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EPISODE · Jun 24, 2026 · 1H 29M

What You Weren't Told About Hauntings & Poltergeists w/ Paul Bestall

from Seriously Strange · host Association for the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena

Into the complex and often misunderstood world of the poltergeist phenomenon. We are joined by Paul Bestall—host of the Mysteries and Monsters podcast and co-host of The Ghost Guys. Moving away from the usual Hollywood sensationalism, Paul shares his personal journey and delivers a critical analysis of some of the most compelling cases in history. This specially edited release cuts straight to the core presentation, stripping away the live Q&A to give you an uninterrupted, focused masterclass on the unexplained.What We Explore:Beyond the Cliches: Why traditional "troubled teenager" theories don't always fit the evidence.The Blueprint: How to accurately distinguish a classic haunting from true poltergeist activity.Alternative Explanations: A look at everything from environmental factors to the grounded, scientific research being done in the field today.Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or somewhere in between, this presentation offers a fresh, thought-provoking perspective on what might really be happening when things go bump in the night.Presentation Highlights00:00 – Introduction to Paul Bestall16:15 – A historical look at the poltergeist phenomenon17:30 – Distinguishing between hauntings and poltergeists25:50 – Case Study: The Byron Street (Runcorn) haunting46:58 – Case Study: The 1965 Swansea poltergeist investigation50:58 – Deep Dive: Insights from 30 East Drive, Pontefract55:20 – The Doris Bither "Entity" case & Dr. Barry Taff58:15 – Case Study: The San Pedro/Jackie Hernandez hauntingPlease Note: This video is the standalone, edited version of the presentation and differs from the original livestream by focusing exclusively on Paul Bestall's core lecture without the live Q&A session.Dive into the seriously strange side of the unexplained with ASSAP! 👻✨🔔 Subscribe for more curated webinars and paranormal insights!Like 👍, comment 💬, and share your thoughts on these classic cases below.🌐 Join & Learn MoreBecome an ASSAP Member: https://www.assap.ac.uk🎙️ Listen on the GoAudio Podcasts: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon MusicVideo: YouTube | Spotify | Rumble | OdyseeSearch: "Seriously Strange"📱 Connect With UsX / Twitter: @ASSAParanormalFacebook Group: ASSAP GroupInstagram & Threads: ASSAP_ParanormalHosted by: @KristianLander & Caroline McKendrick Gibson#Poltergeist #ParanormalInvestigation #MysteriesAndMonsters #GhostHunting #Supernatural #ASSAPWebinar #SeriouslyStrange

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