Chambers of the Occult
We’re Kai and J: two friends, paranormal fanatics, and real-life tour guides at the Winchester Mystery House. Our day jobs have us wandering ghost-filled hallways—and by night, we explore the darker corners of the world’s true crime and supernatural stories.
Each week, we dive into chilling murders, strange legends, and haunted histories, bringing our unique perspective from the halls of one of America’s most mysterious mansions. Expect eerie tales, our offbeat chemistry, and enough goosebumps to keep your EMF reader buzzing.
If you're into ghost stories, true crime, and the occasional chaotic giggle fit, you’ve found your new favorite podcast.
So grab your popcorn—or your holy water—and join us in the dark. Because in Chambers of the Occult, nothing is ever as it seems… and the ghosts?
They’re very real.
Chambers of the Occult
EP# 30 Up in Smoke & Down in Hell: The Sodder Children & Houska Castle
In this episode of Chambers of the Occult, we delve into two unsettling mysteries that blur the line between the known and the unknown.
First, Kai takes us back to Christmas Eve 1945, when a devastating fire consumed the Sodder family home in West Virginia. But when the embers cooled, an eerie question remained—where were the bodies of the five missing Sodder children? With suspicious circumstances, cryptic sightings, and a family refusing to accept the official story, this case has puzzled investigators and conspiracy theorists for decades.
Then, J descends into the depths of one of Europe’s most infamous fortresses—Houska Castle. Built atop a gaping hole believed to be a literal gateway to hell, this Czech stronghold has a history shrouded in sinister legends, paranormal activity, and inexplicable horrors. From demonic creatures clawing their way out of the abyss to Nazi occult experiments, Houska Castle remains one of the most mystifying locations in the world.
Join us as we unravel the mysteries behind these haunting tales. Are the Sodder children still out there? And what truly lurks beneath Houska Castle? Tune in, if you dare.