Big Seance: My Paranormal World

Were Ed and Lorraine Warren involved in the Enfield Poltergeist case featured in the upcoming Conjuring 2 movie? What are the facts? My conversation with Guy Lyon Playfair, the man responsible for probably everything you know about the case! You'll also hear about his current research with twins and telepathy! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes.

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In this episode:

• Episode Preview :00

• Intro 2:37

• A recap of the last few episodes and the Conjuring 2 and Enfield Poltergeist rabbit hole. 3:11
  • More Conjuring 2, the Warrens, and the Enfield Poltergeist (episode #55)
  • Conjuring 2, Enfield Poltergeist, St. Louis in 1875, and a 10-Foot Ghost (episode #54)

• My interview with Guy Lyon Playfair 5:58

• How and when were Ed and Lorraine Warren involved in the Enfield Poltergeist case? 7:39

• Dr. Tom Ruffles, his great article, and the notes of Maurice Grosse. 8:58

• Mr. Playfair hears from Gerald Brittle, author of The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren 9:33

• According to Playfair, the Warrens were only at the Hodgson home once or twice, total. 10:32

• More on Gerald Brittle and the claims of demons in the house. 11:53

• Playfair spent the night at the Hodgson house around 20 times and investigated the case for 14 months total! 13:03

• The story of how Playfair met Maurice Grosse and how he got involved in the Enfield Poltergeist case. 14:42

• Is 9 pages of Enfield content from Brittle's book enough content to produce a movie? 16:23

• The timeline of when the Warrens arrived at Enfield. According to Playfair, the activity was winding down by that point. 17:04

• Accusations from the Warrens through Brittle's book. 19:03

• Was the BBC mini series, The Enfield Haunting, based on Playfair's book, This House is Haunted: The True Story of the Enfield Poltergeist? 21:17

• Guiding actors Matthew MacFadyen and Timothy Small on how to portray a paranormal researcher. 23:01

• Did anything from the BBC mini series actually happen? 24:42

• The BBC left out all the really good events that DID happen! 25:48

• Skeptics in the US and the UK. 28:56

• Remembering Maurice Grosse and more inaccuracies in the BBC mini series. 31:47

• Janet Hodgson did NOT undergo shock treatment! 37:29

• Playfair on reincarnation and whether he has received communication from Maurice Grosse since his death in 2006. 38:21

• Starting out as a journalist and staying balanced during an investigation. 42:49

• The term "paranormal". 44:17

• "I never said it was possible. I only said it was true." - Sir William Crookes 46:14

• Playfair was never contacted by the producers of The Conjuring 2. 46:59

• Playfair's most popular book 48:08

• More about The Conjuring 2 and whether Mr. Playfair will see it. 48:53

• His current work with twins and telepathy. 49:47

• Guy Lyon Playfair is active and enjoying life! And is there another book coming? 53:54

• More on Guy Lyon Playfair and where to find information. 1:00:57

• Tell me what you thought about this interview! I want to hear from you! 1:03:21

• Outro 1:04:25

For more on Guy Lyon Playfair

"This House is Haunted" on spr.ac.uk, the home of the Society for Psychical Research.

More on Guy Lyon Playfair at White Crow Books.

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Lana and John of Carbon Lilies join me to discuss the questions many have brought up about the upcoming Conjuring 2 movie and whether Ed and Lorraine Warren were ever really involved in the case. Visit BigSeance.com for more info!

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The following items and media are discussed in this episode: The previous episode of The Big Séance PodcastThis House is Haunted: The True Story of the Enfield Poltergeist by Guy Lyon Playfair The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren by Gerald Brittle The Enfield Haunting, the 2015 BBC Miniseries Ed and Lorraine Warren and the Enfield 'Demon' by Tom Ruffles The Conjuring 2 (History vs. Hollywood)

A discussion in the Big Séance Parlor on Facebook led to this follow-up episode!

