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Welcome to our podcast, where we take deep dives looking at various topics through a Paranormal Lens. Every Thursday, co-hosts Ben Goldman, Brienna Shear, and Angela Wingard come together to unpack history, events, and phenomena through a paranormal perspective. Along the way, we'll share updates on our latest projects, discuss timely news that doesn’t always fit into a full-length investigation or film, and connect the dots between folklore, research, and lived experience. In addition to our main Thursday episodes, listeners can also expect occasional bonus or mini-episodes dropping on Mondays, recorded live on-set or at events. Whether it’s analyzing legends, exploring haunted history, or discussing the cultural impact of the unexplained... our podcast is your gateway into conversations that exist at the Crossroads Of Curiosities.

  1. Why we DON'T take on residential cases, as paranormal investigators...

    17H AGO

    Why we DON'T take on residential cases, as paranormal investigators...

    This is a rare, completely off-the-cuff and unplanned episode of Paranormal Lens. While prepping for a totally different episode, we got the longest, most specific and frantic Instagram DM ever on our main Crossroads of Curiosities page. It was from a frightened homeowner begging for us to come and rid an alleged "demon" from their home, that was scratching her children and attacking her husband. Unlike most paranormal groups out there though, we don't take on residential cases. And in this raw conversation, we explain why. We discuss all of our concerns regarding residential cases, ranging from the ethical to the psychological.

    29 min
  2. Baby Blue, Blue Baby & Hooded Man Rituals: Would YOU Play Dangerous Summoning Games On A 2nd Date?

    MAR 26

    Baby Blue, Blue Baby & Hooded Man Rituals: Would YOU Play Dangerous Summoning Games On A 2nd Date?

    This episode of Paranormal Lens dives into the eerie world of ritual “games,” including the infamous Hooded Man Ritual and the unsettling legend of Baby Blue, Blue Baby (which co-hosts Ben and Angela actually attempted on their 2nd date). Are these games merely modern folklore, or do intention, belief, and repetition open the door to something genuinely unexplained? This episode explores where imagination ends and where something else might begin... GEMINI SUMMARY: This episode of Paranormal Lens explores the eerie world of ritual "games," modern folklore dares or challenges that require specific steps to contact the supernatural. The co-hosts discuss these rituals, including a terrifying attempt Angela and Ben made together on their 2nd date. Key Highlights: The Hooded Man Ritual (2:12): Ben describes this ritual, which involves summoning an entity to drive you to the "other world" in a black cab. Despite a danger level of two (according to the Paranormal Rituals Wiki), Ben notes the steps are highly specific and seemingly impossible to fulfill in the modern world (15:33). Baby Blue, Blue Baby (19:53): Angela and Ben recount attempting this ritual, which involves summoning an angry ghost baby in a dark bathroom. The ritual requires balancing the weight of a ghost baby and involves specific rules to avoid being scratched or killed by the baby's mother (25:53). Egregore & Belief (7:10): The hosts discuss the concept of an egregore, a thoughtform created by collective belief, suggesting that rituals can become genuinely dangerous if enough people believe in them and put intent into the actions (33:53).

    35 min
  3. MidWest WeirdFest 2026 recap; and MORE mysteries of Jacques revealed

    MAR 19

    MidWest WeirdFest 2026 recap; and MORE mysteries of Jacques revealed

    On this episode of Paranormal Lens: we give a free-wheeling recap of the incredible 10th annual MidWest WeirdFest we attended in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. A slew of behind-the-scenes stories that honestly sound too weird to be true take center stage in this episode, as our trip to the MidWest WeirdFest turns into a whirlwind of uncanny encounters and bizarre coincidences. From strange interactions with people who seemed to know a little too much, to mind-blowing synchronicities that lead to even more mysteries of Jacques being revealed... we unpack the eerie energy surrounding the festival itself while also highlighting some of its standout films: The Philip Experiment - https://thephilipexperiment.com The Hole Story - https://www.facebook.com/TheHoleStoryMovie/ The Mid-Night Driver - https://www.instagram.com/alex_cherney/ Seven: The Mystery Of Jacques - https://paraflixx.vhx.tv/seven-the-mystery-of-jacques GEMINI Summary: This episode of Paranormal Lens provides a recap of the 10th annual MidWest WeirdFest in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, highlighting the eerie energy of the city and various uncanny encounters (4:54). The hosts discuss their experiences at a haunted motel (5:17) and an antique store (Mabel's) where they encountered a strange mannequin (11:55). The conversation covers several standout films from the festival: The Philip Experiment (32:21): A film exploring the concept of creating a ghost through collective belief, known as an egregor. The Hole Story (22:15): A documentary paired with the hosts' own film, Seven: The Mystery Of Jacques. The Mid-Night Driver (38:53): A horror film loosely based on the Hooded Man ritual. Finally, they discuss future plans to turn their short film, Seven: The Mystery Of Jacques, into a feature film (47:35), fueled by real-life synchronicities and local legends. After the film screening, a stranger looked into Ben's eyes in the light and claimed that "there were 27 in Jacques" but "there's still five inside of you" (50:08 - 50:27)...

