Big Seance Podcast

What do Johnny Carson, my Bampa, and a peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwich have in common? Nostalgia. And can nostalgia be paranormal? Plus news about the brand new Big Séance Podcast #Paranerd Store! Visit BigSeance.com for more info! Pssst... Want to leave voice feedback? Use the SpeakPipe Link!   In this episode:  Intro :00 Nostalgia :38 Childhood memories of my Bamma and Bampa 1:42 Peanut Butter and Mayonnaise Sandwiches 2:40 Johnny Carson 3:13 Do you have similar experiences with nostalgia? Contact me! 6:38 My interview on X Zone Radio with Rob McConnell 7:15 Another Spectral Edition with Tim Prasil (Two from 1865) 8:18  The brand new #Paranerd Store! 13:05 Looking forward to Troy Taylor's Haunted America Conference this summer! 16:03 Thank you for the 5-Star iTunes review, rompotchris! 16:41 #Paranerd Hashtag 16:56 Outro 17:23   If you didn’t already know, I’m a very nostalgic person. I’m constantly being taken back to an earlier time by a smell, a taste, sometimes a sound, and sometimes at the most

Troy Taylor shares his journey from writing the first of 118 books in 1993 to his successful Haunted America Tours and the upcoming 20th Anniversary Haunted America Conference on June 24th - 25th 2016! Visit BigSeance.com for more info! Pssst... Want to leave voice feedback? Use the SpeakPipe Link!   In this episode:  Episode Preview :00 Intro 1:49 I’m headed to Troy Taylor's Haunted America Conference this summer! 2:23 Meet Troy Taylor! 3:33 What led to Troy writing the first of 118 books in 1993, his website in 1995, the Haunted America Tours, and how the first Haunted America conference got started back in 1997. 5:31 What can we expect from the 20th Anniversary Haunted America Conference in Alton, Illinois this summer! (Rene Kruse, Rosemary Ellen Guiley, Sarah Soderlund, Scotty Roberts, Sherri Brake, Alan Brown, Luke Naliborski, April Slaughter, Keith Age)  14:06 After Hours Activities at the conference (The Necromanteum: Black Mirror Scrying to Contact the Dead, Psychic Protection, Speaking

Do you meditate? If so, do you struggle with things like focus, finding the time, or falling asleep? Are you interested in learning how to meditate? Morgan Dix of AboutMeditation.com and the OneMind Meditation Podcast shares some of his experiences and offers tips! Visit BigSeance.com for more info! Pssst... Want to leave voice feedback? Use the SpeakPipe Link!   In this episode: Episode Preview :00 Intro 1:49 Some Listener Feedback! 2:23 Thanks to Carrie, Jenn, Paul Prosperie, Jenny, and Jaclyn for reaching out! Some shoutouts go out to the Twitterverse to Madhuri, Chris, and Jana! Also, through Twitter I found out that Heather from the popular CraftLit Podcast has been listening to The Big Séance. Thank you, Heather! Big thanks goes to Cheesy_dork and Kpappo for the kind reviews in iTunes!  Meet Morgan Dix! 6:10 Morgan and I connected through Harry Duran and his Podcast Junkies podcast. Please check out Harry’s great interview with Morgan. 7:47 Death, transition, and how meditation relates t

Highlights from our LIVE Ouija Session (2/26/16) with Karen A. Dahlman. Ever wonder how it works? Be a fly on the wall as the mystery of the Ouija board happens! Questions were asked by an interactive audience, and answers were given! Are my loved ones at peace? Did they suffer? Should I write that book? What grade will I get on my project? And just wait until you hear from Jack! Visit BigSeance.com for more info. Pssst... Want to leave voice feedback? Use the SpeakPipe Link!   In this episode: Episode Preview :00 Intro 1:53 About what you’re going to hear in this episode. 2:26 Thank you to everyone who participated and interacted in this LIVE Ouija Session! The unedited video of the session. Spectral Edition will return next week! Next week’s episode will be on the topic of Meditation and our guest will be Morgan Dix! Here we go! Karen introduces Rodney, her board partner for the evening. 6:06 The camera setup 7:37 Welcoming and greeting our LIVE viewers. 8:23 Karen discusses the opening pr

