What if the demons aren't the villains?

On this episode of ParaReality, Sandman sits down with independent comic creator and publisher Austin Light, the mind behind American Demon Comics and the supernatural comic series Envy.

At the center of Envy is Belial, a fallen angel and demon king whose story challenges traditional ideas about good and evil, Heaven and Hell, and the roles we've assigned to angels and demons. Austin discusses the inspiration behind the series, his approach to demonology and religious philosophy, and how mythology, theology, and the paranormal influence the world he's creating.

But Austin's connection to the unexplained doesn't end on the comic page. He's also a paranormal investigator with the HSVPara team and has a deep interest in UFOs and UAP phenomena. Sandman and Austin explore the connections between his creative work and real-world paranormal investigation—and venture into the intriguing possibility that some of the entities humanity has called angels, demons, spirits, and even extraterrestrials might not fit as neatly into separate categories as we think.

Austin also talks about independent publishing, American Demon Comics, and what's coming next for Envy.

Plus, Austin and Sandman will both be appearing at GoblinCon in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, August 22–23, where you'll have the chance to meet them in person.

Enter the world of Envy—where demons have stories of their own, morality isn't always black and white, and the boundary between fiction and the unexplained can become surprisingly thin.

Envy is available at AmericanDemonComics.com.

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In 1977, the quiet coastal community of Broad Haven, Wales, became the center of one of Britain’s most mysterious UFO flaps. It began when a group of schoolchildren reported seeing a cigar-shaped craft—and, according to some witnesses, a tall, silver-suited figure—in a field near their playground. Soon, reports of glowing objects, faceless humanoids, electrical disturbances, frightened animals, and strange activity spread across the Pembrokeshire countryside, creating what the press called the Welsh Triangle.

In this episode of the ParaReality Podcast, Sandman and Eric revisit the famous Broad Haven school sighting, the Haven Fort Hotel encounter, the disturbing events at Ripperston Farm, and the British military’s discreet inquiry into the reports. They also examine the competing explanations, including mistaken identity, secret military activity, media influence, and an admitted silver-suited prankster.

Did something truly unknown visit the Welsh coast, or did one mysterious sighting ignite a chain reaction of rumor, fear, folklore, and hoax? Step inside the Broad Haven Triangle, where nearly fifty years later, the truth remains hidden somewhere between credible testimony and enduring legend.

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The Summer Series concludes with its most unsettling chapter yet.

For decades, experiencers have reported encounters with towering insect-like beings unlike anything else in UFO lore. Often referred to as Mantids or Insectoids, these mysterious entities are frequently described as possessing immense intelligence, communicating through telepathy, and silently observing encounters involving both Greys and Nordics.

In this episode, Sandman takes a deep dive into the history of the Insectoid phenomenon, examining eyewitness accounts, the research of Budd Hopkins, Dr. John Mack, David Jacobs, and Jacques Vallée, and the competing theories surrounding these enigmatic beings. Are the Mantids extraterrestrial visitors, interdimensional intelligences, symbolic archetypes, or something beyond our current understanding?

We'll also explore the controversial Overseer Theory, the debate surrounding hypnotic regression and false memories, the ancient symbolism of insect-like beings throughout history, and why so many witnesses describe the Insectoids as the most intelligent—and perhaps the most unsettling—entities they've ever encountered.

Join Sandman as the ParaReality Summer Series reaches its thought-provoking conclusion, bringing together the Greys, the Nordics, and the Insectoids in an exploration of one of the greatest mysteries of our time.

Keep questioning. Keep searching. And keep your eyes on the skies.

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Not every ghost is terrifying. Some seem more interested in playing tricks than striking fear.

In this Flashback episode of ParaReality, we travel back to one of the show's earliest broadcasts from 2004 to explore the curious phenomenon of mischievous hauntings. Why do some spirits move objects, make unexplained noises, hide personal belongings, or play harmless pranks on the living? Are these encounters evidence of intelligent hauntings, poltergeist activity, or something else entirely?

Join Sandman as he examines why these "pesky ghosts" behave the way they do and shares practical suggestions that have been used to calm—or even end—these unusual paranormal disturbances.

Whether you're revisiting this classic episode or hearing it for the first time, you'll discover that while paranormal investigation has evolved dramatically over the past two decades, the mystery surrounding haunted homes remains as fascinating as ever.

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For nearly eight decades, the Roswell Incident has remained one of the most enduring mysteries in modern history. On July 8, 1947, the U.S. military announced the recovery of a "flying disc" near Roswell, New Mexico—only to reverse its story hours later. What followed was a controversy that continues to spark debate to this day.

In this special 79th Anniversary episode of ParaReality, Sandman and Eric "Easy E" Patterson take a deep dive into the case that launched a thousand conspiracy theories. Together, they examine the discovery of the debris field, the military's announcement and retraction, the testimony of Major Jesse Marcel, Project Mogul, Glenn Dennis and the alien body claims, the second crash site theory, Hangar 84, Majestic-12, and Nick Redfern's disturbing alternative explanation involving Cold War psychological warfare and human experimentation.

