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Para(normal)The Devil Made Me Do It Re-ReleaseCan the devil really drive someone to commit murder? Well, according to these cases it can. On this episode of Para(normal), the girls tell two chilling stories of those who blamed the devil for the unspeakable crimes they committed. Nicolina shares the story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson who, by firsthand accounts by demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, claim he was possessed by a demon when he killed his landlord, Alan Bono on February 16th, 1981, in Brookfield, Connecticut. The story also inspired the most recent instalment of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Marie then tells the...2023-04-0450 min

Para(normal)Disaster Ghosts: Halifax Explosion & Tōhoku Tsunami (Episode 165)On this week’s episode of Para(normal), Marie and Nicolina are back with a theme: disaster ghosts. Marie shares the chilling tale and subsequent ghost sightings since the Halifax explosion that devastated the Richmond district of Halifax killing 1,782 people in December 1917. Nicolina then shares the heartwrenching tales of the ghosts that haunt Japan after the Tōhoku tsunami in March 2011, where more than 15,500 people died and 450,000 became homeless due to waves of up to 132 feet high. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2023-03-2349 min

Para(normal)There Was A Lot Of Arson In The ’80s (Episode 164)Let Para(normal) take you to school with an episode all about haunted universities. Nicolina tells us the stories of the extremely haunted University of Toronto. Marie talks about the confederate ghosts of Montevallo University. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2023-02-2856 min

Para(normal)Ghost Stories Of Those We’ve Loved & Lost (Episode 163)On this episode of Para(normal), Nicolina records her first solo episode for Valentine’s Day. She shares a heartfelt story of a women who lost her husband suddenly in his 30s, desperate for a sign from beyond the grave. She then shares a collection of locations where ghosts who have loved and lost come back to relive their sorrow, or in some cases, experience their love even after death. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2023-02-1419 min

Para(normal)Just As I Thought…Trash (Episode 162)In this hometown haunts episode Marie and Nicolina take us down a spiral of spooky reddit stories from a potential portal, haunted pub, a rural demon and much much more. Listen for a good spook and a good chuckle! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2023-01-3124 min

Para(normal)Miracles And Memories: Haley Zega And Eileen Franklin (Episode 161)On this episode of Para(normal), Nicolina and Marie tell two stories that truly make you wonder. Marie shares the story of Haley Zega, a six year old girl lost in a forest for 52 hours and miraculously found safe, which brought into question the helpful “imaginary friend” who guided her along the way. Nicolina then retells a widely publicized story from 90s popular culture about Eileen Franklin and her repressed memories that convicted her father of her best friend’s murder nearly 20 years earlier. Listen now to this chilling episode full of miracles and memories! Support Para(normal...2023-01-2454 min

Para(normal)Two Paranormal Podcasts Walk Into A Paranormal Bar (Episode 160)Jim Harold, of The Paranormal Podcast, joins Marie and Nicolina to talk about all things paranormal! Jim tells the girls about the spookiest stories one of his listeners has ever told him: the story of haunted bar with patrons and employees who exist and then… don’t! The three play a fun game of spooky scary would you rather and Marie tells Jim a story from his hometown, Cleveland, about the haunted Variety Theatre. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2023-01-1759 min

Para(normal)A Very Haunted Holiday Wrap (Episode 159)In this very haunted holiday wrap, we take a listen back at our favourite guest hauntings and psychic readings throughout 2022. Reveal in some spooks, some laughs, and some downright offensive introductions with Marie, Nicolina, and of course, Cody Crain. Enjoy! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-12-201h 16

Para(normal)Movies About the Paranormal- Robert the Doll & The Pantry Ghost Re-Release (Episode 158)In this re-release from December 2020, Marie and Nicolina take a deep dive into paranormal events that have inspired movies. Nicolina tells the legend of “Robert the Doll,” who not only looks lifelike in size, but begins to show signs of demonic possession, and inspired Child’s Play the movie series, as well as his own movie. Marie then reveals the events that occurred in “The Pantry Ghost Documentary” on Amazon Prime, which tells the true story of a California family who begins to notice, and documents, strange occurrences happening in their home by an entity named “Mable”. Support Para(n...2022-12-1344 min

Para(normal)It’s Bradley, the Friendly Ghost! Re-Release (Episode 157)The girls are out of commission with flu season, so we’re re-sharing this highly celebrated Hometown Haunts episode. Nicolina and Cody welcome special guest Steffi Didomenicantonio on the show, a bilingual Dora award nominated performer and has appeared on stages across Canada and the US for the past decade. She was also a Top 5 finalist on Canadian Idol where she experienced her first serious haunting with her fellow contestants from the show. We also explore more bone-chilling tales such as Cody’s deal with the devil, an update on Nick Cage and Ariana Grande’s celebrity hauntings, and whethe...2022-12-061h 52

Para(normal)How Haunted Is Legally Haunted? (Episode 156)On today’s episode of Para(normal), Marie tells Nicolina all about the very first house that was declared legally haunted. Nicolina tells Marie about the very scary true crime of Marie Elizabeth “Marliz” Spannhake, who vanished without a trace in 1976, and seems to be haunting her old apartment. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-11-2955 min

Para(normal)Where Did All The Children Come From? (Episode 155)On this episode of Para(normal), Nicolina and Marie shoutout their latest patron, Stephanie, aka Cody Crain’s arch nemesis, “HappyTrout.” They then tell some extra creepy hometown haunts including a “fake” haunted house that turned out to actually be haunted, the sightings of unknown children in hospital rooms as patients cross over, levitating babies, and reflections of glowing red eyes, and much much more! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-11-2231 min

Para(normal)The Lady Of The Dunes UPDATE With Lauren Robbins (Episode 154)Marie and Nicolina welcome back Lauren Robbins to talk about the updates on the predictions Lauren made for them. Lauren gives an in-depth and exclusive update on the recent uncovered identity of The Lady of The Dunes: Ruth Marie Terry, after being involved in a documentary about her case. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-11-151h 03

Para(normal)Happy Halloween! (Episode 152)Nicolina tells Marie about the Vilisca Axe Murder, and subsequent haunting that ensues! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-11-0156 min

