ParaTruth Radio

06/08/2023

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31/07/2023

Here it is, folks. Our podcast finale episode! We plan to be back periodically, but this is a bittersweet moment for us. Keep tuning in! Keep listening! We love you all!

Hey ParaTruthers! This is our farewell episode. We love you all and encourage you to keep listening to our show. We will be back periodically to release …

30/07/2023

We were honored to be on with Kat Ward to discuss the future of ParaTruth Radio!

Hello everyone. Welcome to Paranormal Heart Podcast. Thank you so much for being here. Folks, my special guest for episode 103, are dear friends and hosts o...

24/06/2023

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19/06/2023

ParaTruth Radio will be off air for a few weeks as we regroup and get ready for our next guest. Talk to you all soon.

20/03/2023

St. Patty's Day EP

Today we discuss the history of Saint Patrick's Day and reminisce on old traditions.

21/02/2023

Probably the best representation of a chupacabra we've ever seen...

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15/02/2023

Hey ParaTruthers! If you didn't hear the last episode, we are looking for people who want to share their opinions on the topics we talk about on air with us. If you'd be interested, reach out to us!

12/02/2023

Hey, ParaTruthers! We know it's been awhile since we've posted something other than show links. We apologize for that and are working to get better.

If you would be interested in helping out ParaTruth Radio, we would greatly appreciate it. By sharing our posts, liking our posts, or now you can donate to our Buy Me a Coffee. Any and all help is much appreciated.

We Define Paranormal. We are individuals who are passionate about the paranormal and our curiosity runs deep. We dive headfirst into each topic, exploring...

06/02/2023

New Episode! "A Paranormal Q&A"

What's going on, ParaTruthers? We decided to do something a little different in this episode and answer some common questions about the paranormal. Join us once again as we go down the rabbit hole! Learn more about your ad ch...

What's going on, ParaTruthers? We decided to do something a little different in this episode and answer some common questions about the paranormal. Join …

30/01/2023

New Episode! "Aliens and Future Humans"

How's it going, ParaTruthers?! We've got great episode for ya this week. We discuss extraterrestrials and UAP phenomena and the possibility that they are all humans from the future coming to check on us. Does time travel exis...

How's it going, ParaTruthers?! We've got great episode for ya this week. We discuss extraterrestrials and UAP phenomena and the possibility that they are…

23/01/2023

New Episode! "Humans Are From Mars"

What's going on, ParaTruthers?! We've got a great new episode for you all. How many have heard the theory about human life starting on Mars first? No? Well, this is the episode for you. We discuss the possibility of life star...

What's going on, ParaTruthers?! We've got a great new episode for you all. How many have heard the theory about human life starting on Mars first? No? We…

09/01/2023

New Episode! "The Meta Curse"

What's going on, ParaTruthers? We have another great episode for you. We discuss the Metaverse. Is it a curse? Is it an escape? Something more? Join us as we go down the rabbit hole once more! Learn more about your ad choices...

What's going on, ParaTruthers? We have another great episode for you. We discuss the Metaverse. Is it a curse? Is it an escape? Something more? Join us a…

02/01/2023

New Episode! "ParaTruth's New Year's Extravaganza 2022"

What's going on, ParaTruthers?! Welcome to another episode of ParaTruth Radio. Justin And Erik bring on two guest cohosts, Shelly and Liana, to discuss several paranormal topics. They talk about Justin’s recent UFO (UAP) sigh...

What's going on, ParaTruthers?! Welcome to another episode of ParaTruth Radio. Justin And Erik bring on two guest cohosts, Shelly and Liana, to discuss s…

26/12/2022

New Episode! "The Christmas Tree"

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Erik & Justin talk about the origins of the Christmas tree. Why do we put one up? Does it have anything to do with Christ? Answer these questions with them as they once again go down the ra...

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Erik & Justin talk about the origins of the Christmas tree. Why do we put one up? Does it have anything to do with Ch…

22/12/2022

Leave it to sasquatch to put a damper on love making in our national parks...

18/12/2022

New Episode! "The Ghosts of ParaTruth Christmas Past"

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Justin & Erik explore past Christmas episodes and bring light to new things never talked about on those episodes. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Join them, as always, as they ve...

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Justin & Erik explore past Christmas episodes and bring light to new things never talked about on those episodes. Thi…

05/12/2022

New Episode! "The Living History of the Ouija w/John Kozik"

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Erik & Justin talk to John Kozik, who runs The Salem Witch Board Museum. They talk to John about the history of Ouija and talking boards, who they were originally marketed towards, and so m...

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Erik & Justin talk to John Kozik, who runs The Salem Witch Board Museum. They talk to John about the history of Ouija…

04/12/2022

This needs to be a t-shirt. Or maybe it already is?

21/11/2022

New Episode! "What in God's Name is the Gobblesquatch?!"

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Justin & Erik talk about the infamous Gobblesquatch! They celebrate Thanksgiving discussing the legends of this very rare cryptid. Join them once again as they go down the rabbit hole! Refe...

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Justin & Erik talk about the infamous Gobblesquatch! They celebrate Thanksgiving discussing the legends of this very …

14/11/2022

New Episode! "Look, God is Here w/Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro"

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Erik & Justin talk to Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro about her STEs (Spiritually Transformative Encounters). They talk about her atheism, being contacted by spirit, and so much more! Join them as ...

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Erik & Justin talk to Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro about her STEs (Spiritually Transformative Encounters). They talk about…

07/11/2022

New Episode! "The Dullahan: The Original Headless Horseman"

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Justin & Erik discuss the creature known as the Dullahan. What is it? Where did it come from? Are there other creatures like it? Join them once again as they travel down the rabbit hole! Re...

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Justin & Erik discuss the creature known as the Dullahan. What is it? Where did it come from? Are there other creatur…

31/10/2022

New Episode! "Halloween Spookapalooza w/guest host Kat Ward"

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Erik & Justin bring on guest co-host, Kat Ward, for their Halloween Spookapalooza. They talk about the history of Salem and Erik's trip to Salem. Join them once again as they go down the ra...

On this episode of ParaTruth Radio, Erik & Justin bring on guest co-host, Kat Ward, for their Halloween Spookapalooza. They talk about the history of Sal…

30/10/2022

Yup. This is the original device that supposedly wards off evil spirits.

An original Jack O'Lantern c.1850 on display at the Museum of Country Life in Mayo.

History of the Jack O'Lantern.

According to Irish folklore, a man called Stingy Jack was sentenced to roam the earth for eternity by the devil. A ghostly figure of the night, Jack walks with a burning coal inside of a carved out turnip to light his way. Irish folklore began to refer to this spooky figure as 'Jack of the Lantern' which then became 'Jack O’Lantern.'

We all know that Halloween started with the Irish festival of Samhain or 'All Hallows Eve', which then became known as Halloween. This was a time of year when the veil between this world and the next was at its weakest and spirits roamed the world. This legend is why people in Ireland began to make their own versions of Jack’s lantern by carving grotesque faces into turnips, potatoes and beets, placing them by their homes to frighten away Stingy Jack and other wandering evil spirits and travelers.

Irish migrants in the 19th century brought this legend across the Atlantic, where they discovered that Pumpkins were easier to carve than Turnips. So, it’s to an Irish character named Stingy Jack that we owe the origins of the modern Jack O'Lanterns.