Big Seance: My Paranormal World

What spooky movies should you watch before Halloween? Patrick has a list of 13, and you probably haven't heard of some of them! Also, some various Halloween updates, and Patrick's witch friend, Meth Hazel makes another appearance! Visit BigSeance.com for more.

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In this episode:

Intro :00

Another special appearance by Meth Hazel :37

A look back at the last year since the last Halloween episodes 3:27

Did you read the Funeral Home Ghost Story sent in by an anonymous listener? 4:42

A great photo of a Halloween home haunt sent in by Traycee 5:32

All past Halloween content can now be found at one place! Go to BigSeance.com/Halloween! 6:12

A review of Creating Your Vintage Halloween: The Folklore, Traditions, and some Crafty Makes by Marion Paull 7:15

The 13 Spooky Movies that I think should be on every paranerd's watch list for every year right before Halloween (from oldest to newest)! 11:11

The Uninvited (1944) 11:40

The song, Stella by Starlight, from The Uninvited 15:28

Psycho (1960) 17:22

The Innocents (1961) 18:42

The song O Willow Waly from The Innocents 18:42

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (1966) 20:29

Carrie (1976) 21:36

Score from the final scene in Carrie, by Pino Donaggio 22:52

The Changeling (1980) 23:45

The Disney film, Watcher in the Woods (1980) 24:53

Roseanne Season 2 Halloween Episode, "Boo" (1989) 26:34

Hocus Pocus (1993) 27:57

Halloween H20 (1998) 29:13

Mr. Sandman from The Chordettes 30:26

The Blair Witch Project (1999) 30:55

What Lies Beneath (2000) 32:21

The Others (2001) 33:29

What's coming up for next week's Halloween episode? 35:33

Who produced the cool spooky music?? 37:15

Easter Egg/Outtake 40:25

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

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Psychic Medium Kristy Robinett shares inspiring true stories from her book, It's a Wonderful Afterlife. Also, advice for young people growing up psychic, Halloween, and a great story about "The Rubberband Man". Oh... and a squirrel. Visit BigSeance.com for show notes.

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In this episode:

• Episode Preview :00
• A Heads up for this episode 1:55
• Introducing Kristy Robinett 4:25
• The Squirrel makes her first appearance 6:10
• Crazy week for Kristy 7:17
• How does she do it? 9:07
• Growing up a psychic medium 10:41
• Advice for young people growing up psychic (and their parents) 14:50
• Story: Do ghosts eat bananas? 15:51
• Kristy uses all of the "Claires" in her mediumship 19:34
• What can people do to open up to receiving messages from passed loved ones? 19:57
• Is it okay to be a little skeptic? 21:38
• Putting her psychic skills to the test 23:54
• Helping people who fear death 27:23
• Having faith about what lies ahead. Is there really an "Other Side"? 29:07
• Communication through music - the fascinating story of "The Rubberband Man" 31:37
• Spirit Communication Tools 35:53
• Yep. The squirrel is still there. Also, butterflies and other signs from our loved ones. 38:08

• Preview of upcoming Halloween episodes 42:04
• Funny iTunes Review and Homework Update! (Thanks, Mrsbeebee1976!) 43:36

• Kristy and Halloween! 46:10
• Does the veil thin around Halloween? 47:56
• Secret Medium Societies in the White House? The Fox sisters were the Kardashians of the 1800s. 49:06
• What kind of nerd is Kristy Robinett? 53:19
• Where can you find all things Kristy Robinett? Upcoming Events! 56:43
• Easter Egg 1:02:03

For more on Kristy Robinett:

Visit kristyrobinett.com

For Kristy's books, visit her Amazon page

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Paranormal Researcher, Richard Estep, gives us a peek into his book, In Search of the Paranormal: The Hammer House Murder, Ghosts of the Clink, and Other Disturbing Investigations. We also talk about the paranormal field in general, theories, favorite gadgets, and an interesting behind the scenes look at his Boulder County Paranormal Research Society (BCPRS). Visit BigSeance.com for show notes!