• Intro :00
• Recap of the last episode: The Enfield Poltergeist story, Conjuring 2, Guy Lyon Playfair and "This House is Haunted", the Ed and Lorraine Warren and Gerald Brittle's "The Demonologist", the BBCs 2015 mini series, "The Poltergeist Haunting", and an article by Tom Ruffles of the SPR. :39
• REMINDER! Our LIVE episode of the Big Séance Podcast, featuring Karen A. Dahlman and a LIVE Ouija session, is this Friday, February 26, 2016 at 8pm CST! Go to BigSeance.com/LIVE to watch, or to get more information! 4:24
• I had the amazing opportunity to interview researcher and author, Guy Lyon Playfair! That interview will be the next episode! 6:46
• What is the truth? I invited Lana and John of Carbon Lilies into the parlor to chat about our questions regarding the details of Enfield. 8:26
• What's happening over at the Carbon Lilies blog? 49:45
• This week's Spectral Edition from Tim Prasil fits right in with today's topic! (Hell Hath No Fury Like a Ghost Scorned) 54:49
• Will you please subscribe and/or write a review in iTunes or Stitcher? You ROCK! 59:59
• Sneak Peak of my next episode with THE Guy Lyon Playfair! 1:00:54
• Outro 1:03:35

John's Amazing Enfield Timeline of Events!

For more on Carbon Lilies:Lana and John's previous appearance on The Big Séance PodcastThe Carbon Lilies BlogThe Carbon Lilies Facebook PageTwitter: @carbonlilies

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Patrick Keller discusses the upcoming Conjuring 2 movie, the Enfield Poltergeist, life in St. Louis in 1875, and the Spiritualist Movement. Plus, Tim Prasil shares the haunting report of a 10-Foot Ghost! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes!

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In this episode:

• Episode Preview :00
• Intro :32
• I wish I would have paid more attention in history class! 1:06
• St. Louis Modern Exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum 1:51
• A Walk In 1875 St. Louis Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum 4:02
• Where have all the houses gone? 6:51
• The Spiritualist Movement in St. Louis 9:48
• Pearl Curran, who channeled Patience Worth, wasn't born yet in 1875. 10:37
• What did the Big Séance Parlor look and feel like in 1875? 12:09
• My Grandfather's Clock (1874-1875, recorded 1905) 12:48
• Mark your calendars for the LIVE Ouija Session with Karen A. Dahlman on Friday, February 26, at 8pm CST. 15:34
• The Conjuring 2 and This House is Haunted: The True Story of the Enfield Poltergeist by Guy Lyon Playfair 17:31
• Were Ed and Lorraine Warren really involved in the Enfield Poltergeist? 17:31
• A clip from an early investigation of the Enfield Poltergeist 21:05
• Another Spectral Edition by Tim Prasil (10-Foot Ghost!) 24:35
• Thank you Traycee and Pat, and Lana and John for your support! 28:42
• Outro 20:36

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Astrologer Dena DeCastro clears up some of the misconceptions of astrology and talks Year Ahead Forecasts, including what's written in the stars for all of us. Listen in as Dena delivers some powerful personal forecasts for both the host and a special listener! PLUS, information on this crazy Mercury Retrograde, the Saturn Neptune Square, and Mars Retrograde. Yes. That is apparently a thing! There's great energy in this one, so come on into the parlor and have a listen! Visit BigSeance.com for more info!

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• Episode Preview :00
• Intro 1:34
• Bio and Introduction of Astrologer, Dena DeCastro 2:07
• Dena's connection with astrology goes back to her childhood. 5:34
• She remembers growing up looking at astrology and tarot with a sense of wonder and fascination. 7:55
• Bad PR and the misconceptions of Astrology. 9:38
• Evolutionary Astrology — Personal and spiritual growth. 11:10
• Using astrology to make choices. 12:35
• Mercury Retrograde 13:50
• Why technology problems during Mercury Retrograde? 15:53
• The importance of free will and making better choices for your highest good. 17:22
• Does Dena have intuitive or mediumistic abilities? 18:54
• What are Dena's thoughts and experiences with spirit communication? 20:20
• What's this stuff about forecasts and birth charts? 23:32
• Dena gives ME (Patrick) my goose-bump-inducing Year Ahead Forecast! 25:12
• My goose bumpy response to the forecast! 33:42
• When skeptics say, "Well that could apply to anyone." 36:05
• The overall Year Ahead Forecast for everyone! 39:17
• The Saturn Neptune Square 39:59
• Jupiter is in the sign of Virgo — Dena has begun playing the mandolin. 42:35
• Libra — Growth and expansion in partnerships and relationships. 44:52
• Mars Retrograde 45:32
• The end of the Uranus Pluto Square 48:10

