Chasing Ghosts. On Scooters. In Bars.

Look Up, Look In, Look Out

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:05:55 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. Oh, and a few UFO and UAP's for this extended episode that covers our recent scooter ride, summer PubScoot, and what the heck is going on above and around us. It has been awhile, so there is lots of talk and catching up!

E57 "Cannonballs and Kayaks"

Tue, 05 Apr 2022 14:15:38 +0000

Scott and Julie Taggart have each won the Scooter Cannonball--a cross country trip condensed into 10 powerful days. We get to know them and hear stories on the road. Later, Doctor John shares his touching story of a connection beyond...

E56 "Reaching For Chainsaws"

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 02:08:06 +0000

We are back! Scooter Talk. Ghost Stories. Bar Reviews. A Winter ride, a real witch, and an annual scoot with our wives make for a terrific catch-up to our missing time and universal distractions.

Join us, please, as we come back after a needed sabatical in the fifth element--the cosmic Ether.

#podcast #paranormal #scooter #ghost #bar #pub #vespa #piaggio #haunted

E55 "Hot Dogs & Handguns Part 2"

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 17:03:11 +0000

Part two of our PubScoot 2021, an annual multi-day Vespa ride in search of classic pubs, dive bars, and haunted taverns--our goal to hit "Forty Bars in Four Days!" Hear about some of the kindest servers, coolest bars, and tucked away nuggets on the west coast! Oh, and we throw in a paranormal story or three...

#paranormal #vespa #scooter #bar #pub #ufo #angel #ghost #haunted #hauntedbar #bigfoot #weeknites

E54 "Hot Dogs & Handguns"

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:54:25 +0000

This is part one of PubScoot 2021, our annual multi-day ride in search of classic pubs, dive bars, and haunted taverns. Ride with us as we attempt to visit Forty Bars in Four Days throughout southern Washington State and Oregon. This is not safe or smart, but really fun. Bar Reviews. Scooter Talk. Ghost Stories. #PubScoot #Vespa #Scooters #pub #bar #ghost #paranormal #whiskey #weeknites #nicksconeyisland #washingtonstate #oregon #pdx #hotdog #handgun

E53 "Back in the Saddle (& Off the Wagon)"

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:22:14 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. After an extended hiatus, the crew reconnects to catch-up on missing time, some ghostly stories, and recent rides. Hear about haunted Restaurant 1833 in Monterey CA, Fun Facts, the Scooter Cannonball Run across America, lots of bars we barely remember!

E52 "Heavy Social Drinker"

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 04:18:23 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. We swing over to the East Coast and talk haunted houses, Gettysburg, and West Virginia with Fred. We then check-in with Scoot Vermont plus Scooter News and Fun Facts! Join us as we celebrate Spring and the upcoming scooter season! #paranormal #divebars #ghost #weeknites #vespa #scooter #ufo #sasquatch #haunted #rushlane

E51 "Scooters & Conspiracies"

Sun, 14 Feb 2021 22:16:50 +0000

Lots of scooter talk including a fun & candid conversation with Vespa Club of America president Josh Rogers! Learn about the Miami University Motorcycle Ghost along with all those conspiracies that live in liminal areas of our soul. #Scooter News, #Spooky News, Fun #Stupid facts from #uberfacts This super-sized edition is for the 200MM people currently in a #Winter #Warning #WeatherWatch weekend! #weeknites #VCOA #vespaclubofamerica #paranormal #ufo #ghost #scooter #audible #spotify #pandora #divebar #vespa #ohioriders #conspiracy #chemtrails #flatearth #newcoke #denverairport #lizardpeople #alien #modernvespa

E50 "Patio Bars & Pavement Scars"

Sun, 24 Jan 2021 04:54:56 +0000

Shared stories of scooter crashes and great bars. #Domio audio helmet communication review, fun facts, scooter news and spooky #reddit #motorcycle #news with the whole scooter crew. Probably the best scooter podcast ever! New #weeknites #single! Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories.