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In this episode:

• Episode Preview :00
• Some Shout outs/Consolations of Memory: Death and Mourning in 19th Century America! The Mourning Society of St. Louis 2:14
• Saturday, October 17th – Find a Grave's Global Cemetery Meetup 4:40
• Shout out to Marquel! Thank you. 5:54
• Don't forget your homework! Subscribe a friend to the podcast! 6:14
• Richard Estep's Bio! 5:51
• Meet Richard! 9:41
• St. Botolph's Church 10:15
• His passion for the paranormal began at an early age. 11:24
• The frightening and brutal history of the Tower of London 14:06
• Hose Company #3 15:24
• Macky Auditorium/Richard's book is very realistic, and not everything is a ghost! 19:27
• The "skeptic" problem (Show me the evidence!)/One of the reasons why I (Patrick) got out of the paranormal investigation business 22:35
• Why toss questionable evidence?!/Peer Review in the paranormal field 26:42
• Is there a big difference between paranormal investigation in the United Kingdom and the United States? 28:19
• Where the field of paranormal research has both improved and regressed 29:50
• Paranormal Tourism. Who benefits? 31:00
• The REM pod: Richard's favorite flashy gadget! 33:44
• You don't need gadgets! 35:23
• "Experts" in Paranormal Research 37:15
• BCPRS Investigation Reports and Evidence/Moving to the SOAP format (Subjective, Objective, Assessment, Plan) 40:08
• Putting together the paranormal team 42:46
• Are certain months out of the year more conducive to paranormal activity? Does the veil truly get thinner in October? 45:05
• What kind of nerd is Richard Estep? 46:34
• Other novels and writings 48:29
• Easter Egg 51:45

For more on Richard Estep:

RichardEstep.net

In Search of the Paranormal on Amazon

Boulder County Paranormal Research Society

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Demonologist and paranormal researcher Keith Johnson shares of his journey, and his view and experience on the topic of Demonology. Also, past and future television appearances, and being a Science Fiction and Gothic stories nerd! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes!

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In this episode:

• Welcome October! :38
• A recap of the last episode with Keith Johnson, where he shared his experiences and memories of the first investigations of the now famous farmhouse that inspired the movie, The Conjuring 2:18
• An introduction of today's episode with Keith - Demonology! 3:35
• Did the Conjuring case lead Keith into the field of Demonology? 4:07
• I (Patrick) am not sure I believe in the devil or demons. Keith tells me why I'm wrong. 6:26
• Why do some of us have no negative experiences? Is this why some of us don't tend to believe in demons and the devil? Should we be more concerned? 15:29
• Some of the misconceptions about Demonology. 19:20
• Keith is such a down-to-earth nice guy! 22:42

• PRETTY PLEASE subscribe to the podcast in iTunes or your podcast app! Subscribe a friend and introduce them to The Big Séance Podcast! Let me know how you did it. 26:34
• Listener Feedback, Shoutouts, and thoughts on the St. Charles episode of Ghost Hunters! 28:51

• Keith Johnson is a science fiction and gothic horror nerd! 31:02
• Keith's previous TV appearances, and will we see him on TV again? 34:03
• Keith's book series, Paranormal Realities 37:15
• A last bit of advice from Keith! Help and encouragement is out there. 43:36

For more on Keith Johnson:

New England Anomalies Research and Investigations (N.E.A.R.)

Keith and Sandra Johnson on Facebook

Keith's books on Amazon

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Demonologist Keith Johnson was one of the first to investigate the now famous farmhouse that inspired the movie, The Conjuring. He has also been featured on paranormal television shows, such as Syfy's Ghost Hunters. His experience at the now famous farmhouse in Rhode Island was all before Ed and Lorraine Warren showed up on the scene. Keith shares the truth about Bathsheba, whether the farmhouse is still haunted, a response to the current owner speaking out, plus some behind the scenes controversy involving the Warrens. Visit BigSeance.com for show notes!

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In this episode:

• Episode Preview :00
• Some context and an introduction to my interview with Keith Johnson 2:49
• Meet Keith Johnson, demonologist and paranormal investigator 8:50
• Keith's appearances in early episodes of Syfy's Ghost Hunters 9:42
• How did Keith find himself at the farmhouse now made famous by the movie, The Conjuring? 10:25
• Keith gets a tour of the property by the Perron children 13:32
• Rumors about a suicide in the barn at the farmhouse (Mrs. Arnold) 13:40
• Seeing ghostly apparitions in the house 16:40
• A slammed window and a slapped face: Keith comforts the children 20:42
• PIRO, Keith's paranormal investigation team, commits to helping the Perron family 25:45
• "Do you think I'm crazy?" 29:35
• Keith Johnson's connection with Ed and Lorraine Warren 30:36
• Carolyn Perron's threatening paranormal experiences, including her first major experience with what was thought to be the spirit of Bathsheba Sherman. This led to the Warrens kicking Keith and PIRO off of the case! 31:50
• "Leave the lights on all night!" 43:40
• The truth about Bathsheba and the Conjuring story 47:18
• Andrea Perron's House of Darkness House of Light trilogy compared to The Conjuring movie 54:16
• Norma, the current owner of the farmhouse speaks out! 56:15
• Is the Conjuring house still haunted? Keith shares his opinion. 59:25
• EVP recorded in the farmhouse 1:02:25
• Keith's favorite paranormal tools and toys! 1:05:52
• Demonology and more coming up on Part 2 of my conversation with Keith Johnson! 1:11:31

• International Podcast Day is September 30th! How will you celebrate? 1:13:10

For those interested in more information or research into Bathsheba, I highly recommend the following article by J'aime Rubio: The Real Bathsheba Sherman - True History vs. "Conjured" Fiction

For more on Keith Johnson:

New England Anomalies Research and Investigations (N.E.A.R.)

