Mark Anthony, the 'Psychic Lawyer,' is a psychic medium who specializes in communication with spirits and the afterlife. He explained spirit communication as a process of connecting with spirits through different energetic frequencies, comparing it to tuning in between AM and FM radio channels. Anthony described our physical world as being on one frequency, while the afterlife exists on another. Spirit communication occurs when these frequencies overlap, allowing contact with the other side. He emphasized that this connection is always present, not limited to specific times of the year, even though people often feel that the "veil" is thinner during Halloween.
Anthony delved into the history of Halloween, tracing its origins back to the Celtic harvest festival, which ran from October 31 to November 2 in the British Isles. This festival, known as Samhain, marked a time to honor the spirits of the dead and celebrate the year's final harvest. Over time, the festival transformed under Christian influence, giving rise to "All Hallows Eve," the precursor to Halloween. As people believed both benevolent and malevolent spirits roamed on this night, traditions like carving faces in gourds and dressing up in animal costumes arose as ways to ward off evil, he explained.
Anthony touched on Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), highlighting it as a significant tradition focused on honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed. He noted that, much like Halloween's origins, this Mexican holiday reflects a cultural appreciation for ancestors and the continuity of life and death. Anthony also recounted an experience in the Peruvian Amazon where he observed a local shaman performing an exorcism on a woman believed to be possessed by demons. The woman suffered from severe back pain, which the villagers attributed to demonic possession. An orthopedic surgeon present suggested she likely had a herniated disc, a condition unfamiliar to the local community, he reported.
During the second hour, Anthony gave readings for callers.
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Open Lines followed in the latter half of the show. Truck driver Michael expressed his gratitude for Coast to Coast AM, which has kept him and other night-shift truckers company for two decades. Reflecting on his experiences, he recounted a bizarre incident in Oregon where he saw six trucks driving on the wrong side of a foggy interstate after an accidental U-turn, highlighting the strange and sometimes risky encounters truckers face on the road.
Aaron in Tempe, Arizona, shared a spooky experience at the Monte Vista Hotel in Flagstaff, a reputedly haunted hotel dating back to 1927. During a winter visit, he sensed an eerie yet inviting energy near a basement door where employees reportedly heard a baby crying. Although unable to explore further due to restrictions, Aaron felt strongly connected to the hotel's supernatural energy. He described the hotel's rich history of ghost sightings, including a ghostly dancing couple in the bar area.
Salvador from New York talked about his life journey, which was marked by resilience and profound spiritual experiences. After a severe back injury led to long-term medication and eventual fentanyl addiction, he reached a moment of crisis at age 65. In a near-suicidal moment, he encountered what he described as divine intervention—a blinding blue light and a powerful voice calling him by name, which he believed was God guiding him back to purpose.
The final half hour featured a replay of real-life ghostbuster Mary Ann Winkowski from 4/29/22 sharing her latest adventures with earthbound spirits.