Deviatus - A Personal Look Into The Paranormal

After a long hiatus, I provide information about the show.

This week, I review some EVPs and survey results from Season 1... and a transparent discussion about the future of Deviatus

Today, the thought that a demonic entity could potentially inhabit your physical body and suppress your personality and your spirit, leaving you without any control of yourself is truly terrifying.  Depending on your religious background or your exposure to the Hollywood version of exorcism, I've often wondered how much of what we see in popular culture and cinema has taken creative liberties verses which aspects these accounts actually happened.  I reached out to our guest today in hopes to find some answers. Today's guest, here to discuss the historical elements of exorcism, bears some impressive credentials.  Dr. Francis Young is a historian and editor, the author or translator of over a dozen books in the fields of church history, folklore, cultural history and the history of East Anglia. He obtained a degree in Classics from University of Wales, Lampeter and a doctorate in History from Cambridge University. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and was Volumes Editor for the

This week I'm chatting with horror and paranormal author Jenny Ashford, who's here to talk about Poltergeist phenomena from her investigations into documented cases that went into some of her non-fiction books.  We're going to dive into some details about those cases and discuss her opinions after all of her research on what could actually be causing them to occur. Important Items Mentioned in this Episode Jenny Ashford's Website: http://www.jennyashford.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JennyAshfordAuthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/jennyashford   13 O'Clock Podcast Jenny's Blog https://goddessofhellfire.com/

This week I'm sitting down with Chad and Alta Dillard, authors of "Orbducted in the French Quarter", who have had an array of paranormal experiences, ultimately leading up to an abduction experience that you're just going to have to hear for yourself. HERE'S THE FOLLOW-UP EMAIL I SENT THEM: I wanted to provide you a little bit of feedback from a radiology perspective (rather than the podcast host) when it comes to your x-rays. I know what I'm about to propose may not be easy to do, but it would be ideal if you could obtain obtain the following: new x-rays on digital equipment properly-positioned x-rays properly marked x-rays multiple imaging modality-based images Let me explain a little.  Any physician you approach with those images would most likely by highly skeptical because the object looks highly suspicious of an artifact - meaning there's a high possibility that what is imaged might not be in your body, but instead, attached to the cassette or within its light-tight compartment that holds

This week I'm going to be having some follow-up discussion with Samantha Lang from episode 29.  Samantha had many more experiences to share from paranormal activity in her home, communication from deceased loved ones, poltergeist activity and lucid dreams.

Mini episode with more information on the mysterious high-tech military civilian contractor SAIC and updates on the hospital ghost photo with various analysis opinions.  Full transcript and photos available on the show notes page at https://deviatus.com/blog/35

This week's episode did not start out as a planned podcast, but rather a private conversation about my own experiences. Theologian Jon-Paul Capece joins me to discuss his thoughts about them in consideration for his upcoming book.

This week I'm following up with Chris Wolford.  We'll be touching base on Tom Delonge, the terrifying concept of Gangstalking and how it just might be utilized today, and one of the most interesting photos I've ever seen of a ghost, or perhaps something else as this interview suggests.  Also discussed, some very interesting high strangeness that is getting a little too personal for my comfort here in the San Diego area.   I just want to forewarn you that the part of our discussion about this photograph that I was given involves me never receiving official permission to post it publicly at the time.  The reason was because we were attempting to have it evaluated, thinking it was just a really compelling photo of a ghost, but we hit a snag.  The circumstances surrounding this picture have changed dramatically, and that is a huge understatement - you'll learn the specifics about those circumstances from our conversation in this episode - but I have chosen at this time to go ahead and sha

What do you think of when you hear the term "UFO"?  The name should speak for itself, however when someone typically mentions the term "UFO", most people picture a preconceived notion of a saucer-shaped vehicle or little green men sitting in the pilot's seat of a disc-shaped craft.  Personally, I consider anything in the air which I do not recognize as unidentified.  You won't find me reaching out to the medial too quickly because I also believe a majority of those things could be easily identified with a little bit of research.  Just because something is flying around that I can't readily identify, it doesn't automatically mean I believe I am witnessing alien life forms contained within.  We must remember to approach each incident of reported UFO phenomena without bias or preconceived notions, but instead, consider the facts at hand.   I remember watching an episode of the TV show "Fact or Faked: Paranormal Files" a few years ago where someone recorded video of what appeared to

