Para(normal)

Have you ever visited a psychic? Did they tell you things no one else could know, or was it just vague intuition? On this week's episode of Para(normal), Marie and Nicolina share the stories of two fraudulent psychics, Rose Marks and Sylvia Brown, and how they preyed on the vulnerable to gain fame and fortune.

Do the lies we tell come from some version of the truth? Usually. The girls dive into stories from those who may not be able to tell the difference between reality or fantasy, but needless to say, whatever it is seems pretty darn spooky. Marie shares the second submission from a listener with a *very* haunted basement, while Nicolina follows up on a previous hometown haunt that turned out not to be so freaky after all. The girls also unearth a brand new tale from a listener named Abby, after a visit to Stepp Cemetery in Indiana. Also, special audio appearance and *almost* NSFW visual from a certain male guest as well.

The girls are back with some spooky tales that involve some spooky tails! That is, paranormal animals of course. Marie covers the creepy yet somewhat humorous story of "Gef" the Talking Mongoose that occurred in the 1930s. Nicolina then takes us down memory lane to discuss the tainted reputation of the black cat, and some of the most prolific paranormal events where black cats had serious main character energy, including the infamous Black Cat at of Killakee.

This week the girls read a few hometown haunts from listeners Morgan Watson and Stevie Hawley. Each share their own horrifying tales of being haunted by dark ghostly figures including a creepy doppelgänger, and those who have a penchant for ankle grabbing. So, gird your ankles and listen to these real accounts of the paranormal.

We've just entered another month long lockdown, and we miss gathering and getting dressed up to eat, drink, and be merry in the company of friends and family. So, why not dedicate an episode all about haunted restaurants and bars? Nicolina shares over half a dozen first-hand experiences from patrons of the Keg Mansion in Toronto, Ontario. While Marie *finally* tells the story of the Winking Judge pub located in the girls' hometown of Hamilton, Ontario.

The girls take a little break from guest haunts, and go back to their roots with some listener submitted stories. This week, Marie shares a story from Jamie Weyhe about her experience with a loud growl that crept up on her and her coworker in her office building's washroom. Nicolina then tells a terrifying experience from listener, Jennie Stout, whose 8-year old son appears to have encountered a shadow man who really doesn't like stepping on legos. Also, calling all dream interpreters, Nicolina and Marie tell a few of their most horrifying nightmares, and wonder what they could mean.

On this episode of Para(normal) Marie and Nicolina tell the stories of two famous exorcisms from the early-1900s. Marie explores the exorcism of Anna Ecklund, whose alleged demonic possession occurred over several decades, culminating in an extensive exorcism that lasted from August 18 to December 23, 1928 in Earling, Iowa. While Nicolina shares the story of a 16-year old Catholic girl named Clara Germana Cele from South Africa, who made TWO pacts with Satan, each resulting in demonic possession and 2-day long exorcisms in 1906 and 1907. For awesome treats for the bath, body, and more check out: https://www.rebelsinrouge.com/ Check out Spooked! the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/spooked/id1042809784

For this week's hometown haunt, Marie and Nicolina invite their good friend – comedian, writer, producer and actor – Mike Mitchell to the show. They chat about his upcoming television series This Is The Thing (TITT), and about some of the creepy occurrences he and his staff experienced while filming at The Cotton Factory – an old cotton mill – located in Hamilton, Ontario. Marie then shares the history of mill and how it's now home to artists, filmmakers, and a few resident ghosts.

What happens when you get a homewrecker, a narcissistic alcoholic, and a bunch of dead inmates together? You get a lot of unrest in the paranormal world. In this episode of Para(normal), Nicolina shares the hauntings of The Empress Hotel in Victoria, BC designed by renouned architect, Francis Rattenbury, who met his demise at the hands of his wife's lover. Meanwhile, Marie tells us about the HI Hostel in Ottawa, Ontario; a former jail that hosted numerous criminals who lived and died behind its walls, and who still creep around the cells turned suites, to this day.

Famous TikToker, Evan Kail aka Pawn Man, joins Marie and Nicolina on this week's Hometown Haunts episode for the scariest guest haunting yet. Evan shares wildly frightening experiences from his childhood home in Edina, Minnesota that tormented his family for decades. His stories include sounds and sightings of what his father called "the shadow people," and a possible demon entity that he accidentally welcomed into his home by playing with a ouija board at age 12. You'll even hear an EVP recording collected by the ghost hunters who studied his home, which left us (mostly Marie) shocked and terrified.

