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The SpooktatorThe Creep of the Para-Parasocial (2023)The Spooktator is back! In this episode, Hayley, Paul, and Charlie talk about parasocial relationships in paranormal media, asking whose interests are being served, and who is really your spooky friend?
2023-07-1147 min
In Research OfS03E17 - Psychic Sea HuntThe In Search Of team heads of to Santa Catalina island to hunt for underwater archaeology guided only by "remote viewers" Ingo Swann and Hella Hammid. Nimoy Fashion: Links from our Discussion: Robert Ballard Titanic search cover for military submarine research The Mobius Group The JASON Group Stephan Schwartz paper on the use of remote viewing in Archaeology Stephan A. Schwartz's website Alexander the Great's tomb (wikipedia) - it also recently showed up in a certain Marvel creative endeavor which I'm...
2022-05-171h 18
In Research OfS03E14 - Dreams and NightmaresJeb and Blake are joined again by Alex French to discuss Dreams and Nightmares. Will there be weird video effects and creepy dream re-creations? Does Spock love a syllogism? Tune in and find out! Nimoy Fashion Alert: Research Links: CIA Spy Cat Shakespeare in the Bush (article) Dr. Allan Hobson(1933 - 2021) Dr. Rosalind Cartwright (1922 - 2021) - a book she wrote on this topic (Amz affiliate link). Note the "EEG" pattern on her lab coat!
2022-02-211h 58
Some Other SphereEpisode 67 - Hayley Stevens - The Science of Strange ThingsJoining me as my guest for this episode is paranormal investigator Hayley Stevens, creator of the award-winning science blog ‘Hayley is a Ghost’.
Hayley has been investigating paranormal mysteries for over fifteen years, conducting her research using a scientific methodology to seek rational explanations for the unusual happenings that people report to her. She has written for the Skeptic magazine and is also a fellow podcaster, producing episodes of the Spooktator Podcast as well as assisting with a recent BBC podcast about the Battersea Poltergeist.
In the interview we talk about some of the cases she...
2021-10-131h 04
The SpooktatorAfterlife in LockdownBreaking out of quarantine to ask: does the Black Lives Matter movement affect paranormal research? Was there an increase in paranormal activity during lockdown? Was a ghost cyclist really caught on camera? Where did all of those UFOs come from? This episode also features an interview with Lancashire Anomalous Phenomena Investigation Society
2020-08-2834 min
MonsterTalkSpooktator Presents: Hellier (Haylier)It's Blake here! I made a little cameo over at Hayley Stevens' podcast The Spooktator, joining Jeb Card (In ReSearch Of) to talk about the paranormal series HELLIER (Amazon, YouTube). If you're not familiar with that show, it's an independent paranormal show that combines pretty much every kind of paranormal topic you can think of into a strange narrative about... you know what? Just check out our coverage. (And Hayley's extensive show notes HERE.)
2020-03-291h 08
MonsterTalkSpooktator Presents: Hellier (Haylier)It's Blake here! I made a little cameo over at Hayley Stevens' podcast The Spooktator, joining Jeb Card (In ReSearch Of) to talk about the paranormal series HELLIER (Amazon, YouTube). If you're not familiar with that show, it's an independent paranormal show that combines pretty much every kind of paranormal topic you can think of into a strange narrative about... you know what? Just check it out.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.
2020-03-291h 08
The SpooktatorExploring Hellier with Blake Smith & Jeb CardHayley is joined for this episode by Blake Smith and Jeb Card to discuss S1 & S2 of Hellier (produced by Planet Weird), and the shifting landscape of paranormal research.
Blake Smith is a writer, researcher, and podcaster and hosts the MonsterTalk Podcast and the In ReSearch Of Podcast which he co-hosts with Jeb Card, an Archaeologist and author of 'Spooky Archaeology'.
Episode notes: https://spooktator.co.uk/index.php/2020/03/28/exploring-hellier/
2020-03-281h 07
The Spooktator"What about Sam?"Did you miss us? The Spooktator is back in this extra long episode. The team discuss the latest in the Dear David saga, the ghost of Lauriston Castle, an update on a haunted Witches Prison and the death of Derek Acorah...
2020-02-161h 01
The SpooktatorStephen Volk Drops By for HalloweenWhat's a paranormal podcast to do to celebrate Halloween? Why, sit down and interview award-winning horror and paranormal writer Stephen Volk of course!
