Ghostly Talk Podcast

In 2016, we resurrected Ghostly Talk from a 2009 hiatus and managed to record 200 episodes of paranormal and off-beat strangeness. After seven years, the original show host, Scott L., has decided to retire from the mic and explore new interests. But don't worry, you haven't heard the last of Ghostly Talk because the show is not retiring. Current co-host Amber will stay on as the ship's captain and chart a new direction for the show. If there are aspects of our show you loved and don't want to see change, please drop us an old-fashioned email and share your thoughts! Amber's brain goes 100 different ways at once so most likely there will be some variation in the show's content. Interviews, casual hangs, perhaps some scripted tales, or solo storytelling episodes. Who knows! So stay subscribed and stay tuned! We value all our listeners so much and appreciate every stream and download. As always, all of our shows since 2016 are available to stream and the older episodes are all downloadable from our website archives.

It's that time of the year when many of our workplaces and homes are filled with delicious treats and cookies for the rest of the month. Author and researcher Linda Raedisch explores the darker (and sometimes magical) side of Christmas baking in her latest book, 'The Secret History of Christmas Baking: Recipes and Stories from Tomb Offerings to Gingerbread Boys.' We discuss a bunch of fascinating history behind some of our favorite traditional treats, particularly from Europe. Did you know ground-up mummy corpses were used as medicine? Or that Gingerbread cookies could have magical abilities? Linda's books can be found anywhere books are sold. Give Linda a follow on Instagram!

Steele Alexandra Douris, author and Victorianist, specializing in Victorian Spiritualism, crime fiction, and the gothic novel joins us for a fascinating look into this era. How many people view the paranormal today stems from the Spiritualist movement of the 19th century. Seances, mediums, and paranormal investigation were all born during this time. Steele's new book, "Spirits, Seers & Seances: Victorian Spiritualism, Magic & the Supernatural" is the perfect introduction to this time. Available wherever books are sold! Steele is also a Ph.D. candidate in the English department at Stanford University, where she has taught courses on 19th-century spiritualism and ghost stories. She holds an MA in English from Stanford University and a BA in anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin.

With us in-studio on this episode is the legendary Ed Terebus to discuss the entertainment of fear and his record-breaking haunted attraction Erebus. Erebus stands as a formidable four-story haunted attraction nestled in Pontiac, Michigan, and is open during the Halloween season. From 2005 to 2009, it held the Guinness World Record for being the largest walk-through haunted attraction. Its chilling origins trace back to the year 2000 when it breathed new life into an abandoned four-story parking garage, dormant for nearly half a century. Prior to Erebus's arrival, this very structure languished as an indoor junkyard. The visionaries behind this macabre masterpiece are none other than Edward and Jim Terebus, distinguished for their prior ventures into the realm of haunted attractions around the Detroit area. Before Erebus, their expertise was demonstrated through portable haunts constructed within trailers. Complementing Erebus, they also helm the publication Fear Finder—a seasonal beacon that serves as a central nexus for Michigan's haunted houses, facilitating effortless discovery for the intrigued and the brave-hearted alike.

The idea of "death magic" is majorly misunderstood and you probably have no idea how often you are actually doing little acts of necromancy in your own life. We have a deep conversation with author Mortellus about what the practice of necromany is really all about and how they came to be where they are today.  Their new book, "The Bones Fall in a Spiral: An Introduction to Necromancy and the Magic of Death" will be available in October 2023! Bio: Mortellus is a lineaged Third Degree Gardnerian High Priestex of the Long Island Line. Presently busy at work on their third book, with the second, "The Bones Fall in a Spiral: A Necromantic Primer" completed and arriving soon. In addition to their role as High Priestex, Mortellus is a Mortician, and holds degrees in Design, Education, Fine Arts, and Mortuary Sciences. Their areas of expertise include necromancy, necrobotany, mediumship, and the funerary rites of minority faith groups. Currently residing in Western North Carolina on three acres that doubles as the Covenstead for the Coven of Leaves with their spouse, adult child, AMAB/AFAB twins, and dog; generally wishing there was more time in the day for hiding in the studio and playing with clay.

Our friends Sara and Kevin join us in the studio to discuss the recent UFO whistleblower David Grush and we have fun speculating on UFO disclosure and the idea of life beyond our planet. Things to watch and read from our discussion: -INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS SAY U.S. HAS RETRIEVED CRAFT OF NON-HUMAN ORIGIN – The Debrief.org article that introduced Grush's claims. -Moment of Contact – Documentary about the Brazil UFO and body retrieval -Ariel Phenomena – Documentary about the Ariel school UFO sighting -Passport to Magonia: On UFOs, Folklore, and Parallel Worlds by Jacques Vallée

