My special guest tonight is author William Buchheit, here to uncover the chilling history of the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum, later known as the South Carolina State Hospital, founded in 1821.For nearly two centuries, this massive institution loomed over Columbia, South Carolina, housing and treating thousands of patients—many trapped within its overcrowded and underfunded walls. At its peak in 1961, the asylum held more than 6,600 patients, far beyond its intended capacity, earning a reputation as a place of captivity, horror, and chaos. By the mid-1990s, the population dwindled to under 700, but the asylum’s dark legacy remained.Buchheit brings this history to life through interviews, firsthand accounts, and archival research, exploring the lives of those who worked and lived inside its haunting campus. From the asylum’s origins as one of America’s earliest psychiatric hospitals to its downfall as a crumbling symbol of neglect and suffering, this story sheds light on a hidden chapter of Southern history.
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Twelve Phases of The Dying Process
Tonight, my special guest is Julie Ryan, author of Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens As We Transition From This Life To The Next. Julie reveals the miraculous twelve phases of the dying process, a journey she says is lovingly guided by angels, deceased loved ones, and even beloved pets from the other side.As a medical intuitive, psychic, inventor, and entrepreneur, Julie has helped countless families find peace during one of life’s most difficult moments. Her insights into the spirit world, the presence of angels, and the comforting role of departed family and pets transform the fear of death into an experience filled with serendipity, miracles, and love.Families report profound comfort when Julie describes who has gathered in spirit to assist, whether their loved one is in pain, and how close they are to passing. Her remarkable stories offer not only solace but also a new perspective on death, the afterlife, and the eternal bond of love.
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Spirituality and Other Dimensions
Have you seen the series Dark Matters? Well, tonight, my special guest is Christopher G. White, author of Spirituality and the Search for Invisible Dimensions, who explores the fascinating overlap between modern physics, multiverse theories, and spiritual practices.At first glance, scientific speculation about multiverses and spiritualist séances couldn’t be more different. Yet White reveals striking similarities: both attempt to peer into hidden dimensions of reality and uncover the deeper meaning of existence.In Other Worlds, White shows how the idea of invisible dimensions has not only shaped science fiction, fantasy literature, and modern art, but also redefined spiritual thought—making phenomena like ghosts, miracles, and paranormal experiences seem more plausible. From C. S. Lewis’s Narnia to the surreal paintings of Salvador Dalí, to the teachings of visionary scientists like “Dr. Quantum”, these ideas blur the line between science and spirituality.This conversation dives into how scientific imagination can re-enchant the world, making the unseen feel real again and reviving timeless questions about the soul, the supernatural, and the nature of the universe.
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Brutalized Corpses
In 1971 and 1972, a brutal predator stalked the streets of Washington, D.C. His victims were young girls between the ages of 10 and 18, subjected to rape, torture, and murder before their bodies were left along highways for the world to see.Dubbed The Freeway Phantom, this unknown serial killer taunted police and terrified the nation’s capital. Then, as suddenly as he began, he vanished—leaving the case unsolved for decades.Now, New York Times bestselling authors and cold case investigators Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester reopen Washington’s oldest unsolved serial killing spree. In their book, they uncover shocking suspects, hidden lies, and chilling new clues that could finally unmask The Freeway Phantom. If you’re fascinated by unsolved murders, serial killers, cold cases, and true crime history, this episode is one you can’t miss.
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The Gory Details
Think science is boring? Think again. In this episode, we explore the strange, hilarious, and sometimes disturbing truths about our world with National Geographic science reporter Erika Engelhaupt, author of Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science.From what’s really floating in public pool water, to a biologist who stung himself with every insect imaginable, to the shocking secrets of the most murderous mammals on Earth—this book uncovers the bizarre realities most scientists don’t talk about.Blending humor with hard facts, Erika Engelhaupt takes us behind the curtain of biology, anatomy, space exploration, and even death, revealing science’s weirdest (and most unforgettable) stories.👉 If you love Mary Roach’s style of science writing, this episode is a must-listen.
About Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews
Step Into the Shadows...This show features riveting conversations with best-selling authors, renowned researchers, and award-winning journalists as they uncover sinister hauntings, alien abductions, time slips, secret societies, chilling true crime, bizarre vanishings, strange creature sightings, unexplained phenomena and the most mind-bending conspiracies!Prepare to question everything.
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