2019-10-2940 min
The SpooktatorSpooktator Mini: The Lancashire Witch TrialsWelcome to this Spooktator Mini in which Hayley interviews Julie Aspin about her work to eradicate the myths and mistruths that surround the 1612 Lancashire Witch Trials. This is part of The Spooktator collab. with LAPIS Paranormal ahead of their LAPIS conference 2019.
Check out www.lapisparanormal.com for details.
2019-10-2611 min
The SpooktatorS5E3: Phantom HitchhikersWhat's with all the houses with infamous histories in the news this month? Including one which is... legally haunted? PLUS we interview Rob Gandy about Phantom Hitchhikers!
2019-10-1749 min
The SpooktatorS5Ep2: The FrightenersThis episode features the first collaboration between The Spooktator and LAPIS. Hayley interviews Peter Laws ahead of the LAPIS Paranormal Conference in November. Laws is the author of 'The Frighteners: Why We Love Monsters, Ghosts, Death & Gore'.
PLUS: Wrinkles The Clown, Eels in Loch Ness and much more!
2019-09-3046 min
The SpooktatorS5Ep1: Myra Hindley's GhostShould you go hunting for the ghost of Myra Hindley? What do YOU believe about UFOs? These are some of the questions we ponder in this episode of The Spooktator!
2019-09-1641 min
World Blind HeraldMaking Better Episode 8: Hayley Stevens, Parranormal Researcherhttps://www.makingbetterpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Making-Better-08-Hayley-Stevens.mp3
Hayley Stephens is a paranormal researcher and she lives in what she refers to as "Weird Wiltshire" in the United Kingdom. she is studying towards a BSc (Hons) Psychology. she works full time and in between working and studying, she researches paranormal claims and phenomena. Hayley hosts The Spooktator podcast and is also active on Twitter. Click here to read Hayley's full biography and feel free to browse her website, which she updates frequently. As with all Making Better episodes, this one is fully transcribed. Click here to read a full t...
2019-08-271h 05
The SpooktatorFrom The Cutting Room FloorSurprise! While we're on a between-season break, we thought we'd share this episode full of bits that didn't make final episodes, including real-life spooky experiences from listeners. Enjoy! We'll be back in September, until then remember - spooky is in the eye of the beholder.
2019-08-1230 min
The SpooktatorS4E8: Return Of The Minerva MonsterWhile Nessie makes waves in Scotland, there's something creeping through the woods of Minerva, Ohio... and it has a pet cat? The Spooktators explore the resurfacing of the legend of the Minerva Monster...
2019-07-1539 min
The SpooktatorS4E7: The FBI stans Bigfoot?What do the FBI reaaaally know about Bigfoot? What might they be covering up? Why? What happens to a house when somebody dies there? How easy is it to sell a haunted house... what about a cursed one? The Spooktators discuss all of this and much, much more...
2019-07-0143 min
The SpooktatorS4E6: Gannon's Ghoulish GossipGannon brings us up-to-date on all the latest ghoulish gossip from the paranormal media, plus the spooks discuss things that prowl in the wilds of England... and Hayley's shed...?
2019-06-1642 min
The SpooktatorS4E5: Spooky Skies!We look to the weird skies over America in this episode with news of flying humanoids and military plans to investigate UFOs...
2019-06-0237 min
EurekaNerd!Episode 54: Paranormal Research ft. The SpooktatorIn this episode we welcome Hayley Stevens from The Spooktator to talk us through some of the latest research on the belief, psychology and social role of paranormal experiences.
For more from Hayley, head to www.spooktator.co.uk, and find more shows from The Stimulus Network at http://stimulus.network.
Questions? Comments? Email us at eurekanerdcast@gmail.com, find us on twitter as @eurekanerdcast, and even more at www.eurekanerd.com.
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This episodes reading list: https://www.one-tab.com/page/tWHT4AVgSXK_6C3...
2019-05-2629 min
The SpooktatorS4E4: Frogman and the Vampire HunterJoin us as we explore the legend of The Loveland Frogman and it's connections to Kentucky Goblins. This episode also features a discussion about Ed and Lorriane Warren, and an interview with the late David Farrant about the Highgate Vampire.
2019-05-0453 min
The SpooktatorS4E3 The Spooktator Goes True CrimeAs the first issue of a new True Crime magazine hits the shelves in the UK, here at The Spooktator we couldn't help but wonder what exactly it is that makes societies around the world so obsessed with True Crime in the first place. With this question in mind, welcome to The Spooktator goes True Crime (aka. Making Gannon a Murderer.)