Researcher and author Maxim W. Furek joins us to discuss the high strangeness of the 1963 Sheppton mine disaster in Pennsylvania. Learn more about the paranormal happenings of Pennsylvania in Maxim's latest book, "Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit." Pick up a copy from Amazon or visit Maxim's website to get an autographed copy. _______________________________________________ Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit continues Maxim Furek's sociological exploration inside the Pennsylvania high strangeness that gave birth to The Night of the Living Dead, The Blob, and The Philadelphia Experiment. His book is described as “A fascinating look into Pennsylvania's paranormal wormhole through a never-seen-before sociological and popular culture lens.” His journey takes us beyond the netherworlds of Centralia, Sheppton, Chestnut Ridge, and The Pennhurst Asylum. It looks into the eyes of demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren and the twisted souls of serial killer Gary Heidnik and con artist Richard Sharpe Shaver while exploring the preternatural secrets of Bigfoot, cryptids, Kecksburg, The Smurl Haunting, Pennsylvania Dutch Powwowing, and Roman Catholic Mysticism. Miners claim that being trapped in the bottom of a coal mine is as close as one can ever get to being in Hell. Coal Region Hoodoo takes us even closer inside that forbidden, paranormal pit. Maxim W. Furek's rich background includes aspects of psychology, addictions, and music journalism. He considers himself a student of the paranormal and has explored and published numerous articles. He has a master's degree in Communications from Bloomsburg University and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Aquinas College.

Sterling Moon joins us on this episode for a fantastic conversation about mediumship. In her new book, "Talking to Spirits: A Modern Medium's Practical Advice for Spirit Communication", Sterling provides a refreshing and insightful guide for those seeking to explore the world of mediumship. With a blend of traditional spirit communication techniques, as well as additional tools such as paranormal investigation and folk magic, Sterling offers a comprehensive approach to connecting with the spirit world that's accessible to anyone. Bio Sterling Moon has communicated with spirits since childhood and began officially practicing mediumship in 2016. She has been reading tarot since 1995 and teaching divination skills since 2013. She works with clients virtually and in-person at her private office in the metaphysical shop, Ritualcravt. She teaches through her school, Sterling Moon Divination Academy, and is a long-time instructor at Ritualcravt School. She also apprenticed under Johannes Björn Gårdbäck, an internationally respected teacher and spiritual worker in the Swedish folk magic tradition of trolldom. She lives in Colorado. Learn more about Sterling at sterlingmoontarot.com. Follow Sterling on Facebook and Instagram.

We discuss the aura with author and long-time researcher Jean-Louis de Biasi. Jean-Louis has been studying this for 40+ years and his latest book, Mysteries of the Aura is a fantastic introduction to the field that surrounds all living and even non-living things. Book Description:  Reveal the Secrets of the Subtle Body and Your Psychic Ability - Drawing on Eastern and Western explanations of energy work, this beginner-friendly book teaches how to see and interact with subtle energies. Jean-Louis de Biasi shares nearly forty exercises, both for solo practitioners and couples, to heighten your psychic abilities and give you a new understanding of the levels of reality beyond our own. Mysteries of the Aura takes you further than the usual study of auras, allowing you to not only perceive and work with your invisible bodies, but also to help others. You'll explore where auras come from, how the elements influence your energies, how aura colors and shapes affect your health, how the aura is connected to Kabbalah, and much more. From healing the subtle bodies to out-of-body experiences, this accessible book expands your awareness in amazing ways. Bio: JEAN-LOUIS DE BIASI (Las Vegas, NV) is an author, lecturer, and philosopher. He has been initiated into the highest degrees of several Western traditions, is the Grand Master of the Ordo Aurum Solis, and G. P. of the Kabbalistic Order of the Rose-Cross. He is also the author of Esoteric Freemasonry, and The Magical Use of Prayer Beads. For more, visit www.deBiasi.org. PATRICIA BOURIN (Las Vegas, NV) Patricia Bourin is a breathing coach and a certified yoga teacher with more than fifteen years of practice. She is also the co-author of Mysteries of the Aura. Bourin travels all over the world with her husband, Jean-Louis, and teaches a variety of private classes and yoga workshops. She has studied Western and Eastern spirituality, is a trained expert in gemology, and spent more than a dozen years as a surgical first assistant.

Scott L. and Amber attempt to explain and discuss the Phil Schneider story and other things related to him such as the Philadelphia Experiment and Valient Thor. Phil's story is often too fantastical for many to believe. Alien wars in Dulce, New Mexico, underground cave bases, government-planned murders - it all sounds like something from an action novel. But was there some truth to the shocking story that Phil Schneider began to tell eight months before his mysterious death?

We keep it conversational and go all over the place with the duo that is Dye Paranormal: Chad Dye and Heather Hansen. Just in time for Valentine's Day, we share how the paranormal all brought us together in it's fun and strange way. Chad and Heather are also the resident paranormal investigators at The Whitney, a historic and stunning 19th century mansion in Detroit, Michigan with an upscale restaruant and a few ghosts! They are also the event managers of the Midwest Parafest which is in its fourth year. Give them a follow to keep up-to-date with the latest paranormal events they have planned.

Our first show of 2023 starts off with that everlasting discussion of evil in our world, what happens after we die, NDE (Near Death Experience) stories, and much more. Pastor turned horror writer Ezekiel Kincaid updates us on his work and ongoing paranormal explorations. Inspired by Bruce Campbell and characters like Tucker and Dale, Kincaid is also an unapologetic, witty writer of horror comedy so naturally when he introduced and explained one of his latest titles, we exploded into childish laughter.  We also discussed an upcoming format change to Ghostly Talk. While we still plan to have guests on the show, we may venture into more conversational territories between us (Scott and Amber) and whatever strange and fun topics we want to explore. Visit our website for show notes with links to books and movies we talked about.

