At eight o’clock Wednesday evening UK time…..
For the past 33 years, yes that is a third of a century, the Centre for Fortean Zoology has been the English-speaking world’s foremost mystery animal research group. We have carried out expeditions all over the world, and published range of books, magazines, and journals, most of which are so commercially unsound that nobody else would’ve published them. But we have never been in it for the money. For the last 18 years, we have been running CFZtv using YouTube as a platform and releasing full length documentaries, and shorter programs like our long-running On the Track series which, together with the shorter On the Track Xtra shows, has now mounted up well over 400 episodes.
But now there is something new. A year or so ago, Dave Scott from CFZ Canada proposed what he called a Cryptozoology Round Table, where people from the CFZ, and specially-invited guests, could debate topical news items in the world of mystery animals, and take questions from a studio audience. We thought it was a jolly good idea but didn’t know how to do it.
Regular CFZ watchers have noticed that I have recently started appearing as a co-host on Vivien Powell’s Simply Spooky Show, filling in because the regular co-host, Dan Winter has been unwell. However, I have been enjoying doing these live shows very much indeed. I suddenly remembered Dave Scott’s suggestion, and asked Vivien if we could do something like this on her network. She agreed; and, at least at first, it is going to appear as part of the Simply Spooky Show, replacing the scheduled programme on the last Wednesday of every month at 8pm UK time (2p Eastern). The plan is that, once we have the show format sorted out, we shall probably change it to another day of the week and become the Last Tuesday of the Month show, or whatever. Join Jon, Viv, and the gang and as Bill Drummond said “Embrace the Contradictions”…
AND THIS MONTH:
THE NEW HEAD OF CFZ-USA
With guest Allison Jornlin.
Allison Jornlin is a prominent figure in the paranormal community, best known as the founder and lead investigator of Milwaukee Ghosts, as well as a key contributor to the Paranormal Women website. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she has dedicated herself to exploring and documenting the rich, often overlooked, haunted history of her city. Unlike many in the field, Jornlin’s approach is deeply rooted in historical research, believing that understanding the past lives and events associated with a location is the key to unlocking its paranormal mysteries. She combines this scholarly rigor with modern investigative techniques, offering a compelling blend of storytelling and spectral inquiry that sets her work apart.
Her contributions extend far beyond simple ghost hunting. Through her widely popular historical ghost tours, Jornlin acts as a public historian, guiding participants through the streets of Milwaukee and sharing narratives that intertwine verified historical events with firsthand accounts of paranormal activity. This work ensures that the city’s lesser-known stories and forgotten figures are kept alive in the public imagination. On the Paranormal Women platform, she further amplifies this mission by creating a space that highlights the diverse voices and significant contributions of women in a field where they have often been underrepresented, establishing herself as both an investigator and an advocate.
Ultimately, Allison Jornlin represents a modern evolution of the paranormal researcher. She is not merely a seeker of ghosts but a dedicated preservationist of history and a community builder. By meticulously researching the past, conducting thorough on-site investigations, and sharing her findings through engaging tours and digital content, she provides a thoughtful and accessible gateway into the supernatural. Her work demonstrates that the paranormal is not just about unexplained phenomena, but is deeply connected to the human stories, tragedies, and triumphs that shape a place, making history itself a living, and sometimes lingering, presence.
You can learn more at https://paranormalwomen.com/
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