Family Ghosts
5.0/5
Critic Rating
Every house is haunted. In each episode of Family Ghosts, we investigate the true story behind a mysterious figure whose legend has followed a family for generations. Grandmothers who were secretly jewel smugglers, uncles who led double lives, siblings who vanished without a trace, and other ghostly characters who cast shadows over our lives in ways that might not be immediately obvious. We are all formed in part by our familial collections of secrets, intrigues, and myths. By engaging with each others’ legends, perhaps we can see each others’ realities more clearly. Hosted by Moth Grand Slam winner Sam Dingman, whos...
Critic Reviews
Score: 5
Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter • Oct 14, 2024
"...it felt really good to dip back into those old episodes. It made me feel like I had time traveled back to this golden era of podcasting we’ve all been nostalgic for. The writing is specific and packed with detail that makes everyone in the story feel like someone you’ve spent time with."
Score: 5
Jamie Vasser • The Daily Fandom • Oct 23, 2020
"...what makes Family Ghosts so unique as a podcast is their full exploration of storytelling as a medium. Every season includes at least one curveball episode like a musical or theatrical rendition that showcases the oral tradition variation. Family Ghosts celebrates and respects these stories by giving them a home that fits, and I, as a listener, love them for that."
