ParaReality

What does it mean to channel a consciousness beyond your own—and who might be speaking?

Steve Rother returns to ParaReality to discuss his experiences channeling the collective he calls the Group of 9. Sandman explores Steve’s account of Lilith, the group’s ninth member, and the message of equality and empowerment presented in The Order of the Red Winged Angels.

The conversation also explores multidimensionality, ghosts and hauntings, fragmented souls, and what the Group’s teachings suggest about life, death, and the challenges we face. How does Steve understand these experiences, and what practical meaning...

In Part One, we examined the cases that helped establish the modern alien-abduction phenomenon. Now, the investigation turns inward.

In Part Two: Inside the Experience, Sandman explores what could cause an abduction experience without a person being physically taken by extraterrestrial beings. Could some accounts be deliberate hoaxes or stories that became more elaborate over time? Can hypnosis uncover a hidden memory—or unintentionally create one? How closely do bedroom abductions resemble sleep paralysis, and how much has popular culture influenced the beings, examinations, and spacecraft people remember?

This episode also examines whether several people ca...

Thousands of people claim to have been taken by beings from somewhere beyond our world—but what evidence suggests that alien abductions are physical events rather than dreams, hallucinations, false memories, or carefully constructed hoaxes?

In Part One of this two-part investigation, Sandman examines the cases that helped define the modern alien-abduction phenomenon. From Antônio Villas Boas and Betty and Barney Hill to the Pascagoula encounter, the Allagash incident, and the mysterious five-day disappearance of Travis Walton, each case presents its own combination of unusual testimony, missing time, multiple witnesses, disputed evidence, and unanswered questions.

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Originally aired May 7, 2004

Have you ever walked away from someone feeling completely drained? In this Flashback episode, we return to the early days of ParaReality to explore the idea of psychic vampires: people believed to feed on the energy of others rather than their blood.

What might it feel like to encounter one? Could someone take your energy without you knowing it, or are there more familiar explanations for that exhausted feeling? Listen to the original 2004 episode and decide for yourself.

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What if the UFO phenomenon is connected to something far greater than extraterrestrial visitation?

In this episode of ParaReality, Sandman and Eric welcome Sabina Qureshi, a longtime student of the Ageless Wisdom teachings, to explore the predicted reappearance of Maitreya and the Masters of Wisdom.

According to the teachings presented by the late British esotericist Benjamin Creme, Maitreya is the World Teacher for all humanity, and his emergence could mark the beginning of a new era based upon sharing, justice, cooperation, and peace. But where do UFOs fit into this extraordinary story?

Sabina...

What if haunted locations do more than hold memories? What if they store and amplify energy?

On this episode of ParaReality, Sandman sits down with veteran paranormal investigator Kent M. Wilson, founder and lead investigator of KenTenn Paranormal and host of the Paranormal Addicts Podcast. Drawing from more than three decades and hundreds of investigations, Kent discusses mediumship, demonology, paranormal evidence, and his Resonance Energy Theory—an attempt to explain how emotion, consciousness, environmental conditions, and energetic frequencies may influence unexplained activity.

Kent also takes us behind the scenes of the annual West Kentucky Paranormal Ex...

Season 1, Episode 10 — Originally Aired April 23, 2004

Diplomat. Adventurer. Alchemist. Occultist. Immortal?

In this edition of ParaReality Flashback, we travel back to April 23, 2004, and one of the earliest mysteries explored on the podcast: the extraordinary legend of the Count of Saint Germain.

Appearing among the royal courts and aristocracy of 18th-century Europe, Saint Germain was said to possess remarkable knowledge of languages, music, chemistry, diplomacy, and the occult. His origins were mysterious, his wealth seemed almost limitless, and perhaps most strangely of all, those who encountered him claimed that the man simply didn't seem to ag...

What if the demons aren't the villains?

On this episode of ParaReality, Sandman sits down with independent comic creator and publisher Austin Light, the mind behind American Demon Comics and the supernatural comic series Envy.

