paraᐧholic
noun
: An individual who obsessively seeks out anomalous and unexplained phenomena, resulting in them no longer being considered normal ⎯ but instead, paranormal. Often unfit for social settings, likely listens to broken radios and prone to bringing up Bigfoot at parties.
See also: ghosts, cryptozoology, weirdo, high strangness, aliens
It’s been a busy spring so far. Not only am I gearing up for my workshop at the Haunted America Conference, but I’m also deep into the SHADOWS IN THE STATIC project with April Slaughter that will have us both heading towards a boots-on-the-ground investigation at Skinwalker Ranch. Mixed amid that excitement, I’m also popping […]
Per usual, I have no clue what I’m doing. I mean, it’s an honor to collaborate with my colleague April Slaughter and the Shadows in the Static project. It was April, and her book Reaching Beyond the Veil: Unlocking the Mystery of Modern Spirit Communication, which I read back in 2013, that were huge motivators […]
Matthew Jackson of the Paraholics and I have recently teamed up to work on a project unlike any other you’ve seen in the past. Having been colleagues for many years, we recently began to discuss a research project involving the Skinwalker phenomena that has recently gained popularity in the media as well as within the […]
September 18, 2022, Paraholics.com had the opportunity to investigate The Indiana State Sanatorium. My initial reaction to this location was “Holy shit, this place is massive.” I wasn’t mentally prepared to tackle such an enormous location, nor did I believe one night would do it justice. I knew the site existed here in my home […]
I always feel fortunate to get to have conversations with amazing people. Especially discussions with people on paranormal topics who are so open to the potentials and possibilities of the jigsaw puzzle of our perceived reality and how it could meld with universal consciousness and give way to unexplained experiences. Talking with Ryan kinda makes […]
As part of the package I purchased for the Haunted America Conference, I bought an after-hours investigation at The Mineral Springs Hotel in Alton, Illinois. The Mineral Springs is an iconic location I’ve always wanted to investigate. And yes, I’m a spoiled paranormal brat because I usually avoid group investigations at all costs — but […]
The Haunted America Conference is a paranormal soiree I’ve wanted to attend for years. It calls itself the supernatural event of the year. The biggest and best ghost conference in America is filled to the brim with speakers on ghosts, hauntings, the paranormal, the unexplained and offers workshops, ghost hunts, special events, and haunted tours. […]
Recently I had the honor of chatting with Joshua Sean of Zero-G ITC. It was a fun conversation about Instrumental Trans-Communication that we plan on continuing quarterly. If you’re unfamiliar with his work, I highly recommend getting acquainted with it. His experience, technical prowess as an audio engineer, and openness to paranormal high strangeness have […]
I love history. Ironically, nothing brings the past more to life for me than an old cemetery or graveyard. The markers, the designs and symbols etched in stone, offer clues about a person’s life and death in memorials placed by those who loved them. Or, in some cases, I imagine headstones are anchors to keep […]
Just a li’l return to haunted Stepp Cemetery for some weird ITC experiments. My DRV experiment was partially a big ol’ bust. But I also have an update on the vandalism I’ve reported at Stepp. It was great to see efforts have been taken to clean up and protect the cemetery. Trail cameras encircling Stepp […]
Here is the follow-up discussion with Ryan Singer after our eye-opening Poasttown Elementary School adventure and its relevance to my Cabin Sessions. Make sure to subscribe to Me & Paranormal You to keep up with Ryan as his paranormal research and projects develop on this world and far beyond. — Evel Ogilville Video:
There’s something to be said about stopping and looking right under your nose. We’ve gotten so distracted by our phones and the Internet that our immediate spatial presence feels wholly corrupted. I’m guilty of this. I’m guilty of looking under my nose but only at a blue screen. I’m guilty of permitting my now to […]
Every now and then, I get to do cool things and chat with some really rad people. This is one of those moments. I’ve been an avid listener of Me & Paranormal You for quite a while now — I’ve referenced it before on the blog. The podcast has definitely been a catalyst in my […]
You thought I forgot. Well, truth be known, I almost didn’t resurrect the Cabin Sessions. Why? Heck, if I know, but I figured if I made it an annual deal, I’d need to shake it up to keep myself interested. So I’m shaking it. The first edition of the Cabin Sessions was meant to test […]
Part 1: Part 2: There’s an unfortunate cycle that fuels the majority of the paranormal community, and we can often lose sight of what originally led us to this passion. In your pursuits, you often wind up with an array of varying opinions about the phenomena and how to engage it. The folks involved might […]