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8/23/25 - Paul 'n Krista's Laugh-In

After a year marked by personal loss and quiet reflection, the hosts of Paranormal Among Us shift gears into unscripted, joyful camaraderie—embracing spontaneity, inside jokes, and the kind of easygoing banter that only longtime friends and misfit collaborators can pull off.
This episode trades paranormal investigations for heartfelt levity, centering on resilience, shared nostalgia, and the healing power of laughter. The hosts reflect on grief and canceled plans but pivot warmly to music memories—from Def Leppard’s vocal evolution to Stevie Nicks and Metallica’s surprising covers—while debating the cultural weight of words like 'moist' in baking, barbecue, and comedy. Conference planning for Crossing Realms in Richmond, MO (Sept 19–20, 2025) threads through the conversation, interwoven with playful riffs on food, fashion, karaoke, and regional quirks like Waffle House lore and Missouri saloon stories. They announce the show’s YouTube finale and transition to Donnie’s platform for creative freedom, affirming sobriety, authenticity, and no apologies. Amid birthday jokes, photo mishaps, and absurd contests (moist t-shirts, ear-waxing videos), the episode celebrates imperfection, friendship, and finding joy in the mundane—even when it involves pulled pork, pocketless pants, or Ozzy Osbourne air-band stunts.
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Crossing Realms Conference is scheduled for September 19–20 at Eagleton Civic Center
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The 90s was the 'death of music' due to auto-tune
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Metallica covered Elton John and Bob Seger songs
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Greg O'Golson's 'moist' meme obsession drives joke-writing for the conference
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Women from a nearby saloon used the FedEx Office machines overnight, and their appearance changed noticeably under fluorescent light
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They joke about accepting money from women's bras and offer a 10% discount promo code for the Crossing Realms Conference
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This is the last 'Paranormal Among Us' on YouTube
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A 'sweaty boob kissing booth' was a misread suggestion, not a real proposal
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Moist t-shirt contest for men becomes the centerpiece of absurd, unscripted humor
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Someone will twerk at the pre-party wearing Daisy Dukes and body glitter
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Tex performed as Ozzy Osbourne in high school, staged a gunfight, and fell off the stage
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The Crossing Realms Conference takes place in Richmond, MO, on September 19–20, 2025.