Curious Explorers
What’s haunting the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park ? Are orbs ghostly phenomena or mere camera artifacts? Can what we do in the future influence the past? How are precognition and retrocausation connected? Do the same psychological principles apply to both the living and the dead? Did Abraham Lincoln foresee his own death? Join historian Kathy Kelly, proprietress of The Paranormal Museum, and psychologist Traci Stein as they explore the evidence for - and against - a paranormal explanation for all things mysterious, historical and most of all - paranormal. [Theme song, "The Paranormal is Real" by Leonell Cassio, used with permission.]
Episodes
Get ready for the next chilling installment in our "Scary Stories Series," leading up to Halloween! In this episode, we dive into the eerie legend of the fabled monster said to lurk beneath the waters of New Jersey’s Lake Hopatcong.
Is there really something sinister hiding in the watery depths, or is it simply a myth? Listen in and decide for yourself—if you dare.
In Part 2 of “La Llorona,” Kathy and Traci unpack the history and psychology of the legend – including La Llorona’s jealousy, heartbreak, murder and madness. They also discuss true crime cases of filicide and the intersection of mental illness, evil, and murder.
[Trigger warning: this episode covers 3 real life cases of mothers who murdered their children. Listener discretion is advised.]
In this chilling episode, the ladies of Curious Explorers invite you to dim the lights and gather close for a haunting journey into the legend of La Llorona—the Weeping Woman. As autumn settles in and Halloween approaches, Kathy weaves a spellbinding retelling of one of the most enduring and eerie folktales from the Americas.
La Llorona is a spectral figure whose grief and warning echo along riversides and through gene...
Join the Curious Explorers they count down to Spooky Season with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Grab a cup of tea (or perhaps a glass of wine) as Kathy does a deep dive into the complex, tragic, and deeply human narrative that birthed one of literature’s most iconic monsters. The ladies also ponder Frankenstein’s eerie and prescient themes as they relate to contemporary science, technology, and the sometimes murky bound...
Master remote viewer Lori Williams joins Traci to talk all about remote viewing -- from its use as a highly accurate psychic tool, to Lori’s journey working with luminaries Lyn Buchanan, Mel Riley, and more. Lori also discussed her previous work with law enforcement, how remote viewing can reveal the answers to life’s most pressing questions, and how you can become a highly skilled viewer.
In the second half, Lori sha...
Are Cape Cod alien sightings an open secret?
What made Kathy flee Truro Air Force Base?
And what happened to the soldier who “lost” two hours of time?
Find the answers to these questions and more on this episode of Curious Explorers!
Chapters:
- Budd Hopkins Introduction – 06:18
- Guglielmo Marconi – 06:50
- Truro Air Force Base – 09:54
- Budd Hopkins, Alien Abductions & Hypnosis --16:21
- The Soldier's Missing Time – 23...
Was there real life Van Helsing? Did Traci bend a spoon with her mind? Is Kathy channeling Zoolander? And who let the dogs out??
In this episode, Kathy and Traci tackle 80s TV nostalgia, “blue steel,” and the historical events that inspired Bram Stoker’s Van Helsing, werewolf stories, and more.
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What do Barbara Brennan, Bill Bengston, Bernard Grad, and biophoton research have in common (besides the letter B?)? They all shed some light on the phenomenon of auras - or the energy fields around us that some people can see (and we all probably perceive in some way). In this episode, Traci and Kathy ponder what auras may be, how they’re connected to healing, psi, and consciousness, as well as what auras might tell ...
This episode begins with the Curious Explorers catching up and sharing some eerie Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVPs) that were captured while recording some of Kathy & Traci’s spookiest episodes.
The heart of this episode, however, is the story of Bridget Bishop, the first woman executed during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The Curious Explorers discuss the climate of fear, hysteria, and social control that led to...
What do hell hounds, haunted bathrooms and Screaming Jenny have in common? Can you really get your (ghostly) fix on Route 666? Will Kathy ever live out her fantasy of becoming a trucker?
The answers to these questions and more (plus the winner of our recent giveaway on this episode of Curious Explorers!
For more on Kathy, Traci and the Curious Explorers Podcast, and to send us a message (we’d love to hear from you!), ...
The Curious Explorers are serving up 80s hair, animal symbolism, and what happens if you disrespect the infamous “Devil’s Tree,” in Basking Ridge, NJ. Even better, all of this comes with a complimentary Irish breakfast. It’s so hearty and delicious, even “Annabelle” makes a cameo tonight. So touch up that Aquanet, pull up a chair at the Woolworth’s counter, order yourself some turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, and...
- What do Monty Python and New Jersey have in common?
- What creepy cryptid is terrorizing Hoboken kids?
- Which paranormal podcaster is related to Traci?
- And how can you win our first-ever giveaway?
Check out our first episode of Season 2 - recorded live at the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park! - for answers to these questions and more.
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In this episode, Kathy and Traci go deep down the rabbit hole of Psi Savant Wolf Messing, the Soviet campaign to perfect and weaponize psychic powers, what the CIA knew about this, and more. They also take some detours into everything from alien encounters on Cape Cod, to NJ drone sightings, dogs chasing deer, and “the Italian Goodbye.”
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Is Kathy’s new house haunted? What visual anomalies manifested during filming? And is whatever’s spooking Kathy’s dogs connected to whoever’s buried on her property?
In this episode, the Curious Explorers unpack these mysteries and more. They also chat about the results of Kathy and Adam Berry’s mini investigation of the new museum in Provincetown. Finally, Kathy and Traci preview the upcoming Jersey Devil Fable Festi...
Was Patience Worth a 17th-century muse to 20th-century housewife Pearl Curran? Was the Ouija board the portal for Worth to transmit her writing through Curran? Or was Curran disguising - or even consciously unaware of - her own literary gifts?
In this episode, Kathy and Traci explore the history and controversies surrounding the Patience Worth case and ponder other reported cases of otherworldly inspiration. They also...
In this special collaboration with "Unpacking Possibility," Traci interviews Kathy about all things paranormal!
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Have you ever had a dream that later came true? Experienced, “mother’s intuition?” Sensed the presence of a loved one after they passed away? Or had a gut feeling that proved to be right? If you’re like 67% of people according to a recent survey, you’ve probably had at least one experienc...
In Part II of the interview with Marty Stalker, director of "Hostage to the Devil," Marty does a deeper dive into controversial exorcist, Father Malachi Martin; demonic possession; and the paranormal phenomena that he continues to encounter when speaking on these topics. In fact, you’ll hear some of the strange audio interference we experienced while recording; and in the YouTube version, you’ll get anothe...
In this episode of Curious Explorers, we’re joined by Marty Stalker, the director of the documentary 'Hostage to the Devil,' which explores the life of Jesuit priest and exorcist Malachi Martin. Marty reveals his 6-year journey making the film, discusses the controversial life of Father Martin, and describes the supernatural “resistance” Marty encountered while making the movie and since then. The interview ...
Did the Ouija board help a woman find her soul mate? Are otherworldly advisors inherently “good” or could they be something more sinister? And who’s our special guest on an upcoming episode of Curious Explorers?
For answers to these questions and more, check out this week’s episode where Kathy and Traci tackle these topics and more!
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Can our intentions affect matter? Why do words seem to reshape water crystals? Can energy healers make mice live longer or kill cancer cells? And if our thoughts and intentions are powerful, could this be dangerous? In this episode of Curious Explorers, Traci and Kathy dive into some of the science on energy healing in the lab and ponder what that means outside of it.
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