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,…

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…

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…

Jim talks with acclaimed psychic medium Carole J. Obley about her new book, The Art of Sensing: A Guide for Staying True to Your Soul’s Journey Through Challenging Times. Carole explains how the book was inspired by her extensive experience and desire to help people move beyond fear and division. She describes simple practices, like…

This week on The Paranormal Podcast, we explore the Real X-Files with returning guest and veteran hypnotherapist Steve Burgess, author of The Adventures of a Hypnotherapist: Was I Under? Steve shares mind-bending stories from over 30 years of regression therapy—cases that include reincarnation memories, spirit attachments, and possible alien abductions. One client recalled being hunted…

Returning guest J.M. DeBord, well known for work with dreams, joins us to discuss a groundbreaking new project: Channeled Messages of Hope, an audiobook and podcast series that claims to feature communications from iconic historical figures on the other side. Through a trance medium, voices from beyond such as Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Teddy Roosevelt,…

Ghosts aren’t just relics of Victorian fiction—Dr. Kate Cherrell reveals how 19th-century spiritualists shaped the ghost-hunting traditions we still follow today. With a PhD in female mediumship and a lifelong fascination with the paranormal, Kate shares both her scholarly insights and personal experiences, from haunted homes to unsettling physical encounters. She explains how Victorian séances…

Most people think of tarot as a tool for quick readings or fun at parties, but Lon Milo DuQuette argues there’s a far deeper spiritual and metaphysical framework at play. In this fascinating conversation, Lon shares how the tarot operates on principles of mathematical and mystical perfection, rooted in the Kabbalah and informed by archetypal…

Jim sits down with Kelsi Davies, a vibrant social media influencer, psychic, and clairvoyant with millions of followers across platforms. Kelsi shares her extraordinary journey, recounting her childhood interactions with spirits and how these experiences shaped her understanding of the supernatural. She discusses the profound connections she felt during funerals, vividly illuminating the links between…

Paranormal investigator, author, and filmmaker Jason Hewlett takes a deep dive into some of Canada’s most legendary cryptids and supernatural phenomena. Jason shares the chilling childhood encounter that launched his lifelong exploration of the unknown, and we dig into the terrifying lore of the Wendigo—part cryptid, part cautionary tale—tied to Indigenous traditions. We also explore…