Unrefined

What did we do on our summer vacation? Went to visit our favorite New England city of course! Unrefined went back to Salem, Massachusetts for our third and fourth times respectfully, and BJ got to experience the Salem Witch Museum for the first time. We will give you a run down of our visit, the ghost tour we went on, and places we think everyone should go to when they head to the Witch City.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Metra has been thinking a lot about of investigation at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, TX and dug a little deeper on one of the names we kept getting from the spirit box. While it's just a theory, she was able to connect a few dots. We also rank our favorite and least favorite television theme songs of all time. Original Menger Hotel episodes are number 210 and 211 if you want to go back to listen to those.Our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

On this episode we chat about our latest TV obsessions. For Metra is Beverly Hills 90210 and for BJ it's Taxi. That lead them to talk about their past obsession with Jersey Shore. Mike The Situation shared some oinsane stories about his past and we talk about that. Plus Boeing heading to space? Is that where tey are sending the whistleblowers? America's favorite thing to dip chicken wings in has us very upset (more BJ than Metra) and some celeb news as well and why no one should care about these people.Our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

The new movie Civil War had us capitvated and also very nervous about how real it actually felt. We also talk about the new True Crime doc Crtl+Alt+Desire on Paramlunt plus and how dangerous and addcitive the internet can be. It looks like Tiktok Might actually be done here in the United States and Metra and BJ give their thoughts on that. Plus a man who killed his friend because he thought he was being sacrificed to Bigfoot, AI fakery is at an all time high, the new piss pants that are the latest in fashion and a couple of terrible cat owners. We're back and we're glad you're here with us!Links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

If there is one person in the paranormal debunking community that has made some serious noise the last few months it is The Side Eye Guy. We decided we wanted to have him on to talk about his role in content creation, his paranormal beliefs and what he is seeking to accomplish with the content he is putting out on YouTube. We hope you'll enjoy this chat and keep an open mind.Visit Side Eye Guy on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheSideEyeGuyAll of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

On this epiosde we break down our latest trip and event in St. Louis including the awesome AirBnB we stayed at. Recently BJ got to visit The Hotel Utica in Central New York.This hotel was built in 1912 and has many famous folks go through its doors. It now operated as a Double Tree, but the hotel staff keep the legends and lore alive and well. Showdow figures, cold spots, and more have been seen here. BJ talks about his experience at the hotel, his investigation, and the remote Estes session Metra and BJ tried out during this trip. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcastMatt's AirBnB in St. Louis:https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/20285366?source_impression_id=p3_1700430934_hJzx87X9deutWFbH

In the market for a new home? How about a haunted one? On this episode we go over a few tips and tricks on how to locate the perfect spooky place to live. How easy is it to find these types of houses? What should you look for? PLUS - we detail an experience we had with a private residence that made a major impact on us. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Is it just a board game or a tool to summon the dead - or worse? Where did the history of the ouija board start? They're also known as talking boards, spirit boards, and witch boards. Why are people afraid of what is sold as a children's board game? Let's discuss. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We sat down with demon folklorist Victoria Jaye to discuss her system for calssifying demononic activity and possession. How often does this phenomenon really take place in the real world? We answer that question. Also, how has Hollywood and paranormal media played a role in people thinking they're dealing with demons? Let's discuss.More on Victoria Jaye:https://demonfolklorist.com/All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Let's go through the history of Friday the 13th and why many people believe the number 13 and Friday to be unlucky. It may shock you to learn that there are many countries where it's a whole other date and day of the week that is seen as unlucky. So where did it all start?All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

