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Summer 2026 Conference appearances
Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival - Townsend, TN - May 2
Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival - Townsend, TN - May 2
The first stop is the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival in Townsend, Tennessee on May 2, 2026,
I will be appearing at this event, recording live, in-person interviews with attendees who have experienced the unexplained. From cryptids and UFOs to paranormal encounters and everything in between, these sessions will capture real stories from real people—unfiltered and firsthand.
Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Con - Gatlinburg, TN - July 25
Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival - Townsend, TN - May 2
The next stop is the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on July 25, 2026.
Attendees are invited to step forward and share their experiences. Whether it’s something recent or a story that’s stayed with you for years, this is an opportunity to have your voice heard and your encounter documented as part of future ParaReality episodes.
GoblinCon - Hopskinsville, KY - August 22 & 23
In August, I'll be at GoblinCon in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on August 22 & 23.
I'll be continuing my live recordings of event attendees sharing their stories of the paranormal, UFOs, cryptids and other unexplained encounters.
If you’ll be attending this event, be sure to find me and take part in the conversation.
Because sometimes, the most compelling mysteries… come from those who’ve lived them.
West Kentucky Paranormal Expo - Mayfield, KY - Sept. 26
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be appearing as a featured speaker at the 2026 West Kentucky Paranormal Expo on Saturday, September 26th in Mayfield, Kentucky. The event will bring together paranormal investigators, researchers, vendors, and fans of the unexplained from across the region for a full day dedicated to ghosts, UFOs, cryptids, and all things strange. I’ll be speaking about paranormal phenomena, unexplained mysteries, and the ongoing research that has fueled more than two decades of the ParaReality Podcast. If you’re planning to attend, be sure to stop by and say hello!
Additional Event Announcement Coming Soon!
Additional Event Announcement Coming Soon!
Another event announcement coming soon. Stay tuned!
Season 20, ep. #18
ParaReality Flashback - Season 1, Ep. 7: The Lumbee Indians
Originally airing on March 19, 2004, this episode of ParaReality Podcast takes a deep dive into one of the most fascinating and controversial mysteries in American history — the origins of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.
Who are the Lumbee people? Where did they come from? And why has their long battle for full federal recognition been so difficult? In this replay of Season 1, Episode 7 — The Lumbee Indians — Sandman explores the rich history, culture, and struggles of the Lumbee Tribe while examining the political and social challenges they have faced throughout the years.
The episode also ventures into one of the most enduring legends tied to the tribe: the theory that the Lumbees may be descendants of the mysterious Lost Colony of Roanoke. Could the vanished colonists have assimilated into Native communities and survived through the generations? Or is the connection simply folklore that has grown over time?
Blending history, mystery, folklore, and controversy, this classic episode revisits a compelling topic that continues to spark debate more than four centuries after the disappearance of the Roanoke settlers.
To learn more, you’ll have to Turn On, Tune In, & Find Out!
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