Episode 585: Listener Tales 88

Listeners of the podcast share eerie tales and personal encounters with the unexplained and the spiritual, recounting how departed loved ones seem to have reached out from beyond.

Listeners share their personal stories of unexplained phenomena and spiritual encounters

Unsettling experiences and touching narratives from the other side abound in this collection of listener-submitted stories.

A listener describes how her deceased grandfather intervened to help her find the right romantic partner

Alaina introduces a tale from the listener, T, who identifies as part of the "witchy spiritual spooky bitches" crowd. T shares a captivating story regarding her new job and a romance with a man she met there. Despite not normally making the first move, T felt inexorably drawn to this man, flirting with him and eventually giving him her number. She believes this surprising boldness was influenced by otherworldly guidance.

Her boyfriend, not typically spiritual and firmly rooted in science, moved to her state and astonishingly started working at the same company. Fast forward to November 2023, the couple visited T's grandmother and stayed in her late grandfather's bedroom, which contained kachina dolls that were gifts from his time working with the Navajo tribe. Notably, her boyfriend had a dream featuring her grandparents' house, with details corresponding precisely to the room they stayed in—despite never having seen it before.

They visited roughly two weeks after the fifth anniversary of her grandfather's death. T sees this remarkable coincidence, coupled with her boyfriend's detailed dream of the room, as her grandfather’s endorsement of her life partner—an approval that was immensely important ...

In a revealing discussion, podcast hosts Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart share intimate stories from their childhood about encounters with ghosts and spiritual phenomena.

The podcast hosts discuss their own experiences with unexplained beings and phenomena from childhood

Ash describes seeing full-bodied, ghostly figures from a young age, including a "Viking" presence and a "newsboy" figure

Ash Kelley opens up about growing up in a house that had its fair share of inexplicable occurrences. She recalls events that may have seemed terrifying but felt rather normal to her at the time. Ash describes various encounters, including seeing full-bodied apparitions such as a Viking, a memory etched vividly in her mind, and what seemed like an old-timey newsboy. She recounts these ghostly presences with a sense of normalcy, highlighting her childhood sensitivity to the paranormal.

Ash also shares a story about a spirit named Etta who would manifest her anger by shaking bottles on the shelves when bar patrons spoke ill of her. Taking on a protective role, Ash would admonish the patrons to cease as a way to placate the angered spirit. In addition, she narrates an instance where, feeling observed while lounging on the couch, she was approached by an apparition of an older man clad in a gray suit and a fedora. The spirit, revealing his name as Fredo, offered her reassuring words about overcoming current struggles.

Alaina expresses uncertainty about whether she has seen ghosts, but acknowledges unexplained occurrences and a sense of having spiritual guides

Alaina Urquhart discusses her experiences with the supernatural, which she approaches with some skepticism and questions. She has encountered sleep paralysis and often sees mysterious figures out of the corner of her eye, leaving her uncertain if ...

The conversation on the podcast delves into personal experiences and beliefs concerning guardian angels, spirits, and the afterlife, revealing a range of interpretations and affirmations of unexplained events as interventions from deceased loved ones.

Listeners interpret unexplained events as signs and interventions from deceased loved ones

Listeners share their encounters with what they believe to be manifestations of guardian angels or messages from the afterlife.

A listener believes her grandmother acted as a guardian angel, providing signs and comfort during difficult times

One listener recounts how her grandmother’s spirit seems to consistently provide signs and comfort, especially during her darkest moments. For example, red cardinals appeared frequently during her college years, not realizing at the time their symbolic nature. On her graduation day, which coincided with her grandmother's death anniversary, a Bible verse from the baccalaureate ceremony program was the same as on her grandmother’s tombstone, which she took as a sign. She also suspects that a flickering light and an accidental Google Maps selection might be her grandmother’s way of advising her.

A listener recounts how her deceased mother and boyfriend continued to communicate with her after passing

Another listener describes how, after her boyfriend Ernie’s death, the unique text message tone associated with him went off, implying his presence. She also felt the bed sink next to her as if he was there to congratulate her and comfort her, suggesting ongoing communication from beyond. This listener, Maylene, acknowledges her deceased loved ones for their guidance through tough times and believes her grandmother helped her make critical decisions, even humorously advising her to stop smoking weed.

The podcast hosts discuss the possibility of spiritual guides and the importance of being open to unexplained phenomena

Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart share their thoughts on the possibility of spiritual guides and the acknowledgment of unexplained phenomena.

Ash expresses a strong belief in the existence of spiritual guides and guardian angels

Ash strongly believes in guardian angels and spiritual guides, interpreting various events, such as her interaction with a dragonfly and seeing a license plate showing "888", as messages from these guides. She recalls being told that a spirit named Fredo followed and protected her. She reacts to the listene ...