TOGHS

Anyone else out there still try to listen to C2C whenever they are able to catch it? The insider membership definitely comes in handy instead of planning your day around a 1am to 5am window for those of us on the east coast.

Last night’s show did feature a ghost hunter/investigator in the 2nd half. I still need to check it out myself

https://www.coasttocoastam.com/show/2026-01-28-show/

In the latter half, researcher Steven Parsons shared insights from his extensive experience as a ghost hunter and investigator. He recounted a pivotal encounter during a midnight investigation, when he interacted with a ghostly figure who appeared “perfectly solid, perfectly normal,” only to later realize the man was no longer physically present. It is difficult to distinguish exactly what a ghost is from apparitions and other phenomena, such as sounds. He traced ghost sightings back to ancient civilizations, highlighting their long-standing presence in human history. Focusing on environmental factors rather than psychological aspects, he stressed the importance of an open-minded approach to investigations.

Reflecting on changes in the field, Parsons noted, “When I started, it was simply a case of… going and sitting on a stair or sleeping in a haunted bedroom waiting for something to happen.” But now modern technology like infrared and night-vision cameras, has transformed investigations by allowing objective documentation, replacing reliance on anecdotal accounts. However, he cautioned that recent advances such as CGI and AI complicate verification: “We can’t now be certain whether that image is of a genuine phantasm…or whether it’s something somebody’s created.”

Regarding the nature of hauntings, he observed that ghosts appear in both historic and modern locations. “Wherever it is that man has lived and died,” we may find ghosts, he remarked. On the question of what ghosts might be, Parsons offered a balanced view: “It’s possible that we survive bodily death. It’s equally likely… the ghost is an internalized fabrication of our brain as it tries to determine what’s happening around it.” He described ghost phenomena as a continuum ranging from actual spirits to psychological manifestations, concluding that “the reality lies somewhere in between the two ends of that continuum.”

With the wintery weather today, many of you may be stuck indoors.

There are many podcasts out there but one of the best is Astonishing Legends. They cover many different topics – from ghosts to cryptids to conspiracy theories. Most impressively, every episode is well documented with links to their sources.

Here are some of my recommendations for topics to get you started:

• DB Cooper
• Patterson-Gimlin Film (Bigfoot)
• The Ghosts of Versailles (Time slips)
• The Conjuring Story