Big Seance: My Paranormal World

Waverly Hills Sanatorium, the enormous Louisville, Kentucky facility built in 1910 to treat patients with tuberculosis, is a mecca for paranormal investigators! It is said that up to 6,000 people died there, and those deceased patients were all likely removed via the infamous, super creepy, 600-foot body chute! Patrick got the chance to join Karen Frazier, Cheryl Knight, and his friends "the Matts", for a private overnight investigation! Visit BigSeance.com/213 for more info! Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro 1:30 Patrick recently joined author and author and psychic medium Karen Frazier, Cheryl Knight, owner and editor of Paranormal Underground Magazine, Chad, Jason, Rachel, Teresa, Wade, Natalie, and his friends "the Matts", for a private investigation of the Waverly Hills Sanatorium! 2:11 A brief history of Waverly Hills Sanatorium from an article in the Louisville Courier Journal by Lucas Albach. 2:55 The audio clips included in this episode come from videos and Facebook LIVE broadcasts from that investigation. To view the videos, join us in the Big Seance Parlor on Facebook. 6:15 The excitement of meeting Karen Frazier and the beginning of a great investigation! 7:13 Seeing movement and hearing voices on the second floor. 11:25 Being led by a childlike presence to the end of the wing on the second floor. 14:40 Ring Around the Rosie 17:15 Double Estes Method in the large room at the end of the wing on the second floor. 23:10 "It's like they're having a conversation." It hurts! Take that! We're up at the top. Why are you crying? Are you coming? I'm out of here! Turn around. I see my people. 29:05 This episode of the Big Seance is brought to you by Jim Harold's Campfire! Tune in for true and fascinating stories as told by ordinary people who've had extraordinary experiences. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to The Big Seance. 39:30 The mysterious chair at the end of the hallway, batteries drained, and a burning sensation on Karen's back. 41:47 More shadows, including a pair of feet, plus walking alone down the long and creepy, dark hallway. 46:31 Up on the roof with the gargoyles! 53:57 Fifth floor and Room 502 where it is rumored that a nurse was tragically discovered after hanging herself, or perhaps she was hung? 55:23 Let's do it! More Double Estes Method in the morgue. 1:03:10 Exploring the 600-foot body chute, where thousands of corpses were said to have traveled, in order to keep patients from seeing the dead bodies. 1:22:44 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:27:45 Outro 1:29:50 For more on Karen Frazier: KarenFrazier.com Karen was previously on episodes 103 and 63 of the Big Seance For more on Cheryl Knight: ParanormalUnderground.net The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Rebecca F. Pittman is the author of Countdown to Murder: Pam Hupp. Ripped from the headlines, this case has spawned multiple podcasts, including Dateline NBC's most-popular podcast to date: The Thing About Pam, which also inspired the NBC mini-series starring Renee Zellweger. Pam Hupp is in prison for the murder of Louis Gumpenberger and is currently going to trial for the murder of Betsy Faria, where Prosecuting Attorney Mike Wood will be seeking the Death Penalty. Visit BigSeance.com/212 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :58 Rebecca F. Pittman is a bestselling author. Her History and Haunting series of non-fiction books have been spotlighted on numerous television, radio, and podcast programs. Based on the Top-10 Most-Haunted Venues in the world, the books offer a comprehensive history of the person, place, or event. It was while writing The History and Haunting of Lizzie Borden that Ms. Pittman found her second calling--that of armchair detective. She was responsible for finding new evidence in the famous 1892 murders in Fall River, Massachusetts. Rebecca created The Lizzie Borden Paranormal Card Game as a companion to the book. It's a rummy-style card game featuring crime scene photos, evidence, suspects, alibis, and a few paranormal twists. It's available on her website at rebeccafpittmanbooks.com, along with her portfolio of books. 1:40 Book description for Countdown to Murder: Pam Hupp. 2:53 The True Crime genre has become extremely popular. Are True Crime and the Paranormal related? 7:15 This case is local for Patrick, and there are so many connections that he comes across. 9:21 Rebecca's thoughts on the NBC mini-series starring Renee Zellweger as Pam Hupp. 11:50 What is it about this story that led to an almost comic portrayal of Pam Hupp? 14:32 "She thought she was smarter than everybody." 16:02 "He got the line wrong." Russ Faria gets acquitted and Pam gets creative. Louis Gumpenberger and the 9-1-1 call. 19:08 More on the 9-1-1 call. And what was the carpet square about? 22:36 "We're coming for Pam." 24:56 "I owe it all to Patty." The story of how Rebecca learned about the Pam Hupp case. 26:24 Rebecca interviewed many of the individuals involved in the case, including the family of murder victims. Patrick asks her about the work and planning it took to chronicle this story. 27:24 This episode of the Big Seance is brought to you by Jim Harold's Campfire! Tune in for true and fascinating stories as told by ordinary people who've had extraordinary experiences. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to The Big Seance. 30:49 Betsy Faria's daughters and the railroading of Russ Faria. 33:22 Leah Askey, the prosecuting attorney for the botched first trial of Russ Faria. 36:06 Leah Askey and the judge were friends. They have both since been let go. The judge was later found guilty of mismanagement. 39:05 Serial killers and personality disorders. 40:48 Pam Hupp did not have great relationships with women. 44:25 "Someone died every time she ran out of money." 45:07 Pam's ex-husband and his new wife still live in the home where Louis Gumpenberger was murdered. 46:20 Rebecca is currently researching Pam's earlier years in Florida, and there are rumors that there may be other victims out there. 48:01 More on the victims and their families. 49:39 Why are we so fascinated by serial killers and their crimes? 52:18 Final thoughts from Rebecca F. Pittman. 54:34 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 56:48 Outro 59:03 For more on Rebecca F. Pittman RebeccaFPittmanBooks.com Facebook The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Have you ever celebrated Half-O-Ween? What's it all about? Join Patrick in celebrating the halfway point between last Halloween and next Halloween with three of the best Halloween content creators, including Miranda Enzor from Spooky Little Halloween, Chelsea Celaya from Cheers with Chelsea, and Andrew Noles from Your Best Halloween Ever! Plus lots of discussion of your favorite holiday with the Halloween community! Visit BigSeance.com/211 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro 1:15 Happy Half-O-Ween! It's the halfway point between last Halloween and next Halloween! 1:57 A technical glitch may have affected some listeners who utilize Stitcher, Tunein, Spotify, Podchaser, or Radio Public from having access to the last three episodes. You may need to check to see if you missed episodes 208, 209, or 210. Apologies! 2:25 Welcome to three of the best Halloween content creators around: Miranda Enzor from Spooky Little Halloween (who was interviewed in episode 171 of the Big Seance), Andrew Noles from Your Best Halloween Ever, and Chelsea Celaya from Cheers with Chelsea! 4:04 May 1st (or mathematically May 2nd) is Half-O-Ween! But when did it start? Some say it began in 2010. Others say it was first celebrated in an episode of Nickelodeon's iCarly series in 2012. 12:10 Big brands are starting to do really big things to mark the halfway mark to Halloween! 14:52 April 30th, May 1st, or May 2nd? 15:43 Why aren't traditional department stores taking advantage of Half-O-Ween? 16:28 Big box department stores like to keep an eye on Halloween content creators, and sometimes it seems like they "borrow" inspiration from Halloween community. 18:16 The Halloween Community 22:45 Miranda created the private Samhain Society Facebook group for Halloween content creators to collaborate and inspire each other. 24:35 This episode of the Big Seance is brought to you by Jim Harold's Campfire! Tune in for true and fascinating stories as told by ordinary people who've had extraordinary experiences. Enjoy this sneak peak, and find his show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to The Big Seance. 27:04 The paranormal community could learn a lot from the Halloween community. 30:12 Halloween as a hobby and the stress of October! 32:28 Miranda has celebrated Half-O-Ween by simply watching Hocus Pocus, having a Halloween birthday cake (it's her birthday!), or making a pumpkin pie. 33:43 Chelsea along with Andrew and his partner will watch Hocus Pocus as well, but also just use this time to focus more on kicking off the upcoming season and preparing content for Halloween! 32:54 "This podcast episode could have been an email." Miranda's popular How to Celebrate Halfoween article. 37:44 Cleaning out your Halloween stash. 39:10 All about playlists! 40:19 More about what Half-O-Ween means to the Halloween community. 42:33 Chelsea's final thoughts and shameless self-promotion. 44:52 Andrew's final thoughts and shameless self-promotion. 46:23 "I want to give you permission to celebrate Halfoween." Miranda's final thoughts and shameless self-promotion. 48:24 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 51:02 Outro 53:13 All the links! Spooky Little Halloween How to Celebrate Halfoween Your Best Halloween Ever Cheers with Chelsea Creepy Company Darksom Art and Craft Market Spooky Melanin Magic The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Susanne Wilson, the Carefree Medium, joins Patrick to discuss her mentors in mediumship and how she was a completely different person who was driven by achievement before her 2007 Near Death Experience dramatically changed her life! Plus she answers Patrick's question on whether it's okay to hang around a bit before crossing into the light, and shares the amazing story of synchronicity on how from Spirit, Rosemary Ellen Guiley brought her and Karen A. Dahlman together. Visit BigSeance.com/210 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :56 BigSeance.com has a brand new look! 1:40 Susanne Wilson's Bio 2:45 So many listeners over the years have requested that Patrick have Susanne Wilson on the show! 3:52 How did Susanne get the title of the "Carefree Medium?" 4:28 Losing the fear of death and dogma. 6:14 Susanne's Grandfather was a Presbyterian minister, a mentor, and a great influence in her life. 7:52 Advice for listeners who have loved ones who don't believe or are hesitant about mediumship? 9:17 More on Susanne's Grandfather and how his mediumship influenced his ministry. 11:54 Dogs and the afterlife 13:28 "The temptation to stay longer can pull you to stay longer, but the ability to walk into the other dimension is simply a free will decision. That's it. Plain and simple." 17:48 Driven by achievement and "professionally extra crisp". The Susanne Wilson before 2007 and her Near Death Experience (NDE). 19:58 "Our abilities are always there. We tune them out or we tune them in. We accept them or we deny them. But everybody has gifts that they can leverage to bring more peace to their own lives, to the people around them. I just needed to have my heart stop to figure out what mine really were." 26:30 This episode of the Big Seance is brought to you by Jim Harold's Campfire! Tune in for true and fascinating stories as told by ordinary people who've had extraordinary experiences. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to The Big Seance. 27:48 Susanne's mentor 30:09 "It's not about you." Ego and the pressure to be right. 32:08 Development Circles 34:55 Synchronicity, the Ouija board, and the story of how from spirit, Rosemary Ellen Guiley brought Susanne and Karen A. Dahlman together. 38:30 Reflecting on Patrick's experiences with the Ouija board with Karen A. Dahlman 47:01 Extraterrestrials and Ultraterrestrials 50:13 "I think that the 2017 release of the tic tac videos of the UAPs or UFOs, whatever label you want to give them, helped to open a door so we could talk about who in the heck is driving those things!" 51:15 Susanne has been seeing extraterrestrials and ultraterrestrials since childhood. 52:04 Who really built the pyramids? 54:45 "If you chose to be here, shouldn't you be bringing your A game?" 1:01:52 What is my life's purpose? 1:02:15 Final thoughts from Susanne Wilson! 1:02:45 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:04:35 Outro 1:06:43 For more on Suzanne Wilson CarefreeMedium.com SuperPowerFilm.com Facebook Instagram TikTok The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Listen to the crackling campfire as we enjoy a special sampling of Jim Harold's Campfire, which has been sharing stories told by ordinary people who've had extraordinary experiences for 17 years! Learn why "people not ready yet", hear about an evil scarecrow, a beautiful and touching story of fate, a time slip by the creek, a hair-raising night in law enforcement, that "blasted clown doll", and a UFO abduction while riding a bike! Plus a brand new interview with Jim! Visit BigSeance.com/209 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :51 Jim Harold is back in the parlor! 1:32 Jim on seventeen years of Jim Harold's Campfire! 2:35 Jim Harold is currently a financial supporter of the Big Seance, but his support goes way back to when Big Seance first launched in 2014. 3:34 An introduction to this sneak peek of the best of Jim Harold's Campfire. 4:57 "Stories told by ordinary people who've had extraordinary experiences." What has Jim learned since hearing stories from so many people over the years? 7:10 Listen to the crackle of the campfire and enjoy this special sampling of Jim Harold's Campfire! Find the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to The Big Seance. 9:09 "People not ready yet." 10:50 An Evil Scarecrow 18:33 A Touching Story of Fate 23:56 Time Slip By the Creek 36:26 A Hair-Raising Night in Law Enforcement 46:22 That Blasted Clown Doll 1:00:32 UFO Abduction While On a Bike? 1:12:50 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:25:13 Outro 1:27:20 For more on Jim Harold JimHarold.com Facebook: @THEJimHarold Twitter: @TheJimHarold Instagram: @TheJimHarold Jim's Previous Appearances on the Big Seance: Episode 77, Episode 47, Episode 19, and Episode 14. The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! TqaPckdS6qVD1ytUT3LU

