Paradelphia

What is the afterlife like? Do we go to heaven or hell? Do we roam the Earth as ghosts? Or are we instantaneously beamed up to an alien spacecraft to wonder the universe for all of eternity? Doug & Taryn are officially joined by Paradelphia's newest crew member Mario Cerrito to discuss the beliefs and practices of some of history's most controversial cults! From the mass suicide of “Heaven's Gate” to the secret society at “Bohemian Grove,” this episode reveals some unbelievable details about these groups that you won't believe! We also introduce a new segment called “Rickisms” to honor our late host Rick Prewitt! “Mrs. Paradelphia” (Taryn Prewitt) reveals her very first “Rickism” and explains the meaning behind one of Rick's many clever “quotes.” Don't miss an episode full of some unbelievable details about what people will do just to secure peace (or their “seat”) in the afterlife!

What does it truly mean when you hear of someone “selling their soul to the devil?” We've seen it in movies and read it in books, but did you know there is a long list of celebrities and musicians who actually claim to have made the deal to gain the fame and fortune they have? On this episode, we go through a list of famous individuals who have credited the devil himself for the talents they share with the world! Plus, what does a deceased blind mystic woman predict for the year 2022? Are we doomed? You be the judge!

On Christmas Day of 2021, Paradelphia's Host and Creator Rick Prewitt passed away after a long battle with cancer. It has been a very emotional time, but the entire Paradelphia Crew returns in this special 2-hour emotional episode to honor “The Man, The Myth, The Legend” Rick Prewitt! Hear memories and stories of Rick from the crew, his wife Taryn & from our newest crew member Mario Cerrito III who calls in to share how Rick inspired him on his latest films! We also share memories from listeners in the live chat and hear from author Kelly Roncace who first introduced Rick to everyone! Plus, Jennabee has a surprise for the Toxic Radio Studio that brings tears to everyone's eyes! The show will go on in Rick's honor! You don't want to miss this emotional tribute to Rick Prewitt!

Christmas…Hanukkah…Kwanza…we all know this is the time of year where everyone is running around all day and night preparing for whichever holiday tradition they celebrate! But what was it that made these holidays what they are? And, the Christmas classic “A Christmas Carol” is full of ghosts of Christmas Past, Present & Future; but what influenced Charles Dickens to write a story that became a timeless classic? Plus, we welcome back fellow Paradelphia Crew member MELLIE who joins Doug as cohost to talk about the holidays we all celebrate this time of year and much more!

Imagine what people thought when things like the television and telephone were invented! Now, almost 100 years later, we are in our way to being able to have microchips inserted into our brains and actually live in that television program! Superhuman intelligence or are we finally figuring out alien technology from the Roswell crash? On this episode, Doug takes over as host and discusses the latest in Para-News; including Elon Musk investing in microchips in the human brain and TikTok psychics “reading” the tragic Gabby Petito case! Plus, did the government shut down the Toxic Facebook feed halfway through the show because technology was being discussed? Find out what happens on this episode of ‘Paradelphia!'

 Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few decades you've heard of Batman, the Caped Crusader who dishes out vigilante justice to the likes of the Joker, the Penguin and any other hood who dares cause trouble in Gotham City. Batman's origin story in which he witnesses the murder of his parents is both tragic and empowering but is that really the true origin story? If you ask any fan of DC Comics you'd get a hearty "yes" for an answer but what if you asked an archeologist who studies ancient Mayan culture? Why might you ask such a person? Tonight we discuss what may just be the true origin of "the Batman" and it is far more ancient and violent than you might have imagined.    Toxic Radio True Origin of Batman?

