Podcast Summary
Tony Merkel shares bizarre experience and upcoming events: Tony Merkel, podcast host, recounted a strange encounter with entities and announced upcoming events, including a haunted tour and cryptid conference. Listeners were invited to share experiences and join for exclusive content, while the podcast offers survival gear for outdoor enthusiasts.
Tony Merkel, the host of The Confessionals podcast, shared a bizarre and terrifying experience involving a giant, small gray entities, and a potential discovery of survival gear on his website, preparewiththeconfessionals.com. The conversation also revealed that Merkel is going on a haunted tour to the Shanley Hotel in New York and attending the Dog Man Cryptid conference in Tennessee. Throughout the discussion, Merkel encouraged listeners to share their own wild experiences and become members of the podcast for exclusive content. The podcast also offers emergency food and survival gear on its website, making it a practical resource for outdoor enthusiasts.
James Salcedo's Paranormal Experiences and Works: James Salcedo, a legally blind podcaster and author, shares his paranormal experiences and creates content through his books and podcast. His first experience occurred in his childhood, and he encourages listeners to explore his works for more information on the paranormal world.
James Salcedo, a fellow podcaster and author, shares his unique experiences with the paranormal, including out-of-body dreams that seem to come true. He has written both fiction and non-fiction books, available on Amazon under his name, James Salcedo. His podcast, Salcedo Paranormal, focuses on sharing people's experiences and topics related to the paranormal. James, who is legally blind, had his first paranormal experience in his childhood during the nineties when he was around 13 or 14 years old. He encourages listeners to check out his books and podcast for more information on his experiences and the paranormal world. Limited seats are available for the 1st annual Dog Man Cryptid conference, so get your tickets now if you're interested.
Encounter with a ghost in the basement: As a child, I saw a ghost in the basement with detailed features and no physical support, leaving me questioning my abilities and the paranormal experience.
My cousin and I had an unexplained encounter with a ghost in our basement when we were young. Despite my nearsightedness, I was able to see the ghost's detailed features, including her curly white hair, glasses, and possibly blue eyes. The ghost was standing above a clothesline, but there was no way for her to physically be there as there was nothing for her to stand on. We were afraid to alert the family, as it was our first paranormal experience and not something that was frequently discussed. I have since wondered if I was able to see the ghost due to a heightened sense or perhaps even some sort of spiritual ability. This event occurred around 25 years ago, and while I have had other sightings in my teenage years, they have been less frequent as I have grown older.
A Childhood Encounter with the Unexplained: As a child, the speaker experienced inexplicable encounters with a woman and a black cat in their home, leaving them feeling scared and intrigued.
The speaker's childhood experience involved encountering two inexplicable entities in their home: a woman and a black cat. The woman appeared to be watching the family, but no harm was done. The cat, which the family did not own, exhibited strange behavior, including disappearing and reappearing in the same spot. Despite their initial curiosity, the children chose to ignore these occurrences and eventually went back to sleep. The woman was only seen that one time, but the cat was seen once more in a different room. The speaker did not discover any information about the previous owners of the house until much later and found it difficult to access due to their visual impairment. The overall experience left the speaker feeling both scared and intrigued, with a sense of the unexplained and the uncanny.
Encounters with strange phenomena at cousin's house: Speaker experienced unexplained encounters with a floating light shaped like a giant cat's claw multiple times at their cousin's house, leaving a lasting impact.
The speaker's experiences at their cousin's house involved encounters with strange phenomena, including a floating light with the shape of a giant cat's claw. These encounters began soon after the speaker started visiting the house regularly and continued to occur multiple times over the course of a year. The speaker describes feeling curious but not afraid during the first encounter, but the second encounter was more frightening as the light appeared in the bedroom where they were sleeping. The recurring theme of cats in these experiences leaves the speaker wondering about their significance. Overall, these encounters left a lasting impact on the speaker and have remained a mystery throughout their life.
Mysterious experiences in a friend's house: Despite strange occurrences, the speaker continued to visit a friend's house due to their close bond and shared interests, keeping the experiences private until later.
The speaker had unexplained experiences in a house, including seeing blurry, mannequin-like figures and hearing doors opening and closing, but no one else in the family reported similar occurrences. The speaker kept going back to the house despite the strange happenings due to their close friendship with the homeowner and their shared interests. The experiences were not discussed openly within the family until the speaker wrote about them in a book, at which point no one else came forward with their own experiences. The speaker also shared a story of a couple where the woman had a Bigfoot encounter and it led to their breakup. The experiences in the house were more auditory than visual in nature and eventually became routine for the speaker and their cousin.
Unsettling experiences in a friend's house: Unexplained noises and shaking floor left the speaker feeling unsettled, suggesting a pattern of targeted incidents.
The speaker had a series of unexplained experiences in a friend's house that seemed to be targeted towards him. They heard strange noises coming from the floor while they were sorting sports cards in the living room. The sounds grew louder and closer to them until they felt the floor shake beneath them. They left the house until someone else arrived, and when they returned, everything was fine. The speaker believes that these incidents may have been more focused on him, as no one else in the house reported similar experiences. These events occurred frequently enough throughout the speaker's life to suggest a pattern. This experience highlights the feeling of being unsettled and the sense that something or someone was trying to communicate with them. While these incidents may not have been life-threatening, they left a lasting impression on the speaker. Cerebral, an online mental health service, offers therapy, counseling, and prescription medication services that can help individuals cope with such experiences and other mental health concerns from the comfort of their own homes.
