Hosted by Corinne Vien and Sabrina Deana-Roga
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This episode of Two Girls One Ghost features a collection of terrifying Reddit stories centered on real-life possessions, demonic encounters, and exorcisms. The hosts share accounts ranging from an exorcist's daughter in the Philippines to a mysterious church basement encounter and a dramatic Moroccan jinn exorcism involving a sacrificed sheep's guts. Alongside these chilling narratives, the hosts discuss the rising statistics of formal exorcisms performed by the Catholic Church and the intersection of paranormal beliefs with mental health.
Hosts open the episode, setting the tone for spooky stories and paranormal discussions.
The two hosts, Sabrina and Corinne, introduce themselves and set the stage for the episode’s focus on possession stories, while also sharing a lighthearted pre‑show banter about their favorite drinks and snacks.
Sabrina explains her intent to discuss possession, outlines the definition, and previews the Reddit stories that will be shared, establishing the episode’s main narrative arc.
The episode delves into the signs of possession, mental health considerations, and various exorcism traditions across religions, providing listeners with context and cautionary advice.
The hosts read a detailed Reddit post about a family’s experience with a priest’s exorcism, highlighting the emotional and supernatural elements that illustrate possession.
A listener shares a chilling tale of a childhood church visit that turned into a supernatural chase, adding a personal dimension to the episode’s theme.
The hosts recount a complex story involving Buddhist rituals, personal trauma, and lingering hauntings, showcasing how possession can cross cultural boundaries.
The hosts conclude the episode with final thoughts, sponsor reminders, and a teaser for the next episode, closing the discussion on possession stories.
A brief sponsor message from Americans United for Separation of Church and State, emphasizing religious freedom.
Hosts introduce the first Reddit story about a Moroccan gin exorcism, setting up the narrative.
Hosts present statistics on the rise of exorcisms and the increasing number of specialized exorcists worldwide.
Listener Claire shares her long‑term experience with a sleep paralysis demon, evolving from fear to a complex relationship.
Global Traditions of Possessioninsight
The hosts explain that nearly every major culture and religion on earth recognizes some form of spiritual possession, from Islamic jinn to Hindu spirits and Catholic demonic takeovers.
Stages of Possessioninsight
Possessions do not start with levitation and projectile vomiting; they typically progress through stages of attachment, oppression, and finally full possession.
A former priest's daughter recounts accompanying her father on a terrifying exorcism in the Philippines when she was fourteen years old, where she felt invisible hands poking her back against a wall.
Demonic Encounter in a Churchstory
A listener shares how she explored a dark church basement as a preteen, smelled sulfur, and was chased by the sound of malevolent dress shoes while a demonic entity mimicked her cousin.
A listener details an intense family trip to Morocco where an exorcist used a sacrificed sheep's guts to draw out and trap a possessive jinn, after which the guts turned pitch black.
Statistics reveal a dramatic ten-fold increase in formal Catholic exorcisms over the past twenty years, with specialized exorcists growing from just 12 in the US in 2005 to over 125 today.
The Sleep Paralysis Bestiestory
A listener shares a bizarre multi-year relationship with a tall, faceless sleep paralysis entity she named Jim Bob, who eventually turned violent during a shared dream consciousness.
“The state in which an external spiritual entity takes control of a person's body and mind, either partially or completely, without consent.”
“One of the biggest signs people talk about is a sudden personality change.”
“In Islam, there's the jinn, which can be positive or negative.”
“The exorcist screamed something and my aunt started screaming at the same time.”
“The first time I met my sleep paralysis demon, I was 12.”
“I don't think we have an answer to that.”
We’re getting seriously spooky with all things possessions: exorcisms, rites and rituals, unexplained strength, mysterious voices, demonic entities, and a whole lot of horror from around the world. We’re breaking down the signs and stages and exploring how different cultures understand possessions. Then we’re getting into some wild Reddit encounters, including a teenager witnessing an exorcism, a Buddhist exorcism that takes a very unexpected turn, a mysterious figure that only appears when someone is alone, and a demonic presence that may have impersonated a family member. Watch the video version here. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at [email protected] New Episodes are released every Thursday and Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us! If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan. Original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you’re looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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