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Welcome to a captivating podcast that journeys into the realm of the paranormal, unraveling some of the most spine-tingling mysteries, and exploring the scientific possibilities behind them. Join our hosts, Onna and Dustin, every Thursday as they dive into a new paranormal story, cryptid, or method every week and explore the possibilities outside of the paranormal. Dustin Brewer, MS is a doctoral student in cybersecurity leadership. Onna Brewer, PhD is a human services psychologist, licensed in the State of Florida, specializing in clinical psychology and behavioral medicine. She is passionate about helping others learn and grow through person-centered behavioral approaches and science education. This podcast does not provide psychological or mental health advice or treatment. For mental health resources visit www.mentalhealth.gov

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Welcome to a captivating podcast that journeys into the realm of the paranormal, unraveling some of the most spine-tingling mysteries, and exploring the scientific possibilities behind them. Join our hosts, Onna and Dustin, every Thursday as they dive into a new paranormal story, cryptid, or method every week and explore the possibilities outside of the paranormal. Dustin Brewer, MS is a doctoral student in cybersecurity leadership. Onna Brewer, PhD is a human services psychologist, licensed in the State of Florida, specializing in clinical psychology and behavioral medicine. She is passionate about helping others learn and grow through person-centered behavioral approaches and science education. This podcast does not provide psychological or mental health advice or treatment. For mental health resources visit www.mentalhealth.gov

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Episodes
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The Rain Man - Don Decker

12/26/2023
Flip the script with Onna and Dustin as they struggle to find non-paranormal explanations for the story of Don Decker A.K.A. "The Rain Man." Can grief give you the ability to make it rain? Would "group think" cause collective hallucinations? Will Dustin ever get an episode out on time? Listen in to find out! Sources: https://unsolved.com/gallery/don-decker/ https://youtu.be/9_AVvNrLul0?si=akI0CfBLk3zkvIjS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyaZNCyxwr4

Duration:01:04:10

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The Florida Skunk Ape

12/10/2023
Trudge along with Onna and Dustin through the swamps of Florida as they seek out the elusive Florida Swamp Ape. Are there primates that are undiscovered hiding in plain sight? Do the smells of the past haunt us? How alike are Dustin and his "Florida Man" equivalent? Listen in to find out! Sources: https://skunkapeevents.weebly.com/skunk-ape-sightings.html https://www.outdoorhub.com/stories/2012/12/02/the-scientific-search-for-sasquatch-with-dr-jeff-meldrum/ First video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWPw_D5vpuw Second video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xb9YcIlkl_c Third Video - https://youtu.be/Kqe4g0aLxZc?si=hSpUrjWeXSgwNBe9 Further Readings: https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/human-evolution-interactive-timeline

Duration:00:48:34

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Tinker Swiss Cottage

11/30/2023
Mosey on out to the Midwest with Onna and Dustin as they look into one of its most haunted houses, the Tinker Swiss Cottage! Do certain materials help store paranormal energies? Is Rockford the most haunted city in the Midwest? Can Onna guess all of Rockford's nicknames? Listen in to find out! Videos: Jack Osbourne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz6QawGkGvQ 1st Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y55HYKeKGN4&t=86s "EVP" https://youtu.be/LVu2Ba78KpQ?si=Z-90IVPlXLdk7U-V&t=223 Dousing Rods https://youtu.be/asyOsFEf6jM?si=HM-qPlqFHrqvcZgk&t=143 Sources: https://www.hauntedrockford.com/tinker-cottage-one-of-rockfords-most-haunted-places/ https://drloihjournal.blogspot.com/2018/01/history-of-tinker-family-and-tinker-swiss-cottage-museum-and-gardens-in-rockford-illinois.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tinker_Swiss_Cottage

