Shadow Initiative Paranormal Talk is hosted by authors and ghost hunters Stephen Lancaster and Rick Hale. With a lighthearted approach, they bring years of research, experiences, compelling evidence, stories, investigations, brutal honesty, and controversial topics to this unique, uncensored, uninhibited independent streaming show. ​

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On this episode, Rick and Stephen share listener ghost stories and discuss the recent wave of Alien and UFO whistleblowing.#paranormal #mufon #paranormalshow Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Are Aliens Here?

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On this episode of Shadow Initiative Paranormal Talk and TV, Rick and Stephen discuss the latest attempt at paranormal reality tv in the form of Eli Roth&#39;s new &#34;The Legion of Exorcists.&#34; They cover the gamut of what paranormal reality tv actually is and how sex is selling fake paranormal investigators. Also on the program, a woman has a full-blown orgasm during the Los Angeles Philharmonic&#39;s performance of Tchaikovsky&#39;s Symphony No. 5, a man in a latex suit harasses people, a brand new Ghost Watch and so much more!#paranormal #haunted #legionofexorcists Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Legion of Sex & Demons

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Stephen and Rick welcome very special guest, Showrunner and Producer Laura Marini.Laura Marini has been intrigued by the unknown since she can remember, favoring books on ghosts, witches, and the unexplained from a very early age. A producer for over a quarter century, she is happiest when she can combine her background in storytelling with the unknown, the mysterious, and the paranormal. In the past decade, she produced over a hundred stories for Travel Channel Mysteries franchise including Mysteries at the Museum, Mysteries at the Monument, Mysteries at the Castle, and Haunted USA. Several seasons of A Haunting of... for Lifetime Movie Network. Three seasons of Destination Fear. She was supervising producer for several seasons of Most Terrifying Places and consulting producer on Fright Club. And now serves as showrunner and Co-EP of the 11th season of A Haunting which airs on Travel and Discovery+. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Special Guest Laura Marini

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On this episode, Rick and Stephen welcome animator, Oscar winner, and independent filmmaker, Ron Chevarie to the show to discuss his upcoming horror film, &#34;The Who Incident.&#34;Ron has been an animator for over 30 years, helping to win awards and create classics including Space Jam, The Princess and the Frog, Klaus, and Green Eggs and Ham. Most recently, he was part of the artistic team who helped win the Oscar for Best Animated Short with The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse. Ron has also worked as a crew and storyboard artist for several low-budget horror films. With training in film and a lifetime love of horror and anything paranormal, Ron and his wife, Jan, have scripted a tale that will terrify the viewers with fresh new concepts never seen before in found footage horror. The Who Incident will be his Directorial debut. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Special Guest Ron Chevarie

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Imagine a paranormal investigative reality show that left no doubt in your mind. Imagine a show with complete and total transparency. Imagine ending each episode without question about what you just witnessed. Envision a show that tells you like it is, uncensored, brutally honest, and wholeheartedly real. Rick Hale and Stephen Lancaster are going to deliver just that.No producers. No camera crew. No storywriters. No advertising. No lies.Paranormal Investigators and authors Rick Hale and Stephen Lancaster have researched the paranormal since the 1990s. Both researchers have published best-selling paranormal books. Rick also contributes to Spooky Isles.Stephen has appeared on various paranormal programs on Travel Channel, A&amp;E, Biography, and Discovery+. For three years, Hale and Lancaster have hosted a paranormal talk and TV hybrid known as, The Shadow Initiative Paranormal Talk &amp; TV. The show is currently streaming on Scareplex.In 2018, Lancaster released the #1 paranormal documentary on IMDB, and now Scareplex concerning the most haunted restaurant in the world. Fantome: The Haunting of Brentwood Wine Bistro was first released on Amazon Prime before landing on the paranormal powerhouse, Scareplex. Stephen has spent the past twenty years studying audio and video production so he could completely cut out the industry from his projects. &#34;The industry lies. We don&#39;t need them when we can do this ourselves,&#34; said Stephen.For decades, Stephen and Rick have yearned to see paranormal programming exposed for fraud and reformatted to suit the true nature of investigating the unknown. The two veteran paranormal researchers want to pave the way and set a new standard for paranormal investigative shows. And they have the winning formula brewing.There&#39;s a lot of secrecy behind the scenes on this upcoming new paranormal series. The idea is magnificent, transparent, and without a doubt, a complete game changer for not only the field of paranormal research but paranormal entertainment as we know it.Currently, Stephen and Rick are dotting the I&#39;s and crossing the T&#39;s to protect their creation from replication and plagiarism. The first season of the currently untitled paranormal reality show will consist of 6 episodes, following one haunting.As this project develops, all contributors will be kept in the loop with behind-the-scenes footage, blog posts, photos, and video updates from Stephen and Rick. Investors will gain access to a member-only investor site that will allow them to follow along during the production of the show. Each investor will receive early access to the six-episode series before it is released to the public.This is the paranormal show every honest-to-goodness, passionate paranormal enthusiast has been waiting for. But, we need your help to do it. For the six-episode first season, we are budgeted out at $12,000 to deliver our vision exactly as expected. Six, 45-minute episodes of paranormal investigating, that we promise, you have NEVER seen before. Our unadapted format will set the bar high for all future paranormal programming. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Paranormal 360 TV Crowdfunder - Please Help

