Big Seance: My Paranormal World

Patrick Keller, of BigSeance.com, invites you to an open discussion on all things paranormal, but specifically topics like ghosts and hauntings, paranormal research, spirit communication, psychics and mediums, and life after death. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!

249 - Psychic Medium Dana Stricker - Big Seance 04/12/2024

249 - Psychic Medium Dana Stricker - Big Seance 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 After leaving the dirty, creepy bunker of the orphanage where Patrick led Dana and a small group in a paranormal investigation at Belvoir, she went home with a child’s handprint burned into her thigh. For more on the investigations from the bunker at that event, check out . 5:39 Dana is the Social Media Meme Queen! “I just have a very good sense of humor, and I think humor is very important right now in the world, and so I just keep doing it.” 10:48 Dana is a member of the Soulstice Sisters, along with Khristina Bowen and Kathy Feketik. 13:29 Ghostly physical contact in a jail cell at Ohio State Reformatory. 16:10 “I think a place, once a lot of people have gone through it, it seems like it loses something or it gains things that wouldn’t have been there initially.” 19:57 Some of the childhood experiences that shaped Dana’s psychic abilities and mediumship, in which utilized the tarot for many years. 21:55 The “Battle Axe” that is Dana’s spirit guide. 28:30 “I could hear a big band playing in our living room.” Other strange paranormal experiences from Dana’s childhood. 31:25 Help from a theatre class. 34:35 What’s life like on the Other Side? 36:31 “I do practice Witchcraft, but it’s my Witchcraft.” What it means to be a Witch. 42:53 Dana’s advice for young people who may be growing up with similar abilities and experiences, which includes reading Chip Coffey’s . Hear more about this book in Patrick’s interview with Chip in . 49:32 Dana’s final thoughts. 53:43 Outro 57:55 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 59:13 For more on Dana Stricker The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/30793273

248 - Your Stories of Messages from Passed Loved Ones Part 2 - Big Seance 03/28/2024

248 - Your Stories of Messages from Passed Loved Ones Part 2 - Big Seance Have you received communication from a dead loved one? In this Part 2 episode, listeners Leslie, Kelly, Susan, Bruce, and Amy certainly have! From a physical and literal sign left on a desk to a comforting voice from the garden. Plus a spirit who communicates through an alarm system, the return of a beloved cat, and a lost and found bracelet. 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. The most recent episode, , was Part 1 where Patrick shared those stories. And so today is Part 2 of Stories of Messages from Passed Loved Ones. Patrick would like to thank those people who trusted him with their stories, because someone out there will be helped, or at least comforted after hearing them. :45 Leslie’s sign from her mother 1:41 “Soul to soul” stories from Kelly 10:04 “I’m here.” Susan Davy’s voice from the garden. 12:40 “The alarm system for my house would randomly go off.” 15:55 “I was able to draw the sketches from memory.” Patrick’s account of a spirit visitation. 19:00 More stories from Bruce 21:19 A lost and found bracelet 27:11 Amy Park Goeddeke’s connection with her cat, Mercedes 30:28 “Talk to me.” 38:04 Outro 43:05 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 44:23 HOW TO SHARE YOUR STORY IN YOUR OWN VOICE Have an iPhone? Open the built-in . From there, email your audio to . Have an Android? Depending on the phone, Android users will have a built-in voice recorder that should also allow you to send your recording to . Record it Online! Visit to leave your story. There's a 90-second limit, but you can leave multiple messages. Leave a Voicemail by calling (775) 583 - 5563. The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/30574503

247 - Your Stories of Messages from Passed Loved Ones Part 1 - Big Seance 03/15/2024

247 - Your Stories of Messages from Passed Loved Ones Part 1 - Big Seance 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 stories too, and Patrick is even considering a Part 3 if there is enough response. So if you’ve been dragging your feet or trying to decide if you want to send in your story, he’d love to share it. The instructions for how to do that can be found just below the show notes. :58 Thanks to Ayla, Melissa, Bruce, and Sherri for sharing their stories today! 2:01 Ayla’s stories of visitations from her father. 2:38 Melissa shares stories of two generations of loved ones returning to communicate. 33:08 Stories from Bruce, an Evidential Medium. 35:25 Sherri’s story of a missing ingredient for a recipe from the afterlife! 46:10 Consider sharing your story! 48:43 Outro 49:35 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 50:53 HOW TO SHARE YOUR STORY IN YOUR OWN VOICE Have an iPhone? Open the built-in . From there, email your audio to . Have an Android? Depending on the phone, Android users will have a built-in voice recorder that should also allow you to send your recording to . Record it Online! Visit to leave your story. There's a 90-second limit, but you can leave multiple messages. Leave a Voicemail by calling (775) 583 - 5563. The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/30384518

246 - Staticom Spirit Communication Technology with Tony Rathman - Big Seance 02/29/2024

246 - Staticom Spirit Communication Technology with Tony Rathman - Big Seance 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 special story of receiving communication or signs from a loved one who has crossed over? Patrick would love to hear from you! Check out episode 245 for the details, or just go to . :48 Follow and 1:39 With 14 years of paranormal investigation experience, Tony Rathman is the founder and lead investigator for Entity Voices Paranormal Investigation (or EVPI), and he’s investigated hundreds of locations across the country, as well as overseas in Japan and the Philippines. He is also an EVP/ITC Specialist and along with his wife Cherie Rathman, Ron Yacovetti and Lourdes Gonzalez, they’ve developed an exciting new spirit communication technology known as Staticom. Based on the 40 years of work from Marcello Bacci, the Rathman’s continue to evolve and refine DRV (or direct radio voice) techniques for both longer, clearer and more understandable communication. They’ve since removed radio from the process, and so that’s why they’ve given this baby the new name — Staticom, which now communicates with only Broadband white noise. 2:03 Patrick shares with Tony some of his background with EVP and how Staticom reminds him of how excited he was in those early days of discovering EVP research! 3:42 What is Staticom? 7:08 Taking radio out of the picture! 12:43 Staticom is a Method and uses VST (Virtual Studio Technology). 13:57 How does Staticom compare to the Portal, Wonder Box or Echovox? 17:30 The Ovilus, Pizza, and Rainbows… 19:06 Remember the old, traditional, time consuming way of holding an EVP session? Our expectations (or maybe our attention spans) have changed! 20:31 Tony has always been fascinated by electronics, and built spirit boxes for years. 24:10 Marcello Bacci’s message through Patrick’s clock radio! 25:21 “I’ll say glad to meet ya!” — Marcello Bacci 27:11 Water, Rain, and Wind! 27:43 Communication Stations on the Other Side 29:13 How do spirits communicate through Staticom? 31:33 What’s it like on the Other Side? “It’s complicated.” 34:05 Staticom Example: “Energy of your mind, actually.” 38:10 Staticom Example: “Three hundred” 43:43 Interpreting Messages 46:21 Staticom Example: “And Tony Rathman can see.” 48:45 Staticom Example: “Extraterrestrials” 50:57 Final Thoughts from Tony Rathman 55:22 Outro 57:56 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 59:15 For more on Staticom and Tony Rathman Twitter: The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/30177168

245 - Messages from Passed Loved Ones - Big Seance 02/15/2024

245 - Messages from Passed Loved Ones - Big Seance 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. Vita, who attended with her daughter, shared several experiences. :51 A safe place to share stories and experiences. 3:09 “I had a dream and it came true two weeks later.” 4:42 “I had been praying that my mother’s sisters would come and help her get to the Other Side.” 7:30 A purple daisy. “You have to look for a sign to know a sign is there.” 9:25 An Open Mind. “You’ve got to open your mind. You’ve got to open up and think it can happen.” 11:39 “I felt like my father was giving me information.” Flight 370 and premonitions from a dream. 12:55 What signs or communication have you received from your own loved ones? Are you open to it? Do you encourage it? And how does it come through? 16:43 An example of audio feedback sent from Keli, a listener who contributed to , our Daily Communication with Spirit episode. 17:52 Send in your stories! 19:25 Here’s how to get your stories to Patrick! 20:09 Outro 22:48 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 24:05 HOW TO SHARE YOUR STORY IN YOUR OWN VOICE Have an iPhone? Open the built-in . From there, email your audio to . Have an Android? Depending on the phone, Android users will have a built-in voice recorder that should also allow you to send your recording to . Record it Online! Visit to leave your story. There's a 90-second limit, but you can leave multiple messages. Leave a Voicemail by calling (775) 583 - 5563. The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/29963743

