226 - Paranormal Investigation with Intuitive Medium Tawney Lewis - Big Seance
Big Seance: My Paranormal World
Release Date: 08/17/2023
250 - Roberta Grimes and Sandra Champlain: Another Listen - Big Seance
Big Seance: My Paranormal World
In this episode we look back at highlights of two great interviews from 2017 and 2019. Roberta Grimes is an afterlife expert, author of The Fun of Dying: Find Out What Really Happens Next, and host of the Seek Reality podcast. Sandra Champlain is the author of We Don't Die - A Skeptic’s Discovery of Life After Death and host of We Don't Die Radio and Shades of the Afterlife. Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 A remastered look back at two afterlife experts! :49 Highlights from with Roberta Grimes, afterlife expert and author of The Fun of Dying: Find Out...
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249 - Psychic Medium Dana Stricker - Big Seance
Big Seance: My Paranormal World
Psychic Medium Dana Stricker tells Patrick of the fascinating, yet strange experiences of her childhood that helped to shape her work, which began at the age of 15 when she gave tarot readings. Other topics include her "Battle Axe" of a spirit guide, a shared experience that left a handprint burned into Dana's leg, and what it really means to be a Witch! Plus, what's life like on the Other Side? Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Dana Stricker’s Bio :46 Patrick and Dana met each other at Amy Bruni’s Strange Escapes event at Belvoir Winery in 2022. 2:26...
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248 - Your Stories of Messages from Passed Loved Ones Part 2 - Big Seance
Big Seance: My Paranormal World
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247 - Your Stories of Messages from Passed Loved Ones Part 1 - Big Seance
Big Seance: My Paranormal World
Have you received communication from a dead loved one? Listeners Ayla, Melissa, Bruce, and Sherri have! From a gentle and reassuring touch by invisible hands, to a Christmas wish, and even a missing ingredient for a recipe from the afterlife! Visit for more info, and to learn how you can share your own story! In this episode: Intro :00 Patrick recently asked listeners to send in stories of messages from loved ones in the spirit world. And many of you followed through! This episode is Part 1 of Your Stories of Messages from Passed Loved Ones. There’s still room for more...
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246 - Staticom Spirit Communication Technology with Tony Rathman - Big Seance
Big Seance: My Paranormal World
Building on the work of Friedrich Jürgenson and Marcello Bacci, Tony Rathman, along with wife Cherie, Ron Yacovetti, and Lourdes Gonzalez, has taken EVP and Direct Radio Voice to a brand new level. They've developed the technology and an exciting new method that they call Staticom! In this episode, Tony, who is also the founder and lead investigator for Entity Voices Paranormal Investigation (or EVPI), tells Patrick how it works, and even shares several fascinating audio samples of the method in action! Visit for more info! In this episode: Intro :00 Do you have a...
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245 - Messages from Passed Loved Ones - Big Seance
Big Seance: My Paranormal World
Have you received messages from a dead loved one? Are you open to it? Do you encourage it? And how does it come through? Does it come through in dreams, signs, or symbols? Inspired by a beautiful conversation among a group of strangers, Patrick invites you to share your stories for an upcoming episode of the podcast. Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 While working on a library reorganization project, Patrick was reminded of a presentation he gave at a local library and the conversations he had with a small group of people who stayed after to share their stories....
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244 - Mourning Society of St. Louis - Big Seance
Big Seance: My Paranormal World
The Mourning Society of St Louis is a civilian reenacting group with an interest in mourning, death culture, Spiritualism, and the funeral customs of the mid-nineteenth century through the early twentieth century. This incredibly unique group, co-founded by Edna Dieterle and Katherine Kozemczak in 2005, plans educational events such as historically accurate funerals and wakes, and is the first of its kind. Join the conversation with Patrick, Edna, Katherine, and Sherri Morrow, a member since 2015. How do they build the atmosphere and set the scene? What can modern society learn from...
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243 - Victorians and Spiritualism with Steele Alexandra Douris - Big Seance
Big Seance: My Paranormal World
Step into the Victorian era with an author and Victorianist, Steele Alexandra Douris. Steele specializes in Victorian crime, gothic fiction, and Spiritualism, and is the author of Spirits, Seers & Séances: Victorian Spiritualism, Magic & the Supernatural. In this episode you’ll discover the hidden gems of 19th-century newspapers, periodicals, and the women's magazines that helped to shape the Spiritualist community. Need a response to someone worried about the dangers of practicing any form of spirit communication? Try a timeless quote from prominent Spiritualist, W.T....
