Cassandra DeAnn Van Curen shares her journey from a religiously abusive upbringing to a spontaneous spiritual awakening triggered by a solar eclipse. She discusses how her perception of religion has changed and how she found her path in metaphysical practices such as human design, Gene Keys, and reading the Akashic records. Reading the Akashic records allows her to tap into a field of information about past lives and the soul's journey. In this conversation, Cassandra DeAnn discusses her ability to read the Akashic Records and connect with people on a soul level. She explains that she can remotely read people's records by energetically connecting with their soul. Cassandra also shares her beliefs about extraterrestrials and the concept of starseeds. She believes that we are all starseeds, with origins outside of Earth, and that ETs are just consciousness experiencing life like we are. She emphasizes the importance of embodying our authentic expression and the need for growth and evolution.

Tom Cahue's interest in the paranormal was sparked by growing up in a household that watched shows such as X-files and Unsolved Mysteries. As he got older, he rekindled his interest and became more involved in the paranormal community. He started a UFOs over PA meetup group and a podcast to provide a platform for people to share their paranormal experiences. Tom emphasizes the importance of credibility and skepticism in the paranormal field, as there are many hoaxes and fake videos. He also discusses Skinwalker Ranch and the need for trauma to be rectified in order to understand the strange phenomena that occur there. Tom also talks about his podcasts, Chasing Prophecy and Beyond the Radar, where he explores various paranormal topics and interviews guests in the field.

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In this episode, I interview E.S. Argentum, one half of the author duo behind the sci-fi dystopian series Aces High, Joker's Wild. Along with co-author Olivia Wylie, they write under the pen name O.E. Tearmann. They discuss the origins of their pen name, the inspiration behind the series, and the importance of representation in their books. E.S. shares their own experiences with mental health and how writing the series has been therapeutic for them. They also talk about the future of the series and their plans for a quartet of young adult novels. Overall, the series aims to provide hope and explore themes of community and taking care of each other.

Interview with Ali Khamseh, of AK88 Studios! A focus on Hammer Studios horror films. Ali, an amateur filmmaker and horror enthusiast, shares his love for old-fashioned horror and the atmosphere of Hammer movies. We also discuss the popularity of horror movies in Iran and the appeal of vampire movies. Ali mentions his favorite Hammer films, including 'The Devil Rides Out'. Ali also shares his love of musicals, such as Singing in the Rain and Man of La Mancha. Ali talks about gaming and movies in Iran and the limitations imposed by the government.

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Flobo Boyce has done it all: Author, podcaster, comedian, e-sports caster and more. In this conversation, I talk with Flobo about our love for professional wrestling, favorite storylines, and the evolution of the industry. We also touch on the importance of women's wrestling and the advancements made in recent years. Flobo also shares his journey as an e-sports caster during the pandemic, and how a brush with death jumpstarted his career as a stand-up comedian and highlighting the importance of pursuing one's passions. He also talks about his book, 'Graduation Day,' and offers advice for aspiring podcasters. Plus, you can see how we did with our WrestleMania predictions!

Interview with author Judith Starkston focused on her historical fantasy series, the Tesha series, and specifically the fourth book, The Flights of Treason. Starkston discussed the challenges of marketing a niche genre like Hittite fantasy and the interest in the historical figure Puduhepa (Tesha), who is a marquee character in Turkey. She also shared her experience of using Tesha's personal seal (very cool!) to sign her books and the unique rituals and magic in Hittite culture.

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In this episode, I interview Park and Barb from Wicker Man Studios, a married couple and collaborative writers known for their relationship dramas in spooky worlds. They discuss their journey from meeting through a shared love of comics to co-authoring various works including novels and graphic novels. Highlights include their process of writing together, their favorite influences and top horror movies, and their recent projects such as 'Hungry Ghosts' and 'Song to the Siren.'

Fantasy author J. Edwards Holt joins me to talk about his latest release, The Crossing: A Wayfarer's Chronicles, as well as some of his other works. We also chat about comics and having a preference for villains, plus the work that he does in the community.

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I interview Jay Watson, co-author of a book that explores the intriguing idea of deceased rock stars faking their deaths to become secret agents saving the world. Jay shares the creative process behind the book, including how he and co-author Kyle Wiltshire were inspired by the concept of alternative historical events and their shared love for films and storytelling. They delve into the development of their characters, incorporating famous musicians such as Elvis Presley and Kurt Cobain.