It's Halloween week and we're getting spooky. This week we dive into some local haunted locations around South Jersey from the Absecon LightHouse to Gabriel Davies Tavern. Then after the show stick around for the original 1938 radio play War of the Worlds starring Orson Welles.    Toxic Radio

Are they aliens, interdimensional beings, unknown cryptids or pants off doing a dance off? This week we look at one of the more recent new creatures of the night, the Fresno Nightcrawlers. Looking like either a clothespin or disco pants these creatures have appeared on CCTV cameras in California since 2007 and also in ancient Native American lore. What they are is anyone's guess and tonight we made a few guesses.    Fresno Nightcrawler Scary Monsters Magazine (Issue #123) Toxic Radio

We return after a....well, let's just call it a summer vacation.....and kick off the spooky season with a question. What scares you? Not bigfoot or UFO's....but everyday things like heights, dogs, being alone or a particular horror movie bad guy? Everyone is scared of something and some people have fears that others might find odd and yet the terror is very real. Welcome back and welcome to our favorite time of year. Grab a cold pumpkin brew or hot pumpkin coffee listen......if you dare!!   GoFundMe for Mellie DeVault Toxic Radio

This week we speak with Andrew Stopko of RAMS Paranormal, a group that has built a solid reputation over the past decade investigating various locations throughout Ohio, Western PA, West Virginia and Maryland. Our wide ranging and informative discussion included everything from best practices and equipment to bucket list investigation locations and theories about what causes hauntings to begin with. Join us as we get back to our roots and dig deep into the world of things that go bump in the night.  ' RAMS Paranormal Toxic Radio

This week we invite chaos once again as Doug, Jennabee, Toxic Mike and Taryn (yes, 2 weeks in a row) join me for a discussion that flys around the room and bounces off walls like a drunken moth in lighting store. Topics include ghosts and incarnate voices, the ongoing Free Britney movement, ancient lifeforms that may reak havoc on mankind and much more! Buckle up....this week takes a detour into CrazyTown. Toxic Radio

Do you like Italian? No....not pasta fagioli and bruschetta. I'm talking about a good old fashioned (say late 60s, early 70s) Italian gorefest? Well tonight we have what you're looking for....or at least we tell you where to go get it. Joining us from The Colonial Theatre once again we welcome Chuck Francisco to wax poetic about their upcoming Splatterfest 9! Five fantastic Italian horror/mystery films played in succession on one glorious night full of intrigue, blood and guts. This will be The Colonial's first post Covid live festival and they are looking to get as many of you in the door as possible to enjoy the celebration. Also tonight we discuss one of New Jersey's most bizarre cryptid cases not named the Jersey Devil. The Millville Insanity Bird took flight and gave one farmer a really bad day way back in 1909. You have to hear this to believe it and even then you may not. Splatterfest 9 (The Colonial Theatre) Millville Insanity Bird Toxic Radio 

This week we celebrate our 300th episode in style with a wide....and I mean WIDE ranging discussion with Toxic Radio on air personalities. Joining the fun is Thee Godfrey, The Fishman, Paradelphia crew members Doug Hogate, Mellie DeVault and Jennabee, as well as a special guest appearance by the much talked about but rarely seen Taryn, the "better half" of host Rick Prewitt. Topics on the agenda are ghost sex, alien abductions, Bigfoot (including Bigfoot porn), the strangeness of our consciousness and more! For the 300th time....COME GET SOME!!   Taking It Deep with Godfrey The Heavy Metal Happy Hour - The Fishman Interviews Jersey Unique Minds Paranormal Society (JUMPS) - Facebook Toxic Radio

If it's July it must be Blobfest season! Tonight we talk with Chuck Francisco (aka Dash Daring) as he catches us up on all the gooey goodness to come next week during "Blobfest 2021 - House of Harris". From tin foil hat contests to Mr. Lobo's spook show to wall to wall horror/scifi movies this year's virtual event is looking to top last year's Rondo Award winning edition. Also, 113 years ago something exploded over the Tunguska River in the middle of Siberia. To this day nobody is sure what exactly it was but over 800 square acres of forest were flattened and tonight we discuss some theories that have been suggested over the years.   Blobfest 2021 - House of Harris Tunguska Event - The Debrief Toxic Radio