Para(normal)The Ghost-ess with the Mostest Re-release (Episode 149)This Hometown Haunts episode is a celebratory re-release to when Cody Crain joined us on the show as a temporary host, one year ago! Nicolina chats with Cody about his experiences on the set of Ghosts, why he loves tall men, and why Rose McIver is a literal angel. The two then share some listener stories including the sighting of a dog ghost, and a number of chilling hospital hauntings. Enjoy this spooky throwback as we inch towards All Hallows’ Eve! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-10-1147 min

Para(normal)The Frightening True Story Of The Winchester Mystery House (Episode 148)Cody joins Nicolina for the first official spooky season episode of Para(normal). From the jump, the two read some scary accurate horoscopes, Nicolina shares the fascinating and haunting tale of The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, and finally they engage in an impassioned game of FMK. You won’t want to miss this one! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-10-041h 02

Para(normal)A 63km Hometown Haunt (Episode 147)On this Hometown Haunt episode, Nicolina tells Marie a story about a mom who isn’t ready to stop being a mom… even from beyond. The girls then take turn reading Reddit stories that include children who speak to their long gone great grandfather, and a misty spectre who appears on a very long and dark walk. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-09-2728 min

Para(normal)Hometown Haunt: Getting Ooky Spooky with Juice Boxx (Episode 145)On this special hometown haunts episode, Nicolina and Marie welcome Juice Boxx, an iconic Canadian drag performer best known for being the first contestant eliminated on the first season of Canada’s Drag Race. After meeting at Fan Expo in Toronto, the girls had the chance to chat with Juice to hear all about their time on Drag Race, the backstory of Semi-Qualified Queens podcast, and dig into all things paranormal, including astrology, haunted hotels, grandfather clocks, Ouija boards, and more. We also get to share a few spine tingling hometown haunts from Windsor and Essex, Ontario, where Juice gr...2022-09-131h 09

Para(normal)Hopkins Tomb And The Little Red Man (Episode 144)It’s Para(normal)’s 5 year anniversary episode, and the girls are back to tell all the spooky tales they can! First, they share their daily horoscopes, which are eerily dead on. Then, Marie reveals a haunting that hits close to home, known as the curse of Hopkins Tomb located in Port Colborne, Ontario. Meanwhile, Nicolina brings back a spook that originated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in “Old Salem,” about the Little Red Man. They also do a round of Virgo FMK to finish the episode. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-09-0640 min

Para(normal)The Serial Killers That Haunt Us Re-Release (Episode 142)While Nicolina is out travelling and collecting spooky stories south of the border, we’re re-releasing one of our most chilling episode to date. Evil in life, and evil in death. Some serial killers just don’t know when to stop, even in the afterlife. Marie shares the gruesome story of serial murderer Gerard John Schaefer, and the crimes he committed at what is now known as, The Devil’s Tree in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Nicolina then explores the dark and twisted life of the suspected I-70 killer, Herb Baumeister, who hunted gay men across Indianapolis in the...2022-08-1844 min

Para(normal)There’s No Talent To Showcase (Episode 141)Nicolina has Cody back on the podcast to tell him stories from Reddit. We delve into paranormal tales from truck drivers who have experienced hauntings, UFOs, strange creatures, and more! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-08-1142 min

Para(normal)Spooky Phantoms & Pissing Off FandomsOn this special Nicolina’s Birthday episode of Para(normal), Marie has Cody on to tell him all about the time that Carrie Fisher was haunted by one of her dearest friends. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-08-0446 min

Para(normal)Warning: Adults Only (Episode 139)Marie and Nicolina release a brand new hometown haunts episode featuring some scary (and some sexy), experiences. Also, a haunted painting and a grandfather continues to check in on his granddaughter and her new boyfriends. Tune in for all the spooks! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-07-2826 min

Para(normal)Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True (Episode 138)After a brief hiatus the girls are back to give you the goods on all things paranormal. First, Marie and Nicolina address why they needed to take a break, then the girls dive right into epic conspiracy theories from the cold war era that turned out to be true. Marie shares the conspiracy of the heart attack gun, while Nicolina covers two other conspiracies turned true: “the gay bomb” and “the fruit machine.” Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-07-2148 min

Para(normal)UFOs? More Like UF-Hoes! Re-release (Episode 137)Bright lights, saucer-like ships, examination tables, missing chunks of time…was it just a bad dream or was it something more? On this episode of Para(normal), we explore unidentifiable flying objects in two famous stories. Marie recounts the memories of numerous children who seemingly experienced vivid encounters with UFOs in Berkshire, a county in Massachusetts, on Sept. 1,1969. Nicolina then tells us the story of Betty and Barney Hill, who claimed they were abducted by extraterrestrials in a rural part of the state of New Hampshire in 1961, and how their story has defined a generation of UFO sightings. ...2022-07-0737 min

Para(normal)A Haunting & A Conspiracy Theory Walk Into An Airport (Episode 134)Nicolina tells us the story of all of the spectres of the Whaley House in San Diego, while Marie takes a deep dive into the conspiracy theories that surround the Denver International Airport. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-06-0259 min

Para(normal)White Noise, the Warrens, Aliens, and Ouija Boards, Oh My! (Episode 133)It’s a jam packed hometown haunts episode, starting with a letter from one of our patrons, Destiny. Marie shares a story about a haunted white noise machine and Nicolina tells us about an unpublicized demon possession, in Connecticut, featuring Lorraine Warren. We then explore alien sightings, and a profound ouija board experience that turned a skeptic into a believer. Support for Para(normal) comes from Manscaped! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code PARANORMAL20 at manscaped.com! #ad #manscapedpod Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-05-2626 min

Para(normal)The Haunted Camera and the Multiverse (Episode 132)Marie shares the frightening story of a gift turned haunted object. When Tom gives Cara a “new” camera for Christmas, mysterious and horrifying images begin to show up on screen. An investigation into the truth uncovers a horrifying back story. Nicolina then takes us down the wild and maddening theories of the multiverse. Are there multiples of us eating the same things, working the same jobs, loving the same people in other bubble universes? Some scientific theories say, yes. Others say something different but compelling just the same. Support for Para(normal) comes from Manscaped! Get 20% OFF @mans...2022-05-1958 min

Para(normal)Skinwalker Ranch and a Magic Hole (Episode 130)On this episode of Para(normal), Nicolina takes a deep dive into Skinwalker Ranch and all of the weird and unexplainable things that are going on there to this day. Marie tells the story of Mel’s Hole. A supposed magical hole located in Washington that the government has supposedly since taken control over. Support for Para(normal) comes from Manscaped! Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code PARANORMAL20 at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-05-0553 min

