Best AP Strange Podcasts (2026)

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Watching Movies Until it Hurts with John C. Meyers 1:37:36

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This week, AP is joined by John C. Meyers for a wide-ranging and joke-filled discussion about movies, franchises, and fandoms. John is the co-host of two great movie based podcasts, John and Alexx Hate Stuff and This May Hurt a Bit. On the latter show, John and his co-host James Strayer review every movie in a horror franchise, so having John on wa…

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Ep 2 - AP Strange talks Tricksters, Bunnies, and Clowns Oh MY! 1:22:38

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AP Strange is a writer, the host of The AP Strange Show podcast, a Trickster, a paranormal and flying saucer enthusiast, book collector, and wizard. He has been featured on various podcasts and published in several places, covering subjects that run the gamut from conjuring lake monsters to the connection between Bugs Bunny and UFOs. He's had a lif…

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BARD - Lawyer Shares Secrets on How He Hit Starbucks for $50 Million 38:26

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Mark is joined by acclaimed trial lawyer Nicholas Rowley, who sits in as guest co-host. The two dig into a major Starbucks burn verdict, revisit the misunderstood McDonald’s hot coffee case, and break down how corporate narratives distort public views of civil justice. The conversation also explores Rowley’s successful fight to raise California’s m…

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BARD - What Is the FBI Hiding in Epstein and Why 28:55

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In this holiday episode of Reasonable Doubt, Mark is joined by a special guest co-host, his daughter and fellow criminal defense attorney Teny. Together, they dig into the latest twists in the Jeffrey Epstein saga after the DOJ announced the discovery of more than a million additional documents, raising serious questions about discovery failures, t…

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Exploring the Work of Eugenia Macer Story with Ben Roylance 1:56:06

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This week, Ben Roylance joins AP to discuss the writings, artwork, and paranormal life of Eugenia Macer Story- a fascinating researcher and artist whose insights into the highly weird blur the lines between UFOlogy, the ghostly, and the psychic, and also someone who is often overlooked in discussions about great voices in these strange realms. Ben …

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From The Vault: Ep 140 Christmas With A K 43:40

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Daily Globe gossip guru Kourntey (Big Time Fresh's Bella Mars) sleighs into Beyond Strange AM with AP & Chase for a yuletide scoop straight off the other naughty list on this classic holiday episode straight from 2023 (just before all that.. ya know... alien stuff). Forget milk and cookies—Krampus prefers spiked eggnog and a side of scandal. Kournt…

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Appalachian Death Culture; Omens, Traditions & The Sin Eater 1:12:06

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Death in Appalachia wasn’t distant, sanitized, or hidden away. It was intimate, communal, and deeply ritualized. Families washed and dressed their dead, kept vigil through the night, watched for omens, and followed tradition meant to protect both the living and the departed. In this episode of The Paranorm Girl Podcast, we explore Appalachian death…

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BARD - Competency, Insanity Pleas, and the Cost of Justice with Teny Geragos 24:47

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Mark and Gary are joined by guest host Teny Geragos for a deep dive into one of the most complex and misunderstood areas of criminal law. Using the Nick Reiner case as a lens, the panel unpacks why arraignments are delayed, how competency evaluations and insanity pleas actually work, and what lawyers must consider when mental illness is front and c…

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Having a Very Patrick Swayze Xmas with Aaron Gulyas and Blackwolf John Oates 1:45:25

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As a Christmas treat, this week's episode is a celebration of Patrick Swayze and the movie Road House as well as a love letter to Mystery Science Theater 3000, with Aaron Gulyas and Blackwolf John Oates getting festive with AP. For the uninitiated, non-MSTies in podcast land, this stems from a musical number in the MST3k episode Santa Claus Conquer…

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BONUS EPISODE: Coyote Stuff! 23:38

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As a shorter, solo bonus episode this month AP shares a bit of his writings on the theme of coyotes- one a very old performance poem and the other a more recent meditation on living alongside and communicating with nature. They are very different in character but, as explained in the show, are synchronistically tied to one another... First, AP shar…

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BARD - Grand Juries, Power Struggles, and the High-Stakes Politics of 2026 20:35

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Mark and Gary break down the mounting tension inside a high-profile Los Angeles grand jury investigation, examining the rare public clash between prosecutors, LAPD, and the medical examiner, what it signals about the strength of the case, and why a major development could come sooner than expected. The conversation then shifts to Washington, where …

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Ep 1 - Amy Blackthorn talks Shadow Work 1:19:33

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Hi Everyone! Michelle and Gabby here. We're so glad you're with us Today we're talking with Author Amy Blackthorn about their new book on Shadow Work, as well as some Social Media magic tips. Amy is the author of Blackthorn's Botanical Shadow Work: Healing Through the Dark with Plant Magic, currently available on pre-order on Bookshop.org and every…

