S22E9: Unlocking Unseen Realms

In this episode, Kade sits down with Eric Freeman Sims, a seasoned paranormal researcher, investigator, and author with over 20 years of experience. Sims discusses his new book 'Small Town Haunts and Legends of Tennessee,' his role as the event coordinator for Goblin Con 2025, and the infamous Hopkinsville Goblin incident. He shares his journey into the paranormal world, sparked by personal experiences and a profound interest in the supernatural. The conversation explores the intersections of folklore, history, and the paranormal, touching on time slips, hauntings, and the broader implications of UFO sightings. Sims also gives a sneak peek into his upcoming book on Kentucky's paranormal activities and offers insights into how his work helps preserve hidden histories and legends. Learn more about Eric's projects here: https://www.facebook.com/eric.freeman.1048 https://www.facebook.com/UnseenParanormalPodcast https://www.facebook.com/TheKnightHouseKY https://www.theknighthouseky.com/ https://www.facebook.com/SmallTownHauntsLegends   00:56 Eric's First Paranormal Experience 02:17 Growing Up in a Haunted House 02:53 Family's Open Approach to Hauntings 06:10 Teenage Adventures in Ghost Hunting 08:09 The Intersection of History and Paranormal 11:26 Modern Spirits and Historical Reverence 14:40 Exploring Different Theories of Hauntings 18:46 Bigfoot, UFOs, and Interdimensional Theories 22:31 The Importance of Hidden History 30:26 Hopkinsville Goblin Incident Overview 31:58 Goblins Attack the Sutton Family 32:54 The Sheriff's Investigation and Media Attention 34:36 The Aftermath and Family's Struggles 35:08 Speculations and Theories 36:20 Geraldine Sutton's Efforts to Preserve the Story 39:19 The Goblin Con Event 47:04 Public Fascination with the Paranormal 52:43 Eric Freeman Sims' Upcoming Projects 55:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.