If someone told you that they remembered being someone else in a different life, remembered details about a family hundreds of miles away, that they knew intimate jokes and nicknames known only within that distant family, would you believe them or would you think they somehow used the internet to research the family in question in order to perpetrate a hoax? Now, how about if the person telling you all this was 4 yrs old? Younger than that? What would you think then? This week we bring back researcher/author James Matlock to discuss a book he co-authored called "I Saw A Light and Came Here: Children's Experiences of Reincarnation" and discuss some compelling cases of very young children.....toddlers really, who knew way, way too much about the lives of other, totally unrelated people living a world away. Amazingly the best proof of reincarnation appears to lie with the youngest among us....if only we're smart enough to listen.    James Matlock (website) I Saw A Light and Came Here (Amazon) Signs of Reincarnation (Facebook Group) Blobfest 2021 (Colonial Theatre) Toxic Radio

 As we grind our way toward our 300th episode we take a look tonight at some of the great unsolved mysteries that happened right here in the state of New Jersey. From the Lindbergh baby kidnapping to missing atomic bombs off the coast of Atlantic City we shed light on some of the biggest WTF moments in local history over the past 100 years. Also, ParaNews about zombie frogs, bloody snow and much more! Come get some!   Paranews (Mysterious Universe link) Toxic Radio

Does the arrow of time always go in a straight line from past to present to future or can we skip ahead much like a rock skittering across the surface of a pond? Tonight Rick describes a recent incident of missing time that happened to him while driving on Rt. 422 in Southeastern PA where 7 minutes and miles of roadway just seemed to......vanish. Toxic Mike joins Rick in the studio for a trippy discussion of the nature of time and just how surprisingly malleable it really is. Also, the guys discuss a report released just tonight by the NY Times stating that the US government doesn't believe recent UFO sightings are extraterrestrial....but.....how they come to that opinion isn't clear. A Blobfest 2021 update and more!   Blobfest 2021 (Colonial Theatre) Toxic Radio

The color blue is often associated with the King of Rock, Elvis Presley. You have songs like Blue Suede Shoes and Blue Christmas, movies like Blue Hawaii and the blue alien light that lit up the small house where he was born in 1935 and then proceeded to follow him around nearly his entire life. Wait. WHAT? Yes....The King was a true believer in many paranormal topics but none quite as much as UFO's. Aside from the aforementioned "Christ-like" glow around the Tupelo, MS house where he was born Elvis had many sightings, near abductions and claimed that "he wasn't from here" to close friends. This week we dig into this strange but strangely ignored part of the life of one of America's icons of rock and roll. Also, Paranews, updates on Blobfest 2021 (coming soon) and a shout out to a longtime friend of the show who's hospital bound but will hopefully be on the mend soon.  Alien Rock Mysterious Universe (news) Blobfest 2021 Toxic Radio

We all grew up listening to and watching fairy tales. It's practically a right of passage to hear stories like Cinderella, Pinnochio, The Frog Prince and all the rest, but was it all a lie? Did we get a whitewashed, Disney-fied version of these tales of perseverance and bravery? This week we take a look at the truth behind some of our most cherished childhood fairy tales and well....it's not pretty. In most cases, the tales of self mutilation, torture and beastiality make Game of Thrones sound like a bedtime story. Also this week we dig into some recent strange ParaNews and more!  Like and share us on social media: Paradelphia on Facebook Paradelphia on Twitter  The Gruesome Origin of 10 Classic Fairy Tales Breaking News - Mysterious Universe Toxic Radio

For close to 70 years J.R.R. Tolkien's masterpiece of fantasy fiction "Lord of the Rings" trilogy has been read, watched and adored by millions. But what if it wasn't just fantasy thought up by Tolkien's fantastic imagination? What if the epic struggle for Middle Earth was really a retelling of the true history of ancient Europe of 6500 yrs ago? And what if none other than J.R.R. Tolkien was the one who said so? This week we dig into the idea that LOTR and its sequels are taken directly from the pages of a book read by Tolkien deep in the bowels of the Oxford University library that tells the true history of early man's struggle for power against real life subspecies of the human race.   Robert Kearney's Twitter Feed (re: LOTR) Tolkien's Middle Earth - True History? Lord of the Rings - Wikipedia          