Para(normal)Crime Scene Ghost Stories (Episode 129)On this episode of Para(normal), Marie and Nicolina share hometown haunt stories from the Reddit community. Marie shares the apparition of a blue eyed entity and an eerie sibling connection. Nicolina then tells three deeply disturbing stories from a former crime scene clean up worker, and of a family being haunted by the forest behind their home. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-04-2839 min

Para(normal)You Can’t Cheat Death, Or Can You? (Episode 128)Marie and Nicolina welcome back Cody on this episode, after a month away. First, they address the elephant in the room; Cody got his first bad review. Marie then shares a celebrity ghost story from Joey Lawrence, while Nicolina tells 10 true stories that sound a lot like instances of final destination. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-04-211h 22

Para(normal)Skinwalker In The Bed (Episode 127)Nicolina and Marie retell stories from their friends – one with a poltergeist and one being haunted by a first responder. They also read some Reddit stories! Marie retells an experience from a firefighter, where a deceased grandfather saves his granddaughter’s life in a fire. Nicolina reads a story about someone who may or may not have had a Skinwalker in their bed! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-04-1430 min

Para(normal)Did We Cover This? (Episode 126)On this episode of Para(normal), Nicolina tells the story of Hamiton’s famous Auchmar manor and its hosts from many different time periods. Marie tells the story of the ghost of the Waterdown Library – a petty spirit who is upset about a spelling error. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-04-0748 min

Para(normal)Lady of the Dunes and Past Life Readings with Lauren Robbins (Episode 125)On this episode of Para(noraml), psychic medium Lauren Robbins joins us once again for an update on the Lady of the Dunes documentary and past life readings. First she reads for Marie, validating previous psychic predictions Marie has received. We then discover whether Nicolina and Marie had past lives, and who they may have been. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-03-241h 23

Para(normal)Don’t Touch The Pottery (Episode 124)On Marie’s first full episode back, the girls tell each other stories of soldiers who have to fight off more than just the enemies they can see. Marie tells the story of a soldier named Matt who disturbs an ancient spirit, and unknowingly brings it home with him. Nicolina tells the story about the forgotten dead of Afghanistan’s haunted outpost. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-03-1754 min

Para(normal)Who Opened All the Cupboards in the Kitchen? (Episode 123)Marie, your favourite g-hostess, is back for a jam-packed hometown haunts episode. First up the girls chat about what to expect from their upcoming appearance at Comicon Toronto. Nicolina then finishes off a patron story, Marie shares a famous celebrity haunting, and both girls read some truly chilling Reddit tales that leave them wondering: Is Cody Crain a cat burglar? It’s full of laughter, creeps, and all the things you come to us week after week for. Take a listen! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-03-1052 min

Para(normal)The Final Curtain: Haunted Theatres in the City of Angels (Episode 122)In this bittersweet episode of Para(normal), Nicolina and Cody share their last episode alone together before Marie returns from maternity leave. In true Oscar-month fashion, the theme for the episode centres around Hollywood, and two haunted L.A. theatres: TCL Chinese Theatre and the Silent Movie Theatre, both been tainted by murder, deception, and ghostly encounters. The duo explore the everlasting imprint left on these buildings, and whether a demon is the root of the hauntings. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2022-03-0354 min

Para(normal)Predicting the Future with Baba Vanga (Episode 120)On this episode of Para(normal), Cody and Nicolina recap and confirm some of the listener predictions made by Lauren Robbins in last week’s episode. Nicolina then tells the true story of Baba Vanga, a Bulgarian mystic and herbalist, who believers say she predicted 9/11, the 44th and 45th US presidents, the break up of the Soviet Union, the death of Stalin, and much more. Your hosts also make some predictions of their own and end the show with a hilarious round of fuck, marry, kill. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Ne...2022-02-181h 11

Para(normal)Am I In Love with a Ghost or Just Being Ghosted? (Episode 119)On this special Valentine’s episode of Para(normal), Cody and Nicolina welcome back psychic medium Lauren Robbins to the show. But first, Nicolina shares the story of a woman who fell in love with the ghost of a 35 year old solider named Eduardo, who she is afraid may kill her. She then reads stories from Destiny, a fantastic patron, about experiences with loved ones she’s lost. Finally, Lauren answers questions about the love lives of 4 listeners, plus we find out some romance predictions for Nicolina and Cody. You won’t want to miss this one! Suppor...2022-02-101h 14

Para(normal)A Preview of Murder in the Bern and Harlow House (Episode 118)Things get a little “political” on this episode of Para(normal) as Nicolina and Cody chat about some of the craziness happening in their country of Canada. But these aren’t the only chilling stories to be discussed. In fact, this episode will shake you to the core as Nicolina tells the haunting legacy of the Paul Bern and Jean Harlow house, also later home to Jay Sebring and Sharon Tate. And where Sharon apparently saw the apparition of her own murderous fate in 1966. Did the house have anything to do with the sudden demise of its one-time occupants? We may...2022-02-031h 04

Para(normal)You Probably Shouldn’t Go In the Murder House (Episode 117)On this classic hometown haunts episode, Nicolina and Cody update listeners on their health and wellness, and whether they’ll make it to Valentine’s Day. Nicolina then shares a listener story from Courtney Crafton about her small town general store with a curious energy. You’ll also hear a few reddit stories that raise more than a few questions (as well as Cody’s blood pressure), including one called “The Murder House” and a story from a non-believer and his Oculus Headset hauntings. Hear this, and more spooks, right now on Para(normal)! Support Para(normal) Brough...2022-01-2750 min

Para(normal)Is Kevin Bacon An Icelandic Elf? (Episode 116)Is Kevin bacon an Icelandic elf? Do Icelandic elves have invisible pee pees? Those are some of the hard hitting questions we address on this episode of Para(normal) as Cody and Nicolina take us through a mystical journey of the origins and cultural implications of the invisible elves of Iceland. We also recap a week of turmoil after Cody finds out he’s dying, and Nicolina, inspired by Rachel McAdams character in Eurovision, shares the tales of the Icelandic ‘huldufólk’ or “hidden people,” which 62% of the population believe exist in the rock formations and boulders across their country. Li...2022-01-211h 09

