Curious Explorers
Kathy Kelly and Traci Stein
What’s haunting the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park ?
Are orbs ghostly phenomena or mere camera artifacts?
Can what we do in the future influence the past?
How are precognition and retrocausation connected?
Do the same psychological principles apply to both the living and the dead?
Did Abraham Lincoln foresee his own death?
Join historian Kathy Kelly, proprietress of The Paranormal Museum, and psychologist Traci Stein as they explore the evidence for - and against - a paranormal explanation for all things mysterious, historical and most of all - paranormal.
[Theme song, "The Paranormal is Real" by Leonell Cassio, used with permission.]
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The Ghosts Next Door
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05/03/24 • 32 min
In this first episode of Curious Explorers, veteran paranormalist and historian Kathy Kelly and psychologist Traci Stein discuss and debate, is the house next door to the infamous site of the “Manson Family” murders haunted by the victims? Or is something else going on there?
Does trauma make it more likely that spirits will haunt a site?
Can ghosts haunt two or more sites at the same time?
Does a person’s psychology survive death?
Are spirits bound by any particular rules or laws about where they can go?
Background:
On August 9, 1969, Charles Manson’s followers brutally murdered actress Sharon Tate and four others (Jay Sebring, Abigail Folger, Wojciech Frykowski, and Steve Parent) in a house on Cielo Drive in Los Angeles.
That house was subsequently torn down, but another house was later built on the lot next door. This house has reportedly been the site of numerous incidents of ghostly phenomena, including unnerving EVPs (electronic voice phenomena), objects moving on their own, light anomalies, unexplained temperature swings, and more.
The house in question has also been investigated by a number of paranormal groups, including those featured on TV shows like “Ghost Hunters” and “Ghost Adventures.”
Are you curious? Join us for this inaugural episode of “Curious Explorers!”
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(Theme song, “The Paranormal is Real,” by Leonell Cassio)
Did You Hear That? Clairaudience, Spirit Messages & Psychic Dogs
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08/12/24 • 47 min
What do Thomas Edison, Joan of Arc, Mike Pence, spiritualists, and Traci's dogs have common? They've all reportedly experienced clairaudience, or psychic hearing. (Chances are you have, too!) In this, our 10th episode, Traci and Kathy discuss both historic and personal experiences of auditory psychic phenomena - some of which have been LOUD. They also discuss recent research into hearing "spiritually significant voices," spooky stuff at Traci's house, how Kathy knows when she's not just hearing things, what makes skeptics "religious," and much more.
(For bonus historic and personal visuals, check out the YouTube version https://www.youtube.com/@curiousexplorersshow.)
For more on Traci's newest album, "Cultivating Intuition: Developing Clairaudience," visit: https://hemi-sync.com/product/cultivating-intuition-developing-clairaudience/
Scientific articles mentioned in this episode:
Cook CCH, Powell A, Alderson-Day B, Woods A. Hearing spiritually significant voices: A phenomenological survey and taxonomy. Med Humanit. 2022 Sep;48(3):273-284. doi: 10.1136/medhum-2020-012021. Epub 2020 Dec 7.
Powell, A. J., & Moseley, P. (2020). When spirits speak: absorption, attribution, and identity among spiritualists who report “clairaudient” voice experiences. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 23(10), 841–856. https://doi.org/10.1080/13674676.2020.1793310
Mind Vs. Matter: Energy Healing and More
Curious Explorers
01/09/25 • 48 min
Can our intentions affect matter? Why do words seem to reshape water crystals? Can energy healers make mice live longer or kill cancer cells? And if our thoughts and intentions are powerful, could this be dangerous? In this episode of Curious Explorers, Traci and Kathy dive into some of the science on energy healing in the lab and ponder what that means outside of it.
For more on the podcast, or to buy us a coffee, visit:
https://curious-explorers.com/
For more on Kathy Kelly, the Paranormal Museum, and the original Asbury Park Ghost Tours and more, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/
For more on Traci Stein, visit:
Articles referenced in this episode:
Abe, K., Ichinomiya, R., Kanai, T., & Yamamoto, K. (2012). Effect of a Japanese energy healing method known as Johrei on viability and proliferation of cultured cancer cells in vitro. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 18(3), 221-228.
Bengston W, Cizdziel P, Tanaka A, Matsuda H. Differential In Vivo Effects on Cancer Models by Recorded Magnetic Signals Derived From a Healing Technique. Dose-Response. 2023;21(2). doi:10.1177/15593258231179903
Grad B, Cadoret R, Paul G. An unorthodox method of treatment on wound healing in mice. Int J Parapsychol. 1961;3:5-24.
