Jim reflects on 20 years of paranormal podcast from his deck! Thanks to all of our listeners and guests over the years. Special thanks go out to Maddy. The biggest thanks go to Dar and my kids. Thank you for allowing me to follow this dream! Join our free Virtual Campfire community at https://virtualcampfiregroup.com —For…
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A planned visit to Robert the Doll takes a chilling turn and a drama teacher whose haunted high school theater sounds like something out of a paranormal playbook. An extraordinary moment during childbirth that may have had a paranormal twist.We also hear from a woman who’s her century-old home is shared with a kind, lingering…
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Giano Cromley shares a chilling real-life experience deep in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest—an encounter that reshaped the way he sees the Bigfoot phenomenon. In this episode, we explore: -Giano’s unexplained encounter in the woods-Why Bigfoot remains such a powerful figure in American mythology-Indigenous stories that predate modern sightings-How belief, folklore, and the wild still collide…
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A strange figure appears in a cemetery. A home brims with eerie energy. Lights behave in ways they shouldn’t, time seems to vanish, and something strange looms in the sky. From shadowy presences to inexplicable twists of fate, these stories leave more questions than answers. Whether it’s the uncanny appearance of a long-lost object, a…
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Is our reality real—or are we living in a video game? In this mind-expanding episode of The Paranormal Podcast, Jim talks with Rizwan Virk, MIT grad, tech entrepreneur, and author of The Simulation Hypothesis. Virk shares why he believes we may be players inside a sophisticated simulation, guided by code and driven by quests, karma,…
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Mysterious playmates worthy of a Twilight Zone episode come to visit, a terrifying brush with the paranormal during a bout of sleep paralysis, and we hear a powerful story of a dream that may have saved a life. We also feature tales of trolls, haunted pet stores, signs from loved ones, and an incredible coincidence….
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Filmmaker Dean Alioto returns to discuss The Alien Perspective Part 2 — a deep dive into why “they” may be visiting us, and what that could mean for humanity. From simulated reality and experiencer contact to high-strangeness theories and Spielberg’s hidden truths, this is one of our most thought-provoking UFO episodes yet. Late in the…
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We begin with an absolutely wild tale of a haunted hotel suite. What starts with a mysterious feline visitor turns into a surreal encounter with multiple apparitions — all topped off by shocking confirmation from ghost hunters, TikTok, and a séance. It’s one of those classic Campfire stories you’ll never forget. But it doesn’t stop…
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Jim is joined by Bridget Marquardt—famous for The Girls Next Door and the creator of the Ghost Bunny podcast. Bridget talks about her lifelong love of all things spooky, from her first unsettling experiences as a child to her passion for exploring haunted places. She shares how her views on the paranormal have evolved over…
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A chilling tale of an encounter with something truly otherworldly. What began as a persistent feeling of being watched escalated into a terrifying confrontation. This unsettling experience still haunted the experiencer decades later, and it’s a reminder that folklore often has its roots in reality. That’s just the beginning. You’ll also hear stories of spectral…
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