Author Bill Gifford (Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger, Spring Chicken) joins the show to discuss all manner of heat’s healing powers. Be it traveling to the saunas of Finland or training for the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred bike race in Texas, Bill has done his research on heat and the body. It’s science! But don’t worry, Bill was also visited by his departed  grandmother so you will get your dose of woo woo too.

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Richard Hatem, writer of the screenplay of “The Mothman Prophecies,” shares the tale of the legendary Mothman, first spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in 1966. The Mothman is the subject of a book, the aforementioned screenplay, and even a festival! Host of his own podcast, “Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf,” he also discusses the creepiest book he’s ever read, a tale of deceptive spirits. You’ll have to listen in to find out more!

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A tribute and thank you to Gloria Steinem. Please enjoy this encore presentation.

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Rachel and Irene go out into the field to the “Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions” Exhibit at The Morgan Library & Museum in NYC. Guided by curators Claire Gilman and Josh O’Driscoll, they  receive a fascinating deep dive into the origins of Tarot cards and the development of Tarot from a courtly card game to a tool of divination. Now that they’ve talked to Claire and Josh, Rachel and Irene feel wicked smahhht, and after listening, so will you!

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NYC fortune teller Dr. Honeybrew is a second generation Turkish reader of coffee grounds. A colorful character with a flair for theatrics, Dr. Honeybrew walks Rachel and Irene through his world of interpretation and even reads fortunes for the ladies. You may never look at what’s left in your cup the same way again!

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Paul Soileau (Rocky Horror Show on Broadway, CHRISTEENE ) joins the show to discuss how they developed their alter ego, the musician CHRISTEENE. If you are already cool enough to know about CHRISTEENE you will want to hear her origin story, and if you’ve never heard of her, listen up to Paul’s unique take on creativity and the concept of taking your ideas out on a “date.” Also, the energy in beloved objects.  Paul is a fun and fascinating conversationalist!

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Actor, comedian and producer Wendi McLendon-Covey (St. Denis Medical, The Goldbergs) joins the show to discuss the psychics she visited and the healing it provided for her and her family. Plus, haunted New Orleans and a yearly astrology “weather report!” 

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Astrologer and writer Jill Dearman joins the show to discuss her new book and give the ladies a crash course in all things astrology! She also explains practical ways you can use astrology in your everyday life. Plus, Rachel and Irene get their charts done, and Rachel is encouraged that the planets support her woo woo pursuits!

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Rachel and Irene get serious with former NYC homicide prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi (Homicide 360, Anatomy of Murder) as she discusses the “tells” she has learned when someone is lying on the stand. Also  a glimpse into her Icelandic heritage with its firm belief in  gnomes and elves! And Irene had some woo woo of her own this week -- a vivid dream and ensuing sign, literally from above!

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Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Pose, Loot) joins the show to discuss a 24-hour period where she was firing on all woo woo cylinders. Creepy feelings! Prophetic dreams! Plus, the crazy tale of how she drew a certain energy across her path in a miracle encounter overseas. 

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