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Paranormal Or What?

Paranormal Or What?

By Michaela Ford

Join me as I delve into stories of the paranormal. Interviews, experiences, theories and tales of all things ghostly, cryptid and extra-terrestrial. Let's muse, regale, discuss, ponder & pontificate. Episodes out as and when I can make them. Email me your experiences at paranormalorwhatpodcast@outlook.com. Together, we can figure it out...
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Ep:67: Aura reading & UFOs: Dominic J Zenden reveals the truth about auras, spirituality and an unknown UFO crash.

Paranormal Or What?May 02, 2024

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Ep:67: Aura reading & UFOs: Dominic J Zenden reveals the truth about auras, spirituality and an unknown UFO crash.

Ep:67: Aura reading & UFOs: Dominic J Zenden reveals the truth about auras, spirituality and an unknown UFO crash.

Dominic Zenden is an author, magazine columnist, and speaker who uses his natural abilities to sense auras in order to create detailed profiles from photos. He is the host of the podcast Twisted & Misunderstood and has appeared on many tv shows, including 'Most Haunted' in the UK and tv shows on Sky in the USA.

Dominic is a professional aura reader, psychic and regression hypnosis expert.

A man with many strings to his bow, yet he plays a humble tune.

Join me as we talk about his career, the meaning of time and space, psychic experiences and more.

Towards the end of the show, Dominic shares a hugely important, previously unknown piece of information, about when he witnessed the removal of a UFO craft by the US military, near The Falkland islands in 1982.

Buckle your seatbelts, it's a wild ride!

May 02, 202401:30:54
Ep: 66: Paranormal Investigators: Interview with The Northern Frightz UK
Apr 28, 202401:38:47
Ep:65: Being psychic: Interview with psychic John Russell.

Ep:65: Being psychic: Interview with psychic John Russell.

John Russell has been a professional psychic for 50 years.
He is a Psychic/Psychic Reader, a Medium, a Certified T.A.R.O.T. Master, a Paranormal Investigator, and now a published Author. Internationally known, he has provided psychic readings for clients in over 40 countries.
For over 15 years he has been a popular featured guest, heard worldwide, on many radio shows and podcasts, including: Coast to Coast AM with George Noory; The Unexplained with Howard Hughes (UK); Beyond Reality with JV Johnson; The Leak Project with Rex Bear; FATE Magazine Radio with Kat Hobson; Beyond the Darkness with David Schrader of TV's The Holzer Files; The Singularity Lab with Michael Mataluni; and many more.
John also filmed a TV pilot for The History Channel in which he psychically explored the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
Thanks to a visit from a ghost John became aware of his psychic abilities when he was about 6 years old. By around age 12 he was conducting his own paranormal investigations and research. He began to give readings to friends and family in his early teens, and by the age of 18 he was reading professionally.
In September of 2020 John released his first book, “Riding with Ghosts, Angels, and the Spirits of the Dead,” which has become a multi-award-winning multicategory best seller.
In February of 2021 John released his second book, “A Knock in the Attic,” which has also become a multi-award-winning multicategory best seller.
John's latest book, "20 Ways to Increase Your Psychic Ability," was published in 2023, and became an instant best seller.
John continues to provide psychic readings for his worldwide clientele, conducts paranormal research and investigations, is heard worldwide as a featured guest on podcasts and radio, and is currently working on his fourth book, "The Crying Tree and the Magic Rock," with a projected release date of 2024.


Apr 18, 202401:48:06
Ep: 64 : Bigfoot uncovered: An introduction to apemen with Myk Pudlo-Umney.

Ep: 64 : Bigfoot uncovered: An introduction to apemen with Myk Pudlo-Umney.

Myk Pudlo-Umney has written a beginner's introductory guide to the subject of Bigfoot. He hails from Wales and his book, 'Apemen Aping Men' intoroduces the subject of apemen to the amateur enthusiast. We chat about his book, his research and what he believes Bigfoot to be. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apemen-Aping-Men-beginnners-Bigfoot-type-ebook/dp/B0CG4JCNX8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NDTLBIL96LET&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GE2CLrxvbU24ySFRv9sKCQ.9luhMTWIaMJSo-W9-4xLIZ0eymecGh2eGFWHxbWiUSQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=apemen+aping+men&qid=1712854202&sprefix=apemen+aping+men%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1
Apr 11, 202401:13:53
Ep:63: My Haunted Project: Harry, Brett & Danny spill the beans on where the project is heading...