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242 - Psychic Medium April Roane Returns - Big Seance
Big Seance: My Paranormal World
Listen in as psychic medium April Roane, who can always be depended on for powerful insights, discusses the evolution of her journey since her last appearance on the Big Seance Podcast in 2016. She provides a unique perspective on the shifts in paranormal investigation and how psychic mediums contribute to them. Hear a powerful discussion on the dangerous side effects of paranormal investigation, including the chilling tale that led to the need for an exorcism. April candidly discusses her move to East Texas and the area’s complicated paranormal culture. Other topics include the 2020...
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241 - The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas with Ellen Evert Hopman - Big Seance
Big Seance: My Paranormal World
Uncover the enchanting history of Yule and Christmas in this interview with Ellen Evert Hopman, master herbalist and Druidic initiate since 1984. Her book, The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas: Remedies, Recipes, Magic and Brews for the Winter Season, gets beautiful reviews. The recipes, cocktails, and traditional Christmas meals from around the world will have you salivating. Ellen introduces you to mystical figures like Gully Gawk, Pot Scraper, Bowl Licker, Flora the Roman Goddess, Saint Lucia with the candles on her head, and of course, Krampus. Learn about the origins of putting...
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Dive into the world of paranormal investigation with Tawney Lewis, a distinguished Paranormal Investigator and Intuitive Medium. She has led paranormal investigations at the famous Lily Dale assembly, and can currently be seen in Tubi's Scariest Places in America and the sequel, Scariest Places in the world. With roots in Hollywood, Tawney discusses her unique role as paranormal investigator first and intuitive medium second. From her fascination with Ghost Adventures and Zak Bagans to the hilarious tale involving the grave of Liberace, don't miss out on this conversation with Tawney, whose journey continues to unfold in intriguing new ways. Visit BigSeance.com/226 for more info.
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Did you know the Big Seance Podcast is on Patreon? Visit Patreon.com/bigseance. :57
Tawney Lewis is a highly experienced Paranormal Researcher and Intuitive Medium, known for her extensive list of investigations under her belt, such as the Old Montana State Prison, The Whaley House, and Bracken Fern Manor. In 2021, Tawney had the privilege of co-teaching a course on paranormal research alongside the world-renowned psychic medium and TV personality, Lisa Williams. In August 2022, Tawney received a special invitation to lead a Paranormal Investigation at Lily Dale assembly in New York, where she captivated an audience of over eighty guests. Her expertise and presence have also earned her TV appearances as a featured guest expert on Tubi's Scariest Places in America and the sequel, Scariest Places in the world. Additionally, Tawney will soon be seen as a Lead Guest Expert this fall on a highly anticipated upcoming CTV Sci Fi show. Tawney is currently based in Hollywood, CA. 1:48
Patrick first heard about Tawney Lewis when he heard her interview on Something Super Spiritual with Jeffrey Peck! They begin with a discussion about the beauty of the Hollywood and Los Angeles areas. 3:27
While Tawney is an intuitive medium, she considers herself a paranormal investigator first! 5:30
Paranormal television has inspired an entire generation of paranormal investigators! For Tawney, it was Zak Bagans and Ghost Adventures. 6:22
The Goldfield Hotel and Tawney’s favorite episodes of Ghost Adventures! 9:22
Zak Bagans’ Haunted Museum. 11:11
The benefits of being an intuitive on a paranormal investigation. 11:59
Is there a downside to being an intuitive for paranormal investigations? 13:48
Validating paranormal activity with intuition. 15:44
The many different versions of “What happens when we die?” 17:53
Seeing and Feeling - How Tawney’s abilities work. 19:10
The Hollywood Forever Cemetery, the Silent Movie Theater, and the Roosevelt Hotel. 21:30
“Not all ghosts are White.” Stories that have been erased from history: Marvin Gaye’s murder in 1984 and the tragic story of Rosewood in Florida. 24:25
Don’t give fear any attention. Control the investigation. 28:11
Yet another retelling of Patrick’s story of coming home with something after an investigation. 30:44
Tawney had the opportunity to lead a paranormal investigation at Lily Dale! 32:46
Thoughts on paranormal tourism. 36:08
Mediums Lisa Williams and Kim Russo, plus more on Zak Bagans. 38:05
Tawney Lewis is a theatre nerd! 40:30
A funny story about visiting the grave of Liberace! 42:25
R.I.P. Paul Reubens, plus Tawney’s most treasured possessions. 44:25
This is a super exciting time for Tawney! Keep your eyes open for some of her upcoming appearances! 46:03
Outro 50:39
A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 51:57
For more Tawney Lewis
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Tiktok: @IntuitiveTawney
Twitter: @IntuitiveTawney
Facebook: @tawney.lewis
Tawney's Interview with Jeffrey Peck on Something Super Spiritual
Tubi's Scariest Places in America
Tubi's Scariest Places in the World
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