Occams Razor- Podcast about the unexplained

Chris McKinnell, Grandson of Ed and Lorraine Warren joins Jim from the small town of Thames in New Zealand to discuss the Warren Legacy Foundation and his grandparent's investigations into the unknown that inspired successful movie franchises - The Conjuring, The Amityville Horror, and The Nun - plus countless documentaries and books on their exploits. 

For the past 42 years, Chris has been involved in assessing hauntings and demonic possessions after getting involved with his grandparents' investigations at an early age. Today, he lives out of a suitcase, travelling the world and offering help to people adversely affected by alleged paranormal phenomena. 

Jim welcomes back Eric Ulis, most recently seen on the Netflix docu-series 'D.B Cooper: Where are you?' Eric dissects key takeaways from the series and announces news of his investigation that has yielded earth-shattering developments relating to titanium fibres on the J.C Penney tie erroneously left behind on the plane before the infamous jump. 

Jim is joined by former Bloomberg Journalist David de Jong, author of a new book that delves into the ties between Germany's biggest business families and Nazi Germany. Listen to how many of the brands used by millions of consumers around the world were built in collaboration with the Third Reich, and how the patriarchs of these invested families escaped prosecution and the consciousness of today's Germany.

Nazi Billionaires: The Dark History of Germany's Wealthiest Dynasties

“A provocative group portrait of five industrialists who expanded their fortunes by colluding with Hitler and then, after World War II, walked away with minimal punishment and barely a dent in their bottom lines... In this meticulously researched book, Mr. de Jong, an investigative journalist and former reporter at Bloomberg News compels us to confront the current-day legacy of these Nazi ties."—The Wall Street Journal

Retired aerospace engineer Richard Godfrey joins Jim and Sam from Frankfurt after a busy week speaking with world media concerning his theory on the whereabouts of doomed Malaysian Airlines flight MH370, which disappeared in 2014.

Has Richard solved one of the most enduring mysteries of the last decade? Will the plane wreckage be recovered at the pinpointed site? Did an act of terrorism from pilot Zaharie Ahmed Shah end the lives of 239 people? 

Wiccan practitioner Karen Tibbets Williams joins Jim to explain the origins, rituals and the true meanings behind neo-pagan witchcraft, and the influence on theoretical structure by Gerald Gardner and Aleister Crowley. 

Karen also explains how her coven has placed a 'bind' spell upon Donald Trump, popularised by the  #MagicResistance hashtag

First aired on eastfm.nz 28/8/20

Experienced paranormal investigator Marc Coppell returns to discuss his latest findings in the hunt for New Zealand's Bigfoot- The Moehau Man. We also touch on cryptids, UFOs, and Marc's 20 years experience uncovering the truth in the Nevada Desert.

First broadcast on eastfm.co.nz 17/8/20

Jim is joined by Sam Collier from hauntedauckland.com to discuss whether secret societies exist in the form suggested by conspiracy theorists and whether they are as nefarious as claimed. We also discuss the alleged influence of the Illuminati in the music industry, playing special attention to the claims that Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Michael Jackson are devotees. 

Well-known crime author Scott Bainbridge speaks with Jim about his new book New Zealand mysteries'. The book examines well known NZ paranormal events including the Kaikoura lights UFO in 1978, Crop circles in Ngatea, NZ's bigfoot-like creature, the Nelson St Ripper- a yet unsolved murder case from the early 20th century, theatre ghosts, and South Island cryptids. 

Originally aired on eastfm.nz 7/7/20

Jim is joined by Sam Collier from hauntedauckland.com and author Darrin Wedlock to discuss the absence of god in a paranormal world dominated by tales of Angels & Demons. We also touch on Darrin's recent capture of a 'ghost' in the window of a notoriously haunted hotel in New Zealand's South Island, and Sam updates us regarding a recent night investigation at the old Helensville Courthouse.

Buy Darrin's book here! 

Jim is joined by Sam Collier of hauntedauckland.com to discuss the biggest mysteries in aviation, on the back of the well-received episode #29 on maritime mysteries. 

We touch on the disappearance of Avenger bombers from Flight 19, Amelia Earhart, the on-going search for MH370, and the alleged subterfuge surrounding the death of wartime bandleader Glenn Miller. 

Originally aired on Eastfm.nz 8/6/20 

Jim is joined by Sam Collier of hauntedauckland.com, and the chairman of NZ Skeptics, Craig Shearer. We discuss popular paranormal theories and get a skeptics' perspective on unexplained phenomena and the popular hype around it. 

Jim is joined by Richard Freeman from the UK to discuss his expeditions to uncover evidence of bi-pedal cryptid, the Orang Pendek, said to inhabit the jungles of West Sumatra. He also shares his research and investigations into Orang Kerdil, big cats, giant anacondas, and the Mongolian death worm. Richard is a cryptozoologist, author, zoological journalist, and WebTV Presenter. He is also the zoological director of the Centre for Fortean Zoology. Freeman has written, co-written, or edited a number of books, and has contributed widely to both Fortean and zoological magazines, as well as other newspapers and periodicals, including Fortean Times and Paranormal Magazine.

Jim and Sam are joined by Mark Wallbank, the founder of New Zealand-based paranormal group, hauntedauckland.com, to recount Mark's recent paranormal road trip to several haunted hotspots in the UK. Featuring accounts of his investigations at The Ancient Ram Inn, Chillingham Castle, The so-called 'Genesis House', and perennial favourite Loch Ness.

Tonight we show some love for the lesser-known cryptids out there. From Honey Swamp Monster's to giant Brazillian worms, and everything in between. 

Originally broadcast on eastfm.nz 10/2/20

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