Best Ledoux Podcasts (2026)

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Object-Oriented Ontology & the Nature of Reality with Graham Harman 1:38:05

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3d ago1:38:05

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This conversation explores the depths of Object-Oriented Ontology (OOO) and its radical departure from both analytic and continental philosophy traditions. Graham Harman explains the limitations of "literalism" in science and how great philosophy relies on intuition and rhetoric rather than just rational justification. We discuss the influence of M…

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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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Mary Gostelow - Luxury Travel and Hospitality Expert, Journalist, and Author 15:53

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Mary Gostelow looks back over the year that still is.

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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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Gerald Krischek - General Manager of One&Only Aesthesis 15:10

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From his base at One&Only Aesthesis, Gerald Krischek considers the virtues of an urban resort

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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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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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The Oppenheimer family in Washington State - Owners and Operators of Columbia Hospitality 17:10

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The Washington State-based Oppenheimer family are consummate hoteliers. John, Jeni and James describe their starring Columbia Hospitality roles.

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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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David Udell - Executive Vice President, Group President – Asia Pacific (ASPAC) for Hyatt Hotels Corporation 15:54

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David Udell has a wide-ranging portfolio as Hyatt’s President Asia Pacific but he’s eternally personal and professionally grounded

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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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Gerhard Struger - Managing Director and Regional Vice President 15:54

28d ago15:54

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Gerhard Struger talks about the re-birth of a national icon – what is now Fairmont Golden Prague

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How to Brighten Your Light and Amplify Your Magic and Impact 51:03

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When did you start turning down the parts of you that actually make you powerful? Most of us learn to do it without noticing. Maybe your intuition felt "odd" to people around you. Maybe your confidence or sensitivity didn't land well in certain rooms. So you adjusted. You blended in. You hid the very thing that was meant to set you apart. But hidin…

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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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Adel Mardini‏ - ‏President and CEO of Jetex 13:38

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Twenty years since he started Jetex, Adel Mardini shows that private aviation indeed benefits from the quality found in luxury lifestyle generally.

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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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The Emotional Labor Podcast - Kelly Hubbell 42:42

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When I first came across Kelly Hubbell's viral story—the one where she left the family vacation and the internet lost its collective mind—I nearly stood up and applauded. Here was a woman quietly rebelling against the unpaid, unacknowledged, expected emotional labor of family life. That single decision to pack up and leave wasn't selfish; it was re…

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Amruda Nair - Founder & Director of Araiya Hotels & Resorts 16:20

1M ago16:20

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Amruda Nair learned lots from her grandfather but India’s current generation is making its own waves

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Overcoming Self-Doubt to Build a Soul-Led, Seven-Figure Business with Kris Murray 57:53

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Feeling trapped in a loop of self-doubt that keeps you from moving forward? So many entrepreneurs and creatives wrestle with invisible fears that quietly drain their confidence and keep their biggest dreams out of reach. Kris Murray knows that struggle firsthand. From growing up with deep insecurities to building a seven-figure business, she's live…

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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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Jason LeDoux - General Manager, The Langham, New York, Fifth Avenue 15:49

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Jason LeDoux shows it is possible to put luxury and differentiation into a Manhattan hotel.

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How To Turn Your Spiritual Gifts Into a Profitable Business with Laura Armstrong 37:54

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What happens when your spiritual business fills others with light, but leaves you quietly questioning your own sense of abundance? Many holistic practitioners and intuitive entrepreneurs struggle to break through their income ceilings, constantly second-guessing their ability to create financial abundance. In this powerful episode, three-time world…

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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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Trusting Your Inner GPS To Create A Soul-Driven Business with Ronda Renee 51:42

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There's a kind of success that looks great on paper but feels empty on the inside. You keep pushing, doing all the right things, but something about it just doesn't feel like you. The more you try to fit the mold, the further you drift from what actually lights you up. In this episode, Ronda Renee helps you find your way back, guiding you to make c…

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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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Christoph Henkel - London-based German billionaire businessman and entrepreneur 16:13

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Christoph Henkel has great affection for his other properties but converting a former mining village to Colorado’s luxury Dunton Hot Springs mountain retreat is something special.

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How to Sell Transformation and Lead Clients Into a New Way of Being 21:43

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The biggest lie in coaching is that people only pay for results. But the truth is, your clients aren't buying a plan, a checklist, or even your coaching package — they're buying who they'll become through your work. If you've ever wondered how to sell transformation in a way that feels authentic, aligned, and magnetic, this episode is for you. You'…

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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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Princess Noura bint Faisal Al Saud - is a Saudi businesswoman and member of the Saudi Royal Family 16:03

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Princess Noura bint Faisal Al Saud is putting Saudi fashion and the Kingdom’s hospitality on the world map.

