SPECIAL GUESTS
THE MOUNTAIN GYPSIES are Mother and Daughter, Cat Young & Tess Hughes. They reside on a mountain in the Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee & Western North Carolina. They are Gifted/Intuitive, Teachers/Healers of the old ways. They are full of life, love and fun.
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ERIC ALTMAN is a Cryptozoologist with a specific study of bipedal primates such as Bigfoot or Sasquatch. Eric has a combined 39 years of study of this phenomenon with over 22 years of field research and investigation into the Sasquatch/Bigfoot mystery. Eric is the former director of the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society and is the founder and current Director of the Pennsylvania Cryptozoology Society. Eric has been actively investigating cases and sighting claims dating back to 1997 and has investigated or assisted in investigating over 250 cases of Bigfoot sightings, encounters and claims in Pennsylvania and the surrounding states. From 2000 to 2011, Eric was the organizer and host of the East Coast Bigfoot Conference. In 2016 Eric began organizing and hosting the PA Bigfoot Camping Adventure, a 3-day outdoor Bigfoot festival and charity fund raising event. For the past 19 years, Eric has become a most sought-after public speaker on the Bigfoot topic. He has lectured across the country conferences, events, and schools, libraries and small groups. Eric has been featured in multiple documentaries, television programs, and films. Such documentaries and films include the TV series “Boogeymen,” “Mountain Devil,” “Modern Monsters,” “Invasion on Chestnut Ridge” and most recently the miniseries “On the Trail of Bigfoot.” To learn more about Eric, visit his websites www.ericaltman.net, www.pabigfootcampingadventure.com, or find him on FB at https://www.facebook.com/erichowardaltman
![{"blocks":[{"key":"f7nlk","text":"ERIC ALTMAN is a Cryptozoologist with a specific study of bipedal primates such as Bigfoot or Sasquatch. Eric has a combined 39 years of study of this phenomenon with over 22 years of field research and investigation into the Sasquatch/Bigfoot mystery. Eric is the former director of the Pennsylvania Bigfoot Society and is the founder and current Director of the Pennsylvania Cryptozoology Society. Eric has been actively investigating cases and sighting claims dating back to 1997 and has investigated or assisted in investigating over 250 cases of Bigfoot sightings, encounters and claims in Pennsylvania and the surrounding states. From 2000 to 2011, Eric was the organizer and host of the East Coast Bigfoot Conference. In 2016 Eric began organizing and hosting the PA Bigfoot Camping Adventure, a 3-day outdoor Bigfoot festival and charity fund raising event. For the past 19 years, Eric has become a most sought-after public speaker on the Bigfoot topic. He has lectured across the country conferences, events, and schools, libraries and small groups. Eric has been featured in multiple documentaries, television programs, and films. Such documentaries and films include the TV series “Boogeymen,” “Mountain Devil,” “Modern Monsters,” “Invasion on Chestnut Ridge” and most recently the miniseries “On the Trail of Bigfoot.” To learn more about Eric, visit his websites www.ericaltman.net, www.pabigfootcampingadventure.com, or find him on FB at https://www.facebook.com/erichowardaltman","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}](http://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a86f16cf-aed0-4e1b-88a8-2295bfa1c4e3/B01B1BA8-099C-416F-8C48-1BB9734082CA.jpeg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:100,h:70,cg:true,m/cr=w:100,h:70,a:cc)
![{"blocks":[{"key":"d5a0l","text":"BAMA BOYS are best known from the hit tv show on SyFy, Deep South Paranormal and have also been seen on Travel Channel’s Ghost Adventures as well as Chiller Network and featured on multiple shows as guests. They have also been featured in a multitude of books and magazines, featured on the front page of a newspaper and been the guest on many, many radio programs. Heck, they were once thrown out of their own VIP party! But they may best be known as the “Motley Crew” of the paranormal. If you’ve never hung with these boys, then you are in for a treat. They go 100 mph from start to finish. Benny Reed and Jonathan Hodges are honestly just two hard working country boys that can flat out hunt some ghost and make some shine. Jonathan has always been known as the Man With The Plan and it’s easy to see why he was the Team Leader on Deep South Paranormal. Benny, being a US Army Veteran, incorporates his skills into all his paranormal journeys as well as everyday life. Both of these guys are a riot to be around and you won’t find any more down to earth guys. They have been lifelong friends and cofounded a local group together, DOA Paranormal, about 12 years ago and the rest is history. Grab you a Mason jar and pull up a chair and let these boys tell you some stories.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}](http://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a86f16cf-aed0-4e1b-88a8-2295bfa1c4e3/010A51A9-E90D-4E75-836A-2D5716F660FB.jpeg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:100,h:70,cg:true,m/cr=w:100,h:70,a:cc)