244 - Mourning Society of St. Louis - Big Seance 02/01/2024

244 - Mourning Society of St. Louis - Big Seance 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 Victorian mourning customs? How does playing a character in mourning affect these ladies in their daily lives? Pour some tea, cover your mirror with a black drape, and hear about the inspiration, the research, and the planning behind events that even includes a live seance play based on documented moments in history! Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 The 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. Their main focus is public educational events. The Mourning Society has participated in events with our partners at the beautiful and historic Bellefontaine Cemetery, the Campbell House Museum, the St Louis Public Library, Jefferson Barracks Historic Site, Missouri History Museum, the General Daniel Bissell House, the Field House Museum, Lafayette Park Conservancy, and the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Garden. :52 Guests for this episode are Edna Dieterle and Katherine Kozemczak, who co-founded the Mourning Society of St. Louis in 2005, along with Sherri Morrow, who joined the group in 2015. 4:15 Katherine tells the story of how the Mourning Society came about. Her and Edna were already volunteers on the board for a historic mansion in St. Louis. But the main inspiration started with Edna's trip to a home Mississippi. 4:55 Katherine and Edna’s growing collection of artifacts and accoutrement, including coffins! 6:03 In 2015 their educational mourning events expanded to include funerals at the beautiful and historic in St. Louis, and wakes at the the . 7:18 A truly unique group, and probably the first of its kind! 9:01 More on the Victorian funeral events at Bellefontaine Cemetery, including a service in the chapel, and educating participants on the cholera epidemic in 1865. 10:00 A striking and moving sight that includes an undertaker with a historic and period hearse. 12:21 The research and education that goes into the planning of events. 13:50 Sherri on why she joined the Mourning Society. “These are my people.” 14:47 Finding (or sewing) Victorian clothing! 15:23 Carpe Diem. Facing mortality and how playing the role of “mourner” affects these reenactors in their daily modern lives? 18:22 When people just don’t appreciate or understand it. 23:48 Tear Catchers and Wearing Black. Misconceptions about Victorian mourning customs. 27:14 “A lot of times, women did not attend the funerals at all, because men were like, ‘They can’t control their emotions and they’re going to cry in front of everybody.’” — Katherine 32:03 Black drapery, superstitions around mirrors, and marking the house to know a death has occurred. 34:03 The custom of placing coins over the eyes of the deceased. 37:09 Events at the Campbell House and the , including a wake, mourning customs, medical aspects of Victorian mourning (including live leeches!), and post mortem photography. 38:22 The Spiritualism event at the , which includes spirit communication devices, and a seance play which incorporates documented accounts of seances from the period! 40:03 Volunteering or joining the group. “It’s just like a bad dance, you know? Too many ladies and not enough gentleman. We never have enough people to carry the coffin.” — Katherine 44:09 Drawing people in, sneaking in education, and making it fun. 47:45 Building the atmosphere and setting the scene. “We try to leave people with an impression of what it was really like and not like a romanticized idea of what it was like. We definitely had people cry on some of the tours before, because I think they go in thinking it’s going to be spooky, and sometimes it’s incredibly sad.” — Katherine 48:28 “We were all like, ’Whoa. We’re doing something here.’” — Katherine 50:03 Connecting emotionally with things from the past. “I think there’s a tendency to disconnect from things that haven’t happened in living memory.” — Katherine 51:03 Children died all the time, but it doesn’t mean they weren’t just as devastated by the loss as we would be today. 54:35 Patrick imagines who his Mourning Society character would be and how he would dress. 56:03 “I started doing this because I was very passionate about history, and I love finding out things that I didn’t know before. And this definitely gives you a chance, when you do the research, to just plunge into it.” — Sherri 58:31 When it’s time to take off the veils, pull your iPhones out and have fun! 59:14 “Who are we going to bury?” — Edna 59:55 Expanding to other time periods and movements, like women’s suffrage. 1:00:37 The Mourning Society of St. Lous is approaching their 20 year anniversary! 1:02:43 Outro 1:03:57 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 1:05:15 Looking for more Mourning Society? Facebook: Instagram: (West News Magazine) (NPR) (PBS) Patrick has two photo albums ( & ) from visits to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Flickr) The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/29754243

243 - Victorians and Spiritualism with Steele Alexandra Douris - Big Seance 01/18/2024

243 - Victorians and Spiritualism with Steele Alexandra Douris - Big Seance 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. Stead. Are you ready to try something new at your next party? Plan a Tableaux Vivant, the fascinating and long-lost Victorian party activity! You know that old curio “curiosity” cabinet in the corner? You can thank the Victorians for that. And criminal investigation, detective fiction, and psychometry? You can thank the Victorians for that too! Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Steele Alexandra Douris is an author, artist, and Victorianist, specializing in Victorian crime, gothic fiction, and spiritualism. She is a PhD candidate in the English department at Stanford University, where she has taught courses on Victorian spiritualism, ghost stories, and the gothic novel. She holds an MA in English from Stanford University and a BA in Anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin. As an undergraduate, Steele observed the social behavior of lemurs, wielded a trowel as part of a central Texas archaeological dig, and learned to identify primate fossils and human bones. As a graduate student, she disappeared into the archives of Victorian Britain, and now emerges only periodically to collect new tarot decks, hunt for fossils, and hoard art supplies. Steele splits her time between foggy NorCal and sunny South Texas, towing her mountain of journals and sketchbooks with her wherever she goes. You can learn more about Steele by visiting :50 Steele’s book is Spirits, Seers & Séances: Victorian Spiritualism, Magic & the Supernatural. 2:36 What is a “Victorianist?” Plus Steele’s academic passions. 3:26 A passion for archaeology, art, and literature. 5:01 What did the newspapers have to say about it? “I work a lot in newspapers… 19th century newspapers, 19th century periodicals and early 20th century women’s magazines.” 6:38 In her research into Spiritualism, Steele was amazed by how many Spiritualist magazines, newspapers, and periodicals there were at the time, like The Medium and Daybreak. “The material really just gave me a glimpse into the entire engine of the Spiritualist community beyond just what I had pictured at the beginning.” 7:38 Steele includes really great “try it yourself” exercises at the end of each chapter! Examples include instructions for holding a traditional spirit circle, sitting for a solitary seance, meditating like Dr. Mesmer, automatic writing/automatic art, channeling blindfolded, sitting for a psychic portrait, practicing psychometry, channeling your inner folklorist, exploring your own shadow/reading a gothic tale, scrying, making a Halloween card, or holding a Christmas seance! 8:55 Patrick discusses some of the really cool fall issues of The Delineator, an American women's magazine of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 10:51 Tableaux Vivant, a fascinating, long-lost Victorian party activity. 12:02 “It’s hard to move in many modern occult circles without tripping over the Victorians. And yet, somehow, in the process of becoming ubiquitous, the Victorians have also become invisible.” 16:16 Patrick on one of his “a-ha” moments from the book: “Some of us dream of putting away our modern tools and technology to pretend we’re Victorian. But in reality, Victorians were all about becoming modern, with the huge advances in technology that was happening at the time.” 16:16 What economic class of Victorians are we usually imagining? 21:12 Need a timeless response to someone worried about the dangers of using the Ouija Board or practicing any form of spirit communication? Try this great mid-1890s quote from prominent Spiritualist W.T. Stead, which he claims was channeled by his spirit guide, Julia. 22:28 Victorian personal ads! 26:06 The unique Victorian practice of Psychometry 27:59 Criminal investigation, detective fiction, ballistics, fingerprint analysis, criminal psychology, profiling, and paranormal investigation! 32:23 Curiosity “curio” cabinets, curiosity shops, and specimen cabinets. 33:30 The Worlds Fair Expositions 35:28 Christmas lore and the legends of bells underground and under water. 36:52 The Victorian activities that Steele incorporates into her daily life! 41:50 Final thoughts from Steele 47:13 Outro 48:43 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 50:03 For more on Steele Alexandra Douris (Amazon) Facebook: Instagram: The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/29540668

242 - Psychic Medium April Roane Returns - Big Seance 01/03/2024

242 - Psychic Medium April Roane Returns - Big Seance 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 pandemic and the positive shifts it brought to society. Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 April Roane has been transforming lives worldwide for over two decades. In 2009, she started by transforming her life first. She was guided to join a recovery program for food addiction. Using tools of recovery, she began her very personal and challenging journey of self, transformation, service, and faith. April is a channel and vessel for messages of truth, hope, light, and love. This creates a natural healing and alignment experienced through, from, and of Spirit, Higher Power, Universe, Gaia, Source, God, Angels, Guides, Loved Ones, The Collective Consciousness, Ascended Masters, and Light Beings. April receives messages from Spirit in the form of feelings, visions, thoughts, ideas, sounds, knowing, smells, and tastes. And she uses the ability of remote viewing with Spirit when working with others, specifically in paranormal and missing persons cases. April is the author of several books, including the Love Your Inner Empath workbook and her children's book, Goodnight Just the Same. She is the co-host of Spiritually Rogue Podcast with Braxton and April Roane. April is the president and founder of The Divine Association of Sacred Women and strives to impact the lives of children, women, and Empaths worldwide positively and powerfully. She’s been featured on A&E’s My Ghost Story Caught on Camera, the BIO Channel, CBS Radio, Rogue Talk Radio, The Hotel Cassadaga, The Historic Jefferson Hotel, and Pawtographs for Pooches Parafest. You can learn more about April Roane by visiting . :51 April was previously interviewed in . Topics included cruises, finding balance, awakening after addiction, abuse, coming out, depression, meditation and journaling, paranormal Investigation and the role of psychic mediums in that space, and what life is like on the Other Side. 3:05 An update on the improvement that April has noticed in the paranormal space when it comes to psychic mediums in paranormal investigation. 5:05 The two clips from April’s last appearance on the show that Patrick just loves and has used many times when promoting the show. “And my goal, in addition to being a psychic medium, is I’m April. I’m a person. And I have a family, and I have a life, and I have a path that I’m trying to figure out. And if I don’t balance myself--my mind, my body, my soul--sometimes I do a really good job. Sometimes I flub it up a lot. But if I don’t balance me, I’m not going to be a good intuitive.” “You know, they don’t ever want to talk about, ‘Remember that time you stole my money, you ass hole!’ You know, they never say that!” “They always talk about those moments that took our breath away, not the moments that we lost our breath.” 6:25 April has moved to Texas, she’s worked on missing person cases, but her work with balancing herself has not changed. 7:40 Those who are and are NOT pushing our species forward since 2016. 9:37 The 2020 pandemic and its effects on the world. “As a society, we still don’t know what it did to us.” 11:22 The positive effects of Covid. “It forced us as a species to look at things we refused to.” 18:21 The paranormal culture in Eastern Texas, the Azalea Inn Bed and Breakfast, and her work with paranormal investigator husband, Braxton Roane. 22:24 Patrick originally met Braxton Roane at an event at Belvoir Winery before he or Patrick even knew April! 29:58 The side effects of paranormal investigation and the traumatizing story of April and Braxton needing an exorcism! “Let’s just say Braxton’s eyes went from green to blue. They were green, then they went to this period of just slate grey, and then to blue.” “When you realize the devil’s looking right at you, it’s not a moment where you look away and you run and you lose them.” 31:20 Patrick shared a funny memory about Chip Coffey at Belvoir Winery. 39:34 April talks about her book, Goodnight Just the Same. 42:27 April describes her book, “Love Your Inner Empath: A Healing Workbook & Tool Kit.” 44:12 Food, diet, chocolate, and gravity. April and Patrick get real about it. 45:02 “You are the guru of you. And you honor you. Honor all that your ups and downs has brought you to this moment of awareness. And that is where your adventure begins. What does that awareness say? What do you feel? ‘Oh my life’s a sh*t show.’ Okay then. Let’s fix it. Let’s change it. Let’s start to seek the joy, whatever that is for you. Leave people alone. They’re responsible for their own joy. So many of us live our life based on everyone else.” 48:52 Outro 52:27 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 53:47 For more on April Roane April's previous appearance in . The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/29331038

241 - The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas with Ellen Evert Hopman - Big Seance 12/22/2023

