This week we’re recapping The Dead Files “Buried” (Season 14, Episode 11) which originally aired February 3, 2023.
Amy and Megan close out their Ohio series with a case that somehow includes: teachers recommending paranormal investigators, a basement ghost who apparently runs a burial service, and one very stressed nine-year-old who just wants to go back to being a “playful boy.”
Along the way, we discuss the truly wild moment when Kingston’s teachers tell his mom she should call The Dead Files, debate whether ghost kids are ever a good sign (spoiler: absolutely not), and wonder why Steve always asks clients if they’ve been “taking any weed.”
We also tackle the real mysteries of the episode, like why the show suddenly discovered drone shots, why Word absolutely refuses to learn how to spell Steve DiSchiavi, and how a ghost can apparently keep burying the same victim over and over while yelling “stay dead.”
Plus:
woodpecker headaches, ghost LEGO buddies, purse-strap demonstrations, basement dread, and a brief but passionate discussion about woodpeckers that absolutely nobody asked for.
Ponder
If a ghost is trying to keep their victim quiet by repeatedly burying them in the basement… does that mean the haunting is less about revenge and more about covering up a crime that refuses to stay buried?
Witness
Both Amy and Megan try to explain things that they have no business explaining.
Weigh-In
If your child’s teachers told you they think your kid is seeing ghosts… and suggested you call paranormal investigators…would you be relieved someone believes them, or immediately start looking for a new school?
So grab your bird-watching book and join us where…The Activity Continues.
Content Warning:
In this episode we mention child death in history (fire), so please consider before listening. But if you watch The Dead Files, you should be fine. Also we swear.
Chapter Markers
00:00:49 Hello!
00:01:33 Housekeeping
00:02:53 Overview of “Buried”
00:07:07 Segment One – The Set Up
00:12:11 Side Quest: Woodpecker of a Headache
00:16:29 Side Quest: Besties!
00:24:57 Calling Editors of TDF
00:26:21 Segment Two – Diggin’ Tru
00:44:58 Segment Three – The Reveal
00:54:22 Research & Rabbit Holes
01:07:13 Side Quest: Dances with Wolves
01:08:18 Kent State Ghost Story
01:11:59 Outro/Disclaimer
Episode links:
East Cleveland Police in trubs: https://fox8.com/news/3-former-east-cleveland-officers-sentenced-to-prison/
Molly Petelinker’s grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/160820037/molly-petelinkar
Lake View/Collinwood School https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collinwood_school_fire
Kent State Today: https://www.kent.edu/today/news/flash-kent-state-ghost-story
Top 10 most haunted places in Ohio: https://trip101.com/article/haunted-places-in-ohio
Our Woodpecker Ts: https://www.zazzle.com/woodpecker_headache_remedy_t_shirt-256058499501832692
Or https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/176270054
Recommend a Dead Files episode for us to recap (Amy’s spreadsheet): https://www.theactivitycontinues.com/recommend-your-favorite-dead-files-epsiode/
The Dead Files Official Podcast: https://pod.link/1642377102
The Activity Continues is a paranormal podcast where soul friends Amy and Megan chat about true crime, ghost stories, hauntings, dreams, and other paranormal stuff including the TV show, The Dead Files. Our recaps are full of recurring jokes about recurring tropes.
This episode was recorded on March 4, 2026, and released on April 2, 2026.
Disclaimer:
The Activity Continues is not affiliated with Warner Bros., Max, Travel Channel, Painless Productions, or The Dead Files, nor are we connected to the cast or crew. We are simply fans who recap and discuss past episodes for entertainment and community-building purposes. We are not investigators, mediums, or paranormal professionals, and we do not accept or investigate case submissions.
The Dead Files is no longer in production, though it continues to stream on various platforms.
If you are seeking assistance for activity in your home or business, we recommend researching reputable investigators or professionals in your local area. Some people choose to begin by asking for recommendations at local metaphysical shops or spiritual community centers.
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Production, Artwork, and Editing: Amy Lotsberg at Collected Sounds Media, LLC. https://www.collectedsounds.com/
Theme song. “Ghost Story” and segment music by Melissa West
Overview music: “Beyond the Stars” by Chris Collins
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