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Angela’s summer of sorrows (please don’t send to her mom)

In this truly one-of-a-kind episode of Paranormal Lens, Angela not only knows the topic, but she commands it! As a follow-up to something she alluded to in the 50th episode, she leads an intriguing conversation about why her views on death and the afterlife have changed since paranormal investigating. It's full of thought-provoking twists and turns, as the conversation veers from religious hypocrisy to free will and even the meaning of life! What a fun, summery topic. Just promise us you won't show her mom...

50th Episode: Paranormal AMA (Part 2)

Welcome to Episode 51: Episode 50, Part 2 of Paranormal Lens. (That's a mouthful, yikes!) Turns out we couldn't cram 50 paranormal AMA questions into a single episode, so the chaos continues. We're picking up right where we left off with more rapid-fire questions, bizarre tangents, and whatever else happens when two rowdy employees and a disillusioned HR manager are left unsupervised at the Cheese Factory. This is the last part of our never-ending Episode 50, we swear. Or is it...?

Paranormal Lens just hit a HUGE milestone!

Did you know that most podcasts never make it past Episode 7? And according to Forbes [https://www.forbes.com/sites/frankracioppi/2026/01/06/why-do-so-many-podcasts-fail/], only 1% make it beyond Episode 30. Well... our little podcast that could Paranormal Lens just hit its 50th episode! In the last 10 months alone, we've released three short films on PARAFLixx, a feature-length documentary, two classic Afterlife Road-style videos, and another short film on YouTube... all while never missing a beat and releasing at least one podcast a week. The secret? What you hear on the podcast is literally just our normal conversations and evolving opinions. We just so happen to hit "record" once a week. There's rarely any prep work and minimal editing, which has allowed us to stay consistent. So, to celebrate this milestone, we decided to shake things up. Instead of tackling one pre-determined topic like we usually do, we're going to speed-round 50 "AMA" (Ask Me Anything) style questions. These questions go beyond the typical "OMG you're a ghost hunter, have you ever seen a ghost??" and get into the nitty gritty of what our minds are like 9 years into investigating. Oh... Ben also found his sound effects machine. This should be fun!

“Haunted” locations that SHOULDN’T be investigated

This is an episode that wasn't planned. As you heard at the end of last week's episode, Angela dropped an impromptu topic on us... which we rolled right into discussing at the end of an already long and tiresome recording session. For a completely spontaneous topic, she didn't go easy on us either: are there some historic properties that shouldn't be investigated by ghost hunters? We discuss whether any property with reported activity is fair game, or if some (particularly those that bore witness to recent tragedies) should be off the table. During our conversation, we touch on the Bath School bombing and Ben's capstone documentary he made about it during his undergrad at MSU. It's six years old at this point, and only ten minutes (as was required for the capstone project). But if you're interested, you can watch it here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0lhNrxdxTg]. GEMINI SUMMARY: This impromptu episode of the Paranormal Lens podcast features the hosts—Angela, Ben, and Brienna—engaging in a spontaneous discussion regarding the ethics of investigating historic sites associated with tragedies (0:00–0:46). The conversation explores whether there is a point when it becomes "too soon" or inappropriate to ghost hunt at such locations. Key takeaways from the discussion: Defining "Too Soon": The hosts debate whether time is the primary factor, noting that while some argue for a waiting period until those directly connected to an event have passed, others feel that some sites (like the scene of a mass casualty tragedy) should simply remain off-limits entirely (0:46–1:04, 8:49–9:04, 17:44–18:31). The Case of Bath, Michigan: The hosts focus heavily on the Bath School bombing of 1927, which remains the deadliest school violence event in U.S. history. They share their own personal connection to this history, with Ben having produced a documentary about it. They express discomfort with casual ghost hunting at the site, specifically worrying about sensationalization and the potential for investigators to misrepresent the history to the local community (4:23–8:16, 9:16–11:36). Ghost Hunting as History Preservation: A significant portion of the debate centers on the role of paranormal investigators. While they agree that some sites should be respected and left alone, they acknowledge that ghost hunters can occasionally serve a positive role by keeping forgotten or "bad" history alive and preventing it from being whitewashed, provided the investigation is grounded, respectful, and accurate (15:28–16:42, 19:43–23:47). Final Consensus: The group concludes that while "anywhere can be haunted," certain locations (particularly those involving recent or sensitive human tragedy) should be avoided. They emphasize that the primary duty of an investigator should be to preserve history, not to sensationalize for "clicks" (18:14–18:59, 24:19–24:55).

Yes, cemeteries CAN be haunted. Here’s why…

Any time we post something even remotely spooky about a cemetery, we get flooded with comments insisting that "cemeteries aren't haunted" or that "ghosts wouldn't choose to hang out in cemeteries." (Okay, the comments are usually a little less polite than that). At Crossroads of Curiosities, we've always believed that the paranormal is full of nuance. We believe long-form conversations matter, and we think it's important to put our evolving thoughts and theories on the record as we continue learning in real time. So in this episode, we spend 45 minutes tackling a surprisingly controversial question: Can cemeteries be haunted? Our short answer is yes, but the long answer is that cemetery hauntings have more to do with egregores, thresholds, and residual energy than what you would traditionally call a "ghost." (Don't act surprised... it's episode 48, you knew that'd be the direction the conversation goes). GEMINI SUMMARY: In this episode of Paranormal Lens, the hosts tackle the surprisingly controversial question: Can cemeteries be haunted? (0:44) Despite frequent comments from viewers insisting that cemeteries are peaceful, final resting places, the hosts argue that hauntings there are possible, though often different from traditional "ghost" stories. Key Theories on Cemetery Hauntings Residual Energy and Emotion: The hosts propose that high-emotion events like funerals and the ongoing influx of grieving visitors create a build-up of residual energy (3:09 - 4:15). Egregores: Ben and Brienna suggest that many cemetery "hauntings" are actually egregores, collective thought-forms or manifestations born out of grief, intense emotions, and even fear from those visiting or hazing in these spaces (4:47 - 6:33). Thresholds and Time Slips: Angela discusses the concept of cemeteries acting as "doorways" or rips in the fabric of time where different layers of energy intersect (10:53 - 11:24, 26:12). Notable Investigations and Experiences Soop Cemetery: Brienna describes her first "vibe" experience, where she felt a literal "wall of heavy, dark energy" while approaching an infamous gravesite (8:07 - 9:50). Mission Hill Cemetery: The team encountered a shifting energy and potential portal opening in a secluded area, noting that these experiences often align with high-emotion or liminal locations (23:43 - 25:52). Striker Cemetery: The hosts recount one of their most intense experiences, involving a "growl" that sounded like a human mimicking a dog, a "witchy" figure seen in the mind's eye, and auditory laughter captured on equipment (27:46 - 38:35). Ethics and Respect Best Practices: The hosts emphasize that it is crucial to investigate ethically. This includes avoiding freshly buried graves, not sensationalizing the identities of the deceased, and always striving to leave a cemetery better than it was found (39:16 - 43:26). Conclusion: The episode concludes with the hosts agreeing that while not all cemeteries are haunted, the accumulation of human emotion makes them dynamic environments for paranormal phenomena. They end on a cliffhanger, promising a follow-up conversation on a new topic suggested by Angela (44:46 - 45:15).