Duration:00:52:18

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Ghost Hitchhikers

11/15/2023
Bum a ride with Onna and Dustin as they cruise across the globe to find evidence of ghost hitchhikers and videos of ghost encounters. Are hallucinations more common than we think? Can vibrations make us see things? Why do we inherently trust young women on the side of the road? Women can have knives too! Listen in a find out! Videos: Ishinomaki taxi ghosts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uN5flrkzfw&t=0s Night Guard - Jamaica https://www.tiktok.com/@absolutelyjamaican/video/7216248084030852398 Mechanic https://www.tiktok.com/@nightmarefuel__/video/7186111441265642757 Hospital Guard Argentina GHost https://www.reddit.com/r/Unexpected/comments/yuotmv/a_women_enters_a_clinic/ Two Kids follow https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrNNnoup36g/ Security guard Columbia 4:14 https://youtu.be/QDzR59i3Cow?si=_Hsn9xvaLtTa1fRi Sources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2016/02/05/taxi-drivers-see-ghosts-after-tsunami/79871530/ https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/bluebell-hill-ghost-kent Beardsley and Hankey: https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/arts/modernlanguages/applying/undergraduate/crossschool/ln305/biblio/beardsley__hankey_the_vanishing_hitchhiker.pdf

Duration:00:55:27

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Copenhagen - On Location!

11/9/2023
Go on a tireless search with Dustin and Onna as they try to find something spooky in Denmark! In this episode, we talk about a famous paranormal occurrence in Copenhagen and the lack of any evidence. Is there a black hole of paranormal evidence in Denmark? Will Dustin's Danish accent get progressively worse throughout the episode? Listen in and find out! Sources: https://www.visitdenmark.com/denmark/things-do/history/haunted-castles https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/laksegade

Duration:00:46:57

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A History of Halloween

10/31/2023
Trick or treat with Onna and Dustin as they discuss a possible origin of Halloween and one of the most common traditions associated with the holiday - carving pumpkins. How important were the druids? Did the pope ruin the holiday on purpose? Is fear the new cocaine? Listen in and find out! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloween https://carnegiemnh.org/the-jack-o-lanterns-origins/

Duration:00:45:01

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Announcement For Season 2!

10/19/2023
Aaaand we're back! Hi Everyone. Wanted to drop a quick message that season 2 is starting at the end of this month. We also wanted everyone to know that we have an Instagram now. We'll use that to post updates and drop hints on our upcoming shows and investigations. Follow us here -> Paranormal Outsiders Instagram.

Duration:00:03:08

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Sleep Paralysis

7/20/2023
Get real with Onna and Dustin as they discuss a personal experience with sleep paralysis. Does a demon possess Dustin? How do you pronounce Liluthu? Are our dreams more than just our own scrambled brain waves? Listen in and see what your dreams hold! Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5167075/ Buzzfeed Stories: https://www.buzzfeed.com/danieldalton/wake-up-wake-up-wake-up Video Evidence: https://youtu.be/X-LEbBrbmKE?t=66

Duration:01:00:29

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The Beast of Bray Road - On Site!

7/13/2023
Journey with Onna and Dustin as they drive through the back roads of Wisconsin to uncover the truth behind one of North America's unique cryptids - The Beast of Bray Road. Will the beast show itself to Onna and Dustin? What new smells will they discover in America's heartland? Will Dustin ever remember to bring a flashlight? Find out on this episode! Sources: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/paranormal/creatures-and-monsters/the-beast-of-bray-road.html https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07H9C6BHL/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beast_of_Bray_Road

Duration:00:53:31

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Zombies!

7/6/2023
Dig deep with Onna and Dustin as they explore the fascinating world and culture that surround Hollywood's favorite boogie man, the Zombie. Do the dead rise in search of brains and human flesh? Or did we borrow a religious ceremony in order to shine a light on some of our culture's more unsavory features? Listen in to find out! Show Notes: Zora https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/claiming-space-when-happened-when-zora-neale-hurston-studied-voodoo-haiti/#:~:text=When%20author%20and%20anthropologist%20Zora,of%20thanks%20to%20her%20sponsor. Clarvius https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clairvius_Narcisse Wade Davis Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGq2Bj3FGpc Real Zombies https://www.npr.org/sections/codeswitch/2013/12/13/250844800/zoinks-tracing-the-history-of-zombie-from-haiti-to-the-cdc

Duration:01:02:06

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Tenth Episode Recap

6/29/2023
We made it to 10 episodes!!! Reminisce with Onna and Dustin as they go through their past cases and discuss where they went wrong. Will they throw in some ill-timed jokes as well? Listen in to find out!

