http://www.parareality.comenSociety & CultureCopyright ParaRealityhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/645c2726512393a9916e14b6bf6e9271.jpghttp://www.parareality.comFri, 04 Sep 2026 18:29:30 +0000ParaRealityParaRealitysandman@parareality.comI spent a couple of years broadcasting on WRFN, a radio station in the Nashville, TN area. These are the shows that I did while there. I don't have all of them but I believe that I have most. These shows will be broadcast on the third Monday of every...true3c8e8458-27aa-563f-8af4-ac40441aeb70episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paranormal-nashville-interview--4969675I don't know the date this episode originally aired. In it, we talked about how I got into the paranormal, how I got involved in radio and some of my paranormal experiences.
My thanks goes out to Tony Pratt for giving me permission to use this interview.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4969675Mon, 15 Sep 2014 20:59:07 +0000ParaRealityThis is an interview that I did on Paranormal Nashville, which was a talk radio show that was very similar to mine. It was hosted by Tony Pratt, who ultimately became a very good friend of mine. It also aired on WRFN. I don't know the date this...I don't know the date this episode originally aired. In it, we talked about how I got into the paranormal, how I got involved in radio and some of my paranormal experiences.
My thanks goes out to Tony Pratt for giving me permission to use this interview.]]>6849mysteryus,paranormalnashville,pararealityradio,sandman,tonyprattfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/paranormal-nashville--4498164This episode is entitled "Unlocking the Power of the Mind" and features an interview with Dr. Stephanie West. Dr. West is a clinical hypnotherapist who specializes in soul therapy.
During this episode, I will allow myself to be hypnotized live on the air. I think that it made for some really good radio.
My thanks to Tony Pratt for allowing me to replay this episode of his popular local radio program.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4498164Tue, 20 May 2014 18:37:54 +0000ParaRealityThis isn't an episode of ParaReality Radio. This is a co-host gig that I did on my sister show on WRFN - Paranormal Nashville. The show was hosted by my good friend Tony Pratt. It focused on all of the unusual activity that happened in and around the...This episode is entitled "Unlocking the Power of the Mind" and features an interview with Dr. Stephanie West. Dr. West is a clinical hypnotherapist who specializes in soul therapy.
During this episode, I will allow myself to be hypnotized live on the air. I think that it made for some really good radio.
My thanks to Tony Pratt for allowing me to replay this episode of his popular local radio program.]]>7194paranormalnashville,pararealityradio,sandman,tonypratt,wrfnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/basic-paranormal-investigating--4368407 This episode will cover the very basics of how you can begin investigating the paranormal on your very own. You'll learn the differences between ghosts, spirits & poltergeists; the differences between digital & film photography as well as the differences between tape & digital voice recorders. I'll also tell you what you need to include in your paranormal investigating kit and finally, I'll discuss how to find and get involved with a paranormal investigation group.
This episode of ParaReality Radio originally aired on WRFN on November 10, 2006. This is also the last of the recordings that I was able to salvage from my time on WRFN, even though this was not the last show that I did while there. Close to half of the WRFN shows have been lost, unfortunately. I hope you enjoy this one.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4368407Mon, 21 Apr 2014 19:22:06 +0000ParaRealityIf you have always been interested in the paranormal and wanted to begin investigating but didn't know how to go about it, then this is the episode of ParaReality Radio that you need to listen to! This episode will cover the very basics of how you... This episode will cover the very basics of how you can begin investigating the paranormal on your very own. You'll learn the differences between ghosts, spirits & poltergeists; the differences between digital & film photography as well as the differences between tape & digital voice recorders. I'll also tell you what you need to include in your paranormal investigating kit and finally, I'll discuss how to find and get involved with a paranormal investigation group.
This episode of ParaReality Radio originally aired on WRFN on November 10, 2006. This is also the last of the recordings that I was able to salvage from my time on WRFN, even though this was not the last show that I did while there. Close to half of the WRFN shows have been lost, unfortunately. I hope you enjoy this one.]]>7183ghosts,paranormal,pararealityradio,sandman,wrfnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-mic-night-3--4204112 Tony and I first met at WRFN and became fast friends. We have appeared on each other's respective radio broadcasts several times throughout the years. Tony has since moved on to doing television and has had me as a guest on his talk show. I think that you'll be able to tell from our interaction with each other that we are good friends who have something in common and have a good time whenever we're in the same room with each other.
