106. Interview with 911 Paranormal Rescue Fresno

Matt discusses paranormal investigation with Kimi Lopez of 911 Paranormal Rescue Fresno. He asks her about how she became involved and how she approaches her work. He also shares his own thoughts and observations on paranormal investigation. 

Planned Parenthood and the Blue Wave (November7th, 2025)

Chris and Kaylia talk to Socorro Santillan, Director of Public Affairs for Planned Parenthood Mar Monte, about how that organization is fighting back against the Trump administration. Plus some happy “blue wave” facts and an update on what the US Supreme Court is doing. 

105. The Cursed Car of Archduke Ferdinand

As the inciting incident of World War I, it is no surprise that the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand would be the subject of folklore. However, the car he was in when he was killed has been the focus of increasingly strange and macabre stories of death and dismemberment since the 1920s. In this episode, Matt explores the story of the infamous car in which the Archduke took his final ride and how the tales deviate from the truth.

104. More on Christianity and Ghosts

What did the early Church leaders think the Bible said about ghosts? How have their beliefs changed over time? In this episode, Matt discusses a paper by Matthew McGuire on the history of ghost beliefs within the context of Christianity. He also provides some additional context for the points made in the paper and suggests some critiques of it.

Prop 50 and the Power of a Showgirl! (October 17th, 2025)

Chris and Kaylia welcome Isaac Gudino and Will Johnson to the studio to talk all things Prop 50 (we strongly suggest you vote yes), and then Kaylia gets to gush about Taylor Swift’s new album. Plus a Dennis cameo, the importance of good news, and some fun scientific inventions! Enjoy!

103. Sidetracked – Ong’s Hat, Incunabula, and Online Legend Trips

This episode deviates slightly from the stories of ghosts and demons featured in most episodes to discuss one of the internet’s earliest conspiracy theories. This story contains travel to alternate Earths, encounters with paranormal phenomena, mysticism and chaos magic, shadowy government agents bent on stripping humanity of freedom, and lots of drugs and sex. It can also teach us a lot about how paranormal folklore develops and spreads online. Also, it explains how a pulp science fiction writer popular with the hippies is connected to Reaganomics and Q-Anon. So, listen and learn about Ong’s Hat and the Incunabula. 

102. The National Hotel (Jackson, CA)

In this episode, Matt describes a visit that he made to a haunted hotel. He didn’t have time to prep, so this episode’s field audio is not as smooth as a normal episode, but you will hopefully enjoy hearing Matt talk about a haunted hotel while actively staying in the same hotel.

Reboots, Real Talk, and Reel Pride! (September 6th, 2025)

Movies Movies Movies! In honor of the upcoming Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival, Chris and Kaylia talk with Gilbert and Mark from the Reel Pride Board, discuss the current state of movies (aka reboots) in the world, and play Kaylia’s new favorite game: Guess The Movie From This Wacky (But Accurate!) Synopsis! Enjoy!

101. The Cock Lane Ghost

The Cock Lane haunting is one of the best known British ghost stories and one of the best known British hoaxes. In this episode, Matt discusses the events that took place at 20 Cock Lane in the 1760s, how they related to the religious, political, and social currents of the time, and how we might think about them today.

100. Hearing From The Listeners

In this very special 100th episode, your friendly neighborhood Ghosthropologist sits down with his Good Lady Wife for some listener submitted stories and some Q&A. Hear about the creepy bathroom, a smelly ghost, and a shadowy figure on the highway… Enjoy!