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1/21/26 - Echoes After Midnight: Exploring Haunted Locations with Sean Austin

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In this episode, we’re joined by Sean Austin—Demonologist, Paranormal Investigator, Medium, Author, and Singer-Songwriter—with over 15 years of experience confronting the unknown. From shadow-filled hallways to cases that defy logic, Sean shares firsthand ...

Highlights

In this episode, paranormal investigator and demonologist Sean Austin shares raw, firsthand insights from over 15 years on the frontlines of the unexplained—going far beyond TV dramatization to reveal the spiritual discipline, personal risk, and deep compassion that define his work.
00:00
Snowstorm expected from Missouri to the Gulf with dangerous cold and travel impacts
05:38
His paranormal career began with an EVP of a little girl at a cemetery and a subsequent sighting
10:49
Acknowledgement is a key element in the paranormal, as it can give energy to spirits
21:04
Most people have spiritual abilities but need to be ready to accept them
31:29
A pregnant girl was possessed after practicing dark magic, and reacted violently—hissing at a crucifix held to the phone
34:09
At Prospect Place, Sean heard a demon's name during an oppressive Ouija session that haunted him for years
51:26
The app uses text-to-speech to detect and vocalize anomalous voices outside human speech frequencies, expanding paranormal research capabilities
59:19
95% of true demonic investigations and oppressions involve Ouija boards
1:14:33
Faith is crucial spiritual protection against evil spirits during paranormal investigations
1:17:07
Ghosts are human souls unable to let go of their past lives due to tragedies or negativity

Chapters

What happens when a winter storm halts everything—but the work can’t wait?
00:00
How a whisper in a cemetery launched a lifelong calling into the unknown
02:34
Are haunted houses cursed—or just misunderstood by those who deny them?
08:06
When childhood dreams start making sense: the slow, overwhelming awakening of mediumship
16:02
Prayer before the camera rolls: how faith guides every investigation and exorcism
26:15
The name that shouldn’t be spoken: trauma, validation, and returning to Prospect Place
34:09
Is Bigfoot a creature—or something older, stranger, and tied to lunar tides?
43:34
Why your phone might hear spirits before you do—and why Ouija boards are never safe
53:59
From Annabelle’s case to Florida Keys plans: when the paranormal interrupts live streams
1:06:52
What if ghosts aren’t monsters—but lost people waiting for someone to listen?
1:17:07

Transcript

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