BJ had an opportunity to go inside the historic New York State Capitol building in Albany, NY. He was able to interview Stuart Lehman, a curator at the Capitol, and a tour guide for 20 plus years. We learned about some of the paranormal activity that has gone on inside the building as well as who some of the spirits are that haunt the halls. Info on the Capitol Hauntings Tours:https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/tours/capitol-hauntings-toursAll of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We go through a few of the big stories in the paranormal world including one involving an alleged haunted painting and we talk all about those mummified alien bodies Mexico claims to have uncovered, though there is more to that story we're sure. Plus a few bigfoot hoaxes and BJ gives his thoughts on "The Unbinding." Join us November 4, 2023 in St. Louis for a ghost hunt anf seance at the St. Louis Haunted Mansion.Ticket info: Ghost Hunt ticketsSeance ticketsAll of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Our stay at the historic Menger Hotel in San Antoni, Texas was an incredible experience. In part one we went over the history of the hotel and some of the ghost stories associated with it. On this part we will go over our investigation and what we were able to find. Also, we may have a few unanswered questions we need help with. Listen as we talk about our Estes session and EVP sessions. Thanks again to 1859 Historic Hotels for making this episdoe and investigation possible.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcastUnedited Spiti Box Sessions:Part: https://youtu.be/mYOHi6X9OEE?si=PgGNcu5KtzZlShOGPart 2: https://youtu.be/DP7h8WSuD_U?si=UjC4hf-vNnZRuVUNPart 3: https://youtu.be/vwIX88HvS_w?si=6K5H9wvZNofsaKUh

We got to stay at and investigate one of the most haunted hotels in all of the United States. The Menger in downtown San Antonio, Texas. This hotel has more that 30 spirits who reside in its haunted halls and we tried to figure out which ones we could speak with. On this part 1 we will go through some of the history and ghost stories surrounding this historic property. Special thanks to The Manger and 1859 Historic Hotels for helping us make this episode happen.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We sat down with Claire and Danea from Historic Deerfield in Massachusetts. This is an emersive living museum that takes you through thenhistory of this Colonial village that dates back to the 1600s. They also have a bit of haunted history to go along with it. They offer guided ghost walks through the village in October, and you can get information on those tour below.Ghost tours:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/ghost-walks/Learn more about Historic Deerfield:https://www.historic-deerfield.org/All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We went back to St. Louis, Missouri this summer to visit some friends and do a bit of spooky exploring. It was the perfect summer vacation. We even did an Estes session in the St. Louis Haunted Mansion and got some pretty amazing results. Listen as we talk all about our latest adventure.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

As many are gearing up for the new school year there are some school where the bell never rings. Spirits and spectors are stuck in detention for all eternity - or so they say. We explore three schools in Texas that have their own ghost stories. Don't be late for class!All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Let's take a summertime trip to the Jersey Shore and GTL. Of course we mean ghosts, terror, and lore! We're headed to Cap May, New Jersey to talk about urban legends from this popular beach destination. It has a lot of history and quite a few ghost people and animals that are still roaming the beaches. All of our links: https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We were joined by Enocha Edenfield to talk about the haunted history of Savannah, Georgia. This city is usually ranked at the top of everyone's spookiest cities list and rightfulyl so. We also talk about the ghost tourism industry and what we think could be changed within it to make sure everyone beenifts.Note we had techincal difficulties on this episode and that is why Metra sounds differentVisit Enocha online:https://enochaedenfieldtours.com/Follow Enocha on social media:https://www.instagram.com/eenieedenfield/All of our links: Including NEW sponsor The Black Stuff!https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We're back and we're ready to dive right intot he deep end. Listen upas we detail the histoy of The Emily Morgan hotel in downtown San Antoni, Texas and our weekend logn investigation at this historic property. There are many ghost stories and urban legends surrounding this building that sits next the the Alamo, but are they true? We put that to the test. Listen as we share the results of our paranormal investigation and other shenenaigans that took place.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Is the third man syndrome real, paranormal, or something that is totally in our minds? We discuss several accounts of this happening on this episode and whether or not we believe it's actually happening or something that simply exists within our own mind. Reminder - no new episodes in the month of July but we will be back in August.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Some of the best places to find paranormal activity are places that the general public can frequent. Why? Because spirits like company, too. What better place to feel energy than a theater? We were joined by theater guru and producer Nate Gardner to talk about some of his paranormal experiences at some of North America's most historic and haunted theaters. Nate also produces a great event with Adam Berry called Real Ghost Stories. Clikc the link below to see their upcoming show schedule!Full name: Nathan Gardnerhttps://www.facebook.com/ghoststoriesonstageAll of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

On this episode we go deep into the workd of portals. They're referred to as "X" points and some people believe beings from other worlds can use them to travel to us and beyond. They also believe that others have control over them to be able to open the portals as the wish. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Like it or not artificial intelligence is becoming a very normal thing and the amount it is being used seems to be increasing. Is this something we should be afraid of? Even the man known as the godfather of AI has his concerns and even resigned his position at Google. How long before we're bowing down before the robot overlords? All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

