On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss the heartbreaking murder of two young sisters.* The Grimes were a family of nine living in a modest, working class neighborhood in 1956. Fifteen-year-old Barbara and her 12-year-old sister Patricia were close, sharing a passion for Elvis Presley. They left home one cold winter evening to see the movie Love Me Tender . They never returned. Fast forward to 2022: Incredible new leads may finally blow this cold case open. Support Common Mys...
Jan 11, 2024•55 min•Ep. 90
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jennifer and Jill welcome four mystical friends to help them ring in the new year! As experts in numerology, astrology, yoga and evidential mediumship, Kayla Eickmeyer, Michelle Holland, Lauri Stern, and Denise Willis (respectively) help us understand the current vibrational shift and offer a preview of what's to come in 2024! Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive content from your favorite psych...
Dec 28, 2023•48 min•Ep. 89
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill delve deep into the origins of caroling. How and when did caroling begin? What is the oldest known Christmas carol? Which pagan traditions are represented in today's modern holiday songs? Tune in for the answers... and stick around for the laughs! This is easily our silliest Christmas episode to date. Best wishes to you all for a holiday season full of peace, love and light! For information on the February 2024 Psychic Clairs Workshop, email Jen and...
Dec 14, 2023•51 min•Ep. 88
While Jen and Jill are taking the week off to research their latest psychic adventure, please enjoy this episode on the Chakra system. Chakras 101 was recently published on the Common Mystics Patreon page. It's a great example of the type of monthly content that subscribers can enjoy at tiers 3 and 4. In this episode, the sisters provide an overview of the Chakras and discuss meditative exercises for activating and unblocking each one. Join us here for this fun and informative talk. And please c...
Nov 30, 2023•51 min•Ep. 87
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill explore the history of the Striker Cemetery and the larger Barry County area in southwest Michigan. According to local legend, the cemetery is haunted by evil spirits. So naturally, Jill and her friends went looking for them! They captured evidence of paranormal activity via audio and photos. Check out Detours 86 on Patreon on 11/23/23 and learn about their findings. In the meantime, hear all about the prehistoric history of Barry County, MI an...
Nov 16, 2023•51 min
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss the history and legends surrounding Archer Avenue, a significant southwest corridor leading out of Chicago. It all started when Jill challenged Jen to a "spook off" to determine who could do the scariest thing. So, Jen and her friend, psychic Michelle Holland, set out on one of the most haunted roads in the Chicago area, looking for ghosts... and the ghosts were there for it! Check out Detours 85, which will post on 11/9/23 on Patreon, ...
Nov 02, 2023•45 min
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill are once again joined by the amazing Nichole Bigley of A Psychic's Story podcast. Following their exploration of Cincinnati, they crossed the Ohio River into Kentucky, where a vision of soldiers ultimately led them to Evergreen Cemetery in Southgate. Who were these soldiers? Why did they lead the psychic trio to Evergreen? And most importantly, what do they want to world to know? Listen now to find out! To learn more about Nichole Bigley, visit...
Oct 19, 2023•53 min
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill are accompanied by the one and only Nichole Bigley of A Psychic's Story podcast. When the three explored the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, the spirits delivered! Crime, corruption, soldiers, and fires were some of the hits that led them to the 1884 Cincinnati Riots. Through their research, the ladies uncovered a series of startling events that still haunt the city today. To learn more about Nichole, visit apsychicsstory.com , super...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill unravel the events surrounding a 1981 car bombing in an affluent Chicago suburb. The crime stumped investigators. The victim was a family man and a good neighbor. Who would want him killed? Years later, a landmark investigation into one Mafia-connected family would blow the lid off decades of murderous secrets and bring the Chicago Outfit to its knees. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for excl...
Sep 21, 2023•46 min
Common Mystics has teamed up with Access Paranormal Podcast to bring you The Boo Review, a monthly segment featured on L35 Online Radio based in the UK. In this new segment, Jennifer and Jill share vintage American ghosts stories from the newspaper archives. Told in a faux-newsy style, these short, richly atmospheric clips will transport you back in time and delight you with "true" spooky tales. Episode 1 of The Boo Review comes to you from the San Francisco Examiner dated Mar. 29, 1896 and deli...
