Truth Be Told Paranormal

Welcome to Truth Be Told Paranormal, where we explore the unseen, the uncanny, and the unexplained. In this episode, your host Tony Sweet sits down with paranormal investigator and haunted-objects collector Kari Bergen (visit her at ephemeraobscura.com) and psychic medium Intuitive Shana (follow her on Instagram @intuitiveshana) to dive deep into the chilling realm of haunted dolls and cursed arti...

Humankind needs natural adversities for strength, resilience, and overall health. Nature's challenges are not meant to be conquered, but to be experienced.  Learn more about Personal Rewilding online at  www.rhnaturereconnect.com   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support .

In this episode of Truth Be Told, Tony Sweet welcomes Meghna Porwal, a Certified Professional Paranormal Investigator with the Indian Paranormal Society, founded by the late Gaurav Tiwari. Meghna specializes in capturing photographic anomalies and has documented some of India’s most compelling evidence of the supernatural. From haunted forts and sacred temples to urban apartments with lingering en...

🕯️ This Halloween, the haunting begins where it all began... Before Amityville, before The Conjuring, there was The Bell Witch of Tennessee — America’s first documented haunted house. Step back into the 1800s with me as we uncover the chilling true story that terrified a nation and inspired centuries of ghost tales. Was it a curse, a con… or something far darker that refused to die? Join me, Tony...

Step into the heart of the Amazon with host Tony Sweet as Truth Be Told explores the legends, spirits, and mysteries hidden beneath the rainforest canopy. Fresh from his journey into the jungle, Tony weaves personal experiences with chilling folklore—guardian spirits that protect the trees, shape-shifters lurking in the shadows, and river beings that blur the line between myth and reality. Are the...

Halloween Starts with a Witch – Featuring Psychic Medium Patti Negri This week on Truth Be Told Paranormal, host Tony Sweet welcomes world-renowned psychic medium, author, and “Good Witch” of Hollywood, Patti Negri, for a spirited Halloween special. Patti opens up about her journey as a practicing witch, her work with the paranormal, and why Halloween holds such powerful magic. From ancient tradit...

Programs and initiatives around the world continue to spread the ideals of rewilding on a global scale, and as of August 2025, Illinois is now the first state in the US to make rewilding a priority in its conservation planning and resource legislation. We can all start small, however, and help to spread the importance of rewilding.  Learn more about Personal Rewilding online at  www.rhnaturereconn...

This Halloween, Truth Be Told takes a chilling turn into prophecy, apocalypse, and the supernatural forces that may be hiding behind our favorite holiday. Host Tony Sweet explores the haunting origins of Halloween, from the Celtic festival of Samhain to the fall of Atlantis, the return of the Anunnaki, and the occult symbols we still carve, wear, and display today. Are jack-o’-lanterns just decora...

Host Tony Sweet welcomes paranormal investigator and author Barry J. Corbett to discuss his haunting new book Haunted Gettysburg: Paranormal Tales from the Field of Battle. Together, they explore the restless spirits said to linger where 50,000 soldiers lost their lives during the Civil War’s most pivotal clash. From eerie cries at Devil’s Den to ghostly whispers at Kuhn’s Brickyard, Barry shares...

A brief discussion of what Richard Louv called 'Nature Deficit Disorder' - the effects of a lack of interaction with the natural world - and some wonderful suggestions to solve it! "Last Child in the Woods" by Richard Louv https://richardlouv.com/books/last-child Learn more about Personal Rewilding online at  www.rhnaturereconnect.com   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

In this episode of Truth Be Told, Tony Sweet sits down with renowned paranormal investigator and psychologist Dr. Ciarán O’Keeffe, best known for his work on Most Haunted and Paranormal Lockdown. Together, they dive into the fascinating world of ghost hunting and paranormal research — from Europe’s top haunted castles and asylums to the methods that separate genuine investigation from myth. Dr. O’...

This is a personal episode, an opportunity that I'm taking to share with you some personal thoughts about the practice of rewilding, of connecting to Nature, and the cyclical nature of our world.  Learn more about Personal Rewilding online at  www.rhnaturereconnect.com   Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--3589860/support .

