Podcast Summary
The Power of Personal Storytelling: Sharing authentic personal experiences, especially those involving the supernatural, can lead to a large audience and new opportunities. Reach out to The Confessionals Podcast to share your story.
Sharing personal experiences, especially those involving the supernatural, can resonate with a large audience and lead to new opportunities. A TikTok influencer named Evan Kale, who grew up in a haunted house and shared his stories online, gained over 200,000 followers and was invited to share his experiences on The Confessionals Podcast. Evan also runs a successful YouTube channel called "The Pawn Man." Their shared passion for storytelling and the supernatural led to an engaging conversation between Tony Merkel and Evan. This experience highlights the power of authentic storytelling and the potential it holds for reaching and connecting with a large audience. If you have a personal story to share, consider reaching out to The Confessionals Podcast at theconfessionals@theconfessionalspodcast.com or through their website. And for more weekly shows, become a member at theconfessionalspodcast.com.
Staying true and adaptable leads to success: Follow your own path, be open to change, and embrace discomfort to evolve as a person and find greater impact in your life.
Persistence and adaptability are key to success in personal and professional endeavors. The speaker, who has a background in trying various ventures from YouTube to TikTok, gold business, and even being an Uber driver, emphasizes the importance of following one's own path and being open to change. He shares how his experiences, particularly on TikTok with his "Pawn Man" persona, revolutionized his business and personal brand. The speaker also mentions how his willingness to put himself out there and embrace discomfort has led him to evolve as a person and find greater impact in his life. Overall, the discussion highlights the value of staying true to oneself, being adaptable, and embracing new opportunities for growth.
Embracing authenticity and new experiences: Authenticity and adaptability are essential for personal growth and success. Embrace new experiences, even if they seem unconventional, and use tools like TikTok to reach new audiences and build a business.
Being authentic and comfortable with oneself, even in the face of potential ridicule, is key to personal growth and success. The speaker shares how they have evolved over the years and how being open to new experiences, such as using TikTok for business, has led to great rewards. They also reflect on the importance of adaptability and resilience in navigating life's twists and turns. Social media, particularly TikTok, has played a role in promoting a culture of shamelessness, but it can also be a powerful tool for reaching new audiences and building a business. Ultimately, the speaker encourages embracing the journey and staying flexible in the face of challenges.
Growing up in a Haunted House: A house built in the 1950s with a bomb shelter was sold for a fraction of its value due to reported paranormal activity, leaving the family with unexplained experiences.
The speaker grew up in a haunted house in Edina, Minnesota, which was listed for $1.3 million on Zillow but was sold for $400 when his parents lost it. The house, built in the 1950s during the cold war, had a bomb shelter and was abandoned for years before they moved in. The speaker's father, who stayed up late to watch movies, experienced strange occurrences such as seeing shadow people and a bloody face in the mirror. The entire neighborhood reported paranormal activity, and the house seemed to be the epicenter of it. Despite skepticism from his mother, the father removed mirrors from the basement and became convinced the house was haunted. The origin of the haunting remains a mystery.
A Haunted Childhood Home: A Minnesota home believed haunted due to unexplained experiences, intensified during attempts to sell, and continued despite interventions, possibly linked to an Indian burial ground
The speaker's childhood home in Edina, Minnesota, located in the area once controlled by Indian tribes, was believed to be haunted based on various paranormal experiences reported by the speaker and their guests. These experiences included hearing voices, feeling touched, temperature changes, and the sensation of being illuminated in the dark. The haunting activity seemed to intensify whenever the family tried to sell the house, with incidents such as flooding and unexplained plumbing issues. Despite attempts to escape the haunting, it continued to persist, even causing a 2-year dormancy before returning with renewed intensity. The speaker's involvement in the haunting began when they noticed the basement was unusually cold in the morning during their 6th grade year. The family even called an exorcist at one point, but the haunting activity eventually subsided only to return randomly. The history of the land and the unexplained experiences suggest that the house may have been an Indian burial ground, but this remains speculation.
Haunted Childhood Memories: Childhood experiences with unexplained phenomena can leave a lasting impact, instilling both fear and fascination.
