In this episode I talk to the President of Chicago's 'Ghost Research Society', Dale Kaczmarek. Since 1977 this organization has investigated over 4000 cases of paranormal activity around the world. We discuss Dale's life as he shares some of his incredible stories and EVP recordings! Drop In...
Bio:
Dale Kaczmarek is ghost hunter, paranormal investigator, and the president of Chicago’s Ghost Research society. The Ghost Research Society was conceived in 1977 by Martin V. Riccardo and was originally called The Ghost Trackers Club. At that time, Dale D. Kaczmarek was it's Research Director. It's members were from all walks of life but mostly those who just shared an interest in ghost research, hauntings and poltergeist phenomena. In 1982, Dale D. Kaczmarek was given full ownership of the GRS and became it's President.
Dale has been actively investigating paranormal phenomena since 1975 although his interest goes far beyond that. He has worked with psychics who help to compliment his investigations, whether local or out-of-state and has conducted many investigations concerning ghost lights, haunted houses, battlefields, cemeteries, Indian burial grounds, murder sites, churches and sacred sites.
He is the author of Windy City Ghosts and Windy City Ghosts II which deals with the strange and unusual sightings in and around Chicago. Other books include: A Field Guide to Spirit Photography, Illuminating the Darkness: The Mystery of Spooklights, “Field Guide to Ghost Hunting Techniques” and “Field Guide to Haunted Highways & Bridges”. He has contributed a chapter for a book released by Bantam called "True Tales of the Unknown: The Uninvited" and several chapters for "Dead Zones" released by Warner Books and both edited by Sharon Jarvis. I have a website: www.ghostresearch.org. I've been to England and Wales seeking out the paranormal.
Dale is also the Publisher of Ghost Research Society Press which produces and publishes fine quality books on the paranormal, mysterious and supernatural since 2004. Since 1977 the GRS is still active, still working to uncover the mysteries of the paranormal world.
In this episode, I have the great honor of having the entire crew of the 'No Simple Road' podcast on the show. I record live in their studio as we discuss the mystery, magic, and metaphysics of the American jamband experience that includes the Grateful Dead and so many other bands.. Tune in, turn on, Drop in!
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No Simple Road is a podcast representing the truest manifestation of the heart and soul of the American psychedelic music community. Part of the Osiris Network, they have logged over 200 episodes since their inception in 2017. Their show features a wide array of guests including musical luminaries and people fulfilling other roles within that community.
Real people with real situations you can relate to filtering their perceptions through the American psychedelic experience, and the American jamband music scene.
From No Simple Road:
We are more than just a Grateful Dead Podcast, more than a music and culture show, something other than a Deadhead family of cosmic wanderers.... we're real people living a life uncommon. It really has been a trip to see where this show has taken us… and we’re just getting started! We started a Grateful Dead podcast and soon it became about so much more than just The Grateful Dead. It turned into a show about the whole music scene, the community of freaks, heads, weirdos, misfits, dabblers, and wildcards that we are a part of and love so much.
In this episode, Brynn Anderson and I, listen to a classic lecture from the legendary Alan Watts. Alan breaks down aspects of eastern spiritual thinking in a way that is very clear, concise, and extremely relevant in today's world. He also talks about spiritual pitfalls that we can avoid and more... Listen In!
Bio:
Alan Wilson Watts was a British writer and speaker known for interpreting and popularizing Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism for a Western audience.
Alan Watts was among the first to interpret Eastern ideologies for a Western audience. Born outside of London in 1915, he discovered a nearby Buddhist lodge in his youth. Upon moving to the United States in 1938, Alan became an Episcopal priest, and then relocated to Millbrook, New York, where he wrote his pivotal book The Wisdom of Insecurity: A Message for an Age of Anxiety. He moved to San Francisco in 1951 where he began teaching Buddhist studies, and in 1956 began his popular radio show “Way Beyond the West.” By the early sixties, Alan’s radio talks aired nationally and the counterculture movement adopted him as a spiritual spokesperson. He wrote and traveled regularly until his passing in 1973
In this episode I speak with Harmony Fronterhouse, author of the book 'Birthing A New Paradigm - A Journey of Ascension'. We discuss how to birth and build a new paradigm for humanity, and what that looks like. We also talk about the mechanics of creating your own reality, and what we as humans can do to help Earth move forward.. Listen In!
