Curious Explorers

Send us Fan Mail This week, Traci Stein invites her husband Jason “Doe” —a real estate pro with 30+ years of experience—on for his first-ever interview… and let’s just say he’s seen things that *don’t* show up on a home inspection. Together, they unpack the strange intersection of paranormal activity + home buying: the childhood moment that still gives Jason chills, the long-running “activity” in...

Send us Fan Mail Traci + Kathy kick off Season 3 of Curious Explorers live from The Showroom in Asbury Park, NJ during the Jersey Devil Fable Festival—and investigate a  paranormal pattern: Why do so many “evil” beings come with horns, tails, and cloven feet? They trace the look back through myth and religion — from Pan (a god, later villainized), Azazel (a fallen angel), and Baal (a god later rec...

Send us Fan Mail What did the US military learn from 2 decades of psychic spying? Ret. Sgt. Lyn Buchanan - one of the original Star Gate remote viewers - shares what he knows (or at least what he can share...) in this episode of the Curious Explorers Podcast. (It's still our most listened-to episodes to date!). For more on Lyn Buchanan and Controlled Remote Viewing, visit: https://www.crviewe...

Send us Fan Mail Was Father Malachi Martin a savior or sinner? Spiritual counselor or Casanova? And what supernatural force has been trying to stop Director Marty Stalker from telling Father Martin's story? In this encore of Part II of the interview with Marty Stalker,  director of the Netflix documentary, "Hostage to the Devil," Marty does a deeper dive into controversial exorcist,...

Send us Fan Mail Who was controversial exorcist and Vatican insider Father Malachi Martin? Is demonic possession real? What supernatural force may be working against the truth coming out? In this special encore episode of Curious Explorers, we’re joined by Marty Stalker, the director of the Netflix documentary 'Hostage to the Devil,' which explores the life and exorcisms of Father Martin...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why that vintage doll at the estate sale is giving you major bad vibes? Traci and Kathy crack open the creepy toy box on haunted dolls, from eBay's booming market to the A-listers of possessed porcelain ( looking at you , Robert and Annabelle). Kathy spills the tea about her 100+ haunted doll collection – including the one that sent her running from the Paranormal...

Send us Fan Mail Join Kathy and Traci as they explore one of America's most famous haunted locations: the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana.  In this episode, Kathy shares the story behind a unique artifact in the Paranormal Museum—a cutting from the oleander tree at the center of the plantation's most enduring ghost story.  But this isn't just another retelling of t...

Send us Fan Mail What if the boundary between life and death isn't as solid as we think? Join Traci and Kathy as they explore deathbed visions— when the dying encounter the otherworldly – departed loved ones, spiritual figures and glimpses of heaven. Are these experiences comforting illusions or genuine glimpses beyond the veil? Drawing from bestselling books and deeply personal stories, the...

Send us Fan Mail Was the Bloody Mary legend based on Queen Mary? Countess Elizabeth Bathory? Or American Mary Worth?  Who – or what – shattered the mirrors at the Paranormal Museum?  Has Kathy ever summoned Bloody Mary? And do YOU dare to summon her? For more information on the Curious Explorers Podcast, or to support the show, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on Kathy Kelly and the...

Send us Fan Mail Join Traci and Kathy as they explore the fascinating world of spirit portraiture!   Traci shares her personal experience as a sitter for six talented mediums who create portraits of loved ones from the other side—complete with comparison photos (in the YouTube version of the episode). The conversation weaves through the origins of spiritualism, the role of art in mediumship, and t...

Send us Fan Mail In 1967, New Jersey housewife and mother of four, Dorothy Allison had a vivid dream about a missing boy – including that he had drowned and would be found in a drainpipe -- wearing a snowsuit, and with his shoes on the wrong feet. A month later, the boy’s body was found exactly as Dorothy had described, beginning her 30-year journey as a volunteer psychic detective assisting law e...

Send us Fan Mail Traci interviews Scott Allan, “The Boston Medium,” about his journey from funeral director to internationally known psychic medium.  Scott talks about working in a haunted funeral home, his spontaneous intuitive opening, and shares EVPs of “David,” the spirit who spent years trying to get his attention. (See timestamps for location of EVPs.) For more on Scott Allan, his book, podc...

Send us Fan Mail The “Scary Stories” series continues, as Kathy shares a haunting, original take on the “Bloody Mary” legend, centered around a mysterious antique mirror in a charming “new” old house. Dare you say her name?  For more on the Curious Explorers podcast, and to support the show, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum and Original Asbury...

Send us Fan Mail Join Traci and Kathy as they do a deeper dive into the legend of "Hoppie," the Lake Hopatcong monster. The Curious Explorers unearth the folklore and news items from the 1800s to the present about Hoppie and other NJ sea monster sightings. They also share some NJ personal anecdotes about the fabled home to this mysterious lake creature.  Is Hoppie actually an anaconda? A...

Send us Fan Mail 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. For...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 warnin...

Send us Fan Mail 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, te...

Send us Fan Mail 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 skille...

Send us Fan Mail 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 -...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  For more on the Curious Explorers podcast, to ask us a question, share your spooky s...

Send us Fan Mail 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 consciousn...

Send us Fan Mail 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, h...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 tur...