At the center of Envy is Belial, a fallen angel and demon king whose story challenges traditional ideas about good and evil, Heaven and Hell, and the roles we've assigned to angels and demons. Austin discusses the inspiration behind the series, his approach to demonology and religious philosophy, and how mythology, theology, and the paranormal influence the world he's creating.<...

In 1977, the quiet coastal community of Broad Haven, Wales, became the center of one of Britain’s most mysterious UFO flaps. It began when a group of schoolchildren reported seeing a cigar-shaped craft—and, according to some witnesses, a tall, silver-suited figure—in a field near their playground. Soon, reports of glowing objects, faceless humanoids, electrical disturbances, frightened animals, and strange activity spread across the Pembrokeshire countryside, creating what the press called the Welsh Triangle.

In this episode of the ParaReality Podcast, Sandman and Eric revisit the famous Broad Haven school sighting, the Haven Fort Hotel encounter, the di...

The Summer Series concludes with its most unsettling chapter yet.

For decades, experiencers have reported encounters with towering insect-like beings unlike anything else in UFO lore. Often referred to as Mantids or Insectoids, these mysterious entities are frequently described as possessing immense intelligence, communicating through telepathy, and silently observing encounters involving both Greys and Nordics.

In this episode, Sandman takes a deep dive into the history of the Insectoid phenomenon, examining eyewitness accounts, the research of Budd Hopkins, Dr. John Mack, David Jacobs, and Jacques Vallée, and the competing theories surrounding these enigmatic beings. A...

Not every ghost is terrifying. Some seem more interested in playing tricks than striking fear.

In this Flashback episode of ParaReality, we travel back to one of the show's earliest broadcasts from 2004 to explore the curious phenomenon of mischievous hauntings. Why do some spirits move objects, make unexplained noises, hide personal belongings, or play harmless pranks on the living? Are these encounters evidence of intelligent hauntings, poltergeist activity, or something else entirely?

Join Sandman as he examines why these "pesky ghosts" behave the way they do and shares practical suggestions that have been used to...

For nearly eight decades, the Roswell Incident has remained one of the most enduring mysteries in modern history. On July 8, 1947, the U.S. military announced the recovery of a "flying disc" near Roswell, New Mexico—only to reverse its story hours later. What followed was a controversy that continues to spark debate to this day.

In this special 79th Anniversary episode of ParaReality, Sandman and Eric "Easy E" Patterson take a deep dive into the case that launched a thousand conspiracy theories. Together, they examine the discovery of the debris field, the military's announcement and retraction, the te...

For decades, reports of alien encounters have been dominated by one image: the Grey alien. But what if that's only half the story?

In Part 2 of the ParaReality Summer Series, Sandman explores the mysterious world of the Nordics—tall, human-looking beings who are often described as intelligent, compassionate, and deeply concerned about humanity's future.

From the Contactee Era of the 1950s and the stories of the Space Brothers to the Pleiadian connection, warning messages about war and environmental destruction, and theories suggesting humanity may be part of a larger cosmic family, this episode examines one of...

After more than two decades behind the microphone, Sandman takes a step back from the mysteries and reflects on one of the biggest years in the history of the ParaReality Podcast.

Join us as we celebrate 350 episodes, the return of Eric as co-host, the move to weekly episodes, multiple Podcast Excellence Awards, international podcast rankings, the publication of two new books, and an exciting year of conference appearances across Tennessee and Kentucky.

Sandman also discusses Season 20's deep dive into the UFO phenomenon, interviews with leading researchers including Brent Raynes, Brent Oldham, and Maxim Furek...

Originally aired April 2, 2004.

In this ParaReality Flashback, Sandman revisits one of America's oldest and most enduring cryptid legends: the Jersey Devil.

For nearly 300 years, stories of a strange winged creature have emerged from the dark forests of New Jersey's Pine Barrens. Described as part animal, part monster, and part nightmare, the Jersey Devil has become a fixture of American folklore and one of the most reported cryptid creatures in history.

In this episode, we explore the origins of the legend, the infamous Leeds family curse, eyewitness accounts spanning generations, and the theories that...

