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PhDParanormal
by Edwin Taylor
Two university professors explore the spooky, the haunted, and the occasionally laughable world of the paranormal and supernatural.
Episodes
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Ghosted: Love that Won't Rest in Peace (A V-Day Special!)
Hey there Spooky Friends, You know what they say—love is forever. But what happens when forever gets a little too clingy? This week, we’re diving into a listener-suggested episode filled with eerie tales of ghostly lovers, haunted hearts, and romance that just won’t take a hint (even from the...
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Dead Men Hiking: Hauntings and Horror from America's National Parks
Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they stumble—sometimes literally—down the haunted trails of some of America's most famous (and terrifying) national parks. Get ready to hear the spine-chilling tale of the Ape Wolf of Yosemite, along with some even creepier creatures that look suspiciously like pants...
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PhDParanormal: Live from the Stacks
Welcome Spooky Friends! Join Drs. Evan and Edwin for a spine-tingling evening of paranormal ponderings, podcasting shenanigans, and just the right amount of chaos—LIVE from the Rolling Hills Library in Saint Joseph, MO! Experience the cutting-edge technology behind PhDParanormal (a microphone, a...
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Thank the Irish You Still Have Your Head: Celtic Mythology
Hi Spooky Friends, Grab your cauldrons and pour yourself a stiff drink because Drs. Evan and Edwin are finally kicking off Season 5 of PhDParanormal—and we’re diving headfirst into the sultry, spooky world of Celtic mythology! Feeling a little peckish? Well, you’re in luck—or maybe not—because...
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Vampires-Fangs for the memories
Welcome, Spooky Friends, night owls and daytime wanderers who forgot their sunscreen. Get ready to sink your teeth into the juiciest podcast on the block – PhdParnormal. It's the end of Season 4 and we just wanted to say, Fangs for the Memories! That’s right, we’re diving deep into the world of...
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Barry Manilow, the Bermuda Triangle, and the Taos Hum: Enigmas of the Unknown
Hello Spooky Friends! Join Drs. Edwin and Evan for a journey that is almost ghost free but still full of paranormal mystery! Dr. Edwin will take us south for a visit to the Bermuda Triangle and Dr. Evan will entice all of you kazoo lovers with the unexplained mystery of the Taos Hum. Learn about…
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If you're going to San Francisco...Don't Get Cursed!
We're back Spooky Friends, and are moving to the end of Season 3. You are fortunate that Dr. Evan is a historian as we had to turn back time to get this March recording edited and posted! Blame Dr. Edwin. Join us as we explore two very haunted San Francisco locations the infamous Alcatraz…
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Cheesy Ghosts; Tales from Haunted Wisconsin!
Join Drs. Edwin and Evan on a tasty tour of some of the ghosts with the mosts in haunted cheesehead country. Haunted hills, Catholic ghosts, and a spooky lake bound cephalopod. There is something for everyone! Oh, and apparently do not attempt to leave an arranged marriage as it seems to summon…
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Ghosts DO Like Butt Stuff! Based on a true story...
It's the holiday season, spooky friends! We hope Krampus doesn't come visit and all your holiday wishes come true (we know that wish was for just one more PhDParanormal Podcast)! Wrap up 2023 with Drs. Edwin and Evan as they tell you the true stories behind the popular horror films "The…
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The Ghost in the Spine: The Haunted Library of Saint Joseph, MO
Drs. Edwin and Evan have podcast guests! We get very excited when people (who are not Dr. Edwin's demon) join us, and we have two amazing guests this episode: Jenna and Marina. Both are librarians (we love our libraries!) who work at our gorgeous downtown library in historic Saint Joseph, MO.…
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Psychic Shoplifting: Eerie Stories of Poltergeists
Join Drs. Ed and Evan as they explore the world of noisy ghosts: poltergeists. In this time traveled episode from the past (yes, Dr. Ed just got it edited) we learn about Maria Jose Ferreira in Jaboticabal in Brazil, a young woman tormented to suicide by a reported poltergeist. And dear...
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Haunted Halloween!
Happy Halloween friends! Join Drs. Ed and Evan for their annual telling of spooky stories for Halloween. Yes, ripped from the internet and urban legend we hope that these tales make you feel just a little creepy as you head to bed. We have a brief update on Dr. Ed's technology "demon" before we...
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Even Ghosts Go to College: Haunted Universities
We're back! This week Drs. Ed and Evan explore haunted campuses across the country. Why aren't there any vampires at Transylvania University in Kentucky? Why are there so many ghosts at Smith College in Massachusetts (one of Dr. Evan's favorite places ever)? Is there actually a haunted dorm room…
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Black Swans and Ancient Rams: the Haunted Inns of England
We're back for season 4! Summer break may be over, but the summer heat is hanging on. So let's travel to the British isles, have a pint, and learn about haunted pubs/inns! Dr Evan discusses two Black Swan Inns - one in Devizes, the other in York - and wonders why you'd leave out a cursed chair.…
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Pink Ghosts and Alien Owls-Welcome to Haunted Appalachia!
Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they take you on goofy tales of terror in haunted Appalachia. Embracing the spirit of the Midwest Goodbye (it's the end of Season 3 friends!) the episode wanders the Appalachian Trail, introduces you to the Pink Lady, sprinkles in a bit of true crime (remember…
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Weeping Women and Tailypo: The Enduring World of Urban Legends
Join Drs. Evan and Edwin in an exploration of the creepy world of urban legends. Dr. Evan provides a definition before Dr. Ed tells us about Screaming Jenny and Batsquatch. We then travel south for a discussion of La Llorona. Along the journey you will learn of Dr. Evan's fashion choices and Dr....
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Daimon, Daemon, or Demon: Obsession Worthy Tales of Potential Possessions
Join Drs. Ed and Evan as they walk you through three stories of demon activity. Dr. Ed walks us through some interesting history of the term demon before we get to the crux of the matter. Who, or what, was harassing the Pomeraning family in Merrill, Michigan? Was Anneliese Michel possessed or...
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Haunted Porkopolis: The Ghosts of Cincinnati (Lucky Episode #13!)
Join Dr. Evan as she takes Dr. Ed on a trip to Cincinnati, Ohio, one of her favorite cities. First stop: Cincinnati Music Hall! Do the ghosts of those buried beneath roam its halls? And why do they call Cincinnati porkopolis? Then we head to just across the river to Bobby Mackey's, a bar and...
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The Psychic and the Beattie Mansion-Part 2
Welcome back spooky friends to Part 2 of our visit with our local psychic in the Beattie Mansion. There are all sorts of surprises waiting for you in the this episode. Tune in for appearances from Bigfoot, the Grumpy Man, the Malevolent Spirit in the Beattie Mansion Basement, and of course...
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The Psychic and the Beattie Mansion (Part 1)
Join Drs. Edwin and Evan has they set aside their skepticism and spend time with a local psychic named Mary Anne at Dr. Edwin's favorite place, the Beattie Mansion. This is an exciting adventure as this two part episode (our first) not only includes clips from the actual psychic reading but some...
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Pfister, I Hardly Know Her! The Monte Cristo Homestead and Pfister Hotel Hauntings (We're So Sorry for This Title!)
Join Dr. Ed as he tries to keep it together as Dr. Evan discusses the haunting of the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Ed also tells us about the pretty horrific story of the Monte Cristo Homestead in New South Wales, Australia. Are you a fan of cryptids? Dr Ed updates us on the...
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Haunted Hawaii!
Aloha Spooky Listeners and welcome to 2023! We're back after the holiday hiatus..... and Dr. Evan is cold. It's snowy here, so let's travel to Hawaii! Dr. Ed tells us some history and background of Polynesian beliefs Dr. Evan discusses the royal hauntings of Iolani Palace and the Sheraton…
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Happy Spooky Holidays! Let's Celebrate the "Creepy" Traditions Around the World!
Join Drs. Evan and Ed as they celebrate Christmas around the world! We focus, especially, on traditions that are a little bit scary. We discuss the half-man/half-goat Krampus who might steal your naughty children. Frau Perchta who will disembowel you for poor housekeeping. Mari Lwyd in Wales will...
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Andrew Jackson is a Scaredy Cat: Petrifying Poltergeists in Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee!
Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they explore the noisy spirits called poltergeists. What actually is a poltergeist and why do your intrepid podcasters know so many lines from the 1982 film "Poltergeist"? Learn about alleged events in Indianapolis, IN and Columbus, OH. And listen to Dr. Ed get punchy…
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Take Down Your Welcome Mats!: Creepy Black Eyed Kids and Can Kids See Ghosts?
Join Drs. Evan and Edwin as they bicker over the realities of children and ghosts. Dr. Ed introduces us to the "urban legend" of the Black Eyed Kids (BEK) of the United States and, maybe, England. Are they vampires? Demons? Aliens? Or as Dr. Evan suggests... fake. Dr. Evan follows up with some...