    55 min
  4. The Singapore Theory: Music & the Paranormal

    MAR 12

    The Singapore Theory: Music & the Paranormal

    On this long-awaited episode of Paranormal Lens: we dive deep into music and the paranormal. We discuss the popular Singapore Theory, which proposes that playing familiar music could trigger paranormal activity. We also discuss music as a ritual; how it might heal or help the potential entities present; and why old theaters and opera houses are so haunted. This episode is dedicated to all the Swifties out there. GEMINI Summary: This episode of Paranormal Lens explores the intersection of music and the paranormal, specifically diving into the Singapore Theory, which suggests that playing familiar music can trigger paranormal activity (0:14). The hosts discuss music as a universal language that can transcend the mortal realm and act as a connector to spirits (1:36). Key Themes Discussed: Music as a Trigger (Singapore Theory): (23:18) The hosts discuss how playing familiar music or audio clips relevant to a location's history can evoke responses from entities, referencing an investigation at the Howell Opera House (9:31) and a cemetery investigation involving Beethoven (10:02). Emotional Energy in Theaters: (3:33) The intense emotional energy generated by concerts and plays in old theaters and opera houses is proposed as a reason for their high rates of haunting. Spirits and Emotions: (3:07) Spirits might be attracted to or communicate through the emotions and frequencies invoked by music. Music Therapy and Healing: (5:49) The conversation explores whether music can heal spirits, similar to how it works for the living, highlighting the Eloise Asylum (6:20) and suggesting unorthodox tests like playing musical chairs with spirits (7:19). Future Paranormal Research: (27:46) The hosts plan to use immersive technologies, like 360-degree cameras and surround sound, to project historical audio and visuals onto modern spaces to test these theories.

    32 min
  5. If you give a Bigfoot pizza...

    MAR 5

    If you give a Bigfoot pizza...

    On this BIG episode of Paranormal Lens, we finally tackle America's favorite cryptid in-depth. Is Bigfoot really an elusive unknown creature? Or could it just be a bear? Or a hairy man? Or maybe Bigfoot is really an inter-dimensional being! And why is there a correlation between areas with a high Furry population and frequent Bigfoot sightings??? This episode is a doozy, and might just serve as the inspiration for the next blockbuster smash-hit "Jacques vs. Bigfoot." Hollywood producers, you know where to find us: crossroadsofcuriosities@gmail.com GEMINI Summary: This episode of the Paranormal Lens podcast features a lighthearted, non-serious discussion about Bigfoot, exploring whether the famous cryptid is a physical creature, a spiritual entity, or something else entirely (0:00-0:25). The hosts debate the lack of hard evidence despite numerous sightings, joking that Bigfoot might actually be a very hairy lost man or even a furry in a costume (1:52-4:43, 11:54-13:25). Highlights of the discussion include: Michigan Bigfoot: The hosts discuss Bigfoot's role as a mascot for Michigan's wilderness and share a humorous story about a local man in Midland, Michigan, who leaves pizza boxes as offerings for Bigfoot, leading to national news coverage and DNA testing on pizza box hair (3:01-3:37, 24:43-25:45). Interdimensional Theories: The conversation shifts to more esoteric theories, suggesting Bigfoot could be an interdimensional being or a spirit (10:02-10:41). The "Summoning" Debate: Host Angela proposes summoning Bigfoot like a spirit, leading to a humorous role-playing scenario about calling the police to report a Bigfoot inside an apartment (34:36-39:53).

    46 min
  6. Conducting an Estes session telepathically??

    FEB 26

    Conducting an Estes session telepathically??

    On this episode of Paranormal Lens: we discuss a recent Estes Method session that caught us all off guard, because it was conducted... telepathically. What are the implications of this session? Is telepathy real? And if so, what does it mean about psychic phenomena and the paranormal at large?

