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Splintered Spirits

with Gary and John
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What are spirits, really? Splintered Spirits explores the afterlife, ghosts, and the mysteries of human consciousness. Hosted by producer Gary Shapiro (the uneasy novice) and his nephew John Santa of Santa Paranormal (the experienced researcher), this podcast bridges the gap between the physical and spiritual worlds. Tune in for unnerving, funny, and thoughtful interviews or on-location experiment... more

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This week on Splintered Spirits, we’re stepping into the space where desire, death, and consciousness collide. Our guest is Aubrey Black, an internationally recognised adult film star, creative producer, and visual artist with a multi‑decade career s... more

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This week on Splintered Spirits, Gary and John sit down with paranormal researcher, intuitive medium, and Certified Master Spiritual Teacher, Tawney Lewis, a lead expert on the Travel Channel's hit series My Haunted Hometown and a recurring face on G... more

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What happens when two lifelong paranormal investigators from Kansas City, who grew up in haunted houses, finally start telling their stories? You get Chumming with the Spirits. In this episode, Gary and John Santa from Santa Paranormal sit down with ... more

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Skepticism meets the supernatural when Gary sits down with Benjamin Radford, one of the world’s best-known paranormal investigators and deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer. Author of Investigating Ghosts, Scientific Paranormal Investigation, Tracking... more

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Recent Guests

Jeremy JD Duvall
Paranormal investigator and co-host of Chumming with the Spirits
Chumming with the Spirits
Episode: Live with Chumming with the Spirits - April 2, 2026!
Larry Para-chum Buchanan
Paranormal investigator known as Para-chum from Chumming with the Spirits
Chumming with the Spirits
Episode: Live with Chumming with the Spirits - April 2, 2026!
Benjamin Radford
Skeptical Inquirer deputy editor, research fellow with the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
Skeptical Inquirer; Committee for Skeptical Inquiry
Episode: EP 39: Where's the Evidence?, with Benjamin Radford
Jake Bruce
Paranormal content creator, ghost hunter
Independent / Jake Bruce official
Episode: Live with Jake Bruce from March 26, 2026!!!
Greg Bakun
Host of Ghost Box Radio, paranormal investigator, ITC specialist
Ghost Box Radio, ParaFriends
Episode: Splintered Spirits Live with Greg Bakun from Ghost Box Radio
James Underdown
Executive Director of the Center for Inquiry West; founder of the Independent Investigations Group
Center for Inquiry West; Independent Investigations Group
Episode: EP 35: The Skeptic, James Underdown
Mandy Cummings
Founder of the Ghost Sisters of Ohio, paranormal investigator
Ghost Sisters of Ohio
Episode: Live with Mandy from The Ghost Sisters! - February 26, 2026!
Patti Negri
Psychic medium and the Good Witch of Hollywood, known for her appearances on television shows related to the paranormal.
Episode: Ep 40: Patti Negri, The Good Witch of Hollywood
Monique Toosoon
A New Hampshire native, drag queen, and paranormal investigator with a unique perspective on ghost hunting.
Episode: Ep 34: Ghosts & Glitter with Monique Toosoon

Hosts

Gary
Host known for engaging discussions with a skeptical yet thoughtful approach to the paranormal, intertwining elements of humor and education in episodes.
John Santa
Co-host and paranormal expert who brings extensive knowledge and relatable experiences to the discussions about the supernatural.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • A must listen if exploring the paranormal

    Gary and John do an amazing job at delving into theories on the paranormal, and exploring the mysteries that the community has faced for decades. The humour, back and forth, will leave you in stitches, all while providing some great education makes this a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HaleLikeDimension
    Canadaa year ago
  • A must listen if exploring the paranormal

    Gary and John do an amazing job at delving into theories on the paranormal, and exploring the mysteries that the community has faced for decades. The humour, back and forth, all while providing some great education makes this a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RFekg
    Canadaa year ago

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EP 39: Where's the Evidence?, with Benjamin Radford
Q: How do you respond to someone who sincerely believes they experienced a ghost without dismissing their emotional reality?
Acknowledge the experience, ask clarifying questions to understand what they mean by 'ghost,' and seek objective explanations or testable hypotheses before labeling the event as paranormal.
EP 39: Where's the Evidence?, with Benjamin Radford
Q: What constitutes meaningful evidence to you of a ghost?
Meaningful evidence would have to be something that can be clearly attributed to a specific, verifiable source and would not be explainable by more mundane causes; extraordinary claims require extraordinary, verifiable data, including baseline comparisons and independent corroboration.
Gossippin' 'bout Ghosts Live with Ashley from Ghost Gossip Podcast!
Q: What is the latest gossip about ghosts that you've discovered?
I scroll on because I'm like that's none of my business.
Gossippin' 'bout Ghosts Live with Ashley from Ghost Gossip Podcast!
Q: What has changed in your perspective once you got to be able to talk to people about your experiences in your house?
I'm not alone. That was the biggest takeaway.
Ep 36: Chip Coffey
Q: Chip, my first question for you is simple. It's, you know, when did you first realize that what you were experiencing wasn't just a child's imagination?
It did. Actually, I got to separate that into two different categories. One is psychic and the other one is medium.

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1. Jeremy JD Duvall
2. Larry Para-chum Buchanan
3. Benjamin Radford
4. Jake Bruce
5. Greg Bakun
6. James Underdown
7. Mandy Cummings
8. Patti Negri

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