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Chasing the White Whale with Joe Matheny and Leah Prime 1:37:49

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This week's show is a journey aboard the virtual Pequod as Joe Matheny and returning guest Leah Prime join AP in a discussion about the Herman Melville classic Moby Dick; or, The Whale- its esoteric qualities, the influence throughout literature and culture, and its personal effects on everyone in conversation here. They discuss works of art and li…

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Vampires of Lore with AP Sylvia: Folklore, Fangs & the Making of Monsters 1:01:03

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In this replay of my recent livestream, we’re diving fang-first into the surprising, sometimes shocking truth behind vampire lore with author and folklorist A.P. Sylvia. If you think you know vampires—think again. A.P., author of Vampires of Lore: Traits and Modern Misconceptions, joins me to break down what real vampires looked like long before Ho…

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BARD - Harmeet Dhillon on Texas Redistricting, Campus DEI Crackdowns and Life Inside DOJ 30:14

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Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon joins Mark Geragos to break down the Supreme Court ruling on Texas redistricting, her overhaul of campus DEI programs, and the sweeping changes she is driving inside the DOJ. She also reflects on public service, recruiting new attorneys, and the unexpected role knitting plays in managing a…

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Ep 1/2 - What’s New 14:57

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Hi Everyone! Michelle here from The Eternal Void but with Jazz Podcast here. Gabby and I were excited to record a pre-season episode for everyone where we talked a little about the exciting plans for this season of The Eternal Void but with Jazz podcast. (also, we wanted to test and make sure our recording workflow actually... you know.. worked.) (…

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Listening to Silence with Jeremy Vaeni 2:08:41

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This week, Jeremy Vaeni joins AP to talk about his lifetime of strange experiences and his new book, Kundalini and the Secrets of Silence. Vaeni has a long history within the realms of the paranormal and ufology, having been the co-host of Paratopia and the host of various other podcast and YouTube projects such as Wise Ask and He's so Vaeni. In ad…

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Appalachian Folk Magic | Old World Healing and Mountain Remedies 1:03:28

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Magic wasn’t a myth in early Appalachia—it was a way of life. In this episode, we uncover the powerful traditions that shaped Appalachian folk healing: Powwowing from the Pennsylvania Dutch, Hoodoo from African and Native lineages, and the homegrown mountain conjure known as Granny Magic. From wart cures and blood-charming rituals to herbal remedie…

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BARD - How a RICO Prosecution Unraveled in Real Time 12:53

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Mark and Gary break down the dramatic collapse of the Georgia RICO case tied to Fani Willis and Nathan Wade, a prosecution they have followed from the start. They revisit the courtroom moments that foreshadowed the ruling, reflect on Ashleigh Merchant's pivotal role in exposing misconduct, and discuss why the judge’s dismissal may mark an important…

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Skating into a Magical Life with Joe Ledoux 1:36:11

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This week, magical artist Joe Ledoux joins AP for a whimsical exploration of stage magic, fine art, and skateboarding- and how Joe combines these interests in his work. They talk about Joe's journey in learning how to skate and how to perform magic, the importance of creativity and persistence, and the actual magical effects of art and performance.…

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2AM - Second Suspect Identified In D4vd Case 33:47

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Mark Geragos and Harvey Levin dig into shocking new developments in the death of Celeste Rivas. LAPD detectives have identified a second suspect — someone possibly connected “before, during, and after” the crime. Geragos reveals exclusive details from sources close to the investigation, including how cellphone data, Tesla tracking, and social media…

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Resisting Magically with Michael M. Hughes 1:51:46

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This week, Michael M. Hughes returns to the show to talk about the recently released second edition of his book Magic for the Resistance: Rituals and Spells for Change. Hughes is an author, game designer, activist, journalist, and magician, and in this episode he talks about the genesis of his book on magical resistance and the need for a second ed…

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A Research Backed Approach to Ghost Hunting and a Complete Handbook for the Investigator with Richard Palmisano & Peter Roe 1:12:47

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Recently I was joined by two long-time investigators from The Searcher Group, Canada’s oldest paranormal research team (Est. 1979), Richard Palmisano (founder) and Peter J. Roe (assistant director). They have spent years exploring hauntings with discipline, documentation and a healthy dose of curiosity. Together, they’ve recently released The Compl…

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From the Vault: Ep 99 Park Ranger's Wormhole 36:18

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Straight from the cobwebbed, possibly haunted filing cabinet marked "DO NOT OPEN," comes this vintage gem of an episode from the Vault of Beyond Strange AM. AP & Chase sit down with Park Ranger Myrtle (The Starletta Show Podcast's Alexandria Hunter), who—while on a routine forest patrol in 1995—discovered a wormhole, and landed smack dab in the mid…

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BARD - Inside the Epstein File Frenzy and a California True Crime Twist 14:30