Philadelphia-based comedian Meg Goetz shares chilling stories of growing up in a haunted house that was built in the 1700s. She's also the host of the Real Chills Podcast, which she credits for helping her to grow more open to ideas in the paranormal. And wait till you find out where her grandma is buried! Visit BigSeance.com/208 for more info! Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :47 Please welcome Philadelphia-based comedian and host of the Real Chills Podcast, Meg Goetz! 1:28 Comedy as therapy. 2:53 Meg hasn't yet figured out how to incorporate the paranormal into her comedy. 3:45 "But my energy is very like, I'm gonna be cute and fun, but we're gonna talk about my grandma being buried in a pet cemetery." 5:23 Patrick wants to be buried simply, without any trouble, yet at the same time wants a giant monument in an old forgotten cemetery that people can be creeped out over years later. 6:56 Meg's dad wants her to basically go to jail for his burial. 7:50 Meg grew up on the East Coast in a haunted house that was built in the 1700s and has had several experiences! 8:37 Seeing a ghost as a toddler! 11:18 A piano that plays by itself! 13:05 Meg and her sister are twins, but they don't share the same feelings about the paranormal. 13:52 Since hosting her show, Real Chills, Meg is way more of a believer! 14:19 A misty form by the bed! "But instead of feeling scared, I felt peaceful. I felt happy and I felt curious. And I reached my hand out into the mist and it was tingly. It had a sensation to it." 15:00 Meg describes her podcast, Real Chills. 18:45 Meg totally needs to check out Ghosted by Roz Drezfalez! 20:08 Time Slips! 22:40 This episode of the Big Seance is brought to you by Jim Harold's Campfire! Tune in for true and fascinating stories as told by ordinary people who've had extraordinary experiences. Enjoy this sneak peak, and find his show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to The Big Seance. 25:08 "It's funny to laugh when you're not supposed to. It's like taking your biggest fear, and then belittling it almost makes you more powerful." 30:09 Meg dislikes when people are super aggressive toward the paranormal, or when someone is gratuitous towards the trauma that happened in the space. 31:29 Paranormal Shows (Ghost Adventures and Dead Files). 33:15 Meg's thoughts on psychic mediums. 35:56 Pet psychics and getting roasted by a cat! 37:35 What happens when we die and get to the Other Side? 38:50 Meg phones a friend to learn about what kind of nerd she is outside of comedy! 40:23 Meg's most treasured possession. 43:15 Final Thoughts from Meg Goetz! 45:05 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 46:40 Outro 48:43 For more Meg Goetz and Real Chills Real Chills Podcast @realchillspodcast on Instagram @meggoetzmoney on Instagram The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

K-Town, the host of the popular Mysterious Radio podcast talks with Patrick about conspiracies, mysteries, haunted Knoxville, mediumship, life after death, a new podcast called Paranormal Fears, and Bigfoot! Plus hear the story of the ghost of a former tenant who never left! Visit BigSeance.com/207 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :57 About K-Town and Mysterious Radio 1:39 K-Town and Mysterious Radio have been on fire lately! 2:55 Before Mysterious Radio, K-Town once co-hosted an amazing and very popular LGBTQ+ podcast called Same Sex Dialogue. 4:03 More about Mysterious Radio and how K-Town was inspired to branch out into the mysterious world of the paranormal! 5:50 K-Town has even niched down and launched another podcast named Paranormal Fears. 7:34 The sensitive topic of censoring in the podcasting space. 8:45 Does K-Town get the giggles or roll her eyes at some of the stories or conspiracies she hears on her show? 10:03 As a kid, K-Town grew up near a field that used to be a graveyard. They sometimes found human remains, and even saw a mysterious flame come up out of the ground! 11:37 Seeing the ghost of a former tenant who never left. 14:22 Ghosts and hauntings in Knoxville, Tennessee. 18:58 An impressive evening of channeling with Pat Sisson, the Happy Medium. 20:35 K-Town shares the story of getting a reading from a developing medium. 23:58 Losing the fear of death and dogma. 25:28 What happens when we die? Also, remote viewing the moment JFK was assassinated. 27:39 K-Town covers quite a few conspiracy theories on Mysterious Radio. How does she approach them in a time when conspiracies are a such a sensitive topic? 31:15 The moon landing conspiracy. 35:09 Some of Mysterious Radio's memorable guests! 38:46 K-Town and Patrick nerd out about their books and podcast studios! 40:55 Ted Bundy, 5G, Halloween, The Conjuring franchise and the Warrens, paranormal tourism, Mothman, Natalie Wood, Phoenix Lights, and Bigfoot and the Patterson-Gimlin film! 42:20 K-Town's treasured X-Files collection! 48:00 Final Thoughts and where to find K-Town, Mysterious Radio, and Paranormal Fears. 48:55 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 51:00 Outro 53:10 For more on K-Town and Mysterious Radio MysteriousRadio.com Facebook: Mysterious Radio Twitter: @MysteriousRadio Instagram: Mysterious Radio ParanormalFears.com Facebook: Paranormal Fears Instagram: Paranormal Fears The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Parapsychologist and Clinical Therapist Brandon Massullo returns to discuss three different scientific papers he has co-authored involving the research and study of "haunted houses" and paranormal tourism. Plus his view on environmental influences of paranormal experiences vs. the interaction of the person experiencing it. And there's big news about a paranormal experience Brandon recently had himself! Visit BigSeance.com/206 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :50 Brandon Massullo's Bio 1:31 Patrick and Brandon reminisce about the Haunted America Conference a few years back. 3:41 Brandon has co-authored three academic papers in recent years. These include Things That Go Bump in the Literature: An Environmental Appraisal of "Haunted Houses", Environmental "Gestalt Influences" Pertinent to Studies of Haunted Houses, and Understanding Consumer Enchantment via Paranormal Tourism: Part I—Conceptual Review. 6:27 Environmental variables and cues. Going over the last 20 years of research into "haunted houses." 8:43 Is the environment what's causing people to have ghostly experiences? 11:47 "It's not just environmental. It's actually a mixture of things. It's a mixture of environmental. It's a mixture of perceptual, cultural beliefs, psychological or emotional states. It's sort of a mixture of all these different things going on." 13:25 It's about people and their surroundings. 16:00 "…we took away the emotional or the unique personal experience and we made it more about finding something in the environment. But I think it's an interaction. It's the right person in the right environment or the right moment. This person is part of the experience. If we ignore that person, we're ignoring fifty percent of this paranormal, or ghostly apparition, or haunt-type phenomenon that occurred." 19:45 What is "gestalt"? 25:55 Cues, creepy dolls, and paranormal tourism. 27:34 Enchantment and paranormal tourism. 29:36 This episode of the Big Seance is brought to you by Jim Harold's Campfire! Tune in for true and fascinating stories as told by ordinary people who've had extraordinary experiences. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to The Big Seance. 32:51 Very soon Patrick gets to visit Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky. What do you do when you walk into a haunted location? How do you approach it? 35:13 What is my motivation? What do I want to get out of this? 38:10 Four years ago Brandon told Patrick that he has never had a paranormal experience. BREAKING NEWS! This is no longer true! Brandon breaks it down. 41:37 Patrick tells the story of the night the Other Side reached out in an obvious way, but he ignored it! Why? 45:25 Ghostbusters and the library ghost. "Because if I accept that as something, my world changes." 47:07 Brandon recounts this haunting experience in an upcoming book, Haunted Medina County Ohio. 49:25 Brandon's proton pack is his most treasured possession. 50:33 Final thoughts from Brandon. 54:00 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 55:43 Outro 57:50 For more on Brandon Massullo: Brandon's previous appearance on the Big Seance Podcast (Episode 113) HauntedTheories.com Brandon's book, The Ghost Studies on Amazon Twitter: @HauntedTheories Facebook: Haunted Theories The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

On the road at Troy Taylor's Dead of Winter event for 2022 at the historic and haunted Mineral Springs Hotel in Alton, Illinois. Interviews of Becky Ray, the author of Kansas City Hauntings, Psychic Medium Julia Ringering, Chris and Kelly from Travelers Moon, Rebecca Williamson from the Cambre House, and Megan and Jamie of Riverbend Paranormal, and Troy Taylor himself! Visit BigSeance.com/205 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Intro :00 Patrick once again attended Troy Taylor's Dead of Winter event in Alton, Illinois, which is food drive to help local food banks. This year speakers included Heather Moser, Tobias and Emily Wayland from the Singular Fortean Society, and the Sisterhood of Magick and Wonders. And you always get to hear a LIVE recording of an episode of Troy and Cody Beck's American Hauntings Podcast. :54 Patrick spent most of his time in the vendor room, and he captured several interviews. Please enjoy mingling and getting to know these fascinating people! 2:16 Becky Ray, author of Kansas City Hauntings: History and Mystery of the Paris of the Plains. 2:55 Catching up with event organizer, Troy Taylor! 6:34 Psychic Medium Julia Ringering ([email protected]) 11:05 Chris and Kelly of Travelers Moon (@TravelersMoon) 14:13 This episode of the Big Seance is brought to you by Jim Harold's Campfire! Tune in for true and fascinating stories as told by ordinary people who've had extraordinary experiences. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to The Big Seance. 20:41 Rebecca Williamson with the Cambre House in Nauvoo, Illinois. 23:02 Megan and Jamie from Riverbend Paranormal. 28:14 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 34:27 Outro 36:35 The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of BigSeance.com with this special episode of the podcast! We'll be looking back at the TOP 10 most popular episodes! Visit BigSeance.com/204 for more info! Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Intro :12 It's been 10 years since Patrick's very first blog post at BigSeance.com! "In 2012, my small paranormal investigation team had been out and about for 2 years, I would soon be inspired by Sarah Estep to do my own EVP experiments at home, and I was about 3 years into my spiritual shift that you hear me talk about often. I had just taken a channeling class where I met my spirit guide, Merlin. And I was binging every book on paranormal and spiritual topics that I could get my hands on! I was also binging every episode of both The Ghost Whisperer and Ghost Hunters. I needed a place to share my thoughts on this new journey, and I had TONS of them! Blogging was all the rage, and so on February 5th 2012, I wrote my very first blog post at BigSeance.com. It was very short, but it was about spirit guides. And looking back at this post, you can tell that I had already been marinating in books about mediumship and the Other Side, referring to the Other Side as Home, and I capitalized 'Other Side' and 'Home'." :50 Patrick's first blog post on February 5th, 2012, was about Spirit Guides. 2:20 "That was 10 years ago today. In some ways, it feels like yesterday, but at the same time it kind of feels more like 30 years ago, especially when I read my thoughts from that time." The all-time top blog post at BigSeance.com is a post about Being Able to Read in Your Dreams. To this day that post is visited by someone in the world almost every single day. The popularity of the post later inspired episode 66 of the podcast. 3:28 The all-time most popular search terms that people Googled before landing at BigSeance.com have something to do with Andrea Perron or the Perron family. The real life experiences of the Perron family inspired the Conjuring films. Andrea Perron was a guest on the Big Seance Podcast in episode 98. Another popular search term that led people here is, oddly enough, Thomas Edison or his invention, the phonograph. And as you'd expect, there are several variations of, "What does it mean if I can read in my dreams?" 3:50 "After blogging almost every single day for two years, I began producing and hosting the Big Seance Podcast. Over the past 10 years I've met so many fascinating people, and even some of you, my listeners! And there's no way to measure how much I've learned and grown." 4:28 In this special episode, Patrick channels his inner Casey Kasem to unveil the top ten most popular episodes of the Big Seance Podcast! A portion of each of those ten episodes is featured. 4:50 Let's start with Number 10! Episode 161 with Angel Medium Michael Terzi. 5:30 Number 9 is episode 159 with DeAnna Simpson, who was joined by Joni Mayhan who authored the book, The Hanover Haunting: The DeAnna Simpson Story. This story takes place in a home made popular by an episode of the Travel Channel's The Dead Files. "I will never forget the story of this one terrifying experience that I asked DeAnna to share in that episode." 10:07 Number 8 is episode 164, Ouija Paranormal and Beyond Part 1. This was one of many appearances by Karen A. Dahlman. This particular one was live streamed, and in this clip, Karen was answering a listener question. 15:45 Number 7. Episode 148. Everyday Intuition with Slade Roberson. In this clip, Slade told two stories from terrifying memories of one of his childhood homes. 17:39 Number 6 is The Horrors of Fox Hollow Farm with Richard Estep, Episode 150. Here's some backstory. Fox Hollow Farm is the beautiful Indiana home, complete with indoor pool, where Herb Baumeister allegedly murdered numerous men from the gay community in the 1990s. Chances are you've heard of this place, and Richard Estep knows it well. In this clip, Richard discusses a creepy video, from local TV news, that can still be found on YouTube. 26:37 Number 5 is episode 151 with Scott L. and Amber from the Ghostly Talk podcast. In this hilarious clip, Patrick, Scott L. and Amber were laughing about things that bugged them about the paranormal field. 29:16 Number 4. From episode 152, who doesn't love Michelle Belanger? 33:11 Number 3 is another great episode with Karen A. Dahlman, episode 146. "This was one of our infamous weekends together, this time staying overnight at the haunted Lemp Mansion in St. Louis. In this clip, I'll drop you right into the middle of a Ouija seance and spirit box session in the Lavender suite." 40:27 Number 2! The second most popular episode of the Big Seance Podcast is one of Patrick's favorites - Episode 147 with the late Barb Huyser, who passed only 8 months ago. She was one of the greatest story tellers. But she was also incredible at something she called, "Paranormal Social Work." This touching story had to do with putting the ghost of a little girl on a

