I Want To Believe: Season 7

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S6 E7 | The Sleep Watcher of Cape Elizabeth Jul 22, 2023

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E7 | The Sleep Watcher of Cape Elizabeth ⁠⁠⁠

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Opening Song: Sunglasses at Night⁠ by Corey Hart⁠⁠⁠ | Chin Check by N.W.A. Opening Clip: Scare Theater⁠⁠⁠ | Closing song: Crimson & Clover by Tommy James and the Shondells

Ay! Welcome to the seventh episode of season 6 of the I Want to Believe podcast!

Once the tourists go home, the leaves have fallen and the weather has turned cold… our small towns in Maine can feel even more desolate and remote than some of them already are. That desolation, one could argue, may cause people to do strange things from time to time. In 2005, the residents of the small coastal town of Cape Elizabeth would find out just how strange one person would get...

Before we jump into the episode, I wanted to give a quick reminder that all of our I Want to Believe social media & email are in the show notes. All my books and projects are available at ⁠⁠⁠⁠SlevikStore.Company.Site⁠⁠⁠⁠. The ⁠⁠⁠⁠Green Hand Bookshop⁠⁠⁠⁠ in Portland, Maine also has some of my work. Stop in and see everything they have to offer!

My documentary, Otherworldly Amor, has a new home. It is streaming exclusively on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ParaFlixx Paranormal+⁠⁠⁠⁠ Once subscribed, you have access to not only Otherworldly Amor but hundreds of other paranormal shows, documentaries and even horror movies. By using the code OTHERWORLDLYAMOR10 at checkout, you can get 10% off your first 3 months.

Click play to learn about the Sleep Watcher of Cape Elizabeth

Sources: Forensic Yard ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Cape Code Times ⁠ | Safewise | Cape Elizabeth

Jeff Inglis | The Coast | The Signal |

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S6 E6 | Incident in the Khamar Daban Mountains Jun 18, 2023

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E6 | Incident in the Khamar Daban Mountains ⁠⁠⁠

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Opening Song: Power Freaks by Jean Dawson⁠ | Closing song: Black Rainbows ⁠ by Miracle Musical

Opening Clip: Cadaber | Clips throughout episode: Nick Crowley ⁠

Ay! Welcome to the sixth episode of season 6 of the I Want to Believe podcast!

In the summer of 1993, seven hikers set out into the rugged, southern Siberian mountain range of Khamar-Daban. The trip had been meticulously planned for 6 months prior. They even knew what meals would be eaten on which days. When the time finally came for their trip, they entered the woods… seven days later, only one person would come back out.

Before we jump into the episode, I wanted to give a quick reminder that all of our I Want to Believe social media & email are in the show notes. All my books and projects are available at ⁠⁠⁠SlevikStore.Company.Site⁠⁠⁠. The ⁠⁠⁠Green Hand Bookshop⁠⁠⁠ in Portland, Maine also has some of my work. Stop in and see everything they have to offer!

My documentary, Otherworldly Amor, has a new home. It is streaming exclusively on ⁠⁠⁠ParaFlixx Paranormal+⁠⁠⁠ Once subscribed, you have access to not only Otherworldly Amor but hundreds of other paranormal shows, documentaries and even horror movies. By using the code OTHERWORLDLYAMOR10 at checkout, you can get 10% off your first 3 months.

Sources: Medium ⁠ | Parki Himki ⁠ | Otakukart | KP | Mayo Clinic

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S6 E5 | Michelle Shores and a Gathering of Ghosts May 14, 2023

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E5 | Michelle Shores and a Gathering of Ghosts ⁠

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Opening Song: The Sound by Nomar Slevik | Closing song: Dancing in the Dark by Bruce Springsteen

Clips throughout episode: ⁠WABI TV

BUY MICHELLE'S BOOK HERE

Ay! Welcome to the fifth episode of season 6 of the I Want to Believe podcast!

We’re doing something a little bit different this evening or whenever you’re listening. I have invited Michelle Shores, a Maine author onto the show. She’s written an intriguing ghostly book and we’ll discuss it at length. I did want to say that I recorded her interview over zoom and once in a while, the internet gremlins like to put some pops and clicks within her audio. I’ve cleaned everything up as best I could and you will truly enjoy hearing what she has to say. -

All my books and projects are available at ⁠⁠SlevikStore.Company.Site⁠⁠. The ⁠⁠Green Hand Bookshop⁠⁠ in Portland, Maine also has come of my work. Stop in and see everything they have to offer!

My documentary, Otherworldly Amor, has a new home. It is streaming exclusively on ⁠⁠ParaFlixx Paranormal+⁠⁠ Once subscribed, you have access to not only Otherworldly Amor but hundreds of other paranormal shows, documentaries and even horror movies. By using the code OTHERWORLDLYAMOR10 at checkout, you can get 10% off your first 3 months.

