
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.
Latest episodes

Oct 16, 2023 • 1h 5min
Episode 54: Many Things Pt 1
Sarah and her husband, Cameron, buy a house that seems too good to be true. After moving in, strange flooding and electrical issues begin to occur. They hear footsteps coming up the stairs that they can't explain. Then, a concerned neighbor calls them over and asks if they have experienced anything unusual. He informs them that the house has been vacant for 8 years and, according to Jewish folklore, places abandoned for that long are susceptible to being inhabited by Dybbuks or malevolent spirits.This is the first episode of a series about this house, the entities that inhabit it, and a series of increasingly disturbing incidents that lead to something latching onto Sarah and attempting to take control.Subscribe to Otherworld on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus interviewsCheck out our MerchFollow us on: Instagram, TikTok, TwitterIf you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your full 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

Oct 12, 2023 • 45min
Episode 53: The Children in White
After a childhood full of paranormal encounters, SK has one in college while on a country drive with a friend, which makes her believe she may have experienced a time slip.Subscribe to Otherworld on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus interviewsCheck out our MerchFollow us on: Instagram, TikTok, TwitterIf you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your full 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

Oct 9, 2023 • 50min
Episode 52: Pest Control
Isaac has a strange experience with a homeowner while working as an exterminator in Alabama. He brushes it off the best he can, but later finds himself visited in the night by something he feels is connected to this encounter.To see photos related to this episode click hereSubscribe to Otherworld on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus interviewsCheck out our MerchFollow us on: Instagram, TikTok, TwitterIf you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your full 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

Oct 5, 2023 • 45min
Episode 51: The Pit pt 2
In part 2 of The Pit, Allison’s story continues. After making a shocking discovery in their backyard, the paranormal activity in the home seems to ramp up and the family turmoil reaches its peak.Subscribe to Otherworld on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus interviewsCheck out our MerchFollow us on: Instagram, TikTok, TwitterIf you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your full 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

Oct 2, 2023 • 39min
Episode 50: The Pit pt 1
Allison grew up in an extremely unstable household, literally and figuratively. Her dad bought the house and planned to fix it up himself, but he fell off a ladder while doing repairs a broke his neck. Inside her bedroom, there is a pit in the floor covered by a trap door that leads down to a hand-dug tunnel, inside of which she has a harrowing experience. Allison's childhood was very difficult, living in a constant state of fear of her dad and the supernatural entity that seemed to be lurking in their home.This is Part 1 of a 2-part series.To see photos related to his episode click hereSubscribe to Otherworld on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus interviewsCheck out our MerchFollow us on: Instagram, TikTok, TwitterIf you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your full 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

Sep 28, 2023 • 8min
Deep Research: Abiotic Oil [Patreon Preview]
Josh Citarella dives deep into Abiotic Oil for this edition of Deep Research. In this Patreon exclusive miniseries, Josh researches topics so outlandish that most people don't even bother looking into them beyond instant belief or instant dismissal. Hear the full episode on The Otherworld Patreon 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

Sep 25, 2023 • 54min
Episode 49: Grundelynn feat. Sarah Sherman
Sarah Sherman of Saturday Night Live (aka Sarah Squirm) joins as cohost for this episode about a girl named Samantha who came to me with a story about haunted dolls. This took place when she was in her early 20s and hanging around a weird house where she and her friends used to party. One girl who lived in the house collected old dolls that she thought "looked haunted", some of them were grief dolls made with real human hair. This was a strange, bizarre, creepy, and funny episode and I'm very glad Sarah joined me for it.To see photos related to this episode, click hereSubscribe to Otherworld on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus interviewsCheck out our MerchFollow us on: Instagram, TikTok, TwitterIf you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your full 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

Sep 18, 2023 • 51min
Episode 48: It's You, Isn't It?
Christine shares her harrowing journey through unexplained physical ailments and the profound toll on her mental health, leading to episodes of waking up in a terrifying void. She vividly recounts her experiences with insomnia, depression, and the complexities of seeking answers in the medical world. The discussion takes a unique turn as Christine explores the intersection of her struggles with potential paranormal entities, prompting deep reflections on the nature of reality and the unseen forces at play in our lives.

Sep 15, 2023 • 10min
UFO Files: Diana Walsh Pasulka [Patreon Preview]
Religious studies professor Diana Walsh Pasulka discusses her transition from Catholic history to UFO research. She shares her encounter with a tech genius who claims to have extra sensory powers and their visit to a crash retrieval site in New Mexico. The chapter explores the initial skepticism towards a book, motives behind found cans, and the types of pieces discovered during crash retrieval.

Sep 11, 2023 • 38min
Episode 47: Voice in the Hallway
An archaeologist named Brieann spends every day working in what most would assume to be a source of paranormal activity, ancient burial sites. However, she remained skeptical until she recorded a startlingly clear EVP in her own home. To see photos related to this episode, click hereSubscribe to Otherworld on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus interviewsCheck out our MerchFollow us on: Instagram, TikTok, TwitterIf you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your full 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