This Halloween season, Tony takes you deep into the terrifying history of Vlad the Impaler, the real-life figure who inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula. Known for his brutal tactics and chilling reputation, Vlad’s reign of fear in 15th-century Wallachia left a legacy drenched in blood and horror. Was he a national hero, a sadistic monster, or both? Discover the true story behind the myth, filled with...

Tony takes listeners through the unanswered questions that still linger 24 years after 9/11. From new trials tied to the attacks, to the ongoing health struggles of first responders, to the controversial theories that continue to fuel debate—this episode looks at the mysteries that remain and why they still matter today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be...

It is incredibly important to know where you're going, whether that is privately owned property with permission, a city or state park, and that you are prepared. Please take all precautions to reconnect to the natural world safely and responsibly. Learn more about Personal Rewilding online at www.rhnaturereconnect.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-to...

Join host Tony Sweet as he sits down with author, explorer, and paranormal storyteller Jeff Belanger to dive into his latest book, Wicked Strange: Your Guide to Ghosts, Monsters, Oddities, and Urban Legends from New England. From haunted lighthouses to mysterious creatures lurking in the woods, Jeff takes us on a journey through the strange, quirky, and spine-chilling legends that make New England...

They knock on your door at night, ask to come inside, and chill you to the bone with their pitch-black eyes. Are the Black Eyed Children lost souls, demonic entities, or modern urban legend? Join host Tony Sweet as we explore the terrifying stories and eerie theories surrounding these mysterious beings. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-be-told-paranormal--...

On Labor Day night, 1969, the quiet hills of Berkshire County, Massachusetts became the stage for one of the most chilling UFO encounters in American history. Dozens of witnesses reported strange lights, hovering crafts, stalled cars, and hours of missing time that would haunt them for decades. Was this mass hysteria, a government cover-up, or undeniable contact with something beyond our world? In...

Arizona skies are alive again with mystery. From glowing orbs to reports of a damaged F-16, the state is experiencing a surge in UFO sightings eerily reminiscent of the legendary Phoenix Lights of 1997. In this episode of Truth Be Told Paranormal, Tony explores the breaking headlines, revisits the history of mass sightings, weighs drone theories against otherworldly possibilities, and dives into w...

Harvard and Stanford research confirms previous study regarding nature exposure has mental health benefits. A new mapping and modelling app now helps developers create urban plans that include more urban green spaces.  Read the article:  https://hsph.harvard.edu/environmental-health/news/for-city-dwellers-even-15-minutes-in-nature-can-improve-mental-health/ Learn more about Personal Rewilding onli...

In this episode of Truth Be Told, host Tony Sweet sits down with renowned paleontologist and author Professor Donald Prothero to tackle one of the most debated questions of all time: How old is the Earth? From scripture’s claim of a young world just a few thousand years old, to science’s overwhelming evidence of a planet more than 4.5 billion years in the making—this conversation pulls no punches....

In this gripping episode of Truth Be Told, host Tony Sweet explores the chilling possibility that artificial intelligence could become humanity’s greatest invention—or its final mistake. From the exponential rise of AI and automation creep, to doomsday scenarios where machines outthink their creators, Tony dives deep into the razor-thin line between AI as humanity’s savior—or our destroyer. Will A...

In this episode of Truth Be Told, host Tony Sweet sits down with world-renowned geologist Prof. Dr. Danny Hilman Natawidjaja to explore one of the most intriguing archaeological discoveries of our time—Gunung Padang, a megalithic site in West Java, Indonesia. Could this ancient structure be older than the Great Pyramid of Egypt? Dr. Natawidjaja shares groundbreaking research, excavation findings,...

TITLE:     TBT About Going Wild - Ep. 24: "Loss of Connection Over 200 Years" EPISODE DESCRIPTION:  New report shows that we have lost 60% of our connection to the natural world since 1800. Can we reverse this trend before an "Extinction of Experience"? Read the article:  https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/aug/09/human-connection-to-nature-has-declined-60-in-200-years-study-finds Learn m...

Ted Bundy remains one of the most infamous serial killers in history — a man whose charm and intelligence masked a chilling darkness. In this episode, we trace Bundy’s path from a seemingly normal young man to a manipulative predator, dissecting the traits that allowed him to evade suspicion for years. Through gripping storytelling and chilling details, we examine how Bundy’s calculated deceit, sh...