{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fcbedaa24-a3fe-4015-a34c-29bd906dc692","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Ghosted Reviewed: Jock and Craig Debate Science, Skepticism, and Haunted Minds\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/cbedaa24-a3fe-4015-a34c-29bd906dc692\"></iframe>","title":"Ghosted Reviewed: Jock and Craig Debate Science, Skepticism, and Haunted Minds","description":"<p>Welcome back to <a href=\"https://deadlydeparted.co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferer\">Deadly Departed</a>, a show that blurs the boundaries between the living and the dead. In this episode, hosts Jock Brocas and Craig Weiler reunite after a long break to dive deep into the shadowy realms of <a href=\"https://paranormaldailynews.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferer\">paranormal investigation</a> and parapsychology. This time, they bring their trademark blend of skepticism and open-minded curiosity as they review &quot;Ghosted,&quot; a dense, academic book exploring the science and psychology behind hauntings and ghostly encounters.</p><p>Jock, a seasoned <a href=\"https://evidentialmedium.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferer\">evidential medium</a> and parapsychology researcher, and Craig, the podcast\u2019s co-host and science editor of Paranormal Daily News and a self-described source of irritation for die-hard skeptics, tackle topics ranging from anomalous psychology and the reliability of ghost-hunting equipment to the importance of critical thinking and personal experience in the field. With humor, candor, and plenty of debate, they explore what it really takes to be a professional paranormal investigator and discuss the challenges of separating genuine phenomena from everyday explanations.</p><p>Get ready for a lively, thoughtful conversation that promises to both educate and entertain\u2014whether you\u2019re a believer, a skeptic, or just here for the ghost stories. You won&#39;t want to miss this episode if you&#39;re interested in the real science behind hauntings or want to hear firsthand insights from experts at the intersection of science and the supernatural.</p>\n","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/da0ac321-fd71-4b0e-a7a1-291cb7751df9/41516525-1747593052103-6e9ddf3a804aa.jpg"}