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Supernatural Circumstances

Mike Browne & Morgan Knudsen/Curiouscast

Step into the unknown with SUPERNATURAL CIRCUMSTANCES, the podcast that dares to ask: What is consciousness, and how does it shape the supernatural? Hosted by award-winning paranormal researcher Morgan Knudsen (Travel Channel, Discovery Channel) and a rotating cast of fascinating co-hosts and guests, each episode dives deep into the mysteries of consciousness, exploring topics like near-death experiences, psychic phenomena, life after death, and the latest breakthroughs in consciousness research.

Supernatural Circumstances blends real-life supernatural cases with cutting-edge science, featuring interviews with eyewitnesses, scientists, and field researchers. Whether you're searching for answers about the mind, exploring altered states, or curious about the intersection of AI and human awareness, this show is your gateway to the most intriguing questions in neuroscience, parapsychology, and the unexplained.

Subscribe now and join a community of curious minds exploring consciousness, the paranormal, and the boundaries of reality-because what you think you know is just the beginning!

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Sunday · 58 min
PART ONE The Art of the Fake - Media Tricks & Bigfoot Mythmaking (w/ Mister Sam Shearon)
What makes a hoax believable—and why do so many of us want to believe it? In part one of this series, Morgan Knudsen sits down with artist, researcher, and Mister Sam Shearon to explore how the media can manufacture mysteries, exploit psychological triggers, and turn a questionable story into a cultural phenomenon. From sensational headlines and selective evidence to the power of suggestion, confirmation bias, and our deep desire for wonder, we unpack the tricks that make fabricated stories feel real. We dig into Capturing Bigfoot, the new documentary revisiting the famous Patterson–Gimlin film and examine the extraordinary claims that it may have been an elaborate hoax. Is the public being fooled—or are we being sold exactly what we want to see? MORE of Sam Shearon's work HERE: www.mistersamshearon.com #bigfoot #hoaxes #media #fakenews #psyop #psychology #filmmaking #cryptozoology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 25 · 1 hr 4 min
Jinkies! True Ghost Stories Around the Campfire (w/ Greg Bakun)
In a special Halloween week episode, Morgan welcomes veteran paranormal investigator and host of Ghost Box Radio, Greg Bakun, for a night of true stories from the darkest corners of the unknown. Greg shares chilling accounts from his field investigations—including his experiences at the infamous Villisca Axe Murder House—along with eerie encounters that followed him home. From haunted locations and unexplained voices to encounters that blur the line between ghost, cryptid, and something far stranger, Greg opens up about the moments that made even a seasoned investigator question what was really in the room! HEAR the first part of this conversation on GhostBox Radio here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Q4ZWmpLNs/ #Halloween #paranormal #scarystories #investigation #hauntedplaces #scaryplaces #horror #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 11 · 1 hr 6 min
Into the Wild - How Outdoor Investgations Can Turn Deadly (w/ Jason Hewlett)
Morgan welcomes paranormal investigator Jason Hewlett for a chilling conversation about the dangers of investigating haunted locations in the wilderness. Together, they explore how isolation, unpredictable conditions, and unexplained encounters can turn an investigation into a fight for survival. What happens when the search for the paranormal leads investigators far beyond the safety of civilization? Join Morgan and Jason as they reveal the risks, warning signs, and terrifying experiences that prove the wild may be more dangerous than anyone expects. Plus, Morgan and Jason announce A BRAND NEW PROJECT that should have everyone excited! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 27 · 1 hr 4 min
The Sasquatch Variable - Where Do We Go From Here? (w/ Aaron Deese)
Morgan welcomes author Aaron Deese to Supernatural Circumstances for an intriguing conversation about his new book, The Sasquatch Variable. Together, they explore the evidence, encounters, theories, and enduring mysteries surrounding one of the world’s most elusive creatures. Is Sasquatch a hidden relic of the past, an undiscovered species, or something far stranger? Join Morgan and Aaron as they venture beyond the legend and examine the questions that continue to fuel our fascination with Bigfoot. READ Aaron's book: https://www.smalltownmonsters.com/shop/sasquatchvariable #bigfoot #smalltownmonsters #sasquatch #encounters #eyewitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 13 · 1 hr 10 min
Restoring Patty - Unlocking The Patterson-Gimlin Film (w/ Todd Gatewood)
