Ghosts, Gore, and Strange Glimpses of Truth
Imagine a conversation where ghosts, guts, and my gypsy bus collide. That’s exactly what unfolded during my episode of the Truthseekers Podcast—a rollercoaster of spectral secrets and indie film confessions, all seasoned with a dash of dark humor and my signature knack for speaking my mind.
Steven Cambian, the host with the most (patience), was kind enough to indulge me as I unraveled stories that were as raw as they were ridiculous. Here's my retrospective take on the episode, because why let anyone else write my story?
The Origins of My Ghostly Obsession
If you missed it: my childhood imaginary friend, Maybel, wasn’t so imaginary. Turns out, she was a ghost. I discovered her gravestone a mere 100 feet from my window, her name etched beneath layers of moss. That revelation set the stage for a lifetime of chasing the invisible threads that connect us to the beyond.
“Maybel was my first ghost, and she’s still my favorite. I like to think of her as my spectral day-one.”
During the podcast, I shared how Maybel wasn’t just a curiosity—she was more of a guide and a teacher. Even now, her voice occasionally crackles through my ghost-hunting equipment, reminding me that learning doesn’t stop, even after death.
Ghosts vs. Indie Filmmaking: Which Is More Chaotic?
Being a scream queen sounds glamorous until you’re battling bullfrogs that ruin your audio or dodging stalkers who’ve paid $6,000 to play your “boyfriend.” On the Truthseekers Podcast, I spilled the tea about The House That Eats Flesh and Axe2Grind.
"Bullfrogs vs. microphones? The frogs won. A whole weekend of footage—gone."
And then there was the time a stalker brought a real gun to set. Indie filmmaking, my friends, isn’t for the faint of heart. But for all its chaos, it’s also been a source of unparalleled creativity. Through it, I’ve learned that I thrive on creating spaces where actors feel safe, respected, and—most importantly—heard.
Paranormal Realities: A Peek Behind the Curtain
The real highlight for me was exploring the overlap between the worlds of the dead and the world of film. Eastern State Penitentiary? A place where history clings to the walls like stubborn cobwebs, with ghostly presences to match. Lorraine Warren’s Occult Museum? The vampire coffin alone gave me nightmares.
Every haunted location tells a story, and I consider it my job to listen. Whether it’s the lingering energy of a death row inmate or the eerie quiet of a cryptid-filled forest, the dead—and the nearly dead—are all just trying to be understood.
Why Ghosts Have Grudges
On the Truthseekers Podcast, I reminded everyone that ghosts were people too. The mother mourning her child, the man clinging to his guilt—these are the voices I hear in the static. They’re not always screaming for attention. Sometimes, they just want to be remembered.
"You want to see America’s ghostly underbelly? Try looking at it through a night-vision lens."
Life’s Haunting Irony
Ghosts, gore, and glam—my world is messy, morbid, and a little magical. But it’s mine. The Truthseekers Podcast reminded me of that, and I hope it reminded everyone listening that the world is bigger, stranger, and more beautiful than we often dare to believe.
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