Ep:63: My Haunted Project: Harry, Brett & Danny spill the beans on where the project is heading...

As many of you know, The My Haunted Hotel project was set up in Chester, UK to be the longest continuously documented paranormal investigation in the world. More than 2 years later, and the experiment is still going strong, with over 2,000 people having visited and investigated the hotel. A new collaboration project has recently been unveiled by the My Haunted Team in Columbia, Pennsylvania, with Daryl Marston (The Ghost Hunters) leading, assisted by brothers Jeff and Trey Bader, who are part of the Diamond State Ghost Investigators team in Delaware. The Haunted Manor Project continues the great work started in the UK, with it's own vintage haunted building; The Samuel Miller Mansion, owned by Chris 'Rowdy' and Amy Raudabaugh. Already, the Manor has been making lots of noise in the states, so I chatted to Harry, Danny and Brett about their future plans for the Haunted Project and taking over the paranormal world.

Apr 04, 202401:00:41
Ep: 62: The Haunted Museum, Stoke, with Paramike & Patsy.

Ep: 62: The Haunted Museum, Stoke, with Paramike & Patsy.

I investigated The Haunted Museum, Stoke, with Paramike, Patsy and two friends. We chat about the museum and what we encountered while there.
Mar 29, 202443:05
Ep:61: Ronnie Kinsella- ufo experiencer, abductee, author, and digital image creator.

Ep:61: Ronnie Kinsella- ufo experiencer, abductee, author, and digital image creator.

Due to losing my voice, I have re-issued one of the best early interviews for you. Ronnie is a ufo experiencer, abductee, author and digital image creator. We talk about his experiences with extra terrestrials and his childhood with twin brother Philip.
Mar 21, 202401:07:44
Ep: 60: Penny Griffiths Morgan (Help! My House Is Haunted!)

Ep: 60: Penny Griffiths Morgan (Help! My House Is Haunted!)

Penny was born in Essex in the UK, but spent most of her childhood living in the boonies of Norfolk. She soon
developed an interest in all things historical, and especially things aviation-related.
After moving back to Essex in her early 20's, she laid some roots and started exploring everything around her.
It wasn't until her late 30's that she realised that history and the paranormal worked quite well together and that she enjoyed linking the two.
in 2017 her podcast, Haunted Histories, was born courtesy of Parasearch Radio, and has gone from strength to strength with guests, including the who's who of the world of the paranormal.
Then she started writing. Her first book was realised in March 2019, and her second followed ten months later.
In 2021 she was given the chance to appear as a historian in Help! My House is Haunted , and is now a regular on the show.

















Mar 14, 202401:39:02
Ep:59: Cliff Barackman interview from Finding Bigfoot

Ep:59: Cliff Barackman interview from Finding Bigfoot

This is a replay of my all-time-favourite interview with Cliff Barackman. He is a Bigfoot researcher and tv personality from Oregon, USA. Cliff has been an integral part of the show 'Finding Bigfoot' and is the founder of The North American Bigfoot Centre. Cliff is a long-time member of the BFRO with Matt Moneymaker and has thousands of hours' experience in field research on Bigfoot. We talk at length about his work and the big fella himself.
Mar 07, 202401:28:03
Ep.58: Interview with Jason Hewlett (paranormal podcaster, journalist & film maker).
Feb 29, 202401:19:43
EP:57: Interview with Michael Brein, travel psychologist & UFOlogist

EP:57: Interview with Michael Brein, travel psychologist & UFOlogist

Michael Brein, aka The Travel Psychologist, is an author, lecturer, travel storyteller, adventurer, and publisher of travel books and guides. He regularly appears in newspapers, magazines, blogs, and radio programs on the psychology of travel.

Michael is the first to coin the term ‘travel psychology.’ As such, through his doctoral studies, work and life experiences, and world travel, he has become the world’s first and perhaps only travel psychologist.

