Paranormal Podcast | Jim Harold

Witches—feared, revered, and endlessly fascinating. In this episode, I sit down with Judika Illes, renowned author and occult expert, to unravel the truth about witchcraft. From the dark days of historical witch trials to the thriving magical practices of today, we explore what it really means to be a witch. Judika shares insights from her book, Witches: A Compendium, diving into the myths, the legends, and the real-life magic behind the stories. We also break down how witches have been portrayed over time—sometimes as villains, sometimes as wise healers—and what their enduring presence means in our world today. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner, a curious skeptic, or just love a good supernatural tale, this episode is packed with history, mystery, and a little bit of magic. Buckle up—this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! You can find Judika's recent book, Witches: A Compendium, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EHjwhE Thanks Judika! --- This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim

In this fascinating interview, I sit down with Joanna Ebenstein, founder of Morbid Anatomy, to discuss why embracing death helps us live a more meaningful life. We explore: The history of death rituals and why society hides from mortality The power of near-death experiences and what they reveal The surprising link between contemplating death & happiness Can science cheat death? The truth about immortality myths What hospice nurses, psychologists, and ancient cultures tell us about dying Joanna’s book: Memento Mori: The Art of Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life → https://amzn.to/40YwJvb Also, check out Morbid Anatomy at https://www.morbidanatomy.org/ Thanks Joanna! This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who or what pulls the strings behind the reality of UFOs/UAPs? Filmmaker Dean Alioto shares his theory and talks about his newly released documentary, The Alien Perspective. Thanks Dean! — JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB Get access to the entire back catalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That’s over 2,500 episodes. Get $30 OFF your first year with promo code (Supporting Cast version only). Join today here: https://jimharold.com/plus — For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Cummins talks about his hit podcast "Scared To Death" and his journey from skeptical stand-up comedian to a paranormal podcaster who has opened his mind to the unknown. -- JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB - WINTER SALE! GET $30 OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR! Get access to the entire back catalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That’s over 2,500 episodes. Join today here: https://jimharold.com/plus -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know you have angels just waiting to help you, if you ask? This week's guest Samantha Fey says we can call on our spirit guides, ancestors, and angels to help us survive and thrive through the storms of life! You can find her recent book on the subject, Heavenly Alliance: Call on Your Spirit Guides, Ancestors, and Angels to Manifest the Life You Want, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4agUDp5 Thanks Samantha! JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB — EXTENDED HOLIDAY SALE! Get access to the entire back catalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That’s over 2,500 episodes. Join today here: https://jimharold.com/plus and get $30 off your FIRST YEAR or $5 off your FIRST MONTH (with promo code*). *Promo codes valid only with the Supporting Cast version of Spooky Studio Plus. JIM’S MAUSOLEUM OF MERCH Support the shows! Get spooky gear from Jim’s Mausoleum of Merch: https://jimharoldsmausoleum.etsy.com/ -- This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Me

2024 was a wild year for UFOs, UAPs and those mystery drones! So, what's coming for the UFO subject in 2025? Will there be more whistleblowers? Will the new US administration tell us what is going on? Will we have disclosure in 2025? We ask these questions and more of our expert panel. Chrissy Newton from The Debrief, Rebelliously Curious and Discover+/HBO's Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction and Paul Gledhill from the Anomaly podcast join us to discuss. You can connect with Chrissy's work below: https://thedebrief.org https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM32gjHqMnYl_MOHZetC8Eg https://www.instagram.com/beingchrissynewton?igsh=dmV0Z3VhNm5lbXQ3 And, Paul's work here: https://twitter.com/paulgledhill https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/anomaly-paranormal-podcast/id1525156635 Thanks Chrissy and Paul! NOTE: As we enter our 20th year of paranormal podcasting, we've intro'ed a new audio and video open. I hope you like it! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad cho

