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Is humanity living in the end times... or have we always believed we were?
Author, researcher, and returning guest Maxim Furek joins me for a fascinating discussion inspired by his newest book, Paranormal Apocalypse: Is This How It Ends? Together we examine why apocalyptic thinking has followed humanity throughout history—from ancient prophecy and religious texts to Y2K, the Mayan Calendar, AI, pandemics, UFO disclosure, and modern conspiracy culture.
But this conversation isn't simply about doom and gloom.
We explore why fear is such a powerful force, how cults and charismatic leaders manipulate uncertainty, why horror and paranormal stories captivate us, and whether the unknown should inspire curiosity rather than panic.
If you've ever wondered why every generation seems convinced it's witnessing the end of civilization, this episode offers historical perspective, psychological insight, and plenty of paranormal rabbit holes along the way.
In this episode we discuss:
• Why every generation believes it's living in the "end times"
• The psychology of fear and the unknown
• Religious prophecy vs. modern apocalypse narratives
• AI, pandemics, and technological anxiety
• UFOs, Bigfoot, and the scientific study of the paranormal
• Cult psychology and manipulation tactics
• Finding hope in uncertain times
📖 About the Guest
Maxim Furek is an author and researcher with a background in psychology, addictions, music journalism and the paranormal. He holds a masters degree in communications from Bloomsburg University, as well as, a bachelor’s in psychology from Aquinas College. 
He is a respected contributor to numerous paranormal magazines, an invited guest speaker to well known Paranormal Conferences, has been interviewed on programming such as Coast to Coast, Midnight in the Desert, Paranormal 360 and Exploring the Bizarre and has himself interviewed known figures in the field on many occasions including Dr. Frederick Lamonte Santee, Dan Rivera and celebrity demonologists, Ed and Lorraine Warren.
Tonight’s Featured Book: Paranormal Apocalypse; Is This How It Ends?
—A work that examines why apocalyptic thinking continues to shape our culture and why humanity remains endlessly captivated by the possibility of the end.

Learn about my guest:
Website: www.maximfurek.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxim.furek
📘 Pick up your copy of Paranormal Apocalypse: https://www.amazon.com/Paranormal-Apocalypse-This-How-Ends/dp/B0FN9C1DRT/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0

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Opening up the second half of the season with a personal launch into the heart of Appalachia! I present - Paranorm Girl’s Appalachia Debrief!
Fresh off of a journey to North Carolina - I’ve been excited to share my trip with everyone! Friendships were forged, unexpected paranormal investigations were conducted, stories were shared, not even half of what I planned for came to pass…and I wouldn’t change any of it for anything!
If you’ve been waiting patiently to pick up where we left off in our Appalachian cryptid exploration, you’ll have to wait just a scooch longer. For today - I hope you enjoy the serendipitous, the bizarre and the beautiful moments experienced during my three day visit. 
And at the very least, I hope something from my trip makes ya laugh 😂
Enjoy.

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Next Airing: July 13, 2026 | 5pm PST/7pm CST
Topic: Tarot and Horoscopes

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From monster movies and indie horror to Hollywood filmmaking and the art of telling a truly frightening story, this week on Paranorm Girl Podcast I sit down with author, screenwriter, producer, and longtime film industry veteran Eric Miller.
With more than three decades in entertainment, Eric has worn nearly every hat imaginable—screenwriter, producer, transportation coordinator, editor, publisher, and author. Horror fans may recognize his work from films including Night Skies, Ice Spiders, Swamp Shark, Mask Maker, and Shadow Man, while readers may know him from acclaimed anthologies such as 18 Wheels of Horror and his latest novel, Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed.
Together we discuss:
• Eric's path from a horror-loving kid in Indiana to a career in Hollywood
• What makes horror genuinely scary beyond cheap jump scares
• The importance of character, atmosphere, and dread in storytelling
• Behind-the-scenes realities of filmmaking and life on set
• Horror writing, screenplays, and creative inspiration
• Sound design, suspense, and the psychology of fear
• Independent filmmaking and the future of horror
• His debut novel, Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed
Whether you're a horror fan, aspiring writer, filmmaker, or simply fascinated by how great stories are created, this conversation offers an insightful look behind the curtain from someone who has spent decades helping bring nightmares to life.

