The Gateway Podcast _ Tim Shaw _ Sex_ Murder_ and Witchcraft in Nickel City

The Gateway Podcast – Tim Shaw – Sex, Murder, and Witchcraft in Nickel City Date: November 18, 2025 Episode: 103 Discussion: Sex, Murder, and Witchcraft in Nickel City About Tim: Tim Shaw is a lifelong researcher of the paranormal and metaphysical, hailing from Western New York. With a background influenced by both Roman Catholicism and Spiritualism, and a family connection to the Lily Dale Spiritualist Assembly, his interest in mystical fields developed naturally. As a medium, Tim trained with the National Spiritualist Association of Churches, The Omega Institute, and under various instructors. He holds a Master/Teacher level in Usui Reiki, an ART certificate in energy healing, and is currently studying to be a Life Coach. He has also explored Modern Witchcraft, New Orleans Voodoo, and Appalachian Hoodoo. Tim is an accomplished author, lecturer, media personality, and photographer, with notable works including "Ghosts of Buffalo," "The C2D1 Haunting," and "Rev. Zombie's Book of Divination." He has contributed to multiple publications and appeared in films and TV shows such as Discovery Channel's "Ghost Lab," SyFy's "Ghost Hunters," and Travel Channel's "America's Most Terrifying Places." He hosts the podcast "The Black Cat Lounge," which airs on Facebook Live, and volunteers at Lockport Community TV. Tim's varied interests include urban exploration, cryptozoology, historical reenactment, and paranormal investigation. After retiring from the Town of Cheektowaga Highway Department in 2017, Tim continues to pursue new adventures daily with his wife, Nancy, and their dog, Winifred. Host: CL Thomas C.L. Thomas travels widely every year as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and lectures at events. C.L. does "Spirit" art on request. She is the author of the haunting memoir "Dancing with Demons" and the acclaimed historical-fiction novel “Speaking to Shadows”. C.L. is the creator and host of The Gateway Podcast & Small Town Tales Podcast. She has written many articles and maintains a blog on legends, folklore magic, and paranormal stories. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her beloved Golden Retriever and Maine Coon cat. www.clthomas.org Follow CL on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cl.thomas.428549/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_cl_thomas/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clthomas