For our last show of the year, we continue our foray into the high strangeness that is Christmas, Yule, and the dark winter months. Author and Ghostly Talk's very own "writer in residence" Mark Onspaugh shares some strange tales, folklore and of course his original story specially written for this show, "The Best Gift Ever" and a retelling of the heartstring puller "Vulpecula."  Isolated versions of Mark's stories are available at www.ghostlytalk.com. Make sure to check out Mark's books on Amazon! Bio: Mark Onspaugh is a native Californian who grew up on a steady diet of horror, science fiction and DC Comics. He's a proud member of the Horror Writers Association and the International Thriller Writers association. In addition to the produced film Kill Katie Malone, he has several other screenplays in various stages of development, and was also one of the writers of the cult favorite “Flight of the Living Dead”. While Onspaugh is definitely a fan of the horror genre, he also writes science fiction and comedy.  He polished his comedy writing (and improv skills) at the Groundlings Theater in L.A., where he studied under Lisa Kudrow (“Friends”), Michael McDonald (“Mad TV”) and Heather Morgan (“The Dana Carvey Show”). Earlier in his career, Onspaugh studied Special Effects Makeup in college and continued to pursue this passion under the tutelage of premier makeup artist Thomas R. Burman (“Invasion of the Body Snatchers”,” Cat People”, “Scrooged”) with additional lectures by such notables, among others as Oscar-winning makeup artist Rick Baker (“American Werewolf in London”, “Men in Black”, “Planet of the Apes”).  An active member of the Horror Writers Association, Onspaugh has won recognition for his screenwriting and a novel, Kushtaka, at the Austin Film Festival and the Writers Network competition, respectively. In 2003, his feature scripts, RAZORFISH and STRANGERS both made the second round at the Austin Film Festival. In 2007, his script THE DEAD LIFE was a quarterfinalist in the 9th annual Scriptapalooza competition. STRANGERS is a backdoor pilot for a series of the same name. Onspaugh has written the STRANGERS bible, debut episode and a regular episode. Onspaugh's previous television credits, include episodes for Night Man (“Burning Love”), X-Men Animated (“Secrets, Not Long Buried”) and Street Fighter Animated (“Getting in Guile”). Mark knows people expect horror writers to be lurking misanthropes, but hasn't lurked since leaving L.A.  A native Angeleno, he now lives on the central coast of California with his wife, author/artist Tobey Crockett and two off-kilter cats.

Yes, sending Christmas cards of dead birds was a thing the Victorians did. We discuss this kind of Christmas strangeness and so much more with Craig Kringle, the creator of Weird Christmas. Learn more about Christmas and holiday weirdness with Craig's podcast "Weird Christmas." Bio Craig started collecting vintage Victorian Christmas cards years ago and sharing them with friends online, and the whole thing exploded. This site began with a Tumblr blog, but there were stories to tell about those images, and Tumblr's not the best for text. Craig decided he didn't enjoy having free time, so he started a podcast. Weird Christmas can be found at www.weirdchristmas.com. Stream the show below or use your favorite podcast app to listen and subscribe. Search "Ghostly Talk." Enjoy the show? Leave a positive review for us!

John Brassard Jr. joins us again for a conversation about paranormal and dark tourism and a lot more! We really let ourselves just wander on this one and it was so much fun. -------- John Brassard Jr. is an author, host, and podcaster behind the Kitchen Table Historian. He grew up on the stories of America's past told to him by family and friends. He was always intrigued by the strange and unusual stories that his grandfather and father told him. He decided to turn it into a life-long interest. Since that time, he has authored three books and numerous articles detailing forgotten stories from the nooks and crannies of history. In 2019, John started the Kitchen Table Historian podcast, bringing these weird and wonderful tales into the ears of eager listeners all over the nation.

Scott L. sits down with author, researcher, and filmmaker Mike Ricksecker to talk about “Alaska's Mysterious Triangle” and a bunch of other strange stuff. Mike Ricksecker has been featured on Travel Channel's “The Alaska Triangle”, History Channel's “Ancient Aliens” and “The UnExplained,” Animal Planet's “The Haunted” and more.

Can being in a haunted location have a long-term, negative impact on a person? We discuss this idea with Scott Sukel and Zippy who spent many years at the historical Mansfield Reformatory in Ohio. Scott Sukel went into very personal detail about how volunteering and working at this former prison affected him and how leaving it all behind was probably the best thing for his mind and his health. If you want a recap on the ghostly stories of Mansfield Reformatory, listen to episode 49 when Scott and Zippy were with us on January 22, 2019.

We sit down with author and supernatural researcher of all things strange and unusual, James Willis, to talk about the stairway spirits at the historic Clay Haus Restaurant in Somerset, Ohio.