Speaker's intriguing OBEs and dreams of a specific house: The speaker's unexplained OBEs and dreams of a house with inconsistent details hint at alternate realities or future versions of the present.
The speaker's out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and dreams related to a specific house where their cousin lived were not consistent with the present reality. The experiences felt real, and the speaker could interact with the environment, sometimes hearing people talk. The furniture and belongings were different each time, suggesting a visit to a future version of the house or an alternate reality. The speaker had several of these experiences throughout their late teens to early thirties and could not explain how they occurred. Despite the mystery surrounding these experiences, the speaker expressed a fascination with the concept of OBEs and astral projection but acknowledged the many unanswered questions. The speaker's experiences seemed to be spontaneous and not intentionally induced. Overall, the speaker's account highlights the intriguing and enigmatic nature of OBEs and dreams, hinting at the possibility of exploring alternate realities or future versions of the present.
Dreams and Real Life Intertwined: The speaker's experiences of recognizing places from their dreams in real life suggest a connection between the world of dreams and the physical world, potentially indicating recurring experiences across both realms.
The speaker has had experiences where they have visited places in their dreams that they later encountered in real life. These experiences were not necessarily predictive or premonitory, but the speaker recognized the places based on distinct features, such as an arrowhead design on a wall. The speaker's reaction to these experiences ranged from surprise to emotional response, but they were able to continue on without drawing too much attention to them. These experiences have happened multiple times throughout the speaker's life, and they occurred before the speaker became involved in the paranormal community. Overall, the speaker's experiences suggest a connection between the world of dreams and the physical world, and a possibility of recurring experiences across both realms.
Paranormal Encounters with Deceased Relatives: The speaker has had occasional paranormal encounters with deceased relatives, emphasizing caution and documenting experiences as they come, not actively seeking them out.
The speaker has had paranormal experiences, including encounters with deceased relatives in dreams, but approaches such experiences with caution. The speaker does not actively seek out these experiences and prefers to document them as they come. The speaker's encounters with deceased relatives have mostly occurred shortly after their passing. The first notable encounter was with their grandpa, followed by a memorable one with their grandma, where they had a conversation through her old cell phone. The speaker emphasizes the importance of being cautious, drawing parallels to unfamiliar situations like driving a tractor-trailer for the first time. While the speaker has had these experiences, they are not a regular occurrence and make them feel uneasy, leading them to approach such phenomena with care.
Encounters with Deceased Loved Ones: Comfort and Closure: Some people experience comforting encounters with deceased loved ones, providing a sense of relief and closure, which can happen shortly after their passing or years later. Reasons may be emotional connection and openness to paranormal phenomena.
Some people may experience comforting encounters with deceased loved ones, providing a sense of relief and closure. These experiences can happen shortly after someone passes or even years later. The reasons for these encounters may be related to the individual's emotional connection with the deceased person. The speaker shared her experience of feeling her grandmother's presence after her death and believes it was meant to provide her with comfort during a difficult time. Another instance involved her grandmother helping her obtain copies of her book in time for a signing. While these experiences can bring comfort, the speaker also expressed a desire for unresolved conversations with her grandfather during his final moments. The reason why some people have these experiences and others don't may be related to their openness to paranormal phenomena.
Paranormal Experiences: Ghost Cat and Underdeveloped Senses: The speaker's paranormal experiences, including seeing a ghost cat, may be linked to their underdeveloped senses and heightened sense of hearing.
The speaker's paranormal experiences, which include out-of-body episodes, random sounds, and even a ghost cat, have been a part of their life for many years. They believe these experiences may be linked to their underdeveloped senses of sight, smell, and touch, and their heightened sense of hearing. The speaker also shares an instance where they saw a ghost cat in their apartment, which they initially mistook for their living cat, but later realized was a spirit. Despite the randomness of these occurrences, the speaker remains curious and open to these experiences.
Unusual experiences with a familiar cat: People can feel the presence of familiar entities, even when they're not physically present, and sharing such experiences can lead to intriguing conversations.
The speaker had unusual experiences involving a cat named Logan sitting on him in his bed, even though the cat was older and didn't usually do that. He also felt the presence of a cat in his bed on other occasions but couldn't identify it. These experiences reminded him of stories of people feeling the presence of a familiar entity, in this case, a cat, even when it wasn't physically present. The speaker has always been drawn to cats and even heard strange noises that he thought were from Logan, but couldn't always explain. He believes he may continue to have such experiences in the future. The speaker enjoys sharing these experiences in a conversational format, as it leads to interesting discussions and different perspectives from listeners. He encourages listeners to share the show if they enjoy it, as it helps the show grow. The speaker also mentioned a team member, Joel Thomas, who makes the music played at the end of the episodes.
New song from Boulevard: Overcome challenges and rise above them: Listen to Boulevard's song to be inspired to face challenges and keep pushing forward, ultimately finding freedom in the truth
The host has been sharing a new song from an artist named Boulevard in the description of the podcast episode. Listeners can access the song and the artist's other music on various platforms like Apple, Spotify, and YouTube by clicking the provided links. The song's lyrics suggest that no matter what challenges come your way, you can rise above them and go higher. The host encourages everyone to stay safe, take care, and remember that the truth, though it may initially be difficult to accept, will ultimately set you free. So, keep pushing forward, and don't let setbacks hold you back.
