This episode contains stories about domestic violence, sexual assault, and genocide. In this week's episode, I speak with Simon Moya-Smith, Oglala Lakota and Chicano writer and journalist. He reached out to me with an interest in sharing an Indigenous perspective on the spirit world. It was a really important, enlightening, and heartbreaking conversation whe ... Show More
Oct 21
Stories From Festivals: Ghost on set; The longing; The man next door & the crying girl
Traveling to different film festivals has introduced me to many wonderful filmmakers and programmers, who have peculiar stories of their own that you'll hear today. Ch 1 - Ghost on set, with Steven Schloss IG: @Stevennschlosswww.hotbrick.us Ch 2 - The longing, with Wendy Wang IG: ... Show More
36m 22s
Jun 2025
Encounters x284 - Indigenous Paranormal Stories
On this week’s Encounters episode, we’re honoring stories rooted in Indigenous culture, land, and legacy. Sabrina returns from a powerful trip to Peru — and shares a ritual led by an Inca healer (whose grandmother was chosen by Mother Nature herself after being struck by lightnin ... Show More
1h 1m
Apr 2015
Ep. 73 - Knocking on the Door of the Spiritual Heart
In this podcast, Mickey Lemle, filmmaker and director of the Ram Dass documentary Fierce Grace, talks with Ram Dass about the power of storytelling. Writing sometimes doesn’t allow spiritual concepts to come across fully. Storytelling can convey the direct human experience of spi ... Show More
53m 48s
Jan 2025
Sexually Assaulted by Spiritual Beings
As a deeply spiritual individual, Yaya opens up about her experience of being sexually assaulted by spiritual entities. She shares how this traumatic event challenged her beliefs and her journey toward healing, understanding, and reclaiming her spiritual path. Through her vulnera ... Show More
1h 54m
Oct 2023
Spiritual Materialism Is My Roman Empire
<p>In the spirit of the Spirit Season, Eliza brings on religious scholar and bestie Kate Twomey to answer listener-submitted questions about spirituality, enlighten us about the existence of a non-binary Christian God, why some of you want to fuck nuns, and more! Plus, a forward ... Show More
1h 24m
Apr 2024
Episode 69: Francis Lucille (Moderated by Simon Mundie)
<p dir="ltr">In this episode, author and broadcaster Simon Mundie moderates a delightful conversation with Rupert and Francis Lucille. They discuss a wide range of topics including non-duality, its implications, the similarities and differences between Rupert's and Francis's appr ... Show More
1h 58m
Oct 2024
Ghostly Tales and Growing Pains
In this week’s episode, Ken Eurich welcomes back fan-favorite guest Eric Garcia to the podcast, and they dive deep into everything from paranormal encounters to personal growth. Eric opens up about his journey toward inner peace, sharing his experience with a spiritual cleanser a ... Show More
48m 43s
Oct 2021
S4 Ep5: Ritual Possession & Paranormal Experiences
This episode features a discussion between Ashley, Tianna, & Azaizall as they discuss ritual possession and their own paranormal experiences and ghost stories! You can find Azaizall on Instagram (@feast_of_torches_podcast and @azaizall), Twitter (@Feastoftorches) or his podcast, ... Show More
1h 46m