Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project by Ghostly Talk examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. In Chapter 2, longtime haunted history researcher and author Troy Taylor joins Scott L. to talk about the supernatural activity of the Lincoln Theatre in Decatur, Illinois.
Pallbearer’s music is unique with a signature sound that stands out in the crowded arena of metal and rock music. Members Brett, Joseph, Devin, and Mark join us to talk about their music and latest album, "Forgotten Days", which they joked was “aptly named” as the album dropped October 23, 2020, right in the middle of a global pandemic. We talk to the guys about what they’ve been doing during this bizarre time for musicians and of course share some great stories and have some good discussion alo...
We discuss the mysterious concept of Mediumistic Art with professor and art historian Alessandro Keegan. Artists such as William Blake, Hilma af Klint, Georgianna Houghton, Austin Osman Spare, and many others felt they connected with something outside of themselves and couldn't fully take credit for what they created. Do other bits of intelligence influence us? Does inspiration come from a collective, global consciousness that starts a creative movement? Where do these ideas come from if not fro...
Kzekial Kincaid, Christian pastor turned horror writer, joins us to talk about why Christianity and the horror genre are the perfect fit and why he decided to make the shift he did. Horror deals with the battle between good and evil, sin, fear, and redemption, all parts of the human condition a pastor like Ezekial had to deal with on a daily basis. We talk about his current and future books, philosophy, and a ghostly vision that came to him in a dream and was possibly the “once living” spirit of...
Our favorite storyteller Mark Onspaugh shares the eerie Yule Time lore that comes out of Iceland which can be terrifying and hilarious at the same time. If you have listened to our previous episodes with Mark, you know he doesn’t leave the show without sharing his amazing fiction with us. Mark reads two original stories: “Jack Frost” from his book "Christmas Ghost Stories: A Collection of Winter Tales" and a new one he wrote for the show, “Christmas Spirit.” If you want to listen to the stories ...
Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project by Ghostly Talk examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. We open this series with Scott Sukel who tells us about some of the stairway spirits he experienced from his 20+ years at the Ohio State Reformatory (Mansfield Reformatory).
Comic artist and author Kat Klockow introduces us to the strange world of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Loveland Frogman, Ohio River Mermaids, Satan's Hallow, Cincinnati Music Hall, and more creepy and haunted areas are covered during this fun show! Kat Klockow is the editor of the Cincinnati Cabinet of Curiosities comics anthology, a project that seeks to bring together the weird history of the Queen City with the talents of local comic book writers and artists. Physical copies of The Cincinnati Cabine...
Is our planet going in the direction predicted or imagined by the top science fiction writers past and present? Science fiction and fantasy scholar John L. Steadman joins us to deep dive into authors H.P. Lovecraft, Isaac Asimov, and William Gibson and how they interpreted the concept of what an alien is, and what it wants. Naturally, this topic takes us down a dark and twisted rabbit hole of what-ifs and thought-provoking concepts that only science fiction is capable of making its readers do. J...
Steve Genier from Nocturnal Frequency Radio joins us for some paranormal discussion. Steve began looking into the supernatural in 1996, formed the Southern Ontario Paranormal Society (SOPS) in 2005, and started broadcasting in 2008. Nocturnal Frequency unravels the paranormal from all aspects - from the scientific to the spiritual and Interviewing people who investigate, research, and write about the paranormal. Visit www.ghostlytalk.com for the video clip of the ghost girl voice mentioned in th...
Is it possible the Great Pyramid was actually a massive water pump that generated abundant, clean energy? Author, lecturer, and independent researcher, Steven Myers joined us to talk about these theories concerning the true purpose of one of the planets enduring mysteries. Myers has studied the Great Pyramid for over twenty years to understand how this ancient wonder of the world was built and why. He has written two books on his theories: "Lost Technologies of the Great Pyramid" and "The Great ...
Becky Ray is a writer, researcher, and guide for American Hauntings. By day she works as a librarian, and by night she has been actively investigating the unknown for over 35 years. Becky's knowledge of the paranormal has been featured on NPR, in the Wall Street Journal, and on several local media outlets, including radio, television, and print. Her new book, "Kansas City Hauntings: History and Mystery of the Paris of the Plains" is out wherever books are sold or directly through her for a signe...
Prolific author Nick Redfern joins us to talk about the possibility of life on Mars in the past and present. Did the ancient culture of Mars need to escape their dying planet? Are we able to remote view Mars in the past to get a better picture of what happened? We explore all kinds of awesome topics concerning our planetary neighbor and Nick's newest book, "The Martians: Evidence of LIfe on the Red Planet." There is so much about Mars that remains an intriguing mystery. --- Nicholas "Nick" Redfe...
After the death of her 19-year-old brother from cancer, Amanda became obsessed with the paranormal and the search for what lies beyond this life. Amanda shared a shocking and beautiful story about her brother and the Ghostlight Theatre in North Tonawanda, New York, and what appeared one night during a paranormal investigation. Amanda loves to spotlight haunted locations people can actually visit and perhaps have a ghostly experience of their own. Her blog features lots of articles and of course,...
Joni Mayhan joins us to talk about how we experience ghosts in different ways through our five senses. Have you ever just "felt" something was around you? Have you gotten chills or goosebumps? Have your ears started to ring for no reason and you suddenly got the feeling something otherworldly was nearby? Everyone experiences the realm of the ghost in a different and fascinating way. Joni's newest book, When Ghosts Are Near covers all of this and more! Oh, and we talk about Joni's "Critter Cafe" ...