![{"blocks":[{"key":"2rbtk","text":"JASON GOWIN was brought up in rural Pennsylvania and having an interest and taking part in acting since childhood, Jason first came to light in the indie docu-comedy \"Ghost Hunters, Inc. presents: The Graveyard Shift\". Spending much time with paranormal and comedy related projects, he became one of the stars of the hit A&E/Biography TV Series \"Extreme Paranormal\", He has done guest spots on SyFy Channels \"The Paranormals\", and has worked on the blockbuster CW Network Show \"Supernatural”. Also having a small role in an upcoming Warner Brothers film.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}](http://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a86f16cf-aed0-4e1b-88a8-2295bfa1c4e3/E9B38467-7FFA-4C50-B215-D8CB6CCD23DF.jpeg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:100,h:70,cg:true,m/cr=w:100,h:70,a:cc)
![{"blocks":[{"key":"80buq","text":"RICK MARTINEZ has played CAPTAIN JACK for various venues over the past 10 years. As an experienced actor, he has made the character his own in ways only his former employers could explain. He also works in the paranormal field, having helped cleanse homes and he can communicate with the deceased. With the guidance of The Mountain Gypsies and Dr. Spectre, Rick have successfully helped people in need. So not only is he a pirate, but pretty much a renaissance man — a child of the light. Because of that he has not and will not charge people in need. Rick believes it is God's will for him to help the helpless. Rick created a community fundraiser “Captain Jack’s Haunted Pirate Ship” in 2008. The haunted attraction with the admission price of one non-perishable food item per person to raise the awareness of the needs of The Calvary Food Pantry in Auburn, NY. Also, Rick works very closely with Literacy Volunteers of Cayuga County by making appearances at reading events for them, getting the children to enjoy reading. He was named Volunteer of The Year in 2013 and 2018 his work, and received the Paul Harris Fellow award presented by The Rotary Club of Auburn, NY. He has traveled, reading to kids all over NY and the East coast, promoting literacy and the importance of reading. Currently, his first self-published children’s book, \"A Pirate, I Be\", is available online.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}](http://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a86f16cf-aed0-4e1b-88a8-2295bfa1c4e3/Rick%20Martinez.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:100,h:70,cg:true,m/cr=w:100,h:70,a:cc)
![{"blocks":[{"key":"1j3t1","text":"DAVE JULIANO was the center of a haunting in his childhood home in New Jersey. From the age of three until the day he moved out 26 years later, he experienced a wide variety of paranormal activity. The activity ranged from typical haunting activity to a 3 year period where the activity in the home became demonic. because of his experineces, his focus soon became to learn as much as he could and help anyone who was scared of a paranormal situation and spirit activity. Dave can see, feel and discern spirits. Dave has been investigating haunted locations, consulting on cases and helping people for over 30 years. In 1994, he began the Internet’s first paranormal website with a specific focus on ghosts. He created The Shadowlands as a safe haven for people to share experiences with spirit activity and to seek comfort along with advice. He also created Ghost Hunting 101® which still is a free resource for people looking for info on how conduct safe and effective ghost research. He has trained hundreds of people how to investigate haunted locations via Ghost Hunting 101® & SJGR training classes. Dave is currently the Co-Dir of South Jersey Ghost Research, Co-Dir of Sanctuary Paranormal and the webmaster of The Shadowlands. He investigates and helps people with mainly negative activity in their homes or businesses. He specializes in problematic, intense, negative and demonic hauntings. Dave is what is commonly referred to as a “demonologist” and is an ordained member of the clergy.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}](http://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a86f16cf-aed0-4e1b-88a8-2295bfa1c4e3/Dave%20Juliano.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:100,h:70,cg:true,m/cr=w:100,h:70,a:cc)
![{"blocks":[{"key":"45oif","text":"THE KLINGE BROTHERS are best known as the hosts for the popular Discovery Channel show Ghost Lab that aired 2009-2011. Ghost Lab followed The Klinge Brothers (Brad & Barry) and their Everyday Paranormal investigative team to haunted locations and ran for 2 seasons, producing 26 one-hour episodes narrated by Mike Rowe (Discovery Channel's Dirty Jobs). The show is still shown in syndication in over 57 countries around the world. During this time, the Klinge Brothers also co-authored a book, Chasing Ghosts Texas Style: On the Road with Everyday Paranormal originally published by Thomas Dunne Books. Since then, Brad & Barry have directed and produced documentaries following the brothers on thrilling, spine-tingling adventures. Both Strange Curiosity and Shadows on 66 follow them on the hunt to find the truth behind the tales of haunted locations, strange phenomena, and urban myths. ","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}](http://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a86f16cf-aed0-4e1b-88a8-2295bfa1c4e3/The%20Klinge%20Brothers.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:100,h:70,cg:true,m/cr=w:100,h:70,a:cc)
