MidWest WeirdFest 2026 recap; and MORE mysteries of Jacques revealed

On this episode of Paranormal Lens: we give a free-wheeling recap of the incredible 10th annual MidWest WeirdFest we attended in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.A slew of behind-the-scenes stories that honestly sound too weird to be true take center stage in this episode, as our trip to the MidWest WeirdFest turns into a whirlwind of uncanny encounters and bizarre coincidences. From strange interactions with people who seemed to know a little too much, to mind-blowing synchronicities that lead to even more mysteries of Jacques being revealed... we unpack the eerie energy surrounding the festival itself while also highlighting some of its standout films:The Philip Experiment - https://thephilipexperiment.comThe Hole Story - https://www.facebook.com/TheHoleStoryMovie/The Mid-Night Driver - https://www.instagram.com/alex_cherney/Seven: The Mystery Of Jacques - https://paraflixx.vhx.tv/seven-the-mystery-of-jacquesGEMINI Summary: This episode of Paranormal Lens provides a recap of the 10th annual MidWest WeirdFest in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, highlighting the eerie energy of the city and various uncanny encounters (4:54). The hosts discuss their experiences at a haunted motel (5:17) and an antique store (Mabel's) where they encountered a strange mannequin (11:55). The conversation covers several standout films from the festival: The Philip Experiment (32:21): A film exploring the concept of creating a ghost through collective belief, known as an egregor. The Hole Story (22:15): A documentary paired with the hosts' own film, Seven: The Mystery Of Jacques. The Mid-Night Driver (38:53): A horror film loosely based on the Hooded Man ritual. Finally, they discuss future plans to turn their short film, Seven: The Mystery Of Jacques, into a feature film (47:35), fueled by real-life synchronicities and local legends. After the film screening, a stranger looked into Ben's eyes in the light and claimed that "there were 27 in Jacques" but "there's still five inside of you" (50:08 - 50:27)...