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Paranormal Or What?

by Michaela Ford

Join me as I delve into stories of the paranormal. Interviews, experiences, theories and tales of all things ghostly, cryptid and extra-terrestrial. Let's muse, regale, discuss, ponder & pontificate. Episodes out as and when I can make them. Email me your experiences at [email protected]. Together, we can figure it out...

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  1. Ep: 103: Paranormal investigators: The return of Northern Frightz

    We return with a bang to the podcast! Just in time for spooky season. One of our favourite paranormal investigation teams are back on the podcast. We talk about everything spooky and a fair few of their investigations from over the last 18 months.

  2. Ep 102: Witch: Swailes Interview: The Bell Witch Podcast

    I chat to my new friend Swailes- a witch from my own county of Yorkshire. We met at The Festival Of The Unexplained and we have done nothing but chat each time we have met. This is a frank and often emotional interview about Swailes' experiences of life, death and the paranormal. Welcome to The...

  3. Ep: 101: Introduction to Supernatural Sisterhood and interview with Dominic Zenden

    Some of the women in the paranormal community have created a new movement called Supernatural Sisterhood. The Supernatural Sisterhood is a movement that supports others, promotes wellbeing and positive mental health. Asafe space, whether online or in person for people to turn to without fear of...

  4. Ep 100: Paranormal researcher: Interview with Ashley Knibb (SPR)

    Welcome to episode 100! Also Happy Halloween! What could be better? I chat to Ashley Knibb, researcher, investigator, blogger and author about his dealings with the paranormal (or not, as the case may be). Ashley is also a seasoned member of SPR (The Society for Psychical Research) and currently...

  5. Ep:99: Paranormal experiencer: Interview with Artemaeus Treadwell

    Tillie Treadwell - Tillie Treadwell is a modern day author and para-normal scholar who was born and largely raised in Lake Mary, Florida, though she spent extensive time traveling to the Northern States throughout her life as well. In her own words, she is a conscious experiencer of phenomena,...

  6. Ep:98: Ufologist: Interview with Jay Austin

    Jay Austin is a former Professional Mixed Martial Artist, Professional and Amateur wrestler, amateur stand up comedian, blogger and ufologist. I first met Jay at The Festival of The Unexplained, where he will also be appearing as a speaker this year. He has had some pretty incredible paranormal...

  7. Ep: 97: Paranormal celebrity: Interview with Dr Ciaran O'Keeffe

    Dr Ciarán O'Keeffe (born 21 March 1971) is an English psychologist specialising in parapsychology and forensic psychology. He is currently employed at Bucks New University. He has previously held a research associate position at the University of Toulouse and also an online tutor position at…

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  8. Ep:96: Paranormal investigator: Interview with Rachel Hayward

    Rachel Hayward is a paranormal investigator and author. She grew up in a haunted lock house and has spent the last 40years investigating and researching paranormal phenomena. A member of The Ghost club and ASSAP, Rachel has done talks on poltergeists and a local witch, Ellen Hayward (no…

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  9. Ep: 95: Paranormal investigator: Interview with Emily Waterson

    Emily had her first paranormal experience age 13 and has been fascinated ever since. She has seen a full-bodied apparition of her grandmother and runs her own paranormal investigations. She runs a successful Facebook page named Emily_paranormal, where she logs her experiences, investigations and...

  10. Ep: 94: Alien contact: Interview with Michelle J Richardson

    Michelle is a seasoned paranormal investigator with Into The Shadows paranormal team and has had a long-time interest in non-human intelligences. She is currently working with the protocols established by Dr Steven Greer for contacting these types of intelligent beings, known as CE5. They play...

  11. Ep: 93: Paranormal podcaster: Interview with Ian Varrow

    I chat to Ian Varrow, who runs Residential Haunting; a private case team based in Hastings. Ian has been in the field for 30 years, having investigated with some of the big names in the paranormal. He grew up in a very active house and was also in the Paranormal Truth documentary, 'Ouija: Dicing...

  12. Ep: 92: Paranormal podcast: Interview with Ash & Greg from Pursuit of the paranormal podcast

    Ash and Greg host Pursuit of the Paranormal podcast and Ash also hosts the UFO Identified Facebook page and database of UFO sightings in the UK. We have a good chat about their paranormal origin stories and best investigations. Music credits Intro/outtro music by Tom Cooke Underscore by Kevin...

