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Tripping on Legends

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Let's take a trip. Small town, USA. This is where the pulse of the paranormal resides. There are thousands of stories and experiences out there. Some have been told, and retold hundreds of times, and some are kept hidden, known only by the people that live there; this is where we come in. We're exploring the untold, and breaking down the overly familiar. Journeying through the one stoplight towns and discovering local urban legends, myths, lore, and paranormal episodes. Researching the backg ...
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The class subject is Legend Tripping vs Ghost Investigating. Legend Tripping focuses on the development and evolution of urban legends. It's a visit to a site having a legend for the purpose to test the legend, the backstory and describes the practice of venturing to a site believed to be haunted — or where disturbing events have taken place. There…
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Our ancient ancestors recorded the rhythms of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars, correlating these rhythms with weather, plant growth, and animal and human behaviors. From these early geocosmic recordings were born calendars, astronomy, and astrology. While astrology is now mostly viewed as subjective fortune-telling, Bruce Scofield argues that ast…
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It was a double header tonight with two professors at the podium. Barry Fitzgerald took the first half of the class covering Project Doorway and Steve took the second half covering the UITC course. The topic focuses on studying UFO/UAP encounters and their connection to cryptid sightings and other paranormal events originating in geomagnetic region…
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Joseph Stewart says that demons are real; they roam our world looking for opportunities to heap destruction upon us. They are ruled by blind hatred toward humanity, and they don't discriminate. Man, woman, or child—all are fair game. Journey into the realm of these horrific creatures with a real demon hunter to see the intense carnage unleashed on …
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Over the years, Shaman Willie Windwalker has been called to do house clearings and paranormal investigations, but he also has had performed exorcisms as well. Tonight he shared some of his worst encounters with demons when called upon, but of all the the demons he was up against, you'll get the shivers when he telks about the demon who attached him…
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Lillee is the host of New Aeon Now on the Para X Radio Network. In this class she talked about curses and banishing from the point of view from two aspects. Lillee explains her Right Path point of view in dealing curses and then talks about her late husband John's way of doing things from the Left Path. There's a ton of information in this class, f…
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Sterling's book is a through step-by-step guidance and fascinating tales from her decades of experience, It teaches you how to develop your own spirit communication practice. She talked about that everyone can connect with spirits―and how we, can enrich your life, find peace, and make the world more fun and interesting through mediumship. She talke…
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World-renowned paranormal investigator, ghost storyteller and author, Richard Senate paid us a visit to share an experiment that he got from his mother years ago to find out how he looked in some of his past lives. In addition to the experiment itself, we talked about post lives and reincarnation in general and Richard also shared some of his past …
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What are we to make of direct spiritual experience? Of accounts of going to heaven or meeting angels? Traditional science would call these hallucinations or delusions. Clinical psychologist Dr. Mark Yama argues the opposite. Through interviews with his patients, he shows that underneath the visions and experiences there is a unifying spiritual real…
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There’s that perfect shot which captures the emotion of a ghost story and freezes it in our mind forever. Sometimes it’s a picture snapped at the right time or a painting stealing a moment with a precise hand. We remember the famous Brown Lady of Raynham Hall and the Little Girl in the Burning Building. They are tangible proof of something our gut …
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Karen share her book “Ouija Tell All” which is her 40-year odyssey spent communicating with spirit friends from the Great Beyond! They speak of personally-relevant insights, spiritual knowledge and truths, beneficial healing, closure on grief, opening to greatness, developing your empowerment, spiritual growth and soul evolution, to name a few. She…
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A few weeks ago, Davezilla, the creator of the Tarot of the Unexplained deck was with us to introducing his unique deck, but we didn’t have time to do a sample reading, so he’s back with us tonight, deck in hand for anyone who wanted a reading. It's an amazing deck, and each reading validated how accurate it was. Listen in and get acquainted with t…
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Time remains the most misunderstood and mystical dimension of our experience of life. We never seem to have enough time, yet often it seems to drag by too slowly. Enthralled with the possibility of time travel and time machines, we long for the future or regret our past and wish for a way to break out of the linear progression of time. Behind all o…
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Be careful when you pick up the phone. Know who you're dialing, get the number right, and whatever you do...don't invite anything in. The rumor is a ghost was contacted the first time Alexander Graham Bell used the phone, and it hasn't eased up since. The technology changes, but the creepy remains. From calls from the recently dead to urban legends…
