Send us a text Was the Bloody Mary legend based on Queen Mary? Countess Elizabeth Bathory? Or American Mary Worth? Who – or what – shattered the mirrors at the Paranormal Museum? Has Kathy ever summoned Bloody Mary? And do YOU dare to summon her? For more information on the Curious Explorers Podcast, or to support the show, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/ For more on Traci Stein, visit: ...
Send us a text Join Traci and Kathy as they explore the fascinating world of spirit portraiture! Traci shares her personal experience as a sitter for six talented mediums who create portraits of loved ones from the other side—complete with comparison photos (in the YouTube version of the episode). The conversation weaves through the origins of spiritualism, the role of art in mediumship, and the enduring human desire to connect with those who have crossed over. Whether you’re ...
Send us a text In 1967, New Jersey housewife and mother of four, Dorothy Allison had a vivid dream about a missing boy – including that he had drowned and would be found in a drainpipe -- wearing a snowsuit, and with his shoes on the wrong feet. A month later, the boy’s body was found exactly as Dorothy had described, beginning her 30-year journey as a volunteer psychic detective assisting law enforcement. In this episode, Traci and Kathy cover some of Dorothy Allison’s headline-making cases,...
Send us a text Traci interviews Scott Allan, “The Boston Medium,” about his journey from funeral director to internationally known psychic medium. Scott talks about working in a haunted funeral home, his spontaneous intuitive opening, and shares EVPs of “David,” the spirit who spent years trying to get his attention. (See timestamps for location of EVPs.) For more on Scott Allan, his book, podcast, readings and events, visit: https://mediumscottallan.com/ For more on the Curi...
Send us a text The “Scary Stories” series continues, as Kathy shares a haunting, original take on the “Bloody Mary” legend, centered around a mysterious antique mirror in a charming “new” old house. Dare you say her name? For more on the Curious Explorers podcast, and to support the show, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on Kathy Kelly and the Paranormal Museum and Original Asbury Park Ghost Tours, visit: https://paranormalbooksnj.com/ For more on Traci Stein, her other po...
Send us a text Join Traci and Kathy as they do a deeper dive into the legend of "Hoppie," the Lake Hopatcong monster. The Curious Explorers unearth the folklore and news items from the 1800s to the present about Hoppie and other NJ sea monster sightings. They also share some NJ personal anecdotes about the fabled home to this mysterious lake creature. Is Hoppie actually an anaconda? A looonnngg lived dinosaur? A spiritual being? Or something else entirely? Join the ladies as they unpack...
Send us a text Get ready for the next chilling installment in our "Scary Stories Series," leading up to Halloween! In this episode, we dive into the eerie legend of the fabled monster said to lurk beneath the waters of New Jersey’s Lake Hopatcong. Is there really something sinister hiding in the watery depths, or is it simply a myth? Listen in and decide for yourself—if you dare. For more on the Curious Explorers podcast, and to support the show, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ Fo...
Send us a text In Part 2 of “La Llorona,” Kathy and Traci unpack the history and psychology of the legend – including La Llorona’s jealousy, heartbreak, murder and madness. They also discuss true crime cases of filicide and the intersection of mental illness, evil, and murder. [Trigger warning: this episode covers 3 real life cases of mothers who murdered their children. Listener discretion is advised.] For more on the Curious Explorers podcast, and to support the show, visit: https://c...
Send us a text In this chilling episode, the ladies of Curious Explorers invite you to dim the lights and gather close for a haunting journey into the legend of La Llorona—the Weeping Woman. As autumn settles in and Halloween approaches, Kathy weaves a spellbinding retelling of one of the most enduring and eerie folktales from the Americas. La Llorona is a spectral figure whose grief and warning echo along riversides and through generations. She reminds us of the power of myth, the weight of ...
Send us a text Join the Curious Explorers they count down to Spooky Season with Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Grab a cup of tea (or perhaps a glass of wine) as Kathy does a deep dive into the complex, tragic, and deeply human narrative that birthed one of literature’s most iconic monsters. The ladies also ponder Frankenstein’s eerie and prescient themes as they relate to contemporary science, technology, and the sometimes murky boundaries of human endeavor. For more on the Curious Explorers, a...