What would you do if four hours of your life simply disappeared?

What if you woke up in the middle of the night and saw a woman standing in your hallway—only to discover nobody was there? Or watched a massive black triangle glide silently across the sky? Or received a phone call from a loved one who had already passed away?

In this special edition of ParaReality, the spotlight turns to you.

Join Sandman as he opens the inbox and answers calls from listeners who have experienced the strange, the mysterious, and th...

Few modern paranormal mysteries are as unsettling as the phenomenon known as the Black Eyed Kids. Reports from across the world describe pale, emotionless children with completely black eyes appearing unexpectedly and asking for help, a ride, or permission to enter a home. Witnesses often report overwhelming fear and the disturbing feeling that they are interacting with something that only appears human.

In this episode of ParaReality, Sandman and Eric "Easy E" Patterson explore two very different theories behind one of the strangest mysteries of the modern paranormal age. Could the Black Eyed Kids be connected to...

The Greys. Few images in modern culture are as instantly recognizable—or as deeply unsettling. With their oversized black eyes, small gray bodies, and mysterious presence, Grey aliens have become the defining face of the UFO phenomenon. But where did the stories come from, and why have they persisted for decades?

In this first installment of the ParaReality Summer Series, Sandman takes a deep dive into the world of the Greys. From the landmark Betty and Barney Hill abduction case and the Roswell controversy to alien abduction reports, the Zeta Reticuli connection, hybridization theories, interdimensional hypotheses, and mo...

Tonight, we're getting in the Time Machine once again, and going back to March 19, 2004, continuing our journey to revisit the very first season of what was then known as ParaReality Radio.

This episode is all about the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is the largest Native American tribe east of the Mississippi River, with over 60,000 enrolled members. Centered in Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland, and Scotland counties, their cultural and political headquarters are located in Pembroke, NC.

On this episode, I'll introduce you to the Lumbees and tell you what makes...

What if UFOs aren’t extraterrestrial spacecraft at all…but manifestations of something far stranger?

In this episode of ParaReality Podcast, Sandman sits down with veteran UFO researcher and author Brent Raynes for a deep exploration into the hidden side of the phenomenon. Drawing from nearly six decades of investigation, Raynes discusses the connections between UFO encounters, Marian apparitions, Mothman, altered states of consciousness, ultraterrestrials, and the enduring influence of legendary researcher John A. Keel.

Together, they examine the idea that the paranormal may not be separate phenomena at all—but different masks worn by the sa...

What if UFOs aren’t random… but organized?

In this episode of the ParaReality Podcast, Sandman takes a deep dive into three of the most commonly reported UFO shapes in modern history: the classic saucer-shaped craft, the mysterious Black Triangle, and the massive cigar-shaped UFO. But this isn’t just a discussion about strange objects in the sky—it’s an exploration of a far more unsettling possibility.

What if these different UFO types aren’t isolated sightings at all? What if they serve different functions within a larger, coordinated system?

Using real eyewitness t...

Originally aired February 21, 2004.

In this ParaReality Flashback, Sandman revisits one of the most enduring mysteries in human history—dragons. Found in cultures all around the world, these legendary creatures share eerie similarities that raise a powerful question: are dragons purely myth… or echoes of something real?

From ancient texts and folklore to possible real-world explanations, this episode explores the origins of dragon legends and the theories that attempt to explain them. Could dragons have been misunderstood creatures, exaggerated history, or something far more mysterious?

Step back into the early days of ParaReality and expe...

Step back in time with this episode of ParaReality Flashback as Sandman revisits an early chapter of the show—Season 1, Episode 4: Spontaneous Human Combustion. Explore the eerie phenomenon of bodies reportedly burning to ash without an external ignition source, and the scientific explanations like the “wick effect” that attempt to demystify it.

Originally recorded in 2004, this episode captures the raw beginnings of ParaReality, complete with early-day audio, nostalgic references to chatrooms and Microsoft NetMeeting, and a host still finding his voice. Imperfect, authentic, and packed with curiosity—this is where the journey started.