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This class was very timely because Amy's latest book, Sacred Plant Magic has just been released, so this class is kind of a prelude to what readers will learn from the book She explained how to bring plant spirits into our daily lives and understand them on a deeper level, why it's important to get acquainted with them, how to work with them, recog…
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Unicorns are beings of the angelic realms who are returning to Earth to aid us on our path to ascension. They bring messages of hope and remind us to stay positive as we prepare for a golden future. World-renowned angel, ascension and Atlantis expert Diana Cooper, has been communicating with unicorns for over a decade, and showing others how to con…
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This week I invited Lillee Allee, the host of New Aeon Now on Para X to join our shows back to back for a two hour special where, instead of us interviewing guests on our shows, we asked the listeners ask us questions about us, witchcraft, other metaphysical topics and anything else they were curious about and the two hours flew by. Tune in and and…
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Monica's Obsidian Academy will start this fall. Through its vision, experienced practitioner faculty and thought-provoking courses, the academy will transform lives and awaken the mystic within through esoteric knowledge. Those of you who listen in to this class, will get a head's up on what the Academy is all about. In tonight's class, Monica will…
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“The best life starts within, looking outward,” writes Amy Blackthorn in this simultaneously practical and personal guide to wellness and healing. Blackthorn, a master herbalist, aromatherapist, and prolific author, explores methods of wellness management using both mystical and mundane tools and techniques. Amy’s book features essential oils, plan…
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We are living in strange times. The US Navy now admits that UFOs exist, ghost hunters abound, and experts in the paranormal and quantum physics fields are arriving at the same conclusion: all of these seemingly disparate phenomena are related. Strange times call for strange tools. Here you’ll find guidance to navigate urban oddities, the unexpected…
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Antonio Pagliarulo explores the phenomenon of the Evil Eye: what it is, its origins and causes— and, most crucially, how to avoid, repel, and remove it. Rich with cultural anecdotes and traditions, mystical lore, and modern concepts, The Evil Eye offers practical advice for shielding yourself from the destructive and lingering power of this mysteri…
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Robert Rubin is the leading Tarot authority in the Philippines and has taught hundreds of students about Tarot and Magic. In this Master Class we focus on the practice of Tarot Magic. It's performing magic with a single tool. Tarot. The cards are used as instruments of magic and this podcast is a spellbinding hour of information on a subject that m…
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Cat Gina Cole shared her new book which teaches how to strengthen the five faculties of the mind―perception, reason, intellect, discernment, and will―which together form your intuition. Learn strategies for shifting your consciousness and removing psychic blocks. Discover how to work with the clairs and apply your talents to mediumship, divination,…
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Combining witchcraft, Conjure, and other folk practices, Charity shows you how to work with the energy of various environments―from riverbanks to forests to graveyards. Build relationships with urban and nature spirits, use dirt from footprints and animal tracks in your spells, make protection charms to use at crossroads, and much more. Divine Dirt…
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Once upon a time, when only candles lit the inside of homes and people traveled on foot or by horse, the family would finish their supper, wash and dry the dishes, and sit down before the hearth to hear a tale. These tales were not only entertaining but also passed down both history and tradition to the next generation. And as the wheel of the year…
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You are made of sound—listen deeply to the rhythms and stories of your audible body that ask to be noticed and integrated. With the power of the voice, you can heal your body layer by layer, awakening your cells while releasing long-held tensions, stress, and emotional trauma. Pioneer sound healer Vickie Dodd shared her system for addressing trauma…
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On May 17, 2024 the Vatican held a press conference about apparitions and supernatural phenomena. This updated stance was requested by Pope Francis in order to pay special attention to the topics of UFOs, aliens, and their relationship with faith. UFO Expert, Dr. Christopher Mackln's came to talk about take on the thread between UFO's and the super…
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In this pocket reference offers a quick-start guide for working with crystals as well as a full-color A-to-Z compendium of the healing properties of 450 crystals, rocks, minerals, and fossils. Covering the basics of crystal healing, Pearson explores why crystals work, how to select stones, safe and effective cleansing methods, and hands-on techniqu…
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Aida is a Catholic Spiritualist, a natural born medium, and a Hoodoo practitioner with deep roots in the Afro-Cuban traditions. She specializes in cursing, break up spells, spiritual eradications and establishing magical protection. Who better to teach this class?