Sources: Michelle Shores Herself | American Ghost Walks | New England (Yankee Magazine)

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S6 E4 I The Ammons Haunting Apr 16, 2023

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E4 | The Ammons Haunting AUDIBLE AFFILIATE LINK - Get a FREE 30 day trial to Audible - Help support the podcast!

Closing song: ⁠Pirate Radio by Jean Dawson

Clips throughout episode: Stephanie Harlowe | True Monsters

Ay! Welcome to the fourth episode of season 6 of the I Want to Believe podcast! In November of 2011, Latoya Ammons, her mother, Rosa Campbell and her three children - then aged 7, 9 and 12 moved into a house located at 3860 Carolina Street in Gary, Indiana. Soon after, they realized that something else may be occupying their space. According to the Indiana Department of Child Services, it was one of the most unusual cases they have ever handled. -

All my books and projects are available at ⁠SlevikStore.Company.Site⁠. The ⁠Green Hand Bookshop⁠ in Portland, Maine also has come of my work. Stop in and see everything they have to offer!

My documentary, Otherworldly Amor, has a new home. It is streaming exclusively on ⁠ParaFlixx Paranormal+⁠ Once subscribed, you have access to not only Otherworldly Amor but hundreds of other paranormal shows, documentaries and even horror movies. By using the code OTHERWORLDLYAMOR10 at checkout, you can get 10% off your first 3 months.

Sources: Indy Star Original Article | Indy Star 2 | Indy Star 3

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S6 E3 | They Saw Something Strange Mar 12, 2023

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E3 | They Saw Something Strange

Open Songs: The Hood Internet | Closing song: Climbing by Sylvatic Rant

Clips throughout episode: It's [Redacted] | Unsolved Mysteries

Ay! Welcome to the third episode of season 6 of the I Want to Believe podcast!

On March 8th, 1994, hundreds of people reported eerie lights above Lake Michigan. Calls flooded into local authorities to report these strange sightings along nearly 200 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. The calls were from folks from all walks of life — police and a meteorologist to residents. Most who saw the lights insisted they were UFOs; nearly 30 years later, their true origin remains a mystery.

All my books and projects are available at SlevikStore.Company.Site. The Green Hand Bookshop in Portland, Maine also has come of my work. Stop in and see everything they have to offer!

My documentary, Otherworldly Amor, has a new home. It is streaming exclusively on ParaFlixx Paranormal+ Once subscribed, you have access to not only Otherworldly Amor but hundreds of other paranormal shows, documentaries and even horror movies. By using the code OTHERWORLDLYAMOR10 at checkout, you can get 10% off your first 3 months.

Sources: All That's Interesting | Detroit Free Press | How Stuff Works | Unsolved Mysteries Episode Something in the Sky

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S6 E2 | Glitches in the Matrix Feb 12, 2023

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E2 | Glitches in the Matrix

Open Songs: Darla Jade | Glitch in the Matrix Documentary - Closing song: Nomar Slevik

Clips throughout episode: Matt Santoro | The Why Files

Ay! Welcome to the second episode of season 6 of the I Want to Believe podcast!

People all over the world have been sharing stories about times they have experienced a "glitch in the matrix". That phrase, first coined from the 1999 film The Matrix — poses the idea that humanity is living in a giant computer simulation. Over the years, the phrase has become a sort of shorthand for an example of unusual occurrences that cannot be explained logically. Tonight, we’ll be sharing the most interesting examples of glitches in the matrix that we could find.

All my books and projects are available at SlevikStore.Company.Site. The Green Hand Bookshop in Portland, Maine also has come of my work. Stop in and see everything they have to offer!

Sources: Reddit - Tell Me Your Glitch in the Matrix Stories

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S6 E1 | The Fanged Humanoids of Kofu Jan 15, 2023

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S6 E1 | The Fanged Humanoids of Kofu

Open Songs: Valley of Wolves | Ghostbusters 2 | Lil Wyte & Jelly Roll | Lonely Island | Closing song: Nomar Slevik

Clips throughout episode: Tara A Devlin | Kyoto Robato

Ay! Welcome to the season 6 premiere of the I Want to Believe podcast!

On the evening of February 23rd, 1975, two 7-year-old boys, Masato Kawano and Katsuhiro Yamahata, were roller skating near the Hinode Housing Estate in Kamimachi, Kōfu, Yamanashi, Japan.

At around 7pm, they heard a crackling sound that seemed to be coming from somewhere above them.

As they looked to the sky, they were startled to see two orange balls of light flying about. They were fascinated by the aerial acrobatics and continued to watch when, all of a sudden, one flew off while the other started to descend.

The events that followed would change their lives forever. Check out the episode to hear their whole story.

The Boys | Drawings of UFO | Drawing of Alien | Alien Hook | Outer Limits Alien

All my books and projects are available at SlevikStore.Company.Site. The Green Hand Bookshop in Portland, Maine also has come of my work. Stop in and see everything they have to offer!

