Podcast Summary
Exploring Paranormal Experiences: From Dog Men to Interdimensional Beings: Listeners can expect to hear intriguing stories of paranormal encounters, from traditional entities like Dog Men to otherworldly beings and interdimensional experiences.
The speaker, Tony Merkel, shares intriguing stories of paranormal experiences, including encounters with the Dog Man, Space Wolves, and otherworldly entities. During a member preview, he mentions his own encounters with these beings and encourages listeners to share their own experiences. He also introduces a guest, Jose, who will share his experiences with vivid surreal dreams and otherworldly encounters. Before the conversation with Jose, Tony briefly mentions a past experience where a woman's mother warned him about a supernatural entity. This sets the stage for the introspective conversation with Jose that is to follow. Overall, the podcast episode promises to explore a range of paranormal experiences, from traditional to interdimensional and cryptozoological.
Being 'dialed in' to the paranormal world: Those who are attuned to the paranormal frequency can communicate with otherworldly beings and have unique experiences, as illustrated by the speaker's encounter with their grandma Ramona's ghost at a young age.
Our experiences with the paranormal can be thought of as being "dialed in" to a specific frequency. This concept was shared by a guest named Janice, who explained that only those who are attuned to this frequency can truly understand and communicate with otherworldly beings. This idea has stayed with the speaker throughout their life, helping them make sense of various paranormal experiences they've had. One of these experiences was encountering the ghost of their grandma Ramona when they were just four years old. They lived in a traditional Hispanic household in Modesto, California, where their grandparents grew most of their food and lived in a mother-in-law house in the backyard. The speaker would often look up at the moon and remember their grandma, who passed away before they were born. They recalled that the mother-in-law house didn't have plumbing, and one night, they woke up to see their grandma's ghost sitting at the foot of their bed. This experience left a lasting impression on the speaker and further reinforced their belief in being "dialed in" to the paranormal world.
Childhood Encounters with the Supernatural: The speaker's childhood was marked by two supernatural encounters with a ghostly figure and a shadowy entity, leaving a lasting impression and sparking a lifelong curiosity about the unknown.
The speaker experienced two supernatural encounters in their childhood, one with a ghostly figure resembling their great-grandmother and the other with a shadowy entity. These experiences occurred during late night hours while the speaker was looking at the moon, and they left a lasting impression on the speaker despite not fully understanding their significance at the time. The first encounter took place at their childhood home, where their great-grandmother, Ramona, had lived and passed away. The speaker would often see her apparition in the courtyard, gliding towards the back door, but the door would never open. The speaker never felt scared during these encounters but instead felt a sense of familiarity and recognition. The second encounter happened when the speaker and their family moved to a new house, where strange occurrences, such as drug use and odd writings on the walls, had taken place. During one night, while looking at the stars, the speaker saw a figure in the corner of their room that was "blacker than black" and about 5 feet tall. This shadowy entity left a profound impact on the speaker, but they did not fully comprehend its meaning until later in life. Overall, these experiences shaped the speaker's perception of the supernatural and left them with a sense of curiosity and wonder about the unknown.
Personal encounters with shadowy figures: Two personal experiences described, one as a childhood paranormal event and the other as an encounter with a shadow person in adulthood, both leaving the speaker questioning the limits of our understanding of the physical world
The speaker shared two personal experiences involving encounters with shadowy figures during the night, which they couldn't explain and couldn't move from, despite being awake. The first encounter happened when they were a child, and they described it as a paranormal experience where they were frozen and praying for help. The second encounter occurred when they were older, and they saw a shadow person in their house, which they identified as a shadow person based on the lack of distinguishing features and the inability to see through it. Interestingly, the speaker mentioned that they had spoken to two people that day who also shared similar experiences, leading them to wonder if these incidents could be related or even a sign of something unexplained. These experiences challenge our understanding of the physical world and suggest that there may be phenomena beyond our current knowledge.
Childhood experiences and environmental factors shape paranormal perceptions: Paranormal experiences may be influenced by personal emotions, physical surroundings, and individual beliefs.
Personal experiences and environmental factors can influence one's perception of paranormal phenomena. The speaker shares an experience from his childhood where he encountered a strange entity, which he believes was attracted to the negativity in his environment. He also recounts a story about a stabbing incident in his grandpa's house, which may have been linked to the paranormal. The speaker's uncle, who lived in the same house years later, reported hearing strange noises. The speaker's open-mindedness to these experiences contrasted with his family's dismissive attitude towards them. These stories suggest that paranormal experiences may be influenced by the emotional and physical surroundings, as well as individual beliefs and perceptions.
Encounter with a Ghostly Figure Brings Uncle and Speaker Closer: An unexplained supernatural encounter between the speaker and his uncle as children created a special bond, strengthening their relationship.
The speaker experienced a strange encounter with a ghostly figure, which reminded him of a story his uncle had shared about seeing the same apparition years ago. The event brought them closer and created an unbreakable bond between them. During a movie night, the speaker's grandmother went to the casino, leaving him alone in the house with their Pomeranian dog. As he sat in the living room, he heard his name being called and saw a man resembling the ghost of his great-grandma Ramona. The man glided through the house, causing the dog to bark loudly. The speaker's uncle, whom they nicknamed Malibu, had experienced the same encounter years ago when they were teenagers. They had kept the incident a secret, as no one would have believed them. The speaker, being an only child, was curious and wanted to experience the supernatural. They shared a room in the house, and the speaker was in the southern room. The encounter with the ghostly figure brought the speaker and his uncle closer, creating a unique bond between them. They shared their experiences, knowing that they were not alone in what they had seen and heard. The memory of this event stayed with them, leaving a lasting impression.
A man's heightened sense of hearing from his unique living situation: Being attuned to subtle sounds in our surroundings can help us notice unusual occurrences and keep us safe
The speaker's unique living situation in a brick house with swollen doors has led him to develop a heightened sense of awareness, allowing him to hear even the smallest sounds. He shared this experience during an episode of The Confessional Podcast, explaining how he could distinguish between the sound of a door opening and the rattling of kitchen utensils. This sensitivity came in handy when he was living with his dog, Cody, as he was able to hear any unusual noises and investigate accordingly. This anecdote serves as a reminder of the importance of being attuned to our surroundings and the subtle sounds that can often go unnoticed in our daily lives. If you're intrigued by this story and want to hear more, consider becoming a member of The Confessional Podcast and tuning in for the full episode at confessionalspodcast.com.
