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Curious ExplorersAuras, Energy, and a Wee Bit of IrelandSend us a textWhat do Barbara Brennan, Bill Bengston, Bernard Grad, and biophoton research have in common (besides the letter B?)? They all shed some light on the phenomenon of auras - or the energy fields around us that some people can see (and we all probably perceive in some way). In this episode, Traci and Kathy ponder what auras may be, how they’re connected to healing, psi, and consciousness, as well as what auras might tell us about someone’s health, personality, and more. The ladies also chat about current biophoton research show...2025-07-0959 minCurious ExplorersDisembodied Voices, Bridget Bishop & the Salem Witch TrialsSend us a textThis episode begins with the Curious Explorers catching up and sharing some eerie Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVPs) that were captured while recording some of Kathy & Traci’s spookiest episodes.The heart of this episode, however, is the story of Bridget Bishop, the first woman executed during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The Curious Explorers discuss the climate of fear, hysteria, and social control that led to the unjust arrest and execution of Bridget Bishop and numerous others during this dark period in history. For more on the Curious Explorers pod...2025-06-1759 minCurious ExplorersGhost Stops, Trucker Lore, Haunted Highways & More!Send us a textWhat do hell hounds, haunted bathrooms and Screaming Jenny have in common? Can you really get your (ghostly) fix on Route 666? Will Kathy ever live out her fantasy of becoming a trucker? The answers to these questions and more (plus the winner of our recent giveaway on this episode of Curious Explorers!For more on Kathy, Traci and the Curious Explorers Podcast, and to send us a message (we’d love to hear from you!), visit: https://curious-explorers.com/For more on Kathy Kelly, the Paranormal Museum in A...2025-06-101h 03Curious ExplorersVultures, Irish Breakfast, and Don't Pee on the Devil's TreeSend us a textThe Curious Explorers are serving up 80s hair, animal symbolism, and what happens if you disrespect the infamous “Devil’s Tree,” in Basking Ridge, NJ. Even better, all of this comes with a complimentary Irish breakfast. It’s so hearty and delicious, even “Annabelle” makes a cameo tonight. So touch up that Aquanet, pull up a chair at the Woolworth’s counter, order yourself some turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, and keep an eye out for those vultures.**If you'd like us to upload the (possibly demonic) audio clips taken near "Blue," head ov...2025-05-2955 minCurious ExplorersCryptids, Cousins and a Very Paranormal First Year!Send us a textWhat do Monty Python and New Jersey have in common? What creepy cryptid is terrorizing Hoboken kids? Which paranormal podcaster is related to Traci? And how can you win our first-ever giveaway? Check out our first episode of Season 2 - recorded live at the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park! - for answers to these questions and more. For more on the Curious Explorers podcast (and to buy us a coffee), visit: https://curious-explorers.com/For more on the Severed True Crime Podcast, Drew Hudson and Harry Chambers, visit...2025-05-0538 minCurious ExplorersSoviet Psi-Ops, Jersey Devil Fable Festival, & More from the Paranormal RealmSend us a textIn this episode, Kathy and Traci go deep down the rabbit hole of Psi Savant Wolf Messing, the Soviet campaign to perfect and weaponize psychic powers, what the CIA knew about this, and more. They also take some detours into everything from alien encounters on Cape Cod, to NJ drone sightings, dogs chasing deer, and “the Italian Goodbye.” For more information on the Curious Explorers podcast, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/For more on the...2025-04-241h 00Curious ExplorersEp. 28 Paranormal Smorgasbord: On-Screen Anomalies, Ghosts, and MoreSend us a textIs Kathy’s new house haunted? What visual anomalies manifested during filming? And is whatever’s spooking Kathy’s dogs connected to whoever’s buried on her property? In this episode, the Curious Explorers unpack these mysteries and more. They also chat about the results of Kathy and Adam Berry’s mini investigation of the new museum in Provincetown. Finally, Kathy and Traci preview the upcoming Jersey Devil Fable Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey (it’s the same weekend as the one year anniversary of Curious Explorers!).For more on the J...2025-04-1648 minCurious Explorers“Patience Worth”: Channeling, Muses and More!Send us a textWas Patience Worth a 17th-century muse to 20th-century housewife Pearl Curran? Was the Ouija board the portal for Worth to transmit her writing through Curran? Or was Curran disguising - or even consciously unaware of - her own literary gifts?In this episode, Kathy and Traci explore the history and controversies surrounding the Patience Worth case and ponder other reported cases of otherworldly inspiration. They also discuss the broader themes of mediumship, spiritual communication, reincarnation, and the complex interplay between the conscious and subconscious mind. To learn more about th...2025-03-2742 minCurious ExplorersGetting Paranormal with Kathy Kelly (via Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein)Send us a textIn this special collaboration with "Unpacking Possibility," Traci interviews Kathy about all things paranormal!