Episode 204: The Haunted History of Bunghole Liquors

Once a coveted shipping port, this town has seen its share of tragedy. Centuries old tales of torture, the wealthy elite sneaking around the law, and unsettled dead rising to make their presence know. But in this quaint seaside town lies a spooky place that has offered refuge for the living and the dead since Prohibition. When you stop in for a drink, will you end up seeing a specter among the six packs? This week's episode is The Haunted History of Bunghole Liquors. 

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