Welcome to the Activity Continues blog, where we delve into all things paranormal with our conversational ghost-hunting trio, Amy, Megan, and AP. Join us as we discuss intriguing topics ranging from hauntings to psychic phenomena, all tied into our podcast episode: “Speakeasies, Nursey Shoes, and Hair Goop, Oh My!”
**Introduction to the Paranormal Podcast**
Hi, Ghosty Fam! I'm Amy, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to our first episode of 2025. The Activity Continues is a podcast where three soul friends—Megan, AP, and I—converse about the paranormal. Our discussions span ghostly hauntings, psychic phenomena, spooky media, and interviews with figures from the paranormal community. Dive deep into our world as we explore these mysterious happenings.
**Episode Overview: Hotel Hell**
In this episode, we dissect an intriguing case from The Dead Files titled "Hotel Hell," first aired on October 28, 2011. The case held our attention due to its location—a hotel formerly a clinic in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida—and its rich paranormal stories. Megan chose this one because of its alluring title, piquing her curiosity despite her usual disinterest in non-house settings.
**Content Warnings and Housekeeping**
This episode delves into sensitive topics, including suicide, animal experimentation specifically involving cats, schizophrenia, and morgues. Listener discretion is advised. Also, a quick housekeeping note—our TAC Sideshows are now exclusive to Patreon supporters, and we’ve shifted to a bi-weekly release schedule for the public releases.
**Digging Into the Paranormal Activity**
The episode unravels the mysterious history surrounding the Don Vicente Inn. Tessa and Jack, the hotel owners, report seeing apparitions and feeling energies, corroborated by their guests. We explore questions of coexisting with spirits and delve into the land's past—a site with links to mafia activity during Ybor City’s "Era of Blood."
**The Podcast Hosts’ Observations**
The podcast offers a colorful analysis of Amy Allan's investigation approach, contrasting it with modern paranormal probes. The group touches on shifting cultural perspectives on identifying spirits, with discussions on residual energy and different spirit manifestations. There's also humorous banter about Amy’s hairstyle and general 2000s media aesthetics, marking the difference in production quality from earlier The Dead Files episodes.
**Interesting Characters: Spirits and Historians**
Amy connects with spirits in the hotel, including a notably stylish male spirit and an enigmatic nurse figure. Meanwhile, historians weave a background tapestry, introducing us to figures like the dubious Jose Luis Avellanal, a supposed spiritual experimenter with an eccentric history.
**Following the Underground: Discovering Tunnels**
The hotel’s past life as a clinic unveils speculated hidden tunnels, adding layers of intrigue. Haunted by these ghosts, Amy encounters frustrated spirits, implying the location's turbulent past left lingering imprints on the walls.
**The Reveal and Conclusion**
The episode wraps up with a reveal scene, connecting psychic impressions with historical knowledge. Despite the myriad of stories, Amy doesn't prescribe the usual cleansing rituals, hinting at a resolution through the mere telling of these tales. The spirits’ storytelling seems to provide them with peace, an unusual but satisfying resolution for involved parties.
**Final Thoughts**
We hope this blog post offers captivating insights into the episode, rekindling your interest in the paranormal world. As you listen, observe, and explore with us, remember: the activity never truly ceases; it merely continues in unexpected ways.
Join us for all the spine-chilling details on our podcast, and feel free to share your own ghostly tales. Tune in next time for more paranormal adventures as the activity continues.