241 - The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas with Ellen Evert Hopman - Big Seance 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 candles in windows, and why we leave a place at the table for our dead loved ones, or leave our beds empty. Plus the history of mistletoe, the traditional red and green colors, and why you should absolutely NOT answer the door on Christmas Eve if a werewolf is on the other side! Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Call in or reach out with your holiday traditions for this time of the year, no matter the holiday, and particularly if it’s different from what we might think of as traditional American holiday activities. What are some of the interesting traditions that maybe have been passed down for centuries at this time of year? Email . There are also a couple of ways that you can leave a voice message, and to learn more about that go to . Patrick can’t wait to hear from you! :50 Ellen Evert Hopman is a master herbalist and lay homeopath, who has been a Druidic initiate since 1984. She is a founding member of the Order of the White Oak, the Archdruid Amerita and founder of Tribe of the Oak, a former professor at the Grey School of Wizardry, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. She is the author of Celtic herbals and Druid novels, including Secret Medicines from Your Garden, The Sacred Herbs of Samhain, and Once Around the Sun: Stories, Crafts, and Recipes to Celebrate the Sacred Earth Year. She lives in Massachusetts. You can learn more about Ellen at . 2:41 Reviews for The Sacred Herbs of Yule and Christmas: Remedies, Recipes, Magic and Brews for the Winter Season. 4:57 The similarities between our Halloween/Samhain traditions and Christmas. 6:20 Why do we put lights on trees? 8:20 Have goblins? Burn old shoes in the fireplace! 9:49 Have a persistent ghost that won’t go away? Burn a strip of leather! 10:21 Guising and Mumming 11:19 Memories of May Day 12:05 Are you bad or good? Mystical Icelandic figures, including Gully Gawk, Stubby, Spoon Licker, Pot Scraper, Bowl Licker, Door Slammer, Sausage Snatcher, and Doorway Sniffer, and yes, Krampus! 14:03 “This is really a life or death time of year.” Why have we been scaring children, for centuries, to get good behavior? 16:20 “Iceland is an unusually literate, book-loving society, and on Christmas Eve, Icelanders exchange books as gifts and then spend the night reading them, often while drinking hot chocolate or an alcohol-free Christmas ale…” 17:51 and Belsnickeling 19:05 The Roman Goddess, Flora. “Bring a goat to the festival and liberate a rabbit.” 19:58 The Goddess of Winter 22:24 Ellen reads her Call in the Three Worlds of the Ancestors, Nature Spirits, and Gods, and the Petition for Healing, which is from the Rite for the Goddess at the Winter Solstice. 23:04 Recipes, Cocktails, and Christmas meal traditions from around the world. 28:47 The Irish tradition of Women’s Christmas 33:30 The spirit of Santa isn’t the only spirit that comes down the chimney! Plus, lighting candles, leaving beds empty, and a place set at the table with food for dead loved ones. 36:09 Libation and the Essence of Food 38:52 Saint Lucia, the Christian figure with candles on her head. 41:31 Did you know all of Santa’s reindeer were women? Plus, the red and white Amanita Muscaria mushroom. 44:15 Mistletoe 47:48 Where did we get the traditional Christmas colors of red and green? 51:11 Final Thoughts from Ellen Evert Hopman 53:01 Tip: Do NOT answer the door on Christmas Eve if it’s a werewolf! 55:16 Outro 56:06 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 57:26 For more on Ellen Evert Hopman The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/29196028

240 - Most Haunted's Yvette Fielding - Big Seance 12/14/2023

240 - Most Haunted's Yvette Fielding - Big Seance Patrick's candid interview with the "Queen of the Paranormal" herself, Most Haunted's Yvette Fielding. She's a true pioneer in paranormal television, and she shares her thoughts on everything from how she thinks spirits communicate to SNL's hilarious 2006 parody of Yvette and Most Haunted. She looks back on the traumatizing 30 East Drive episode and a Most Haunted event where guests got stuck in a prison cell. How does the UK’s Most Haunted compare to American paranormal television? Plus, did you know that there are 76 Most Haunted episodes that haven't seen the light of day? Listen to find out why! Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Yvette Fielding has been crowned by many as “Queen of the Paranormal”, “Queen of the Night”, or even “First Lady of the Paranormal.” Listeners from the US will no doubt know Yvette as the star of the hit paranormal TV series from the UK, Most Haunted. She and her husband, Karl Beattie, first created and produced the show in 2002, making them true pioneers in paranormal TV. They’ve been producing the show ever since. If you’re a listener outside of the US, you may actually know Yvette originally from Blue Peter, a British TV show, which is the longest-running children's TV show in the world. Yvette was the youngest presenter ever on that show, and she even interviewed Princess Diana! She’s the author of a series of new young adult fiction, and she has a memoir coming out next year! :50 Welcome to the parlor, Yvette! 2:44 Yvette and her husband live in a house that is 400 years old! 3:20 Patrick had a lot to catch up on with Yvette and Most Haunted! 3:56 Where can you find Most Haunted these days? Plus Most Haunted has gone on the road with stage shows! 6:41 Investigate with Yvette and the team with Most Haunted Experiences! 9:25 Where does the knocking at tapping come from? And if it’s paranormal, how do spirits produce it? 10:40 Yvette’s calls for science to take the paranormal more seriously. 13:07 Looking back at of Yvette and Most Haunted. 17:07 “I broke wind with fear!” 18:38 Building up energy with a trusted group of people. The current Most Haunted team has been together for several years. 20:00 Yvette’s tapping board and the story of the Fox Sisters in the early days of Spiritualism. 22:25 Patrick compares the UK’s Most Haunted to American paranormal TV. 23:55 Yvette says she doesn’t watch other paranormal TV shows. She also doesn’t watch horror films. After a terrorizing investigation, she drives home listening to Mary Poppins. 26:48 “How many weeks rehearsal do you do?” A number of years ago, Yvette and her husband talked to American producers of paranormal TV. 28:24 Patrick urges American listeners to check out Most Haunted if they haven’t yet. 31:25 Yvette and her husband have 76 episodes on a shelf that haven’t seen the light of day, because they’re “so bloody boring!” 34:20 It only takes one doubting or skeptic person to block activity from spirit. Yvette calls these people “muters.” 34:57 Most Haunted almost always has Glen Hunt or another parapsychologist or openminded skeptic on every investigation. 36:53 Looking back on the 30 East Drive episode, one of the most traumatizing investigations the team has ever been on. is a 2012 film based on events at this location. 39:16 Burns, stitches, and scars inflicted by spirits. “It can be quite a scary occupation, and a bit dangerous, as well. So you have to be careful.” 48:14 Stuck in a prison cell. Looking back on the investigation at Accrington Police Station & Courts. 49:21 Patrick wants to see a crossover episode of Most Haunted here in the US, or a guest appearance by Yvette Fielding on an American paranormal TV show! It’s time! 51:47 “Just before I started Most Haunted, I didn’t believe in life after death. I really, really didn’t, Patrick, and it really affected my life.” Final thoughts from Yvette. 52:30 Outro 54:16 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 55:36 For more on Yvette Fielding: (YouTube) (Podcast) Instagram: The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/29075133

239 - The Haunting in Wicker Park and the True Story Behind the Upcoming Film - Big Seance 11/30/2023

239 - The Haunting in Wicker Park and the True Story Behind the Upcoming Film - Big Seance Have you heard about the upcoming film, The Haunting in Wicker Park, starring Erin Moriarty (The Boys) and Jamie Campbell Bower (Stranger Things)? It was inspired by the experiences of the Becker family who invited NBC News cameras to film an exorcism in their Chicago home in 1971. Hear what we’ve learned about this new film, and take another listen to Patrick's 2014 interview with Edwin F. Becker, who sadly passed away about a year ago. Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Today we reach back into the Big Seance archives to re-visit the two-part interview with Edwin F. Becker in 2014, about the frightening, real-life experiences that he and his family suffered through in the early 1970s in their home in Chicago. Those experiences led to in their home in 1971. Edwin's book, , originated as just a journal to document it all. The accounts of the activity are just amazing, and as Patrick said in his review for the book over 10 years ago, it reads like amazing fiction… except it’s not. In 2012, the Paranormal Witness series featured the Becker family in an episode titled, , and Patrick highly recommends that you check that out, if you can. The 2-part interview for the Big Seance that we’re revisiting today, was one of the first interviews Patrick had that he felt was really big, he was super proud of it, and Edwin later reached out to him to tell him that to that date it was perhaps the best interview he'd ever been a part of. :50 Sadly, Edwin died about a year ago in November of 2022. But to Patrick’s surprise, today he discovered that there was a major motion picture in post-production, called , directed by Gary Fleder, and starring , who played Henry Creel and Vecna in the fourth season of the Netflix series, Stranger Things. iMDb says it was supposed to be released in 2023, but 2024 is just around the corner and there are no trailers yet. There are, however, some behind-the-scenes production photos. Edwin was aware and knew about the upcoming film, because he excitedly announced it in one of his last social media posts. If you know any details about the release of the film, please let us know at . 2:22 Audio of the historic of the Becker home with journalist Carole Simpson. Thanks to Edwin, the footage exists on YouTube. The aged audio is kind of atrocious, but it’s worth a listen. 5:05 The following interview was originally released in two parts in November of 2014: Edwin F. Becker’s bio. 11:06 Background on Edwin’s book, . 12:41 Edwin takes us back to 1970 and a story that begins with the purchase of an old two-story building, a home made up of two apartments, each on its own floor. 14:08 “Eddie, I’m never coming down here.” Edwin brought his wife, Marsha, in to see the new home and the basement. He hoped that she would see that they could fix it up and make it into a home. She was not a fan of the basement. 21:03 Nasty fighting among the family of the deceased former owner, and a deal to keep Myra, a scary old remaining tenant for 120 days. 24:00 “We started having anomalies immediately. I believe spirits are intelligent. I don’t know if they can look into your soul and see everything you’ve ever done, like a demon can, but I know that they can sense what you’re going to do and read your mind. I learned that while we lived there, because they could anticipate my actions whenever I tried to record them on a tape recorder.” 26:49 It all started with Marsha and the phone. 27:14 Edwin finally understands that there is a problem in the home, and he calls in a priest for a house blessing. It didn’t go well and he bolted! 30:05 “What do you do about it?” 35:34 The mysterious sheds in the basement. 37:42 New downstairs tenants. 39:35 Runaway dogs. And Edwin borrows a tape recorder. 44:18 “But over time, what happens is you wind up walking on egg shells, number one, because you don’t know what’s going to actually happen next. And you don’t know what to attribute to paranormal and what not to attribute to paranormal.” 46:53 “…it started toying with me. That was the first time it actually turned on the gas on the stove.” 50:15 “I started thinking about burning the place down.” 51:25 “And ghosts lie.” Paranormal investigation, Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP), and Ouija boards. 52:18 “No. I don’t go ghost hunting, because you’re going to walk into a room if you know there’s an energy there, and you really don’t know if it’s a teddy bear or a raptor. And it can come home with you. There can be attachments.” 54:07 Bullets and Yellow Pages. The Beckers turned to Joseph DeLouise, a famous Chicago psychic. 54:30 Turning to exorcism. 59:39 A phone call from Carole Simpson and NBC led to the . 1:03:50 “But if you look in that YouTube piece at about the minute and a half mark, there will be a dark doorway. There is no door on that. It was a vinyl folding door. You’re going to see a ghost start to come out and go back in briefly. You’re going to think that a woman’s skirt or a woman’s robe or something is coming through the door. You’re going to see the tip of it, solid as a rock, and then you’re going to see it back off.” 1:07:05 “That exorcism went on for three and a half hours, and it was very, very creepy.” 1:08:25 “And then there’s a clear child’s voice that says, ‘mama.’” 1:08:25 “If you look at the end of the exorcism, you can tell that they were not successful. You can look on their faces and they look like they just lost a basketball game by 52 points. And they left.” 1:10:25 “The only thing we could do was get out of there.” 1:10:43 A brief discussion of the Amityville story and that film. 1:14:55 A haunted piano. 1:17:34 Edwin’s advice for anyone going through a haunting, plus current ghostly activity. 1:21:54 Edwin on orbs, photography, and Hollywood’s representation of hauntings. 1:26:50 A Near Death Experience (NDE) 1:31:35 Outro 1:41:19 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 1:42:38 The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/28856398