This week long lost co-host Doug Hogate returns as the Crew dig into a heaping slice of paranormal pie by discussing topics ranging from the newly released "pyramid UFO" footage, a lost city in Egypt, disembodied voices, snakes in your toilet and more!   Toxic Radio

Have we all been here many times before? How can we know for sure? What signs should we look for that we've lived one....or many....past lives? This week we talk with author and researcher James Matlock about his book "Signs of Reincarnation". Things like sporadic memories of a place or person, birthmarks and physical defects could all be residual effects carried over to this lifetime from lives lived long ago. Sounds incredible, right? Of course it does.....but at what point do thousands of cases worldwide make skeptics into believers? Signs of Reincarnation (Amazon) James Matlock (website) Signs of Reincarnation (Facebook Group) Toxic. Radio Paradelphia (Facebook)

This week we explore the origins of April Fools Day. Should we blame the ancient Romans or possibly the Greeks for the whoopie cushion on our chair? Also, Rick and Skeptic Mike get into a discussion about belief in the paranormal following a news story about how humans just might have the genetic makeup that will allow us to one day produce cobra-like venom. Was this part of the reason for the start of vampire myths? Is Mike obsessed with a child whose body is apparently magnetic and can be used to store cooking utensils like a sale item at Bed, Bath and Beyond?    Toxic Radio

The New Jersey Pine Barrens cut right through the Garden State and consist of over 1 million acres of pristine forests, waterways and sand bars. Settled in the 15th century, "The Pines" are chock full of mysteries, legends and lore. This week we talk with author, musician and folklorist Paul Evans Pedersen, Jr about Pine Barrens tales ranging from the Jersey Devil to a tribe of albinos called the Jackson Whites to the infamous, bottomless Blue Hole.    New Tales from Old Haunts: The Legendary Pine Barrens (Paul Evans Pedersen, Jr)   Down The Pines (website)   Toxic Radio

This week we're joined by author, medium, scientist and paranormal investigator Rob Gutro to discuss his series of books "Pets and the Afterlife". After the tragic loss of his puppy Buzz in 2005, Rob discovered his ability to speak with animals on the other side. Since then he has gone on to help thousands of clients overcome the grief of losing their cherished pets and has penned three "Pets and the Afterlife" books chronicling what he has learned about the spirit life of our "fur babies" and how they continue to influence and help us after they're no longer here with us in body.    Rob Gutro (Blog) Pets and the Afterlife (Amazon) Toxic Radio

The NJ Pine Barrens are vast, mysterious and the perfect place to hide something you don't want found. Is that exactly what the infamous Captain Kidd did with his treasure over 300 years ago? This is just one of many legends that have nothing to do with the Jersey Devil that have come out of the million acres of cedar water rich lands known locally as "the pines". Tonight we discuss some of the lesser known lore of the NJ Pine Barrens. Also, we dig into some recent Paranews with stories about mutated chickens, a 5,600 year old woman who still likes to rock and roll, directionally challenged buffaloes and more!!   Breaking News/Paranews of the Week - Mysterious Universe Toxic Radio

You see them every day. People with their heads buried in their phones, tablets and computers. They seem dazed, fixated and mesmerized like they can't look away for more than a few minutes lest they miss a post, tweet or meme. But is there something there in that little black glass looking back at us, perhaps with evil intent? This week's guest is author Christopher Laine and he thinks that just might be the case. In his latest novel "Screens" Chris explores the worst case scenario for a society that has slowly forgotten how to live in the real world.    Christopher Laine (website) Screens (YouTube Trailer) Toxic Radio

