REPLAY – Ethereal Encounters welcomes back Michelle Desrochers, fellow UPRN Host of The Outer Realm and Beyond The Outer Realm
February 15th, 2026
Topic of Discussion : Angels, Demons and The Ancient World's Struggle Between Light and Darkness – PART 2……..

About Michelle:
Michelle is an International Public Figure who has been professionally and actively researching the unexplained, and successfully working in Media for the past two decades with her area of study focused primarily in the field of the Obscure. She considers herself a student and is highly versed in many subject matters within her field, and as an Extraterrestrial Experiencer, has expanded her knowledge and studies have expanded to include Ufology, Alternative History and other areas considered “High Strangeness” .

She is often called upon by the media to advise, create and consult, (for television and other related media). She is the Creator and Producer to the very popular Podcast “The Outer Realm Radio” and " Beyond The Outer Realm". She has a vast knowledge of many topics which leaves her with a diverse spectrum of creativity which is beneficial in her work.

She has a passion for old world – ancient history and architecture to which she has always and continues to excel in. Combined with her love of travel, not only did it lead her on an incredible journey of exploration into the locations that she has always dreamed of visiting, but it opened doors to venture into locations that others have been denied access to.

She considers herself to be a Student and Explorer of all that would be deemed otherworldly.


GUEST LINKS:
https://linktr.ee/michelledesrochers_

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REPLAY : Ethereal Encounters Welcomes Rizwan Virk
Date: MAy 14th Wednesday, 4:10 PM EST
TOPIC: THE SIMULATION HYPOTHESIS
An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Game


About the author
A graduate of MIT and Stanford University, Rizwan Virk is a successful entrepreneur, video game pioneer, film producer, venture capitalist, and professor, and the bestselling author of The Simulation Hypothesis. Virk’s video games, including Tap Fish and Penny Dreadful: Demimonde, have been played by millions. He was the founder of Play Labs @ MIT, a video game accelerator at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and currently teaches at Arizona State University.
Rizwan Virk—a MIT computer scientist, a leading video game pioneer, entrepreneur, film producer, venture capitalist, professor, and a founder of Play Labs @ MIT—is the foremost authority on simulation theory. Now with THE SIMULATION HYPOTHESIS: An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Game (Tarcher; on sale 7/22), he draws from research and concepts from computer science, artificial intelligence, video games, quantum physics, and ancient mystics to make the compelling argument that we may be living inside a simulated reality like the Matrix.
In a way that’s both accessible and utterly convincing, Virk shows how the evolution of our video games, including virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing, will lead us to a technological singularity. We will reach the simulation point, where we can develop all-encompassing virtual worlds like the OASIS in Ready Player One or The Matrix—and in fact we are already likely inside such a simulation.
While the idea sounds like science fiction, many scientists, engineers, and professors have given the simulation hypothesis serious consideration, including Elon Musk, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Nick Bostrom. But the simulation hypothesis is not just a modern idea. Philosophers of all traditions have long contended that we are living in some kind of “illusion” and that there are other realities that we can access with our minds.
There is no better person to take on simulation theory than Virk, who has been featured in Vox, Joe Rogan, and NBC.com, and has written extensively about simulation theory with pieces in Scientific American, CNN.com, and TechCrunch. In THE SIMULATION HYPOTHESIS, Virk reveals:
– How his work in Silicon Valley as a video game designer caused him to wonder where our technology would take us and how long it would take us to create something like The Matrix – and, why now, he’s 70% certain that we’re already inside a simulation.
– Why ancient religions seem to agree with the idea that we are inside a video game, drawing parallels to religions like Islam and Christianity, as well as Buddhism and Hinduism to make the point that we are in a fake reality.
– Why the rise of AI makes it more likely that we are inside a simulation by defining the Metaverse Turing Test, something that goes beyond the standard AI test.
– And more.
Whether you are a computer scientist, a fan of science fiction like the Matrix movies, a video game enthusiast, a spiritual seeker, or simply a fan of mind-bending thought experiments, you will never look at the world the same way


https://www.zenentrepreneur.com/

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Ethereal Encounters welcomes Author and Fellow UPRN Host of The Gateway Podcast, C.L. Thomas
May 13th, 2026
TOPIC: Spirit Art: Messages From Beyond the Veil with C.L. Thomas

C.L. Thomas was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Belmont University, she moved to Nashville in pursuit of a career in communications and photojournalism where she lived for fifteen years. C.L. travels widely as a fine arts photographer and writer exploring various afterlife research, OBEs, metaphysics, folklore, and paranormal events and group. She is the host of Small Town Tales Podcast, content writer for entertainment, and author. Her latest book, Speaking to Shadows will be released Feb. 25, 2022. Currently, she resides in Las Vegas, Nevada with her maine coon cat.

