You Asked a Question: Don Hill on the Legacy of Michael A. Persinger and Our Influence on the Paranormal
We are happy to share a conversation with journalist and artist Don Hill about his collaboration with Dr. Michael Persinger and the Koren (“God”) Helmet, which uses pulsed energies to stimulate the temporal lobes. Hill recounts a ghost experience in his Rocky Mountain home and later re-experiencing the same presence and fear in Persinger’s lab, raising whether such events can be created externally or reveal something that's already inherent.
He discusses external factors that may shape paranormal and religious experiences, including geophysical features, piezoelectric effects in stressed granite, infrasound and standing waves, and “space weather” from solar storms possibly correlating with anxiety and common anomalous reports. He references Jung’s view that UFOs, poltergeists, and ghosts increase during cultural tension, and explores epigenetic memory. Hill argues some people may be exceptional “psychonauts”, but emphasizes scientific measurement, and urges collaboration between artists and scientists, using tools like sound and repetition, meditative states, and art to explain how perception can be shaped into reality.
Roundtable: Intuition vs Instruments, Our Minds, and Experience
Gather round for a casual roundtable discussion with our podcast friends at NVus Alien and Haunted Vermont as we share how we got into paranormal investigating. We talk intuition vs. tech, and concerns with the misuse of devices like K2 meters, REM-Pods, and apps. We describe moments of fear, "gut feelings", and synchronicities as a guide to certain places or people during investigations. Does the paranormal exist and interact with us externally or from within? Let us know what you think! We're hoping to continue our discussions again soon. Let us know what you think!
Johnny's Ghosts: Family Too and More Personal Accounts
Welcome back to the second part of our conversation with Johnny Hull. He talks about shared experiences he's had with family members and a few more personal stories. Plus, he recounts a chilling encounter while hunting—a strange apparition that feels less like a ghost and more like a time anomaly or a doppelgänger.
Johnny's Ghosts: Inherited Abilities and Growing Up Haunted
Johnny Hull has experienced a lifetime of the unexplained. In the first of two parts, Johnny shares how he inherited his abilities from his mother and learned to trust his intuition through years of paranormal encounters.
Exploring the Estes Method
How did we get from spirit horns to spirit boxes? We’re exploring a brief history of Instrumental Trans-Communication (ITC), starting with American Spiritualism, moving through the magnetic tape era, and landing on the Estes Method. Conceived at the Stanley Hotel in 2016 by Connor J. Randall, Karl Pfeiffer, and Michelle Tate, it’s a fascinating paranormal experiment and investigation tool. We’ll discuss how to use it and why we love it, while keeping a grounded perspective. Do you use the Estes Method in your own investigations? Do you use similar or modified versions? Let us know!
Spirits at the Ritz
Old theaters always have stories to tell, but the Ritz in Scranton has over a century of them. From its golden age in Vaudeville to the shadows of the present day, The Ritz Theater is a treasure trove of history and stories of things that go bump in the night. Are the spirits of the Ritz still putting on a show? Listen and decide for yourself.
Revisiting The Church
We’re headed back to The Church after being chased out by an antlered shadow figure during our first investigation. Gabrielle and Jody return with Jeff to continue investigating this local spot. We’re breaking down the local legends and revealing the evidence we captured. Would you go back?
Bube's Brewery: Exploring Lancaster County's Local Haunt
In this episode, we take a journey to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to explore the hauntings at Bube’s Brewery, a 19th-century landmark. We’ll descend into the catacombs, the brewery's original lagering cellars, and uncover the legend of Alois Bube. But the fun isn’t contained within the brewery gates. We also venture through Lancaster’s unique local shops, from the curiosities at the Lancaster Troll Market to the historic Lancaster Central Market. We wrapped up the night, in the Malt Baron’s Mansion just across the street, where the atmosphere of the town’s historic district lingers long after the brewery lights go out.
Stockings Full of Fear
Join us for our first annual Christmas episode as we explore creepy holiday folklore from around the world. From St. Nicholas's dark origin, Krampus’s lashings, to the Yule Lads and their cat, discover the eerie stories behind many lesser-known folklore figures.