This week on Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan Knudsen sits down with Todd Gatewood—photographic archival specialist, museum preservation expert, and the mind behind some of the clearest restored frames of the legendary Patterson-Gimlin film ever produced. Todd reveals the cutting-edge techniques and traditional darkroom mastery he's used to unlock hidden details in the 1967 footage. Together, they explore what modern restoration can tell us about Patty's anatomy, the film's controversial history, and whether the clearest evidence of Bigfoot has been hiding in plain sight all along. SEE the film: https://bigfootrevealed.vhx.tv/checkout/bigfoot-revealed-the-unseen-patterson-gimlin-film/purchase?purchase=1&fbclid=IwdGRjcAUOx7ljbGNrBQ7Hs3Bkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeTd8feQUGCWX08B1dVL_KiGgNjZC2O6p3wpHD70MxwHbYb4Bo0STyGc-90TE_aem_MBl9BLWgWn3tqmB7a_sTCA #PattersonGimlin #Bigfoot #Sasquatch #Cryptozoology #ParanormalPodcast #CryptidResearch #ParanormalEvidence #BluffCreek #FilmRestoration Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 30 · 1 hr 8 min
Terrifying True Tales of Supernatural Lake Michigan (w/ Chad Lewis)
Lake Michigan hides more than shipwrecks—beneath its waves lie ghost ships, lake monsters, UFOs, and unsolved disappearances. In this episode, Morgan interviews paranormal researcher and author Chad Lewis about his new book Supernatural Lake Michigan. Together, they dive into the Great Lake’s most chilling legends, from cursed waters and phantom vessels to strange lights and creatures that defy explanation. If you’ve ever wondered what lurks below the surface of one of North America’s largest freshwater lakes, this deep dive is for you. READ Chad's books: www.chadlewisresearch.com #supernatural #folklore #paranormal #LakeMichigan #ghoststories #cryptids #UFO #haunted #ChadLewis #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 16 · 1 hr 5 min
It Wasn't Supposed to Say That! Is AI Already Conscious? (w/ Mister Sam Shearon)
What happens when an AI interaction takes a deeply disturbing turn? In this chilling episode of Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan sits down with artist, author, and paranormal researcher Mister Sam Shearon to uncover an unsettling encounter he experienced while using AI during research for a project. What began as a seemingly ordinary interaction raised questions that were anything but ordinary—and could have profound implications for all of us as AI becomes increasingly embedded in our lives. Is this simply technology behaving unpredictably, or a warning about where we're headed? Listen closely. The future may be listening too. #AI #paranormal #consciousness #HighStrangeness #technology #spirituality Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 2 · 1 hr 3 min
They Went Looking for Legends and Caught Something Real!
Step into the uncanny as Morgan sits down with Dean Bertram and Samantha Krause to uncover the eerie reality behind Home Movie Legend Tripping. What starts as a creative exploration quickly spirals into something far stranger, as filming in haunted and unpredictable locations brings more than just cinematic challenges. From unsettling encounters to moments that blur the line between folklore and lived experience, this episode dives into the unexpected twists that come with chasing legends firsthand—and the hard lessons learned when the story starts chasing you back. WATCH Home Movie Legend Tripping HERE: https://youtube.com/@homemovielegendtrip?si=HLJPMsXEH5uKMvqI #SupernaturalCircumstances #Cryptozoology #legends #CryptidEncounters #ParanormalPodcast #MysteryUncovered #HiddenCreatures #FringeScience #IntoTheUnknown #FolkloreAndFear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 19 · 1 hr 7 min
The Cryptid Files - Brian Seech's Hunt for Hidden Beasts (w/ Brian Seech)
In this episode of Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan sits down with cryptozoologist Brian Seech to explore the mysteries lurking just beyond the edges of accepted science. From eerie field encounters to the evidence that keeps investigators searching, Brian shares what it’s really like to track creatures many believe shouldn’t exist. Are cryptids simply folklore—or is something very real hiding in the wilderness? Step into the unknown as we follow the footprints, stories, and unanswered questions that continue to fuel the hunt. #SupernaturalCircumstances #Cryptozoology #BrianSeech #CryptidEncounters #ParanormalPodcast #MysteryUncovered #HiddenCreatures #FringeScience #IntoTheUnknown #FolkloreAndFear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 5 · 1 hr 21 min
The Gateway Experiment That Changed Reality... and Scared the CIA (w/ Mark Certo)