WEBSITE:
www.clthomas.org

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Jiulio Consiglio, LIVE, May 8th, 2026 Friday, 3 PM ET
Title: The Ego’s Role in Ascension: Why Your Ego Might Be Blocking Your Spiritual Evolution

Bio:
Jiulio is a former dental health care provider and educator turned spiritual writer and teacher. Following several personal adversities, Consiglio, while in his early thirties, experienced an unfathomable and life-altering spiritual transformation that resulted in the transcendence of the conditioned mind. His writings and teachings focus on the transformative power of inner stillness, psychic abilities development, and the mind-body-spirit connection.
His message is unadorned and to the point: there is life beyond fear and incessant thinking and it is found in the dimension of inner stillness. Jiulio currently offers his consciousness-based teachings to individuals and groups. Jiulio is the author of Challenge Your Thoughts: Healing Mind, Spirit and Body with Truth, The Healing Frequency: Transform Your Life through the Wisdom, Power and Clarity of Inner Stillness, Open Your Third Eye: Activate Your Sixth Chakra & Develop Your Psychic Abilities, Cosmic Contact: Spiritual Insights into Triangular UFOs, Extraterrestrial Communication & Encounter Preparation, collaborative author of Finding Your Calm: Twelve Methods to Release Anxiety, Relieve Stress & Restore Peace, Your Inner Healer: Using Chakras and Energy Medicine to Achieve Wholeness and Your Highest Vibration: Realize Your Full Potential through Chakra Work and Meditation (2026).

Links:
https://www.instagram.com/jiulioconsiglio/?hl=en
https://www.tiktok.com/@jiulioconsiglio
https://www.facebook.com/jiulioconsiglio
https://m.youtube.com/@jiulioconsiglio
https://www.jiulioconsiglio.com

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Pegi Robinson, Thursday, May 7th, 2026, 6 PM ET
Topic: From Death to Awakening: Two Life-Changing Near-Death Experiences with Pegi Robinson

Bio:
NDE TV is an in-depth investigation into Near-Death Experiences by Host Pegi Robinson. Pegi is a retired Counselor, Social Worker and Investigator, and is an NDE Experiencer and Author. Pegi has been featured on Dr. Oz, News Media, BELOVED Gallery's "Heaven is Real" 2024 Fall Affair, NDE Radio, Artist First Radio, IANDS Conference, IANDS Groups and many NDE Podcasts. Pegi's memoir "The Will of a Wildflower" is recommended reading in Social Work Departments and is endorsed by the Near Death Experience Research Foundation (NDERF). NDE TV is educational and not designed only for entertainment.

You can watch the documentary "Interview with Pegi Robinson" on "Anthony Chene Productions," free on YouTube.
"The Will of a Wildflower" is available at Amazon Books.
If you would like to be a Guest on NDE TV, contact Pegi at [email protected]
https://www.instagram.com/pegirobinson/
https://www.youtube.com/@NDETV316/featured
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q39gcW71gQ&t=369s

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Kieran Mace, Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 4 PM ET
Topic: Paranormal Perspectives PARA∙NORMALITY – You Won’t See the Paranormal the Same

BIO:
Kieran Stanislaw Mace is a full-time graphic designer by day, an obsessor of the paranormal by night. Born in Oxford, UK from Sardinian, Polish and British heritage. He was educated amongst the dreaming spires of Oxford city, where he studied Graphic Design at college and university. He worked as a professional designer for many years until he was able to delve into his other passion – the paranormal world.

Beginning with a need to further improve his communication skills for his day job, Mace's quest developed into a number of creative endeavours that enabled him to share an incredible story that started when he was a young boy, a story that started with an out of body experience and an entity he met face to face.

