The Psychic and The Skeptic

Christy Clark and Kathryn Wickham
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The podcast that discusses all things paranormal from the perspective of a psychic and a skeptic. We are seasoned paranormal investigators with more than 40 years of combined experience. Join us as we explore theories surrounding the unexplained and share our experiences with real examples of what we have encountered over the years. So bring an open mind... and a bit of skepticism!

  1. Sep 24

    Episode 61 - The Autumn Equinox - When the Veil Begins to Thin

    On this episode, Christy and Kathy explore the autumn equinox through astronomy, history, folklore, and modern paranormal claims, asking whether it’s simply a seasonal marker or a spiritually significant “thin veil” time. They explain what the equinox is, examine modern pagan terminology, and discuss symbolism. They review claims of equinox-linked hauntings and the Equinox Hotel ghost stories, emphasizing how interpretation and expectation shape reports. Kathy says the equinox doesn’t change spiritual activity for her, while both stress data collection, controls, and listener journaling to look for patterns. Be sure to follow our podcast for updates, rate us on your favorite platform, and share your thoughts and stories at psychicandskeptic@gmail.com. Disclaimers: This podcast is for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional or medical advice. The content is general and accuracy is not guaranteed. Listeners are responsible for how they use the information.The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.This podcast content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited.00:00 Autumn Equinox Setup 05:28 Balance Myth Busting 09:18 Ancient Sites Traditions 17:27 Mabon Origins Explained 20:11 Why Fall Feels Spooky 21:40 Persephone Seasonal Myth 27:06 Equinox Haunting Claims 28:45 Hall Road Bridge Legend 30:10 Midnight Cemetery Signs 30:35 Staircases and Portals 31:33 Equinox Investigation Bias 34:22 Haunted Equinox Hotel Story 35:34 Lincoln Legends vs History 37:50 Does the Veil Thin 47:01 Spooky Season Wrap Up 49:52 Final Thoughts and Sign Off

  2. Sep 10

    Episode 60 - Appalacian Trail Ghosts and Legends

    On this episode, the hosts explore folklore, paranormal claims, cryptids, and true crime tied to the 2,198-mile Appalachian Trail, outlining its route, history, management, and the hiking culture that helps legends spread. They discuss published lore like Madeline Vinton Dahlgren’s 1882 book South Mountain Magic may shape experiences. Featured stories include the Wampus Cat (Cherokee-based legend and newspaper panics), the ghost of lost child Ottie Klein Powell near Bluff Mountain and Punch Bowl Shelter, the Brown Mountain Lights and USGS explanations versus later folklore, and the Snarly Yow phantom black dog. They also cover the 1981 Wapiti Shelter murders by Randall Lee Smith and his 2008 shooting of two fishermen, plus a 1975 hatchet killing at Vandeventer Shelter, and end with modern accounts like a “floating dress” near Hog Pen Gap and unexplained footsteps near Fontana Dam, inviting listeners to submit encounters. Be sure to follow our podcast for updates, rate us on your favorite platform, and share your thoughts and stories at psychicandskeptic@gmail.com. Disclaimers: This podcast is for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional or medical advice. The content is general and accuracy is not guaranteed. Listeners are responsible for how they use the information.The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.This podcast content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited.00:00 Welcome to the AT 02:00 Why Hikers Come 02:54 Legends Take Root 04:36 Skeptic Lens Outdoors 06:59 Wampus Cat Origins 12:04 Newspaper Panic Waves 14:13 Ottie Powell Tragedy 17:14 Ghost Boy Reports 25:56 Brown Mountain Lights 28:55 Lights and Legends Shift 29:33 Scotty Wiseman Song Lore 30:34 Snarly Yow Cryptid 33:46 Phantom Dog Encounters 35:28 Why Cryptid Stories Spread 36:36 Shelters and Trail Culture 37:33 Wapiti Shelter Murders 42:07 Vandeventer Shelter Tragedy 45:12 Debunking Trail Experiences 46:36 Floating Dress Apparition 48:11 Footsteps in Snow Mystery 49:50 Internet Amplifies Hauntings 50:10 Trail Haunted Debate 50:41 Share Your Encounter 51:41 Closing Thanks and Signoff

