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Send us Fan Mail This week on Curious Explorers, we go full paranormal with Vincent Genna—celebrity psychic medium, medical intuitive, therapist, and author of “The Secret That’s Holding You Back.” Vincent takes us on his journey from being the “bullied kid” to landing his dream role in the movie, “Grease,” and how a high school reunion sparked a sudden spiritual awakening that led to extraordinary communications with spirits, animals, aliens, and more. In this episode, we get into: - Vincent’s take on channeling, as well as moving animal communication stories featuring “Sirius,” a military working dog, and a mind-bending moment connected to Koko the Gorilla - Extraterrestrial contact and the “Intergalactic Council”: telepathic downloads, light beings, and why Vincent believes advanced ETs are more spiritually evolved than we are - The grounded through-line: the hidden belief that’s quietly running your life—and how healing it can change everything If you like your paranormal with equal parts “wait… WHAT?” and “okay, that actually makes sense,” this one’s for you. And stay tuned for Part 2 with Vincent Genna – and a big announcement about the next iteration of Curious Explorers! For more on Vincent Genna and to book a reading, catch his podcast, “The Genna Effect,” and to find his books, visit: https://vincentgenna.com/ For more on the Curious Explorers podcast, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail The Halloween countdown has begun! In this minisode, Traci and Kathy are back at the museum with one of the most talked-about objects in the collection: a 150+ year-old couch once owned by Thomas Day—a free Black master carpenter in antebellum North Carolina. Day claimed that when he napped on the couch, he’d hear a woman singing spirituals outside his window – a sign from God tied to his mission to protect and free enslaved people.  When the couch arrived at the museum in 2016, a skeptical radio crew recorded an EVP they couldn’t explain. Since then, two more investigations have recorded the same phenomenon. Kathy breaks down why she doesn’t think the couch is technically “haunted,” what a tulpa might have to do with it, and how visitors react when they hear the audio for themselves. Plus, the ladies preview upcoming guests, including Dr. Richard Gallagher (author of “Demonic Foes”) and a drop-in from internationally known medium and author Vincent Genna. For more on the Curious Explorers, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ (And stay tuned for the upcoming interview with Vincent Genna!) Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Where is remote viewing headed next? Traci talks with Luciano Arruda, President of the International Remote Viewing Association (IRVA), about the evolution of remote viewing—from its Stargate-era roots to today’s growing civilian community. Luciano also previews some of the speakers and topics to be featured at the upcoming October 2026 conference in Dayton, Ohio (link below). Topics covered: - Remote viewing + consciousness), ESP/parapsychology, and precognition   - Controlled Remote Viewing (CRV) and other related modalities  - Common challenges like Analytical Overlay (AOL) and burnout   - IRVA’s priorities: education access, research partnerships, professional pathways, and global expansion   - Where AI may support training and analysis (with humans in the loop)  - Traci’s brief survey about barriers to remote viewing (and an upcoming free meditation to enhance remote viewing sessions) - IRVA collaborations and connections with IONS, IANDS, the Parapsychological Association, the Applied Precognition Project, the Society for Scientific Exploration, and more   To learn more about this year’s IRVA conference: https://www.irva.org/irva-conference Take Traci’s brief survey on remote viewing and learn more about how to access a free meditation to enhance your sessions: https://forms.gle/E98ueM2QyNcs3E4Z6 For more on the Curious Explorers Podcast, Traci Stein and Kathy Kelly: https://curious-explorers.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Historian Kathy Kelly shares the story of a hauntingly ordinary artifact: a camera-warning sign from Aokigahara, Japan’s “Sea of Trees” (often called the “Suicide Forest”). After a U.S. Marine stationed in Japan encountered the forest’s tragic reality, he carried the sign home and kept it for years—unable to throw it away, until he finally entrusted it to the Paranormal Museum. Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide. In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month (September), we’re also including support resources below. Support Resources International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP): https://www.iasp.info/suicidalthoughts/988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): https://988lifeline.org/ Resources consulted for this episode: Takahashi, Yoshitomo. “Aokigahara-jukai: Suicide and Amnesia in Mt. Fuji’s Black Forest.” Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior 18, no. 2 (1988): 164–175. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1943-278X.1988.tb00150.x. (PubMed)Chang, Kathryn Yalan. “‘A Perfect Place to Die’: Thinking the EcoGothic, Darkness, and the Dark Sweet in Gus Van Sant’s The Sea of Trees.” SARE: Southeast Asian Review of English 59, no. 1 (2022): 88–109. https://doi.org/10.22452/sare.vol59no1.7. (Southeast Asian Review of English)Hart, M. “The ‘Suicide Forest’: Aokigahara, Japan.” In 50 Dark Destinations: Crime and Contemporary Tourism, edited by A. Lynes, C. Kelly, and J. Treadwell, 235–244. Bristol: Policy Press, 2023. https://doi.org/10.56687/9781447362210-042.Cather, Kirsten. Scripting Suicide in Japan. Oakland: University of California Press, 2024. See especially Chapter 4, “Aokigahara Jukai, Sea of Trees,” pp. 87–108. https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.18799921. (JSTOR)Keefe, Alexa. “An Ethereal Forest Where Japanese Commit Suicide.” Photographs by Tomasz Lazar. National Geographic, February 23, 2017. National Geographic article (National Geographic)The Sea of Trees. Directed by Gus Van Sant. Performances by Matthew McConaughey, Ken Watanabe, and Naomi Watts. A24/Roadside Attractions, 2015.The Forest. Directed by Jason Zada. Performance by Natalie Dormer. Gramercy Pictures, 2016. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Is there any way to convince Traci that Bigfoot is real? In this minisode, master remote viewer Lori Williams reveals what it was like to view Bigfoot as a blind target for the Coast to Coast AM radio show. Lori shares all the details about this esoteric target – from tapping into the smells (!), sightings, habits, and transdimensional nature of this cryptid. Lori also talks about what it was like to connect with the consciousness of Bigfoot, and shares what they think of humans, as well as the uncanny and supernatural events that unfolded after tapping into this most famous cryptid. Catch the full interview with Lori Williams on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lori-williams-on-remote-viewing-bigfoot-the-mysteries/id1756564535?i=1000722814433 Or watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/8AQj4myb5I0?si=DifDuOcXPjyzNuO1 For more information on Lori Williams, her books, courses, free masterclass, media and upcoming events, visit: https://intuitivespecialists.com/ For more on the Curious Explorers,  visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on Traci Stein, her other podcast, her intuition development course, meditations and more, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/ For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park, NJ, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Psychic medium and sacred-site guide Lauren Rainbow joins Traci for a wide-ranging conversation on spirit communication, Akashic Records, and why certain places on Earth feel *alive* with energy. Lauren shares her surprising path from news reporter to public medium, what it was like living in a retired funeral home, how 9/11 accelerated her spiritual awakening, and how to ground and protect your energy when working with heavy frequencies. Plus: ethics in mediumship, unforgettable stories, and upcoming sacred journeys to Mexico, Egypt, and India with Cindy Kaza and Tony Stockwell. Lauren Rainbow is the co-author of the bestselling “Mediumship Training Deck” (with John Holland), has been featured on Fox News; taught at Omega Institute, Lily Dale, and Kripalu, and more. In This Episode - Mediumship vs. psychic abilities (and how to tell the difference)   - Residual vs. conscious spirit energy + “portal” places   - Akashic Records: what they are and how they guide your life   - Grounding, Reiki, and working safely with intense energy   - The Energy of Sacred Sites  For more on Lauren Rainbow (readings, classes, journeys): https://laurenrainbow.com/   - *Mediumship Training Deck* (Hay House): https://a.co/d/0eRal0th - Journeys: Mexico (Sept), Egypt (Nov), India (Jan) — limited spots: https://laurenrainbow.com/sacred-travel/ For more on Traci, Kathy and the podcast, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail This week, Traci Stein invites her husband Jason “Doe” —a real estate pro with 30+ years of experience—on for his first-ever interview… and let’s just say he’s seen things that *don’t* show up on a home inspection. Together, they unpack the strange intersection of paranormal activity + home buying: the childhood moment that still gives Jason chills, the long-running “activity” in Traci’s family home, and the Jersey Shore purchase that came with a little extra… personality. You’ll also hear what they did to reset the energy (from rituals to renovations) and the surprising question:  Do you have to disclose a haunting when you sell? Traci breaks down New Jersey’s disclosure gray zone and the famous court case that basically made ghosts a legal problem. Mentioned in this episode:  “Of Magic, Mystery, and a Mulberry Tree” (True story published in, Oh Sandy, p. 227, available via Amazon): ​​https://a.co/d/0gVmWBxM “Our Haunted House on the Hudson” by Helen Herdman Ackley (Reader’s Digest): chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.rd.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Our_Haunted_House_on_the_Hudson_May_1977-1.pdf Unpacking Possibility interview with medium Lauren Rainbow: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-4-tuning-in-interview-with-psychic-medium-lauren-rainbow/id1560681195?i=1000519966117 NJ Administrative Code 11:5-6.4(d): https://regulations.justia.com/states/new-jersey/title-11/chapter-5/subchapter-6/section-11-5-6-4/ **Disclaimer:** Not legal advice—just spirited conversation. