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The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

Spirits of Moonshine - Part I

The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories

Night Owl Paranormal Investigations

Spooky, True Crime, Spirit, Ghost Stories, Haunted, History, Paranormal, Paranormal Investigation, Hauntings, Scary, Ghost, Paranormal Activity, Society & Culture

4.83.1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 October 2025

⏱️ 95 minutes

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Summary

Tonight, The Night Owl Podcast takes listeners inside one of Austin’s most storied and allegedly haunted landmarks — Moonshine Bar & Grill. Built on the foundations of the old Waterloo Compound and layered with nearly two centuries of history, this beloved downtown spot is known for more than its comfort food and cocktails. In this episode, the team begins unraveling the myths surrounding Moonshine — sitting down with longtime staff and owners who’ve spent years inside its limestone walls...

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0:00.0

The Night Owl Podcast, episode 62, The Spirits of Monshine Bar and Grill, part one.

0:09.5

Welcome to the Nightdow podcast. I'm your host Stephen Ballou, and this is a place for all

0:13.5

your rest of spirits out there to tune in and hear true tales of the paranormal. I hunt these

0:18.0

stories down, capture them from the mouths of those who've experienced them,

0:21.6

and share them with you right here. We're currently looking for more personal ghost stories or

0:26.3

haunted locations, so if you or someone you know has one, please submit it to us for consideration.

0:31.4

Go to the nightoutpodcast.com, click on the submit your story page, and let us hear your ghost

0:36.1

story.

0:42.5

Thank you. Click on the Submate Your Story page and let us hear your ghost story. Tonight, we take you inside one of Austin's most notorious haunted venues,

0:47.1

moonshine bar and grill, a beloved brunch and bar spot that also tops the most haunted lists every year.

0:54.0

Built on the old Waterloo compound and

0:56.0

layered with nearly two centuries of history, the place carries more than just good food

1:00.8

and great cocktails. In this episode, we begin peeling back the myth and the lore. We'll sit down

1:07.2

with longtime staff and employees who've worked within these limestone walls

1:11.1

for years, hearing their stories, reliving moments, and separating what's folklore from

1:16.7

what's real.

1:18.1

Among the stories, the playful child spirit said to dart around the property and building,

1:22.5

the infamous Table 34 where countless guests reported a mysterious tap on their shoulder,

1:27.1

and the presence of a woman, many believed believed to be Catherine a former owner of the property

1:31.8

Catherine is said to be the most dominant spirit here proud particular and a bit hard-edged

1:36.8

staff speak of her with both respect and unease believing she still watches over the building and isn't shy about showing her disapproval

1:44.6

when things aren't done her way.

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