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5/16/2013 – Sally Richards, suicide ghosts

David Marsh is out tonight, but Saul will be joined by Sally Richards who comes to continue the conversation from her previous broadcast.  Tonight we’re going to talk about some of the more dangerous and frightening aspects of connecting with spirits including the volatile spirits of suicide victims.  These may be some of the most terrifying tales you’ve heard yet. Catch the broadcast live at 8:30 PM Central Time and call in with your comments and questions. Each show is recorded so if you miss it you can hear the podcast. Click the radio below to listen.

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News of the weird

These stories of the strange odd and unusual provided by Steve Busti at the Museum of the Weird.

More about Sally Richards

Sally Richards has been published more than 4,000 times throughout the world on subjects having to do with technology, media trends, investment, startups, romance, empowering women in the workforce, job search, hiring, firing, parenting, health, sports, death, grief, life after death, spirituality, equal opportunity employment, sexual harassment, animal care, empowering girls to study science and technology and other subjects too numerous to list. Sally was once a restaurant review critic for Knight-Ridder and a career columnist for two employment syndications including Brass Ring. She loves finding out more about life and uses her work to meet and interview some of the most interesting people in the world. She worked as a journalist for pubs such as Newsweek, InformationWeek, Writer’s Digest, Script Magazine and Condé Nast’s Bride’s. The daughter of two engineers, she was born and raised (except for that five-year-stint in Hawaii when her father was in Vietnam) in Silicon Valley. She’d  seen companies come and go. She had a soldering gun in one hand and was programming with her other by the time she was 12-years-old. Technology has always been her great love. While working her way through college, she was employed in the journalism industry while also helping to create technology patents for Silicon Valley law firms. Sally attended UCLA, the Polytechnic of Central London and Northeastern University before completing her journalism studies at Stanford University.
She runs the Ghosts Happen and Go Be Write meetup groups and continues to be active in paranormal investigation.  You can also connet with her on Facebook .
Sally mentioned a couple of Spiritualist communities: Lilydale and Harmony Grove.

Séance Photo

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This photo was taken during a red light séance, in which the room is not darkened but illuminated with red light, which does not affect our night vision.

 


5/9/2013 – Living a life of alchemy, part 2

Last week’s program began the discussion of the seven Hermetic laws as presented in the Kybalion.  Saul and David got through the first four of them.  Tonight the conversation continues to cover the other three concepts and discuss ways that the might apply to daily life.  More wizard’s rules for the road. Catch the broadcast live at 8:30 PM Central Time and call in with your comments and questions. Each show is recorded so if you miss it you can hear the podcast. Click the radio below to listen. Don’t forget to follow the program on Facebook 

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Also be sure to check out the Eerie photo anomalies.

Cover of the Kybalion

This book contains the principals discussed on the show. Saul is contemplating his own book covering the topic.


5/2/2013 – living a life of alchemy

Recent events and conversations with friends have brought to mind the sort of helplessness that many feel. Ideas like “The Secret” and the law of attraction have gotten a lot of attention, but they only tell part of the story.  The Law of Attraction is only one of the seven Hermetic Principals described in the Kybalion, a book that purports to describe the secrets of alchemy, transformation of the self and one’s environment (which can include gold if you need that sort of thing).  Tonight Saul Ravencraft and David Marsh will discuss these ideas and how they can apply to your life whether you are a “magical practitioner” or not.  It’s a wizard’s rules for the road. Catch the broadcast live at 8:30 PM Central Time and call in with your comments and questions. Each show is recorded so if you miss it you can hear the podcast. Click the radio below to listen.  Don’t forget to follow the program on  Facebook .

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News of the weird

These stories of the strange odd and unusual provided by Steve Busti at the Museum of the Weird.

Show Notes

Here are some things that inspired tonight’s conversation.

This video demonstrates how everything we experience is processed through our mind.  It is the embodiment of the principal of mentalism.  The results are clear.  These people misperceive themselves because of their inner thoughts.  Doesn’t it makes sense that it would spread to everything else?