This episode originally aired on WRFN on October 27, 2006.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4204112Mon, 17 Mar 2014 19:04:28 +0000ParaRealityThis episode is another "Open Mic" where there was no scripted show and I just talked about whatever popped into my head. The guest on this episode is my good friend Tony Pratt, who also hosted a paranormal themed talk show on WRFN opposite mine,... Tony and I first met at WRFN and became fast friends. We have appeared on each other's respective radio broadcasts several times throughout the years. Tony has since moved on to doing television and has had me as a guest on his talk show. I think that you'll be able to tell from our interaction with each other that we are good friends who have something in common and have a good time whenever we're in the same room with each other.
This episode originally aired on WRFN on October 27, 2006.]]>7185ghosts,paranormal,pararealityradio,sandman,tonyprattfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/duncan-o-finioan-interview--4067880Duncan also claims to have tremendous psychic abilities and a "hardwired arm", somewhat equivalent to a bionic arm. He also claims to have participated in some secret government assassination plots and missions. These claims and his abilities sound so absurd and outlandish that they seem to belong only in a comic book or some penny-novel.
He has been labeled as a fraud, criminal and complete psycho. He also has people who can back-up his claims. Which is the truth? We may never know, however his story makes for a fantastic radio interview.
This was not Duncan's first appearance on ParaReality Radio, but it would be his last. I have not heard from him since. I do know that he is still alive and well and still sticking to his story.
This interview originally aired on WRFN on September 22, 2006.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/4067880Mon, 17 Feb 2014 19:33:33 +0000ParaRealityRobert Duncan O'Finioan is an author and martial artist. Born in 1960, he was taken at a young age by his parents and delivered to a secret government program known as Project Talent, a sub-project of the notorious MK ULTRA Program. The program used...Duncan also claims to have tremendous psychic abilities and a "hardwired arm", somewhat equivalent to a bionic arm. He also claims to have participated in some secret government assassination plots and missions. These claims and his abilities sound so absurd and outlandish that they seem to belong only in a comic book or some penny-novel.
He has been labeled as a fraud, criminal and complete psycho. He also has people who can back-up his claims. Which is the truth? We may never know, however his story makes for a fantastic radio interview.
This was not Duncan's first appearance on ParaReality Radio, but it would be his last. I have not heard from him since. I do know that he is still alive and well and still sticking to his story.
This interview originally aired on WRFN on September 22, 2006.]]>7194duncanofinioan,mkultra,pararealityradio,projecttalent,sandmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-mic-night-2--3935630 So, in an unusual move for me, as I was driving in to the station I decided to have an open forum where I would talk about anything that came to my mind. That made me nervous because I was always so prepared for everything. However, after a somewhat rocky start, things picked up and actually went quite well.
This episode of ParaReality Radio originally aired on WRFN on September 8, 2006.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3935630Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:45:14 +0000ParaRealityI usually have a topic for every episode that I do and I research that topic in-depth prior to going on the air - except for this time! This was at the end of a very busy week for me and I didn't have the time to properly prepare for anything prior to... So, in an unusual move for me, as I was driving in to the station I decided to have an open forum where I would talk about anything that came to my mind. That made me nervous because I was always so prepared for everything. However, after a somewhat rocky start, things picked up and actually went quite well.
This episode of ParaReality Radio originally aired on WRFN on September 8, 2006.]]>7165paranormal,parareality,pararealityradio,sandman,wrfnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spectrophilia--3776327 This episode of ParaReality Radio originally aired on WRFN on 8/25/06. WARNING: the subject matter of this show is adult oriented and at times contains some sexually graphic details.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3776327Thu, 19 Dec 2013 19:29:13 +0000ParaRealityMy guest for this episode of ParaReality Radio was a woman known only as “Cindy”. She was a self-proclaimed emapth who had some very interesting encounters with a spirit entity. “Cindy” claimed that she had been visited for many years by an unseen... This episode of ParaReality Radio originally aired on WRFN on 8/25/06. WARNING: the subject matter of this show is adult oriented and at times contains some sexually graphic details.]]>7188incubus,parareality,sandman,spectrophilia,wrfntruefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pope-joan--3629620 Pope Joan is believed by some to have been a female pontiff who reigned over the Roman Catholic Church for a short time in the mid-800s. But her existence has been dismissed by the church as purely a myth. Still others point to evidence in documents and artwork that indicates a woman once held the highest position in the church.
This episode of ParaReality Radio originally aired on WRFN on August 11, 2006.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3629620Mon, 18 Nov 2013 20:02:04 +0000ParaRealityPope Joan is a Medieval religious leader believed by some to have been a female pontiff who reigned over the Roman Catholic Church, who dismisses her as myth. She allegedly assumed the name John Anglicus, disguising herself as a man and eventually... Pope Joan is believed by some to have been a female pontiff who reigned over the Roman Catholic Church for a short time in the mid-800s. But her existence has been dismissed by the church as purely a myth. Still others point to evidence in documents and artwork that indicates a woman once held the highest position in the church.