In this gripping episode of Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan Knudsen sits down with consciousness researcher and sound engineer for the project itself, Mark Certo, to unravel one of the most controversial intersections of science and the paranormal: the Gateway Experience. Together, they dive into the origins of Hemi-Sync technology, altered states of awareness, and the startling reason the CIA took a serious interest in expanding human consciousness. Is it possible to train the mind to transcend time and space—or even access hidden dimensions of reality? Mark shares firsthand insights into the mechanics behind the program, the science that supports it, and the profound implications it may hold for human potential. What begins as a discussion quickly spirals into a deeper question: were these experiments about exploration… or control? JOIN The Triad Mind: www.thetriadmind.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 21 · 47 min
The Real Story: The Ghost & The Darkness - The Tsavo Lion Murders
In this chilling episode of Supernatural Circumstances: The Real Story, host Morgan Knudsen dives into one of the most terrifying tales from the heart of Africa—the man-eating lions of Tsavo. In 1898, two massive, maneless lions terrorized a British railway camp in what is now Kenya, slaughtering over 100 workers with chilling precision. But Morgan uncovers something far darker beneath the surface: local elders warned that the lions were not just predators—they were vessels for something ancient, awakened when sacred land was disturbed. Through haunting storytelling and supernatural investigation, Morgan explores the history, the horror, and the unsettling question: were these lions truly animals… or something else wearing their skin? #history #lions #mystery #murder #truecrime #coldcasefiles #theghostandthedarkness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 7 · 1 hr 9 min
Disclosure Day - What's Really Being Revealed? (w/ Dean Bertram)
n this episode of Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan Knudsen sits down with Dr. Dean Bertram (Talking Weird podcast) to dig into one of the most provocative questions of our time: what happens when alien disclosure, missing scientists, and MKULTRA all start pointing to the same shadowy truth? From hidden files to unexplained disappearances, this conversation pulls back the curtain on secrecy, power, and the strange stories that refuse to stay buried. Part 2 on TALKING WEIRD: https://www.youtube.com/live/AzomYoZZ63c?si=NFqZWNHBQXPBRV-9 #disclosure #disclosureday #ParanormalPodcast #UnexplainedMysteries #HighStrangeness #RealityShift #SupernaturalStories #uap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24 · 1 hr 9 min
The Pond Creek Monster & High Strangeness in Illinois (w/ Joe Tury)
What lurks in the shadows of rural Illinois —and why does it refuse to stay buried? In this chilling episode of Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan Knudsen sits down with filmmaker Joe Tury to dive deep into his documentary The Pond Creek Monster. What begins as a local Bigfoot legend quickly spirals into something far stranger—encounters marked by eerie patterns, unsettling phenomena, and a trail of high strangeness that defies explanation. From eyewitness accounts to the psychological and paranormal layers surrounding the case, Joe reveals what he uncovered behind the camera—and what still haunts him today. Is this just another cryptid story… or something far more complex? Step into the unknown and decide for yourself. WATCH Pond Creek Monster by messaging Bryce for a copy: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HWPXiSF9G/ The Psi Encyclopoedia: https://psi-encyclopedia.spr.ac.uk/ #GlitchInTheMatrix #ParanormalPodcast #UnexplainedMysteries #HighStrangeness #RealityShift #SupernaturalStories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10 · 1 hr 12 min
Return to Salem's Lot! Humanoid Encounters in Maine (w/ Nomar Slevik)
Morgan Knudsen sits down with paranormal investigator Nomar Slevik to uncover the chilling encounters hidden deep within his book, "In the Pines". From shadowy figures lurking between the trees to face-to-face meetings with humanoid entities that defy explanation, these aren’t just campfire stories—they’re firsthand accounts that blur the line between folklore and reality. As Nomar shares the most disturbing cases from his research, one question lingers: what’s really watching us from the woods? READ Nomar's book: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07998VQKQ #GlitchInTheMatrix #ParanormalPodcast #UnexplainedMysteries #HighStrangeness #RealityShift #SupernaturalStories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 26 · 1 hr 5 min
Where Do Our Socks REALLY Go? And Other Disappearing Objects (w/ Tille Treadwell)
Step into the strange side of everyday life! This week on Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan sits down with Tillie Treadwell to unravel one of the most maddening mysteries we all secretly experience—objects that vanish without a trace… only to reappear when we least expect it. Are these just forgetful moments, or is something far more unsettling at play? From glitch-in-the-matrix theories to mischievous unseen forces, Tillie dives into the possibilities that challenge our understanding of reality itself. So before you blame yourself for losing your keys again… ask yourself: did you really lose them? READ her books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tillie-Treadwell/author/B0GHTH7BQ5?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true #GlitchInTheMatrix #ParanormalPodcast #UnexplainedMysteries #HighStrangeness #RealityShift #SupernaturalStories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 12 · 1 hr 22 min