Have you visited Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky? Or is it on your bucket list of haunted places to explore? Our old friends Tonya and Allie Haynes from the Waverly Hills Historical Society stop by to talk about all things Waverly from the history and purpose of the hospital to its current haunted reputation. Check out the Waverly Hills Sanatorium website for tour dates and special events. Bio: Tonya Haynes has worked with Waverly Hills for nearly 20 years. Her interest in the paranormal world started in her childhood, and since then, she's been involved with paranormal groups such as the Louisville Ghost Hunters Society. Currently, she serves as Waverly Hills Sanatorium's Director of Operations, where she manages events and tours and day-to-day operations. Allie Haynes has been involved with Waverly Hills Sanatorium in some capacity since 2003, helping the Sanatorium with different roles throughout the years. She started as a volunteer, and since then, Allie has led tours and hosted events, served on the Waverly Hills Historical Society board of directors, and more. Allie has been interested in the paranormal world since childhood and has been searching for more experiences ever since. She currently serves as a human resources consultant for the Waverly Hills Historical Society's board of directors, the nonprofit organization that manages the Sanatorium and its surrounding grounds.

Allison Jornlin and Mike Huberty join us to talk about their journey into the paranormal, their experiences, and owning a paranormal tour company, American Ghost Walks. www.americanghostwalks.com Bio: Allison Jornlin: Allison Jornlin has been investigating strange phenomena for more than 20 years.  Inspired by Chicago's Richard Crowe, who kickstarted U.S. ghost tourism in 1973, she developed Milwaukee's first haunted history tour in 2008. Allison currently works as a professional weirdo, speaking throughout the U.S., writing for a variety of publications, and developing haunted history tours for American Ghost Walks. She has also been featured in the media including an appearance on the CW's "Mysteries Decoded." Mike Huberty: In 2010, Mike founded a tourism company called Madison Ghost Walks dedicated to preserving the Wisconsin capitol city's history and folklore, as well as showing people a great time around the city. Today, Mike has expanded his mission to 6 U.S. states including California, Puerto Rico, and even Hawaii. Mike performs in the Wisconsin Rock Band Sunspot and is the co-host of the See You On The Other Side podcast with pop culture and paranormal themes. He has also been featured on the BBC and TRVL Channel's "In Search of Monsters."

Richard D. Lewis joins us to talk about Christianity and the paranormal. Richard combines his skill as a journalist along with his personal spiritual journey and those of others to correlate mysterious phenomena and the biblical worldview. His two books, "The Paranormal Christian: Bridging the Gap Between Unusual Experiences and the Biblical Worldview" and "The Paranormal Christian: More True Stories of the Strange and Unusual in the Christian Life" explore the many correlations between Christianity and the paranormal. Christianity is one of the largest religions in the U.S. and the world and its members sometimes can be conflicted about wanting to explore the paranormal and feel "guilty" about having an interest. Richards's books show the reader just how "paranormal" the Bible really is.  Richard D. Lewis is an author, journalist, and veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he began his career in broadcasting. Creator of the award-winning Pentagon Channel TV news magazine "Air Force Space Today," he has won multiple Telly and Thomas Jefferson Awards. In 2003, Richard became a certified spiritual counselor by the California Board of Hypnotherapy. He is also a communicant member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod in good standing.

Master storyteller, author, and supernatural researcher James Willis joins us to talk about all things strange in Ohio. We discuss the Loveland Frog, the Oxford Motorcycle ghost, that pentagram situation in Athens, and much more! His new book, “Southern Ohio Legends and Lore” is available on August 15, 2022. Learn more about James at his website www.strangeandspookyworld.com and check out the many books he has written on the strange and unusual in Ohio. James A. Willis has been walking on the weird side of history for nearly forty years. He's authored more than a dozen books, including “Central Ohio Legends & Lore,” “Ohio's Historic Haunts” and “Weird Ohio.” He is the director of the Ghosts of Ohio, a paranormal research group that he founded in 1999, and is a sought-after public speaker. He has also appeared in hundreds of media sources, including CNN, USA Today, Fox Sports and the Astonishing Legends podcast. Willis resides in Ohio, with his wife and daughter and two narcoleptic cats.

Inspired by the southeast Michigan legend of a ghostly mother forever searching for her lost child, filmmaker Francis J. Sampier has worked hard to bring the story to life on the big screen. For decades, people have reported strange experiences on the road around Clay Township from apparitions and hearing a baby cry to seeing floating, glowing orbs. It's long been an area for paranormal investigators and enthusiasts to check out. We discuss the legend, moviemaking, and more. Visit https://www.morrowroad.com to learn how to get involved, become an extra (or a lead), lend a prop, or donate to help support this independent project. Read more about the legend written by Francis at Mysterious Michigan. https://mysteriousmichigan.com/the-legend-of-morrow-road

We explore Wendigo lore and stories, the Van Meter visitor, and much more with author and paranormal researcher Chad Lewis. For nearly 30 years, Chad has traveled the globe in search of haunted places, monsters, and unique, bizarre stories and history. Learn more at www.chadlewisresearch.com and find him on social media or see him live at one of his many lectures around the midwest.

