Ep 201 – Scott L. Bids Ye Farewell and Show Update
In 2016, we resurrected Ghostly Talk from a 2009 hiatus and managed to record 200 episodes of paranormal and off-beat strangeness. After seven years, the original show host, Scott L., has decided to retire from the mic and explore new interests. But don't worry, you haven't heard the last of...
Ep 200 – Linda Raedisch | Christmas Baking History and Strangeness
It's that time of the year when many of our workplaces and homes are filled with delicious treats and cookies for the rest of the month. Author and researcher Linda Raedisch explores the darker (and sometimes magical) side of Christmas baking in her latest book, 'The Secret History of Christmas...
Ep 199 – Steele Alexandra Douris | The Facinating World of Victorian Spiritualism
Steele Alexandra Douris, author and Victorianist, specializing in Victorian Spiritualism, crime fiction, and the gothic novel joins us for a fascinating look into this era. How many people view the paranormal today stems from the Spiritualist movement of the 19th century. Seances, mediums, and...
Ep 198 – Ed Terebus | Mastering the Art of Fear and Fun at Erebus
With us in-studio on this episode is the legendary Ed Terebus to discuss the entertainment of fear and his record-breaking haunted attraction Erebus. Erebus stands as a formidable four-story haunted attraction nestled in Pontiac, Michigan, and is open during the Halloween season. From 2005 to...
Ep 197 – Mortellus | Necromancy and the Magic of Death
The idea of "death magic" is majorly misunderstood and you probably have no idea how often you are actually doing little acts of necromancy in your own life. We have a deep conversation with author Mortellus about what the practice of necromany is really all about and how they came to be where...
Ep 196 – UFO Disclosure and the Existence of Other Life
Our friends Sara and Kevin join us in the studio to discuss the recent UFO whistleblower David Grush and we have fun speculating on UFO disclosure and the idea of life beyond our planet. Things to watch and read from our discussion: INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS SAY U.S. HAS RETRIEVED CRAFT OF NON-HUMAN...
Ep 195 – Maxim W. Furek – The Sheppton Mine Disaster | Coal Region Hoodoo
Researcher and author Maxim W. Furek joins us to discuss the high strangeness of the 1963 Sheppton mine disaster in Pennsylvania. Learn more about the paranormal happenings of Pennsylvania in Maxim's latest book, "Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit." Pick up a copy from...
Ep 194 – Sterling Moon | Talking to Spirits
Sterling Moon joins us on this episode for a fantastic conversation about mediumship. In her new book, "Talking to Spirits: A Modern Medium's Practical Advice for Spirit Communication", Sterling provides a refreshing and insightful guide for those seeking to explore the world of mediumship. With a...
Ep 193 – Jean-Louis de Biasi | Auras and Energy
We discuss the aura with author and long-time researcher Jean-Louis de Biasi. Jean-Louis has been studying this for 40+ years and his latest book, Mysteries of the Aura is a fantastic introduction to the field that surrounds all living and even non-living things. Book Description: Reveal the...
Ep 192 – The Phil Schneider Story
Scott L. and Amber attempt to explain and discuss the Phil Schneider story and other things related to him such as the Philadelphia Experiment and Valient Thor. Phil's story is often too fantastical for many to believe. Alien wars in Dulce, New Mexico, underground cave bases, government-planned...
Ep 191 – Dye Paranormal
We keep it conversational and go all over the place with the duo that is Dye Paranormal: Chad Dye and Heather Hansen. Just in time for Valentine's Day, we share how the paranormal all brought us together in it's fun and strange way. Chad and Heather are also the resident paranormal investigators...
Ep 190 – Ezekiel Kincaid
Our first show of 2023 starts off with that everlasting discussion of evil in our world, what happens after we die, NDE (Near Death Experience) stories, and much more. Pastor turned horror writer Ezekiel Kincaid updates us on his work and ongoing paranormal explorations. Inspired by Bruce Campbell...
Ep 189 – Mark Onspaugh | More Christmas Strangeness
For our last show of the year, we continue our foray into the high strangeness that is Christmas, Yule, and the dark winter months. Author and Ghostly Talk's very own "writer in residence" Mark Onspaugh shares some strange tales, folklore and of course his original story specially written for this...
Ep 188 – Craig Kringle | Weird Christmas
Yes, sending Christmas cards of dead birds was a thing the Victorians did. We discuss this kind of Christmas strangeness and so much more with Craig Kringle, the creator of Weird Christmas. Learn more about Christmas and holiday weirdness with Craig's podcast "Weird Christmas." BioCraig started...
Ep 187 – John Brassard Jr. | Paranormal and Dark Tourism
John Brassard Jr. joins us again for a conversation about paranormal and dark tourism and a lot more! We really let ourselves just wander on this one and it was so much fun. John Brassard Jr. is an author, host, and podcaster behind the Kitchen Table Historian. He grew up on the stories of...
Ep 186 – Mike Ricksecker | The Alaska Triangle
Scott L. sits down with author, researcher, and filmmaker Mike Ricksecker to talk about "Alaska's Mysterious Triangle" and a bunch of other strange stuff. Mike Ricksecker has been featured on Travel Channel's "The Alaska Triangle", History Channel's "Ancient Aliens" and "The UnExplained," Animal...
Ep 185 – Scott Sukel and Zippy
Can being in a haunted location have a long term, negative impact on a person? We discuss this idea with Scott Sukel and Zippy who spent many years at the historical Mansfield Reformatory in Ohio. Scott Sukel went into very personal detail how volunteering and working at this former prison...
Stairway Spirits Ch. 8 – James Willis
We sit down with author and supernatural researcher of all things strange and unusual, James Willis, to talk about the stairway spirits at the historic Clay Haus Restaurant in Somerset, Ohio. Download, stream or use your favorite podcast app to listen. Subscribe to "Ghostly Talk Podcast." ...
Ep 184 – Waverly Hills Sanatorium with Tonya & Allie Haynes
Have you visited Waverly Hills Sanatorium in Louisville, Kentucky? Or is it on your bucket list of haunted places to explore? Our old friends Tonya and Allie Haynes from the Waverly Hills Historical Society stop by to talk about all things Waverly from the history and purpose of the hospital to...
Ep 183 – Allison Jornlin & Mike Huberty | American Ghost Walks
Allison Jornlin and Mike Huberty join us to talk about their journey into the paranormal, their experiences, and owning a paranormal tour company, American Ghost Walks. Bio:Allison Jornlin: Allison Jornlin has been investigating strange phenomena for more than 20 years. Inspired by Chicago’s...
Ep 182 – Richard D. Lewis | The Paranormal and Christianity
Richard D. Lewis joins us to talk about Christianity and the paranormal. Richard combines his skill as a journalist along with his personal spiritual journey and those of others to correlate mysterious phenomena and the biblical worldview. His two books, "The Paranormal Christian: Bridging the Gap...
Ep 181 – James Willis | Legends and Strangeness from Ohio
Master storyteller, author, and supernatural researcher James Willis joins us to talk about all things strange in Ohio. We discuss the Loveland Frog, the Oxford Motorcycle ghost, that pentagram situation in Athens, and much more! His new book, "Southern Ohio Legends and Lore" is available on...
Ep 180 – Francis J. Sampier | The Legend of Morrow Road
Inspired by the southeast Michigan legend of a ghostly mother forever searching for her lost child, filmmaker Francis J. Sampier has worked hard to bring the story to life on the big screen. For decades, people have reported strange experiences on the road around Clay Township from apparitions and...
Ep 179 – Chad Lewis | Wendigo Lore, Monsters and More
We explore Wendigo lore and stories, the Van Meter visitor, and much more with author and paranormal researcher Chad Lewis. For nearly 30 years, Chad has traveled the globe in search of haunted places, monsters, and unique, bizarre stories and history. Learn more at www.chadlewisresearch.com and...
