{"podcast":{"title":"The Strange History Podcast","slug":"the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","podcast_index_feed_id":6015497,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5773362/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.strangehistorypod.com/","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e6ba8897445c11735ef9cde1ad7a0aad.jpg","author":"Strange History","episode_count":450,"summary":"The Strange History Podcast explores the forgotten, bizarre, and mysterious stories that history left behind. Each episode uncovers strange but true tales from the past—unsolved mysteries, unusual events, odd historical figures, and the eerie legends that shaped cultures around the world. Whether it's ancient curses, unexplained disappearances, or bizarre moments in world history, hosted with a passion for the weird, this podcast takes you deep into the darker and more curious corners of the historical record. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers, and curious minds alike, The Strange History Podcast brings the past to life—one strange story at a time. New episodes weekly. Dive into the weird side of history today. If you have an idea for an episode please email strangehistorypod@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T14:19:02.473212+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497"},"episode":{"title":"Hotel Monteleone Haunting: The New Orleans Hotel Where Guests Never Leave","slug":"hotel-monteleone-haunting-the-new-orleans-hotel-where-guests-never-leave","published_at":"2026-05-30T04:05:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/hotel-monteleone-haunting-the-new-orleans-hotel-where-guests-never-leave","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hotel-monteleone-haunting-the-new-orleans-hotel-where-guests-never-leave--71251147","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/op3.dev/e/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71251147/elevenlabs_untitled_project_65.mp3","summary":"Step inside one of the most famous haunted hotels in America—Hotel Monteleone—where over a century of guests may have left more than memories behind. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, we explore the real history and reported paranormal activity inside this iconic French Quarter hotel in New Orleans. Opened in 1886 by Antonio Monteleone, the hotel has hosted legendary figures like Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams, while expanding over generations into a landmark of New Orleans culture. But alongside its history is a steady stream of firsthand accounts. Guests and staff report unexplained phenomena including elevators stopping on empty floors, figures appearing in mirrors, and objects moving in unoccupied rooms. One of the most chilling recurring experiences involves guests waking to feel someone sit on the edge of their bed—only to find no one there. Children’s apparitions, shadowy figures, and unexplained sensations have all been reported throughout the hotel, particularly on upper floors and in long hallways. While skeptics point to environmental factors and sleep-related explanations, the consistency of these experiences keeps the legend alive. This episode blends documented history, cultural significance, and real eyewitness-style accounts to explore one of New Orleans’ most enduring haunted locations. Because some guests don’t check out… They stay. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support . 🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments? Submit your ideas for The Strange History Podcast Follow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts…","meta_description":"Step inside one of the most famous haunted hotels in America—Hotel Monteleone—where over a century of guests may have left more than memories behind. In t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":528,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/episodes/hotel-monteleone-haunting-the-new-orleans-hotel-where-guests-never-leave/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast-6015497/hotel-monteleone-haunting-the-new-orleans-hotel-where-guests-never-leave.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}