Paranormal Perception

NOT the same 'ole paranormal.

1.4 - Women in the Paranormal - Darcy Staniforth 06/20/2025

1.4 - Women in the Paranormal - Darcy Staniforth On this episode, Amanda Ashley welcomes Darcy Staniforth, an academic, writer, performer and paranormal investigator. She has been interested in the paranormal since she was very young and that interest has carried into both her personal and professional life. Darcy holds a B.A. and a M.A. in American Studies and in addition to the paranormal, her research areas include race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, ideals and institutions, and death, dying and grief in American culture. Darcy is also a podcaster, comedian,writer,and amateur magician. She currently resides in a haunted house in Southern CA. Folow Darcy Staniforth online: Instagram: @darcystaniforth X: @darcystainforth Tik Tok: @missdarcystaniforth Tickets for Haunted Orange County Historical Ghost Tours: www.hauntedoc.com /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/37092335

1.3 - Women in the Paranormal - Varla Ventura 05/10/2025

1.3 - Women in the Paranormal - Varla Ventura Amanda Ashley welcomes Varla Ventura to this episode. Varla is an author, investigator & lover of all things strange. She talks to Amanda about how she was born into that interest, her love of writing & how that became her career and other topics, including her newest book: Enchanted Plants: A Treasury of Botanical Folklore & Magic. Find out more about Varla and get her books at her website: www.varlaventura.net /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/36519940

8.3 - Dreaming About Something I Keep Upstairs 05/09/2025

8.3 - Dreaming About Something I Keep Upstairs After no episodes for the last two months, Henry more than makes up for his absence with a super-sized episode! First, he begins with an announcement concerning OC ParaCon 2025 and beyond. Then, he welcomes author J.D. Barker to talk about his new book, Something I Keep Upstairs. It's a story that was inspired by a real-life haunted house. By the way, you could spend a night in that very house...if you enter the promotion attached to the book's release. After that, dream interpreter J.M. Debord returns to the show to interpret a dream that Henry's wife had a few days before. They talk about J.M.'s reasearch and Dream 1-2-3 dream interpretation process. Then they talk about J.M.'s newest project, Channeled Messages of Hope, where he was contacted by a company who had hours of recorded channeling sessions where a medium channeled prominent figures from history and asked questions about issues affecting our world today. JM has also created a podcast out of this project and Henry plays some clips featuring wisdom from Nicola Tesla, Albert Einstein, Wayne Dyer, Jacques Cousteau, and St. Francis. Very interesting project that J.M. Debord is now a part of. Links: Something I Keep Upstairs by J.D. Barker: https://jdbarker.com/books/something-i-keep-upstairs/ Win An Overnight Stay At A Haunted House On A Secluded Island: J.M. Debord: Channeled Messages of Hope by Carolyn Thomas: Channeled Messages of Hope podcast: https://www.channeledmessagesofhope.com/podcasts-and-radio-shows/ /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/36509045

Women in the Paranormal # 2 - 2Realm Paranormal 03/17/2025

Women in the Paranormal # 2 - 2Realm Paranormal Amanda Ashley speaks to Tresa & Sabrina, a mother & daughter paranormal investigative team known as . /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/35723860

8.2 - Eerie Expeditions To The Apache Death Cave Allow Us To Know Mercy 02/28/2025

8.2 - Eerie Expeditions To The Apache Death Cave Allow Us To Know Mercy On this month's all-new & super-sized episode, you'll hear from author introducing her new magazine, . C.L. & Henry also introduce the Eerie Expeditions Word of the Month give-away. Listen for the Word of the Month, send it by email to and one random winner will be selected to win a year-long subscription to Eerie Expeditions Magazine. Then, returns to the show to introduce us to his new invetigative team, Shush and Cowboy. They share their stories & abilities and talk about their first investigation, . In the second hour, you'll hear a replay form Henry's other podcast, The Geek Speak Show, Vol. 2. It'll introduce you to , a sci-fi/drama film and the director, and actress Ella Thomas. Then, Perdell joins the show and talks (for the first time in a public forum) about his visions that he has been seeing for the past two years. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/35486670