This episode of ParaReality Radio originally aired on WRFN on August 11, 2006.]]>7140aliens,female pope,ghosts,hauntings,paranormal,paranormal radio,paranormal radio show,paranormal talk radio,parareality,parareality radio,pope hoax,pope joan,sandman,supernatural,ufo,woman popefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/debunking-psychics-ufos--3492768 So, on this episode, I'll be taking a more skeptical approach to the subject and I'll be debunking some of the most commonly used techniques that phony psychics use to trick people.
I'll also be counting down the top 10 alien encounters and debunking them as well.
This is a very interesting show and I actually received a lot of positive feedback from the paranormal community about it.
This episode originally aired on WRFN on June 23, 2006.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3492768Tue, 22 Oct 2013 19:26:32 +0000ParaRealityOn this episode of the WRFN version of ParaReality Radio, I'll be taking a rather unusual approach to the show. From time-to-time during the show's history, I've had psychics as guests. Those shows always turn out to be popular-both with believers and... So, on this episode, I'll be taking a more skeptical approach to the subject and I'll be debunking some of the most commonly used techniques that phony psychics use to trick people.
I'll also be counting down the top 10 alien encounters and debunking them as well.
This is a very interesting show and I actually received a lot of positive feedback from the paranormal community about it.
This episode originally aired on WRFN on June 23, 2006.]]>7168debunking psychics,fake psychics,ghosts,hauntings,paranormal,paranormal talk radio,parareality,parareality radio,psychic mediums,psychics,sandman,ufofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tony-pratt-interview--3331611 On this episode of ParaReality Radio, I'll be talking to Tony about his paranormal experiences and how he came to be the host of his own paranormal talk radio show.
This was originally broadcast on May 26, 2006.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3331611Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:21:44 +0000ParaRealityDuring my time at WRFN I met, and made a very good friend with, Mr. Tony Pratt, a fellow paranormal enthusiast and host of my "sister" show on WRFN, Paranormal Nashville. Tony is a very interesting man who has a ton of paranormal experiences. As... On this episode of ParaReality Radio, I'll be talking to Tony about his paranormal experiences and how he came to be the host of his own paranormal talk radio show.
This was originally broadcast on May 26, 2006.]]>7174aliens,ghosts,hauntings,paranormal nashville,paranormal radio,paranormal talk radio,paranromal,parareality,parareality radio,radio free nashville,sandman,tony pratt,ufo,wrfnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ask-sandman--3197389https://api.spreaker.com/episode/3197389Tue, 20 Aug 2013 22:24:13 +0000ParaRealityEvery so often I would devote an entire episode to answering questions from fans of the show. This is one of those episodes. This originally aired on WRFN on May 12, 2006.7194ask sandman,ghosts,hauntings,paranormal,paranormal talk radio,paranormal talk show,parareality,parareality radio,radio free nashville,sandman,unexplained mysteries,wrfnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mystery-airships--2884203 The UFOs sighted in 1896-97 closely resembled airships but vastly outperformed all airships built to date, including the Zeppelin LZ1 which was launched in 1900. Several individuals claimed to have built these highly advanced airships but no evidence was published after 1897.
In 1909-12, a similar wave of UFOs was seen in the US, only this time they were fixed-wing aircraft instead of airships. Appearing in massive numbers in those years, they very similarly disappeared without a trace after 1912.
Some people argue that the Mystery Airships were, in fact, not of extraterrestrial origin but rather, of the "ultraterrestrial", i.e. built by an very advanced civilization living on Earth alongside humanity.
This episode of ParaReality will take a look at some of the sightings and theories of what these Mystery Airships were. This episode was originally recorded on 4/28/06.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2884203Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:09:15 +0000ParaRealityThe Mystery Airships were a series of UFO sightings in the US between 1896 and 1897, making it the first massive UFO appearance in recorded history. A similar series of events took place in the US between 1909 and 1912. The UFOs sighted in 1896-97... The UFOs sighted in 1896-97 closely resembled airships but vastly outperformed all airships built to date, including the Zeppelin LZ1 which was launched in 1900. Several individuals claimed to have built these highly advanced airships but no evidence was published after 1897.
In 1909-12, a similar wave of UFOs was seen in the US, only this time they were fixed-wing aircraft instead of airships. Appearing in massive numbers in those years, they very similarly disappeared without a trace after 1912.
