The Encounters A Paranormal Experience is a Paranormal / Supernatural discussion between Amanda and Dakota. We seek to unravel the unexplained and unknown. Join us weekly as we step into the shadows to bring a little light on the unknown. Welcome to the discussion.
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Two Gen Z's talking about the environment, college, life, and everything in between.
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Lonely But Smarter is a show about dating mishaps and tangible takeaways. Hosted by Amanda Cordner.
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The multi BAFTA award-winning drama Skins returns to E4 and iTunes. The brand new cast discusses what's in store for series five at the Apple Store, Regent Street, in London. Boyd Hilton from Heat magazine is joined by Alexander Arnold (Rich), Laya Lewis (Liv), Will Merrick (Alo), Dakota Blue Richards (Franky), Jessica Sula (Grace), Sean Teale (Nick), and the director of episodes 1 and 4 of the current series, Amanda Boyle. Download series 5 on iTunes.
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"Edible Experiments" is a podcast designed specifically for food science students who are seeking the perfect research lab to pursue their academic and professional aspirations. Hosted by passionate food enthusiasts, this podcast aims to bridge the gap between students and professors by providing valuable insights into various food science labs across universities in the country. Each episode features an in-depth interview with a renowned professor from a different food science lab. Through ...
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Christian Felix and Shonali Bhowmik became fast friends while working as temporary workers at a huge law firm in Manhattan. They share a love of laughing and giving each other hell. They may be called hipsters, old school, mainstream, irreverent, classic, country, gangster, or rock n' roll. All labels apply. Special guests, music, and attitude every episode. Past guests include: Jeremy O. Harris, Chelsea Peretti, Hannibal Buress, Keisha Zollar, H Jon Benjamin, Amber Tamblyn, JD Samson, Sanji ...
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Encounters Revisits: Possessed Dolls with Annabelle and Robert the Doll
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This week Dakota and Amanda open up the case of the Dolls from Hell! Starring: Annabelle. Raggedy Anne Doll. A Bit Obsessive and Clingy but one HELL of a good time. AND Robert. 3ft Sailor. Extremely Possessive and not one to be shut out twice. Listen as our hosts discuss proper demon doll etiquette, some shared childhood trauma, and why we as human…
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Extraterrestrial Time Capsule: Mid-Century Encounters of the 1900s
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On todays episode, our hosts explore a variety hour of extraterrestrial encouters from the mid-century portion of the 1900s. We will explore 4 seperate stories from lights in the sky to full blown invasions, UFOs have captured the attention of humanity. Come join us for a jolly romp thru time that will leave you placing an ever more watchful eye on…
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The Fresno Nightcrawler vs. The Dark Watcher: California Folklore Cryptids
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We are returning to Dakota's favorite cryptid format VS! On today's episode Amanda and Dakota discuss two California cryptids that have become common folklore and an enduring testament to mankinds love for the unknown and being watched. We start with the spooky pants of Fresno (plus other world locations) and end with the ultimate mix of shadowpeop…
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Conspiracy Corner with Natalie: The Denver International Airport
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Conspiracy Corner with Natalie RETURNS! Join the Encounters hosts with the Mistress of Conspiracies as they tell the tales of The Denver International Airport! From Masonic architecture to perplexing SS imagery to a giant Blue Demonic Horse, this airport has everything! Make sure you come ready for all the twists and turns that accompany not only a…
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Welcome to Edible Experiments! Today, we have a special guests Dr. Frank Manthey and Pritika Devkota in the Department of Plant Science at North Dakota University joining our hosts, Amanda Malik and Zachary Cartwright, to delve into the fascinating world of pasta dough properties and unconventional experimentation. Dr. Manthey shares their grant pr…
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SPECIAL NEWS: US Military Whistleblowers discuss UAPs and Non-Humans in the Sky
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Breaking News! From a Couple Months Ago!!! Join the Encounters team in a breif discussion about the recent coming forward of military officials to confirm and coberate that UFOs / UAPs and things beyond our known understanding of Aliens is not fully realized. It has long been speculated that the Military has secrets about worlds beyond but in today…
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Encounters Revisits: Ouija, Spirit Boards & the Stories of What's on the "Other Side"