Bloody Mary, The 27 Club, Paul Is Dead...these are just a few urban legends we talk about in this episode on urban legends. Our guest is Gail DeVos and you can find her recent book on the subject, The Watkins Book on Urban Legends, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4fUEOpj Thanks Gail! -- JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB — HOLIDAY SALE! Get access to the entire back catalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That’s over 2,500 episodes. Join today here: https://jimharold.com/plus and get $30 off your FIRST YEAR or $5 off your FIRST MONTH (with promo code). -- This post contains Amazon affiliate links that benefit Jim Harold Media when you make a qualifying purchase. Thank you for your support! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Merry Christmas! We are featuring two sides of the holidays on this special edition of the show. First up, Jeff Belanger joins us to talk all about Krampus. You can find his outstanding book on Krampus, The Fright Before Christmas: Surviving Krampus and Other Yuletide Monsters, Witches, and Ghosts, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PcFuv8 This interview is from 2023 and was originally released on Jim Harold's Campfire. In part two, we replay a classic interview from 2012. The great Rosemary Ellen Guiley shares her wisdom about Christmas Angels. It is so good to hear her voice, may she rest in peace. You can still find her great books at Amazon including this one, Christmas Angels: True Stories of Hope and Healing: https://amzn.to/3VSJUes I hope you enjoy this special holiday edition featuring two of our all-time favorite guests. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone! --- JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB — HOLIDAY SALE! Get access to the entire back catalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & ex

Does the US government have a multi-decade UFO/UAP retrieval program? We talk about it with filmmaker James Fox who takes on the subject in his latest documentary, The Program. You can find more info on the film at https://lab9films.com/ Upon release today, Dec 16th, The Program will be available at the following outlets: Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, Vimeo, Vudu, XBOX, YouTube, Fandango Thanks James! — JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB — EXTENDED CYBER MONDAY SALE! Get access to the entire back catalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That’s over 2,500 episodes. Join today here: https://jimharold.com/plus and get $30 off your FIRST YEAR or $5 off your FIRST MONTH (with promo code). — For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Psychic medium Jodi Livon shares insights from her 40+ years in the field. Jodi discusses awakening intuition, emphasizing that “the secret is there is no secret” and offering practical tips to recognize intuitive nudges in daily life. Jim and Jodi explore the diverse nature of spiritual seekers, the various “clairs,” and the importance of maintaining connections with departed loved ones. Jodi shares comforting stories and reassures listeners that everyone possesses psychic abilities that can be refined. Tune in for this wisdom on harnessing the language of your soul! You can find Jodi's website at https://theintuitivecoach.com -- JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB — EXTENDED CYBER MONDAY SALE! Get access to the entire back catalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That’s over 2,500 episodes. Join today here: https://jimharold.com/plus and get $30 off your FIRST YEAR or $5 off your FIRST MONTH (with promo code). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi

UFO journalist Cristina Gomez joins us to discuss some of the latest happenings in the UFO/UAP world. We talk about strange drones around military bases, weird findings from the James Webb Space Telescope and much more! You can find Cristina at YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@CristinaG You can find her brand new website here: https://cristinagomez.co Thanks Cristina! — JIM’S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB — EXTENDED CYBER MONDAY SALE! Get access to the entire back catalog of Jim Harold’s Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That’s over 2,500 episodes. Join today here: https://jimharold.com/plus and get $30 off your FIRST YEAR or $5 off your FIRST MONTH (with promo code). -- PARABOX ParaBox Monthly is your source for amazing one of a kind paranormal t-shirts that will lead you into an online paranormal mystery. Head on over to https://paraboxmonthly.com/jim to get 20% off today! -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph

Jessica Knapik hosts the “What’s Up Weirdo” podcast with John E.L. Tenney! Jessica joins us to talk about her paranormal experiences and what she’s learned over the years. Whether you’re a seasoned paranormal fan or just curious about what lies beyond our understanding, Jessica shares intriguing stories and thoughtful insights into supernatural phenomena. GRAMMARLY You’ll be amazed at what you can do with Grammarly, your AI writing partner! Go to https://grammarly.com/podcast to download for FREE today! — For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Veteran journalist Bryan Bender joins us to talk about UFOs, UAP and Washington. Bryan's impressive credentials include serving as Washington Bureau Chief for Jane's Defense Weekly and Senior National Correspondent for Politico.  He shares his fascinating journey from a UAP-skeptical Pentagon correspondent to a grounded but curious inquisitor after an unexpected 2017 tip.  Bryan's background in covering national security provides fascinating insights into the government's handling of UAP information, black budgets, and the complex layers of classified programs. We talked about the possibility of reverse-engineered technology, the challenges of uncovering genuine evidence within government structures, and Bryan's role in the new MGM Plus docuseries Beyond UFOs and the Unknown. LINK: https://www.mgmplus.com/ While maintaining healthy skepticism, Bryan offers thoughtful perspectives on the possibility of non-human intelligence and the importance of congressional oversight in uncovering what various government ag