Best Armchair Opinions Podcasts (2024)

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Weird News - 07/03/2024 - Re-dead, Odd Jobs, Monoliths and Lost Bottle 37:44

10d ago37:44

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In our news final news for the season we talk about someone who died AFTER they died....a woman that got really creative abandoning the 9 to 5, mysterious monoliths are coming back and bottle from the 1960 shows up after 60+ years. Our full episodes will be back in October with weekly Scaretober topics and weekly scary stories or horror/scary movie…

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Opinions on Life After Death 1:36:28

1M ago1:36:28

1:36:28

This is an objective opinion piece on what we think life after death entails in the simplest of forms. Do we believe there is life after death and how does paranormal investigation play into proving or disproving the existence. This being our Season 5 finale, a break until fall, is a very basic discussion that will set up a few episodes that we hav…

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Weird News - 06/19/2024 - Stolen Truck, Subs, Knight Monsters, Highway Pickles & Vlad the Vegan 31:01

1M ago31:01

31:01

Gina, Rich, Rob, Jenny &. Brian bring you all the weird news we can fit into one short episode. Join us as as we discuss weird and some down right "not smart" things going on around the world, past, present and future. Share your weird news with us at connectedrealm on the gmail. You can find this and other episodes in video format on YouTube. Foll…

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Moon Landing...What do you think? 1:09:25

2M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

Brian leads this episode discussing all things moon landing! Did we? Did we not? Check this out on YouTube where we share some photos and videos with this episode. We want to hear from you.... Comment on this episode or head over to our Facebook page or IG and leave your thoughts. Links for this show: https://www.reddit.com/r/JoeRogan/comments/1lsc…

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Weird Whenever News - 06/05/2024 - Help Control the Cicada Population and Full Moons 28:03

2M ago28:03

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News that matters most..... This episode we discuss a creative way to help control the cicada population....and full moon facts.... some information you really do not want to miss. Join us for some weird news. Have a story of your own? Send it our way. Connectedrealm@gmail.com You can find this and other episodes on Youtube as well. Stay Weird Folk…

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"Evidence" Exploited? You let us know! 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

The team has a strong discussion about some spirit box users that make claims of channeling everything from celebrities that have passed to Jesus Christ himself. It's a great discussion you won't want to miss. The discussion gets a little heavy and there are some very charged views...but we mix in a little fun, only the way Brian can, aka, Spirit b…

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Weird Whenever News - May 22, 2024 - Racing, Mermaid Mummy and Cheating Ghosts 32:59

2M ago32:59

32:59

News that matters most. Our Weird News segments are so much fun to make, we hope you enjoy them. Short, sweet, funny and always weird. Today, some weird goings on in the world of racing, a mermaid mummy and a cheating ghost. You ca find this and other episodes in video format on Youtube or find us on Facebook. (link below.) Like, follow, subscribe,…

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Out of Place, Out of Time 53:25

3M ago53:25

53:25

Rob takes over and presents some awesome finds to the team today regarding artifact type objects that were found in a places or times they shouldn't be. Are they flukes, or could it speak to something that requires far greater of an understanding? You can find this and other episodes in video format on Youtube. We share our screens and show you som…

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Weird Weekly News - 05/08/24 - Mummified Food, Insects and Fines 29:51

3M ago29:51

29:51

The news that matters most. Sometimes it's paranormal, but it's always weird. Follow us on Facebook, like and subscribe here as well as wherever you get your podcasts on audio. If you have a weird news story you'd like to share, send it to us at connectedrealm at gmail. Stay Weird, TRPD Links to articles used and referenced in this episode are: htt…

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Cryptids and such.... 1:00:46

3M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

The team has a round table discussion on the topic of cryptids. Defining and talking about classification of cryptids around the world, bringing up some you might not have heard of. As it's becoming more usual, we get sidetracked with some entertaining other thoughts and ideas... We would love to hear your thoughts on cryptids. If you have had an e…

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Weird Weekly News, 04/24/24 - Windy With A Chance of Blow & Man Games 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