This video shows an amazing perspective by someone who grew up with a “disability”.  Notice how he had his breakthroughs when he stopped trying to “fit in”.  That’s Vibration… being affected by others and affecting others.

Cover of the Kybalion

This book contains the principals discussed on the show.  Saul is contemplating his own book covering the topic.


4/18/2013 – 4/25/2013: Off the air

Saul here.  Technical difficulties prevented me from broadcasting on 4/18.  The switchboard to run the show is accessed through a web page and the site was not loading.  Once it worked things were already well into the show.  It was very disappointing… but there has been a lot of sadness and disappointment of late.  The horrible tragedy in Boston, followed by the explosion in West, Texas have been devastating, emotional events.  The organizer of the Feed Your Spirit Fair—where I will be teaching a pendulum workshop and doing private readings—has a brother in the volunteer fire department in West, people who are on the front lines.  Last night, when I was doing my private exhibition at the Museum of the Weird, I met a couple from Boston who were obviously touched by the events there.

Today I found out that a colleague lost his baby and is currently working on planning the funeral and trying to keep himself active because the sadness and pain are maddening.

In the scheme of all that, not being able to talk on the show is a minor thing.  Perhaps that was the lesson for me tonight.

We will take up the conversation of the Kybalion on May 2.

Next week I will not be available as I will be preparing to witness an Alpha Ceremony.  If you don’t know what that means, I’ll tell you more later.  If you do know what it means then you understand the unique honor.

Remember what is important.  I was angry and frustrated when I could not get my show to run on time tonight.  It availed me nothing.  We shall meet again soon, and perhaps tonight will provide something else for me, which I would have missed if not for the problems.

Pax.


4/11/2013 – David Rountree, paranormal science

Tune in with Saul Ravencraft and David Marsh for a discussion with David Rountree, a different breed of paranormal investigator.  He has rigorously applied the principles of scientific data collection and analysis to go beyond the mere recording of phenomena and to get us closer to finding out what causes these experiences.  It will be a dynamic discussion that is not to be missed. Catch the broadcast live at 8:30 PM Central Time and call in with your comments and questions. Each show is recorded so if you miss it you can hear the podcast.

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More about David Rountree

Visit David’s home page, spinvestigations.org

cover of Paranormal Technology by David Rountree David’s book, Paranormal Technology, guides beginners to applying scientific methodology to collecting and analyzing data from paranormal investigations.  It’s an enlightening and thought provoking examination which may change how you conduct investigations.  Purchase now through the Outpost store.