Ep 178 – Scott Deschaine | The Living Sky Pt. 2
Researcher and director Scott Deschaine joins us again to continue the fascinating discussion of sea-type creatures living in our upper atmosphere. Could life in the sky be a threat? Has it snatched up humans? In shape, UFOs often resemble marine invertebrates. Are some of the UFO sightings around...
Ep 177 – Kieran Woodhouse – Experiences of a Paranormal Investigator
Scott L. welcomes Kieran Woodhouse back to the show to discuss his second book "Experiences of a Paranormal Investigator" and his recently released documentary available free on Youtube called "A Haunting In Essex". Kieran Woodhouse is a UK based paranormal researcher. He is the author of An...
APRIL SHOW UPDATE
Hey, all you awesome listeners! We are going to take a small break for a couple of months, but don't worry, we're not going anywhere. You'll hear our voices again sometime in June. For now, please catch up on old episodes or take the Ghostly Talk Challenge and start listening from the beginning in...
Ep 176 – Dr. Kelly Schutz | Paranormal Encounters
Dr. Kelly Renee Schutz is a Minnesota native and paranormal enthusiast who has encountered a multitude of unexplained experiences from psychic and physical attacks, trances, possessions to poltergeist activity. She has written over 10 books on her experiences and hosts and produces Paranormal...
Ep 175 – Carl Abrahamsson | Anton LaVey and the Church of Satan
With his creation of the infamous Church of Satan in 1966 and his bestselling book "The Satanic Bible" in 1969, Anton Szandor LaVey (1930–1997) became a controversial celebrity who basked in the attention and even made a successful career out of it. But who was Anton LaVey behind the public...
Ep 174 – Michael Anthony Gagliardi
Michael Anthony Gagliardi joins us again to share part two of his book series. Michael has experienced the more negative side of the paranormal after having lived with a mother who was demonically possessed. As a child, Michael lived in terror of what his mother would do next. From pouring hot...
Ep 173 – Joshua Cutchin | High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon
Don't take Bigfoot seriously? You may have a different opinion after listening to our conversation with Joshua Cutchin. In his books, "Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon," Volumes I & II, co-authored with Timothy Renner, the connection between hauntings,...
Ep 172 – Ethan Lou | Once a Bitcoin Miner
Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, and NFT's are here to stay. Whether you understand them is a totally different thing. We spoke to Ethan Lou about these topics. Ethan Lou writes widely, including a cryptocurrency column for the Financial Post. He first bought Bitcoin in 2013. Lou’s debut book, "Field...
Ep 171 – Cory Thomas Hutcheson | North American Folklore
Folklorist, author, and educator Cory Thomas Hutcheson join us to talk about North American folklore, ghosts, folk magick, and much more. Cory is the cohost of the popular podcast New World Witchery. He has a doctorate in American Studies with specializations in folklore, religion, and ethnicity...
Ep 170 – Cat Gina Cole
Cat Gina Cole joins us to talk about her new book, "Psychic Skills for Magic & Witchcraft." Magickal people have long known the value of harnessing the power of the mind and sharpening psychic skills to help with spellwork and manifestation. You don't have to be a practitioner of magick or...
Ep 169 – Ezekiel Kincaid | The Persistence of Evil
Ezekial Kincaid, Christian pastor turned horror writer, joins us to talk about his current and future books, the problem with evil, and a supernatural occurrence that happened when his fiance's mother recently passed on. Ezekial is the author of the horror-comedy Johnny Walker Ranger Demon Slayer...
Ep 168 – John Brassard Jr. | True Crime and Ghosts
We chat with charismatic podcast host, author, and local historian John Brassard Jr about true crime and the paranormal along with legend and lore from the Quad Cities area. We had so much fun talking with John and we hope to have him on the show again. Check out all of John's books below and...
Ep 167 – Monsters & High Strangeness | Steve Ward
Steve Ward entertained us with stories and updated research on The Beast of Bray Road that stalks Wisconsin. We talked monsters, contactees, UFOs, and other high strangeness. Steve's contagious enthusiasm for these subjects will have you taking notes and adding more books to your already full...
Ep 166 – Rich Newman | Passport to the Paranormal
Rich Newman is an explorer of the paranormal and has traveled extensively to haunted locations around the United States and beyond. His latest book, "Passport to the Paranormal" reveals 200 locations that can actually be visited by those looking to investigate. We talk about Rich's personal...
Ep 165 – Bob and Laura Antone
Scott L. is joined by Bob and Laura Antone to discuss the weirdness of Washington state along with everything else under the sun. Bob and Laura Antone lead historical and paranormal tours throughout the state of Washington. From Bigfoot to UFO sightings, missing time, and cursed and haunted...
Ep 164 – Cheryl Lynn Carter
Cheryl Lynn Carter discusses her book Dimensions: Mysterious Triangles of the U.S. Cheryl Lynn Carter is a Psychic Medium, Remote-Viewer, and one of the founding members of Project PSI Institute. To date, they have rescued 345 Missing Children, closed 21 Cold Cases, and shut down 19...
Ep 163 – Morgan Lee Knudsen
Scott L. and Morgan Lee Knudsen examine the human condition, how it relates to paranormal phenomena, and how it relates to experiences within it. Morgan Lee Knudsen has been involved in the world of paranormal phenomena for over 16 years. She is the founder of Entityseeker Paranormal Research...
Ep 162 – Michael Anthony Gagliardi
Scott L. sits down with Michael Anthony Gagliardi for what became a very spirited discussion about his experiences living with his demonically possessed mother for over a decade. These experiences are detailed in his book "Devil Take the HIndmost: A True Story of Terror." Download here, stream...
Stairway Spirits Ch. 6 – Amanda Woomer
Stairway Spirits Ch. 6 with Amanda Woomer is out! And don't worry, we still have new shows coming but just had a little break. We'll be back for the fall/Halloween season. Listen here or use your favorite podcast app to listen and subscribe.
Ep 161 – Tim Scullion | Spirit Photography
Tim Scullion believes he has caught evidence of the afterlife in over 10,000 photographs taken after his interest in the paranormal ignited while giving historical tours of Colonial Williamsburg. Tim is a published author, musician, and photographer with a Bachelor's and Master's in education from...
Ep 160 – Brough Perkins & John Topp | Channeling, Synchronicity and ITC
John Topp and Brough Perkins join us to discuss their journey into the paranormal and what led them to channel the book "Connection: The Discovery of a Soul System." We cover a ton of our favorite topics from synchronicity to ITC research. John and Brough are both Ghostly Talk Alumni and were on...
Ep 159 – Jennifer Jones | The Dead History
Researcher and author Jennifer Jones joins us to talk about history and hauntings! Ghost stories, urban legends, and creepy, cool things in Utah. Jennifer started her blog "The Dead History" in 2012 and is the author of "The Ghosts of Ogden, Brigham City, and Logan, UT." She was also featured in...
Ep 158 – Brandon Weston | Ozark Folk Magic & the Paranormal
Folklorist Brandon Weston joins us to discuss his book "Ozark Folk Magic" and the extensive research he has undertaken to explore this rich tradition and history. Brandon himself is an Ozark healer, herbalist, and spirit medium and is the owner and operator of Mountain Man Healing, and is an...
Ep 157 – Chet Zar | OBE’s, Haunted Houses & Precognitive Dreams
The incredibly talented artist Chet Zar joins us again and discusses his experiences with OBE's, precognitive dreams, and growing up in haunted houses. Paranormal experiences have followed him and his family since he was a child. Chet Zar is part of the "Dark Art Movement" and paints amazingly...
Ep 156 – Keith J. Clark | Artificial Intelligence, ITC/EVP and the Paranormal
ITC Researcher Keith J. Clark joins us to talk about how Krisp, a noise-canceling software that utilizes artificial intelligence to remove background noise, may help paranormal voices come through clearer during ITC/EVP research. Check out the multiple streams we talk about on the show at...
