Common Mystics

What dark secrets are hiding among the sugarcane fields of South Florida?  On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill hit the road near Lake Okeechobee, Florida, where their psychic impressions reveal something far more sinister than the sweet crop growing around them. Visions of plantations, Black field workers, strong-arm enforcement, and men desperate to escape lead the sisters to the forgotten story of Allen Slayton and the disturbing alleged crimes on Florida's sugar plantations in the 1940s. Lured south by promises of a better life, Black laborers instead reported finding themselves trapped in a system of debt, intimidation, and exploitation. Their stories sparked an FBI investigation and federal indictment—but justice would prove elusive. Was Allen Slayton reaching across time to tell his story? Or were the sisters picking up on the suffering of countless forgotten souls who worked those fields? Join Jen and Jill as they uncover the bitter truth behind Florida's sugar industry and give voice to the men history left behind.  Want more Mystics? Don't miss the unedited version of Episode 163 on the Common Mystics YouTube channel! Join Jen and Jill for the extra moments that didn't make the podcast cut.  Love what we do? Help keep the mystical adventures coming! Join our Common Mystics Patreon community and support our mission to give voice to the voiceless. You'll unlock exclusive bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes content, mystical Detours, and more! At our highest tier, you can even join Jen, Jill, and your fellow Mysties for monthly live Zoom gatherings filled with spiritual exploration, intuitive exercises, and plenty of laughs. Come for the mysteries, stay for the magic—and help us keep uncovering the stories history forgot! 

On this Halloween episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill sink their teeth into the bloody, bizarre, and surprisingly sexy history of vampires! From ancient bloodthirsty demons and terrifying vampire panics to chilling true stories, the sisters uncover how fear, superstition, and a whole lot of grave digging gave birth to one of history’s most enduring monsters. But somewhere along the way, these horrifying undead creatures traded their rotting corpses for velvet capes, smoldering stares, and irresistible sex appeal. How the hell did we go from digging up dead bodies to falling in love with vampires like Dracula, Lestat, and Edward Cullen? Join Jen and Jill as they explore the evolution of the vampire—and ask the ultimate question: If you could live forever, would you? WAIT! THERE'S MORE MYSTICAL MADNESS!  Think you've heard it all? Oh, Mysties, not even close! Head over to the Common Mystics YouTube channel for the unedited, unfiltered version of this episode! We're talking fascinating historical photographs, creepy visuals, and all those hilarious, unexpected, and occasionally ridiculous moments that didn't make the final cut. Trust us, you don't want to miss the extra chaos! LOVE COMMON MYSTICS? COME JOIN OUR INNER CIRCLE! The fun doesn't stop when the episode ends! Join us on Common Mystics Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes shenanigans, and even more adventures into the mysterious and unexplained! And here's where things get REALLY good! At our highest Patreon tier, you can hang out LIVE with Jen, Jill, and our fabulous Mysties community during our monthly Zoom gatherings! We're talking mystical deep dives, hands-on intuitive exercises, new spiritual skills, plenty of laughs, and a chance to connect with people who love the weird and wonderful just as much as you do. Come for the mysteries. Stay for the magic, the mischief, and the Mysties!

On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill uncover the haunting history of the Mayaimi, a nearly forgotten Indigenous people who once inhabited the mysterious wetlands surrounding Florida’s Lake Okeechobee. What begins with psychic impressions of ancient settlements, tribal violence, and a phantom presence leads the sisters into one of the darkest and least-known chapters of early American history. As European powers battled for control of Florida, armed slave raiders swept through Native communities, leaving devastation, captivity, and displacement in their wake. But the Mayaimi story takes an unexpected turn when historical records reveal that these supposedly vanished people may have survived far longer than anyone imagined. What really happened to the Mayaimi, and how does an entire people seemingly disappear from history? Join Jen and Jill for a chilling journey into a forgotten world where the truth is far more complicated—and heartbreaking—than the history books suggest. Head over to the Common Mystics YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@commonmystics5053 for the unedited version of this episode, complete with historical photographs, fascinating visuals, and a few extra moments that didn't make the final cut! Want more mystical adventures with Jen and Jill? Join the Common Mystics Patreon group at https://www.patreon.com/commonmystics for exclusive bonus content, behind-the-scenes fun, and even more spiritual exploration! At our highest tier, you'll join Jen, Jill, and our amazing Mysties community for live monthly Zoom gatherings, where we explore fascinating spiritual and mystical topics, learn new intuitive skills, and connect with like-minded souls. Come for the magic, stay for the community!

On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill travel to the historic mining town of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, where their psychic impressions lead them to the haunting story of Augusta Reinhart, a widow who mysteriously vanished in June 1904. After a five month search, Augusta was finally discovered forty feet underground in an abandoned mine shaft. But there was another twist: shortly before she vanished, Augusta was reportedly fighting to recover $500 from her late husband’s $1,000 life-insurance benefit from an unnamed man. Was Augusta’s death the suicide authorities ultimately determined it to be—or could the unresolved financial dispute point toward something more sinister? And just how closely did Jen and Jill’s psychic hits match Augusta’s story before they even knew her name? For the full, gloriously unedited Common Mystics experience, head over to the Common Mystics YouTube channel, where historical photographs, documents, and archival footage help us illustrate Augusta’s forgotten story. Want for Mystics? Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/commonmystics for extra content, monthly live calls with Jen and Jill, and plenty of spirited fun with our fabulous community of Mysties!

On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill uncover the extraordinary life and mysterious death of Captain John Schmidt, one of America’s earliest Nazi hunters. In 1930s Los Angeles, Nazi organizations operated openly: spreading propaganda, recruiting supporters, stockpiling weapons, and discussing violent plans. When government agencies failed to act, Jewish attorney Leon Lewis assembled a secret network of unlikely spies, including Schmidt and his wife, Alyce, to infiltrate the movement from within. Schmidt risked his life gathering evidence, exposing extremists, and testifying against Nazi leaders—even after receiving death threats inside a packed courtroom. Then, in 1944, he died suddenly under circumstances suspicious enough to trigger a poisoning investigation. Was his death natural, or had the enemies he spent years pursuing finally caught up with him? For the full visual experience, watch this episode on the Common Mystics YouTube channel, where historical photographs, documents, maps, and archival footage help bring Schmidt’s forgotten story to life. Can’t get enough hidden history, mysterious happenings, and the forgotten stories lurking in the places we explore? Join us on Patreon at patreon.com/commonmystics for extra content, monthly live calls with Jen and Jill, and plenty of spirited fun with our fabulous community of Mysties!