When Stories Lie - Hoaxes in the Supernatural World (Panel w/ Mister Sam Shearon & Anne Merino)
As the cryptid world explodes with bigfoot conspiracies around the Patterson-Gimlin footage, Morgan Knudsen dives into the shadowy side of paranormal history—hoaxes and deception—joined by two guests who know the power of illusion and storytelling firsthand. Internationally acclaimed artist Mister Sam Shearon, known for his chilling work with legends like Rob Zombie and Iron Maiden, teams up with award-winning choreographer and author Anne Merino, whose career has spanned the stage and screen. Together, they unravel how entertainment, media, and psychological manipulation have helped shape—and sometimes distort—the supernatural stories we love. #bigfoot #ParanormalPodcast #CreepyStories #pattersongimlin #fakenews #DarkFolklore #TrueParanormal #EerieEncounters #conspiracies #cryptids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 29 · 1 hr 6 min
Where They Float - Maine's Paranormal Stories (w/ Nomar Slevik)
In this spine-chilling episode of Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan sits down with author and investigator Nomar Slevik to explore In The Pines—his haunting collection of real-life mysteries and unsettling encounters hidden deep in the forests of Maine. From shadowy figures on lonely backroads to strange lights in the night sky, these tales feel ripped from the same dark imagination that gave us Stephen King’s IT and Salem’s Lot. Join us as we journey into the fog-drenched heart of New England’s strangest stories, where reality and fiction blur, and something ancient seems to be watching from the trees... BUY the book: https://a.co/d/08Q03gd3 #MaineMysteries #ParanormalPodcast #CreepyStories #Supernatural #welcometoderry #SalemsLot #ITInspired #HauntedMaine #DarkFolklore #pennywise #TrueParanormal #EerieEncounters Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 15 · 1 hr 7 min
Viking Mythology - Lords of Blood & Sea (w/ Kenney W. Irish)
In this gripping episode of Supernatural Circumstances, host Morgan Knudsen sits down with historian and author Kenney W. Irish to explore the brutal and fascinating world behind his book VIKINGS & PIRATES: LORDS OF BLOOD & THE SEA. Together, they dive beyond the romantic myths of horned helmets and heroic sagas to uncover the real structure of the Viking war-band — a system built on silver, loyalty, violence, and survival. From the psychological bonds that held raiders together to the global trade routes that fueled their expansion, Morgan and Kenney explore how these sea warriors reshaped the medieval world. #spirituality #vikings #history #paranormal #truecrime #guardianangels #vikinghistory #pirates #mysteries #truecrimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 1 · 1 hr 7 min
Beyond the Brain - Healing from the Other Side (w/ Dr. Eben Alexander)
When neurosurgeon Dr. Eben Alexander slipped into a coma, his brain activity flatlined — but his consciousness, he says, traveled far beyond this world. What he witnessed in that state changed everything he thought he knew about life, death, and the healing power of the spirit. In this episode of Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan sits down with Dr. Alexander after having her own brush with death in an emotional tell-all and to explore the spiritual side of his recovery after his near-death experience — from the luminous beings that guided him, to the profound truths that helped him rebuild his life and faith. Together, they dive into the mystery of what it means to truly heal and present the physical and spiritual tools that helped them both forward — body, mind, and soul. JOIN Dr. Alexander's 33 Day Journey: https://ebenalexander.com/ EXPLORE the Hidden Sanctum Center: https://www.innersanctumcenter.com/ LISTEN to Sacred Acoustics: https://www.sacredacoustics.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 15 · 1 hr 7 min
Spirit Guides - What Are Our Animals Trying to Tell Us? (w/ Greg Bakun)
In this episode of Supernatural Circumstances, Morgan Knudsen welcomes Greg Bakun (Ghost Box Radio host and researcher) for an intriguing conversation about the connection between animals and the spirit world. Are our pets sensing energies and presences we can’t detect? Morgan and Greg examine the science, stories, and spiritual traditions that suggest animals may act as natural intermediaries between our world and the unseen — offering insight into just how tuned in they really are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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