#Paranormal podcast

[eldritcheyecryptid]

“Oh you have ADHD and possibly autism?? Your hyper-fixation must be frogs or animation!” 

no...my hyper-fixations are the Silence of The Lambs/Hannibal franchise, Better Call Saul, and paranormal/horror podcasts.

[mattievictoria]

I’ve been working on improving my design skills and I am so honored to have been commissioned by Ghost Furnace Podcast to design a logo for a sticker! Thank you so much burndar for this opportunity, it was not only fun but helped me improve my design skills!

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A little bit about Ghost Furnace and some episode recommendations: The Ghost Furnace Podcast is a paranormal podcast based in Pennsylvania (hence the Keystone in the logo! I’m a Californian who’s never been to PA, so I also learned a bit while working on this!) A few episodes that I recommend are Ep. 35 - Mile 127, Ep. 45 - The Black Cross, and Eps. 55 and 74 with PA author and folklorist Thomas White!

[paranormal-express]

🚂✨ New Episode Alert! ✨🚂

Hop aboard the Paranormal Express for our latest episode: "Humanoid Encounters Iceberg Tier 1" 👽🌲🐸

Dive into the mysteries of various humanoid encounters as we explore:

👽 The Greys 🦧 Bigfoot 🐸 The Loveland Frogman ✨ ...and many others!

In this episode, we delve deep into the eerie and fascinating world of humanoid encounters. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, there's something for everyone to ponder and enjoy.

🎧 Listen now exclusively on Patreon! 🎧

By joining our Patreon, you'll not only get access to this episode but also support both of my podcasts: Paranormal Express and Spellbound Soirée. As a patron, you’ll enjoy perks like early access to episodes, exclusive content, member shout-outs, special roles on Discord, Patreon-only live streams, and more!

If you don't wish to pay for a monthly membership but still want to support the podcast, you can purchase the episode individually in the shop!

Remember, supporting us on Patreon is entirely optional, it's just there as a way to show your support and I want to be able to give something worthy in return. The bulk of our content will always be free for everyone to enjoy. This episode will be out everywhere in about a week.

Thank you for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy the ride on the Paranormal Express! 🚂👻✨

Now, I'm going to get to work on the next episode of the Spellbound Soirée!

[onemorechapterandcupofcoffee]

Undertow: The Harrowing

This podcast has all the best elements of thriller, mystery and horror. I could not recommend it more.

Follow along as police Sergeant O'Hara recounts her story of survival from the atrocities that destroyed the island of Toll Mór.

[desenhosdebolso]

CW // Witchcraft / Religion / Paranormal - LONG POST - I was listening to a podcast about paranormal and psychic stuff and the presenters said something that really got to me - in a positive way

They were talking about the Warrens and how they influenced the general idea we have nowadays about the spiritual world, specially about ghosts and demons, and how much of their teachings were heavily based on christian beliefs

So why did that get to me? Because I actually thought those things were true, without knowing they influenced by a belief system I'm not part of anymore, and that was creating a barrier in my spiritual journey (as I'm a beginner witch)

The presenters explained how the Warrens were very religious, from catholic households, and how the idea that "demons and ghosts are all evil and scary and will hurt you" came from that catholic belief they had. And as they got famous and had such a heavy influence on the paranormal and spiritual community, those ideas started to be seen as the truth

Things like "don't use a Ouija board or you'll open yourself to demons" or "don't use tarot cards because evil beings will get to you" and things like that, often related to some type of divination method, would be seen as real and 100% true and people would actually be scared of these practices

What is the problem with that? Well... the problem is that creating that fear about these practices and these spiritual beings is actually what makes them "get to you". They feed from that fear, they want you to be scared

If you use anything as a divination tool* (ghost equipment included) with the idea that "you will get spooky stuff" or "you will talk to a negative entity" or anything like that, the negative beings will use that

And I believed in that. A lot. But I didn't know why, because it was such a common sense thing that I didn't really thought about it much

But, as they were explaining on the podcast, if you put your intention, while using the divination tool, into something positive, without being scared of it and only allowing positive beings to talk to you, bad stuff won't happen

I'm not saying that everybody should try divination out of nowhere.

Even tho it might sound easy to just "be positive and do it", it's not like that. If you wanna try divination you should learn how to do it properly and how to protect yourself spiritually. However, being scared of divination tools will only make things worse if you come to use one in the future.

And listening to that episode of the podcast is what made me actually realize that I didn't (and shouldn't) be scared of doing divination, and it helped me break some of the barriers I had in my spiritual journey

* Divination Tool? Divination Tools are objects or tools used to communicate with the spiritual world in many ways, such as talking to deities/entities/spirits, predicting the future, interpreting dreams, etc.