The speaker's childhood home was believed to be haunted, and the experiences he had led him to feel both terrified and fascinated. He noticed strange occurrences such as obscured light in picture frames and hearing voices that weren't present. His father confirmed the house was haunted but reassured him that no harm would come to him. Alone on Saturdays, the speaker would hear voices, see dogs reacting to unseen entities, and even experience a ghost party through an Ouija board. The events culminated in a summer filled with unexplained phenomena, which the family dubbed "the summer from hell." Despite the fear, the speaker's curiosity drove him to investigate further.
An Unexplained Entity Entering from Another Realm: A Ouija board summoned a violent interdimensional entity capable of moving furniture, causing accidents, and taking objects from our dimension.
Using a Ouija board brought an unexplained and violent entity into the speaker's home. This entity was capable of moving furniture, causing accidents, and even stealing objects. The speaker's mother was pushed down the stairs, and the bed would collapse with her on it. The basement would flood, and objects would disappear and reappear at random. The speaker also witnessed an object levitating and vanishing. The entity seemed to be interdimensional, and had the ability to take objects from this dimension and transport them elsewhere. The speaker is left wondering where these objects go and how much energy it would take for such a feat. The entity would take things that were needed, and the speaker often wished they had thought to look in the right place before it was too late. There are rumors that CERN, a particle accelerator, has the ability to open up into other realms, and the speaker finds the whole situation fascinating.
Parallel Universes and Unexplained Phenomena: The unexplained phenomena some people experience could be explained by the scientific concept of parallel universes, according to physicist Michio Kaku.
The unexplained phenomena discussed in the conversation, such as disappearing objects and paranormal activity, could potentially be explained through the scientific concept of parallel universes. Michio Kaku, a famous physicist, has publicly spoken about the scientific possibility of dabbling in parallel universes. These unexplained occurrences, which have been described as violent and even demonic, could be the result of interactions between our universe and another. The speaker, an empiricist who values scientific evidence, shares her skepticism and fascination with these unexplained events, which have significantly impacted her life. The conversation also touches upon the speaker's personal experiences with a Ouija board and her attempts to turn her house's paranormal activity into a low-budget horror movie project.
Encounter with a mysterious entity leaves the speaker uncertain: The speaker's personal experience with an unexplained phenomenon left them questioning the nature of reality and emphasizing the importance of sharing experiences and staying open-minded.
The speaker experienced an encounter with what they believed to be a demonic entity in their old bedroom. They discovered documents soaked in fresh urine and dropped one when they realized what it was. This discovery led them to leave the house immediately without sharing their experience with the ghost hunters who arrived later. The speaker identifies as not theistically inclined, but the encounter left them uncertain about the nature of the event and its implications. They believe in multiple dimensions and alien life, but have not conducted scientific research on the topic. The speaker emphasizes the importance of sharing personal experiences without fear of judgment and encourages open-mindedness towards unexplained phenomena. The speaker also mentioned SimpliSafe as a sponsor, praising its ease of setup and use during leisure activities.
Easy-to-install home security system with paranormal potential: SimpliSafe offers a quick-to-install home security system with added paranormal features, providing safety and potential evidence of ghosts in just 30-45 minutes.
SimpliSafe offers an easy-to-install home security system that can be set up within 30 to 45 minutes. This includes sensors for windows and cameras. Not only does it provide safety for your family, but it's also useful for those who believe their homes might be haunted, as it could potentially capture evidence of paranormal activity. The free security camera offer is an added bonus. Additionally, a chilling EVP story was shared, where the ghost hunters experienced strange occurrences after leaving a haunted house without saying a prayer. This incident adds authenticity to the EVP and serves as a reminder of the potential risks involved in investigating the paranormal. Overall, SimpliSafe provides peace of mind, whether you're concerned about safety or the supernatural.
Personal experiences with the paranormal: Some authentic paranormal investigators encounter unexplained incidents, even the seemingly innocuous ones can later prove eerie, and maintaining a sense of humor can help cope with such experiences.