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Mark and Gary break down the week’s flood of speculation surrounding newly surfaced Epstein-related emails, the wild theories they have sparked, and how context shifts the meaning of coded messages. The hosts also examine a developing California case involving a mother, her missing daughter, and an arrest that hints at a deeper custody dispute. Plu…

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Uncovering 80s UFOlogy... Live! with Charles Lear 1:43:43

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This week, returning guest Charles Lear joins AP and guest co-host Blackwolf John Oates for a lighthearted discussion of the state of UFOlogy in the 1980s, and how it influenced the 90s and beyond. In Charles' first appearance on the show, the focus was on his book The Flying Saucer Investigators, where this one focuses more on Crashed Saucers and …

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Roots of Appalachia 41:51

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The Cultures That Built Appalachia Before the ghost stories, before the haints, before the cryptids—there were the people who shaped Appalachia. In this episode, we trace the region’s foundations through four major influences: the Cherokee, the Scotch-Irish, the Germans, and African Americans. Today we dive into early ingredients and influence that…

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We're back 1:04

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The Eternal Void but with Jazz podcast is coming back. New friends. Old Friends. New Cohost. New Episodes! Mid December. Hit subscribe and we'll talk to you all soon. Cheers! Love yah!By Michelle and Gabby

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BARD - Strange Bedfellows and Shifting Perspectives 17:04

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Mark and Gary unpack global and domestic headlines, from Israel’s controversial role in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict to a shocking $10 million verdict after a six-year-old shot his teacher. The hosts explore how social media reshapes tribal loyalties, how negligence meets justice, and why even the Supreme Court’s balance could soon shift. Watch …

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Bringing Legends to Life with Caitlin Fitzgerald 1:27:25

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This week, multidisciplinary artist and researcher Caitlin Fitzgerald joins AP for a conversation about her art, the stories behind her work in various mediums, and folklore which infuses storytelling down through the ages. Caitlin creates visual art in the form of ceramics, stained glass, illustration, mixed media, and digital art- all of which sh…

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BARD - Dodgers Drama, Baseball Rules, and the Golden Era of the Postseason 14:27

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Mark and Gary kick off this episode with a deep dive into one of the wildest Dodgers finishes in recent memory, a game-ending double play for the ages and a ball wedged in the wall that had fans (and umpires) scrambling for the rulebook. They break down the bizarre play, the brilliance of Kike Hernández, and why this postseason feels like baseball’…

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Accessing the Super Reality with Jay Shenk 1:29:42

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On this week's show Jay Shenk joins AP for a discussion about art, magic, and technology and how the history and methods behind these subjects intertwine in the 20th century. Jay is a self-described student of the strange, advertising professional, and tech hobbyist who is also pursuing a Masters degree in Art and Technology at the University of Ok…

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Halloween Bonus: Thank You and Seance! 23:00

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As of this month, The AP Strange Show has been around for one whole year! This is a brief bonus for listeners, a thank you to all who have tuned in or appeared on the show, and some thoughts about where it's headed. Along with that stuff, there's a few horror movie recommendations for your spooky season pleasure, and even a seance! Thanks to everyo…

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Don’t Look in the Trees: An Intro to Appalachian Folklore, Magic & High Strangeness 20:30

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Appalachia — Mountains older than most things, a land steeped in superstition, magic, and mystery. From Mothman to feral people, from Appalachian witchcraft to disappearing towns, to things in the coal mines…and mimics in the dark — this season explores the folklore, cryptids, hauntings and high strangeness that define the region. Today we introduc…

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BARD - Inside NYC’s High-Stakes Election and NBA Gambling Scandal 19:32

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Mark and Gary welcome new Los Angeles Magazine contributor Lauren Conlin to break down New York’s most chaotic headlines, from the polarizing Mamdani-Cuomo race to the mob-linked poker scandal entangling NBA names. Also: Dodgers World Series updates, Twitter trolls, and magic glasses that reveal more than just cards. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt…

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Digging into the Weirdness with Adam Sayne 1:38:05

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This week, AP catches up with Adam Sayne, longtime host of the Conspirinormal podcast and organizer of the Strange Realities conferences in Tennessee. The show has been on hiatus, but Adam assures us in this conversation that Conspirirnormal will return- they start off by talking about his thirteen years of hosting, interviewing, and presenting ide…

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Entities of St. Ignatius Hospital with Tour Guide, Val Gregory 54:14

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Built in 1893, St. Ignatius served the community for decades before closing its doors for good. Since then, its reputation as one of the most haunted sites in the Pacific Northwest has shifted from local reality to global attention, drawing in ghost hunters and curious visitors from around the world. From unexplained footsteps to chilling voices ca…

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BARD - Otani’s Masterpiece & the Shifting Legal Landscape 17:50