  13. Ep: 91: Paranormal author and Fortean journalist: Interview with Neil Nixon

    Neil Nixon is an author, journalist and academic from Workington, England. Nixon's published works include titles on the paranormal, popular music, football and two novels published under the name of Stanley Manly. In 1999, he founded the United Kingdom's first full-time higher education course…

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  14. Ep: 90: Paranormal personality: Interview with Dr Kate Cherrell

    From katecherrell.com:- Dr Kate Cherrell is a writer, researcher and broadcaster specialising in paranormal history and popular séance. A former cemetery worker, she is the creator of BurialsAndBeyond.com, a blog exploring the stranger sides of life, death and what’s left behind. She has been...

  15. Ep: 89: Spooky real life stories from around the world

    In the absence of an interview this week, we have some spooky real life stories from around the world. Settle down and see whether you can sleep well after listening to these beauties!

  16. Ep:1: Listeners' stories and Chris Fleming's take on the nature of imps.

    I have finally managed to make my first episode with listener's stories! Yay! I hope to make an episode every month with listener's experiences. I can only do it if you send me your stories though. Please record your real paranormal experience for me, by recording it on your voice recorder on…

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  17. Ep:88: Alien Sighting: Interview with Ben Walgate

    Ben is a paranormal investigator who grew up in an extremely haunted house. He had multiple paranormal experiences as a child and then a strange encounter with an alien entity in his teens. I chat to Ben about his experiences then and now. Join me for some very unnerving and spooky real life...

  18. Ep:87: Ufologist: Interview with Mark Hughes

    Mark Hughes is a Ufologist, medium, podcaster and paranormal investigator. He hosts the podcast and YouTube channels; 'Mark's Unexplained World' and works as a medium all over the UK. Join me tonight as he tells me about his paranormal experiences, orig8in story, mediumship work and thoughts on...

  19. Ep:86: Paranormal Investigators: Conjure Quest Paranormal

    I chat to Tracey and Andy from Conjure Quest Paranormal in Shropshire. They are a paranormal investigation team who have been incredibly busy with over 30 investigations in the last year. They have a significant Facebook presence and are kept busy with investigations, which they put out on You…

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  20. Ep:85: Paranormal Investigators: Interview with The PIT

    The PIT (Paranormal Investigator Team) are a team from West Sussex. At only a year old, they have been fitting a lot of investigations in over the last twelve months. Most of the team are experienced investigators, having been part of several teams previously. These are my people. I love...

  21. Ep:84: Paranormal Investigators: Lost Soul Paranormal UK

    This week I interview Nicki, Gemma and Jolene from Lost Soul Paranormal. They are investigators who are launching their first paracon in Chester in 2025. Lost Soul Paracon 2025 will be a huge hit, i've no doubt. We chat about their experiences, theories on spirit and about the paracon....

  22. Ep 83: Paranormal investigator: Interview with Daryl 'Paraman' Evans

    Daryl 'Paraman' Evans is a paranormal investigator, content creator and medium/psychic. We chat about his abilities, experiences and then something strange happens.....We resume the interview a day later and finish off with Daryl's theories on the unexplained and my very strange kitchen...

  23. Ep:82: Halloween Special: Terrifyingly true stories for Halloween.

    Join me on the Halloween Special, as I regale you with true spooky stories from home and abroad. Sleep well!

  24. Ep:81: Haunted house: Elle from Yorkshire interview

    Elle has lived in the North of England her entire life. However, it was when she lived in a Victorian house near Halifax that she had her closest, and most uncomfortable, encounters with the restless spirits in her home. Listen on to see what terrifying experiences she describes, fresh from the...

  25. EP:80: Paranormal investigators: Paranormal Sightings UK

    Join myself, Bekah and Callum of Paranormal Sightings UK, as we delve into their spooky experiences and investigations. In the intro, I spill all the beans on the Festival Of The Unexplained last weekend. Don't forget to go to Paracon 2024 in Winnington. Get along if you can! Paraunity for all!

  26. Ep: 79: Paracon 2024: Interview with Ian Diver

    Ian Diver is a man of action in the paranormal field. Dissatisfied with the difficulties that a lot of small paranormal investigation teams face, regarding distribution and opportunities, he decided to take matters into his own hands. Along with his team mate Ben, he decided to put on a totally...