  3. Aug 27

    Episode 59 - Appalachian Ghosts and Legends - Alabama

    On this episode, Christy and Kathy launch a new series on Appalachian Mountain ghosts by focusing on northeastern Alabama and its mix of documented history, folklore, and paranormal claims. They outline Appalachian geography and ancient formation, then discuss stories including Cherokee spirit guardians tied to sacred ridges, caves, and burial grounds (plus a personal family tale about a treasure map and a Native American guardian apparition). Other Alabama legends include Russell Cave and Cathedral Cavern shadow figures and voices, Creek War battlefield sounds, Rock Run Furnace ruins with glowing figures and industrial noises, Civil War soldier and horseman apparitions at Lookout Mountain, the Belle Mina phantom wagon linked to Governor Thomas Bibb, DeSoto Falls’ “crying woman” with possible animal explanations, the cryptid Alabama White Thang, Red Mountain ghost miners, Sand Mountain’s crying child legend, Highway 431’s vanishing hitchhiker, Little River Canyon ghost lights, and Huntsville’s “Dead Children’s Playground,” weighing the 1918 flu graves against an uncorroborated 1960s murder story. Be sure to follow our podcast for updates, rate us on your favorite platform, and share your thoughts and stories at psychicandskeptic@gmail.com. Disclaimers: This podcast is for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional or medical advice. The content is general and accuracy is not guaranteed. Listeners are responsible for how they use the information.The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.This podcast content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited.00:00 Appalachian Ghosts Series Begins 01:13 Trail and Mountain Origins 02:46 Alabama Setting and Approach 05:05 Cherokee Spirit Guardians 07:04 Treasure Map Burial Tale 13:29 Russell Cave Apparitions 15:15 Creek War Phantom Battle 16:33 Rock Run Furnace Hauntings 18:11 Civil War Echoes and Scouts 21:12 Phantom Wagon of Belle Mina 25:27 Crying Woman at DeSoto Falls 27:20 Alabama White Thang Cryptid 31:12 Red Eyes and Odor 32:13 Alabama White Thang 33:32 Ghost Miners Lore 36:07 Crying Child Legend 38:40 Phantom Hitchhiker 40:53 Cavern Shadow Figures 44:31 Little River Ghost Lights 47:19 Dead Children Playground 54:37 Themes and Wrap Up

  4. Aug 13

    Episode 58 - Interview with Wilhelmina Stöcker - Past Life Hypnotist

    On this episode, Christy and Kathy continue the conversation on past life regressions while they play an interview with Wilhelmina Stöcker, a certified hypnotist and past life regression practitioner who founded Exist in 2003 and has worked as a life coach, author, healer, radio host, and intuitive artist. Wilhelmina describes her early openness to guidance, her spontaneous past life experiences, and how she formally began hypnotherapy in 2016. She explains past life regression as an interactive hypnosis process involving intake, guided relaxation, recorded sessions, and client-led imagery, noting results depend on what a person allows and fear can block depth. She says regressions can reveal patterns, relationships across lifetimes, and lessons that bring clarity, forgiveness, and healing. The hosts discuss cultural influence, skepticism, alternate explanations, and emphasize that even if unproven, regression can still be therapeutic and empowering. Be sure to follow our podcast for updates, rate us on your favorite platform, and share your thoughts and stories at psychicandskeptic@gmail.com. New Life Hypnosis Xsist Wilhelmina Stöcker Studio Website Disclaimers: This podcast is for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional or medical advice. The content is general and accuracy is not guaranteed. Listeners are responsible for how they use the information.The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.This podcast content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited. 00:00 Meet Wilhelmina Stöcker 01:36 Kristi’s Connection 02:25 Psychic Gifts Debate 03:46 Interview Begins 05:12 Why Past Lives 06:44 Culture and Belief 08:58 Guides and Intuition 10:57 Skeptic Theory Break 15:47 What Is Regression 18:34 Do We All Reincarnate 20:28 Soul Lessons and Strengths 21:36 Blueprint vs Free Will 26:05 When Is a Soul Done 26:50 Longing to Go Home 27:55 Regression Session Steps 30:39 Symbols and Fast Clarity 33:11 Handling Overwhelm and Blocks 36:00 Relationships and Repeating Patterns 37:14 Healing Over Belief 40:18 Soul Families and Blueprints 43:20 Forgiveness and Skepticism 46:44 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