In this episode of Para(normal) we cover the theme of "ghost lovers" or the "deadly beloved" where both girls share stories about romantic experiences between women and the spirits who captured their hearts. Marie explains how Amanda Large Teague fell in love with and married a Haitian pirate, who inspired the character, Jack Sparrow, in Pirates of the Caribbean. Nicolina then tells the experiences of Amethyst Realm, who claims to have bed over 20 ghosts, was engaged to a ghost named Ray, but left him over his "partying and drug abuse".

The girls welcome patron, Katherine Perakis to the show, read her horoscope, and chat with her about the wild paranormal experiences she's had, which include a potential demon in her college dorm in Salem, Massachusetts, her creepy childhood home, and her grandmother's ghost.

No, these stories are not about why your father left you as a child. As much as we'd like to cover that, the girls look at some curious disappearances that have serious paranormal undertones. Nicolina uncovers the mysteries of the Bennington Triangle where 5 people vanished in Glastenbury Mountain, Vermont during 1945 - 1950. Marie then tells us the story of Travis Walton, a world-famous 1975 alien abduction that was witnessed by numerous crew members, who left Walton for dead; Walton returned days later to share his experiences in vivid detail.

We invite loyal listener and Patron, Mari, on the show for a horoscope reading and have her share some spooky experiences from her house in the U.K. Marie also shares a genuinely horrifying story from listener, Stevie, about an entity that physically assaulted her. Dun dun dun...

This week's episode is all about reincarnation. After watching the Netflix series "Surviving Death" Marie shares the story of a 3-year old boy who believes he is a deceased pilot named James Lawson. Nicolina then shares a story about 9-year-old Shanti Devi from Dehli, who got the attention of Mahatma Gandhi, and a committee of scholars, for her vivid remembering of a past life as a mother and wife.

The girls are kicking off a new year, and a new season of Para(normal), with a few hometown haunts. First off, Nicolina recounts experiences with what her mother believes are visitations from her Nonna over the holiday's. Meanwhile, Marie shares a sighting from Witch Level patron, Courtney, about what seems to be a creepy warp in time. Finally, Nicolina retells the incredibly terrifying events of new patron Krysti's childhood home, and the entity that continues to follow her mother up until this day.

It's been an interesting 2020 to say the least, and although it's one of those years we'd probably all like to forget, the girls braced themselves for a look back at the ghosts of episodes past. The good, the bad, and the ugly. Some of them will haunt us forevermore, but when all is said and done, this year was our best year yet. We joined Never Sleeps Network, we learned a lot, we laughed a lot, and we gained some pretty amazing new listeners along the way. Thanks to all of you for sticking it out. We know it's been a bumpy ride, but we've come a long way, and we hope that with the lessons we've learned this year, 2021 will be nothing short of amazing.

For the last full episode of the year, Marie and Nicolina take a deep dive into paranormal events that have inspired movies. Nicolina tells the legend of "Robert the Doll," who not only looks lifelike in size, but begins to show signs of demonic possession, and inspired Child's Play the movie series, as well as his own movie. Marie then reveals the events that occurred in "The Pantry Ghost Documentary" on Netflix, which tells the true story of a California family who begins to notice, and documents, strange occurances happening in their home by an entity named "Mable".

Only three short weeks ago, we had to wait and watch – uncertain of the fate of America – and if orange man would be re-elected. To distract us from potential impending doom, we decided to Zoom call our new bff Debra DiGiovanni, a veteran stand-up comedian who you may recognize from the likes of Video On Trial (MuchMusic),and the fifth season of Last Comic Standing. In this episode we reminisce about the good ol' days when videos were still on television, how she's handling quarantine as a working comedian, and ask her some rapid fire "Would You Rather" questions that have her questioning life or death. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy our scary election night with Debra D.

After a few weeks of guest interviews, the girls take it back to their roots, and share *your* spooky hometown haunts. In this episode, Marie and Nicolina tell stories from patrons, Crystal and Destiny. They also play the longest game of FMK yet, with some memorable childhood heartthrobs.

