Meghan Pavlovsky And Allison Varca

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Out of the AverageThe Origins of Spirit Boards/Ouija [History]Do you have an experience with a Spirit Board/Ouija? While most have heard of a wild Ouija story from either a friend or seen it being used in horror movies - what some may not know that the Ouija has very unassuming origins. This week, Allison discusses the unexpected history of the spirit boards - why and when they were created - as well as how spirit boards are said to work (psst, it's not as spiritual as you may think!) Recorded Remotely and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music credits to Michael Vontas...2021-11-1232 min

Out of the AverageWerewolves [Lore/True Crime]Ahooooooooo Happy Halloween everybody! This week on O.O.T.A. Meg dives into the dark history behind European werewolf folklore. We uncover the heinously real criminal acts that were portrayed as supernatural atrocities committed by werewolves. Maybe sexy wolf is more of your speed? We touch on a little of both in this episode so take a listen and let us know what you think! CW: mentions of murder, violence, assault, torture Recorded and edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music by Mike Vontas. Sources: https://www.google...2021-10-2928 min

Out of the AverageSpooky Travels [Hiatus Catch Up]We are finally back after a longer than planned hiatus, friends, and just in time for spooky season! Meg and Allison catch up on some spooky travels and spooky events they went on separately during the podcast break and then chat about some "out of the average" media! **Trigger Warning - though most of the mention is brief: War, Child Loss, Gore, Murder** Mentioned in Episode!: -Farnsworth Inn (Gettysburg, PA): http://www.farnsworthhouseinn.com/ -House of Spirits (NYC): https://houseofspiritssoiree.com/new-york/ Malignant - 39:20 2021-10-151h 02

Out of the AverageOut of the Average Media Review [July 2021]We present to you our short and sweet Media Review Episode for July 2021! Note: We plan on taking a midsummer hiatus for the month of August. See you all in September. Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Time Stamps: Books: A Song of Achilles 3:40 The Silence of the Girls 8:10 Movies: Old 16:40 2021-07-3026 min

Out of the AverageCandle Cove [Creepy Pasta]This week's episode covers a unique and interesting creepy pasta that influenced the first season of a Syfy tv show! Allison takes a little bit of time today to talk about Candle Cove, a fictional forum discussing a “forgotten” children’s tv show written by American webcartoonist Kris Straub on his website Ichor Falls all the way back in 2009. Not only is the fiction story dark - the way the internet has taken and formed it is absolutely wild. *Wasn't clarified in the episode* Kris Straub's Youtube Channel is Local 58: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPdgWYB9fdw. Sources: https://www.cr...2021-07-2329 min

Out of the AverageFox Sisters [Spiritualism/History]This week Meg dives into the roots of the Spiritualism Movement in the United States- the Fox Sisters. We start by talking about the incident in 1848 New York which kicked off a career of celebrity mediumship for Maggie, Kate, and Leah Fox. Keep your ears and mind open, and let us know what you think! Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music by Mike Vontas. Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burned-over_district https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spiritualism#Origins The Complete...2021-07-0932 min

Out of the AverageGame Theory [Psych/Maths]This week's topic for the pod is not quite "out of the average" but definitely interesting all the same. Allison goes over basic game theory to introduce Meghan to three well-known and puzzling game theory dilemmas: The Prisoner's Dilemma, the Volunteer's Dilemma, and the Traveler's Dilemma. Stuck in between these theories and some other moral dilemmas, what would you do? Happy listening. Recorded Remotely and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: https://www.investopedia.com/terms/g/gametheory.asp https://healthcare-in-europe.com/en/news...2021-07-0251 min

Out of the AverageOut of the Average Media Review [June 2021]*Explicit Content Mentioned* You guys know the drill. The fourth Friday of the month is our media episode! Check time stamps below to see what we are chatting about. Happy listening! Time Stamps Meg and Allison's Origin Story 3:11 Movies: Midsommar 7:27 Luca 17:00 Shows: Blood of Zeus 23:40 Koishite Akuma ~ Vampire Boy ~ 35:50 2021-06-2545 min

Out of the AverageSummer Solstice [Traditions/History]Happy summer y'all! The summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere is just a few days away from the release of this episode so we figured we'd go into a little bit of the history and practices of Midsummer! Stick around for the end of the episode as Allison treats us to a collective Oracle reading for some solstice guidance. Enjoy! Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music by Mike Vontas. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Summer_solstice https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Midsummer 2021-06-1828 min

Out of the AverageTwin Flames [Theory]Twin Flames - do we all have one? Or more importantly - do we all need one? This is potentially a more polarizing topic for the podcast this time around but why not!? While we have our own thoughts and opinions on twin flames, we actually were originally supposed to have a guest with us to chat this week and balance us out a bit - do you have thoughts or experiences around twin flames? Let us know and send us a message at outoftheaveragepod@gmail.com. We'd love to hear it. Recorded Remotely and Edited by Allison Varca and...2021-06-111h 04

