. Subscribe now to The Grave Talks and give us a review to help us grow - we're eager to hear your thoughts. For even more exclusive content, including ad-free and advanced episodes, become a Grave Keeper at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks and support our show - if you dare. Join us for a journey into the darkness that you'll never forget.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T12:17:40.471730+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grave-talks-haunted-paranormal-supernatural-490257"},"episode":{"title":"Haunted Cheney Mansion: From Stagecoach Stop to Spirit Haven, Part Two | Grave Talks CLASSIC","slug":"haunted-cheney-mansion-from-stagecoach-stop-to-spirit-haven-part-two-grave-talks-classic","published_at":"2026-06-12T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grave-talks-haunted-paranormal-supernatural-490257/haunted-cheney-mansion-from-stagecoach-stop-to-spirit-haven-part-two-grave-talks-classic","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grave-talks-haunted-paranormal-supernatural-490257","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8913877","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8913877.mp3?modified=1780938249&sid=4943119&source=rss","summary":"This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWO Before it became a sprawling 12,000-square-foot estate, the Cheney Mansion in Jerseyville, Illinois, began as the humble Red House in 1827. Built as the area’s first frame house, it stood with just two rooms upstairs and two rooms downstairs. Yet even in its early days, the property became more than just a family home. It served as a stagecoach stop for weary travelers, a lively tavern, a doctor’s office, and even a bank. Most remarkably, its cistern is believed to have hidden enslaved people seeking freedom along the Underground Railroad—adding a powerful layer of human history to its walls. Over the decades, the Red House grew into the Cheney Mansion, a place of grandeur and prominence in Jerseyville. Thanks to the tireless efforts of local volunteers, it remains in remarkable condition today. But some believe that its well-preserved beauty is only part of the story. Many say the spirits of former residents and visitors never left. Among them is P.D. Cheney himself, whose presence is often felt within the mansion’s historic halls. Reports of unexplained sounds, mysterious figures, and an undeniable energy have convinced many that the mansion is still very much alive with ghostly activity. From stagecoach guests who never checked out to long-past owners still keeping watch, the Cheney Mansion is a site where history and the paranormal intertwine. Today on The Grave Talks , we sit down with Roger Scheffel to explore the incredible history and chilling hauntings of this Illinois landmark. #HauntedHouse #HauntedIllinois #TheGraveTalks #GhostStories #HauntedHistory #HauntedMansion #UndergroundRailroad #HistoricHauntings #HauntedPlaces #UnexplainedPhenomena Love real ghost stories? Want even more? Become a supporter and unloc…","meta_description":"This is a Grave Talks CLASSIC EPISODE! PART TWO Before it became a sprawling 12,000-square-foot estate, the Cheney Mansion in Jerseyville, Illinois, began…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2040,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-grave-talks-haunted-paranormal-supernatural-490257/episodes/haunted-cheney-mansion-from-stagecoach-stop-to-spirit-haven-part-two-grave-talks-classic/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-grave-talks-haunted-paranormal-supernatural-490257/haunted-cheney-mansion-from-stagecoach-stop-to-spirit-haven-part-two-grave-talks-classic.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}