Former psychologist and rock journalist Maxim Furek, stumbled into the paranormal world while researching the song "Timothy," which many thought was about the Sheppton, PA mine disaster of 1963. In the first half, he discussed the mining incident, Bigfoot, and various paranormal topics. In the Sheppton disaster, three miners were trapped 300 ft. underground after a ceiling collapse, and this led to a tragic circumstance that overshadowed their miraculous rescue. "It should have been a narrative about human survival... but it turned into accusations of cannibalism," Furek recalled, with the claim that two of the miners ate the third in order to survive. One of the survivors, Dave Fellin, vehemently denied these claims, stating, "Only evil men would ask such a question." Fellin and the other survivor, Henry Throne, described having out-of-body experiences, being able to look on the rescue attempt from above while they were trapped.
Delving into the paranormal and occult, Furek spoke about his neighbor, the late Dr. Frederick LaMotte Santee, a brilliant occultist living in rural Pennsylvania, who was the high priest of the Coven of the Catta. Santee believed the paranormal and science were intertwined and collaborated on his coven with the famous witch Sybil Leek. Furek also discussed his interactions with Ed and Lorraine Warren, the famed paranormal investigators, whom he interviewed in 1988 when they were investigating the Smurl haunting in West Pittson, PA. His latest book, "The Lost Tribes of Bigfoot," has stirred controversy, particularly a chapter which posits that belief in Sasquatch might serve as a new form of spirituality for some. Furek suggested that the elusive cryptid may be an interdimensional being, as many cases involve high strangeness. He expressed frustration with hoaxers in the field, stating, "They discredit us" and hurt the field of paranormal research.
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In the latter half, C2C's investigative reporter Cheryll Jones presented her interview with author Varla Ventura on the origins of Halloween, and supernatural lore and creatures. Ventura highlighted the holiday's origins in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the transition from the light to the dark months and as a time to remember ancestors and communicate with the dead. She elaborated on the significance of wearing costumes to disguise oneself from evil spirits and the tradition of trick-or-treating, which originated from children collecting offerings for the bonfire. Addressing the connection between Halloween and honoring the dead, she mentioned similar traditions worldwide, such as Día de los Muertos. "It's a time to make contact with those we've lost and ensure they are not forgotten," she told Cheryll.
For those celebrating Halloween, Ventura advised incorporating personal rituals, such as lighting a candle with a wish or intention, to connect with the holiday's deeper meanings. Sharing her fascination with dark lore, she characterized the banshee as a terrifying shape-shifting creature that warns of imminent death, and is often associated with mournful wails. The conversation also delved into other shape-shifters, including vampires, fairies, and the mischievous puka, a trickster often appearing as a horse or bird. As Halloween approaches, Ventura believes that the veil between realms is thinner, making these creatures more visible. She touched on different methods of communicating with the dead, and noted how Spiritualism and seances rose in popularity in the United States after the Civil War.
During the last half-hour, George featured an excerpt from his 11/16/16 interview with direct voice medium Hans King.
News segment guests: Howard Bloom, Mish Shedlock