Women in the Paranormal - Meet Nicole Strickland 02/17/2025

Women in the Paranormal - Meet Nicole Strickland Introducing a Paranormal Perception spin-off: Women in the Paranormal! Once a month, this podcast will put the spotlight on a woman(or women) and their contributions to the paranormal field and community. For the first episode, host Amanda Ashley ( on IG) speaks to . Nicole has many contributions to the paranormal field, as a researcher, author, speaker, show host and, of course, experiencer. She shares her story with you and Amanda on the first episode of Paranormal Perception presents: Women in the Paranormal. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/35316685

8.1 - Preparing For The End 01/11/2025

8.1 - Preparing For The End Paranormal Perception returns for its final season! Henry announces this as the show's final season and then welcomes to the show. Joel talks about the mysterious drones that were reported around major cities at the end of 2024...then disappeared. They also discuss what's on the horizon for 2025...as if the first two weeks haven't given us enough. The show ends with a few more announcements, including a new spin-off show, a new release schedule and a paranormal magazine give-away. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/34813655

7.33 - Season 7 Finale 12/27/2024

7.33 - Season 7 Finale The final episode of Paranormal Perception. For 2024. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/34635220

7.32 - The 2024 Christmas Episode 12/25/2024

7.32 - The 2024 Christmas Episode This year's collection of Christmas ghost stories. Enjoy and, of course, have a Merry Christmas! /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/34614250

7.31 - Then & Now: Demons or Delusions? 12/20/2024

7.31 - Then & Now: Demons or Delusions? On the final regular episode for 2024, it's an early Christmas gift for all of our listeners. First, you'll hear an episode from the very first version of what would turn into Paranormal Perception: A paranormal podcast from 2014 called Worlds Unknown. Henry and his co-host discussed demons and whether reports of possession were possesion or simply a mental disorder. Then, Shanclen from Shanclen Shadow Productions joins Henry for the final segment and they talk about what Henry has learned about demons in the ten years since that show was recorded. Visit Shanclen Shadow Productions: https://www.youtube.com/@ShanclenShadowProductions /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/34550940

7.30 - They Only Come Out At Night (REPLAY) 12/13/2024

7.30 - They Only Come Out At Night (REPLAY) In this replay from September 2022, author talks about her book, They Only Come Out At Night: Exposing The Dark Weapon of Sleep Paralysis. Vicki talks about how sleep paralysis is actually a form of demonic attack and what victims can do to protect themselves from these attacks. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/34432400

7.29 - (Not) As Seen On TV 12/07/2024

7.29 - (Not) As Seen On TV If you watch any paranormal TV show or if you follow paranormal content creators, it seems like they live in a paranormal wonderland no matter where they go. But what if you've visited known haunted locations...and you come away with nothing? No experiences, no evidence, no nothing. It's not as unheard of as you might think. In fact, it's more normal than the paranormal stuff you see. Henry welcomes back to the show and they talk about their non-experiences at wel--known haunted locations and why it's not as unheard of as you might think. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/34324295

7.28 - We're All Here For The Taking 11/29/2024

7.28 - We're All Here For The Taking On this all-new episode, writer Dona Masi joins the show to talk about her upcoming book, The Taking. Although a fictional novel, The Taking includes Dona's research & interest in alien abduction cases. The Taking will be released on January 2, 2025 and is available for pre-order at www.donamasi.com /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/34202305

7.27 - The 2024 Halloween Episode 10/31/2024

7.27 - The 2024 Halloween Episode This year, the Halloween Episode was recorded live during OC ParaCon. You'll hear ghost stories from Shanclen from , Kassie Askin from and a few more stories from OC ParaCon attendees. You'll even get some of Henry's experiences at haunted radio stations! Paranormal Perception will return on Black Friday (11/29/24) with all-new episodes. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/33697602