238 - Pearl Curran and the Mysterious Story of Patience Worth - Big Seance 11/18/2023

238 - Pearl Curran and the Mysterious Story of Patience Worth - Big Seance Patrick revisits the mysterious story of Pearl Curran (1883 - 1937), the Saint Louis housewife who between 1913 and 1937, channeled entire books and other works from a spirit known as Patience Worth, and mostly through the Ouija board. Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Patrick is planning for an upcoming speaking engagement and was looking back to some of the early episodes of the podcast. He was reminded of a . :57 Patrick reads portions of by Gioia Diliberto for Smithsonian Magazine from September of 2010. 2:20 “Speaking through a Ouija board operated by Pearl Lenore Curran, a St. Louis housewife of limited education, Patience Worth was nothing short of a national phenomenon in the early years of the 20th century. Though her works are virtually forgotten today, the prestigious Braithwaite anthology listed five of her poems among the nation’s best published in 1917, and the New York Times hailed her first novel as a ‘feat of literary composition.’ Her output was stunning. In addition to seven books, she produced voluminous poetry, short stories, plays and reams of sparkling conversation—nearly four million words between 1913 and 1937. Some evenings she worked on a novel, a poem and a play simultaneously, alternating her dictation from one to another without missing a beat.” 4:36 “The Patience Worth case remains one of the most tantalizing literary mysteries of the last century, a window onto a vanished era when magic seemed to exist because so many people believed in it. In the decades since Pearl Curran’s death, in 1937, no one has explained how she produced Patience’s writing.” 8:32 “At first Pearl spelled out every letter with the Ouija board, but as time passed, the mere touch of her hand on the pointer loosed a flood of spoken words. Eventually, she abandoned the board entirely; a feeling of slight pressure in her head would announce Patience’s arrival, and Pearl would begin reciting.” 15:28 Check out the book, by Daniel B. Shea. 18:23 Looking back at , where Patrick reads the article, by Ed Simon, from The Public Domain Review. 18:47 Two Moms and a Baby from the article, , by Jane Henderson, from the St. Louis Post Dispatch. 35:58 Outro 39:34 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 40:50 The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/28697723

237 - Lisa M. Gunshore, the Buddhist Biohacker Returns - Big Seance 11/09/2023

237 - Lisa M. Gunshore, the Buddhist Biohacker Returns - Big Seance In this fascinating conversation, Lisa M. Gunshore, a multifaceted spiritual guide, shares her remarkable journey. She’s a tantric yogini, quantum coach, psychic medium, and she's had initiations by the Dalai Lama. Lisa discusses her near death experiences, the connection between astrology and tarot, and her favorite paranormal and spiritual tools. She also dives into her nightly lucid and often prophetic dreams, offering tips on dream recall. The episode concludes with a glimpse of her upcoming revised edition of her book, Enlightenment Pie. Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Lisa M. Gunshore is a tantric yogini, certified quantum coach, and functional Ayurveda wellness coach with initiations by His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Lisa is also a medium and shaman, and a certified yoga instructor. If that’s not enough, she’s a psychic medium, she has a culinary background, and she’s had several Near Death Experiences. She’s a blogger, she has a podcast, the Buddhist Biohacker, and a YouTube channel by the same name. She’s the author of Enlightenment Pie, with a second edition is coming soon! :49 Lisa’s last time on the show was in . Topics included 11:11D, Enlightenment Pie, food sensitivities, Spirit photos, and Near Death Experiences (NDEs). 1:48 Welcome back to the parlor, Lisa M. Gunshore! 2:38 Catching up with what Lisa has been up to in the last three years. 3:16 Slowing down during the pandemic, the , surviving a hurricane, and NDEs. 8:16 Patrick brings up a fascinating episode of the Buddhist Biohacker where . How does Lisa work with astrology? 12:47 The link between astrology and the tarot. 14:50 Chatting about other paranormal/spiritual tools. 19:50 “[Negative spirits] can’t bother you unless you let them.” 24:52 Dreaming and journals. Lisa says she has amazing lucid dreams every night. She also has prophetic dreams. She recommends a book called . 28:27 But how do you document and remember your dreams? 38:54 Mantras and using the . 40:32 Lisa’s experiences and lessons from the Dalai Lama. 43:56 About the upcoming, revised edition of Enlightenment Pie. 58:36 Final thoughts from Lisa M. Gunshore. 1:00:20 Outro 1:03:39 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 1:04:56 For more on Lisa M. Gunshore YouTube: Instagram: Patrick's Previous Appearances on the Buddhist Biohacker The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/28563272

236 - Halloween Rewind with Karen A. Dahlman, Plus Conversations with Trick-Or-Treaters - Big Seance 10/30/2023

235 - Karen A. Dahlman, Ouija, and When Cats Had Wings - Big Seance 10/26/2023

235 - Karen A. Dahlman, Ouija, and When Cats Had Wings - Big Seance In this interview, Patrick once again welcomes back Karen A. Dahlman, a paranormal researcher, licensed counselor and spirit communicator. The conversation starts with a humorous incident they both shared at the Haunted Castle House in Missouri, highlighting the importance of fun in paranormal investigations. Karen introduces her book, When Cats Had Wings, co-authored with her cat, Jack, who channeled the book's content on and off the Ouija board. The book focuses on the unconditional love between cats and humans, with stunning illustrations by Maaz Farzaan. The discussion also touches on animal communication and lessons learned from various pets. And finally, Karen dispels misconceptions about the Ouija board and stresses the importance of using tools that resonate with one's strengths in paranormal research. Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Voicemail Feedback from Kevin! You too can call the hotline at . :48 You too can become a Patreon supporter by going to . 1:48 The conversation in this episode was taken from a , on October 19th. Karen A. Dahlman, MA, is an author, paranormal researcher, licensed counselor and spirit communicator. She serves as an officer and director of the Talking Board Historical Society. 2:46 “Folgers in your cup.” Karen A. Dahlman returns! She starts out with a funny story she and Patrick experienced at the . Fun and laughter is important in paranormal investigation! 4:11 “The audio got sexier.” Patrick fixes his microphone. 8:12 This interview started out “off the rails.” 8:51 Patrick introduces the audience to Karen’s book, . She co-authored it with her cat, Jack! Jack actually first announced this project to the world through the Ouija board during . 10:29 “[Jack] started the book when he was very much alive, in physical form, and then he finished it in Spirit.” Karen explains how channeling can happen over the Ouija board, and how the book came about. 13:05 “Little people and big people.” Jack wanted this book to be for children and adults. 16:40 The beautiful illustrations in the book are by . 16:40 “The book is about unconditional love between our animal friends (specifically in this case, cats, the felines) and human beings.” 17:47 The book was channeled on and off the board, including from a dream! 18:20 Patrick asks, “Does it work the same way with dogs?” 19:58 Animals rescue US! “It’s almost like they become a master teacher for you.” 21:05 Different animals or pets teach completely different lessons. 23:10 Karen’s first animal communication through the board happened in 1996, with assistance from one of Karen’s guides, Mary Angel. 25:15 Where you can find . Also, get the box of Kleenex! 30:35 Patrick and Karen are going to be “pulling some shenanigans” after they die. They also share some of the pacts they have with loved ones and how they’re going to communicate. 33:11 Multidimensional multitasking and communication from . 35:20 “If I can muster an apparition, absolutely, but I’m also going to perform some classic ghost tricks. Like, I might even look for a sheet with two holes.” More on Patrick’s pact with his mother and how he’s going to communicate to her after death. 36:55 “Fat Cookie” and the fun that Patrick and Karen have had with the Estes Method. 38:00 Karen recently interviewed one our favorite guests, . Check out . 39:18 When spirits use smells and other senses to communicate. 41:50 Using Lenormand cards for animal communication, and how to move off the cards. 44:52 Trying to communicate, telepathically, with a pet. 48:46 “I call myself the walking Ouija board.” 51:00 Look for those lucid dreams about your pets. 52:35 What about negative experiences with animal communication? 55:38 “It’s not the tool. It’s yourself.” Clearing up misinformation and the negative stigma about the Ouija board. 57:30 Using the Ouija board is no different than an EVP session, using a KII meter, or a Spirit Box! 1:05:20 Use the tools that resonates with you and your strengths! If a tool doesn’t seem right for you, don’t use it! 1:08:20 Final thoughts from Karen A. Dahlman. 1:12:15 Outro 1:15:30 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 1:16:46 For more on Karen A. Dahlman YouTube: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Karen A. Dahlman's Previous Big Seance appearances: The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/28434143