Researcher and director Scott Deschaine joins us again to continue the fascinating discussion of sea-type creatures living in our upper atmosphere. Could life in the sky be a threat? Has it snatched up humans? In shape, UFOs often resemble marine invertebrates. Are some of the UFO sightings around the world actually biological entities similar to squid and jellyfish? We review the Living Sky hypothesis and Scott Deschaine shares many disturbing and creepy stories that will start to make you wonder about what's living in the sky above. Check out Scott's films: “Not Alone – The Life Above” and his latest, “The Cohoke Light.” Visit www.thelivingsky.com to learn more about this fascinating topic! BIO: Writer and director Scott Deschaine has helped educate millions of young people and families around the world about a wide range of subjects, including health, safety, conservation, and citizenship. His research into the natural world led him to develop The Living Sky hypothesis for the study of the atmosphere as a habitat. He proposes that a wide variety of life forms may move through Earth's atmosphere. Deschaine proposes that many so-called Unidentified Flying Objects or Unidentified Aerial Phenomena may actually be organisms similar to those that move through the oceans. His article “The Sky is Alive” was featured in Fortean Times, the world's foremost journal of strange phenomena. For the celebration of its 40th anniversary, the editors selected it as one of the top 40 articles in the magazine's history. Deschaine appeared on an episode of The Travel Channel's “America Declassified” to investigate the mystery lights of Marfa, Texas. The research team found evidence that the lights may actually be bioluminescence from unknown aerial organisms. His award-winning documentary “Not Alone – The Life Above” uses actual footage from many NASA space flights to present the case for atmospheric life.

Scott L. welcomes Kieran Woodhouse back to the show to discuss his second book "Experiences of a Paranormal Investigator" and his recently released documentary available free on Youtube called "A Haunting In Essex". Kieran Woodhouse is a UK based paranormal researcher. He is the author of An Introduction to Paranormal Investigation & Experiences of a Paranormal Investigator. He has recently released a documentary - A Haunting in Essex - which details a family haunting with some fantastic evidence and interviews with the family members. Although the show is on a hiatus, Kieran also hosts the Paranormal Paradigm Podcast. Kieran tends to look at the world of the paranormal differently when compared to some mainstream researchers, looking at the nature of reality, a holographic universe, and a collective consciousness to help shape his theories.

Hey, all you awesome listeners! We are going to take a small break for a couple of months, but don't worry, we're not going anywhere. You'll hear our voices again sometime in June. For now, please catch up on old episodes or take the Ghostly Talk Challenge and start listening from the beginning in 2002… If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to support us and leave a positive review on Spotify or Apple Music (or whatever platform you use) It would be very appreciated. Enjoy the spring and thank you again for listening to us. Scott L. and Amber

Dr. Kelly Renee Schutz is a Minnesota native and paranormal enthusiast who has encountered a multitude of unexplained experiences from psychic and physical attacks, trances, possessions to poltergeist activity. She has written over 10 books on her experiences and hosts and produces Paranormal Encounters Podcast. Kelly joined us to share some of the experiences that have happened to her since she was a child. Dr. Schutz is a retired college professor, litigation paralegal investigator, and event show manager-owner with five advanced degrees in human ecology, management, communications, and post-secondary and adult education. Her books are available on Amazon and her podcast can be found on all major podcast platforms.

With his creation of the infamous Church of Satan in 1966 and his bestselling book “The Satanic Bible” in 1969, Anton Szandor LaVey (1930–1997) became a controversial celebrity who basked in the attention and even made a successful career out of it. But who was Anton LaVey behind the public persona that so easily provoked Christians and others intolerant of his views? Carl Abrahamsson met Anton in 1989 and they remained friends until his death. Carl's new book, “Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan: Infernal Wisdom from the Devil's Den” contains personal accounts of Anton from those who knew him and helps to demystify this polarizing persona and also highlight his continuing influence on the occult and magic. Carl joined us all the way from Sweden and we had a fantastic time talking about the strange and interesting life of Anton LaVey. Carl also released a documentary in 2019 called “Anton LaVey — Into the Devil's Den” available on Vimeo. Carl Abrahamsson is a writer, publisher, magico-anthropologist, photographer, and filmmaker, most recently producing the documentary Anton LaVey: Into the Devil's Den. The author of “Occulture” and “Reasonances” as well as the editor and publisher of the annual anthology of occulture, “The Fenris Wolf.” He lives in Stockholm, Sweden. Learn more at www.carlabrahamsson.com

Michael Anthony Gagliardi joins us again to share part two of his book series. Michael has experienced the more negative side of the paranormal after having lived with a mother who was demonically possessed. As a child, Michael lived in terror of what his mother would do next. From pouring hot soup on him, beating herself daily with a log, chasing his sister with a butcher knife to setting fires in the house and being institutionalized twice — no child deserves to grow up in a world where this is their reality. Michael has shared his story and life through two books he has written, "Devil Take The Hindmost Part 1: A True Story of Terror" and "Devil Take The Hindmost Part 2: The Aftermath."

