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Common Mystics
Ride shotgun with psychic sisters Jennifer James and Jill Stanley as they road trip to uncover extraordinary stories (we’re talking ghosts, murder, mayhem) in ordinary places (shout out to middle America!). Giving voice to the voiceless, these sisters use their intuitive powers, incredible research skills and wicked humor to “tune in” and bring untold history to life. So, hop in, buckle up and get ready for a smart, silly, spooky good time.
Episodes
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162: Vampires- Why We Can't Let the Dead Stay Dead
On this Halloween episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill sink their teeth into the bloody, bizarre, and surprisingly sexy history of vampires! From ancient…
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161: The Lost People of Lake Okeechobee, FL
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill uncover the haunting history of the Mayaimi, a nearly forgotten Indigenous people who once inhabited the…
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160: The Widow Who Vanished in Shullsburg, WI
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill travel to the historic mining town of Shullsburg, Wisconsin, where their psychic impressions lead them to the…
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159: The Mysterious Death of a Nazi Hunter in Los Angeles, CA
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill uncover the extraordinary life and mysterious death of Captain John Schmidt, one of America’s earliest Nazi…
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158: Judy Garland and the Studio Drug Machine in Old Hollywood, CA
On this episode of Common Mystics*, Jen and Jill head back to the glittering days of Old Hollywood—when movie studios didn’t just control the films their stars…
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157: Massacre in the Canyon in San Bernardino Co., CA
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill head back to the lawless days of 1851 Southern California, where a stolen herd of horses, two murdered…
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156: Interview with Rebekah Carmichael, author of The Not-So-Scary Guide to Ghosts
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill sit down with paranormal investigator, psychic medium, and author Rebekah Carmichael to chat about her book…
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155: The Voice We Couldn't Ignore in Victorville, CA
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and JIll step outside their usual historical time frame to explore a heartbreaking case from the High Desert of Southern…
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154: The Story of Juana Maria, the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island, CA
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jennifer and Jill journey to California's coast to uncover the remarkable story of Juana Maria, the Lone Woman of San…
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153: Forgotten Heiress- The Unsolved Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf in Hollywood, CA
On this episode of Common Mystics*, Jen and Jill investigate the unsolved 1944 murder of Hollywood heiress Georgette Bauerdorf, whose brutal death behind the…
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152: Blood in Paradise: The Murder of Bugsy Siegel in Beverly Hills, CA
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill follow the incredible rise and dramatic fall of Bugsy Siegel, the gangster who helped transform Las Vegas from…
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151: Mystics in the Making- Our Dad, A Wanted Man
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill pull back the curtain and get a little more personal than usual. They dive into a chapter of their lives that…
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Classic Common Mystics- Mystics in the Making: Our Mother Stella
Please enjoy this repost of a fan favorite! On this classic episode of Common Mystics, Jennifer and Jill discuss their late mother Stella, who modeled for her…
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150: A Fortune, A Murder, and a Forgotten Voice out of Galena, IL
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill travel to a town that feels suspended in time on the Upper Mississippi: Galena, Illinois.* Beneath its brick…
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149: More Voices from the Road- Echoes on the Mississippi River: Riot Aboard the Steamboat Dubuque
On this episode of Common Mystics*, Jen and Jill travel back to the summer of 1869, where the mighty Mississippi River carried more than lumber and passengers…
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148: Alone in the Farmhouse: A True Depression-Era Murder Mystery in Decorah, IA
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill journey into the breathtaking Driftless Region of the Midwest — a landscape untouched by glaciers and steeped…
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147: More Voices from the Road- Treaties, War, and the Dakota Story
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill explore the history of the Dakota people of the Upper Mississippi River Valley, specifically the Mdewakanton…
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146: Murder in the Red Light District of Winona, MN
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill travel back to the earliest days of settlement along the northern Mississippi River, exploring how river towns…
