Podcast of the Paranormal

Filmmakers and authors, Ronald C. Meyer and Mark Reeder, discuss why Bigfoot defies simple biological explanation, saying witness reports of Bigfoot vanishing, interacting with the environment unseen, and other anomalies lead him away from being an ape in the woods to something stranger. From the Patterson-Gimlin film to Jacques Vallée’s "Control System Hypothesis", we explore how intent and ritual—like investigations facilitate paranormal experiences. Gabrielle and Jody share a recent encounter and the four discuss why humans, unlike AI, are able to thrive in the mystery, and how the phenomena itself gives us just enough, to keep us asking, "What is out there?". Let us know what you think in the comments. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] If you're loving the show, the best way to support us is to like, follow, and share our episodes on social media and subscribe on your favorite podcast directory or provider. Have thoughts on today’s episode? Drop a comment on your favorite platform. And don't forget to leave us a review and tell your friends. It’s the best way to help new listeners find us. All of our links are waiting for you at:  https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com The High Strangeness of Bigfoot Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GM32743K?ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_CA3WCDQ5F9Z2ZTT52GE0 The High Strangeness of Bigfoot Documentary: https://youtu.be/34aCIbEQXao?si=FC7SoaDZtUepI3ON

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. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] If you're loving the show, the best way to support us is to like, follow, and share our episodes on social media and subscribe on your favorite podcast directory or provider. Have thoughts on today’s episode? Drop a comment on your favorite platform. And don't forget to leave us a review and tell your friends. It’s the best way to help new listeners find us. All of our links are waiting for you at:  https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Visit Don Hill's Substack to follow everything he's up to: https://donhill.substack.com/ A sample of Don's art: https://musicismedicine.bandcamp.com/album/deadline-where-is-michael-persinger One more! The namesake of this episode's title: https://musicismedicine.bandcamp.com/track/you-asked-a-question

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! If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com NVus Alien Podcast: https://www.nvusalien.com/ Haunted Vermont Podcast: https://hauntedvermont.org/

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. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Check out Johnny's book: John's Ghosts: Haunted Till I Die?:A True Account of Growing Up in a Haunted House with Ghosts, a Murdering Demon(s) and Other Paranormal Activity.  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/johns-ghosts-johnny-hull/1147556225

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. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Check out Johnny's book: John's Ghosts: Haunted Till I Die?:A True Account of Growing Up in a Haunted House with Ghosts, a Murdering Demon(s) and Other Paranormal Activity.  https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/johns-ghosts-johnny-hull/1147556225

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! Sources: Article with interview of Connor:  https://bloody-disgusting.com/interviews/3756516/hellier-investigator-connor-j-randall-discusses-the-stanley-hotel-and-co-creating-the-estes-method-interview/#:~:text=BD:%20During%20your%20time%20as,box%2C%20and%20things%20like%20that. Spirits of the Stanley:  https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL34zsUPmZp5p4yYzW-7kVqgBSpBR2gdVI Haunted Objects Podcast Episode: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FX2DBT95mBo https://www.scottish-paranormal.co.uk/post/the-power-of-instrumental-trans-communication-itc-validating-spirit-communication#:~:text=A%20Brief%20History%20of%20ITC,psychically%20from%20a%20deceased%20scientist. https://www.academia.edu/79656258/Paranormal_Review_ITC_paper https://bureauoflostculture.podbean.com/e/evp-voices-from-the-other-side/ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1466138119872519#:~:text=Other%20researchers%20had%20more%20conscious%20aspirations%20in,regularly%20invite%20random%20people%20to%20interpret%20them. https://atransc.org/about-aaevp/ https://www.encyclopedia.com/science/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/jurgenson-friedrich-1903-1987 https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/sensory-deprivation#:~:text=by%20the%20experience.-,The%20term%20“prisoner's%20cinema”%20comes%20from%20the%20vivid%20hallucinatory%20phenomena,to%20the%20hallucinations%20%5B22%5D. https://www.healthline.com/health/ganzfeld-effect

