Encounters: A Paranormal Experience

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The 'Philip' Experiment: Canada Creates a 'Ghost' Jun 28, 2019

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"Once... [it] is endowed with enough vitality to be capable of playing the part of a real being, it tends to free itself from its maker's control." - Alexandra David-Néel, On the subject of Tulpas.

On Today's episode of Encounters, Amanda & Dakota are examining the 1972 parapsychology science project known as 'The Philip Experiment'. Come learn about a trial test group watched and studied by mathematician A. R. G. Owen and overseen by psychologist Dr. Joel Whitton.

The experiment? to manifest 'paranormal psychic energy' by creating a spirit and harnessing said spirit to perform tasks upon request. Sounds Crazy right? Well... they succeeded... and 'Philip' was born.

Tune in now to here the tale of Philip, Tulpas, and the Power of the Mind. All now on Encounters!

Stay Spooky!

Intro/Outro: Strange Stuff by Matt Harris

Additional Music:

Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven

Deep Space by Audionautix*

*Deep Space by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Lizzie Borden's B&B: A Fall Rivers Hack & Slash Haunting Jun 21, 2019

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"Lizzie Borden took an axe, And gave her mother forty whacks;When she saw what she had done,She gave her father forty-one." ~Author Unknown, Circa 1893.

Today on Encounters, join hosts Dakota & Amanda on a Bed and Breakfast excursion in Fall Rivers, Massachusetts. Learn the infamous story of the Andrew & Abby Borden Murders of the 1890s, meet the woman behind the rhyme, Lizzie Borden, who stood trial for the accused murder of her parents but walked away acquitted of all charges. Then learn of the residual and intelligent specters that haunt the halls of the 'Lizzie Borden Bed & Breakfast".

It was the story of the decade that gave us a nursery rhyme that would be whispered down thru the ages, as a reminder of the dark atrocities that money and derangement can inspire. Come listen to the episode that shows all the angles and leave you with the question... did Lizzie take that axe? and if not.... then who did?

Intro / Outro: Strange Stuff by Matt Harris Additional Music: Hostile Planet by Quincas Moreira Voices in My Head by Quincas Moreira Spirit of the Dead by Aakash Ghandi

Oceanic Cryptid Deep Sea Dive: Akkorokamui & the 'Bloop' Jun 14, 2019

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“for [the] Ocean is more ancient than the mountains, and freighted with the memories and the dreams of Time.” H. P. Lovecraft, The White Ship.

This week join Skipper Amanda & First Mate Dakota on an Oceanic Cryptid Special! Our hosts examine a wide array of Sea life from an ancient Japanese Kamui thats Half Woman / Half Octopus and all rage to a mysterious sound recorded by the US's NOAA, who's origins ranged from primordial giant squids to the "Great Old One" himself.

You won't want to miss this special edition Cryptid 101 Investigation.

Intro / Outro: Strange Stuff by Matt Harris

Additional Music:

*Long Note Two By Kevin MacLeod

Orison By Dan Bodan *Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100176 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

The Disappearance of Frederick Valentich: UFOs, Planes, & Unsolved Australian Mysteries Jun 07, 2019

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"It is hovering and it's not an aircraft." ~ Frederick Valentich, Last words after contacting air traffic control claiming to be pursued by a purported UFO – disappeared. 1978

This week on Encounters, Join your hosts Amanda and Dakota in discovering the multiple sides to the disappearance of pilot in training, Frederick Valentich.

A chance encounter with an "unidentifiable" "strange aircraft", would lead to one of Australia's longest running unsolved disappearances from the turn of the century.

Intro / Outro: Strange Stuff by Matt Harris

Additional Audio:

Valentich Transmission (Reenactment) from The Unexplained Files, Discovery

Additional Music:

Light Awash By Kevin MacLeod*

*Light Awash by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100175 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Sleep Paralysis 101: Shadow People, Science, and A Special Guest May 31, 2019

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This week on Encounters, Amanda and Dakota re-visit the topic of Shadow People in an expanded look at the sleep disorder and phenomenon known as Sleep Paralysis!

Sleep Paralysis has shown to be rampant thru human history with various examples coming from the ancient world right up thru the present, but one thing is unclear... why do these things keep happening and what is actually lurking in the shadows. Tune in and listen to the stories of two separate individuals living with sleep paralysis and hear what they attribute the phenomenon too!

Special Thanks to Santana for coming on the show and sharing her story with the Encounters team and listeners!