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Devil Babies, Serial Killers, and Ghostly Hitchhikers: Tales from Chicago
Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they travel to the land of deep dish pizza, hot dogs with pickles and peppers, and The Bean: Chicago. This Midwestern city is known for a number of different hauntings and we walk you through three. Learn about the devil baby in the important Hull House, the myth of…
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Happy Halloween! Scary Stories from the Internet: Creepy Corn Poems, The Whistler, Montana Serial Killers, and MORE!
Join Drs. Ed and Evan on their second "official" Halloween episode! Hear some tales of spook as told by the deep voiced Dr. Ed. Listen as they both laugh as they cannot be serious to save their lives. And Dr. Evan shares a poem about corn. Because she's from Indiana. Finally, Dr. Ed tells us…
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Is the Truth Out There? The Philadelphia Experiment and Alien Technology
Join Drs. Evan and Ed as they discuss the alleged Philadelphia Experiment, a conspiracy in which a naval destroyer allegedly became invisible and traveled 200 miles. Did the navy discover and use alien technology? Was it simply a ghost ship that appeared and disappeared (hint: it wasn't)? Is this...
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Icelandic Ghosts and Gabagool? A Deep Dive into the Supernatural World of Iceland
Join Dr. Ed as he tells us (including Dr. Evan) about the rich lore and history of Iceland's many supernatural beings. We've got elves, we've got trolls, we've got many kinds of ghosts, and we have mispronunciations (serious, Icelandic is a beautiful but difficult language!). We end with a very...
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German Ghosts and Dave: An Interview about the Hotel Josephine
Please join Drs. Ed and Evan as we discuss the Hotel Josephine once again..... with a twist! We are interviewing two guests today, Nicole and Dom, regarding their experiences ghost hunting at the hotel. Learn about EVPs and EMF, glowing cat balls, and German-speaking ghosts. Dave Thomas is not in...
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Vortexes, Portals, and Castles... Oh My! The Hauntings of Wilson and Pythian Castles
Join Drs. Ed and Evan as they explore the histories of America's haunted castles. Come to Vermont where there is allegedly a portal in a closet and bodies may (or may not) be buried on the grounds. Then head to Springfield, Missouri where Mr. Boots may haunt the Pythian Castle. And hear Dr. Ed…
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Who is in the room with you? Shapeshifters--beware the tik tik...
Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1! Listen as Drs. Ed and Evan discuss their wild summers of travel, patron gifts, and introduce you to the world of shapeshifters. From the aswang of the Philippines to the skinwalkers of the Navajo nation, learn about the various beings who can change form. And if…
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Flying Kangaroos and Moths with Fine Butts-The Scary Cryptids of the Sky
Welcome to our last episode of the season Spooky Friends. Join Drs. Evan and Edwin on a return to the land of mythic creatures with an exploration of two fierce and flying cryptids. Learn about perpetually pregnant Mother Leeds and the birth of her devilish thirteenth child, a creature whose…
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Evil Easter Bunny and Haunted Mansions--Now with exciting Theme Music!
Welcome to the Easter Episode! Join us for a tour of two haunted mansions, Franklin Castle and the Crisco Complex (also known as Hurricane Mills) the home of Country Western Superstar Loretta Lynn. Was murder the cause of the Franklin ghosts? How much of your clothing will a Confederate Soldier…
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The Blue Light Special-Ghosts of Haunted Hotels
Summer is fast approaching and it is time to make some spooky travel plans. Join Drs. Edwin and Evan on this tour of five haunted locations and consider just exactly how many nights you want to book with a resident ghost. Ranging from Kansas, Arkansas, Indiana, Alaska, and Scotland, these haunted...
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When Dolls Attack! Haunted Paintings, Frightening Mirrors, and Evil Dolls
Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they take you on a terrifying tour of haunted items that you, yes YOU, might have in your very home! Learn about the crying children who will set fire to your home, dolls that bring rain with them, and mirrors that will show you your own corpse. That cute doll at the...
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Who is Watching you While you Pee? The Ghosts of the McMenamin's Brewpub Empire
Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they explore four spooky and haunted locations in Portland, Oregon. Since 1974, the McMenamin brothers have been purchasing and restoring old (and sometimes abandoned) properties and turning them into brewpubs, restaurants, and hotels. In the process, the ghosts of…
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What's Your Favorite Scary Movie: Cursed Films, Haunted Movies, and Dr. Edwin's Amityville Corner
Join a sleepy pair of Ph.Ds on an exploration of cursed and haunted films. Drs. Evan and Edwin explore some of the alleged hauntings on the sets of the Conjuring, Ghost, and the Amityville Horror, the cursed films of Poltergeist, The Omen, Atuk, and Superman. Is it a crazy random happenstance or...
