Hello everyone, and let me take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy New Year. My apologies for the lack of episodes throughout December — work kept me extremely busy. The good news is that brand-new episodes are on their way this January.

In this episode, Phil — one of my Instagram contacts and a fellow photographer — joins me to talk about his visit to the eerie and atmospheric Hermitage Castle.

Hermitage Castle is a semi-ruined fortress set deep within Scotland’s borderlands, rising from the remote valley of the Hermitage Water in Liddesdale, Roxburghshire. Now cared for by Historic Scotland, the castle is renowned for its dark history and stark, brooding presence, earning it a reputation as one of the most sinister and atmospheric castles in the country.

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Join Tom and myself as we ramble our way through this episode. From weird gaming experiences to some very odd stories of the peculiar..

Happy Halloween one and all

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In the mid-1990s, a young family — a husband, wife, and their two daughters — left the city bustle of Birmingham behind, seeking peace and a fresh start in an old 18th-century cottage nestled in the countryside. But tranquillity soon gave way to unease. Strange sounds echoed through empty rooms, shadows moved of their own accord, and the family began to suspect they were not alone within those ancient walls.

What began as a dream move to the country would soon turn into a chilling ordeal that drove them to the brink. In this classic ParaTalk episode, join myself and Gareth as we revisit the haunting that forced the Penney family to confront the unknown.

Some houses don’t want new owners.

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My guest is Fiona Dodwell — author, and lifelong explorer of the strange and supernatural. Fiona joins me to discuss her latest book, A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls — a chilling deep dive into real-life tales of dolls said to move, whisper, and bring misfortune to their owners.

If you’ve ever felt uneasy around a porcelain face staring back from the shelf… this is the episode for you. 🎧 Tune in for a fascinating conversation that blurs the line between folklore, psychology, and the paranormal.

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This episode, we dive into the eerie phenomenon known as the Prisoner’s Cinema—strange visions and shifting lights reported by those kept in darkness or isolation. Is it simply the mind reacting to sensory deprivation, or could it open a doorway to something more mysterious? Join us as we explore the history, science, and paranormal interpretations of this unsettling experience.

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Luke from Shadow Paranormal returns to ParaTalk! After first joining me a few years ago, he’s back to share updates on his latest ghost hunting adventures. From chilling investigations to the strange and unexplained, Luke takes us inside his most recent encounters with the paranormal.

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This episode, returning guest Rob Davies, paranormal investigator and creator of the YouTube channel Dead Air, steps back into the shadows with us. Rob shares details from his most recent investigations—strange encounters, haunted locations, and the chilling moments that can’t easily be explained. From unexplained knocks to eerie presences that linger long after the cameras stop rolling, Rob takes us inside the world of real-life ghost hunting.

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This episode I’m joined by Steph Lay, the creator of City of Secrets – a fascinating project mapping the hidden history, folklore, and strange phenomena woven into the landscape of Milton Keynes. We explore her research, the stories behind the places, and how the city itself may hold more mysteries than most people realise.

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In today’s fast-moving world of convenience and technology, something ancient is slipping through our fingers. This episode, we take a quiet step back into the old ways — to the mystics, the wise folk, and the earth-tied traditions that once shaped daily life in Britain. From herbal cures and weather lore to rituals of the land and spirit.

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Not one tale… but three. Three strange stories, three glimpses into the unexplainable.

Each one unsettling in its own way. Each one a glimpse into the uncanny.

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