Intro / Outro: Strange Stuff By Matt Harris

Additional Music:

Long One Note by Kevin MacLeod*

*Long Note One by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100418 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Arne & the Glatzels vs 'The Beast': Brookfield's Infamous 'Devil Made Me Do It' Case May 24, 2019

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''He said he had seen the beast go into [his] body,'' she said, ''and it was the beast who had committed the crime.'' NY Times (1981)

Join your hosts, Dakota and Amanda, on a spooktacular trip to Brookfield, Connecticut to experience the trials of the Glatzell family and the subsequent possessions of David Glatzell and Arne Johnson. This episode has it all: Poltergeist Activity, 43 Demons, a murder most foul, and even a visit from our favorite husband/wife demon hunters, Ed and Lorraine Warren.

Its a Warren Mystery Case file detailing the accounts of the Glatzell & Johnson families in the horrible possessions that would be known as, The Devil in Conneticut or 'The Devil Made Me Do It' case.

Intro/Outro: Strange Stuff by Matt Harris

Additional Music:

Wild Fires by Doug Maxwell

Long Four Note by Kevin MacLeod*

Irregular by Kevin MacLeod**

*Long Note Four by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100467 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ **Irregular by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=irregular Artist: http://incompetech.com/

New York's 'House of Death': The Ghost Filled Brownstone on W Tenth Street May 17, 2019

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"She turned and saw nothing there, but couldn’t shake the feeling that she was not alone, and maybe never would be, in the already aging house." Terror on 10th Street by Tim Donnelly, New York Post (2012)

Tucked away on 14 West Tenth Street in Greenwich Village New York, sits a humble ancient brownstone that has garnered the nickname of New York's own, "House of Death".

This 1850's multi-floor home, has seen numerous tenants thru its century and a half long life, From Mark Twain to Jan Bryant Bartell to Joel Steinberg. But the more famous tenants are the supposed 22 Spirits that roam the halls including Shadow People, cats, women in white, and a man that "makes you wanna reach out and touch".

Tune in now!

Intro / Outro: Strange Stuff by Matt Harris

Additional Music:

Happy Haunts by Aaron Kenny

Alone by Aakash Ghandi

Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod*

Spirit of the Dead by Aakash Ghandi

*Ghost Story by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300034 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Antonio Villas Boas: An Alien Abduction Seduction May 10, 2019

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October 1957. São Francisco de Sales, Brazil.

A Young Brazilian Farmer named Antonio experiences a night unlike any other. He is attacked by a "red star", abducted by "men in grey overalls", and seduced by "a strange looking woman".

This week, join Dakota and Amanda in an investigative journey thru the story of the first reported / documented international alien abduction case, with the Abduction and Seduction of Antonio Villas Boas.

Listener be warned... this ones the one about ALIEN SEX.

Intro / Outro: Strange Stuff by Matt Harris

Additional Music:

Deep Space by Audionautix*

Portrait of Time by Aakash Ghandi

Space Coast by Topher Mohr & Alex Glena

*Deep Space by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Artist: http://audionautix.com/

The Inuit Adlet vs The Michigan Dogman: Canine Cryptid Cousins May 03, 2019

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In today's episode, it's another Cryptid Showdown with the Inuit Adlet and the infamous Michigan Dogman.

Whether it’s a vampire witchy wolf hunting the frozen tundra or a mysterious Bipedal Dog the size of a man roaming the wooded areas of Michigan, you won’t want to be caught in the sights of these Cryptozoological Anomalies!

They're tall, ferocious, and possibly the missing link between primordial wolves and your chihuahuas at home! Come get your Canine Cryptid Fill with Encounters!!

Intro / Outro: Strange Stuff by Matt Harris

Additional Music:

-Alone by Aakash Ghandi

-Underworld by Myuu

-Irregular by Kevin MacLeod*

*Irregular by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/?keywords=irregular Artist: http://incompetech.com/

The Winchester Mystery House: Sarah's Spiritual Labyrinth Apr 26, 2019

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On today's episode, We learn about the life and curse of the Winchester Family, meet a spiritualist millionaire with a nact for designing and a tendency to seek opulence, and ultimately learn the truths and lore behind the spirits that roam the halls of this labyrinth of stairs, skylights, and doors to nowhere.

Join Amanda and Dakota on a trollop thru San Jose's own, Winchester Mystery House.

Intro / Outro: Strange Stuff by Matt Harris

Additional Music:

Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven