Best Darker Projects Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 6: The Haunting Truth About Lost Spirits 1:29:01

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Summary In this conversation, the hosts explore the concept of lost spirits, discussing their nature, emotional states, and the differences between residual and intelligent hauntings. They share personal experiences from paranormal investigations, emphasizing the importance of understanding and helping lost spirits while also addressing the potenti…

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Journal Project: Started My Period + 6th Grade Romances 33:02

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My name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separate rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and a religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Things got worse before they got better. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m her…

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Journal Project: Living With Grandma 28:37

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My name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separate rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and a religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Things got worse before they got better. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m her…

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Journal Project: The Darker Side of Childhood + Live Music 42:22

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My name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separate rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and a religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Things got worse before they got better. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m her…

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Journal Project: Trailer 2:07

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My name is Andrea Belita. I grew up in a bunkhouse we made in Idaho. No electricity, no separated rooms, and no privacy. We were preppers, hoarder style. An herbalist mother and religiously extreme and dominating father, abuse was prevalent. Songwriting and journaling are how I got through life. Now I’m here sharing all of that with you. Thanks for…

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The Journal Project: 1990-94 - The Innocent Childhood Years 28:17

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Hey! I'm Andrea Belita. This is the beginning of my journal project where I share my life story through my journals and songs. This season runs through elementary and middle school. I haven't started a specific YouTube for this yet. I'll let you know when I do. My Songs YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmgNOj6AUHFAKbVh7Dcy4…

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Eps XXV: No Body. No Peace. 53:43

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Former federal prosecutor Tad DiBiase breaks down the evidence. Sara Jo returns for an unfiltered roundtable. And I close the season with one final message.. for Shane, and for the one still hiding the truth.

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Eps XXIV Under Pressure 1:33:48

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Beneath the surface, something breaks. This is Part 1 of the finale. (Press Play)

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Eps XXIII The Pouring 43:00

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Not all lies are spoken. Some get buried. This week, James follows a lead back to the last place anyone wants to look. The timelines aren’t lining up. The money’s still unaccounted for. And the one thing no one thought would be questioned... might need to be ripped open.

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Eps XXII Sticky Truth 1:00:57

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Two polygraphs. Two promises of truth. But when the tests ended, the real deception began. One passed. One failed. Neither told the full story. In this explosive chapter, James confronts Howard Wheeler with proof his airtight alibi was a fabrication, and catches it all unfolding in real time. Meanwhile, Rachel Barton’s collapse after her failed tes…

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Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 2 57:56

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In Part 2 of Recap Episode 3, Chloe joins James to tackle your biggest questions about the Apple Health data featured in two of the latest episodes. You had a lot to say — and even more to ask. Together, they revisit key movements, clarify confusing moments, and dig deeper into what the data might really be telling us. Thank you listeners, for your…

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Eps XXI Recap 3 Part 1 57:35

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You called, texted, and commented — and now it’s time to respond. In this first half of Recap Episode 3, James dives into your questions, clears up confusion, and sets the record straight on a few key moments from the last several episodes. From theories to timelines, nothing’s off-limits. Part 2 drops soon — but for now, let’s unpack what’s been k…

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Eps XX Console to Chaos 1:05:02

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In episode XX we hear more from Danner; his thoughts on the voicemail, his take on Rachael seeing Shane on the morning of the 9th, and his where his perspective is at today. Does he still feel suicide is what happened to his Dad on March 9, 2023? Or does he feel differently now that he's heard episodes play out? Tune in as Danner and James delve in…

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Eps XIX The Last Dance 34:30

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In episode XIX, we follow Shane's final known movements—captured minute by minute through digital footprints. From a seemingly quiet morning to mysterious short-distance pings, an unexplained phone call, and one last piece of recorded information at 10:37a, this data-driven deep dive brings us closer to understanding Shane’s last steps before he va…

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Eps XVIII Project Pulse 58:06

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n this episode, we explore new information in the disappearance of Shane Barton, brought to light through the help of technology. For the first time, we’re able to walk you through the movements of both Shane and Rachael the day before Shane vanished. What you learn in this episode may challenge your perspective—or confirm what you’ve believed all …