Max Lichtor is the talented owner and creator of The Pyramid Gallery and creates replicas of the infernal boxes seen in the Hellraiser movies. Max joined us to talk a little Hellraiser, and also to kick-off the Halloween season with a ghost story Max shared from his childhood which led us down the usual rabbit hole of fun paranormal discussion. Visit Max and his work at www.pyramid-gallery.com
Remote Viewer Vance West joined us to catch up since his last appearance on the show in 2008!! Vance is the founder of Trinity Science International (TSI). Initiated in 1999, TSI offers instruction and services utilizing unique skill-sets for problem-solving, unconventional intelligence collection, and all aspects of investigative assessment. Vance currently works within the IT industry where he’s spent the last two decades specializing in Linux based systems, networking, digital forensics, syst...
Jim Bud, a listener, wrote to us about the strange experiences he has learned to live with, so we invited him on the show to share his story. Much of it began when he was inexplicably drawn to purchase a specific house. Ghosts, shadow figures, disembodied sounds, and more have all been a part of Jim’s paranormal journey since.
Brandon Schexnayder from the Southern Gothic podcast joined us to explore the ghosts and hauntings of the southern United States from the infamous Myrtles Plantation to iconic ghosts forever heartbroken over love and loss. Southern Gothic is an independently produced, immersive narrative podcast that explores the history behind some of the American South’s most infamous hauntings, true crime, and folklore. The show is written and produced by siblings Brandon and Bryanne Schexnayder. Brandon is a...
We traverse the stars with longtime UFO researcher Preston Dennett. His newest book, “Onboard UFO Encounters” reports on real experiences by people who have been taken on board a craft they know was not built by human hands. We explore this and much more. It feels like a new era is upon us with the reality of UFOs or UAP (Unidentified Aerial Phenomena) becoming a serious topic on the news and in publications such as “The New York Times.” Preston Dennett began investigating UFOs and the paranorma...
We met Coy and Felicia at the Haunted America conference a few years ago and made fast friends! Husband and wife team Coy and Felicia Pittman host the Until Dawn Podcast, which can be found on all major podcast apps and platforms. In this episode, we open with a strange coincidence between Scott and Felicia and the book that triggered Scott's interest in the paranormal...
"What if?" This is the big question Science Fiction asks. Writers of the beloved genre have been exploring that question since the time of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Writer and producer Mark Onspaugh returns to discuss Science Fiction and how it has tackled the concept of ghosts. Mark also wrote and read two brand new short stories just for the show - "The Ghost Gate" and "Captain Ballard and the Space Wraith." Both stories have been isolated on our website at www.ghostlytalk.com, so you can l...
David Flora is the super entertaining, funny, and talented host of the Blurry Photos Podcast. Blurry Photos explores everything from ghosts, cryptids, to conspiracy, and whatever else is weird and wonderful. We go all over the paranormal with David and had a blast! Blurry Photos will be one of your new favorite podcasts if you are not already a fan. "[Blurry photos is] A podcast that explores the unexplained and explains the unexplored, Blurry Photos seeks the facts behind the fiction of the wor...
Prolific author and researcher Troy Taylor is back to talk about his newest books. We talk creepy cults, Ressurection Mary, and more! Did people protest wearing masks during the 1918 Spanish flu? Find out in this episode. There’s never a dull moment when Troy returns to the show.
Scott L. dives into the thick of it with Maria Iuliano. Maria’s near-death experience along with her trips to heaven at the age of five shifted her way of viewing and perceiving the world. Maria met her Guardian Angel, Fidgal, while visiting heaven. Times are tough right now, and Maria & Fidgal tells us ways to find inner peace in these times. Maria graduated with Honors in Peace and Conflict Studies from Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology and uses this knowledge, along with her ab...
We could all use some positivity right now in the world and what better way than talking about those who watch over us on the other side. We talk to Dr. Michael Terzi on how he came to realize he was speaking and working with guardian angels. Visit Michael online at angelwhisperermichael.com. Dr. Michael Terzi graduated from Western University of Health Sciences and received his Doctorate Degree in Optometry. Because of his science background, he connects spirituality and energy with scientific ...
Keith J. Clark and Tim Woolworth have resurrected the Metascience Foundation from the grave and are preserving a lot of paranormal history. Keith and Tim talk about the past, present, and future of Metascience. www.metasciencefoundation.com www.idigitalmedium.com www.paranormalstudy.com www.itcvoices.org
Chris Bailey operates Grimstone, Inc., one of the oldest and longest running paranormal investigation teams in Michigan and looks at the paranormal more as a social science rather than something lurking on the fringes of society. We talk about the paranormal during and after Covid-19, belief vs data and much more during this excellent conversation.
We discuss the idea of "spirit rescue" with paranormal investigators Stephen Williams, who has been exploring the mysterious across the United States since 2002, and Kayla Bayles, a clairvoyant and clairaudient medium experienced in spirit communication since childhood. Learn more and contact them at Memphis Ghost Investigations and Spirit Rescue. www.memphisghostinvestigations.com
Nicole Strickland lives in San Diego, California, and has been intrigued with the paranormal since childhood. She has been actively investigating historical landmarks and private residences for paranormal activity since the early 2000s, after a profound experience with the spirit of her beloved grandmother. She is the Founder and Director of the San Diego Paranormal Research Society and has worked with various Southern California paranormal research teams prior to developing SDPRS in 2009. She w...
Brian Jones has been practicing ITC (Instrumental Transcommunication) for decades. He has experimented with backward speech and has created his own devices to experiment with. Brian came on the show to talk about his new YouTube Channel, "The Audio-Psychic", but Brian's mind runs at 100 mph and we let his stream of consciousness style of talking go, so we aren't sure if we ever really got to any concrete point, but interesting nevertheless. We listened to a few audio clips Brian felt were signif...
