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In this episode, we're joined by Oxford-trained philosopher and author Chris Carter to explore one of humanity's most enduring and controversial questions: Is there evidence of life after death? Drawing from his latest book, The Case for the Afterlife: Evidence of Life After Death, Carter argues that the survival of consciousness can be established beyond reasonable doubt through empirical evidence rather than faith alone. Our conversation ranges across research from the British and American Societies for Psychical Research, compelling cases of reincarnation involving children who remember previous lives, accounts of after-death communication, and examples of terminal lucidity. Along the way, we examine the philosophical distinction between reasonable and conceivable doubt, address the strongest skeptical objections, and consider the practical and existential implications of believing that consciousness continues beyond physical death. Visit BigSeance.com/262 for more info.

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This interview was recorded on September 19th, 2025. :45

Our guest for this episode is Chris Carter, who is an Oxford-trained philosopher and the author of four highly acclaimed books, and several scholarly articles. His latest book is The Case for the Afterlife: Evidence of Life After Death, which argues that the case for the afterlife can be proven beyond all reasonable doubt, entirely on the basis of evidence. 2:15

Book Description for The Case for the Afterlife: Evidence of Life After Death. 3:16

Tension between skepticism and belief, and what counts as sufficient evidence? 4:53

The most impressive research that Carter's book focuses on, comes from both the British and American Societies for Psychical Research. 7:14

Atheism, Doubt, and Convincing Deniers of the Existence of an Afterlife. 10:36

Reincarnation and Children Who Remember Previous Lives. 13:39

The amazing story of afterlife communication from Frederic Myers, one of the founding members of the British SPR, who died in 1901. Communication came from two different, unrelated mediums on two different continents. 18:05

Reasonable Doubt vs. Conceivable Doubt. "…the burden of proof, of providing evidence, is on the person making the claim." 24:02

The Practical Benefits of a Belief in an Afterlife. 28:36

If consciousness survives physical death, what is its form? The Etheric Body. 30:57

The Skeptic/Denier's Most Fundamental Objections. 36:24

Alzheimer's and Terminal Lucidity. 38:19

"The evidence is on our side. The evidence is not on the side of the materialists, so-called Skeptics. And there's no need to make excuses for our beliefs or even take refuge in the mysteries of faith. The evidence is strong and compelling, beyond all reasonable doubt, that we survive the change called death." 40:42

Get the book, visit Chris Carter's site at WhyRichardDawkinsIsWrong.com, and check out his essay, Can We Prove There Is Life After Death? 41:32

OUTRO 42:01

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In this powerful and heart-centered episode of the Big Seance Podcast, Patrick sits down with Jamilah Davis McKenzie—a minister, spiritual counselor, and boutique owner, whose life is steeped in legacy, music, ministry, and magic. With the grounded wisdom of your favorite "cool auntie," Jamilah opens up about surviving a traumatic gunshot wound, living with PTSD, and her eclectic spiritual path rooted in church ministry, Hoodoo, ancestral veneration, and radical authenticity. She shares how her work—whether through oracle readings, retreats, or ministry—creates sacred spaces where people can heal, reconnect, and transform. With a no-nonsense edge and plenty of heart, Jamilah reminds us that true spiritual service often happens in the most unexpected places. Visit BigSeance.com/261 for more info.

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Jamilah Davis McKenzie is a minister, spiritual coach, spiritual counselor, wedding officiant, boutique owner, motivational speaker, and event host dedicated to helping people live their most authentic and fulfilled lives. With a nurturing spirit and a no-nonsense edge, she brings the energy of your favorite "cool auntie"—a Gen X hippie with a sharp tongue, a soulful heart, and a deep commitment to truth and transformation. The daughter of a Tony-nominated opera singer and a non denominational pastor who once served as Malcolm X's bodyguard, Jamilah's life has always been steeped in legacy, purpose, and power. A gifted singer herself, she blends ancestral strength with modern-day wisdom to create spaces where people can heal, grow, and reconnect with their truest selves. :45

Just like the guests from the past three episodes, Patrick met Jamilah this past winter at Missouri Paracon! 1:58

Jamilah and Deb DeRousse's Mystical Magical Retreat by Mystical Awakenings with Big Seance previous guest and friend, Andrea Perron. 7:41

"We make sure that people come in one way and leave different." 

"It's all about just building community, being there for each other, and finding a safe space." 

