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Small Town Tales Podcast March 2022

​Join me on an up-and-close interview with David Childers, paranormal investigator of the MS Para Chasers.  David discusses his experience with a negative entity from a haunted hospital in Vicksburg, Mississippi that led him down a dark path. This episode is very sensitive in content. Get an in-depth view of what someone could experience with a negative attachment, whether it is demonic or human.

David Childers has been involved in the paranormal industry for 22 years and has been on made television appearances on many shows and documentaries on Travel Channel, the Science Channel, BIO, and A&E. He is the co-founder of Its Haunted Network and a talented photographer.

Where to Find David:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.truthseekerspara
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidchildersm.p.r.i/


CL Thomas Website: https://www.clthomas.org/

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Small Town Tales Podcast February 2022

​This month I caught up with Josh Purvis and Shane Pittman on their ten-plus years’ experience in the paranormal field. Together, they share their insights and ideas about what spirits are, ideas such as the hive theory, lidar technology, and much more!  

The Searchers are a group of friends from Georgia who came together with a common goal: to search for answers to the mysteries of the paranormal world. They locate, research, and report on locations that the average person wouldn’t dare step inside. 

Josh Purvis has been involved in the paranormal industry for 12 years. His first paranormal experience occurred at the Sorrell-Weed house in Savannah, Georgia. He and his wife were participating in a haunted tour and snapped several photos in the basement. On their drive home, they found an apparition of a woman in one of their pictures, and Josh was hooked. He has investigated locations across the southeast, searching for ghosts, aliens, and even the elusive Bigfoot, in addition to having a strong background in filmmaking. Through his paranormal interests, he met Shane Pittman about 10 years ago, and the idea of Searchers began. The rest, as they say, is history.

 As seen on Travel Channel's The Holzer Files, Shane Pittman is an equipment technician who has had profound unexplained paranormal experiences since childhood. Pittman became determined to learn as much as he could by researching every possible technological method, in the hopes of finding the truth about his otherworldly encounters. Pittman strives to use his passion for modern technology to advance the field of paranormal study, attempting to scientifically validate paranormal experiences using the latest techniques available. Pittman works alongside Josh Purvis with their group, the Searchers. You can follow Shane on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Where to Find Searchers:
Website: http:// www.searchersbelieve.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/searchersbelieve
Twitter: https://twitter.com/the3searchers


CL Thomas Website: https://www.clthomas.org/

Small Town Tales Podcast January 2022

​Sometimes, in this world we inhabit and think we understand, things occur which go beyond our comprehension, things that shatter our conceptions of an ordered existence, but nonetheless are very – undeniably – real! 

Thus is the credo of Duo Daemonologie.  

Author/paranormal researcher Carl L. Johnson and Theologian James Annitto, both of whom are highly regarded in the related fields of demonology and para-psychological exploration, offer their advice and expertise into the realm of demons.

Carl and James talk about their lives as demonologists, taking us through their process of determining a demonic attachment from other phenomena in the quest to help their clients. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the realm of demonic lore and theories as to why demonology has become so popular on the paranormal front. Carl explains his avocation as follows: "Demonology is concisely defined as the systematic study of the lore and cultural traditions of 'wicked spirits'."

Specializing as a demonologist, Carl Johnson continues his exploration of occurrences suspected of being of preternatural origin. He writes and lectures on related topics and is well-versed in arcane lore. He is the co-author, along with Lana J. Brock, of "Shadow Realms Demonology Handbook". ​​ Carl L. Johnson has been investigating reports of strange phenomena for the past 47 years, beginning with his association with noted ghost-hunting couple Ed and Lorraine Warren. As members of a team based at Rhode Island College, Carl and his twin brother Keith were called in to investigate the Perron family's farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island during August and September of 1973 and they alerted the Warrens to the Perron's situation.

James Annitto is a Deacon and a Demonologist who has worked alongside many other specialists in this field. James is also a paranormal investigator/researcher and member of Duo Daemonologie, Paranormal Phenomena Research & Investigation (PPRI), Sanctuary Paranormal, and the former founder/owner of The Dominion Ministry. He has been in the paranormal field since the early age of 15, investigating graveyards and legendary surroundings in the New England area such as Mercy Brown, Ladd School, USS Salem, and Slater Mill.  

Where to Find the Duo Daemonologie:
Website: http://www.demonology.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuoDaemonologie
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdSGvXsNinX_jxfsmSSlwIg?view_as=subscriber

CL Thomas Website: https://www.clthomas.org/

Small Town Tales Podcast December 2021

The Christmas Demon is a very tall, horned monster, and the horns are described as long goat horns. He has brown or blackish fur, a long tail, long tongue, claws, fangs, he has a goat-like beard and his feet are hooves. Often, he drags chains around and makes a huge ruckus when he comes around.

Krampus. He is known for whipping, kidnapping, and even eating children who were naughty. Legend says this demonic figure was a helper to the original Western European St. Nicholas, a somewhat precursor to the American Coca-Cola Santa Claus. What else about Christmas makes you all warm and fuzzy inside?

Regina Armstrong and Victoria Vancek of Haunted History BC are two sisters who reside in BC’s lower mainland and we have an interest in all things haunted and historical. As historians, their goal is to explore and to share an appreciation for all places eerie, beautiful, and old because those places have stories worth telling.

 Where to Haunted History BC:
Website: www.hauntedhistorybc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HauntedHistory2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haunted_history_bc/

CL Thomas Website: https://www.clthomas.org/

Small Town Tales Podcast November 2021

The Western United States has long been a place run by wild horses, wild rogues, and as it turns out wild energies. Gamblers, pioneers, cowboys, outlaws, prospectors, and gunslingers all converged in small boomtowns across the West, all of them surrounded by vast stretches of lands shrouded in a mystery of strange tales that were either tied to the land or possibly other dimensions. Yet, the Native Americans who ruled these lands embraced the spirit world that existed around them.  

