Scalarious

Scalarious

Frighteningly Funny! Comedians John Olson and DW Surine chat with entertainers, authors and creators about their paranormal experiences, and paranormal experts to back them up! A perfect mixture of paranormal and comedy!

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August 6, 2025 81 mins

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The legendary paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren have shaped our understanding of ghost hunting for decades, but how much of their work was genuine and how much was embellished for effect? In this revealing episode, we explore the fascinating lives of the world's most famous ghost hunters, from their founding of the New England Society for Psychic Research in 1952 to their in...

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The unexpected journey from skeptic to believer sometimes takes surprising turns. After a month-long absence, John Olson returns with what he calls "The State of Scalarious Address" – a raw, unfiltered look into his spiritual awakening and its profound impact on the podcast's future.

With remarkable candor, John reveals his renewed Christian faith and the internal strug...

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The veil between our world and the next is especially thin in Las Vegas, where decades of intense human emotion, tragic endings, and unfinished business have created a supernatural landscape hiding in plain sight beneath the neon glow.

Mike from Las Vegas Soul Searchers pulls back this veil, sharing his transformation from hardened skeptic to experienced paranormal investigator. A ret...

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Have you ever pondered what ghosts really are? Bob Lement of Static Radio Podcast turns our paranormal assumptions upside down with his provocative theory: "All ghosts are not ghosts." This mind-bending conversation challenges everything we think we know about the unexplained.

Bob shares his chilling personal encounter with a shadow person following a devastating house fire....

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Ever wondered what happens when a police officer encounters something that can't be explained by standard procedure or rational thought? Brandon Gayheart, known to nearly 400,000 TikTok followers as the Supernatural Sleuth, takes us behind the badge to explore the paranormal encounters he's experienced during his 25-year law enforcement career.

Brandon's journey into th...

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What makes us run screaming from harmless haunted houses while ignoring real-life warning signs? Comedian Leanne Linsky joins hosts John Olson and DW Surine for a fascinating exploration of fear perception and our contradictory responses to paranormal versus actual threats.

Linsky recounts being so terrified at her first haunted attraction that she had to escape through a side door, y...

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Have you ever wondered what lies beyond the veil between life and death? June Edward has not only glimpsed it—she's made communicating across this boundary her life's work. 

When June was 27, a routine MRI procedure went catastrophically wrong. She died on the table, experiencing what she describes as a journey to "the lowest level of heaven." When she returned to ...

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After nearly dying from cancer complications, skeptic and comedian Shane Thede found himself facing something he never believed in - a haunting that defied logical explanation. 

Shane's journey begins with tragedy when his mother passes away in his arms. Months later, diagnosed with late-stage multiple myeloma, he's hospitalized in critical condition. During those dark days ...

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The sailor-suited boy with the penetrating stare sits motionless in his glass case at Key West's East Martello Museum, yet visitors whisper their requests before snapping photos. They've heard the stories—what happens when you disrespect Robert the Doll.

In this spine-tingling episode, John welcomes comedian Zach Scharf to explore America's most notorious haunted doll. ...

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Have you ever wondered what kind of person runs toward a ghost instead of away? Meet Chris Mac, a paranormal researcher from the Pocono Mountains whose fearless approach to spirit encounters began at the tender age of five when he chased after an apparition in his home, thinking it was his grandmother.

Chris takes us on a dark journey through abandoned asylums and forgotten institutio...

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What happens when the veil between worlds becomes transparent? Psychic medium Scarlet Porretta pulls back the curtain on her extraordinary journey through the realm of spiritual communication in this captivating conversation.

From childhood encounters with mysterious entities at her bedside to her unexpected professional awakening in her forties, Scarlet shares the deeply personal evo...

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Ever wondered how tarot cards can reveal truths about mysterious cases and famous personalities? Moon Rain, a tarot reader from El Paso, Texas, takes us on a fascinating journey through the energy-driven world of tarot reading and its surprising connections to well-known mysteries.

The conversation begins with Moon Rain sharing her origin story – learning about energy from a warlock i...

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When does intuition cross the line into the paranormal? This question forms the backdrop of a meandering yet fascinating conversation that begins with a reflection on last week's pet psychic readings. The hosts analyze what made those readings compelling, with John noting both the accurate insights and the moments of ambiguity, striking a balance between appreciation and healthy skepticis...

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Ever wonder what your pet is really thinking? In this captivating episode, we welcome back psychic medium Natalie Lucia who takes us deep into the mysterious world of animal communication, demonstrating her remarkable ability to connect with our furry companions—both living and those who have crossed the rainbow bridge.

The session begins with Natalie reading Posey, one of the Hell Ho...

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What happens when the owner of a genuinely haunted building admits she's terrified to walk its halls alone? Welcome to Haunted Hillview Manor, where the paranormal isn't just a business model—it's an unavoidable daily reality.

Built in 1926 as the Lawrence County Home for the Poor and Aged, this imposing structure in New Castle, Pennsylvania has witnessed countless live...

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Step into the shadows of one of America's most haunted dwellings as we sit down with the Yaple family, owners of the infamous 1771 Enfield House in Connecticut. For 18 years, they've lived in a property so haunted that even renowned demonologist Lorraine Warren refused to enter.

The Yaples share their harrowing journey, beginning with their innocent purchase of what seemed l...

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Radioactive spirits, ghostly monastery monks, and children's laughter at an abandoned amusement park—welcome to our hypothetical journey to Ukraine's most haunted locations. When John suggests we embark on a 16-hour flight to explore paranormal hotspots, the conversation quickly reveals we can't actually get there due to the ongoing conflict. Nevertheless, we dive deep into what...

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Dare to check in to history's most haunted accommodations? Join us as we unlock the doors to spine-chilling hotels where some guests have never checked out. From Minnesota's local haunts to internationally infamous establishments, we're exploring the spectral residents that make these destinations bucket list stops for paranormal enthusiasts.

We begin close to home with...

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The moment Melissa McCarty joins our conversation, we're thrust into a world where the veil between the living and dead is remarkably thin. Introducing herself as the "Outlaw Psychic," Melissa immediately captivates with spine-tingling stories that blur the boundaries between history, the supernatural, and family legacy.

From her rest home in Oregon where she's rec...

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What makes an object truly "haunted"? In this riveting exploration of paranormal artifacts, we dive deep with Quinn from Real Haunted Items to uncover the fascinating world of collecting, investigating, and rehoming objects with spiritual attachments.

Quinn reveals the surprising science behind what makes certain materials more likely to hold paranormal energy. Forget plasti...

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