On December 15, 1967, with less than two weeks before Christmas, residents of the towns of Gallipolis, Ohio and Point Pleasant, West Virginia flock to shopping centers after work to finish their Christmas shopping.  Traffic jams ensue as a result, and people sit in their cars attempting to cross the aging Silver Bridge, which connects the two towns traversing the Ohio River.  The bridge collapses, sending vehicles and their occupants into the ice-cold water, ultimately resulting in 46 fatalities. The bridge, which was built in 1928, was not designed to support the weight of the high number of vehicles that were on it.  The investigation into the cause of the collapse indicated that a defect of a single link in the bridge where there was a small crack was responsible.  The increased amount of stress from the weight of higher than usual traffic caused the link to break, causing residual stress on the rest of the bridge.  It was said that the original crack was no more than 0.1 inches de

This week, I have another fascinating listener interview with Chris Wolford.  Chris found Deviatus through friend of the show, Ryan Sprague of Into the Fray fame, and I should mention that Ryan has actually started his very own podcast called Somewhere in the Skies, named of course after his book which I interviewed him about way back on episode 3.  I also happen to subscribe to both Somewhere in the Skies and Into the Fray… if you like Deviatus, I highly encourage you to check both of those shows out! Today, Chris is going to share some of his own terrifying personal experiences, including an encounter with multiple alien greys and repeat encounters with unidentified craft.  He also shares some information about some of his own research on UFO phenomena.  We will even discuss the highly controversial Tom Delonge and why Chris considers it wise to avoid discounting him so quickly. Important items mentioned in this episode:   Chris Wolford on Facebook Occupy Area 51 Facebook Page Twit

When the spiritualist movement began in the late 1800's, psychic mediums commonly held seances in attempts to communicate with the dead.  This practice became popular in the United States after the end of the Civil War, when families would long to hear just one more time from their deceased loved ones.  The introduction of the talking board gave the everyday person an opportunity to attempt spirit communication without the need for a spiritual guide or medium.   The first talking boards were nothing more than flat wooden boards with numbers and letters painted on it, and it wasn't until 1890 when Elija Bond decided to patent the board as a parlor game, giving it the name Ouija.  Some say the word "Ouija" was derived from an ancient Egyptian word meaning "good luck" or a combination of French and German words meaning "yes".  But other accounts claim that the creator of the board simply placed his fingers on the planchette and posed the question "what shall I call you?"  The planch

When people experience something strange, whether it's being touched by an unseen force, seeing an apparition or shadow figure, or hearing voices, we tend to either look for validation of that experience or try to find an explanation in an attempt to categorize what happened.  For some of us, these things can be easily dismissed as an active imagination, a hallucination or pareidolia - where the human mind assigns context to randomness.  While some believe they truly have witnessed evidence of the afterlife, spiritual beings, or angels and demons, others consider the possibility of the presence of mental illness like schizophrenia, or at least they are readily accused of if.  But in reality, not all unexplained phenomena fit perfectly into one of these little boxes.   Today's guest specializes in serious mental illness like Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders and Criminal Behavior.  He's a licensed psychotherapist and is currently in pursuit of his Doctorate in Forensic Psychology.  Mi

Happy Paranormal Day!  Today I have a very special treat for you all in the form of an extra (unscheduled) episode of Deviatus featuring Dalen Spratt, Juwan Mass and Marcus Harvey, otherwise known as the Ghost Brothers.  In honor of Paranormal Day, this is an extra episode this week, so if you haven't checked out part 2 of my discussion with Craig Owens of Bizarre Los Angeles, head on over to deviatus.com to check it out. I was fortunate enough to be able to have a phone conversation with the guys from Destination America's Ghost Brothers last week.  This is a show that has grown to be one of my favorites, and I have to tell you, they had me just rolling during this interview.  I think I ended up having to edit out a few minutes just because I was laughing so hard and attempting to compose myself for the next question. We were able to connect over a conference call line, so you may hear a difference in the audio quality, but I think you're going to enjoy this episode, and if you're like me

