
“Go inside the mind of one of television and movies’ wildest storytellers…” Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf is a podcast that feels like discovering a secret diary. Every episode unravels the mysteries of a book from Richard's bookshelf and a story from Richard’s life, weaving together the excitement of the supernatural and the warmth of personal storytelling.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 63 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CulturePersonal JournalsComedy | |||

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I’ve been listening since episode 1 dropped when my wish came true: My favorite Astonishing Legends guest started his own podcast. I look forward to each episode’s release - a mixture of Rich’s autobiographical vulnerability effortlessly paired with a variety of intriguing paranormal books. Give the podcast a listen and fall down the rabbit hole with rest of us who want to expand our education into the strange unknown of the paranormal and how it runs alongside the struggles and normality of eve... more
I have listened since the first episode, and while I can not say that I love every episode, on the whole I love the podcast. Richard Hatem is just fantastic.
This has got to be my favorite running podcast. I could listen to Rich tell stories about his life forever. Amazing stuff! Keep up the awesome work.
The gift that keeps on giving. Thanks Richard. Loving your stories, they reset me somehow .. to feel chill, happy, all is good. My husband keeps walking in to the room wondering why I’m laughing (since you re in my ears ). Please keep them coming 🙏 love your humour and feel I’m watching these stories all play out in front of me. Amazing!
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One of the easiest five star reviews I’ve ever given. The host is a master storyteller and draws you in like a great book. His descriptions are delightfully vivid, and his takes enjoyable. Probably for the best I put limits on my podcast time, because otherwise I’d happily listen to this for days I think. A must listen, regardless of what you think (or don’t) of the paranormal!
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Across recent episodes, the show blends personal storytelling with deep dives into paranormal literature and culture. Listeners encounter memoir-like episodes that weave autobiographical moments with discussions of books, haunting cases, cryptozoology, and belief vs. skepticism. Guests range from researchers and authors to entertainers who share firsthand experiences with UFOs, afterlife communication, and historical mysteries, creating a thoughtful, intimate, and sometimes humorous exploration of the weird and human at the same time. A standout is the consistent focus on how personal history and curiosity frame interpretations of the unexplained, often anchored by the host's reflective voice and literary lens.
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