In this episode, Jim welcomes back Richard Estep to discuss his latest book Monsters, Myths, Legends, and Real Encounters. They dive into why monster stories continue to captivate us from childhood into adulthood, exploring everything from classic cryptids like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster to lesser-known oddities like the Fresno Nightcrawler.Richard shares how he…

Longtime friend of the show Tiyi Schippers joins us to discuss her latest book, Grace in the Cabin. In the book, Tiyi shares the true story of a remote lodge tied to tragic events and a powerful haunting. What begins as a frightening tale becomes something deeper as she tries to uncover the truth behind…

Critical care physician and neurologist Dr. Adam Rizvi, author of Love Does Not Know Death, joins us. Drawing from years in the ICU and more than 500 deaths he has witnessed, Dr. Rizvi shares what he’s learned about the moments surrounding death, the emotional reckoning families often face, and how forgiveness and compassion sometimes emerge…

Tarot has fascinated people for centuries, but what is really going on when the cards are laid out on the table? Jim talks with tarot expert Kerry Ward, a longtime reader, author, and deck creator who has spent decades helping people use the cards as a tool for insight and self-reflection. She explains why tarot…

Fiona Dodwell joins us from the UK to explore one of the most unsettling corners of the paranormal: haunted dolls. Drawing from her book A Cursed Collection of Haunted Dolls, Fiona shares how a research project turned personal when she adopted a clown doll said to carry its own energy. We discuss famous cases like…

Can your hands really say something meaningful about who you are? This week, Jim welcomes hand-reading expert Christopher Jones, author of The Palmistry of Fingerprints: The Secret Patterns Hidden in Your Fingers and Palms. Rather than fortune telling, Jones argues that the hands reflect personality, tendencies, and even how we process the world. He explains…

The true origin of Cupid, a story that makes Romeo and Juliet look like a happy ending, and the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. These are just some of the creepy stories that author Tim Rayborn shares with us on this special Valentine’s edition of The Paranormal Podcast. You can find his book, The Scary Book…

Do our loved ones really leave us when they pass, or do they continue to help from the other side? On this episode of The Paranormal Podcast, Jim is joined once again by psychic medium Jodi Livon to explore how deceased relatives may still guide, comfort, and support us in everyday life. You can find…

Kevin O’Shea, host of Supernatural Japan, joins us for a fascinating look at how the paranormal is woven into everyday life in Japanese culture. Kevin shares how his journey from folklore-loving Canadian to longtime resident of Japan opened his eyes to a worldview where spirits, ancestors, and unseen forces are not fringe ideas but part…

Jim sits down with Steven Intermill, the manager of the Buckland Museum of Witchcraft in Cleveland, Ohio. Steven shares the unlikely path that led him from museum work of a very different kind to becoming the public steward of one of the most important collections of modern witchcraft artifacts in the United States. Along the…