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On this episode of Darkwoods Paranormal we talk to Chris Cherry. Chris has spent nearly 25 years investigating the paranormal. What began as a shared interest with an old friend grew into Underworld Ministry, years of investigations on YouTube, and a paranormal podcast of his own.

In this episode, Chris talks about what keeps him searching for answers—and why he doesn’t simply walk into a place and assume it’s haunted. For him, an investigation means paying attention, trusting your own senses, and learning the history and stories behind a location. We hear about some of his favorite haunted places and get into demons, Ouija boards, dolls, and the questions that come with exploring the unknown.

Join us for a conversation about curiosity, experience, and the search for what’s really happening in the places we call haunted.

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In this episode of DarkWoods Paranormal, we talk with author and paranormal investigator Eleanor Wagner about everything from ghost hunting and mediumship to the question that keeps coming up: Why do spirits stay?

We also explore Eleanor’s books, including Sussex County Hauntings and Other Strange Phenomena (Parts I, II, and III), Warren County Hauntings and Other Strange Phenomena, and Morris & Sussex County Hauntings and Other Strange Phenomena. We discuss the challenges of writing and what it takes to put a compelling story on the page.

If you’re interested in the paranormal, ghost hunting, mediumship, or the work behind writing a good story, this in-depth conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode we sit down with Charlie Raymond, founder of the Kentucky Bigfoot Research Organization, to take a deep dive into the Bigfoot question. We talk about eyewitness encounters, the stories people have shared, and how likely it is that a creature like Bigfoot could exist. Charlie brings decades of research and investigation to a conversation that asks what the evidence and experiences might mean—and whether Gabriel’s mind could be changed.

It’s an in-depth, fascinating discussion for Bigfoot believers, skeptics, and anyone who’s ever wondered what might be out there. Listen and decide for yourself: Is Bigfoot real?

What do you think?

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Gilbert, better known as Ghost Guy Live, returns to DarkWoods Paranormal—and a lot has changed since his first appearance.

Known for entering haunted locations alone with only his dog by his side, Gilbert has continued investigating, sharing his experiences, and building a growing community through his TikTok Lives.

In this episode, we look back at some of the experiences that shaped him, find out what he has been doing lately, and talk about how much he and Ghost Guy Live have grown since we last spoke. Gilbert is not only a fascinating investigator—he is also a genuinely amazing person, and we were thrilled to welcome him back.

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In this special episode of DarkWoods Paranormal, Raven Knight sits down with her friend Jamie VandenAvond from Speculating Wildly About Crime for a story where true crime, mystery, and the paranormal collide.

The Cecil Hotel has become one of the most infamous locations in Los Angeles—a building surrounded by tragedy, unsettling stories, and decades of alleged paranormal activity. But no case connected to the hotel has captured the world’s attention quite like the disappearance and death of Elisa Lam.

From the haunting elevator footage to the discovery that shocked the world, Elisa’s case continues to leave people with questions more than a decade later.

Raven and Jamie discuss the strange circumstances surrounding the case, the theories that followed, and why this is one mystery neither of them has ever been able to let go. They also take time to remember Elisa as more than a name attached to the Cecil Hotel—she was a real young woman whose life and story deserve to be treated with compassion.

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What if death isn’t the end—but a transition into something we’re only beginning to understand?

Irish spiritual teacher, healer, and author Tony Ærcyus Christie joins Raven and Gabriel to explore the profound questions at the heart of his book, Death – You Gotta Love It. What is consciousness, and can it exist beyond the physical body? Could our intuition connect us to something greater? Do the people we love continue beyond their physical existence—and might death be far more complex than the final ending we’ve been taught to fear?

This fascinating conversation challenges conventional ideas about life, death, and the nature of human existence. Rather than claiming to have every answer, Tony invites us to reconsider what we believe, question what may lie beyond the boundaries of our understanding, and explore the possibility that death isn’t the end of our story at all.

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On this episode of DarkWoods Paranormal, Gabriel von Graves and Raven Knight sit down with DeeDee Moon Flyer, co-founder and host of The Twilight Tonic Paranormal Podcast, for a conversation that takes us deep into the stranger side of the unexplained.

DeeDee isn’t simply someone who talks about the paranormal — her fascination with the unknown is deeply personal, shaped by a lifetime of unusual experiences and a family history that includes UFO encounters.

We dive into UFOs and UAPs, experiencer phenomena, strange synchronicities, and the mysterious connection between owls and UFO encounters. Why do owls appear so often in stories surrounding sightings, missing time, and alleged encounters? Are they simply animals caught up in extraordinary circumstances — symbols created by the mind — or could they represent something much stranger?

From UFOs in the sky to the possibility that different paranormal phenomena may be far more connected than we realize, this conversation goes exactly where we love to go: into that uncomfortable space between what we know, what we believe, and what we still can’t explain.

Join Gabriel von Graves and Raven Knight with special guest DeeDee Moonflyer of The Twilight Tonic Paranormal Podcast as we ask one of our favorite questions:

What if the strange things people experience aren’t separate phenomena at all?

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What happens when the strange stories you hear as a kid never really leave you?

On this episode of Darkwoods Paranormal, Raven Knight and Gabriel Von Graves sit down with author J.R. Macho to explore the inspiration behind his writing and the legends, lore, and stories that helped shape his imagination.

Growing up in small-town Minnesota, J.R. was surrounded by the kinds of stories that seem to take on a life of their own — local legends, childhood tales, unexplained mysteries, and pieces of folklore passed from one person to another. Years later, those influences would find their way into the fictional worlds he creates.

We talk about where his ideas come from, how real places and local lore can become the foundation for fiction, the process of taking an old story and making it your own, and why the legends we grow up hearing can stay with us long after childhood.

Because sometimes the best fictional stories begin with something that people once whispered might actually be true.

Join Raven Knight and Gabriel Von Graves for a conversation about writing, imagination, Minnesota lore, and the stories that refuse to be forgotten.

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What if you could see spirits before you were old enough to understand what they were?

In this episode of Darkwoods Paranormal, Raven Knight and Gabriel von Graves sit down with Colleen Heldenbrand, better known as Medium Red, an evidential psychic medium whose journey began in childhood. From seeing colors around people and communicating with spirits at a young age to becoming a respected paranormal investigator and medium, Medium Red shares the remarkable experiences that shaped her life.

We discuss her spiritual awakening, the mentors who helped her develop her abilities, working alongside paranormal investigation teams, helping families experiencing unexplained activity, and what it’s really like to connect with those who have passed on.

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or simply fascinated by the unknown, this conversation offers an honest look into the world of mediumship and the paranormal.

If you enjoy conversations about haunted locations, psychic phenomena, paranormal investigations, and life beyond the veil, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode of Darkwoods Paranormal.

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What happens when dreams become evidence?

This week on DarkWoods Paranormal, Raven Knight and Gabriel von Graves welcome author and folklorist April May Burnside for one of our most fascinating conversations yet.

April shares her lifelong passion for folklore, the supernatural, and the stories that shape generations. We explore the legends that inspire her work, the difference between writing fiction and nonfiction, and how history, mystery, and the unexplained often intertwine.

But the conversation takes an unforgettable turn as April recounts the incredible true story of how recurring dreams involving her grandfather ultimately played a role in helping solve a homicide that forever changed her family. It’s a powerful discussion about intuition, grief, faith, and the mysteries that sometimes refuse to stay buried.

Whether you’re fascinated by paranormal experiences, folklore, true crime, or the unseen connections between our world and whatever lies beyond, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

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