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.

Learn more about Eric's projects here:

https://www.facebook.com/eric.freeman.1048

https://www.facebook.com/UnseenParanormalPodcast

https://www.facebook.com/TheKnightHouseKY

https://www.theknighthouseky.com/

https://www.facebook.com/SmallTownHauntsLegends

00:56 Eric's First Paranormal Experience

02:17 Growing Up in a Haunted House

02:53 Family's Open Approach to Hauntings

06:10 Teenage Adventures in Ghost Hunting

08:09 The Intersection of History and Paranormal

11:26 Modern Spirits and Historical Reverence

14:40 Exploring Different Theories of Hauntings

18:46 Bigfoot, UFOs, and Interdimensional Theories

22:31 The Importance of Hidden History

30:26 Hopkinsville Goblin Incident Overview

31:58 Goblins Attack the Sutton Family

32:54 The Sheriff's Investigation and Media Attention

34:36 The Aftermath and Family's Struggles

35:08 Speculations and Theories

36:20 Geraldine Sutton's Efforts to Preserve the Story

39:19 The Goblin Con Event

47:04 Public Fascination with the Paranormal

52:43 Eric Freeman Sims' Upcoming Projects

55:43 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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