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Ep 28 - The Moon & Self-Worth + Live Music 16:04

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Send us a text Have you ever looked at the moon and marveled at how we accept it completely—craters and all—without wishing it were any different? That's the profound realization I had during a solitary hike that transformed my relationship with self-acceptance. Walking alone through rolling green hills at dusk, I was wrestling with familiar insecu…

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Eps XVII The $50k Promise 1:08:37

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A key conversation with BT sheds light on Shane's financial struggles, potential drug trade connections, and a mysterious $50,000 deal that may have been his way out. Questions arise about missing money, hidden stashes, and whether Shane's phone being shut off played a role in his fate. As tensions start to mount, new revelations challenge the time…

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Eps XVI Missing Person Report 1:28:22

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For the first time ever, you’ll hear the unreleased recordings from the morning of March 9th, 2023, when Rachael Barton reported her husband, Shane Barton, missing. These are the exact words she gave to law enforcement that day. What did she say? What details did she leave out? And more importantly—how do her statements compare to what she told me …

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Eps XV Nose Down, Tail Up 1:14:00

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A storm looms over Scatter View, thunder rolling in like an omen. The road is slick, the trees towering, the night swallowing everything in its path. Somewhere in the chaos, a story is unraveling—twisting, slipping through fingers like a memory half-remembered. A voicemail surfaces, buried and forgotten. A message that shouldn’t be missing—gone fro…

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S4 Eps XIV: Reflections 1:24:51

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In this episode, James sits down with Rachael to revisit the details of Shane’s disappearance. As they walk through the events of that day, we're left to wonder—does Rachael’s story hold up, or are there subtle shifts in her account? New revelations surface during the interview, shedding light on aspects of the case that had remained in the shadows…

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Eps XIII.2 BoP Custody 25:06

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In this bonus episode, part 2 of episode 13, James sits down with someone who has, until now, remained somewhat elusive—Nathan Wheeler, the brother of Howard Wheeler. Nathan speaks out for the first time, addressing the frustration of having his name tangled in speculation surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance. He sets the record straight, expla…

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Eps XIII: Haunted House or Hilton? 58:20

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Eps XII: The Vanishing Act 48:09

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For a limited time only, you can grab 45% OFF your first Magic Mind purchase through this exclusive link: magicmind.com/hideandseekjan When a neighbor spots a car speeding away at the crack of dawn, it seems like a fleeting detail—until it doesn’t. As James digs into the case, the lines blur between memory and reality. Was it a blue sedan, or was i…

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XI: The Message Unread 45:24

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The clock ticks in the shadows as secrets claw their way to the surface. In this gripping chapter of Hide and Seek, James (Baysinger) plunges into the chaos surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance, unraveling a story where every answer spawns two more questions. The text messages, the arguments, the desperate pleas—they all carry the weight of som…

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[VIDEO] Eps X: Recap 2 58:08

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Unlock 45% off Magic Mind products! 🧠✨ A game-changer. Use this exclusive link to save big: https://www.magicmind.com/hideandseekjan. Try it out and see the difference for yourself! 💪 In this recap episode, we revisit the most compelling moments and unanswered questions from Shane Barton’s story so far. What secrets lie hidden on the Montesano prop…

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Eps IX.1 : You Have One New Message 54:57

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In this gripping first part of Episode Nine, James takes us deep into the tangled web of relationships, events, and secrets surrounding Shane Barton's disappearance. Through exclusive interviews and key details, the pieces of the puzzle begin to take shape. As James uncovers a voicemail from the night before Shane vanished, he finds himself in the …

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Eps IX.3 : The Debt That Won’t Die 41:16

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In this gripping final part of Episode Nine, James sits down with Howard Wheeler, whose candid recollections paint a vivid picture of Shane Barton’s last known dealings. Howard’s sharp, no-nonsense perspective uncovers a tangled web of financial disputes, unfulfilled promises, and tensions that preceded Shane’s disappearance. From unpaid debts to s…

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Eps IX.2 : Bags of Cash Bundles of Secrets 22:42