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Today we try a new show format called "Encounter's Revisits". We return to the topic of OUIJA. Come learn the do's (and mostly DON'Ts) of communicating thru a spirit board, hear about the sordid history from Medium tool to Parlor Game, and then relive some horrifying encounters of real life folks and their Ouija summonings. Its a wild trip of talki…
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Terrell Copeland, An Ex-Marine and his Experiences & Abductions with "The Others"
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From the Upside Down & Beyond: Stranger Things, D&D, & Reality
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It's time to enter a world of SciFi & D&D! Join your hosts, Amanda and Dakota in this Cryptid 101: Stranger Things Edition. The Netflix phenomenon has captured the hearts and minds of viewers and they all revolve around Hawkins, IN and some terrifying monsters. On this episode we break down: Demogorgon, MindFlayers, & Vecna in the Stranger Things U…
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Happy Friday the 13th Listeners!! We have reached the End of Season review for Season 4 and we couldn't think of a better way to kick off 2023 but with a look back! Join Amanda and Dakota as we examine our favorite episodes over the past two years. From Linda Vista Haunted Hospital to Project MK Ultra, we've covered a whole lotta spooky stuff so co…
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Project MK Ultra: A 'Home Grown' American Conspiracy for Supremacy
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Today on Encounters, Amanda and Dakota are joined by Encounter's own "Mistress of Conspiracies", Natalie to discuss Project MK-Ultra. The CIA and United States Government has a multitude of secret skeletons in the closet but one of the largest "worst kept secret" of the CIA could be the MK-Ultra Projects. From Super Soldiers to Mind Control, Projec…
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The Haunted Life and Homes of Jean Harlow
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It's time for another Haunted Histories episode of Encounters! On this episode Amanda & Dakota unravel the tragic and haunted life (& homes) of Jean Harlow, most notably famous for being Hollywood's "Original Blonde Bombshell". Jean was apart of the depression era Hollywood and here life was full of the spectacle one has come to expect from the sta…
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Abductions & Visitations: The Extraterrestrial Encounters of Kelly Cahill
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The Encounters Team is back again with more case files on the unknown! On this episode join Amanda and Dakota as they discuss the abductions and “visitations” from the Australian UFO case from 1993 involving Kelly Cahill. On a brisk night just outside Melbourne, Kelly and her partner are headed to a party when they see flashing lights in the sky. W…
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Sewer Gators of NYC - Urban Legend Origins
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This month, Amanda and Dakota explore whats lurking in the sewers of NYC! Join your hosts on an adventure thru the long history of Gators in the Sewer! From childhood pets to the albino mutated monsters from your worst nightmares, the story of the Sewer Gator is long and filled with more twists and turns than the sewers of New York themselves. Toda…
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Black Eyed Children Phenomenon: Revisited
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The Encounters Team has decided to begin a new series of "revisitations" of topics previously discussed that need a bit more light shed on them! This episodes topic takes us deep into the darkness of the Black Eyed Children (or BEKs), a urban myth / paranormal phenomenon. Where do they come from? What are they? What do they want? Our first visitati…
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Demonology Ladies Night with Mama Lilith, Abyzou, and The Empusa
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Welcome to Demonology LADIES NIGHT! Join the Encounters teams as we jump back into the dark world of demonology. Today will bring you the tales of: The Empusa, Abyzou & Lilith (the lesser know first wife of the Biblical Adam and the better know MOTHER OF DEMONS AND MONSTERS) plus a bunch of mentions of others in passing. It is demon ladies night on…
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WDEK Ep. 100: Marcellus Hall An Artist in New York City - 2/22/22
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WE DID IT! We created 100 Episodes - which mean we stuck together for 100 months celebrating people from all walks of life, the comedy found in our lives and world, the amazing art created by those in our community and the voices of a wide array of inspirational people. We are proud and we are not shy about saying we are excited about what is yet t…
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WDEK Podcast Ep. 99: Subhah Agarwal & Michael Cyril Creighton - 1/25/22
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Happy New Year! Justin, Christian and Shonali are together again virtually for their 99th episode. 99 months together and they start the year out with a bang. Insert - Shonali's video of a downpour in her apartment. Christian coins the term twinergy. Our first guest is stand-up comedian, writer, actress Subhah Agarwal (Late Night with Lilly Singh, …
