

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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Jan 9, 2023 • 1h
Episode 16: Everything Goes Black
Russell Wild, a seasoned woodworker, shares a jaw-dropping story from his youth that revolves around a terrifying storm and a life-altering three-wheeler accident. He recounts waking up in what seems like a different timeline, raising captivating questions about quantum immortality. The conversation delves into how such extreme experiences shape memory and perception, along with reflections on curiosity and the human tendency to question reality. Russell’s insights on living fully despite life's mysteries are both thought-provoking and inspiring.

Jan 2, 2023 • 44min
Episode 15: Honeymoon Phase
When Holden and Hillary began dating, her religious family had very strict rules for the courtship. As a result, they didn't sleep in the same room until after they got married. When they finally spend those very first nights together, Hillary starts to exhibit creepy behavior while asleep. Things escalate from there, as the newlyweds start to notice paranormal activity in their home. Subscribe to Otherworld on Patreon for exclusive content and bonus interviewsCheck out our MerchFollow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter If 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

Dec 19, 2022 • 59min
Episode 14: Chicago Tales
In this episode, we cover 3 different encounters that all take place in Chicago, Illinois. The first story involves a man seeing a UFO in Beverly. The second story comes from two brothers who saw a Cryptid, Mothman-like figure in the suburbs. The third story comes from a woman named Jessi who I have interviewed for several years. Jessi grew up with a ghost girl in her room that she became very familiar with.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, Twitter If 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

Dec 12, 2022 • 59min
Episode 13: The Lost Necklace
A young couple experiences a strange instance of missing time during their freshman year of college. While heading home early to get some rest before a game the next day, these two college athletes decided to stop at a friend's dorm to look for a missing necklace that may have been left there. While on their hands and knees searching for the lost item, something extremely strange occurs.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, Twitter If 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

Dec 5, 2022 • 57min
Episode 12: Caretakers
This week features two different stories from people who believe they had something otherworldly protecting them as children. The first story comes from twins Seth and Kendra. They emailed me that until they were about 5 or 6 years old, they were able to float down the stairs instead of walk. They insist this is a power they possessed, and as soon as they moved to a new house, they could no longer do it. They also have a very specific theory as to who/what helped them do this.The second story comes from Rae who was woken up one night by the man she knew as her grandfather, and two strange men she did not recognize. 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, Twitter If 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

Nov 28, 2022 • 57min
Episode 11: Obscure Gods (Gnomes)
Jack flies to Chicago to interview Sean Johns and Gina in person and find out exactly what exactly these Gnomes are all about. They explain that anything can happen when people turn ordinary things into objects of worship, and that anything could be behind the facade of an innocent garden decoration. Please subscribe and help spread the word about Otherworld by telling your friends and leaving us a good review! Remember that the more people that know about Otherworld, the more stories you’ll get to hear.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, Twitter If 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

Nov 21, 2022 • 58min
Episode 10: Sean and Gina
Sean Johns and his wife Gina are both Romani, an ethnic group many people know by term the derogatory term "Gypsy". The Romani people are a very misunderstood, extremely spiritual, and heavily persecuted group of people. Sean and Gina are also 5th Generation psychics—something that is handed down from generation to generation and is deeply intertwined into their heritage, to the point that it is just how they see the world and could not imagine it any other way. They run a psychic shop in the Chicago/Indiana area and help anyone and everyone who comes through the door with a problem that other experts can't solve. When people are dealing with something they can't bring to the police or to a priest, they come to Sean and Gina. These two have seen a lot of wild stuff, but one day a woman walked in that gave them such horrible evil energy that they forced her to leave. That is only where the story begins, you’ll be surprised to hear that it ends with gnomes. This is part one of a two-part series. Please subscribe and help spread the word about Otherworld by telling your friends and leaving us a good review! Remember that the more people that know about Otherworld, the more stories you’ll get to hear.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, Twitter If 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

Nov 14, 2022 • 54min
Episode 9: Over the Fence
A hiker in Hawaii mysteriously jumps ahead in time, finding himself surrounded by a fence. The podcast explores the strange circumstances and discusses therapy benefits. They reflect on the disorientation, lost time, and investigate the mysterious 'fenstain area'.

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Nov 7, 2022 • 38min
Episode 8: My Brother's Keeper
A storyteller shares a powerful story of a car accident with his older brother, leading to memory loss. The episode explores adjusting to life and dealing with personal challenges. A paranormal experience teaches valuable lessons about trust and open-mindedness.

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Oct 31, 2022 • 32min
Episode 7: The Tunnel
A college freshman experiences strange occurrences in his basement-level dorm and discovers an underground tunnel, leading to a suspenseful ending. The host praises the vividness of a ghost story and teases a future episode involving water.