We really can't make this stuff up folks. This week we have a few stories for you. One where criminals say the darnedest things, unusual competitions and odd ordinances. Links to the stories below. Share your weird stories with us to connectedrealm at gmail https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/florida-cocaine-windy-day/#:~:text=According%20to%20…

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Interview with a Haunted Property Owner 1:03:02

3M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

The team sits down with Jill Shelly, owner of two haunted locations that are available to the public to book for investigations and overnight stays. Jill talks about both locations, and her experiences with the paranormal. Our team was able to investigate one of Jill's locations in October of 2023. See The Boyd House Episode for more information on…

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Weird Weekly News - 4/10/24 - Missile Heads, Mummified Monkeys & Hallucinations 30:13

4M ago30:13

30:13

Our first Weird Weekly News of Season 5! We definitely keep it weird. The news that matters most! Send your weird news to connected realm at gmail.com Links for resources in this episode: https://www.8newsnow.com/weird-news/ap-police-inert-cold-war-era-missile-found-in-garage-of-washington-state-home/ https://www.npr.org/2024/02/12/1230711926/mummi…

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The Mystery of MH370 1:19:28

4M ago1:19:28

1:19:28

Our team watched the documentary on Netflix: MH370 - The Plane That Disappeared and we sat down to have a discussion about this tragic and mysterious event in 2014, that to this day, has never been fully solved. Recorded a week before the anniversary of the flight going missing, we discuss the conspiracies and add some thoughts of our own. We look …

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Investigation: A School House 1:05:20

6M ago1:05:20

1:05:20

This episode we discuss our investigation at a reported haunted location: Glenbeulah School in Glenbeulah, WI. The Realm Paranormal Detectives would like to thank Fox Valley Ghost Hunters for their hospitality and making sure this investigation went off without a hitch. Come back for a part 2 of this episode when we do an evidence release in the co…

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Investigation: A Local Playhouse 51:06

7M ago51:06

51:06

Join our team as we discuss our investigation at a local playhouse theater here in Racine, WI called Over Our Head Players (Sixth Street Theater). A member of the theater, and a friend of The Realm, Lea, offered us the opportunity to investigate this super cool location that is rich in history, with its share of misfortune. Lea joined us on our inv…

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Weird Weekly News - 11/22/23 - Smelly Lines, McLovin and The Future Of Brains 29:31

8M ago29:31

29:31

Gina, Brian and Rich bringing you the news that matters most. Weird Weekly News! This week, A Florida man..... well that's all we need to say about that story.... but besides that, something is smelly at Disney and the future of the human brain is ready to be pushed further than we can imagine. Share your weird news with us: connectedrealm@gmail.co…

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Weird Weekly News - 11/15/23 - Ghost Love, Alligators & Movie Release 22:26

9M ago22:26

22:26

This episode of Weird Weekly News starts out a little spicy with a ghost love story.... Join Gina, Rich and Brian for this weeks weird news. You can find this and other episodes on video on our YouTube channel. Like, share, subscribe. Submit your weird news to connectedrealm@gmail.com Thanks for listening and stay weird! Stories for today's show wa…

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Investigation - Boyd House - Part 1 1:22:38

9M ago1:22:38

1:22:38

Have you ever heard of a paranormal team playing black jack with a spirit? Well... you will hear. Half of the team went to Boyd, Minnesota to investigate home that has been reported haunted by its previous owners. In part 1, the entire team joins this episode to share the history of the home and the experiences during the 2 day stay. Part 2 will be…

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Weird Weekly News - 11/08/23 - Hoffa Mystery Continues & Question Marks in the Sky 24:34

9M ago24:34

24:34

Rich and Jenny were chosen by the wheel of names to bring us this weeks weird news story. Was Jimmy Hoffa's remains moved further into the midwest? Is that really a question mark floating in space? Catch this and other episodes in video on our YouTube Channel. Links to this weeks stories: https://news.yahoo.com/jimmy-hoffa-buried-milwaukee-groups-0…

