Podcast Summary: The Drop the Needle Podcast – Ep.45

Title: Navigating Spiritual Awakenings and the Mystical Realm with Nate Scripture
Host: Jim Alstott
Guest: Nate Scripture
Date: October 23, 2025

Episode Overview

In this episode, host Jim Alstott welcomes Nate Scripture—former television executive turned spiritual healer and mystical explorer—onto the Drop the Needle Podcast. Together, they explore spiritual awakenings, integrating the mystical into daily life, hidden histories of humanity, the intersection of media and spirituality, and the power of music as a vessel for transformation. The conversation is candid, wide-ranging, and deeply personal, offering listeners inspiration, practical insights, and moments of genuine connection.

Nate Scripture’s Media Journey & Spiritual Shift

Nate’s Professional Background

• Nate shares his journey from art and business graduate to a decades-spanning career in television and film production, including time at Discovery Channel and National Geographic (01:04).
• Notable projects include “Into the Shark Bite” (Shark Week) and early work with David Attenborough on Blue Planet (02:22–03:02).

The Awakening: Nate’s Spiritual Pivot

• Nate describes the catalyst moment in 2019: after a draining day as a senior VP, he questioned his life’s path, sparking a sequence of unexplained mystical events and intuitive experiences (03:54–05:55).

  “I remember one day sitting there and drinking this glass of whiskey and saying to myself, God, am I going to do this every day in and out, until I'm dead and there's nothing left? ... I think that question kind of ignited something.” (04:31)

• Entering Reiki and energy work rapidly accelerated his awakening, introducing him to phenomena such as time slips and expanded perception (05:18–06:39).
• He calls the process a "rise in consciousness," focusing on “remembering” rather than “awakening” (09:27).
• Unlike many who report near-death experiences as a trigger, Nate describes his transition as gradual, punctuated by a pattern of “checkpoints” (10:04–11:22).

Navigating “Divine Timing” in Spiritual Growth

• Both Nate and Jim reflect on the timing of awakenings, noting how personal and professional histories become foundational for future spiritual work (11:22–13:35).

  “It happens in the right time... when you have your awakening, it's not like you just take the rest of that life and throw it away. The foundation for the future, you know what I mean?” (12:40)

Humanity’s Evolution & Unveiling Hidden Histories

On Collective Ascension (14:43–16:14)

• Humanity is depicted as moving towards elevated consciousness, experiencing old systems breaking down as part of a global “level-up.”

  “We are collectively humanity ascending to a higher level of consciousness... all the controls have been placed upon humanity. All of the programming... But I think we're waking up to the fact that humans are far more advanced and powerful than they even know...” (14:43, 17:14)

Waves of Awakening

• Many people, especially between 2013–2022, have undergone awakening; Nate links this trend to global energetic and planetary shifts, mentioning changes in planetary Schumann resonance and solar flares (16:59–19:01).

Mysteries of Ancient Archaeology & Hidden Civilizations

Pyramid Technologies and Carbon Dating

• Nate shares a story involving Italian archaeologists discovering deep “spires” beneath the Giza pyramids, possibly linked to advanced energy or communication technology (20:08–22:34).
• He recounts channeling artwork that later mirrored the archaeologists’ findings (20:59).
• Discussions include speculation about the pyramids’ original purpose, construction in a non-desert climate, and connections to cosmic alignments (22:55–24:56).

Native American Sites & Hidden Relics (26:22–31:33)

• Nate connects with the Seneca Nation, who claim to have pyramid-shaped mounds and giant skeletons on their land, as well as mummified remains and ancient hieroglyphic-like writings.

  “They said...We have actual giant skeletons that are buried on the land here...” (28:08)

• Hurdles in pursuing these stories included production funding, pandemic disruptions, and conservative scientific attitudes toward psychic methodologies.

Awakening Experiences & Spiritual Development

Opening to Gifts

• Post-awakening, Nate began exploring various modalities: meditation, Reiki, psychic and channeling courses, and especially Tarot (32:00–35:59).

  “It really comes down to trusting your guides and your team, and what images they show you or what you hear or what you just feel...” (33:40)

• He credits “red crayon” moments—simple, spontaneous images—as the core of claircognizance.
• Finds Tarot cards to be a reliable tool for both self-guided and client work (34:56–35:59).

Finding Teachers & Mentors (36:18–39:42)

• Describes searching for classes and being introduced to legendary spiritual teacher Pat Longo, whom he calls a “one of a kind” mentor who modeled humility, integrity, and honest channeling.

