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The Adventure of the Hurled Stone: My Firsthand Brush with Bigfoot Lore
In this article, I discuss an incident that I had with a "mysterious" creature in the dark of the night. Am I now convinced Bigfoot is real? Read on...
Kenny Biddle's Ghosts in the Machine
The Grafton Monster Festival
In this episode, Kenny heads down to West Virginia to join Daniel Reed (Skeptical Inquirer writer and founder of the West Virginia Skeptics Society) to attend the Grafton Monster festival.
Beehive Skeptics Podcast
Episode 30: Monsters and Cryptids with Daniel Reed
Check out episode 30 of the Beehive Skeptics Podcast where Kristen, Shane, and I talk about the different cryptids of West Virginia!
CSICon 2024 Sunday Papers Presentation
Making Critical Thinking Awareness Day a Reality
I was chosen as one of six presenters for the 2024 CSICon Sunday Morning Papers Session. In my presentation, I speak about how Critical Thinking Awareness Day became a reality, and I encourage other people to petition their states to have a day of recognition proclaimed. Watch the complete Sunday Papers lineup by clicking the button below.
Article for the Skeptical Inquirer
The Curious Case of the Grafton Monster
In this article I examine the legend of the Grafton Monster, an enigmatic creature alleged to have been spotted in West Virginia in 1964. Has the mystery been solved?
Article for the Skeptical Inquirer
Curing with Charm: Folkloric Faith Healing and the Power of Belief
In this article, I look at Appalachian faith healers and examine how they appear to "cure" different maladies and ailments and why they (and others) believe in their abilities.
Three Tortured Souls
Haunted Object Experiment
I was one of a few folks who took part in a haunted object study conducted by Tim Vickers and the folks at Three Tortured Souls. In this episode, we are discussing the process and the results.
Skeptical Help Bar Ride Along
Kenny and I visit the Grafton Monster Festival
In this installment, Kenny and I are preparing for our visit to Grafton, West Virginia for the Grafton Monster Festival.
Article for the Skeptical Inquirer
The Case of the Disappearing Ghost Story
In this article, I am on the search of "The Ghost Light Of Sandstone." Was I able to finally see the light?
Co-Hosting The Skeptical Help Bar with Kenny Biddle
I co-hosted the Skeptical Help Bar with Kenny Biddle and we interviewed John O'Connor, author of The Secret History of Bigfoot: Field Notes on a North American Monster.
Psychics Explained Appearance
Here, I make an appearance on Susan Gerbic's Psychics Explained and we speak about the differences between the skill sets of trained therapists vs. psychics and mediums.
Appearance on The Skeptic Zone
In this episode, I speak with Susan Gerbic about Critical Thinking Awareness Day, and about my article, for the Skeptical Inquirer, 'No, Psychics and Mediums are Not 'The New Therapists'
Article for the Skeptical Inquirer
From Idea to Proclamation: Making 'Critical Thinking Awareness Day' a Reality
This article looks at the process I went through to have Critical Thinking Awareness Day recognized by the Governor, and gives insights into how people in other states can go about having a Critical Thinking Awareness Day proclaimed in their state as well!
Skeptical Help Bar: Kenny and I talk about my article on mediums
On this episode of the Skeptical Help Bar, Kenny and I talk about my response to an article in Elle Magazine, titled "Mediums are the New Therapists." (To be clear, no...they are not.)
Article for the Skeptical Inquirer: No, Psychics and Mediums are Not 'The New Therapists'
In this article, I respond to an article in Elle Magazine which may lead readers to believe that psychics and mediums are as effective as therapists in treating symptoms of grief.
Center For Inquiry's Museum Display
Inspired by my article on my experiences at the Paranormal Expo, I created some "not really" haunted items that were very similar to the items that sold at the expo for $50 - $65 a piece! The items I made are on display at the Center For Inquiry in the museum area.
Check out my cover article for the Skeptical Inquirer Science Magazine
The Case of the Devil's Baby of Ravenswood
My first article for the Skeptical Inquirer Science Magazine!
The Mothman and the Crane: A Contemporary Perspective
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