Don’t take Bigfoot seriously? You may have a different opinion after listening to our conversation with Joshua Cutchin. In his books, “Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon,” Volumes I & II, co-authored with Timothy Renner, the connection between hauntings, UFOs, Fairy folklore, and even poltergeist phenomena, and Bigfoot are explored. Joshua is currently the author of five books: “A Trojan Feast: The Food and Drink Offerings of Aliens, Faeries, and Sasquatch”...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and NFT’s are here to stay. Whether you understand them is a totally different thing. We spoke to Ethan Lou about these topics. Ethan Lou writes widely, including a cryptocurrency column for the Financial Post. He first bought Bitcoin in 2013. Lou’s debut book, “Field Notes from a Pandemic”, has received national accolades. Lou is a former Reuters reporter and has served as a visiting journalist at the University of British Columbia. Ethan’s latest book “Once a Bitcoin M...
Feb 03, 2022•52 min
Folklorist, author, and educator Cory Thomas Hutcheson join us to talk about North American folklore, ghosts, folk magick, and much more. Cory is the cohost of the popular podcast New World Witchery. He has a doctorate in American Studies with specializations in folklore, religion, and ethnicity from Penn State. He is a contributor to the Oxford Handbook of American Folklore and Folklife Studies and American Myths, Legends, & Tall Tales, and he has written for popular occult publications, in...
Jan 26, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Cat Gina Cole joins us to talk about her new book, “Psychic Skills for Magic & Witchcraft.” Magickal people have long known the value of harnessing the power of the mind and sharpening psychic skills to help with spellwork and manifestation. You don’t have to be a practitioner of magick or Witchcraft to benefit from this book or to work on your own abilities. We all have extrasensory abilities and just like learning a new skill or getting better at something, it takes a little practice and a...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Scott L. and Amber, the regular hosts of Ghostly Talk, take over Stairway Spirits and discuss just how dangerous stairs are to humans along with other thoughts on the supernatural nature of stairs.
Dec 27, 2021•30 min
Ezekial Kincaid, Christian pastor turned horror writer, joins us to talk about his current and future books, the problem with evil, and a supernatural occurrence that happened when his fiance’s mother recently passed on. Ezekial is the author of the horror-comedy Johnny Walker Ranger Demon Slayer (2020) inspired by his love of Bruce Campbell. He has also contributed to horror anthologies and writes for the websites Horrorbound and Puzzelbox Horror. His upcoming “The Dreadful Death” series will f...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 8 min
We chat with charismatic podcast host, author, and local historian John Brassard Jr about true crime and the paranormal along with legend and lore from the Quad Cities area. We had so much fun talking with John and we hope to have him on the show again. Check out all of John’s books below and listen to his podcast the Kitchen Table Historian. www.johnbrassardjr.com John Brassard Jr. is an author, host, and podcaster behind the Kitchen Table Historian. He grew up on the stories of America’s past ...
Dec 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Steve Ward entertained us with stories and updated research on The Beast of Bray Road that stalks Wisconsin. We talked monsters, contactees, UFOs, and other high strangeness. Steve’s contagious enthusiasm for these subjects will have you taking notes and adding more books to your already full paranormal bookshelf. Make sure to search for Steve’s podcast “The High Strangeness Factor” to add to your favorite shows. ----- Since 2006 he has been involved with the Mothman Festival, both behind the sc...
Nov 18, 2021•1 hr 51 min
Rich Newman is an explorer of the paranormal and has traveled extensively to haunted locations around the United States and beyond. His latest book, “Passport to the Paranormal” reveals 200 locations that can actually be visited by those looking to investigate. We talk about Rich’s personal experiences and much more. Visit his website at www.richnewman.us —– Rich Newman is the author of seven books, including “The Ghost Hunter’s Field Guide” and “Ghost Hunting for Beginners.” He has made appeara...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Scott L. is joined by Bob and Laura Antone to discuss the weirdness of Washington state along with everything else under the sun. Bob and Laura Antone lead historical and paranormal tours throughout the state of Washington. From Bigfoot to UFO sightings, missing time, and cursed and haunted locations, this husband and wife team collects stories from hidden corners of the Pacific Northwest. Laura is a registered member of DENE 1st nations. As a result, their company focuses on history and cultura...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Scott L. and Morgan Lee Knudsen examine the human condition, how it relates to paranormal phenomena, and how it relates to experiences within it. Morgan Lee Knudsen has been involved in the world of paranormal phenomena for over 16 years. She is the founder of Entityseeker Paranormal Research & Teachings as well as the world-renowned Teaching the Living program for clients. Morgan brings classes and presentations on this phenomenon to a new level, with inspiring lectures that include fire ar...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Scott L. sits down with Michael Anthony Gagliardi for what became a very spirited discussion about his experiences living with his demonically possessed mother for over a decade. These experiences are detailed in his book “Devil Take the HIndmost: A True Story of Terror.”