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When Rose’s husband committed suicide at their home, Rose fell into a pit so deep and dark that medical professionals expressed doubts that she would ever fully recover. Two years later, Rose was diagnosed with cancer, and during a “minor medical procedure,” she bled to death, and had no heart beat for more than 10 minutes. In heaven, she was told …
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We’re going live with the launch of the new book and two interesting news stories that strike right at the heart of what we do. The first is one making the rounds and gaining momentum. Glen Powell speaks on the ills of dating and the rise of cannibals on Bumble. See the interview: https://youtu.be/N2uLjyoPal4?si=n6MGdHVWmkD4kBmA Next we have the st…
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A buried and resurrected episode with all of its warts and lofty ideas. Religions are based on belief, but also ritual and faith. Sounds like a perfect palate for urban legends and ghost stories. Now add an abandon church and a college campus. It’s one of the supposa be haunted kind of ideas. But what happens when no one wants to admit there is act…
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Sometimes you just need to be there to get why a haunted legend comes alive. There’s a story of a witch, a woods, and people who visit her ghost in the hopes of touching her wall and earning a little of her power. Sound familiar? What happens though when the wall is more story than a structure and the witch is more myth than mystic? Join the Trippe…
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The dead man’s ghost is possessed by a pig who was feasting on his body as it sat on the edge of the water waiting to be retrieved by the police. Fishermen in the area won’t eat anything caught there or fish when the sun goes down because of the hog-like screams that come from the glowing specter who floats on the water. If this all makes perfect s…
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There are a few reasons people make up folklore. They are trying to learn a lesson or remember something important to pass down. They are wanting to cherish a historical moment. Then some folklore is meant to explain something in nature that science has not yet tackled. Why are their lights in the sky? Where does thunder come from? Why does the sna…
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Urkhammer or Ashely were just the beginning. Sure, we can agree they probably never existed, but did they have their own merch? In walks Doveland, Wisconsin and says, “Hold my urban legend.” In the second part of their Lost Cities, Lost Bones show, Trippers Christopher Balzano and Deanna Mulhern continue their trek across towns that never existed l…
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Ever been to Urkhammer or Ashely? Have you picked up your hat and cup and keychain from Doveland? Travel across the country and you'll find rumors of towns that don't exist and places people remember but can't quite communicate about. It could be collective amnesia, the Mandela Effect, or maybe just a case of the Internet having a little fun at our…
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With Ella begging me to allow her to do the Backrooms episode, we had to switch gears a little bit. It's okay to follow Robert's Rules and believe in the curse. It's okay to fall back on Voodoo curses and wild affairs and attempted murder. It's okay to swoon when the tales get taller and the stories get darker and the monster comes out of the attic…
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There are a few rules that you should never break when thinking about tripping after a ghostly legend. Don’t forget a flashlight if you’re going into the woods. Never cross a bridge unless you’ve seen someone heavier cross it first. Remember to leave a few coins whenever you pass by some graves. And of course, if you hear music in the woods, never …
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A clock tower, and mausoleum made to order, and an old man with no head waiting to chit chat for a while. Tallahassee does its ghost stories a little differently. Tripping on Legends travels up to the state capital to examine the case of Calvin C. Phillips, the Northern designer and loner who decided to come to Florida to die. Most people find some…
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The story of the Dead Man's Oak is one of those Tripping on Legends covered early, and one that continues to confuse folklorist, legend trippers, and investigators in Florida, but the Dead Man is not the only headless ghost in the state. Join Christopher Balzano and Deanna Mulhern as they travel to three corners of the state tracking four ghostly l…
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Tripping on Legends continues its Halloween haunted Trek into the Ocala to a place where what's on the shelf has a mind of its own. We put the tarot decks down and get more into the little shop where dolls move, keys unlock the unknown, and even simple cutlery can get spooky. Corrine Kenner, curator of Deland’s Haunted Antique Shop and Paranormal M…
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What was supposed to be the nuts and bolts of haunted objects and creepy antiques on the eve of Halloween quickly shifted gears just as the cameras rolled. Before we can get into the discussion, Dan Horon of the Haunted Antique Shop in Deland throws out there the idea of the Tarot of Physics. Before we know it, the Trippers are off on a journey int…
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It’s Halloween time and mixed in with all of the witches and ghosts and spooky decorations, a newer mascot of the season has popped up in the last few years and taken control of the holiday. Sam is the driving force behind the movie Trick R Treat and the living embodiment of Halloween. He stalks the night offering a framing for the tales in the mov…
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True crime and ghostly folklore go together like Chicago and bootlegging or guns and bullets… …and when you’re in the shadow of Ocala, no gangster can rest in peace without a ghost story. Florida’s haunted locations act as a map of unusual crime and famous villains, but there is one name that keeps coming up when you talk old time criminals and Flo…
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It's simple...just use take the dirt home and heal... ...but nothing is that simple in the Boho Highlands. This week, the Trippers take a winding path across the pond to a small church in Ireland squarely placed land either cursed or blessed...depending on how you step. Christopher Balzano and Deanna Mulhern strip down the fauna and flora and all t…
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We don't call it Tripping on Legends because of mushrooms... After digging deeper into the ghost story of the Lott children, we've discovered some new information that casts the story in a new light... ...and offers a great chance to talk about cemetery legends involving little things you leave. Join us as we walk among the rows again and explore s…
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A few urban legends and a series of crimes inspire a movie, which inspire and urban legend, which then inspires another movie. In 1992 a young writer and filmmaker watched Candyman. It changed the direction of his life, like a constant nagging towards the crossroads. Now, 30 years, two careers, and many pounds later, he sits down with his young dau…
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