Cocktails and CONSPIRACIES

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By: Sheral DeVaughn

In a world full of turmoil and uncertainty, you need a place to turn to for the information you need. People that will talk about hard-hitting topics that are most important to YOU. Oh, who are we kidding? We talk about booze and Bigfoot! Your host Sher DeVaughn, along with her partner in crime, James "Kip" Kipper interview paranormal researchers and scientists, as well as those who have had shocking personal experiences, and sprinkle in talks with master distillers, winemakers, and cigar aficionados for a truly unique and entertaining experience. Think of it as your very own "Paranormal Cheers." So...

Space Snakes! Yes...Snakes...In Space...
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04/17/2025

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In our latest episode, Sher and Laz embark on a journey to space with our friend, award-winning producer, musician, author, and "spiritual journeyman" Corbin Billings, to uncover the truth about space snakes — yes, space snakes.

You'll discover:

Corbin's first encounter with space snakes after being swallowed by one!The repeated prevalence of paranormal and spiritual snakes or dragons in multiple cultures th...


Bigfoot Researcher Mike Familant- "In the Shadow of Big Red Eye"
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03/18/2025

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Would you give up your whole world to pursue evidence for something you aren't even sure exists?

That's exactly what our guest Mike Familant did after a random camping adventure changed his life.

In this episode, you'll learn:

The experience that took Mike from being an EMT to a full-time Bigfoot ResearcherThe types of evidence Mike has discoveredWhere to...


Season 2 Opener: A Drone, A Freemason, and Tupac Walk Into A Podcast
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02/17/2025

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After a long sabbatical, the "Cocktailed Crazies" have returned with a bit of a surprise.

In this episode, you will:

Meet the newest member of the C&C team

Discuss the drones sighted over MULTIPLE locations in the U.S. and learn some new information regarding who is responsible and why they are there.

Dive into...


Spiritual Alchemy
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12/19/2023

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Things get lively in EVERY dimension when Sher and Kip chat with Spiritual Alchemist Ahsaki Kai.

In this episode, you'll discover:

How Ahsaki combines her science background with her metaphysical skills to heal physical, emotional, and spiritual traumas for her clients

The most terrifying things Kai has both seen and battled on various paranormal planes

How...


Whiskey and Wrestling: Kayfabe or Conspiracy?
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10/15/2023

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In a world of soap operas and reality television, nothing seems as over-the-top as professional wrestling.  Many of the stories and players seem as strong as a barrel-proof bottle of bourbon.

But what if the storylines were real?  What if the truth was crazier and more controversial than the scripted plots and choreographed stunts?

In this episode of Cocktails and Co...


My Brother Was Satanic Forrest Gump!
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08/22/2023

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Sher and Kip take a trip down a dark, terrifying road as former military and law enforcement professional Brian McMaster shares his experiences with Satanic and paranormal entities.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The horrifying encounter he and his family had with his Satanic and demonically possessed stepbrother


The professional standoff he...


It's the End of the World As We Know It
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06/11/2023

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Secrets have a way of revealing themselves.

Some of those secrets have deadly consequences.

And by the time we learn them, it might be too late to stop it.

Sher and Kip tackle three of these secrets in this episode, sharing what has been recently discovered, and their thoughts on how it’s going to affect us.


Close Encounters of the UNBELIEVABLE Kind
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05/25/2023

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How often have you looked up into the night sky and wondered if we're alone or if there is life somewhere else within the universe?

Our guest doesn't wonder anymore...he has his answers.

Joey "the UFO Magnet" George is just a typical guy living his life.

Except he has had unexplained encounters with other-worldly beings <...


Success With A Second Head!
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05/13/2023

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We've heard the phrase "put your heads together" when we are looking to find solutions or accomplish great things in our lives, but what if you actually DID have your heads joined together?

That's exactly what happened to our guest...and it may have helped to create both miraculous and spectacular events in his life and...


Death Becomes Her
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05/05/2023

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How often do you find yourself striving for the perfect life? 

We say things all the time:  live your best life, you only live once, and life is what we make of it.

But what about death?  We don't approach it with the same excitement and anticipation of things to come as we do with life.

M...