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145: A Spirited Conversation with Deborah Graham, Psychic Matchmaker
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill have an absolute blast as they sit down with renowned psychic relationship expert and matchmaker Deborah Graham…
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144: Unfinished Business at the Grand Hotel in Stoughton, WI
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill investigate a ghost story from the town of Stoughton, WI… but what they uncover is far more unsettling than the…
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143: More Voices from the Road- The Witch Trial of Susannah Martin
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill stumble into a surprising connection to the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. What begins as an…
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142: Young and Evil in Imlay City, MI
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill journey to Imlay City, a quiet Midwestern town just 50 miles north of Detroit, to explore a tragic story from…
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141: The Hidden Pagan Origins of the Virgin Mary
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill dive into the surprising blend of Christian doctrine and ancient pagan tradition behind one of the Catholic…
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140: Meeting an American Icon in Fairmount, IN
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill find themselves in the unassuming Indiana hometown of a Hollywood legend. A near car accident becomes the first…
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139: Terror in Eastern Tennessee
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill dive into a series of brutal crimes that terrorized East Tennessee over a century ago.* It began in 1919, when…
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138: Connecting with Our Celestial Families with Dr. Scott Guerin
On this episode of Common Mystics, we’re thrilled to hang out with our friend Dr. Scott Guerin for a mind-bending conversation about aliens—yep, our celestial…
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137: Jen and Jill's Hunt for Ghosts for Halloween 2025
On this spine-tingling episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill take you on three unforgettable ghost hunts that will leave you questioning what’s lurking…
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136: Death of a Swindler in Sweetwater, TN
On this episode of Common Mystics, the murder of a prominent community leader opens the door to chilling revelations. In 1882, the quiet town of Sweetwater…
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135: Two Women, Two Fates in Chatsworth, GA
This episode of Common Mystics dives into two women's stories, forever linked in the annals of Georgia state law. But are their spirits linked, too? And what's…
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134: The "Alien Enemies" at Fort Oglethorpe, GA
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill reveal a remarkable story about the "enemy aliens" imprisoned at Fort Oglethorpe, GA, during World War I.*…
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133: Interview with Deb Bowen of the Psychic Teachers Podcast
On this episode of Common Mystics, we are thrilled to welcome an extraordinary guest: Deb Bowen—podcaster, educator, and author. Deb is co-author of Crafting…
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132: The Shame of Madison County, AL
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill unveil a gripping tale of murder and justice gone tragically astray.* The story unfolds in rural Madison…
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131: Whatever Happened to Frank James out of Huntsville, AL
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill unravel the story of a pivotal figure in one of the most infamous outlaw gangs in American history. In 1881…
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130: The Enduring Allure of Tallulah Bankhead in Huntsville, AL
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill delve into the fascinating life of Tallulah Bankhead (1902–1968), the legendary stage and screen actress from…
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129: A Walk of Bravery in Gadsden, AL
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill uncover the inspiring yet tragic story of Bill Moore, a white man with an unshakable commitment to civil…
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128: The Confession of Charlie Johnson, The First Legally Hanged Man in Etowah County, AL
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill explore the chilling story of a man condemned to death under dubious circumstances in the deep South of 1889.*…
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127: Mystics in the Making- Our Grandpa Stanley
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill honor the life and legacy of their Grandfather Stanley—a man who quietly stood tall among the strong women in…
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126: Brothers at Odds- A Cherokee Tale of Politics and Pride in Fort Payne, AL
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill uncover a surprising twist as a new voice emerges to share his perspective on the Trail of Tears. While…
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125: A Legacy of Love in Chattanooga, TN
