Season 3, Episode 15 – “Abducted: The Travis Walton UFO Encounter”
This week on The Paranormal Lens Podcast, Jamie takes the lead as we explore one of the most compelling UFO abduction stories ever told — the Travis Walton encounter. On a cold November night in 1975, a logging crew working in the forests near Snowflake, Arizona, witnessed something extraordinary — a glowing object hovering above the treetops. Moments later, Travis Walton approached the light… and vanished.
For five days, he was gone. His coworkers were accused of murder, and the small Arizona town was thrown into chaos. Then, just as mysteriously as he disappeared, Travis reappeared — shaken, disoriented, and with a story that would shock the world.
Jamie and co-host Chad dig deep into the details of the investigation, the polygraph tests, and the accounts that still divide skeptics and believers to this day. They’ll explore what science, psychology, and eyewitness testimony have to say — and what might truly have happened in those lost hours aboard what Travis claimed was a UFO.
Nearly fifty years later, the Travis Walton case remains one of the most documented and debated encounters in UFO history. Was it a hoax, a hallucination, or an authentic extraterrestrial experience? Join us as we examine the evidence and separate the facts from the speculation — all through the Paranormal Lens.
👁️🗨️ Stay alert. Stay respectful. Stay curious.
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Season 3, Episode 14 – The Historic Triangle: Ghosts of Jamestown & Yorktown
This week, The Paranormal Lens Podcast travels deep into the heart of Virginia’s Historic Triangle, where America’s story began — and where echoes of the past still whisper through the fog.
Join hosts Chad Thomas and Jamie Widener as they journey to Jamestown and Yorktown, two corners of this legendary triangle bound by history, tragedy, and the supernatural.
In Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, desperation and disease gave rise to stories of curses, shadow figures, and the restless dead who endured the Starving Time.
At Yorktown, the site of America’s defining victory, the sounds of cannon fire and phantom soldiers still haunt the fields where independence was won — and countless lives were lost.
We’ll uncover the haunting tales, historical truths, and strange phenomena that link these towns together, and we’ll explore the mysterious energy said to flow through the Colonial Parkway, connecting Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown in both history and spirit.
Williamsburg — the living heart of the Triangle — will have its own episode soon. But tonight, the focus is on the birth and rebirth of a nation… and the spirits that may still linger between them.
Paranormal Lens — Season 3, Episode 13
“Endless Hallways: Secrets of the Winchester Mystery House”
This week on The Paranormal Lens, Chad Thomas takes us deep into one of America’s most peculiar and haunted homes — the Winchester Mystery House.
Built by Sarah Winchester, heir to the Winchester rifle fortune, this sprawling mansion in San Jose, California, is famous for its staircases that lead to nowhere, doors that open into walls, and hallways that twist and turn like a maze.
Was Sarah truly haunted by the spirits of those lost to the Winchester rifle? Or was the mansion a reflection of her grief, guilt, and genius?
Join Chad and co-host Jamie Widener as they look through the paranormal lens at the legends, lore, and lingering spirits that still seem to walk the endless halls of the Winchester Estate.
Don’t miss it!
Available on Spotify, Apple, and Audible
Stay alert. Stay respectful. Stay curious.
👻🔦 Season 3, Episode 12 – Paranormal Lens Podcast, Mysteries of Mount Shasta 🔦👻
This week, Jamie will be taking a deep look through the paranormal lens at Mount Shasta, while Chad joins as co-host.
For centuries, Mount Shasta has stood as one of the most mysterious mountains in North America. It has been a sacred place to Indigenous tribes, who spoke of powerful spirits dwelling within. Over the years, the legends have grown—tales of hidden civilizations deep inside the mountain, UFO sightings in the skies above, and strange energetic phenomena that draw people from around the world.
From the stories of Lemurians living in secret underground cities, to spiritual seekers who believe the mountain is a portal to other dimensions, to those who swear they’ve encountered unexplained lights and beings, Mount Shasta has inspired more questions than answers.
We’ll explore the history, the legends, and the paranormal mysteries that have made Mount Shasta a magnet for curiosity and speculation for generations.
This is one journey into the unknown you don’t want to miss.
✨ “As the mist settles over Mount Shasta, its mysteries remain—whispering through legends, lights, and the unknown. Whether you see it as a gateway, a sacred site, or something beyond our understanding, remember… truth often hides where curiosity begins. Until next time—stay alert, stay respectful, and stay curious.”
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👻 Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 3, Episode 11: Ghosts of China’s Forbidden City 👻
As Ghost Month in China comes to a close, we turn our lens to one of the most mysterious and haunted locations in the world: The Forbidden City.