Para(normal)Talking to Spirits with Psychic Medium Lauren Robbins (Episode 115)Nicolina and Cody start a new season of Para(normal) and the first episode of the year with a bang! Lauren B. Robbins, a psychic, spirit medium, afterlife research medium, author, healer, and spiritual teacher, who has been named as one of the Best and Most Accurate Psychic Mediums by Ayrial for the past 5 years in a row, joins them on the show. We chat about her scariest experiences with demons and possession, her work on the case the “Lady of the Dunes,” an unidentified murder victim discovered on July 26, 1974, in the Race Point Dunes in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Then, Cody...2022-01-131h 20

Para(normal)It’s Bradley, the Friendly Ghost! (Episode 114)On this episode of Para(normal) Nicolina and Cody welcome special guest Steffi Didomenicantonio on the show, who happens to be much more famous than Cody (if you can believe it). In fact she is a bilingual Dora award nominated performer and has appeared on stages across Canada and the US for the past decade. She was also a Top 5 finalist on Canadian Idol where she experienced some serious hauntings where she, and other contestants stayed during their time on the show. We also explore more bone-chilling tales such as Cody’s deal with the devil, an update on Ni...2021-12-101h 54

Para(normal)A Game of Guess the Celebrity Ghost Story (Episode 113)Cody and Nicolina switch up this week’s Hometown Haunts episode with a fun game of “Guess the Celebrity Ghost Story.” Nicolina tells the tales of 7 famous celebrities and their encounters with the paranormal, while Cody, a celeb in his own right, has to guess who it happened to. Hints were given, laughs were had, and baby onesies were at stake. Can you guess who, too? Find out on this week’s episode of Para(normal). Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-12-0253 min

Para(normal)A Bloody Mess: The Strange Story of Mercy Brown and the Vampires of New England (Episode 112)You’re feeling unwell, your eyes are gaunt, your skin is pale, things are looking grim. Naturally something sinister is at play…a vampire, perhaps? Well, that’s what the citizens of New England thought in the 1800s as “consumption” otherwise known as tuberculoses spread across the country killing 25 percent of the population. In this episode of Para(normal), Nicolina tells Cody the legend of Mercy Brown and the New England vampire panic, which drove the hunt for the “undead” and the belief that vampires were the root cause of this deadly disease. Disclaimer: Para(normal) does not believe in...2021-11-251h 05

Para(normal)Spencer Wants to Know…About Evil Spirits (Episode 111)In our longest episode ever, Nicolina and Cody interview the creators of the podcast “Spencer Wants to Know,” Spencer Litzinger and Eli Bovard. The weekly podcast centers around Spencer who revisits her childhood learning struggles while her boyfriend Eli quizzes her on different subjects to see if she can redeem herself and learn things along the way. We also talk about a bunch of creepy stuff like Spencer’s early memories with a psychic medium who told her “darkness” would always follow her, her belief in the paranormal and how its changed over time, and a recent horrifying experience at a seanc...2021-11-181h 43

Para(normal)The Hauntings of Century Manor Asylum (Episode 110)On this Hometown Haunts episode Nicolina and Cody are joined by director, Zachary Viola, and producer, Willem Lachance, of the documentary film, The Hauntings of Century Manor. Zach and Will explain the horrific history of Century Manor Asylum, located in Nicolina’s hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, and explore the haunted halls that have spooked locals for over a century. You’ll also hear first-hand accounts and some of the eery experiences that the crew had while filming the doc…because that’s showbiz baby! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-11-1139 min

Para(normal)Trick or Treat: Which “Ghost” Took a Dump in Georgie’s Toilet? (Episode 109)We’re not ghost hunters, or paranormal investigators but on this episode we do reveal the mystery man that took a dump in little Georgie from ITs toilet. Cody Crain joins the show again to do some horoscopes, listen to Nicolina tell the story of Fort Qu’appelle Sanatorium, also known as Fort San, in Saskatchewan and the ghost of Nurse Jane. While the two also play a hilarious game of FMK. It’s truly a spooktacular time. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-10-2855 min

Good Morning Hamilton with Rick ZamperinThe ParaNormal podcast with Nicolina SavelliWhat are some hauntingly scary local stories? The ParaNormal podcast is a local podcast that talks all things ghostly. Guest: Nicolina Savelli, co-host of the Para(Normal) podcast Guest Host: Scott Radley 2021-10-2708 min

Para(normal)The Ghost-ess with the Mostest (Episode 108)This Hometown Haunts episode begins by introducing our new temp host, or G-HOST if you will…the man, the myth, the legend, sir Cody Crain graces us with his presence on the show. He comes hot on the heels of a new role in the show aptly called, “Ghosts.” Nicolina chats with Cody about his experiences on set so far, why he loves tall men, and why Rose McIver is a literal angel. The two then share some listener stories including the sighting of a dog ghost, and a number of chilling hospital hauntings. Laughs and scares ensue. Enjoy! ...2021-10-2147 min

Para(normal)The Days of Our Past Lives (Episode 107)On this episode of Para(normal), we celebrate Marie’s final episode before heading on maternity leave. In honour of this, the girls do a fan favourite (and one of their favourite) themes: past life regression stories. Nicolina shares the story of Ryan Hammons, an Oklahoma native, who at 5 years old began recalling his past life as Marty Martyn, a film director and agent, who died in Beverley Hills, California in 1964. Marie then tells the story of the Pollock twins, Jacqueline and Joanna who were killed in a car accident in 1957, and then seemingly “reincarnated” as their twin sisters, Gillia...2021-10-1452 min

Para(normal)Haunted Houses: Cherry Hill & The Screaming HouseCanada has a lot of haunted places we have yet to explore, and on this episode of Para(normal) we unearth some of the spookiest spots from across the country. Marie starts us off with the Cherry Hill House in Mississauga, Ontario, one of Canada’s top haunted landmarks. The house, now a diner, continues to be haunted by the original owners, specifically the ghost of a small girl, who is frequently sighted in the windows of the vacant rooms. Nicolina then takes us all the way to Indian Head, Saskatchewan where she shares the sad story of The Sc...2021-09-3040 min