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Yuma Territorial Prison-It's a Listener Inspired Episode!
Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they take you to meet some of the ghosts of the historic Yuma Territorial Prison. Feel the oppressive presence of John Ryan in Cell 14 and listen for the haunting, jaunty melodies of the ghosts of the old prison band. You will also have the opportunity to think about…
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The House of Death, What are the Warrens doing, and GHOST CATS!
Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they begin the second half of Season 2 with a discussion of the House of Death in Greenwich Village, NY. Learn about some of the 22 ghosts that allegedly have haunted this place including a celebrity from Early American literature! You will also explore the interesting...
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Near. Far. Wherever You Are! The Haunted Ghosts of the Ocean
Spooky listeners! Join Drs. Edwin and Evan for spooky stories of the haunted seas! In this episode learn about ghost ships, the Flying Dutchman, and the ghosts that lurk around the rusting hull of the Titanic. As an extra bonus, you can hear Dr. Evan shriek with terror as she learns about the…
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All I want for Christmas is...a Death Omen!
The holidays are fast approaching Spooky friends! Join Drs. Evan and Ed for an interesting tour of the world of death omens. Wailing spirits, murderous magpies, and the horrors of Mariah Carey abound in this episode of terror. Clearly listening to this episode will extend your life! You will also...
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Happy Halloween! Scary Stories from the Internet; Horrifying, Hugging, Cephalopods; and All the Spooky!
Join Drs. Evan and Ed in their first "official" Halloween Special. It's more entertaining than the one done by Paul Lynde! Hear stories of horror (maybe?) ripped from the Internet and shared by our devoted listeners. Find out what scares our hosts and why Dr. Edwin thinks Dr. Evan washes her…
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Werewolves, the Warrens, and Pumpkin Patch Vomit
Join our intrepid podcasters as they explore the world of the famous, but deceased, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Hear tales about pumpkins, twinkies, the Amityville Horror, and the story of the demonically possessed "Southend Werewolf". Can demons turn people into monsters? Were the...
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Penitent Penitentiary Ghosts. Bette Midler's Feet, and Dark Tourism
It's Spooky Season and you know what that means! The vampires are biting, the ghosts are booing, and Drs. Ed and Evan are doing what they don't do best--Podcasting. Join them for a rambling stroll through the haunted Missouri State Penitentiary and learn about some of the famous "guests"--none of...
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PhDParanormal: The Beattie Mansion, Paranormal TV, and BooBerry Crunch--A Cautionary Tale...
Join Drs. Evan and Ed in their exploration of the haunted Beattie Mansion (the House on the Hill) in Saint Joseph, MO. Learn about how poops can turn you into a ghost, different "approaches" of paranormal researchers, and why spooky season cereals are not always a good thing! Stay tuned for a…
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Bigfoot Boobs and Sasquatch Feet: Exploring the Cryptid Legends of the Pacific Northwest
Welcome back to Season 2 of PhDParanormal! Like the demons and ghosts that infest your house we temporarily disappeared but are back with a vengeance! Join us (Drs. Evan and Edwin) as we explore the Bigfoot phenomena of the Pacific Northwest and other areas. Hear the story of a man who was…
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PhDParanormal: Haunted Cemeteries and Where Not to Lose Your Virginity!
Hello Spooky Friends! Join Drs. Evan and Ed on an exciting adventure through the headstones of haunted cemeteries. Why are these spaces, or "final resting places", often associated with ghostly hauntings and activities? Is a cemetery a good place to have an afternoon picnic and snack? Does the...
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Scrappy Doo is Garbage--Oh Yeah, and Ouija Boards
Break out your planchettes and get ready for messages from beyond as Drs. Edwin and Evan explore the mysteries of the spirit board. In this episode we update you on some new news from our haunted hometowns, share listeners stories, and explore the origins of everyone's favorite childhood toy (or...
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PhD Paranormal Episode 5: Who is Flushing the Toilet? And other Haunted Hometown Stories.
Hey there listeners! Join Drs. Evan and Ed as they explore tales of haunted locations in their hometowns, Evansville, Indiana, and Bozeman, Montana. Learn about the ghost of Intermountain Opera Association that purportedly haunts a movie theater in downtown Bozeman and hear spooky tails of the…
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How many episodes does PhDParanormal have?
PhDParanormal currently has 54 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is PhDParanormal about?
Two university professors explore the spooky, the haunted, and the occasionally laughable world of the paranormal and supernatural.
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PhDParanormal is created and hosted by Edwin Taylor.
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