Podcast Summary
Encounter at a Neglected Hotel: The speaker shared an unexplained encounter at a neglected hotel, leaving him feeling fearful and pulled off his bed. Listeners are encouraged to share their own experiences.
The speaker had an encounter with a giant and otherworldly entities at a hotel, which left him feeling unexplained fear and a sense of being pulled off his bed. The incident was kept secret, and the speaker encouraged listeners to share their own experiences by contacting the podcast. The guest for the upcoming episode, Kristen, will share her experiences in the film industry, including encounters with the supernatural. The speakers also mentioned a censored episode about censorship and encouraged listeners to check it out. The team will be attending Para Con in Pennsylvania, where they will have a vendor's table. The speaker described the Hollywood Beach Resort as a beautiful but neglected hotel where his mother had an encounter with an otherworldly presence while staying with him.
Following your intuition and staying true to yourself: Trusting yourself and staying committed to your goals can ultimately lead to great rewards
Following your intuition and staying true to yourself, even when faced with difficult decisions, can lead to a fulfilling and successful career. Kristen, a guest on the podcast, shared her experience of turning down an opportunity to attend Full Sail University for film production due to her reluctance to move away from home and have her own apartment at a young age. Although she regretted not going later on, she eventually found success in the film industry, starting as an assistant and working her way up to become an art department coordinator. Throughout her journey, she faced challenges and moments of doubt, but she always believed in her purpose and persevered. This story serves as a reminder that trusting yourself and staying committed to your goals, even when the path is uncertain, can ultimately lead to great rewards.
Stay focused on the bigger picture: Consistently work towards long-term goals, learn from failures, and enjoy the journey to success
Having a long-term vision and putting in consistent effort are crucial for achieving success, whether it's starting a podcast or pursuing a dream. The speaker emphasized the importance of not getting too focused on the immediate and instead keeping sight of the bigger picture. They shared their personal experience of overcoming obstacles and taking risks to achieve their goals, even when faced with adversity. Failure is a natural part of the learning process, and it's essential to keep pushing forward and finding lessons in every situation. The speaker's passion for their work, despite the time and energy required, highlights the importance of enjoying the journey towards success.
The power of connections and support: Friends and mentors can open doors to opportunities and personal growth. Teamwork and collaboration are essential in the film industry. Being in the right place at the right time can lead to unexpected discoveries.
The power of connection and support from friends and mentors can lead to significant opportunities and personal growth. The speaker's story illustrates this through her experience of struggling as a newcomer in Los Angeles and eventually getting a chance to work on a major movie due to the help of a friend. The experience also underscores the importance of teamwork and collaboration in the film industry, as well as the value of being in the right place at the right time. Additionally, the discovery of a mysterious image in a photo taken at the Ambassador Hotel, where Robert Kennedy was assassinated, adds an intriguing element to the story and highlights the unexpected twists and turns that can come with new opportunities.
Encountering the Past: Paranormal Experiences and Professional Challenges at the Ambassador Hotel: During a shoot at the Ambassador Hotel, a production team faced both paranormal occurrences and professional challenges, adding complexity to their experience.
The Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, known for its historical significance in hosting events like Robert Kennedy's assassination and Marilyn Monroe's discovery, held unexpected surprises for a production team during their shoot. The team, led by Christy, encountered paranormal experiences, including a chilling cold spot that moved around the room and a haunting figure described as a plasma orb with black eye sockets and a mouth. Despite these eerie occurrences, Christy, a history enthusiast, was more fascinated by the hotel's past than scared. However, their shoot was disrupted when the coordinator, who was not pleased with Christy being a non-union member, threatened to replace her with a union worker when the unit moved to Las Vegas. This news came as a shock to Christy, leaving her feeling uncertain about her job. The combination of the paranormal experiences and professional challenges added an unexpected layer of complexity to their production at the Ambassador Hotel.
Unexpected Encounter with a Mysterious Girl: An unexpected encounter can shift our focus and emotions, leaving us feeling intrigued and disoriented.