Don't take Bigfoot seriously? You may have a different opinion after listening to our conversation with Joshua Cutchin. In his books, “Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon,” Volumes I & II, co-authored with Timothy Renner, the connection between hauntings, UFOs, Fairy folklore, and even poltergeist phenomena, and Bigfoot are explored. Joshua is currently the author of five books: “A Trojan Feast: The Food and Drink Offerings of Aliens, Faeries, and Sasquatch” “The Brimstone Deceit: An In-Depth Examination of Supernatural Scents, Otherworldly Odors, & Monstrous Miasmas” “Thieves in the Night: A Brief History of Supernatural Child Abductions” “Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon”, Volumes I & II, with Timothy Renner. 2022 will see the release of “Fairy Films: Wee Folk on the Big Screen”, a collection of essays of which he is editor and a contributor. Joshua's writing is featured in Robbie Graham's collection of ufological essays “UFOs: Reframing the Debate,” as well as David Weatherly's “Wood Knocks: Vol. 3” and “Peach State Monsters.” Excerpts of his work have appeared in “Fortean Times” and “Edge Science.” In 2021, he began his collaboration with Miguel Romero, Greg Bishop, Susan Demeter, and David Metcalfe on The Ufology Tarot, a magical art project celebrating the discipline's prominent thinkers. Cutchin has also been featured on the hit History Channel television show “Ancient Aliens,” and is a recurring roundtable guest on the Where Did the Road Go? podcast. Joshua has been invited to speak at Georgia MUFON Events, annual ParaMania un-conferences, the International Fortean Organization's 2016 & 2019 FortFests, 2019's X-Filers United! conference, ConCarolinas (2019-2021), Strange Realities Conference (2019-2021), East West Bookshop, Tewksbury Public Library's 2020 Fright Nights, and 2020's Phenomenacon (hosted by Greg & Dana Newkirk). Joshua Cutchin has appeared on a wide variety of paranormal programs discussing his work, including “Coast to Coast AM,” “Mysterious Universe,” “Binnall of America,” “Expanded Perspectives,” “Radio Misterioso,” and the “Gralien Report.” He's also an amazing tuba player.

Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and NFT's are here to stay. Whether you understand them is a totally different thing. We spoke to Ethan Lou about these topics. Ethan Lou writes widely, including a cryptocurrency column for the Financial Post. He first bought Bitcoin in 2013. Lou's debut book, “Field Notes from a Pandemic”, has received national accolades. Lou is a former Reuters reporter and has served as a visiting journalist at the University of British Columbia. Ethan's latest book “Once a Bitcoin Miner: Scandal and Turmoil in the Cryptocurrency Wild West” details his quest through the proverbial cryptocurrency continuum, through riches, absurdity, wonder, and woe.

Folklorist, author, and educator Cory Thomas Hutcheson join us to talk about North American folklore, ghosts, folk magick, and much more. Cory is the cohost of the popular podcast New World Witchery. He has a doctorate in American Studies with specializations in folklore, religion, and ethnicity from Penn State. He is a contributor to the Oxford Handbook of American Folklore and Folklife Studies and American Myths, Legends, & Tall Tales, and he has written for popular occult publications, including Witches & Pagans. Cory also has a second podcast called Chasing Foxfire is a podcast about the places and ways that folklore intersects with other areas of study including medicine, history, popular culture, art, and literature. Search for his shows in your favorite podcast app.

Cat Gina Cole joins us to talk about her new book, “Psychic Skills for Magic & Witchcraft.” Magickal people have long known the value of harnessing the power of the mind and sharpening psychic skills to help with spellwork and manifestation. You don't have to be a practitioner of magick or Witchcraft to benefit from this book or to work on your own abilities. We all have extrasensory abilities and just like learning a new skill or getting better at something, it takes a little practice and a little knowledge from someone who has been there and done that. Enjoy our wonderful conversation with Cat Gina Cole. Learn more about her and read her blog at www.catginacole.com. Bio: Cat Gina Cole was raised in a magical system by her mother and grandmother and was initiated by them into the family tradition at age 13. She is a hedgewitch, practitioner of Hermetic magic, psychic, teacher, and walker of many worlds. She ran Rowan Tree Pagan Ministries for five years. Cat currently serves as Priestess and co-leader with Phaedra Bonewits of the Coven of the Rising Phoenix.

Scott L. and Amber, the regular hosts of Ghostly Talk, take over Stairway Spirits and discuss just how dangerous stairs are to humans along with other thoughts on the supernatural nature of stairs.