234 - Susan Davy on Why You Need to Check Out Uncanny - Big Seance 10/14/2023

234 - Susan Davy on Why You Need to Check Out Uncanny - Big Seance In this episode, Patrick reviews a few vintage books on parapsychology and Extra-Sensory Perception (ESP), shares the spooky family stories inspired by a recent mediumship reading, and interviews longtime listener/friend/librarian Susan Davy on why you need to check out Uncanny. Uncanny, produced by Danny Robins, is an incredibly popular podcast/book/TV series from the BBC. Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 About today’s episode! :51 Inspired by past guest and parapsychologist, , Patrick recently read two books on parapsychology, and wanted to share his thoughts. The two books are Parapsychology: The Controversial Science (1991) by Richard S. Broughton, Ph. D. and Extra-Sensory Perception After Sixty Years: A Critical Appraisal of the Research in Extra-Sensory Perception (1940) by J.G. Pratt, J.B. Rhine, Burke M. Smith, and Charles E. Stuart. Next up is the even earlier groundbreaking book, Extra-Sensory Perception (1934) by J.B. Rhine. 1:43 Patrick recently had a mediumship reading from Jen Piwowarski, a listener who is also a budding new medium. This reading inspired some interesting stories that Patrick wanted to share with you. 6:44 The cake stand and a shattered glass: The poltergeist activity that Patrick’s Great Aunt remembers from a time when he was still in the womb. 7:37 A spooky and sad story from Patrick’s Great Grandma’s old farmhouse. True? Embellished? The tale has passed through the family over the years. 9:02 Pour the tea for Patrick’s conversation with longtime listener, librarian, and friend of the podcast, Susan Davy! 12:23 Susan was one of the very first listeners to call in and use the show’s hotline! Did you know the show has a hotline? It’s 1-775-583-5563. 13:23 Susan recently introduced Patrick to and the Uncanny. It’s a book (), a podcast (), and as of this week, if you live in the UK, a new television show (). 15:32 Susan Davy is a librarian by trade, and here’s her pitch as to why Danny’s work and the Uncanny is something you need to check out! 17:06 The audience is allowed to contribute to the cases in the Uncanny. Plus Room 611 and #BloodyHellKen. 21:00 For American’s in particular, you’ll be excited to learn that these stories aren’t from the same old haunted locations. They’re all new to us! 23:43 Danny Robins, a writer by trade, isn’t afraid to be funny, and he podcasts from a shed. 25:55 There are two years of episodes to binge if you’re just getting started! 28:26 In most episodes, Danny features at least two experts to discuss the week’s story. One is usually more on the skeptic side (often ), and the other tends to be more open to believing. is one of the experts often featured, and Patrick has reached out to her for an interview. By the way, he’s reached out to Danny Robins’ team as well. He’s gotten a response and hopes to be able to schedule an interview soon! 28:50 The just dropped on BBC Two in the UK! 31:30 33:01 Next up! Susan shares several of her own paranormal experiences, beginning with a frightening McDonalds trip that has caused her to avoid a particular bend in the road ever since! She later did research and found that reports of seeing that same apparition go back to at least 1878! 34:25 Susan describes the apparition, which reminds Patrick of an incredibly real dream from several years ago, in which he was gifted the experience of seeing a glowing apparition. 39:02 “Your Highness”, a funny paranormal experience. 45:30 What’s your favorite dessert? (Shoutout to ) 47:40 When you’re having a GREAT hair day! “I just heard, in my right ear, a mixture of what I will say is ‘ha ha ha’ and a belch.” 51:33 A bowing, servant ghost. 54:15 Go to the library! Read a book such as by Guy Lyon Playfair, by David Fontana, or by Grant and Jane Solomon. 56:12 Outro 59:28 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 1:00:46 The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/28313441

233 - Dr. Raymond Moody and Paul Perry on the Proof of Life After Life - Big Seance 10/05/2023

233 - Dr. Raymond Moody and Paul Perry on the Proof of Life After Life - Big Seance The New York Times calls Dr. Raymond Moody the “father of the near-death experience”, or NDE. He has been studying the phenomenon for nearly five decades. Paul Perry is a bestselling author and documentary filmmaker, whose best-known film is Jesus: the Lost Years. Together, Raymond and Paul have co-authored their sixth book together, Proof of Life after Life: 7 Reasons to Believe There Is an Afterlife, which finally has the answer to humanity’s most pressing question: What happens when we die? Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Dr. Raymond Moody's bio :47 Paul Perry's bio 2:51 Dr. Moody and Paul Perry have co-authored a new book, Proof of Life after Life: 7 Reasons to Believe There Is an Afterlife. 4:42 The story of the friendship and collaboration between Paul Perry and Raymond Moody, and how it began. 6:38 Amazing stories of music at the time of death. 9:58 “Hyper-vision” - Our failing earthly senses don’t seem to negatively affect the dying experience. 15:02 More on hearing music during a Near Death Experience. 19:15 Dr. Anthony Cicoria was struck by lightning and was suddenly a pianist with an intense fascination with Chopin. 20:56 Some NDE witnesses will hear the music, while others in the same room don’t. 25:45 Shared Death Experiences (SDE) 28:02 The incredible experience of sharing, or even participating, in a dying person’s life review! 31:03 The case of Jeff O’Driscoll 33:10 Coming back healed. Patrick shares the story of a childhood friend who was placed on hospice, experienced two NDEs, and now healed and living life like a rockstar! 35:15 “It was just that everybody was amazed that they were talking, fully coherently, with a man who had been pronounced dead for quite a while.” 36:54 Aristotle and Meteorites 38:50 “[Terminal Lucidity] shows objectively that the mind and body sometimes do operate separately. And in doing so, terminal lucidity reveals a great mystery that surely redefines consciousness.” 41:23 “It’s turtles all the way down.” Will NDEs become more intense as people become aware and open their minds to the possibility of them? “We can reformat our rational mind to overcome the problems that keep people from expressing the experience adequately when they recover.” 45:32 Dr. Moody’s research into the psychomanteum. 49:35 “It’s not just good for calling up grandma.” A practical value in the psychomanteum is the high and the flow of creativity. 56:29 Sometimes the paranormal experience happens after you leave the psychomanteum. "Suddenly, and this was at 3:30 in the afternoon, these three orbs appeared in the room, and they moved around the room like giant clear beach balls.” 57:43 “Sometimes the person who is assisting sees the apparition, too.” The case of Eric Pigani. 59:43 Final thoughts from Dr. Moody and Paul Perry. 1:03:15 Outro 1:05:12 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 1:06:29 For more on Dr. Moody, Paul Perry, and their work (Amazon) The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/28238222

232 - Astrologer Dena DeCastro and the Upcoming October Eclipses - Big Seance 09/28/2023

232 - Astrologer Dena DeCastro and the Upcoming October Eclipses - Big Seance Astrologer Dena DeCastro returns to tell us how we can take advantage of two upcoming October eclipses to benefit our lives. In this interview, we learn that eclipses are not rare. We also learn why an eclipse is such a great device to use in Hollywood. According to Dena, “There is a spooky, supernatural quality to the whole idea of an eclipse. Something is literally being interrupted [in] the natural order, and it’s a moment of pause. And you can look at that and be kind of spooked out, or you can look at it and say, ‘Wow! Isn’t that the coolest thing ever, and I’m going to ride with that energy and do something productive with it.’” Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Dena DeCastro is an astrologer and author in Portland, Oregon. She has been a counseling astrologer for over twenty years and has been teaching astrology since the mid 2000s. She received her astrological training through Steven Forrest’s Apprenticeship Program, and holds two Master’s Degrees. Her articles have been featured in The Mountain Astrologer magazine, and she has appeared on many podcasts and local radio shows over the years. She also hosted The Sirius Astrology Podcast (2007-2014), one of the first astrology podcasts. In 2021, Dena and fellow astrologer Katie Sloan created the Let’s Get Real Astrology podcast, which they co-host. She currently provides individual readings, as well as mentorship for those who want to learn astrology. Her new book, Foundations of Astrology: A Workbook for Beginners is available on Amazon and via her website . :51 The , Patrick pushed her into appearing LIVE for the first time. Has she been LIVE since? 2:42 Looking back on Dena’s forecast for 2022, and a reminder that she does not predict the future in her astrology work! 5:05 A discussion on the unusual 1980 Horror/Fantasy Disney film, , starring Bette Davis, which features some really fascinating and dramatic eclipse themes. 7:20 Let’s talk about eclipses! They occur in pairs, two weeks apart, about every six months. We have two eclipses coming up in October, on the 14th and the 28th! The current series of eclipses is in the Aries/Libra polarity, which began in April. We have a final Taurus/Scorpio polarity eclipse on October 28th. When an eclipse falls in the sign of the north node, it is calling us to aspire to move toward the positive aspects of that sign. This was the case with April’s eclipse in Aries: the calling was to integrate the high side of Aries, because that is also the sign of the transiting north node. In contrast, on the upcoming eclipse of October 14th, the shadow side of Libra is more likely to show up. The invitation is to become aware of our own Libra shadow behaviors, and to release them. 9:17 Solar Eclipse and Lunar Eclipse 10:26 Patrick reflects on seeing and experiencing a solar eclipse in 2017 with an entire student body of a middle school! 11:53 The astrology of an eclipse and the transiting nodes. 13:20 The south node is where the shadow material coming up for the collective resides. 15:25 The upcoming October 14th solar eclipse will bring up an awareness and an opportunity to work through and to set intentions around doing good work with the Libra shadow. 16:06 Two weeks before and two weeks after the eclipse is the most potent window, and Dena likes to call the intensified period between two eclipses, the “Eclipse Portal.” Before October 14th — “What do you want to let go of around old relationship patterns?” “What new things do you want to invite in in your relationship life?” 16:50 The October 28th lunar eclipse. Wrap up things you’ve been working on regarding security, money, safety, and staying grounded. Acknowledge the work and progress you’ve made and release. 20:53 Purging and letting go. Dena uses Patrick, who is an Aries, as an example of how you can apply the astrology of eclipses in your life. “Were there any significant changes in the spring regarding vitality, health, creativity, or sense of self?” 22:40 Dena continues using Patrick as an example, looking at the Libra qualities in him (as that is the opposite of his sun sign). “Looking at the balance of your relationships, how is it supporting the new things that you’ve kicked off and started?” 26:25 Dena has succeeded at a daily meditation practice and is seeing the benefits! 29:24 We have even more eclipses coming up! Consider having a new or full moon ritual, or meeting with an eclipse group. 32:43 “There is a spooky, supernatural quality to the whole idea of an eclipse. Something is literally being interrupted [in] the natural order, and it’s a moment of pause. And you can look at that and be kind of spooked out, or you can look at it and say, ‘Wow! Isn’t that the coolest thing ever?’, and ‘I’m going to ride with that energy and do something productive with it.’” 34:57 The eclipse in the 1985 film, . 36:54 “Eclipses are not rare. They’re a regular, cyclic phenomenon that we can all use and enjoy in our lives.” 40:01 Dena’s great blog posts, and a recent , that you can use as a resource! 42:50 Do you struggle to read or understand your basic natal chart? Dena does readings, has a mentorship program, and you can check out her book, . 44:35 Outro 47:45 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 49:05 For more on Dena DeCastro Blog Posts: Previous Big Seance Podcast episodes with Dena: , , , , , and . The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! 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231 - Think You Understand Twin Flames? Medium Claire Broad Demystifies the Concept! - Big Seance 09/21/2023