Grad B. A telekinetic effect on plant growth II experiments involving treatment of saline in stoppered bottles. Int J Parapsychol. 1963;5:114-133.
Radin D, Hayssen G, Emoto M, Kizu T. Double-blind test of the effects of distant intention on water crystal formation. Explore (NY). 2006 Sep-Oct;2(5):408-11. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2006.06.004. PMID: 16979104.
Controlled Remote Viewing with Sgt. Lyn Buchanan
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06/05/24 • 71 min
Sgt. Lyn Buchanan, one of the original Stargate military remote viewers, sits down with Traci and discusses everything from:
-The US Government's secret spying program
-What a ninja got out of remote viewing training
-The remote viewing target that changed Lyn’s life
-The 3-letter word that’s a “four-letter” word in remote viewing
-The “real” 6th sense
-How remote viewing can change your life for the better - and worse
-Who should not take up remote viewing
-When it’s good for your psychic predictions to be wrong (and how to make that so)
-And Lyn’s new training facility and gathering place at the “Remote View Ranch,” in New Mexico.
To learn more about Lyn Buchanan and his trainings, remote viewing services, and more, visit: https://www.crviewer.com/
To learn more about and support the Remote View Ranch, visit: https://remoteviewranch.com/
Find Lyn’s book, “The Seventh Sense” on Amazon.com.
Controlled Remote Viewing Trainers (trained by Lyn Buchanan) mentioned in this episode:
Lori Williams
Colleen Marenich
Coral Carte
Paul O’Connor
Richie Mahoney
Gail Husick
Other people connected to remote viewing mentioned in this episode:
Ingo Swann
Hal Puthoff
Stephan Schwartz
Russell Targ
Pam Coronado
Researchers mentioned in this episode:
Daryl Bem, PhD
Dean Radin, PhD
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Shadow Figures: Soul Eaters, Dark Fairies & Ghostly Guests
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11/20/24 • 36 min
Are shadow figures real? Are they always negative? In this episode, historian Kathy Kelly shares her take on shadow figures across cultures, including the Celtic malevolent fairy, Fear Dorcha, the Choctaw “soul eater” known as Nalusa Chito, and more.
Have you encountered Shadow Figures? Share your story and let us know!
For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park, NJ, visit:
https://paranormalbooksnj.com/
For more on Traci Stein, visit:
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Demons, Thought Forms, & Psi, Oh My!
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12/06/24 • 27 min
What happened while Kathy was in Transylvania? Are spirits aware we're aware of them? What did negative entities show Traci? Is Santa Claus actually a living thought form?
Join the Curious Explorers for this week's chilling catch up!
And stay tuned to the end to catch a clip from "The Rabbit Hole Experience," with professional ghost hunter and author (and international man of mystery), Michael Robartes.
For more on Kathy Kelly, local seances, the Paranormal Museum and the ORIGINAL Asbury Park Ghost Tour, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/
For more on Traci Stein, her meditations, self-paced psychic development course and more, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/
For more on the Curious Explorers show and to support the podcast, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/
Follow the podcast on Instagram (@CuriousExplorersShow) and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CuriousExplorersShow
07/06/24 • 37 min
Author, counselor, and spiritual seeker Sean McNamara talks about what led him to sharpen his psychic skills and learn to move objects with his mind(!)
Sean shared how his path led him away from organized religion while deepening his sense of spiritual connection. He also spoke about his experiences of telepathy, witnessing an apport (an object materializing out of thin air!) in a coffee shop, and much more.
To see Sean moving objects with his mind, catch the video on YouTube: YouTube.com/@CuriousExplorersShow
To learn more about Sean, visit: www.MindPossible.com. For information about Sean’s newest book, visit: www.PathOfTheGoldenTeacher.com. And to inquire about Sean’s counseling practice, visit www.GoldenMeanCounseling.com.
If you enjoyed the episode, remember to LIKE, SHARE & FOLLOW!
For more on Curious Explorers, visit: https://curious-explorers.com.
For more on Traci Stein, visit: www.DrTraciStein.com. And to learn more about Kathy Kelly, and the Paranormal Provincetown tour company, visit www.ParanormalBooksNJ.com and www.Facebook.com/ProvincetownParanormal.
Can We Foretell the Future? The Precognition Episode
Curious Explorers
05/19/24 • 52 min
What do Abraham Lincoln, Sharon Tate, Edgar Allan Poe, the Marvel Universe, and the Big Bang Theory have in common? They all beg the question – can we foretell the future? And if so, can we change it?