On this episode of Common Mystics, we continue our discussion of Chattanooga, Tennessee. After the Civil War, many families were left shattered with poverty…
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124: The Trail of Tears in Chattanooga, TN
On this episode of Common Mystics Jen and Jill explore the haunting history of the Trail of Tears—the forced removal of the Cherokee people and other tribes…
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Boo Review #12: The Merman's Prophesies
Welcome back to The Boo Review, where we dive into the most haunting tales from yesterday's news sources. Today’s tale of a mystical merman draws inspiration…
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123: More Voices from the Road- The Hemings of Monticello
On this episode of Common Mystics the sisters dive into one of America's most controversial icons: Thomas Jefferson. Celebrated as the author of the…
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Common Mystics' Mini Meditation for Psychic Protection
Welcome to Common Mystics' Mini Meditation series! These brief episodes are crafted to assist you in manifesting your ideal life in just a few minutes. Feeling…
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122: More Voices from the Road- The Black Widow of La Porte, IN
In this gripping episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill dive into a chilling tale of greed, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder.* Following a trail of cryptic…
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Boo Review #11: Death By Witchcraft in Quindaro, KS
Welcome back to The Boo Review, where we dive into the most haunting tales from yesterday's news sources. Today's story, out of Quindero, Kansas, is a haunting…
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121: A Vision of Murder in Oak Park, IL
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill explore the remarkable yet haunting story about Steve Linscott, a man whose life was forever altered by his…
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Common Mystics' Mini Meditation for the Full Moon
Welcome to Common Mystics' Mini Meditation series! These brief episodes are crafted to assist you in manifesting your ideal life in just a few minutes. Today’s…
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120: Astrological Insights for March 2025 – Eclipses, Energy Shifts, and New Beginnings
On this episode of Common Mystics, we’re thrilled to welcome our friend Michelle Holland as we delve into the cosmic forces set to influence us this month…
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Boo Review #10: The Séance on Twenty-Seventh Street in Rochester, NY
Welcome back to The Boo Review, where we dive into the most haunting tales from yesterday's news sources. Rochester, New York is steeped in spiritualist…
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119: Truth in Harmonia, MI
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill share a captivating story uncovered by a Common Mystics retreat group in August 2024. While exploring Bedford…
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Common Mystics' Mini Meditation for Releasing Rage
Welcome to Common Mystics' Mini Meditation series! These brief episodes are crafted to assist you in manifesting your ideal life in just a few minutes. Today's…
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118: Return to Nashville, MI
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill return to Nashville, Michigan, where the voiceless spirit from their very first episode speaks once more…
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Boo Review #9: The Milkwoman’s Daughter in Endfield, PA
Welcome back to The Boo Review, where we dive into the most haunting tales from yesterday's news sources. Set in 1729, this tale unfolds in the rural…
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117: Encore Presentation-Mystery & Legend in Nashville, MI
On the first episode of Common Mystics Jennifer and Jill stumble upon a 127 year old mystery in Nashville, MI surrounding a tragic death in the mansion of a…
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Common Mystics' Mini Meditation for Receiving Clarity From Your Higher Self
Welcome to Common Mystics' Mini Meditation series! These brief episodes are crafted to assist you in manifesting your ideal life in just a few minutes. Today's…
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116: Stories of Hope
On this episode of Common Mystics, we share uplifting stories of hope from a few of our friends and listeners—stories that capture moments when Spirit reveals…
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Boo Review #8: The Quaker Visitant in Lancaster, PA
Welcome back to The Boo Review, where we dive into the most haunting tales from yesterday's news sources. This week, we’re taking you back to 1753 in…
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115: Encore Presentation- Holiday Special 2022
Please enjoy this encore presentation of the Common Mystics podcast originally posted in December 2022. On this holiday episode, Jennifer and Jill dive into…
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Detours Ep. 62: Krampus! Santa's Evil Twin
Please enjoy this reposting of Common Mystics' Detours Episode 62, originally published on Patreon in December 2022. We had a BLAST discussing the tradition of…
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114: Christmas Ghost Stories in Victorian England and Beyond
On this episode of Common Mystics, Jen and Jill dive into the fascinating and spooky tradition of Christmas ghost stories. Did you know that sharing ghostly…