Were Ed and Lorraine Warren involved in the Enfield Poltergeist case featured in the upcoming Conjuring 2 movie? What are the facts? My conversation with Guy Lyon Playfair, the man responsible for probably everything you know about the case! You'll also hear about his current research with twins and telepathy! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes. Pssst... Want to leave voice feedback? Use the SpeakPipe Link! Photo via mirror.co.uk In this episode: Episode Preview :00 Intro 2:37 A recap of the last few episodes and the Conjuring 2 and Enfield Poltergeist rabbit hole. 3:11 More Conjuring 2, the Warrens, and the Enfield Poltergeist (episode #55) Conjuring 2, Enfield Poltergeist, St. Louis in 1875, and a 10-Foot Ghost (episode #54) My interview with Guy Lyon Playfair 5:58 How and when were Ed and Lorraine Warren involved in the Enfield Poltergeist case? 7:39 Dr. Tom Ruffles, his great article, and the notes of Maurice Grosse. 8:58 Mr. Playfair hears from Gerald Brittle, author of The Demonologist:

Lana and John of Carbon Lilies join me to discuss the questions many have brought up about the upcoming Conjuring 2 movie and whether Ed and Lorraine Warren were ever really involved in the case. Visit BigSeance.com for more info! Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link?   In this episode:  The following items and media are discussed in this episode: The previous episode of The Big Séance PodcastThis House is Haunted: The True Story of the Enfield Poltergeist by Guy Lyon Playfair The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren by Gerald Brittle The Enfield Haunting, the 2015 BBC Miniseries  Ed and Lorraine Warren and the Enfield 'Demon' by Tom Ruffles The Conjuring 2 (History vs. Hollywood) A discussion in the Big Séance Parlor on Facebook led to this follow-up episode!   Intro :00 Recap of the last episode: The Enfield Poltergeist story, Conjuring 2, Guy Lyon Playfair and “This House is Haunted”, the Ed and Lorraine Warren and Gerald Brittle’s “The Demonologist”, the BBCs 2015

Patrick Keller discusses the upcoming Conjuring 2 movie, the Enfield Poltergeist, life in St. Louis in 1875, and the Spiritualist Movement. Plus, Tim Prasil shares the haunting report of a 10-Foot Ghost! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes!  Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link? In this episode:  Episode Preview :00 Intro :32 I wish I would have paid more attention in history class! 1:06 St. Louis Modern Exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum 1:51 A Walk In 1875 St. Louis Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum 4:02 Where have all the houses gone? 6:51 The Spiritualist Movement in St. Louis 9:48 Pearl Curran, who channeled Patience Worth, wasn’t born yet in 1875. 10:37 What did the Big Séance Parlor look and feel like in 1875? 12:09 My Grandfather’s Clock (1874-1875, recorded 1905) 12:48 Mark your calendars for the LIVE Ouija Session with Karen A. Dahlman on Friday, February 26, at 8pm CST. 15:34 The Conjuring 2 and This House is Haunted: The True Story of the Enfield Poltergeist by Guy Lyon Playfair

Astrologer Dena DeCastro clears up some of the misconceptions of astrology and talks Year Ahead Forecasts, including what’s written in the stars for all of us. Listen in as Dena delivers some powerful personal forecasts for both the host and a special listener! PLUS, information on this crazy Mercury Retrograde, the Saturn Neptune Square, and Mars Retrograde. Yes. That is apparently a thing! There’s great energy in this one, so come on into the parlor and have a listen! Visit BigSeance.com for more info! Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link?   In this episode:  Episode Preview :00 Intro 1:34 Bio and Introduction of Astrologer, Dena DeCastro 2:07 Dena’s connection with astrology goes back to her childhood. 5:34 She remembers growing up looking at astrology and tarot with a sense of wonder and fascination. 7:55 Bad PR and the misconceptions of Astrology. 9:38 Evolutionary Astrology — Personal and spiritual growth. 11:10 Using astrology to make choices. 12:35 Mercury Retrograde 13:50 Why technology