Jamilah survived being shot in the head in a road rage incident in 1993, and she suffers from PTSD. 12:04

"I know what it feels like to be so down. I know what it feels like to feel like you're nothing but a burden on people. Have you noticed that nobody can convince you of how unworthy you are, more than yourself?"

"Part of healing is getting back in touch with that inner child who used to laugh at fart jokes."

Unity Tree Interfaith Ministries 16:11

The daughter of a minister, Jamilah grew up in the church. She loved the music and community, but she had questions. She has begun to describe herself as a "Spiritual Eclectic." 18:16

"A lot of people can go on Ancestry.com or DNA or whatever, and they can trace stuff back. As an African American, I can't do that. There's only so far I can go. And one of the ways that I feel more connected is through the practices that my people brought here. And that's where the hoodoo comes in, and that's where the indigenous stuff comes in, and that's where ancestor veneration comes in. So I take what I need to build the spiritual life that makes me a better person, so then I can be a better person to help other people." 22:50

There are many ways to be of service. "I can't tell you how many times I have given a message to someone across the table as I'm doing a reading. I cannot tell you how many times I have ministered to someone over oracle cards. And in a traditional sense, I'd be going to hell right now. But that's where I was of most use. The person sat down for a word. They sat down to be filled at that point and I gave it to them." 23:35

Jamilah breaks down her empathic abilities. 26:50

Ancestor Veneration and how the practice of Hoodoo was born. 28:10

"We had to use Christianity to kind of mask our faith, so we had to put it in with Christianity to be able to practice anything, or to be able to save any of our culture, or any of our heritage, or any of our religion, because we weren't supposed to be doing that."

On the topic of gatekeeping Hoodoo: "Understand who you are and who you're asking. We're telling you to make sure that you call for your sake, not because we're trying to gatekeep." 33:16

"There are people of all walks of life, of all skin colors who practice Hoodoo and have a beautiful time doing so. Just make sure that you're really called." 

"A ritual or a spell is nothing but a prayer coupled with action." 36:11

Being Gen X: "Think about this. Everything we fantasized about, all the things we wished we could have, we have seen come to pass. So we are the magical generation." 42:22 

Jamilah and Patrick discuss AI. Jamilah is all about it! 45:02

Skyclad Handmade Boutique 49:23

Shoutout to Dale Quigley of the Seeking Vibes Podcast, who recently interviewed Jamilah. Check it out! 51:32

Jamilah's parents and grandparents have fascinating stories! Her mother is a Tony-nominated opera singer known for her roles in Porgy and Bess and Aida! 53:00

"The help they were giving me didn't really help me. I found my help in talking to other people and then finding out that my story helped them. And then I saw myself reflected in their response to me." More on Jamilah's childhood, her struggles as a young adult, PTSD, imposter syndrome, ministry, and spiritual counseling. 53:55

Youtube channel coming soon! 58:35

"I do not do pop ups." 1:06:10

Outro 1:09:10

Resources: 

Jamilah on Facebook

SkycladHandmade.com

Mystical Awakenings

Unity Tree Interfaith Ministries

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In anticipation of an exciting private overnight at the historic and haunted Lemp Mansion with Australia's Anne and Renata, Patrick shares an episode of their True Hauntings Podcast. In this 2021 episode, titled "Case 17: The Curse of Lemp Mansion", Anne and Renata cover the tragic history and lore of the Lemp family and their famous St. Louis home. Visit BigSeance.com/252 for more info. 

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Patrick has been getting excited for Anne and Renata's next trip to the US from Australia. This fall they'll be spending a few days in his area, which will include a private, overnight stay at the historic and haunted Lemp Mansion in St. Louis. Check out this episode from 2019 where Patrick and Karen A. Dahlman stayed overnight at the Lemp. But in looking forward to their upcoming visit, in today's show, Patrick shares the 2021 episode of Anne and Renata's True Hauntings podcast, titled Case 17: The Curse of Lemp Mansion. :45

The tragic history of the Lemp family and their home. 4:11

The Hauntings. 39:54

Debunking. 57:12

"Oh my freaking God! Did you hear that?!" Patrick's funny story from one of his stays at the Lemp. 1:03:10

Is this a true haunting or not? 1:06:42

Outro 1:10:09

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:11:26

For more on Anne and Renata:

Anne and Renata's previous Big Seance appearances: Episodes 214, 163, and 122.