Chocolate candy hearts, roses and heartfelt declarations of everlasting love. Yep, it's Valentine's Day again. That time of year when men, feeling guilty over hogging the TV all football season, pony up for a fancy dinner at that pretentious restaurant where they make you eat your dessert with a separate fork and a piece of jewelry that comes from a store monitored by real life security guards. We say enough of that noise! This week, think of us as your one stop ANTI - Valentine as we discuss the darker side of love. From curses to strange superstitions to 19th century nasty-grams sent to trash talk that guy or gal that just won't leave you alone, sit back and enjoy hearing just how cra-cra folks got in the old days either trying to get hit by or avoid being hit by Cupid's arrow.    Toxic Radio   Folklore Thursday

Natal charts, psychic readings, tarot and astrology. These are just a few of the methods that this week's guest uses to help her clients get a better understanding of their place in the world and maybe even see a glimpse of their future. Renee Watt is known as Hollywood's "Psychic to the Stars" but she's so much more than that. After developing her mediumistic gifts at a young age, Renee has spent years learning and honing her mastery of divination, spellcraft and card reading. Now, in addition to her vast client base, she has a successful podcast called "The Glitter Cast" as well as a livestream called "Betwixt the Shadows" that she co-hosts with Sal Santoro. Tonight, Renee sat down with me to discuss a wide range of topics including alien life, past lives, how belief plays a part in getting an accurate reading and more. Also, new mama, Paradelphia's own Jennabee stops by with little Noah as he makes his world premier appearance on Paradelphia!   Renee Watt (website) Betwixt the Shadows (YouTube) The Glitter Cast (SoundCloud) Toxic Radio

The late 1950s/early 1960s were a time of staunch conservatism in America. This ideology was prevalent in the mainstream entertainment Americans watched on their television sets and at the local cinema. Rod Serling was a man with a message but it wasn't a message many at this time wanted to hear. A talented writer, Serling was also a student of history and he knew that to get a message through a fortress wall, sometimes you needed to give the gift of a Trojan horse. "The Twilight Zone" was that gift and in the guise of science fiction, black comedy and horror Rod Serling's voice reached out to open the eyes, ears and hearts of a fascinated public. This week we welcome award winning journalist, film historian and archivist Steve Vertlieb to the show as we discuss the cultural impact of "The Twilight Zone" and how Rod Serling's message is still relevant over 60 years after the show's debut.    Steve Vertlieb (Facebook) From Forry Ackerman to Orson Welles: The Views and Reviews of Steve Vertlieb (Amazon) Toxic Radio

Without a doubt 2020 has been a......let's use the word struggle. Point is, everyone is looking forward to starting over fresh in the year 2021 and to achieve that we need all the help we can get. This week the Crew discusses New Year's Eve/New Year's Day superstitions. Will carrying luggage, opening your front door or eating black eyed peas really lead to a healthy and prosperous 2021? Are we in the position right now to take any chances? Also, we end the year with a quick, fun look at recent odd/paranormal news stories. From the whole Paradelphia Crew to all of our awesome ParaFanatics......we wish you a happy, healthy new year. Thanks for listening/watching and now let's bring on 2021!!!   New Year's Superstitions Mysterious Universe (Paranormal News) Toxic Radio

In the early decades of 19th century England a young boy lived in abject poverty and bore witness to the evils of a society hell bent on keeping the lower class in its place under the heel of the wealthy. Eventually that boy grew up to become one of the world's most famous authors and he often wrote scathingly about the injustice in the class society of Victorian England. Arguably, his most famous story dealt with forces of the supernatural putting a miserly old banker named Ebenezer Scrooge in his place and showing him the err of his ways. The novella, "A Christmas Carol" won Charles Dickens critical acclaim but also helped usher in a new appreciation for the Christmas season and with it, the idea that just maybe money and social standing weren't as important as charity, empathy and love.    Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from our Paradelphia Crew to all of our awesome viewers, listeners and fans!!   The Man Who Invented Christmas Toxic Radio

