

Otherworld
Otherworld
Otherworld tells real stories of people who have experienced something paranormal or unexplainable. Host Jack Wagner takes an open minded and journalistic approach to the subject matter and aims to uncover some of the biggest mysteries of the world and how people react to it.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 23min
Folly Beach Pt. 1 [Patreon Preview]
In August 2023, Soleil went to Folly Beach in South Carolina with her husband and two friends to catch the end of the Perseid meteor shower. While stargazing, Soleil noticed a light in the sky that transitioned from a blue triangle to a vivid, flashing "rainbow" strobe that appeared to respond to her thoughts. This moment began a profound shared experience between the group of friends on the beach, and continued into the following day.
To hear this two part episode, sign up for the Otherworld Patreon at www.patreon.com/otherworld To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2026 • 45min
Episode 154: Down the Silver Strand Pt. 2
After Jake's spiritually healing and transcendent journey through another realm with the medicinal use of Ibogaine, he is now prepared to undergo another journey with 5meo DMT where he discovers more about the reality of this existence, and afterwards, comes to terms with the pain he has been dealt.
Find more information about the retreat at: The Mission Within
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If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at stories@otherworldpod.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 14min
Episode 153: Down the Silver Strand Pt. 1
Jake is a Navy veteran who sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) while operating a .50-caliber machine gun during his 10 years as a SWCC.
The symptoms of the TBI were debilitating and impacted all areas of his life. As Jake’s condition continued to worsen over time, he began to believe the only way out of his pain might be ending it all, until his doctor introduced him to the ancient healing medicines of ibogaine and 5-MeO-DMT. In a last-ditch effort, he traveled to Mexico to undergo the treatment.
Find more information about the retreat at: The Mission Within
Find free therapy tailored to Veterans at: The Headstrong Project
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For business inquiries contact: OtherworldTeam@unitedtalent.com
If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at stories@otherworldpod.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 21, 2026 • 6min
The Antique Story Anthology [Patreon Preview]
This is a short preview of a patreon bonus episode, to hear the full thing and last week's patreon episode "Grand Canyon Orbs" you can sign up for the Otherworld Patreon
In this episode our producer Haley Pehrson interviews two people with short stories that both take place in antique stores. The first one may not necessarily be paranormal... but it's an extreme case of coincidence with several layers of synchronicities that puts it into a category of its own.
The second story comes from a man who was overcome by a horrible sense of dread after encountering a specific object while browsing and antique store. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 2026 • 43min
Episode 152: Phantom Channel
In the first part of this episode, Beau, an audio engineer and music producer, agrees to record a few singles with their roommate’s band at an old converted barn turned recording studio, and what begins as an unexplained whispering soon escalates into the manifestation of a tall, cloaked figure appearing directly before them.
In the second part, Xavier and Connor are crashing at a noise house filled with fellow musicians when a friend’s ritual, meant to summon a Servitor or Tulpa to help write music, makes itself known in the middle of the night.
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Jan 12, 2026 • 32min
Episode 151: Heyburn Lake
After craving a night away from the kids and the city, Jerry and his wife, Chelsea, drove out to the backroads near Heyburn Lake in northeastern Oklahoma. The rural landscape was deeply familiar to Jerry, who had grown up in the area. As they slowly drove down the dark roads, something completely unidentifiable emerged in front of them, a large, iridescent, four-legged creature crossing their path.
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Jan 5, 2026 • 52min
Episode 150: The Overpass
Chris Nasrallah, a Palestinian-American wine importer and humanitarian, shares a powerful tale of survival after a near-fatal car accident that linked to his childhood nightmare of an overpass. He describes the haunting vision of his family's future without him, which prompted his return to life. Chris also reveals how this experience led him to establish The Kullective, focusing on aid for Gaza. With a bionic prosthetic, he discusses overcoming trauma, his commitment to helping others, and the deep significance of identity and purpose.

Dec 22, 2025 • 38min
Bonus: The Night Before Christmas
During the holidays at the height of the pandemic, Andrea traveled to Yuba County, California to visit her family. Desperate for a proper bed instead of sleeping on her parent's couch, she booked a cheap nearby hotel for the night. From the moment she entered the room, something felt off, but she chalked it up to the hotel's dinky conditions and went on with her night, until she found herself ambushed by an unexpected visitor.
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If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at stories@otherworldpod.com To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2025 • 13min
Otherworldly Advice with Wendy [Patreon Preview]
I am joined by Wendy and Harmony for a brand new type of Patreon episode, one where we take calls from listeners about the great dilemmas they are facing and do our best to give advice. In this episode, we cover a mysterious moldy house, an anonymous warning letter, grandparents freebasing cocaine, and a mom hoping to help her 21 year old son.
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Dec 15, 2025 • 54min
Episode 149: Saint George
During a work trip to St. George, a seemingly typical Airbnb stay turns into a chilling experience. Julia feels an unsettling presence, while John encounters a translucent boy on the stairs, igniting his childhood memories of unexplained sightings. As they investigate, shared experiences with their housemates further build the eerie atmosphere. They explore the history of the house and contemplate the possibility of a trapped spirit, delving into the mysteries of the unknown.