Stairway Spirits Ch. 5 – Terry Gambill and Greg Myers
We talk to Terry Gambill and Greg Myers about some astounding ghostly stairway photos that were captured by them and fellow researcher Tom Halstead (rest in peace) years ago. Listen or download Stairway Spirits Ch. 5 Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project examining supernatural...
Ep 155 – Scott Deschaine | The Living Sky
Could many of the UFOs seen around the planet actually be intelligent creatures that inhabit the sky? Is our atmosphere just another habitat for life? Filmmaker and researcher Scott Deschaine joins us to talk about this very possibility with his documentaries "Not Alone - The Life Above" and his...
Ep 154 – Amanda Woomer | The Feminine Macabre
Amanda Woomer joins us to talk about her latest project, "The Feminine Macabre: A Woman's Journal of All Things Strange and Unusual." We discuss the role women have played in the paranormal historically up to the present day among other topics. Pick up a copy of the journal on Amazon and consider...
Ep 153 – Sylvia True | “Where Madness Lies”
Sylvia True joined us to discuss her excellent book Where Madness Lies. We talk about mental illness during the rise of the Nazi regime, eugenics, and how this played a part in Sylvia's family. Sylvia is also an avid seeker of the paranormal and we talked about how often mental illness and the...
Ep 152 – David Weiss | Flat Earth Theory
Sit back and let your minds open because we are talking about the Flat Earth Theory with David Weiss. We like to sometimes have people on who may have different viewpoints from our own and see what they have to say. If you have been curious about how flat earth theorists arrive at their...
Stairway Spirits Ch 4. – Rolling Hills Asylum
We talk to Lori Carlson about her experiences on the stairways in Rolling Hills Asylum when she was the owner and caretaker of the property. Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. Catch up on previous chapters...
Ep 151 – Lionel Friedberg | African Shamanism
Lionel Friedberg joins us to talk about his incredible life story and how a visit to an African Shaman in 1964 predicted important events in his life. He wrote about his experiences in his book, Forever In My Veins: How Film Led Me to the Mysterious World of the African Shaman. In 1994, he...
Ep 150 – Ghosts of the Quad Cities | Michael McCarty
We explore some history and hauntings in the Quad Cities with author Michael McCarty. Gangster John Looney's haunted mansion, what happened to John Deer's "Black Angel" burial statue, and more historical locations and ghost stories all featured in the book Ghosts of the Quad Cities (2019). ...
Ep 149 – Chet Zar | The Dark Art Movement
Artist and podcast host Chet Zar joined us to talk about the Dark Art Movement. We explore Chet's art, what Dark Art is really is, and all-around have a really great conversation. Chet also has a background in make-up effects and digital animation and has also done work for the band Tool,...
Ep 148 – Tonya & Joey Madia | Into the Outer Realms
We thought it fitting to describe this episode after Tonya and Joey's podcast, "Into the Outer Realms" because that's exactly where we went during our great conversation with these veteran paranormal investigators, authors, and explorers. We went from ghosts, past life regression to their moment...
Stairway Spirits Ch. 2 – Haunted Lincoln Theatre with Troy Taylor
Stairway Spirits is a podcast and research project by Ghostly Talk examining supernatural activity on or around staircases. In Chapter 2, longtime haunted history researcher and author Troy Taylor joins Scott L. to talk about the supernatural activity of the Lincoln Theatre in Decatur, Illinois....
Ep 147 – Pallbearer
Pallbearer's music is unique with a signature sound that stands out in the crowded arena of metal and rock music. Members Brett, Joseph, Devin, and Mark join us to talk about their music and latest album, Forgotten Days, which they joked was "aptly named" as the album dropped October 23, 2020,...
Ep 146 – Alessandro Keegan | Mediumistic Art
We discuss the mysterious concept of Mediumistic Art with professor and art historian Alessandro Keegan. Artists such as William Blake, Hilma af Klint, Georgianna Houghton, Austin Osman Spare, and many others felt they connected with something outside of themselves and couldn't fully take credit...
Ep 145 – Ezekiel Kincaid | Pastor to Horror Writer
Ezekial Kincaid, Christian pastor turned horror writer, joins us to talk about why Christianity and the horror genre are the perfect fit and why he decided to make the shift he did. Horror deals with the battle between good and evil, sin, fear, and redemption, all parts of the human condition a...
Ep 144 – Mark Onspaugh | Yule Time Creatures and Original Stories
Our favorite storyteller Mark Onspaugh shares the eerie Yule Time lore that comes out of Iceland which can be terrifying and hilarious at the same time. If you have listened to our previous episodes with Mark, you know he doesn't leave the show without sharing his amazing fiction with us. Mark...
Ep 143 – Kat Klockow | Cincinnati Cabinet of Curiosities
Comic artist and author Kat Klockow introduces us to the strange world of Cincinnati, Ohio. The Loveland Frogman, Ohio River Mermaids, Satan's Hallow, Cincinnati Music Hall, and more creepy and haunted areas are covered during this fun show! Kat Klockow is the editor of the Cincinnati Cabinet of...
Ep 142 – John L. Steadman | Aliens, Robots and Virtual Reality Idols in Science Fiction
Is our planet going in the direction predicted or imagined by the top science fiction writers past and present? Science fiction and fantasy scholar John L. Steadman joins us to deep dive into authors H.P. Lovecraft, Isaac Asimov, and William Gibson and how they interpreted the concept of what an...
Ep 141 – Steve Genier | Nocturnal Frequency Radio
Steve Genier from Nocturnal Frequency Radio joins us for some paranormal discussion. Steve began looking into the supernatural in 1996, formed the Southern Ontario Paranormal Society (SOPS) in 2005, and started broadcasting in 2008. Nocturnal Frequency unravels the paranormal from all aspects -...
Ep 140 – Steven Myers | The Great Pyramid Water Pump
Is it possible the Great Pyramid was actually a massive water pump that generated abundant, clean energy? Author, lecturer, and independent researcher, Steven Myers joined us to talk about these theories concerning the true purpose of one of the planets enduring mysteries. Myers has studied the...
Ep 139 – Becky Ray | Haunted Kansas City
Becky Ray is a writer, researcher, and guide for American Hauntings. By day she works as a librarian, and by night she has been actively investigating the unknown for over 35 years. Becky's knowledge of the paranormal has been featured on NPR, in the Wall Street Journal, and on several local media...
Ep 138 – Nick Redfern | The Martians
Prolific author Nick Redfern joins us to talk about the possibility of life on Mars in the past and present. Did the ancient culture of Mars need to escape their dying planet? Are we able to remote view Mars in the past to get a better picture of what happened? We explore all kinds of awesome...
Ep 137 – Amanda Woomer of Spook-Eats
After the death of her 19-year-old brother from cancer, Amanda became obsessed with the paranormal and the search for what lies beyond this life. Amanda shared a shocking and beautiful story about her brother and the Ghostlight Theatre in North Tonawanda, New York, and what appeared one night...
Ep 136 – Joni Mayhan | How We Experience Ghosts
Joni Mayhan joins us to talk about how we experience ghosts in different ways through our five senses. Have you ever just "felt" something was around you? Have you gotten chills or goosebumps? Have your ears started to ring for no reason and you suddenly got the feeling something otherworldly was...
Ep 135 – Paranormal Talk with Max Lichtor
Max Lichtor is the talented owner and creator of The Pyramid Gallery and creates replicas of the infernal boxes seen in the Hellraiser movies. Max joined us to talk a little Hellraiser, and also to kick-off the Halloween season with a ghost story Max shared from his childhood which led us down the...