While some paranormal investigators on YouTube create staged content, others, like Colin from Paranormal Files, provide authentic experiences. However, even authentic investigators can encounter unexplained incidents that seem innocuous at first but later prove to be eerie. The speaker shares personal experiences of encountering the paranormal, including being attacked by owls and his mother being pushed down the stairs after an Ouija board session. Despite these experiences, the speaker maintains a sense of humor and views them as "lemons to lemonade." The speaker also mentions that he may be unlucky, as impossible things seem to happen to him frequently. The discussion also touches on the speaker's use of a Ouija board in film work, acknowledging that it was a bad idea but ultimately leading to interesting results.
Strange occurrences in a haunted house worsened after using an Ouija board: Using a Ouija board in a haunted house can awaken or attract malevolent entities, leading to disturbing experiences.
The presence of supernatural entities in a house can have a profound impact on its residents, and the introduction of an Ouija board may awaken or exacerbate these entities. The speaker's family experienced a series of strange occurrences in their home, which included hearing voices, arranging objects in peculiar ways, and even sighting an elemental being. The house had a history of previous owners, one of whom was an Egyptian man who never lived there, and the next owners put a significant amount of money into renovations before selling it at a loss. The speaker suspects that there may have been multiple entities in the house, and that the Ouija board session may have woken up or attracted one that was previously dormant. The experiences ranged from creepy to terrifying, and included cryptic messages and disturbing visuals. Overall, the speaker's account underscores the importance of being cautious when interacting with the unknown and the potential consequences of introducing paranormal tools into one's home.
Strange occurrences in the speaker's childhood home: The speaker grew up in a house with unexplained supernatural events, including encounters with creatures and physical sensations, leaving a lasting impact on them.
The house where the speaker grew up was not only old and large, but also home to strange and terrifying occurrences. One incident involved the speaker's father encountering a creature in the attic with a cat's head, human smile, and giant eyes, which he later learned was an elemental. Another incident involved the speaker experiencing unexplained noises and physical sensations in the house, culminating in a powerful force punching the floor beneath their bed. These experiences, which occurred around the same time, added to the sense of unease and fear that permeated the household. Despite the father's skepticism and lack of technological savvy, the speakers' experiences were too vivid and unsettling to be easily explained away. The house, with its long history and strange occurrences, left a lasting impression on the speaker and influenced their feelings towards it.
Friend's inconsistent experiences with mysterious noises: Friend's unique perspective on inconsistent experiences with mysterious noises, encouraging exploration of the unknown, and upcoming national announcements
Our friend's experiences of mysterious noises in shared sleeping spaces were inconsistent with each other, leaving us questioning the nature and cause of these occurrences. Our friend found it peculiar that he never heard or felt these noises despite his friends reporting them, especially considering the reported loudness and violence. The inconsistency between their experiences raises questions about whether it was a singular experience or powerful enough to only affect a select few. Our friend's unique perspective and thought process are intriguing, and he encourages listeners to keep exploring and questioning the unknown. Additionally, our friend is an accomplished individual with a successful TikTok and YouTube business, a reality show on YouTube, several books, and a new brick-and-mortar store opening soon. He has written books about his experiences as a full-time Uber driver and a novel about Jewish American Nazi hunters. His upcoming announcements promise to make national news. Follow him on social media, @evincelandapplonman, to join him on his journey. Despite the mysteries and inconsistencies, our friend remains optimistic and encourages everyone to keep going and explore the unknown. He has written about his experiences as a full-time Uber driver in a book series called "Ubered," and his novel "Wolf in the Jungle" is about Jewish American Nazi hunters. Keep an eye out for his upcoming announcements, which are sure to make national news.
The Department of Energy's Multifaceted Role: The DOE is not just about energy production; it's also responsible for nuclear security and funding scientific research, including theoretical physics, to expand our understanding of the universe.
The Department of Energy, as depicted in the show Stranger Things, may be fictional, but in real life, the DOE has significant responsibilities beyond just energy production. These responsibilities include nuclear security and supporting basic scientific research, including theoretical physics which explores higher dimensions. Ernest Moniz, a former Energy Secretary, touched upon these points during an appearance on The Chelsea Handler Show. While the conversation veered off into other topics, the core message remained that the DOE plays a crucial role in understanding our universe, even if some aspects of it may seem like science fiction.