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Online Launch Strategies That Feel Simple and Aligned with Danielle Weil 45:56

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Most launches fail before they start. Not because the idea is bad, but because fear and perfectionism win. Entrepreneurs waste weeks obsessing over details instead of getting their work into the world. Danielle Weil knows that struggle well. As a launch strategist and former copywriter for seven- and eight-figure businesses, she's seen what works a…

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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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Manu Sharma - Boss of Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace 15:58

3M ago15:58

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As boss of Taj Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Manu Sharma is in the thick of India’s wedding activity

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Breaking Free from Linear Success: How Self-Trust Unlocks Fulfillment and Impact with Jon Block and Dr. Mansi Shah 49:50

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Ever feel like you were made for more, but stuck in a world that rewards playing small? Safe careers may look secure, but they often drain the soul. The real magic happens when you dare to trust your gifts and take the path less traveled. In this episode, Jon Block and Dr. Mansi Shah reveal how they ditched predictable careers, trusted their intuit…

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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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Arnaud Zannier - Founder Zannier Hotels 16:51

3M ago16:51

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Arnaud Zannier started his own eponymous hotel company. What are the ongoing challenges?

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Personal Health and Business Success: Optimize Your Mind, Body & Goals with Deepak Saini 55:03

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Running a business often feels like a relentless grind: Late nights, endless to-do lists, client demands piling up. Somewhere along the way, your health slips to the bottom of the priority list. You push through on coffee and adrenaline, but inside, you know it's unsustainable. That was Deepak Saini's reality. As an overweight accountant, even lift…

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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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Geoff Toffetti - CEO of Frontline Performance Group 16:02

3M ago16:02

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Geoff Toffetti specialised in service – will he share secrets to success?

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Design for Your Life: Turn Your Space Into a Sanctuary That Reflects Your Soul with Annette Farha 50:43

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Is your space quietly draining your energy and your potential? Many entrepreneurs and creatives struggle to create environments that truly support their dreams. Instead, clutter and distractions quietly sap focus and creativity. Annette Farha knows this deeply. She's transformed countless spaces, helping entrepreneurs unlock their magic through int…

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Charting the Imaginal with Glennie F. Sewell 1:19:59

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This week on the show, Glennie F. Sewell joins AP to discuss his work in paranormal investigation and his academic efforts toward synthesizing lived paranormal experiences and their relation to the imaginal realities with which they interact. He recently led a workshop to discuss these concepts at the 2025 Paranormal Research Symposium in Gettysbur…

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Matthew Upchurch - Virtuoso Chairman and CEO 15:39

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As always, words from Virtuoso wizard Matthew Upchurch are more than worth their weight in gold.

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How Your Retreat Alchemizes Energy Into Transformation 37:54

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Running a retreat can feel like navigating a mysterious, high-stakes transformation that's part magic, part strategy. Most entrepreneurs get stuck thinking retreats are just another event to plan, but they're missing the real power: the incredible alchemy that happens when you intentionally gather people with purpose. Your retreat isn't just about …

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Reading Cursed Tomes with Leah Prime 1:47:05

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On this week's show, Leah Prime drops in to discuss rare and cursed books! From incunabula to anthropodermic bindings, to books of occult lore, Leah shares her wealth of knowledge about rare books and manuscripts from around the world in a fascinating conversation with AP. She discusses her backstory, and what led her to an academic life in rare te…

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Laurent Kleitman - CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group 15:31

4M ago15:31

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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group CEO Laurent Kleitman may be new to luxury hospitality but he’s shaking it up fast, with style

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The Secret to Being Authentically You in Business Using AI Tools with Molly Mahoney 55:09

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It can feel like AI turns everything into generic cookie-cutter content that steals creative magic. There IS a way, though, to help you shine brighter, to amplify your gifts instead of replacing them, and my next guest, Molly Mahoney, breaks down how transformation leaders, coaches, and creatives to leverage AI without losing their soul's essence. …

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Channeling Art with Randi Bergsma 1:04:33

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On this week's show Randi Bergsma joins AP for a discussion about channeling, seances, and art, particularly in relation to the work of Hilma af Klint. Randi is a witch, a writer, an artist, and a tarot reader whose work has been published in The Feminine Macabre, Haunted Magazine, and, more recently, was featured as a speaker at the 2025 Paranorma…

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Charlotte Weatherall - General Manager at Corinthia London 16:13

4M ago16:13

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The Corinthia London’s boss, Charlotte Weatherall, a sales and marketing superstar, magnificently manages a young family – and the forever-youthful luxury hotel

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Why Business Feels Easier After Discovering Your Unique Gifts with Elizabeth Purvis 52:50

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Hiding the part of yourself that makes you different might feel safer—but it could be costing you everything. Elizabeth Purvis knows that fear all too well. For years, she locked away her magical gifts in secret closets and hidden book collections, terrified of judgment and misunderstanding. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Elizabeth reveals h…

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The Misunderstood Magic of the Monster of Ness, live in Gettysburg 52:41

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Recorded on August 23, 2025 at the Paranormal Research Symposium in Gettysburg, PA, this is the live recording of AP's presentation on the various mystical narratives and possible supernatural realities behind the Loch Ness Monster. With a healthy amount of humor and an enthusiastic audience, the presentation was a lot of fun to do and part of a gr…