After most recently giving us the whopping "WTF" forecast for the Summer of 2020, our favorite astrologer Dena DeCastro prepares us for what every one of us wants to know - the astrology for 2022! Will the year bring relief? What do the planets have to say about the year ahead? Other topics include "The Great Resignation", Mercury/Venus/Mars Retrogrades, avoiding escapism, new beginnings, leaps of faith, the shadow, relationships, the economy, and the US Pluto Return! Visit BigSeance.com/203 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :38 Would you consider sharing an episode of the Big Seance with a friend? 1:19 Dena DeCastro's Bio 2:30 Forecast for 2016, Summer of 2016, 2018, 2019, and the "WTF" forecast for the Summer of 2020. 3:20 Something about the Venus Retrograde wants to follow us when Dena visits! 4:21 Dena took a "brave leap into the unknown" for this episode! 5:45 An "Astrological Traffic Jam in Capricorn." 2020 and 2021 were years with lots of astrological weather going on. Astrologers knew something major was going to happen, but no one could have predicted a worldwide pandemic. 7:14 2021 brought friction with themes of unrest, government structure, rules, and rebellion, leading us to January 6th, 2021 in the US, for example. 8:55 But what does astrology have to say about the year ahead? 10:03 The ripples in the pond. 10:30 Jupiter/Neptune Conjunction coming up in April. Work on empathy and compassion. 11:40 "We received a collective trauma in 2020. We're still having various levels of PTSD from it." 14:08 Avoid Escapism 15:57 A listener question about astrology and depression. 18:30 More on escapism and Patrick's addiction to food. 21:18 Jupiter, new beginnings, and taking risks or leaps of faith. 23:44 The shadow side of Aries. 26:23 Pisces, endings, and "The Great Resignation" 28:04 Right now is not exactly the time to launch your new thing, but planning for it is okay. 30:05 Uh oh! What happens if you just started a new job? 30:50 Mercury Retrogrades happening this year. Learn more at DenaDeCastro.com. 32:35 "Stop buying into all the hype." Some of us create our own static during Mercury Retrogrades. 35:28 Venus Retrograde, getting serious about finances, and reconnecting. 37:34 Some of us are introverts and have enjoyed the lockdown and slowing down. 40:04 Is this a good time for new relationships? 41:49 The United States Pluto Return and the economy. 43:20 Rest and Retreat. Mars Retrograde coming up at the end of the year. 48:00 A summary. 50:03 Check out The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest, Everyone Has What it Takes by William Kenower, and the podcast, This Jungian Life. 50:43 What's coming up on the Let's Get Real Astrology podcast? 53:15 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 55:29 Outro 57:40 For more on Dena DeCastro DenaDeCastro.com Dena's Blog Post: The Astrology of 2022 Let's Get Real Astrology Podcast Facebook: Dena DeCastro Astrology Twitter: @DenaDeCastro Previous Big Seance Podcast episodes with Dena: 53, 61, 65, 112, 134, and 166. The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Have you witnessed an armoire levitating and moving a distance of four feet before settling back down? Anthropologist and Psychic Medium Kenneth Joholske has! In this interview, Kenneth tells stories from paranormal investigations, his mediumship, and tales from his summers at Lily Dale, Western New York's historic home for mediumship and spiritual healing since 1879. Visit BigSeance.com/202 for more info! Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :50 Happy New Year! And RIP Betty White. 1:30 Send in your predictions for 2022! Use SpeakPipe.com/BigSeance or email [email protected]. 2:26 Kenneth Joholske's Bio 3:23 Welcome to the parlor, Kenneth! 4:54 What is Cultural Anthropology? 5:34 Balancing being both a scientist and a medium. 6:12 Encountering poltergeist phenomena. 6:58 "And then all of the sudden, the armoire picks up off the floor and floats four feet to the right and then lays itself down. And I'm like, what?!" 8:37 Missed Moments and tech in paranormal investigation. 12:45 Kenneth had a terrifying experience of seeing a ghost at age seven. "I felt like Jamie Lee Curtis." 13:54 Learning about Spiritualism and mediumship. 16:00 "The Dame Edna of the spiritual world." 17:15 Seances at the French Embassy. A history of mediumship in Kenneth's family. 18:19 Guidance from Carol Gasber and experiences at Lily Dale, Western New York's historic home for mediumship and spiritual healing since 1879. 19:40 "Mediumship is like music." 22:25 "Angel Moments", and did Schubert tap on Kenneth's shoulder at the piano? 22:54 Rosemary Brown, the housewife who claimed to channel history's great composers. 25:13 Pearl Curran, the housewife who claimed to channel Patience Worth and wrote many novels using the Ouija Board. Check out The Mysterious Story of Patience Worth, episode 32 of the Big Seance Podcast. 28:00 More fascinating experiences at Lily Dale, the "City of Lights." 28:49 "Physical mediumship, by the way, is still alive and well. People still do trumpet. It's just not taught as well as mental mediumship is." 33:40 Materialization and Apports at the Church of Two Worlds. "And there was a pop of energy in the room, and it kind of jolted people. And when the lights came up, there were rose petals—hundreds of them—in the shape of a wing—a dove wing. And I actually saved some of them. They were hot to the touch." 36:24 Lily Dale during the pandemic 38:10 Does a seance require a medium? 40:19 Gadgets and tools in the paranormal. 42:21 A full-blown apparition at the Henryton Institute. 45:13 "You're never alone." Leaning on mediumship in those down times. 47:40 Phone calls from the Other Side. 50:06 How do Spirits speak audibly without vocal cords? 52:30 EMF and EVP may or may not be capturing phenomena, plus a story from Edwards Ferry in Maryland. 54:46 Kenneth's most treasured possessions. 59:24 Where to find Kenneth Joholske and the services he offers. 1:00:06 Kenneth recommends Mysteries: The Powerful Sequel to The Occult and Poltergeist: A Classic Study in Destructive Hauntings, both by Colin Wilson. 1:01:01 Final thoughts from Kenneth Joholske 1:03:21 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:04:59 Outro 1:07:15 For more Kenneth Joholske Kenneth on Facebook The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

One of the benefits of being a Patreon supporter of the Big Seance Podcast is getting to attend monthly Patreon Paranerd Parties on Zoom! Whether you're into mediumship, the spirit box, or just fun ghost stories, we hope you'll enjoy this episode full of highlights and Patrick's favorite clips from recent parties! Visit BigSeance.com/201 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Intro :00 Please enjoy these highlights from recent Patreon Paranerd Parties that are held monthly on Zoom for Patreon supporters! Interested in becoming a Patreon supporter? Visit patreon.com/BigSeance for more info! :58 Heads up! Spirit Box and "Estes Method" ahead! After recent feedback, it's clear that you're passionate about this topic! We're looking to cover this more in the future. 1:58 "What's this? A party?" 4:34 "You're drinking a bucket of what?" 5:39 Being called "Fat Cookie!" And does Patrick have more intuition than he thinks? 6:20 Learning to use the Ouija Board with Karen A. Dahlan is tiring! 7:49 Should Kermit the Frog start reading listener feedback? 9:52 The illusion of the parlor. What's it look like? 11:16 When your birthday falls on Halloween! 16:04 "Burn the dead." Misheard lyrics. 16:02 Channeling the great composers through A Musical Seance by Rosemary Brown. Check out the documentary: Music from the Beyond - the Mediumship of Rosemary Brown 19:47 Vinyl, 8-tracks, cassette tapes, double exposure in film, and old school sound engineering. 21:56 Why does Patrick no longer ask guests, "What would you like to drink?" 29:43 Coffee at night and putting butter in coffee! 31:03 Meeting Adam Berry and Amy Bruni. 32:26 Susan Davy, Anne and Renata, and paranormal experiences in Australia. 33:50 Show and tell! Kevin breeds designer snakes! 35:20 More stories from Susan Davy from Australia. 41:04 The "Murder Winds!" Jeff C. Carter joins the party! 43:20 More on Patrick's experience of being grabbed by a ghostly hand in the middle of the night! 45:41 The spooky legend of a burial ground in Florida at the St. Johns River Bridge on the US 17-92 Freeway. 51:57 The energy of New Orleans, Savannah, and the film, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. 53:40 Kevin's great experience and reading with Carole J. Obley. 57:31 Hope and her experiences with her daughter and growing up with psychic abilities. 1:01:07 Kevin's mom helping out from the Other Side. 1:05:55 Melissa asks Patrick if his thoughts or perspective has changed over the years after talking to so many people on the podcast. 1:11:50 Bruce's experiences as a psychic medium 1:12:55 "Here, baby!" Trying the Spirit Box as a group over Zoom. 1:17:44 See you at the next party! 1:32:15 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:32:36 Outro 1:34:58 The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

In this special 200th episode, Patrick finally got to talk to UK parapsychologist, Dr. Callum E. Cooper. Topics include Parapsychology as a study and a career, Dr. Cooper's research and book on Telephone Calls from the Dead, three must-read books, bereavement and recovery, clearing up misinformation on the discovery of EVP, inducing After Death Communication, and the truth about the "Estes Method." Plus the second installment of the return of Tim Prasil's Spectral Edition. Visit BigSeance.com/200 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro 1:49 It's the 200th episode, and we're also approaching the 10-year anniversary of BigSeance.com! 2:30 Dr. Callum E. Cooper's Bio 3:17 Callum is such a kind gentleman! 5:25 Dr. Cooper's Telephone Calls from the Dead and the work of Raymond Bayless and D. Scott Rogo. 7:11 Some background on Patrick's spiritual shift that began around twelve years ago around the time he discovered Callum's book, Telephone Calls from the Dead. 9:47 Discovering books and a love of reading on paranormal topics was a gateway to parapsychology for Callum. 11:53 Three must-read books recommended by Callum: Parapsychology: The Controversial Science by Richard S. Broughton Ph. D, Unbelievable: Investigations into Ghosts, Poltergeists, Telepathy, and Other Unseen Phenomena, from the Duke Parapsychology Laboratory by Stacy Horn, and Mediumship and Survival by Alan Gauld. 15:44 The field and study of parapsychology. 18:50 The struggle of funding parapsychology programs. 24:18 A voicemail from Charlotte on her experiences with receiving telephone calls from the dead. 26:45 Callum responds to Charlotte. 31:30 "I must confess that I am ninety-eight per cent sceptical when it comes to anything in the field of EVP." 33:05 Raymond Bayless, Jurgenson, Raudive, and clearing up misinformation about the discovery of Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP). 34:11 More stories from Callum's research into telephone calls from the dead. 37:57 Stop being fascinated by one-syllable "EVP"! 41:13 Uhoh! Patrick brought up the Estes Method. What does Dr. Cooper have to say about it? Spoiler Alert - It's the Ganzfeld or Noise Reduction Method. 42:30 The problem with TV portrayals of ghost hunting. 46:28 "Sometimes it's just really hard to get groups of ghost hunters to listen. They're not interested in someone being deemed a professional expert, because they believe there is no such thing." 50:16 What really is a skeptic? Where some movements of skepticism went wrong. 53:15 Callum's work with Bereavement and Recovery. 55:24 How has the pandemic affected work with bereavement and recovery? 1:02:20 Inducing an After Death Communication (ADC) through Scrying and the Psychomanteum. 1:04:53 Final thoughts, including more on skepticism, and where to find Dr. Callum E. Cooper. 1:08:22 Railroad EXTRA #2 – A brand NEW Spectral Edition with Tim Prasil! 1:11:28 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:21:09 Outro 1:23:21 For more on Callum E. Cooper CallumECooper.com Twitter: @CallumECooper Callum's Amazon Author Page The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Experiencing Halloween Withdrawal? Not exactly ready to quit celebrating your favorite holiday? Though it's November, enjoy this replay of Dallisa Hocking's Spooky Halloween YouTube Show! Both Patrick and Karen A. Dahlman were asked to be guests on this show, and it was a lot of fun! Thank you, Dallisa of SpiritandSpark.com! Visit BigSeance.com/199 for more info! Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Intro :00 It's November, but we're going to squeeze every last drop out of Halloween! Enjoy this replay of Dallisa Hocking's Halloween YouTube special that Patrick was invited to be a part of recently, as well as our friend Karen A. Dahlman. Be sure to check it out on YouTube if you want visuals! :55 The next episode will be #200!!! To celebrate that milestone, we'll chat with the lovely Dr. Callum E. Cooper, professor and parapsychologist from the UK. 2:30 The replay of Dallisa Hocking's Spirit and Spark Spooky Halloween Special! 3:19 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:15:55 Outro 1:18:10 For More on Dallisa Hocking SpiritandSpark.com YouTube: Spirit and Spark TV Instagram: @PsychicDallisa For more on Karen A. Dahlman KarenADahlman.com Twitter: @KarenADahlman Karen on Facebook The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Kaleb Higgins purchased a three-story 1889 Second Empire home in Saint Louis. It needed lots of love and many repairs, but has a spectacular mansard roof! It was originally built by Charles S. Brown, who co-owned the Hall and Brown Woodworking Machine Company. Kaleb started The 2nd Empire Strikes Back YouTube channel to document the whole restoration, and it has become incredibly popular! In this episode he shares his passion for the history of the home, learning about the original family who occupied it, and how you can help him bring the house back to life! And is it possible that a viewer discovered a ghost in the home? Plus, this episode marks the return of Tim Prasil with a brand NEW installment of Spectral Edition! Visit BigSeance.com/198 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :54 Remember our friend Tim Prasil and the Spectral Edition? Stay tuned after the interview for a brand new installment! 1:37 Some background on Kaleb Higgins and his popular YouTube channel, The Second Empire Strikes Back. 2:13 What drew Kaleb to purchasing this 1889 Second Empire house in the Saint Louis Place neighborhood? 6:11 The house's current condition and what goes into restoring it. 8:27 The Charles S. Brown family, the Hall and Brown Woodworking Machine Company, historic dog tags, and the history of the house. 10:50 Kaleb is truly bringing something back to life. A home that has a history, a history connected to humans who had their own lives and passions, and their own legacies. Kaleb is doing this with passion and empathy, and he's sharing it with the world by letting us hang out with him while he does his magic. 14:03 How do you balance time and work in the house with creating the content? 15:06 Getting feedback and support from viewers. 17:14 Finding and returning letters from World War II. 19:15 The search for Hall and Brown machinery and historic interior photos from the home. 20:51 "Good bones" and a great historic photo of the Brown family in front of the house! 24:40 The beauty and purpose of a mansard roof! 26:37 Making a connection with the past. 28:25 "It's always been more than a house." 32:04 Does a ghost reside in the home? 33:19 Kim's Second Empire Strikes Back Vlogs 38:11 Wallpaper, contractors, financing, and when will we get to see the finished product? 40:25 How can you support Kaleb and the Second Empire Strikes Back Project? 45:16 Kaleb Higgins the Artist 47:25 Kaleb's final thoughts and where to find Second Empire Strikes Back! 51:49 Railroad EXTRA #1 - A brand NEW Spectral Edition with Tim Prasil! 55:34 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:05:25 Outro 1:07:39 For more on The Second Empire Strikes Back YouTube Kim's YouTube Patreon Facebook Instagram Twitter The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Jeff C. Carter, author and lover of all things Halloween, returns to the show to once again nerd out about his favorite holiday, but also to show off his brand new book for middle grades and adults, Cold Spell: The Halloween Curse of Winterhill. This coming of age tale is a fun, fast-paced story of friendship and supernatural adventure that will appeal to fans of Hocus Pocus, Goosebumps, and anyone who believes there is magic just beyond the red and orange veiled woods. Visit BigSeance.com/197 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :55 Our upcoming Paranerd Patreon Party for October! Not a Patreon supporter? Do you want to be? Visit Patreon.com/BigSeance. 1:39 Jeff's previous appearances on the Big Seance were in episodes 173 and 177. Jeff C. Carter's Bio 3:28 Book summary for Cold Spell: The Halloween Curse of Winterhill 5:02 Who is the book for? "A coming of age tale with some kids who are just up against the line of maybe being a little too old to trick-or-treat. And they've put so much energy into making this the best Halloween ever." 6:55 Jeff used himself as the inspiration for the character of Jim. "Jim and I are pretty much the same. With the first draft of this story I took a look at myself and played up some of my, maybe less charming characteristics. And then with the revision I went back, and I was like, alright, let's really crank up these qualities." 9:23 A very early memory of an impromptu home haunt. 11:05 A freak snow storm. "There's a story there." 12:10 Building a bridge. 14:01 HighWeens and LoWeens. Fun with portmanteaus and a spookabulary. 16:26 The Candy Club 20:56 The Rellek Club 23:30 The Candy Tax and the Lavender Market 24:48 The setting for the story is based on the Connecticut town Jeff grew up in. 26:04 Witch trials in New England and Iceland that pre-dated the Salem Witch Trials. 29:05 Growing up with the history of New England. 31:09 Gun powder 33:37 Where and how to find the book. 35:08 That one pure Halloween moment. Looking back at Halloween 2020. 36:35 Thumping pumpkins, Reeses Pieces pumpkins, and missing Rombachs Pumpkin Patch. 41:00 Supply chain shortages, staffing shortages, and department stores selling out of Halloween items. 44:49 Jeff's plans for Halloween 2021. 46:45 Upcoming projects and the Six Demon Bag Podcast. 53:34 More pumpkin stories! 55:42 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 59:17 Outro 1:01:24 For more on Jeff C. Carter JeffCCarter.com Cold Spell: The Halloween Curse of Winterhill on Amazon Instagram: @jeffc.carter Twitter: @Carterwroteit Facebook Six Demon Bag Podcast The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