Para(normal)“Demon. It’s a demon.” (Episode 104)More hometown haunts trickle in as the girls officially enter spooky season, and the latest stories don’t disappoint. Nicolina shares a listener story from Michele about her haunted apartment in Malta where she experienced heavy footsteps, tapping sounds (in threes) on her window, and hearing praying through the night. Marie then continues to read Jessica’s stories from our last hometown haunts episode, who details multiple terrifying experiences such as being grabbed by the ankle, the shoulder, and hearing growls and screaming by unknown entities. Tune in for all this and more on Para(normal). If...2021-09-2325 min

Para(normal)The CHOSTS (Child-Ghosts) Are On The Loose (Episode 102)Is it spooky season yet? To the girls of Para(normal) it sure feels like it. But in all fairness let’s consider this a “pre”-spooky season episode, and it’s all about one of the most feared ghosts…otherwise known as “CHOSTS,” or “child ghosts.” In this episode Nicolina shares some famous sightings of “Radiant Boys” –– glowing ghosts who have been murdered by their mother’s –– specifically in Corby Castle, in Cumbria, England and Chillingham Castle in Northumberland, England. Marie then tells the tragic legend of a group of children who were killed on a set of train tracks in San Antonio, Tex...2021-09-1636 min

Para(normal)A Perfect Circle of Screams (Episode 101)On this Hometown Haunt episode, Marie reads two stories submitted by Jess from Utah that involve a haunted cemetery and a haunted hotel room… and a lot of grabby hands. Nicolina shares a story from patron, Courtney, involving a child ghost (a chost, if you will) and a circle of screaming men in a basement. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-09-0922 min

Para(normal)UFOs? More Like UF-Hoes! (Episode 98)Bright lights, saucer-like ships, examination tables, missing chunks of time…was it just a bad dream or was it something more? On this episode of Para(normal), we explore unidentifiable flying objects in two famous stories. Marie recounts the memories of numerous children who seemingly experienced vivid encounters with UFOs in Berkshire, a county in Massachusetts, on Sept. 1,1969. Nicolina then tells us the story of Betty and Barney Hill, who claimed they were abducted by extraterrestrials in a rural part of the state of New Hampshire in 1961, and how their story has defined a generation of UFO sightings. ...2021-08-1937 min

Para(normal)Don’t F**k with Ouija Boards (Episode 97)A deceased father’s final goodbye or a demonic entity that won’t let go? A Ouija board’s terrifying curse or just some curious teens with really bad luck? Nicolina and Marie explore these hometown haunts on this week’s episode. Plus, the girls chat about upcoming guest episodes and recommend some great creepy content for listeners to check out. All this and more on, Para(normal). Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-08-1221 min

Para(normal)The Serial Killers That Haunt Us (Episode 96)Evil in life, and evil in death. Some serial killers just don’t know when to stop, even in the afterlife. That’s what this week’s chilling episode of Para(normal) is all about; deceased serial killers that still haunt us today. Marie shares the gruesome story of serial murderer Gerard John Schaefer, and the crimes he committed at what is now known as, The Devil’s Tree in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Nicolina then explores the dark and twisted life of the suspected I-70 killer, Herb Baumeister, who hunted gay men across Indianapolis in the 80’s and 90’s, and conti...2021-08-0544 min

Para(normal)The Ghost of Mrs. Fox and the Moroccan Exorcism (Episode 95)In this hometown haunts episode the girls do a quick audit of listener reviews, thank their latest patrons, and share some updates about the podcast. Nicolina then tells the creepy story of a family whose new home is haunted by the ghost of its former owner, Mrs. Fox. Marie tells us about a wild Moroccan exorcism involving an elderly woman who developed beast-like strength. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-07-2930 min

Para(normal)Part II: Return of the Poltergeists (Episode 94)This week on Para(normal), Nicolina finishes telling us the terrifying story of the Amherst Poltergeist that plagued Esther Cox. Marie talks about the Battersea Poltergeist from the UK, and the girls revel over the weird similarities between the two stories. Marie also experiences a little haunting of her own! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-07-2249 min

Para(normal)A Creepy Collection of Hometown Haunts (Episode 93)In this hometown haunts episode the girls share a collection of six true ghost stories. Marie tells the stories of a doppelgänger/shapeshifter, the sudden return of a great grandmother, and unexplained flickering lights. Nicolina shares the tales of a drunkenly disorderly spirit, a ghost-like Dennis the Menace and his feminist poltergeist mother, as well as the sighting of a wet hand print from an invisible entity. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-07-0824 min

Para(normal)Part I: Poltergeists From the North (Episode 92)In this week’s episode, Marie and Nicolina explore the stories of poltergeists who tormented two Canadian families. Marie tells the puzzling paranormal experiences of The Dagg Poltergeist in Shawville, Quebec, that happened in 1889. Nicolina then shares Part I of The Amherst Mystery, a well documented poltergeist that attached itself to Esther Cox in Amherst, Nova Scotia from 1848-1849. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-07-0149 min

Para(normal)Interview with a Psychic: The Marvelous Artie Hoffman (Episode 91)This week on Para(normal), the girls are joined by Artie Hoffman – a master-level psychic, comedium and spiritual advisor for over three decades. They talk about all things psychic, Artie shares his stories about turning skeptics into a believers, Nicolina sheds some tears after Artie makes an astute observation about her, and Marie finally gets some answers about just who was haunting her back at the beginning of the podcast in 2017! Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-06-2458 min

Para(normal)Redditors See Dead People (Episode 90)Back by popular demand, Marie and Nicolina share two more stories from the reddit r/ghost stories community. Nicolina details one redditors’ horrifying encounter with a driverless car and the ghost of a dead girl who was killed on her college campus. While Marie shares the story of another redditor who accidentally recorded a strange and sinister voice through her sleep app. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-06-1740 min

Para(normal)The Devil Made Me Do It (Episode 89)Nicolina shares the story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson who, by firsthand accounts by demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, claim he was possessed by a demon when he killed his landlord, Alan Bono on February 16th, 1981, in Brookfield, Connecticut. The story also inspired the most recent instalment of The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. Marie then tells the horrifyingly true story of Michael Taylor, which became a notable case in Ossett, England in 1974, as a result of his alleged demonic possession that drove him into a murderous rage, killing both his wife and the family dog. ...2021-06-1050 min