This week, I'm concluding my interview with Craig Owens, author of Haunted by History Volume 1.  If you didn't listen to last week's episode, I would encourage you to go back and listen now because we're jumping right back in where we left off in the conversation.  You definitely are not going to want to miss the first part of this conversation, and you can still listen by going to deviatus.com now.  I'll be waiting right here for when you return. This week, Craig talks about the unknown history of deaths at the Hotel Del Coronado and the "Glenwood Ghost" and shadow figures of the Mission Inn.  We'll also dive into how Craig conducts his photo shoots, where he dresses models up in period clothing and has them act out various scenarios may actually be serving to trigger some of the paranormal activity he has experienced.   And don't forget that Craig has offered a special discount to Deviatus listeners on pre-orders of his book.  For a limited time, to take $10 off the retail pric

This time of year when the weather warms up and everyone's planning their summer vacations,  families across the world will soon be traveling to popular vacation spots, and many will seek the sun and the laid back atmosphere of Southern California.  Hot spots that attract tourists include theme parks, beaches, and of course, Hollywood.  And while paranormal activity is frequently reported at some of these popular travel destinations, it's commonly overlooked that the very hotels people stay in between their visits to these attractions are often rich with haunted histories themselves. Today's guest is a professional photographer, historian, and author of the upcoming book, Haunted by History Volume 1.  Craig Owens is about to release his book, which explores 8 of the most notoriously-haunted hotels in Southern California.  This is going to be a two-part episode that dives deep into some of Craig's early paranormal experiences, including during his tenure working for Warner Brothers Stu

Every time I record an episode, I typically discuss one specific type of incident or phenomenon, but every once in awhile you run across someone who has had multiple different types of experiences.  Being a podcast listener myself, I've heard of people having UFO experiences along with Bigfoot experiences, or they've had shadow figures in their homes as well as alien visitations.  But how many people have you heard of who have had experiences with ghosts, UFOs and Bigfoot? This week, we're joined by Ed Roman.  Ed is an award-winning singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Shelburn, Ontario, Canada.  His plethora of experiences involving the paranormal span so many various different types, and once I heard he had all of these happen I just had to have him on the show.  Ed says these moments in his life, which started at a very young age, have served as a catalyst for some of his music.  I sat down with Ed recently to discuss all of these and try to figure out why he is so

Today's guest is Lorna Adams, and she specializes in psychic readings for current topics, as well as future readings, and she can connect people with someone who has passed on.  She also serves to connect people with their spirit guides, and she even gave me a personal reading during this interview.  Some of that information involves people who are alive and well in my personal life today.  For this reason, I have intentionally muted the audio when the real names of people who did not wish to be identified were spoken out of respect for their privacy.   At the end of this episode, after my chat with Lorna, I'm going to be trying out a new segment to the show, so stick around after I'm done speaking with Lorna for something I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy. Important items mentioned in this episode: Lornaadams.com (website) Facebook Page Twitter @SpeakWithSpirit Email: lorna@lornaadams.com Make sure to check out my new Facebook Group Page as well, and let me know what you think this week's E

Last week, you heard from San Diego Paranormal Eye about their recent investigation of the Sallie House in Atchison, Kansas, with some of the audio evidence they found.  If you haven't heard that episode, I highly recommend going back and listening after you hear this one.  Today we are going to be concluding the Sallie House series with a very special interview of Debra and Tony Pickman.  If you recall, they were the tenants of the house during the 1990's when the TV show Sightings (among many others) first aired some of the paranormal phenomena they were experiencing, including Tony being scratched to the point of bleeding by unseen forces while the TV crews were filming.   Important items mentioned in this episode: thesalliehouse.com (website) Survivors of the Dark Paranormal Task Force Email: debra@thesalliehouse.com Email: tony@thesalliehouse.com Related Episodes: Sallie House Part 1 with Denise Pridemore Sallie House Part 2 with SDPE