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The Shadow Signal

The Shadow Signal
Ufos
Psychic Phenomena
Cryptids
Hidden Truths
Paranormal
Alien Abduction
Linda Napolitano
World War II
Budd Hopkins
Leap Castle
Foo Fighters
The Man From Taured
Lizzie Borden
Catholicism
Wicca
Spirituality
Netflix
Brooklyn Bridge
UAP Dog Whistle
Bloody Chapel

The Shadow Signal is a monthly deep dive into high strangeness, hosted by Stefan Gearhart and Josh Rutledge. From UFOs and cryptids to psychic phenomena and government secrets, we explore the bizarre and unexplained one jaw-dropping episode at a time.

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What happens when a prison designed to reform the soul ends up breaking the mind? In this episode of The Shadow Signal, we investigate the dark history and chilling hauntings of Eastern State Penitentiary—a revolutionary prison that became a psycholo... more

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In this episode of The Shadow Signal, we examine one of the most persistent Cold War-era questions:Was the gifted education movement of the 1970s and 80s connected in any way to U.S. intelligence research into consciousness and psychic phenomena?We l... more

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In this episode of The Shadow Signal, we sit down with Sunshine Witchski, known to many as The Sober Witch. Sunshine shares her powerful and transformative journey of trading "spirits" for spells, finding a unique path to recovery through the lens of... more

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Join Josh, Stefan, and special guest Santosh as they unwrap 12 legendary cryptids in a festive journey through high strangeness. From Bigfoot hiding behind the Christmas tree to Mothman playing the role of a very intense holiday angel, this episode d... more

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Recent Guests

Sunshine Witchki
Medium, author, and podcast host known as the pink-haired sober witch.
Sober Witch Life
Episode: Why She Traded Spirits for Spells: Sunshine Witchski’s Journey
Jersey Devil
A famous cryptid and surprise guest in this holiday special
Episode: Deck the Halls with Beasts & Claws: A Cryptid Holiday Special

Hosts

Stefan Gearhart
Host of The Shadow Signal; associated with high-strangeness topics and analytical, persona-driven discussions.
Josh Rutledge
Co-host with Stefan; brings energy, humor, and a collaborative dynamic to explorations of paranormal and fringe topics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Great show.

    Good content. Great interviews. But sometimes they leave the background music volume a little too high during the interviews. Makes it hard to hear the guest. But that’s my only complaint.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LasombraLordXXX
    United States3 years ago
  • Professional and Passionate

    Solid interviews with great energy. Absolute goosebumps listening to the stories told. Will be tuning in for more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GenreBot Adam
    United States5 years ago
  • This show is a deep-dive in to the paranormal, ranging from interviews with folks involved in potentially paranormal events to the hosts working through cases beginning to end.

    The podcast begins with a very, very quick intro before a quick advert plays and then it’s on to the show. The show itself starts as the hosts Stefan and Josh explain what they do before a suitably creepy theme kicks in. The hosts then fully introduce themselves; you can immediately feel their energy and enthusiasm. It’s... more

    Podchaser
    5
    ButItWasAliens
    5 years ago
  • Your home for all things paranormal, weird, spooky and enlightening.

    This show is a deep-dive in to the paranormal, ranging from interviews with folks involved in potentially paranormal events to the hosts working through cases beginning to end.

    The podcast begins with a very, very quick intro before a quick advert plays and then it’s on to the show. The show itself starts as the hosts Stefan and Josh explain what they do before a suitably creepy theme kicks in. The hosts then fully introduce themselves; you can immediately feel their energy and enthusiasm. It’s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    But It Was Aliens podcast Kev
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Love the interviews, the topics, and the segments, especially Cryptid of the Week because of the The Jersey Devil!!!!

    Audible
    5
    improvislaw
    United States5 years ago

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Well-researched episodes with solid audio production.
High entertainment value with thoughtful perspective on fringe topics.
Listener-friendly format that blends anecdotes with case details.
Energetic hosts with great chemistry and engaging storytelling.
Occasional critique on audio mix is noted by some listeners.

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Why She Traded Spirits for Spells: Sunshine Witchski’s Journey
Q: Do you find that even now that you're still learning new things?
Sunshine stated that she doesn't expect to ever stop learning, as the breadth of knowledge available is vast.
Why She Traded Spirits for Spells: Sunshine Witchski’s Journey
Q: How did that finding your own way go?
Sunshine explained that she started questioning what she'd been told and eventually walked into a metaphysical store, where she felt welcomed and encouraged to explore her beliefs.

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Listeners tune in for a monthly deep dive into high strangeness, spanning UFOs, cryptids, psychic phenomena, and government secrets. Episodes mix careful research, personal anecdotes, and lively host banter, with a strong emphasis on entertaining storytelling and educational context. The format often includes segments like guest perspectives, case breakdowns, and listener submissions, all delivered with energetic chemistry between the two hosts. A standout aspect is the show's breadth of topics—from historical hauntings to alien abductions—paired with high production values and a penchant for exploring fringe theories with an open-but-skeptical mindset.

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The Shadow Signal launched 8 years ago and published 177 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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