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S5 The Mandela Effect | 2nd Halloween Special 2022 Oct 28, 2022

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S5 The Mandela Effect | 2nd Halloween Special 2022

Open: Mandela Effect Trailer | Closing song: Miracle Music by Black Rainbows

Clips throughout episode: Mathew Santoro | Bri Bennage Tedx |

Ay! Welcome to a second, surprise Halloween episode of the I Want to Believe podcast!

The Mandela Effect has been confusing people around the world since 2009. But what is it exactly? The person who coined the term defined it as, “When people clearly recall an event in history, something very specific, but historical records show that something else happened.”

Tonight, on this All Hallows Eve episode, I’ll be sharing the origins, examples, my own personal experience, some theories as to what the Mandela Effect might be and also, we’ll get into the creepier side of the phenomenon.

My latest spooktacular book, We Only Come Out at Night, is available for purchase. This book is a collection of short horror stories and is a great companion piece for your Halloween festivities. You can get it at: SlevikStore.Company.Site or at the Green Hand Bookshop in Portland, Maine. Valerie’s Tangled Web of Friends book series can be found on all online booksellers: B&N | Amazon | Bookshop.org | Goodreads

Lastly, my documentary, Otherworldly Amor has a new home. It is streaming exclusively on ParaFlixx Paranormal+ this is a subscription service much like Netflix and offers monthly or yearly subscriptions. Once subscribed, you have access to not only Otherworldly Amor but hundreds of other paranormal shows, documentaries and even horror movies. Another great tool for harnessing your Halloween hellscapes. By using the code OTHERWORLDLYAMOR10 at checkout, you can get 10% off your first 3 months.

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S5 Death and Exorcism | Halloween Special 2022 Oct 01, 2022

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S5 2022 Halloween Special – Death and Exorcism

Open: Exorcism of Emily Rose Trailer | Closing song: Eyes Without A Face by Billy Idol

Clips throughout episode: Buzzfeed Unsolved

Welcome to the I Want to Believe podcast and our Halloween special for 2022! A familiar voice is back with us for the spooky season, friend to the show, Valerie Lofaso.

The Exorcism of Emily Rose was a 2005 horror movie about a young woman who had become possessed by several demons. The movie was based on true events… in this episode, we’ll be sharing those events with you.

Anneliese Michel, the woman that Emily Rose was based on, grew up devoutly Catholic in Bavaria, West Germany in the 1960s. When she was 16, one day at school she blacked out and was seen walking around in dazed state and unresponsive to those who approached her. Though Anneliese did not remember what happened, friends and family told her of the trance-like state she had been in. Little did they know, this was only the beginning.

After numerous exorcisms of Anneliese ended in tragedy, her parents and priests involved were charged with her death. Was it temporal lobe epilepsy and Geschwind syndrome as the prosecution presented? Or was it actual demonic possession, which the defense argued? Listen to the episode for the whole story and decide for yourself.

Sources:

All That's Interesting | NCBI | Diabolical Confusions

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S5 EB5 | The Falkville Metal Man: Remix Episode Aug 21, 2022

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I Want to Believe the Podcast – S5 EB5 – The Falkville Metal Man: Remix Episode

Opening song: I'm Seein' Robots by Kool Keith

Closing song: Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears

Welcome to the I Want to Believe podcast! This is the fifth bonus episode of season 5. Tonight, we're remixing things up and I'll be presenting an updated version of the Falkville Metal Man case. On October 17, 1973 in Falkville, Alabama, a man encountered an odd, humanoid being. This man was the town’s Chief of Police, and he just so happened to get some pictures of the being. We originally covered the Metal Man in Season 2, Episode 1... since then, Former Police Chief Jeffrey Greenhaw gave an interview and provided some interesting information not reported in the original case. I have the audio of that interview and you'll be able to hear Greenhaw's own words about the incident.

Before we jump into the episode, we wanted to provide the I Want to Believe social media & email links.

My latest book, We Only Come Out at Night, is now available for purchase. This book is a collection of short horror stories and can be found online at: SlevikStore.Company.Site and at the Green Hand Bookshop.

Lastly, my documentary Otherworldly Amor has found a new home. It is is now streaming exclusively on ParaFlixx Paranormal+ They are a subscription service like Netflix and offer monthly and yearly subscriptions. Once subscribed, you have access to not only my documentary but hundreds of other paranormal shows, documentaries and even horror movies. Code for 10% off your first 3 months: OTHERWORLDLYAMOR10

Falkville Metal Pictures: Pic 1 & 2 | All 4 Pics | Mufon Analysis | Chief Greenhaw

Clips used throughout and Sources:

Full Chief Greenhaw interview by Red Water Filmworks | Cryptid Campfire | Cryptonaut Podcast

NICAP | Phantoms and Monsters

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