Duration:01:08:20

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Shapeshifters

6/15/2023
Transform your mind with Onna and Dustin as they discover the truth behind beings that can change their appearance. How many people in the rock music scene will it take for us to finally believe in this phenomenon? Was Jesus a shapeshifter? Or is it easier for our minds to believe the extraordinary instead of admitting that the prosaic human form is all we have? Stream in and find out! Videos: https://www.thewrap.com/jack-osbourne-ufo-hunting-shapeshifter-skinwalker-video-clip/ https://twitter.com/sternshow/status/1185256730579623937?lang=en Source: https://www.livescience.com/27840-shape-shifting-jesus-ancient-text.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shapeshifting https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vodyanoy

Duration:00:58:36

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Bloody Mary

6/1/2023
Stare endlessly into the mirror with Onna and Dustin as they discuss the origins and psyche behind a classic ghost story. The ritual of Bloody Mary has captivated teenagers for decades but who is she and what are we really seeing? Do we see our own doubts and deep seeded psychological issues if we stare into a mirror long enough? Will Dustin ever learn how to pronounce "tinctures" correctly? Stream in and find out! Sources: https://www.hauntedrooms.co.uk/the-bloody-mary-legend https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-mary https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(folklore)

Duration:00:46:16

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The Hill Abduction

5/25/2023
Space out with Onna and Dustin as they examine one of the first well-documented alien abduction cases. The Hill abduction is considered to be one of the most compelling early encounters with aliens and has been well-documented by the government, investigators, and medical personnel. Are aliens studying us at random times in our lives, or can stress express itself as little grey men with anal probes and pink powder? Stream in to find out! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barney_and_Betty_Hill_incident https://library.unh.edu/find/archives/collections/betty-barney-hill-papers-1961-2006 Discovery Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBcXbYc0zPI Betty Hill 90's Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl1pVatXwbU Some Audio of Hypnotherapy Sessions: https://www.reddit.com/r/Damnthatsinteresting/comments/w0zstl/barney_hill_hypnosis_session_audio_barney_and/

Duration:01:02:04

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The Ghost Testimony of Zona Hester

5/18/2023
Come on a journey with Onna and Dustin as they travel back in time to the 1890s in West Virginia. It was a simpler time — a time of family values, hard workers, and ghosts running rampant in the US legal system. Listen in and hear the story of the one and only US murder trial where ghost testimony was permitted to be heard. Did a tortured soul return for revenge or do marginalized members of society need to make up extraordinary stories to get justice? Stream in and find out! Sources: https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/the-greenbrier-ghosthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbrier_Ghosthttps://www.appalachianhistory.net/2018/01/greenbrier-ghost.htmlhttps://westvirginiahauntsandlegends.com/Greenbrier_Ghost.htmhttps://heathermonroe.medium.com/the-curious-murder-of-zona-shue-the-greenbrier-ghost-33a4058f9d13

Duration:01:02:25

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Electronic Voice Phenomenon (EVP)

5/11/2023
Join Onna and Dustin as they take a look (and listen!) at supposed voices from beyond this realm. Journey with us as we flip the script and have Onna present a case to Dustin and listen to the recordings yourself to form your own opinions. Is a ghost crying out for help via a digital recorder or is it just a Ham radio operator in Finland? Stream in and find out! Sources: Opening Story: https://www.liveabout.com/the-most-horrific-evp-ever-recorded-2594015 EVP Collection Vol 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-pbHZSNLOc Last Clip: https://youtu.be/DdvN4WqJh6g Axtel, C. C. (2017). Assessing Electronic Voice Phenomena through Speech Science. [Honors thesis]. Eastern Kentucky University. https://encompass.eku.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1450&context=honors_theses Cardena, E., Palmer, J., & Marcusson-Clavertz, Eds. (2015). Parapsychology: A Handbook for the 21st Century. McFarland & Company, Inc. e-ISBN: 978-1-4766-2105-0 Winsper, A. R. (2020). Interpreting Electronic Voice Phenomena: The role of auditory perception, paranormal belief and individual differences. [Doctoral thesis]. University of Central Lancashire. https://clok.uclan.ac.uk/34440/1/34440%20Winsper%2C%20Ann%2C%20PHD%20Thesis.pdf