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. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/530076300/?match=1&terms=poli%20theater%20sold https://www.lackawannacounty.org/news_detail_T8_R67.php#:~:text=Built%20in%201906%20by%20S.Z.,balcony%20and%20second%20story%20balcony

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? If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com

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. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Sources: https://www.bubesbrewery.com/history https://townlively.com/digging-into-history/ https://www.mountjoyhistory.com/places-of-interest/philip-frank-house/ https://www.bubesbrewery.com/dine-at-the-catacombs

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. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Sources: Rayborn, T. (2003). The scary book of Christmas lore: 50 terrifying yuletide tales from around the world. Cider Mill Press.  https://westviewnews.org/2021/12/03/the-kallikantzaroi-who-stole-christmas/gcapsis/ https://www.history.com/articles/saturnalia https://www.walksofitaly.com/blog/travel-tips/introducing-la-befana https://oldweirdalbion.wordpress.com/2009/12/25/santa-last-of-the-wild-men/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Frost https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/discover/the-history-of-christmas-carols https://www.almanac.com/content/what-yule-log-christmas-traditions

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. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Sources: https://www.famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1441-chronology https://phayemuss.wordpress.com/tag/john-morse/ https://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/lizzieborden/biographiesborden.html https://lizziebordenwarpsandwefts.com/the-four-wives-of-lawdwick-borden/?amp https://lizzieandrewborden.com/Archive0404/LBorden/williamexist.htm

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. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Check out Neil’s store page on Instagram and TikTok. If you’re in York, PA, visit the store, get some books, movies, or pop culture items. Maybe even do a book signing event. https://www.instagram.com/2ncyork/ https://www.tiktok.com/@2ncyork2153

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". If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Check out the website for Creature Feature Weekend: https://creaturefeatureweekend.com/ Check out Jay's book series:  https://www.the918files.com/ Jay's Private Investigation company:  https://www.zonainvestigations.com/ Zona Coffee Company (Seriously, its good. Go buy some.):  https://www.zonacoffeecompany.com/

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! If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Check out the website for Creature Feature Weekend: https://creaturefeatureweekend.com/ Monster Shop Creepy Tutorials YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@MonsterShopCreepyTutorials Monster Shop Creepy Tutorials on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/monstershopcreepytutorials/?igsh=MXRnMmV5cXlrM2IxZw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr# Monster Shop Creepy Tutorials on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1D31uS7U3L/?mibextid=wwXIfr Monster Shop Creepy Tutorials on TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@monstershopbob Janky Bones Merch website:  https://jankybones.com/

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. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Check out the website for Creature Feature Weekend: https://creaturefeatureweekend.com/

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. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Check out the website for Creature Feature Weekend: https://creaturefeatureweekend.com/

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.  Be sure to check out the Wallace Paranormal Festival Website: https://www.wallaceparanormal.com/ Check out the schedule, accommodations, etc. and be sure to contact DJ through he contact page if you have any questions. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wallaceparanormalfestival Instagram: @wallaceparanorma Wallace, Idaho Official:  https://www.wallaceid.fun/ Photo museum as mentioned in the show:  https://historicwallacephotomuseum.org/ The online Barnard-Stockbridge Photograph Collection:  https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/barstock/ And lastly, a mining guide about the region for fellow mining history enthusiasts:  https://www.wallaceid.fun/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Mine-made-9.pdf If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com

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. Sources: https://www.historicbethlehem.org/world-heritage/historic-moravian-bethlehem-story/ https://www.moravian.org/2018/07/a-brief-history-of-the-moravian-church/ https://suninnbethlehem.org/ https://suninnbethlehem.org/2009/02/27/bethlehems-sun-inn-is-haunted-lehigh-valley-paranormal-group-says/ If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com