![{"blocks":[{"key":"jvos","text":"ADAM BONNETT is a paranormal investigator, but not just any paranormal investigator. What makes him different? He's in a wheelchair. His condition has never slowed him down, only forced him to develop creative alternatives to achieve his goals. Often considered a \"rolling trigger object\", he uses his unique position to his advantage when investigating. He created a wheelchair bound ghost named Glider to represent him and others with disabilities. Adam uses Glider as a symbol of no limits, hoping to raise awareness and to show the world that anything is possible. Adam worked as a paranormal manager at Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum for 7 years, and has been a guest speaker at many conventions as well as being a guest on numerous radio shows. He has traveled to many places along the east coast and recently spoke at Preston Castle in California. He enjoys sharing his unique stories, experiences, and adventures hoping to inspire people that anything is possible! More about Adam at www.the-glider.com","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}](http://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a86f16cf-aed0-4e1b-88a8-2295bfa1c4e3/Adam%20Bonnett.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:100,h:70,cg:true,m/cr=w:100,h:70,a:cc)
![{"blocks":[{"key":"f2k3i","text":"DEANNA SIMPSON is a native of Louisville, KY where she met and married a man, moved to Hanover, PA and had three daughters. Unfortunately that marriage did not last. DeAnna eventually met Tom Simpson and the two fell in love. Together they had six grown children and wanted what everyone dreams of... marriage, a home, and a family. Tom and DeAnna were on a mission to find a home to give them that fresh start they desired. They found a house on Maple Avenue that stole DeAnna's heart. It reminded her of her childhood home where she grew up in with her Mom, Dad and brother. Tom and DeAnna purchased the home and DeAnna's dreams had come true! Shortly after moving into their new home, their fresh start on life changed into their worst nightmares, full of disbelief and sheer horror. Today, Tom and DeAnna are out of that terrible situation and have a new home. DeAnna gives all the credit to the Man Above and has relied on His strength to get them through this. She is now working with her dear friend and author, Joni Mayhan, to tell of their horrific haunting and their struggle to survive and get out alive. DeAnna's story has been seen on The Travel Channel’s “TheDead Files”, FYI’s “My Haunted House”, Discovery Channel, A&E, LMN and Lifetime. Her story has been told on multimedia including CNN, FOX43NEWS, and TV ASAHI in Japan and via the web series, “The Haunting”.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}](http://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a86f16cf-aed0-4e1b-88a8-2295bfa1c4e3/C31DA316-9A53-476F-BB52-055FB89062A4.jpeg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:100,h:70,cg:true,m/cr=w:100,h:70,a:cc)
![{"blocks":[{"key":"712l4","text":"TIM MAILE and the FOX CITIES PARANORMAL TEAM. Founded in January 2008 by Tim Maile, the team has grown in size and experience as well as opportunities. Having led his team on more than 225 residential investigations including one in 2013 that was featured on Syfy’s Paranormal Witness. The episode entitled “The Innocent”, featured the most emotional case the team has ever done. It was a series of investigations over the course of two years that would change the team forever and bring peace and closure to a family and a spirit. Tim travels the country spreading his message about Fox Cities Paranormal Team, and helping others deal with their depression and suicidal thoughts. Being a survivor of his own his suicide attempt in 2007, Tim’s life was saved by his companion and fur baby, a dog hero named Murray. Tim credits Murray with saving his life, stating that had he not been there, neither would he be today. Tim believes that by sharing his story he can possibly help even one person realize that there is another choice beyond suicide. Having credited his life to his best friend Murray, the love for animals spreads deep within the Fox Cities Paranormal Team. In 2013 he started a foundation called Pawtographs for Pooches. At Tim’s speaking appearances he signs 8x10s of himself and his dog Murray, plus Pawtographs T-Shirts, with all proceeds going to an animal shelter in the area of the event! To date Pawtographs has raised over $33,530 for animal shelters around the country!","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}](http://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a86f16cf-aed0-4e1b-88a8-2295bfa1c4e3/TimMaile-0001.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:100,h:70,cg:true,m/cr=w:100,h:70,a:cc)
![{"blocks":[{"key":"aaera","text":"DANA AND JULIA WINGERD are gifted and talented healers. They have been trained by the Mountain Gypsies, Cathy Young and Tess Hughes. Dana has mastered the level of Gypsy Sage and Julia has completed level three of Mountain Magic training. Dana is also a Reiki Master. Book your healing session now for a life changing experience.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{}}],"entityMap":{}}](http://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/a86f16cf-aed0-4e1b-88a8-2295bfa1c4e3/Like%20Mother%20Like%20Daughter-0001.jpg/:/cr=t:0%25,l:0%25,w:100%25,h:100%25/rs=w:100,h:70,cg:true,m/cr=w:100,h:70,a:cc)
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"Midnight in the Desert" with Dave Schrader
Long Time Radio Host Dave Schrader took the torch to carry on the legacy of Art Bell's show Midnight in the Desert. Dave is well known in fringe talk radio covering topics from all aspects of the paranormal and anomalous. Click below to check it out.
