This week on The Paranormal Podcast, we explore the Real X-Files with returning guest and veteran hypnotherapist Steve Burgess, author of The Adventures of a Hypnotherapist: Was I Under? Steve shares mind-bending stories from over 30 years of regression therapy—cases that include reincarnation memories, spirit attachments, and possible alien abductions. One client recalled being hunted in a past life, a realization that instantly cured his lifelong anxiety. Another recalled traveling aboard a UF...
Jun 24, 2025•48 min•Ep. 889
Returning guest J.M. DeBord, well known for work with dreams, joins us to discuss a groundbreaking new project: Channeled Messages of Hope, an audiobook and podcast series that claims to feature communications from iconic historical figures on the other side. Through a trance medium, voices from beyond such as Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Teddy Roosevelt, and even St. Francis of Assisi offer insight into our current global challenges, technology, and humanity’s spiritual evolution. J.M. explai...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 888
Ghosts aren’t just relics of Victorian fiction—Dr. Kate Cherrell reveals how 19th-century spiritualists shaped the ghost-hunting traditions we still follow today. With a PhD in female mediumship and a lifelong fascination with the paranormal, Kate shares both her scholarly insights and personal experiences, from haunted homes to unsettling physical encounters. She explains how Victorian séances ranged from refined tea-time table-tipping to wild, theatrical performances involving everything from ...
Jun 09, 2025•52 min•Ep. 887
Most people think of tarot as a tool for quick readings or fun at parties, but Lon Milo DuQuette argues there's a far deeper spiritual and metaphysical framework at play. In this fascinating conversation, Lon shares how the tarot operates on principles of mathematical and mystical perfection, rooted in the Kabbalah and informed by archetypal consciousness. He explains how the cards can serve not only as divination tools, but as a symbolic map of the very structure of reality itself—one that mirr...
Jun 02, 2025•43 min•Ep. 886
Jim sits down with Kelsi Davies, a vibrant social media influencer, psychic, and clairvoyant with millions of followers across platforms. Kelsi shares her extraordinary journey, recounting her childhood interactions with spirits and how these experiences shaped her understanding of the supernatural. She discusses the profound connections she felt during funerals, vividly illuminating the links between the living and the deceased. The conversation delves deep into the nature of ghosts, with Kelsi...
May 27, 2025•40 min•Ep. 885
Paranormal investigator, author, and filmmaker Jason Hewlett takes a deep dive into some of Canada's most legendary cryptids and supernatural phenomena. Jason shares the chilling childhood encounter that launched his lifelong exploration of the unknown, and we dig into the terrifying lore of the Wendigo—part cryptid, part cautionary tale—tied to Indigenous traditions. We also explore his thoughtful approach to researching these stories with cultural sensitivity and hear about the strange and uns...
May 19, 2025•50 min•Ep. 884
What if near-death experiences didn’t begin in the modern age — but were happening thousands of years ago across the world? In this fascinating episode, Jim Harold is joined by Dr. Gregory Shushan, the leading expert on near-death experiences in ancient civilizations. Drawing on texts from ancient Egypt, India, China, Mesoamerica, and beyond, Dr. Shushan reveals striking similarities between modern NDEs and accounts recorded centuries — even millennia — ago. Together, they explore what these anc...
May 12, 2025•45 min•Ep. 883
Was Elvis Presley more than just the King of Rock 'n' Roll? Jim welcomes Miguel Conner, author of the new book The Occult Elvis. Together, they explore Elvis’s lifelong fascination with spirituality, mysticism, and the paranormal. From his personal experiences to his interest in metaphysics, UFOs, and ancient symbols, this conversation dives deep into the hidden, esoteric side of the iconic performer. Miguel shares how Elvis saw himself as a healer and seeker — not just a celebrity — and how his...
May 05, 2025•47 min•Ep. 882
Terrifying, mournful, and mysterious — banshees have long been feared as harbingers of death. In this episode, we dive deep into the chilling legends of the banshee with special guest Steven J. Rolfes, a leading expert in banshee folklore. Join us as we explore the eerie cries, ominous warnings, and haunting history of one of mythology’s most feared femme fatales. You can find Steven's book, Beware the Banshee's Cry: The Folklore & History of Messengers of Death, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4...
Apr 28, 2025•43 min•Ep. 881
He Lived in a Hell House: Keith Linder's Terrifying True Story of the Bothell Poltergeist Guest: Keith Linder | Author & Poltergeist Survivor What happens when your dream home turns into a paranormal nightmare? Keith Linder moved into a quiet suburban home outside Seattle in 2012—but what he encountered was anything but peaceful. From missing objects and levitating plants to spontaneous fires and physical attacks, Keith experienced one of the most intense and well-documented poltergeist infe...
Apr 21, 2025•40 min
Are we looking the wrong direction when it comes to UFO phenomena? Maybe we should be looking down — into our oceans. In this in-depth interview, legendary UFO researcher Richard Dolan dives deep (literally) into the mysteries of Unidentified Submerged Objects (USOs). Drawing from his extensive new book series: A History of USOs, Richard shares mind-blowing cases of underwater UFO encounters — from chilling US Navy confrontations to strange sounds in Soviet submarines, and even mysterious sighti...
Apr 14, 2025•56 min•Ep. 879
Crystals aren’t just beautiful—they might also be powerful allies for psychic protection. Author and crystal expert Nicholas Pearson shares his deep knowledge of how crystals can help shield us from disruptive energies. Nicholas breaks down the science and metaphysics of crystal energy. He also explores the long history of humans using stones and minerals for defense, from ancient artifacts to modern-day practices, and offers practical advice for safe storage, carrying combinations, and avoiding...
Apr 07, 2025•44 min•Ep. 878
Jim is joined by Brennan Storr (The Ghost Story Guys) and Brandon Schexnayder (Southern Gothic)—the creative minds behind the hit horror fiction podcast Fear Daily. They dive into the eerie world they’ve built: a chilling anthology of first-person horror stories set in the 1990s and rooted in the lore of a mysterious old BBS server. Brennan and Brandon discuss the inspiration behind their tales, the grind of daily production, and how exploring fictional horror lets them stretch creatively beyond...
Mar 31, 2025•54 min•Ep. 877