Para(normal)The One Where the Girls Get Spooked! (Episode 88) “I dare you to come for me demon.” – Cody Crain In this week’s hometown haunts episode the girls invite fellow podcasters, Cody Crain and Damien Doepping from the show Spooked! to get their horoscopes read, share their own haunts, and play a creepy game of “Would You Rather.” Naturally, Damien considers a career in writing horoscopes, while trying to debunk all things paranormal, and Cody tries to fight a psychopath, jigsaw, the girl from The Ring AND a demon, all in one episode! Meanwhile, Marie and Nicolina just try to hold it together. Support Para(normal)2021-06-031h 08

Para(normal)Haunted Hospitals: Rolling Hills Asylum and Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum (Episode 87)This week’s episode is all about haunted hospitals and asylums. Marie shares the hauntings of numerous ghosts that are said to walk the halls of Rolling Hills Asylum in Bethany, NY. Nicolina shares the stories and EVPs of those who died, but never left the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, VA. The girls share big news about their upcoming live show on Monday, May 31st, 2021 at 8:30PM EST. You can join in the fun by going to paranormallive.thesonarnetwork.com. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-05-2755 min

Para(normal)r/Paranormal Encounters (Episode 86)If you’ve never gone down the rabbit hole of the “Paranormal Encounters” subreddit, then you’re in for a treat. In this hometown haunts episode, Nicolina and Marie travel down the deep dark thread of ghostly experiences by Redditors. They include a Mormon skeptic turned “paranormie,” residents of a nursing home being welcomed into heaven (and sometimes into hell), shadow people, a creepy grey faced person in a window, and more! So, grab your closest quarantine buddies, pour a glass of vino, and join us for this week’s spooky slumber party… Support Para(normal) B...2021-05-2028 min

Para(normal)Ghosts Hate Stepping on Legos (Episode 80)The girls take a little break from guest haunts, and go back to their roots with some listener submitted stories. This week, Marie shares a story from Jamie Weyhe about her experience with a loud growl that crept up on her and her coworker in her office building’s washroom. Nicolina then tells a terrifying experience from listener, Jennie Stout, whose 8-year old son appears to have encountered a shadow man who really doesn’t like stepping on legos. Also, calling all dream interpreters, Nicolina and Marie tell a few of their most horrifying nightmares, and wonder what...2021-04-0130 min

Para(normal)Famous Exorcisms: Anna Ecklund and Clara Germana Cele (Episode 79)On this episode of Para(normal) Marie and Nicolina tell the stories of two famous exorcisms from the early-1900s. Marie explores the exorcism of Anna Ecklund, whose alleged demonic possession occurred over several decades, culminating in an extensive exorcism that lasted from August 18 to December 23, 1928 in Earling, Iowa. While Nicolina shares the story of a 16-year old Catholic girl named Clara Germana Cele from South Africa, who made TWO pacts with Satan, each resulting in demonic possession and 2-day long exorcisms in 1906 and 1907. For awesome treats for the bath, body, and more check out: https://www...2021-03-2538 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowBuilt to Last: The Keys to Thriving in Multifamily with Colleen Krempulec, VP, Brand Marketing & Corporate Social Responsibility at Hazelview Properties“Make sure you're supporting each other because we are seeing that simple acts really do help build resilient communities.” — Colleen Krempulec Apartment buildings are empty shells. It's the people who call them home that bring life and personality to any community. When a pandemic keeps everyone separate, how can you instill resilience into the community you've worked hard to build? On this episode of Sync or Swim, we discuss how to create resilient communities with Colleen Krempulec. Colleen serves as VP, Brand Marketing & Corporate Social Responsibility at Hazelview Properties. Here's what we tal...2021-03-0321 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowInfusing Humour into the Leasing Process with Jon Selig, Founder of Comedy Writing for Sales Teams“If you really want to start learning how to get funnier, just go watch comedy of all kinds. Whether it’s a Simpsons episode or a late night talk show...try and observe patterns and timing and absorb that over time.” – Jon Selig Description What do multifamily rentals and stand up comedy have in common? At first glance, probably not much. But if you think that the rental market couldn't be made more humane with a little humor, you’ve probably never heard of Jon Selig. Jon is the founder and creator of Comedy Writ...2021-02-2427 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowCrunching the Numbers: COVID’s Impact on Rental Market Demand with Shaun Hildebrand, President of Urbanation "I believe that the market will bounce back much faster than a lot of people expect and it's going to be surprising to many." — Shaun Hildebrand The way the pandemic has disrupted rental housing makes a ton of sense given the impact on employment, immigration, and the student population. But the data offers some surprising insights into how the rental market has changed. And it offers a glimpse into what we can expect in the months and years to come. In this episode of Sync or Swim, we're featuring Shau...2021-02-1828 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowSync or Swim is Getting Bigger, Here's What to ExpectSo it forced, I think all of us, but especially myself, because I was so new, to learn a lot about the industry at a rapid rate, and look for solutions to problems that multifamily owners and operators and marketers were experiencing at the time.” – Nicolina Savelli As we move into season two of the Sync or Swim podcast, there are exciting changes happening. Some new developments, new guests, and some new hosting voices around here that you’re going to want to check out. We’ll have VPs from all over the world, movers and shak...2021-02-1013 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowHow Self-Guided Tours Will Change Multifamily Leasing with Jennifer Cyphers, Founder and CEO of Pynwheel“As an industry, we have done a really great job of creating digital opportunities for people to find out about properties when they're looking for properties And then once they actually go on site to check out the apartment, there is a huge need for technology.” Have you, or do you know anybody, who has tried to rent an apartment during the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, you’ve likely noticed that technology is much more front and center now than it ever has been before. From digital showings to email paperwork to virtual listings, agencies are ut...2021-02-0329 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowWhat's Ahead for Purpose-Built Rentals in 2021 and Beyond with Austin Joynes"While the world is changing and people are looking for apartments differently, your presence online needs to be just as polished and consistent, sending the right message to the renters you're looking to target." — Austin Joynes 2020 accelerated several trends in the purpose-built rental industry: Digital presence and virtual content swelled in importance. Virtual service moved to the front of the line. And consistency in content now matters more than ever. Now, what will 2021 look like for purpose-built rentals? That's our topic for this episode of Sync or Swim, featuring Austin Joynes, a 14-year ve...2021-01-2038 min

