Oddball Guests: Lauren Haunts, The Chamber, and Custom Paranormal Equipment
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Oddball Guests: Lauren Haunts, The Chamber, and Custom Paranormal Equipment

Oddball Guests: Lauren Haunts, The Chamber, and Custom Paranormal Equipment

Welcome to a Very Special Episode of The Oddity Shop! This week we sit down with the equipment making, bad ass author, amazing researcher, Lauren Haunts!

Ever wondered if your beloved REM pod is working during your paranormal investigations?  We'll take you behind the scenes with exciting updates, winded rabbit holes, and a tin foil hat party! Lauren doesn't just stop at REM pods; she shares her expertise on the diverse types of paranormal investigators and gives us a masterclass in equipment and the difference between scientific and personal theory!

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Oddball Adventures: 14th Annual MIParacon
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Oddball Adventures: 14th Annual MIParacon

Oddball Adventures: 14th Annual MIParacon

Welcome To The Oddity Shop, Where The Bizarre is Always on Sale.  This week, Kara and Zach recount their recent adventure to the 14th MI Paracon
 
 The weekend was a mix of bittersweet goodbyes and joyous reunions with friends old and new, making it an unforgettable experience.

Ever wondered what it's like to rub elbows with the stars of paranormal TV shows? We're spilling the beans on our encounters with Brian Cano, Steve Gonsalves, and Tango from Ghost Hunters, and even a hilarious stint with Adam Barry’s Match Game. From candid discussions about the intricacies of paranormal TV production with the Klinge brothers to the joy of hearing lectures from Zafis, Tim Shaw, and Becky Galentine on haunted dolls and games, we dive into the heart of the paranormal community. Plus, find out why we might have a new “home con” in Missouri.

And let's not forget the lighter side of Paracon! From a chaotic attempt to get drinks at a packed casino bar to a newfound obsession with a local deli's pizza, this episode is packed with laughs and surprises. We also share the joy of connecting with Dacre Stoker and handling Bram Stoker’s handwritten notes, and our emotional reactions to Jeff Belanger and Dave Schrader's talks. Stick around for some fun anecdotes about John Tenney’s birthday!

Don't miss out on this whirlwind journey through one of the most memorable paranormal conventions we've ever attended.

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Time Slips and Apparitions: Exploring Temporal Anomalies
Kara Perakovic Kara Perakovic

Time Slips and Apparitions: Exploring Temporal Anomalies

Welcome to The Oddity Shop, Where the Bizarre is Always on Sale! This week in the shop, Zach's taking us on a time warping bender.

The concept of a block universe may sound like heavy stuff, but get ready for a riveting exploration of how every moment might just coexist in a sprawling cosmic map of time and space. We're not just talking theory; we're weaving in chilling real-life encounters with entities that challenge our perception of reality. Paranormal investigator Kalani shares his bone-tingling experience with an entity from the future, turning the tables on who haunts who. Plus, John Tenney, a seasoned ghost hunter, reveals a haunting story about a woman and her spectral "little ghosties," leaving us to muse over the enigmatic connection between the living and the seemingly departed. We even throw in a fun one from the Famous Ghost Hunter, Grant Wilson

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