Built over 600 years ago in the heart of Beijing, this imperial palace was home to emperors, intrigue, and countless untold stories. But beyond its grandeur lies a darker reputation. For centuries, visitors, guards, and historians have reported sightings of phantom processions, spectral women in white, and shadowy figures wandering the palace grounds after dusk.
In this episode, host Chad Thomas uncovers the chilling ghost stories that surround the Forbidden City—tales that reveal how deeply intertwined China’s culture is with belief in spirits, especially during Ghost Month, when the veil between the living and the dead is said to grow thin.
Co-host Jamie Widener joins the conversation, offering perspective as the Paranormal Lens team dives into the cultural traditions, superstitions, and eerie encounters that continue to give the Forbidden City its haunted reputation.
Step behind the walls of the palace where emperors once ruled, where history echoes through the halls, and where the spirits of China’s past may still linger.
🔦 Stay alert, stay respectful… and stay curious.
Season 3, Episode 10 - Whispers in the Dark.
Paranormal Lens dives into the shadows with Season 3, Episode 10.This week, Chad and Jamie team up with special guest Megan Baum, the director of the upcoming immersive production, Whispers in the Dark at Gretna Theatre.
This one-of-a-kind theatrical experience invites audiences to step off the beaten path and into the eerie woods of Mount Gretna. Through chilling tales and encounters with mysterious characters, local playwrights—working in collaboration with Creative Works of Lancaster—bring urban legends to life in ways that blur the line between truth and myth.
On the episode, Megan shares her vision for the production, how the stories were shaped, and what audiences can expect when they dare to follow the whispers through the forest. Chad and Jamie explore the fascinating intersection between theatre, folklore, and the paranormal—where storytelling and the supernatural collide.
Are you brave enough to follow the whispers, if so remember to Stay alert, stay respectful… and stay curious.
Paranormal Lens Season 3, Episode 9: Dos Kokos
Jamie and Chad will be joined by two very special guests, affectionately known as Dos Kokos—Carmella and Todd Kokotajlo of 222PIR – Paranormal Investigation Research and the Stay Haunted Podcast.
High school sweethearts from Columbus, New Jersey, Carmella and Todd have been together for 35 years, married for 29, and are proud parents of two sons. What began as casual haunted tours in their 20s has grown into a lifelong passion for exploring the unknown. Over the past few years, they’ve refined their investigative style—balancing tools, intuition, and their guiding philosophy of “timing and relevance”—to capture EVPs, visual anomalies, and even their favorite tool of the trade, The Deadbell.
Now, as hosts of the Stay Haunted Podcast, they continue to share their experiences and insights while building connections in the paranormal community. On this episode, Chad and Jamie sit down with Carmella and Todd to talk about their journey, their methods, and what keeps them coming back to the mysteries of the spirit world.
“It was such a pleasure having Todd and Carmella with us. Their stories remind us that the paranormal isn’t just about the evidence—it’s about the connections we make along the way. We hope you carry that spirit with you. And remember… stay alert, stay respectful, and stay curious.”
Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 3, Episode 8: The Paris Catacombs – Secrets Beneath the City of Light
On this spine-chilling episode of Paranormal Lens, host Jamie Widener descends deep beneath the streets of Paris to uncover the dark secrets of the Paris Catacombs.
With over six million skeletal remains lining the tunnels, this underground labyrinth is as eerie as it is historic.Jamie explores the origins of the catacombs, the macabre history behind their creation, and the paranormal activity reported by those brave enough to venture inside.
Co-host Chad Thomas joins the discussion, adding his thoughts on what might linger in this shadowy world beneath the City of Light.
Listen on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major streaming platforms.
Are the catacombs just a burial site, or do restless spirits roam these dark corridors?
Join us as we shine the lens on one of the most haunting places on Earth.Stay alert, stay respectful... and stay curious.
Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 3, Episode 7: Supernatural Belief and the Paranormal Lens
On this special episode, the Paranormal Lens team is thrilled to be joined by Jeffrey A. Tolbert and Sean E. Dixon from Penn State University Harrisburg’s Department of American Studies and Folklore. Together, they dive deep into their fascinating research on supernatural belief in contemporary America—a society where such beliefs are often denigrated, dismissed, or regarded as mere superstition.
This episode takes a close look at paranormal investigators, exploring how they approach the unknown with a critical mind. From evaluating evidence to weighing personal experiences, and considering scientific reasoning, these investigators navigate the complex terrain between skepticism and belief to form their own understandings of the beings, phenomena, and forces that may exist both within and beyond our world.
Join Jamie and Chad as they discuss the intersection of folklore, culture, and the paranormal, and hear from experts who help us understand why humans continue to seek meaning in the unexplained. Whether you’re a seasoned investigator, a curious listener, or someone fascinated by the supernatural, this episode promises insight, intrigue, and a deeper look into the beliefs that shape our world.
