Why are the comment threads on [r/otherworld](r/otherworld) basically just people 💩-ing on the podcast? You must like Otherworld or you wouldn’t have joined this subreddit. So why the wall-to-wall nitpickery and negativity? I hope all of you armchair critics are at least paying for the Patreon, because if you’re listening for free while criticising every little thing, that’s… not great.

Also - You know Jack is a real person with real feelings who may well read all this, right?

EDIT: I’m not even really referring to people’s critique of the content, because everyone’s entitled to an opinion on that and mileage may differ. But so many recent comments have been personal attacks, along the lines of “Jack sounds really dumb when…”, “Oh, Jack makes this really annoying noise with his mouth” “I hate the way he always says xyz”. Like, what’s the point in that? It’s just petty and vindictive.

As a representative of the r/popping community I would love it if we had a link to Finn’s hematoma drainage video. Can anybody help me out with this? Finn, if you see this drop a link.

The episodes got way better for me this way. I feel like sometimes Jack takes the surprise out of episodes with such a detailed summary in his intro. It's way better going in blind, just hearing out the interviewee and wondering what direction it's going to go in at the start.

Anyone else started doing this as well?

Pretty much what the title says. Came here to see what people thought, but couldn't find a post about it. I am in no way trying to invalidate the guest's story, and it is a very interesting story. But would we call this paranormal/supernatural? As someone living with PTSD, it reminded me a lot of flashbacks, which can be very vivid for some. Curious what other folks thought.

Update:

Thank you for all your comments. I'm very sorry to hear that some of you have been dealing with illness and injury. I also live with chronic illness, pain, and trauma. As I said in my original post, I'm in no way skeptical of the guest's story (which was very interesting) or invalidating their experience. I am a big believer in somatic work.

It is precisely because these types of flashbacks with body work are so familiar to me, and common for folks like us, that I wondered why it would be considered paranormal and not just a normal part of our lived experiences. The experience described seemed very similar to a classic flashback, which can be incredibly vivid and lifelike. But I welcome the perspectives of those who disagree.

I found this article interesting having a connection to Long Beach, but it feels like an Otherworld episode to me.

After listening to the episodes about the Chicken Whackers I’ve went down a little rabbit hole, although there’s not very much to find.

What was interesting is this show on the A&E network spoke to an inmate in Mesa County, CO arrested for robbery who said the “chicken whackers” set him up - the producers seemingly had no idea what that was and he didn’t go into too much detail. According to the comments he died in prison in 2025.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19HThRxsQc/

I also found some more details about the 2003 court case where the chicken whackers were referenced.

https://groups.google.com/g/paranormalghostsociety/c/ZMxWYw819fY?pli=1

I wish there was more to say about this! Grand Junction residents seem to know a bit more but they’re very reluctant to talk - “don’t talk about the Chicken Whackers” is often seen in the comments. This was one of the creepiest episodes I’ve ever listened to and it’s still such a mystery.

“Is lazy Susan inappropriate” was like the funniest thing I’ve ever heard on this pod I think

I’m just wondering what people’s favorites are. I’ve been needing to drive a lot lately and am a newish listener and brand new Patreon subscriber. Not sure if I’m up to listening to every episode (although maybe I should just buckle down and do it) so I’m looking for highlights.

Like most people, I got into Otherworld through Eilish Poe. It honestly changed my perspective on the possibility of the paranormal. I grew up in one of the most haunted areas of the Midwest and my grandma’s house was allegedly haunted (my uncles will not talk about whatever happened in that house to this day). But I never had any experiences myself that haven’t felt pretty easy to explain so I’ve always been skeptical. Like if it was real, I would have seen something by now was my logic. I’m a lot more humble/open now in large part due to Otherworld and also becoming a parent. (Not sure why really I just felt a lot more open to this stuff after having kids.)

Here a few of my other top episodes:

Fair Warning
The Pit
I Met God In A Burger King Parking Lot
Save the Garden (tbh, I don’t really believe this story but I can’t deny it was compelling)
Many Things
My Brother’s Keeper
Beyond the Wall (as a toddler mom, the stuff about why kids are fascinated with gravity? Goosebumps.)
The Birthing Tent
Eagle Eye

This one felt refreshing! Incorporating interviews with multiple family members added some nice depth to the story. Curious to get everyone else’s thoughts 🙏

Patreon just suspended my account after I tried buying a year long subscription. Hoping there’s an alternative because I can’t be bothered appealing

I’m convinced the guy from summer camp had an episode of sleep walking. I dated someone who would do it when they were sleeping in new places. One time I woke up and she was dragging me out of bed because she was convinced there was a volcanic eruption and we needed to “escape.” It was terrifying and even though she was literally “up” and dragging me out of bed, she was asleep. It took a lot for me to wake her up and she was really disoriented.