Was Roswell the crash of an extraterrestrial spacecraft? A top-secret military project? A Soviet operation? Or has decades of speculation transformed a misunderstood event into modern mythology?

Seventy-nine years later, the questions remain—and the mystery refuses to die.

Join us as we revisit the evidence, the witnesses, the theories, and the controversy surrounding the most famous UFO case of all time.

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For decades, reports of alien encounters have been dominated by one image: the Grey alien. But what if that's only half the story?

In Part 2 of the ParaReality Summer Series, Sandman explores the mysterious world of the Nordics—tall, human-looking beings who are often described as intelligent, compassionate, and deeply concerned about humanity's future.

From the Contactee Era of the 1950s and the stories of the Space Brothers to the Pleiadian connection, warning messages about war and environmental destruction, and theories suggesting humanity may be part of a larger cosmic family, this episode examines one of the most fascinating and controversial aspects of UFO lore.

Are the Nordics extraterrestrial visitors? Spiritual messengers? Psychological archetypes? Or something else entirely?

Join Sandman as he explores what many consider to be the other face of the UFO phenomenon.

Keep questioning. Keep searching. And keep your eyes on the skies.

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After more than two decades behind the microphone, Sandman takes a step back from the mysteries and reflects on one of the biggest years in the history of the ParaReality Podcast.

Join us as we celebrate 350 episodes, the return of Eric as co-host, the move to weekly episodes, multiple Podcast Excellence Awards, international podcast rankings, the publication of two new books, and an exciting year of conference appearances across Tennessee and Kentucky.

Sandman also discusses Season 20's deep dive into the UFO phenomenon, interviews with leading researchers including Brent Raynes, Brent Oldham, and Maxim Furek, the expansion of ParaReality into video, and what lies ahead for the future of the show.

Whether you've been listening since the beginning or you're a new member of the ParaReality community, this special episode is a look back at how far we've come—and a look ahead at the mysteries still waiting to be explored.

If you'll be attending the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference, GoblinCon, or the West Kentucky Paranormal Expo, stop by, say hello, and share your story. It may become part of a future episode of ParaReality.

The journey continues.

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Originally aired April 2, 2004.

In this ParaReality Flashback, Sandman revisits one of America's oldest and most enduring cryptid legends: the Jersey Devil.

For nearly 300 years, stories of a strange winged creature have emerged from the dark forests of New Jersey's Pine Barrens. Described as part animal, part monster, and part nightmare, the Jersey Devil has become a fixture of American folklore and one of the most reported cryptid creatures in history.

In this episode, we explore the origins of the legend, the infamous Leeds family curse, eyewitness accounts spanning generations, and the theories that attempt to explain the mystery. Is the Jersey Devil merely a product of myth and superstition, or could there be a real phenomenon lurking behind the stories?

Step back into the early days of ParaReality and experience the curiosity, investigation, and fascination with the unknown that helped shape the show from the very beginning.

What if one of America's oldest monsters isn't just a legend?

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What would you do if four hours of your life simply disappeared?

What if you woke up in the middle of the night and saw a woman standing in your hallway—only to discover nobody was there? Or watched a massive black triangle glide silently across the sky? Or received a phone call from a loved one who had already passed away?

In this special edition of ParaReality, the spotlight turns to you.

Join Sandman as he opens the inbox and answers calls from listeners who have experienced the strange, the mysterious, and the unexplained. Some are searching for answers. Others simply want to share a story they've carried for years. From missing time and UFO sightings to ghostly encounters and possible cryptid activity deep in the Smoky Mountains, each account offers a glimpse into the unknown.

Are these experiences evidence of something beyond our understanding? Misidentified events? Tricks of memory and perception? Or something else entirely?

We don't claim to have all the answers—but together, we'll explore the questions.

Tonight's stories are real. The witnesses are real.

The mystery remains.

Welcome to Ask Sandman.

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Few modern paranormal mysteries are as unsettling as the phenomenon known as the Black Eyed Kids. Reports from across the world describe pale, emotionless children with completely black eyes appearing unexpectedly and asking for help, a ride, or permission to enter a home. Witnesses often report overwhelming fear and the disturbing feeling that they are interacting with something that only appears human.

In this episode of ParaReality, Sandman and Eric "Easy E" Patterson explore two very different theories behind one of the strangest mysteries of the modern paranormal age. Could the Black Eyed Kids be connected to the UFO phenomenon and the long-rumored alien-human hybridization program? Or are they something far older—interdimensional entities or fairy-like beings whose stories have been woven into human folklore for centuries?

Together, they examine the origins of the Black Eyed Kids legend, the most famous encounters, the eerie consistency of witness reports, and the similarities these entities share with both UFO lore and ancient traditions involving otherworldly visitors.

Are the Black Eyed Kids evidence of a hidden intelligence attempting to blend into human society? Are they manifestations of an ancient phenomenon that has simply adapted to the modern world? Or are they something else entirely?

Whatever the answer may be, one thing is certain: the mystery continues.

Listen now and decide for yourself.

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