Keith and Sandra Johnson on Facebook

Keith's books on Amazon

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In an upcoming episode of Syfy's 10th season of Ghost Hunters, T.A.P.S. visits a city I love and know well -- St. Charles, Missouri. I've been waiting patiently for this special episode, and I'll give you a heads up on the locations and stories you're likely to see. Also, check out "Ghosts of St. Charles", a great book by Michael Henry! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes!

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• Listener Feedback from "Karen from down at the lake" :00
• Surprise! It's a bonus episode! 1:10
• Have a question? Want to share listener feedback? Visit SpeakPipe.com/BigSeance or call the feedback line at (775) 583-5563. 1:42
• On Wednesday, September 16, Syfy's Ghost Hunters will air an episode featuring historic Main Street in St. Charles, MO, a city I love and know well. It is the fourth episode in the highly anticipated 10th season, and is titled "Over My Dead Body". 2:06
• In this episode of The Big Séance Podcast, I'll highlight the locations and stories that are likely to be featured in the upcoming Ghost Hunters episode. For historical information and background of the locations, I'll refer to Michael Henry's book, "Ghosts of St. Charles". Michael also has a site called StCharlesGhosts.com, where you can find information about the ghost tours that he leads in St. Charles. 3:49
• I purchased my copy of Ghosts of St. Charles from Main Street Books, a super cute bookstore that just happens to be next door to one of the locations likely to be featured on Syfy. The bookstore has its own history as well. You can find Main Street Books on Facebook, where they're very active. Check them out! 4:53
• A REALLY brief history of St. Charles, MO. 5:32
• Elijah Lovejoy, Ebenezer Curtis, and the upstairs apartment in the Goellner's Printing building. 6:20
• Dengler's Tobacco in the "Old Farmer's Home" 8:05
• The spirit of Mollie at the Millstream Restaurant and Bar 8:51
• The lost graveyard at the city park next to Lewis and Clark's restaurant. 9:45
• The Mother-in-Law House and the ghost of Christina. 10:29
• Michael Henry's official viewing party is planned for 8pm Central on September 16, at Llewelyn's Pub on Main Street. He'll have copies of his book, "Ghosts of St. Charles", on hand. 12:21
• Some early thoughts on the new season of Ghost Hunters (Season 10) 13:02
• Watch "Over My Dead Body", featuring the hauntings of historic St. Charles, Missouri, and send me your thoughts! 14:59

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Do you like ghost tours? Are you a fan of the kind of paranormal history that... goes bump? Diane and Denise from The History Goes Bump podcast take us behind the scenes of their ghost tours for the theatre of the mind. Visit BigSeance.com for more info.

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• Episode preview :00
• Shoutouts! 2:20
• International Podcast Day is September 30th! How will you celebrate International Podcast Day? 4:43
• Meet Diane Student and Denise Moormeier, the hosts of the History Goes Bump podcast 6:52
• What's the History Goes Bump podcast? "Ghost tours for the theatre of the mind" 7:35
• The true story of When a Stranger Calls 8:40
• More on how the History Goes Bump journey began 10:00
• How did the interest in history begin? 13:38
• Favorite time periods! 16:54
• So many haunted locations to choose from! 18:59
• Some of the recent haunted spots covered on History Goes Bump: Moses Cone Manor in North Carolina, Salem Witch Trials, Danvers State Hospital in Massachusetts, Plymouth Massachusetts, the Baker Hotel in Texas, Queen's Park in Toronto, the Myrtles Plantation in Louisiana 21:42
• Meetups with Diane and Denise 23:20
• The spirit of Elvis and the hauntings of other historical figures and celebrities 25:28
• Favorite History Goes Bump episodes 27:14
• Wish List! Where will History Goes Bump take us next? 30:00
• Catching paranormal activity on camera! 31:40
• Patrick makes a special request for Diane and Denise to take us on a ghost tour of Alton Illinois and the Milton Schoolhouse 34:23
• "NEVER EVER TEMPT THE SPIRITS!" and Ouija stories 35:50
• Me to Diane and Denise: Is there any controlled situation where you might attempt spirit communication? 41:26
• "Are you here, Timmy?" Other thoughts on channeling, psychics, spirit communication, and evolving opinions. 42:03
• Thoughts on paranormal tourist traps, ghost hunting famous haunts, and the best ghost tours! 47:02
• Outside of paranormal history, what kind of nerd are you? 51:19
• Diane is the author of The Shattering, book one of The Lewis Chronicles 55:06
• Exciting things coming up on the History Goes Bump podcast! 59:41
• Denise's JUMP app coming soon! 1:00:17

HistoryGoesBump.com

History Goes Bump podcast on iTunes!