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. Sources: https://www.socialworkers.org/About/Ethics/Code-of-Ethics/Code-of-Ethics-English https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/thoughts-on-thinking/202410/the-psychology-of-ghost-stories https://scalar.usc.edu/works/history-of-horror-stories-/rise-of-photography Clarke, R. (2012). A Natural History of Ghosts: 500 Years of Hunting for Proof. United Kingdom: Penguin Books Limited. Smith, A. (2012). The Ghost Story 1840 –1920: A Cultural History. United Kingdom: Manchester University Press. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com

Pike County, Pennsylvania is a land of rich history and natural beauty, but what secrets lie hidden within its historic walls? In this episode, we journey to the Pike County Historical Society, a place steeped in local lore and rumored to be a hotbed of supernatural activity. Tune in as we separate fact from folklore and attempt to make contact with the past, asking the ultimate question:  does the past still live within these historic halls?  If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com

On this episode of "Podcast of the Paranormal," Gabrielle, Jody and Jeff (who was not present at the outing) 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 another 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. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com

Jody and Gabrielle pick up their conversation with psychic, author, and fellow podcaster Heather Woodward, diving deeper into the intriguing world of thoughtforms and their connection to the paranormal.   The discussion kicks off with a fascinating comparison between thought forms and generative AI. Heather shares her unique perspective, suggesting that just as AI conversations "exist" only when engaged, so too do thoughtforms when given energy and attention. This concept offers a comforting thought: perhaps these entities aren't constantly lurking, but rather brought to life by our interaction and focus. Heather's podcast page: https://www.nvusalien.com Heather's professional page: https://www.heatherashera.com/ If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com

In part one of this two-part episode, Gabrielle and Jody talk with psychic, author, and fellow podcaster Heather Woodward about the Pearl Experiment which was influenced by the Philip Experiment. Together, they dive into the concept of thoughtforms and their role in paranormal phenomena, touch on automatic writing, and share a few personal stories along the way. Heather's podcast page: https://www.nvusalien.com Heather's professional page: https://www.heatherashera.com/ If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com

Gabrielle shares spooky stories from her childhood home, while Jody recalls a few strange moments of his own. They talk about weird things happening in their current house, and their kids are experiencing it too. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com

In this episode we discuss day versus night investigations, what to look out for within the field of the paranormal, how to protect yourself during investigations and our pet peeves.  If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com

In this episode, we discuss the life of Jennie Wade and her tragic passing. We discuss our investigation at the home where her life was cut short and share some evidence with you.  If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com Sources: https://www.battlefields.org/learn/biographies/mary-virginia-jennie-wade#:~:text=She%20was%20the%20only%20civilian,her%20nickname%20being%20widely%20distributed. https://www.thegettysburgexperience.com/remembering-jennie-wade https://agraveconcern.wordpress.com/2010/05/10/gettysburg-almshouse-cemetery/ https://civilwarghosts.com/the-jennie-wade-house/ https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2020/12/08/solitary_symposium/

In this episode, we interview our first guest, Jim Byers, who is a psychic medium and spiritualist who offers a variety of services. He talks to us about what it is like to be a psychic medium, shares some of his experiences, and speaks about his approach and processes. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com   Jim's YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/@spiritualservicesllc Jim's social links: https://www.facebook.com/spiritualservicesllc https://www.instagram.com/spiritualservicesllc?igsh=MWkzOHFyY3hmbmZ2Mw== Check out Jim's website for a list of services he offers: https://spiritualservicesllc.com/

Welcome to our inaugural podcast episode. Allow us to introduce ourselves and explain why we started this endeavor. We'll examine the diverse and intriguing customs surrounding death and mourning worldwide. And we promise not make it a total downer, while giving it the sensitivity and nuance it deserves. If you want to share a story or be a guest on our show, email us at: [email protected] Visit us at: https://www.podcastoftheparanormal.com   Sources: Frank E. Eyetsemitan. (2021). Death, dying, and bereavement around the world : theories, varied views and customs. Charles C Thomas Publisher, Ltd. Ekman, P., & Friesen, W. V. (1986). A new pan-cultural facial expression of emotion. Motivation and Emotion,10(2), 159-168.