July 12, 2024 • 59 mins
Time for another interview!
We sat down with Derek Hayes, the creative mind behind the popular paranormal podcast Monsters Among Us and the documentary "Shadows in the Desert." Derek shares his journey from a childhood encounter with a mysterious black panther to becoming a respected voice in the paranormal community.
He discusses his transition from Hollywood filmmaker to podcaster, and how his background in the film industry has shaped his approach to storytelling and production. The conversation delves into some of the most intriguing phenomena covered on Monsters Among Us, including the chilling "Mirrored Men" encounters that Derek has documented over the years.
He also provides insight into the making of "Shadows in the Desert," a documentary exploring the paranormal activity in California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
From ghost lights to ancient petroglyphs, Derek offers a tantalizing glimpse into the mysteries that drew him to this unique location. Throughout the interview, Derek's passion for the unexplained shines through, as does his commitment to thorough research and balanced skepticism.
He discusses the challenges of podcast production, the importance of respecting witness accounts, and the delicate balance between entertainment and investigation in paranormal content creation.
This interview offers fans of the bizarre a fascinating look behind the scenes of one of the genre's most respected voices, while providing newcomers an enticing entry point into the world of paranormal podcasting and documentary filmmaking.
Monsters Among Us Podcast website: https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/
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We sat down with Derek Hayes, the creative mind behind the popular paranormal podcast Monsters Among Us and the documentary "Shadows in the Desert." Derek shares his journey from a childhood encounter with a mysterious black panther to becoming a respected voice in the paranormal community.
He discusses his transition from Hollywood filmmaker to podcaster, and how his background in the film industry has shaped his approach to storytelling and production. The conversation delves into some of the most intriguing phenomena covered on Monsters Among Us, including the chilling "Mirrored Men" encounters that Derek has documented over the years.
He also provides insight into the making of "Shadows in the Desert," a documentary exploring the paranormal activity in California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
From ghost lights to ancient petroglyphs, Derek offers a tantalizing glimpse into the mysteries that drew him to this unique location. Throughout the interview, Derek's passion for the unexplained shines through, as does his commitment to thorough research and balanced skepticism.
He discusses the challenges of podcast production, the importance of respecting witness accounts, and the delicate balance between entertainment and investigation in paranormal content creation.
This interview offers fans of the bizarre a fascinating look behind the scenes of one of the genre's most respected voices, while providing newcomers an enticing entry point into the world of paranormal podcasting and documentary filmmaking.
Monsters Among Us Podcast website: https://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/
Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.
For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:
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Want to discuss the episode on the day it drops with Tyler and Charlie? Follow on Twitch and check out the extended Twitch streams every Tuesday.
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