  “Pat will always say...You are not the one doing the healing. You are the channel for the healing. Spirit is doing it.” (39:23)

Healing Modalities and Guidance

Nate’s Offerings at Blue Tiger Arts (42:26–47:09)

• Energy Healing: In-person (e.g., with tuning forks) and remote chakra balancing, health guidance channeled from spirit.
• Intuitive Readings: Oracle and Tarot, focused on insight, not just prediction.
• Vibrational Therapy & Detox: Incorporating sound (tuning forks and frequencies) and nutritional advice.
• Awakening Guidance: For those in the midst of spiritual shifts, offering support and clarity.
• Evidential Mediumship: Offered as messages come through, not as a central service.

  “We are energy... It’s important we clear our energy, that we have energy hygiene, that we take care of ourselves, keep our frequency and our vibration up.” (42:26)

Healing Miracles & Integrated Medicine (48:22–53:15)

• Nate shares a moving story of working alongside another healer to help a friend achieve remission from cancer by combining herbs, frequencies, and Western medicine—underscoring the need for openness to holistic and integrative approaches.

  “...he went to have the scans...everything in the spine was filled back in. There were no holes. Everything was gone. ... He was in full remission.” (50:26–51:00)

The Power of Music: Life Soundtracks & Spiritual Resonance

Timestamp references for musical segments are approximate, beginning at [53:43]

Early Musical Memories & Family Soundtracks

• First song loves: Led Zeppelin’s “Good Times Bad Times” and “In the Light.”

  “Even when I was young, I loved classic rock... the songs that stuck with me were ironically, from the time I was born.” (53:53)

• Family moments: Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and “Billie Jean” (55:41).

Adolescent and College Years

• High school anthems: Beastie Boys (“Gratitude,” “Sabotage”), Red Hot Chili Peppers (“Under the Bridge”), Pearl Jam, Nirvana (56:30–57:09).
• College: Remained devoted to classic rock—Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, CCR; first concerts included Clapton and Jimmy Page & Robert Plant (57:14–57:50).

Songs for Energy & Uplift

• Rage Against the Machine’s “Calm Like a Bomb,” “Maggie’s Farm”:

  “You could feel all the atoms in your body just light up...you just wanted to...so if you wanted to really want to go crazy, that.” (58:32–59:08)

• Guilty pleasure: Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World” (59:39).

Songs That Heal & Inspire

• Bob Marley’s “Three Little Birds” as a universal song of reassurance:

  “I think the Bob Marley song Three Little Birds... everything is going to be all right... somewhere, though, we have to have this deep knowing that, you know, whatever we're up against...it ends, and there's another cycle.” (60:22–61:07)

Deeply Personal Tracks

• Most personally resonant: Stick Figure’s “Angels Above Me” [63:02] (reggae; “awakened band”)—a contemporary song that speaks to being watched over and guided.
• All-time favorite: Talking Heads’ “This Must Be the Place”—evoking the beauty and messiness of the human experience (63:37–64:07).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Awakening:

  “Maybe what we've been told about the earth and humanity and what we’re doing here, maybe there's another layer...that we need to peel back further.” (05:56)

• On Spiritual Guidance:

  “If you're thinking, you're not linking.” — Pat Longo [36:51, 36:59]

• On Being a Conduit:

  “Be humble and you, you know, you do what you need to do. That lesson is so powerful for me, and I think it’s powerful for people who are awakening now...to be humble and to know that you are the conduit for spirit.” (39:42)

• On The Power of Music:

  “Music is the tie that binds...each of us has a soundtrack that accompanies their life if they just take a moment to think about it.” — Jim (53:43)

• On Healing:

  “I bring up the relevance of that story only because I think that…I want people to start thinking differently about how they, if they have cancer or they have loved ones with cancer to look at other [ways].” (53:06–53:15)

Resource Links

• Nate Scripture’s Work & Bookings: www.bluetigerarts.com

Suggested Listening: Nate’s Playlist

(A sampling from songs mentioned and celebrated in the episode)

• Led Zeppelin – “Good Times Bad Times”
• Led Zeppelin – “In the Light”
• Men at Work – “Down Under”
• Eagles – “One of These Nights”
• Michael Jackson – “Thriller” / “Billie Jean”
• REM – “Orange Crush”
• Beastie Boys – “Gratitude” / “Sabotage”
• Red Hot Chili Peppers – “Under the Bridge”
• Rage Against the Machine – “Calm Like a Bomb” / “Maggie’s Farm”
• Tears for Fears – “Everybody Wants to Rule the World”
• Bob Marley – “Three Little Birds”
• Stick Figure – “Angels Above Me”
• Talking Heads – “This Must Be the Place”

Closing Reflections

This episode offers a rich, sincere journey into the nature of awakening, the importance of integrating previous life experiences into new spiritual paths, and bringing mystical insights to mainstream audiences. From pyramids and psychic discovery to vibrational healing and the power of a life’s playlist, Jim and Nate explore the bridges between the visible and invisible, reminding us that healing, joy, and transformation are possible when we tune into both the mystical and the music within our lives.