    32 min
  7. NEVER whistle in the woods at night: Superstitions and supernatural risks explained

    FEB 19

    NEVER whistle in the woods at night: Superstitions and supernatural risks explained

    "Pere Cheney: Plague In The Pines" is now streaming on PARAFlixx: https://paraflixx.vhx.tv/pere-cheney-plague-in-the-pines-paraflixx-paranormal-plus On this episode of Paranormal Lens: we discuss the superstition, lore, and perceived risks surrounding whistling in the woods at night. Could merely whistling alert something supernatural to your presence? The conversation also veers (or as Brie calls it, "devolves") to discuss Bigfoot calls and their effectiveness. This episode has a little bit of everything, including references to our recent projects "Pere Cheney: Plague In The Pines" and "Seven: The Mystery of Jacques"! GEMINI SUMMARY: This episode discusses the superstition and perceived risks of whistling in the woods at night (0:00). The hosts share their varying opinions on whether whistling can attract supernatural entities (1:33), referencing folklore from different cultures (1:57) and the idea of whistling as a universal invitation (4:40). Key points from the discussion include: Personal Experiences with Whistling (1:41): One host accidentally whistles frequently, while another avoids it in the woods. The "Invitation" Theory (4:25): The idea that whistling acts as a call or invitation to unknown entities, akin to a universal language (4:55). The Pere Cheney Cemetery Incident (9:06): A detailed account of an experience during filming where both groups spontaneously started whistling at the same time in a haunted location, followed by coyotes howling (11:30). Bigfoot and Dogman Whistling (14:12): The conversation "devolves" into a discussion about Bigfoot and Dogman calls that incorporate whistling, raising questions about the existence and nature of these cryptids (14:26). Fear and Activity (29:45): The theory that being scared while whistling can influence paranormal activity due to the energy generated by fear. Individual Discretion (30:31): The hosts conclude that ultimately, the decision to whistle in the woods at night is up to the individual and their comfort level with potential risks.

    33 min
  8. Pere Cheney: NEW documentary reveals the truth behind Michigan’s most famous haunting

    FEB 14

    Pere Cheney: NEW documentary reveals the truth behind Michigan’s most famous haunting

    "Pere Cheney: Plague In The Pines" is NOW STREAMING on Paraflixx: https://paraflixx.vhx.tv/pere-cheney-plague-in-the-pines-paraflixx-paranormal-plus The legend of Pere Cheney has long been one of Michigan’s most talked-about ghost stories. With the help of the local historical society, this documentary offers a fresh and entirely new perspective on Pere Cheney’s haunted history. By separating fact from folklore, putting real names to long-muddied legends, and uncovering a historical discovery that changes everything, the film reexamines what we truly know about this infamous piece of Michigan folklore. GEMINI SUMMARY: This special episode discusses our latest documentary "Pere Cheney: Plague In The Pines," (0:43) which explores the history and paranormal phenomena of Pere Cheney, a well-known Michigan ghost town. (1:28) The discussion covers: Pere Cheney's History: The town was once a bustling village (2:30) with 1,500 residents that served as a county seat. (2:34) It declined after two diphtheria outbreaks (2:49) and was eventually burned down by people who believed it was cursed, leaving only 18 residents. (3:51) The Cemetery: All that remains of the town is its cemetery (4:36) and some building foundations. (4:45) The cemetery's headstones were heavily vandalized, (5:26) leaving only five or six readable names. (5:32) The historical society revealed that the cemetery was originally four times larger than what is visible today, with many graves extending into the woods, including a lost mass grave. (28:56) Paranormal Experiences & Technical Issues: The hosts share numerous paranormal encounters that did not make it into the film, such as a child apparition (7:34) and a "monster" sighting on the railroad tracks. (29:25) They also experienced recurring technical difficulties (8:50) while filming and editing, including corrupted footage (9:31) and internet outages (11:42) that they attribute to the location's haunted nature. The "Witch" Folklore: The documentary aims to separate fact from folklore, specifically addressing the legend of a witch who allegedly cursed the town. (3:25) The film intentionally minimizes the "witch" narrative (23:08) because it is not historically verifiable. (23:26) The hosts mention a "witch's tree" (23:47) or stump where the witch was supposedly hanged, but historical accounts vary, and they encountered odd weather phenomena when investigating it. (25:55) Filming Challenges and Goals: The film is feature-length (0:53) and was made in collaboration with A Non Sasquatch Production, What Goes Bump In The Night, and the Crawford County Historical Society. (1:22) Many paranormal occurrences and pieces of evidence were excluded from the final cut (14:38) to prioritize the historical narrative and create a cohesive story. (18:29) The documentary aims to shed light on Pere Cheney's overlooked history (20:25) and a significant historical discovery, which is revealed in the film. (38:32)

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Welcome to our podcast, where we take deep dives looking at various topics through a Paranormal Lens. Every Thursday, co-hosts Ben Goldman, Brienna Shear, and Angela Wingard come together to unpack history, events, and phenomena through a paranormal perspective. Along the way, we'll share updates on our latest projects, discuss timely news that doesn’t always fit into a full-length investigation or film, and connect the dots between folklore, research, and lived experience. In addition to our main Thursday episodes, listeners can also expect occasional bonus or mini-episodes dropping on Mondays, recorded live on-set or at events. Whether it’s analyzing legends, exploring haunted history, or discussing the cultural impact of the unexplained... our podcast is your gateway into conversations that exist at the Crossroads Of Curiosities.

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