~~~~~~Have you ever had a dream that later came true? Experienced, “mother’s intuition?” Sensed the presence of a loved one after they passed away? Or had a gut feeling that proved to be right? If you’re like 67% of people according to a recent survey, you’ve probably had at least one experience that falls under the broad umbrella of the “paranormal.” In this episode, Traci Stein welcomes back her good f...2025-03-0756 minCurious ExplorersDirector Marty Stalker, Part II: Father Malachi Martin, the Rite of Exorcism, and MoreSend us a textIn 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 B...2025-03-0443 min
Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci SteinEp. 92 - Getting Curious and Exploring the Paranormal with Guest Kathy Kelly Have you ever had a dream that later came true? Experienced, “mother’s intuition?” Sensed the presence of a loved one after they passed away? Or had a gut feeling that proved to be right? If you’re like 67% of people according to a recent survey, you’ve probably had at least one experience that falls under the broad umbrella of the “paranormal.” In this episode, Traci Stein welcomes back her good friend, Kathy Kelly, a historian, owner of the Paranormal Museum, and co-host of their podcast, “Curious Explorers.” They dive deep into how we experience the paranormal, fro...2025-03-0453 minCurious ExplorersDirector Marty Stalker on 'Hostage to the Devil': Part ISend us a textIn 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...2025-02-1254 minCurious ExplorersAngel, Demon or Spirit Guide?Send us a textDid the Ouija board help a woman find her soul mate? Are otherworldly advisors inherently “good” or could they be something more sinister? And who’s our special guest on an upcoming episode of Curious Explorers?For answers to these questions and more, check out this week’s episode where Kathy and Traci tackle these topics and more!For more information on the Curious Explorers Podcast, or to buy us a coffee, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/For more on Kathy...2025-02-0353 minCurious ExplorersSpirit Guide, Angel or Demon?Send us a textDid the Ouija board help a woman find her soul mate? Are otherworldly advisors inherently “good” or could they be something more sinister? And who’s our special guest on an upcoming episode of Curious Explorers?For answers to these questions and more, check out this week’s episode where Kathy and Traci tackle these topics and more!For more information on the Curious Explorers Podcast, or to buy us a coffee, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/For more on Kathy...2025-02-0255 minCurious ExplorersMind Vs. Matter: Energy Healing and MoreSend us a textCan 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 Mu...2025-01-1048 minCurious ExplorersSeances, Reincarnation & Krampus is Coming to Get You…Send us a textWhat weird stuff do the dead share with Kathy during the Asbury Park seances? Is a fan’s little boy really a reincarnated old man? And what happens if you’re on Krampus’s naughty list? (Hint: it’s not pretty.) We cover these topics, the upcoming “Dead of Winter” with Kathy & TV’s Adam Berry, the Jersey Devil Fable Festival, scary dreams, and much more on this episode of Curious Explorers!For more information on the Curious Explorers show and to support the podcast, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/For more infor...2024-12-121h 04Curious ExplorersDemons, Thought Forms, & Psi, Oh My!Send us a textWhat 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/2024-12-0627 minCurious ExplorersBridey Murphy and the Case for ReincarnationSend us a textIs reincarnation real? On this episode, Kathy and Traci seek to unravel the mystery of Bridey Murphy, a story that captivated the world in the mid-1950s and sparked a global conversation about reincarnation and past life regression.Tonight we delve deep into the tale of a Colorado woman named Virginia Tighe who, under hypnosis, claimed to be the reincarnation of 19th-century Irishwoman Bridey Murphy. Join us as we explore this controversial case and the impact it had on the public's perception of reincarnation 2024-12-0256 minCurious ExplorersShadow Figures: Soul Eaters, Dark Fairies & Ghostly GuestsSend us a textAre 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: https://www.drtracistein.com/And if you enjoy...2024-11-2036 minCurious ExplorersAlien Abduction! The Travis Walton CaseSend us a textDid aliens abduct Travis Walton in 1975? In this episode, Kathy & Traci discuss the infamous "Travis Walton UFO Abduction" case, alien abduction lore in general, the reported “4 types of aliens” (some of them not so nice...), and more.For more information on Kathy Kelly, the Paranormal Museum, and the Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours, haunted exhibits, seances, bookstore and more, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/Follow the p...2024-10-2446 min