What role did Mary Magdalene play in the ministry of Jesus? How much of the story of Exodus is true? Was the Emperor Constantine nearly as big an influence on Christianity as Christ himself? This week we talk once again to author/channeler/healer Barry Strohm about his latest book "Spirits Speak: Channeling Jesus and the Holy Spirits" to find out the answers to these questions and more. You can also hear Barry's latest project, the "Channeling History" podcast as he and his wife Connie channel various historical and religious figures in question and answer format. Look for it on your favorite podcatcher.   Barry Strohm (website) Channeling History podcast Spirits Speak: Channeling Jesus and the Holy Spirits

In this COVID crazy year the world of cinema has had to rethink everything from scripting to shooting locations to distribution. Less is definitely more. This week's guest is built for this environment. Since his debut film "Deadly Gamble" in 2013, South Jersey native Mario Cerrito has seen his stock as a young filmmaker rise year after year. In 2020, his third feature film "Human Hibachi" debuted to rave reviews and "earned" a banned label from Amazon Prime. This week we talk with Mario about his career, the state of horror films in this wacky virus riddled world and what 2021 holds for Cerrito Productions. (Hint: it involves Hollywood heavy hitters and a throwback to 80's slasher films). Also, we are all in on The Krampus Crypt-Mas Spectacular, the latest streaming event by our friends at The Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA as they serve up some virtual scares for the holidays.    Mario Cerrito (Facebook) Human Hibachi (website and streaming) The Krampus Crypt-mas Spectacular (starts 12/5 @ 7pm ET) Toxic Radio

Plants. Every day we're surrounded by them. Under our feet, towering above our heads, living side by side with us in our own homes. We buy fertilizer and sprinkler systems to help them grow and then when they grow we cut them down with garden shears, lawn mowers and chainsaws. We yank them out of the ground and throw them in boiling water or just devour them on the spot. But did you ever stop to wonder what THEY think about how we treat them? Do they know you and your intentions towards them before you even open the garden shed to grab the pruning shears? Tonight we discuss "The Secret Life of Plants" by Peter Tomkins and Christopher Bird and I guarantee you will be nothing short of amazed at the research they discovered. Before you pull out the Lawn Boy or order your next caesar salad you might want to give this show a listen......and watch what you think and say because.....they can hear you.   The Secret Life of Plants Toxic Radio

With Halloween only days away the Paradelphia Crew gathers along with special guest, JUMPS investigator Catrena Clair, to discuss all things All Hallows Eve. From its celtic origins through masquerade balls and divination parties, like a shapeshifter, Halloween has been many things to many different people over the centuries and the way we celebrate continues to change right up through the 21st century.    Halloween: The History of America's Darkest Holiday Toxic Radio

In March 2011 the northern seacoast of Japan was visited by devastation unlike anything experienced in that country since the atomic bombings of WW2. The largest earthquake in Japanese recorded history struck just off shore and unleashed a 130ft tall tsunami that slammed into coastal villages and towns snuffing out the lives of over 13,000 people in minutes. Then the ghosts started showing up. This week we discuss "Ghosts of the Tsunami" by Richard Lloyd Parry and how culture and belief can play a huge part in how we experience the paranormal. Also, this weekend marks the release of "Human Hibachi", the latest film by award winning local filmmaker Mario Cerrito. Already BANNED by Amazon Prime, "Human Hibachi" isn't safe for work or for those faint of heart but if you're looking to take the gore factor up a notch or 20 this Halloween season you can rent and stream the film directly off the link in our show notes below.  Human Hibachi (website) Ghosts of the Tsunami (Amazon)  Toxic Radio

