24 Hour Paranormal Extravaganza
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Show Overview
Shadows in the Dark celebrated it's one year anniversary on BlogTalk Radio with a 24 Hour Paranormal Extravaganza from the haunted Smithey Hotel in Wilkesboro, NC and what a great time we had.
We lined up some of your favorite guests along with with some new ones for one memorable broadcast. Charlie Carlson and Olav Phillips also joined live on location and took part in the ghost hunt of 3 separate locations at the same time.
Not only that, we gave away over 150 items that valued well over $2000 to the live audience and internet audience. I have to say that was probably the funnies part of the entire show.
Thanks to all those who hung out for almost the entire show, our guests who were so kind to join us and donate gifts, to those who donated gifts; like Blue Ridge Books and News, Books-a-Million, Native Sports, Osondu Booksellers, Ed Boudreaux's BBQ, Paranormalnews.com, Mysteries Magazine, and Fate Magazine; all the help we got from BlogTalk and most importantly, all of our listeners. If not for you, there would have been no reason to do the show.
Locations Investigated
To learn more about the history behind the Old Wilkes Jail, Robert Cleveland House and The Smithey Hotel click on the images below. You can read more about Tom Dula and Robert Cleveland at Wikipedia, just click on their names.
Ghost Tour
On Saturday night, April 19th, we kicked off the event with a candle light ghost tour of Wilkesboro's most haunted places. Charlie Carlson and Dot Diehl made an appearance to sign books and gave gifts before the tours started. If you want to stand in the cell that held the famous Tom Dula (Dooley) just click on the banner above to find out more. Just be sure to bring your camera because you never know what your going to get. Admission is just $5 per person.
Listen to the Show
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Kick Off & RG Absher (Haunted Wilkesboro)
We kicked off the 24 hour Paranormal Extravaganza with a look back at the year. Wilkesboro Historian, RG Absher, joined the show to discuss the haunted locations of Wilkesboro. One was the Smithey Hotel where the show was broadcast from.
RG Absher Cont. & Robert Schneck (Weird Stories)
We continued our interview with Wilkesboro Historian, RG Absher, telling of more haunted tales from the area. Robert Schneck, America's Historian of the Strange and Weird, joined us for our favorite strange but true stories from America.
Investigation Update
E.P.I.C.'s Lead Investigator, Daniel Norman, joined us to give an update on the investigation that was taking place of the Smithey Hotel, Old Wilkes Jail and the Robert Cleveland House. Jeremiah called in on his cell phone and walked around the Smithey Hotel to some a places that activity was reported.
Barrie Schwortz on the Shroud of Turin
Barrie Schwortz joined us to talk about the Shroud to Turin. The Shroud of Turin is a Jewish Burial Cloth believed to bear the image of Jesus. There has been much fasination and controversary surrounding the amazing relic.
Investigation Update
E.P.I.C Lead Investigator, Daniel Norman, returned for an update on activity around the 3 locations being investigated during the broadcast. Jeremiah and Daniel also discussed things like; paranormal theories, personal experiences and John Titor.
The Paranormal & More
Jeremiah talked a little about Jack the Ripper and answered a few questions from the chat room about how he got started in paranormal research. Other topics included alien abductions and a replay of the past years highlights.
Mothman & The Paranormal
Due to technical problems and not able to get back in contact with our guest, Jeremiah attempted to talk some about the Mothman. He also answered a few questions from the chat room and talked a little more about the Smithey Hotel.
Fred T. Morgan on the Ghost of Uwharrie County
Author Fred T. Morgan joined us for 30 mins (second half of the hour) to talk about the stories of Uwharrie County. This included the the story of "The Tombstone Man", "The Man Who Made Sunshine" and many others.
Nick Pope (UFOs) & Charlie Carlson (Weird Florida)
Nick Pope joined to discuss the declassification of UFO files from the British Government. Author of many "weird" and "strange" books, Charlie Carlson joined us to lighten it up with some of Florida's wacky tales.
Charlie Carlson (Weird Florida) & Steve Reichmuth (MUFON)
Charlie Stayed around for another hour to share in his wacky and weird tales and keep the place lively so Jeremiah could stay awake. Steve Reichmuth of MUFON was on afterwards with cases of supposed alien abductions.
James Willis (Weird Ohio), Ed Craft (UFOs) & Linda Godfrey
Author of Weird Ohio, James Willis, shared the strangeness that Ohio had to offer with stories of pickled fingers, homemade roller coasters and more. Ed Craft of the Pangea Institute was next to discuss UFOs. Next was Linda Godfrey who discussed the Beast of Bray Rd, otherwise known as the wolfman (Co-Hosted with Charlie Carlson).
Jonathan Gray (Archaeology) & Brian Hall (Conspiracies)
Jonathan Gray joined us to discuss Forbidden Archaeology. This is the artifacts and discoveries that would rewrite the history books and change the way you think our history is written. Next was Brian Hall and man the passion the guy has about Conspiracies. He was a huge hit in the chat room with his very fast paced and passionate approach.
Patrick Cooke (The Paranormal & The Bible)
Patrick Cooke joined us to discuss the Paranormal and the Bible. He explained and gave examples of many times in the Bible that the paranormal is mentioned from ghost all the way to UFOs.
Olav Phillips (Conspiracies & John Titor)
Olav Phillips of the Anomalies Network joined us live in the Smithey Hotel for a talk about John Titor, the Georgia Guide Stones and Conspiracies.
The Dream Dudes, John Hogue (Predictions) & Closing
We were first joined by The Dream Dudes, Michael and Nicole Sebastian, who shared their insight on dreams and how you were the one who held the key to their meanings. Next was John Hogue with a look into what 2008 may hold for us. John touched on the Presidential race, China and other world events. We spent the last hour closing out this amazing show and thanking all those who hung with us through the day with the help of Olav Phillips. Thanks everyone it was a blast!