They can be objects designed specifically for that (like, tarot cards, Ouija boards, oracle cards, crafted pendulums, etc.) or be made with normal daily objects (like dice, stones with runes, necklaces as pendulums, etc.) and can be used for more simple answers, as yes/no questions, or more complex answer, like the meaning of a tarot card. Both options require interpretation, as they're often not direct answers

Ghost equipment can be considered a divination tool since they're often used by the ghost hunters to get answers from the entities in a haunted location. For example:

Yes/No answers with flashlights

Yes/No answer with REM-POD

Yes/No answers through Music Box (motion sensor)

Answers through the Spirit Box

Answers through the ghost recorders

NOTE: I'm not an expert witch, always check your information on multiple sources.

PODCAST: Meta PsycKicks - Episode: "The 7 Wonders of Ed and Lorain Warren's Case Files"

[thesparklingcheese]

There’s this podcast and it’s really cool and it’s called

Witherburn After School News

And it’s awesome and the first episode is out on

YouTube and Spotify

Go listen to it. :)

(I was in no way told to say this I just really like this new podcast) @witherburn-after-school-news

[random-jot]

“I’ll just be a boy-toy to a Sugar Witch”

— Rory Powers, This Paranormal Life podcast episode #311, ‘HELLFIRE FARM - The Welsh House Of Nightmares’

[buriedsecretspodcast]

Why is it "easier" to capture paranormal evidence using analog tools?

I've been writing a lot about how so many ghost hunting tools feel very analog. So many of them seem like relics from the 1980s and 1990s, like the spirit box, which is simply a modified radio.

I think that innately, we trust these more physical, analog ways of cataloging and interacting with the paranormal. Yes, it's easier to fake a digital photograph of strange phenomena or use a Spirit Box app on your phone. But for some reason, there's a sense that it's easier for the paranormal to interact with these more physical, analog, retro forms of communication and documentation.

I struggle to put my finger on exactly what this is. After all, why do we think that a ghost, spirit, or other paranormal phenomena would have a harder time interacting with a digital device like a smartphone or a laptop, than it would with a older electronic device like a radio or a instant camera?

Shouldn't it be easier to adjust a line of code than to move something in the physical world? After all, if an entity is incorporeal, and so much of our modern technology is as well, then why wouldn't they be able to communicate with us through our smartphones, tablets, and computers just as easily—or more easily—than they might through analog media?

Thinking about this using the Ovilus

You could argue that an entity couldn't interact with modern technology in the same way that it could, say, a film camera, because it's more complex. Maybe my example of an entity interacting with digital devices on a code level is absurd. That argument is fair, but if that's the case, why would a ghost more easily interact with popular digital paranormal investigation gear, like an Ovilus?

While the Ovilus is a (sort of) recent invention, dating back to the late 2000s or so , it has the vibe of an old piece of tech. It's a purpose-built device that takes environmental readings and translates them into words (and other output, like an image ).

My understanding is that this is how the typical Ovilus works (though I assume there's some amount of variation between models): it contains a word bank of ~2,000 words. Each of those words seems to be correlated to a different EMF reading (according to this write-up, at least.) The device monitors EMF readings, then when there's a fluctuation in the amount of EMF in the area, the Ovilus outputs the word that is associated with that reading.

The Ovilus is a very cool and inventive device. I've only used one in person once, but I'd love to get the chance to again. However, there are a number of criticisms you could level at the Ovilus, and many of them are very fair. (I tend to be of the opinion that treating paranormal investigation as scientific experiments—both from an earnest POV and a debunking POV—is missing the point. But that's something for another day.)

My big question here, though, related to analog vs. digital ghost hunting question, is: How does the entity you're communicating with know what words are in the word bank and what EMF readings they're associated with?

To me, this puts the Ovilus in the same camp as something like a modern smartphone: it's a digital device that can interact with and gather data from the world around it, but it operates in a way that's is opaque to (most) humans and entities alike.

Anyone can understand the basic mechanics behind a film camera or a cassette tape—they're straightforward machines, and the operator can open it up and see the physical thing that the data is stored on (the film or magnetic tape, respectively.) So it feels plausible that it'd be straightforward for an entity to interact with. But digital ghost hunting devices that turn environmental readings into words via code and databases? Less so.