Running through the heart of South Jersey, Route 55 has been a freeway leading to the fun and sun of the Jersey Shore for a generation but it's dark, cursed history tells a different story. From bizarre deaths during its construction to odd clusters of fatalities, could an ancient Native American curse still bedevil the roadway today? Also, Dash Daring joins us to talk about this weekend's upcoming "A Nightmare on Bridge Street" virtual event presented by the Colonial Theatre of Phoenixville, PA. If you loved this summer's virtual Blobfest, hold onto your fangs and boiling cauldrons because their Halloween celebration is going to be Spooktacular!!   Nightmare on Bridge St (website) Toxic Radio

Mostly associated with evil doings and dark entities, the word "occult" has taken a beating over the past few decades. This week's guest strongly disagrees with that narrative. Sal Santoro has been practicing occult magick and spell work for over 30 years. As co-owner of The Crooked Path, an apothecary shop in Burbank, CA, Sal believes that occult knowledge is more like a tool that can be wielded for good or evil. The word itself simply means hidden information and Sal has devoted his life to bringing that knowledge out into the light where anyone with an open mind can use it in their everyday life.   The Crooked Path (website) The Crooked Path (Facebook) Toxic Radio

It's that time of year again when leaves are falling and pumpkin is spiced. What better way to lead into the yearly October spookfest than by talking to Don and Vicki Smeraldi, publishers of Scary Monsters Magazine? If you're a fan of Karloff, giant radioactive insects, bright red technicolor blood spatters and local late night horror hosts this is the magazine for you. This week we discuss ghost stories, classic Don Post style Halloween masks, how 50s & 60s genre films influenced horror of the late 20th century, the lost art of audience participation in the film going experience and lots more!! Put in your wax fangs, make sure your parents are fast asleep and tune in to a night of retro horror goodness!! Scary Monsters Magazine Toxic Radio 

How much control do we have over our destiny? According to this week's guest we have quite a bit. Patti Negri, acclaimed psychic/medium and self proclaimed "good witch" joins us to talk about taking control of your life by using your own intention and positive energy which she writes about at length in her new book "Old World Magick for the The Modern World: Tips, Trick and Techniques to Balance, Empower and Create A Life You Love". Patti has worked for over 30 yrs in the field appearing on shows like Ghost Adventures, Top Chef and collaborating with Hollywood stars such as Jon Voight, Chevy Chase, Burt Reynolds, Emma Stone, Sylvester Stallone and more!   Patti Negri (website) Old World Magick for the Modern World (Amazon) Patti Negri (YouTube Channel) Toxic Radio

Built in 1829, Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia was thought to be a new, modern answer to the problems that plagued the American penal system. But as the saying goes, the path to hell is paved with good intentions. After years of mind breaking isolation some prisoners went mad and now nearly 200 years later a few are said to still be there lurking in dark corners, eager to finally make personal contact with human beings.....even if they themselves are no longer among the living. This week we're joined by Kelly Lin Gallagher, author of "Haunted Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland Counties" who has had her own personal ghostly experiences at ESP while investigating with the JUMPS team.    Haunted Gloucester, Salem and Cumberland Counties Toxic Radio

This week we wrap up our 2 part series on remote viewing as Rick, Toxic Mike and psychic/medium Jean Durkin discuss the results of their own remote viewing tests (link to test below in show notes). Does being a psychic give Jean an advantage over the guys in this area? What aspects of the results were more/less consistent across the board between all of the Paradelphia crew? Also, in Paranews we discuss ancient DNA, vampires, monkeys with weapons and more!!   Toxic Radio Remote Viewing Test

Since the dawn of mankind there have been people who have claimed to be able to "see" more and farther than the rest of us can see with our eyes. Clairvoyance or remote viewing was once respected by our ancestors but has, in recent years, been dismissed as supernatural mumbo jumbo. But the US Army thought enough of it to start the Stargate Project and fund psychical research for decades. This week we look into the history of this phenomenon and also talk to Jennabee and Stephen Scull about the results of their own remote viewing test. Do we all have this ability? The answer might surprise you! Also, this week we find out if Skeptic Mike "believes" he can't be stumped, Paranews and more!! Toxic Radio 