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 22 min
We talk to Amanda Woomer about three different stairways that have a hotbed of paranormal activity at an undisclosed location she regularly researches. Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. Catch up on previous chapters at www.ghostlytalk.com or use your favorite podcast app to subscribe to "Ghostly Talk Podcast."
Aug 23, 2021•41 min
Tim Scullion believes he has caught evidence of the afterlife in over 10,000 photographs taken after his interest in the paranormal ignited while giving historical tours of Colonial Williamsburg. Tim is a published author, musician, and photographer with a Bachelor’s and Master’s in education from the College of William and Mary. Tim has released a series of books featuring his paranormal photography, the best of which were chosen for a book released by Schiffer Publishing. View Tim's photos we ...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 14 min
John Topp and Brough Perkins join us to discuss their journey into the paranormal and what led them to channel the book "Connection: The Discovery of a Soul System." We cover a ton of our favorite topics from synchronicity to ITC research. John and Brough are both Ghostly Talk Alumni and were on the show way back in the day in 2006-2008. EVPs played at the end are pretty wild! Get their book wherever books are sold. Visit their website for more info on their research at https://shiveya.group/
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Researcher and author Jennifer Jones joins us to talk about history and hauntings! Ghost stories, urban legends, and creepy, cool things in Utah. Jennifer started her blog “The Dead History” in 2012 and is the author of “The Ghosts of Ogden, Brigham City, and Logan, UT.” She was also featured in the first edition of “The Feminine Macabre” edited by Amanda Woomer. Follow on Social Media www.instagram.com/thedeadhistory www.facebook.com/thedeadhistorypage www.twitter.com/thedeadhistory Visit her b...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Folklorist Brandon Weston joins us to discuss his book "Ozark Folk Magic" and the extensive research he has undertaken to explore this rich tradition and history. Brandon himself is an Ozark healer, herbalist, and spirit medium and is the owner and operator of Mountain Man Healing, and is an active blogger on Ozark magic and medicine. He also gives lectures and native plant walks throughout Arkansas and Missouri and workshops. Brandon is a wealth of information on the subject. It was really fasc...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 12 min
The incredibly talented artist Chet Zar joins us again and discusses his experiences with OBE's, precognitive dreams, and growing up in haunted houses. Paranormal experiences have followed him and his family since he was a child. Chet Zar is part of the "Dark Art Movement" and paints amazingly creepy and beautiful characters and eerie scenes. He has worked with greats such as Guillermo del Torro and has created art for the band Tool and their live show. Chet is the host of The Dark Art Society P...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 21 min
ITC Researcher Keith J. Clark joins us to talk about how Krisp, a noise-canceling software that utilizes artificial intelligence to remove background noise, may help paranormal voices come through clearer during ITC/EVP research. Check out the multiple streams we talk about on the show at www.Varanormal.com. Visit the live 24/7 ITC stream "Faces in Sound" & "Voices in Sound" YouTube feed so you can experiment. www.varanormal.com www.metasciencefoundation.com www.idigitalmedium.com Bio Keith ...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 26 min
We talk to Terry Gambill and Greg Myers about some astounding ghostly stairway photos that were captured by them and fellow researcher Tom Halstead (rest in peace) years ago. Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. Catch up on previous chapters at www.ghostlytalk.com or use your favorite podcast app to subscribe to "Ghostly Talk Podcast."