Tune in September 2 at 9:00 PM
Available on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major streaming platforms.
Prepare for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges perceptions, explores the limits of knowledge, and investigates the mysteries that continue to captivate our imagination.
Stay alert, stay respectful… and stay curious.
🎙️ Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 3, Episode 6: Hauntings and History at Ford’s Theatre 🎙️
This week, host Chad Thomas turns the Paranormal Lens on one of the most iconic—and haunted—landmarks in American history: Ford’s Theatre in Washington, D.C.
Best known as the site of President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, Ford’s Theatre holds not only historic significance but also a long-standing reputation for paranormal activity. From ghostly apparitions in the presidential box to unexplained footsteps and cold spots, this theater may still echo with the events of that fateful night in 1865.
Co-host Jamie Widener joins Chad as they explore the history, the hauntings, and the lingering energy said to remain in this national landmark. Whether you're a history buff, a paranormal enthusiast, or both, this episode promises to fascinate and haunt you.
Recorded on August 26 at 9:00 PM
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major streaming platforms.
Stay alert, stay respectful… and stay curious. 👻🎭🇺🇸
🎙️ Paranormal Lens Podcast - Season 3, Episode 5: The Ancient Ram Inn 🎙️
Join us for a chilling journey across the pond as Jamie Widener dives deep into one of England’s most notoriously haunted locations—The Ancient Ram Inn. With a history stretching back to the 12th century and dark legends involving witchcraft, pagan rituals, and restless spirits, this former inn has long been considered one of the most terrifying places in the UK.
In this episode, Jamie unpacks the folklore, the historical context, and the spine-tingling paranormal activity reported over the years. From demonic entities to ghostly children, the Ancient Ram Inn is a hotspot of supernatural lore. Chad Thomas joins the discussion, eager to learn more about this infamous location and share his thoughts on what might be lurking inside its ancient walls.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major podcast platforms.
Stay alert, stay respectful… and stay curious. 👻🇬🇧🕯️
🎙️ Paranormal Lens Podcast - Season 3, Episode 4: The Saratoga County Homestead 🎙️
This week on the Paranormal Lens Podcast, co-host Chad Thomas turns the lens toward one of New York’s most chilling abandoned locations—The Saratoga County Homestead. Once a tuberculosis hospital tucked away in the forests of upstate New York, this decaying structure is now known for its unsettling energy, strange activity, and stories of spirits that may still roam the halls.
Chad will guide us through the Homestead’s eerie history and the paranormal encounters that have made it a must-visit for investigators. Co-host Jamie Widener joins the conversation as they piece together the tales and lingering mysteries of this forgotten institution.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major streaming platforms.
Stay alert, stay respectful, and stay curious…
Because sometimes, the forgotten places are the ones that remember you the most.
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🎙️ Paranormal Lens Podcast - Season 3, Episode 4: Savannah, GA – America’s Most Haunted City? 🎙️
Is Savannah, Georgia truly America’s most haunted city? 🌙👻
On this episode of the Paranormal Lens Podcast, host Jamie Widener dives into the haunted streets of Savannah, where history, tragedy, and the supernatural collide. Known for its beautiful squares and moss-draped oaks, Savannah hides a darker side filled with ghost stories, cursed buildings, and restless spirits.
Co-host Chad Thomas joins the discussion as they explore why Savannah has earned its spooky reputation and share some of the most chilling tales from one of America’s oldest cities.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major streaming platforms.
Stay alert, stay respectful… and stay curious. 👁️🗨️🌙
🎙️ Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 3, Episode 2: The Annabelle Doll 👻
On this chilling episode of Paranormal Lens, host Chad Thomas turns the spotlight on one of the most infamous haunted objects in paranormal history—the Annabelle Doll. Known for its terrifying reputation and connection to Ed and Lorraine Warren, Annabelle has captivated and horrified people around the world.
Chad dives into the doll’s eerie origin story, reported hauntings, and the spine-tingling accounts that made Annabelle a legend in the supernatural community. Jamie Widener joins the conversation to share insights and theories on whether this cursed object is myth, exaggeration, or something far darker.
📅 Tune in July 29 at 9:00 PM
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major streaming platforms.
Is Annabelle just a creepy doll with a Hollywood story, or is there something truly sinister locked inside her glass case? Let’s find out together.
🔦 Stay alert, stay respectful... and stay curious.
🦅 Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 3, Episode 1: The Mighty Thunderbird ⚡️
After a two-week break, the Paranormal Lens team is back and ready to soar into a new season of mystery and discovery!
In this Season 3 premiere, host Jamie Widener takes flight into the legend of the Thunderbird—a powerful and awe-inspiring creature deeply rooted in Native American folklore and still reported in sightings across North America. Is it just a myth passed down through generations, or could a massive winged cryptid still rule the skies?