During the summer of 1975 the world collectively became terrified to go into the water after Stephen Speilberg's classic shark attack thriller Jaws hit the theaters. The story of a rogue shark terrorizing a sleepy New York coastal beach town became a pop culture phenomenon but did you know that it was based on a true story that happened right here along at Jersey shore just over 100 years ago? This week we dig into the little remembered story of how a rogue shark claimed 5 victims and set off a national panic from Sea Isle to San Francisco. Also this week we discuss the NY Times latest article validating the existence of UFO's, Seattle's hockey team picks a fishy new name and more!   Toxic Radio

Paradelphia - The History Channel, Ep. 267 - Have you ever wished you could speak directly to famous historical figures like Billy the Kid, JFK, George Custer, even Jesus Christ and find out the truth behind their stories? This week's guest, author/spirit communicator Barry Strohm does just that. In fact, Barry has done it so often he's written multiple books where he tells the (oftentimes) revised stories of these icons of history and more. A gifted spirit medium, Barry also does a live channeling session for us on air and allows our crew to speak directly to the first man to walk on the moon, Neil Armstrong! We tackle all this along with some more trouble brewing for MUFON and the gang digs into the new craze called Randonauting. (Think Pokemon Go....only for intuitives).    Barry Strohm Website Barry Strohm YouTube  Barry Strohm Amazon Books Toxic Radio

This week we catch up on some paranews concerning green ooze on the moon, 32,000 yr old plants, glitches in the matrix and more. Stump Skeptic Mike returns along with a discussion of out of place items on film.    Toxic Radio  Paradelphia Facebook  Paradelphia on Twitter (@paradelphia) Paradelphia YouTube

Break out your crew cuts, poodle skirts and Buddy Holly records it's that time of year again.....it's Blobfest time!! This year the Fest will be held virtually under the name Blobfest 2020 - The Home Edition. This week we have Chuck Francisco (aka Dash Daring) with us to talk about the way the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville, PA has adapted the event to an all virtual format while keeping the spirit of the 3 day nostalgia fest intact. From the Friday night "Shorty" film contest to the Miss Blobfest pageant to a daylong orgie of 1950's horror/scifi movie streaming goodness this year's event is poised to be unique and memorable in so many ways! Also, Toxic Mike discusses yet another one of his dreams that is definitely NOT an alien abduction (sure, Mike!).   Blobfest 2020 (website) Blobfest 2020 (merch) Toxic Radio  

From prehistoric times to the Middle Ages and right up to the modern day there have been stories told of walking upright canines. Throughout history dogmen and werewolves have been feared, worshipped and even imitated. This week we talk with Ronald Murphy (aka The Crypto Guru) about his latest book "On Dogman" where he traces the history of these creatures from the ancient world right up until today. Mixing history, folklore and speculation Ron tracks the beast through ancient Rome, medieval France and 21st century America.  "On Dogman" by Ronald L. Murphy (Amazon) Ronald L. Murphy (Facebook) Ronald L. Murphy (Twitter) Toxic Radio

Over the past few years super fans of a certain seminal sci-fi flick have designated every May 4th as "Star Wars Day" and as such, memes, movie clips and fan art abound. This week we respectfully raise our lightsabers in honor of the cyber event and take a look at just what George Lucas intended "The Force" to be and whether or not such a power really exists in all of us, Jedi and Sith alike. Also, we take a look a a recent missing child case in Canada and how it seems to fit the mold of mysterious "Missing 411" cases.  Toxic Radio Paradelphia (Facebook) Paradelphia (Twitter) The Force (Wiki)

In 17th century America living as an outcast or pariah of the community could lead to unfortunate circumstances. The Leeds family of Southern New Jersey found this out the hard way and thanks to a superstitious population and a sharp witted hero of the Revolution, the narrative hasn't changed much over the past 300 years. Also, this week the Pentagon admitted the existence of UFO's but does anyone actually care? Toxic Radio