Ezekial Kincaid, Christian pastor turned horror writer, joins us to talk about his current and future books, the problem with evil, and a supernatural occurrence that happened when his fiance's mother recently passed on. Ezekial is the author of the horror-comedy Johnny Walker Ranger Demon Slayer (2020) inspired by his love of Bruce Campbell. He has also contributed to horror anthologies and writes for the websites Horrorbound and Puzzelbox Horror. His upcoming “The Dreadful Death” series will feature three books and the character Theodosia, which we discussed the last time Ezekial was on the show on Ep 145. Bio – Ezekiel Kincaid has the rare ability to write in a wide variety of styles. From snarky, sarcastic horror comedy to high literary atmospheric horror, Ezekiel can write the funny, the twisted, and the terrifying, coating each with a unique voice. His writings dabble in most subgenres of horror- demons, ghosts, creatures, slashers, cosmic, psychological, gothic, sci-fi, body, monsters, and comedy. Zeke is also a VIP author with Stitched Smile Publications. His current works can be found in The Heart of a Devil Anthology (A Door Where There Are No Doors), Fantasia Divinity Magzine April 2018 (Call of the Tetromet), Jakkob's Horror Box March 2018 (The Tetromet), Drabbledark: An Anthology of Dark Drabbles (Alien Autopsy) and Stitched Saturdays. Forthcoming shorts include The Memoir of Darius Fischer, Swallow, One Flesh, Deliquesce, and Lemarchangelo's Frozen Pizza. Ezekiel Kincaid's premier horror-comedy novel, The Adventures of Johnny Walker Ranger: Demon Slayer, is available from Stitched Smile Publications.

We chat with charismatic podcast host, author, and local historian John Brassard Jr about true crime and the paranormal along with legend and lore from the Quad Cities area. We had so much fun talking with John and we hope to have him on the show again. Check out all of John's books below and listen to his podcast the Kitchen Table Historian. www.johnbrassardjr.com John Brassard Jr. is an author, host, and podcaster behind the Kitchen Table Historian. He grew up on the stories of America's past told to him by family and friends. He was always intrigued by the strange and unusual stories that his grandfather and father told him. He decided to turn it into a life-long interest. Since that time, he has authored three books and numerous articles detailing forgotten stories from the nooks and crannies of history. In 2019, John started the Kitchen Table Historian podcast, bringing these weird and wonderful tales into the ears of eager listeners all over the nation.

Steve Ward entertained us with stories and updated research on The Beast of Bray Road that stalks Wisconsin. We talked monsters, contactees, UFOs, and other high strangeness. Steve's contagious enthusiasm for these subjects will have you taking notes and adding more books to your already full paranormal bookshelf. Make sure to search for Steve's podcast “The High Strangeness Factor” to add to your favorite shows. ----- Since 2006 he has been involved with the Mothman Festival, both behind the scenes, as a tour guide in the TNT area where the Mothman was first seen and has a speaker. Steve's main area of research is, what some call “high strangeness” or “window areas” (as Keel dubbed them) where disparate types of paranormal phenomena all seem to occur in the same location, and that studying these paranormally active locations may be the key to understanding what the source behind the manifestations may be. He is involved with the Roads Beyond the Known web series & is a correspondent on Mack Maloney's Military X- Files Radio Show. He is also the host of his own podcast called The High Strangeness Factor.

Rich Newman is an explorer of the paranormal and has traveled extensively to haunted locations around the United States and beyond. His latest book, “Passport to the Paranormal” reveals 200 locations that can actually be visited by those looking to investigate. We talk about Rich's personal experiences and much more. Visit his website at www.richnewman.us —– Rich Newman is the author of seven books, including “The Ghost Hunter's Field Guide” and “Ghost Hunting for Beginners.” He has made appearances on paranormal television programs around the world and has appeared multiple times on Coast to Coast AM. When he isn't traveling to haunted places, he can be found at his home outside Memphis, Tennessee, where he plays with his synthesizers and plots his next book.

Scott L. is joined by Bob and Laura Antone to discuss the weirdness of Washington state along with everything else under the sun. Bob and Laura Antone lead historical and paranormal tours throughout the state of Washington. From Bigfoot to UFO sightings, missing time, and cursed and haunted locations, this husband and wife team collects stories from hidden corners of the Pacific Northwest. Laura is a registered member of DENE 1st nations. As a result, their company focuses on history and cultural understanding from multiple points of view. Namely, we are all related.

Cheryl Lynn Carter discusses her book Dimensions: Mysterious Triangles of the U.S. Cheryl Lynn Carter is a Psychic Medium, Remote-Viewer, and one of the founding members of Project PSI Institute. To date, they have rescued 345 Missing Children, closed 21 Cold Cases, and shut down 19 Human-Trafficking Rings. Having her first paranormal experience at age four built the foundation for becoming a paranormal and historical researcher for the past twenty years. Cheryl is an Experiencer, member of MUFON and CE-5. She served as a consultant for Thomas Conwell's book “They Are Here: Central U.S. UFOs.” She is the author of multiple books and is a freelance journalist for Paranormal Underground Magazine, Chicago Hauntings, iHeart Magazine, and Mind, Body Spirit Guide.

Scott L. and Morgan Lee Knudsen examine the human condition, how it relates to paranormal phenomena, and how it relates to experiences within it. Morgan Lee Knudsen has been involved in the world of paranormal phenomena for over 16 years. She is the founder of Entityseeker Paranormal Research & Teachings as well as the world-renowned Teaching the Living program for clients. Morgan brings classes and presentations on this phenomenon to a new level, with inspiring lectures that include fire art demonstrations, mind-blowing evidence, and uplifting stories, Morgan makes audiences recognize that managing who they are on the inside, directly impacts what they experience on the outside and to re-examine the world they thought they knew. Also, check out her podcast “Supernatural Circumstances” and her book, “Teaching the Living: From Heartbreak to Happiness in a Haunted Home.”