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In this second installment of Episode Nine, James dives into Jon Bean's account of his complex history with Shane Barton. From the struggles of shared property and unpaid debts to suspicions surrounding Shane's disappearance, Bean reveals stories of loyalty, betrayal, and unanswered questions. As secrets surface, the lingering question remains: Was…

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Eps VIII: House of Cards 1:00:19

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James dives deeper into the mystery following his first trip to Shane’s property, uncovering the tangled web of relationships and secrets surrounding his disappearance. A conversation with Dane, the property owner caught in the fallout between Shane, Rachael, and Howard, could hold the answers James has been searching for—but will Dane reveal what …

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Eps VII: Overdue Truths 1:12:42

10M ago1:12:42

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In this episode of Hide and Seek, James delves deeper into the tangled narratives surrounding Shane Barton’s disappearance by revisiting key interviews and analyzing conflicting recollections. James’s investigation takes him to the Barton property, where Rachael Barton retraces her actions on the day Shane vanished. Yet, her timeline is riddled wit…

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Competition vs Connection 1:02:04

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Todays podcast delves into the competitive side of our human nature. Join us in discusing the ways competitive behavior patterns are blocking our ability to make and keep uplifting and supportive connections. We have discorvered the freedom that comes with releasing unhealthy and harmful behaviors that were causing us to sabotage the connections we…

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Eps VI: Where Silence Speaks 1:43:44

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As the investigation unfolds, James delves deeper into the tangled threads of Shane Barton’s disappearance. In this gripping episode, we dissect Rachael’s accounts, confront contradictions, and explore the dynamics of the Barton family’s property—where every creak of a floorboard and every shadow may hold the answers. From the unsettling events on …

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No Trigger Warning 46:27

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Triggers and trama are now widely used terns around the world. But are we understanding and utilizing the vast wisdom held within them to better ourselves and the world? How are we as a collective learning to communicate and connect durning times of disconnect? In this time of polarizing opinions creating conflict, how do we resoond to these uncomf…

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Eps V: Coffee, Chaos, and Clues 1:34:59

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Four episodes in, the mystery surrounding Shane Barton grows deeper. In this special recap, James and the team revisit the labyrinth of clues that have emerged: the coffee Shane brewed before his sudden disappearance, the haunting cries of Charlie the bull that morning, and the final moments his family claims to have seen him. Rachael’s testimony—l…

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Eps IV: A Door Left Closed 1:02:46

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On a quiet morning, Shane Barton prepared coffee, and life seemed routine—until it wasn’t. What clues linger in the frozen ice cubes, the untouched phone, and the peculiar silence of that day? As Rachel retraces her steps, every detail feels both mundane and deeply mysterious. Could the smallest of actions—a closed bedroom door, the scent of coffee…

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Eps III: The Vanishing Point 58:00

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James and the team arrive at the Barton property—a place shrouded in mystery, still haunted by Shane’s memory and the unanswered questions left in his absence. Tensions rise as Rachael grapples with visitors digging too close, while Hayden's absence looms heavily, leaving James with more questions than answers. In every corner, secrets lie in plain…

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Episode II: The Call of the Woods 1:26:08

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As March 9th dawned, Shane Barton vanished from his family’s farm, leaving behind his phone, wallet, and a growing list of questions. In this episode, Rachel opens up, her voice wavering between hope and dread as she retraces her last conversations with Shane—a husband, father, and racer with a love for the thrill. But as details emerge, subtle hin…

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Blind Alchemy Episode 31: Soul Projection 44:30

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Blind Alchemy Episode 31: Soul ProjectionOn today's episode, join the Blind Alchemist and John Buckson as they scrutinize scheduling, the interplay between moral ambiguities and individualism, and psy-ops. Their conversation probes the complexities of human existence as a projection of the soul, illuminating the blurred lines between right and wron…

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S4 Eps 1: Ice Cubes 1:11:08

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Season 4 of Hide and Seek: The Disappearance of Shane Barton After nearly two years in Michigan, James Baysinger returns to Washington, driven by an unwavering commitment to uncover the truth behind a chilling new mystery. This season, James and his team dive headfirst into the haunting disappearance of Shane Barton, who vanished without a trace fr…

