We're Here to Help 225: Weird Here to Help Halloween Special: Real Magic & Closing Down the Store (with John E. L. Tenney)
Oct 31, 2025
Join paranormal investigator John E. L. Tenney, a seasoned expert in ghosts, UFOs, and the occult, as he shares his fascinating journey into the world of the strange. Discover how humor plays a crucial role in making paranormal stories relatable. John's practical advice helps a young witch navigate ancestral witchcraft and equips a caller with techniques for protecting her space after a spooky encounter near Mount Shasta. Learn about tarot, pendulum training, and the ethics behind practicing magical arts, all while embracing the quirks of the 'weird'.
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One Body, Many Faces
- Different phenomena (ghosts, aliens, cryptids) can be facets of one underlying weirdness presenting with head, body, and feet motifs.
- John Tenney suggests treating paranormal reports as personalized expressions rather than separate siloed categories.
The Cigarette-Smoking Dogman
- John visited a Michigan farmer who described a seven-foot upright canine smoking a cigarette and doing a backflip over a fence.
- The story convinced John the witness likely believed what he saw because there was no obvious motive to invent such colorful detail.
Research Your Witch Lineage First
- Research your family's history and ask direct questions to learn specifics before deciding to embrace witchcraft.
- Treat the choice as informed and gradual rather than an immediate full commitment.