New Braunfels is a city that sits north of San Antonio, Texas that has some very spooky history. The story we talk about on here involves a bit of true crime and tragedy and possibly some embelihment by one nearby haunted location. Listen up!All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

On this episode we go through several paranormal topics that have been making headlines this week. We talk about the allegend UFO retrieval program that a whistleblower spoke about, the Canadian wildfire conspiracies going around as well as a 46-year-old man who is using his son as a blood boy to keep himself young. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Are we experiencing a huge boom in paranormal popularity right now? The answer is certainly yes, but is there going to be a point where it's going to implode? That's what we discuss on this episode. There seems to be a growing number of content creators, locations, events, and more - which is amazing for the industry but will fatigue start to set in? It's happening for other major fandoms and pop culture phenomenon. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Since this is the first official episode in the month of June, and since June is known as the wedding month we wanted to kick it off with some weird weddings. Some people have married some very odd things. Buildings, and animals, to dolls and walls, you name it and people have married it. We go over some of these marriages and unfortunately many of them did not last. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

What is it like growing up in a house where several members of your family have seen unexplained things? On this episode we wer ejoined by our friend Mike Roth from the Theory of Conspiracy podcast to talk about his experience growing up in a haunted home. Not only has he seen things, but so have his sister and uncle. Check out the Theory of Conspiracy podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/3kbUStDgEpEGiJcFpqktsgAll of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcastNEW I love hot ghost hunters shirt now available:https://www.bonfire.com/i-heart-hot-ghost-hunters/

We have all heard about the famed astrologer Nostradamus. Even though he died in 1566 the predictions he made are still taken very seriously today. He even has predictions for the year 2023 and beyond. So is there any truth to these famous predictions that he had hundreds of years ago? We dive into that.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Metra shares a story about what one mother did to a doll house that was causing some pretty weird actviity in her home. Things were being movied, her daughter was seeing people in the home, and finally the adults began to see ghosts as well. Was it because of the doll house they discovered on the side of the road? It made us ask - what should you do if you come across a haunted object and what are the best practices for doing so?All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Recently a list of the most haunted cities in America came out from a pretty weird source. Our friend Tim Weisberg from Spooky Southcoast shared it and we were just as confused as he was about the rankings. So we talk about that list as well as some paranormal etiquette for convention season and a viral TikTok that is likelt more fake ghost content.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcastMost haunted cities list:https://lawnlove.com/blog/best-cities-paranormal-activity/

After doing research on several different cults and looking into regliosu beliefs BJ asked the question - Can you actually hear the voice of god? What does that even mean? There are a few examples of horrible people who have claimed to hear the voice of god and done terrible things in god's name. We also explore the theological and medical differences in the phenomenon of hearing a voice you believe to be god. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We're back talking about some more very weird celebrity conspiracies with you. We cover some interesting stories about Mae West and how she may still be haunting Hollywood. Also, the bizarre rumor that some celebrities might not even exist and just wearing skin suits to pretend to be other celebrities. Last but not least - the illuminati and how you can tell if a famous person is invovled. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Recently in Texas there was an odd report fo cattle being mutilated. This isn't the first time cattle has been mutilated, and likely not the last. So what exactly is causing it? There are a few theories about what it could be and it ranges from aliens to satanic rituals. Listen up as we go over the mystery surrounding cattle mutilation.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