Ep 134 – Vance West | Remote Viewing
Remote Viewer Vance West joined us to catch up since his last appearance on the show in 2008!! Vance is the founder of Trinity Science International (TSI). Initiated in 1999, TSI offers instruction and services utilizing unique skill-sets for problem-solving, unconventional intelligence...
Ep 133 – Jim Bud | Living With the Paranormal
Jim Bud, a listener, wrote to us about the strange experiences he has learned to live with, so we invited him on the show to share his story. Much of it began when he was inexplicably drawn to purchase a specific house. Ghosts, shadow figures, disembodied sounds, and more have all been a part of...
Ep 132 – Brandon Schexnayder of Southern Gothic Podcast | Haunts of the Old South
Brandon Schexnayder from the Southern Gothic podcast joined us to explore the ghosts and hauntings of the southern United States from the infamous Myrtles Plantation to iconic ghosts forever heartbroken over love and loss. Southern Gothic is an independently produced, immersive narrative podcast...
Ep 131 – Preston Dennett and Onboard UFO Encounters
We traverse the stars with longtime UFO researcher Preston Dennett. His newest book, "Onboard UFO Encounters" reports on real experiences by people who have been taken on board a craft they know was not built by human hands. We explore this and much more. It feels like a new era is upon us with...
Ep 130 – Coy & Felicia Pittman from the Until Dawn Podcast
We met Coy and Felicia at the Haunted America conference a few years ago and made fast friends! Husband and wife team Coy and Felicia Pittman host the Until Dawn Podcast, which can be found on all major podcast apps and platforms. In this episode, we open with a strange coincidence between Scott...
Ep 129 – Mark Onspaugh – Science Fiction and Ghosts
"What if?" This is the big question Science Fiction asks. Writers of the beloved genre have been exploring that question since the time of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein. Writer and producer Mark Onspaugh returns to discuss Science Fiction and how it has tackled the concept of ghosts. Mark also wrote...
Ep 128 – David Flora – Host of the Blurry Photos Podcast
David Flora is the super entertaining, funny, and talented host of the Blurry Photos Podcast. Blurry Photos explores everything from ghosts, cryptids, to conspiracy, and whatever else is weird and wonderful. We go all over the paranormal with David and had a blast! Blurry Photos will be one of...
Ep 127 – Troy Taylor
Prolific author and researcher Troy Taylor is back to talk about his newest books. We talk creepy cults, Ressurection Mary, and more! Did people protest wearing masks during the 1918 Spanish flu? Find out in this episode. There's never a dull moment when Troy returns to the show. Download here,...
Ep 126 – Talking about The NOW Children with Maria & Fidgal
Scott L. dives into the thick of it with Maria Iuliano. Maria’s near-death experience along with her trips to heaven at the age of five shifted her way of viewing and perceiving the world. Maria met her Guardian Angel, Fidgal, while visiting heaven. Times are tough right now, and Maria &...
Ep 125 – Dr. Michael Terzi and Speaking with Angels
We could all use some positivity right now in the world and what better way than talking about those who watch over us on the other side. We talk to Dr. Michael Terzi on how he came to realize he was speaking and working with guardian angels. Visit Michael online at angelwhisperermichael.com or...
Ep 124 – Keith J. Clark, Tim Woolworth and the Metascience Foundation
Keith J. Clark, Tim Woolworth and Jeremy Michael Bloxsom (not present), have resurrected the Metascience Foundation from the grave and with that, are preserving a lot of paranormal history. Keith and Tim talk about the past, present and future of Metascience....
Ep 123 – Paranormal Shoptalk with Chris Bailey
Chris Bailey operates Grimstone, Inc., one of the oldest and longest running paranormal investigation teams in Michigan and looks at the paranormal more as a social science rather than something lurking on the fringes of society. We talk about the paranormal during and after Covid-19, belief vs...
Ep 122 – Stephen Williams & Kayla Bayles on Spirit Rescue
We discuss the idea of "spirit rescue" with paranormal investigators Stephen Williams, who has been exploring the mysterious across the United States since 2002, and Kayla Bayles, a clairvoyant and clairaudient medium experienced in spirit communication since childhood. Learn more at Memphis Ghost...
Ep 121 – Nicole Strickland & California Haunts
Nicole Strickland lives in San Diego, California, and has been intrigued with the paranormal since childhood. She has been actively investigating historical landmarks and private residences for paranormal activity since the early 2000s, after a profound experience with the spirit of her beloved...
Ep 120 – Brian Jones – Audio Medium
Brian Jones has been practicing ITC (Instrumental Transcommunication) for decades. He has experimented with backward speech and has created his own devices to experiment with. Brian came on the show to talk about his new YouTube Channel, "The Audio-Psychic", but Brian's mind runs at 100 mph and we...
Ep 119 – Project St. Peter: Part 3 with Keith J. Clark
Keith J. Clark of iDigital Medium joins us for part 3 in our ongoing Project St. Peter series. We continue to unpack Lab 1, so if you haven't listened to part 1 or 2, we suggest you catch up on those first. What is Project St. Peter? In 1986 The Metascience Foundation (founded by George Meek) was...
No show this week 🙁
Hello everyone! We decided to take a break this week and not do a show. We haven't skipped a week in a while so we figured, "meh..why not." Stay safe and healthy everyone and thanks for listening. We appreciate every listen we get. --The Ghostly Talk Crew
Ep 118 – Afterlife Studies with Michelle Szabo & Dennis Grega
Michelle Szabo & Dennis Grega joined us to talk about their afterlife studies and research. Michelle and Dennis were on the show back in 2009 and it was great to bring them back, talk about their afterlife projects and also the current state of the world. Michelle and Dennis have three...
Ep 117 – The Bell Witch Haunting with Pat Fitzhugh
The Bell Witch case is one of the oldest and most intriguing hauntings in U.S. history. We brought back author and researcher Pat Fitzhugh who has researched the story for decades. Pat was last on Ghostly Talk in 2005! So it's been a few minutes. Check out Pat's webpage devoted to The Bell Witch...
Ep 116 – Creepy Encounters with Medium Joni Mayhan
We talked to clairaudient medium and author Joni Mayhan about encounters with the creepy and the disturbing. She has had ghostly encounters since she was young and we explore what she has experienced growing up and living with this ability. Jody's Bio - Search for the darkest, scariest places on...
Ep 115 – The Out-Of-Body Experience with Darryl E. Berry Jr.
Have you ever had an out-of-body experience? Or maybe you've wanted to learn how to experience an OBE? We talk to long-time OBE practitioner Darryl E. Berry Jr and talk about his experiences, possible extraterrestrial contact and how to start establishing a regular practice if you want to learn...
Ep 114 – Hauntings and History in the United Kingdom with David Bone
The United Kingdom is filled with historical locations and a sometimes bloody and violent past in places. Romans, Saxons, Celtic people and Germanic influence are just a few of the cultures that have led to a diverse fusion of hauntings, myths and ghosts. The United Kingdom is never short on...
Ep 113 – Seth & Adrienne Breedlove of Small Town Monsters
Independent film makers Seth and Adrienne Breedlove of Small Town Monsters joined us to talk about their projects exploring the monster and UFO world. Small Town Monsters began as an independent film series exploring lost and bizarre history around the United States. Focusing on small-town...
Ep 112 – Tobias Wayland & the Lake Michigan Mothman
Is the Lake Michigan Mothman real? Is there a winged, huminoid entity terrifying residents of the Chicagoland area and neighboring states? We explore the witness reports that have led researcher Tobias Wayland down a wild path into the world of Cryptozoology. Tobias Wayland is a passionate fortean...
Episode 111 – David George Haskell & the Language of Trees
Biologist and Pulitzer Prize nominated author David George Haskell has a passion for the world around us and how our amazing trees are interconnected to absolutely everything. Can we actually "listen" to a tree? How do trees interact with us in all aspects of our lives and how do we interact with...
