In this episode, Kade sits down with Eric Freeman Sims, a seasoned paranormal researcher, investigator, and author with over 20 years of experience. Sims discusses his new book 'Small Town Haunts and Legends of Tennessee,' his role as the event coordinator for Goblin Con 2025, and the infamous Hopkinsville Goblin incident. He shares his journey into the paranormal world, sparked by personal experiences and a profound interest in the supernatural. The conversation explores the intersections of folklore, history, and the paranormal, touching on time slips, hauntings, and the broader implications of UFO sightings. Sims also gives a sneak peek into his upcoming book on Kentucky's paranormal activities and offers insights into how his work helps preserve hidden histories and legends.
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https://www.facebook.com/eric.freeman.1048
https://www.facebook.com/UnseenParanormalPodcast
https://www.facebook.com/TheKnightHouseKY
https://www.theknighthouseky.com/
https://www.facebook.com/SmallTownHauntsLegends
00:56 Eric's First Paranormal Experience
02:17 Growing Up in a Haunted House
02:53 Family's Open Approach to Hauntings
06:10 Teenage Adventures in Ghost Hunting
08:09 The Intersection of History and Paranormal
11:26 Modern Spirits and Historical Reverence
14:40 Exploring Different Theories of Hauntings
18:46 Bigfoot, UFOs, and Interdimensional Theories
22:31 The Importance of Hidden History
30:26 Hopkinsville Goblin Incident Overview
31:58 Goblins Attack the Sutton Family
32:54 The Sheriff's Investigation and Media Attention
34:36 The Aftermath and Family's Struggles
35:08 Speculations and Theories
36:20 Geraldine Sutton's Efforts to Preserve the Story
39:19 The Goblin Con Event
47:04 Public Fascination with the Paranormal
52:43 Eric Freeman Sims' Upcoming Projects
55:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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