How you doin'? This week we're talking a little bit about hauntings that were potentially caused by mafia activity. It could have been a gruesome crime or even just them conducting their business at a particular location. The mob has ties to some pretty significant locations and Al Capone seemed to attract the supernatural elements. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Have you always been spooky? What triggered your obsessions with the things that go bump in the night? At some point you must have read watched or listened to something that awoken your desire to seek out the darkness. Okay, that WAS way too serious for this because we're talking about Goosebumps books, Are You Afraid of the Dark and more on this one. Let's do what we always do and have a little bit of fun.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We've all heard about people who have allegedly sold their soul to the devil or a demon but is it possible? What would you sell your soul for? Also does it have to be at a crossroads? We dive into this popular urban legend.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We continue our spooky journey through San Antonio, Texas this time landing at the Gunter Hotel. This hotel is home to one of the strangest unsolved murder mysteries. It takes to rom 636 where a person may have met their early demise, but no one is certail because police nevr found a body or murderer. There are suspects, and there are theories, but nothing solid. All that is left now is the haunting that has taken place because of it.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We were joined by Steph O'Reilly, owner of the Haunted 1889 McInteer Villa in Achison, Kansas. This location is seriously spooky with shadow figures disembodied voices, and moving object. Certainly one place to add to your paranormal bucket list. Just wait until you hear when Steph tells us about the EVP she captured on her security cameras. Creepy stuff.Visit the 1889 McInteer Villa:https://www.1889mcinteervilla.com/All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Now before you think we're hoping on the demon train, listen up. This is going through the process (according to Christian beliefs) of becoming possessed by a demon. There is a good chance you're likely not, but just in case we wanted to go through it on this episode. We also go through demon like creatures that are part of other cultures and religons as well.Get the single "Run" from our frined Jules:https://mortemordre.bandcamp.com/track/runAll of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Since the 1800s there have been tales of upright walking K-9s in Texas. Our friend Aaron Deese has been studying these sightings in a particular area where there has been a concentration of activity. It's called the Texas Dogman Triangle and it's all part of a brand new book of the same name that will be out in May of 2023. Aaron is also part of a documentary on these creatures with Small Town Monsters that is also set to premiere later this year. But it's like Aaron says - werewolves are real! If you've seen something like these creatures send Aaron a meesage here:https://www.instagram.com/hey_strangeness/Info on The Texas Dogman Triangle:https://www.smalltownmonsters.com/stm-publishingAll of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We continue our tales of pet paranormal experiences. Metra was able to gather more evidence for her pet that has come back to visit her plus we share some listener stories. Also we dive into the world of pet mediums and with some of them you really need to exercise caution. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

This week we were joined by Zach Purdy, owner of The House on Center Street in Waterloo, NY. This is an AirBnB that is brand spanking new and ready for you to book it and explore the history and haunted activity that Zach and his wife have documented inside of the home. Shadow figures, apparitions, disembodied voices - they've got it all. Visit The House on center Street:https://linktr.ee/thehouseoncenterstFollow Zach on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@purdy_paranormalAll of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

It's not just humans that can produce paranormal activity once we leave this earth. There are stories of pets coming back to visit their former homes incouding one that Metra shares on this episode about her own recently deceased cat who has come back to see her and her family.All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Heather Moser of Small Town Monsters joins us to talk about their big upcoming festival coming up this summer - Monster Fest! It's going to a be a big day talking all about cryptids and other things in the world of the weird and you won't wanna miss out. Tickets to Monster Fest:https://www.smalltownmonsters.com/All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

On this episode Metra dives into the superstitions that surround cemeteries and why people believe in them. We also talked about a few hauntings. This was a fun one!All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

We were joined by a rising star in the paranormal community, Joshua Dairen. Joshua is a great reasearcher in the paranormal who dives head first into the history of the people and places to find out the who what and why a location might be haunted. We also chat with him about the exploitation that goes on in the ghost industry down south, and the diversity issue within the paranormal which is hopefully changing.Follow Joshua:https://www.instagram.com/joshuadairen/All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Metra and her family just began the Iranian New Year celebration. She tells us all about the traditions of their fire party and we go over some of the superstitions that go hand in hand with the time of the year for the Persian culture. All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

On our recnet trip the California we had the chance to investigate All Saints Lunatic Asylum in Apple Valley. This is a man made haunted attraction with very real paranormal activty going on inside. We were joined on that investigation with our friends Steffany Strange and her husband Karl. We felt, saw, and experienced some amazing activity and were able to provide the owners with some new information about who or what may be inside of that location.Follow Steffany:https://www.instagram.com/steffany_strange/https://www.youtube.com/@SteffanyStrangeAll of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast

Have you ever wanted to get married at a haunted wedding venue? That is exactly what The Cambre House in Nauvoo, Illinois is. The property and home have been around since the 1860s and owner Becca Williamson joined us to talk about the history and the hauntings. Becca has been dong paranormal investigations for 20 years and has activity here she just can't explain. Learn about the Cambre House:https://cambrehouse.com/All of our links:https://linktr.ee/UnrefinedPodcast