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ParaReality
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ParaReality airs the first & third Friday of each month. The host, known only as Sandman, talks to guests from all over the world as they explore paranormal & alternative topics and issues including subjects related to ghosts, spirits, hauntings, apparitions, electronic voice phenomena, the unexplained, Wicca, the esoteric, the occult, magick, dreams, UFO sightings, medicine, alternative healing, psychic abilities, conspiracy theories and more.
Join long-time paranormal researcher Sandman and his roster of special guests, experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen to the show to learn about the great mysteries of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries.
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ParaReality Flashback: Season 1, Ep. 8 - The Jersey Devil
6d ago01:35:39Tap to summarizeOriginally aired April 2, 2004. In this ParaReality Flashback, Sandman revisits one of America's oldest and most enduring cryptid legends: the Jersey Devil. For nearly 300 years, stories of a strange winged creature have emerged from the dark forests of New Jersey's Pine Barrens. Described as part animal, part monster, and part nightmare, the Jersey Devil has become a fixture of American folklore and one of the most reported cryptid creatures in history. In this episode, we explore the origins of the legend, the infamous Leeds family curse, eyewitness accounts spanning generations, and the theories that attempt to explain the mystery. Is the Jersey Devil merely a product of myth and superstition, or could there be a real phenomenon lurking behind the stories? Step back into the early days of ParaReality and experience the curiosity, investigation, and fascination with the unknown that helped shape the show from the very beginning. What if one of America's oldest monsters isn't just a legend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Ask Sandman 2026
2w ago01:09:30Tap to summarizeWhat would you do if four hours of your life simply disappeared? What if you woke up in the middle of the night and saw a woman standing in your hallway—only to discover nobody was there? Or watched a massive black triangle glide silently across the sky? Or received a phone call from a loved one who had already passed away? In this special edition of ParaReality, the spotlight turns to you. Join Sandman as he opens the inbox and answers calls from listeners who have experienced the strange, the mysterious, and the unexplained. Some are searching for answers. Others simply want to share a story they've carried for years. From missing time and UFO sightings to ghostly encounters and possible cryptid activity deep in the Smoky Mountains, each account offers a glimpse into the unknown. Are these experiences evidence of something beyond our understanding? Misidentified events? Tricks of memory and perception? Or something else entirely? We don't claim to have all the answers—but together, we'll explore the questions. Tonight's stories are real. The witnesses are real. The mystery remains. Welcome to Ask Sandman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Black Eyed Kids: Alien Hybrids or Interdimensional Visitors?
3w ago01:10:48Tap to summarizeFew modern paranormal mysteries are as unsettling as the phenomenon known as the Black Eyed Kids. Reports from across the world describe pale, emotionless children with completely black eyes appearing unexpectedly and asking for help, a ride, or permission to enter a home. Witnesses often report overwhelming fear and the disturbing feeling that they are interacting with something that only appears human. In this episode of ParaReality, Sandman and Eric "Easy E" Patterson explore two very different theories behind one of the strangest mysteries of the modern paranormal age. Could the Black Eyed Kids be connected to the UFO phenomenon and the long-rumored alien-human hybridization program? Or are they something far older—interdimensional entities or fairy-like beings whose stories have been woven into human folklore for centuries? Together, they examine the origins of the Black Eyed Kids legend, the most famous encounters, the eerie consistency of witness reports, and the similarities these entities share with both UFO lore and ancient traditions involving otherworldly visitors. Are the Black Eyed Kids evidence of a hidden intelligence attempting to blend into human society? Are they manifestations of an ancient phenomenon that has simply adapted to the modern world? Or are they something else entirely? Whatever the answer may be, one thing is certain: the mystery continues. Listen now and decide for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Greys
4w ago01:30:19Tap to summarizeThe Greys. Few images in modern culture are as instantly recognizable—or as deeply unsettling. With their oversized black eyes, small gray bodies, and mysterious presence, Grey aliens have become the defining face of the UFO phenomenon. But where did the stories come from, and why have they persisted for decades? In this first installment of the ParaReality Summer Series, Sandman takes a deep dive into the world of the Greys. From the landmark Betty and Barney Hill abduction case and the Roswell controversy to alien abduction reports, the Zeta Reticuli connection, hybridization theories, interdimensional hypotheses, and modern government conspiracy theories, this episode explores the many claims, stories, and mysteries surrounding these enigmatic beings. Are the Greys extraterrestrial visitors from another star system? Interdimensional entities that have interacted with humanity throughout history? Future humans attempting to alter their own timeline? Or are they something else entirely? Join Sandman as he examines the evidence, the theories, the skepticism, and the enduring fascination surrounding one of the most controversial subjects in paranormal history. Keep questioning. Keep searching. And keep your eyes on the skies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ParaReality Flashback - Season 1, Ep. 7: The Lumbee Indians