Psychic Angela Thomas makes a return appearance to give us her predictions for the world for 2016, as well as a look back on her predictions for 2015. Find out why you really need to be saving money. Plus, you KNOW you want to know what kind of nerd Angela is! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes! Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link? In this episode:  Episode Preview :00 Intro 1:48 Welcome 2:23 Listener Feedback - Thank you, Jpat3380! 4:15 Angela’s Bio 5:03 The Interview 7:21 Angela is working on scheduling some mini tours to several paranormal locations across the country, including the Myrtles Plantation outside of New Orleans! 8:10 We discuss the predictions that Angela gave us in November of 2014, and where we stand with those predictions. 12:06 Angela suggests to begin saving your money. Is there a recession on the way for the US? 14:50 The prediction of a future terrorist attack in Washington DC. 16:15 Things heating up with conflict in the Middle East 16:43 A new virus having to do with pig

What has been your favorite Big Séance Podcast episode so far? What do you think is the most popular episode? Plus, the interesting and hilarious search terms that bring people to BigSeance.com. Also learn to most popular blog posts were, the all-time biggest commenters, some listener feedback, my goals for 2016, and the latest audio issue of The Spectral Edition from Tim Prasil! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes! Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link?   In this Episode: Episode Preview :00 Intro 1:16 Welcome, paranerds, to the final episode of 2015! 1:49 I’ve set a few goals for 2016! 3:25 Shout out to Joey Bucheker of the Cocktails and Cream Puffs podcast, for inspiring my goal to get healthy! 4:09 Some Listener Feedback 6:32 Can anyone help L to find clairvoyant classes or training in the Tinley Park or Lombard, IL area? 6:32 Listener Denise Seah shares her thoughts on her favorite episode, demons, and negative energy. 8:23 Conrad posted a great video in the Big Seance Parlor on Facebook. You

Are trapped ghosts inside the Milton Schoolhouse? Are there mysterious spirits, unrelated to the legend, that call the Milton home? Or perhaps there has never been a ghostly presence in the building. Join me as we chat with Milton co-owner, Meredith, as well as previous guest, Ginger Collins-Justus. Paranormal or not, you MUST visit the Milton and see its current reincarnation! Visit BigSeance.com for more info.   "The Milton Schoolhouse is a place for innovators, dreamers, bold visionaries, entrepreneurs, inventors, artists, daring pioneers- and renaissance people."   Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link?     In this episode: Episode Preview :00 Intro 1:51 Take a ride with me! We’re headed to Alton, Illinois for Maeva’s Coffee Shop at the Milton Schoolhouse! 2:24 The legend and history of the Milton Schoolhouse, which was featured on Syfy’s Ghost Hunters in 2010. 4:02 Troy Taylor’s article from AltonHauntings.com Ginger Collins-Justus and I sit down at Maeva’s with co-owner of the Milton Schoolh

I dare you to watch 31 spooky movies in 31 days next October in honor of Halloween! Can it be done? Lana Carbon and John Lilies, the folks behind Carbon Lilies, took the challenge and succeeded! Listen to find out some of what they learned! Visit BigSéance.com for show notes! Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link?     In this episode:  Episode Preview :00 Intro 1:51 Your invitation to join the brand new Facebook group, The Big Séance Parlor! 2:24 Introduction of Lana Carbon and John Lilies of Carbon Lilies 5:19 Thank you, Sam Haynes, for the spooky music in tonight’s episode! Lana and John say hello and explain their pseudonyms. Is Lana a he and John a she?? 7:51 The exciting challenge of 31 movies for 31 days of October! How did the idea come about? 10:21 Publicizing the project on social media! No pressure! 12:44 How did the list of 31 movies form? Plus BONUS movies! 13:40 This would be a great challenge or project for you and your family for this winter! 16:29 Look for 12 movies for the 12 days

