Welcome to a riveting two-part episode of Side Kicks & Inside Stories, featuring local historian and documentary filmmaker Josh Daniels. Dive into an enthralling conversation that doubles our usual podcast length, prompting us to split it into two engaging parts.

In this first installment:

• Meet Josh Daniels, who shares his journey from childhood curiosity in history sparked by Wentworth Woodhouse visits to becoming a passionate documentarian.
• Discover how homemade movies about dancing competitions and curious encounters led him down the path of historical exploration and professional filmmaking.
• Learn about Josh's experiences with the paranormal despite his skepticism, including eerie tales from Roche Abbey and unexplained occurrences involving crying babies linked to haunting past stories.
• Join us as we delve into Hemingfield Colliery's mysterious past during a unique blind investigation where mediums and paranormal teams are unaware of their destination until arrival, removing preconceived notions or biases.
• Listen as Andy B., a medium involved in the investigation, provides startling insights connected to individuals associated with Hemingfield without prior knowledge – raising questions even among skeptics like Josh.

Stay tuned for captivating personal accounts from both presenters and guests alike. Don't miss out on these intriguing discussions around history intertwined with supernatural elements — all leading up to an exclusive reveal that will leave you eagerly anticipating part 2!

Remember: History isn't just dates and events; sometimes it whispers back.

Show Notes for "Histories and Mysteries: Unveiling the Past with Josh Daniels"

Key Themes:

1. The Journey into History - How a building ignited Josh's love for history.

2. Paranormal Investigations - Exploring Hemfield Colliery's mysterious occurrences.

3. Skepticism vs Belief - Balancing historical facts against paranormal experiences.

4. Filmmaking Challenges - Producing documentaries on a shoestring budget.

5. Encounters Beyond Explanation - Personal anecdotes of inexplicable events during investigations.

Questions:

1. What initially drew you into studying local history?

2. Can you detail your most compelling encounter during your investigations?

3. As someone who approaches these topics as a skeptic, what keeps you engaged in paranormal research?

4. What are some obstacles you face when creating historical documentaries without substantial funding?

5. Have any of your findings ever made you question your skepticism?

Fun Facts from the Episode:

1. A medium named Andy connected spirits' names to actual historic figures without prior knowledge.

2. Josh experienced physical sensations related to past events at investigation sites.

3 .The Coach and Horses pub investigation tied personal experiences back to documented historical events.

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- #LocalHistory

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- #HistoricalMysteries

- #Skepticism

- #UnexplainedPhenomena 

- #PodcastEpisode 

- #GhostStories 

- #SupernaturalEncounters 

- #HeritageDocumentaries

Guest Bio:  

Josh Daniels is a local historian and documentary filmmaker who has dedicated his life to uncovering the secrets of the past. With a deep-seated passion that began in childhood, he has become known for his meticulous research and engaging storytelling abilities. His work often crosses paths with the paranormal, although he remains a steadfast skeptic.

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