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Traci + Kathy kick off Season 3 of Curious Explorers live from The Showroom in Asbury Park, NJ during the Jersey Devil Fable Festival—and investigate a  paranormal pattern: Why do so many “evil” beings come with horns, tails, and cloven feet? They trace the look back through myth and religion — from Pan (a god, later villainized), Azazel (a fallen angel), and Baal (a god later recast as a demonic king—and suddenly trending). Then they turn to the Jersey Devil, the Pine Barrens’ most famous resident, and unpack how his imagery evolved—and why this 1700s story has a surprisingly "political" origin. We also take a quick side trip to explore the viral AI-generated “demon-in-the-clouds” image on social media that reignited Baal (and Antichrist) speculation online. For more on the Curious Explorers, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What did the US military learn from 2 decades of psychic spying? Ret. Sgt. Lyn Buchanan - one of the original Star Gate remote viewers - shares what he knows (or at least what he can share...) in this episode of the Curious Explorers Podcast. (It's still our most listened-to episodes to date!). For more on Lyn Buchanan and Controlled Remote Viewing, visit: https://www.crviewer.com/ Catch the Curious Explorers Podcast on Apple Music and all your favorite streaming apps. For more on the ladies of Curious Explorers, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/ For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Was Father Malachi Martin a savior or sinner? Spiritual counselor or Casanova? And what supernatural force has been trying to stop Director Marty Stalker from telling Father Martin's story? In this encore of Part II of the interview with Marty Stalker,  director of the Netflix documentary, "Hostage to the Devil," Marty does a deeper dive into controversial exorcist, Father Malachi Martin. Marty delves further into the world of demonic possession and the paranormal phenomena that he continues to encounter when speaking on these topics. In fact, you’ll hear some of the strange audio interference we experienced while recording; and in the YouTube version, you’ll get another glimpse of the type of light anomaly that punctuated the interview. Marty also discusses his conversations with notable personalities like Malachi Martin’s staunchest critic, Robert Blair Kaiser; radio legend Art Bell; Malachi Martin’s confidant, Ralph Sarchie; Father Cesar Truqui, and more. Finally, Marty shares details on his upcoming sequel to the documentary,  “Hostage to the Devil.” Tune in for an intriguing conversation about filmmaking and one of the Catholic church’s most enigmatic and polarizing figures. And catch the YouTube version to see some of the visual anomalies that occurred during the interview: https://youtu.be/zWAIfl24iOQ?si=_1O1b6cCN-q5z8rU For more on Marty Stalker and the “Hostage to the Devil” podcast, visit: https://martystalker.com/ And https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNI For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park, NJ, as well as ghost tours, investigations, the Jersey Devil Fable Festival and other events, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/ For more on Traci Stein, her guided hypnotic imagery, upcoming events, and her other podcast, “Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein,”  visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Who was controversial exorcist and Vatican insider Father Malachi Martin? Is demonic possession real? What supernatural force may be working against the truth coming out? In this special encore episode of Curious Explorers, we’re joined by Marty Stalker, the director of the Netflix documentary 'Hostage to the Devil,' which explores the life and exorcisms of Father Martin.  Marty reveals what he learned during his 6-year journey making the film, and also  describes the supernatural “resistance” Marty encountered while making the movie and since then. The interview also delves deep into the complex character of Father Martin, the controversies around exorcism, and Marty's personal spiritual journey.  Tune in for an intriguing conversation about filmmaking and one of the Catholic church’s most enigmatic and polarizing figures. Check out the YouTube version to see some of the visual anomalies that occurred during the interview: https://youtu.be/HjUDZ2ljVnY?si=hP5Pj9m0RKY0nTm2 For more on Marty Stalker and the “Hostage to the Devil” podcast, visit: https://martystalker.com/ And https://www.youtube.com/@CausewayPicturesNI For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park, NJ, as well as ghost tours, investigations, the Jersey Devil Fable Festival and other events, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/ For more on Traci Stein, her guided hypnotic imagery, upcoming events, and her other podcast, “Unpacking Possibility with Dr. Traci Stein,”  visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/ Chapters: 01:59 Director Marty Stalker's Background 04:42 "Technical Difficulties" and Paranormal Resistance 05:58 Marty's Experiences and Insights 09:07 Father Malachi Martin's Mystique 21:23 Marty's Personal Journey and Beliefs 26:34 Frustrations with Religion and Spirituality 27:08 Creating a Film Without Bias 27:46 Exorcism and Malachi Martin 28:30 Audience Reactions to the Film 33:44 Exorcism and Its Rarity 38:56 Personal Experiences and Intuition 47:21 Challenges and Supernatural “Resistance” Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why that vintage doll at the estate sale is giving you major bad vibes? Traci and Kathy crack open the creepy toy box on haunted dolls, from eBay's booming market to the A-listers of possessed porcelain (looking at you, Robert and Annabelle). Kathy spills the tea about her 100+ haunted doll collection – including the one that sent her running from the Paranormal Museum in the dead of night.  