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The Paranormal Podcast

Jim Harold
Ufos
Ghosts
Bigfoot
Paranormal
Near-Death Experiences
Witchcraft
Uaps
Consciousness
Afterlife
Ghost Stories
UAP
Tarot
Spirituality
Parapsychology
Small Town Monsters
Astrology
Ouija Board
Paranormal Investigations
Paranormal Investigation
Aliens

Jim Harold interviews the best known names in the paranormal about UFOs, Ghosts, Bigfoot, and everything paranormal! Guests have included Bridget Marquardt, Amy Bruni, Josh Gates, Chip Coffey, Jack Osbourne, Dr. Jacques Vallée, George Noory and the biggest names in the paranormal. This feed reflects the last 90 days of content, The Paranormal Podcast has been in production since 2005 with over 900... more

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For the 21st anniversary of The Paranormal Podcast, Jim welcomes Bridget Marquardt, host of Ghost Bunny and longtime paranormal aficionado, for a special conversation recorded at Spotify Studios. Bridget traces her fascination with the unexplained ba... more

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What happens when neuroscience, psychology, and the paranormal meet? Dr. Melissa Maffeo, author of Science of the Supernatural: Critical Thinking for the Mind and Brain, joins Jim to explore how fear, expectation, sleep paralysis, infrasound, and the... more

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What would it mean to believe you had lived a past life connected to one of history’s darkest chapters? Author Benjamin Carraud shares the story behind Goodbye, Fields of Prokhorovka: Past Life Memories of a Waffen-SS Officer, including the spontaneo... more

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Was Roswell really the first major American UFO crash story?

Author Paul Blake Smith joins Jim to discuss a case he believes deserves far more attention than it gets: the reported 1941 crash near Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

His book, The UFO Bombshel... more

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Recent Guests

Melissa Maffeo
Associate teaching professor at Wake Forest University, specializing in behavior neuroscience
Wake Forest University
Episode: Science of the Supernatural - The Paranormal Podcast 948
Benjamin Carraud
French-British author focusing on memory and identity
Self-published author; author of Goodbye, Fields of Prokhorovka
Episode: His Past Life Memories Were Horrifying - The Paranormal Podcast 947
Paul Blake Smith
Author of multiple UFO/history books; focuses on Cape Girardeau 1941 crash
Self-published works; The UFO Bombshell Before Roswell, Cape Gerardo book
Episode: The UFO Bombshell BEFORE Roswell - The Paranormal Podcast 946
A. G. Liu
Author and educator focused on AI and futurism
Author of The Handy Artificial Intelligence Answer Book
Episode: AI: Scarier Than Any Ghost Story - The Paranormal Podcast 945
Dr. Stan Williams
Author of the Wizard Clip Haunting trilogy; filmmaker and screenplay consultant
Independent author/filmmaker
Episode: America's Greatest Haunting You've Never Heard Of - The Paranormal Podcast 944
Richard Syrett
Author of Tales from the Rock n Roll Twilight Zone; host/creator of Richard Syrett's Strange Planet; paranormal broadcaster
Author/Host
Episode: Visiting The Rock n Roll Twilight Zone - The Paranormal Podcast 943
Tracy Quinlan
Canadian astrologer, author and accutonics practitioner
Consult the Sky / tracyquinlan.com
Episode: Charting Love with Astrology - The Paranormal Podcast 942
David Alderton
Co-author of Mysterious Creatures, The Truth Behind the Legends
Author/Co-author of Mysterious Creatures
Episode: Mysterious Creatures - The Paranormal Podcast 941
Darnella Ford
Award-winning author, speaker and teacher
Journey Toward Worthy (journeytoworthy.org)
Episode: Journeys Into The Hereafter - The Paranormal Podcast 940

Host

Jim Harold
Host of The Paranormal Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 6.6k ratings
  • Review Losers

    Most of the negative reviews are people complaining about worthless comments and stupid opinions. I’ve listened to this podcast for 10 years and love the content. Best paranormal podcast on the planet. Stay Spooky Jim.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Шзуь влаалаь
    United Statesa month ago
  • Rockin’

    Richard Syrett interview was great! So many details I did not know. Such interesting stuff. Looking forward to reading more. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thermosprotection1
    United Statesa month ago
  • a brilliant series of shows

    Thanks Jim, I subscribe to your shows, so

    much content, I absolutely love it.

    Also, you and Dar seem like such nice people. Kind!!! We need more of that these days.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blackberrystitch
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Spooky Valentine!

    Tim Rayborn is FANTASTIC. Please keep having him on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thermosprotection1
    United States6 months ago
  • The OG

    Jim is a legend, his shows are family friendly, but still spooky. If you are looking for a show that covers all things paranormal and hosts guests you never knew you wanted to meet, this is THE PERFECT SHOW!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AKramps
    Canada6 months ago

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Shows are entertaining and family-friendly while exploring spooky topics
Interviews feel insightful and well-paced, with space for guests to share depth
A broad range of topics keeps the content fresh and engaging
Well-researched conversations with credible guests
Ad breaks can interrupt flow for some listeners

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

His Past Life Memories Were Horrifying - The Paranormal Podcast 947
Q: When did you realize this may be more than a mental health issue and could be connected to a past life?
It became clearer after meeting the family and discovering corroborating details that aligned with the man I believed I remembered, including names, ranks, family history, and battlefield events, which shifted the interpretation from a random memory to a linked past life narrative.
His Past Life Memories Were Horrifying - The Paranormal Podcast 947
Q: So okay, so you kind of visualized that you were a soldier in a battle, in the battle for this city. After that episode, how long did it last and what were your thoughts immediately afterward?
The initial reaction was to treat it as a mental malady at first, but as the memories became more coherent and persistent, I sought grounding and validation from mental health professionals, historians, and eventually family members who could corroborate details, which gradually transformed doubt into acceptance.
The UFO Bombshell BEFORE Roswell - The Paranormal Podcast 946
Q: What new data or sources does your book bring to light about this crash?
Smith cites eyewitness testimony from the minister's family, archival vaults in Cape Girardeau, and leaked reminiscences about storerooms and jars containing alien bodies, arguing these details support a more nuanced pre-Roswell chronology.
The UFO Bombshell BEFORE Roswell - The Paranormal Podcast 946
Q: Could you summarize what makes the Cape Girardeau incident unique compared to the Roswell case?
Paul Blake Smith explains that Cape Girardeau predates Roswell by several years, involves a town-level crash with a minister eyewitness, and centers on a story of three alien bodies and government secrecy, which, in his view, suggests a more extensive pattern of information suppression in the 1940s.
Mysterious Creatures - The Paranormal Podcast 941
Q: Tell us about dragons.
Dragons are traced to composite origins, with Greek and Roman-era descriptions suggesting snakes and large reptiles as precursors; the concept of fire-breathing may have arisen from encounters with venomous snakes and their toxins, while modern examples like Draco lizards show how reptiles can inspire dragon imagery.

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1. Melissa Maffeo
2. Benjamin Carraud
3. Paul Blake Smith
4. A. G. Liu
5. Dr. Stan Williams
6. Richard Syrett
7. Tracy Quinlan
8. David Alderton

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