The Wandering Road

Send us a text or leave a voice message! email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 In this episode of The Wandering Road, the hosts are joined by JJ from Southern Demonology to explore a surprisingly complex divide within Christianity itself—how different denominations interpret the supernatural. Some traditions approach the paranormal with extreme caution, viewing nearly every unexplained encounter as something demonic or spiritually dangerous. Others take a more measured stance, leaving room for mystery without immediately labeling it as evil—or even questioning whether ghosts or spirits exist at all. Together, the conversation unpacks where these beliefs come from, how theology shapes interpretation, and why two people with the same core faith can walk away from the same experience with completely different conclusions. Is every shadow something sinister? Can spirits exist outside of a demonic framework? And how do cultural and doctrinal differences influence what people believe they’re encountering? With a mix of humor, thoughtful discussion, and real-world experiences, this episode takes a closer look at the intersection of faith and the paranormal—and the gray areas that don’t always get talked about. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

Send us a text or leave a voice message! email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 For this Episode of The Wandering Road hosts Chris & Dean delve into the chaotic world of AI! OpenAI seems to be losing traction and Claude dev's have had a massive blunder by releasing their source code in an update! Is AI scaling back? Or will they continue full force and put us in a fully AI controlled world? The guys also re-visit Dean's UFO experiences and the incident of where he saw that humanoid lizard figure in his room! Was this a dream or was there an actual visitation based on the pattern of sightings throughout his early life?! https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQyKz77SmsqfYfbFqCD61wYABHlOUDTw9Gj_A&s Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 This episode of The Wandering Road is a feature episode from JJ's Southern Demonology podcast in which JJ shares a few terrifying demonic dreams that have plagued him for a majority of his life! I hope you enjoy today's feature episode and we will return to regular programming with next weeks release! Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 Why does everything unexplained get called demonic? This week, The Wandering Road is joined by JJ from Southern Demonology to separate fear from fact. We dig into what demonic really means, why people jump to that conclusion, and how misunderstanding fuels some of the darkest labels in the paranormal world. Spoiler: most of what people call “demonic”… isn’t. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 What happens when a paranormal investigation team doesn’t just chase ghosts—but studies them for decades? In this episode of The Wandering Road, we sit down with members of the Searcher Group, one of Canada’s longest-running paranormal research teams, active since 1979. With over four decades of investigations, experiments, and firsthand encounters, their work goes far beyond the typical “ghost hunting” you see on TV. We dive into their most compelling cases, including long-term hauntings that span years, the methods they’ve developed through real-world experience, and how their approach to the paranormal has evolved over time. From shadow figures to unexplained phenomena that defy easy explanation, this conversation explores what happens when curiosity meets persistence. Are hauntings misunderstood? Can patterns be found in the chaos? And after 40+ years… what do they believe is really out there? This is a deep, fascinating look at the unknown—through the eyes of investigators who have spent a lifetime chasing it. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 In this episode of The Wandering Road, we dive into the dark past of Lake Lanier in Georgia. When the lake was created in the 1950s, entire communities were flooded—homes, churches, cemeteries, and even roads disappeared beneath the rising water. Since then, the lake has gained a chilling reputation. Visitors and locals have reported strange sightings: ghostly figures beneath the water, unexplained drownings, eerie encounters while diving, and the legend of the “Lady of the Lake.” Some believe the spirits of those who died there—or those whose graves were disturbed—still linger in the depths. Is Lake Lanier truly haunted, or is its reputation the result of tragic accidents and unsettling history? Join The Wandering Road as we explore the history, legends, paranormal encounters, and chilling theories surrounding one of America’s most mysterious lakes. Just remember… if you feel something brush your leg in the water, it might not be a fish. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 Just when you thought it was safe to look up at the sky… Tommy Cullum is back. The host of Let's Get Freaky Podcast returns to The Wandering Road for another unforgettable conversation, and this time we're going straight to the stars. UFO sightings, aliens, and enough unexplained phenomena to keep you up all night. Whether you're a true believer or a skeptic, this episode will leave you thinking twice before stepping outside after dark. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 This week on The Wandering Road, we sit down with paranormal author Maxim Furek to explore the world of the unexplained. From the chilling story behind Annabelle the doll to the disturbing claims of The Smurl Haunting, we separate Hollywood myth from documented accounts and examine what makes these cases endure. Along the way, we dig into the bigger question: what is the paranormal, really? Belief, psychology, folklore or something we still can’t explain? Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 In this chilling episode of The Wandering Road, Chris and Dean welcome back Amanda for a third time on the show. In previous episodes 81 & 118 Amanda has been on to share her initial paranormal experiences and a follow up on some new activity. For this chilling third show Amanda shares how she is still plagued by hauntings, odd activity in her apartment, a feeling of being watched, and her pets being unsettled. She details what she has encountered recently and while she is recounting her story the guys and Amanda are interrupted by potential activity and a technical glitch that spooks them all. Tune into this chilling episode and the final part of Amanda's story. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 In this chilling episode of The Wandering Road, Chris and Dean dive into some of the most unsettling paranormal stories to come out of modern warfare. From a soldier’s alleged demonic encounter in Ramadi during the Iraq War, to eerie figures spotted through a Starlight Scope in Vietnam, and a possible djinn encounter shared by a trusted friend who served overseas. This episode explores the strange line between combat stress, folklore, and something far darker. When war strips away comfort and certainty, what else might be waiting in the shadows? Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 In this Part Two conversation on The Wandering Road, we welcome back ThirdeyeBekah for a deeper descent into the strange, the spiritual, and the unsettling. This time, Bekah recounts her experience visiting a haunted hospital a place where residual energy lingers, emotions echo through empty corridors, and the boundary between the living and the dead feels dangerously thin. We talk about how locations tied to suffering can imprint themselves onto the environment, and what it feels like to step into a space that hasn’t let go of its past. From there, the conversation turns toward animal spirits not just as symbols, but as protectors, messengers, and companions that exist beyond the physical world. Bekah shares insights into how animals may appear spiritually before or after death, and why so many cultures believe animals walk beside us during moments of transition. Finally, we explore one of the most chilling death omens found across folklore and firsthand accounts: black dogs, hell hounds, and shadowy canine figures seen shortly before someone passes away. This episode sits at the crossroads of paranormal encounters, spiritual symbolism, and death folklore a reminder that sometimes the road gets darker before it reveals the truth. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

In this gripping episode of The Wandering Road, we sit down with veteran paranormal investigator Charlie Rivero for an unfiltered journey into the darkest corners of the unknown. Charlie breaks down what real paranormal investigation looks like—from his meticulous methods, evidence standards, and preparation, to the emotional and psychological toll that comes with chasing things most people never want to encounter. He recounts a chilling investigation that led to what he believes was a direct demonic encounter. Charlie also opens up about investigating the Amityville house alone, separating myth from what he personally experienced inside one of the most infamous locations in paranormal history. The conversation doesn’t stop there. Charlie gives his honest, no-nonsense thoughts on Ed and Lorraine Warren, discusses his own intense experiences aboard the Queen Mary, and reflects on what it was like interacting with controversial psychic Sylvia Browne during his appearance on The Montel Williams Show. If you’re fascinated by the paranormal, curious about what happens behind the scenes of investigations, or drawn to stories that blur the line between legend and lived experience, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 Chris and Dean sit down with Bekah from ThirdEyeBekah for a chilling conversation about her real-life encounters with the paranormal. Bekah recounts her time at a Catholic school plagued by unexplained activity, where fear quietly followed students through classrooms and hallways. Years later, the disturbances escalated when poltergeist activity began inside her home, bringing with it loud crashes, moving objects, and a constant sense of being watched. What started as strange moments slowly became something impossible to ignore. This episode explores how those experiences shaped Bekah and what it’s like to realize the haunting may not have stayed behind. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 In this episode of The Wandering Road, Chris and Dean explore two modern horrors that reveal how easily lines get crossed—both in the ground beneath our feet and in the technology we’re racing to build. The conversation begins with the disturbing Jonathan Gerlach grave-robbing case, where investigators uncovered stolen human remains tied to cemetery thefts, raising chilling questions about obsession, morality, and how something so grotesque can go unnoticed for so long. From there, the road bends toward a different kind of unease as the guys examine artificial intelligence spiraling beyond human control—from real-world consequences already unfolding to the growing fear that we’re unleashing systems we don’t fully understand, much less know how to stop. Two stories. One theme. Whether it’s what we dig up from the dead or what we unleash into the future, this episode asks the same haunting question: once something is uncovered, can it ever truly be put back? Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 In this chilling episode of The Wandering Road, Chris sits down with JJ from Southern Demonology to journey deep into the shadowed corners of Japanese folklore and modern paranormal belief. Together, they unravel the terrifying world of Japanese curses, the vengeful spirits known as onryō, and the dark rituals believed to bind rage, grief, and unfinished business to the living world. The conversation moves beyond legend into lived experience as JJ recounts an unsettling encounter during a house-hunting trip in Japan—an experience that blurred the line between bad luck, spiritual warning, and something far more sinister. From exorcisms rooted in Shinto and Buddhist traditions to the cultural fear of lingering spirits that refuse to move on, this episode explores why Japan’s supernatural reputation is so deeply feared—and respected. Equal parts folklore, theology, and personal horror, this episode is a slow-burning descent into curses that follow, spirits that watch, and the terrifying possibility that some places never want to be lived in at all. