Tinseltown Ghost Stories
Los Angeles is a city of stories of success and tragedy, a place where dreams are fulfilled – and nightmares come true. Every other week, our host dives into the creepy, mysterious, weird, and downright terrifying stories that have haunted the front offices of Beverly Hills and backlots of Hollywood. Through this podcast, we’ll shed light on the dark corners the industry would rather you forget.
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Episodes
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Hike up to the Hollywood Sign and prepare to be spooked! Host Bianca Lopez takes us through the over 100 year history of this iconic Los Angeles Landmark. Does a spirit of early Tinseltown lurk there still?
Content Warnings: this episode includes a depiction of suicide
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FOLLOW THE HOST - Find Bianca on Instagram
Instagram: @biancaplopez
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Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Enjoy a stay at the Paramour Estate—at your own risk! This week, host Bianca Lopez walks us through the winding halls and spooky history of this larger than life mansion. From old Hollywood royalty, to My Chemical Romance, this episode has it all.
Content Warnings: this episode includes a depiction of murder
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FOLLOW THE HOST - Find Bianca on Instagram
Instagram: @biancaplopez
For more, go to filmfrontierstudios.com or check out @filmfrontierstudios on Instagram and Youtube.
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
Tuesday Jan 14, 2025
We are devastated by the tremendous loss our community is facing. Thank you to the brave first responders and to the volunteers, donators, and community. In this post you can find resources to get help or to help where needed, along with an update for the show moving forward.
We love you Los Angeles.
Resources:
The Mutual Aid L.A. Network: info for shelters, animal centers, donations, & volunteer.
http://tiny.cc/malan-fire
Y.M.C.A. of Metropolitan L.A.: info essential items for families donations.
https://www.ymcala.org/community-response
World Central Kitchen Charity Group: is providing meals to emergency workers & anyone affected. Direct Donations here:
donate.wck.org
L.A. Regional Food Bank: accepting financial & essential items, as well as volunteers
lafoodbank.org
Save The Children: essential child supplies
savethechildren.org
Hollywood Food Coalition: accepting volunteers
https://hofoco.org/volunteering-about/ Be sure to sign up online!
L.A. Legal Aid Foundation
lafla.org
Immediate Emergency Housing Assistance provided by 211LA and Airbnb:
211LA.org
Mental Health Resources:
Call or text 988, or reach out to Disaster Distress Helpline 24/7 at 800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Take a holiday walk with host Bianca Lopez through the haunted (or should we say, cursed) history of Los Feliz. From the sordid story of the original Rancho Los Feliz, to the infamous Murder House, this episode will wind a tale of misfortune in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Los Angeles.
Content warnings: this episode includes a depiction of violence, murder, suicide and spousal abuse.
For Ad Free versions and early access, check out our Patreon!
FOLLOW THE HOST - Find Bianca on Instagram
Instagram: @biancaplopez
For more, check out @filmfrontierstudios on Instagram and Youtube.
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
The Culver Studios Mansion is a legend of both the silver screen and Culver City itself. Built by legendary producer Thomas Ince, the mansion has been home to several film companies, but does it also play host to the former owner's ghost? Join our host Bianca Lopez as she explores the history of Thomas Ince and his Culver Studios Mansion—and reveals the true crime story that might still be haunting it to this day.
Content warnings: this episode includes a depiction of murder
For Ad Free versions and early access, check out our Patreon!
FOLLOW THE HOST - Find Bianca on Instagram
Instagram: @biancaplopez
For more, check out @filmfrontierstudios on Instagram and Youtube.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
In this Bonus Story, we continue our exploration of the ghosts that haunt the Pantages with none other than the Aviator himself, Howard Hughes!
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FOLLOW THE HOST - Find Bianca on Instagram
Instagram: @biancaplopez
For more, check out @filmfrontierstudios on Instagram and Youtube.
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
The Pantages is a staple on Hollywood Boulevard. But who built this Hollywood landmark and what ghosts are lurking backstage to this day? Join host Bianca Lopez for the premiere episode of Tinseltown Ghost Stories: Ghosts of the Pantages.
content warnings: this episode includes a depiction of sexual assault (beginning at 15:41)
For Ad Free versions and early access, check out our Patreon!
For more, check out @filmfrontierstudios on Instagram and Youtube.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Coming soon! Tinseltown Ghost Stories is hosted by Bianca Lopez. With each episode, she will tell you a ghost story... But not just any ghost story; Tinseltown Ghost Stories will take you behind the scenes to the haunted backlots and bungalows, exploring the darker shadows cast by Hollywood’s bright lights, and the skeletons lurking in its ample closet space.