Sep 07, 2023•24 min•Ep. 81
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill tell about the second Great Chicago Fire. Many know about the epic blaze that decimated the Windy City in 1871. But much less is known about the conflagration that brought the city's Union Stockyards to a halt in 1910. The conditions at this meat processing operation, while making Chicago the "hog butcher for the world," set the stage for another catastrophic inferno. Many heroically fought the blaze. Most have been commemorated for their brave...
Aug 24, 2023•44 min
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss the horrendous murder of the Cosden family on a quiet Maryland farm in 1851.* Thirty-year-old William Cosden was modestly successful, making just enough to raise his small family by working the rented land. But when some local ne're-do-wells stormed the farmhouse on a cold February evening, they sought mounds of cash. The scene they left behind has been deemed the only mass murder in Kent County, Maryland. Listen in now to Mass Murder i...
Aug 10, 2023•47 min
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill sit down with the incredible Nichole Bigley, creator and host of A Psychic Story, A Psychic Story: Kids' Edition, and Supernatural Matters podcasts. Nichole discusses her early memories of being born, describes doing past life regressions with her little sister and shares some spine-tingling stories from her youth. These days Nichole is channeling angels to complete her upcoming book entitled Looking for Angels: A Guide to Understanding and Connecti...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 78
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill give voice to the spirit of a Methodist minister with a surprising connection to the murder of Mormon leader Joseph Smith. Reverend Solomon Sharp revitalized the Methodist Episcopal church in Smyrna, Delaware with his riveting sermons and miraculous acts. In fact, decades after his death in 1830, the Smyrna Times continued to publish astounding stories about his heavenly deeds. Yet, the spirit of Reverend Sharp is not at rest. Listen in as your...
Jul 13, 2023•42 min•Ep. 77
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss their late Aunt Genie, who supported them through some of the most difficult times of their childhood. Laugh along as they describe the time the furnace went out, the time they got pinworms, and the time Jill went to jail. Genie shared her mystical gifts and, during her life, was a constant source and support and love. Her love still shines through from the other side. Listen in now, support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.p...
Jun 29, 2023•40 min•Ep. 76
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill examine the crimes of Patty Cannon and the circumstances that allowed her to perpetrate evil deeds for nearly two decades.* Patty's ring of criminals specialized in kidnapping and human trafficking. During the era of legal human bondage in America, they nabbed free people of color and sold them South for profit. Her downfall, when it finally came, came for all the wrong reasons. Listen in now to The Times and Crimes of Patty Cannon in Sussex Co., DE...
Jun 15, 2023•52 min•Ep. 75
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill share a popular episode from their Patreon page for Tiers 3 and 4. This overview of dreams discusses both scientific and mystical viewpoints. The sisters cover ancient and modern practices for using dreams as avenues for self discovery and spiritual communication. Further, they talk about the most common dreams and their meanings and how to tell when your dreams cross over into psychic territory. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.p...
Jun 01, 2023•58 min•Ep. 74
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss one of the first witch trials to occur on the American continent. The stage was set for conflict when the colonists of New Sweden became subjects to the English crown. For some, the old Swedish ways lived on through the folk magic of "healers". Margaret Mattson of Ridley Creek was one such healer, tried for witchcraft in 1683. The results of that trial just may surprise you. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.co...
May 18, 2023•49 min•Ep. 73
Hi, Friends! We wanted to share this episode* of our Detours series, which is available on Patreon for members at Tiers 2 and above. On this episode, Jill takes a deep dive into the history of sodomy laws and how they morphed into anti-gay legislation and discrimination. Jill's bestie, the FABULOUS Ryan, joins us for that conversation... and sticks around to give us his take on Episode 72: Blackbeard, Infamous Pirate of the Atlantic Coast. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patr...
May 18, 2023•31 min
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill reveal the man behind the legend of Blackbeard. While little is known of his early life, the notorious pirate wreaked havoc on the Atlantic Coast from 1716 until his death in 1718. His reputation as a murderous barbarian inspired fear far and wide. Yet recently discovered evidence sheds light on Blackbeard's true character and motivations. Listen in now for the sisters' take on Blackbeard and sign up for exclusive bonus content on the Common My...