  5. Jul 30

    Episode 57 - Past Lives and Reincarnation

    On this episode, Christy and Kathy discuss past lives and reincarnation, questioning whether reported memories, emotions, phobias, and skills are genuine or better explained by psychology, culture, suggestion, coincidence, and how memory is constructed. They define reincarnation as the soul or consciousness surviving death and being reborn to learn lessons, note its ancient roots and prominence in Indian and Buddhist traditions, and address how researchers try to verify claims without engaging theology. They review documented cases including the Pollock twins, Maung Nyo's claims of being a WWII Japanese soldier, James Leininger's plane-crash nightmares and WWII pilot details, Cameron Macaulay's Isle of Barra home descriptions, and Ryan Hammons' Hollywood life tied to Marty Martyn, while weighing cryptomnesia, parental influence, confirmation bias, phobias, and hypnosis risks. They announce a follow-up interview for the next episode with Wilhelmina Stöcker's hypnotic past-life regressions. Be sure to follow our podcast for updates, rate us on your favorite platform, and share your thoughts and stories at psychicandskeptic@gmail.com. Disclaimers: This podcast is for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional or medical advice. The content is general and accuracy is not guaranteed. Listeners are responsible for how they use the information.The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.This podcast content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited. 00:00 Past Lives Setup 02:31 What Reincarnation Means 03:27 Religion and Research 07:19 Pollock Twins Case 08:53 Birthmarks Explained 10:02 Pollock Skeptic Take 12:44 Maung Nyo Soldier Memories 16:18 Memory and Hypnosis Risks 18:03 James Leininger Case 19:14 Spirit Visitation Theory 22:26 Cameron Macaulay Scotland 25:17 Ryan Hammons and Phobias 30:02 Skeptic Past Life Reading 31:41 Trauma Or Past Life 32:45 Ryan’s Hollywood Memories 35:00 Skeptic Takes Shape 36:33 Discovery Of Marty 41:22 Verified Details Debate 43:15 Testing Flaws And Bias 48:12 Memories Fade With Age 50:16 Seeds And Regression 53:38 Deja Vu And Wrap Up

  6. Jul 16

    Episode 56 - Paranormal Culture

    On this episode of The Psychic and the Skeptic, the hosts discuss how paranormal belief remains woven into American culture—shaping entertainment, technology, social media, spirituality, and tourism—despite controversial or unproven evidence. After noting the show is moving to a bi-weekly schedule and reflecting on Fourth of July celebrations, they focus on how TV and movies popularized modern ghost hunting, teams, and tools like EVPs, spirit boxes, EMF detectors, and thermal cameras, while also creating unrealistic expectations and misinformation. They describe filming with TAPS and how editing can distort investigations, discuss the rise and decline of paranormal TV and post-COVID shifts to platforms like TikTok, and warn that apps and AI-manipulated media make evidence harder to trust. They also cover paranormal tourism, conferences, online communities, folklore, cryptids, and UFO culture, emphasizing open skepticism, curiosity, and responsible investigation. Be sure to follow our podcast for updates, rate us on your favorite platform, and share your thoughts and stories at psychicandskeptic@gmail.com. Disclaimers: This podcast is for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional or medical advice. The content is general and accuracy is not guaranteed. Listeners are responsible for how they use the information.The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.This podcast content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited.00:00 Paranormal In America 01:13 Schedule Update 01:52 July Anniversary Theme 05:57 TV Sparks Ghost Hunting 07:57 Tools And Tech Boom 08:55 Behind The Scenes Reality 13:39 Gimmicks And Phone Apps 15:48 COVID And Media Shift 17:27 Movies And Folklore 19:29 Rise Of Amateur Teams 20:37 Haunted Location Economy 21:30 Practice Trips and Ethics 23:10 TV Fame and Influencers 24:03 Conventions and Online Hype 25:53 Ghost Tourism Towns 28:31 AI Fakes and Skepticism 30:29 Spiritual Beliefs Shift 33:52 Beyond Ghosts UFOs Cryptids 36:06 Folklore Media and Mockery 40:12 Campfire Mysteries Wrap Up