His quest eventually led him to start his own podcast called Paranormal Perspectives, where they discuss what the paranormal truly is with people from all walks of life. You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/@para.podcast

Alongside that, he has written his first book, PARA∙NORMALITY, which focuses on his own first-hand experiences with the paranormal and promotes a healthy discussion about what it all means.
Social links
• Book mini site: https://linktr.ee/para.normality
• Publishers book page: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/6th-books/our-books/paranormal-perspectives-paranormality
• Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@para.podcast

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MAy 4th, 2026
EP: 005

After a lifetime of exploring high strangeness and living as an empath and
lightworker, she embarked on a new journey with Ethereal Encounters Unveiled
to share opinions, experiences, and powerful insights from authors, ufologists,
psychics, and others in the high-strangeness genre who have stepped into
unknown universes.
Her show, Ethereal Encounters Unveiled, features an eclectic mix of guests with
unique perspectives and experiences from the paranormal world. Her goal is for
you to embark on a journey that will leave you spellbound, enlightened, and even
forever transformed.
Ethereal Encounters Unveiled is your gateway to the unseen and the mystical.
Dive into the world of the paranormal, supernatural, and inexplicable. Whether
you are skeptic, a believer, or simply curious, travel with her beyond the veil to
discover the mysteries that lie beyond our grasp.
Carolann Iadarola owns and is also the author of Sassy Townhouse Living, a
lifestyle website dedicated to sharing innovative ideas and resources in home
decor, food, beauty, and overall living.
She also holds a master’s degree in education (M.Ed.) in Instructional
Technologies and Instructional Design from East Stroudsburg University of
Pennsylvania and worked as a Manager of Training in Corporate America.


Description
TITLE : Beyond the Veil: Navigating Near-Death Experiences

Your Gateway to the Unseen and the Mystical

Are you ready to travel beyond the veil? Hosted by Carolann Iadarola, Ethereal Encounters Unveiled is a deep dive into the world of high strangeness, the paranormal, and the supernatural.

After a lifetime of living as an empath and lightworker, Carolann—a former corporate Training Manager with a Master’s in Instructional Design—brings a unique blend of grounded insight and spiritual curiosity to the most inexplicable mysteries of our universe. Whether you are a lifelong believer, a curious skeptic, or somewhere in between, this channel is designed to leave you spellbound, enlightened, and forever transformed.

🌌 What We Explore:

Near-Death Experiences (NDEs): Powerful insights from those who have stepped into unknown universes and returned.

High Strangeness: In-depth conversations with ufologists, psychics, and authors exploring the fringes of reality.

The Supernatural: Investigating the paranormal and the mystical forces that lie just beyond our grasp.

Personal Evolution: Discovering how the unseen world impacts our daily lives and our collective consciousness.

✨ About Carolann Iadarola

Carolann wears many hats. When she isn't navigating the "unknown universes" of the paranormal, she is the creative force behind Sassy Townhouse Living, a premier lifestyle destination for home decor, food, and beauty. Her background in Instructional Technology (M.Ed.) allows her to bridge the gap between complex metaphysical concepts and relatable, transformative storytelling.

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Step into the unknown with us.

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Simon Bown LIVE, Friday, May 1st, 2026, 3 PM ET
Topic: UFO Encounters: Taken by ETs — A Clinical Hypnotherapist Reveals Real UFO Encounters

Bio:
Simon Bown is the host of two influential podcasts, a clinical hypnotherapist, and an author specializing in topics related to consciousness, UFOs, and the afterlife.
He has produced over 900 podcast episodes, engaging with leading experts and scholars in the fields of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs), reincarnation, and contact with intelligent extraterrestrials. His podcasts, Alien UFO Podcast, and Our Paranormal Afterlife, have collectively garnered over 7,000,000 downloads, with Our Paranormal Afterlife reaching No.1 on the UK Apple Podcasts spirituality chart.
Simon holds a diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and is certified in Past Life Regression Therapy. He has conducted hundreds of past life regression sessions, specializing in guiding individuals through these therapeutic processes.
His research is informed by personal experiences with paranormal phenomena, including psychic flashes, UFO sightings, and other unexplained occurrences. These experiences have contributed to his academic interest in the nature of consciousness and its potential existence beyond the physical body.
In addition to his work in podcasting and hypnotherapy, Simon is an avid bass guitarist and science fiction writer.

Social Media:
Website: https://www.pastliveshypnosis.co.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our_paranormal_afterlife/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/288434855113460

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