• Shoutout to Harry Duran of Podcast Junkies! Did you hear my interview? If not, find that episode here! 50:30

• Dena gives Belle (a fabulous listener and supporter of the podcast) her Year Ahead Forecast! 53:10
• Belle's validating response to her forecast! 1:04:04

• Saying goodbye to Dena, where you can find her, and more info! 1:06:55
• Easter Eggs 1:11:00
• #Paranerd Hashtag 1:11:31

DenaDeCastro.com

Mentioned Blog Posts: Saturn Square Neptune: Creating a Spiritual Practice and Mercury Retrograde in Capricorn: Slowing Down.

Twitter:@siriusastrology

Sirius Astrology Podcast

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Psychic Angela Thomas makes a return appearance to give us her predictions for the world for 2016, as well as a look back on her predictions for 2015. Find out why you really need to be saving money. Plus, you KNOW you want to know what kind of nerd Angela is! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes!

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In this episode:

• Episode Preview :00
• Intro 1:48
• Welcome 2:23
• Listener Feedback - Thank you, Jpat3380! 4:15
• Angela's Bio 5:03
• The Interview 7:21
• Angela is working on scheduling some mini tours to several paranormal locations across the country, including the Myrtles Plantation outside of New Orleans! 8:10
• We discuss the predictions that Angela gave us in November of 2014, and where we stand with those predictions. 12:06
• Angela suggests to begin saving your money. Is there a recession on the way for the US? 14:50
• The prediction of a future terrorist attack in Washington DC. 16:15
• Things heating up with conflict in the Middle East 16:43
• A new virus having to do with pigs could be on the way. 19:53
• Politics and the presidential race. 21:09
• More about Angela's experiences with the scientific study of precognition and remote viewing. 21:59
• Practice makes perfect! 26:15
• What other psychics are saying. In general, what does 2016 look like? 27:15
• A year of challenges and ending the OLD ways of doing things. 28:39
• Changes in Congress and President Obama? 29:40
• Angela made some predictions for ME a year ago, and was incredibly accurate! 35:38
• Angela's website, where she posts her predictions and you can check for validation. 37:24
• Why so much doom and gloom? 41:00
• What happens when Angela has a miss? She forgets about it. "You must be willing to be wrong." 42:25
• More on psychics and predictions 46:40
• What kind of nerd is Angela Thomas? 48:39
• Another Spectral Edition by Tim Prasil (Two Murdered Women Ghosts) 53:03
• #Paranerd Hashtag! 57:02

For more on Angela Thomas:

AngelaThomas.org

YourPsychicServicesBusiness.com

Psychic Angela Thomas on Facebook

Angela's previous appearance on Episode 26 of The Big Séance Podcast

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What has been your favorite Big Séance Podcast episode so far? What do you think is the most popular episode? Plus, the interesting and hilarious search terms that bring people to BigSeance.com. Also learn to most popular blog posts were, the all-time biggest commenters, some listener feedback, my goals for 2016, and the latest audio issue of The Spectral Edition from Tim Prasil! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes!