Duration:01:03:32

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Randonautica

5/4/2023
Onna and Dustin blast off into Rando-space with the Randonautica app! Hear the most convincing stories behind the app's pseudoscience and some of the scientific theories and experiments that lead the developers to the claims that the human mind can influence machines and the world around us. Can our thoughts or the words of the dead manipulate technology, or do we just pay more attention when a coincidence happens? Stream in to find out! Sources: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/laurenstrapagiel/seattle-human-remains-tiktok-randonautica https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/articles/princeton-engineering-anomalies-research-pear https://physicsworld.com/a/do-quantum-effects-play-a-role-in-consciousness/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/31/style/randonautica-app.html

Duration:01:09:50

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Parallel Universes and the Mandela Effect

4/27/2023
This week Onna and Dustin discuss the possible existence of parallel universes and why sometimes we feel like we've seen or experienced things before that never existed or happened. Is this a paranormal catchall? Or is our perceived universe just a reflection of our own narcissism? Stream in to find out! Sources: https://www.rd.com/list/mandela-effect/ https://www.dawn.com/news/1150200 This podcast does not provide psychological or mental health advice or treatment. For mental health resources visit www.mentalhealth.gov

Duration:01:01:07

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The Stanley Hotel

4/20/2023
This week Onna and Dustin look into one of the most reportedly haunted sites in the United States, The Stanley Hotel. In this episode, we dive into photographic and electronic voice phenomena (EVP) evidence. Is it a ghost speaking or just the whispers of our own imagination? Listen to find out! Sources and follow-along links https://www.uncovercolorado.com/stanley-hotel-haunted-history/https://www.cbr.com/jim-carrey-stanley-hotel-ghost-shining-dumb-and-dumber/ Ghost Pictures https://www.instagram.com/p/BEGowDDzCdI/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=56a71d4e-8d6c-4f19-9189-ac5cec1c480ahttps://www.denver7.com/news/mountains/a-ghost-sighting-at-the-stanley-hotel-image-shows-figure-peeking-through-windowhttps://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/a45194/ghosts-photographed-at-the-stanley-hotel/EVPs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qoe7DPjnzHghttps://youtu.be/H0aWYzzWK3E?t=143Bear... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Fp-V_Nt0W0g This podcast does not provide psychological or mental health advice or treatment. For mental health resources visit www.mentalhealth.gov

Duration:01:11:57

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Black Eyed Beings

4/12/2023
Join Onna and Dustin as they look into stories of black-eyed beings and discuss some of the psychological explanations that could be behind this phenomenon. Do we dislike each other so much that we build psychological boundaries to protect ourselves from our biases? Find out in this episode! Sources and follow-along links https://web.archive.org/web/20151208221117/http://www.reporternews.com/news/columnists/brian-bethel/brian-bethel-recounts-his-possible-paranormal-encounter-with-beks-ep-384772497-348207271.htmhttps://www.staffordshire-live.co.uk/news/local-news/couple-traumatised-after-terrifying-encounter-7770097Photo Evidence https://www.reddit.com/r/oddlyterrifying/comments/vjwul6/the_black_eyed_children_exist_i_was_one_this_is/https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-black-eyed-children-interactive-ghost-walk-cannock-chase-staffordshire-tickets-93950194561https://charmstonegames.com/menagerie-monstrum-black-eyed-children/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2014/dec/30/black-eyed-ghosts-killer-cats-terrifying-nearly-brought-britain-to-kneesFantastic Daily Archive Doorbell Recording: https://youtu.be/BZUdBb49pGk?t=212https://youtu.be/_hw_iVu6w9M?t=283This podcast does not provide psychological or mental health advice or treatment. For mental health resources visit www.mentalhealth.gov

Duration:01:01:24