As a teen, actor and musician Larry Bagby played Ernie (aka "Ice") in the 1993 Disney film, Hocus Pocus. Since then he's starred in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the 2005 film Walk the Line, Saints and Soldiers from 2004, along with other television appearances. Larry shares behind-the-scenes stories from Hocus Pocus, his ongoing friendships with cast members, experiences with the paranormal, what it's like to play so many bullies and villains, and getting in trouble with Bette Midler! Plus a special LIVE performance of Larry's original song, Country by the Sea. Visit BigSeance.com/196 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro 1:00 Did you catch the previous episode with David Kirschner? He's the Creator/Writer and Producer of Hocus Pocus. He's also the Executive Producer of the Upcoming Hocus Pocus 2! 1:40 Larry Bagby's Bio! 2:00 Welcome to the parlor, Larry! 5:05 Even though this episode focuses on the nerd fest that is Hocus Pocus, Larry's body of work is so much more than just Hocus Pocus. 5:55 The influence of Back to the Future, Star Wars, and The Beatles. 7:36 Appearing on Mr. Belvedere and working with Seth Green. 8:49 After filming Hocus Pocus, Larry went on a life-changing mission to Argentina. 9:46 Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Larry's faith, experiencing the paranormal, and Halloween! 13:06 Goosebumps, a third harmony, and other signs of communication from Larry's father on the Other Side! 16:23 Larry's ongoing friendship with Tobias Jelinek, who played Jay, Ice's partner in crime in Hocus Pocus. 18:46 Oinker and a dead man's "chungs." 20:42 Larry and Tobias reenacting scenes for E! 22:45 Reflecting on David Kirschner's childlike passion from the previous episode. 23:55 Meeting fans and cast reunions. 24:49 Omri Katz 26:31 Kenny Ortega 28:23 Shaving "Ice" into the back of Larry's head. 29:16 Memories of Halloween 30:34 Deleted scenes in the bonus material of the Blu-Ray. 33:30 Jay and Ice almost got cut out of the film!! 34:11 A spinoff for Jay and Ice! 36:03 Playing bullies and villains. 37:44 The Great Scott! series, playing a choir geek, and working with Tobey Maguire. 40:23 Dwight in Shining Armor 42:49 Writing, comedy, old video footage, and staying creative. 44:10 Dreaming up a candy store. 48:10 Where to find Larry and his upcoming projects. 50:25 Getting in trouble with Bette Midler! 55:30 Larry performs his original song, Country by the Sea. 57:12 Patreon supporters will find bonus audio from this interview at Patreon.com/BigSeance. 1:02:40 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:03:03 Outro 1:05:06 For more on Larry Bagby LarryBagby.com Facebook Twitter: @LarryBagby Instagram The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Hocus Pocus, the 1993 Disney film starring Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, is one of America's most popular family films to watch around Halloween. In this delightful interview, creator/writer and producer David Kirshner dishes on the inspiration for the story, behind-the-scenes talk, and what everyone wants to know about the upcoming sequel! Plus Patrick gets a tour of David's magical creative office space! Visit BigSeance.com/195 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :43 In 1993, Disney released a film called Hocus Pocus. Though it starred Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy, it was pretty much considered a flop at the time. Since then, many audiences have discovered the film, and it can be found on cable, playing pretty much non-stop in October. It truly is a cult favorite now! Partly filmed around Salem in New England, partly filmed on a sound stage, it was directed by Kenny Ortega. Our guest for this episode, David Kirschner, was one of the film's producers, but was also the creator and writer of the story. He pitched the whole idea. Wait till you hear how the whole thing came about. And the new sequel we're dying to hear about? He's executive producer. Even if you haven't seen Hocus Pocus, you know David's work, if you've seen a Chucky doll or seen Child's Play. He began his career working with Jim Henson's Muppets and Sesame Street. He wrote and illustrated the series of children's books known as Rose Petal Place. In 1986, Kirschner created and executive produced, with Steven Spielberg, the smash hit, An American Tail, which became one of the most successful animated films in history. 1:24 It all started as a bedtime story! 3:40 Bette Midler 7:13 The touching storyline of Max, played by Omri Katz, and his little sister Dani, played by Thora Birch. 8:32 That "E.T. kind of cry." The Ghost and Mrs. Muir and the inspiration for the final scene in Hocus Pocus. 9:45 The Halloween nostalgia and memories of David's childhood are the foundation of Hocus Pocus. 12:23 Ray Bradbury's The Halloween Tree. 13:48 "They were magical years. They were the kind of years that you could go out on your bike and be gone all day and not end up on the back of a milk carton." 15:01 Halloween in Los Angeles. 16:23 A billion dollar industry. 20:26 Working with Kenny Ortega. 21:39 Thackery Binx and Emily. 23:40 Billy Butcherson. 25:20 Book, the Black Flame Candle, and presenting the Hocus Pocus concept to Disney! 26:22 An American Tail. 28:40 Disney World's Hocus Pocus Villain Spelltacular. 31:30 Plans for Hocus Pocus to go to Broadway! 32:13 John Debney and the score for Hocus Pocus. 32:40 James Horner's Come Little Children. 33:10 "Twist the bones and bend the back." 35:33 Film locations, researching the occult, and Wiccans taking offense. 36:28 The joy that Hocus Pocus brings to the world, Symbolism, and Gary Marshall. 38:38 Support for a kid with magical thoughts! 41:37 Everything you need to know about the sequel! 45:12 Does David Kirschner believe in the paranormal? 47:02 If you were a witch and could cast one spell… 50:46 An upcoming Chucky series and Curious George. 51:48 A tour of the dreamy workspace in David's home. Visit the video highlights of this tour on YouTube. 54:20 The Black Flame Candle, Book, a Zompkin, a Don Knotts inspired Broom, a costume worn by Bette Midler, and a life-size Billy! 54:42 Other fascinating items, including a note from Steven Spielberg, a story about Michael Jackson, and an original sketch of Binx! 57:34 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:02:10 Outro 1:04:16 For More on David Kirschner David on IMDb The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Psychic readings, distance healing, and life coaching are just some of the things Marla Martenson has added to her life since her last appearance on the show in 2016. Her latest book and memoir, The Magic Seeker, tells of her latest adventure, which which has been the most magical experience of her life. Visit BigSeance.com/194 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :50 Marla Martenson's Bio 1:32 Since her last appearance on the show in 2016, Marla has added psychic readings, distance healing, and life coaching to her bio. In her memoir, The Magic Seeker, she writes about her latest adventure, and how she truly has reinvented her life. 3:56 Working the psychic hotlines 7:50 Callers are looking for confidence and confirmation, and sometimes it doesn't require psychic skills. 9:48 Being guided by Saint Thomas and Marla's angel, Murth. Plus, what's up with spirits in monk robes? 11:32 In The Magic Seeker, Marla introduces us to her mother and an entertaining cast of characters from back home in Washington. 14:56 Marla managed to convince her husband, Adolfo, to attend a channeling circle! 17:23 Revisiting the hilarious story of Marla's bamboo beating. 21:43 Distance healing and reiki. 24:03 What Red Eagle (through Riz Mirza) had to say about the pandemic. 25:25 Soulmates and twin flames. 26:53 The woman on the freeway. 30:19 Chasing away lower energies or entities. 33:48 Plant medicine and a retreat to a cabin in the forest. 34:58 Nigl, Marla's crystal skull. 39:04 Final thoughts and where to find Marla. 42:15 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 44:40 Outro 46:43 For more on Marla Martenson MarlaMartenson.com Marla's Books (Amazon) Facebook Instagram Twitter The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Is a trip to Salem, Massachusetts on your bucket list? What do you know about the Salem Witch Trials? In this solo episode, Patrick shares stories of his vacation to New England, including staying at a beautiful 1784 home in Kennebunkport, Maine, touring the Victoria Mansion in Portland, Maine, and of course, Salem. Visit BigSeance.com/193 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Intro :00 Your host recently took a trip to Kennebunkport, Maine and Salem, Massachusetts :55 Vacationing in Kennebunkport and staying in a beautiful home built in 1784. 2:17 Visiting Portland, Maine and the beautiful and historic Victoria Mansion, also known as the Morse-Libby House. 8:44 Visiting Salem, Massachusetts on the way back to Boston to catch a plane. 11:19 Salem's Old Burial Ground 13:50 Salem Witch Trials Memorial 15:03 Lunch at the Tavern in Salem's historic Hawthorne Hotel 16:00 Salem Witch Museum 17:35 The story of the Salem Witch Trials from SalemWitchMuseum.com 18:30 Witches: Evolving Perceptions from SalemWitchMuseum.com 24:27 Shopping and touring Salem, and Patrick's new favorite coffee cup! 27:30 Visiting the Hocus Pocus film locations in Salem! Old Town Hall and Max and Dani's house! 29:40 COMING SOON! David Kirschner, the creator/writer/producer of Hocus Pocus! Check out the teaser on YouTube! 36:08 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 38:00 Outro 40:00 Music: "Daudir" by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Music: "Grand Dark Waltz Allegretto" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/7920-grand-dark-waltz-allegretto) License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Author Vincent Higginbotham faced abuse, homelessness, illness, and abandonment. But from the depths of these personal tragedies, a practice emerged, focusing on developing the psychic senses, reading tarot, understanding the elements, and drawing in magic for positive change. It's all in his first book, How Witchcraft Saved My Life: Practical Advice for Transformative Magick. In this episode, we discuss that and more! Visit BigSeance.com/192 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :43 Vincent's Bio and the book description for How Witchcraft Saved My Life: Practical Advice for Transformative Magick. 2:20 One of the best books your host has read in a very long time! 3:35 Vincent's journey to writing this book. 4:36 Trauma and healing through the practice of witchcraft. 9:01 "Here's the thing about witchcraft. It's one idea of how to tap into this thing that we all have the ability to tap into." 11:16 Who is and isn't a witch? Plus breaking the rules. 11:16 Appreciate and understand a term or practice before appropriating it from another tradition. 14:42 The concept of "Source." 17:13 Working with Hekate, a goddess of marginalized people 21:10 There is no wrong way to witch. Does it have to be sage that I use in smoke cleansing? Why not bay leaf? 24:23 Take advantage of the local plants that have the energy of you and your space! 26:42 Silence - One of the four pillars of witchcraft. 28:10 Lesley asks a really important question about dealing with trauma. 34:19 Trauma is magic, just like caterpillars become goo and then become butterflies. 37:39 If not me then who? 41:52 Therapy and mental health. Witchcraft is not going to do all of the work for you. 44:45 Offer your presence if they want it. What we need to know in order to help future young Vincents in the world. 47:26 When trying to help backfires. 51:59 Vincent's final thoughts and how to join his book club! 54:14 Resources 57:49 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 CrisisTextLine.org – Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling. National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) National Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673 (HOPE) Other Resources A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 59:10 Outro 1:01:10 For More on Vincent Higginbotham How Witchcraft Saved My Life: Practical Advice for Transformative Magick (Amazon) Witch with Books Book Club Instagram Twitter: @VincentHigginb2 Facebook The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Back by popular demand, spiritual medium Carole J. Obley returns to discuss her most recent book, "Wisdom from the Spirit World: Life Teachings on Love, Forgiveness, Purpose and Finding Peace". What are akashic files and soul maps? Plus tips on forgiveness and finding peace, and the touching letter that Carole's mother left for her at the time of her death. Visit BigSeance.com/191 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :45 Like the Big Seance? Do you have a favorite episode? Please share with a friend! 1:27 Carole's Bio 2:35 Episode 27 was Carole's previous appearance on the show. Back then we talked about her book, Soul to Soul Connections: Comforting Messages from the Spirit World. Plus past lives and reincarnation, addiction and recovery, 12-step programs, what happens when we die, and practicing a timeless state to be ready for the afterlife! 4:55 Spirit has a sense of humor. 6:52 Catching up with Carole and her newest book, Wisdom from the Spirit World: Life Teachings on Love, Forgiveness, Purpose and Finding Peace. 7:28 "When I was young, I was very precocious, and I always felt like an old soul in a young body. And I never felt like I fit in with other people. I always felt very weird… very different. I still feel that today." 11:42 A thirst for the paranormal. 13:15 Akashic files and soul maps. 19:33 Forgiveness and finding peace. 25:32 Forgiving a loved one on Other Side. 28:48 Opioid addiction 31:34 What about the afterlife of the fish? Pets and animals on the Other Side. 32:13 The summerlands vs the darker levels of the Other Side. 36:20 Tips on connecting with Spirit and how to get better at noticing and interpreting signs of wisdom from our loved ones. 39:03 "Not to be opened until after my death." Carole's most treasured possession. 42:20 "Our wounds do not diminish the light within." Final thoughts from Carole, and details of her upcoming events! 44:27 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 48:40 Outro 50:45 For More on Carole J. Obley: SoulVisions.net Carole's books on Amazon Facebook.com/SoulMedium The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Mitchell Coombes, Australia's most trusted spiritual medium, returns to discuss his most recent book, Signs from Spirit: Inspiring True Stories from the Afterlife. Topics include spirits communicating through technology, the pain of losing a child, grief, and many stories of signs from the afterlife. Plus, Mitchell has a super awesome vintage crystal ball and aura goggles!! Visit BigSeance.com/190 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :58 Mitchell's Bio 1:40 A brief reminder of what we learned after Mitchell's previous appearance on the show in episode 115. 3:25 Mitchell is constantly growing, changing, and evolving as a spiritual medium. 5:15 Spirit LOVES technology! 8:24 Communication through Amazon Alexa and other popular home devices. 9:08 Mitchell's desk drawer just popped open! 10:23 Mitchell's home is alive with energy, and it's a natural part of his life. 12:40 Oftentimes signs from spirit are very subtle, but they're always memorable! 14:25 Shoutout to Susan! We love you! 15:10 An EMF experience at the Quarantine Station in Manly, and heckling at Maitland Gaol. 16:00 Buttons the Clown and more about signs from spirit. 19:05 Sunflower Love 21:22 Should I ask for a sign from my loved one? 25:42 There's a penny in my shoe! 27:44 Journaling those moments and collecting signs. 33:00 A chipmunk gospel version of In the Garden. 33:55 Flickering lights at Mitchell's public events. 35:53 Sensing the spirit world is like noticing the wind. 38:25 Rockin' Around Grandma's Christmas Poinsettia. 39:44 It must be so frustrating for spirits trying to send signs that we just aren't picking up. 41:03 The pain of miscarriage and losing a child. 43:40 Grief and the cling film effect. 50:13 "A voice, to me, is like a thumb print." 54:14 Mitchell's beautiful crystal ball from the 1800s. 55:34 He also has vintage aura goggles! 58:30 Pulling cards and putting them back! 59:55 Mitchell and Patrick will be hosting a LIVE seance very soon! Stay tuned and look for info in the Big Seance Parlor! 1:02:24 Thanks to Susan, Kevin, Anne and Renata, Bruce, Melissa, and Jeanette for showing up and joining me for our very first Zoom Paranerd Party recently! 1:03:50 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:04:25 Outro 1:06:20 For more on Mitchell Coombes MitchellCoombes.com Mitchell's books on Amazon Facebook Twitter: @MitchellCoombes The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Dallisa Hocking is a fifth generation psychic medium in Las Vegas, and CEO of Spirit and Spark®. She shares about the unique energy of Vegas, working with lost loved ones, oracle and tarot cards, and what happens when we die. Dallisa also tells some incredible premonition stories. Visit BigSeance.com/189 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :43 Dallisa's Bio 1:26 Before the pandemic, Dallisa was headlining a show at the Hotel Apache and Binions Gambling Hall in Las Vegas! 3:31 Dallisa had a special relationship with her grandmother, who also had psychic abilities. 5:30 In college, Dallisa had a class with Dr. Raymond Moody! 7:49 The unique energy of Las Vegas. 9:50 Dallisa is primarily clairvoyant, clairaudient, and clairsentient. 13:22 Dallisa's newly departed grandmother and her spirit team. 14:08 At what point do you begin to reach out to a lost loved one? 16:30 The veil is thinning quickly, making it possible for more people to receive communication from loved ones. 20:08 The life review, the hall of records, our purpose, and what happens when we die. 20:54 Dallisa has had the privilege of working on missing persons, mysterious deaths and cold cases, providing loved ones with information and closure. 25:03 Some incredible experiences with premonitions. 25:46 The big responsibility. What do you say and what do you not say? What's your place and what's not your place? What's free will and what's destiny? 30:55 Dallisa's gifts showed up later in life with a trip to New York. 32:01 Validation 36:02 Working with oracle and tarot cards. 37:34 Binaural Beats and deep meditative music. 38:53 Book recommendation: The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer 41:54 Dallisa's most treasured possessions. 43:44 Final thoughts and more on Dallisa and SpiritandSpark.com. 45:40 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 48:53 Outro 50:49 For More on Dallisa Hocking SpiritandSpark.com YouTube: Spirit and Spark TV Instagram: @PsychicDallisa The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Patrick sits down with drag queen, comedian, host, writer, and actor, Roz Drezfalez, who is also the host of Ghosted! by Roz Drezfalez. Topics include the Celebrity Ghost Stories series, Roz's favorite guests, the spirit box, and three rounds of everyone's favorite game, EVPs or EVPuhlease! Visit BigSeance.com/188 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :45 Hocus Pocus and a personal tour of David Kirschner's workspace! That interview is coming soon! 1:24 Bio for Roz Drezfalez 2:42 The fabulous Ghosted! by Roz Drez Falez theme song! 4:02 Roz is preparing to jump back into a post-pandemic performing world. 4:42 Roz grew up in a haunted house, and a fascination with ghost stories has been in her life ever since! 6:20 Keeping the fun in paranormal and not being an expert. 8:25 Celebrity Ghost Stories and a haunted Ouija board! 12:53 Tulpa or Egregore? 16:02 When was the personality known as Roz Drezfalez unleashed into the world? 18:50 Advice for young LGBTQ peeps. 21:25 Queer representation in the paranormal world. 24:27 Some of Roz's guests on Ghosted! have included Coco Peru, Debra Wilson, Katrina Weidman, Margaret Cho, Jack Osbourne, Richard Estep, Amy Bruni, and even Butch Patrick, who played Eddie Munster! 26:11 Roz is best friends with actor Sam Pancake. 28:28 Favorite guest moments from Ghosted!, including "Mistress of the Dark" Cassandra Peterson (aka Elvira) and Billie Lee of Vanderpump Rules! 29:05 Tyler Henry and other celebrity psychic mediums. 33:05 The spirit box and the Estes Method. 36:32 Don't follow me home and "don't haunt me!" 40:15 Most treasured possessions! 42:15 Let's play 3 rounds of EVPs or EVPuhlease! 45:06 Final thoughts and where to find Roz Drezfalez! 52:05 Roz has two upcoming episodes with our friend Andrea Perron, later this week and next week! Check them out! 53:25 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 54:20 Outro 56:12 For more Roz Drezfalez Ghosted! by Roz Drezfalez (Starburns Audio) Instagram: @rozhernandez Facebook: @rozdrezfalez The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Remembering my Grandmother Wilma, who I call Bamma. 1936-2021 Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this special episode: Memories of my Bamma :00 A 1985 recording of my Bamma reading a book to my little sister. 3:51 In the summer of 2019 I called my Bamma and recorded the conversation. 4:50 Bamma retells the experiences she had of seeing my Bampa reach out and visit her from the Other Side. 6:15 My visit from my Great Grandma Van (my Bampa's mother) in a dream after my Bampa died. 11:14 Who Bamma hoped to see when she died and what she would say to Bampa. 14:40 Puppy dogs in heaven. 16:20 Hanging up. 17:42 Additional music in today's episode is by the amazing Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com. The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Valli Maine seems to have the voice of an angel, and since she channels vocal tones, she kind of is! She's a talented artist and musician with her own albums, but life's challenges and a powerful intervention led her to being a sound healer too! She's such a beautiful soul, and with the healing powers of her voice, you should probably check this episode out! Visit BigSeance.com/186 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :48 A note about what's coming up in this episode, plus Valli was kind enough to allow us a chance to listen to a song from her new album, Lucent. That'll be at the end of the show! 1:30 Some background on the video that brought Valli to this episode. 2:38 Valli Maine's Bio 4:58 Welcome, Valli! 7:32 What is Channeled Vocal Toning? 8:25 When did Valli realize she was channeling? And what does it feel like? 11:19 How does the experience of channeled vocal toning compare to the experience of psychic mediums? 13:47 Sometimes music comes to Valli in dreams. This inspired Patrick to share the story of his dream about an ice skating dinosaur on the Oregon coast. 14:49 What is Sound Healing? 18:24 The experience of receiving sound healing. 20:11 After childhood trauma and years of drug and alcohol abuse, Valli started a path of finding herself, finding confidence and coming out of hiding. 21:34 A powerful intervention experience and the catalyst for Valli to change her life. 24:24 Finding comfort in nature. 27:41 "I find it so easy to be sober now." 29:05 What is Theta Healing? 30:26 Valli has had no formal training with her voice. "I have no idea what I'm doing." 36:09 Making her albums. "When I made 'The Garden of Valli' I made it with the intention of calling in the life that I want." 38:06 More on how channeled sound healing works. 41:48 Valli's message to the entire world: "During these times when all of the external noise can get quite loud and fear based, that it's important to come back to yourself, remember why you came here… to come back to love. Do not get distracted by the noise, and to know that Creator's got this. And that we're so much more incredibly loved and supported than what we could ever imagine, and that everything's going to be fine." 42:45 Final thoughts and how to follow Valli. 43:48 Resources - 47:09 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 CrisisTextLine.org - Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling. National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) Other Mental Health Resources A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 47:53 Outro 49:48 As promised here is Essence from Valli Maine's album, Lucent. 51:02 For more of Valli Maine ValliMaine.com Facebook: Valli Maine Music Instagram: @vallimaine YouTube: Valli Maine The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Jeffrey Peck tells the story of his journey of following the guidance of Spirit. After having the rug pulled out from under him, he first found healing through Reiki, then some great mentors in mediumship along with great experiences at the Arthur Findlay College led to his work with connecting clients with their loved ones through evidential mediumship. Visit BigSeance.com/185 Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :56 Jeffrey Peck's Bio 1:39 Jeffrey's journey of awakening and opening to Spirit began with the study of Reiki. 4:19 "When the student is ready, the teacher arrives." In 2008 the rug was pulled out from under Jeffrey and he lost everything. 9:20 An obsession with all things mediumship. 12:40 Finding a great mentor and attending Arthur Findlay College. 13:42 Practice readings and more on Jeffrey's experiences at Arthur Findlay. 15:40 The first day of class. "He was known for his hugs." 20:05 Knowing the "difference between blending with Spirit versus trying to search for it ourselves. We don't have to search for it." 23:35 The "spiritual gym." Being pushed and challenged in a weekly circle group. 24:50 What is Evidential Mediumship? 26:56 Jeffrey's favorite superstar mediums. 28:49 Gadgets and tools. Yes or no? 29:30 Most treasured possessions. "Stuff doesn't matter." 31:30 Dog talk. 32:34 Jeffrey is really excited about both his new relationship and working with Spirit on the platform! 34:34 Working on his clairaudience. 35:40 Jeffrey's interpretation of "sitting in the power." 40:27 A question from a listener who is just cracking open spiritually. 42:27 Third eye vs. the back of your eyelids. 46:12 Final thoughts and where to find Jeffrey Peck! Look for his brand new podcast, Something Super Spiritual, dropping very soon! 47:30 Hummingbirds, ladybugs and other signs from Spirit. 49:57 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 52:00 Outro 53:48 For more on Jeffrey Peck: JeffreyPeck.com Facebook: @JeffreyPeckMedium Instagram: @JeffreyPeckMedium The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