Michael is also a UFOlogist. He has written a series of books named, 'Road to strange', in which he catalogues the experiences of people who have had multiple interactions with UFOs and other paranormal phenomena.

https://michaelbrein.com/about-the-travel-psychologist/

Feb 22, 202401:33:20
Ep:56 Interview with Dan Callaghan from 'My Haunted Hotel'

Ep:56 Interview with Dan Callaghan from 'My Haunted Hotel'

Dan is one of the people who works with the guys at My Haunted Hotel to bring you paranormal content, week after week. He has been more of a behind-the-scenes person until recently. He now helps to sort out interesting footage for the team, hosts live feeds from the hotel and works with Afterlife and Spooky events to bring guests to the hotel for investigations. We catch up on some of the haunted happenings at the hotel, old and new.
Feb 15, 202459:33
Ep:55: Interview with Russell Davies- UFO experiencer

Ep:55: Interview with Russell Davies- UFO experiencer

Russell Davies is a UFO experiencer. We chat about aliens, portals, trans-dimensional beings and ghosts in this intriguing episode.
Feb 10, 202401:39:09
Ep:54 Dan Lindholm interview Big Truth (Bigfoot)

Ep:54 Dan Lindholm interview Big Truth (Bigfoot)

Dan joins us to let us know about his many encounters with hairy hominids and other-wordly entities. We discuss the idea of all paranormal species being connected and delve into the bigger picture. Dan tells us of his theories concerning Bigfoot and trans-dimensional beings, and we get into deep theories of the wider world. Dan is a published author and soon-to-be documentary maker.
Feb 01, 202401:29:48
Ep. 53 Interview with Ben Emlyn-Jones

Ep. 53 Interview with Ben Emlyn-Jones

Ben is a conspiracy-theorist and paranormal researcher. He hosts his own radio show called HPATNWO; Hospital Porters Against The New World Order. We delve into aliens, ghosts and conspiracies.
Jan 26, 202401:17:11
Ep.52 Mirrors attracting spirits & The Scole Experiment.

Ep.52 Mirrors attracting spirits & The Scole Experiment.

This week we ask whether spirits can come through mirrors and find out all about the famous Scole Expeiment which concluded in 1998.
Jan 21, 202431:46
Ep.51 Assorted real ghost tales and my spooky houses.
Jan 07, 202419:27
Ep.50 Interview with Neil R. Storey (historian)
Nov 29, 202301:47:48
Interview with Twinvestigate

Interview with Twinvestigate

Twinvestigate are a new paranormal investigation team from the North West. Emma, Adi, Sarah and Toni have been guests on My Haunted Hotel and Pursuit of the Paranormal podcast. Currently in talks with a streaming app, they are one of the fastest-growing teams on the internet. I catch up with them about the paranormal, investigating and how it all began for them.
Sep 13, 202301:25:21
Interview with Ash & Greg from Pursuit of the Paranormal.

Interview with Ash & Greg from Pursuit of the Paranormal.

Ash & Greg have written a book on Paranormal USA! Also they spent the night at My Haunted Hotel. Find out what they have to say!
Aug 24, 202301:21:40
S5: Ep2: Deb, Deb & me June 2023 Round Table

S5: Ep2: Deb, Deb & me June 2023 Round Table

It's that time again! The Debs and I get together to discuss the paranormal around the globe. This month, I talk about my trip to Cannock Chase in Staffordshire, while Deb and Deborah tell related tales from the area. We then discuss Big Cats and UFO disclosures.
Jun 17, 202345:35
Season 5. Ep.1: A mixture of my personal paranormal experiences over the years.
Jun 03, 202339:19
S4. Ep.8: Interview with Dave Schrader from Paranormal 60

S4. Ep.8: Interview with Dave Schrader from Paranormal 60

Dave Schrader is a world famous paranormal investigator, with credits on US tv shows such as; Ghost Adventures, The Holzer Files, Ghosts of Devil's Perch and many more. He is a force to be reckoned with. Dave started his broadcasting career in radio, hosting the hit radio show 'Darkness Radio' in 2006 , then became a regular voice on Coast To Coast radio. In-between tv appearances, Dave now hosts a podcast called The Paranormal 60, which can be found on all good podcast platforms. Dave and I delved deep into some of the more unusual aspects of the paranormal world, such as new dimensions, life, death, fear and the afterlife. A shorter version of the interview can be found in the form of an article in the April 2023 edition of Paranormality Magazine by myself, Michaela Ford. The full interview can be seen on the YouTube channel; Paranormal Or What? podcast. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyAxM8gM-GPrQxxvifuMu6Q