Send us a text Master remote viewer Lori Williams joins Traci to talk all about remote viewing -- from its use as a highly accurate psychic tool, to Lori’s journey working with luminaries Lyn Buchanan, Mel Riley, and more. Lori also discussed her previous work with law enforcement, how remote viewing can reveal the answers to life’s most pressing questions, and how you can become a highly skilled viewer. In the second half, Lori shares what she learned from remote viewing Bigfoot, and d...
Send us a text Are Cape Cod alien sightings an open secret? What made Kathy flee Truro Air Force Base? And what happened to the soldier who “lost” two hours of time? Find the answers to these questions and more on this episode of Curious Explorers! Chapters: Budd Hopkins Introduction – 06:18Guglielmo Marconi – 06:50Truro Air Force Base – 09:54Budd Hopkins, Alien Abductions & Hypnosis --16:21The Soldier's Missing Time – 23:42Kathy's Creepy Encounter at Truro Air Force Bas...
Send us a text Was there real life Van Helsing? Did Traci bend a spoon with her mind? Is Kathy channeling Zoolander? And who let the dogs out?? In this episode, Kathy and Traci tackle 80s TV nostalgia, “blue steel,” and the historical events that inspired Bram Stoker’s Van Helsing, werewolf stories, and more. For more on the Curious Explorers podcast, to ask us a question, share your spooky stories, or to buy us a coffee, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on Kat...
Send us a text What do Barbara Brennan, Bill Bengston, Bernard Grad, and biophoton research have in common (besides the letter B?)? They all shed some light on the phenomenon of auras - or the energy fields around us that some people can see (and we all probably perceive in some way). In this episode, Traci and Kathy ponder what auras may be, how they’re connected to healing, psi, and consciousness, as well as what auras might tell us about someone’s health, personality, and more. The ladies ...
Send us a text This episode begins with the Curious Explorers catching up and sharing some eerie Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVPs) that were captured while recording some of Kathy & Traci’s spookiest episodes. The heart of this episode, however, is the story of Bridget Bishop, the first woman executed during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The Curious Explorers discuss the climate of fear, hysteria, and social control that led to the unjust arrest and execution of Bridget Bishop and numer...
Send us a text What do hell hounds, haunted bathrooms and Screaming Jenny have in common? Can you really get your (ghostly) fix on Route 666? Will Kathy ever live out her fantasy of becoming a trucker? The answers to these questions and more (plus the winner of our recent giveaway on this episode of Curious Explorers! For more on Kathy, Traci and the Curious Explorers Podcast, and to send us a message (we’d love to hear from you!), visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on...
Send us a text The Curious Explorers are serving up 80s hair, animal symbolism, and what happens if you disrespect the infamous “Devil’s Tree,” in Basking Ridge, NJ. Even better, all of this comes with a complimentary Irish breakfast. It’s so hearty and delicious, even “Annabelle” makes a cameo tonight. So touch up that Aquanet, pull up a chair at the Woolworth’s counter, order yourself some turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, and keep an eye out for those vultures. **If you'd like us to up...
Send us a text What do Monty Python and New Jersey have in common? What creepy cryptid is terrorizing Hoboken kids? Which paranormal podcaster is related to Traci? And how can you win our first-ever giveaway? Check out our first episode of Season 2 - recorded live at the Paranormal Museum in Asbury Park! - for answers to these questions and more. For more on the Curious Explorers podcast (and to buy us a coffee), visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on the ...
Send us a text In this episode, Kathy and Traci go deep down the rabbit hole of Psi Savant Wolf Messing, the Soviet campaign to perfect and weaponize psychic powers, what the CIA knew about this, and more. They also take some detours into everything from alien encounters on Cape Cod, to NJ drone sightings, dogs chasing deer, and “the Italian Goodbye.” For more information on the Curious Explorers podcast, visit: https://curious-explorers.com/ For more on Kathy Kelly and the Parano...
Send us a text Is Kathy’s new house haunted? What visual anomalies manifested during filming? And is whatever’s spooking Kathy’s dogs connected to whoever’s buried on her property? In this episode, the Curious Explorers unpack these mysteries and more. They also chat about the results of Kathy and Adam Berry’s mini investigation of the new museum in Provincetown. Finally, Kathy and Traci preview the upcoming Jersey Devil Fable Festival in Asbury Park, New Jersey (it’s the same weekend a...