On this episode of Para(normal), we have Vince Averill on the show! Listen to him tell stories of his paranormal experiences involving a ghost and UFOs. In return, Marie tells him a story involving the ghost of famous wrestler, Adrian Adonis.

In this episode of Para(normal) we recount true crime stories that continue to live on, long beyond the grave. Nicolina tells the unsolved murder case of Nell Cropsey, and how she never really left her home in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. Marie then shares the classic true crime story of Lizzie Borden and the ghosts that still haunt the Fall River, Massachusetts home where her father and stepmother's gruesome axe murders took place.

It's Halloweek – and the girls had the pleasure of chatting with Kate Davis – hilarious Canadian comedian and writer – for a Halloween Hometown Haunts episode. In this episode, the girls chat about horoscopes, Kate shares her own personal scary stories (including catching COVID), while Marie and Nicolina retell the spooky reasons that led up to the birth of Para(normal).

In this episode of Para(normal), the girls present a twins themed episode requested by Witch level patron, Madison Amerson. Marie tells the odd events surrounding the Gibbons twins, and their peculiar bond that eventually led to their incarceration. Nicolina uncovers the "spooky" similarities of James Springer and James Lewis, twins separated at birth, who, after 39 years, learn to find they have both lived parallel lives.

In this Hometown Haunts episode, an old friend of girls – Ms. Alycia Gallagher – stops in to share the events of a reoccurring haunting in her childhood home, (which is just a "stones" throw away from where the podcast is recorded). Nicolina then retells a story from a Witch Level patron, Madison Amerson, who recounts the experiences she had in the home she grew up in, and the full-bodied entity of a little girl roaming the corridors. Spooooky.

In this episode of Para(normal)Nicolina and Marie explore two notorious paranormal fraudster stories. Nicolina tells the story of The Fox Sisters and their hoax on Spiritualism while Marie reveals the truth behind the Cottingley Fairies. The girls also welcome a dedicated listener, and Patron, Courtney on the show to read her horoscope and join them in a FMK segment.

There comes a time when risks must be taken, and doing things that feel uncomfortable turn into incredible experiences. On this episode of Para(normal)the girls share some *big* news that is sure to shake up the podcast. Marie then reads a listener story about an apparition at The Algonquin Resort in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, and Nicolina retells the legend of the Breakenridge-Ure House in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario from their recent ghost walk.

Marie shares an array of stories and legends from Spider Gates Cemetery, a small Quaker Cemetery located in Leicester, Massachusetts, also referred to as the eighth gate to hell. Then, Nicolina tells the ghostly lore surrounding one of the world’s most haunted graveyards in Edinburgh, Scotland, known as Greyfriars Kirkyard. Also, featuring a Libra season FMK.

In this Hometown Haunts episode Nicolina drags her "non-believer" boyfriend on the show to tell his paranormal experience at an AirBnb in P.E.I. Marie then shares a listener story sent in from Courtney, a Witch level patron, about her encounters in nursing school with a ghost named "Emma".

In this episode of Para(normal), Marie and Nicolina attempt to scare each other with some creepy stories about witches. Nicolina shares the legend of the "Witch of Zachary" also known as Alice Penny Taylor, and how she earned her reputation for haunting multiple local cemeteries in Louisiana. Marie serves up the scares with the St Osyth Witches, a haunted home where fourteen women were put on trial, and convinced for witchcraft, in 1582.

The girls release their first biweekly *Hometown Haunts* episode! An episode dedicated to *you* the listener, where your hosts, Marie and Nicolina, retell haunted stories from listeners. In this episode, Marie tells Jamie's experience with childlike entities at a haunted gas station and Nicolina shares Katie's story of a dark shadowy apparition at her friend's haunted beach house.

Marie and Nicolina make a *big announcement* regarding the podcast, including new weekly episodes and the relaunch of their Patreon, which now features new and exciting membership levels. Plus, upon listener request, the girls tell two urban legend stories. Marie dives into the legend of "Bigfoot" also known as Sasquatch, while Nicolina recounts the mysterious sightings of The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill along Road A229.

Marie and Nicolina *finally* return from quarantine to update loyal listeners on their 6 month COVID-19 hiatus, and deliver a host of spooky stories to keep you up at night. Nicolina uncovers the myth and hauntings of the Sorrel-Weed House, while Marie tells the tale of the mansion of Delphine LaLaurie. Plus, TWO "hometown haunts" have us questioning why ghosts love glass so much...