Out of the AverageHaunted Lakes [Hauntings/Local Lore]While there is definitely something so healing about being around huge bodies of water, under the depth, some lakes can hold some spooky secrets. This episode, we are chatting about two different lakes: Lake Lanier in North Georgia and Long Island's very own Lake Ronkonkoma. Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: https://www.onetravel.com/going-places/america-s-most-haunted-lakes-and-ponds/ https://travelnoire.com/georgia-lake-lanier-haunted-twitter-chimes-in https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/31/us/lake-lanier-urban-legends-trnd/index.html https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/life/life-top-stories/history-center-recounts-tales-about-ghosts-of-gainesville/ 2021-06-0438 min

Out of the AverageOut of the Average Media Review [May 2021]Happy Fourth Friday of the Month! We have three items on the agenda for May 2021's media episode! Check out time stamps below to see what we are tackling. Happy listening! Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovksy. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Time Stamps: Movies: Things Seen and Heard 1:08 Demon Slayer: Mugen Train 7:55 Books: The Dreamers Trilogy: Mr. Impossible 13:50 2021-05-2822 min

Out of the AverageTulpas and Thought-forms [Mysticism]Have you ever heard of a tulpa before? Or perhaps have you made one? This week Meghan gives the lowdown on what exactly a tulpa is - a concept steeped in Tibetan Buddhist theology, adapted by Theosophists in the early 20th century, and reshaped once again through the forums of Reddit. Join Meg, Allison, and recurring guest Melissa this week for a conversation about this mystical concept. Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music by Mike Vontas. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thought-Forms...2021-05-211h 00

Out of the AverageHaunted Dolls [Hauntings/Oddities]If you're a fan of any kind of spooky media, surely you've heard of a haunted doll before. This week Meg and Allison go into the true stories behind a few of the most well known possessed dolls that you may have seen. Check it out and let us know what you think! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haunted_doll https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-creepy-dolls-180955916/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annabelle_(doll) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_and_Lorraine_Warren https://www.mentalfloss.com...2021-05-1444 min

Out of the AverageRed String of Fate [Chinese/East Asian Mythology]Could there possibly be in an invisible string connecting us to others - potentially in this case, the one we are destined to be with? This week, Allison introduces the concept as well as a few original myths of the "Red String of Fate," that originates from Chinese mythology and can still be seen and used as symbolism in East Asian media! Recorded Remotely and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovksy. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_thread_of_fate https://en.wikipedia.org...2021-05-0730 min

Sacred Wealth15 | Paranormal Numbers w/ Out of the Average PodcastHey Sacred Galaxy! In this podcast episode, Meaghan is having a cool conversation about numbers and all things paranormal with Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky on, Out of the Average podcast. They are free spirits who have a mutual passion for the weird and supernatural. They discuss how spirituality can transform a corporate path and add creativity to balance the money mindset. Believing money is a renewable flow of energy, it is abundant and comes back in many forms. They share how growing up watching ghost shows sparked obsession and led to challenging...2021-05-0527 min

Out of the AverageOut of the Average Media Review [April 2021]Happy Fourth Friday of the Month! Check the time stamps below to see what media we consumed this month. Happy listening! Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music credits to Michael Vontas. Time Stamps: Books: The Silent Companions 00:44 Television: Yu Yu Hakusho 12:12 Games: Kentucky Route Zero 18:34 Misc: Spooky Geology 24:05 Sources: Dummy Boards https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/meet-the-enigmatic-silent-companions-in-our-collections https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yu_Yu_Hakusho 2021-04-2329 min

Out of the AverageThe Witchcraft Trial of Goody Garlick [History]Did you know that Long Island had its own local witch trial, one that took place almost 35 years before those in Salem? This week Meg tells Allison all about the witchcraft trial of Goody Garlick of East Hampton. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pequots https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poggatacut_(sachem) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montaukett https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Hampton_(town),_New_York https://familypedia.wikia.org/wiki/Lion_Gardiner_(1599-1663) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion_Gardiner https://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Garlick https...2021-04-1631 min

Out of the AverageLiminality [General Discussion]The second of two episodes released this week! Meghan and Allison discuss the concept of liminality for the first time on the pod. What do you immediately think of when you hear the word "liminality"? Is it more concrete or more supernatural to you? In a fairly conversational, non-researched episode, we dive into this fairly straightforward but not really (?) straightforward topic. Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Check out our website outoftheaveragepod.squarespace.com or follow us on Instagram @outoftheaveragepod Source: Kentucky Route Zero - http://kentuckyroutezero.com/2021-04-0930 min