Lea...

What would you do if a child knocked on your door in the middle of the night… and something about them felt wrong?

In this episode of The Midnight Syndicate Podcast, we explore one of the most disturbing modern paranormal phenomena to emerge in recent decades: the Black Eyed Kids. Described as pale, emotionless children with completely black eyes, these entities have been reported across the United States and beyond—always appearing in unexpected places, always asking for help… and always needing permission to enter.

From the chilling 1996 encounter that sparked the legend to modern-day sighti...

Tonight we’re going all the way back to January of 2004. This was only the third episode that I ever did and back then I was on the Live365 Radio network. At that time, it was Internet Radio, and not podcasting, that was the big thing. In fact, podcasting didn’t even exist.

I didn’t have anything except for a headset microphone that I plugged directly into the 3.5mm microphone jack on the computer. I couldn’t afford anything else. I think you’ll be able to tell by the sound quality that what I was working wi...

What if the things we call ghosts…aren’t the only ones watching?

Tonight on ParaReality, Sandman sits down with D. Paul—U.S. Navy veteran, Native American Holy Man, and spiritual warrior—to explore the terrifying true inspiration behind Mystery’s at the Windham Inn: The Feral Feline.

At the center of this story lies the Windham Inn, a place steeped in centuries of tragedy, where the line between the living and the unseen has all but disappeared. Here, dark entities don’t just haunt—they hunt. And the battle for one man’s soul reveals som...

In one of the most persistent conspiracy theories of the modern era, legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick is accused of helping the U.S. government stage the historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing.

But where did this theory come from—and is there any truth behind it?

In this episode of Midnight Syndicate, Sandman and Easy E explore the strange intersection of Hollywood, Cold War paranoia, and one of humanity’s greatest achievements. From Kubrick’s groundbreaking film 2001: A Space Odyssey to the hidden symbolism conspiracy theorists claim to see in The Shining, we break down the claims, the “e...

For decades, unidentified aerial phenomena were dismissed as misidentifications, hoaxes, or fringe speculation. Then the Department of Defense created a permanent office to study them.

In this episode of ParaReality, I examine the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office — AARO — and ask the question that matters most: why does it exist? From Cold War investigations like Project Sign, Grudge, and Blue Book to modern encounters like the Tic Tac, Gimbal, and GoFast incidents, we trace the institutional evolution that led to the creation of a centralized office dedicated to analyzing unidentified anomalies across air, sea, and space.

What...

Originally airing on the Live365 Radio Network, this is only the second episode of what was then called ParaReality Radio. This episode is all about the Chupacabra and originally aired on January 3, 2004

The chupacabra ("goat sucker") is an animal said to be unknown to science and systemically killing animals in places like Puerto Rico, Miami, Nicaragua, Chile, and Mexico. The creature's name originated with the discovery of some dead goats in Puerto Rico with puncture wounds in their necks and their blood allegedly drained. According to UFO Magazine there have been more than 2,000 reported cases of animal...

This week on ParaReality, Sandman sits down with experiencer and author Bret Oldham to explore a side of contact that rarely gets discussed — what happens after the encounters.

Based on themes from his book Children of the Greys: Aftermath, Bret shares what it’s like to live with the long-term psychological, emotional, and personal impact of experiences that don’t come with clear explanations or easy closure.

This conversation moves beyond sightings and speculation, diving into memory, identity, family ripple effects, and the challenge of integrating extraordinary experiences into everyday life.

Whether you see th...

From late 1896 to mid-1897, thousands across the US reported cigar-shaped "mystery airships" with bright spotlights, impossible speeds, and silent flight years before viable aircraft existed. Centered in the Midwest and California, these sightings—often featuring inventor stories or alien theories—remain largely unexplained, combining mass hysteria, hoaxes, and early UFO lore. 

Listen in as the Syndicate discusses the mystery, the sightings and gives their opinions on what these mystery airships could possibly have been.