E49 "Murmurs in the Dark"

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 22:52:57 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. Join our final 2020 podcast for some fun facts, scooter & spooky news, and a scary story from Ashley! Mark talks about the haunted house he had in Knoxville TN. Weird facts about scooters and serial killer as a bonus! #paranormal #divebar #vespa #ghost #scooter

E48 "Ghosts of Saturday Night"

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 18:14:23 +0000

Bar Reviews. Scooter Talk. Ghost Stories. A full episode dedicated to the San Diego classic bar scene. Hear about The Aero Club, Tivoli Bar & Grill and The Waterfront Bar & Grill and our time on South Mission Beach at The Pennant Bar and Beachcomber. We also debut the new Weeknites single, "Body Temp Spirits" #thepennent #thebeachcomber #weeknites #scooternews #funfacts #vespa #ghost #paranormal #divebar #vespaportland

E47 "Strip Mall Pub Crawl"

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 05:40:04 +0000

A full dedicated conversation about strip mall bars and a great chat with the "Shepard of Bars" Peter Andresjeski of SeattleBars.org about the current state of Covid-closing bar affairs, Scooter News with Janus Motorcycles, and a bit of Spooky News. This is too good to pass up, though we would understand if you did! Lots of Scooter Talk, Bar Reviews, and Ghost Stories. #weeknites #janusmotorcycles #ghostbikerexplorations #transamericatrail #julesmaes #aberdeen #theswiss #theattic #rebar #wildliferefuge #thebrickyard #jpstavern #paranormal #ghost #vespa #divebar #cactus #smartypants #seahawks #vespa #billysbarandgrill

E46 "Lost Weekend; Last Weekend in PDX"

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 03:32:20 +0000

Bar Reviews. Scooter Talk. Ghost Stories. Chong and Skip take a trip to Vespa Portland and get lost in the PDX melee. A look at Ted Bundy's childhood home, a ghost hunt at Magoo's in N Tacoma, and meet Dana from The Forum in Puyallup! Scooter News, Spooky News, Fun Facts, and original music from Weeknites!

E45 "PubScoot 2020 Covid Country Pt 2"

Sat, 22 Aug 2020 14:38:21 +0000

Experience the balance of our 4-Day 31 Bar tour through SE Washington, NE Oregon, and Mid Idaho on our annual PubScoot in search of classic pubs, dive bars, and haunted taverns & restaurants. We dig deep into a Pendleton iconic haunt, Virgil's at Cimmiyotti's and chat with Jennifer & Patience about the activity there along with Randy & Phil of the Elgin Station Grill & Bar in Elgin OR with a chilling story! Hear about a delightful stop at the Upper Crust in Weston OR. Bar Reviews. Scooter Talk. Ghost Stories.

E44 "PubScoot 2020--Covid Country" (Part 1)

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:07:11 +0000

PubScoot 2020. Our epic annual multi-day scooter ride into Covid Country--exploring the heart of SE Washington, NE Oregon, and Western Idaho as we hunt for haunted bars, classic pubs, and dive bars on our quest for the perfect place. Hint: We may have found it. This is part one of our review of (31) bars, riding with (6) guys, and staying in (4) hotels while riding Vespa's in the heartland. Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories.

E43 "Sunny Sunday Ride to Magoo's"

Sun, 02 Aug 2020 22:41:39 +0000

Magoo's Annex is one of Tacoma's iconic Irish pubs and known to be haunted as well as fun and friendly. We meet with Carl Chalker, longtime owner, and talk bars and ghosts--two of our favorite things! We review the Exchange Tavern in Spanaway plus Scooter News, Spooky News, and Fun Facts for a hefty serving of Scooters, Ghosts, and Bars. #pub #weeknites #ghost #scooter #vespa #divebar #tavern #bar #paranormal

E42 "Donuts & Douchebags"

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 05:14:14 +0000

PubScoot Pre-ride Jitters as we talk Bars, Ghosts, and Scooters. Lizard does a record and Scout turns into a field reporter at the haunted Grand Lodge in Forest Grove Oregon. Scooter News, Spooky News and Fun Facts round this out. Too much fun for just one podcast!

E41 "Back to the Bars"

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 17:03:53 +0000

After a brief break, we are back to making bad decisions, heading into the bars, and catching-up with Tennessee's Ghost Girl, Miranda Young of Ghost Biker Explorations. Join us for scooter talk, bar reviews and ghost stories! #paranormal #ghost #divebar #vespa #scooter #weeknites #thebrick #parkeys #bar #pub #whiskey #lambretta #ufo #bigfoot #conspiracy

E40 "Homewreckers!"