GhostGrannies.com

Facebook: Anne and Renata: Frightfully Good

Twitter: @anneandrenata

Instagram: @anneandrenata

Tiktok: @anneandrenata

OzParaTech.com

NewcastleGhostTours.com.au

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Amazon Music, Audible, iHeart Radio, and YouTube. Please subscribe and share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the seance!

Anne Rzechowicz and Renata Daniel of Frightfully Good, return to the podcast to give us all a much needed humor break from the pandemic. They share some of the paranormal experiences from their travels, including experiences with the spirit box, and a night at the Ostrich Inn. And did you know Anne and Renata have matching tattoos?! Visit BigSeance.com/163 for more info.

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Episode Teaser :00

Intro :58

Serious just might not be what we all need today! So when you want some fun and hilarity in your life, you go down under to find Anne Rzechowicz of Oz Para Tech and Renata Daniel of Newcastle Ghost Tours. Together they are Frightfully Good! 1:39

Pouring the tea! Today Patrick is drinking Healer Tea by the sponsor of today's episode, Nuwati Herbals. 2:50

Welcome back, Anne and Renata! The last time they were on the show was in episode 122. 4:37

Some background on Anne and Renata individually and their joint projects as well. They have a wildly popular Facebook page called Frightfully Good. 6:32

When there's no pandemic, Anne and Renata like to travel the world! 11:29

The paranormal is for all ages and abilities! 12:18

Table Tipping 18:20

Anne and Renata have a wealth of fantastic videos on Facebook and go LIVE regularly! 20:52

They've done so much and have travelled to so many places since they were here on the show last! They share some of their haunting experiences in Romania, England, and Ireland, including the historic Ostrich Inn. 21:48

Patrick retells his story of playing a trick on kids at the Lemp Mansion in St. Louis. 28:00

Some of their funniest videos. 29:51

A great travel tip about matches! 31:28

This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals - "Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth." Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! 33:16

The spirit box and the Estes Method. 35:00

Patrick reminisces about the experiences he and Karen had with the spirit box this last winter at the Haunted Castle House in Brumely, Missouri. 38:35

Renata thinks the Estes Method is a great tool for developing mediums. 40:00

Being sensitive to the experiences and emotions that people have on tours and events. 46:11

Abraham and the very cool story of Anne and Renata's matching tattoos. 50:04

Our favorite questions about the Afterlife. 54:35

Final thoughts, including dealing with the COVID19 pandemic. 57:38

A new paranormal TV show on the way! 1:02:00

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:06:55

Outro 1:08:50

For more on Anne and Renata:

OzParaTech.com

NewcastleGhostTours.com.au

Frightfully Good - Paranormal, Spiritual, Community (Facebook)

Oz ParaTech on Facebook

Anne on Twitter: @annerze

Newcastle Ghost Tours on Facebook

Newcastle Ghost Tours on Twitter: @Spookyliscious 

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! 

Do you have a Daily Practice for Communicating with Spirit? Listeners and some of our favorite past guests contribute tips and advice for starting your very own practice! Some of the shared wisdom includes fitness, meditation, incorporating photographs of loved ones, strengthening the physical senses, aromatherapy, remembering your dreams, and prayer. Plus wisdom on getting through the current challenge the world is currently facing. Visit BigSeance.com/162 for more info.

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This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals – "Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth." Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! :00

Intro :41

Thank you for your contributions to this episode! 1:24

Pouring the tea! Today Patrick is drinking "Eye of the Hawk" tea by the sponsor of today's episode, Nuwati Herbals. 1:44

First up is psychic medium, author, paranormal investigator, and television personality, Michelle Belanger (from Travel Channel's Portals to Hell and episode 152 of the Big Seance Podcast) and her recommendation for meditation in the shower. 3:08

Next up is previous guest, Joni Mayhan, who last joined us with DeAnna Simpson in episode 159 on the Hanover Haunting. She has advice on connecting with spirit guides by staying grounded and being mindful, raising vibration, and being present. 8:01

Amber Choisella is a metaphysical and spiritual counselor and was on the show in episode 133. Her advice is for meditation and "sitting in the power" techniques. 13:46

Next up is a listener named Christine. She's been on the show with great feedback a few times before! Today's advice is to stay mindful. 15:49

Author and spiritual medium, Claire Broad, is a good friend of the show, and joined us most recently in episode 149. Using a photograph of your loved one in spirit to gain a closer connection. 16:54