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Paranormal investigators and authors Rick and Stephen return for episode 101 where they shove the reality of paranormal television right down your uncensored throat.In this episode, they discuss the disgusting nature of paranormal television and its followers while releasing a rather captivating and damning audio recording of a famous ghost hunter caught faking a ghost. Rick shares three very weird, but true stories. Stephen gets an assistant and exposes himself. The hosts talk in-depth about the upcoming Paranormal 360 TV project and close things out with a new Ghost Watch.Visit https://www.paranormal360tv.com/ for more information and join https://www.facebook.com/groups/shadowinitiativetv to keep the discussion going. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Zak Bagan's Caught Faking? Again?

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Rick and Stephen welcome special guest, director, producer, and filmmaker, Ash Hamilton to talk about his newest alien abduction film, &#34;Holes in the Sky.&#34;Ash Hamilton is a self-described lifelong cinephile. Specifically a horror genre lover, Hamilton took the hobby seriously and in 2010 founded Horror-Fix, a site that reviews horror films and supplies news to fans. His first feature film Holes in the Sky has now won 25 awards on the festival circuit beating out the long-standing Blair Witch Project as the most highly awarded found footage film of all time. The film is Hamilton’s attempt at translating his long-held fascination with the paranormal, specifically the alien abduction phenomena. Hamilton is also hard at work on his follow-up, a post-apocalyptic horror anthology he will begin shooting in April.Ash resides in Springfield, IL with his wife and son. Holes in the Sky: The Sedan Miller Story is available on all major streaming and VOD platforms including Amazon, Vudu, Plex, Tubi, Google, Youtube, Redbox, and more.  Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Alien Abduction

Special Guest Ash Hamilton [Holes in the Sky]

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In this episode, Rick and Stephen reveal new information on the drama circling the Travel Channel and Discovery+ concerning Zak Bagan&#39;s bullying, fraud, and mission to control and monetize all public paranormal content. Paranormal show cancellations are confirmed by a producer slipping Shadow Initiative information.Also on the program, a listener sends us insane trail camera footage of an undeniable flesh-and-blood being that rivals the Patterson-Gimlin film, over two dozen students fall ill after an Ouija Board session, an ancient penis is discovered, the hosts record a possible EVP during the show, a brand new Ghost Watch, and the Amomongo makes his way into this weeks Creature of the Week.Is Zak Bagan&#39;s reign of fraud finally coming to an end? Dakota Laden and Nick Groff have something to say. This episode is slammed with controversy, truth, and all the shenanigans you&#39;ve come to love. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

New Bigfoot Footage, Travel Channel Drama and More!

Zak Bagan's Paranormal Mafia

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Paranormal investigator &amp; filmmaker Tony Cadwell returns to the Shadow Initiative to discuss his films, the fake paranormal television industry, and the future. Tony Cadwell is known for Haunted Connecticut, Balsam: A Paranormal Investigation (2021), and Behind the Sightings (2021). Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Paranormal TV Shows Are Fake

Paranormal Filmmaker Tony Cadwell Returns

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In this week&#39;s Shadow Initiative, Rick and Stephen discuss the importance of experience in the paranormal field. A Texas couple is dealing with horny ghosts &amp; Viagra? We&#39;ll show you a video sent to us of a possible UFO. The Haunted Salvage segment returns with a spirit shedding some light on the subject and Rick gets dragged into bull$h!t paranormal drama. Ghost Watch brings you the Brumder Mansion. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Horny Ghost. Brumder Mansion. UFO & More!

Viagra for Ghosts? Paranormal Awards? Seriously???

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In this episode, Rick and Stephen discuss the recent UFOs our government shot down, the paranormal code of conduct and ethics to follow, a man chases people naked with a plunger, Christians up in arms over a Grammy performance, throwing stars are now legal, a brand new Ghost Watch and so much more!In this episode, Rick and Stephen discuss the recent UFOs our government shot down, the paranormal code of conduct and ethics to follow, a man chases people naked with a plunger, Christians up in arms over a Grammy performance, throwing stars are now legal, a brand new Ghost Watch and so much more! Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

They shot at Aliens???

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On this episode of Shadow Initiative Paranormal Talk &amp; TV, we’re bringing the real and the weird with live video footage of a ghost train on fire and burning down the tracks, the painful truth behind the infamous Amityville hoax, a priest buys his ticket to hell when he brings not one, but two Dominatrix’s to church for some baby making, a man is using his penis to support his religion, we ask the question; is it OK to be in more than one paranormal group or will the Paranormal Karen’s get their panties in a wad? All of that… …and we’re even throwing in shadow entities and a brand new Ghost Watch. Today, on Shadow Initiative Paranormal Talk &amp; TV. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Amityville was a hoax. Get over it.