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In this Episode:

• Episode Preview :00
• Intro 1:16
• Welcome, paranerds, to the final episode of 2015! 1:49
• I've set a few goals for 2016! 3:25
• Shout out to Joey Bucheker of the Cocktails and Cream Puffs podcast, for inspiring my goal to get healthy! 4:09
• Some Listener Feedback 6:32
• Can anyone help L to find clairvoyant classes or training in the Tinley Park or Lombard, IL area? 6:32
• Listener Denise Seah shares her thoughts on her favorite episode, demons, and negative energy. 8:23
• Conrad posted a great video in the Big Seance Parlor on Facebook. You should check it out! 11:25
• The Top 5 Most Popular Podcast Episodes! 12:53

#5 - Madame Delphine Lalaurie, the real life murderess portrayed in "American Horror Story: Coven" (episode 7 - Aug. 6, 2014)

This was my first opportunity to have a friend of mine, Victoria Cosner, on the podcast. She's author of Mad Madame Lalaurie: New Orleans' Most Famous Murderess revealed. We chatted about the real life Delphine Lalaurie, portrayed by Kathy Bates in American Horror Story: Coven. A lot of talk about New Orleans in this episode. Plus we had a bonus discussion on cemeteries! Victoria is also author of Missouri's Mad Doctor McDowell, a book she co-authored with Lorelei Shannon. And you may remember hearing them talk about this book on the show in a hilarious episode more recently. 13:15

#4 - Departing Visions & After Death Communication w/ Carla Wills-Brandon (episode 31 - Mar. 19, 2015)

Carla Wills-Brandon, author and researcher, discusses Deathbed or Departing Visions and other After Death Communication. We also talk about Death Phobia as well as an exciting discussion about psychomanteums! Check out Carla's book, Heavenly Hugs: Comfort, Support, and Hope from the Afterlife, which is also found on theBigSeance.com Recommended Reading list. 14:16

#3 - The Story of a True Haunting w/ Edwin F. Becker, Part 1 (episode 20 - Nov. 6, 2014)

So this was part 1 of a 2-part episode. Mr. Becker shared his story of the very real haunting experiences that he and his family experienced in 1970. The story, which involves the very first televised exorcism by NBC, and was featured on an episode of Paranormal Witness, is told in his bestselling book, True Haunting. And one thing that I always hear that stands out with people in this episode… is Ed's voice. He has a great voice for storytelling… particularly if it's spooky. If you didn't hear the 2nd half of the conversation, I would encourage you to check it out. 15:09

#2 - Psychic Predictions & Prophesies for 2015 (episode 24 - Dec. 23, 2014)

This was actually THE most popular episode for nearly a year until the number 1 episode booted it out of it's place. This was an episode in which I gathered Psychic Predictions and Prophecies for 2015 from people like Janice Carlson, Angela Thomas, Rob Gutro, Carole J. Obley, Karen A. Dahlman, Lee Allen Howard, and Marilyn Painter. And I have to tell you… it's an interesting listen now that 2015 has come to an end. You might want to check it out again. 16:18

#1 - Ghost Hunters & the Ghosts of St. Charles: Over My Dead Body (episode 41 - Sept. 8, 2015)

This last fall, Syfy aired an episode of Ghost Hunters where they highlighted and investigated several locations in a city I love and know well — St. Charles, Missouri. A lot of locals were very excited and waited patiently for this special episode in Ghost Hunter's 10th season. So MY episode of the Big Seance Podcast came out ahead of the Ghost Hunters episode, and I gave some heads up on the locations and stories you're likely to see. A lot of that information came from Ghosts of St. Charles, a great book by Michael Henry! 17:51

• Top 5 BigSeance.com Blog Posts for 2015! 19:45

#5. The Conjuring Sequel and the Enfield Poltergeist 20:09

#4. Sony Nightshot: A Call for Advice from Paranormal Investigators (Actually the number 5 top post of all time, going back to 1012) 20:45

#3. A Funeral Home Ghost Story 21:39

#2. Do Spirits Reside at Papa Jacks Pizza in Lexington, Missouri? (Actually the number 3 top post of all time, going back to 2012) 22:11

#1. Being Able to Read in Your Dreams (Also the TOP most popular post at BigSeance.com, going back to 2012) 22:58

• Funniest and Most Interesting Search Terms that have brought people to BigSeance.com 24:29

When you Google a search term, and you click on a link that takes you to BigSeance.com, Wordpress keeps track of what those search terms are. And it's one of my favorite part of the stats that I have access to from Wordpress. I've done this kind of thing a few times in the early days of BigSeance.com, and so I picked up where I left off around two years ago.