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Join Amanda & Dakota as they once again open up another case file of the infamous husband/wife demon hunting team, The Warrens. WARNING: Episode contains explicit content and description of an assault experienced by members of the family. Come explore the haunting and subsequent demonic possession and assault of the Smurl family. The Smurl Haunting…
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WDEK Podcast Ep. 98: Julie Felix and Rashad Bashir - 11/30/21
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Christian and Shonali are back with two celebrations under their bigger belt lines - Halloween AND Thanksgiving! Our special guests are NYC comedian, actor, host Rashad Bashir and for the first time ever, Christian's twin sister Julie Felix, an expert leader in diversity, equity and inclusion join us on the show. Don't tell us you can't figure out …
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The Banshee Origins - The Dark Fae Keening Woman
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Join Amanda and Dakota in this cryptid 101 FAE edition. This episodes topic is the banshee, "woman of the fairy mound" or "fairy woman". Known to most of us as a female spirit in Irish folklore who heralds the death of a family member, usually by wailing, shrieking, or keening but what other secrets lurk in Gaelic traditions and lore. Come and lear…
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WDEK Podcast Ep. 97: Joaquín Torres & Jordan Carlos - 10/26/21
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It's October and the creepy crawly mood is upon us. Shonali has her jack-o-lanterns lit. Christian says there's a chance that he'll be an N95 mask for Halloween. Justin and his family will be "Tre Allegri Ragazzi Morti" (3 Happy Dead Guys!) Our special guests are former actor turned public servant, Assessor-Recorder of San Francisco Joaquín Torres …
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN & SAMHAIN TO ALL! The time has come to explore the legend of The Babysitter or better known as when a stranger calls. Picture it, young woman alone, watching children while the parents are out. A call comes in on the house line and the voice on the other end says "Have you checked the Children?". What happens next is filled with dre…
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WDEK Podcast Ep. 96: Lizz Winstead & Saidah Blount - 9/28/21
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It's September! Fall has arrived and WDEK is not looking forward to the pumpkin spice lattes signage that will soon be everywhere! Justin the Intern joins us from Duluth, Minnesota. Christian and Shonali have just returned from visiting their parents in Chicago and Nashville. They discuss the Jedi mind tricks of their respective parents. The brilli…
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Bonus: Learn about the making of the series
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In this special bonus episode, you'll get a chance to hear how the series was produced and the aftermath of some of our cliffhanger episodes. We also chat with a couples therapist who talks about the power of reconnecting with exes, reflecting on learnings and expressing gratitude.
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On this Urban Legend Origins Episode, Dakota and Amanda go on a globe trotting mission to uncover the Urban legends known as "Aren't you glad you didn't turn on the light" and "humans can lick too". Join your hosts on an adventure thru the college lore that convinced a whole generation of 90s babies to be partiers rather than studiers! These urban …
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WDEK Podcast Ep. 95: Merrill Davis & Táhlia Audrí - 8/31/21
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Justin The Intern is the father of a month old baby! Whoa! Christian was mask shamed in Justin's home state. Shonali learns what "bussin" means. It's US Open Tennis Tournament time in NYC and we needed this! Our guests are comedian, performers, writers Merrill Davis and Táhlia Audrí! Merrill currently lives in Los Angeles. She generously shares her…
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Time to flip the script! Host, Amanda Cordner, hops on the other side of the microphone to talk about what she learned from an ex, who's now living in Thailand. Find out how her ex reacts when Amanda gives her a call.
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What would you prefer: a new amazing boyfriend or a new favourite band? Katherine was hoping to land one, but got the other. But will the guy that ghosted pick up her call?
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Some relationships are more taxing than others. Hear about how filing taxes came up in Natt's past relationship and how it changed his life forever.
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Whitley Strieber's Communion with "The Visitors": A True Story
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Happy Friday the 13th Everyone! In celebrations of this amazing day Amanda and Dakota have worked up their long awaited "COMMUNION" episode! This one has it all folks from little grey men in blue overalls to a gun wielding, high anxiety inducing Christopher Walkin. Whitley Strieber's Communion is one of the most talked about and read "abduction sto…
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