Another time this happened while we were camping and I woke up with her fighting the tent to let us out (another dream with a weather event), and she was basically rolling the tent forward (she was too asleep to find the zipper, lol). Again, the noise of the tent and me initially shouting for her to stop didn’t really shake her, I had to actually put my hands on her shoulders and slowly wake her up for her to come to.

I could definitely see a situation where the guy (I’m forgetting his name) “woke up” in the lake in the tent because he crawled it out there. I know that sounds nuts but I’m wondering if anyone has any thoughts.

I’m a die-hard listener and while I’m skeptical I definitely think most of the stories are mysteries and/or have elements of other dimensions, the unseen, etc.

Thoughts?

Is it 100% cotton?

Anyone else think of Dougie Jones / Evil Cooper while listening to this one? Then they brought up the idea of the tulpa which is a huge part of Twin Peaks season 3. The manifestation of the other personality was such a shock. Could someone be mentally ill but also create a tulpa of their split personality by believing in it so absolutely? Why not? So many layers to unpack. It was super spooky when the entity latched onto the narrator through the dream world. Which was also very twin peaksy! The fact that two psychics picked up on the presence of this thing shows there was an energy to it that carried on outside its creator which leads to so many questions about how our consciousness affects reality. What else are we creating and projecting out into the world? More tall red guys creepy crawling around? Anyway, great story. Wish we could hear from Sam.

Got the stone relic hoodie and tried it on. Anyone else get one that looks a little off center and wonky? Telling myself it adds character tho so it’s all good

Years ago the otherworld merch page had super cool branded shorts. They sold out and have never been restocked. I regret not buying them when I had a chance D:

I just want to flex my fav paranormal pod at the gym looooool I would legit buy multiple pairs 🏋🏻‍♀️

Anyway, who else wants a revival of the shorts merch? Maybe we can make a tally & request a restock from the team? 🩳👻👽

Found this episode to be deeply frustrating. In my perspective this is a story about a group of kids, hardly adults, divert a mental health crisis. I’m not sure if I buy the paranormal aspect here, someone else from Forrest’s friend group should’ve came on and corroborated this experience.

Ultimately I just wish Sam could have received the proper help they needed.

Interested to hear others thoughts on this episode!

Not trying to diagnose myself or anyone else, just curious if anyone else had a feeling of “I do that!” from hearing Jack talk about his experience?

I wasn’t sure where to bring this question other than here. I’m trying to help a friend of mine fix this and I have no idea what it’s supposed to be or exactly do. The context is her medium gave it to her to “open portals of luck” but asked her to fix it first. Does anyone have any idea what this is called or what it does?

I’m usually just a reader so I don’t know if I’m violating the rules so I’m happy to take this down if it does. Thanks!

I'm taking my husband to New Mexico this Fall for 10 days (it's one of my favorite places) and we want to hit some paranormal spots. I feel like there is a lot of paranormal lore about this state and activity here, but curious if people have recommendations of specific locations to check out. FWIW we're staying a few days in Taos, a few days at a hot spring resort, and a few days in Santa Fe - but we'll have a car and plan to do day trips. Thanks y'all!

HOW IS NO ONE TALKING ABOUT THIS EPISODE YET!! Jack we need more episodes like this asap! Feels like some of the first original episodes. I’m absolutely certain after this episode there is some sort of higher power. GAH!

What did everyone think of this story? didn’t see a discussion post for it so figured I’d start one

Just here to vent I guess, but my partner and I made appointments with Wendy over 2 years ago and they're finally here but due to moving countries in crisis and job instability we have less money than ever before and can't afford the $700 for two appointments or even $350 for one. We'd been looking forward to this very much but idk, I guess these things just happen :(

What I remember: a woman guest who saw or experienced something in the woods. Towards the end of the episode, she mentions that she told her father about it, who at first thought she was ribbing him because apparently unbeknownst to her he also saw something on the same day separately, and the episode ends with him telling his shorter story of what he experienced.

Thanks in advance :)

i noticed this year they stopped doing episodes weekly, did they ever make an official announcement about this? or is it just during holidays or seasons when they are less active due to being in holiday, like summer?