In this episode, members of the Te-Moak tribe of Western Shoshone and founders of the Native Paranormal Seekers speak about the spiritual traditions, cultures, and entities of the West. Founders Kent Bear and Tonya Whitefawn use old Native American Spirituality and ancient methods to contact the spirit world, whether they be human or otherworldly beings.

As spiritual healers, Native Paranormal Seekers believe that everyone possesses gifts to feel and see earths energies and spirit activity. The difference is that Native Americans have always invited spirits to be a part of ceremonies and traditions, including ancestors and other Supernatural Beings believed to be Benevolent. 

Native Paranormal Seekers are highly sought spiritual healers in their community and investigate to communicate with the spirits and to heal those on the land they may be affected by these paranormal entities. Join us as they share their cultural insights and personal experiences from their investigations into elementals, nature spirits, water babies, wendigos, bigfoots, and skinwalkers.

Where to Find the Native Paranormal Seekers:
Website: http://nativeparanormalseekers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TemoakShoshone/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/whitefawn01
Twitter: https://twitter.com/temoakshoshone

CL Thomas Website: https://www.clthomas.org/

Oktober Nights Halloween Special with Haunted History BC: Haunted Pubs

This time of year finds the world buried by fears of the unknown through the legends and tales that are handed down from generation to generation. Small Town Tales Podcast with special guest Haunted History BC explore some of these tales in this special Halloween Series. 

In this episode, Gina Armstrong and Victoria Vancek, founders of Haunted History BC, take turns sharing spooky legends of their favorite pubs filled with spirits. 

Where to Haunted History BC:
Website: www.hauntedhistorybc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HauntedHistory2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haunted_history_bc/

 CL Thomas Website: www.clthomas.org

Oktober Nights Halloween Special with Haunted History BC: Mystical Monsters from BC

This time of year finds the world buried by fears of the unknown through the legends and tales that are handed down from generation to generation. Small Town Tales Podcast with special guest Haunted History BC explore some of these tales in this special Halloween Series. 

In this episode, Gina Armstrong and Victoria Vancek, founders of Haunted History BC, take turns sharing spooky legends on mystical monster sightings. People from all over the world report encounters with strange creatures that cannot be scientifically classified.  

Join us as we discuss the famous BC sightings of Caddie, Wendigos, Mussie, Waheelas, Thetis Lake Lizard Man, and Sasquatch. 

 Where to Haunted History BC:
Website: www.hauntedhistorybc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HauntedHistory2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haunted_history_bc/

 CL Thomas Website: www.clthomas.org

Oktober Nights Halloween Special with Haunted History BC: Haunted Schools 

This time of year finds the world buried by fears of the unknown through the legends and tales that are handed down from generation to generation. Small Town Tales Podcast with special guest Haunted History BC explore some of these tales in these special Halloween Series. 

In this episode, Gina Armstrong and Victoria Vancek, founders of Haunted History BC, take turns sharing spooky legends from their locale. Join us as we converse on tales not only locally, but across every town. Wait until you hear how similar these tales and legends are to those of your town hometown. Is this coincidence? Or is there common characteristics to the paranormal?
 
Where to Haunted History BC:
Website: www.hauntedhistorybc.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HauntedHistory2
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haunted_history_bc/

 CL Thomas Website: www.clthomas.org

Small Town Tales Podcast October 2021

Join me in this episode of Small Town Tales Podcast with special guest Heavenly Helen and her partner Mark Lovatt-Harris as they discuss living life together as paranormal investigators. They compare themselves to the British version of the Warrens, and rightly so. Helen is a clairvoyant, and Mark is the tech-savvy partner that documents evidence from the scientific side.

Recently, the duo acquired a 15th century Tudor building with a magical charm in the historic town of Staffordshire, England. The building sits on a cobbled lane steeped in history and ghostly legends and haunts. 

Heavenly Helen has a special gift. Using her empathic senses she can feel what area a person needs healing and by scrying and contact with spirit, she offers guidance and healing through different spiritual channels such as Reiki, healing rooms, and one on one psychic guidance.
 
 
Where to Find Heavenly Helen & Mark Lovatt-Harris:
Website: https://heavenlyhelen.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeavenlyHelenHH/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/heavenlyhelen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/into_the_shadows_tv/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/helenl8553/featured?view_as=subscriber

  CL Thomas Website: www.clthomas.org

Small Town Tales Podcast September 2021

In this episode of Small Town Tales, Voodoo Queen Bloody Mary shares various legendary tales and some history of the famous haunts in the French Quarters. She also takes a deeper dive into the infamous murder-suicide case of Zack and Addie, which took place in the upstairs apartment of her Haunted Museum and Voodoo Pharmacy Spirit shop in New Orleans.  Bloody Mary relays some controversial topics centered around Hollywood tales and Voodoo.

Born on the bayou, Bloody Mary was raised in the Crescent City. She practices as a profound priestess who also serves her hometown of New Orleans as a culture bearer, tradition keeper or "Griot" as well as psychopomp “guide of souls” and ghost whisperer. Mary is known publicly as Vodoo Queen, storyteller, celebrity historian, author, psychic medium, ghost hunter and owner of the famous Bloody Mary's Tours.  Bloody Mary is  the creator and curator of the Haunted Museum and Voodoo Pharmacy Spirit shop in New Orleans.

Where to Find Bloody Mary:
Website: https://www.bloodymarystours.com/about.html
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bloodymarynola
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClmLiHX3JICt0_6c_TNAH6A

 CL Thomas Website: www.clthomas.org