The speaker had an unexpected encounter with a young girl in a hotel, which left him feeling shocked and confused. The encounter took place during a time when the speaker was feeling upset and out of place due to a situation with a friend. The hotel was old and seemed frozen in time, adding to the surreal experience. The girl, with her perfectly styled golden blonde hair and vintage dress, appeared and disappeared as if by magic, leaving the speaker questioning his perception of reality. The incident served as a distraction from the speaker's current troubles and left him feeling both intrigued and disoriented. The experience highlights the power of the unexpected and the impact it can have on our emotions.
Haunted Hollywood: The Ambassador Hotel's Terrifying Bathroom: A famous actor's terrifying bathroom experience sparked rumors of hauntings at the Ambassador Hotel in Hollywood, with locals reporting unexplained occurrences long after the building was torn down.
The Ambassador Hotel in Hollywood, which was once a beautiful historical building, was believed to be haunted after a famous actor had a terrifying experience in its bathroom. The actor, who was filming there, refused to enter the bathroom due to consistent power issues and a strange sensation that left her hair standing on end. After her encounter, the building was eventually torn down, and rumors spread that it was haunted. The narrator, who lived nearby, shared her own strange experiences, including a Yoda figurine that moved on its own and a box fan that flew out of her window. These incidents left her feeling uneasy and convinced that something was amiss.
Unexpected encounters can be unsettling: Life can surprise us with unexplained events, some of which may be unsettling but ultimately lead us to the next chapter.
Unexpected events in life can be unexplainable and sometimes even unsettling. The speaker shares an experience of coming home to find a famous actor in her kitchen, which was just the tip of the iceberg for a series of bizarre encounters with her roommate. She also describes an encounter with a strange figure at a hotel, which she believes followed her home. The speaker believes these events were connected and that her roommate was responsible. Despite the unexplained occurrences, the speaker moved out and the activity ceased. While some may dismiss these experiences as mere coincidence, the speaker is convinced that they were not. It's a reminder that life can surprise us in ways we can't always understand, and sometimes the unexplained can be unsettling but ultimately moves us on to the next chapter.
The speaker's paranormal experiences may have been personal rather than location-specific: The speaker's paranormal experiences were influenced by her personal stress and anxiety, rather than being tied to specific locations.
The speaker's experiences of paranormal activity may have been connected to her personally rather than being tied to specific locations, such as the Ambassador Hotel. She was so focused on her career that she was oblivious to any unusual occurrences in her life until she started having more experiences. These experiences included a fan falling out of a window while she and her partner were discussing her paranormal encounters, and the appearance of Vince Vaughn at her apartment. Despite these incidents, she had no further paranormal experiences until years later when she moved to Miami for work and became extremely stressed, leading her to have a false alarm about having a stroke and being hospitalized. The speaker's personal stress and anxiety may have played a role in her experiences, suggesting that there may be a psychological component to her encounters.
Finding Comfort Through Drastic Measures: Prioritize personal comfort, even if it means making drastic changes. Have a support system and be open to new opportunities.
Sometimes, in order to find peace and comfort, drastic measures must be taken. The speaker in this story found herself in a difficult living situation with a roommate who refused to compromise on the apartment temperature. After a heated argument, the production company offered her a temporary solution by providing her with a room at a nearby hotel. However, the hotel turned out to be in a poor condition, which left her feeling uneasy and uncomfortable. Despite the initial discomfort, she was grateful for the temporary solution and eventually found a more permanent solution by moving in with a friend. This experience highlights the importance of prioritizing personal comfort and well-being, even if it means making a change, even if it's temporary. It also emphasizes the importance of having a support system and being open to new opportunities.
Honesty and clear communication prevent misunderstandings: Being honest and communicating clearly helps build trust and avoids unnecessary distress in relationships. Trust your instincts and take precautions for safety.