Out of the AverageHilaria [History/Mythology w/ guest Melissa Pavlovsky]Hey everybody! Here's a freshly recorded retake of an episode we tried to get out for you guys last week. This week, Meghan tells Allison and guest Melissa about a possible origin of April Fool's Day, centered around an ancient Roman festival for the Goddess Cybele. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Sources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hilaria-Greco-Roman-festival https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hilaria https://www.britannica.com/topic/Great-Mother-of-the-Gods https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrygia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatolia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cybele https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sibylline_Books ...2021-04-0925 min

Out of the AverageOut of the Average Media Review [March 2021]It's the fourth Friday of the month so hello media episode!! You can check out what we talked about and when by checking out the time stamps below. Happy Friday and happy listening! Video Games: Paradise Killer 1:00 T.V.: The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. 12:33 Movies: Tenet 18:25 Unacknowledged 27:13 2021-03-2639 min

Out of the AveragePythagorean NumerologyDid you know you could calculate the numbers of your birthday and name to uncover different parts of your path and personality? Piggybacking off of last week's episode about our main man, Pythagoras, we are diving into some Chaldean and Pythagorean numerology, which sets the basis for popular Western numerology, as well as chatting about our own personal numerology! Remotely Recorded by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: https://divinityworld.com/ancient-secrets-revealed-of-how-pythagorean-numerology-works/ (Chart) https://numerologist.com/numerology/pythagorean-numerology-what-is-it/ https://www.dcode.fr/pythagorean-numerology 2021-03-1957 min

Out of the AveragePythagoras and his "Cult" [History]Throwback to mentioning Pythagoras in our episode "Cults, Crackers, and Cornflakes" - we are releasing a whole episode on (potentially?) our favorite "semi-divine" mathematician. There is a lot more mysticism and suspicion around Pythagoras than just the famous "Pythagorean Theorem" (and there are debates if that was even his!). A callback to a lost fifteen page paper from her Mathematics Degree days and the re-found sources to prove it, Allison discusses with Meghan the mysteries around Pythagoras, his beliefs, and his famous "cult-like" school and rules. Enjoy and happy listening! Recorded Remotely and Edited by Allison Varca...2021-03-1250 min

Out of the AverageFlannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery [History/Mystery]This week we have a short and (not so) sweet episode about a mysterious disappearance across the pond in the Outer Hebrides. Meg tells Allison about the story of three lighthouse keepers who vanished without a trace in 1900. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music by Mike Vontas. Sources: https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/The-Eilean-Mor-Lighthouse-Mystery/ https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/usebooks/martin-westernislands/index.html https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/islay/finlaggan...2021-03-0532 min

Out of the AverageOut of the Average Media Review [Feb 2021]Happy Fourth Friday of the Month (oops...we broke the rule last month!) - we present to you our Out of the Average Media episode of February. Below are timestamps so you can see what we are talking about and featuring in this episode! Apps: Randonautica Experience 0:45 CE5 App 7:50 Documentary: Close Encounters of the Fifth Kind 9:20 Books: Conjure Woman 14:24 Streaming Shows: Pushing Daisies 21:00 Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music Credits to Michael...2021-02-2629 min

Out of the AverageGrowing through Dreams [w/ guest Jamie Schumann]*Trigger Warning: Death and Grief, Sex. We love guest episodes! Jamie Schumann joins us this episode to chat about her work as a budding breathwork practitioner in her business, Inner Collective Garden. While on the pod, we talked about dreams and dream symbolism, astral projecting, and how breathwork can affect sleep, as well as whether or not it can even facilitate astral projecting! Jamie also speaks to us about her only two astral projecting experiences that have left a profound effect on her and her healing. You can find Jamie and her work on...2021-02-191h 17

Out of the AverageCupid and Psyche [OOTA Anniversary]On Valentine's Day, Out of the Average will have officially reached its one year anniversary!! How exciting! And we decided that what better way to commemorate the holiday, as well as our anniversary, than a love story!!! The Story of Cupid (Eros?) and Psyche to be exact! This might be a tradition in the making...Happy listening. Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: http://www.auburn.edu/allynbaconanthology/documents/Cupid%20and%20Psyche.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Ass 2021-02-1241 min

Out of the AverageCults, Crackers, and Cornflakes [History/Food]Warning: Contains some explicit content. Cults, crackers, and cornflakes, oh my! This week Meg dives into the weird history behind a few popular food items in the U.S. - Celestial Seasonings, graham crackers, and cornflake cereal. These seemingly innocuous foodstuffs have rather peculiar creation stories and are seemingly connected historically as wel, though the links may not be obvious. This research was sparked by the supposition that Celestial Seasonings, the famous tea company, may have started with a cultish background, a notion that had been explored by food writer Megan Giller who's website can be found...2021-02-0527 min