  27. Ep: 78: Paranormal Investigator: Interview with Sue Boag from Afterlife & My Haunted Hotel

    Anyone who has watched My Haunted Hotel will know Sue. She is the unflappable Scottish investigator who can often be seen in parts of the hotel no others dare enter! Sue also volunteers with Afterlife & Spooky Events at the hotel. We talk about the hotel (naturally) and about her time…

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  28. Ep: 77: Paranormal investigators: Interview with RuDe Paranormal- with Deb and Russ.

    Deb and Russ are good friends of mine. They are paranormal investigators from the south of England. We chat about their investigations, spookiest experiences and favourite equipment. https://www.facebook.com/groups/rudeparanormal

  29. Ep76: UFO Identified: Interview with Ash Ellis of Pursuit of the paranormal podcast

    Ash Ellis runs the paranormal podcast Pursuit Of The Paranormal and also runs the UK's premier UFO reporting programme, which he runs concurrently with UFO meet-ups all over the country. His meet-ups, UFO Identified, allow people of all walks of life to come and chat about their experiences and...

  30. Ep 75: Ghosts of Tennessee: Interview with Cyn Shrader Hill

    Cyn Shrader Hill is an experienced paranormal investigator from Tennessee. She is also the author of 5 books about the paranormal. We talk about her paranormal experiences, her investigations, her books and her heart-wrenching experience of communicating with a dear loved one after they were…

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  31. Ep:74: ABCs (Alien Big Cats), cryptids & ghosts?: Interview with Mike Potts

    Mike Potts has been the chief executive of Beastwatch UK and is now involved in National Exotics, UK; National Exotics is the country’s only national search & rescue service for escaped or abandoned exotic animals. Mike is a former psychiatric nurse, who has had more than his fair share of spooky...

  32. Ep:73: Paranormal podcaster: sleep paralysis, alien abduction, conspiracy theory: Interview with Chris Holm

    Chris Holm is a paranormal podcaster from the USA. He has had episodes of sleep paralysis, which have been terrifying for him. He chats to me about alien abduction and the conspiracy theory surrounding The Mandela Effect. Chris' podcast is 'Conspire A Theory', and is available on all good podcast...

  33. Ep:73: Paranormal podcaster: Alien abduction, sleep paralysis, conspiracy theory: Interview with Chris Holm

    Chris Holm is the host of Conspire A Theory podcast in the USA. We chat about his experiences of sleep paralysis and connections to alien abduction. Chris then tells me his take on a conspiracy theory- The Mandela Effect.

  34. Ep:72: Real life paranormal experiences from the north of England

    A great old friend of mine shares his incredible paranormal experiences with me. We delve into the connection between the paranormal and mental health. Send me your true paranormal experiences to: [email protected]

  35. Ep:71: Paranormal investigator: Interview with Daryl Marston from Ghost Hunters

    Daryl Marston is the co-lead investigator of the “Ghost Hunters.” Hailing from Middletown, Delaware, Daryl’s investigation skills stem from his background as both a firearms instructor and a contractor, where he not only gained valuable knowledge of how to investigate old homes and buildings, but...

  36. Ep:70 :Psychic occurrences: Interview with Patrick McCray

    Patrick McCray is a regular man who is followed around by paranormal happenings. He is blessed with the power of foresight and has had multiple sightings of Bigfoot, Dogmen and aliens. He tells me all about his experiences. Brace yourself...it's a wild ride!

  37. Ep;69: Festival Of The Unexplained 2024: An interview with Karen Fray.

    Karen Fray is a psychic medium, paranormal investigator and co-founder of The Festival Of The Unexplained at Bosworth Hall,near Nuneaton, UK. Karen founded the festival with her late husband, Eddie, originally as an online event during lockdown. In 2022, the first incarnation of the physical...

  38. Ep:68: Benign entities and paranormal podcasts: Interview with Darren Marlar from Weird Darkness Pod

    This week is a mix of content. I tell everyone what the benign entities in my house have been doing to wind me up, then we move onto a chat with Darren Marlar from Weird Darkness Podcast.