In this episode, we focus on precognition – it’s the one phenomenon that truly freaks Kathy out! And we discuss everything from precognitive dreams to “quantum jumping,” parallel lives, and more.
We explore:
What does it mean for “free will” if we know something is going to happen before it does?
And if a precognitive dream or psychic “flash” leads us to make a different choice (which changes the outcome), is the initial precognition “wrong?”
Should we be scared of psychic information about the future?
Or, can we – as Burt Goldman said – use “Quantum Jumping” to choose the most desirable future?
What do you think? Let us know!
And stay tuned for next week’s episode, where we explore, “Precognition vs. Retrocausation.”
Director Marty Stalker, Part II: Father Malachi Martin, the Rite of Exorcism, and More
Curious Explorers
03/04/25 • 43 min
In Part II of the interview with Marty Stalker, director of "Hostage to the Devil," Marty does a deeper dive into controversial exorcist, Father Malachi Martin; demonic possession; and the paranormal phenomena that he continues to encounter when speaking on these topics. In fact, you’ll hear some of the strange audio interference we experienced while recording; and in the YouTube version, you’ll get another glimpse of the type of light anomaly that punctuated the interview.
Marty also discusses his conversations with notable personalities like Malachi Martin’s staunchest critic, Robert Blair Kaiser; radio legend Art Bell; Malachi Martin’s confidant, Ralph Sarchie; Father Cesar Truqui, and more.
Finally, Marty shares details on his upcoming sequel to the documentary, “Hostage to the Devil.”
Tune in for an intriguing conversation about filmmaking and one of the Catholic church’s most enigmatic and polarizing figures.
(And catch the YouTube version to see some of the visual anomalies that occurred during the interview: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriousExplorersShow)
For more on Marty Stalker and the “Hostage to the Devil” podcast, visit:
And
https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNI
For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park, NJ, as well as ghost tours, investigations, the Jersey Devil Fable Festival and other events, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/
For more on Traci Stein, her guided hypnotic imagery, upcoming events, and her other podcast, “Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein,” visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/
Director Marty Stalker on 'Hostage to the Devil': Part I
Curious Explorers
02/12/25 • 54 min
In this episode of Curious Explorers, we’re joined by Marty Stalker, the director of the documentary 'Hostage to the Devil,' which explores the life of Jesuit priest and exorcist Malachi Martin. Marty reveals his 6-year journey making the film, discusses the controversial life of Father Martin, and describes the supernatural “resistance” Marty encountered while making the movie and since then. The interview also delves deep into the complex character of Father Martin, the controversies around exorcism, and Marty's personal spiritual journey.
Tune in for an intriguing conversation about filmmaking and one of the Catholic church’s most enigmatic and polarizing figures.
(And catch the YouTube version to see some of the visual anomalies that occurred during the interview: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriousExplorersShow)
For more on Marty Stalker and the “Hostage to the Devil” podcast, visit:
And
https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNI
For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park, NJ, as well as ghost tours, investigations, the Jersey Devil Fable Festival and other events, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/
For more on Traci Stein, her guided hypnotic imagery, upcoming events, and her other podcast, “Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein,” visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:23 Special Guest Announcement
01:59 Marty Stalker's Background
04:42 Technical Difficulties and Paranormal Resistance
05:58 Marty's Experiences and Insights
09:07 Father Malachi Martin's Mystique
21:23 Marty's Personal Journey and Beliefs
26:34 Frustrations with Religion and Spirituality
27:08 Creating a Film Without Bias
27:19 Pride in the Film and Its Reception
27:46 Complexity of the Subject
28:30 Audience Reactions and Interpretations
33:44 Exorcism and Its Rarity
38:56 Personal Experiences and Intuition
47:21 Challenges and Supernatural “Resistance”
51:06 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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FAQ
How many episodes does Curious Explorers have?
Curious Explorers currently has 32 episodes available.
What topics does Curious Explorers cover?
The podcast is about Hauntings, Psychic, Mysteries, History, Psychology, Paranormal, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Curious Explorers?
The episode title 'Psychedelics, Psychic Abilities & Spiritual Transformation: Part 2 with Sean McNamara' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Curious Explorers?
The average episode length on Curious Explorers is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of Curious Explorers released?
Episodes of Curious Explorers are typically released every 10 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Curious Explorers?
The first episode of Curious Explorers was released on May 3, 2024.
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