Next up is Angel Medium, Michael Terzi, who is probably a familiar voice, because he was just with us in last week's episode! He recommends meditation, strengthening our physical senses, and discusses intuition and the phenomenon of ringing in the ears. 18:38

Now to a listener named Gretchen, who uses a combination of recorded music, crystals, and aromatherapy oils in her spirit communication. 28:37

A beautiful message and reminder from a listener named Keli. "Just talk to spirit. Just talk. That's all it takes." 31:52

Here's another voice that will be familiar to you. International bestselling author, Theresa Cheung, is another good friend of the show, and most recently she was on episode 127 with Dr. Julia Mossbridge. Theresa's tip? Remember your dreams. 33:11

Professional intuitive, author, and host of the Shift Your Spirits Podcast, Slade Roberson is another friend of the podcast and was most recently in episode 148. Fitness, rebooting your energy, and avoiding being top-heavy and frazzled! 34:56

Astrologer Dena DeCastro has been on the show several times and is a great friend to the show. Her last appearance was in episode 134. Movement, an altar space, prayer, and tarot helps insure a great day for Dena! 40:32

The contribution that I wanted to end the show with today is from friend Ash Riley, who is an Intuitive Personal Development Mentor. Most recently, she joined Slade Roberson in episode 132. Ash's wisdom for us today is beautiful and I think is very much needed with what the world is currently going through. "You ARE spirit." 42:05

National Domestic Violence Hotline

National Sexual Assault Hotline

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 49:17

Outro 51:10

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! 

Angel Medium and co-founder of R.I.S.E. Paranormal, Michael Terzi, joins Patrick in the parlor to discuss his work and mediumship with angels! Plus skepticism, religious connections, empathy in the paranormal, and his wisdom and insights into the pandemic we're all currently fighting. Visit BigSeance.com/161 for more info.

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Episode Teaser :00

Intro :52

These are crazy times! Stay healthy and calm! 1:35

Pouring the tea! Today Patrick is drinking "Calming the Storm" tea by the sponsor of today's episode, Nuwati Herbals. 3:10

Dr. Michael Terzi's Bio. 4:20

What is an angel in the year 2020? What do they look like? Do they have wings? Also, what is the difference between Guardian Angels and Spirit Guides? 6:20

Angels have a third eye that generates light and energy. 10:17

Dr. Michael is an empath and also sees and communicates with human spirits. 12:43

Combining mediumship with evidence and paranormal investigation. 14:55

Angelic energy and vibration vs. human spirits or earthbound spirits. 16:31

The benefits of Dr. Michael's medical and scientific background. 20:08

Skepticism and the dicey issue of angels being connected with religion. 21:40

Dr. Michael is featured in a GREAT two-part video interview with our friend, Karen A. Dahlman. For more on his background and his work with angels, definitely check them out! 27:03

What does a private angel reading with Dr. Michael look like? 28:05

A testimonial for Dr. Michael and his angel readings. 35:02

This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals - "Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth." Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! 36:02

R.I.S.E. Paranormal is a paranormal investigation team co-founded by Dr. Michael. 37:50

Having empathy for spirits. Plus clearing homes. 39:44

Why can't an earthbound spirit be helped by their own guardian angel? 43:35

Is Dr. Michael more protected than the rest of us from negative spirits or attachments during paranormal investigation? 47:44

Transmuting negative energy to positive energy. 51:55

Reiki and "Love and Light" 54:48

A tough question from a listener regarding ethics. 57:55

The pandemic we're all currently fighting and insights and wisdom from Dr. Michael. 1:04:35

Final thoughts from Dr. Michael Terzi 1:08:14

When you ignore messages from your angels… 1:10:55

Upcoming events and projects and where to find Dr. Michael Terzi! 1:14:07

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:18:51

Outro 1:20:45

For more on Dr. Michael Terzi

www.angelwhisperermichael.com

www.riseparanormal.com

Facebook

RISE Paranormal

Angel Medium Michael

Instagram:

@angelmediummichael

@riseparanormal

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! 

Your host, Patrick Keller, shares his recent library presentation, which includes some of his favorite EVPs and paranormal experiences. Plus, get your voice in an upcoming episode! Visit BigSeance.com/160 for more info.