2019-04-0846 min
The SpooktatorS4E2 La Llarona & The HologramsHayley and Charlie discuss listener feedback, upcoming 2019 horror movies, the legend of La Llorona, and holographic ghosts of the future. PLUS something spooky happens during the recording which is picked up by the mic!
With cursed Maria coming for your children, it's another episode of The Spooktator podcast!
2019-02-2852 min
The SpooktatorS4E1: ...is that a Thylacine???This episode we discuss the return of Dear David, Ghost divorce, the latest drama in the Rendelsham Forest UFO case, and our predictions for 2019. With Tasmanian Tigers on the prowl, it's another episode of The Spooktator!
2019-01-2855 min
The SpooktatorS3E5: Lotsa Lake Monsters...In this episode, we discuss the haunted accident hotspot on the M6, the latest Lake Monster sightings from around the globe, and revisit listener feedback with an update.
2018-10-1536 min
The SpooktatorS3E4: The Birmingham Beast!The Spooktators discuss Killing people for science, ghosts on the battlefront, the Angel of Mons, Big Cats roaming the British countryside. Plus, it's Round 2 of X is for the Unexplained!
2018-09-2452 min
The SpooktatorS3E3: Bigfoot Legal VictoryIn this episode, The Spooktators discuss listener feedback about trickery on Most Haunted, Psychic Sally in the Big Brother House, the latest news about Bigfoot, Plans to catch the Loch Ness Monster and much more! Remember, you can find all the links to stuff we discuss at www.spooktator.co.uk
2018-09-0942 min
The SpooktatorS3E2: Ghost Planes and Fred WestIn this episode, The Spooktators discuss Dark Tourism, Creepy torture museums, Fred West's jumper, the latest ouija board research and much more. Plus, we interview CJ Romer about a current British haunting and his investigation into it!
2018-08-271h 01
MonsterTalkJail Ghost Round TableBlake and Karen are joined again by Hayley Stevens (The Spooktator Podcast) to talk about haunted jails and prisons. Hayley previously appeared on MonsterTalk in episode # 36 to discuss lake monster mysteries. Read the episode notes.
2018-08-241h 13
MonsterTalkJail Ghost Round TableBlake and Karen are joined again by Hayley Stevens (The Spooktator Podcast) to talk about haunted jails and prisons. Hayley previously appeared on MonsterTalk in episode # 36 to discuss lake monster mysteries. Read the episode notes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monstertalk--6267523/support.Some product links may be affiliated with Amazon revenue sharing.
2018-08-241h 13
The SpooktatorS3E1: A Ghost For Everyone?Season 3 of The Spooktator is here! In this episode, we discuss dodgy advice on haunted houses, an update to The Watcher case and much more. S3E1 also includes an interview with Jon Downes - the director of the Centre for Fortean Zoology.
2018-08-151h 01
The SpooktatorSeason 2 Episode 5In the final episode of Season 2, The Spooktator team discuss insects caught on CCTV, Angelic apparitions, the show's new rating system for Ghost Hunting TV, and introduce the first round of X is for the uneXplained.
For links and more, visit www.spooktator.co.uk
2018-06-031h 16
The SpooktatorSeason 2 Episode 4In this episode, we talk about the death of Guy Lyon Playfair, the legacy of the Enfield Poltergeist case, listener feedback, and Hayley goes on a rant. Plus, this episode features a 2010 interview with Guy Playfair from Hayley's previous podcast - the Righteous Indignation podcast.
2018-04-2947 min
The SpooktatorSeason 2 Episode 3The Spooktator team discuss the story of Ruth Ellis and the portrayal of real-life people in paranormal media, the Winchester Mystery House, haunted items, living in haunted houses, murder houses, and much more in this episode of The Spooktator podcast! Episode notes at spooktator.co.uk
2018-04-0259 min
The SpooktatorSeason 2 Episode 2The Spooktator team discuss surviving the Swansea earthquake, the Most Haunted movie, the resurgence of Mothman, and Unsolved Mysteries From History! Find details at spooktator.co.uk
2018-02-2550 min
The SpooktatorSeason 2 Episode 1Paul travels back in time to bring us eyewitness reports of time portals, Charlie explores dark tourism and the blurred ethical lines, and Hayley talks about tsunami ghosts in this episode of The Spooktator!
Visit www.spooktator.co.uk for the links to stories discussed this episode!
