Heart Starts Pounding: Horrors, Hauntings and Mysteries

Kaelyn Moore hosts a podcast that blends true crime, paranormal investigation, and historical mysteries into episodes designed to genuinely unsettle you. Heart Starts Pounding has covered the Jack the Ripper case in a dedicated episode that Apple Podcasts featured as a "Spooky Listen," treating the Whitechapel murders through the lens of horror storytelling rather than straight historical analysis. The result is a Ripper episode that feels atmospheric and immersive in a way that purely factual accounts often miss. With 213 episodes covering cold cases, haunted locations, lost media, and folklore, the show maintains a broad scope while consistently returning to historical mysteries. Moore's storytelling style prioritizes building tension and creating mood — she is not interested in rattling off facts at speed but rather in making listeners feel the weight of a dark London alleyway in 1888 or the dread of a wartime blackout. The community around the show is notably active, with listeners submitting their own paranormal encounters for potential episodes. Premium membership through Patreon or Apple Podcasts at $4.99 per month provides ad-free listening and bonus content. The show is particularly well-suited for Ripper enthusiasts who also enjoy ghost stories, unsolved mysteries, and the kind of atmospheric storytelling that treats Victorian London as a character in its own right rather than just a backdrop for murder.