Amityville Hoax. Ghost Train. Dominatrix Church Service.

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Rick and Stephen welcome MUFON Illinois Field Investigator Brandon Burton to the show to talk all things U.F.O. and paranormal. Is it all a conspiracy? Is extraterrestrial life real? Find out on this episode of Shadow Initiative Talk &amp; TV. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Special Guest MUFON Investigator Brandon Burton

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Rick and Stephen welcome paranormal investigator Christina Lancaster to the show to discuss her experiences as a Nurse in the paranormal field. The hosts also reveal captivating footage of a currently unidentified sea creature stalking the coast of North Carolina. Ricks lays out this week&#39;s news of the weird with a man using his penis to buy alcohol and burglars who call the police for help moving the stolen goods. All of that, a new Ghost Watch segment, and more on this episode. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Nurse of the Paranormal

Special Guest: Christina Lancaster

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On our Halloween Special, we discuss the infamous and highly haunted, Norman the Doll. Also on the program, Jack o’ Laterns is full of meth, vampire teeth do not require glue, and watch out for poop! The hosts also share listener ghost stories and Rick recites Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven.  All of that and more, are on this week&#39;s Shadow Initiative Paranormal Talk. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

The World's Most Haunted Doll

Norman the Haunted Doll: World's Most Haunted

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Stephen and Rick welcome special guest paranormal investigator and star of the new Netflix series 28 Days Haunted and the Holzer Files, Shane Pittman to the show.Shane discusses his childhood haunt, interest in the paranormal, Hans Holzer cases, and his experience on the Holzer Files television show. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Starring Shane

Netflix 28 Days Haunted - Shane Pittman

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In this episode, we will discuss drug and alcohol use in investigations. Then we&#39;ll search the Australian outback for a living dinosaur, the Burrunjor. On weird news, we&#39;ll learn about a tattoo artist who gives his female patrons a happy ending and other stories. And we&#39;ll end it with a new Ghost Watch. All of that and more, are on this week&#39;s Shadow Initiative Paranormal Talk. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Drugs & Alcohol in the Paranormal

A Tattoo with a side of Cunninglingus

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In this episode, we have a smorgasbord of topics to cover. First, we&#39;ll discuss the two most feared words in a man’s life, “size matters.” But it’s not what you think. Then we have some crazy News Of The Weird Stories that involve a man amputating his own leg in front of his daughter, the police are no match for a masturbating man, and life is a highway until the highway is full of dildos and lube. In Creature Of The Week, we&#39;ll head down to South Carolina and hunt the infamous lizard man. We will ask the question, how can something be scientifically proven if no recognized science proved it? And as always we wrap with the final installment of Trailing Peter Underwood in this week&#39;s Ghost Watch. All of that and more, on this week&#39;s Shadow Initiative Paranormal Talk. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Steve Huff's Scientific but NOT Scientific Ghost Communication

Size Matters! in the Paranormal?

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In this episode, Rick and Stephen discuss the power of suggestion when it comes to paranormal occurrences, a couple finds $120,000 which sparks a shopping spree, a man brings a sword to a gunfight, and a four-eared cat has the best hearing in the world. Headless humans were once a recognized race. Creature of the Week brings the drool with the legendary Chupacabra and this week’s Ghost Watch continues Trailing Peter Underwood. This week&#39;s Shadow Initiative Paranormal Talk is all of that and more. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Redneck Sword Fighter. Cat with 4 Ears. Crypto-Shark & More!

Did TV Make You See a Ghost?

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In this episode, Stephen and Rick ask, is the paranormal about ghosts or being famous? Also on the program, Johnny Depp has a necklace in his ass crack, a teenager is hospitalized after shoving a USB cable in his penis, carjackers interrupt a couple screwing in their car, Marilyn Monroe’s ghost haunts an actress, and everybody’s favorite paranormal fraud Steve Huff is back at it again with the ghost of Queen Elizabeth. This week&#39;s Creature of the Week chases down the Brosno Dragon, and Ghost Watch continues its journey with another edition of Trailing Peter Underwood. This week&#39;s Shadow Initiative Paranormal Talk is all of that and more. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/shadow-initiative-paranormal-talk/exclusive-content</a>

Queen Elizabeth's Ghost? Fake a Ghost & Get Famous.

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*Shadow Initiative Paranormal Talk is hosted by authors and ghost hunters Stephen Lancaster and Rick Hale. With a lighthearted approach, they bring years of research, experiences, compelling evidence, stories, investigations, brutal honesty, and controversial topics to this unique, uncensored, uninhibited independent streaming show. ​*