Paranormal State of The Union

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Every year the President of The United States gives a speech on the intended

direction of the nation and goals that are hoped to be achieved. Just as POTUS

pontificates on the possibilities of the upcoming year, Jim Malliard muses over the

mysterious and the direction of the unusual in his Paranormal State of The Union.

A topic and question that is a frequently discussed on this show is the future

of paranormal investigations. The early-mid to late 00s so the rise of paranormal

investigations in popular culture with many shows exploding on to the scene;

drawing huge views, fan-bases, the creation of larger than life personalities, and a

new found infatuation with the ethereal that had not been seen since the likes of

Victorian era parlor days. However, like most trends (like it or not, there is no

denying that the paranormal search wave was in fact a trend) it eventually waned

into an existence that is more hum drum now than exhilarating. Even those of us

that have had a lifetime interest in the unknown eventually grow bored with seeing

the same overreactions or painfully overhyped lack of evidence. (An experienced

researcher should not have a near meltdown freak-out over every EVP and how can

you tell me you are an expert in Sasquatch behaviors, if you cannot provide true

physical evidence for one. Plus let’s be honest, Sasquatches like rave music and

cookouts? Really?)

So the question to be had is “where is the future of paranormal research

going?” Actually, within this episode, Jim poses the question of who will be the next

generation to take up that mantle. While there are still a very small handful of

television shows still making the rounds on syndicated TV, there is nothing new

coming out of these, and while they continue to churn out the same story over and

over again, a new breed of investigator is beginning to stir things up. The future of

investigating has seemed to shift into the field of strictly ITC. Researchers are now

focusing less on capturing that proverbial golden egg full-bodied apparition, and

working towards making direct contact with spirits. In addition, these researchers

are stepping away from outdated philosophies of only high end, super expensive

equipment should be used, and instead finding ways to utilize more obtainable, and

often far more reasonably priced means and often achieve outstanding results. With

modern pioneers in this field such as Josh Hope of Hope Paranormal and Steve Huff

of Huff Paranormal breaking new headway, and not caving to commercial based

television, it could be bold, but a possibility to say that a bright new future is on the

horizon.

Every year this is a great episode, and 2019 is no exception. There is much,

much more covered than what is mentioned in the preceding notes but why should

the whole show be spoiled within the notes here. Just give it a listen for yourself. If

you have any ideas or thoughts to where you think the future of paranormal is

heading, feel free to reach out to Jim and share your thoughts. Jim is found on

Twitter @Malliard and can also be contacted through the website malliard.com

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