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This show was made for you.
You are someone with a healthy interest in the paranormal and just want to learn if there is any truth behind it all. You don’t think every bright light in the night sky is an interstellar craft. You don’t believe every speck of dust reflecting light in a photograph is a ghost. You want to understand the science, you want the evidence, and you don’t want to be dismissed just for wondering if there's something more.
In every episode of this show, we dissect paranormal topics from the perspective of skeptics, believers, and everyone in between. For every topic discussed, I will summarize the history and the science, suggest other resources so you can learn more, and I will discuss why people do and do not believe in the paranormal explanation. I also include interviews with witnesses, experts and enthusiasts. But, at the end of each episode it will always be up to you to decide for yourself.
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Recent Episodes
#016: Bob Lazar - Do You Want to Believe?
After a short hiatus, Paranormal Optimist is back and diving into one of the most controversial figures in UFO history: Bob Lazar. In 1989, Lazar claimed he worked on reverse-engineering alien…
#015: Halloween Special - Things that Feel Paranormal
This week on Paranormal Optimist, we’re getting into the Halloween spirit with a few eerie stories from friends of the show that blur the line between coincidence and the uncanny. From strange…
#014: 3i/ATLAS - Clickbait or Catastrophe?
In this episode, we dive into the mystery of 3I/ATLAS, the interstellar object that captured worldwide attention. We talk about its discovery, what scientists determined it to be, and why some still…
#013: Expert Interview - Soluna Investigations Part II
In this special two-part conversation, we stepped into the world of modern paranormal investigation with Kayla and Jacob of Soluna Investigations. In Part I, we got to know the team behind Soluna.How…
#012: Expert Interview - Soluna Investigations Part I
This episode marks the beginning of a fascinating two-part collaboration with Soluna Investigations. Join me as Kayla and Jacob share how they approach the world of paranormal research—from their…
#011: Mothman Part III - The Cursed Episode
We’ve reached the final chapter of our 3-part Mothman series! In this episode, I’ll share my own theory on what Mothman might be, or maybe still is, if he’s out there today. From there, we’ll zoom…
#010: Mothman - Part II
In this part of the Mothman series, we’re hitting pause before falling headfirst into the rabbit hole. Today, we’ll look at why some folks shrug Mothman off as nothing more than a big bird or a big…
#009: Mothman - Wings Over Point Pleasant
In Part I of our Mothman series, we’re rewinding to 1966 Point Pleasant. And let me warn you, things got weird fast. We’ll unpack what people think they know about this winged wonder, dip into West…
#008: Personally Paranormal Vol. 2
Welcome back to another episode of Paranormal Optimist! This week brings you Vol. 2 of Personally Paranormal. The stories from today’s episode come from friends of the show Jessica and Matt (special…
Visit Us At Hippie Fest!
Join Paranormal Optimist this year at Hippie Fest 2025! I will have a table set up on Saturday, September 13th! Come talk to me about everything weird and wonderful!This event is hosted by…
#007: Personally Paranormal Vol. 1
It’s another Tuesday and another episode of Paranormal Optimist! This week, we finally get the chance to hear some paranormal experiences! The stories from today’s episode were recorded by friends of…
#006: Lincoln Park Haunts
We’re back with another episode of Paranormal Optimist! This week, we talk about the haunted history of the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago. Tune in to hear about thousands of unmarked graves…
#005: Science Hates Cryptozoology
We’re back again with another episode of Paranormal Optimist! In today’s episode we take a close look at the field of Cryptozoology. Find out why scientists want you to hate it, why you can blame…
#004: The Monroe Bigfoot 2.0 with Jessica and April
It’s the final day of the official launch of Paranormal Optimist! In today’s episode, I am joined by friends of the show April and Jessica to discuss a local Bigfoot sighting in Monroe, Michigan.…
#003: Oumuamua - The Saga of Comets and Garbage
Welcome to another episode of Paranormal Optimist! Today’s episode is a deep dive into a specific case which caused a lot of drama in the scientific community. What would happen if we found proof of…
#002: Expert Interview - The Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life
Thank you for joining me again on another episode of Paranormal Optimist! Dr. Rihana Bokhari, an expert from the field of space health, talks with us today about the possibility of extraterrestrial…
#001: Are we Alone in the Universe?
Welcome to the first episode of Paranormal Optimist! In this episode, we discuss the most important question first: Are we alone in the universe? Hear the history of people asking this question, the…
EP 000 Trailer
This is the trailer for Paranormal Optimist!If you want to be a guest, have an episode suggestion, or a spooky story you’d like me to read on the show, send an email to [email protected].…
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Paranormal Optimist has published 18 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in History, Society & Culture.
Paranormal Optimist is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 30m.
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