Apr 09, 202301:41:42
S4.Ep.7 Interview with Dan Callaghan

S4.Ep.7 Interview with Dan Callaghan

Dan Callaghan is a paranormal investigator from Chester, UK. We chat about his experiences and work with My Haunted Hotel.
Apr 03, 202301:07:21
S4:Ep.6: Interview with Harry, Danny & Brett from My Haunted Hotel

S4:Ep.6: Interview with Harry, Danny & Brett from My Haunted Hotel

My Haunted Hotel is a YouTube paranormal sensation. Guests pay to stay at the incredibly haunted 15th century Chester pub, Ye Olde Kings Head, where they are filmed by 23 cameras 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The program is available on YouTube and shows the true depth of haunting by 16 ghosts. The hosts of the show, Harry Achilleos (owner), Danny Moss (The Haunted Hunts) and Brett Jones (Graphic Designer/tech guy) film the guests as they investigate the hotel.
Join me as I chat to them about this unique, ongoing investigation, which is causing a furore in the paranormal world.
Mar 23, 202342:16
S4: Ep5: Chat with The Other Realm about My Haunted Hotel

S4: Ep5: Chat with The Other Realm about My Haunted Hotel

I belong to a paranormal investigation group called The Other Realm. We do our own investigations but were lucky enough to visit Chester's My Haunted Hotel last month. Join us as we chat about what we discovered! The Other Realm can be found on Facebook and YouTube.

Mar 13, 202350:31
S4 Ep.4 Interview with Craig Bryant of Paranormal Pendle Podcast
Mar 03, 202301:03:56
Deb, Deb and me February 2023

Deb, Deb and me February 2023

It's that time again paranormal peeps. Time for The Debs' and me to pontificate, peruse and pass comment on all things paranormal. Deb. H has her monthly updated reports from all over the UK and Deb.S tells us what's been spooky in her corner of life over the last few weeks. It's sure to entertain, thrill and tweak your curiosity. Remember, together we can figure it out!
Feb 21, 202301:10:10
Interview with a Russian Paranormal Investigator part 2

Interview with a Russian Paranormal Investigator part 2

George chats with me about his own paranormal experiences and what it's like to be a paranormal investigator in Russia. (See previous episode's show notes for links to George's work).
Feb 02, 202301:01:28
Interview with a Russian Paranormal Investigator Part 1
Jan 12, 202301:20:04
A Christmas mish-mash of paranormal happenings.

A Christmas mish-mash of paranormal happenings.

A mixture of my experiences, listener experiences, research on Clapham Woods and Out Of Place objects and animals. A bit for everyone. Enjoy!
Dec 27, 202246:46
Interview with Colin Lyall of Lyall's Bookshop Todmorden
Nov 14, 202201:52:00
Deb, Deb and me part 3!

Deb, Deb and me part 3!

Join me, Deb Singleton and Deborah Hatswell for paranormal chat galore! This week, we talk about the terrifying Clapham Woods in West Sussex.
Oct 29, 202201:33:50
Interview with Cliff Barackman from Finding Bigfoot

Interview with Cliff Barackman from Finding Bigfoot

Cliff Barackman is a living legend in the Bigfoot world. You will have seen him on Animal Planet's 'Finding Bigfoot' and many other Bigfoot documentaries. Cliff is the owner of The North American Bigfoot Centre in Oregon, USA and an avid researcher, investigator and science-based analyst on the phenomena. We chat about all things Bigfoot and a little bit of UFO...
Oct 22, 202201:24:52
Interview with Ronnie Kinsella, author, abductee and tv personality.

Interview with Ronnie Kinsella, author, abductee and tv personality.

Ronald Kinsella is the author of 9 books to date. His first adult science fiction novel (co-written with twin brother, Philip) 'The Ungodly Agenda' was released in 2010, about a malevolent extra-terrestrial force here on Earth. They host their own radio show 'Twin Souls' at the Paranormal UK Radio Network.
Ronnie experienced a close encounter of his own as a child, which he tells us about, as we chat about UFO's, abduction and other dimensions.
Oct 09, 202201:09:14
Interview with Horror Film writer Danny King

Interview with Horror Film writer Danny King

Danny King is an author, screenwriter and dad. He is best known for penning the hit horror film, Eat Locals, BBC sitcom, Thieves like us and BAFTA nominated movie, Wild Bill. He has written and published 9 novels and is a self-confessed James Bond fan. On top of this, he takes an active roll in looking after his 4 children and 3 guinea pigs. We discuss writing, inspiration and juggling the day-to-day intricacies of life.
Oct 01, 202201:01:35
The second part of Deb, Deb and me part 2.