Para(normal)New Year, New Hometown Haunts (Episode 70)The girls are kicking off a new year, and a new season of Para(normal), with a few hometown haunts. First off, Nicolina recounts experiences with what her mother believes are visitations from her Nonna over the holidays. Meanwhile, Marie shares a sighting from Witch Level patron, Courtney, about what seems to be a creepy warp in time. Finally, Nicolina retells the incredibly terrifying events of new patron Krysti’s childhood home, and the entity that continues to follow her mother up until this day. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2021-01-1425 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowHost in the Hot Seat: Wrapping Up 2020 with Mitch Fanning, VP of Marketing at Rentsync & Host of Sync or Swim"As a result of COVID, two things have struck me: 1) just how resilient multifamily is as an asset class; 2) how much innovation has actually occurred in this industry." After the longest shortest year of everyone's life, the Sync or Swim podcast is wrapping up our first season's 13-episode run. In this episode, we examined the trends and ideas we uncovered in our interviews: More and more people will decide to rent High quality online 3D video tours have gone from nice-to-have to essential The tech stack in multifamily will continue to evolve and get...2020-12-2320 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowThe Perfect Storm to Build for Multifamily with Derek Lobo, CEO & Broker of Record at SVN Rock Advisors Inc.“The importance of frontline staff — the grocery store guy, the superintendent, the leasing agent — frontline staff is critical. They need to be valued, trained, paid, and motivated. We can all improve, I think, on that.” — Derek Lobo Apartments are going to be very successful in the future for 4 reasons: Investor demand for a stable asset grows during uncertainty. Apartments are scalable. Interest rates are at historic lows. Land costs are getting cheaper. It's the perfect storm to build. That's our topic for this episode of Sync or Swim. Featuring: Derek Lobo...2020-12-0932 min

Para(normal)Movies About the Paranormal: Robert the Doll & The Pantry Ghost (Episode 68)For the last full episode of the year, Marie and Nicolina take a deep dive into paranormal events that have inspired movies. Nicolina tells the legend of “Robert the Doll,” who not only looks lifelike in size, but begins to show signs of demonic possession, and inspired Child’s Play the movie series, as well as his own movie. Marie then reveals the events that occurred in “The Pantry Ghost Documentary” on Amazon Prime, which tells the true story of a California family who begins to notice, and documents, strange occurances happening in their home by an entity named “Mable”. ...2020-12-0344 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowMaking Your Multifamily Marketing Remarkable with Jay Baer, Best-Selling Author & Founder of Convince and Convert "Your competitive weapon is to deliver something to the residents that they don't expect, and in doing so, turn them into advocates for the property." You don't have a secret sauce. Oh, but you do, you say? You have nice properties, smart amenities, and friendly leasing staff? So do all your competitors. Your only advantage is experiential. So your competitive weapon is to deliver something to the residents that they don't expect, and in doing so, turn them into advocates for the property That's our topic for this episode of Sync or Swim. F...2020-11-2527 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowHow to Brand Your Building by Thinking Outside the Box with Lauren Popadiuk, Director of Marketing Communications at RNDSQRPeople spend a lot of time shopping online. So, why couldn't you do that for real estate? What would it take to create an e-commerce experience for renters on your website? The online shopping idea offers just one example of using brand trends in fashion or other industries to influence what we do in real estate, and how to differentiate from the competition. And that's the focus of this episode of Sync or Swim. Featuring: Lauren Popadiuk, Director of Marketing Communications at RNDSQR, a real estate development firm in Calgary known for building a...2020-11-1132 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowFuture-Proofing Your Multifamily Investments Using AI with Abe Somani, Managing Director, Leverton IntelligenceIf it ain't broke, don't fix it. And real estate in America hasn't broken since the early 1900s. But in the last 10-20 years, real estate as a physical asset has morphed, a trend the pandemic has exacerbated and accelerated. Thirty years ago, warehouses were the inferior asset class and retail the hottest. Now, no one wants a mall. Because these transformations happened so quickly, investors could not adapt fast enough. As soon as investors started to get burned, it was time to innovate. Featuring: Abe Somani, Managing Director, Leverton Intelligence, a pioneer i...2020-10-2830 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowAchieving Long-Term Growth in Multifamily with Allan Drewlo, President of Drewlo Holdings Inc. "Trends usually don't influence my decisions, usually go for long term longevity and good location, because you can't change that." — Allan Drewlo, (6:20-6:31) If, like Drewlo Holdings Inc., you've been developing, constructing, and managing apartment buildings since 1958, you've learned a lot of valuable lessons along the way. Your company has probably persevered through challenging times, and today's economic shuddering probably doesn't catch you off guard. In this episode of Sync or Swim, we discuss how to achieve long-term success with multifamily investing, today and beyond, from veteran property owner, operator, and developer, Allan Drewl...2020-10-1424 min

Para(normal)Paranormal Frauds: The Fox Sisters and Cottingley Fairies (Episode 60)In this episode of Para(normal) Nicolina and Marie explore two notorious paranormal fraudster stories. Nicolina tells the story of The Fox Sisters and their hoax on Spiritualism while Marie reveals the truth behind the Cottingley Fairies. The girls also welcome a dedicated listener, and Patron, Courtney on the show to read her horoscope and join them in a FMK segment. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2020-10-0851 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowLeadership in Uncertain Times with Dan Jauernig, President & Chief Investment Officer at NCM Capital Inc.Whenever there's a difficult period, whether it's the Internet bubble in the early 2000s, the financial crisis in 2008, or COVID, companies have to figure out how to transition through that difficult period and come out the other side stronger. In this episode of the Sync Or Swim podcast, we discuss how to navigate a company or organization through uncertain times. Featuring: Dan Jauernig, president & chief investment officer at NCM Capital Inc. and a member of the board at Rentsync. What we talked about: Why he decided to take the CEO role at...2020-09-3033 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowNavigating COVID-19 with Creativity & Innovation — Duncan Wardle: Former Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney"Corporate America hates the word fun because they think it doesn't imply business results. You can't change your culture by talking about it. You have to give people a toolkit they choose to use when you're not around. So, make it fun. And then you can change your culture." – Duncan Wardle in E07 of Sync or Swim: Navigating COVID-19 with Creativity & Innovation In this episode of the Sync Or Swim podcast, we discussed grit, persistence, trial and error, and willingness to fail — in other words, we talked about fun! Featuring: Duncan Wardle, former Vice...2020-09-1637 min