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Harmony Fronterhouse is visionary and wisdom keeper of the new age. Merging ancient knowledge with current downloads, she is a bridge builder who embraces both science and spirit. The creator of Wildcraft Wellness, Harmony believes that we are the ones we've been waiting for and the time is Now. A mother of three and teacher in the community, Harmony is also a Writer, Visionary Artist and Musician. She is a Certified Caregiver for 15+ years, a youth and adult Educator. A passionate Gardener, Herbalist of the Wise Women's Traditions and Permaculture/ Urban Farmer, sharing her knowledge of plants and nutrition and the connection to balanced health in the garden classroom environment. Focused on creating wellness and sustainability, her passion for nature and empowering children have merged, while building community and individual connection through gardening and food. Connecting to the soil means connecting to each other, in turn we are able to interact with our world on an open authentic level, creating a new paradigm. We do not only inherit the earth from our ancestors, we are borrowing it from our children. . . .
In this episode I take a deep dive into the mind of the legendary Terence McKenna, as we listen to his amazing lecture, 'Walking Out of the Ordinary'. Terence breaks down the relationship of humans and psychedelics, and talks about many facets of the multi-dimensional experience. Listen In!
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Terence Kemp McKenna (November 16, 1946 – April 3, 2000) was an American ethnobotanist and mystic who advocated for the responsible use of naturally occurring psychedelic plants. He spoke and wrote about a variety of subjects, including psychedelic drugs, plant based entheogens, shamanism, metaphysics, alchemy, language, philosophy, culture, technology, environmentalism,
and the theoretical origins of human consciousness. He was called the "Timothy Leary of the '90s", "one of the leading authorities on the ontological foundations of shamanism", and the "intellectual voice of rave culture".
McKenna formulated a "novelty theory" regarding the nature of time based on fractal patterns, which he claimed to discover in the I Ching, and predicting a transition of consciousness in the year 2012. Despite the pseudoscientific nature of novelty theory, promotion of its ideas and its connection to the Maya calendar helped fuel widespread beliefs about 2012 eschatology. .
In this episode, Brynn Anderson and I listen to a very rare lecture from one of the greatest spiritual minds of all time, Joseph Campbell.. Joseph takes a dissectional look at the mythology of humans and their earliest origins. He also discusses how these mythologies can help us connect and understand each other better in the modern world. This lecture called 'The Celebration of Life', takes place March 1, 1967.. Listen In!
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Joseph John Campbell (March 26, 1904 – October 30, 1987) was an American professor of literature at Sarah Lawrence College who worked in comparative mythology and comparative religion. His work covers many aspects of the human experience. Campbell's best-known work is his book The Hero with a Thousand Faces (1949), in which he discusses his theory of the journey of the archetypal hero shared by world mythologies, termed the monomyth.
Since the publication of The Hero with a Thousand Faces, Campbell's theories have been applied by a wide variety of modern writers and artists. His philosophy has been summarized by his own often repeated phrase: "Follow your bliss." He gained recognition in Hollywood when George Lucas credited Campbell's work as influencing his Star Wars saga and more.
Brynn Anderson Bio:
Life long lover of all things nature, Brynn Anderson has been studying herbs for over 27 years...
Her natural mindset has lead her to a life of herbology, and a life of teaching. She operates the company 'Vital Force Herbs' an organic herbalism company based in Portland, OR.
All the products Brynn creates are made with ingredients grown in her own organic garden.
Brynn's service is rooted in providing an outlet for the plant spirit to assist all life on Earth.
Combining both aspects of her life, herbalism and teaching, Brynn wishes to guide all humanity to a new understanding of the world around them, and the bountiful medicinal gifts of the Earth.
In this episode I speak with world renowned psychic and mystic, Soren Dreier, about 'Mystical Fields' and the interconnectedness of all things.
Soren has an over 30 year career guiding people all over the world into higher states of being, and has dedicated his life to serving others.
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Soren Dreier is a healer, psychic, intuitive, and one of the few people in the world that senses the Mystical Fields and has the ability to tap into them.
Soren authors and compiles the hugely popular “sorendreier.com” website.