Honesty and clear communication are crucial in maintaining trust and avoiding misunderstandings in relationships. The speaker's failure to disclose the haunted nature of the hotel they stayed at led to their partner's panic and fear, ultimately resulting in an early departure. Even when the speaker's intentions were not malicious, the lack of transparency caused unnecessary distress. Additionally, the importance of trusting one's instincts and taking precautions to ensure safety was emphasized when the speaker experienced a strange occurrence in the hotel.
Mother's Disturbing Night Experience: Mother heard music and saw a shadow man, believed to be a demon, and insisted on leaving the room despite no evidence or explanation.
The speaker experienced a strange and disturbing night with his mother, who claimed to have heard music outside their window and seen a shadow man, which she identified as a demon. She repeatedly asked the speaker to leave the room, insisting that it was no longer safe for them to stay. The speaker, skeptical and confused, tried to get more information from his mother but was met with vague and inconsistent answers. He eventually decided to check with the hotel front desk, who assured him that there had been no party and no unusual activity that night. Despite the lack of evidence, the speaker's mother remained convinced that they needed to leave immediately. The strange occurrences left the speaker feeling uneasy and uncertain, unsure of what to believe.
A mother's paranormal experience at a haunted hotel: Despite personal experiences, deeply held beliefs can prevent people from acknowledging the paranormal
The speaker's mother had a paranormal experience at a hotel, which she described as seeing a demon. However, the speaker was intrigued by the possibility of ghosts and tried to delicately bring up the topic with the hotel staff. They confirmed that the hotel had a reputation for being haunted and had heard similar stories from other guests. Despite the speaker's excitement about the paranormal, her mother refused to acknowledge the experience and insisted it was a demon. The mother's strong religious beliefs prevented her from accepting the idea of ghosts, and she demanded that the topic be dropped. The speaker was left feeling both disappointed and intrigued by the encounter, as her mother's experience validated her own interest in the paranormal but also highlighted the deep-rooted beliefs that can prevent people from acknowledging unusual experiences.
A profound impact on faith and perception: The supernatural experience at Hollywood Beach Resort led the speaker and his mother to reevaluate their beliefs and challenge their understanding of the world, leaving a lasting impression and solidifying their belief in a higher power.
The supernatural experience shared by the speaker and his mother at the Hollywood Beach Resort was not just about the presence of a shadow figure or eerie music, but the profound impact it had on their beliefs and perceptions. The mother's encounter was more than just a fleeting moment of fear; it led her to reevaluate her faith and challenge her understanding of the world around her. The speaker was deeply affected by his mother's experience and her unwavering authority in commanding the entity to leave. The incident served as a reminder of the power of faith and belief in something greater, leaving a lasting impression on both the speaker and his mother. The unexplained events at the hotel were a catalyst for introspection and growth, and the speaker's encounter with the paranormal experience solidified his belief in the existence of a higher power.
Childhood encounter with the paranormal sparks lifelong curiosity: A childhood experience with an unexplained phenomenon sparked a lifelong interest in the paranormal, emphasizing the importance of an open-minded approach to understanding the unknown.
The speaker's encounter with an unexplained phenomenon during her childhood served as a turning point in her life, leading her to develop a deep interest in the paranormal. The experience left her feeling both frightened and intrigued, and she has since continued to seek answers to the many questions surrounding the unknown phenomena in our world. The speaker acknowledges that there is still much we don't know about the paranormal universe and encourages an open-minded approach to understanding these phenomena. For instance, she shares an experience from her childhood where she heard a deep, growling voice in her ear while watching TV with the captions on, an experience that left her feeling scared and alone. Despite the fear, she was unable to share the experience with her religious mother, who did not hear the voice. The speaker's story underscores the idea that there are many unexplained phenomena in our world, and that a curious and open-minded approach can lead to a deeper understanding of the unknown.
A mother's spiritual transformation through Christianity: A mother's deep faith in Christianity led to unusual experiences and a profound impact on her family.
