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Shadow's Embrace

Shadow's Embrace

By: Paul Randall Adams & Rachel Clark
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A podcast about ghosts, ghouls and things that go bump in the night...Paul Randall Adams & Rachel Clark Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Ouija Believe It or Not?
    Jul 12 2025

    Is the Ouija board a harmless game or a portal to something darker?

    In this episode, we explore:

    • The history of the board and its rise during the Spiritualist movement

    • Scientific explanations like the ideomotor effect and confirmation bias

    • Chilling real-life cases: Patience Worth, the Vallecas haunting, the exorcism that inspired The Exorcist, and the Zozo phenomenon

    • The board’s eerie role in pop culture

    • Listener questions, personal thoughts, and a few stories that might make you think twice before saying “yes” to the board

    Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this deep dive will leave you questioning what’s really behind the planchette’s movement.

    🎧 Listen now… if you dare.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Wheel of Lore: Spinning Through the Major Arcana
    Apr 13 2025

    In this continuation of our Tarot series, Paul and Rachel dive headfirst into the rich symbolism and mysterious power of the Major Arcana. From The Fool’s first step to The World’s final triumph, these 22 archetypal cards form the backbone of the Tarot’s mystical narrative. Join us as we spin the wheel of lore and unravel how each card reflects our own journey through life, death, love, power, and transformation.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Fool Disclosure: The Truth Behind Tarot
    Feb 18 2025

    Tarot cards—fortune-telling gimmick or a window into the past? In this season premiere of Shadow’s Embrace, we unravel the mysterious origins of Tarot, tracing its journey from medieval playing cards to a tool of divination and self-reflection. From secret societies to pop culture, we'll explore how Tarot has shaped—and been shaped by—history, myth, and the human desire for answers. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, step into The Fool’s shoes as we take the first step on a path filled with secrets, symbolism, and surprising truths.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
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