Sat, 23 May 2020 02:20:16 +0000

We chat-up new friends all the way from New Hampshire--creators of the Homewrecker Podcast the "Golden Greek" Alex Arion and his trophy wife, Monique Gisele as they talk East Coast paranormal! Also included are Fun Facts, Scooter & Spooky News along with our typical Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. Grab an hour and settle down to some middle-school angst from these aging scooter riders.

E39 "Sarah's ScooterLife"

Sun, 03 May 2020 04:55:29 +0000

Join us as we chase Sarah Blessington from the ScooterLifePodcast as she rides her Sym Scooter across the USA solo! "Mexico and Alaska Dick" spits out ghost stories from the house he just purchased followed up with Scooter News and Spooky News. If you can't ride, maybe you should listen! #weeknites #paranormal #ghost #haunted #divebar #scooter #haunted #ufo #sasquatch

E38 "Slow Ride Home"

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 04:25:08 +0000

Meet Derric & Justin from Soldiers of Destiny SC as they share the details and background of their club's award-winning cross-country scooter film, "Slow Ride Home" . If you crave two-wheeled adventure, this film is the one of you! Andrew at Vespa Portland takes a call during Scooter News and we take a look at the new Honda ADV 150. Great fun and a perfect way to spend your time sheltering in. Yep, Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories.

E37 "Ruminations of a Scooter Recluse"

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 02:19:45 +0000

Scooter Talk. No Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. A distanced conversation with the team discussing our recent "essential rides," (Including a Blood Ride), a fun chat with Kevin "KO" O'Brien and his lifelong flirtations with the paranormal, plus Scooter & Spooky News and local haunts within a 15 Mile radius! #weeknites #paranormal #ghost #coronavirus #shelterinplace #divebars #vespa #vespalife #vespalove #scooter #ufo #bigfoot #sasquatch

E36 "Lock-Down & Listen-Up" Part 2

Sat, 04 Apr 2020 02:36:57 +0000

Tennessee Paranormal Investigator Miranda Young from Ghost Biker Explorations returns to finish her creepy-crawly conversation about what has followed her home and her investigations of haunted bars. General scooter talk, scooter news, and other useless info is discussed--join us in this adventure in the afterlife on Vespa Scooters! Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. #paranormal #vespa #scooter #divebar #ghost #ufo #bigfoot #sasquatch #conspiracy

E35 "Lock-Down & Listen-Up" Part 1

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 04:12:36 +0000

Miranda from Ghost Biker Explorations shares creepy stories of paranormal investigations atop her Harley while scooter riders gape. More Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories to keep us going in this locked down world. #ghostbikerexplorations #vespa #divebar #scooter #firehousepub #weeknites #wanderingtyson #fastco #doylespublichouse #harleydavidson

E34 "New West Riders"

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 02:25:28 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. Join us for a couple of fun chats with Howard Rains of the Scooter 'Zine Magazine and Mike Murphy from Magic Bus Tours (Haunted Tours of Fort Collins CO) as we navigate through Scooter News, Spooky News, and round-table nonsense. #paranormal #ghost #divebar #kin #brasslantern #weeknites #vespa #vespausa

E33 "Brook Dain--Adventure Rider"

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 02:24:45 +0000

Meet Brook Dain, Vespa world-rider that has traveled across the USA, India, Pakistan, and Egypt in search of crazy new adventures. New Scooter and Spooky News to round-out this road trip to the afterlife. Our winter scooter riders are ready for dry cold days, warm inviting bars, and chilling ghost stories--share yours at Chasing Ghosts dot net or any of our social sites! #paranormal #ghost #divebar #scooter #vespa #weeknites

E32 "Spring Scoot (er) in the Sticks"

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 17:38:06 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. We talk to Matt from Twist n Play SC with Portland's iconic Spring Scoot coming in April and Steve from the longtime scooter and motorcycle blog, "Scooter in the Sticks". We also share other scooter podcasts out there plus Spooky News! #springscoot #scooterinthesticks #weeknites #sandyhut #mopedmonday #paranormal #ghost #vespa #divebar #scooter #motorcycle

E31 "Tiger Man & Bar Frights"

Sat, 28 Dec 2019 17:28:48 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. This episode centers around Skip's local hangout, The Mill in Milton WA, and it's surprising ghost stories, Grandma's Ghost in Tampa, and a Kitty Cat Parasite all recorded LIVE in one take on our new #Rodecaster PRO. #paranormal #ghost #divebars #themill #thefirehousesaloon #weeknites #vespa #scooter

E30 "A Look Back Through Broken Glass"