  7. Jul 2

    Episode 55 - Ghosts of the American Revolution

    On this episode, Christy and Kathy mark America’s 250th anniversary by exploring Revolutionary War history and the paranormal legends tied to it. They trace key events leading to the conflict after the French and Indian War, including British debt, colonial taxation without representation, the Boston Massacre (with Crispus Attucks), and the Boston Tea Party, before covering Paul Revere’s warning and the shot heard round the world at Lexington and Concord. The conversation then shifts to reported hauntings at major sites: George Washington’s Mount Vernon, Fort Mifflin and its “Screaming Lady,” Savannah’s Siege-era activity, and Yorktown’s surrender field, weighing emotional “imprints” against environmental and psychological explanations. They preview a future episode on paranormal influence in American culture and announce a switch to biweekly episode releases. Be sure to follow our podcast for updates, rate us on your favorite platform, and share your thoughts and stories at psychicandskeptic@gmail.com. Disclaimers: This podcast is for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional or medical advice. The content is general and accuracy is not guaranteed. Listeners are responsible for how they use the information.The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.This podcast content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited. 00:00 Revolution Ghosts Intro 03:06 Why History Matters 04:14 Taxes Spark Rebellion 06:25 Boston Massacre Legacy 09:41 Tea Party Fallout 12:34 Paul Revere Ride 15:24 Haunted War Sites Setup 15:34 Washington and Mount Vernon 19:55 Mount Vernon Ghost Reports 23:57 Old House Explanations 24:51 Brandywine to Fort Mifflin 26:34 Screaming Lady Legend 28:11 Residual or Suggestion 31:34 Siege of Savannah Hauntings 35:13 Spanish Moss and Acoustics 36:17 Yorktown and Ghost Reports 39:30 Skeptic Rules of Thumb 41:09 Next Episode and Schedule 42:29 Listener Call and Signoff

  8. Jun 25

    Episode 54 - Lucid Dreaming - Awake Within the Dream

    On this episode, Christy and Kathy discuss lucid dreaming, defining it as awareness of dreaming with potential control, and contrasting it with astral projection as leaving the body. They review sleep stages, explaining lucid dreaming as an overlap of REM and waking consciousness and linking it to sleep paralysis. They cover why people dream and research evidence including a 2012 study using prearranged eye signals to prove lucidity and communication during REM. They also discuss spiritual interpretations and share anecdotal stories where uncontrollable figures in lucid dreams lead into sleep paralysis and perceived entities. Be sure to follow our podcast for updates, rate us on your favorite platform, and share your thoughts and stories at psychicandskeptic@gmail.com. Disclaimers: This podcast is for informational or entertainment purposes only and should not be considered professional or medical advice. The content is general and accuracy is not guaranteed. Listeners are responsible for how they use the information.The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.This podcast content is protected by copyright and unauthorized use is prohibited.00:00 Lucid Dreaming Debate 01:15 Dreams and Memory 04:04 Sleep Topics Recap 04:30 Lucid vs Astral 06:14 Sleep Stages Explained 07:58 REM Brain Science 10:02 Why We Dream 13:09 Healing and Creativity 14:34 Lucid Dreaming Signs 15:35 Spirits and Protection 17:41 Brain Scans Evidence 19:02 How to Train Lucidity 19:39 Why Lucid Dream 20:22 Facing Death in Dreams 21:00 LaBerge Proves It 22:34 Eye Signal Experiments 25:10 Science Meets Spirituality 28:52 OBEs and Entities 30:18 Victorian Library Encounter 35:53 Reddit Sleep Paralysis 38:08 Try It Tonight

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The podcast that discusses all things paranormal from the perspective of a psychic and a skeptic. We are seasoned paranormal investigators with more than 40 years of combined experience. Join us as we explore theories surrounding the unexplained and share our experiences with real examples of what we have encountered over the years. So bring an open mind... and a bit of skepticism!

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  • Creator
    Christy Clark and Kathryn Wickham
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Christy Clark and Kathryn Wickham
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    The Psychic and The Skeptic