• EVP Analysis and slowing down playback 36:00
• Another Spectral Edition from Tim Prasil (Prospect Hill Cemetery Ghost) 39:37
• What countries listen to the podcast the most? 42:46
• All-Time Top Commenters at BigSeance.com! 43:57

#6 - Sally Bosco

#5 - Diane from Paranormalogistically.wordpress.com

#4 - Randall Keller, my distant cousin, the author and EVP researcher, and podcaster. Check out his Voices Podcast, if you haven't already.

#3 - Scoobyclue

#2 - Renae Rude the Paranormalist

#1 - Gary Leigh

• Outro 46:15
• #Paranerd Hashtag 47:52

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Are trapped ghosts inside the Milton Schoolhouse? Are there mysterious spirits, unrelated to the legend, that call the Milton home? Or perhaps there has never been a ghostly presence in the building. Join me as we chat with Milton co-owner, Meredith, as well as previous guest, Ginger Collins-Justus. Paranormal or not, you MUST visit the Milton and see its current reincarnation! Visit BigSeance.com for more info.

"The Milton Schoolhouse is a place for innovators, dreamers, bold visionaries, entrepreneurs, inventors, artists, daring pioneers- and renaissance people."

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In this episode:

• Episode Preview :00
• Intro 1:51
• Take a ride with me! We're headed to Alton, Illinois for Maeva's Coffee Shop at the Milton Schoolhouse! 2:24
• The legend and history of the Milton Schoolhouse, which was featured on Syfy's Ghost Hunters in 2010. 4:02
• Troy Taylor's article from AltonHauntings.com
• Ginger Collins-Justus and I sit down at Maeva's with co-owner of the Milton Schoolhouse, Meredith. She introduces us to the Milton and gives a brief timeline of events and renovation since purchasing the building in 2009. 7:52
• Patrick describes the Milton Schoolhouse and what you'll find when you walk in. 9:49
• I begin asking Meredith about the legend. And she gives us a cool behind the scenes look at Jason and Grant's visit with T.A.P.S. 10:26
• Is there any truth to the legend? 13:40
• So what about the reports of hauntings? Is it haunted? And who is haunting it? And what about the evidence from the Ghost Hunters episode? 14:53
• Riverbend Paranormal
• Being a respectful landlord to the presence of both the physical and spiritual. (Not getting the answer I apparently was looking for, I kept pestering Meredith about activity in the building.) 15:56
• I missed the cooler story. What's the latest news from the Milton? 16:37
• Templar Brewing Co is moving into the Milton.
• What does Ginger think? As an intuitive medium, does she sense a paranormal presence in the building? 17:28
• Ginger is also the owner of Missouri History and Hauntings. Does she think there's any truth to the Milton legend? 21:02
• Schools hold lots of energy from decades of students coming and going, memories, experiences, and history. Is it that residual energy that people claim to feel and experience here? 22:51
• Getting a brief tour of the building, meeting Buford, and stumbling into THE boiler room! 25:06
• Leaving Maeva's and feeling silly about focusing on the legend and the paranormal, when there is so much more to the Milton. And why is it that I sleep like a baby in "the most haunted" places? 26:44
• If you have stories or have had paranormal experiences from the Milton Schoolhouse, please contact me! I'd love to hear about your experiences. 28:36

• Another audio issue of Tim Prasil's Spectral Edition! (Possessed Girl - Club House Ghost) 28:53

• Catching up with Ginger Collins-Justus and talking about some upcoming events she's planning. Be sure to listen to Ginger's previous appearance on episode 23 of the podcast. 32:50
• The Milton is SO much more than a place for paranerds to fantasize about! It's a super cool community and a place for inspiration. Please visit the website for the Milton Schoolhouse! Visit the "news" link in the menu for a beautiful blog written by Meredith. I read nearly every blog entry. It chronicles the journey they're taking at the Milton. Many of you might appreciate the post titled Paranormal Preservationists. 36:13
• Look forward to an upcoming Milton Schoolhouse episode from our friends over at the History Goes Bump podcast! 38:29
• Hey Meredith, can you repeat that? 39:03
• Outro 40:06
• Paranerdal Hashtag 41:41

Thank you, Meredith and Ginger!!