Synchronicity as a tool

I'm not saying that the Ovilus doesn't "work," I'm just saying that this piece of physical gear is likely best viewed from a synchronistic standpoint. My credulity is strained by the idea that an entity could understand what words are affiliated with each EMF reading and manipulate the EMF based on that. Like any tool, something like the Ovilus should be woven into the larger narrative of an investigation rather than have its results taken on their own.

What do I mean by that? Basically, if an investigator is using an Ovilus and gets the word "demon" and then thinks that means that they're communicating with a demon, with no other evidence to support that, then I think they're jumping to conclusions.

However, if an investigator is, say, using an Ovilus while someone else is doing the Estes Method, and both the Ovilus and the Estes session start to output the same words or variations on a theme, then that's something to pay attention to and look into.

Basically, any investigation device is probably at its best when its data is viewed as part of a larger narrative of an investigation, rather than when taken at face value.

But if a large contingency of the ghost hunting world is willing to consider the Ovilus as a potentially effective ghost hunting tool, why does it seem like there's so much more skepticism when it comes to considering the possibility that entities could communicate using modern technology? [^1]

Okay, I know I just wrote a whole blog post about that yesterday, but I mean setting aside things that are being manipulated by algorithms and "machine learning." So, yes, there are good reasons not to trust the technology that we use these days. (In addition to the ease of fakery—accidental or intentional—we now all know that our phones spy on us and track our every move.)

But there's something else afoot here. While plenty of folks (including me) do put stock in the synchronicities that show up on our computers and smartphones, I just don't think as many people people generally believe that ghosts are able to interact with those devices.

Like I said, most people don't understand how smartphones and computers work, or at least not as well as we grok radios and instant cameras. But again, why do we seem to think that incorporeal forms would have an easier time interacting with something physical then they would have interacting with something digital?

Or here's a question: are paranormal phenomena interacting with us on our digital devices, but we can't tell, since anything could be written off as a glitch or algorithmic foible? I wouldn't be shocked if that were the case. After all, isn't the digital world—cyberspace, or whatever you want to call it—potentially closer to what the spirit world might be like? Isn't cyberspace place where time and space work differently, and complex, "invisible" forces carry great sway—in a way that isn't so different from some imaginations of other realms of reality?

[^1] Not all investigators feel this way, of course! I'm always a fan of Liminal Earth's approach to the paranormal, which is to have an open mind and try to connect to weirdness in creative ways. They've even shared a way to make custom a digital spirit box using mp3s.

[thecastawayspod]

List of Podcast Episodes

Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun - Join Sara and Kelsey as they discuss personal paranormal experiences and theories on ghosts

I'll Be There in Spirit - This episode is dedicated to spirit guides and spirit guide communication

Ghosts from Coast to Coast - Take a journey from Gettysburg to London to hear some more of Kelsey and Sara's personal ghost stories

In a Vampire State of Mind - Take a bite out of vampire lore, history, and vampire representation in pop culture

Oh Sheet! It's Halloween! - Join Sara and Kelsey for their first Halloween special! Topics include the history of Samhain, a listener request, personal ghost stories, and a Top 10 list of haunted places in New York

Back to the Drawing Ward - Looking for ways to protect yourself from the spiritual nasties? This episode's got your back

They Wake at the Lake - Dive in to some haunted lakes, ghost sightings, and theories on the connection between water and the paranormal

No Rest for the Cryptid; The Jersey Devil - In the first installment of The CastAways cryptid series, join Kelsey and Sara as they discuss The Jersey Devil

Shining a Light on The Stanley - All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so sit back and listen to some spooky tales about one of America's most famous haunted hotels

I Call Dybbs - If haunted objects, dybbuk boxes, and demons are more your stride, this episode has you covered

It's Giving...Camp(fire) - Join Sara and Kelsey as they talk about urban legends, lore, and things that go bump in the night

[partymartha]

Scariest Paranormal Experience That Has Ever Happened To You!

Hello!!

So I have a paranormal podcast with my best friend called Real Life Weird where we discuss real life paranormal or creepy experiences (glitch in the matrix, scary lucid dreams, etc) that may have happened to you, & a lot of the experiences that happen to us.

We decided to create this podcast because we haven’t found a lot of podcasts with Black women discussing paranormal experiences, and we wanted to venture into this avenue.

Please message me with your stories or reply to this post. I’ll be sure to credit you and tag you with every episode we post. You can either message me, respond to this post, or email us at reallifeweird@gmail.com.

[lucentparanormal]

Hosts of the Mile Higher Podcast, Kendall and Josh, take a deep dive into the story of David Huggins, who at just 8 years old began to have close encounters with strange extraterrestrial beings that only he could see. Follow his alleged journey through meeting the beings, falling in love with one and the otherworldly paintings David creates capturing his life story.

