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In this episode of Darkwoods Paranormal, Raven Knight and Gabriel Von Graves sit down for a deep, thought-provoking conversation with Mike Ricksecker, one of the most respected voices in modern paranormal research.

Mike is an author, filmmaker, and investigator whose work explores some of the most fascinating and unsettling aspects of the unexplained—including shadow people, time slips, the Stone Tape Theory, consciousness, and the ways history may leave energetic imprints on our world. Rather than relying on sensationalism, Mike approaches the paranormal through research, documentation, and pattern recognition, asking not just what we’re experiencing—but why.

This episode goes beyond ghost stories and jump scares, offering listeners a chance to rethink the paranormal as something deeply intertwined with history, consciousness, and the unseen structures of our world. If you’re interested in shadow figures, time anomalies, intelligent hauntings, or the science-meets-mystery side of the unexplained, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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In this episode of Darkwoods Paranormal, we step into the Paranormal Vertex with bestselling paranormal thriller author Betsey Kulakowski, creator of The Veritas Codex series.

From cryptids like Bigfoot to ancient mysteries and modern investigations, Betsey shares how The Veritas Codex blends real-world legends, research, and suspense to explore where truth meets the unexplained.

This is an episode you don't want to miss. 

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In this episode of Darkwoods Paranormal, we’re joined by Haley Staack — a gifted medium and experienced paranormal investigator with deep roots in the supernatural world.

Haley shares her personal journey into mediumship, what it’s like to live with heightened sensitivity to the spirit world, and how her abilities shape the way she approaches paranormal investigations. We dive into spirit communication, intuition, haunted experiences, and the realities of navigating the unseen while staying grounded in everyday life.

This episode is an honest, thoughtful conversation that blends personal stories with paranormal insight, offering listeners a deeper look into what it truly means to work with spirits rather than just chase them.

Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this is a conversation that invites curiosity, reflection, and a deeper understanding of the paranormal.

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On our latest episode of DarkWoods Paranormal, Gabriel and Raven welcome back returning guest Maxim Furek, author of Paranormal Apocalypse: Is This How It Ends? After such an incredible first conversation, we knew we had to bring Maxim back for Part Two — and this time, the discussion goes even deeper.

In this episode, we dive into Maxim’s thought-provoking book Paranormal Apocalypse: Is This How It Ends?, focusing on themes surrounding end times and humanity’s long-standing fascination with apocalyptic events, especially during uncertain periods in history. Maxim shares insight into his writing process, his research, and what draws him toward darker, more complex subject matter.

This is an engaging, intelligent, and thought-provoking conversation that goes beyond surface-level paranormal topics and invites listeners to reflect on why these ideas continue to resonate so strongly.

Don’t miss this fascinating continuation of our conversation with Maxim Furek.

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On the most recent episode of Darkwoods Paranormal, Raven Knight and Gabriel Von Graves sit down with author Mitch Goth, co-creator of 30 Haunted Nights in Wisconsin. Mitch takes listeners inside the making of the book, a road-trip-style paranormal travel guide that explores 30 of Wisconsin’s most haunted locations, blending chilling ghost stories with rich local history.

During the conversation, Mitch shares what drew him to Wisconsin’s darker folklore, the research that went into uncovering these haunted sites, and what makes some of these locations especially unsettling. From eerie back roads and forgotten landmarks to well-known haunted hotspots, the episode offers a deep dive into the paranormal side of the Badger State.

This episode is perfect for paranormal enthusiasts, ghost hunters, and anyone curious about exploring haunted locations through storytelling, history, and firsthand accounts.

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In the latest episode of Darkwoods Paranormal, Raven and Gabriel sit down with Miranda Ellison, a tour guide at the infamous Shaker’s Bar, to dive deep into one of the darkest chapters in Milwaukee’s history. As the guide behind Shaker’s Jeffrey Dahmer tour, Miranda offers firsthand insight into Jeffrey Dahmer, exploring the psychology behind his crimes and what may have driven his disturbing behavior.

 The conversation takes a chilling turn as the discussion expands into modern-day vampires—what the term really means today, how it manifests, and why the line between psychology and the paranormal isn’t always as clear as we think. 

Dark, unsettling, and thought-provoking, this episode explores the shadows where true crime and the paranormal collide.

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On the latest episode of Darkwoods Paranormal, Raven and Gabriel sit down with our good friend Trish from Yooper Paranormal for a conversation filled with experience, laughter, and some truly unforgettable stories.

Trish has been investigating the paranormal for over a decade, and her time in the field has given her no shortage of encounters to share. We talk about our investigation together at the Marquette Lighthouse in Marquette, Michigan, as well as the time Raven spontaneously jumped in a car and drove to Michigan to join Trish and our friend Barnaby Jones for a completely unplanned investigation.

This is an episode that balances humor with depth, offering real stories, genuine insight, and plenty of moments that remind us why we love doing this work. We had an incredible time catching up with Trish, and we think you’ll enjoy listening just as much.

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On the latest episode of Darkwoods Paranormal, Raven and Gabriel sit down with Dr. Euphoria Heotis, author of The Wild Mystic’s Guide to the Witch: Walking the Wild Feminine Path through Earth Wisdom.

This turned into a fascinating conversation about psychology — how the human mind interprets paranormal experiences, how ancient Greek mythology overlaps with modern beliefs, and how people today aren’t all that different from those in the past.

We explore symbolism, myth, and the way our inner world shapes our encounters with the unknown. If you’re interested in psychology or the deeper meaning behind paranormal phenomena, you’ll love this episode. 

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In this episode, Gabriel and Raven sit down with author and researcher Maxim Furek to learn more about his background, his work, and what led him into the world of the paranormal. We touch on his books — including The Smurl Haunting: When Ed and Lorraine Warren Came to Town — but this conversation quickly went beyond titles.

We ended up diving into all kinds of theories and experiences, exploring topics like Bigfoot, UFOs, psychology, folklore, and the patterns behind unexplained encounters. What started as a discussion about his books turned into something much bigger — so big that we already know we’ll need a second episode with Maxim.

If you’d like to watch the video version, it’s available now on our YouTube channel under Darkwoods Paranormal.

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On this episode of Darkwoods Paranormal, Raven and Gabriel sit down with our friends JD and Parachum—but this isn’t your typical interview.

We trade real experiences from Shaker’s Bar, talk about what we saw, what we felt, and what might have followed us home…

and then we tried to convince Gabriel that Bigfoot might actually be real.

This episode blends storytelling, debate, and paranormal theory—from shadow figures and haunted bar lore to cryptid evidence, footprints, and Midwest encounters that might just change Gabriel’s mind.