For more on the Milton Schoolhouse:

The Milton Schoolhouse Website

Milton Schoolhouse on Facebook

The Website for Maeva's Coffee Shop

Maeva's Coffee Shop on Facebook

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I dare you to watch 31 spooky movies in 31 days next October in honor of Halloween! Can it be done? Lana Carbon and John Lilies, the folks behind Carbon Lilies, took the challenge and succeeded! Listen to find out some of what they learned! Visit BigSéance.com for show notes!

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In this episode:

• Episode Preview :00
• Intro 1:51
• Your invitation to join the brand new Facebook group, The Big Séance Parlor! 2:24
• Introduction of Lana Carbon and John Lilies of Carbon Lilies 5:19
• Thank you, Sam Haynes, for the spooky music in tonight's episode!
• Lana and John say hello and explain their pseudonyms. Is Lana a he and John a she?? 7:51
• The exciting challenge of 31 movies for 31 days of October! How did the idea come about? 10:21
• Publicizing the project on social media! No pressure! 12:44
• How did the list of 31 movies form? Plus BONUS movies! 13:40
• This would be a great challenge or project for you and your family for this winter! 16:29
• Look for 12 movies for the 12 days of Christmas coming soon! 17:58
• What did Lana and John learn about each other in this project? 18:48
• Are there movies from the list that they don't care to watch again? 20:45
• The traditional movie watch list 23:50
• Lana and John also added 31 songs to the challenge! 25:06
• Let's play a game! Thoughts on random movies! 29:26
• Thoughts on As Above So Below (2014) 30:12
• Thoughts on Witchboard (1986) (and big hair and shoulder pads) 31:29
• Thoughts on Jeepers Creepers (2001) 32:12
• The hilariously bad decisions made by characters in horror films! 32:53
• Thoughts on the original Carrie (1976) 33:53
• Thoughts on The Changeling (1980) 34:27
• The role that EVP played in The Changeling 35:02
• Thoughts on Ginger Snaps (2000) 36:09
• Thoughts on The Conjuring (2013) 36:44
• Suggestions and pointers for those who want to accept a similar challenge! 37:53
• More on the Carbon Lilies blog and where to find it! 40:12
• New iTunes reviews! Thank you, DenaDC and Takk1313! 47:28
• A big shout out to Jeremy! 49:25
• Paranerd Hashtag! 50:18
• Easter Egg 52:18

For more on Carbon Lilies:

The Carbon Lilies Blog

The Carbon Lilies Facebook Page

Twitter: @carbonlilies

Spooky Music featured in this episode is from Sam Haynes. You can find more about Sam and his music at www.hauntmusic.co.uk. Thanks, Sam!

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Body snatcher. Grave robber. Mad scientist. Brilliant surgeon. And did he really hang the corpse of his daughter in Mark Twain Cave? Plus the ghosts of the Gratiot Street Prison. Delve into the macabre world of St. Louis's Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell with Victoria Cosner and Lorelei Shannon, authors of Missouri's Mad Doctor McDowell.