Money Is the Root of All EVIL???
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04/27/2023

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We all want extra cash, but what if our wallets were the first step to ushering in a NEW WORLD ORDER?

Sher and Kip square off with Digital/Cryptocurrency expert Charlie Stivers, the founder of GOOSE magazine.

In this episode, you'll discover:


Is Crypto really just a ...


Digital Bondage and the Paranormal Puppets
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04/16/2023

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Things go off the rails as Sher and Kip sit together for a cocktail and "conspiratorial" catchup as they celebrate 20+ episodes together. 

In this episode, you'll discover:

How Star Wars might be a modern-day retelling of The Bible
Is George Lucas a closet Bigfoot believer
The dark secret behind the Federal Reserve, Central Banks, and the IRS
H...


I Don't Practice Santeria
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04/01/2023

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Ah, suburban life.  Typical married couple, a couple of kids, normal jobs, and a first home...THAT JUST HAPPENS TO BE HAUNTED.

But not just ANY old haunting.  No, this one comes with a Native American burial ground, a portal, a family curse, and...SANTERIA!

Sher and Kip talk to Veronica Yager, Founder of YellowStudios We...


Were You Cleopatra In a Past Life?
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03/23/2023

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What is the meaning of life?

Have we been here before?

Is there life after death?

We've all asked these questions before..., but this time we are getting answers!

Sher and Kip chat with hypnotherapist and past life regression expert Mike Schweder about his and his patients' experiences exploring who they were...


Hooks and JABS- The Medical Messaging LIE (pt. 2)
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03/10/2023

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Autoimmune and Functional medical specialist Dr. Tom Acklin is BACK for part 2 and ready to dive deep into the rabbit hole with Sher and Kip.

We discuss the latest lies that have been uncovered regarding Big Pharma, Big Tech, the medical community, mainstream media, and world government...and deeply disturbing information about some "Frankenstein creations" currently taking place.

...


I'm A Psychic, Not A Sideshow!
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03/03/2023

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Have you ever thought how great it would be to predict the future and communicate with the dead?

Maybe it's not what it's all cracked up to be.

Sher and Kip talk to psychic medium Allie Westrick about her gifts and what she has experienced ever since childhood.

Allie was a member of several paranormal investigative teams, including...


Maybe They're All Trying To Kill Us
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02/23/2023

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We have been hit with a slew of "unexplained" incidents recently.  Sher and Kip dig into some of the most talked about controversies of the day and touch on a few others that aren't so well known happening NOW.

In this episode, you'll learn about:

*details and discoveries regarding the Chinese spy balloons, what they're capable of, and whether they a...


The Haunting of VFW Post 9997
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02/16/2023

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There's history...and then there is HAUNTED history.  In this episode, Sher and Kip take on both as they try their hands at ghost hunting together for the  first time at VFW Post #9997 in Kansas City, Missouri's historic Northeast.

You'll discover:

The sordid history this 101-year-old building has hidden
Ties it had to one of Kansas City's mo...


The Medical Messaging LIE (Pt. 1)
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02/09/2023

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Our world changed dramatically over the past few years.  

Words like pandemic, Covid, vaccination, and health tore friends, families, and relationships apart.

Science became politicized and polarizing, making people question what was right and who they could trust.

In this episode, Sher and Kip speak with Dr. Tom Acklin, a neurologist and Certified Practitioner at the Center for M...


Scared Stiff- The Stuff of Nightmares
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01/27/2023

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What if you knew you were dreaming but couldn't wake up?

You couldn't run...you couldn't scream...you couldn't do ANYTHING?

That's the life Laszlo Nemesi has been living for the past decade.

During the day, Laz leads a great life:  happily married, proud Dad, a longtime performer at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival's "Feast of Fantasy", a...


Is Your (Akashic) Record In Good Standing?
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01/19/2023

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Have you ever felt like your destiny was written in the stars?  Do you feel the secret to your future success might be waiting for you to discover in your past?

It might just be!

Join Sher and Kip as we talk to Haseena Patel, a healing breakthrough coach, co-founder of the nonprofit international organization "Leave No Girl Behind",  and Ak...


