Para(normal)

Hey gabaghouls! You already love Para(normal), so you're gonna love this new show from The Sonar Network, The Funny Thing About Ghosts! In this brand new spooky podcast, (g)host Sarah Hillier talks to comedians, improvisers and experts about ghosts, paranormal events, and other weird things that freak us out. In this week’s episode we dive deep into Colin’s own history with ghosts and the beyond....

Can the devil really drive someone to commit murder? Well, according to these cases it can. On this episode of Para(normal), the girls tell two chilling stories of those who blamed the devil for the unspeakable crimes they committed. Nicolina shares the story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson who, by firsthand accounts by demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren, claim he was possessed by a demon when he kille...

On this week's episode of Para(normal), Marie and Nicolina are back with a theme: disaster ghosts. Marie shares the chilling tale and subsequent ghost sightings since the Halifax explosion that devastated the Richmond district of Halifax killing 1,782 people in December 1917. Nicolina then shares the heartwrenching tales of the ghosts that haunt Japan after the Tōhoku tsunami in March 2011, where...

Let Para(normal) take you to school with an episode all about haunted universities. Nicolina tells us the stories of the extremely haunted University of Toronto. Marie talks about the confederate ghosts of Montevallo University.

On this episode of Para(normal) Nicolina records her first solo episode for Valentine's Day. She shares a heartfelt story of a women who lost her husband suddenly in his 30s, desperate for a sign from beyond the grave. She then shares a collection of locations where ghosts who have loved and lost come back to relive their sorrow, or in some cases, experience their love even after death.

In this hometown haunts episode Marie and Nicolina take us down a spiral of spooky reddit stories from a potential portal, haunted pub, a rural demon and much much more. Listen for a good spook and a good chuckle!

On this episode of Para(normal), Nicolina and Marie tell two stories that truly make you wonder. Marie shares the story of Haley Zega, a six year old girl lost in a forest for 52 hours and miraculously found safe, which brought into question the helpful "imaginary friend" who guided her along the way. Nicolina then retells a widely publicized story from 90s popular culture about Eileen Franklin an...

Jim Harold, of The Paranormal Podcast, joins Marie and Nicolina to talk about all things paranormal! Jim tells the girls about the spookiest stories one of his listeners has ever told him: the story of haunted bar with patrons and employees who exist and then... don't! The three play a fun game of spooky scary would you rather and Marie tells Jim a story from his hometown, Cleveland, about the hau...

In this very haunted holiday wrap, we take a listen back at our favourite guest hauntings and psychic readings throughout 2022. Reveal in some spooks, some laughs, and some downright offensive introductions with Marie, Nicolina, and of course, Cody Crain. Enjoy!

In this re-release from December 2020, Marie and Nicolina take a deep dive into paranormal events that have inspired movies. Nicolina tells the legend of "Robert the Doll," who not only looks lifelike in size, but begins to show signs of demonic possession, and inspired Child's Play the movie series, as well as his own movie. Marie then reveals the events that occurred in "The Pantry Ghost Documen...

The girls are out of commission with flu season, so we're re-sharing this highly celebrated Hometown Haunts episode. Nicolina and Cody welcome special guest Steffi Didomenicantonio on the show, a bilingual Dora award nominated performer and has appeared on stages across Canada and the US for the past decade. She was also a Top 5 finalist on Canadian Idol where she experienced her first serious hau...

On today's episode of Para(normal), Marie tells Nicolina all about the very first house that was declared legally haunted. Nicolina tells Marie about the very scary true crime of Marie Elizabeth “Marliz” Spannhake, who vanished without a trace in 1976, and seems to be haunting her old apartment.

On this episode of Para(normal), Nicolina and Marie shoutout their latest patron, Stephanie, aka Cody Crain's arch nemesis, "HappyTrout." They then tell some extra creepy hometown haunts including a "fake" haunted house that turned out to actually be haunted, the sightings of unknown children in hospital rooms as patients cross over, levitating babies, and reflections of glowing red eyes, and much...

Marie and Lauren welcome back Lauren Robbins to talk about the updates on the predictions Lauren made for them. Lauren gives an in-depth and exclusive update on the recent uncovered identity of The Lady of The Dunes: Ruth Marie Terry, after being involved in a documentary about her case.

The girls welcome Perrie Voss, award winning screenwriter, picture editor, producer and Canadian Screen Awards nominated actor to the show for a fun and freaky hometown haunts episode. They talk Avocado Toast, The Boys, horoscopes, her time at Sharkey's Dockside Cafe and the spooky experiences she encountered, Calgary's zoo bridge, and much more! Halloween might be over but spooky season is all ye...

Nicolina tells Marie about the Vilisca Axe Murder, and subsequent haunting that ensues!

It's Halloweek, and we have a super special Hometown Haunts episode for you! Ms. Synthia Kiss from Season 2 of Canada's Drag Race, and the other half of Semi-Qualified Queens podcast is on the show for our spookiest guest episode to date. First, Synthia shares her bone chilling stay in the hotel room that inspired "The Shining" at the Fairmont Banff Springs in Alberta. Then, we take a walk down me...

On this episode of Para(normal), Marie tells the real story of The Watcher: the scariest true story without a ghost that we've told so far! It's so spooky, that Netflix just released a show about it.

This Hometown Haunts episode is a celebratory re-release to when Cody Crain joined us on the show as a temporary host, one year ago! Nicolina chats with Cody about his experiences on the set of Ghosts, why he loves tall men, and why Rose McIver is a literal angel. The two then share some listener stories including the sighting of a dog ghost, and a number of chilling hospital hauntings. Enjoy this...

Cody joins Nicolina for the first official spooky season episode of Para(normal). From the jump, the two read some scary accurate horoscopes, Nicolina shares the fascinating and haunting tale of The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, and finally they engage in an impassioned game of FMK. You won't want to miss this one!

On this Hometown Haunt episode, Nicolina tells Marie a story about a mom who isn't ready to stop being a mom... even from beyond. The girls then take turn reading Reddit stories that include children who speak to their long gone great grandfather, and a misty spectre who appears on a very long and dark walk.

Cody is back to tell us the terrifying tales of the reenactment business. Marie tells him all about the time Downtown Julie Brown saw a ghost at the historical Del Coronado Hotel.

On this special hometown haunts episode, Nicolina and Marie welcome Juice Boxx, an iconic Canadian drag performer best known for being the first contestant eliminated on the first season of Canada's Drag Race. After meeting at Fan Expo in Toronto, the girls had the chance to chat with Juice to hear all about their time on Drag Race, the backstory of Semi-Qualified Queens podcast, and dig into all...

It's Para(normal)'s 5 year anniversary episode, and the girls are back to tell all the spooky tales they can! First, they share their daily horoscopes, which are eerily dead on. Then, Marie reveals a haunting that hits close to home, known as the curse of Hopkins Tomb located in Port Colborne, Ontario. Meanwhile, Nicolina brings back a spook that originated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in "Ol...

Welcome to a new era of Para(normal). The girls make a special announcement to commemorate their upcoming 5 year anniversary, discuss their new brand, new logo, and new episode launch day. Tune in for all the spooktacular news!