How and why has QAnon, the domestic terrorist cult, infected the spiritual and wellness communities? Ash Riley and Brian Smith return for a panel discussion on the topic, as well as hitting on things like prosperity gospel, law of attraction, mental illness, racism, narcissism, grieving, empathy, and apophenia. Plus holding influencers accountable, pulling people back, and lots of resources! Visit BigSeance.com/184 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro 1:01 Context and Background (USA Today) 1:42 Why QAnon Infected the Spiritual and Wellness Communities (InMySacredSpace.com) 3:52 A new "Triangle Table" discussion with Ash Riley of InMySacredSpace.com and Brian Smith, author of Grief 2 Growth and host and producer of the Grief 2 Growth Podcast at Grief2Growth.com. Ash and Brian appeared together recently in episode 172, where the topic was Spiritual Bypassing. 7:53 "How can you go out and say that you're this love and light person and then be involved with this group of people who are clamoring for public executions?" Ash gives an introduction to the discussion. 9:35 Vulnerability and the Authority Figure 13:20 "It's a very interesting look at psychology, sociology, and something that we all need to understand as we start to open ourselves up to certain things, to learn to still be discerning, and to know where to draw the lines and how to think for ourselves." Brian Smith reflects on Ash's article. 15:14 Individualism, Prosperity Gospel, The Secret, Law of Attraction, The Power of Positive Thinking, Narcissism and how they're linked to spirituality. 16:35 Authority, vulnerability, and being new to spirituality. 23:47 Spiritual abuse and holding people accountable. 26:20 How to reach the people sucked in by QAnon. 29:34 Denial, delusion, and unhealed trauma. 32:02 Racism, Proud Boys, and Nazis in the QAnon community. 34:55 "Evangelicals will deny the racism aspect of it. They'll say, 'Of course I'm not racist. I have nothing to do with that. This can't have anything to do with race.' And the racists like it because, it's a way of taking back our country. It's the whole blood and soil thing." - Brian Smith 36:53 Racism rooted in narcissism. 38:04 Self awareness and the Narcissistic Personality Scale. 39:10 Believing their own lies. 41:55 Mental illness in the spiritual community. 42:50 "We are so quick to give up our power to someone else, whether it be a medium in the spiritual community or a pastor in a church, and we think that they have a special connection that we don't have. And we need to learn to be more discerning that that person is just a human being, and they've got the same filters and biases and problems and things that we do." - Brian Smith 46:42 Helping those who are grieving to open up spiritually, while also using discernment. 47:40 The 12 Step Program and why it works so well. 50:10 The need for critical thinking skills and the conspiracies that don't make any sense. 53:45 Conspiracy theories as a subcategory of the paranormal community. 57:11 Magical thinking, Schizotypy, and Apophenia. 58:20 How to stop the bleeding. Holding influencers accountable. 1:02:39 How do we pull people back? You can't fight them with facts. Build trust, create a personal connection, and share empathy. 1:06:35 Former QAnon support groups 1:12:55 What's coming up for Ash Riley and where to find her. 1:15:22 More on Brian Smith and where to find him. 1:17:34 Paranerd Sarah Moon recommends we check out the Conspirituality Podcast. 1:18:41 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:19:50 Outro 1:21:41 Articles/Resources The Conspirituality Podcast. Have You Been the Victim of Spiritual Abuse? Spirituality's Relationship With Mental Illness "So many great, educated, functional people were brainwashed": Can Trump's Cult of Followers be Deprogrammed? Nazi Hippies: When the New Age and Far Right Overlap The Science of Spiritual Narcissism @NarcissismRecoveryCenter (Instagram) RSA ANIMATE: The Divided Brain A Game Designer's Analysis Of QAnon Recognizing And Understanding Synchronicity Materialistic Spirituality How Separation Consciousness Masks Itself In Spiritual Unity @TheWellnessTherapist (Instagram) Facts don't convince people in political arguments. Here's what does. For more on Ash Riley Recent appearances on the Big Seance: Episode 132, Episode 172 InMySacredSpace.com Facebook: In My Sacred Space Twitter: @InMySacredSpace Instagram: @ashrising For more on Brian Smith Previous appearances on the Big Seance: Episode 169, Episode 172 Grief2Growth.com Grief 2 Growth on Amazon Grief 2 Growth Podcast Grief 2 Growth on Facebook Twitter: @Grief2Growth1 Instagram @Grief2Growth The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. 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Mortellus, who is a Mortician, Necromancer, and High Priestex, joins Patrick to talk about their new book, Do I Have to Wear Black?: Rituals, Customs, and Funerary Etiquette for Modern Pagans. Discussion also includes what you need to do to prepare for your death NOW, misconceptions about embalming, and the fascinating alternatives to traditional burial, including body farms. Visit BigSeance.com/183 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :48 Bio for Mortellus. Welcome to the parlor! 1:32 Book description for Do I Have to Wear Black?: Rituals, Customs & Funerary Etiquette for Modern Pagans 3:49 Check out Lonnie Scott's interview with Mortellus on Weird Web Radio! 5:54 How do Pagans celebrate the life of a departed loved one during a Pagan funeral? Do they perform any kind of ritual that is meant to aid their transition to the afterlife? 8:30 Mourning practices in the Pagan community. 11:10 Their path through death work. Also, the recent and very unfortunate discrimination that Mortellus experienced. 14:00 Misconceptions 18:10 Embalming misconceptions. 20:00 You have options when patronizing a funeral home or mortuary. 21:34 Your legacy, plus the things you should plan for and think about in preparation for death. 25:23 The tradition of using poppets as a stand-in for a lost loved one. 29:59 Patrick is conflicted about what he wants to do with his body after death. 32:11 The cenotaph. 34:27 Bodies are compost. And more on embalming. 37:02 Body farms and other options for donating your body after death. 43:31 Seeing and hearing the dead following a Near Death Experience (NDE). 43:58 A beautiful and touching story about Mortellus and their most treasured possession, a garden hoe. 48:50 Do I have to wear black? The story behind the book title. 53:52 Socials and where to find Mortellus. 57:10 Writing rituals for funerals 58:33 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 59:50 Outro 1:01:41 For more on Mortellus mortellus.com Do I Have to Wear Black?: Rituals, Customs & Funerary Etiquette for Modern Pagans (Amazon) Instagram: @acrowandthedead Twitter: @acrowandthedead Facebook: @acrowandthedead A Crow and the Dead (Patheos Blog) The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Lonnie Scott, host of Weird Web Radio, also studies hypnosis and is a professional hypnotist. In this episode he shares some of his hypnosis success stories, and behind the scenes of his work with Karl Pfeiffer, Connor Randall, and Greg and Dana Newkirk on the hit documentary series, Hellier. Visit BigSeance.com/182 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :47 For Lonnie's full bio and the first part of this discussion, visit episode 180. 1:30 The discussion continues with Lonnie's study of hypnosis and work as a hypnotist. 2:20 Some of his hypnosis success stories. 6:20 Darren Brown, the alien abduction experiment, and meeting Greg and Dana Newkirk of Week in Weird. 10:19 Priming and the handshake induction. 13:50 Lonnie's work with Karl Pfeiffer, Connor Randall, and Greg and Dana Newkirk on the hit documentary series, Hellier. 18:30 Strange footsteps from above. 24:20 Lonnie's most treasured possessions. 31:27 The posters that were on Lonnie's wall growing up. 36:10 Six Ways: Approaches & Entries for Practical Magic by Aiden Wachter belongs on your bookshelf! 38:15 Lonnie is working on a book about sorcery and spirits. 38:55 Where to find Lonnie and Weird Web Radio on the socials. 50:22 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 51:42 A BRAND NEW OUTRO! 53:41 For more on Lonnie Scott Elhaz Ablaze: A Compendium of Chaos Heathenry WeirdWebRadio.com Lonnie on Facebook Weird Web Radio on Facebook Twitter: @lonnie_scott and @weirdwebradio Instagram: @lonnie_scott and @weirdwebradio Check out Lonnie's interview with Patrick on Weird Web Radio! The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Indie film director, Timothy Stevens of Spectrograph Films, returns to the parlor to talk about his upcoming feature, The Ghost Lights! Plus the challenges of filming during a pandemic on a tight budget, the life changing experience of the Marfa Lights in Texas, and the inspiration behind the film. Visit BigSeance.com/181 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro 1:00 Have you ever had a Near Death Experience (NDE)? Don't forget to send in your story! Check out episode 179 to learn how! 1:42 Bio for Timothy Stevens 2:41 Welcome back to the parlor, Timothy! 5:25 Who is older? Gary Oldman or Gary Numan? 5:40 Timothy has been busy since we last heard from him five years ago! He started Spectrograph Films, produced and directed several short films, stayed busy with his work in TV, and he's a new father to a beautiful young son! 7:00 Beginning February 15th, 2021, Timothy has started a month-long Indiegogo campaign for Spectrograph Films' upcoming feature, The Ghost Lights! 11:39 The Marfa Lights and the inspiration for the film. 13:15 Swamp Gas? 17:15 Reports from people who have witnessed and experienced the Marfa Lights. 19:44 The challenges of filming a feature film safely during a pandemic on a tight budget! 24:00 More on the story behind The Ghost Lights. 29:15 The rushed events that led to the crew encountering and experiencing the Marfa Lights! 34:45 Paranormal Apathy 39:35 Comparing the Marfa Lights experience with seeing a ghostly apparition. 44:55 More on how you can support Timothy's Indiegogo campaign. 47:00 Brandon Maahs and music behind The Ghost Lights. 49:47 Something Timothy gets wrong every time he does it. 53:24 Sitting on a plane with Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, and Harry Price. 55:17 A sip of brandy and the undervalued paranormal investigation tools and techniques of Harry Price. 57:46 Preparing for film festivals later this year! 1:01:29 What's coming up for Timothy Stevens and Spectrograph Films? 1:02:30 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:06:18 Outro 1:08:15 Timothy's Previous Appearance on the Big Seance Tim Stevens, Writer and Director of The Resurrectionist – The Big Seance Podcast #69 For more on Timothy Stevens and The Ghost Lights Indiegogo - The Ghost Lights SpectrographFilms.com Facebook: Spectrograph Films Twitter: @Spectro_Films Instagram: @Spectrograph_Films The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