The speaker's mother went through a profound spiritual transformation when she became a Christian later in life. This transformation was marked by intense prayer, speaking in tongues, and what the speaker perceived as spiritual warfare in their home. The speaker recalls experiencing strange occurrences, such as sleep paralysis and their dog behaving oddly, during this time. These experiences, along with their mother's claims of seeing angels, left a lasting impact on the speaker and fueled their fascination with the spiritual world. Despite the challenges and oddities of their mother's radical faith, the speaker acknowledges that it brought her comfort during a difficult time in her marriage.
Struggling to reconcile personal beliefs and religious community: Individual interpretation and understanding are crucial for harmony within religious communities.
Personal beliefs and experiences can lead to feelings of not belonging or conflict within a religious community. The speaker, who grew up with strict religious upbringing, had a dream of working in the film industry but was met with resistance due to the belief that secular work was not godly. This created a sense of not fitting in and being different from her religious community. Her desire for experiences and freedom contrasted with her mother's traditional role and beliefs, leading to ongoing arguments and a feeling of not being understood. The turning point came when she discovered a new perspective on the Bible that aligned with her experiences and beliefs, allowing her to reconcile her faith with her personal aspirations. Ultimately, this experience highlighted the importance of individual interpretation and understanding within religious communities.
Understanding Different Interpretations of Religious Texts: Despite sharing the same beliefs, people can have unique perspectives on religious texts leading to various denominations. Seek truth and understanding, even on seemingly out-of-the-box topics, and remember that individuals and industries are complex.
Despite sharing the same fundamental beliefs, people can interpret religious texts differently and form various denominations. This can sometimes lead to frustration when individuals prioritize their denomination over the core Christian values. However, resources like Gary Wayne's teachings can help individuals make sense of their unique experiences and perspectives, making them feel less alone. Additionally, it's essential to remember that various industries, including entertainment, have good people who aim to create enjoyable content for audiences, regardless of their personal beliefs or backgrounds. It's crucial to recognize the complexity of individuals and industries and not make sweeping generalizations. The speaker also emphasized the importance of seeking truth and understanding, even when it comes to seemingly out-of-the-box topics like Sasquatch and the Nephilim. The speaker's experiences with these topics have broadened their perspective on the world and highlighted the existence of both good and evil in it. Ultimately, it's essential to approach these topics with an open mind and a willingness to learn.
A family adventure inspired by The X-Files: Passionately following interests can lead to unforgettable experiences and memories for families
The power of imagination and fascination with something, even as a child, can lead to unforgettable experiences. The speaker's love for The X-Files inspired a family adventure to a small town in Nevada, where they believed an episode was filmed. Despite initial skepticism from their parents, the family followed the clues and made the journey to the "Little A'Le'Inn" restaurant, where they were amazed to find that the owners had indeed met the show's stars. The adventure continued as they followed a supposed route to Area 51, adding to their family's collection of unique experiences. This story illustrates the importance of following one's passions and the memories that can be created when we do.
Family Witnesses UFO at Area 51, Gets Chased Away: A family's encounter with an unidentified object at Area 51 resulted in a memorable experience, despite disagreements about its origin and the skepticism of some family members.
The speaker and her family had an exciting and frightening experience when they were chased out of the Area 51 airbase by military agents after witnessing an unidentified object. The incident left a lasting impression on the family, with some members remaining skeptical and others believing in the possibility of extraterrestrial life. Despite the disagreements, the experience brought them closer together and created a memorable story that continues to be shared. However, the speaker's mother remains unconvinced and dismisses the idea of alien encounters as impossible.
Embracing the drama and intrigue of life: Life is full of unexpected experiences, share your stories to connect with others, and enjoy the journey
Life can be full of drama and unexpected experiences, as shared by Kristen's encounters with the paranormal and her work in show business. These experiences, while perhaps exaggerated by the media or perceived as a "drama queen" moment, add to the richness and intrigue of life. Kristen's stories remind us that everyone has a unique and interesting life, and sharing those experiences with others can bring joy and connection. It's important to appreciate and enjoy the journey, even when it may seem unusual or unexplainable. So, if you've had some dramatic experiences or just enjoy a good story, don't be afraid to share them with others. And, as a reminder, if you enjoy the podcast, please share it with friends to help support the show.
