Get ready "Runesters" for a deep dive into this Germanic divination practice!

Resources:

At the Well of Wyrd by: Edred Thorsson

The Book of Runes by: Ralph Blum

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During the Global War on Terror (GWOT), US soldiers returned from the Middle East with fascinating but bizarre paranormal stories. We investigate if the Jinn from lore and literature could be the culprit.

Resources:

https://youtu.be/wUJAzDpobPY?si=0ut9EikDVCL_AjT2

"Monsterquest" Active Duty (TV Episode 2026) - IMDb

Terrifying Supernatural Encounters in a Warzone

You Don’t Want to Know What Marines Saw in Shopping Malls

Bizarre paranormal encounters in the War in Afghanistan

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We return again to the Ranch and discuss the term "skinwalker" with all it's dark and yet illuminating meaning, as we view high-strangeness through the lens of Native American beliefs and culture.

Resources:

Hunt for the Skinwalker

The Paranormal Ranger

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin-walker

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skinwalker_Ranch

https://www.history.com/shows/the-secret-of-skinwalker-ranch/articles/7-of-the-most-mind-bending-moments-on-skinwalker-ranch

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Even Delaware has high strangeness. We sample some of the odd stories coming out of a relatively small state. Goes to show -- the phenomena is all around us!

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It was just a matter of time before we covered the art of Tarot, and in this episode we speak with the incredible card reader, Melanie.

You won't want to miss John's reading, and our fascinating discussion about Tarot Card Reading!

⁠John's Card Layout⁠

Contact Melanie:

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Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the Gormans have one heck of time with high strangeness. Join us to hear how this family experienced the seemingly sentient presence of Skinwalker Ranch.

Resources:

Hunt For the Skinwalker

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You might not need your wooden stakes and holy water, but you will still be frightened by this incredible story. John tells us the tale of Mercy Brown.

Sources:

Mercy Brown vampire incident - Wikipedia

The Great New England Vampire Panic

Have Mercy… – The Rhode Island Historical Society

The Case of Frederick Ransom: The Woodstock Vampire - Moon Mausoleum

Exhumation and Ritual: Woodstock's Secret Vampire Panic - Vermont's Very Best Stories and Legends

Food for the Dead: On the Trail of New England's Vampires: Bell, Michael E.: 9780819571700: Amazon.com: Books

History of Vampires in New England, A (Haunted America): D'Agostino, Thomas, Nicholson, Arlene: 9781596299986: Amazon.com: Books

There are stories of high strangeness surrounding the Father of our great nation. We examine George Washington and the idea his life was driven by Divine Providence, or maybe something else entirely.

Happy 4th of July!

Links to Resources:

https://bryanhodge.net/2020/07/14/the-battle-of-monongahela-gods-providence/

https://www.mountvernon.org/library/digitalhistory/digital-encyclopedia/article/the-indian-prophecy

https://josephsmithfoundation.org/the-bulletproof-george-washington/

https://www.ufodigest.com/article/paranormal-events-surrounded-george-washington-father-of-our-country/

https://montco.today/2024/12/ufo-sightings-in-pennsylvania/

https://www.divinemysteries.info/valley-forge-pennsylvania-usa-1777/

https://www.academia.edu/129228282/Washingtons_Vision_at_Valley_Forge_Future_of_U_S_Shown_to_Father_of_His_Country_By_Wesley_Bradshaw

https://www.twopercentsurvival.com/george-washingtons-vision-at-valley-forge-winter-of-1777/

https://tile.loc.gov/storage-services/service/ndnp/dlc/batch_dlc_ike_ver01/data/sn82016187/00211103516/1880120101/0256.pdf

https://www.amrevmuseum.org/news/now-on-view-new-display-on-the-story-of-washington-s-prayer-at-valley-forge

http://www.thisdayindisneyhistory.com/Lincoln.html

https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15894609/fourth-turning-crisis-prediction-america.html

Pow Wow. Powerful healing magic. John's weaves this interesting tale about Western Maryland folk traditions.

Resources:

Michael Zittle Jr. - Wikipedia

Haunted History: The Wizard of South Mountain - Michael Zittle - Preservation Maryland

Charming Michael Zittle made South Mountain magical

HAUNTED HISTORY | Michael Zittle: The Wizard of South Mountain | Ep. 149

Braucherei - Wikipedia

Folk Magic Powwow: History and Practices

Hexes and Healing: The History and Beliefs of Pennsylvania Dutch Powwowing | Antiques, Collectibles & Historical Stories | lancasterfarming.com

HexCraft : Dutch country pow-wow magick : RavenWolf, Silver, 1956- : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

Pow-Wows Index | Internet Sacred Text Archive

The Origin and Practition of Pow-Wow: Among the Pennsylvania Germans - Berks History Center

Friend In Need: Sympathetic Knowledge: Zittle, Michael, Empedocles, Drogo, Hohman, JG: 9781507540626: Amazon.com: Books

The Long Lost Friend: A Collection of Mysterious and Invaluable Arts and Remedies, for Man as well as Animals: George Hohman, John: 9782898067204: Amazon.com: Books

Magic in the United States (Podcast highlighting various folk and esoteric magical traditions alive and practiced in the United States.)

Despite failing science and pesky gremlins Mike and John manage -- with the aide of their new friend Richard Hatem -- to deploy this episode.

Richard Hatem is the host of the award winning podcast: Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf

We had a great time discussing a range of topics: books, beliefs, disclosure and much more! Enjoy!

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