Queer from the Other Side

Everyone loves a good urban legend. In this episode of Queer From The Other Side, Alexander and Shana dive into dark takes and history that have morphed into urban legends that surround the tales of Latin America's La Llorona and Pasadena's Colorado St Bridge.  Trigger Warning: this episode contains talk of suicide, child death, and depression.  Hosted by Inutiitive Shana and Alexander Rodriguez W...

In the latest installment of Queer From The Other Side, Alexander and Shana scratch the surface into the complex and cryptic world of cryptids. Alexander turns a skeptical eye towards Mexico's mythic Chupacabra and Shana turns to Hawaiian lore to explore potential monsters in paradise.  Hosted by Inutiitive Shana and Alexander Rodriguez Watch/Listen/Engage www. QueerfromtheOtherSide.com queerfromt...

In the latest episode of Queer From The Other Side we explore the not so playful side of dolls.  Shana tells us the tale of Key West's oldest resident, Robert the Doll, including her own, up close and personal experience with him. Alexander explores the malicious reputation of none other than Annabelle herself and the story that put this doll on the paranormal map.  Hosted by Inutiitive Shana and...

In this mind-expanding episode, Shana and Alexander sit down with Spencer Sweat—trans Air Force veteran, intuitive, and self-identified starseed—to explore what it means to feel like an alien on Earth. Spencer shares how he came to understand his otherworldly origins, what “being an alien” means to him, and how this identity informs his view on energy, embodiment, and the human experience. We dive...

Practicing witch, tea leaf reader, and now author Monica Sorce joins Shana and Alexander for a conversation that spans past lives, planetary magic, modern witchcraft, and candle magic. We dive into Monica’s personal experiences and work with past lives, a look into her magical practice, and her new book Conjure Candles. Along the way, Monica shares her love of tea leaf reading—and gives Alexander...

Shana and Alexander return with paranormal expert Adam Berry to talk ghosts, grief, and what it’s like investigating with kindness—and results. Queer From The Other Side is back for Season 2—and we’re kicking things off with a truly spirited guest: Adam Berry!  Known for his work on Ghost Hunters and Kindred Spirits, Adam is also the author of Goodbye Hello and the founder of Provincetown’s new mu...

On this episode of Queer from the Other Side, we welcome Annie Toufic the Singing Glamour Witch as we chat all things witchy! We talk about how Annie developed her intutive and psychic gifts, and we dive into the world of Akashic Records, chat about ghosts from the mafia, autowriting for the modern world, tapping into your spirituality, physical health as related to spiritual work, Saints, traveli...

On this episode of Queer from the Other Side, we dive into the world of the modern-day vampire with fangsmith, author & impresario Father Sebastiaan as we talk about the history of vampires, the queer presence in vampirism, what it means to be a vampire, the religious and spiritual aspects of the subculture, witchcraft in the vampire world, the afterlife, the different events and holidays that...

In this episode of Queer From the Other Side, we welcome Griffin Ced, founder of the Temple of Ced, a family/clan-based British Traditional Witchcraft life. We talk about the Old Ways and how Griffin formed the Ced Tradition of Witchcraft through the roots of traditional witchcraft and communication with Spirit, we cover how to communicate, honor, and heal through your ancestors, the various types...

In this episode of Queer From The Other Side we go in depth about alein encounters and UFO experiences with UFO researcher and author, Keith Thompson. We talk about early "flying saucer" sightings, the social consequences of these encounters and Keith's views of UFO and alien encounters as a spiritual revelation and potential rite of passage. Shana talks about her talks about her extraterrestrial...

In this episode of Queer from the Other Side, we sit down with "Good Witch" and psychic-medium Patti Negri and talk about all things magick. We talk about Patti's early childhood when she came into our gifts, spirituality vs religion, incorporating magick into every day life, ghost hunting, seances that got intense, the ouiji board, talking to the other side, and yes, the power of dragons. This wa...

On this episode of Queer from the Other Side, we dive into the world of demons, exorcism, mental health, and more with exorcist, author, and screenwriter Rachel Stavis. We talk about her gifts to see what most people can’t, and her power to heal people. We also talk about exorcism from a non-denominational point of view and talk about how you can raise your frequency to become a healthier person....

In this episode of Queer from the Other Side, we explore the world of the Akashic Records with  advanced certified practitioner and healer, intuitive Tiensirin. In this chat, we discuss what are the Akashic Records, where do they come from, how do you access them, how can they help you in every day life, how you can connect with other beings through your Records, what they can tell you about past...

In this episode of Queer From the Other Side, it's a paranormal potpourri as your resident witch, spiritualist, and skeptic give ghost hunting tips, talk about oujia boards, discuss the world of dragons, talk about visiting parallel universes, dinosour ghosts, and more! We also get an in studio visit from Stephanie, the haunted ghost and talk about her posession and her big personality. Everything...

On this episode of Queer from the Other Side, we talk to the whirlwind of magic and rock n’ roll, Pleasant Gehman aka the Rock n’ Roll Witch. We chat about her early supernatural experience, her connection with animals, her psychic hearing, practicing the occult with Belinda Carlisle, the power of dreams, her time in the music biz, belly dancing, her emotional control over everything electrical, h...

On this episode of Queer from the Other Side Podcast, we talk with Egyptologist Nicholas Brown about all things Egypt. His excavation experience includes working at numerous archaeological sites throughout Egypt, including famous sites like the Valley of the Kings in Luxor and the ancient capital city of Amarna. Currently, he is the co-director of excavations at the site of Deir el-Ballas– an anci...

Welcome to the debut episode of Queer on the Other Side! In this first chat, we get an in-depth chat with our hosts, the witch Intuitive Shana, the skeptic Alexander Rodriguez, and the spiritualist and past life guru Derek Jameson. We talk about how we got into the paranormal and supernatural realms, the history of Tarot, religion vs spiritualism, the different types of angels, what being a witch...

Derek Jameson is a Spirituality and Consciousness Coach, QHHT Past Life Practitioner, and Musician. Jameson has a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and is currently in graduate school studying the Science and Technology of Consciousness. Derek’s connection with the spiritual world started when he was a child. Jameson has been featured by Wealth Insider and Thrive Global as one of the top coaches to f...

Alexander Rodriguez is a writer, TV and podcast personality, and avid member of the LGBTQ entertainment community. He has had his own experiences with ghosts and spirituality and wants to believe, but often plays devil’s advocate in his search for all things unexplainable. When he isn’t socializing at happy hour, he’s researching the unknown. Catch Alexander on each new episode of Queer from the O...

Shana is an initiated priestess, paranormal investigator, author, and podcast host. Based out of Los Angeles, Shana travels the country conducting intuitive tarot readings, healings, and workshops while also finding time to stumble upon a new haunted item or two to add to her growing collection. When she isn't working in the spirit realm, Shana is performing in her occult-themed burlesque show, Be...