History Goes Bump on Facebook!

The "Spooktacular Crew" on Facebook!

@HistoryGoesBump Twitter!

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The audio version of the very first LIVE video episode of The Big Séance Podcast. Our guest is fan favorite, Karen A. Dahlman, and we talk about her latest book, "The Spirit of Alchemy: Secret Teachings of the Sacred Reunion", a behind the scenes look at how it was written, plus listener ouija questions. Visit BigSeance.com for more info!

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• Listener feedback from John Lilies of the blog, Carbon Lilies :00

• Question from a loyal listener - Can anyone help? 1:33
• Introduction of today's episode 2:25
• John's blog post, 13.1 Reflections 2:49
• International Podcast Day is September 30th! 4:24
• LIVE interview with Karen A. Dahlman begins! 4:58
• The Spirit of Alchemy and the role the ouija played in the writing of it 8:11
• The artwork on the cover of the book 11:00
• The ancient art of alchemy 14:08
• DAKi, Karen's not-so-imaginary playmate! 18:55
• The very special story of an early mentor... and belly dancing?! Whaaat?! 22:43
• What does it look like when Karen channels the information for her books? 29:15
• Recording and organizing all of the messages from spirit 34:10
• First listener question from Diane and Denise from the History Goes Bump Podcast. Are there concerns about opening yourself up to channeling in this way? 35:50
• Matt E submitted an audio question! If you do end up making contact in a Ouija session, can a spirit come back to haunt you years later? If it's unwanted energy, how do you go about getting rid of it? 39:38
• Lana and John (mentioned above) showed up LIVE with a question. Their question was... Any suggestions to shake a negative frame of reference with the Ouija Board? 49:35
• Encouragement for those who have not yet achieved communication through the board. 54:11
• A question from my Mom for Karen! - What are some interesting examples of validation from channeling through the board? 57:16
• The story of helping Hector 59:45
• Moon Messages 1:03:05
• A question from MemoryJogger - Does distance affect spirit communication? 1:04:52
• Relating MemoryJogger's question to my experiences with EVP research 1:07:44
• A LIVE question from Josh W - If you connect with a negative energy on the board, how long should you wait before using the board again? 1:08:43
• Some LIVE comments about some recent Ouija successes from BlandBoringUserName - 1:11:29 & 1:15:52
• Upcoming events for Karen and how to find her! 1:12:49
• Thank you, Karen A. Dahlman! Such a cool first experience! 1:16:47

For the YouTube video of this LIVE interview, click HERE.

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

KarenADahlman.com

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UK medium, Claire Broad, shares stories of Whitefeather, her spirit guide. Learn how she developed her mediumship starting at the age of four! Claire paints a picture of the development circle, and explains why she thinks mediumship should be dealt with like a science. Visit BigSeance.com for more info!

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In this episode:

• Episode Preview :00
• Meet Claire Broad 2:10
• Childhood and early mediumship experiences 6:37
• Can you smell YOUR spirit guide? 13:02
• Whitefeather, Claire's spirit guide 15:00
• The road to mediumship 19:00
• Evidence of the survival of consciousness 21:53
• Claire's story of being healed by Whitefeather 23:43
• Native Americans, snakes, and healing 29:00
• How do you connect with your spirit guide? 38:50
• Patience 45:53
• Learning more about Merlin, my spirit guide 47:59
• Claire on development circles and working on your personal spiritual development 52:15
• Mediums are like plumbers. Some are good. Some are not so good. 56:50
• The physical phenomena that Claire experiences in her work 1:01:16
• Evidence based mediumship 1:03:27
• Encouraging scientific minds, and using science with mediumship! 1:07:52
• What kind of NERD is Claire? 17:54
• Upcoming events for Claire! 1:20:48

• International Podcast Day is September 30th! 48:54
• Shout outs and some listener feedback! 49:32

A psychic artist's impression of Whitefeather, Claire's spirit guide.

For more on Claire or to book a reading, visit ClaireBroad.com.

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I am excited to announce and invite you to a special LIVE video episode of The Big Séance Podcast with guest, Karen A. Dahlman! It all happens Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 8pm Central (CT)! We'll talk all things Ouija and Karen's latest book, The Spirit of Alchemy: Secret Teachings of the Sacred Reunion. Go to BigSeance.com/LIVE for more info!

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