Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation.

Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart.

Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers, forever changed.

In this re-released series, explore the chilling events of that day and hear how Louisa has rebuilt her life a decade on.

This is Louisa’s story—a compelling firsthand account of courage, survival, and resilience from a day that changed Australia forever: The Sydney Siege.

Ten years ago, on December 15, 2014, a gunman stormed a Sydney café, taking 18 hostages in a harrowing ordeal that shook the nation.
Over the next 17 hours, the siege ended with the terrorist being shot dead, the tragic loss of two innocent lives, and a scar left on Australia's heart.
Louisa Hope and her mother entered the Lindt Café that morning, unknowingly walking into a nightmare that would leave them wheeled out on stretchers, forever changed.
In this re-released series, explore the chilling events of that day and hear how Louisa has rebuilt her life a decade on.
This is Louisa’s story—a compelling firsthand account of courage, survival, and resilience from a day that changed Australia forever: The Sydney Siege.

Introducing The Sydney Siege

Sydney's The Rocks is known as ground zero for spooky happenings, and this story will no doubt give you chills.

Would you spend a night alone in an old sandstone Airbnb that's reportedly haunted?

Sydney's The Rocks is known as ground zero for spooky happenings, and this story will no doubt give you chills.
Would you spend a night alone in an old sandstone Airbnb that's reportedly haunted?

A Night Alone In The Rocks

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For decades, Rachel and Stacey have kept a secret they rarely share with anyone.

On the same night, in separate rooms, they saw the exact same thing. This story is guaranteed to give you chills.

If you have a story you think could send shivers down our spine, send it to us at thechills@podshape.com.

For decades, Rachel and Stacey have kept a secret they rarely share with anyone.
On the same night, in separate rooms, they saw the exact same thing. This story is guaranteed to give you chills.
If you have a story you think could send shivers down our spine, send it to us at thechills@podshape.com.

Rachel and Stacey's Scary Secret 

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In the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Lily and Jack move into an old, fixer-upper Queenslander. Strange noises and mysterious footsteps fill the house, but what they uncover about the previous occupant might just send shivers down your spine.

Have a chilling story to share? Email us at thechills@podshape.com. 

In the northern suburbs of Brisbane, Lily and Jack move into an old, fixer-upper Queenslander. Strange noises and mysterious footsteps fill the house, but what they uncover about the previous occupant might just send shivers down your spine.
Have a chilling story to share? Email us at thechills@podshape.com.

The Haunted Queenslander 

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What began as a peaceful retreat from the city quickly turned into a waking nightmare, with unexplained footsteps, eerie knocking, and unsettling encounters that will leave you questioning the silence of the night.

If you have a story that you want to share, email us here thechills@podshape.com

What began as a peaceful retreat from the city quickly turned into a waking nightmare, with unexplained footsteps, eerie knocking, and unsettling encounters that will leave you questioning the silence of the night.
If you have a story that you want to share, email us here <a href="mailto:thechills@podshape.com">thechills@podshape.com</a>

The Haunted Farmstay

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Imagine hearing those words when you're fast asleep in an 1850's-old building, all alone. 

What would you do? Sophia's story gave us chills. 

If you have a story that you want to share, email us here thechills@podshape.com

Imagine hearing those words when you're fast asleep in an 1850's-old building, all alone. 
What would you do? Sophia's story gave us chills. 
If you have a story that you want to share, email us here <a href="mailto:thechills@podshape.com">thechills@podshape.com</a>

Please Help Me!

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If you were riding your motorcycle home late one night on a country road, would you pick up an old man on a bridge? Maria did, and sent in her story to us at  thechills@podshape.com

If you were riding your motorcycle home late one night on a country road, would you pick up an old man on a bridge? Maria did, and sent in her story to us at  <a href="mailto:thechills@podshape.com">thechills@podshape.com</a>

The Old Man On The Bridge

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Kath has not told her story to many people because she was afraid that people would think she was nuts.

If you have a story to tell that might give us The Chills send it to us at thechills@podshape.com

Kath has not told her story to many people because she was afraid that people would think she was nuts.
If you have a story to tell that might give us The Chills send it to us at <a href="mailto:thechills@podshape.com">thechills@podshape.com</a>

The Rolling Heads

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We need your spooky story, email us at thechills@podshape.com

Here's a story from Ryan. It's all about a clock and a murder and it's certain to give you the chills 

We need your spooky story, email us at <a href="mailto:thechills@podshape.com">thechills@podshape.com</a> 
Here's a story from Ryan. It's all about a clock and a murder and it's certain to give you the chills

Tik Tok - The Murder Clock

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Di, wrote to us at thechills@podshape.com and told us her story. She walked into  a pub for a quick bite to eat. It was the most haunted pub in Victoria. 

Send us your story at thechills@podshape.com

Di, wrote to us at thechills@podshape.com and told us her story. She walked into  a pub for a quick bite to eat. It was the most haunted pub in Victoria. 
Send us your story at thechills@podshape.com

Victoria's Most Haunted Pub

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"The Chills" is not your average ghost story podcast. It's a collection of real, raw, and riveting tales straight from your DMs. Every episode dives deep into the eerie, unexplained, and outright weird experiences that have you second-guessing that "it's just the wind.".

Hosted with a vibe that's equal parts spooky and relatable, we're breaking down the barriers between the seen and the unseen, one ghost story at a time. Whether you're a full-on believer or just here for the thrills, turn the lights down low, plug in, and let's explore the supernatural together. Because, let's face it, who doesn't love a good ghost story that makes you want to sleep with the lights on?

"The Chills" is not your average ghost story podcast. It's a collection of real, raw, and riveting tales straight from your DMs. Every episode dives deep into the eerie, unexplained, and outright weird experiences that have you second-guessing that "it's just the wind.".
Hosted with a vibe that's equal parts spooky and relatable, we're breaking down the barriers between the seen and the unseen, one ghost story at a time. Whether you're a full-on believer or just here for the thrills, turn the lights down low, plug in, and let's explore the supernatural together. Because, let's face it, who doesn't love a good ghost story that makes you want to sleep with the lights on?

"The Chills" is not your average ghost story podcast. It's a collection of real, raw, and riveting tales straight from your DMs.

The Chills

"The Chills" is not your average ghost story podcast. It's a collection of real, raw, and riveting tales straight from your DMs. Every episode dives deep into the eerie, unexplained, and outright weird experiences that have you second-guessing that "it's just the wind". Hosted with a vibe that's equal parts spooky and relatable, we're breaking down the barriers between the seen and the unseen, one ghost story at a time. Whether you're a full-on believer or just here for the thrills, turn the lights down low, plug in, and let's explore the supernatural together. Because, let's face it, who doesn't love a good ghost story that makes you want to sleep with the lights on?

"The Chills" is not your average ghost story podcast. It's a collection of real, raw, and riveting tales straight from your DMs. Every episode dives deep into the eerie, unexplained, and outright weird experiences that have you second-guessing that "it's just the wind". Hosted with a vibe that's equal parts spooky and relatable, we're breaking down the barriers between the seen and the unseen, one ghost story at a time. Whether you're a full-on believer or just here for the thrills, turn the lights down low, plug in, and let's explore the supernatural together. Because, let's face it, who doesn't love a good ghost story that makes you want to sleep with the lights on?

The Chills

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