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In Part 2 of this ParaReality investigation into disclosure, Sandman looks beyond the sightings and testimony to ask a more difficult question: why does secrecy persist? From national security and institutional control to public perception and narrative management, this episode explores whether disclosure is unfolding naturally — or being carefully managed.

Episode 1 examined what we know.
Episode 2 explores why the truth still feels just out of reach.

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Wow! Here it is, the very first episode of ParaReality that I ever did. I had just signed up for a Live365 account and all I had was a headset microphone and an idea. I also had no clue what I was doing!

I think that the first version of ParaReality Radio was a unique one. It combined stories of the paranormal with a nice dose of rock music, ending with one of the most popular segments that I ever did - News of the Strange. Back then, I could get away with playing music because Live365...

Flying saucers were once dismissed as fantasy — until pilots, radar data, and Congressional hearings changed the conversation.

In this episode of ParaReality, Sandman sits down with author and researcher Maxim W. Furek to explore Flying Saucer Esoteric: The Altered States of Ufology. Moving beyond simple sightings, this discussion dives into UFO history, psychology, consciousness, folklore, whistleblowers, the USS Nimitz encounter, alleged alien bodies, and the growing Age of Disclosure.

Are UFOs physical craft, psychological events, or something far stranger? And what does the phenomenon reveal about us?

This episode asks the questions others av...

Flying saucers were once dismissed as fantasy — until pilots, radar data, and Congress changed the conversation.
In this episode of ParaReality, Sandman is joined by author and researcher Maxim W. Furek to discuss his book Flying Saucer Esoteric: The Altered States of Ufology. Together, they explore UFO history, contactees, government secrecy, consciousness, Bigfoot/UAP connections, whistleblowers, alleged alien bodies, and the modern push toward disclosure.

This isn’t just about what’s in the sky — it’s about belief, psychology, and how the phenomenon may be shaping humanity itself.

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A powerful man is dead.
The official story is neat, controlled, and reassuring.
But the details refuse to stay quiet.

In this first episode of Midnight Syndicate, the hosts step into the shadows surrounding the murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO—an event that sent shockwaves through corporate America and raised more questions than answers. What begins as a seemingly isolated act quickly becomes something far more unsettling as timelines blur, motives conflict, and silence grows louder than any press statement.

This isn’t a whodunit.
It’s a why… and a wh...

UFOs are no longer a fringe topic. Congressional hearings, military testimony, and whistleblowers have pushed UAPs into the mainstream — but real answers remain elusive. In Part 1 of this two-episode ParaReality investigation, Sandman examines the history, the hearings, and the witnesses behind modern disclosure, revealing a pattern of acknowledgment without transparency.

Episode 1 lays out the facts.
Episode 2 asks why the truth still feels just out of reach.

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For decades, the subject of UFOs — now known as UAPs — was dismissed, ridiculed, or buried beneath layers of secrecy. But in recent years, something has changed. Congressional hearings have been held. Military pilots have testified under oath. Whistleblowers have stepped forward. And the U.S. government has openly acknowledged that unidentified objects are operating in our skies.

So why does it still feel like we’re not getting any real answers?

In Episode 1 of this two-part ParaReality investigation into disclosure, host Sandman examines what we actually know — and how we got here. From the early days of...

This isn't an episode of ParaReality. This is another episode of the Paranormal Nashville show when I was actually interviewed and not the co-host. The show was hosted by my good friend Tony Pratt. It focused on all of the unusual activity that happened in and around the Nashville, TN area. I don't know the date this episode originally aired. In it, we talked about how I got into the paranormal, how I got involved in radio and some of my paranormal experiences. The audio is a little low on this, so you will need to turn your volume...

This isn't an episode of ParaReality Radio. This is a co-host gig that I did on my sister show on WRFN - Paranormal Nashville. The show was hosted by my good friend Tony Pratt. It focused on all of the unusual activity that happened in and around the Nashville, TN area.

This episode is entitled "Unlocking the Power of the Mind" and features an interview with Dr. Stephanie West. Dr. West is a clinical hypnotherapist who specializes in soul therapy.

During this episode, I will allow myself to be hypnotized live on the...