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• Episode Preview :00
• The Halloween Crash! Happy "New Year!" (not really) 2:43
• Introduction of Missouri's Mad Doctor McDowell: Confederates, Cadavers and Macabre Medicine by today's guests, authors Victoria Cosner and Lorelei Shannon 4:32
• Victoria Cosner Bio 6:14
• Victoria was previously on episode 7 of the podcast, where we chatted about their book, Mad Madame Lalaurie.
• Lorelei Shannon Bio 7:16
• The conversation about Mad Dr. McDowell begins! 7:53
• Who was the doctor? Was he a good person? 9:50
• Where did he get his early medical fascination from? Dr. Ephraim McDowell – Uncle to Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell 13:21
• McDowell's medical students were expected to supply their own cadavers, forcing them to participate in grave robbing/bodysnatching. 16:24
• The ghost of McDowell's mother! 19:14
• Union troops confiscated some crazy things from the McDowell Medical College. 20:24
• The horrors of the Gratiot Street Prison, formally the McDowell Medical College. 23:40
• How exactly does one "bodysnatch"? 24:34
• What was Dr. McDowell up to between the years of 1827 and 1838? 27:05
• Did the fact that he lost so many children at a young age lead to his fascination with body preservation? 28:51
• McDowell hung the corpse of his daughter Amanda in Hannibal, Missouri's Mark Twain Cave. 29:37
• McDowell was a spiritualist and attended a demonstration by the famous Fox Sisters when they came through St. Louis. 35:27
• More on the building, the stories of hauntings, and the Purina lot in St. Louis. 37:33
• What about this story creeps Victoria and Lorelei out the most? 42:15
• Has Dr. McDowell kind of been forgotten? 46:40
• McDowell and surgery during the Civil War. 47:34
• Paranerd hashtag No. 1! 51:05

• Another audio issue of Tim Prasil's Spectral Edition! (Coffin Mark – Changing Ghost – Big Frog) 51:45
• Another iTunes review! This one from Darcy in Canada! Thank you! 56:10
• Paranerd hashtag No. 2! 58:55
• Easter Egg 59:42

For more on Victoria, Lorelei, and Mad Doctor McDowell:

Mad Doctor McDowell Website

Get the book on Amazon

Mad Doctor McDowell on Facebook

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Lots of Halloween spooky goodness, with special guests, including Jim Harold of the Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold's Campfire! This episode is jam packed with ghost stories and more! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes!

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In this episode:

• Intro :00
• Welcome to the Halloween Episode for 2015! :49
• Jim Harold of The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold's Campfire joins me to share a few stories from his latest book, True Ghost Stories: Jim Harold's Campfire 4. 2:58
• Jim shares "A Kind of Hush" (A Karen Carpenter ghost story?) 5:30
• Jim shares "A Physician Meets the Supernatural" 12:19
• Jim previously appeared on episode #14.
• Claire Broad tells a frightening story of an experience with a dark energy. Don't worry. It has a good ending though! 19:44
• Claire previously appeared on episode #38.
• Edwin F. Becker, author of the popular book, True Haunting, tells us a very personal ghost story that he has never shared publicly. 25:54
• Edwin previously appeared on both episodes #20 and #21.
• A spooktacular visit from Diane and Denise from The History Goes Bump Podcast! 30:30
• Diane and Denise previously appeared on episode #40.
• Carole J. Obley, author of Soul to Soul Connections: Comforting Messages from the Spirit World, recounts a few ghostly experiences with mysterious ectoplasm! 35:14
• Carole previously appeared on episode #27.
• No Halloween episode would be complete without a special visit from Karen A. Dahlman! She's here with some great tips for some Halloween spirit communication! 42:55
• Karen's most recent appearance was episode #39.
• The premier of The Spectral Edition, the brand new regular segment brought to you by Tim Prasil, author of Help for the Haunted: A Decade of Vera Van Slyke Ghostly Mysteries. 47:55
• Tim previously appeared on episode #22.
• Thank you to three spectacular paranerds (Cheri, Xang, and Denise) for their very nice iTunes reviews! 52:11
• Big News for Google and Android users!! The Big Séance Podcast will soon be available in the Google Play store! Stay tuned! 53:57
• The spooky music of Sam Haynes! Thank you, Sam! 54:45
• Final send off! Have a Happy Halloween! You ALL Rock! 55:57

Spooky Music featured in this episode is from Sam Haynes. You can find more about Sam and his music at www.hauntmusic.co.uk. Thanks, Sam!

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