Out of the AverageOut of the Average Media Review [January 2021]It’s that time of the month where Meghan and Allison take a dive into the out of the average media they've consumed and boy, do they have an episode for you! First they give a Baba Yaga call back in some media that cropped up, then they touch on some thought provoking concepts like the idea of children exploring past lives. But the biggest takeaway of all may be found in the question, is Tom Nook the new John Doe? Take a listen to find out the answer (maybe) and let us know your thoughts in the comments!&nb...2021-01-2954 min

Out of the AverageSleep Paralysis [w/ guest Melissa Pavlovsky]Have you ever experienced sleep paralysis? Meghan certainly has, and this week she dives into the limited science behind the phenomenon as well as some cultural beliefs associated with it as well. We also have a very special guest - Melissa Pavlovsky, Meghan's twin! The two of them describe their own experiences with sleep paralysis as well as postulate some metaphysical ideas about the process. Let us know what you think! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_paralysis#Society_and_culture https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypnagogia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parasomnia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypervigilance ...2021-01-221h 14

Out of the AverageBaba Yaga [Slavic Folklore]This week, Allison covers the ambiguous mythological figure of Baba Yaga from Slavic Folklore. She's been seen and depicted in multiple different kinds of media, although is she really as "wicked" as they say? Allison explains where she had come to learn of Baba Yaga, briefly described her mythology, and then recounts two similar stories where Baba Yaga is the main antagonist - "Vasilisa the Beautiful" and "Baba Yaga and Natasha." Happy Listening, Friends! Recorded and Edited By Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: https://www.ancient-origins.net...2021-01-1546 min

Out of the AverageWelcome 2021! [General Discussion]We missed you guys for the last two weeks! We take the first episode of 2021 to catch up with each other! Some topics to note are breathwork, The Great Conjunction that happened on December 21st, and Meghan's bonkers alternate reality shifting (?) potentially time traveling (?) dream! Recorded remotely and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. *Since recorded remotely, apologies for the audio quality! Meghan's volume is a bit lower than Allison's.2021-01-0844 min

Out of the AverageThat's a Wrap [Folklore/History]That's a wrap on 2020. This is the last O.O.T.A. episode of 2020 and we can't believe it! Meg starts off the episode chatting about the history behind the tradition of the classic Christmas tree, and later on we chat about the mischievous Yule Lads and their forbidding mother Gryla on a little deep dive into Icelandic folklore. Take a listen, and join us for the last episode of the year. We are so thankful for this podcast and so thankful to our wonderful listeners. We can't wait to continue to be weird with you all in 2021! Recorded and e...2020-12-1840 min

Out of the AverageGods, Goddesses, and Squid Monsters [w/ guest Tiffany - Priestess Theophania]This week, we bring an amazing guest onto the pod! Tiffany, also known as Priestess Theophania on Instagram, joins us via remote recording to talk about her experience and work as a channel. She shares some crazy stories about her channeling, introduces some of the gods and goddesses she loves working with, and even gives us a little peek at her process. Long story short, Tiffany is incredible and you definitely want to listen to this episode! Happy listening. Follow Tiffany on Instagram @priestess.theophania Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music...2020-12-1159 min

Out of the AveragePresence and Mistletoe [Mythology]Meghan and Allison are back remotely recording to bring you a new episode this week! Meghan begins the episode by explaining a ghost tour she went on in Arizona and then Allison talks about the mythology around one of the most iconic holiday plants - Mistletoe! Where do you think all those kissing traditions came from? And while the pandemic is probably bringing that little tradition to a halt this year - let's still chat about it! Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: https://www.icysedgwick.com/mistletoe-and-christmas/ https://www.dictionary...2020-12-0400 min

Out of the AverageOut of the Average Media Review [November 2020]Allison takes on the podcast herself this week to discuss a birthday present she bought for herself, some favorite book series, and some November Netflix goodies. Time Stamps Astrology 0:45 Books: *Percy Jackson Universe 8:15 *Arc of a Sycthe Series 15:45 Visual Media: *Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb 19:30 *The Queen’s Gambit 22:30 *Rebecca 26:30 2020-11-2700 min

Out of the AverageNicolas Flamel [Man or Myth?]This week, Allison introduces the renowned alchemist, Nicolas Flamel, to the podcast....but was he ever really an alchemist at all? You may recognize his name from a popular book series or two, but Nicolas Flamel was indeed a real man! Let's dive in to some things we know about his legendary life, shall we? ***Note: There will not be a new episode next week on November 20! Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: https://www.history.com/news/what-was-the-philosophers-stone https...2020-11-1300 min