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Website: https://www.ericmillerwrites.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RagingEricMiller
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ragingeric/
BUY Whatever Happened to Uncle Ed? (published by Big Time Books): https://bigtimebooks.com/whateverhappened.php
and on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Whatever-Happened-Uncle-Eric-Miller-ebook/dp/B0DTBJ741B/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1NFHP9MG0JAA2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.22NdrujY5l-drLSElL5Ic9S9LFoeG-Tjsmjd0ec2T0DgYjq6OtLIsIiljicdVYsdQNapkYFGPqAbLxcB4Ns9R4ObEGAmOK_txZfsffi-Cxc.BBXB9l6o5PYp-IyoaOrDvS9z7LX80nqrMrwoOx5TlVo&dib_tag=se&keywords=whatever+happened+to+uncle+ed&qid=1781375234&s=books&sprefix=whatever+happened+to+uncle+ed,stripbooks,172&sr=1-1 

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The guest train is a chuggin' even while the show is on a break!
Recently, I welcomed author and paranormal investigator Peter J. Roe, Assistant Director of Canada’s longest-running paranormal research team, The Searcher Group, to discuss his debut book, Haunted Town Halls which documents the incredible evidence and intelligent communications he and the team captured during a multi-year, multi-town hall investigatory tour.
Town Halls are often overlooked in paranormal research despite decades (and sometimes centuries) of reported activity. What began in 2014 as a challenge within the Searcher Group evolved into an extraordinary series of investigations involving spirit communication, unexplained phenomena, portals, deeply intriguing encounters and...ghost pee?

Learn about my guest:
Searcher Group Home Site: https://thesearchergroup.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peter.roe.92
Broadview (formerly United Church Observer) article with audio clip: https://broadview.org/this-will-make-you-believe-in-ghosts/
Llewellyn Worldwide Article by Peter Roe: https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/3270
Crash Course in Awesome Guest Investigation* (Direct mp3 Download Link): https://ccia.libsyn.com/ccia-s-ghost-investigation

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On September 12, 1952, something fell from the sky over Braxton County, West Virginia — and what a group of locals witnessed that night became one of Appalachia's most enduring and unexplained paranormal mysteries. 
In this spotlight episode, we dive deep into the Flatwoods Monster incident: the eyewitness accounts of Kathleen May, Eugene Lemon and the group of boys who came face to face with a towering, metallic, glowing figure on a remote hillside farm. We cover the strange odor and mist that made witnesses physically ill, the parallel skid marks and circular impressions left in the field, the National Guard's secret 60-man operation on the Fisher Farm in the dead of night and the government officials who showed up posing as reporters. 
We also explore the controversial barn owl skeptical theory — and why it doesn't hold up — alongside Frank Feschino's decades of research and the compelling case for an extraterrestrial in a propulsion suit. Whether you're a UFO researcher, paranormal enthusiast, or just a lover of strange American history and unsolved mysteries, this one's for you.
Topics: Flatwoods Monster, West Virginia paranormal, UFO encounters, 1952 UFO sightings, Braxton County monster, Appalachian folklore, Project Blue Book, alien encounters, unexplained phenomena, cryptid sightings, Frank Feschino, Kathleen May, government UFO

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SOURCES: 

Flatwoods Monster: Close Encounter of the Third Kind?: https://www.tsemrinpoche.com/tsem-tulku-rinpoche/science-mysteries/flatwoods-monster-close-encounter-of-the-third-kind.html 
They knew too much about flying saucers by Gray Barker: https://archive.org/details/theyknewtoomucha0000bark/page/30/mode/2up 
Collier's 1952: Man Will Conquer Space: https://www.scribd.com/doc/118710867/Collier-s-Magazine-Man-Will-Conquer-Space?_gl=1*ld0qlv*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTcwNjk2MDI0LjE3NzcxNTc0ODY.*_ga_Z4ZC50DED6*czE3NzcxNTc0ODUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzcxNTc0ODUkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_8KZ8BV0P5W*czE3NzcxNTc0ODUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NzcxNTc0ODUkajYwJGwwJGgw 
The Flatwoods UFO Monster: https://skepticalinquirer.org/2000/11/the-flatwoods-ufo-monster/ 
03-23-21 Frank Feschino & Alfred Lehmberg, The FLATWOODS MONSTER INCIDENT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAuezZTlKbw 
The Braxton County Monster Updated & Revised Edition by Frank Feschino: https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=H9GSBgAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR9&dq=flatwoods+blue+book+file&ots=EjlfU3bXxo&sig=kVvxfeGpYgTIf_Gz7jXU_PaWB_Y#v=onepage&q&f=false 
Gray Barker, a Braxton County Legacy: https://braxtonwv.org/gray-barker-a-braxton-county-legacy/ 
here there be monsters: https://www.saturdaynightuforia.com/html/articles/articlehtml/heretherebemonsters.html 
The Flatwoods Monster: A Legacy of Fear (Small Town Monsters): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X8hiJftFHA 

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Topic: Paranormal Potluck w/ cast members of 28 Days Haunted

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