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 06:38:31 +0000

Bar Reviews. Scooter Talk. Ghost Stories. Scout, Lizard, and Skip talk about the season of rides, bars, and ghost stories--including our pick of the best story of the year! Hear about an ongoing haunting in Seattle from Ally that will crack you up. Scout talks cold showers. Scooter News covers the Italjet Dragster available for preorder. italjet.com

#vespa #ghost #divebar #weeknites #paranormmal

E28 "The Inland Empire RIdes Back"

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:24:28 +0000

Our annual four day ride, PubScoot 19, through the Spokane Valley, Idaho Panhandle, and Montana collecting unique local stories and history. Bar Reviews. Scooter Talk. Ghost Stories. is our mantra as we attempt to visit 40 bars in 4 days. The Chasing Ghosts Crew gets in our own way as we travel aimlessly in search of classic pubs, dive bars, and haunted taverns in the Inland Empire. Join us as we forget about the day-to-day and go for scooter adventures into the nightlife and afterlife. #vespa #scooter #paranormal #divebars #ghost #ufo

Wake Up! BONUS--CGOSIB Status Update

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 19:53:55 +0000

BRIEF BONUS EPISODE. Hey, a quick ghost story and update on the Chasing Ghost Podcast! Back very soon with a full length version featuring Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost stories. #ghost #paranormal #vespa #divebar #scooter

E26 "Emerald City Entities"

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 16:36:10 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. From Tacoma to Seattle, we visit and chat with owners and servers as they share personal stories of their bar haunts, including the Church Cantina in Tacoma, the Merchants Cafe in historic Pioneer Square Seattle, and Kells Irish Pub and Resturant on Post Alley/Seattle. New theme music from #Weeknites, too! #churchcantina #lorettasnorwesterner #kellsirishpub #paranormal #ghosts #divebars #vespa #scooter

E25 "Hairy Riders"

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 14:32:36 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories, er, and Cryptids. The Scooter Crew leans into a new direction with a dive into the world of the Sasquatch in their back yard. Local stories of encounters, tree knocking, and projectiles. Not everything makes sense, so take a hour and hear it from us...#paranormal #Vespa #bigfoot #ghost #divebar #scooter #weeknites

E24 "Miley & Merril"

Sun, 12 May 2019 14:28:06 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. Best ghost story ever! Day rides through the greater Tacoma Washington area exploring cool new bars, meeting new friends, and causing problems on our scooters. Join Lizard, Scout, Chong, Skip, and the crew as we hide from life in the edges of the afterlife with a cocktail or two. #paranormal #ghost #divebars #scooter #vespa #weeknites #pub

E23 Hauntings in the Head

Sat, 13 Apr 2019 23:43:00 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. A trip to Tacoma's Engine House #9 with an interview with owner Jeff, followed by a long weekend in Nashville finding haunted bars, bigfoot, and some Lime Scooter riding. Scout and Skip get interviewed by the Grit City Podcast plus rides galore! Jump on your Vespa, put on your headphones, and join us for a wild adventure in the afterlife! #vespa #paranormal #ghost #divebar #limescooters #weeknites

E22 Portland Lyft Ghost & Old Hag Syndrome

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 02:48:21 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. A Scooter News interview with Andrew from Vespa Portland, a Lyft driver ghost story, a haunted bar, and of course, a lovely visit to the Sandy Hut in PDX. We ride and find stories so you don't have to! #vespa #ghost #paranormal #divebar #scooter #weeknites

S3 E5 "Postcards From Then"

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 22:52:16 +0000

The Chasing Ghosts. On Scooters. In Bars. Our modern Vespa crew assembles in-studio after a winter ride to reminisce about past bars, bartenders, places, and memorable moments. Also, a great look ahead to plans for 2019! #Scooter & #Spooky News segments continue! #vespa #scooter #bar #divebar #ghost #scooternews #spookynews #weeknites

S3 E3 "Danny's Back"

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 09:21:14 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. Seaside OR to White Center WA, our scooter adventurers continue the search of the afterlife in the nightlife. Nothing is as satisfying as finding a series of mid-century bars that are cool, haunted and loaded with charm. Join Shelly, Skip, Chong, and the Lizard on our latest foray into the dark and smokey underworld of the modern scooter lifestyle. You probably won't be disappointed. #vespa #ghost #divebar #scooter #weeknites #seaside #timestheatreandbrewpub #daddytrain #bridgetenderseaside #luckyliquor #goergetownliquorcompany #dottiesdoublewide #twistedfish #lorettasnorwesterner