7.26 - Return To Greystone Mansion 10/18/2024

7.26 - Return To Greystone Mansion While Henry recovers from OC ParaCon, this week's episode goes back in time to when Clete Keith visited the show to talk about his book, . Clete spent two decades as an employee with an office in Greystone Mansion, the filmimng location for many iconic Hollywood films. This book is a collection of experiences from fellow employees, guests and Hollywood actors and directors while they spent time at Greystone Mansion. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/33513382

7.25 - The Proof Is Out There, Just Ask The Spooky Storyteller 10/04/2024

7.25 - The Proof Is Out There, Just Ask The Spooky Storyteller This week, Henry welcomes , host of . As a new season premieres tonight (Oct.4), Tony gives us a preview of what we'll see on this season's episodes and also talks about how his interest in these unexplained phenomena began and what drives his curiosity about these topics. Then, Amanda Ashley visits the show. Amanda runs on Instagram and she talks about how her interest in these topics began and shares some of her experiences with a disembodied voice...who she's now glad to have in her life. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/33330747

7.24 - Eerie Expeditions To The Grey Ghost Project 09/27/2024

7.24 - Eerie Expeditions To The Grey Ghost Project Author returns to the show in her new role: Paranormal magazine editor-in-chief. She just launched a digital and print paranormal magazine called and she talks all about it and what you'll find in the debut issue. Then, joins Henry in the studio to talk about her experiences aboard the RMS Queen Mary during investigations. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/33234712

7.23 - This Is OC ParaCon 09/20/2024

7.23 - This Is OC ParaCon With three weeks to go until OC ParaCon 2024, this week's episode is a preview of what attendees will experience on October 12th. Henry welcomes some of this year's guest speakers to tease their panels, starting with Jerry Buteyn & Chris Turner from TAPS West Coast. The members of Paranormal Triage drop in to tease what their panel will be about, followed by Dr. Jean-Pierre Giagnoli, co-founder & lead investigator for the Southern California Paranormal Detectives. Shanclen checks in to talk about his Meeting of Shadows Preview Night event and to tease his Shanclen Shadow Productions panel. Crystal Orona joins the episode to talk about the Women in the Paranormal panel and to introduce the newest speaker just added to the panel. The episode wraps up with a special announcement from Henry . /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/33138097

7.22 - Tell Me Your Ghost Story While Drinking A Milkshake 09/13/2024

7.22 - Tell Me Your Ghost Story While Drinking A Milkshake Paranormal Perception is back! Henry San Miguel & Crystal Orona are back with all-new episodes as we head into our favorite time of year: Fall and Winter! After a new Crystal's World feature, Henry welcomes three ladies that talk spooky, but also have fun while doing so. First up is Kassie Askin. Kassie's the host of the new podcast. Then, Jenny & Jessie join the show. They are a mother & daughter duo who started a podcast called , enhanced by video visits to the locations they talk about. Both podcasts are pretty new, but just like Paranormal Perception, an example of not the same 'ole paranormal. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/33039772

7.21 - A New Perception of Paranormal Perception 08/16/2024

7.21 - A New Perception of Paranormal Perception This is a special Paranormal Perception episode. For the next few weeks, there will be no new Paranormal Perception episdes as Henry, Crystal and the rest of the team ramp up for this year's OC Paracon. This episode will serve as an introduction to Henry, the show, his paranormal interests and experiences and really, who is this person who does a weekly paranormal show and is organizing Orange County's only paranormal conference? Angel, frm the (and an OC Paracn speaker), joins Henry to ask him those questions and a few other things that come up.... Paranormal Perception will return on Friday September 20th with a super-sized OC ParaCon episode. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/32608142

7.20 - Learning & Growing with Our Ancestors 08/09/2024

7.20 - Learning & Growing with Our Ancestors Astrologist, psychic and spiritual healer joins Henry on this week's episode. Penny talks about her gifts, how she discovered them and how she has learned to communicate with her ancestors for guidance and how any of us can do the same. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/32508737