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 Chris from The Wandering Road teams up with JJ from Southern Demonology to review the 2025 Amazon Prime documentary A Cursed Man. Together, they break down the film’s most unsettling moments and dig into the bigger question at its core: what’s real, what’s staged, and what actually holds weight? From alleged curses to psychological fallout, Chris and JJ share their honest thoughts on the documentary, separating legitimate cultural practices from cinematic storytelling and speculation. A grounded, critical discussion for anyone curious about the occult without the hype. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 What happens when you talk about the paranormal long enough… and it starts responding? JJ from Southern Demonology links up with The Wandering Road for a raw, unsettling roundtable about the unspoken “rule” of the strange: when you look into the paranormal, it looks back. What begins as an idea becomes a pattern—technical glitches, oppressive heaviness, sudden health scares, night terrors, EVPs that don’t belong, and that lingering feeling that something is listening from just outside the edge of the conversation. Dean dives into eerie perception—faces in wood grain, patterns, and shadows—then connects it to darker frameworks like Gnosticism, archons, and “loosh farming”: the idea that something feeds on human fear and suffering. Chris shares the moment podcasting stopped being “just spooky fun,” including his first terrifying bout of sleep paralysis and the instinctive dread of don’t look up—you’ll see something you can’t unsee. JJ opens up about the message that started everything—“you have left your modalities unprotected”—and the cascade that followed: illness, hospital time, and the question every creator in this space eventually faces: Do you keep going when it feels like the topic has noticed you? We’re not here to convince you. We’re here to talk honestly—about the psychological, the spiritual, and the possibility that both can be true at the same time. And if you’re listening because you’ve experienced the unexplained yourself: you’re not alone. Featuring: Southern Demonology x The Wandering Road Topics: paranormal escalation, EVPs, sleep paralysis, night terrors, spiritual protection, Gnosticism/archons, and what it costs to speak. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 In this eerie episode of The Wandering Road, host Chris interviews Tommy Cullum, host of the Let’s Get Freaky podcast, about the lifelong paranormal experiences that began in his childhood home. Tommy recounts growing up surrounded by unexplainable activity, from waking in the night to see ghostly figures standing in his room, to encountering terrifying doppelgangers of his own mother and family members, entities that looked familiar but felt deeply wrong. What started as childhood fear followed him into adulthood, shaping his understanding of the paranormal and leaving lasting psychological scars. This conversation dives into a haunted upbringing, the long shadow of fear, and what it’s like to come face-to-face with something wearing the face of someone you love. Listener discretion advised. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 In this episode of The Wandering Road, Chris and Dean open the door to the strange, hilarious, and downright unsettling world of dreams. From the bizarre nighttime stories that make zero sense in the daylight… to the terrifying, shadow-drenched encounters that feel almost demonic, nothing is off the table. They swap some of their weirdest and funniest dream moments, explore nightmares that linger long after waking, and take a thoughtful turn into the dreams that feel like messages from loved ones who’ve passed on. Are these visitations? Symbols? Memories resurfacing? Or something deeper reaching out? Settle in as the hosts navigate the thin line between the subconscious and the supernatural, blending humor, curiosity, and a touch of eerie mystery in true Wandering Road fashion. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com

email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com https://buymeacoffee.com/twrpod https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wandering-road/id1678025434 https://open.spotify.com/show/4bntTTtDjBkilDqT4rIgS7 In this haunting listener submission, Jim shares chilling encounters with experiences involving shadow figures, strange entities, and unexplained disturbances. But nothing compares to what unfolded after the heartbreaking loss of his beloved dog, Lacey, in 2024. Her passing left a deep emotional void, and in that vulnerable space, something negative crept in. Jim began sensing a heavy presence watching from the corner of his home, an oppressive force that drained his energy, twisted his emotions, and fed on his grief. What followed was a terrifying escalation: intrusive thoughts, waves of hopelessness, and a vivid nightmare that exploded into sleep paralysis, complete with crawling shadow “spiders” covering the ceiling of his bedroom. Drawing from past guidance and years of experience dealing with the paranormal, Jim attempted multiple cleansing methods, but the darkness only dug in deeper. Eventually, he reached out for help, leading to a remote clearing session that brought both clarity and a disturbing twist: none of the audio he recorded survived, and his ghost cam mysteriously captured silence where there should have been hours of sound. Though life returned to normal for nearly a year, a sudden explosive noise in an empty room loud enough to send his cat bolting outside suggests the quiet may not be permanent. Chris dives into Jim’s account, the emotional weight behind the haunting, and the eerie patterns that hint at a lifelong connection to the unexplained. Support the show SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: @TWRoadpodcast IG: twroadpodcast Want to be a guest or share your paranormal experiences? Email us! twroadpodcast@gmail.com