In episode 40 we visit with H.C. Noel — a professional illustrator, cartoonist, and paranormal investigator. His character, Tara Normal investigates with the stars of TV’s Ghost Hunters in a comic published in every issue of TAPS Paramagazine, the official publication of The Atlantic Paranormal Society. Tara Normal has also appeared online in her own award-winning webcomic which won the 2009 WRCA Reader’s Choice Best New Webcomic. Noel’s artwork has helped raise thousands of dollars for charity, and he’s a graduate of the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. Don’t miss an interpretive reading of Noel’s comic by the Oddball crew and a live sketch of host Jeff Belanger during the interview. 30 Odd Minutes… if the truth is out there we will find it… but only by sheer accident.
In episode 39 we speak with Bill Chappell, an engineer in the robotics and semiconductor industries who uses microprocessors and electronics skills to solve complex problems. At the age of 47 he was asked if he could build a device to communicate with the dead. At first he thought the whole idea was amusing. On April 23, 2007, he tested the device and the results forever altered his life and perspective on the paranormal. He’s since dedicated his skills to the pursuit of a tangible answer to the paranormal. You may have seen his inventions on: Travel Channel, the Syfy Channel, A&E, Animal Planet, E!, and Good Morning America, just to name a few. In this episode you get to meet the man behind it all. Plus don’t miss our exclusive interview… for the first time on television (and probably the last)… with the Ovilus. Does the Ovilus find our show boring? Tune in to find out!
In episode 38, the Oddball Crew discuss the paranormal community, our favorite legends, and we debate the pros and cons of using equipment in paranormal investigation. Does the show end in an all-out brawl? Tune in to find out!
In episode 37 we visit with Christopher Balzano, the founder and director of Massachusetts Paranormal Crossroads, an online collection of legends and ghost stories from the Bay State. He’s been investigating the unexplained for over 15 years. He’s the author of several books including: Dark Woods, Ghosts of the Bridgewater Triangle, Ghostly Adventures, and Picture Yourself Ghost Hunting. He’s been on dozens of radio programs talking about the legends in our lives and tonight he made his 30 Odd Minutes debut. Don’t miss a field report featuring a Long Island, New York, legend that still gets talked about today! 30 Odd Minutes… if the truth is out there we will find it… but only by sheer accident.
In episode 36 we discuss kids and the paranormal with author, researcher, and talk show host Dave Schrader! What makes Dave uniquely qualified to discuss this topic? First, he was a child once himself (which is pretty scary), plus he’s the father of seven children. And if that isn’t paranormal enough for you, he’s also the co-author of The Other Side: A Teen’s Guide to Ghost Hunting and the Paranormal, he’s the host of the popular Darkness on the Edge of Town radio show that broadcasts on KTLK in Minneapolis/St. Paul, and he’s the host of Darkness Events that feature paranormal investigations at hotspots all over the United States. Are Ouija boards dangerous? Is it safe to take your kids ghost hunting? Should we let our children watch all of these paranormal shows? Tune in to find out!