7.19 - Alien Dreams 08/03/2024

7.19 - Alien Dreams This week, Henry San Miguel & Crystal Orona discuss whether alien visitations could be more than just physical. Crystal shares her physical experience with a terrifying alien visitor when she was younger. She also shares a new experience that happened just a week ago (from this recording) that was not physical and not terrifying at all. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/32424362

7.18 - A Messenger From The Most Haunted House In America 07/19/2024

7.18 - A Messenger From The Most Haunted House In America Paul S. Messenger is one of four paranormal investigators at in Old Town San Diego. He talks about how his interest in the paranormal began, why he investigates and how he became an investigator for The Whaley House's After Hours Paranormal Investigations. After our weekly visit to Crystal's World, returns to the show to talk about his new OC ParaCon event: . /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/32217197

7.17 - A Haunting in West Covina 07/13/2024

7.17 - A Haunting in West Covina Paranormal Perception returns from a two-week break! Since we're now officially in Spooky Season, Henry San Miguel has Crystal Orona share a story that happened to her not too long ago. It's the story of poltergeist activity and shadow beings haunting a family in West Covina. The way the story ends is a lesson for all paranormal investigators and psychic mediums. The show ends with some OC ParaCon updates. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/32119492

7.16 - The Haunt & The Witch 06/21/2024

7.16 - The Haunt & The Witch Two guests join Henry on this week's episode: First, Wes Leslie talks to Henry about . The Haunt was started in Henry's hometown of San Francisco and has expanded to Southern California. Wes talks about why he and his co-founder started the tours, how they're different from other ghost tours and about being a speaker at this year's . After a new Crystal's World feature, Henry welcomes to the show. He's a psychic medium, Reiki Master and practitioner of various forms of divination. Paranormal Perception will be on a two-week break and return with all-new episodes on Friday July 12, 2024. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/31840902

7.15 - Talk Spooky To Me 06/14/2024

7.15 - Talk Spooky To Me This week, Henry does a fun episode by welcoming and introducing . She's the creator & host of the YouTube Channel and she joins Henry this week to talk about how her interest in the paranormal began, why she decided to start filming investigations, and what it's like to work in a mortuary. Fun bonus fact: Angel was at the mortuary when this interview was recorded! At the end of the episode, Henry issues a fun challenge to paranormal influencers. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/31746377

7.14 - From The Bay To LA 06/07/2024

7.14 - From The Bay To LA Henry starts the episode with a replay from Season 1. It's an interview with Ying Liu, founder of Youtube Channel. After a longer-than-usual Crystal's World feature, Henry reveals the final guest speaker for OC Paracon. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/31656427

7.13 - More OC Paracon Stories 05/31/2024

7.13 - More OC Paracon Stories Henry announces one more panel for this year's OC Paracon by playing back examples from the past. It's ghost stories from past co-hosts and guests. After an all-new Crystal World's feature, Henry gives all the final details for this year's OC Paracon. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/31552817

7.12 - The Cat Whisperer 05/24/2024

7.12 - The Cat Whisperer is a cat whisperer, starseed, author,intuitive healer, spiritual teacher, and ascension guide. She talks about why she left her career in the entertainment industry and became a cat whisperer. Henry ends the episode with some updates. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/31456732

7.11 - Intuitive Living with Susan Queen 05/17/2024

7.11 - Intuitive Living with Susan Queen Henry welcomes to the show. Susan is a Spiritual Consultant, Reiki Master & Cilinical Hypnotherapist. She talks about her calling to become a healer, how she reads past lives and how her spiritual healing techniques work in a world where we're constantly bombarded with negativity & toxicity. Plus, Henry gives all info on , as the full guest speaker line-up is now set, as are the mini-events for OC Paracon Preview Night. /episode/index/show/paranormalperception/id/31357582

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