Episode 110 – Austin Stirling & the Other Side of Tragedy
Talented musician Austin Stirling shares his life story with us and how sometimes the other side of tragedy can be a good thing. His music style is perhaps best described as Dark Folk that goes straight to your soul. We featured some of this music from the new album in the podcast. They are in...
Episode 109 – The Bloody & Strange Origin of Valentine’s Day with Mark Onspaugh
Author Mark Onspaugh joined us again to explore the unusual history of how Valentine's Day came to be. It's not all love and candy hearts. Mark also read aloud a new ghostly short story he wrote specifically for this show called, "Shades of Love." We were so honored Mark did that that we now dub...
Episode 108 – Kieran Woodhouse and Paranormal Investigation
Kieran Woodhouse is the Author of "An Introduction To Paranormal Investigations". Kieran had paranormal experiences as a child that influenced his belief that there is something out there we can't see and lectures around the United Kingdom about paranormal investigation with a logical approach....
Episode 107 – Rick Hayes and Inspiration
Psychic Medium Rick Hayes joined us for a conversation about inspiration, something everyone could use more of, especially if you've set goals and resolutions for the new year. We met Rick around 2007 and he's just one of those guys that's wonderful to be around. So hopefully this show gives you a...
Episode 106 – Zelia Edgar & Exploring Paranormal Connections
We had a fantastic talk with paranormal researcher Zelia Edgar on making connections between the different fields in the paranormal: Hauntings, UFOs and Cryptozoology. So often they are looked at separately but when connections start to get made, the lines between the different fields start to...
Episode 105 – James Nestor – Freediving and the Language of Whales
Author, journalist, and adventurer James Nestor joins us to talk about the amazing ability of humans to freedive. Most are shocked to learn this is even something humans are capable of. Through his research and interest in freediving, James learned how freediving is allowing the closer study of...
Episode 104 – Creepy Christmas and Monsters
Our last podcast of 2019 dives into the creepy side of Christmas time and child-hood monsters. Also, paranormal enthusiast and writer David Bone joins us all the way from Scotland to talk about what many consider an "unsettling" time of the year... David Bone is a graduate of the University of...
Ep 103 – Mark Onspaugh | Telling Ghost Stories at Christmas
Christmas is that holly jolly time of year where we are all supposed to rejoice and be happy, but with the growth and popularty of Krampus from European folklore in our pop culture to even "Christmas Haunted Houses" to go through, Christmas seems to be taking a darker turn. We talk to fiction...
Episode 102 – Tim Shaw
Tim Shaw has been a lifelong researcher in the fields of the Paranormal and Metaphysical. Growing up in Western New York State and having relatives in the Lily Dale Spiritualist Assembly, a Spiritualist community, it was only natural for him to develop an interest in these mystical fields. ...
Episode 101 – Pt 2 Round Table with Steve Ward and Tim Woolworth
Welcome back for part 2! Steve Ward has a passion for Ufology, especially its history and considers himself a student of the late John Keel. He is the host of the podcast "High Strangeness Factor" on the Paranormal UK Radio Network. Tim Woolworth in an avid researcher of ITC (Instrumental...
Episode 100 – Pt 1 Round Table with Steve Ward and Tim Woolworth
We made it to episode 100! Steve Ward and Tim Woolworth joined us and because all of us can talk for days, we have broken this one into two parts. Steve Ward has a passion for Ufology, especially its history and considers himself a student of the late John Keel. He is the host of the podcast "High...
Episode 99 – Open Night with Todd Clements
Todd Clements joined us in the studio for an open night of cool conversation. We went all over the place from the Ark of the Covenant to "Baby Yoda." Sit back and eavesdrop on us while we let the show go wherever it wants. Download here, stream below or use your favorite podcast app to listen and...
Episode 98 – Michael H. Brown
We get ghostly with author Michael H. Brown and talk about unexplained and mysterious stories from his newest book, Lying Wonders, Strangest Things. Known initially for his ground-breaking reportage on the New York waste Love Canal toxic crisis, he has penned books on everything from the Mafia to...
Episode 97 – Project St. Peter: Part 2 with Keith J. Clark
Keith J. Clark of iDigital Medium joins us for part 2 in our Project St. Peter series. What is Project St. Peter? In 1986 The Metascience Foundation (founded by George Meek) was building a “Celestial Broadcast System” - an advanced system of communications. A telepathic trance medium channeled...
Episode 96 – Tom and Tim Klisz
We were joined in the studio by Tom and Tim Klisz. Tom is a long-time member of The Michigan Treasure Hunters Club. We talked about all things buried, but not forgotten. We also discussed the fine art of collecting and selling memorabilia and Tim's massive KISS collection. Collecting is...
Episode 95 – All Things Halloween with Lesley Bannatyne
Lesley Bannatyne is an American author who writes extensively on Halloween history, literature, and contemporary celebration. One of the country's foremost authorities on Halloween, Bannatyne has shared her knowledge on television specials for the History Channel ("The Haunted History of...
Episode 94 – Max Lichtor
Halloween is upon us and we celebrate hard tonight diving into our love and thoughts on the movie Hellraiser, among a lot of other very interesting things. We were honored to have Max Lichtor back on Ghostly Talk! Max is the curator at pyramid-gallery.com, featuring the planets greatest...
Episode 93 – Addison Binek with Neighbor Brad
Scott L. was joined by Neighbor Brad this week who brought over Addison Binek to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly of horror films. Addison has worked with the Lloyd Kaufman, one of the founders of Troma Films on his widely popular "Tromasterpiece Theatre." Addison is currently at work...
Episode 92 – Patrick Keller
Patrick Keller joined us and we had a blast just letting our brains wander. Patrick Keller is an educator and the host of The Big Séance Podcast, which is a forum for “para-nerds” to have an open dialogue about all things paranormal. He has been a featured podcaster on Coast to Coast AM with...
Episode 91 – Tea Krulos
Tea Krulos is a freelance writer and author from Milwaukee, WI. Some of his favorite subjects to explore and write about include unique subcultures, people, and places, as well as art, music, and pop culture. Krulos’s first book, Heroes in the Night: Inside the Real Life Superhero Movement, is a...
Episode 90 – Tony Lavorgne
Scott L. enlisted the services of his next door neighbor Brad and one of our frequent guest hosts Bud Fugate for our latest installment. As Scott L. was setting levels Brad and Fugate started debating about Friday the 13th so he just let the tape roll. We were joined tonight by the Tony...
Episode 89 – Bill Sweet
Bill Sweet was always been interested in paranormal phenomena including the phenomena of prayer. Through meeting the founders of Spindrift, Bruce and John Klingbeil, Bill began to grasp new ways of applying consciousness research to religion and science. He was president of Spindrift for four...
Episode 88 – King Fowley
King Fowley is one of death metal's forefathers and the founder of the legendary death metal band DECEASED and old-school metal troupe OCTOBER 31. Fowley, who is known the metal world over, as one of the most ardent fans of true metal, has always been one of the most vocal, upfront figures and...
Episode 86 and 87- Michigan Paranormal Convention
So we thought we'd be old school and get a table at the 10th Annual Michigan Paranormal Convention in the Upper Peninsula. We managed to grab a few people and get some chats in. We broke it up into two shows to make it easier to listen to. Download Episode 86 Pt. 1 Download Episode 87 Pt. 2...
Episode 85 – Michael Cremo, Forbidden Archaeology and Consciousness
Michael A. Cremo, also known by his devotional name Drutakarmā dāsa, is an American freelance researcher who identifies himself as a Vedic creationist and an "alternative archeologist" and argues that humans have lived on Earth for millions of years. In his book, Forbidden Archeology, Cremo...
Episode 84 – Stephen E. Braude Ph.D.