What Do Krampus and Sparkling Wine Have In Common?
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01/12/2023

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You'll find out as Sher and Kip go down the rabbit hole of weirdness with Christian Grieb of American Sparkling Wine House, Treveri Cellars.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why sparkling wine is becoming more and more popular with Millenials and Gen ZWhat makes Washington State so well-suited to growing the "bubbly" wine...


It's In The Cards- Lenormand Tarot Expert Marcella Moy- Ep. 10
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01/05/2023

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At some point in our lives, we all have wished we could look into the future.

Well, what if you CAN?

In this episode, Sher and Kip chat with Marcella Moy, a clairvoyant specializing in dreamwork and Lenormand Tarot readings.

You'll discover:

What it was like growing up in the Bible Belt with abilities that...


German Base Under Antarctica: From Houston to the Moon -09
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12/29/2022

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Sher and Kip nearly get more than they can handle when author Peyton Cottrell II joins them to discuss his "research and discoveries" regarding a German civilization living miles below the surface of Antarctica.

During the conversation, you'll learn:

How Peyton "discovered" and contacted Base 211 and the sovereign nation of "New...


Who You Gonna Call? Apex Paranormal w/ Elijah Buchholz - 08
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12/22/2022

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In this episode, Sher and Kip invite paranormal investigator and cofounder of Apex Paranormal Elijah Buchholz to the table.

Elijah and his team have spent the past ten years scientifically searching for answers to the "things that go bump in the night" at some of the most haunted locations throughout the country. They've uncovered unexplained evidence while filming their show "Apex Chronicles"...


There's A MONSTER In Your House
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12/15/2022

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When you think of "monsters," you likely think of the things lurking in the dark.  You think of something large waiting to grab you in the woods or crawling up from the murky depths to drag you under.

But some of the most frightening and deadly monsters are in your home, waiting to kill you if you let them.

Meet t...


But I'm Not Dead Yet!
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12/08/2022

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You've heard about near-death experiences.

You've even heard of people coming back after being pronounced dead.

Elisa Standridge has had all of those things happen to her... A HALF DOZEN TIMES! 

And they all happened in THIS lifetime!

In this episode, Sher and Kip discover:

The events that led t...


Paranormal Realtor- A Home With A Portal In The Backyard
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12/01/2022

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Paranormal experiences aren't just for those looking for it or living on the fringe!

In this episode, Sher and Kip interview high-end professional realtor and financial investor Lorraine Beato to learn about the obstacles she has faced thanks to the paranormal.

In this episode, you'll learn:

That real estate and financial risks aren't just related to the...


Face to Face With Bigfoot: A Personal Encounter
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11/23/2022

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Sher and Kip bring you the Granddaddy cryptid of them all...BIGFOOT!  We interview the author of "Adams County Bigfoot: Friend or Beast," Jay Vernon, for an in-depth look at his encounter in this wild, off-the-rails conversation.  In this episode, you'll learn:


How Jay rationalized "growing up" with Bigfoot in his backyardThe IN-PERSON encounter that changed his lifeDetails of the investigation and th...


Holding the "Red Line"-Whiskey Chat w/ Taylor Morley
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11/17/2022

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Sher and Kip catch up with award-winning Red Line Whiskey Company's Taylor Morley for a bourbon chat on the road.  Things get real, weird, and REALLY WEIRD as we learn:

The story behind the creation of Red Line and where it got its nameNew and exciting experimental barrels you can look forward to sippingWhy ryes have become such a big thing i...


Who Are These Idiots? An Introduction to Cocktails and Conspiracies
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11/16/2022

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Welcome to the pilot episode of the Cocktails and Conspiracies Podcast!  

In this episode, you'll discover the following:

Who your hosts are and the paranormal experience that brought them together.


The types of guests you can expect on this paranormal podcast.


How cocktails will coincide with Bigfoot and the supernatural (hint: i...


Lizards and Aliens and Angels- Oh My!
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11/16/2022

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On this episode of Cocktails and CONSPIRACIES, Sher and Kip introduce you to Dr. Sherry Bainbridge of Holistic Collaboration.  Sherry is a hypnotherapist, author, speaker...and brings an unorthodox approach to healing through her chats with beings from other dimensions/universes!  In this fascinating conversation, you'll discover:

We are living multiple lives in multiple universes- just how many ARE there?How th...