In 1965, David’s next door next door neighbor, Fred W. Grosstuck, a retired college professor and pattern maker, gave him a book called “Adventures in the Paranormal”, essentially a collection of short stories of events from all over the world that were scientifically unexplainable. Fred also introduced him to Fate magazine. He proceeded to read every book about the paranormal he could get his hands on. He received his B.S.E.E. in 1973 while serving in the Air Force, in microwave technology. In November of 2007 he received his Masters in Electronic Engineering in Digital Signal Processing. In 1978 he was certified as an audio engineer and in 1985 as an acoustic engineer. David worked in the entertainment industry as a Technical Director, Lighting Designer and Audio Engineer for over twenty years. He retired from the University of Florida in 2001. Currently David is Manager of Public Address Communications Technologies and Director of the Audio Research and Development Lab for the third largest public transportation corporation in the nation. He is currently working on his doctorate in physics. David is a professional member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Audio Engineering Society, the International Frequency Sensor Association, and is also affiliated with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. He was recently invited to join the Mathematics Association of America. David began his research into the paranormal professionally in 1976, and has investigated cases scientifically from Rhode Island to Key West, Florida. David has experimented with both scientific as well as metaphysical techniques in his study of unexplained occurrences. Over the course of his research he was able to confirm EVP was not related to sound by the use of a Bell Jar, a vacuum pump, a Shure dynamic microphone and a TEAC A-4010S Reel to Reel recorder. Due to several encounters of a very negative nature from 1985-87, he made the decision to concentrate on the scientific research concerning the phenomena, and not the metaphysical aspects of the events. In 1992 David formed a new organization, Scientific Paranormal Investigative Research Information and Technology (S.P.I.R.I.T.), and began a long and painstaking process of collecting, building and focusing a battery of hi-tech instrumentation to concentrate on laboratory and field experimentation to search for the cause of paranormal phenomena. By 1998 his focus of research had narrowed to phenomena specific to “Hauntings”. His primary focus since 1998 has been EVP research, employing his background of audio engineering and psychoacoustics. In 2005 David successfully linked electromagnetic fields as the primary source of EVPs. In 2010 he discovered that paranormal related EMF was an emergent phenomenon. This has led him to develope a wormhole hypothesis associated with a paranormal event horizon. He continues to look for answers in science for paranormal phenomena. David’s additional areas of research includes investigating the relationship between free air conductance, magnetic fields, radioactive emissions, electromagnetic fields and other electrical radiation surrounding paranormal phenomena. He is also experimenting with injecting energy into a paranormal event horizon using Tesla Coil technology in order to observe and record the effects. He continues to measure the effects of massive ion bombardment in a paranormal environment. He is developing a device designed to capture and analyze the phenomena referred to as orbs in order to either prove or dismiss their existence. David is also experimenting with a self designed ITC (Interdimensional Trans-Communications) device using electromagnetic field propagation as a medium of cross communication. He is also studying the environmental effects surrounding mediums and psychics when they are active in their work. David is a board member of the Professional Society for the Advancement of Paranormal Research and is currently serving as Acting Executive Director. He is the Director of the S.P.I.R.I.T. Laboratory, Co-Director of New Jersey Paranormal Resource Group, Co-Founder of New Jersey Paranormal Investigative Coalition, a professional member of the Rhine Research Center, life member of the New Jersey Ghost Hunter’s Society, member of the International Paranormal Investigators, and a member of the International Paranormal Research Association. He is also a consultant for Paranexus Anomalous Research, Inc. He is a member of numerous paranormal organizations and groups.

 


3/28/2013 – Sally Richards’ haunted road trip

Some people think about ghosts and hauntings.  Others poke around in their local community for spooky places.  The bold ones say “ROAD TRIP!”  Sally Richards took a tour of Southern California with paranormal researchers to see what she could find out about why the dead seem so connected to certain locations.  It will be a lively conversation filled with chilling stories and unsettling ideas.  With Sally with be author, Alex Boese and paranormal investigator, Jennifer Donohue.  We are going to try to talk to them from an actual haunted location.

Join Saul Ravencraft and David Marsh for an audio excursion into the strange, the odd and the unusual.  Don’t forget to call in live and be part of the conversation!

Catch the broadcast live at 8:30 PM Central Time and call in with your comments and questions. Each show is recorded so if you miss it you can hear the podcast.  Use the radio to listen to the broadcast.

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Additional information

Here are the photos that Sally mentioned on the show.

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Alex’s we site: Museum of Hoaxes

Team web site for Roadside Paranormal.  (Won’t be active until sometime in April 2013.)

More about Sally Richards

Sally Richards had a near-death experience as a child and another as an adult—incidents which seem to have increased her mediumship abilities.  She lives in Southern California and goes on investigations with her team, Roadside Paranormal.  You can connect with her through Facebook

Check out her book, Ghosthunting Southern California in the Outpost store.