In this episode, Patrick shares part one of a conversation with Lonnie Scott, who is an Occultist, Pagan, Strategic Sorcerer, Chaonimist, and Heathen. He's also the producer and host of Weird Web Radio. What is Heathenry? Listen to find out! Visit BigSeance.com/180 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :42 Thank you, Glenna Becker! 1:26 Lonnie Scott's Bio. 2:07 Welcome to the parlor, Lonnie! 4:30 The idea of Mutual Flourishing. 5:32 The two different roads that led Lonnie to the paranormal and the occult. 8:31 A childhood paranormal experience in the form of a funeral home apparition. 9:24 "I kept finding monsters where other people found Gods to worship, and I didn't feel the same." Lonnie eventually had a curiosity for religion, why people are religious, and what the big religions meant. 15:22 Chaos Magic, Runes, and Heathenry. Lonnie's search got a little more focused. 19:44 Growing up without religion, is Lonnie glad to have started his journey with a blank canvas? 23:23 More on Lonnie's spiritual practice. 26:25 Ancestors 27:39 What is Heathenry? 32:45 The Troth. A more inclusive form of Heathenry. 41:10 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 48:07 Outro 50:08 For more on Lonnie Scott Elhaz Ablaze: A Compendium of Chaos Heathenry WeirdWebRadio.com Lonnie on Facebook Weird Web Radio on Facebook Twitter: @lonnie_scott and @weirdwebradio Instagram: @lonnie_scott and @weirdwebradio Check out Lonnie's interview with Patrick on Weird Web Radio! The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Have you or a loved one experienced a Near Death Experience (NDE)? We'd love to hear about it! Listen to learn how! Plus highlights from two past episodes where listeners and previous guests from the Big Seance Community shared tips and techniques. Visit BigSeance.com/179 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Intro :00 It's a short episode, but we might need your help! Want to get your voice in the show? :58 Some highlights from episode 142 (Techniques for Clearing a Space) and episode 162 (Tips for Daily Communication with Spirit). 2:40 Have you had a Near Death Experience or NDE? Visit BigSeance.com/feedback to learn how! 12:13 Speakpipe Link Hotline (775) 583-5563 (7755-TELL-ME) [email protected] A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 14:42 Outro 16:40 The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Author J. Allen Cross is a practicing witch of Mexican, Native American, and European descent, who has written a new book, American Brujería: Modern Mexican-American Folk Magic. Besides this exciting upcoming book, other topics include negative entities and agreements, creatures on the Other Side, and using his abilities as a psychic medium to help others. Visit BigSeance.com/178 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :35 Patrick originally heard today's guest on the Ask a Hag Podcast. 1:17 Bio for J. (Joshua) Allen Cross 2:37 The description of Joshua's upcoming book, American Brujería: Modern Mexican-American Folk Magic. 3:29 In Joshua's interview on Ask a Hag, he discussed Marilyn Painter's interview in the very first episode of the Big Seance Podcast regarding Demons and Agreements. 5:15 What is the difference between Brujería and Mexican-American Brujería? And what are the misconceptions? 11:00 Curanderismo and Hechicería. 14:15 Guadalupe, Catholic Saints, and Joshua's form of Mexican folk magic. 17:14 More on Demons or Negative Entities, and Agreements. 20:57 Joshua's work in the paranormal as a psychic medium. 24:37 Psychic mediums on some of Joshua's favorite paranormal television shows. 27:57 Growing up with paranormal experiences, dreams, headaches, and developing psychic abilities. 30:23 There are creatures on the Other Side! 32:15 Psychic abilities run in Joshua's family. 34:50 The moment Joshua learned he could use his psychic abilities to help others. 37:00 Joshua's first case as a sixteen-year-old. 39:05 Final thoughts and what's coming up for J. Allen Cross! 43:25 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 45:47 Outro 46:41 For more on J. Allen Cross: American Brujería on Amazon Instagram: @oregon_wood_witch Joshua writes for Patheos.com Joshua's Paranormal Investigation Team The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Jeff C. Carter, author of We Bleed Red & Green: 12 Chilling Tales for Christmas, returns to parlor! Is winter even scarier than Halloween? Jeff thinks so! Plus childhood memories of wintertime, Rudolph poop, lots of Santa talk, and the spooky Christmas traditions that you probably haven't heard of! Visit BigSeance.com/177 Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :58 A little update from Patrick 1:42 A laundry folding ghost? A story sent in by Joanne Jarrett, host of the Fancy Free Podcast! To hear Patrick share embarrassing stories on Joanne's podcast, visit fancyfreepodcast.com/episode68 and fancyfreepodcast.com/episode75. 2:24 Jeff C. Carter's Bio and the description of his latest book, We Bleed Red & Green: 12 Chilling Tales for Christmas! 10:14 What colors are next? More on the "We Bleed" series. 12:52 "Winter is the real scary time. We as a species have evolved to survive winter. We didn't survive to evolve Halloween. Halloween is like, that's the party and wintertime is the darkest, coldest, leanest time of year. It's when the animals starve to death and the crops wilt. It's bleak. But it's a great time for horror." 15:00 A pandemic-free book! 16:17 Jeff's memories of Christmas and wintertime. 19:30 Rudolph Poop! When parents go out of their way to make Christmas special! 21:30 Jeff can talk about Santa Claus all day! 24:00 Christmas creep and the booming holiday industry! 27:09 Krampus and the signs that "Christmas is mutating with creepy Halloweeny goodness!" 31:37 Other spooky Christmas traditions that you probably haven't heard of! 33:40 The Christmas Log! WHAT?! 41:52 Frostbite and more memories of childhood in the winter. 43:43 The book is not recommended for kids! 50:50 Where to find Jeff and what's coming up! 54:35 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 55:55 Outro 57:53 For more on Jeff C. Carter JeffCCarter.com We Bleed Red & Green on Amazon Instagram: @jeffc.carter Twitter: @Carterwroteit Facebook Six Demon Bag Podcast The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Lisa M. Gunshore is the Buddhist Biohacker. She's also a psychic medium, channel, functional Ayurveda coach, and author. She shares the two amazing near death experiences that led her to the work she does now. Plus learn about clean food and leading a healthy lifestyle. Visit BigSeance.com/176. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro 1:01 A special Thanksgiving shoutout to my Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:43 Pour the tea! Lisa M. Gunshore's Bio! 4:19 More about Lisa's journey and the events that led her to her current work. 6:58 Lisa has many food sensitivities, and her culinary background has helped her to lead a healthy lifestyle with both yoga and clean food. 10:43 Living in vitality, psychic fairs and circus food, and the light in our cells. 14:00 What is 11:11D? 19:44 A car accident and a health crisis: Two of Lisa's Near Death Experiences. 24:53 More about the car accident. 32:20 Lisa's book, Enlightenment Pie, covers her health crisis. 34:40 Spirit photos and the Addie house in Lead, South Dakota. 37:10 Lisa's predictions and thoughts on 2021. 50:20 Final thoughts and where to find Lisa M. Gunshore. 53:12 Outro 56:01 Patrick's Previous 2 Appearances on the Buddhist Biohacker 10/30/20 - Paranormal communication with Patrick Keller (Halloween Edition) 8/7/20 - Paranormal Communication with Patrick Keller For More on Lisa M. Gunshore LisaMGunshore.com YouTube: Buddhist Biohacker The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Lisa Morton, Halloween expert and author of Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween, joins Patrick in the parlor to discuss our favorite holiday! Topics include Dennison's Bogie Books, yard haunts, common misconceptions, bobbing for apples, candy, movies, music, and the question of whether we can save Halloween in 2020! Visit BigSeance.com/175 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro 1:02 Meth Hazel makes a special return to the podcast! (And a BIG shoutout to the very creative Tim Prasil for giving Meth Hazel the right words to say! Check out Tim at his website, BromBonesBooks.com.) 1:45 A special Halloween greeting from Leslie and Kat from the Living Dead Girls Podcast! 7:45 Welcome back to the parlor, Lisa Morton! 9:33 Lisa's Bio 10:15 Lisa Morton has no problem nerding out on Halloween all the time! 11:20 Accidentally becoming a Halloween expert! 13:53 Dennison's Bogie Books 16:16 Patrick displays reprints of pages from the Bogie Books on his Halloween Altar. 16:49 The amazing yard haunts in Los Angeles! 18:45 Halloween on the West Coast. 22:50 Will Halloween survive 2020? Will it go virtual? 25:14 Halloween Candy 29:48 The most misunderstood of all the holidays. Common misconceptions: The lord of death, razors in apples, and the anonymous psycho! 31:25 Lisa loves John Carpenter's Halloween films, plus the Trick 'r Treat film. 39:44 Halloween music 43:10 Bobbing for apples! 45:38 If anyone asks you to play Snap Dragon, say NO! 46:45 Other Victorian traditions, like parties and divination 47:40 Check out Lisa's book, Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween! 53:18 Where to find Lisa Morton and new books that are out right now! 53:40 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 56:08 Outro 58:17 Blooper 59:55 For more on Lisa Morton: Lisa's previous appearance on Episode 170 of the Big Seance! LisaMorton.com Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween on Amazon Twitter: @cinriter The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Patrick chose his favorite moments from episodes of Halloween past, going back to 2014. Segments include LIVE moments from Trick or Treating, Sam Haynes, Annie Wilder, Karen A. Dahlman, Lesley Bannatyne, Jim Harold and the Ghost of Karen Carpenter, the 2016 LIVE Halloween Ouija Seance, and the hosts of the Cemetery Confessions podcast. Visit BigSeance.com/174 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Intro :00 Please enjoy this Best of Halloween episode that Patrick has put together! It's his favorite moments going back to 2014. :51 Sam Haynes has a brand new album out! Check out Groovy Murder Disco! 1:46 Want more Halloween episodes? Visit BigSeance.com/Halloween! Entertainment advice from Ruby Ross Goodnow, who was the entertainment writer for the Delineator magazine, which was an American women's magazine of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This fabulous article, called A Hallowe'en Housewarming, is from 1911. 3:38 Also in 1911, Abe Olman wrote a song called Halloween (The Jack O'Lantern Rag). 7:56 Annie Wilder, author of House of Spirits and Whispers, and owner of a haunted house, shared this great Halloween memory in Episode 19 from 2014. 10:18 One of our favorite guests, author and Ouija expert, Karen A. Dahlman, shared a wonderful memory of designing Halloween costumes with a friend. This was also from Episode 19 in 2014. 13:10 Some of the history of Trick or Treating from America's leading Halloween expert, Lesley Bannatyne from Episode 18 from 2014. 16:43 Karen Carpenter's Ghost, a story from Jim Harold, from his book True Ghost Stories: Jim Harold's Campfire 4. From Episode 47 from 2015. 22:53 Who will be the next president of the United States? One of Patrick's favorite moments from the Big Seance LIVE Halloween Ouija Seance from 2016! 30:04 Some tips for spirit communication on Halloween from Karen A. Dahlman, from Episode 47 from 2015. 40:57 Favorite moments from when Patrick went LIVE from Trick or Treating in Episode 108 from 2017. 45:40 The Jen Faust interview, on family connections to Halloween! Also from Episode 108 in 2017. 51:45 This wasn't from a Halloween episode, but it was a great segment on the topic of Halloween from Episode 35 with the hosts of Cemetery Confessions in 2015. 1:00:45 Darkness at Your Door from the brand new Sam Haynes album, Groovy Murder Disco! 1:09:05 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:14:07 Outro 1:16:10 The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