2018-01-281h 03
The SpooktatorEpisode 23In this episode, The Spooktator team discuss the recent media controversy over dowsing, a death at The Ancient Ram Inn, and ghost sex. Lots and lots of ghost sex...
2017-12-2956 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 22In this episode, Hayley goes ghost hunting in a haunted prison, Paul dissects the Dear David story, and Charlie discusses a dodgy film based on the Borley Rectory haunting, and much more...
All links can be found here: http://www.spooktator.co.uk/episode-22/
2017-11-2958 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 21In Episode 21, The Spooktators discuss Electronic Voice Phenomena with Claire Elliott whose Masters looked at the phenomenon. The team also discuss evidence-based news, and the death of Ian Brady.
2017-05-281h 02
The SpooktatorEpisode 20Hayley and Charlie are joined by Ben Radford to discuss the 2016 Killer Clowns urban legend and the numerous reports to law enforcement about people dressed as clowns trying to "get" children. Was there any fact to this, or was this just a moral panic?
Plus, we discuss the latest controversial evidence to be presented by UK TV show 'Most Haunted'.
2017-05-011h 03
The SpooktatorEpisode 19In this live show, the team discuss updates on the Harper Kurtz ghost photo and the haunting at 30 East Drive, plus
a dodgy casting call for a ghost TV show... and somehow a certain masturbating monkey makes a reappearance.
2017-04-0157 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 18During this live show on Youtube we asked: What did Brian Cox say about ghosts? Do people who believe in ghosts have worse comprehension skills? What's the hype with Paranormal Lockdown? and, Did police really evacuate a haunted house in Chile?
2017-03-031h 01
The SpooktatorEpisode 17In the first episode of 2017, The Spooktators discuss ghost beards, historic time slips, that Maine theatre ghost photo, men chasing werewolves, and everything that's wrong with Cannock Chase. Also, Alistair gets angry in local news and we ask, is Hayley stalking Slenderman investigator, Lee Brickley? (No.)
Find the links at spooktator.co.uk/episode-17
2017-01-2657 min
The SpooktatorLive Christmas Special 2016This is the raw audio of the Christmas episode that was broadcast live on Youtube. It hasn't been edited. A number of people requested it in audio form. You can watch the video at spooktator.co.uk - Enjoy!
2017-01-211h 05
The SpooktatorEpisode 15Ghosts getting impatient and trashing bars, psychic papers being retracted from journals for bad science, a ghost photobombing a selfie in a car, a chat about that upcoming Slenderman documentary, and a field trip to Bachelor's Grove Cemetary in Chicago, it's episode 15 of The Spooktator!
2016-11-2853 min
The SpooktatorHalloween Special 2016To celebrate Halloween, the Spooktator team have each created a horror story and this episode is a showcase of their original works, some of which are based on real-life stories and experiences.
The stories are:
In The House by Hayley Stevens (00:01:21)
A horrible Thing Happened To Me On The Way To The Afterlife by Ash Pryce (00:10:00)
The Writer's Tale by Alistair Coleman (00:18:55)
The Adventure of the HellFire Caves by Paul Gannon (00:24:28)
Under The Ice by Charlie Revelle-Smith (00:37:58)
Music used in this episode: Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod incompetech.com
2016-10-2948 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 14We are joined by US investigator and blogger, Kenny Biddle for episode 14 in which we discuss ghosts caught on camera, ghosts throwing plates, a ghost monkey behaving badly, a celebrity ghost, a discussion about the Rutherglen poltergeist and more!
Check out spooktator.co.uk for all of the links to content we discuss!
2016-09-011h 00
The SpooktatorEpisode 13Ghosts bothering taxis in Japan, a Bosnian town hassled by spirits and an interview with Professor Bruce Hood on why humans are so superstitious - it's episode 13 which is unlucky for some!
2016-08-0147 min
Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 155 – Ghost Busting with Hayley StevensWe are joined by Hayley Stevens, a UK paranormal investigator and ghost hunter. We talk about her investigations, background, psychics, and more.
Blog: Hayley is a Ghost Geek
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2016-07-141h 03
Humanists Take on the WorldEpisode 155 – Ghost Busting with Hayley StevensWe are joined by Hayley Stevens, a UK paranormal investigator and ghost hunter. We talk about her investigations, background, psychics, and more.Blog: Hayley is a Ghost Geek Podcast: The SpooktatorThis episode is brought to you by:Dark Matter Sponsor – >US$35.00Travis MegeeNuclear Sponsor – US$20.00 – US$35.00 per monthRuss from the Kitsap Atheists & AgnosticsFrankDarryl GoossenPlatinum Sponsor – US$8.00 – US$19.00 per monthVirginia DawnPaul BurkeyBT MotleyGeorgeGold Sponsor – US$4.00 – US$7.00 per monthThe Flying SkepticRenee Davis-PeltMarkMikeLaTonyaDuncanJaded ZappaAlexWillHenryAlanRachelBumboclaatInciting IncidentBronze Sponsor – < >PeterHeatherShawnAl from South CarolinaFull...
