<p>In this episode, Kade sits down with Eric Freeman Sims, a seasoned paranormal researcher, investigator, and author with over 20 years of experience. Sims discusses his new book 'Small Town Haunts and Legends of Tennessee,' his role as the event coordinator for Goblin Con 2025, and the infamous Hopkinsville Goblin incident. He shares his journey into the paranormal world, sparked by personal experiences and a profound interest in the supernatural. The conversation explores the intersections of folklore, history, and the paranormal, touching on time slips, hauntings, and the broader implications of UFO sightings. Sims also gives a sneak peek into his upcoming book on Kentucky's paranormal activities and offers insights into how his work helps preserve hidden histories and legends.</p><br><p>Learn more about Eric's projects here:</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/eric.freeman.1048" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/eric.freeman.1048</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/UnseenParanormalPodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/UnseenParanormalPodcast</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheKnightHouseKY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/TheKnightHouseKY</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.theknighthouseky.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.theknighthouseky.com/</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SmallTownHauntsLegends" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/SmallTownHauntsLegends</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>00:56 Eric's First Paranormal Experience</p><p>02:17 Growing Up in a Haunted House</p><p>02:53 Family's Open Approach to Hauntings</p><p>06:10 Teenage Adventures in Ghost Hunting</p><p>08:09 The Intersection of History and Paranormal</p><p>11:26 Modern Spirits and Historical Reverence</p><p>14:40 Exploring Different Theories of Hauntings</p><p>18:46 Bigfoot, UFOs, and Interdimensional Theories</p><p>22:31 The Importance of Hidden History</p><p>30:26 Hopkinsville Goblin Incident Overview</p><p>31:58 Goblins Attack the Sutton Family</p><p>32:54 The Sheriff's Investigation and Media Attention</p><p>34:36 The Aftermath and Family's Struggles</p><p>35:08 Speculations and Theories</p><p>36:20 Geraldine Sutton's Efforts to Preserve the Story</p><p>39:19 The Goblin Con Event</p><p>47:04 Public Fascination with the Paranormal</p><p>52:43 Eric Freeman Sims' Upcoming Projects</p><p>55:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
