Podcast Summary
Phenomicon 2024: Listeners within driving distance are encouraged to attend Phenomicon 2024 in Vernal, Utah, where host Tony Merkel will be speaking and chilling stories will be shared, including one about an entity named Zany.
The host of the Confessionals Podcast, Tony Merkel, will be speaking at Phenomicon 2024 in Vernal, Utah, and encourages listeners within a three to four hour radius to attend and meet him. He shared a chilling story from a guest named Daniel about an entity named Zany that has followed Daniel and his family throughout their lives, even infiltrating his girlfriend's dreams. Merkel also reminded listeners to check out his merchandise at mercmerch.com and documentaries at merclefilms.com. The event takes place from September 4th to 7th, and tickets and VIP dinner add-ons can be purchased through the link in the podcast description.
Supernatural experiences inspiring fiction: Daniel's personal supernatural experiences inspired him to write a fictional series of books, 'The Wrangler,' based on his life. The second book is in progress and available on various platforms.
Daniel's personal experiences with the supernatural, which he believes are real and important, inspired him to write a fictional book, "The Wrangler," based on his life. The story follows four friends in a town called Albert Falls in Washington, and when the main character, Tatum, receives a letter and engagement ring from his deceased fiance, he is drawn back to the falls for a wild and intriguing journey. Daniel's goal is to publish a series of four books, with the second one currently in progress. His experiences and belief in the supernatural have driven him to share his stories with the world, inspiring others to explore the possibility of the supernatural realm. The book is available on various platforms including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and is even being sold in the UK and China.
Personal experiences in fiction: Personal experiences can be the foundation for compelling fiction stories, even when categorized as works of fiction. Successful authors like Stephen King draw inspiration from their real-life experiences.
Personal experiences can serve as the foundation for compelling fiction stories. The speaker, an author, discussed his recently published book that is based on his life experiences, even though it is categorized as a work of fiction. He believes that some of the best fiction is rooted in reality, and he's inspired by successful authors like Stephen King. The speaker shared his childhood experiences, including being adopted at the age of three with his older brother, and their upbringing with their grandfather and his possibly occult family. These experiences influenced his writing and shaped the storyline of his book. Overall, the power of personal experiences to create captivating fiction is a valuable lesson.
Childhood Trauma and Faith: Childhood trauma did not shake the speaker's deep-rooted Christian faith, which was instilled by their religious upbringing and continued to provide comfort and strength throughout their life.
Despite growing up with physical and emotional abuse from entities referred to as "Zany" and living in a religious household, the speaker's foundation and faith in Christianity remained strong. The entities, who were a part of their daily life since childhood, would drown and revive them in a pond as part of their torment. The speaker's father, who is a minister, instilled a deep Christian faith in the family through daily Bible readings and prayers. The speaker identifies as a Christian and values discussing their faith. The revelation of the name "Zany" on a podcast, which the speaker had listened to and enjoyed, was a surprising connection to their past. Despite the traumatic experiences, the speaker's faith remained a constant source of comfort and strength throughout their life.
Blood Curse, Occult Involvement: The speaker's uncle's transformation from a religious figure to a practitioner of the occult and his belief in a blood curse left a profound impact on the speaker's life and beliefs.
The speaker's uncle, who was once a devout Christian and believed in God, later in life became deeply involved in the occult and witchcraft. The speaker had a complex relationship with him, and throughout their lives, they would discuss the supernatural experiences the speaker had. The uncle believed that a blood curse may have been placed on the speaker due to their close connection. The speaker would often call upon his uncle for guidance and support when encountering unexplained phenomena. The uncle's transformation from a religious figure to a practitioner of the occult left a lasting impact on the speaker's life and beliefs.