Out of the AverageIzanagi and Izanami [Japanese Mythology]This week, Allison teaches Meghan the myth of Izanagi and Izanami, also known as the Japanese Creation Myth! Though it's own mythology based in Shintoism, there are quite a few similarities to two very well-known Greek myths. Can you tell which ones before we get to it? Happy listening. Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas Email us at outoftheaveragepod@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @outoftheaveragepod Sources: https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/IzanagiandIzunami https://www.learnreligions.com/japanese-mythology-izanami-and-izanagi-4797951 ...2020-11-0600 min

Out of the AverageHalloween 2020Happy (almost) Halloween, friends! We decided to put together a short and sweet little episode to express our love for the holiday - including discussing a little trip we took (safely of course!), some older pagan traditions that have shifted but still show themselves in our modern day Halloween, and what we specifically love about the holiday. Do you feel the magic in the air? Oh you might just be feeling the blue moon coming up! Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music credits to Michael Vontas. Email us your Halloween...2020-10-3000 min

Out of the AverageOut of the Average Media Review [October 2020]Happy fourth Friday of the month! Spooky season is upon us...and thus enters our October 2020 Media episode where we dive into the spooky events, Netflix shows, and books we consumed this month. As always, we try to keep our thoughts spoiler-free, but below you will find all the things we cover this episode (along with timestamps if you would like to skip ahead)! Did you consume any of these this month? Time Stamps 1:20 Spook Walk 7:07 The Haunting of Hill House (t.v. show) 10:25 The Haunting of Bly Manor (t...2020-10-2300 min

Out of the AverageFeminine Frankenstein [Literature/History]Spooky season continues, and this week we touch on the story behind a classic horror tale: Frankenstein; or the Modern Prometheus, by Mary Shelley. Seen as the first scientific fiction story, Meg goes into the possible influences behind the tale including Germany’s Frankenstein castle and the writings of Mary Shelley’s mother- Mary Wollstonecraft. We hope you enjoy this episode, let us know what you think! Recorded and edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music by Mike Vontas. **NOTE** A different version of this episode was previously published. This episode was edited for clarity and consistency of facts. The...2020-10-1600 min

Out of the AverageBéla Kiss [True Crime]Truthfully, in our opinion, no gremlins, goblins, or ghosts will ever be scarier than humans. We are kicking off spooky season with a chilling true crime tale that extends from Hungary to NYC that potentially could have a supernatural twist. Let us know what you think at our website outoftheaveragepod.squarespace.com! You can also reach us at outoftheaveragepod@gmail.com and on insta @outoftheaveragepod Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B%C3%A9la...2020-10-0900 min

Out of the AverageLey Lines [Theory]This week on O.O.T.A.: ley lines. After talking (read: gushing) about The Raven Boys in our media episode, we decided to pluck out one of the main topics of the book and do a little deep dive on it. We talk about the scientific and supernatural connotations of ley lines, how the idea came into being, and how they might not be as mystical as they seem. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music by Michael Vontas 2020-10-0200 min

Out of the AverageOut of the Average Media Review [September 2020]Let's face it...we consume a lot of media, so we decided to make a monthly episode released on the fourth Friday of each month dedicated to all the "out of the average" books, movies, shows, events, etc. we had encountered throughout our month. Below are all the media we consumed this September, as well as time stamps if you want to skip to that section! We have tried to make our thoughts as spoiler-free as possible, but just be wary if you don't like spoilers and haven't seen said media yet. Have you encountered any of these before? Time...2020-09-2551 min

Out of the AverageDreams [Discussion]This week we talk about manifesting Chris Evans into our lives.... just kidding (kind of). Allison and Meg dive into the dream realm, what our dreams can mean for our immediate future, as well as what place they hold in our general psyche. Allison shares with us a profound dream she recently had and how she interpreted its meaning. Meg introduces the concept of dreams "bleeding" through to reality. Take a listen and let us know what you think! The Dream Dictionary from A to Z Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and...2020-09-1835 min

Out of the AverageThe Hill Abduction [Aliens] w/ guest Melissa PavlovskyFor our first episode featuring an alien abduction, we figured we'd go to the first alien abduction story ever reported: the Hill abduction. This week Meg covers the baffling story of Betty and Barney Hill who claimed to have been abducted by aliens in New Hampshire in 1961. Allison and this week's guest Melissa Pavlovsky (previously heard on episode 15 "Toilet Dreams") add insights and try to deconstruct the reasons behind this extraterrestrial encounter, and we even get into a little starseed related theory. Try to stay grounded as this story is out of this world! Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky a...2020-09-1145 min