May 07, 2021•31 min
Could many of the UFOs seen around the planet actually be intelligent creatures that inhabit the sky? Is our atmosphere just another habitat for life? Filmmaker and researcher Scott Deschaine joins us to talk about this very possibility with his documentaries “Not Alone – The Life Above” and his latest, “The Cohoke Light.” We have an exciting conversation about the possibility of marine-like life living in our upper atmosphere and the connection it could have to “ghost lights” that are the stuff...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Amanda Woomer joins us to talk about her latest project, “The Feminine Macabre: A Woman’s Journal of All Things Strange and Unusual.” We discuss the role women have played in the paranormal historically up to the present day among other topics. Pick up a copy of the journal on Amazon and consider sending in a submission for volume 2 by June 1, 2021. Writer, anthropologist, and former international English teacher, Amanda R. Woomer was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. A member of the Society for P...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Sylvia True joined us to discuss her excellent book "Where Madness Lies." We talk about mental illness during the rise of the Nazi regime, eugenics, and how this played a part in Sylvia’s family. Sylvia is also an avid seeker of the paranormal and we talked about how often mental illness and the paranormal often overlap. We had a fantastic conversation and hope to have Sylvia back on the show in the future. ----- Sylvia was born in England to parents who were refugees from Germany. She moved to ...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Sit back and let your minds open because we are talking about the Flat Earth Theory with David Weiss. We like to sometimes have people on who may have different viewpoints from our own and see what they have to say. If you have been curious about how flat earth theorists arrive at their conclusions, David explains a lot of the common questions people have about the idea. Bio David Weiss is a renewable energy businessman and avid kiteboarder from the east coast. He always questioned the reality o...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 12 min
We talk to Lori Carlson about her experiences on the stairways in Rolling Hills Asylum when she was the owner and caretaker of the property. Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. Catch up on previous chapters at www.ghostlytalk.com or use your favorite podcast app to subscribe to "Ghostly Talk Podcast."
Mar 13, 2021•36 min
Lionel Friedberg joins us to talk about his incredible life story and how a visit to an African Shaman in 1964 predicted important events in his life. He wrote about his experiences in his book, "Forever In My Veins: How Film Led Me to the Mysterious World of the African Shaman." In 1994, he underwent a "femba ritual" which is essentially an exorcism, by a sangoma (shaman) in Eswatini (Swaziland). Stick around for the last story Lionel tells because it's a shocker! Lionel is a fantastic speaker ...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 22 min
We talk to our old friend Marcus Leader about an experience he had on a staircase at the Goldfield Hotel in Goldfield Nevada back in 1973. More importantly, Marcus discusses the experiences he had on the Pyramid of the Sun with Dr. Carlos Castaneda. Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. Catch up on previous chapters at www.ghostlytalk.com or use your favorite podcast app to subscribe to "Ghostly Talk Podcast."
Feb 25, 2021•1 hr 32 min
We explore some history and hauntings in the Quad Cities with author Michael McCarty. Gangster John Looney's haunted mansion, what happened to John Deer's "Black Angel" burial statue, and more historical locations and ghost stories all featured in the book "Ghosts of the Quad Cities" (2019). Michael McCarty has been a professional writer since 1983 and the author of over forty books of fiction and nonfiction, as well as hundreds of articles, short stories and poems. He is a Five-Time Bram Stoker...
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Artist and podcast host Chet Zar joined us to talk about the Dark Art Movement. We explore Chet's art, what Dark Art really is, and all-around have a really great conversation. Chet also has a background in make-up effects and digital animation and has also done work for the band Tool, filmmaker Guillermo del Torro, and was encouraged to do his own thing by none other than Clive Barker. Chet is the host of The Dark Art Society Podcast. Search in your favorite podcast app to listen and subscribe....
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 29 min
We thought it fitting to describe this episode after Tonya and Joey's podcast, "Into the Outer Realms" because that's exactly where we went during our great conversation with these veteran paranormal investigators, authors, and explorers. We went from ghosts, past life regression to their moment of missing time, and aliens in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, home of the legendary 1966 Mothman sightings. This show has everything! Tonya and Joey are the authors of "Watch Out for the Hallway" and the...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 26 min