3/21/2013 – Jonathan Maxwell, author of Murderous Intellectuals

Jonathan Maxwell returns to the program to discuss what may be a very important and relevant topic for today. Many people on all sides of the political spectrum express a lot of fear and concern about what is happening in the world and they all have solutions. Increasingly we hear words like “disenfranchised” as people feel that they are being overwhelmed by their opposition. So far this has all been political and in the arena of ideas, but could it get worse? Are our rights and freedoms going to be threatened beyond mere inconvenience? In his book, Murderous Intellectuals: German Elites and the Nazi SS, Jonathan explored what made the atrocities of World War II possible. We’ll discuss the climate and realities of that time in relation to what is happening in society today, This will not be a show about politics, but a look at how humans can be transformed through their circumstances. How do we prevent our own ideals from making us tolerant of dehumanizing those who oppose us and terrible things done for the right reasons. Catch the broadcast live at 8:30 PM Central Time and call in with your comments and questions. Each show is recorded so if you miss it you can hear the podcast.

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More about Jonathan Maxwell

Jonathan Maxwell is a Georgia-based author, editor, and critic. Jonathan’s first book, Murderous Intellectuals, explores why so many well-educated professionals willingly joined the Nazi SS, the notorious group that spearheaded the Holocaust. You can purchase it now through our Outpost store. Maxwell holds a BA in English from Berry College, along with a psychology minor. In addition, he possesses a Paralegal Certificate. He is currently in the Master’s of English program at Jacksonville State University in Alabama. Aside from reading and writing, the author enjoys cinema, dining-out, cycling, and going to the beach.


2/28/2013 – Joseph Fotinos and the world of Horror

Do you want to see something scary?  It seems that a lot of people who are interested in the strange, odd and unusual are also fans of horror, both classic and modern.  Our regular guest, Joseph Fotinos is an expert on both.  He portrayed horror host, Professor Griffin on the “Midnight Shadow Show”.  It’s always great to catch up with Joseph to reminisce about the glories of the past and the thrills in the future. Catch the broadcast live at 8:30 PM Central Time and call in with your comments and questions. Each show is recorded so if you miss it you can hear the podcast.

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News of the weird

These stories of the strange odd and unusual provided by Steve Busti at the Museum of the Weird.

More about Joseph

Joseph Fotinos is an actor, film and television producer, author, horror historian, and his horror host character, Professor Griffin, was the host of the wildly popular weekly television show, Professor Griffin’s Midnight Shadow Show, seen throughout Texas and on national cable’s Fangoria TV.  Joseph writes for Creature Features, the weekly Web program, Fangoria, and Scary Monsters Magazine. His first book “The Midnight Shadow Show: Professor Griffin Journals” was released in May 2005 from Publish America. Learn more about his film work on his IMDB page.  You can also see more about his work as Professor Anton Griffin on the Horror Host Graveyard (though he’s not dead yet!).  Check out his page on Facebook .

Tonight Joseph mentioned the Rondo Awards.  Voting has begun and you can participate on the web site.  Also look for Joseph’s essays at fangoria.com.

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Professor Griffin’s personal journal

For the discerning collector, a rare book looking at the reign of Professor Griffin over his Midnight Shadow Show.

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Instant Video from Amazon

See Joseph Fotinos in this fun combination of western and horror genres.

 


2/7/2013 – Jeff Danelek on Reincarnation

On his last visit, author, Jeff Denelek spoke about the nature of spirituality, a topic which is impossible to cover in a single hour.  Jeff returns to continue his discussion with Saul with a focus on reincarnation.  What is reincarnation?  What is it that returns?  How can this affect our current existence, or is it something out of our reach? Listen to this fascinating discussion where anything goes, here in the Twilight.

Catch the broadcast live at 8:30 PM Central Time and call in with your comments and questions. Each show is recorded so if you miss it you can hear the podcast.

 

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More about Jeff

Jeff talked about Bamberg, Germany.  Here is a map of that area.

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Jeff’s material most relevant for tonight can be found on his reincarnation page.  You’ll also find more of his writings on spirituality as well as links to a number of other areas on various beliefs at quest4spirit.org.  For more conventional paranormal fare you can see his site, ourcuriousworld.com. We will take a break on February 14th so we can all work to support our family and friends in the greeting card, floral and restaurant business. We’ll return February 21.