Out of the AverageHealing Warrior and Witches [w/ Guest Kelly Guapacha]This week we had the amazing Kelly Guapacha on the pod! She is a holistic health coach, as well as a co-creator of her brand, Soulful Synchronicities. Talking about her passion for shadow work and the world, she also tells us a story in which her intuition and channeling helped get her and her friend out of a situation that was truly more than meets the eye. *warning: marijuana reference Sources: Apocalypto (movie Kelly references) @soulfulsynchronicities on instagram @theeselfcareguru on instagram 2020-09-0457 min

Out of the AverageStarseeds [Introduction and Races]Do you see yourself living among the stars or at least do you believe you used to? If you don't even know what starseeds are, we got you covered this episode! Allison does her best to explain the metaphysical concept and then goes through a myriad of different starseeds races and traits. Orion, Sirius, Andromeda....and so many more! Listen in to see if you resonate. You might be a starseed and not even know it. Edited and Recorded by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music credits to Michael Vontas. Reach out! Email us at...2020-08-2845 min

Out of the AverageMonkey’s Paw [Short Story]Hey friends, have you ever heard of "The Monkey's Paw"? No? Well, neither did Meghan! This week, Allison reads a spooky short cautionary tale story written in the early 1900's and boy, is it eerie. Be careful what you wish for. Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Reach us at outoftheaveragepod@gmail.com or on instagram @outoftheaveragepod Sources: https://americanliterature.com/author/w-w-jacobs/short-story/the-monkeys-paw 2020-08-2133 min

Out of the AverageTea for Two [Superstitions/Tasseomancy]Two for tea and tea for two, Meghan and Allison share some (mostly English) tea superstitions found while doing a deep dive on finding out what it means to spill a cup of tea (nothing apparently). Afterwards, we both try our hand at reading tea leaves. Pictures of the tea leaf session can be found on outoftheaveragepod.squarespace.com so check it out to follow along! Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music by Mike Vontas Sources: https://greenwitchtea.com/tea-superstitions/ https://www.twinings.co.uk/about-twinings/latest-news-and-articles...2020-08-1440 min

Out of the AverageToilet Dreams [National Twin Day]August 7th is National Twin Day, so how perfect is it that Meghan just happens to be a twin? Meghan invites her sister, Melissa, to come on the podcast for a free-flowing episode to chat about their twin experiences. They chat about and demonstrate their twin speak and sometimes they have the same exact dreams. Do you think M&M had a past life together? Who knows! Enjoy this episode and if you have a twin, give them a hug for the national holiday. Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas.2020-08-0748 min

Out of the AveragePast Lives UpdateThis week, we are bringing a special update! For reference, check out Past Lives Part One before you jump into this one for a little more background knowledge and information. Meghan talks about her first experience ever doing a past life regression (literally the day before recording!) and Allison stays on brand by expressing how pleased she was with channeling a full past life journey on her own (although most of the details will remain unknown). What do you think Meghan and Allison experienced in their past lives? Are you curious about doing your own past life regression now...2020-07-3125 min

Out of the AverageM.I.B.-An Introduction [Conspiracy]"Here come the Men In Black"....Trust us, it's stuck in our heads too. This week on O.O.T.A. Meg jumps into one of her favorite alien related conspiracies: the Men In Black. Though we do mention Will Smith a number of times (5 to be exact), this episode isn't about the 1997 movie, but rather an introductory dive into the conspiracy itself. Who are the men in black? Take a listen to find out. Recorded and edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music by Mike Vontas. Here's the link to the video we...2020-07-2429 min

Out of the AverageTickled in Riverdale [Conspiracy]This week, we bring you our strong opinions and thoughts on the documentary, Tickled (2016) and its relation on a subplot in Riverdale. Tickled is a 2016 documentary brought to us by David Farrier and Dylan Reeve, who traveled to the United States from New Zealand in pursuit of learning more about the United States Extreme Tickling Competitions. If you haven't seen this season of Riverdale, be warned you might be slightly spoiled, but for our non-Riverdale watchers, you do not need to have any background knowledge to follow along. Warning: This episode is a little darker...2020-07-1036 min

Out of the AverageBONUS: "The Secret" Update & Rice GhoulWe have a short and sweet (and weird) bonus episode for you guys this week! Allison brings us an update from someone close to the heart of The Secret Treasure Hunt which we talked about in Episode 11. Then Meghan gets into a pretty odd recurring incident that's been happening in her attic. Take a listen if you're in deep with our treasure hunting tales or if you want to hear about Meghan's starchy surprise. We'll be back next week with a full episode! Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music by Michael Vontas.2020-07-0313 min