May 04, 2023•50 min•Ep. 72
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill relate ghost stories from Atlantic City's past and present. Does the ghost of Steelman still terrorize treasure seekers on the beach? Do World War II soldiers still wander the halls and grounds of the Resorts Hotel and Casino? What happenings continue to rattle the modern day guests of the Claridge Hotel? Listen in now for some fun, spooky stories from America's Playground. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystic...
Apr 20, 2023•41 min•Ep. 71
On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill solve a murder case that's been cold for nearly ninety years. When 19 year old Anna Cardile left her Pleasantville, New Jersey home on the evening of October 3rd, 1934, she didn't tell her family where she was going. The next time any of them saw her, it was to identify her body in a shallow, sandy grave. Police would follow every lead, collecting witness statements and evidence, but all was for naught. The crime would go cold, written off as a...
Apr 06, 2023•46 min•Ep. 70
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill tell a tale of love, betrayal and murder out of rural New Jersey in 1920. Mystery unfolds when a young woman vanishes from her family farm and her skeleton is found in a nearby forest. Not long after, her brother is shot to death. The suspect flees and justice fails in the shadow of the corruption and crime of Atlantic City. Listen in now as Jen and Jill reenact the events as told by the dead themselves. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https...
Mar 23, 2023•45 min•Ep. 69
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill conclude their discussion of the Doan Family Outlaws with another special guest. Annie Halliday, Director of Library and Archives at the Mercer Museum, offers historical insight into the motivations behind the infamous criminal band. The sisters learn more about the life and times of the Doans and finally give the family a voice. Check out the Mercer Museum at https://www.mercermuseum.org and watch for the Doan Exhibit opening in 2024. Support Commo...
Mar 09, 2023•39 min•Ep. 68
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill welcome two special guests to discuss the story of the Doan Family Outlaws. Creator and producer of the TV series "America's Original Outlaws," Mark I. McNutt is joined by fellow Bucks County native, TV personality and paranormal investigator Katrina Weidman to talk about the legend of the Doans. In the Revolutionary War period, the Doan boys rose to legend as Loyalist spies and thieves set on thwarting the Patriot cause. Their myth is dressed with ...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 67
It's Jen's turn in the hot seat! This special episode of Common Mystics is all about Jennifer James! Whereas Jill has been communicating with spirits for as long as she can remember, Jen's journey has been very different. As the oldest daughter of a single mother of four, Jen was practical and responsible at a young age. She chose to ignore the spiritual side of herself until well into adulthood. If you've ever ignored your own mystical abilities, you just might have something in common with thi...
Feb 09, 2023•32 min•Ep. 66
This very special episode of Common Mystics is all about Jill Stanley! Interacting with the spirit world since infancy, Jill shares her journey of psychic development with candor... and lots of laughs. Most of all, she gives tips and takeaways that anyone can use. Come join us for this intimate chat between sisters and stick around for a few words of wisdom. Check out the extended version of this episode that will be released on 2/2/23 as part of the Detours series on Patreon for tier 2 and abov...
Jan 26, 2023•32 min
On this episode of Common Mystics* Jennifer and Jill are joined by the multi-talented Antoinette "Tiyi" Schippers. An accomplished storyteller, author, musician and poet, Tiyi's mystical abilities have led her to serve as a helper to spirits in need. While visiting her in her home town of Cadillac, Michigan, Jen and Jill picked up on a murder mystery that has haunted Tiyi for years. Perhaps by sharing their psychic impressions of this heinous unsolved crime from 1908, the dead can finally find s...
Jan 12, 2023•47 min•Ep. 64
On this episode of Common Mystics, longtime friend Jenny Bee joins the sisters as they reflect on their highlights from 2022. Jen and Jill revisit some of their favorite voices from the road, psychic breadcrumbs, and standout podcasting moments. Looking back on what they manifested in the past year, they make new intentions for 2023... and share BIG NEWS about the upcoming Common Mystics book release! Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for e...
Dec 29, 2022•44 min•Ep. 63
On this special holiday episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill dive into the roots of Christmas. If nothing else, tune in to hear Jill's versions of the Nativity and the Immaculate Conception. Then stick around for some interesting history and thoughtful contemplation on the meaning of the holiday season. Support Common Mystics on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics and sign up for exclusive bonus content like the Detours from each episode. On next week's holiday Detours we ...
Dec 15, 2022•41 min