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This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals – "Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth." Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! :00

Intro :40

Get your voice in a future episode! Send in your Tips and Advice for a Daily Practice for Connecting with Spirit! Visit BigSeance.com/feedback to learn how! 1:23

A little about this episode. 3:04

Pouring the tea! Today Patrick is drinking Nuwati Herbals' NEW
"Chocolate Chai Tea!" Nuwati is the sponsor of today's episode! 3:26

Patrick's shirt was SO inside out for the presentation! Cameron Rocks! Thank you, sir! 4:55

Beginning the presentation. 6:32

Guy Lyon Playfair, one of Patrick's most memorable guests! 8:08

Introducing the audience to Big Seance Podcast Highlights! 10:41

Where Patrick fits into the paranormal world and how his interest all started. 18:35

Ghosts Among Us by James Van Praagh and an obsession with reading. Plus learning to no longer fear death. 20:10

Questions about spirit guides and life on the Other Side. 21:44

Founding Missouri Spirit Seekers 25:43

Friedens United Church of Christ and Patrick's favorite EVP! "It's All Over Me."26:50

An audience question about the EVP. 32:48

Diving further into EVP research! 34:30

The spirit box and Patrick's "Ouija… Board" EVP 35:28

Patrick's Rapper 38:05

Karen A. Dahlman, the Estes Method, and Patrick's weekend at the Haunted Castle House in Brumley, Missouri. 39:58

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 53:58

Outro 55:56

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! 

DeAnna Simpson and author Joni Mayhan join Patrick to discuss their new book, The Hanover Haunting: The DeAnna Simpson Story. The true story, which takes place in a home made popular by an episode of the Travel Channel's The Dead Files, chronicles 12 years of frightening paranormal activity. Visit BigSeance.com/159 for more info. 

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Episode Teaser :00

Intro 1:04

However you listen to the show, have you subscribed? And are you a member of the Big Seance Parlor on Facebook? You should be! 1:48

Pouring the tea! Today Patrick is drinking "The Healer" tea by the sponsor of today's episode, Nuwati Herbals. 2:58

Please welcome Joni Mayhan back to the parlor. She was last here in Episode 120. Joni brings guest, DeAnna Simpson, to tell her haunting story. 5:05

A local Fox News Station first covered the haunting in DeAnna's home, prompting a lot of attention and a string of investigations by several paranormal teams and TV programs. 6:28

After bringing several paranormal teams and personalities into the house, DeAnna was blown away by the validation of the activity going on in her home. 9:05

For years, DeAnna's husband was not a believer and refused to acknowledge the hauntings in their home. Then one day that changed. 10:07

DeAnna was targeted by the spirits in the house, and she was isolated from her husband and family. 13:20

The dreams. PLUS Amy Allan from Travel Channel's The Dead Files. 14:30

Trapped! DeAnna's terrifying experience of being lured to a basement closet. 20:30

Hearing from Joni about the process of gathering and telling DeAnna's stories. 25:40

This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals - "Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth." Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! 27:28

Why didn't DeAnna and her husband just move? 29:15

Christiana, the protector. 31:20

Poltergeist? Recently A&E's revamped Ghost Hunters series with Grant Wilson visited the home. It was a controversial reveal. 32:12

Does DeAnna regret inviting so many paranormal groups and personalities into their home? 35:26

A new outlook! 39:10

PTSD and Mental Health 43:03

The book and where to find it! 50:00

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 51:15

Outro 53:10

For more on Joni and The Hanover Haunting

Joni's previous interview here on the Big Seance Podcast

Hanover Haunting: The DeAnna Simpson Story on Amazon

Hanover Haunting: The DeAnna Simpson Story on Facebook

JoniMayhan.com

Joni Mayhan on Facebook

Twitter: @Joni_Mayhan

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance! 

In this episode, Patrick discusses the documentary series Hellier from Planet Weird, season 4 of Travel Channel's Kindred Spirits, Shannon Taggart's photography book Séance and more! Visit BigSeance.com/158 for more info.