Out of the AverageTwo Tales of Treasure [Treasure Hunts]A one million dollar treasure (two million now?) has been found in the Rocky Mountains earlier this month. Meghan dishes about the newly finished treasure hunt that was first sparked by a man's autobiography in 2010. Then Allison talks about an intricate treasure hunt that began all the way back in the 1980's that has twelve boxes scattered and hidden across the United States and Canada - only three of them have been found. Anyone itching to find some treasure? Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: 2020-06-2633 min

Out of the AverageHorse Beings [Mythology]A google search gone wrong: Allison meant to look up the dream symbolism of a beautiful black and white horse, but instead, it sent her on a nosedive into creepy pictures of mythological horse creatures — which brings you this bonus episode! We present to you: the Nuckelavee, the most nightmarish horse demon of Orcadian Mythology, and La Sihuanaba, the alluring dame of Mexican and Central American mythologies. Enjoy Friends! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuckelavee https://www.transceltic.com/scottish/nuckelavee-malevolent-creature-terrorised-scotlands-northern-isles https://lanternhollow.wordpress.com/2012/04/06/briggs-beasties-nuckelavee/ ...2020-06-1928 min

Out of the AverageThe Watcher and Black-Eyed Children [Urban Legends]After a brief hiatus, we are back and kicking with a new episode. This week, we first chat about a house in New Jersey that is protected by a mysterious "Watcher" who threatens the new buyers with handwritten letters and no track record to who it could be. Then, we dive into the odd urban legend of the Black-Eyed Kids (B.E.K). Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music credits to Michael Vontas. Sources: https://tbsnews.net/splash/legend-black-eyed-children-55705 https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/somewhere-in-the-skies/e/52073803?autoplay...2020-06-1246 min

Out of the AverageNo New Episode [BLM]This week, we have decided not to release a new episode this Friday on June 6th in light of the murder of George Floyd. If you feel called, follow us on Instagram @outoftheaveragepod, as we will be resharing different resources to support people of color in our community. Black Lives Matter.2020-06-0101 min

Out of the AverageThe Moberly-Jourdain Incident [Time Slip]Hey everybody! This week we bring you a fascinating claim of a true life time slip experience! Meghan dives into the "Moberly-Jourdain Incident" and her and Allison go over what they think may have actually happened. Before all of this, we go over a big movie we left out of our previous time travel episode as well as some shows we are watching this quarantine (kind of relevant still). Please enjoy and let us know if you have any time slip experiences of your own! Music credits to Michael Vontas. Recorded and edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Sources: ht...2020-05-2237 min

Out of the AverageTime Travel [Media]This episode we try to tackle the mindwarping discussion of Time Travel - mostly through discussing a few of our favorite movies and TV shows that portray different ways of time travel (and there are so many more!). We also discuss whether or not we would time travel, do time travelers exist for real (would we even believe them?), Allison's type in depicted historical royalty, 3D depictions of people in history, and are we actually related to our ancestors? Enjoy! Music credits to Michael Vontas. Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news...2020-05-1542 min

Out of the AverageThe Curse of Oak Island [Season 7 Opinions]Hey guys! This week, we chat about History Channel's original series The Curse of Oak Island! Disclaimer: This is a chat about season 7 theories and discoveries - not an informational pod (which is why we have listed it as a bonus). If you have never seen the show, prepare for spoilers and/or some confusion. For those interested in learning more, The Curse of Oak Island is a reality show centering around a treasure hunt by two brothers, Rick and Marty Lagina, and their team of friends and experts, all of whom have dedicated considerable amount of...2020-05-0839 min

Out of the AverageBonus: Big News!Hey everybody, we are so excited to announce that our website is now available for you lovely listeners to check out! We have links to every episode we've published, as well as transcripts for each episode, source material, and even more goodies. Please check it out at outoftheaveragepod.squarespace.com and let us know what you think! Stay weird friends! 2020-05-0601 min

Out of the AveragePast Life Part 2 [Religious Past Life Overview]Hey Everybody! This episode is part 2 of the dual Past Lives episodes segment, if you haven't listened to Episode 6 Part 1 yet you might want to take a listen first. In this episode, Meghan and Allison catch up on past life reading sessions and Meg dives into a study on past lives and reincarnation in three different religions: Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism. Recorded and Edited by Meghan Pavlovsky and Allison Varca. Music Credits: Mike Vontas. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sa%E1%B9%83s%C4%81ra https://encyclopediaofbuddhism.org/wiki...2020-05-0151 min

Out of the AverageMeaghan Wall of Sacred Numbers Finance [Interview]This week, we had the great opportunity to interview Meaghan Wall of Sacred Numbers Finance. In this bonus episode, Meaghan joins us to chat about her business, reframing thoughts about money, her tarot decks, and some other "out of the average" things! Her new offering, Abundance Alchemy, starts May 1st to help you shift your money mindset. Next Friday, we'll be back to give you Part 2 of our Past Lives episode! Find and Follow Meaghan at https://sacrednumbersfinance.com/ and on instagram @sacrednumbersfinance Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky. Music Credits to Michael Vontas 2020-04-2434 min