Scott L. sits down with Michael Anthony Gagliardi for what became a very spirited discussion about his experiences living with his demonically possessed mother for over a decade. These experiences are detailed in his book “Devil Take the HIndmost: A True Story of Terror.”

We talk to Amanda Woomer about three different stairways that have a hotbed of paranormal activity at an undisclosed location she regularly researches. Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. Catch up on previous chapters at www.ghostlytalk.com or use your favorite podcast app to subscribe to "Ghostly Talk Podcast."

Tim Scullion believes he has caught evidence of the afterlife in over 10,000 photographs taken after his interest in the paranormal ignited while giving historical tours of Colonial Williamsburg. Tim is a published author, musician, and photographer with a Bachelor's and Master's in education from the College of William and Mary. Tim has released a series of books featuring his paranormal photography, the best of which were chosen for a book released by Schiffer Publishing. View Tim's photos we discuss at www.ghostlytalk.com

John Topp and Brough Perkins join us to discuss their journey into the paranormal and what led them to channel the book "Connection: The Discovery of a Soul System." We cover a ton of our favorite topics from synchronicity to ITC research. John and Brough are both Ghostly Talk Alumni and were on the show way back in the day in 2006-2008. EVPs played at the end are pretty wild! Get their book wherever books are sold. Visit their website for more info on their research at https://shiveya.group/

Researcher and author Jennifer Jones joins us to talk about history and hauntings! Ghost stories, urban legends, and creepy, cool things in Utah. Jennifer started her blog “The Dead History” in 2012 and is the author of “The Ghosts of Ogden, Brigham City, and Logan, UT.” She was also featured in the first edition of “The Feminine Macabre” edited by Amanda Woomer. Follow on Social Media www.instagram.com/thedeadhistory www.facebook.com/thedeadhistorypage www.twitter.com/thedeadhistory Visit her blog and get personalized copies of her book at www.thedeadhistory.com

Folklorist Brandon Weston joins us to discuss his book "Ozark Folk Magic" and the extensive research he has undertaken to explore this rich tradition and history. Brandon himself is an Ozark healer, herbalist, and spirit medium and is the owner and operator of Mountain Man Healing, and is an active blogger on Ozark magic and medicine. He also gives lectures and native plant walks throughout Arkansas and Missouri and workshops. Brandon is a wealth of information on the subject. It was really fascinating exploring this world, especially regarding the paranormal and how ghosts and spirits of the dead are perceived. Learn more about Brandon at his website www.ozarkhealing.com Follow Brandon Twitter - www.twitter.com/ozarkhealingInstagram Facebook - www.facebook.com/OzarkHealingTraditions Instagram - www.instagram.com/ozarkhealingtraditions

The incredibly talented artist Chet Zar joins us again and discusses his experiences with OBE's, precognitive dreams, and growing up in haunted houses. Paranormal experiences have followed him and his family since he was a child.  Chet Zar is part of the "Dark Art Movement" and paints amazingly creepy and beautiful characters and eerie scenes. He has worked with greats such as Guillermo del Torro and has created art for the band Tool and their live show. Chet is the host of The Dark Art Society Podcast so be sure to search in your favorite podcast app to listen and subscribe. You can also support both Chet’s work and his podcast at Patreon. Chet’s website has lots of fine art prints available for purchase, along with his lovely book, "Black Magick - The Art of Chet Zar." Also check out an excellent documentary about his life and art called Chet Zar: I Like to Paint Monsters. www.chetzar.com www.patreon.com/chetzar www.patreon.com/DarkArtSociety www.instagram.com/chetzar

ITC Researcher Keith J. Clark joins us to talk about how Krisp, a noise-canceling software that utilizes artificial intelligence to remove background noise, may help paranormal voices come through clearer during ITC/EVP research. Check out the multiple streams we talk about on the show at www.Varanormal.com. Visit the live 24/7 ITC stream "Faces in Sound" & "Voices in Sound" YouTube feed so you can experiment.  www.varanormal.com www.metasciencefoundation.com www.idigitalmedium.com Bio Keith J. Clark is an ITC Researcher and created iDigitalMedium.com and Varanormal.com. He is devoted to furthering knowledge of life after death and communication with spirit. In the summer of 2005, one of his friends told him that the movie White Noise was based on real events. Curious by nature, he found himself downloading a copy of Sarah Estep’s book, Voices of Eternity, which he didn’t read completely until November. That fall he experienced events that helped him overcome his addiction to substance abuse. After reading the book he immediately set out to record for EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomena). Very soon all of his energy became channeled towards the study of life after death.  As time progressed, multiple corroborative readings from separate mediums and psychics led him on his path. With a particular love for ITC (Instrumental Transcommunication) and physical mediumship, he began to work with spirit and network with other people in the world.

We talk to Terry Gambill and Greg Myers about some astounding ghostly stairway photos that were captured by them and fellow researcher Tom Halstead (rest in peace) years ago. Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. Catch up on previous chapters at www.ghostlytalk.com or use your favorite podcast app to subscribe to "Ghostly Talk Podcast."