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Mark and Gary kick off with awe over Shohei Otani’s historic postseason dominance, especially in Friday's Game 4, which included 10 strikeouts, 3 home runs, and a performance that may go down as one of the greatest in baseball history. From there, the conversation pivots to the latest legal fireworks: John Bolton’s classified docs case, the DOJ’s q…

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Learning Mayan Astrology with Solomon Pakal 1:33:38

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This week, returning guest Solomon Pakal joins AP to discuss Mayan Astrology, and how one can use it to enhance their magical and mundane existence. Solomon is a longtime magical practitioner, a historian of Mesoamerican culture and magic, and Brujo through his Guatemalan ancestral lineage. In this episode, the conversation centers around his work …

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BARD - Facing Trial: Fear, Federal Power, and a Nine-Figure Crypto Scandal 20:34

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Mark and Gary dive deep into the emotional and legal realities of facing trial, whether it’s the City of Los Angeles or the full weight of the federal government. From two high-profile indictments (James Comey and Tish James) to a jaw-dropping $188M crypto windfall tied to a presidential tariff leak, they dissect this week’s legal chaos and touch o…

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Going to the Creature Double Feature with Ryk McIntyre (3xtC) 55:59

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It's a special double feature Third Time's the Charm episode on this week's show, as AP chats with his old friend Ryk McIntyre about two third installments from classic Universal Monster movie franchises. First, they discuss the relatively obscure offering from the Invisible Man series, 1940's The Invisible Woman- a departure from the gothic horror…

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Special Audio Edition Rebroadcast | Nicole Riccardo & Damian Schillaci (Orig. Aired 8/16/25) 1:15:01

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Hosts of the popular podcasts, 'The Real Ghosts of' and 'ParaPeculiar', Nicole and Damian, join me live to chat Haunted Objects, their specialty in Instrumental Transcommunication, Mediumship, Paranormal Investigation and their unique approach to this spooky field. Learn about my guests: The Real Ghosts of Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5x1…

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Special Audio Edition Rebroadcast | Phil Rossi, host of Don't Turn Around Podcast (Orig. Aired 7/17/25) 1:08:28

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BARD - Diddy’s Sentence, Sentencing Guidelines, and What Comes Next 21:10

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Mark and Gary break down Sean “Diddy” Combs’ 50-month sentence, explore the legal strategy behind sentencing guidelines, and weigh the potential for early release, appeal, or even clemency. Plus, insight into how the judge factored in acquitted conduct, reactions from the courtroom, and what Puff’s next steps may be. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt…

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Putting the Cards on the Table with Professor Charles Porterfield 2:27:03

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This week's show is an exciting one, as the one-and-only Professor Porterfield joins AP for an in-depth discussion about Hoodoo, the Sporting Life, and spell work with playing cards. Professor Porterfield is an Old Testament, old school reader and root worker and the author of several books including A Deck of Spells: Hoodoo Playing Card Magic in R…

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Special Audio Edition Rebroadcast | Chris and Dean, hosts of The Wandering Road Podcast (Orig. Aired 5/15/25) 1:18:48

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🔴 Paranormal Discussion, Exploration and Q&A with hosts, Dean and Chris from The Wandering Road Podcast 👻🕯️ Join us for this spooky livestream featuring the hosts of the dark, daring and mystery unraveling paranormal podcast, The Wandering Road. Chris and Dean have covered everything from demonic possession and true crime to the Salem Witchcraft Tr…

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Special Audio Edition Rebroadcast | Chaos Magic and AI with Davezilla (Orig. Aired 4/10/25) 1:07:52

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Eclectic Gardnerian witch, Ngangalero in Palo Mayombe, Discordian Pope and practicing Santero, Davezilla joins me live to discuss Spells, Magic and Tech in contemporary times! Davezilla is an award winning illustrator, AI instructor and creator of the Tarot of the Unexplained. He is also the author of the new book, Magical AI Grimoire; A Book of Sh…

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BARD - Comey Indicted, Kimmel Reinstated: Two Worlds Collide in the Court of Public Opinion 24:06

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Mark and Gary break down the bombshell indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, examining the grand jury dynamics, legal strategy, and political theater, before turning to the unexpected reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel and what it reveals about corporate pressure, cancel culture, and Hollywood loyalty. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Re…

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Collecting Old Weird Paperbacks with Jerrold Coe 1:31:44

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This week Dr. Jerrold Coe, the writer and collector behind Paperbacks of the Gods, joins AP for a freewheeling discussion about the pulpy madness of paperback forteana. Jerrold's site is a treasure trove of quirky titles, replete with wildly weird cover designs and even weirder subjects, and this conversation is a celebration of such cultural oddit…

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Season 8 Trailer 1:48

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Downtime is for sleepin' in and catching up on episodes we missed! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-paranorm-girl/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Kristen Amanda