S3 E2 "Night Ride"

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 19:46:12 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. Hop on your Vespa and join us for a virtual ride through Kent WA for a dive-bar tour, a very personal paranormal story, the meaning of riding scooters, the latest news, and a super-scary "night drive" through Montana recount. Celebrity voices are impersonated. #paranormal #vespa #scooter #bars #pubs #ghost #ghoststories #blinkertavern #montecarlotavern #starlakeinn #history #weeknites #firehousepub #kent #buckley #militaryroad

S3 E1 "RipCity 18"

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 05:46:39 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. S3 E1 "RipCity 18", Portland Oregon, was the home base of our annual Pubscoot for 2018 as we traveled to the Pacific Coast and back. Our goal, 40 bars in 4 days, while on Vespa Scooters in search of classic pubs, dive bars, and haunted taverns. This oversize podcast adventure is your chance to join Lizard, Bobby Chong, Shelly, Ike, Pendominono, Grizzly Vet, and Skip, (our aging team of modern riders), as we navigate through some of the coolest and scary stops of the year. #paranormal #weeknites #ghoststories #ghost #vespa #scooter

S2 E8 "Listen Before You Ride"

Fri, 06 Jul 2018 07:09:54 +0000

Scooter Talk. Bar Reviews. Ghost Stories. Supersized in this episode featuring EVP's, multiple ghost stories, and resort history on Washington State's Olympic Peninsula and Hood Canal plus bonus materials in the foothills of Mt Rainier. Join us as we travel on our modern Vespa's in search of adventure in the afterlife in classic pubs, dive bars, and haunted taverns! #vespa #scooter #paranormal #divebar #haunted #ufo #evp #doylesirishpub #hamahamaoystersaloon #robinhoodinn #robinhoodresort #firehousepub #ranierbarandgrill #themint #seattlebars.org #weeknites #andiamoletsgo #theparkwaytavern #ghosts #lutztavern

S2 E7 "Stories Our Friends Tell Us"

Tue, 22 May 2018 15:14:19 +0000

Scooter News, recent Vespa rides, and stories from friends about a "beast" in Mexico, an apparition in the San Juan Islands of Washington State, and a grizzly murder in a haunted historical hotel. Shelly, Mark and The Lizard discuss the Firehouse Saloon in Buckley WA and Pick and Shovel in Wilkerson (With a few stops on the way) and a fun meet up with the Firkin & F**k Yeah! Scooter Clubs. Hop on your scoot and join us in this afterlife adventure of Stories Our Friends Tell Us!

#paranormal #ghosts #cryptids #vespa #scooters #divebar #haunt #scooternews #vespalife #scomadi #weeknites

S2 E6 "Paranormal Provocateur"

Fri, 13 Apr 2018 03:44:54 +0000

Scooter talk, bar reviews, and a haunted pizza joint are the features of this wide-ranging exploration onto our narrow world of the paranormal. A look back to our last episode, "Tote-Gotes & UFO's" with sister Gaye's actual story of the Maury Island UFO sighting and experience, plus the Oregon Ghost Conference, and the Burien UFO Festival, this is one scooter ride you may have trouble keeping up with! #burienufofestival #ufo #mauryislandincident #oregonghostconference #bufo #ghost #paranormal #londonchophouse #wickedpiepizza #themill #blt #stuckjunction #vixensofhorror #oregonghosttours #thechalet #thepowerhouse #vespa #scooters #divebars

S2 E5 "Tote Gotes & UFO's"

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 06:29:38 +0000

Chasing Ghosts. On Scooters. in Bars. takes a detour to find a few UFO stories! join our crew that blends the modern scooter lifestyle with a twist of the paranormal over a cool cocktail as we share personal experiences of UFO sightings, bad choices, and the surprising discoveries. If you like scooters, ghosts, or bars, you will certainly like this, except for the UFO part. Our biggest ever attendance enters the studio with multiple mics (and one "Ike") with huge attitude. #conspiracy #UFO #paranormal #ghost #scooters #vespa

S2 E4 "I'm Not Your Trained Monkey"