Some people argue that the Mystery Airships were, in fact, not of extraterrestrial origin but rather, of the "ultraterrestrial", i.e. built by an very advanced civilization living on Earth alongside humanity.
This episode of ParaReality will take a look at some of the sightings and theories of what these Mystery Airships were. This episode was originally recorded on 4/28/06.]]>7125mystery airships,paranormal,parareality,parareality radio,sandman,ufo,unexplained,unexplianed phenomenon,unknown aircraftfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/open-mic-night--2749993This is one of those shows. It was originally recorded on March 11, 2006.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2749993Tue, 28 May 2013 23:09:39 +0000ParaRealityEvery so often, I would do an "Open Mic" night show, where I didn't have any particular topic that I would talk about. Instead, I would answer fan mail, take phone calls and answer questions sent to me via instant messenger. This is one of those...This is one of those shows. It was originally recorded on March 11, 2006.]]>7194aliens,ask sandman,ghosts,hauntings,open mic night,paranormal,paranormal talk radio,parareality,parareality radio,sandman,ufo,unexplained events,wrfnfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tunguska--2378083 The explosion registered on seismic stations across Eurasia. In some places the shock wave would have been equivalent to an earthquake of 5.0 on the Richter scale. It also produced fluctuations in atmospheric pressure strong enough to be detected in Great Britain. Over the next few days, night skies in Asia and Europe were aglow; it has been theorized that this was due to light passing through high-altitude ice particles formed at extremely low temperatures, a phenomenon that occurred again when the Space Shuttle re-entered the Earth's atmosphere. In the United States, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Mount Wilson Observatory observed a decrease in atmospheric transparency that lasted for several months, from suspended dust.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2378083Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:38:07 +0000ParaRealityThe Tunguska event was an enormously powerful explosion that occurred near the Podkamennaya Tunguska River in what is now Krasnoyarsk Krai, Russia, at about 07:14 local time on June 30, 1908. The explosion is believed to have been caused by the air... The explosion registered on seismic stations across Eurasia. In some places the shock wave would have been equivalent to an earthquake of 5.0 on the Richter scale. It also produced fluctuations in atmospheric pressure strong enough to be detected in Great Britain. Over the next few days, night skies in Asia and Europe were aglow; it has been theorized that this was due to light passing through high-altitude ice particles formed at extremely low temperatures, a phenomenon that occurred again when the Space Shuttle re-entered the Earth's atmosphere. In the United States, the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and the Mount Wilson Observatory observed a decrease in atmospheric transparency that lasted for several months, from suspended dust.]]>7173meteor explosion,paranormal talk radio,parareality,parareality radio,sandman,tunguska,tunguska event,tunguska explosion,unexplained explosionsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-dogs--2233432
Despite their name, these creatures are not necessarily black, as there have been reports of them being white, spotted, yellow and even brown. Sometimes, though very rarely, there are reports of Cerberean Black Dogs – meaning they have two or three heads. The Hellhound’s canine teeth are often described as being longer than average, and, to many people, seem to be grinning at some hidden knowledge, rather like a canine Cheshire Cat. Black Dogs may be benevolent; they may be malicious; or they may be neither.

These apparitions appear at places that serve as transition archetypes – places such as lonely county rounds, ancient highways, bridges, crossroads, and shallowed entrances. Hellhounds are said to guard treasure or sacred places. More often than not, if you leave a Black Dog alone, it will not bother you but if you attempt to harm one, the consequences are dire. Black Dogs can inflict frightful wounds that may prove fatal. Indeed, in much folklore that describes these creatures, to see one is portent of death, though there have been purported instances of Black Dogs guiding lost travelers to safety.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2233432Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:51:19 +0000ParaRealityBlack Dogs are a whole class of monstrous, canine apparitions prevalent in European folklore, showing up frequently in English and Scottish lore. These mythical creatures are also often known as Hellhounds, and are described as being huge dogs,...
Despite their name, these creatures are not necessarily black, as there have been reports of them being white, spotted, yellow and even brown. Sometimes, though very rarely, there are reports of Cerberean Black Dogs – meaning they have two or three heads. The Hellhound’s canine teeth are often described as being longer than average, and, to many people, seem to be grinning at some hidden knowledge, rather like a canine Cheshire Cat. Black Dogs may be benevolent; they may be malicious; or they may be neither.