231 - Think You Understand Twin Flames? Medium Claire Broad Demystifies the Concept! - Big Seance Medium, spiritual teacher, and bestselling author Claire Broad, returns to convince you that the romanticized concept of twin flames or twin souls is NOT what you think they are. It’s just one chapter out of her book, Heaven Sent: Soul Lessons from the Afterlife, but it’s such a huge topic, which sometimes seems to be polarizing in the spiritual community, so we devoted an entire episode to it! Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Claire Broad is a medium, spiritual teacher and bestselling author. She gave her first message from the spirit world to a relative at the age of 4 and began developing her ability as a medium from the age of 21. She is accredited as a registered and approved medium with the Institute of Spiritualist Mediums and has built a strong reputation for being deeply spiritually aware, whilst maintaining a down to earth, honest, compassionate approach to her work. Claire resides in Fleet, Hampshire in England. :48 Claire’s new book is called, Heaven Sent: Soul Lessons from the Afterlife. 1:40 Twin Flames. Did your eyes just roll back in your head? Patrick’s did too! But sit back, because if you thought you knew all about the concept of twin flames, you’re probably wrong! 2:40 Claire was recently featured as a speaker on Howard Hughes’ first cruise! So was Dr. Melvyn Willin, a former guest from in 2019. Howard Hughes is an award-winning UK based broadcaster and journalist and he hosts . 4:17 Claire says she is no longer the person she was when she spoke to us last in 2019! Her life changed after having a profound and surreal experience where she met energy healer, Gyles Whitnall. They both now recognize each other as their own twin flame. 6:43 Soul mates are not twin flames. 9:45 Meeting Gyles triggered a Kundalini awakening in Claire. 10:58 “So when I talk about twin souls or twin flames, I’m not talking about romance. That’s for romantic soul mates.” 14:25 Other mediums were approaching Claire with a knowing that Claire had met her twin flame. 15:02 “And I, for the first time, experienced my absolute knowing that I am an eternal consciousness, and that Gyles and I had the exact same frequency, same soul energy, and he was my mirror counterpart. He’s so different from me.” 16:15 “I’ve got to let people know that a twin soul is the the way that universe manifests the soul in to physical embodiment.” 17:40 “No one is special here. We are all twinned.” 18:10 Claire says that if you meet your twin flame, it’s going to turn your life upside down, and that most people aren’t successful in holding the relationship together. 19:40 The synchronicities between Claire and Gyles. 20:45 More on the soul connections that Claire wrote about in her book, Heaven Sent. 23:00 Health problems, businesses going under, families and relationships falling apart. These are some of the complications that one could experience when meeting your twin flame. “Anything where there is something that you need to work on and heal, because you recognize, I haven’t yet mastered why I’m here.” 25:36 “If you meet your twin flame, you will start to understand how we are all one.” 28:45 Life partners vs romantic soul mates. 29:03 Twin flames won’t necessarily model a traditional romantic pairing. They are sometimes between a gay man and a straight man, two straight women, and often with large age gaps. “It’s going to trigger both people to really evaluate true, unconditional love and who they really are.” Twin flames are not likely to be in the same family. 31:41 Throughout different lifetimes, you always have the same twin flame. You might not necessarily meet them in this lifetime, and that’s okay. 34:44 As twin flames, Claire and Gyles now work together spiritually as a team. 37:10 “And whatever soul connection you are in, it’s divine. We cannot put these soul connections above each other. They are totally equal because we are all one and the same.” 38:10 White Feather, Claire’s guide, helped and guided her through all of this. 38:36 How often do twin flames meet? When does it happen? 41:36 “[If you haven’t met your twin flame], no one has done anything wrong, because you just may not, in this lifetime, want that experience, or need that experience, or be ready for that experience.” 43:15 Tips and things to look for from the book. 45:58 Patrick jokes and wonders, when you think you’ve met your twin flame, is there the risk of a restraining order? “[In] twin souls, there is no way the other person isn’t experiencing it. You can see it unfolding in the other one. It definitely takes bravery to say, ‘how are you experiencing what’s going on here?’, and not everybody is ready for that conversation.” 48:30 “They’re always unconditionally loving. Your twin soul will never hurt you on purpose. Ever. They can’t. They’re you. But as you separate, it’s because it’s needed as both go on their ways to try and heal. And if you are in separation from your twin soul, it’s really starting to understand [that] this is in my best interest. I need this.” “The reason that twin soul connections are so hard, is they will show you everything that isn’t whole within yourself, just by being themselves, because they’re the complete opposite to you. So where they have strengths, you have weakness, and vice versa. And they’re literally mirroring back at you where the work needs to be, for both of you. So you pull each other up, you see. Or you drag each other up, is probably a better term.” 51:29 Final thoughts and details about the book, Heaven Sent. 53:04 Patrick reflects back on some funny stories Claire has shared with us in her interviews over the years. 55:17 More final thoughts and where to find Claire. 57:41 Outro 58:50 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 1:00:09 For more on Claire Broad Claire's last interview on the Big Seance: from 2019 (Amazon) The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! 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230 - Nurse Hadley Vlahos and the In-Between: Stories from Hospice - Big Seance 09/14/2023

230 - Nurse Hadley Vlahos and the In-Between: Stories from Hospice - Big Seance New York Times bestselling author Hadley Vlahos, RN is known as @nursehadley to her 1.6 million TikTok followers. She joins Patrick to discuss her book, The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments. Hear touching stories from hospice, the lessons she’s learned from her patients, the beautiful story of how she obtained a top secret red beans and rice recipe, and the legacy she aspires to be known for. Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Who is Nurse Hadley Vlahos? :46 Patrick read Hadley’s book, The In-Between: Unforgettable Encounters During Life’s Final Moments, and cried every five pages! 3:14 Patrick’s experiences with hospice care, and a BIG thank you to Nurse Hadley and those in the field! 4:13 The fear of dying in pain. 6:08 The difference between dying in a hospital and dying under the care of hospice. 7:20 Hadley’s first experiences, what she’s learned, and how she’s grown since! “I was so shocked [when] I got into hospice! It is such a whole person experience. We really are making sure that not only the patient is taken care of, their mind/body/spirit, but their family as well. And I was not taught that in nursing school.” 8:31 “If you have religious trauma, maybe you don’t want to read some of these things. But I’ve been really shocked about the amount of people who say that this helped them with religious trauma. And they loved reading a book that says, ‘yes I was raised in the church, but I have now taken care of people from all backgrounds, all denominations, and I see that it can be beautiful and peaceful no matter what’, and they said that it has helped them.” 10:25 Hallucination vs. truly seeing dead loved ones. 11:58 Who are we to correct a dying loved one by telling them that they’re hallucinating and no one is in the room?! 14:40 Hadley hasn’t witnessed a patient who has had a bad experience when it comes to seeing dead loved ones at the end of life. 16:41 Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, Christopher Kerr, and seeing a mist at the time of death. 17:49 Hospice isn’t in the business of speeding up death. Some patients actually live longer than expected once they’re comfortable and out of pain. 19:08 The “Surge of Energy” that some hospice patients experience before they die. 20:08 People who are described by loved ones as stoic, reserved, and introverted tend to wait to pass alone. People described by loved ones as open and extroverted tend to wait and pass with loved ones by their side. 22:49 Burnout, boundaries, and the struggle hospice nurses have of getting attached to their dying patients. 25:18 When caregiving is new. Choosing hospice care. 26:51 The lessons Nurse Hadley has learned about the way to treat people! 28:57 How do medical schools and nursing schools need to change in order to adequately prepare our nurses and doctors for end-of-life treatment? 30:52 “I’m going on a trip.” Nurse Hadley’s thoughts on what happens once we die and get to the Other Side. “Whatever is next is something that cannot be explained using the language we have, the references of our world that we have. It is just something that we cannot understand.” 34:41 “You cannot bring your own beliefs to the room. You need to leave them at the door.” 37:05 The story of the special, top secret red beans and rice recipe that a former patient shared with Hadley. 37:41 , Hadley's nonprofit family-centered hospice house that facilitates meaningful gatherings, allowing patients to celebrate their lives with loved ones. 40:05 Final thoughts from Nurse Hadley and other details about the book. 43:37 Outro 45:00 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 46:18 For more on Nurse Hadley Vlahos TikTok: Instagram: Facebook: The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/28028016

229 - Grief Dreams and Physicians' Untold Stories: Another Listen - Big Seance 09/07/2023

229 - Grief Dreams and Physicians' Untold Stories: Another Listen - Big Seance In this episode we look back at highlights of two great interviews from 2017. Dr. Scott Kolbaba is the author of Physicians’ Untold Stories: Miraculous Experiences Doctors Are Hesitant to Share with Their Patients, or Anyone. Joshua Black is one of the leading academic researchers of dreams and the deceased, as well as a co-host of the Grief Dreams Podcast. Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Patrick recently discovered the work of Hadley Vlahos ( on TikTok and other social media) and her book, . After sharing an image of Nurse Hadley’s book, as well as an essay from Insider.com titled, “”, listeners had lots to say and were very interested in the topic! Patrick took the hint and immediately booked Nurse Hadley for an interview, which is coming next week! :48 While waiting for Nurse Hadley’s episode, let’s look look back at highlights from two different related episodes, both from 2017. 2:54 Highlights from episode 106 - . 4:03 Bio for Dr. Scott J. Kolbaba, MD! 4:17 The process Dr. Kolbaba went through to compile the stories for his book, 7:15 Criticism from peers and skeptics 12:52 Are the tides turning in the battle between skeptic and believer? 14:54 Patrick was touched by several international stories from the book involving powerful stories from communities in need. 15:53 Do more ghosts or spirits reside in hospitals? Has Dr. Kolbaba seen them? 22:47 A puff of smoke as spirits leave the body. 26:03 Are we seeing spirits all the time, but they seem so very real that we don’t notice? 27:09 Do people report having negative spiritual experiences? 28:24 Final thoughts and where to find more information and the book. 30:39 Highlights from episode 110 - . 32:25 Bio for Joshua Black! He is also a co-host of the . 32:25 Joshua had his first grief dream after his father’s death. He still has them regularly. 33:50 Researching Grief Dreams 36:30 Support for the bereaved, dogma, and being open to talking about grief dreams. 40:10 Working with grieving children, dream recall, and more on dogma. 43:53 Some people get concerned when they don’t recall having a grief dream. Are they just not remembering them? Plus increasing your dream recall. 44:40 Is it a Visitation Dream? The transformation that can take place after one of these dreams. Can we influence them? Plus misinformation out there about interpreting dreams. 48:15 Our loved ones don’t always make an appearance in grief dreams. 55:54 Patrick shares his first visitation dream. Also, why do some people receive these dreams and some people never do? 57:55 What happens when a dreamer has negative grief dreams? 1:01:10 Learn to love and be kind to ourselves, more dream examples, and dreaming about the afterlife. Plus final thoughts and words of wisdom from Joshua. 1:05:38 Another one of Patrick’s favorite dreams where he was able to see the full blown apparition of a spirit. 1:10:51 Outro 1:14:20 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 1:15:39 The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/27965772

