
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 128 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | SpiritualityReligion & Spirituality | |||

Splintered Spirits welcomes veteran paranormal investigator, TV analyst, and author Brian J. Cano (Travel Channel's Paranormal Caught on Camera, SyFy's Haunted Collector) for a deep dive into his personal research philosophy he calls “Paralosophy.” B... more
What happens when you put a data-driven parapsychologist in the same room as two loud-mouth ghost enthusiasts trying to figure out what spirits are? In this episode, Gary and John sit down once again with Professor Brian Laythe to unpack his groundbr... more
If you’re into haunted houses, real-life ghost research, Western occult history, psychic phenomena, or just want to know what serious scientists actually think about spirits, this is the episode you don’t skip. Step into one of the most mind-bending ... more
Splintered Spirits sits down with Tim Nealon, the software engineer and entrepreneur who turned a “joke” ghost tour in Savannah into Ghost City Tours, one of the most recognizable brands in haunted tourism. This conversation starts out funny then div... more
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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!
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!
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This show surveys ghosts, consciousness, and the nature of reality through in-depth interviews with paranormal investigators, mediums, skeptics, and tech pioneers. Episodes blend on-site explorations, live streams, and candid conversations about investigations, gear, ethics, and the personal journeys behind paranormal work. A recurring strength is the rapport between a veteran researcher and a curious host, which yields both practical demonstrations of equipment and thoughtful discussions on belief, evidence, and the human side of haunted experiences. A notable edge is the willingness to mix humor with rigorous inquiry, often pushing into media-making, collaboration across shows, and experimental approaches to documenting unseen phenomena.
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Splintered Spirits launched 2 years ago and published 128 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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Recent guests on Splintered Spirits include:
1. Brian Laythe
2. Tim Nealon
3. Haley Michelle
4. Joelle Tremblay
5. Brett Harp
6. Nick Groff
7. Chris McKinnell
8. Kelly Hammerling
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