Body snatcher. Grave robber. Mad scientist. Brilliant surgeon. And did he really hang the corpse of his daughter in Mark Twain Cave? Plus the ghosts of the Gratiot Street Prison. Delve into the macabre world of St. Louis's Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell with Victoria Cosner and Lorelei Shannon, authors of Missouri's Mad Doctor McDowell.   Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link?     In this episode:  Episode Preview :00 The Halloween Crash! Happy “New Year!” (not really) 2:43 Introduction of Missouri’s Mad Doctor McDowell: Confederates, Cadavers and Macabre Medicine by today’s guests, authors Victoria Cosner and Lorelei Shannon 4:32 Victoria Cosner Bio 6:14 Victoria was previously on episode 7 of the podcast, where we chatted about their book, Mad Madame Lalaurie. Lorelei Shannon Bio 7:16 The conversation about Mad Dr. McDowell begins! 7:53 Who was the doctor? Was he a good person? 9:50 Where did he get his early medical fascination from? Dr. Ephraim McDowell – Uncle to Dr. Joseph Nash McDowell 13:21 McDo

Lots of Halloween spooky goodness, with special guests, including Jim Harold of the Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold's Campfire! This episode is jam packed with ghost stories and more! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes! Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link? In this episode: Intro :00 Welcome to the Halloween Episode for 2015! :49 Jim Harold of The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold’s Campfire joins me to share a few stories from his latest book, True Ghost Stories: Jim Harold’s Campfire 4. 2:58 Jim shares “A Kind of Hush” (A Karen Carpenter ghost story?) 5:30 Jim shares “A Physician Meets the Supernatural” 12:19 Jim previously appeared on episode #14.  Claire Broad tells a frightening story of an experience with a dark energy. Don’t worry. It has a good ending though! 19:44 Claire previously appeared on episode #38.  Edwin F. Becker, author of the popular book, True Haunting, tells us a very personal ghost story that he has never shared publicly. 25:54 Edwin previously appeared on both episodes

What spooky movies should you watch before Halloween? Patrick has a list of 13, and you probably haven't heard of some of them! Also, some various Halloween updates, and Patrick's witch friend, Meth Hazel makes another appearance! Visit BigSeance.com for more. Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link?   In this episode: Intro :00 Another special appearance by Meth Hazel :37 A look back at the last year since the last Halloween episodes 3:27 Did you read the Funeral Home Ghost Story sent in by an anonymous listener? 4:42 A great photo of a Halloween home haunt sent in by Traycee 5:32 All past Halloween content can now be found at one place! Go to BigSeance.com/Halloween! 6:12 A review of Creating Your Vintage Halloween: The Folklore, Traditions, and some Crafty Makes by Marion Paull 7:15 The 13 Spooky Movies that I think should be on every paranerd's watch list for every year right before Halloween (from oldest to newest)! 11:11  The Uninvited (1944) 11:40 The song, Stella by Starlight, from The Unin

Psychic Medium Kristy Robinett shares inspiring true stories from her book, It's a Wonderful Afterlife. Also, advice for young people growing up psychic, Halloween, and a great story about "The Rubberband Man". Oh... and a squirrel. Visit BigSeance.com for show notes. Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link?   In this episode:  Episode Preview :00 A Heads up for this episode 1:55 Introducing Kristy Robinett 4:25 The Squirrel makes her first appearance 6:10 Crazy week for Kristy 7:17 How does she do it? 9:07 Growing up a psychic medium 10:41 Advice for young people growing up psychic (and their parents) 14:50 Story: Do ghosts eat bananas? 15:51 Kristy uses all of the “Claires” in her mediumship 19:34 What can people do to open up to receiving messages from passed loved ones? 19:57 Is it okay to be a little skeptic? 21:38 Putting her psychic skills to the test 23:54 Helping people who fear death 27:23 Having faith about what lies ahead. Is there really an “Other Side”? 29:07 Communication through mus