The second part of Deb, Deb and me part 2.

The second part of Deb, Deb and me part 2. Make sense? It will do. Fascinating stories, real-life paranormal experiences and chats from all over the UK, with the UK's leading spooky ladies; Deborah Hatswell and Deb Singleton.
Sep 22, 202201:05:28
Deb,Deb and me, Part 2. First half.

Deb,Deb and me, Part 2. First half.

It's that time again, time for Deb Singleton (COTU, BBR), Deborah Hatswell (BBR founder) and myself to chew the paranormal fat. The Debs have lots of exciting new tales to tell and, in this first half, we talk about what's been recently terrifying people in the UK. Tune in next week to hear the second half!
Sep 15, 202254:46
Interview with Aaron Deese

Interview with Aaron Deese

Aaron Deese is an American author, podcaster and paranormal researcher. He write for Paranormality Magazine and has a podcast named 'Hey, Strangeness', which he hosts with his wife. He has a particular interest in Dogmen or Werewolves and has writtren a book named, "The Texas Dogman Triangle', which is out soon. We talk about all things paranormal, his book and about his research into the many Dogman sightings in Texas.
Sep 08, 202234:57
Interview with Danny Moss
Sep 01, 202201:11:38
Deb, Deb and me.
Aug 04, 202201:40:02
To ouija or not to ouija, that is the question.

To ouija or not to ouija, that is the question.

If you've ever wondered where and when ouija boards were invented, look no further. In this episode, we look at the origins of the talking board and listen to some terrifying tales of what can happen if you mess with the spirits. Dare you listen?
Jul 31, 202257:14
ABCs (Alien Big Cats) and a real werewolf!

ABCs (Alien Big Cats) and a real werewolf!

Real life sightings of alien big cats and a werewolf. Grab many cushions, this is scary!
May 12, 202242:51
Interview with Deb Singleton from BBR

Interview with Deb Singleton from BBR

I finally managed to catch up with Deb Singleton from BBR (Being Believed Research). Deb has had paranormal experiences of her own, has written 2 books and is often seen on FB live feeds with the likes of Deb Hatswell, Andy Codes Booth and Paul Sinclair. We talk all things ghostly, UFO, dogman and cryptid. Join us!
May 04, 202201:21:13
True ghosts and more true ghosts.

True ghosts and more true ghosts.

This week we have a fabulous series of stories from a listener and some of my most favourite true ghost stories. Also, check out the trailer from Prairieland Podcast. Prepare for those hairs on the back of your neck to be standing right up! Enjoy.
Apr 30, 202201:09:35
Winter Hill and Hopkinsville, two terrifying towns.

Winter Hill and Hopkinsville, two terrifying towns.

Winter Hill is known for being the home of spooky happenings in Lancashire, UK. While Hopkinsville, Kentucky is a US town famed for its terrifying bird swarms and the home of the Little Green Men.
Apr 14, 202238:19
Interview with Craig Bryant; author, podcaster and researcher.

Interview with Craig Bryant; author, podcaster and researcher.

Craig Bryant hosts the Paranormal Pendle podcast and has written several books on paranormal phenomena around the Accrington area of the North West of England. Tonight, we hear about the imminent publication of his most recent book, The Black Monk of Accrington, and chat about ghosts, poltergeists, UFOs and his collection of canine friends.
Mar 31, 202201:21:09
A new poltergeist, wave from the grave, La Llorona and multiple Bigfoot sightings.

A new poltergeist, wave from the grave, La Llorona and multiple Bigfoot sightings.

Have you heard of the Westhoughton poltergeist? Seen a body wave from the grave? Heard the screams of La Llorona? Or maybe had multiple sightings of Bigfoot? If not, buckle up, sit tight and hold onto your wig- it's gonna be a wild ride!
Mar 17, 202245:19
Spontaneous Human Combustion and Monumental Metal Alien Monoliths.
Mar 03, 202256:57
Stardust Ranch Part 3. Bigfoot experiences here and there. Ghost dogs & mischievous sprites.
Feb 18, 202256:21