On this episode of Don’t Turn Around, I welcome artist, holistic practitioner, and psychic medium Casey Maxwell. Casey’s path into the paranormal began with a luminous childhood encounter and has carried her through a life of intuition, exploration, and service to others.

We talk about what it means to grow up balancing spiritual gifts against religious conditioning, and how living off-grid in the desert deepened Casey’s connection to spirit. She shares the story of her “haunted playground”—the Flinderation Tunnel in West Virginia—where she’s felt phantom trains rush through her body and encountered guardians she calls “overseers of the gateways.”

From divination tools to mediumship development, Casey offers an inside look at how her abilities work, the challenges of carrying messages from beyond, and the importance of faith—not just religious faith, but faith in yourself and in the unknown.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to walk the line between this world and the next, this conversation is for you.

🔗 Highlights of the episode:

• Childhood experiences with glowing, angelic beings
• Navigating intuition within a strict Pentecostal upbringing
• Life-changing revelations from living off-grid in the desert
• The mystery and energy of the Flinderation Tunnel
• Mediumship as service—cleansing spaces, helping spirits, and guiding people
• Why sometimes, the best evidence is the personal experience itself

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In this episode, we return to the haunted halls of Linville Manor—a place where history, family tradition, and the paranormal intersect in powerful ways. Winn Brewer shares new stories from recent investigations, including some surprising moments that highlight just how deeply personal paranormal encounters can be.

We talk about:

• The unique energy of Linville Manor and what makes it stand apart from other haunted sites
• The significance of the dining room—a space where generations once celebrated weddings and where investigators continue to experience activity
• How the paranormal can create unexpected, intimate connections between people and place
• Why some investigations feel less like research and more like stepping into living history
• The way Linville continues to leave its mark on those who walk through its doors
• Sam and Colby's haunted adventures

Linville Manor isn’t just haunted—it’s alive with memory, mystery, and an atmosphere that transforms those who experience it.

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In this episode of Don’t Turn Around, I sit down with Jessica Chobot—writer, host, gamer, paranormal explorer, and creator of the Culture Shock podcast. You might know Jessica from IGN, Nerdist News, Bizarre States, or Expedition X. But tonight, we go deeper into her lifelong fascination with the strange and unexplained.

Jessica shares how childhood encounters with Unsolved Mysteries, mythology books, and even a haunted Toys “R” Us first sparked her curiosity about the paranormal. She recounts a chilling UFO sighting on a lonely Ohio highway—an experience that still shapes the way she sees the unknown. We talk about her unforgettable investigation inside Mammoth Cave, where a full-blown panic attack turned into a breakthrough in resilience and strength.

Our conversation explores the cycles of paranormal interest through history, the ways culture frames our beliefs, and how modern distractions keep us from noticing the extraordinary that’s all around us. Jessica also opens up about Culture Shock, her latest podcast, which digs into the occult roots of history and science—unearthing the hidden stories that connect creativity, mysticism, and discovery.

This episode is a mix of curiosity, fear, humor, and deep reflection on why we’re drawn to the mysteries we may never fully explain.

• Jessica’s first sparks of paranormal interest—from Roanoke to haunted toy stores
• A late-night UFO sighting that defied explanation
• Inside Mammoth Cave: panic, resilience, and lessons in facing fear
• Paranormal cycles across history and how culture shapes belief
• The occult origins of science and why creativity matters to discovery
• Jessica’s new project, Culture Shock, and her vision for connecting weird history with our modern world

🎧 Listen to Culture Shock wherever you get your podcasts

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📸 Instagram: @jessica_chobot; @occultureshockpodcast

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