We cover a ton of paranormal topics with our guest, Stephen E. Braude. Stephen E. Braude is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Former Chair of the Department at the University of Maryland Baltimore County. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Scientific Exploration. He studied Philosophy and...
Episode 83 – Project St. Peter: Part 1 with Keith J. Clark
Keith J. Clark of iDigital Medium joins us to talk about Project St. Peter. What is Project St. Peter? In 1986 The Metascience Foundation (founded by George Meek) was building a “Celestial Broadcast System” - an advanced system of communications. A telepathic trance medium channeled instructions...
Episode 82 – We Talk “Scary Stories” with filmmaker Cody Meirick
We talk to filmmaker Cody Meirick about his new documentary, "Scary Stories." If you didn't grow up in the 80's and 90's, you may have never been haunted by the nightmarish illustrations of Stephen Gammell, which made these books cult classics and also put them on the path of the "banned book...
Episode 81 – Kevin Killen
We take a few minutes to say goodbye to our fallen Sister, the iconic Rosemary Ellen Guiley. Rosemary was always a friend to Ghostly Talk and our respect and love for her is endless. We will miss you Rosemary. Scott L. had a chat with Kevin Killen on this episode. Check out his book "Ghosts and...
Episode 80 – Open Night
Things went sideways with the interview we had scheduled tonight and we had to change rails real quick so it's one of our "Open Nights." Chris Bailey from Grimstone Inc. was already filling in for Amberrose, so Scott L. and Chris fell down the rabbit hole of consciousness, Bigfoot, and the "Storm...
Episode 79 – The Von Erich Family Curse
Did you grow up watching wrestling on TV? We are back with a two-part episode about the Von Erich's — the most famous professional wrestling family of all time. We are a little off our usual topic with this one, but the story of this family is just too interesting and so is the supposed "Von...
Pictures from the 2019 Haunted America Conference!
Adam Drendel from hauntedIllinois.com posted up a mother load of pictures from the 2019 Haunted America Conference for your viewing pleasure. Hop on over to this link to check them out!!
Episode 78 – More Podcast Madness at Haunted America 2019
Part 2: The Haunted America Conference has come and gone and per usual, we grabbed a ton of cool people and got them behind the mic. These recordings are from June 21 and June 22, 2019. We will release another recording from the conference later in July. We will be back to our regular show format...
Episode 77 – Podcast Madness at Haunted America 2019
The Haunted America Conference has come and gone and per usual, we grabbed a ton of cool people and got them behind the mic. These recordings are from June 21 and June 22, 2019. We will release another recording from the conference later in July. Download here, stream below or subscribe on your...
Thank You Haunted America!
We are back home still smoldering from the festivities over the last weekend at The 2019 Haunted America Conference. This is always our favorite time of the year to travel down and see many old friends. As always, Mr. Troy Taylor is so good to Ghostly Talk. We are forever in debt to your...
Episode 76 – Troy Taylor
Troy Taylor is the author more than 125 books about ghosts, crime, and the unexplained in America. He was born and raised in the Midwest and travels to the far-flung reaches of the country. He is the founder of American Hauntings, which offers ghost tours, books, ghost hunts, events, and...
Episode 75 – Len Adams & Luke Naliborski
Len Adams and Luke Naliborski share tour stories, beliefs, haunted places and history with us. Luke also had a good reminder during the show - "There's more fun in looking for the answers than finding them." These two American Hauntings tour guides have long been a fixture at the Haunted America...
Episode 74 – Motor City Comic Con Hijinks Pt 3: Sunday, May 19th
May 19, Pt.3 – Ghostly Talk set up shop at the Motor City Comic Con May 17-19! Listen to our last episode from the Comic Con to find out what we talked about and WHO we talked to! Scott L. teamed up with his friends from The Movie Sleuth and their podcast Reel Crime that he also a part of. ...
Episode 73 – Barb Huyser – Hauntings and Paranormal Social Work
Barb Huyser has investigated the paranormal for over 40 years. Using science, sensitives, and a therapeutic approach, Huyser and her team have helped ghosts to move onto the other side. Barb shared her personal experiences with us and has been tracking how paranormal encounters affect health,...
Episode 72 – Dina Rae and the New World Order
Novelist and researcher Dina Rae joined us to talk about the New World Order's past, present and future. Are we headed into a dark future? Dina Rae lives with her husband, two daughters, and three dogs outside of Dallas. She has been interviewed numerous times on blogs, newspapers, and syndicated...
Episode 71 – Motor City Comic Con Hijinks Part 2: Saturday, May 18th
May 18, Pt. 2 - Ghostly Talk set up shop at the Motor City Comic Con May 17-19! Listen and find out what we talked about and WHO we talked to! Scott L. teamed up with his friends from The Movie Sleuth and their podcast Reel Crime that he also a part of. Download here, stream below or use your...
Episode 70 – Motor City Comic Con Hijinks Part 1: Friday, May 17th
Ghostly Talk set up shop at the Motor City Comic Con May 17-19! Listen and find out what we talked about and WHO we talked to! Scott L. teamed up with his friends from The Movie Sleuth and their podcast Reel Crime that he also a part of. Download here, stream below or use your favorite podcast...
Farewell Stanton Friedman | 1934 – 2019
We just received word that Stanton T. Friedman has shaken his mortal coil. To call Stanton "old-school" in the study of UFO's would be stating two equal terms. To try and recap Stanton's life in this measly post on our little show's website would do the man a disservice. All I want to say is when...
Episode 69 – Mike Beaver
Mike Beaver has spent his life dealing with disincarnate forces. He joins us to talk about spirit attachments, symptoms of attachments and also his UFO and alien encounters. Mike is an amateur UFOlogist, and had his first close encounter on October 3rd, 1980. Learn more about him at his website...
Episode 68 – Cat Despira and Polybius – The Arcade Game That Never Existed
We talked to arcade game historian and enthusiast, Cat Despira, about the urban legend of Polybius, the 1981 game that never existed. Not only did people believe it existed, but they believed it impacted them in negative ways. Was this game an example of false memory or the Mandela Effect? Were...
Episode 67 – Keith J. Clark and ITC Research
There’s more to ITC than the technology – our human energy plays just as large a part in communication with the other side, if not more so. Explore the realm of ITC (Instrumental Transcommunication) with Keith J. Clark, one of our favorite topics to explore. Are spirit voices around us all of the...
Episode 66 – Swapcast with American Hauntings Podcast
Troy Taylor's Haunted America Conference is right around the corner on June 21-22. Cody, from the American Hauntings Podcast, called to interview us for a change about the supernatural. Cody is interviewing speakers and vendors leading up to the conference, so make sure to follow Cody and Troy's...
Episode 65 – John E.L. Tenney – “Diversify Your Weirdness”
After a guest canceled on us, our pal John E. L. Tenney stopped by the studio to save the day. It's easy to just turn on the mics and go with John. We talked about all kinds of awesome and ended on a mind-melting paranormal note. John encourages everyone to "diversity their weirdness," and to...
Episode 64 – Brandon Massullo – The Ghost Studies: New Perspectives on the Origins of Paranormal Experiences
Brandon brings a much needed, fresh perspective with his research into the paranormal, especially in regards to how human emotion influences paranormal experiences. We did a deep dive on this show that anyone who has been involved in paranormal investigation for a long time will appreciate....
Episode 63 – James Willis
We discuss the Paul McCartney is Dead Hoax and explore the oddities and wonders of "Weird Ohio" with the amazingly entertaining paranormal researcher and author, James Willis. James has been tracking Ohio cryptid reports going back to the 1850s along with chronicling Ohio UFO encounters, including...
Episode 62 – Tonya & Joey Madia – Watch Out for the Hallway
How often does a paranormal investigator get the chance to actually investigate a location for an extended period of time? The Madia's got that chance and we talk about all the high strangeness they uncovered during their two years giving tours through a haunted library. Watch Out for the Hallway:...