Mountain Gypsies "Just A Few Things"
The Mountain Gypsies are Mother and Daughter Cat Young and Tess Hughes. They reside on a mountain in the Appalachian Mountains of North East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. They are Gifted and Intuitive Healers.
Rick Martinez "A Pirate, I Be"
R.A. Martinez loves to bring joy to children in any way he can. He dedicates his life to volunteering with hospitals, libraries, schools, and many other community organizations. After more than a decade of volunteering as a pirate and reading other authors’ works, he embarked on his own adventure and began writing children’s books. His mission is to restore reading and using the imagination in all of humankind. To inspire parents, to empower children, and to remind the world, nothing is impossible.
HIS MANTRA: CHANGE THE WORLD ONE BOOK AT A TIME.
He has two more books upcoming in this series, Pirates, We Be!!! and Pirates, We Arrrr!!! Along with a Christmas inspired story titled The Legend of Nick Klaus. With plenty other charming stories in the works. When R.A. is not writing or volunteering, he enjoys life at home with his family, friends, and his fur babies. Also, make sure to look for my Christmas book coming out in fall 2019.
Para-X Radio
Dave and Tom were just regular guys that stumbled into the paranormal field by virtue of a photograph!! After seeing an apparition in a casual picture taken at a wedding reception, they determined to find out what’s really the truth concerning paranormal activity. Armed with a digital recorder, a monocular night-vision camera, and two flashlights, they embarked on a journey that continues to this day.
Their desire to allow others to hear about their exploits lead to the formation of the Para X Radio Network in 2007. Para-X was the result of a desire to incorporate those seeking out evidence of the paranormal, and giving them a platform to share their findings with everyone.
Today, Para-X Radio is the preeminent paranormal radio network in the world. Wonderful shows hosted by talented individuals share their information and those of their guests each week, so that all of us can benefit from the experiences and knowledge of those in the field. All of this has been created with one mission in mind…to share and allow others to share in the wonderful world of the unknown.
Para-X 2.0 launched after the retirement of our founder, Dave. We continue to provide top quality paranormal entertainment for our family of listeners 24 hours a day! Our listeners play an active role in all our shows via our chat room. We strive to bring the top quality shows covering all areas of the paranormal, conspiracy theories, cryptozology, metaphysical and supernatural. Our hosts are dedicated and talented individuals who share their knowledge of the field, their excitement to learn and their passion for all things paranormal. We are proud to be “Your source for everything paranormal”!
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We have a dynamic team of photographers covering every aspect of Phenom 2020!
Ali Cotton @AliCottonPhotographer
We're pleased to have Ali Cotton back for Phenom 2020. She has attended a number of Phenom events and has always produced beautiful candid and session photos. Ali will be offering “Capturing Souls Portrait Sessions,” “Inframanteum Portrait Sessions” and will have a booth in the vendor room selling “Divine Dowsing Rods”.
Chuck Sanders Photography
Chuck sees himself as a well rounded Graphic Artist. With over 100 logos, thousands of business cards and flyers, many signs, as well as product design, there isn’t much I havent designed. On the pages of his website you will find some of his favorite projects as well as some of his more recent ones. Please, take your time, browse around, and let him know if you have any questions. He would be honored to take on your next Graphic Challenge. We are happy to have Chuck photographing at Phenom 2020.