Forty Whacks: Exploring the Borden Murders
Lizzie Borden took an axe, and gave her mother forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she gave her father forty-one. Gabrielle investigates the fascinating story of the Borden murders. This deep dive covers the key figures and timeline of events, the numerous murder theories, and the controversial trial and acquittal. By examining the social dynamics, gender roles, and some lesser known details, we debate whether Lizzie was the killer or a victim of circumstances.
The Fog That Follows
Neil discusses his childhood paranormal experiences, notably his bedroom that caused nightmares involving children's show characters. As an adult he has encounter with a persistent, seemingly sentient fog-like mass. We conclude by trading stories and comparing notes from paranormal investigations, sharing similar views on the subject.
High Strangeness With The Author of The 918 Files
Jason, a former Air Force veteran, police officer, and author joins Gabrielle and Jody to talk about the unexplained. From UFOs and time slips to the Mogollon Monster, this episode is a fun discussion about high strangeness and phenomena that defy logic which are the inspiration for his book series, "The 918 Files".
Monster Shop Bob's Home Haunts
Get ready to embrace the Halloween spirit! This week, we're welcoming Monster Shop Bob, to talk about his fascinating hobby and side hustle doing creepy prop tutorials on a budget. Bob specializes in taking old spooky props and giving them terrifying new life, and we're diving deep into his world. This episode is a little different as we explore the home haunts community, discuss the art of creating incredible Halloween props, and even hear about some of Bob's own paranormal encounters!
Where We Left Off Part 2: Shadow Figures and Sacred Spaces
Hosts Gabrielle and Jody continue their conversation with Joe. Joe shares personal experiences with shadow figures marching and playing drums in a field and shadow figures at the Scranton Cultural Center. The discussion continues with the ethical aspects of paranormal investigations, the significance of sacred and historical sites, and the potential for meaningful interactions with spirits and other entities - through the lens of experience.
Where We Left Off Part 1: Old Mindsets and Moving Forward
Gabrielle introduces Jody to Joe Dea, a former colleague and investigator. We discuss our evolving approach to paranormal investigations, emphasizing ethics, skepticism, and people-first methods. Key topics include notable past encounters, the importance of trauma-informed training, and the potential for negative encounters.
Wallace Paranormal Festival
D.J. Joins us and discusses the Wallace Paranormal Festival in Wallace, Idaho. We’ll also delve into it's local history, lore, and some of D.J.'s personal experiences.
Sun Inn Investigation
Nestled in the heart of historic Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, stands the Sun Inn. This colonial-era landmark boasts a guest list that’s essentially a "who's who" of American history. Once the sun sets, this celebrated site stirs the spirits within. Join us as we cross the threshold into the landmark halls of the Sun Inn to investigate the whispers and shadows of its past.
Ethics in Paranormal Research
Your hosts talk about ethical frameworks within the paranormal community and some guidelines that can be utilized to ensure that we are acting in a way that builds rapport and confidence with clients. We also discuss why ghosts always ask for help and some themes in historical ghost stories.
Pike Country Columns Museum Investigation
Gabrielle, Jody, and Jeff explore the Pike County Historical Society's Columns Museum. The team investigates the building's neoclassical architecture, its rich history, and its various exhibits, including the Lincoln flag and items from local tribes and notable historical figures. The hosts discuss their paranormal investigation using voice recorders to capture EVPs and Estes sessions, and review their evidence. Throughout the night, they experience unexplained phenomena, including strange noises and EVPs, feelings of presence, and some interesting interactions through the Estes method.
The Church
On this episode of "Podcast of the Paranormal," Gabrielle, Jody and Jeff (who was not present) delve into a wooded area they call "The Church". Jody shares his history with the area, including encounters with mysterious "ghost lights" and auditory illusions from the babbling brook. There's brief discussions of local, unfounded urban legends as they recount their chilling first investigation at the local spot.
After their younger companions left, Gabrielle, Jody, and another former member experienced strange rustling. This culminated in Jody, Gab, and a fourth former team member encountering a terrifying antlered shadow entity crossing the road before charging directly at them. This frightening encounter still leaves Gabrielle fearful of the entity's nature, yet "The Church" remains one of their favorite locations for investigations. The hosts invite listeners to share similar encounters and folklore, especially concerning "man-deer" sightings.
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