Episode 61 – Colin Dickey – Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places
Colin Dicky's book Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places is hands down one of the finest books to grace the market in years. It needs to be a staple in everyone's paranormal library. Check out the book description and bio below. “A lively assemblage and smart analysis of dozens of...
Episode 60 – GT Grab Bag with Bud and Bonnie (if you are a new listener, please don’t start here!)
If you are new to the show, don't start with this episode. This is just us inviting friends over and sitting around talking about whatever we feel like. We love having Bud on the show and Bonnie is her usual self. When we brought the show back in 2016, we did a lot of these types of shows in the...
Meet the newest member of our collective
Per our discussion on our March 26 show, we thought we would share some pics of Ghostly Talk's newest family member, Jennie. Jennie's previous human Virginia lived to the majestic age of 101. Unfortunately, Virginia passed on recently which left Jennie without her human and unfortunately, Jennie...
Episode 59 – Lee Austin
Sci-fi author and radio broadcaster Lee Austin joins us to talk some conspiracy theory with his new novella, Morning Star's Tale. Lee talked about the controversial flat earth theory, the U.S. moon landing being faked, DNA as spiritual technology and why he chose Lucifer to tell his story. Lee...
Episode 58 – Kelly Christian
Kelly Christian joined us for a super fascinating look into the world of postmortem photography, essentially, pictures of dead people. The practice was common in the 19th century but went out of vogue in the early 20th century. We also had a lively discussion about death, what "death positivity"...
Episode 57 – Brian Jones – Audio Medium
Brian Jones has been practicing ITC (Instrumental Transcommunication) for decades. He has experimented with backward speech and has created his own devices to experiment with. Brian's mind runs a mile a minute, so try to keep up on this 3-hour episode complete with over 25 unusual sound clips...
Episode 56 – Jason Offutt – Chasing American Monsters
Jason Offutt is seriously fun. We talked crazy creatures, cryptozoology and his new book, Chasing American Monsters. What the hell is a Grunch, Wog and Boo Hag? Space Penguins? And of course, plenty of Bigfoot/Sasquatch/Yeti pondering. Cryptozoology is making a comeback and people from other...
Episode 55 – Heather Tobin
Heather Tobin (formerly Lambert in the show archives) has a magnetic, fun personality and was a favorite guest of ours going way back with the show. We have enjoyed inviting former guests to return and Heather was no exception. Heather has had a long time interest in exploring the paranormal and...
Episode 54 – Melissa Cynova
Melissa Cynova has been reading tarot cards for 30 years and has a refreshing, honest attitude and perspective on the cards. If you're old, new, or completely clueless to tarot cards, you'll love this interview. Melissa is unfiltered, tells it like it is, and has great stories about her...
Episode 53 – John DeSouza
John DeSouza was an FBI Special Agent investigator for over 20 years and a collector of the real-life "X-Files." Today, he is revealing these stories as a leading researcher and writer on the paranormal. He was an attorney and investigator who maintained a Top Secret security clearance for many...
Episode 52 – Tamara Thorne
Tamara Thorne was one of the first guests to ever appear on Ghostly Talk in the old days and we were pleased to finally have her back again! Tamara Thorne's first novel was published in 1991. Since then she has written many more, including international bestsellers Haunted, Bad Things, Moonfall,...
Episode 51 – Having Purpose in Life – A Conversation with Dr. Michael Bays
- The more you own, the more it owns YOU.- Can you say you've had a good life? - "I'll be happy when..."We talk about the importance of having a purpose in life and learn Dr. Michael Bay's story that led him to change his stride and why he and his brother started The Hollow Tube Podcast. And of...
Episode 50 – Joe and Jen of 222 Paranormal Podcast
Welcome to our 50th episode! We love swapcasting with other podcasts in the community! Siblings Joe and Jen have been interested in the paranormal since they were kids and their show 222 Paranormal is available in all the usual places - itunes, Google, iheart. During the show, we asked Joe and Jen...
Episode 49 – Scott Sukel and Zippy
Our old friends Scott Sukel and Zippy made the trek from Ohio to join us in-studio. We met these guys long ago when we visited Mansfield Reformatory for the first time so of course, we discuss haunted prisons and much more. Download here, stream below or use your favorite podcast app to...
Episode 48 – Dan Smith and the Insanely Haunted Bobby Mackey’s Music World
Dan Smith came on the show to talk about his time at Bobby Mackey's Music World in Wilder, Kentucky. Some speculate this old bar and honky tonk is one of the most haunted places in the world. Dan is the author of The Ghosts of Bobby Mackey's Music World, which uncovered a lot of the fascinating...
Episode 47 – Joshua P. Warren and Time Anomalies
We talk to Joshua P. Warren about all kinds of wild stuff including the strange "time anomaly" he discovered north of Las Vegas in the summer of 2018. Joshua P. Warren is an investigator who pioneers the amazing relationship between the mind, energy, matter, and strange phenomena. He owns the...
Episode 46 – Farewell to Astrid and 2018
Our last episode of 2018 was bittersweet but we were joined by Exie Smith and Bonnie to lighten the mood. Onward to a happy and healthy 2019! Download here, stream below or use your favorite podcast app to listen.
Episode 45 – Devin, Joe, and Mark of Pallbearer
Santa and UFO's? Our Christmas present came early when one of our favorite bands said they would come on GT. Enjoy our little chat with the best doom metal band on the planet, Pallbearer. Download here, stream below or use your favorite podcast app to listen. If you like us, take a moment to...
Episode 44 – Heidi Hollis and Shadow People
Heidi Hollis is a truth seeker of the unknown and considers herself as someone who has, “Been there, seen that, experienced it, freaked out, found some answers, wrote about it, got over it, and now helps others do the same to understand this strange world of ours!” She is the world’s foremost...
Episode 43 – Marcus Leader and Toltec Shamanism
Who is Marcus Leader? Marcus Leader was extremely fortunate and privileged to befriend one of the most famous shamans of our time while studying in the UCLA library. This shaman, dubbed by Time magazine as “the Godfather of the New Age”, later took Marcus under his wing and taught him the secrets...
Episode 42 – This Podcast Is Haunted
Prepare to laugh for one hour. We talk and "swap cast" with the hilariously entertaining and informative "This Podcast Is Haunted." The podcast, which began in 2016, is on its third season and is hosted by Jen and Cate, two museum workers with a passion for dark history and the paranormal +...
Episode 41 – Tim Woolworth and Voices from Beyond
Long after we gave up on the idea of ever photographing a ghost, E.V.P., (electronic voice phenomena) kept our interest and still does. Are they voices of the dead or our consciousness somehow speaking? Maybe other lifeforms entirely? Could it be all of the above? We talk about all things EVP/ITC...
Episode 40 – Karen A. Dahlman and the Ouija Board
While the Ouija board or "talking board" has a seriously bad reputation with some people, Karen A. Dahlman has over 40 years of experience that shows an entirely different side of the board. Do you think the Ouija board is just a game or could it be used to establish real communication with other...
Episode 39 – Steve Ward, High Strangeness and Connections
Steve Ward has been fascinated by the unexplained for over half a century. There were two events that had a major influence on Steve and set a course for his future path. Growing up in Michigan, the March 1966 UFO flap occurred virtually in his backyard. However, the best was yet to come. The...
Episode 38 – Exie Susanne Smith – Spiritual Medium
Exie Susanne Smith is a spiritual medium that deals first hand with the spirits of the dead. Exie shared with us what it's like to be in her shoes, growing up with this ability and not knowing how to handle it, and how she has grown into who she is today. She is the author of three books: Welcome...
