ParaReality

For decades, reports of alien encounters have been dominated by one image: the Grey alien. But what if that's only half the story? In Part 2 of the ParaReality Summer Series, Sandman explores the mysterious world of the Nordics—tall, human-looking beings who are often described as intelligent, compassionate, and deeply concerned about humanity's future. From the Contactee Era of the 1950s and the...

After more than two decades behind the microphone, Sandman takes a step back from the mysteries and reflects on one of the biggest years in the history of the ParaReality Podcast. Join us as we celebrate 350 episodes, the return of Eric as co-host, the move to weekly episodes, multiple Podcast Excellence Awards, international podcast rankings, the publication of two new books, and an exciting year...

Originally aired April 2, 2004. In this ParaReality Flashback, Sandman revisits one of America's oldest and most enduring cryptid legends: the Jersey Devil. For nearly 300 years, stories of a strange winged creature have emerged from the dark forests of New Jersey's Pine Barrens. Described as part animal, part monster, and part nightmare, the Jersey Devil has become a fixture of American folklore...

What would you do if four hours of your life simply disappeared? What if you woke up in the middle of the night and saw a woman standing in your hallway—only to discover nobody was there? Or watched a massive black triangle glide silently across the sky? Or received a phone call from a loved one who had already passed away? In this special edition of ParaReality, the spotlight turns to you. Join S...

Few modern paranormal mysteries are as unsettling as the phenomenon known as the Black Eyed Kids. Reports from across the world describe pale, emotionless children with completely black eyes appearing unexpectedly and asking for help, a ride, or permission to enter a home. Witnesses often report overwhelming fear and the disturbing feeling that they are interacting with something that only appears...

The Greys. Few images in modern culture are as instantly recognizable—or as deeply unsettling. With their oversized black eyes, small gray bodies, and mysterious presence, Grey aliens have become the defining face of the UFO phenomenon. But where did the stories come from, and why have they persisted for decades? In this first installment of the ParaReality Summer Series, Sandman takes a deep dive...

Tonight, we're getting in the Time Machine once again, and going back to March 19, 2004, continuing our journey to revisit the very first season of what was then known as ParaReality Radio. This episode is all about the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina. The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina is the largest Native American tribe east of the Mississippi River, with over 60,000 enrolled members. Centered i...

What if UFOs aren’t extraterrestrial spacecraft at all…but manifestations of something far stranger? In this episode of ParaReality Podcast, Sandman sits down with veteran UFO researcher and author Brent Raynes for a deep exploration into the hidden side of the phenomenon. Drawing from nearly six decades of investigation, Raynes discusses the connections between UFO encounters, Marian apparitions,...

What if UFOs aren’t random… but organized? In this episode of the ParaReality Podcast, Sandman takes a deep dive into three of the most commonly reported UFO shapes in modern history: the classic saucer-shaped craft, the mysterious Black Triangle, and the massive cigar-shaped UFO. But this isn’t just a discussion about strange objects in the sky—it’s an exploration of a far more unsettling possibi...

Originally aired February 21, 2004. In this ParaReality Flashback, Sandman revisits one of the most enduring mysteries in human history—dragons. Found in cultures all around the world, these legendary creatures share eerie similarities that raise a powerful question: are dragons purely myth… or echoes of something real? From ancient texts and folklore to possible real-world explanations, this epis...

Step back in time with this episode of ParaReality Flashback as Sandman revisits an early chapter of the show—Season 1, Episode 4: Spontaneous Human Combustion. Explore the eerie phenomenon of bodies reportedly burning to ash without an external ignition source, and the scientific explanations like the “wick effect” that attempt to demystify it. Originally recorded in 2004, this episode captures t...

What would you do if a child knocked on your door in the middle of the night… and something about them felt wrong? In this episode of The Midnight Syndicate Podcast, we explore one of the most disturbing modern paranormal phenomena to emerge in recent decades: the Black Eyed Kids. Described as pale, emotionless children with completely black eyes, these entities have been reported across the Unite...

Tonight we’re going all the way back to January of 2004. This was only the third episode that I ever did and back then I was on the Live365 Radio network. At that time, it was Internet Radio, and not podcasting, that was the big thing. In fact, podcasting didn’t even exist. I didn’t have anything except for a headset microphone that I plugged directly into the 3.5mm microphone jack on the computer...