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Train the Brain 53:49

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Hello, so happy you could join us for our 4th episode of Love the Villain podcast. During this chit chat we discuss how after living in a survival lifestyle with little to no feelings of saftey or security for many years caused us very negative thinking. Even after we were in stable lives we had trouble feeling or thinking positively. There has bee…

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Phases of our awakening 43:30

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While having coffee we reflect on the progess of our growing peace, acceptance, and love in our lives. We try to address some tough topics to better understand our past persperctive. Join us as we share our expereance on how and why those percspective evolved to maybe help inspire and encourage others on there own self discovery journey.…

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Blind Alchemy Episode 30: Walter Russell 4 46:28

12M ago46:28

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In the realm of the unknown, two visionaries collide, as the Blind Alchemist and John Buckson engage in a profound discourse. They plumb the depths of Walter Russell's zero-point meditation, scrutinize Terrence Howard's enigmatic appearances on the Joe Rogan Experience, and dissect the subtle art of mass manipulation, sanity, individualism, and int…

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Season 4: The Disappearance of Shane Barton 2:00

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On March 9, 2023, Shane Barton vanished from his home in Rochester, Washington. No phone. No wallet. No trace. Just... gone. This season on Hide and Seek, we unravel the mystery of Shane's disappearance. We explore the moments leading up to that fateful day—was his vanishing an act of free will, a tragic accident, or the result of something far mor…

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Behind the Mic: Uncovering "Dog With a Bone" with Melissa Sandberg 26:50

1y ago26:50

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In this special bonus episode, we sit down with Melissa Sandberg, creator of Dog With a Bone, an investigative true crime podcast under Sasquatch Productions. Melissa delves into the tragic case of John “Bernie” Burnside, a 32-year-old man with cerebral palsy whose death in 1993 was initially ruled a suicide before being reclassified as a homicide.…

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Blind Alchemy Episode 29: Walter Russell 3 50:33

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Blind Alchemy Episode 29: Walter Russell 3On today's episode, join the Blind Alchemist and John Buckson as they plunge into a profound exploration of the universe's hidden harmonies, navigating the nexus of Walter Russell's transformative meditation, Terrence Howard's Joe Rogan Experience appearances, and the subtle art of psychological manipulatio…

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Eclipse of the Heart 2:47

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"Eclipse of the Heart" is a hauntingly beautiful poem that delves into the depths of fallen love and the shadows that envelop it. Set against the backdrop of a moonlit night, the poem explores the sorrow and desolation that follow the end of a once-pure love. Through vivid imagery and classical language, it captures the essence of a heart eclipsed …

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Blind Alchemy Episode 28: Walter Russell 2 37:27

1y ago37:27

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Today's show is a continuation of the last episode. In the fiery depths of Blind Alchemy, a maelstrom of philosophical fury unfolds as the Blind Alchemist and John Buckson engage in a clash of titans. The battleground: Walter Russell's periodic chart and the enigmatic essence of water goblins. As they plunge into the heart of the debate, conflict, …

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Blind Alchemy Episode 27: Walter Russell 1 1:01:14

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Elemental Alchemy Meets Octaval Fury! On today's episode, the Blind Alchemist and John Buckson clash over Walter Russell's Periodic Chart of the Elements! Controversy, conflict, and philosophy abound! Who will emerge victorious? Listen until the end to see who shall win the thrilling debate!Written, performed, recorded, and produced by Haireline Pr…

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Blind Alchemy Episode 26: Staying Positive 1:02:07

1+ y ago1:02:07

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Blind Alchemy Episode 26: Staying PositiveOn today's episode, the Blind Alchemist and the insightful optimist philosopher, John Buckson embark on a profound exploration of the delicate fabric of positivity. Together, they masterfully orchestrate a rich narrative which carefully excavates the human experience. Stay tuned until the very end as the co…

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Projection 1:04:36

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Perspectives on projection Please join us in reflecting on our distorted viewpoints that we project onto others and how our false beliefs and assumptions cause us to fall into distorted behavior patterns that negatively impact our relationships. We hope you enjoy sharing in the ins and outs of our life experiences and how we've been able to let go …