Out of the AveragePast Life Part 1 [General Past Life Overview]This week, we have part one of special two part topic! Allison explains her experience and beliefs in multiple life/past life theories and recommends some books that align with it. **To note, this specific episode simply reflects an opinion and by no means asserts facts on how the world works! For entertainment purposes only Sources: *The Instruction by Ainslee MacLeod *Many Lives, Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss *Jaguar Woman by Lynn Andrews *20 Cases Suggestive of Reincarnation by Dr. Ian Stevenson *https://www...2020-04-1759 min

Out of the AverageSouthaven Park Crash [UFO]Our first episode about aliens! In episode 5, we talk about a supposed U.F.O. crash at Southaven Park on Long Island. **Disclaimer** We are diligently working on creating the best sound while recording remotely at our respective homes. We apologize for any audio discrepancies you may hear, and we are pleased to note that in a short time we will be posting transcripts for every episode. Thanks for understanding! We love your feedback! Contact us at: outoftheaveragepod@gmail.com or instagram.com/outoftheaveragepod Music credits to Michael Vontas Recorded and...2020-04-1030 min

Out of the AverageConsciousness Shift and Anthropic Principle [Alternate Reality Bonus]Hope everyone is staying safe in these chaotic times. We are planning on releasing some bonus episodes now that we have some time on our hands due to quarantine. We are exploring some more alternate reality thoughts based off the video game trilogy mentioned in our episode, Alternate Reality Nosebleed. Where does our consciousness go when/if we shift into a different reality? And a mind boggling multiverse theory that makes you question how many different universes could there be that we, as humans, could never experience! Recorded Remotely to Social Distance. Recorded and Edit by...2020-04-0317 min

Out of the AverageThe Ghost House [Ghost Stories]Hey everybody! This week we have a special guest: Meghan's mom Tina! In this episode we sit down and talk about that time Meghan and Tina lived in a haunted house. Just to note, there is some slight explicit content, in the form of curse words. Also, we got permission from everyone who was referenced to include their names. We love your feedback! Contact us at: outoftheaveragepod@gmail.com or instagram.com/outoftheaveragepod Music credits to Michael Vontas Recorded and Edited by Allison Varca and Meghan Pavlovsky 2020-03-2748 min

Out of the Average“The Storyteller at a Loss” [Celtic Fairy Tale]Happy St. Patrick’s Day everybody! Here’s a little bonus episode in honor of the holiday: a reading of a tale called “The Storyteller at a Loss” as published in Joseph Jacobs’ Celtic Fairy Tales. If you’re interested in reading the story and you don’t have the book, here’s a link to a version of the story available online: https://www.sacred-texts.com/neu/celt/cft/cft19.htm Music credits to Michael Vontas 2020-03-1714 min

Out of the AverageFairies [Celtic Mythology]Happy Almost St. Patrick's Day! We're presenting some Celtic Fairy Lore for your weird little ears. Some of it might sound a little familiar or you might learn a thing or two you didn't know about our Fey Folk Friends. Meghan begins the podcast by teaching us a little Faerie origin story about the Tuatha de Danann, where the Fae might have started out as Gods? Then Allison runs over a little mythology that she had recently learned about fairies — the Seelie and Unseelie Court! Also, could an Unseelie Fairy have inspired one of America’s most spooky fiction stor...2020-03-1353 min

Out of the AverageAlternate Reality Nosebleed [AR Overview]Episode 2 coming at you! In this episode, we dive into our own knowledge, theories, and opinions surrounding alternate realities. Allison begins the this episode with a personal story where she is convinced that an alternate reality ate her homework! Then Meghan feels like she and he dad slipped into a weird reality when she went to visit him in Tennessee! Some other topics include: Deja vu, the Mandela Effect, Gigi Young’s work, and the “supposed” reason why you might get a nosebleed. Contact us at outoftheaveragepod@gmail.com and over on Instagram @outoftheaveragepod ...2020-02-2847 min

Out of the AverageValentine's Day [Lupercalia]Hey everybody! Welcome to our first episode!! As this episode will be released on February 14th, we thought it would be appropriate to dive into the mysterious history and mythology behind Valentine's Day. We break down the supposed origins of this holiday by discussing Lupercalia, an ancient festival that was held in Rome centuries ago. Then we question who St. Valentine was and why he was chosen as the patron saint plus other little goodies about the holiday. Thanks for joining us and we hope you enjoy listening to this as much as we enjoyed recording it! Recorded and Edited...2020-02-1449 min

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