Meanwhile, Traci reminisces about a Dead Files gem: one woman, 2,000 haunted dolls, and a daughter who's really into death. Find out who sent Traci a (possibly) haunted doll, and what possessed her to stage a full-on photo shoot with it; why spirits love seeping into tiny ceramic bodies; when "collecting" crosses a weird line, and the science behind why dolls creep (most of) us out. Catch the Curious Explorers Podcast on Apple Music and all your favorite streaming apps. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/curious-explorers/id1756564535 For more on the ladies of Curious Explorers, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/ For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/ To read the article by Rosemary Ellen Guiley mentioned in this episode: https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2689#:~:text=March%2016%2C%202018%20READ%20TIME,activated%20by%20the%20right%20circumstanes. To read the VICE article mentioned in this episode: https://www.vice.com/en/article/this-is-why-we-think-dolls-are-creepyutm_sourcetonicfbus/ Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Join Kathy and Traci as they explore one of America's most famous haunted locations: the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana.  In this episode, Kathy shares the story behind a unique artifact in the Paranormal Museum—a cutting from the oleander tree at the center of the plantation's most enduring ghost story.  But this isn't just another retelling of the legend of “Chloe,” the enslaved woman said to haunt the property. Instead, Kathy examines what happens when we strip away romanticized narratives of the Old South and the Myrtles legend,  and confront the brutal historical realities of plantation life and the people who were enslaved there. What You'll Discover: The legend of Chloe and the poisoned birthday cake—and why the historical record tells a different storyHow ghost stories form around places shaped by systemic trauma and exploitationThe famous 1990s photograph that captured what appears to be a spectral figureWhy the Myrtles' haunting persists The significance of the Oleander tree as a “living witnesses” and the "DNA of a ghost story"Kathy's take on whether the Myrtles is truly hauntedThis episode goes beyond typical ghost story fare to explore how hauntings can be structural rather than tied to single events, and why removing one explanation doesn't remove the experiences themselves. It's an honest  examination of how we tell stories about haunted places—and whose stories are and are not recorded. Content Note: This episode includes frank, historically accurate discussions of slavery, s*xual exploitation, and violence against enslaved people. 3:20 - Overview of the Myrtles Plantation 11:51 - The Legend of Chloe 18:43 - The Brutal Reality of Enslavement 34:46 - The Famous Photograph 39:35 - The Oleander Tree Artifact 44:57 - The Nature of the Haunting 48:39 - Kathy's Take on Whether the Myrtles is Haunted 52:56 - Trees as Living Witnesses For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/ For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/ Follow the Curious Explorers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CuriousExplorersShow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiousexplorersshow/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriousExplorersShow Support the show

Send us Fan Mail What if the boundary between life and death isn't as solid as we think? Join Traci and Kathy as they explore deathbed visions— when the dying encounter the otherworldly – departed loved ones, spiritual figures and glimpses of heaven. Are these experiences comforting illusions or genuine glimpses beyond the veil? Drawing from bestselling books and deeply personal stories, the Curious Explorers navigate this profound mystery with their signature blend of heart and humor. Expect moving personal accounts, haunted objects, protection spells, and honest conversation about what might be possible in those final, sacred moments. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about life's final frontier. For more information on the Curious Explorers Podcast, or to support the show, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/ For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/ Follow the Curious Explorers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CuriousExplorersShow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiousexplorersshow/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriousExplorersShow Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Was the Bloody Mary legend based on Queen Mary? Countess Elizabeth Bathory? Or American Mary Worth?  Who – or what – shattered the mirrors at the Paranormal Museum?  Has Kathy ever summoned Bloody Mary? And do YOU dare to summon her? For more information on the Curious Explorers Podcast, or to support the show, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/ For more on Traci Stein, visit: https://www.drtracistein.com/ Follow the Curious Explorers on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CuriousExplorersShow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curiousexplorersshow/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CuriousExplorersShow Support the show