In a love letter to Halloween, Jeff C. Carter wrote 31 fun-sized Halloween tales and compiled them all into one great book, We Bleed Orange and Black. In this seriously funky year, Jeff hopes that it helps to fill a void while also putting you in the Halloween spirit! Discussions also include childhood nostalgia, masks and candy, and the Japanese tradition of Bon Odori. Visit BigSeance.com/173 for more. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode Episode Teaser :00 Intro 1:00 Looking for more Halloween episodes? Check out the Big Seance Halloween archive at BigSeance.com/Halloween 1:37 Jeff C. Carter's Bio 2:23 Book description for We Bleed Orange and Black 3:23 Jeff is an animal lover who loves to travel, and he has some great stories of meeting wild animals! 5:15 The origin story of how this collection of Halloween stories came together. 10:03 There's a little something for everyone in this book! 13:00 We Bleed Orange and Black contains around 10 stories that are appropriate for children. 14:00 Nostalgia is the glue that holds Halloween together. 15:50 Going back to Jeff and Patrick's childhood, plus the atmosphere and weather of Halloween. 17:00 The fun of old school costumes and masks 21:50 What's up with dressing as a hobo? 23:50 What does Halloween look like in 2020? 27:22 Mixing salad and fudge, the Christmas Creep, Halloween in Los Angeles, and the need to kickoff Halloween early this year and to hit it hard. 31:00 Jeff doesn't need movies to get him into the Halloween spirit. 39:02 Halloween candy 40:17 "A lot of people think that all ghosts wear tricorner hats." 46:15 We Bleed Orange and Black is a love letter to Halloween. 50:13 The Japanese tradition of Obon Odori 51:39 Where to find Jeff 54:33 International Podcast Day is September 30th! How will YOU celebrate? 55:23 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 55:53 Outro 57:52 For more on Jeff C. Carter JeffCCarter.com We Bleed Orange and Black on Amazon Instagram: @jeffc.carter Twitter: @Carterwroteit Facebook Six Demon Bag Podcast The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

A month after the senseless killing of George Floyd, and after a medium claimed to channel him with a questionable and insensitive message, Patrick sat down in the parlor to discuss the topic of Spiritual Bypassing with special guests Amber Choisella, Ash Riley, and Brian Smith. What is Spiritual Bypassing? Other topics include speaking out against racism, shadow work, the mother wound, toxic masculinity, and mental health. Visit BigSeance.com/172 for more info! Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode Episode Teaser :00 Intro 1:10 Patrick has recovered from a crazy first week of teaching music to middle school students in the year of 2020. 1:52 About this recording of the LIVE panel discussion on Spiritual Bypassing that Patrick hosted on Facebook back on June 28, 2020. This was about a month after the killing of George Floyd here in the US. 3:10 Patrick is joined in the parlor by Amber Choisella, Ash Riley, and Brian Smith, all former guests of the Big Seance. 5:10 The social media promotion of a video that inspired this conversation. The video was of a medium who claimed to have channelled George Floyd. 5:37 What is Spiritual Bypassing? 7:45 Shadow Work and what intuitive mediums need to understand. 9:00 Ego 10:38 The duality of light and dark, plus jumping on what's trending. 11:10 The harmful message from the medium in video that inspired the conversation. 14:00 Too soon? 15:54 End the silence. Call out Spiritual Bypassing when you see it. Call out Racism when you see it. 18:20 "In order for an unhealthy or toxic relationship to be healed, the partner in the most power, the one leading the direction of the relationship, or the one who should be leading, has to recognize that there has been injury and take the initiative to reconcile the harm that has been done. This is not because they are better, smarter or more capable. It is simply because they find themselves with the moral responsibility of creating healing. So as a White man, I have to be the one to take that lead." — John Wineland 20:00 Unresolved wounds and shadow work in mental health and therapy 21:48 Patrick's learning experiences and being a part of organizing a Black Voices Matter march and rally this year. 25:18 "But I'm not a racist." 26:35 Other examples of Spiritual Bypassing 28:00 Grief and Spiritual Bypassing 29:35 The delicate balance between being informed and unplugging. 31:13 "Because that's not what a good Christian does." 35:07 A lack of empathy. "If we were able to start looking at the world through a more trauma-informed view, we would be able to recognize toxicity much easier." — Ash Riley 37:35 Mental health and stigma 42:15 Fear and Danger. There's no bad emotion. 43:40 Ibram X. Kendi and the Antiracist 44:35 Feminism and the "Mother Wound" 46:43 How do we fix it? 49:26 The "Syzygy." What?! Plus toxic masculinity. 50:18 Can Gen Z fix all of our mistakes? 52:55 Listen and then get engaged! 56:22 The positive changes that have been happening worldwide since the killing of George Floyd. 58:57 Find out more about Ash, Amber, and Brian 1:01:55 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:05:25 Outro 1:07:30 For more on Amber Choisella Previous appearance on the Big Seance: Episode 133 BlossomIntoYourPower.com Facebook: Blossom and Rise Instagram: Blossom and Rise For more on Ash Riley Previous appearance on the Big Seance: Episode 132 InMySacredSpace.com Facebook: In My Sacred Space Twitter: @InMySacredSpace Instagram: @ashrising For more on Brian Smith Previous appearance on the Big Seance: Episode 169 Grief2Growth.com Grief 2 Growth on Amazon Grief 2 Growth Podcast Grief 2 Growth on Facebook The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

We are officially kicking off the Halloween season early this year with Miranda Enzor of the simply amazing Spooky Little Halloween blog! We discuss Halloween parties, playlists, candy, traditions, movies, and how Miranda can help us save Halloween in 2020! Visit BigSeance.com/171 for more info! Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode Episode Teaser :00 Intro :51 Additional spooky music in this episode is from Sam Haynes. You can find more about his music and his upcoming album at samhaynes1.bandcamp.com 1:35 About Spooky Little Halloween and Miranda Enzor's Bio 4:24 How does she do it all? 6:10 Celebrate Halloween all year round? 7:25 Miranda enjoys cemetery photography! 9:19 Party themes and festive beverages. 9:50 "When you don't find the thing that you want, you go and create it." The journey that led Miranda to Spooky Little Halloween. 12:23 The delicious rabbit hole of Dennison's Bogie Books! 15:50 Is "Purple People Eater" a Halloween song? Miranda has a Halloween playlist for you! 17:54 Is The Nightmare Before Christmas a Halloween movie or a Christmas movie? 20:35 Bats, candy corn, Mary Jane peanut butter kisses, scarecrows, and clowns. 21:34 Horror films, The Exorcist, the Halloween movie franchise, and nostalgia. 24:50 Candles and Halloween 28:20 Jack-o-lanterns and the "squish" of digging into a pumpkin. 30:09 Best and worst trick or treat candy! 31:55 Miranda's favorite Halloween song. 32:58 Miranda partners with Don't Be a Monster, a nonprofit organization for bullying prevention! 34:15 Saving Halloween in 2020! 35:37 Halfoween (aka Miranda's Birthday!) 39:34 Living and quarantining with a ghost (who is a tween!) 41:12 Final thoughts and what's coming up for Miranda Enzor and Spooky Little Halloween! 45:38 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 49:25 Outro 51:24 For more on Miranda and Spooky Little Halloween SpookyLittleHalloween.com Instagram: @SpookyLittleHalloween Facebook: Spooky Little Halloween Twitter: @spkyhalloween The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Lisa Morton tells the fascinating history of seances in her new book, Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances. Discussion included necromancy, spook shows, Spiritualism, fraudulent mediums, D.D. Home, Helen Duncan, Florence Cook, William Crookes, the American Civil War, spirit rapping, EVP, and of course, plenty of ectoplasm! PLUS, Patrick didn't miss the opportunity to ask a Halloween expert about how the pandemic could change our favorite holiday! Visit BigSeance.com/170 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :53 Are you subscribed to the show? Also, don't miss updates on my upcoming book! Sign up for the Big Seance Newsletter! 1:37 Lisa Morton's Bio 1:27 Book description for Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances 4:33 Necromancy and calling forth the dead could be seriously gross! 5:50 Was sacrifice involved in necromancy? 8:41 Spook shows, phantasmagoria light shows, and Pepper's Ghost! 9:33 So many debunked mediums from the days of Spiritualism! Were any of them real? 14:40 D.D. Home 16:40 Helen Duncan, Harry Price, and ectoplasm 18:05 Why don't we have more mediums producing the ectoplasm and physical phenomena in seances today? 20:17 Patrick reminisces about the spirit rapping he experienced several years ago during some Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) sessions. 23:02 Sometimes we hear what we want to hear in EVP. A story from the son of William Peter Blatty, author of The Exorcist 25:04 Lisa shares a spirit box experience from the Stanley Hotel 28:55 Patrick's "Ouija Board" EVP using the spirit box 30:56 The fascinating story of William Crookes, Florence Cook, and the spirit of "Katie King" 32:25 An erotic element of the seance 38:50 Emma Hardinge, brave Spiritualist soldiers, mediums saving the lives of civil war soldiers, former slaves having visions of the upcoming civil war, and the story of Raymond 40:09 The modern seance and why we have an obsession with it 45:50 Since Lisa Morton is an expert on Halloween, Patrick asks about the concern of how the pandemic could affect our favorite holiday! It turns out there's hope, since after 9/11, Halloween emerged better than ever! 48:30 Lisa's final thoughts and her upcoming books! 53:47 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 55:30 Outro 57:25 Easter egg/Blooper 59:05 For more on Lisa Morton LisaMorton.com Calling the Spirits on Amazon Twitter: @cinriter Sign up for the Big Seance Newsletter! The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