What if the things we call ghosts…aren’t the only ones watching? Tonight on ParaReality, Sandman sits down with D. Paul—U.S. Navy veteran, Native American Holy Man, and spiritual warrior—to explore the terrifying true inspiration behind Mystery’s at the Windham Inn: The Feral Feline. At the center of this story lies the Windham Inn, a place steeped in centuries of tragedy, where the line between t...

In one of the most persistent conspiracy theories of the modern era, legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick is accused of helping the U.S. government stage the historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing. But where did this theory come from—and is there any truth behind it? In this episode of Midnight Syndicate, Sandman and Easy E explore the strange intersection of Hollywood, Cold War paranoia, and one of human...

For decades, unidentified aerial phenomena were dismissed as misidentifications, hoaxes, or fringe speculation. Then the Department of Defense created a permanent office to study them. In this episode of ParaReality, I examine the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office — AARO — and ask the question that matters most: why does it exist? From Cold War investigations like Project Sign, Grudge, and Blue...

Originally airing on the Live365 Radio Network, this is only the second episode of what was then called ParaReality Radio. This episode is all about the Chupacabra and originally aired on January 3, 2004 The chupacabra ("goat sucker") is an animal said to be unknown to science and systemically killing animals in places like Puerto Rico, Miami, Nicaragua, Chile, and Mexico. The creature's name orig...

This week on ParaReality, Sandman sits down with experiencer and author Bret Oldham to explore a side of contact that rarely gets discussed — what happens after the encounters. Based on themes from his book Children of the Greys: Aftermath, Bret shares what it’s like to live with the long-term psychological, emotional, and personal impact of experiences that don’t come with clear explanations or e...

From late 1896 to mid-1897, thousands across the US reported cigar-shaped "mystery airships" with bright spotlights, impossible speeds, and silent flight years before viable aircraft existed. Centered in the Midwest and California, these sightings—often featuring inventor stories or alien theories—remain largely unexplained, combining mass hysteria, hoaxes, and early UFO lore.  Listen in as the Sy...

In Part 2 of this ParaReality investigation into disclosure, Sandman looks beyond the sightings and testimony to ask a more difficult question: why does secrecy persist? From national security and institutional control to public perception and narrative management, this episode explores whether disclosure is unfolding naturally — or being carefully managed. Episode 1 examined what we know. Episode...

Wow! Here it is, the very first episode of ParaReality that I ever did. I had just signed up for a Live365 account and all I had was a headset microphone and an idea. I also had no clue what I was doing! I think that the first version of ParaReality Radio was a unique one. It combined stories of the paranormal with a nice dose of rock music, ending with one of the most popular segments that I ever...

Flying saucers were once dismissed as fantasy — until pilots, radar data, and Congressional hearings changed the conversation. In this episode of ParaReality, Sandman sits down with author and researcher Maxim W. Furek to explore Flying Saucer Esoteric: The Altered States of Ufology. Moving beyond simple sightings, this discussion dives into UFO history, psychology, consciousness, folklore, whistl...

Flying saucers were once dismissed as fantasy — until pilots, radar data, and Congress changed the conversation. In this episode of ParaReality, Sandman is joined by author and researcher Maxim W. Furek to discuss his book Flying Saucer Esoteric: The Altered States of Ufology. Together, they explore UFO history, contactees, government secrecy, consciousness, Bigfoot/UAP connections, whistleblowers...

A powerful man is dead. The official story is neat, controlled, and reassuring. But the details refuse to stay quiet. In this first episode of Midnight Syndicate, the hosts step into the shadows surrounding the murder of a UnitedHealthcare CEO—an event that sent shockwaves through corporate America and raised more questions than answers. What begins as a seemingly isolated act quickly becomes some...

UFOs are no longer a fringe topic. Congressional hearings, military testimony, and whistleblowers have pushed UAPs into the mainstream — but real answers remain elusive. In Part 1 of this two-episode ParaReality investigation, Sandman examines the history, the hearings, and the witnesses behind modern disclosure, revealing a pattern of acknowledgment without transparency. Episode 1 lays out the fa...