Para(normal)Witches, Snitches, and Bitches (Episode 56)In this episode of Para(normal), Marie and Nicolina attempt to scare each other with some creepy stories about witches. Nicolina shares the legend of the “Witch of Zachary” also known as Alice Penny Taylor, and how she earned her reputation for haunting multiple local cemeteries in Louisiana. Marie serves up the scares with the St Osyth Witches, a haunted home where fourteen women were put on trial, and convinced for witchcraft, in 1582. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2020-09-1040 min

Para(normal)Introducing Hometown Haunts (Episode 55)The girls release their first biweekly *Hometown Haunts* episode! An episode dedicated to *you* the listener, where your hosts, Marie and Nicolina, retell haunted stories from listeners. In this episode, Marie tells Jamie’s experience with childlike entities at a haunted gas station and Nicolina shares Katie’s story of a dark shadowy apparition at her friend’s haunted beach house. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2020-09-0320 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowRedefining the Future of Renting with Julian Battiston, Co-Founder and CEO of the Oben Group“We were seeing this growing number of people, especially Millennials, turning to the rental market. The problem was, the options for these renters were quite limited, particularly in the higher-end rental market.” — Julian Battiston Millennials have turned to the rental market for housing. But their options, particularly in the higher-end rental market, are limited. Besides, these renters are coping with an outdated property management model that has yet to adopt the service culture that virtually every other industry has already acquired. In this episode, we discussed the purpose-built, multi-family, high-end rental market on the Sync Or Swim podcas...2020-09-0224 min

Para(normal)*BIG ANNOUNCEMENT* + Urban Legends (Episode 54)Marie and Nicolina make a *big announcement* regarding the podcast, including new weekly episodes and the relaunch of their Patreon, which now features new and exciting membership levels. Plus, upon listener request, the girls tell two urban legend stories. Marie dives into the legend of “Bigfoot” also known as Sasquatch, while Nicolina recounts the mysterious sightings of The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill along Road A229. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2020-08-2751 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowHow PropTech Continues to Weather the Storm Amid Economic Uncertainty with Kris Beible, Vice President of Software Equity GroupSince COVID-19, multifamily operators and marketers have ramped up their adoption of technology to run their companies and to do business in a new way. Although historically the property real estate market has been slow to adopt technological solutions, both the pandemic and an influx of capital have reshaped that pattern. In this episode, we discussed real estate technology for 2020 and beyond on the Sync Or Swim podcast! Featuring: Kris Beible, Vice President, Software Equity Group What we talked about: Why the real estate tech ecosystem keeps growing Why the SaaS model...2020-08-1926 min

Para(normal)Bad Boys For Life: Return From Quarantine (Episode 53)Marie and Nicolina *finally* return from quarantine to update loyal listeners on their 6 month COVID-19 hiatus, and deliver a host of spooky stories to keep you up at night. Nicolina uncovers the myth and hauntings of the Sorrel-Weed House, while Marie tells the tale of the mansion of Delphine LaLaurie. Plus, TWO “hometown haunts” have us questioning why ghosts love glass so much… Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2020-08-131h 07

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowWhy the Rental Industry Needs Tech More than Ever with Anthemos Georgiades, Co-Founder & CEO of Zumper“I think the next generation of the marketplaces are going to be full stack where you don't just do marketing, you actually help the renter and landlord through the entire transaction on one platform.” – Anthemos Georgiades (21:33) The real-world experience of queuing up for access to university housing, inspired Anthemos Georgiades, Co-Founder and CEO at Zumper to ask: “Why can't I book a 12-month lease online? Why do I have to go in person?” Fast forward a few years to the birth of Zumper, which aims to make renting an apartment as easy as booking...2020-08-0528 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowDoubling Down on Digital in Multi-Family Marketing w/ Roselyn D’Ascanio, Marketing Manager at Starlight InvestmentsAdapting your multi-family marketing strategies to the unpredictable and remote-based digital environment that has been forced upon us is a challenge we are all facing. Roselyn D'Ascanio, Marketing Manager at Starlight Investments sits down to share some of her insights about how she is adapting her approach to accommodate a COVID world.2020-07-2117 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowComponents of a Sound Lease Up Strategy with Max Steinman“You can't move a building. So you're stuck with a location. Whether it's a great location or a poor location; you're stuck with it as a marketer.” — Max Steinman In this episode of Sync or Swim, Max Steinman, VP of Sales at Rentsync joins Mitch Fanning to discuss best practices for optimizing Net Operating Income (NOI) for new real estate developments. What we talked about: The 4 lease up success indicators How to optimize yield from each real estate development Benefits of starting your lease up marketing program early ...2020-07-0738 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowCelebrating 10 Years with the Founders of Rentsync (formerly LWS)Get to know the story of one of Canada's Top 100 fastest-growing companies. The Rentsync leadership team sits down with Sync or Swim host Mitch Fanning to round up key highlights from their past 10 years together and explore their plans for the future as a leading provider of marketing solutions for the multifamily industry. Featuring: Jason Leonard, President and Co-founder, Rentsync David Koski, Co-founder and VP of Services, Rentsync Mike Mottola, Co-founder and VP of Product and Technology, Rentsync Max Steinman, VP of Sales, Rentsync What we talked about: 2020-07-0746 min

Sync or Swim: The Multifamily Growth ShowIntroducing "Sync or Swim"Marketing for multifamily has historically been complex, fragmented, and time-consuming. Sometimes it can be challenging to know if your efforts are truly paying off. In fact, it can almost feel like you’re swimming upstream... If you can relate, then this podcast is for you! Mitch Fanning, VP Marketing for Rentsync, hosts Sync or Swim, a biweekly podcast brought to you by Rentsync, where listeners get the latest insights in PropTech, multifamily, and the rental housing industry. In each episode, we ask inspiring individuals to share their stori...2020-07-0110 min

Para(normal)The Live Show (Episode 49)Marie and Nicolina have their first ever live show in Hamilton, Ontario, at The Witch’s Fix! Marie tells the story of The Dark Lady that haunts The Custom House, and Nicolina takes us on a haunted pub crawl and tells us stories of the many bars in the 905 that are haunted. Support Para(normal) Brought to you By: The Sonar Network 2019-10-2943 min