These apparitions appear at places that serve as transition archetypes – places such as lonely county rounds, ancient highways, bridges, crossroads, and shallowed entrances. Hellhounds are said to guard treasure or sacred places. More often than not, if you leave a Black Dog alone, it will not bother you but if you attempt to harm one, the consequences are dire. Black Dogs can inflict frightful wounds that may prove fatal. Indeed, in much folklore that describes these creatures, to see one is portent of death, though there have been purported instances of Black Dogs guiding lost travelers to safety.]]>7191black dogs,black shuck,demon dogs,devil dogs,hellhounds,hell hounds,paranormal,paranormal talk radio,parareality,parareality radio,sandman,supernatural,supernatural dogsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tamara-wilhite-interview--2063163https://api.spreaker.com/episode/2063163Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:13:14 +0000ParaRealityThis replay of my show on WRFN was originally broadcast on December 10, 2005 and features a return guest on ParaReality Radio, Ms. Tamara Wilhite. Tamara Wilhite is an engineer, amateur radio operator and published author. She has also worked on the...7135aliens,paranormal,paranormal talk radio,parareality,parareality radio,sandman,tamara wilhite,ufosfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saint-germain--1888163This episode of ParaReality Radio originally aired on WRFN on October 28, 2005. This was one of my rare pre-recorded shows, so the quality isn't the best but I think you can tell that I had become to feel more comfortable with things at the new radio station. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay of one of my classic shows!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/1888163Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:36:17 +0000ParaRealityConsidered by many modern day occultists as the greatest of their kind, Saint Germain claimed to have lived for thousands of years off of a secret elixr. Is he still alive today? This episode of ParaReality Radio originally aired on WRFN on October...This episode of ParaReality Radio originally aired on WRFN on October 28, 2005. This was one of my rare pre-recorded shows, so the quality isn't the best but I think you can tell that I had become to feel more comfortable with things at the new radio station. I hope you enjoy listening to this replay of one of my classic shows!]]>7194ghosts,hauntings,paranormal,paranormal radio,paranormal talk radio,parareality,parareality radio,saint germain,sandman,st. germainfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-interview-with-rick-hayes--1766468 Rick does a great interview and is a good person and he and I are good friends. I had always been skeptical of psychics up until I met him. Rick Hayes is the real deal and I think you'll agree with me after listening to this show.
This episode originally aired on WRFN on October 22, 2005.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/1766468Mon, 19 Nov 2012 19:42:38 +0000ParaRealityI think this episode of the WRFN show makes the second or third time that I had interviewed Rick Hayes. Rick is a psychic medium who has an incredible ability to speak with those who have crossed over to the other side. Rick does a great... Rick does a great interview and is a good person and he and I are good friends. I had always been skeptical of psychics up until I met him. Rick Hayes is the real deal and I think you'll agree with me after listening to this show.
This episode originally aired on WRFN on October 22, 2005.]]>7209life's gift,paranormal,paranormal communications cons,paranormal talk radio,parareality,parareality radio,psychic medium,rick hayes,sandmanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unidentified-submarine-objects--1623356In many cases the line separating UFO's from USO's is a slender one. Not infrequently such objects will catapult themselves from the sea to hover above the waves before vanishing at amazing speed.
This episode originally aired on WRFN on September 10, 2005. ”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/1623356Mon, 15 Oct 2012 23:12:17 +0000ParaRealityUnidentified objects are not just confined to the sky. In fact throughout the seas, oceans, as well as lakes and rivers of the world, strange metallic objects have provoked just as much curiosity. In this case they are abbreviated as USO's -...In many cases the line separating UFO's from USO's is a slender one. Not infrequently such objects will catapult themselves from the sea to hover above the waves before vanishing at amazing speed.
This episode originally aired on WRFN on September 10, 2005. ”]]>7243paranormal,paranormal talk,parareality,parareality radio,pararnormal radio,sandman,ufo,underwater submarine objects,unidentified flying objects,unidentified submarine objects,usofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chupacabras--1514265https://api.spreaker.com/episode/1514265Mon, 17 Sep 2012 19:10:07 +0000ParaRealityThis show originally aired on July 13, 2005 and is the WRFN version of a Live365 show that I did on the same subject. As I have already said, some of these show will cover the same subject matter and this is an example of one of them.7212chupacabras,cryptids,cryptozoology,paranormal,paranormal talk radio,parareality,parareality radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/devil-s-footprints--1393033https://api.spreaker.com/episode/1393033Mon, 20 Aug 2012 15:48:20 +0000ParaRealityThis is one of the very first shows that I did while I was with WRFN. You'll find that some of the shows repeat because at that time I had 2 different radio shows on 2 different radio stations! This episode is called "The Devil's Footprints". It's...7213devil,devil's footprints,paranormal,paranormal radio,paranormal talk radio,parareality,parareality radio,sandmanfalsefull