228 - Your Best Halloween Ever! - Big Seance 08/31/2023

228 - Your Best Halloween Ever! - Big Seance Andrew and Devin from YourBestHalloweenEver.com are here to kick off their sixth year of helping you with tips, tricks, and treats, so that you can prepare to have Your Best Halloween Ever! Andrew is also the author of Thirteen Tales for Halloween and Thirteen More Tales for Halloween. Other discussion topics include a recent paranormal experience, the haunt industry, the nostalgia of Halloween from our childhood, and looking back at the special memories made at this year’s Midsummer Scream in California. Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Patreon Paranerd Parties! If you want to learn more about how to become a Patreon supporter, visit :45 Andrew and Devin are the team behind Your Best Halloween Ever! Andrew is also the author of two books, and . 1:39 Andrew was previously on our from 2022. 2:55 Andrew and Devin introduce themselves. 4:11 Your Best Halloween Ever really started out as a Halloween lifestyle guide. 5:10 Andrew brings the magical and whimsical. He wants to bring back the magic and cuteness of your childhood. With Devin’s background in the haunt and makeup industries, he wants to haunt your childhood! 6:40 More about Devin’s work in the haunt industry, including a story of working a haunt in the basement of the actually haunted Lemp Brewery in Saint Louis! 9:46 The images, smells, and nostalgia of Halloween! 13:58 Costumes, crafts, recipes, playlists, short stories, 6 weeks of different chili recipes, and the 5 previous years of past content on the site! Plus more on the beginnings of Your Best Halloween Ever! 16:12 What does the Halloween of your childhood look like? 20:41 The smell of duct tape and an old rubber latex mask! Plus creating a character through costume, makeup, and props! 22:42 “Working in a haunted house is so closely related to theater.” “If you can’t scare somebody going through a haunt, make them laugh. Make them have some kind of emotional reaction that they can be like, ‘I was at least entertained.’ So working at the haunt, I would always give myself a character backstory.” 26:41 Andrew and Devin both had a paranormal experience recently while on vacation with family. “It left us a little freaked out, you might say.” 28:03 Andrew is a trekkie and loves the X-Men! 35:20 Devin loves to collect, loves Celine Dion, and is a total drag nerd! 36:35 Our favorite Beistle Halloween cutouts, and other treasured possessions! 38:02 Three days of non-stop memory making at Midsummer Scream in California! 42:40 All about Andrew’s books, and . 50:30 Andrew wanted to be a writer going back to before he could even write! 54:23 Final thoughts from Andrew and Devin and some changes to what’s coming up this year on the site. 56:15 Outro 59:05 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 1:00:20 For more Your Best Halloween Ever! Andrew's appearance on our in 2022! Instagram: Facebook: Pinterest: and on Amazon. The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/27898818

227 - Adam Berry on Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death Through the Paranormal - Big Seance 08/24/2023

227 - Adam Berry on Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death Through the Paranormal - Big Seance Adam Berry of the Travel Channel’s Kindred Spirits joins Patrick in the parlor to discuss his brand new book, Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death Through the Paranormal, which has received praise from psychic medium, Tyler Henry! Other topics include the tragic Upstairs Lounge fire and its place in LGBTQ+ history, haunted honey, the best depressing movies, the reverence of prayer, and an individualized afterlife! Visit for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Adam Berry is the executive producer and star of his own paranormal reality television show on the Travel Channel called Kindred Spirits (now in its seventh season). His other TV credits include Reunion in Hell, Haunted Salem: Live, Kindred Spirits: Resurrected, Paranormal Lockdown, Expedition Unknown: Search for the Afterlife, Ghost Hunters, Ghost Hunters Halloween Live, Ghost Hunters Academy, Pickler & Ben, the Anderson Cooper show, and Weekend Today, among others. After growing up in a haunted house and years of study and research, he founded his own paranormal research team with his husband, Ben Berry, in Provincetown, MA, and soon after his hobby became a career. He has traveled the country extensively giving lectures in theaters and at conferences and conventions on paranormal investigation and supernatural phenomena. He is a graduate of the Boston Conservatory. :46 Adam’s book, Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death Through the Paranormal, and praise from psychic medium, Tyler Henry! 1:51 Patrick is catching up on Kindred Spirits! 2:37 Adam Berry's in the parlor! 4:21 A paranormal production on Broadway? 5:49 Let’s talk about Goodbye Hello 9:37 The Upstairs Lounge fire and its place in LGBTQ+ history. (Book mentioned: by Johnny Townsend) 13:25 Goodbye Hello isn’t a memoir, but a memoire IS coming soon! 18:15 Interviewing Tyler Henry! And will we see him investigating in a future Kindred Spirits episode? 20:54 Haunted honey and Adam’s incredibly unique ritual meditation at Liberty Hall. 23:45 Adam and Amy and how they recharge and wind down after investigations. 28:37 Patrick breaks in briefly to add his thoughts, based on his experience at a Strange Escapes event with Amy and Adam. 30:01 More on recharging and winding down after investigations. 32:00 “Sometimes you want to watch that movie that depresses you so good, you know? Like it makes you have a good cry, or what ever it is, right? And you want to stay in that feeling, because you’re alive. It makes you feel alive.” For Patrick, this might be Girl Interrupted. For Adam it’s Dancer in the Dark with Bjork, and it is Patrick’s homework assignment. (Update: Patrick has completed his homework and is traumatized.) 32:35 The reverence of prayer 35:24 Why Adam doesn’t specifically reach out to loved ones who have passed on. 39:55 The individualized afterlife, and the danger of having a preconceived idea of what crossing over is like. 41:36 When your thoughts on the paranormal and the afterlife change. 44:45 Details about Goodbye Hello and how to get your autographed copy! 46:25 Outro 49:38 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 50:58 For more Adam Berry Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/27836976

226 - Paranormal Investigation with Intuitive Medium Tawney Lewis - Big Seance 08/17/2023

226 - Paranormal Investigation with Intuitive Medium Tawney Lewis - Big Seance 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 for more info. In this episode: Intro :00 Did you know the Big Seance Podcast is on Patreon? Visit . :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 ! 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: and the tragic story of . 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 at the Super Paranerd and level! 51:57 For more Tawney Lewis Instagram: Tiktok: Twitter: Facebook: Tawney's Tubi's Tubi's The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/27777642

225 - Midge Munster: A Tale of Embracing Passion, Finding Confidence, and Creating a Life Filled with Creativity and the Spirit of Halloween - Big Seance 08/10/2023

225 - Midge Munster: A Tale of Embracing Passion, Finding Confidence, and Creating a Life Filled with Creativity and the Spirit of Halloween - Big Seance Midge Munster's journey is an inspiring tale of embracing one's passions, finding confidence, and creating a life filled with creativity and the spirit of Halloween. From her small vintage YouTube channel to being flown out to New Jersey for the opening of Spirit Halloween's flagship store, Midge has made a career that revolves around home decor, vintage style, and embracing the “campy, kooky, glamorous, and spooky” side of life! This episode delves into Midge's unique style, influenced by vintage and Halloween aesthetics, and how her passion for both was nurtured by her parents. Topics also include Midge's famous Coffin Table, her developing spiritual gifts, and a frightening ghost encounter in Scotland! Visit for more! In this episode: Intro :00 Today’s beautiful guest started creating YouTube videos in 2018 as a small vintage channel. Then in 2020, she bravely jumped into what she found was her true passion--Halloween. And it was then that Midge Munster was born, but there’s a lot more to that, and it’s a fascinating story. All of the sudden, Midge found herself being flown out to New Jersey for the opening of Spirit Halloween’s flagship store, and now Halloween is her full-time gig. When Midge tells others what she does, she always starts by describing herself as a haunted housewife. At a base level, her content is about home decor, vintage style, and how to add a dash of spooky to your everyday life. But more than that, it is about what can happen when you channel your energy into creating a life you love. Midge reminds you to “keep it campy, kooky, glamorous and spooky!” :48 Welcome, Midge Munster! 2:23 Eternal autumn and where vintage and Halloween come together—Midge describes her style. 4:55 The photos! “I was somebody who didn’t like to be photographed, actually. I didn’t like seeing myself. And through working with her and taking photos, I think she taught me to see myself how other people see me. And I got to experience looking at my own joy for the first time, in that way, and it was so transformative.” 7:05 The Midge Munster origin story. The name came from a combination of inspirations, including the red-headed best friend of Barbie, the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and Marilyn Munster. 9:54 Midge is flown out to New Jersey for the opening of Spirit Halloween’s flagship store! 14:25 Midge’s passion for both vintage and Halloween was cultivate by her parents. 17:35 Is autumn and Halloween a lot hotter than it used to be?! 20:20 MidSummer Scream, Halloween in California, and needing all of the seasons. 23:30 Midge’s ! 24:40 Giant table legs, judgy neighbors, Alfred Hitchcock bird couture! 28:46 Midge has some spiritual gifts and has had a ghost encounter in Scotland. 30:51 Midge has had incredibly vivid and meaningful dreams, and she also has been able to see auras since she was a child. “I have told people they were pregnant before they knew they were pregnant.” 37:15 Midge has a GREAT , Massachusetts! 42:15 Could Midge be practicing mediumship in the future? 42:55 More about seeing auras. 46:10 Midge’s beautiful mini TED talk on passion, confidence, and claiming your space! “People are so excited and receptive to people who are unafraid to be different.” 50:07 The biggest gift Midge has been given while on this new adventure. Plus a special shoutout to former guest from (and ) of the Big Seance, Miranda Enzor of ! 59:00 Midge co-hosts the podcast with her friend, Penny Snark. 1:02:21 A sneak peek at what Midge Munster is working on for the fall! Plus she wrote the forward to a new book, by Andrew Noles. 1:03:25 Outro 1:05:29 Outtake 1:06:46 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 1:07:03 For more on Midge Munster YouTube: Instagram: Facebook: Podcast Instagram: The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/27686214