Paranormal Researcher, Richard Estep, gives us a peek into his book, In Search of the Paranormal: The Hammer House Murder, Ghosts of the Clink, and Other Disturbing Investigations. We also talk about the paranormal field in general, theories, favorite gadgets, and an interesting behind the scenes look at his Boulder County Paranormal Research Society (BCPRS). Visit BigSeance.com for show notes! Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link?   In this episode: Episode Preview :00 Some Shout outs/Consolations of Memory: Death and Mourning in 19th Century America! The Mourning Society of St. Louis 2:14 Saturday, October 17th – Find a Grave’s Global Cemetery Meetup 4:40 Shout out to Marquel! Thank you. 5:54 Don’t forget your homework! Subscribe a friend to the podcast! 6:14 Richard Estep’s Bio! 5:51 Meet Richard! 9:41 St. Botolph’s Church 10:15 His passion for the paranormal began at an early age. 11:24 The frightening and brutal history of the Tower of London 14:06 Hose Company #3 15:24 Macky Auditorium/Ric

Demonologist and paranormal researcher Keith Johnson shares of his journey, and his view and experience on the topic of Demonology. Also, past and future television appearances, and being a Science Fiction and Gothic stories nerd! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes! Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link? In this episode: Welcome October! :38 A recap of the last episode with Keith Johnson, where he shared his experiences and memories of the first investigations of the now famous farmhouse that inspired the movie, The Conjuring  2:18 An introduction of today’s episode with Keith - Demonology! 3:35 Did the Conjuring case lead Keith into the field of Demonology? 4:07 I (Patrick) am not sure I believe in the devil or demons. Keith tells me why I’m wrong. 6:26 Why do some of us have no negative experiences? Is this why some of us don’t tend to believe in demons and the devil? Should we be more concerned? 15:29 Some of the misconceptions about Demonology. 19:20 Keith is such a down-to-earth nice guy! 22:

Demonologist Keith Johnson was one of the first to investigate the now famous farmhouse that inspired the movie, The Conjuring. He has also been featured on paranormal television shows, such as Syfy's Ghost Hunters. His experience at the now famous farmhouse in Rhode Island was all before Ed and Lorraine Warren showed up on the scene. Keith shares the truth about Bathsheba, whether the farmhouse is still haunted, a response to the current owner speaking out, plus some behind the scenes controversy involving the Warrens. Visit BigSeance.com for show notes!    Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link?     In this episode:  Episode Preview :00 Some context and an introduction to my interview with Keith Johnson 2:49 Meet Keith Johnson, demonologist and paranormal investigator 8:50 Keith’s appearances in early episodes of Syfy’s Ghost Hunters 9:42 How did Keith find himself at the farmhouse now made famous by the movie, The Conjuring? 10:25 Keith gets a tour of the property by the Perron children 13:32 R

In an upcoming episode of Syfy's 10th season of Ghost Hunters, T.A.P.S. visits a city I love and know well -- St. Charles, Missouri. I've been waiting patiently for this special episode, and I'll give you a heads up on the locations and stories you're likely to see. Also, check out "Ghosts of St. Charles", a great book by Michael Henry! Visit BigSeance.com for show notes! Pssst... Are you looking for the SpeakPipe Link?            In this episode: Listener Feedback from "Karen from down at the lake" :00 Surprise! It's a bonus episode! 1:10 Have a question? Want to share listener feedback? Visit SpeakPipe.com/BigSeance or call the feedback line at (775) 583-5563. 1:42 On Wednesday, September 16, Syfy's Ghost Hunters will air an episode featuring historic Main Street in St. Charles, MO, a city I love and know well. It is the fourth episode in the highly anticipated 10th season, and is titled "Over My Dead Body". 2:06 In this episode of The Big Séance Podcast, I'll highlight the locations and stories t