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Scaretober Evidence Montage 3:26

9M ago3:26

3:26

This is a quick informational audio piece in place of weird weekly news this week, to wrap up our Scaretober celebration. We are releasing some evidence from past investigations on our YouTube Channel so head over there to enjoy the 10 minute Evidence Release that you won't want to miss!!! Evidence collected from a haunted poor farm in Iowa and a h…

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Pet Cemeteries 1:02:24

9M ago1:02:24

1:02:24

Week 4 of "Scaretober" brings us Rich, Jenny, Rob and Brian discussing the allure and mystery of Pet Cemeteries.By The Realm Cast

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Freddy VS Jason - A Horror Movie Review 39:28

9M ago39:28

39:28

This week we are doing a review of the 2003 Horror Film Freddy VS Jason. With Brian leading the discussion and taking us back to the good ole weird days of movie entertainment. This movie resurrects the outdated phrases and phases that made the Jason and Freddy franchises as batshit crazy and cringeworthy as they were. You can find this and other e…

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Tis The Season - Scary Movies - A Discussion 49:16

10M ago49:16

49:16

"Scaretober" continues with Brian, Rich and Rob shooting the shit on the subject of Scary Movies. A great discussion was had and we would love to hear from you! Drop a comment with your thoughts on the topic. You can find this and other episodes in video version on our Youtube channel, @therealmparanormalpodcast *Reminder, if there is a topic you w…

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A Haunting at the Congress Hotel 15:43

10M ago15:43

15:43

The Congress Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, has a long history of many hauntings. There are so many stories floating around on the internet and in newspapers and blogs. We are grateful for the awesome submission of a terrifying experience for a group of friends on the night of their stay. Have you ever had an experience at The Congress Hotel? Do you h…

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Shadows of the Night 48:34

10M ago48:34

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Rob takes the reins on this episode to give us a little background info on "shadow figures" from around the world and then some. A fun little discussion full of speculation and theories. What's your belief on the subject? Have you had an experience with any of the things we discussed in this episode? Take a listen and share your thoughts. You can f…

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JASON LIVES - A Horror Movie Review 34:19

10M ago34:19

34:19

During the month of October, our regular Weird Weekly News segment goes to the dark side. Instead of weird news around the world, we bring you all things spooky for the entire month. This week we are doing a review of the 1986 Horror Film Friday the 13th Part VI - Jason Lives. With Brian leading the discussion and taking us back to the good ole wei…

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The Grand Oshkosh Opera House Investigation 1:03:35

10M ago1:03:35

1:03:35

Some of the team discusses a recent investigation we did at "The Grand" aka "The Grand Oshkosh Opera House" in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The first half of the episode centers around history, claims, set up and overview of investigation and then leads into a discussion on the evidence review and what was found. Stay tuned for a release of the evidence we …

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Crash Course in Paranormal Investigating with TRPD - Pt. 2 55:06

10M ago55:06

55:06

WELCOME TO SEASON 4!!! Kicking it off with something unique!! Here is part 2 to close out the episode! The Realm Paranormal Podcast and The Realm Paranormal Detectives have put together a crash course in Paranormal Investigation!! We will be bringing quite a few investigations to you on the podcast, and to make it easier to follow along, we thought…

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Crash Course in Paranormal Investigating with TRPD - Pt. 1 1:17:17

10M ago1:17:17

1:17:17

WELCOME TO SEASON 4!!! Kicking it off with something unique!! The Realm Paranormal Podcast and The Realm Paranormal Detectives have put together a crash course in Paranormal Investigation!! We will be bringing quite a few investigations to you on the podcast, and to make it easier to follow along, we thought we would share with you some tips, trick…

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Mysteries of Appalachia 1:14:33

1y ago1:14:33

1:14:33

Rob and Gina talk about some mysteries and superstitions of Appalachia Much of the format was taken from Blue Ridge Mountains Travel Guide website whom did an outstanding job to neatly package all the information. We've been doing alot of research and it was a gift to come across their article about Appalachian Folk Lore, so we are sharing it with …

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Unraveling the Mystery of DB Cooper 1:18:55

1y ago1:18:55

1:18:55

Brian leads the discussion on the crazy story of the infamous DB Cooper.... Did he survive jumping from a commercial airline and commit the perfect crime? Was it a cover up? Tell us what you think! connectedrealm@gmail.comBy The Realm Cast

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Weird Weekly News May 17, 2023 - Contest Episode - Ripley's 32:08

1y ago32:08

32:08

This episode is best experienced by watching our YouTube version of the episode. This episode is one you don't want to miss. Check out our Facebook page for more info on the contest associated with this episode. Contest closes midnight, May 30th, drawing on May 31st, 6pm CST on Facebook Live. Gina, Rich and Brian try to find the weirdest case from …

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Weird Weekly News May 10. 2023 - Flesh Tunnels, Dinged Dinger, Alien Interview and Horror in Japan 36:45

1y ago36:45

36:45

The News that matters most. Check out this weeks news on a world record on Flesh Tunnels, Dinger the Dinosaur got dinged up, an Airforce Nurse interviews an Alien and cool stuff, like Horror Festivals that we have in common with other countries, like Japan. Find us on Facebook and YouTube ! In a world where you can be anything, be kind.... be weird…

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Weird Weekly News May 03, 2023 - Real Estate, Naked Landlord, 67lb Goldfish and A Spoon. 31:52

1y ago31:52

31:52

The news that matters most. This episode explores a cheap island for sale, a landlord that sunbathes in the nude, a goldfish that was dumped and turned into a mammoth fish and finally, a sad story out of Arizona with a stolen spoon now has a happy ending! See what we are talking about in this episode of Weird Weekly News. You an find this and other…

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Ashmore Estates - Through the Eyes of an Investigator 1:25:51

1y ago1:25:51

1:25:51

Rob, Amy & Rich had the opportunity to investigate as Ashmore Estates while back. Ashmore Estates is a former poor farm and sanitarium that is reportedly haunted and has been investigated by many paranormal teams, including well known teams on TV. The group today provides some history on the site and share a few of their experiences they had at thi…

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Weird Weekly News April 19, 2023 - Meat Showers, Potholes & An Emu's Police Chase 36:12

1+ y ago36:12

36:12

Today's episode talks about raining meat, terminating potholes and police are lead on a low speed chase against an emu and well. We even have a bonus conversation about a dream Gina recently had about being an alien whisperer. The news that matters most! If you have a weird news story from your area, new or old....send it to connectedrealm @ gmail.…

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The Mystery and Conspiracy of Plum Island 58:38

1+ y ago58:38

58:38

Gina, Rich, Brian and Jenny have a sit down about the mysteries and conspiracies that surround Plumb Island. A small island off the coast of New York with some pretty scary claims against it from the public. Just what has happened on Plum Island? If you have a paranormal or strange topic that you would like us to look into or investigate, or you ha…

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Weird Weekly News April 12, 2023 - Mummies, LUV 2FU, Assaulty Pizza and Hidden Rooms with A Headless Man 34:14

1+ y ago34:14

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News that matters most! Your weird news for the week! Links for stories below. If you come across weird news, we want to hear about it. You can send it to connectedrealm@gmail.com You can find us on Youtube for the video version of this and other episodes. Stay Weird. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/maine-naughty-license-plates_n_640a04cae4b039f62db…

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Meatballs, Crisps, Worms & A Giant Spoon 29:16

1+ y ago29:16

29:16

Season 3 Weird Weekly News is off and running. Hear all about a genetically engineered meatball, a chip worth over $100K, A Giant Spoon is abducted and how worm charming is a real thing! Get your weird news here, every Wednesday during our active seasons. There's old news and new news from here and abroad. If it's weird and made the headlines, we'r…

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An Old Children's Home 1:24:15