Jamie explores the Thunderbird’s cultural significance, historical context, and chilling modern-day encounters. Chad Thomas joins in to unpack theories and dig into eyewitness accounts that continue to fuel this cryptid’s enduring mystery.
🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major streaming platforms.
Get ready to kick off Season 3 with an episode that will leave you looking skyward...
🔦 Stay alert, stay respectful... and stay curious.
🎙️ Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 3, Episode 48: Looking Back at Seasons 1 & 2 👻
On this special episode of Paranormal Lens, Chad Thomas and Jamie Widener wrap up Season 2 by taking a journey back through the highlights of both Seasons 1 and 2! From haunted locations to cryptids, legends, and unforgettable guest interviews—it's time to revisit some of the fan-favorite episodes and behind-the-scenes moments that made these seasons truly special.
What stories stuck with you? What episodes made you think, gave you chills, or made you question the world around you? Chad and Jamie will be sharing their reflections, listener feedback, and maybe even a few surprises as we prepare for what’s next.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major streaming platforms.
Celebrate the close of an incredible season and help us gear up for more adventures into the unknown.
🔦 Stay alert, stay respectful... and stay curious.
🎙️ Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 2, Episode 47: Ghosts of Gettysburg 👻
On this episode of Paranormal Lens, host Jamie Widener sets his sights on one of the most famously haunted towns in America—Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Known for its pivotal role in the Civil War and the immense loss of life that occurred there, Gettysburg has become a hotbed of paranormal activity.
From phantom soldiers to disembodied voices echoing through the fields, Jamie unpacks the layers of history and hauntings that make Gettysburg a must-visit for ghost hunters and history lovers alike. Chad Thomas joins the conversation and may even share a few chilling tales of his own from the area—stories that offer a glimpse into the lingering energy of this historic battlefield.
🎧 Find us on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major streaming platforms.
Grab your EVP recorder and your curiosity—it’s time to walk among the echoes of the past.
🔦 Stay alert, stay respectful... and stay curious.
🏠 Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 2, Episode 46: The House That Built Me 👻
In this hauntingly personal episode of Paranormal Lens, host Chad Thomas takes us back to his childhood home—nestled just 9 miles southeast of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Purchased by his parents in 1969, this quiet country house became the backdrop for a lifetime of memories... and a handful of truly unsettling experiences.
Some events could be chalked up to old pipes or restless dreams. Others? Not so easily dismissed.
Chad shares stories of unexplained footsteps, strange shadows, and an eerie presence that left an undeniable mark. He’s joined by co-host Jamie Widener and special guest Alex Thomas, who adds his own chilling encounter from the same house. Was it imagination, or something truly paranormal?
📅 Tune in June 17 at 9:00 PM
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major streaming platforms.
Come home with us—for a night of personal reflection, unexplained phenomena, and stories that just might make you sleep with the lights on.
🔦 Stay alert, stay respectful... and stay curious.
🚨 Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 2, Episode 45: Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary 🚨
This week on Paranormal Lens, host Jamie Widener delves into the dark and storied past of Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary—one of Tennessee's most infamous and haunted prisons. From its roots as a maximum-security facility for the state’s most dangerous criminals to its eerie reputation in the paranormal community, Brushy Mountain holds secrets behind every iron bar and crumbling wall.
Jamie takes us through the chilling history, legendary escapes, and ghostly encounters tied to the prison grounds. Could the spirits of former inmates still linger within its stone walls?
Joining Jamie is co-host Chad Thomas, who brings his perspective and curiosity as they explore reports of unexplained activity and tales that blur the line between history and the supernatural.
🎧 Streaming on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major platforms!
Lock in with us for a night of history, hauntings, and harrowing tales from one of the South’s most unsettling sites. 🏚️👻🔒
🌺 Paranormal Lens Podcast – Season 2, Episode 44: The Menehune of Hawaii 🌺
In this enchanting episode of Paranormal Lens, host Chad Thomas takes us to the lush islands of Hawaii to explore the legends of the Menehune—a mysterious race of small people said to dwell deep in the forests and hidden valleys.
Are they ancient builders, mischief-makers, or guardians of sacred places? Chad unpacks the rich folklore, cultural significance, and curious sightings that keep the legend of the Menehune alive today. From ancient structures to eerie encounters, this is one story steeped in mystery and myth.
Jamie Widener joins the conversation, bringing questions, insight, and a dose of curiosity as the two dive into one of Hawaii’s most captivating supernatural legends.
🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple, Audible, and all major streaming platforms!
Get ready for a magical journey through Hawaiian folklore—just don’t wander too far into the forest… 🌿👣