Episode 37 – Those Freemasons, Mystical Stuff and Addiction
On this episode, we invite our super intelligent friend Jesse over for a chat about Freemasonry, mystical things, addiction and wherever else the conversation takes us. This guy knows his stuff. It's episodes like this where we feel like we walked away a little smarter. Download here, stream...
Episode 36 – Linnea Quigley – Scream Queen of the B-Rated Horror Movies
We talk to the lovely Linnea Quigley, "America's Scream Queen" about her lengthy career as a "b-movie" horror actor and all the quirky things that have gone along with that. Linnea has appeared in over 150 movies since the start of her career in the late 1970's. One of her most notable...
Episode 35 – Near Death Experiences Pt. 2
Detroit area musician "Razor Ray" has led an exciting life. Friends with Pantera's Dimebag Darrell, playing for Kid Rock, a stint on MTV that involved a Satan puppet and an extremely intense, out-of-this-world near-death experience while his life hung in the balance after a brain aneurysm. What...
Episode 34 – Animal Ghosts and the Near Death Experience
Chris and Heather from "Reel Crime," the Movie Sleuth podcast, join us to ponder about the spirits of our precious little pets when they pass on and the experiences Chris has had with animal ghosts. Heather shares her story of dying multiple times after she suffered a traumatic brain aneurysm...
Episode 33 – Swapcast from Ghostly Talk’s Hotel Room with Cody from American Haunting’s Podcast and Coy & Felicia from Until Dawn Podcast
Part 2 from our Haunted America Conference weekend! Enjoy this swapcast with Cody from American Haunting's Podcast and Coy & Felicia from Until Dawn Podcast from the Ghostly Talk hotel room. (Forgive us if it's not our usual audio quality.) Learn how Cody coaxed Troy Taylor into doing their...
Episode 32 – Sheri Brake from Ghostly Talk’s Hotel Room at The Haunted America Conference 2018
We decided to bring a snowball mic and attempt to do some interviews in our hotel room at the 2018 Haunted America conference, June 22-23. Of course, that means drinks and a conversation that goes all over the place. Sherri Brake joined us the first night and left us wanting to unplug our wireless...
Episode 31 – Troy Taylor and Haunted America Con
It wouldn't be Ghostly Talk unless we promoted our favorite conference in the Universe - Troy Taylor's Haunted America. We also got an update on some exciting news with Troy's book The Devil Came to St. Lewis and the original story that inspired the movie, The Exorcist and their new venture with...
Episode 30 – The Return of Rosemary Ellen Guiley
There is an extremely high percentage that Rosemary Ellen Guiley is one of the smartest, most hardworking women in the paranormal for the past 30+ years, with over 65 books written and a speaking schedule that brings her all over the world. She was a regular on Ghostly Talk back in the day and we...
Episode 29 – Bad Luck & Strange Lights
1. Bonnie and Scott are having a bout of bad luck. 2. We will convince you to go to the Haunted America Conference. 3. An unexpected, crazy situation happens to a friend. 4. Amber sees something unexplainable in the sky over the weekend (and no, alcohol was not involved.) Download episode 29,...
Episode 28 – Respect To Art Bell
Scott L. takes a moment to pay his respects to the master of paranormal radio, Art Bell. If it wasn't for Art Bell, there wouldn't be a Ghostly Talk and the subsequent explosion of paranormal podcasts over the past years. Download the show here, stream below or use your favorite podcast app...
Episode 27 – For One Night Only…The Return of Doug!
Trust us. Doug is an elusive creature, sometimes more elusive than Bigfoot. He may actually hang out with Bigfoot, and give him regular tips on how to evade humanity. But for one special night, we coaxed Doug out of hiding and got him to step through his portal to grace us with his otherworldly,...
Episode 26 – H.P. Lovecraft and Modern Occultism with Author John L. Steadman
Lovecraft aficionado and author John L. Steadman joins us to discuss the horror writer and his strange body of work along with his influence on modern occultism. Download here, stream below or use your favorite podcast app to listen. "H.P. Lovecraft & the Black Magickal Tradition" Modern...
Episode 25 – Atari, Alex Jones and Lucid Dreams
Our buddy Rob joins us to ponder high strangeness while podcasting. You ever hear news that seems insane, but when you look into it further you find out it's true? Our thoughts go all over the place in this episode of Ghostly Talk: Bonnie's Week, the insanity that is Alex Jones, lucid dreaming and...
Episode 24 – WBW with John Anthony West
Way Back Wednesday Part 1 & 2 - John Anthony West was on Ghostly Talk thirteen years ago on July 10, 2005. He sadly passed away on February 6, 2018, so in memory of him, we've uploaded our old interview. John popularized the theory that the Great Sphinx was much older than what the textbooks...
Episode 23 – Supernatural Sunday
We journeyed to a MUFON meeting, which made us ponder connections between UFOs and paranormal "window areas," thanks to a lecture with a John Keel focus. With Amber's good friend Marni visiting, a "rare" Sunday show happened, just like old school Ghostly Talk. Some true ghost stories and lots of...
Episode 22 – Meteor Madness!!!
It's meteor madness in Michigan! A man tries to save a church from reptilian aliens and much pondering on what makes a serial killer tick. Hello 2018! Bill Konkolesky, head of Michigan MUFON also joins us to talk about the meteor excitement! Download here.
Episode 21 – New Year’s Eve
Happy New Year! It's the end of the year recap, celebrity death list, drinks and bickering about the state of things. Oh and Bonnie's back! We also ask the Magic Eightball if our resolutions will happen because naturally, it is always correct. Download Episode #21
Episode 20 – Disclosure talk and a strange photo
Scott L's friend Sean dropped in to talk about an unusual thing he saw in the sky over Madison Heights, MI. on 12/23/2017. Sean was able to get a clear picture of what appears to be three bright,"bent", cigar-like shapes in the sky this night. The guys talked in depth about this photo, Sean's...
Episode 19 – Saturday Night Drunkcast & Paranormal Headlines
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Episode 18 – Michigan’s Haunted Mackinac Island with Todd Clements
Michigan's Haunted Island We chat with our friend Todd Clements, who owns "Haunts of Mackinac," the first and only ghost tours allowed on this historic island. He's also the author of Haunts of Mackinac and Haunts of Mackinac: The Next Chapter. This place is super unique and special. There are no...
Episode 17 – Saturday Night Drunkcast
Bored and drinking, we decided it was a good idea to get behind the mic. Ouija boards, estate sales with a surprise in the basement, a ghost-hunting federal judge nominee, headlines from 1900, Scott is sad about the death of AC/DC's Malcolm Young and other strangeness we felt like talking about....
Episode 16 – Gary Parker joins us to discuss a message he found written beside The Great Pyramid.
Gary Parker joins us to discuss a message written beside The Great Pyramid in a 2012 NASA photo. Is it a message from another life form? What will happen on July 26, 2022? See below to view all of the pictures we are talking about during the show. Download Here...
Episode 15 – GT Two-Parter! Saturday Afternoon Riff Session and Doug Returns (sorta)
GT Two-Parter! Saturday Afternoon Riff Session and Doug Returns (sorta) Download Here
Episode 14 – Yes, the world did not end apparently.
Yes, the world did not end apparently. Our friend Bud Fugate joins us for a talk about, well, hear for yourself. Download Here
Episode 13 – WWII Strangeness
We decided to get together and talk about some strange stories about WWII tonight. Tony Wright, who is the singer of 1000 Yard Stare, the band that Scott L. also plays in, joined us on the show tonight. Download Here Featured music for this show by Tony and Scott L's band 1000 Yard Stare....
Episode 12 – Discussion on Haunted America Conference/We talk about David Paulides’ Missing 411
We are back after our lazy asses decided to get together again and bitch at each other once more. We talk about our adventure at THE 2017 HAUNTED AMERICA CONFERENCE. Thank you again to Troy Taylor for having us again this year. See you next year! We got into a discussion about David Paulides'...