Thu, 22 Feb 2018 04:58:00 +0000

Scooter talk, bar reviews, and ghost stories atop our modern #Vespa's in Seattle's Cap Hill neighborhood, Georgetown, and South Tacoma Way. Four or five real bars, cold weather riding, and rumors of a faceless man in the mirror. Join us as we dissect what's good, not-so-good, and spooky at the #StarBrassLounge #Canterburyalehouse #PineBox #Luckysilver and #ubetcha. Special thanks to #weeknites for great music and the best burger #lorettas. Get your virtual #scooter out and join the Fife Heights Scooter Trash for some fun Chasing Ghosts In Bars in the midst of this cold cold winter. #ghosts #paranormal #vespalove #divebars #mtsthelgens #scooterinthesticks #scooternews

S2 E3 "Already Dead"

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 05:16:57 +0000

A brisk compilation of boys on scooters in search of stories of the afterlife in the SODO district of Seattle and a jaunt to Steilacoom (Washington's oldest incorporated town) to visit classic bars and haunted taverns. Skip tells his own haunting story and the Lizard and co-host Mark chime-in with scooter talk, bar banter, and questions of reality. If you like Vespa scooters, ghosts and goblins, and a well-run bar, you will like this podcast. Original music by #weeknites #paranormal #vespa #scooters #ghosts #divebars #taverns #haunting #haunt #bairbistro #sunnydalesaloon #mothersbistro #hauntedhistorytours #smartypants #ghostlyactivities #macstrianglepub #freesound.org #seattlebars.org #chasingghost.net

S2 E2 "Bridges of Pendominono"

Fri, 11 Aug 2017 15:22:21 +0000

The final couple of days of PubScoot 17 with seven guys on scooters (with a four-day forty-bar goal) looking for classic pubs, #divebars, and #hauinted taverns! Light #paranormal talk and stories with scooter banter. as we cruise from Mount Rainier through SW Washington State over the bridges to Astoria OR doing some "Keith (Pendominono) Watching." Hear about those cool little bars in small towns and their history along the way. Bobby Chong, Gary, and The Lizard step in the studio with Mark and Mark to keep the bar and scooter talk going! Original music provided by Seattle band #weeknites and #mtsthelgens and research lifted from the great bar blog, seattlebars.org, by Peter Andrijeski. #vespa #vespalife #scooters #ghosts #bars #whiskey #ghost #ghoststories #history #weeknites #seattlebars.org

S2 E1 "Old Scratch and the Slow Roll"

Mon, 24 Jul 2017 05:08:24 +0000

Another season and new adventures in the afterlife on Scooters with Ghosts and Bars. Our second season begins with PubScoot 17, a goal of (40) bars in (4) days as we travel to Tacoma, Vashon Island, West Seattle, White Center, Georgetown, Renton, Cumberland, Enumclaw, Buckley, Kapowsin, Elbe, and Ashford, (Just in the first 2 days). A wonderful evening in Georgetown at The Stables with the Meet & Greet of the Amerivespa Rally and a cruise through mid-Washington State with our Chasing Ghosts crew. Plenty of scooter time, paranormal stories, and edgy fun!

#amerivespa #vespaclubofamerica #vcoa #paranormal #vespalife #modernvespa #haunted #divebars #classicpubs #defiantgoldfish #hardwarestore #endolynjoes #macstrianglepub #noblebarton #seattlevespa #ghosts #thestables #squareknot #whistlestop #kapowsinalehouse #elbetavern #cityhallsaloon @chasingghostspod #weeknites #mtsthelgens #highlander

S1 E8 "The Accidental EVP"

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 05:51:44 +0000

With our season one wrap-up episode, we hear more about scooters, bars, and paranormal hi-jinx with the Chasing Ghosts crew in Tacoma, Algona-Pacific, Andrew Hansen of Tacoma Ghost Tours, and in your headphones. Hear the stories of the Forum and Olympus Hotel, Coco Joes, and much more--including a creepy EVP. Then our team is getting ready to head out on PubScoot 17 shortly after Amerivespa opening for more fun on the hidden highways on our Vespa scooters in Washington State and Oregon! Hang on, it will be a fun ride. #EVP #paranormal #theforum #cocojoes #thevalley #pikesandpeaks #thedefiantgoldfish #theunicorn #haunted #ghosts #tacomaghosttours #vespa #vespalife #modernvespa #divebars #amerivespa #vespaclubofamerica

S1 E7 "Mean Jean & The Lizard"

Thu, 01 Jun 2017 02:58:46 +0000

In a great day scoot through the south sound area of Washington State, we collect four ghost stories from four bars with four riders and re-tell the fateful meeting of The Lizard and Mean Jean at Joe's Place in Bucoda. From Tacoma to Roy to McKenna to Tenino and Centralia hear scooter banter, bar histories, and ghosts stories! Original music from Seattle band, Weeknites.

