Description

In this episode, the hosts dive headfirst into the spooky realm of haunted houses and supernatural encounters. From childhood fears to adult skepticism, Trevor, Nick, and Pragasen share their personal experiences with the paranormal, debate the existence of ghosts, and explore the fine line between belief and rationality.

Topics Discussed:

• Is collective manifestation the key to summoning demons?
• The ethics of owning a shrunken head as a family heirloom
• Harry Potter: A legitimate horror movie or PR's misguided attempt at spookiness?
• Are haunted houses real, or just dilapidated properties in need of renovation?
• The existential dread of watching horror movies: artful angst or gratuitous gore?

Orlando Spots Mentioned

• Nile Ethiopian Restaurant on I-Drive

Golden Nuggets

• Face your fears head-on; you might just conquer the darkness
• Authenticity in food can transport you across continents without leaving your seat
• Sometimes, the most frightening things are the ones we create in our own minds

Timestamps

00:00 Welcome to the spooky side of podcasting

03:15 Childhood fears: Trevor's terrifying basement

08:52 Nick's haunted house encounter: Fact or fiction?

15:05 PR's skepticism: Debunking the supernatural

20:08 The curious case of the shrunken head

25:45 Favorite horror movies: From classics to questionable choices

31:22 The power of collective manifestation

37:49 Ethiopian cuisine: A journey of flavors and textures

45:12 Upcoming Halloween events and trivia nights

50:55 Final thoughts on fear and the unknown

Where to Find Us Funklers?

Trevor — @atomicchilisauce *(Instagram)*

Nick — @orlandotrivia (Instagram)

Pragasen — @pragasen_ramiah_allstate (Instagram)

Edd — @eddsiu (Instagram)