[mysteriesatthecoffeeshop]

What's it like podcasting? (Chalena)

It's a question I get asked a lot. It's fun - it honestly really is but it has been very difficult and a learning curve. I know I know I definitely have not been keeping up with this blog, but I am going to start now. I want to see how far this journey takes us.

In the beginning, it was really hard to find our voices. Courtney and I, although are very talkative when it's just us - can get a little shy in front of the camera/mic. Our biggest fear was always, "am I going to stay something stupid? Stumble over my words? Am I going to offend someone". We are still getting over this curve now - though being only 7 episodes in there is a huge difference. We decided that we were going to be ourselves - our true, authentic, unfiltered selves. What is the point of podcasting if not? We're not just having a conversation with each other but with our audience as well, and we want you guys to join in on the conversation! If you don't like us - fine - we're not for you. We can't fit in with everyone's taste.

Now, we did start podcasting in the middle of our Vet Tech Program. It honestly was supposed to be just a fun hobby for us. Now going back and thinking about it, it was an incredibly crazy idea. This podcasting is like another job that doesn't pay well, the only reason I do it is because I truly enjoy it. It give me something else to think about other than Vet Med, and anyone in Vet Med knows how draining and life consuming it is. If I didn't have this podcast - I would be at home probably depressed. I met my goal, what else is there to live for if I have nothing to work for? I would just be lost if I wasn't actively working on something.

Currently, I am working full time as a Vet Assistant, while studying for the VTNE to be a full fledged Vet Tech. Has this been a hurdle? Absolutely, I feel like I'm having to juggle two different lives. On top of that - I recently discovered that I may have an autoimmune disorder. My test results came back flagging for Hypothyroidism in the near future and a positive on Anti-Nuclear AB. The latter can still flag positive on a healthy person - however I have been suffering symptoms for over 6 months. I know I know, I should have gone sooner but I just didn't have the time or money for that. If I wasn't studying, I was at my clinicals and if I wasn't at my clinicals, I was at work, and if I wasn't at work, I was at home taking care of all the things I didn't do during the week. I was constantly tired, but I thought it was just from my busy schedule and endless amounts of studying. Nothing an energy drink couldn't fix, right? WRONG. I should have known that something was wrong when I was sleep extremely exhausted and unfocused when I was taking my prescribed ADHD medications along with 2-3 energy drinks a day. I unfortunately only noticed when I started working full time, with shorter working hours and a less busy schedule, and I was passing out at 8pm and waking up for work at 8am (I'm supposed to be there at 7:20), regularly, and it still wasn't enough.

So how do I podcast with all this chaos going on in my life? Easy. I enjoy it. That's it. That's the secret, you have to actually like it and understand that even though you podcast for an audience, at the end of the day your podcast is for you to be you. So what, if you only have 15 listeners? I know sometimes when you start out doing this - you feel like you're not enough. You're not smart, funny, pretty, etc, enough and a big audience is essentially approval from other people. Validation is what we search for (in most every situation). I am here to tell you (and myself) that you are enough. Your thoughts, your ideas, your beliefs, they matter, you matter.

So yeah, that's what it's like podcasting. It's an emotional rollercoaster when you mix it in with your own crazy life - but at the end of the day it's rewarding on its own.

[letsgethaunted]

The Ko-fi is closing at the beginning of April. If you would like to continue to support the podcast, head on over to Patreon!

[tuiliel]

I've been listening to this podcast lately and I super wanted to mention it to y'all. It's called 6 Degrees of John Keel and it's mostly an interview show but the hosts interview people from all kinds of occult backgrounds, including witches and pagan authors along with paranormal researchers and investigators. It's insightful, it's funny, they are extremely on point about how to deal with the Fair Folk, and in general their main interest is just High Strangeness and what they call "Experiencers": people who have A Lot of very woo experiences.

So like, if that sounds interesting to you, go check it out!

[probablycursedpodcast]

Today we talk about demons in France. But before that, we look into killer otters, how to break a Freemason’s curse, and how child beauty pageants can get even worse than they already are.

The News:

-Otter Attacks!

-Breaking a Freemason Curse

-Dancing to Jon-Benet Ramsay

[nightndaydreaming]

I’ve been waiting almost 2 years to do my podcast cause my “best friend” asked to do it with me. I wrote the script and had everything ready to go and she kept putting it off.

Now that I’ve moved on and realized she’s a horrible friend, I’m just gonna do it myself.

Alien podcast coming soon