#vespalife #paranormal #vespa #haunted #divebars #amerivespa #olympicclub #joesplace #thelandmark #waltsplace #weeknites #thestables #ghosts #seattlebars.org

S1 E6 "Hometown Haunt"

Sat, 06 May 2017 00:32:45 +0000

A joyful day-scoot (while playing hooky from work) in search of old Tacoma ghosts in great bars! A visit and story or two from Casey at The Swiss, Joseph at Pacific Brewing, and Andrew Hansen of Tacoma Ghost Tours. Side trips to Doyle's Public House, 7-Seas Brewery, and Tacoma's own Red Hots for a great dog. Bobby Chong and The Lizard sit-in whilst Mark and Mark ruminate about the ride, the day, and the bars. Even some discussion of the upcoming Amerivespa Rally coming this July in Seattle. #tacomaghosttours #theswisstavern #pacificbrewing #paranormal #hauntedbars #amerivespa #vespaclubofamerica #modernvespa #divebars #weeknites #redhots #7seasbrewery

S1 E5-A BONUS "The Calaveras County Monster"

Sun, 23 Apr 2017 00:23:49 +0000

As promised in the latest Chasing Ghosts. On Scooters. In Bars Podcast S1 E5 "Claire" Jeff Carlson, er, Carlson, shares "The Calaveras County Monster" story he has been retelling since the mid-sixties. This short feature doesn't have scooters or bars, but Carlson was the first one to get Mark (Skip) interested in the paranormal, so he has great history with how this whole Chasing Ghosts anomaly got started. We will see you soon with our recent trip to Tacoma at the Swiss Tavern and Pacific Brewing for more local ghost stories and scooter rides to bars. #paranormal #ghosts #calaverascounty #vespa #weeknites

S1 E5 "Claire"

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 18:10:47 +0000

A fun Vespa scoot to Seattle's iconic Georgetown area for a lively historical interview with Peter Andrijeski, author and researcher of the great bar blog, seattlebars.org . Hear real-life paranormal experiences and stories from Vanessa and Claire of the classic haunted Georgetown pub, Jules Maes Saloon. More bar and scooter banter from Mark (and Mark) plus a drop-in from The Lizard. Opening music by Weeknites and closing tune, Everything Caves by Mt St Helgens. Find their original synth-pop records on iTunes, Bandcamp, Spotify, and everywhere you find great music. #paranormal #vespa #pubs #divebars #haunted #scooter #julesmaessaloon peterga.com

S1 E4 "Slave"

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 04:46:12 +0000

Our group of Modern-Vespa riders in search of classic pubs, dive bars, and the afterlife find ourselves in the Sacramento Delta on our annual PubScoot. This is the last in this series from the summer of 2016 (PubScoot '16) on our final exhausting day. Visits to Fosters Big Horn, Del Rio, Giusti's Place, and our feature bar, "Al the Wops." Hear first hand accounts of the paranormal and bar-banter.

S1 E3 "Canary"

Sat, 25 Mar 2017 01:10:53 +0000

More dudes on Vespa's talking scooters, ghosts, and bars! Join us as we adventure on PubScoot '16 through Northern California Gold Country to the Sacramento Delta. More great original music from the Seattle band, "Weeknites". Featured: The haunted town of Jackson, CA with the Fargo Club and National Hotel--beware of room 308.

S1 E2 "Bee Sting"

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 21:09:27 +0000

Join us for day two of our annual PubScoot as we seek out classic pubs, dive bars, and haunted taverns on Vespa scooters in Northern California. Lively scooter and bar banter with great original music from the Seattle synth-pop band, "Weeknites". A close look at Forest Hill bar, Everybody's Inn.

S1 E1 "Chickens"

Sun, 12 Mar 2017 05:31:55 +0000

If you like scooters, ghosts, and bars, you will like this. A lively romp thru Norcal to the Sierra Nevada Mountains back to the Sacramento Delta in search of classic pubs, dive bars, and haunted taverns on Vespa Scooters. Paranormal, scooter and bar talk with stories from servers and bartenders about their haunted work places,