May 3001:22:42Tap to summarizeTonight, we're getting in the Time Machine once again, and going back to March 19, 2004, continuing our journey to revisit the very first season of what was then known as ParaReality Radio. This episode is all about the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is the largest Native American tribe east of the Mississippi River, with over 60,000 enrolled members. Centered in Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland, and Scotland counties, their cultural and political headquarters are located in Pembroke, NC. On this episode, I'll introduce you to the Lumbees and tell you what makes them special. There are rumors that they are descendants from the Lost Colony of Roanoke. Is this true? What is the evidence? To learn more, you'll need to Turn On, Tune In & Find Out! Here is Season 1, Episode 7: The Lumbee Indians. Originally airing on March 19, 2004 on Live365. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Visitors from Hidden Realms: Brent Raynes and the UFO Enigma
May 1601:17:58Tap to summarizeWhat if UFOs aren’t extraterrestrial spacecraft at all…but manifestations of something far stranger? In this episode of ParaReality Podcast, Sandman sits down with veteran UFO researcher and author Brent Raynes for a deep exploration into the hidden side of the phenomenon. Drawing from nearly six decades of investigation, Raynes discusses the connections between UFO encounters, Marian apparitions, Mothman, altered states of consciousness, ultraterrestrials, and the enduring influence of legendary researcher John A. Keel. Together, they examine the idea that the paranormal may not be separate phenomena at all—but different masks worn by the same mysterious intelligence. From glowing spheres and contact experiences to psychic phenomena and interdimensional theories, this conversation ventures far beyond traditional “nuts-and-bolts” ufology and into the truly unknown. Are we dealing with visitors from another world…or something that has been here all along? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Not Random: The Hidden Order of UFO Encounters
May 901:29:01Tap to summarizeWhat if UFOs aren’t random… but organized? In this episode of the ParaReality Podcast, Sandman takes a deep dive into three of the most commonly reported UFO shapes in modern history: the classic saucer-shaped craft, the mysterious Black Triangle, and the massive cigar-shaped UFO. But this isn’t just a discussion about strange objects in the sky—it’s an exploration of a far more unsettling possibility. What if these different UFO types aren’t isolated sightings at all? What if they serve different functions within a larger, coordinated system? Using real eyewitness testimony, military encounters, historical case studies, and documented reports—including the Phoenix Lights, the Belgian UFO Wave, the Washington D.C. UFO Incident, and the USS Nimitz UFO Incident—this episode examines the theory that UFOs may operate as part of a structured hierarchy: scouts, surveillance craft, and possibly even larger “mothership”-style objects operating behind the scenes. Are these sightings evidence of advanced military technology, non-human intelligence, or something even stranger? Tonight, we connect the patterns and ask the question that changes everything: What if they’re already here… and have been for a very long time? Keep your eyes on the sky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ParaReality Flashback: Season 1, Episode 5
May 201:27:00Tap to summarizeOriginally aired February 21, 2004. In this ParaReality Flashback, Sandman revisits one of the most enduring mysteries in human history—dragons. Found in cultures all around the world, these legendary creatures share eerie similarities that raise a powerful question: are dragons purely myth… or echoes of something real? From ancient texts and folklore to possible real-world explanations, this episode explores the origins of dragon legends and the theories that attempt to explain them. Could dragons have been misunderstood creatures, exaggerated history, or something far more mysterious? Step back into the early days of ParaReality and experience the curiosity, research, and intrigue that helped shape the show. What if the legends got it right? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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ParaReality Flashback: Season 1, Ep. 4
Apr 2501:25:31Tap to summarizeStep back in time with this episode of ParaReality Flashback as Sandman revisits an early chapter of the show—Season 1, Episode 4: Spontaneous Human Combustion. Explore the eerie phenomenon of bodies reportedly burning to ash without an external ignition source, and the scientific explanations like the “wick effect” that attempt to demystify it. Originally recorded in 2004, this episode captures the raw beginnings of ParaReality, complete with early-day audio, nostalgic references to chatrooms and Microsoft NetMeeting, and a host still finding his voice. Imperfect, authentic, and packed with curiosity—this is where the journey started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Midnight Syndicate - Episode 9
Apr 1801:08:55Tap to summarizeWhat would you do if a child knocked on your door in the middle of the night… and something about them felt wrong? In this episode of The Midnight Syndicate Podcast, we explore one of the most disturbing modern paranormal phenomena to emerge in recent decades: the Black Eyed Kids. Described as pale, emotionless children with completely black eyes, these entities have been reported across the United States and beyond—always appearing in unexpected places, always asking for help… and always needing permission to enter. From the chilling 1996 encounter that sparked the legend to modern-day sightings that continue to surface, we break down the patterns, the behavior, and the eerie consistency behind these encounters. Why do they ask to be let in? Why do witnesses feel immediate, overwhelming fear? And why does this phenomenon echo ancient folklore about entities that cannot cross a threshold without consent? Are the Black Eyed Kids simply an internet-born urban legend? A psychological manifestation of fear? Or something far more unsettling—something that understands human trust, and waits for us to open the door? Whatever they are… the stories haven’t stopped. And neither has the mystery. Lock your doors. Trust your instincts. And whatever you do… Don’t let them in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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