Common Mystics

Just in time for Halloween, Jen and Jill team up with Canadian podcasters Carling and Michelle to bring you their picks for the scariest places in the US and Canada.*  The hosts of the I DID NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS podcast, Carling and Michelle brought the laughs... and the scares! But what's more fun than some friendly competition? We all know that Jen and Jill can hold their own in the creepy categ...

On this bonus episode of Common Mystics we talk with our friend, the amazing psychic Michelle Holland. She dishes about growing up mystical in a non-believing family, coming out as psychic, living in haunted Joliet, Illinois, and experiencing ghosts and other entities. There are some legit scares here... and plenty of laughs! For more exclusive content like this, check out the subscription levels...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill stumble upon one of the most infamous crimes in the history of Savannah, Georgia. In 1909, a murderer savagely killed three women in a house at 401 W. Perry Street. The elderly homeowner Eliza Gribble, her daughter Carrie Ohlander and their border Maggie Hunter all perished after the horrific attack. Only Maggie lived long enough to name the killer. Y...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill explore the iconic Old West town of Tombstone, AZ. The gunfights of long ago still echo in the streets and the ancient town structures reverberate with energy. Most notable of these structures is the Bird Cage Theater. Operating as a theater, saloon, gambling house and brothel throughout the 1880’s, the Bird Cage remains a hotbed of spiritual activity...

This episode of Common Mystics is like no other, as Jen and Jill experience a portal through time. Reaching out from Dickinson, TX in 1955, spirit reveals the brutal slaying of Rubye McPherson, her son George McPherson and her mother Zola Norman. Murdered by a stranger, in cold blood, as they lie in their beds. Who would do such a thing.. and why? What would happen to the murderer?  And what is th...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss the fatal crash of Eastern Flight 212 in Charlotte, NC in 1974. Seventy-two of the 82 people on board perished in a fiery blaze when the aircraft inexplicably smashed into the ground just shy of Douglas Airport. The DC-9 was well maintained and in working order. It's instruments? Functioning fine. The crew? Experienced and familiar with t...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill go back to the Civil War era to tell the surprising story of Laura Jackson Arnold. A Southern woman, she boldly supported the Union despite the disparate views of her community, her husband and her legendary brother Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. So, how do you think that turned out? Tune in now for this inspiring story about standing up for your be...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill zero in on the restless voices of the women wronged by two well known men in West Union, WV, in the 1800's.  The first, a prominent doctor and pillar of society. History remembers Dr. Charter for his compassionate care of the sick, Christian faith and local leadership. The second, a scoundrel turned saint. According to local legend, innkeeper Luke Jac...

On this episode of Common Mystics a champion for equality is shot dead at the ballot box in 1883 Mississippi.  John Prentiss "Print" Matthews seemed an unlikely hero for civil rights. Born to a wealthy slave holding family, he would go on to represent the political interests of both white and African American farmers in Copiah County during a divisive time. Reconstruction (1865-1877) had failed to...

On this episode on Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill give voice to the notorious Samuel "Wolfman" Mason. Born in Virginia in 1739 to a distinguished family, Samuel's life would take a dark turn. By the end of the 18th century he and his clan of brigands would control the routes through the lawless West and terrorize travelers on the Natchez Trace. But while his underlings were robbing and murdering...

On this episode on Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss the largest uprising of enslaved people in US history. It happened on the German Coast in Louisiana in 1811. Never heard of it? Neither had we. But the events are truly unfathomable. Led by slave driver Charles Deslondes, enslaved sugar plantation workers nearly overthrew the French plantation owners. The insurgents planned to follow the...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss the Gunnison Massacre. In 1853, Captain John Gunnison was surveying the Utah Territory when his team was ambushed and attacked. Gunnison and seven others were slain. A US official concluded that the Pauite people were responsible for the murders. But, in his letters to his wife, Gunnison named different culprits. Who else would want the G...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill tell an intimate story surrounding the legendary American author, Mark Twain. Across three decades, Twain summered with his wife and children in Elmira, NY. It was here that Twain wrote some of his most celebrated works and witnessed the birth of his daughters. But after the death of his beloved wife Olivia in 1896, Twain's relationship with his...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill dish about casting spells. Did you know that you can customize rituals and spells to meet your specific needs? The sisters discuss some common spells and share how they would make them their own. Also, Jen and Jill laugh about an elaborate spell they concocted to help a friend in need. Was it successful??? Find out now on this bonus episode of th...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill revisit their past travels to bring you another incredible story from America's past. Between 1853 and 1929, trainloads of children traveled from New York City to rural towns across the Midwest. Collected from orphanages, boarding houses and the city streets, they were put up for adoption. Some found new families and improved circumstances. Others did...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill pay tribute to Tecumseh. The voice of this legendary Shawnee leader spoke out to them on the road in 2021, demanding to be heard. Born in 1768, Tecumseh lived in a world of dramatic change marked by conflict and war.  As white and native cultures collided, he worked to unite the tribal peoples and form a united Indian Confederation. So what does Tecum...

On this episode of Common Mystics the sisters honor yet another voice from their 2021 road trip to the Midwest. The spirit of York came through then, and has been with them ever since. York was an important member of Lewis and Clark's epic expedition of 1804-1806. Strong, skilled and capable, he contributed in major ways to their success. But while the other men earned double pay and land as compe...

On this special Christmas episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill share how they connect with loved ones who've passed. Are you looking for ways to honor your departed loved ones during the holiday season? Would you like some tips for feeling their presence and love? Jen and Jill talk about some simple ways to commune with spirit. Use your innate psychic abilities to send and receive love. Try...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill continue their discussion of spirit possession. Listen in as they explore two documented cases that served as inspiration for William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist.  Learn about Emma, a Wisconsin woman from the year 1928, whom demons tortured for much of her young life. Then, meet Robbie, a 14 year old from Maryland. His devilish ordeal would consu...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill delve into the terrifying phenomenon of possession. What are the different types and degrees of spiritual possession? How can your behaviors put you at risk? Finally, what can you do to protect yourself? Listen in as the sisters explore this eerie topic, and share some personal anecdotes along the way, on part one of this two part bonus series. T...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill reflect on their first extended road trip as mystic podcasters. Seven states and ten stories later, Season 2 has revealed some unexpected themes and unearthed some family trauma. Listen in as Jen and Jill unravel the messages from spirit to learn more about themselves. Daddy issues are on display here, folks. Ever been to therapy? It's kinda like...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill relate the intriguing story of the Amidon Affair. In 1862 Dakota warriors murdered Judge Joseph Amidon and his son near the settlement of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. What prompted the natives to react with such violence against these peaceful farmers? What happened as a result of this murderous affair? How did this tragic event save the population...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss an iconic outlaw of the American West. Jesse James was a legend in his own time. Teaming up with his brother Frank, they robbed banks, trains and stagecoaches throughout the Midwest. They also murdered men who got in their way. Yet, the exploits of the James brothers fascinated the public in the years after the Civil War. Their story has...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill discuss a family of renowned doctors from the early 20th century. The Menninger family became giants in the psychiatric community. At a time when the mentally ill had few treatment options, they created an outpatient clinic in Topeka that focused on mental health. But the family standout was Dr. Karl Menninger. After publishing his first book in...

On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill get personal. Have you ever had a HOLY SHIT moment? A moment when you realized that spirit was at play in your life? Maybe it was a moment of divine intervention on your behalf. Or maybe an otherworldly push to help someone else in need. Jen and Jill talk about their own such moments in this special bonus episode. What's more, they'd love to hear abou...