He has 25 years’ experience of readings, healings, and guidance.
He provides both practical and spiritual guidance to clients across the globe, and
he is well known all over the world for his extrasensory perception and abilities.
Soren has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows and has traveled the world as a teacher at seminars and inspirational talks, stunning audiences with his on-stage readings and spiritual insight.
Soren has studied the Mystical Fields in Greece and has undergone 30 years of spiritual and psychological training and insight.
Soren currently lives in Spain and is the father of two children.
In this episode we take another dive into current human culture and explore...the news! Brynn Anderson and I take a look at some of the strange, wild, and unreal stories that have popped up on Earth's news feed this month. This episode features a big segment on UFO's and more... As we share these stories with you, we discuss some of their finer points.. Listen In!
Brynn Anderson Bio:
Life long lover of all things nature, Brynn Anderson has been studying herbs for over 27 years...
Her natural mindset has lead her to a life of herbology, and a life of teaching. She operates the company 'Vital Force Herbs' an organic herbalism company based in Portland, OR.
All the products Brynn creates are made with ingredients grown in her own organic garden.
Brynn's service is rooted in providing an outlet for the plant spirit to assist all life on Earth.
Combining both aspects of her life, herbalism and teaching, Brynn wishes to guide all humanity to a new understanding of the world around them, and the bountiful medicinal gifts of the Earth.
In this episode I have an incredible discussion with Jacob Wyatt, Director of Communications for 'The Foundation for the Law of Time'. This organization was founded by the legendary Jose Arguelles, author of 'The Mayan Factor' and one of the earliest voices for the 2012 concept. We discuss the 13 moon calendar and how we experience time as human beings.. Listen In!
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In this episode Brynn and I listen to a very rare lecture from one of the greatest philosophical and psychedelic minds of the 20th century...Aldous Huxley. Aldous talks about the different ways the visionary experience has manifested for humans throughout the centuries, and how these experiences can help us. Listen In!
Aldous Huxley Bio:
Aldous Leonard Huxley was born in Godalming on 26th July, 1894 in an upper scale family. He came from a literary background, his father also being a biographer, editor and poet. Huxley was educated at Eton College in Berkshire from 1908-1913. When he was just fourteen years old, his mother died. During his teenage years, he also suffered from an attack of Keratitis Punctata and thus became blind for about eighteen months, but then by wearing some special kind of glasses, he was able to recover his eye-sight a little and at least read, but consequently also learned Braille. Even though he had frequent conditions of near blindness, Huxley went on relentlessly with his studies at Balliol College in Oxford, where he received his B.A in English. He was confused whether to pursue his career as a scientist or take part in the World War. Since, he was unable to decide, he took up writing.
He wrote several poems, which appeared in 1916 and the second volume, which appeared in 1920. Huxley’s novel, Crome Yellow came in 1921, which blended criticism, dialogue, wit and satire and also established Huxley as one of the most important literary authors of the decade. Within a period of 8 years, Huxley had written several books. Amongst these novels, the most notable ones are Point Counter Point published in 1928 and Do What You Will published in 1929.
At this time, Huxley became involved in the study and practice of mysticism. His new philosophical outlook informed his novel Eyeless in Gaza (1936), which promoted pacifism on the eve of World War II.After Many a Summer Dies the Swan (1939) makes the case for the emptiness of materialism. Gradually, Huxley moved toward mystical writings, far from the tone of his early satire. The Perennial Philosophy(1945) and The Doors of Perception (1954) represent Huxley’s non-fictional expression of his interests, including even experimentation with psychedelic drugs.
The Doors of Perception is a book by Aldous Huxley. Published in 1954, it elaborates on his psychedelic experience under the influence of mescaline in May 1953.
Huxley recalls the insights he experienced, ranging from the "purely aesthetic" to "sacramental vision", and reflects on their philosophical and psychological implications
Huxley’s last novel, Island (1962), returns to the theme of the future he once explored so memorably in Brave New World. The later novel, in which Huxley tried to create a positive vision of the future, failed to come up to readers’ expectations. Brave New World Revisited, a series of essays addressing the themes of his early novel, represents a more successful rethinking of future (and present) social challenges.
Huxley died of cancer in California on November 22, 1963.
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