A conversation with Brian Smith, who is a life coach, grief guide, podcast host, and author of Grief 2 Growth: Planted, Not Buried. How to Survive and Thrive After Life's Greatest Challenges. Brian had long been on a spiritual quest, but after suffering from the loss of his daughter Shayna, who transitioned into spirit five years ago at the age of fifteen, that quest intensified. His mission in life is to help others along their journey by sharing the knowledge and wisdom he has acquired over the years. Visit BigSeance.com/169 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode Episode Teaser :00 Intro :32 Brian Smith's Bio 1:15 Brian walks SEVEN MILES every morning! 3:45 Brian's beautiful daughter, Shayna, transitioned into Spirit five years ago at the age of fifteen. 5:45 Brian's daughter Shayna is just over his shoulder. Synchronicities that led Brian to Grief 2 Growth, which is now a book and a podcast 9:05 Brian has a background in engineering and is an analytical person by nature. He also used to have an extreme fear of death, due to his Christian fundamentalist background. 10:23 Dr. Gary Schwartz, Dr. Julie Beischel, Consciousness, Near Death Experiences, and the evidence for an afterlife. 11:34 Even after her transition, Brian has enjoyed an ongoing relationship with Shayna. 13:42 Mediumship 16:25 An angel over the shoulder 17:19 The stages of grief 19:00 Other examples of grief from loss 21:49 Talking about and preparing for death 23:52 Pet loss, plus the guilt of moving past grief 25:15 Grief counseling isn't necessarily for everyone. 28:55 Brian answers listener questions, including two from listeners who are grieving from the loss of loved ones. 30:09 Faith, Jesus, and Christianity 34:24 Helping Parents Heal 38:22 The SoulPhone Project 40:05 What is the afterlife like? 43:33 Final thoughts and where to find Brian Smith 47:34 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 49:08 Outro 51:04 For more on Brian Smith Grief2Growth.com Grief 2 Growth on Amazon Grief 2 Growth Podcast Grief 2 Growth on Facebook The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

An upbeat conversation with Kris Meredith, television and radio presenter, host of Sky Channel 680's Psychic Today, and host/producer of the podcast and YouTube show, Keep It Spiritual. Topics include developing mediumship, censorship in broadcasting, pet loss, and reincarnation. Visit BigSeance.com/168 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode Episode Teaser :00 Intro :43 Your host has recently appeared as a guest on the hit UK podcast, Ricky and Tony - Pop Detectives, hosted by Ricky Wilson of Kaiser Chiefs and veteran radio DJ, Tony Blackburn. Patrick also appeared on Kris Meredith's show, Keep It Spiritual with Kris Meredith (today's guest)! 1:25 Kris Meredith's Bio. Welcome to the parlor, Kris! 3:27 "Shop talk" about having shows that focus on spiritual topics, along with psychics and mediums. 5:15 As a host of Psychic Today on the Sky Channel 680 in the UK, Kris cannot say the word, "medium." What's that about? The censorship was the inspiration behind Kris's Keep It Spiritual Show and Podcast! 7:40 More about Kris's journey from broadcasting to Keep It Spiritual. 10:35 The experience of being a host on a TV network that is all psychics all the time! 13:50 Kris is also a developing medium. He shares some of his paranormal experiences. Plus Spiritualist church and his uncle Chris, who is also a medium. 16:47 More about Kris's mediumship development. 25:29 What happens when we die? 28:50 The different views of different psychic mediums. 30:13 Angels and Lorna Byrne 32:27 Thoughts on paranormal investigation 34:45 Do we have both spirit guides and angels? 37:15 How Kris meditates 38:55 The Rainbow Bridge 40:35 Dreams 41:57 The loss of a pet. 43:20 Thoughts on reincarnation 43:55 Be yourself! Final words of wisdom from Kris Meredith 48:20 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 52:33 Outro 54:30 Blooper 56:12 For more on Kris Meredith KrisMeredith.com Keep It Spiritual on YouTube Keep It Spiritual Podcast Keep It Spiritual on Facebook Twitter: @keepitspiritpod Twitter: @kriscmeredith The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Spiritual Mediums Barbara Allin and Karen Jay-Moore have a goal of demystifying mediumship through showing the healing aspects of evidential mediumship and empowering others to get in touch with their intuitive selves. Barbara and Karen have recently been organizing public demonstrations of mediumship online. Visit BigSeance.com/167 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode Episode Teaser :00 Intro :42 Your host has had a busy few weeks: Saying Goodbye to Meril, the beautiful Saint Louis Union Station Hotel (built in 1894), and a Black Voices Matter March and Rally. 1:24 Bios for Barbara Allin of RedFernHealing.com and Karen Jay-Moore of SoulPath.ca 5:20 Welcome, Barbara and Karen! 8:25 After meeting in a Reiki Master course, Barbara and Karen eventually came together to offer classes and public demonstrations of mediumship. 9:05 Barbara's journey to mediumship started in childhood, but really kicked into gear in 2014. 12:11 Karen's journey to mediumship involved having a series of precognitive dreams! 18:36 Two important "a-ha" moments on Barbara's journey. 25:23 The goal of their mediumship demonstrations is to "demystify mediumship through showing the healing aspects of evidential mediumship as well as empower others to get in touch with their intuitive selves." 29:03 Karen and Barbara discuss their work with developing mediums, and they explain how they themselves receive information. 32:21 Pros and cons of virtual development groups 38:34 Clearing up common fears and misconceptions, plus Barbara discusses the Ouija Board. 41:10 Ego in mediumship 46:37 The differences between a psychic connection and a mediumship connection. 53:05 Possible future events 57:40 Final thoughts from Barbara and Karen 59:12 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:00:04 Outro 1:05:55 For more on Barbara and Karen Barbara Allin's Website, RedFernHealing.com Red Fern Healing on Facebook Karen Jay-Moore's Website, SoulPath.ca The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

What in the world is going on, right? Astrologer Dena DeCastro returns to give us a heads up for the Astrology of Summer 2020! Along with answering the WTF question that seems to be on everyone's mind, Dena gives readings to two listeners in this episode! Visit BigSeance.com/166 for more info. Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode Episode Teaser :00 Intro :36 Something that must be said. You matter to me! #BlackLivesMatter 1:19 Pouring the Tea 4:34 Dena DeCastro's Bio 4:47 The "WTF" forecast for Summer 2020! What is going on?! 6:10 Venus Retrograde in Gemini 9:09 Communication Skills and Listening 10:32 Mercury Retrograde Overlapping the Venus Retrograde 14:05 Reset! Three eclipses in a row! Plus, did Dena see the pandemic coming? 19:52 The sign of Cancer, social unrest and shedding old baggage 24:15 The moon in Sagittarius 25:35 A reprieve is coming in August! 27:00 Chris gets a reading from Dena! 28:29 Carrie gets her reading! 38:06 Final thoughts from Dena and where to find her! 49:38 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 50:54 Outro 52:48 For more on the Astrology of Summer 2020, visit the following two links from Dena DeCastro.com. http://www.denadecastro.com/post/venus-retrograde-in-gemini-2020 http://www.denadecastro.com/post/gemini-medicine Where to find Dena DeCastro DenaDeCastro.com Twitter: @siriusastrology Previous Big Seance Podcast episodes with Dena: 53, 61, 65, 112, and 134. The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Part 2 of Patrick's exciting recent livestream with author and ouija expert Karen A. Dahlman. Topics include haunted dolls, apparitions, dealing with hard times, intentions and beliefs, PLUS Karen channeled readings for viewers LIVE! Visit BigSeance.com/165 for more info! Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals – "Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth." Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! :00 Intro :45 A brief note about the livestream that was recorded on April 29, 2020 on Facebook. 1:28 Pouring the tea! Today Patrick is drinking "Laughing Coyote" by the sponsor of today's episode, Nuwati Herbals. 2:35 The second half of the livestream! Welcome back, Karen A. Dahlman! 3:45 Dealing with hard times. 3:45 Several viewers noted the changes in Karen's facial expressions while channeling. 5:44 Losing yourself or becoming a new you. Using imagination. 7:28 A channeled reading for Ashley. 11:25 Karen was using one of her favorite decks of oracle cards from artist, Cher Lyn. 12:50 More commentary on the messages that Karen receives from previous guest, the late Rosemary Ellen Guiley from the Other Side. 17:20 Patrick and Karen laugh and reminisce about their lovely and hilarious weekend with Steve and Judy Skinner at their Haunted Castle House. For those episodes, check out episodes 156 and 157. 20:05 Intention & Beliefs, Haunted Dolls, Apparitions, and Spirit Attachments 26:50 Karen's Orbs and Bigfoot! 31:20 A channeled reading for Costante. 33:15 Dubsmash wars, where to find Karen and what's coming up! 39:45 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 47:01 Outro 49:10 For more on Karen A. Dahlman KarenADahlman.com Twitter: @KarenADahlman Karen on Facebook For more Ouija and Karen at the Big Seance Ouija Paranormal and Beyond Part 1, Episode 164 - May 8, 2020 Haunted Castle House Part One, Episode 156 - January 6, 2020 Haunted Castle House Part Two, Episode 157 - January 13, 2020 Ouija at the Haunted Lemp Mansion with Karen A. Dahlman, Episode 146 - July 14, 2019 Highlights from the 2016 Halloween Seance with Ouija Expert Karen A. Dahlman (Audio) Full Video of the 2016 Halloween Seance on YouTube Our previous LIVE Ouija session with Karen (Video) Highlights from the previous LIVE Ouija session with Karen (Audio) Karen A. Dahlman, The Spirit of Alchemy, and More Ouija LIVE, Episode #39 – August 20, 2015 The Spirit of Creativity and More Ouija with Karen A. Dahlman, Episode #29 – February 19, 2015 Spirits of Ouija with Karen A. Dahlman, Episode #5 – July 23, 2014 The Legends, Lore, and Symbols of Halloween, with Special C0-Host, Karen A. Dahlman, Episode #17 – October 16, 2014 The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

Author and ouija expert Karen A. Dahlman joined Patrick for an exciting livestream on Facebook recently. In Part 1 they discussed the paranormal phenomenon of a large hand print emerging on an arm, paranormal experiences, PLUS Karen channeled readings for viewers LIVE! Visit BigSeance.com/164 for more info! Other Listening Options Direct Download Link In this episode: This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals – "Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth." Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! :00 Intro :32 A brief note about the livestream that was recorded on April 29, 2020 on Facebook. 1:26 The livestream begins! Welcome back, Karen A. Dahlman! 2:50 Karen and Patrick show off spirit boards that were designed by previous guest, artist, and paranerd supporter, Yosiell Lorenzo 4:50 Pouring the tea! Today Patrick is drinking "Healer Tea" by the sponsor of today's episode, Nuwati Herbals. 7:44 Catching up with Karen since her last visit. She's been doing more channeling and doing tarot and oracle readings on a psychic hotline! 9:10 Karen has been in communication with previous guest, Rosemary Ellen Guiley from the Other Side. Rosemary crossed over almost a year ago. 11:22 Patrick gets excited to see that the great physical medium Scott Milligan is watching the livestream! 15:32 Patrick and Karen discuss the wild and potentially paranormal experiences that his sister-in-law has had recently, involving a mysterious large hand print that emerged on her left arm and stayed for 24 hours before completely disappearing! 16:15 A channeled message for Patrick's sister-in-law. 19:25 Karen discusses her process of channeling and how it differs from her work with the ouija board. 22:15 Channeling human vs inhuman spirits. 24:05 Additional discussion on Patrick's sister-in-law's handprint. 28:35 Sarita gets a channeled reading on the topic of healing. 29:44 "Would a guide choose to appear vaguely similar to one's favorite celebrity to get one's attention?" 33:03 Cassie gets a channeled reading after asking about spirit guides. 35:05 Sarita's cat was kissing Karen on the TV during the last reading. 38:44 Karen is the author of three books - The Spirit of Creativity: Embodying Your Soul's Passion, The Spirits of Ouija: Four Decades of Communication, and The Spirit of Alchemy: Secret Teachings of the Sacred Reunion. 39:25 Alessandra receives a channeled message from spirit. 45:29 "Old Souls." Susan receives a channeled reading. 50:45 A channeled message for all of us, on the topic of going within and forgiveness. 55:55 A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 58:27 Outro 1:00:35 For more on Karen A. Dahlman KarenADahlman.com Twitter: @KarenADahlman Karen on Facebook For more Ouija and Karen at the Big Seance Haunted Castle House Part One, Episode 156 - January 6, 2020 Haunted Castle House Part Two, Episode 157 - January 13, 2020 Ouija at the Haunted Lemp Mansion with Karen A. Dahlman, Episode 146 - July 14, 2019 Highlights from the 2016 Halloween Seance with Ouija Expert Karen A. Dahlman (Audio) Full Video of the 2016 Halloween Seance on YouTube Our previous LIVE Ouija session with Karen (Video) Highlights from the previous LIVE Ouija session with Karen (Audio) Karen A. Dahlman, The Spirit of Alchemy, and More Ouija LIVE, Episode #39 – August 20, 2015 The Spirit of Creativity and More Ouija with Karen A. Dahlman, Episode #29 – February 19, 2015 Spirits of Ouija with Karen A. Dahlman, Episode #5 – July 23, 2014 The Legends, Lore, and Symbols of Halloween, with Special C0-Host, Karen A. Dahlman, Episode #17 – October 16, 2014 The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at [email protected]. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!