1+ y ago1:24:15

1:24:15

Welcome to SEASON 3 everyone! The Realm is back with their bi-weekly full length episodes on Mondays and Weird Weekly News Wednesdays! This episode welcomes two new permanent members, Rob and Brian! They were guest hosts in Season 2 and have decided to join us permanently! We couldn't be happier. OTHER BIG NEWS.... WE ARE NOW OPEN FOR INVESTIGATION…

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Weird Weekly News Special: The 2023 UFO Debacle 1:18:01

1+ y ago1:18:01

1:18:01

The whole gang is here to discuss the great UFO craziness of 2023. We are on break between seasons but had to weigh in on this, especially since the conversation has seemed to disappear. There's some strong opinions in the gallery tonight. Join us! You can find us on Youtube, and pretty much anywhere where you get your podcast. https://youtu.be/YXz…

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Weird News Extra - UFO's, Whales, Giants in Ireland & 2023 Doomsday Predictions 36:46

1+ y ago36:46

36:46

Gina and Rob bring you an extra dose of Weird News this week, you're going to want to buckle up for this one! We talk about UFO's being shot and receiving a direct hit, we have video footage that's circling around out there. We also talk about an incredible survival from being swallowed by a whale, a possible secret doorway in the side of a volcani…

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Weird Weekly News December 28, 2022 Camel Shows, Toxic Toads & Monks 29:16

1+ y ago29:16

29:16

Rich and Gina back after a news hiatus to bring you some weird news from around the world. You never know what you'll get. Paranormal, the unexplained, aliens, mullet contests and more. If you have any weird news from your neck of the woods, submit your news to us at connectedrealm@gmail.com You can find this and other episodes in video format on o…

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Tis the Season.... Krampus and Such 1:01:30

1+ y ago1:01:30

1:01:30

Listen on on the team discussing Krampus, it's history, and how Rich and Brian's Father might have actually been visited by Krampus as a young boy! We also talk about some random holiday things and share a few personal stories of the season. Join us for a little end of the year cheer. You can find this and other episodes in video format on our YouT…

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Ghosts, Spirits & Entities - The Finale 1:13:16

1+ y ago1:13:16

1:13:16

We bring a close to our discussion on Ghosts, Spirits and Entities. If you haven't yet caught the first 3 episodes, check them out! We go along a journey talking everything Ghosts, Spirits & Entities that we can fit into this condenses format. Great discussions, thoughts and ideas. We start off the episode talking about Angels, Synchronicities and …

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Ghosts, Spirits & Entities Pt 3 - Who exactly are we communicating with? 1:20:34

1+ y ago1:20:34

1:20:34

Catch up on our "Ghost Spirits and Entities" series by watching or listening to the first 2 episodes. We ended up down some rabbit holes in our first episode and decided to explore. Last episode we talked about communication with the dead in more depth. We brought up how there are many theories by different people and cultures about what they feel …

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Ghosts, Spirits & Entities Pt. 2 - Tools for Communicating with the Dead 1:27:30

1+ y ago1:27:30

1:27:30

The Realm continues the conversation with special guests Rob and Brian. We move on to part 2 of Ghosts, Spirits and Entities by discussing some of the tools used to listen to the dead speak. We also throw in our two cents on it all. Stay with us as we bring you 2 more episodes in the coming weeks in this 4 part series. Send your suggestions or show…

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Ghosts, Spirits & Entities 1:08:40

2y ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Gina and Rich are joined by previous guests Rob and Brian to discuss Ghosts, Spirits and Entities. We just scratch the surface on how they are defined and talk a bit about what we believe about them. Gina, Rich and Rob have a combined experience of 45 years in the paranormal investigative field, and these are topics we love to discuss. Brian was an…

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Possessions - Part 2: Taken over by a spirit? - An Interview 43:32

2y ago43:32

43:32

The month of October we are telling real stories in place of Weird Weekly News in honor of the oldest holiday on earth.... HALLOWEEN! We pick up where we left off from Part 1. Rob agreed to share his story of an unbelievable experience he encountered at the infamous and haunted Farrar Schoolhouse in Iowa. This event has not been discussed in the ye…

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