  39. Ep:67: Aura reading & UFOs: Dominic J Zenden reveals the truth about auras, spirituality and an unknown UFO crash.

    Dominic Zenden is an author, magazine columnist, and speaker who uses his natural abilities to sense auras in order to create detailed profiles from photos. He is the host of the podcast Twisted & Misunderstood and has appeared on many tv shows, including 'Most Haunted' in the UK and tv shows on...

  40. Ep: 66: Paranormal Investigators: Interview with The Northern Frightz UK

    The Northern Frightz are a paranormal investigation team from the North West of England. Paranormal investigations and urban exploration. We chat about their investigations, origin stories and best equipment to use on an investigation. https://www.youtube.com/@TheNorthernFrightzUK I also tell you...

  41. Ep:65: Being psychic: Interview with psychic John Russell.

    John Russell has been a professional psychic for 50 years. He is a Psychic/Psychic Reader, a Medium, a Certified T.A.R.O.T. Master, a Paranormal Investigator, and now a published Author. Internationally known, he has provided psychic readings for clients in over 40 countries. For over 15 years he...

  42. Ep: 64 : Bigfoot uncovered: An introduction to apemen with Myk Pudlo-Umney.

    Myk Pudlo-Umney has written a beginner's introductory guide to the subject of Bigfoot. He hails from Wales and his book, 'Apemen Aping Men' intoroduces the subject of apemen to the amateur enthusiast. We chat about his book, his research and what he believes Bigfoot to be....

  43. Ep:63: My Haunted Project: Harry, Brett & Danny spill the beans on where the project is heading...

    As many of you know, The My Haunted Hotel project was set up in Chester, UK to be the longest continuously documented paranormal investigation in the world. More than 2 years later, and the experiment is still going strong, with over 2,000 people having visited and investigated the hotel. A new...

  44. Ep: 62: The Haunted Museum, Stoke, with Paramike & Patsy.

    I investigated The Haunted Museum, Stoke, with Paramike, Patsy and two friends. We chat about the museum and what we encountered while there.

  45. Ep:61: Ronnie Kinsella- ufo experiencer, abductee, author, and digital image creator.

    Due to losing my voice, I have re-issued one of the best early interviews for you. Ronnie is a ufo experiencer, abductee, author and digital image creator. We talk about his experiences with extra terrestrials and his childhood with twin brother Philip.

  46. Ep: 60: Penny Griffiths Morgan (Help! My House Is Haunted!)

    Penny was born in Essex in the UK, but spent most of her childhood living in the boonies of Norfolk. She soon developed an interest in all things historical, and especially things aviation-related. After moving back to Essex in her early 20's, she laid some roots and started exploring everything...

  47. Ep:59: Cliff Barackman interview from Finding Bigfoot

    This is a replay of my all-time-favourite interview with Cliff Barackman. He is a Bigfoot researcher and tv personality from Oregon, USA. Cliff has been an integral part of the show 'Finding Bigfoot' and is the founder of The North American Bigfoot Centre. Cliff is a long-time member of the BFRO...

  48. Ep.58: Interview with Jason Hewlett (paranormal podcaster, journalist & film maker).

    Jason Hewlett is a journalist, broadcaster, and podcaster with a degree in filmmaking and film studies. A lifelong interest in the paranormal led him to join Vancouver Paranormal Society in 2017, where he was a lead investigator and society director until 2020, when he and colleague Peter Renn...

  49. EP:57: Interview with Michael Brein, travel psychologist & UFOlogist

    Michael Brein, aka The Travel Psychologist, is an author, lecturer, travel storyteller, adventurer, and publisher of travel books and guides. He regularly appears in newspapers, magazines, blogs, and radio programs on the psychology of travel. Michael is the first to coin the term ‘travel...

  50. Ep:56 Interview with Dan Callaghan from 'My Haunted Hotel'

    Dan is one of the people who works with the guys at My Haunted Hotel to bring you paranormal content, week after week. He has been more of a behind-the-scenes person until recently. He now helps to sort out interesting footage for the team, hosts live feeds from the hotel and works with Afterlife...

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Join me as I delve into stories of the paranormal. Interviews, experiences, theories and tales of all things ghostly, cryptid and extra-terrestrial. Let's muse, regale, discuss, ponder & pontificate. Episodes out as and when I can make them. Email me your experiences at [email protected]. Together, we can figure it out...

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Michaela Ford

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