2016-07-141h 03
The SpooktatorEpisode 12Paul brings us the lowdown on Ghostbusters 2016! Did this British psychic just get caught cheating on hidden camera? What's the deal with Parapsychology? And can the stageshow Psychic and Science really be scientific? All this and more in episode 12 of The Spooktator... 'cos we ain't afraid of no ghost!
Those all important links can be found at www.spooktator.co.uk
2016-07-1149 min
The SpooktatorThe Conjuring 2 Special FeatureEpisode 12 isn't quite here yet but here is a special feature in which The Spooktators discuss The Conjuring 2 and the origin stories.
2016-07-0713 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 11From faces at windows, ghosts in hospital corridors to a figure caught on camera at The Stanley hotel, and more - April was a busy month for ghost sightings! Check out spooktator.co.uk for all your linkage needs!
2016-05-1737 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 10The Spooktators discuss our failed visit to 30 East Drive, Hayley's trip to Woodchester Mansion, 39 De Grey Street in Hull - is it the new 30 East Drive? Ghost hunters who vandalise... are they really ghost hunting?
We apologise for audio quality issues in this episode which we have worked to resolve.
2016-05-0329 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 9 clips showEpisode 9 is a collection of clips that didn't make the final cut of other episodes. We discuss real-life ghost hunters moaning about Most Haunted, the ethics of ghost research, The Conjuring 2, Ectoplasm, Ghost Brothers (what?) and Ghost Hunting with TOWIE (WHAT?)
2016-04-1637 min
The SpooktatorThe Spooktator Episode 8Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters! We talk about the trailer for the new Ghostbusters film, the ghost haunting Little Mix, Paradox Paranormal and the ghost dog they captured, Britain's sexiest ghost and, finally, more about our visit to 30 East Drive.
2016-04-0227 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 7Eggsy from Goldie Looking Chain joins the Spooktator team again to discuss ghost belief, council house hauntings, Oliver Cromwell's ghost and much more, in this, episode 7 of The Spooktator.
2016-03-1230 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 6Ghost slugs, Peter Popoff, Monks that might not be and Residue, we're joined by Eggsy of Goldie Looking Chain to discuss all of these and more in this, episode 6 of The Spooktator. Find links to everything discussed at spooktator.co.uk
2016-02-2735 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 5Japanese Ghosts, Dogging, Essex Witch Apparitions and police encounters with Zombies - it's episode 5 of The Spooktator, the podcast that examines paranormal media.
2016-02-1432 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 4Welcome to the first show of 2016! We return to discuss Harry Price, the Enfield Poltergeist, a haunted immigration centre, Ed and Lorraine Warren and some scary hotel experiences shared on Tripadvisor.
Find the episode notes at spooktator.co.uk
For this episode the team are joined by Michael Marshall of the Good Thinking Society. Learn more about Michael and his work at goodthinkingsociety.org
If you enjoy the show why not leave a review? Episode 5 will be released in two weeks time and will contain more news stories from January 2016. Spook to you soon...
2016-01-3036 min
The SpooktatorChristmas Special 2015Alistair, Hayley and Paul examine a christmas-related London based ghost story making the headlines in this, The Spooktator Christmas Special 2015.
2015-12-2015 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 3Welcome to episode 3 of The Spooktator Podcast. Examining ghost related headlines from November 2015 the team discuss exorcisms, ouija boards and more.
2015-12-1633 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 2The Spooktator #2 takes a look at a mysterious floating ghost video, and women who say they've had sex with ghosts and more. Check out the episode notes at spooktator.co.uk
2015-12-0633 min
The SpooktatorEpisode 1The Spooktator is a monthly podcast that examines ghost-related stories and claims that make the international headlines on a regular basis from a skeptical position.
In The Spooktator #1 hosts Hayley Stevens, Paul Gannon, Ash Pryce, Alistair Coleman and Mike Gage look back at the headlines from October 2015 as well as a controversial Most Haunted Live show.
2015-11-1535 min