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This episode of The Big Seance Podcast is sponsored by Nuwati Herbals – "Herbal Remedies from Mother Earth." Visit NuwatiHerbals.com and use the code BIGSEANCE to receive 15% off your Nuwati Herbals order as a THANK YOU! :00

Intro :33

Just some news and updates in this episode! 1:25

Pouring the tea! Today Patrick is drinking "Honey and Spice" by the sponsor of today's episode, Nuwati Herbals. 2:23

A look back at Patrick's interview with Shannon Taggart in episode 89.  3:44

Séance, the book that captures Spiritualism through photography, by Shannon Taggart. 5:46

Have you watched Hellier, the documentary series? 8:15

A look back and Patrick's interview with Greg and Dana Newkirk in episode 81. 9:05

A look back at Patrick's interview with Karl Pfeiffer in episode 86. 11:26

More on Season 1 and 2 of Hellier! 13:21

Season 4 of Amy Bruni and Adam Berry's Kindred Spirits on Travel Channel, now with the addition of Chip Coffey! 18:40

The Hollywood Medium, Tyler Henry! 19:53

The Victorian Book of the Dead 21:23

This week I'll be speaking at a local library, and on February 8th I'll be at the American Haunting's Dead of Winter Event in Alton, Illinois! 21:55

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 22:34

Outro 24:26

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A haunted weekend full of spirit communication experiments with Patrick and Karen A. Dahlman for Part Two of a special road trip to the Haunted Castle House in Brumley, Missouri. Experiments include the Estes Method, spirit box, Ouija, and the SLS camera. Visit BigSeance.com/157 for more info!

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Episode Teaser :33

Intro 3:17

If you haven't listened to Part One, do that now. In Part Two we cover the experiments. We were completely open to engaging in spirit communication the entire weekend. 4:00

A brief warning about this episode. 5:02

Pouring the tea! Today Patrick is drinking "The Warrior Tea" by the sponsor of today's episode, Nuwati Herbals. 5:40

More background and history of the Haunted Castle House property, including possible builders, deaths in the home, and the medical doctors who practiced in the house while they made the place their home. 6:55

Sitting down in the parlor with Steve's portal device. 10:20

A walkthrough of the house with the SLS camera, which in theory, shows spirit energy in the form of stick-like figures. Plus Karen gets pretty spooked! 12:22

The magical walk-in closet that connected Patrick's room with Karen's room. 15:50

More SLS camera, PLUS no one would have guessed how freaked out Karen would be during this walkthrough. 17:01

Karen's dance off with the SLS camera figures. 20:05

More investigating 21:55

In the upstairs turret room, Karen sat down at the Ouija Board with Judy while Steve filmed with the SLS camera. Patrick and Steve witnessed some really interesting phenomena during their ouija session. 23:26

Karen and Judy get to see the same footage Patrick and Steve were watching. 27:38

After a good night's sleep, the next morning Steve and Judy gave Patrick and Karen a tour around the property outside, including both graveyards, and the possible civil war campsite nearby in the backyard. Our new cat friend joined us the whole way. 28:50

Sasquatch, Dogman, Orbs, and UFOs. Too much? 33:14

Did Karen spot Bigfoot?! 33:40

Steve and Judy have a rule about scaring each other. 34:05

On the second night of their stay, Patrick introduced the "Estes Method" to the rest of the group. 35:13

Karen was up first for the Estes Method. From the very beginning, a medical theme was noticed. 38:05

A battle theme seems to show up as well. 47:03

How Karen felt about the session. And Steve is up next! And right off the bat, Patrick's name is called out! And the medical and battlefield themes continue. And eight? 6:55

What's that sound? Is someone in the house with us? 1:00:00

False Alarm 1:01:10

"Fat cookie" 1:02:16

"Death." "I'm dead." 1:05:00

A dangerous story from the battlefield 1:08:48

Steve talks about his experience with the Estes Method. 1:12:17

It's Judy's turn. The medical theme continues, and Patrick's name is called out once again, as well as Judy. 1:13:56

Judy hands off the headphones to Patrick for the final Estes Method session. 1:17:22

The next morning Patrick and Karen drove back to Saint Louis in the snow, and it was NOT fun. 1:18:57

A special THANK YOU to Patreon supporters at the Super Paranerd and Parlor Guest level! 1:19:49

Outro 1:21:53

For more on the Haunted Castle House

Haunted Castle House Part One - Episode #156

HauntedCastleHouse.com

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Haunted Castle House on The Dead Files

Patrick's PART ONE and PART TWO videos from The Haunted Castle House road trip. 

The Big Seance Podcast can be found right here, on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, Stitcher, and iHeart Radio. Please subscribe, submit a rating, or share with a fellow paranerd! Do you have any comments or feedback? Please contact me at Patrick@BigSeance.com. Consider recording your voice feedback directly from your device on my SpeakPipe page! You can also call the show and leave feedback at (775) 583-5563 (or 7755-TELL-ME). I would love to include your voice feedback in a future show. The candles are already lit, so come on in and join the séance!