224 - The Return from Hiatus with Psychic Medium Jeffrey Peck - Big Seance: My Paranormal World 07/31/2023

224 - The Return from Hiatus with Psychic Medium Jeffrey Peck - Big Seance: My Paranormal World Patrick catches up with the audience before welcoming back psychic medium Jeffrey Peck! Jeffrey has had exciting changes in his life, including the addition of Something Super Spiritual, his new podcast and YouTube show! This episode's discussion topics include giving readings with a group of mediums, Schumann Resonance, the aura, treating anxiety and depression, long distance readings, staying grounded, Spirits manipulating the physical environment, and Patrick's plans for retirement! Visit for more info! In this episode: Intro :00 **tap tap** Is this thing on? Patrick's back! And he's retired now! Here’s an update! :46 The previously recorded LIVE conversation Patrick had with psychic medium, Jeffrey Peck, on July 12, 2023 8:17 Since his , Jeffrey Peck has released a podcast called, . He’s also been led to taking his content to ! 11:15 Jeffrey has been combining efforts with Kevin Lewis and Travis Holp! Check out this amazing where all 3 mediums give viewers readings! 13:47 Jeffrey’s takeaways from giving readings with two or more mediums together. 17:28 The Spiritualist community, Lily Dale, and Inspiration Stump 19:17 Jeffrey put serious thought, time, research, and effort into his podcast, for a whole year, before releasing episode one! 20:30 Notable guests that have appeared on Something Super Spiritual include Toni Reilly, Chris Wilson, Tawney Lewis, and friend of the Big Seance and Queen of Astrology, Dena DeCastro. 23:10 Jeffrey recommends checking out his recent . 26:25 The aura with Dominic Zenden 27:41 What Jeffrey has learned from jumping into the podcasting and YouTube spaces! 31:38 Jeffrey and Patrick answer a viewer question regarding changes in the air, in terms of Spirit. Plus Patrick adjusts to being retired with some seriously crazy dreams! And how will he stay busy in retirement? 32:22 More discussion on mental health and ketamine therapy as treatment for anxiety/depression 39:10 What’s more difficult? Long distance readings or in-person readings? 42:30 We are all starting to wake up to spiritual knowledge. 45:48 The need to be grounded when spending so much time in spiritual mode. 47:33 Patrick remembers the overwhelming early days of his spiritual shift when he insisted on trying to learn all things at the same time. 49:25 Is your physical environment ever manipulated while giving a reading? 51:20 Final thoughts from Jeffrey Peck. Find him on , for sure! 55:58 Outro 57:50 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 59:09 For more on Jeffrey Peck The Podcast YouTube: Facebook: Instagram: The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/27609957

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223 - Echo Bodine and How to Live a Happily Ever Afterlife - Big Seance 11/06/2022

223 - Echo Bodine and How to Live a Happily Ever Afterlife - Big Seance World renowned psychic and ghost hunter, Echo Bodine, started seeing spirits as a young girl and has been helping to set them free for over 40 years. It is said that she is a part of the world's most psychic family. In her new book, How To Live a Happily Ever Afterlife: Stories of Trapped Souls and How Not to Become One, Echo shares her experiences and compelling investigations that have led her to see the issues from a spirit's living time on Earth which have not kept them locked in place in their afterlife. In addition to the book, Patrick and Echo discuss questions around being an earthbound spirit, grief, and the lessons she has learned from the souls of recently departed friends. Visit for more info. In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :40 World renowned psychic and ghost hunter, Echo Bodine, started seeing spirits as a young girl and has been helping to set them free for over 40 years. Most of these spirits have one thing in common—unfinished business from their lives that leaves them restless, unable to let go and move on. Some souls choose to remain closer to this dimension rather than move into the light when they die. In her new book, How To Live a Happily Ever Afterlife: Stories of Trapped Souls and How Not to Become One, Bodine shares her experiences and compelling investigations that have led her to see the issues from a spirit's living time on Earth which have not kept them locked in place in their afterlife. Each story is accompanied by an exercise that will help the reader avoid the fate of a trapped, angry, or unprepared soul. How To Live a Happily Ever Afterlife is an eye-opening look at spirits—at what compels and holds them—and what you can do to avoid the same fate. 1:23 Echo “Freaking” Bodine is how refers to Echo, and he loves her delicious sugar cookies! 2:56 “My mom taught me at a really early age how to bake, and my Dad told me one time, he said, ‘Echo Lee, if you’re not putting love into the things you bake, then don’t even bother baking them.’” 5:43 It has been said that Echo Bodine is a part of the world’s most psychic family. It all got started back in 1965 after a family dinner and a call to a psychic named Eve Olson. 6:39 The ghost busting team of Echo and her younger brother, Michael. 13:15 Echo has had an interesting year of loss, and she says she has been learning from the souls of a number of her departed friends about the dying process and the afterlife. 19:09 What is grief like as a psychic medium? 26:30 Patrick may want to stay earthbound for a bit after he dies, but is that dangerous? 28:04 The reasons ghosts choose to stay earthbound. 31:07 “Something would push her out of the bed.” 34:49 “Whatever people’s beliefs are about heaven, that’s what they’re going to find when they get there.” 36:55 You can still have parties in Heaven! 38:39 Echo doesn’t just bake to stay grounded, she makes funky and fun lamps! 42:29 Final thoughts from Echo Bodine. 44:05 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 45:41 Outro 48:09 For more on Echo Bodine The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/24917886

222 - Mysterious Michigan and the Spiritualist Movement with Amberrose Hammond - Big Seance 10/18/2022

222 - Mysterious Michigan and the Spiritualist Movement with Amberrose Hammond - Big Seance For over twenty years, Amberrose Hammond has been researching the supernatural, weird, and off-beat history of Michigan, and she also has an intense interest in the Spiritualist movement. In this episode, Patrick talks to Amberrose about her most recent book, Mysterious Michigan: The Lonely Ghost of Minnie Quay, the Marvelous Manifestations of Farmer Riley, the Devil in Detroit & More. Other topics include the Ouija board and a spectacular behind-the-scenes look at fraudulent Victorian mediums. Visit for more info. In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :45 Please share the show with a friend who would appreciate it! 1:26 Amberrose Hammond’s Bio. 2:53 Patrick and Amberrose share a love of historic cemeteries! 4:08 The story of the cover of Mysterious Michigan. 7:46 Falling in love with Michigan’s haunted history. 10:10 Paranormal conferences and more on Amberrose’s early involvement in the paranormal. 14:44 Vicksburg Spiritualist Camp at Fraser’s Grove. 16:58 “Do you Ouija?” Ouija stories from Michigan in the 1920s. 19:24 The 1920 pamphlet by Hereward Carrington, PhD. 22:38 The joy of collecting Ouija boards, and some early experiences with them. 24:30 “People would describe that these forms would come floating out of the floor.” James "Farmer" Riley, seances, spirit cabinets, and a behind-the-scenes look at fraudulent Victorian mediums. 28:25 “Sitters were fooled because of a willingness to believe.” 38:55 Did the fraud really hurt anything? 40:24 Going back in time or recreating these Victorian seances. 41:36 Dividing a fortune! The lost story of Eber B. Ward and the Kardashians of their day. Plus celebrity mediums in the courtroom! 43:24 Fraud was rampant in the Spiritualist Movement, but a lot of good came out of it as well. 53:30 Other stories from the book. 56:53 Halloween talk, Howard the Duck, and Trick-or-Treating! 1:00:07 Hocus Pocus 2! 1:07:55 Chilli and pumpkin spice. 1:08:45 Final thoughts from Amberrose Hammond and where to find her! 1:09:33 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 1:11:00 Outro 1:13:32 For more on Amberrose Hammond Amberrose's previous appearance in The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/24718461

221 - The Fabulous Psychic Leo Brown - Big Seance 10/05/2022

221 - The Fabulous Psychic Leo Brown - Big Seance Along with being Fabulous, psychic medium Leo Brown is a life coach, motivational speaker, and author. The conversation gets real, and includes his foundation and calling, and topics like integrity, Spirit visitations, the talking board, diversity and representation in the paranormal, building community and mending, the "Great Resignation", and Leo's first love of tarot. Plus Leo shares wisdom for those who see themselves as either Fabulous or different. Visit for more info. In this episode: Episode Teaser :00 Intro :57 Psychic Leo Brown’s Bio 1:40 Patrick found Psychic Leo on Facebook and just had to check him out! 3:49 Leo reads personalities and celebrities on through his Psychic Perspectives series. Megan Thee Stallion was one of his recent perspectives. 4:40 “There are moments where you will get it wrong. There are moments where you cannot read for everybody that crosses your doorstep. You just can’t.” 7:05 Getting real about integrity. 9:11 Leo’s foundation and finding his calling. 12:44 “Whatever you do in life, be confident, but never cocky.” 15:29 Leo works most with his clairevoyance and claireaudience. 16:52 In paranormal situations, Leo says he is a scaredy cat. 18:29 Watching the Long Island Medium in the grocery store. 19:43 A few of Leo’s Spirit visitation experiences. 21:26 When a psychic medium needs a psychic medium. 25:39 Soulmates and twin flames. 27:05 What happens when we die and it’s time to return to the Other Side? Renewal. 28:07 When it comes to the occult, tarot is Leo’s first love! Plus the movie, The Craft. 30:54 “Things started to move that weren’t supposed to movie, and lights were flickering on and off.” Leo has a cautious curiosity about the talking board! 33:06 Wisdom for those who see themselves as either Fabulous or different. 35:35 , , , the , and the importance of diversity and representation in the paranormal. 36:49 Building community and mending. Patrick ask’s Leo to do the impossible by reading what has been going on with our world in the last 2-3 years. 41:26 Just because you’re older, doesn’t mean it’s too late. 46:38 Leo on the topic of the “Great Resignation.” 50:16 Leo’s book, , and final thoughts. 52:58 “Life is too short if you’re boring. Be bold. You know what I mean? Be courageous. Be brutal if you have to, especially with your self. You know? The world is bad enough.” 54:15 A special THANK YOU to at the Super Paranerd and level! 55:10 Outro 57:40 For More on Psychic Leo Brown Leo's book, (Amazon) Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on , , , , , , , and . Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at . Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! /episode/index/show/bigseancepodcast/id/24576750

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