

The Paranormal Podcast
Jim Harold
America's Top Paranormal Podcaster interviews the best known names in the paranormal about UFOs, Ghosts, Bigfoot, and everything paranormal! Guests have included Bridget Marquardt, Amy Bruni, Josh Gates, Chip Coffey, George Noory and the biggest names in the paranormal. This feed reflects the last 90 days of content, The Paranormal Podcast has been in production since 2005 with over 690 episodes. Hosted by Jim Harold.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 50min
Reality Is Strange - The Paranormal Podcast 897
Is reality far stranger than we’ve been led to believe? Researcher and author Andy Thomas joins Jim to explore the hidden connections between UFOs, ghosts, near-death experiences, crop circles, and more. From “time leaks” and precognitive dreams to unexplained encounters seen by everyday people, Andy reveals why the paranormal may be woven into our everyday world.
Discover why these mysteries may all be connected—and what they tell us about the true nature of reality.
You can find Andy's new book, Strange: Paranormal Realities in the Everyday World. at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3UyQ7es
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Aug 11, 2025 • 45min
ETs Are In Control? - The Paranormal Podcast 896
Are extraterrestrials guiding humanity’s future? Psychic Medium Vincent Genna, MSW, joins Jim Harold on The Paranormal Podcast to share his extraordinary claim that ETs are benevolent beings working behind the scenes to help us evolve, survive, and reconnect with our spiritual nature.
In this thought-provoking conversation, Vincent reveals:
How he says he first made contact with an “Intergalactic Council”
Why he believes humans are hybrid aliens
The real purpose behind alien abductions
How psionics and spiritual evolution connect to UFOs and UAPs
Why ETs may appear more openly in our lifetime
Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just curious about the UFO phenomenon, this episode will make you think about aliens, disclosure, and humanity’s place in the universe in a whole new way.
Guest Links:
Vincent Genna’s Website → https://vincentgenna.com
Vincent’s Book The Secret That’s Holding You Back → https://amzn.to/3HsLijS
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Aug 4, 2025 • 28min
Jim Talks About 20 Years of Podcasting
Jim reflects on 20 years of paranormal podcast from his deck!
Thanks to all of our listeners and guests over the years.
Special thanks go out to Maddy,
The biggest thanks go to Dar and my kids. Thank you for allowing me to follow this dream!
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Jul 28, 2025 • 40min
This Bigfoot Encounter Changed Everything - The Paranormal Podcast 894
Giano Cromley shares a chilling real-life experience deep in Michigan’s Manistee National Forest—an encounter that reshaped the way he sees the Bigfoot phenomenon.
In this episode, we explore:
-Giano’s unexplained encounter in the woods-Why Bigfoot remains such a powerful figure in American mythology-Indigenous stories that predate modern sightings-How belief, folklore, and the wild still collide in our digital age-His new novel, American Mythology, and how it pays tribute to true Bigfoot seekers
Whether you're a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, this conversation blends real experience with deep insight—and just might change how you see the legend.
Get Giano's novel, American Mythology, at Amazon.com: https://amzn.to045dyl5v
Thanks Giano!
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Jul 21, 2025 • 49min
You're Living In A Video Game - The Paranormal Podcast 893
Rizwan Virk, an MIT grad and tech entrepreneur, dives into the mind-bending concept that we might be living in a sophisticated simulation. He connects video games with ancient texts and quantum physics, suggesting life could mirror game mechanics, including karma and purpose. The conversation touches on near-death experiences, déjà vu, and the Mandela Effect, all raising questions about free will and identity. Virk also explores the implications of AI in our simulated reality and the idea of a multiverse, making for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges our perception of existence.

Jul 14, 2025 • 58min
Maybe Aliens Aren't What You Think - The Paranormal Podcast 892
Filmmaker Dean Alioto returns to discuss The Alien Perspective II — a deep dive into why “they” may be visiting us, and what that could mean for humanity.
From simulated reality and experiencer contact to high-strangeness theories and Spielberg’s hidden truths, this is one of our most thought-provoking UFO episodes yet.
Late in the conversation, Dean drops a surprising claim about UFO documentaries that you’ll definitely want to hear.
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Jul 7, 2025 • 46min
Bridget Marquardt Talks Ghosts - The Paranormal Podcast 891
Jim is joined by Bridget Marquardt—famous for The Girls Next Door and the creator of the Ghost Bunny podcast. Bridget talks about her lifelong love of all things spooky, from her first unsettling experiences as a child to her passion for exploring haunted places. She shares how her views on the paranormal have evolved over the years and why she believes there may be deeper connections between ghosts, UFOs, and other unexplained phenomena.
Bridget and Jim also swap stories about dream visitations, strange encounters, and the idea that sometimes the paranormal has a trickster side. Bridget reflects on some of her favorite interviews and how talking openly about these mysteries can help us feel less alone in our experiences. It’s a fun and thought-provoking conversation with one of the most genuine voices in the paranormal community.
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Jun 30, 2025 • 41min
The Art of Sensing - The Paranormal Podcast 890
Jim talks with acclaimed psychic medium Carole J. Obley about her new book, The Art of Sensing: A Guide for Staying True to Your Soul's Journey Through Challenging Times.
Carole explains how the book was inspired by her extensive experience and desire to help people move beyond fear and division. She describes simple practices, like quieting the mind and focusing on the breath, to access intuition and recognize the soul’s voice.
They also discuss how hardships can open doors to spiritual growth. Jim and Carole share personal stories of setbacks that led them to more meaningful work. Other topics include karmic astrology as a map of the soul, the influence of archetypes, and the subtle ways loved ones communicate through intuition and synchronicity.
You can find Carole's book at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3GmonGf
Thanks Carole!
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Jun 24, 2025 • 46min
The Real X-Files and Hypnotherapy - The Paranormal Podcast 889
This week on The Paranormal Podcast, we explore the Real X-Files with returning guest and veteran hypnotherapist Steve Burgess, author of The Adventures of a Hypnotherapist: Was I Under?
Steve shares mind-bending stories from over 30 years of regression therapy—cases that include reincarnation memories, spirit attachments, and possible alien abductions. One client recalled being hunted in a past life, a realization that instantly cured his lifelong anxiety. Another recalled traveling aboard a UFO and being experimented upon.
Jim and Steve also explore what happens during trance states, and how hypnotherapy taps into the subconscious. Plus, Steve recounts the time he spent a night in his own grave! If you're fascinated by what lies beyond conscious memory, this is a can't-miss conversation.
You can find Steve's book at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4kOWzcJ
Thanks Steve!
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Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 12min
Channeling Historic Figures - The Paranormal Podcast 888
Returning guest J.M. DeBord, well known for work with dreams, joins us to discuss a groundbreaking new project: Channeled Messages of Hope, an audiobook and podcast series that claims to feature communications from iconic historical figures on the other side.
Through a trance medium, voices from beyond such as Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, Teddy Roosevelt, and even St. Francis of Assisi offer insight into our current global challenges, technology, and humanity’s spiritual evolution.
J.M. explains how this extraordinary collaboration began, and the intense behind-the-scenes effort required to bring these messages to life in audio form. We also hear actual audio clips from the spirit channeling sessions. Whether or not you're a believer, this episode will provoke thought about the nature of consciousness, the power of intention, and what wisdom our ancestors may still have to share.
Find the book & audiobook here at Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Tex5tj
Thanks JM!
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