On this episode, Nicolina and Marie talk about people who have gone beyond the grave and come back. That's right! We're talking Near Death Experiences!

After a long break, the girls are finally back! They're talking about the haunting of comedian, Jenny Slate's, childhood home which includes a sea captain and the letters that he wrote the love of his life. We also talk about an episode of the Netflix show, Haunted, in which a stolen gravestone produces an entity that comes off as protective at first, but slowly ruins a young woman's life and marriage. Follow us on Instagram (@paranormalpod,) and Twitter (@paranormalpod_)

On this episode, Nicolina tells the legendary tale of La Llorona while Marie takes a deep dive into the The Bell Witch of Tennessee.

On this episode, Nicolina tells the legend of La Llorona, and Marie takes a deep dive into the story of The Bell Witch of Tennessee.

Marie and Nicolina have their first ever live show in Hamilton, Ontario, at The Witch's Fix! Marie tells the story of The Dark Lady that haunts The Custom House, and Nicolina takes us on a haunted pub crawl and tells us stories of the many bars in the 905 that are haunted.

Marie tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of Frederick Valentich. Nicolina talks about the ghostly apparitions of Captain Bob Loft and Second Officer Don Repo that continue to appear after their flight crashed into the Everglades in 1972.

Marie and Nicolina talk about the curious case of the phantom clowns! We have a hometown haunt that clears up some questions we had previously.

We're talking about the curse of Friday The 13th on this episode! Nicolina puts a true crime spin on things with the murder of Kitty Genovese, and Marie gets into the conspiracy theories surrounding the murder of Tupac Shakur.

On today's episode, the girls are talking famous curses! Marie tells the story of the curse of King Tut's tomb and Nicolina dazzles us with the tale of the Hope Diamond. The hometown haunt leaves questions lingering and the FMK is famous Maries throughout history!

Today we talk about your favourite celebrities who are still up to their old tricks in the afterlife.

This episode is all about alien invasions! Marie tells the story of Stan Romanek and we discuss whether we believe him or if we think he's a giant liar. Nicolina talks about the infamous Roswell incident. We play FMK, alien style!

Marie tells the story of a family whose son's imaginary friend turns out to be an evil entity set on destroying their family. Nicolina tells us a story from the first-person perspective of a man whose daughter's imaginary friend is intent on hurting her uncle... and succeeds.

On this episode of Para(normal), Marie tells the story of Kat Larstone, whose friend's husband had promised their baby to a cult, and the terror that ensues after the friend has been invited into Kat's house. Nicolina tells us about the strange things that surround the story of Ursula and Sabina Eriksson: Swedish twins that suffer from folie a deux. The hometown haunt is a story about terrifying sleep paralysis experiences and FMK has a Gemini theme.

On the 40th episode of Para(normal), Nicolina tells us about a haunted hotel that spooks NBA players when they stay overnight, and Marie re-tells a story about a family being stalked by a Skinwalker in their trailer. The girl's game of FMK gets heated, and the hometown haunt leaves them feeling unsettled. The girls share some big news at the end of the show!

Today we're diving in to two famous urban legends: Slenderman and Le Loyon!

Nicolina and Marie give you a little history lesson! We're talking about soldiers that haunt! Fearless Fred, of Q107, joins the girls and tells them stories of haunted happenings at the home he lived in in Belgium as a kid.

This episode was recorded prior to the death of Lorraine Warren on April 18, 2019. Whether you believe in the Warren's abilities or not, it goes without saying that they were a major influence in the paranormal circuits. Our hearts and thoughts are with the family and friends of Lorraine during this difficult time. On this episode we delve into six of the most famous cases the Warrens worked on. We talk about fact VS fiction, and real VS fake. Listen to the stories of the haunted, immediately followed by the stories of those who want to debunk the myths. Have a paranormal story of your own? Email the girls at paranormalpod@gmail.com! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!

Nicolina and Marie tell the terrifying stories behind the curse of The Poltergeist trilogy, and The Omen. Hear about how numerous deaths, disappearances, and bad luck seemed to plague those who worked on these two films. Have a paranormal story of your own? Email the girls at paranormalpod@gmail.com! Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!