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Stories with Sapphire

Sapphire Sandalo

Join host Sapphire Sandalo, a Filipino (Cebuano/Ilonggo) American occultist on a mission to add more empathy and diversity to the paranormal, supernatural, and horror communities through stories and interviews from the Philippines and around the world. Each episode includes true stories, with Sapphire"s thoughtful commentary woven throughout. To share your story, send an email to story@storieswithsapphire.com | Support the show on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/storieswithsapphire "...It’s almost

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55:00

Paranormal Pinays: Pet stories!

Stories with Sapphire ·

2025/03/26

The show returns from break NEXT WEEK, so here is another bonus episode from the weekly Paranormal Pinays livestream that I do with Lyn Pacificar and Rannie Augogo, where we discuss the paranormal and supernatural from our perspectives as magickal Bisaya women. This episode was filmed on National Love Your Pet Day, so we shared stories of our pets on the other side, and even how our pets help us magickally in this physical realm. We also touch on starseeds and aliens. This episode is not censored,

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55:48

Paranormal Pinays: Spiritual Protection, and much more

Stories with Sapphire ·

2025/03/19

The show is still on a break. In the meantime, here is another edition of Paranormal Pinays, the weekly livestream that I do with Lyn Pacificar and Rannie AuGoGo, where we casually discuss everything paranormal and supernatural from our perspectives as magickal Bisaya women. This livestream was recorded back in November of last year after the election, and we thought it would be a good idea to talk about spiritual protection. We discuss protective amulets, our ancestral markings, the demons that

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58:33

Paranormal Pinays: Exorcisms, and more

Stories with Sapphire ·

2025/03/12

This episode is NOT censored, and brushes on topics like sexual abuse, so listener discretion is advised. This week’s bonus episode is from a weekly livestream that I do with my friends Lyn Pacificar and Rannie Augogo. We call ourselves Paranormal Pinays, and we casually discuss the paranormal and supernatural from our perspectives as magickal Bisaya women. This episode was recorded back on Halloween last year, and as usual we started with a topic, in this case sharing spooky stories, and then let

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39:35

Stories with Janelle the Witch & Lilith the Demon

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2025/02/12

LISTENER DISCRETION ADVISED. In this episode, I speak with the human witch Janelle Lassalle (and the demon Lilith) about her book based on her real life paranormal experiences, how demons helped medically diagnose what doctors could not, how Lucifer saved her from a Tinder date gone bad, what’s really behind the fear of demonic possession, and so much more.--- HOLY FUCKING SHIT is a paranormal thriller based on the true story of Janelle's attempt to break a demonic family curse that began when her

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38:00

Eclipse strangeness; Little Man from the Woods; It's...

Stories with Sapphire ·

2025/01/29

In today’s episode, you’ll hear about the strange apparitions a teenager witnessed during an eclipse, a Latvian trickster spirit that’s become a family friend, a deceased father who said one last goodbye, and a description of what heaven might be like.Ch 1 - Eclipse strangeness, submitted by Dylan Ch 2 - Little Man from the Woods, submitted by Lennon Ch 3 - It's going to be okay, submitted by Sofie Ch 4 - I've seen heaven, submitted by Bella Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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32:47

The rosary; The hitchhiker; The Chuppa night; My...

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2025/01/15

If you’re able to help my friends who lost their home in the LA fire: https://gofund.me/1d4e7536Ch 1 - The rosary, submitted by Anonymous. A grandpa provokes an entity in his home. Ch 2 - The hitchhiker, submitted by Min. A girl witnesses a mysterious hitchhiker. Ch 3 - The Chuppa night, submitted by Ely. A kid and their dad have a run in with a Dominican folkloric creature. Ch 4 - My brother's double, submitted by Nicci. Something likes to imitate someone's brother. Ch 5 - Cornelius, submitted by

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43:55

Stories with Rissa Miller: Ghost tour guide and tea...

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2025/01/01

Rissa Miller is a ghost tour guide in Maryland and a tea leaf reader. She is a wonderful encyclopedia of knowledge and tales and today she tells us of the fiery entity that appears to her throughout her life, a ghost named Loretta that she frequently speaks with, the shapeshifting imp of Clark Alley, a bartender who developed a relationship with the resident ghost, and she demonstrates how she reads tea leaves.For more information on Rissa and how to book a

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35:57

I can smell death; I've been here before; I...

Stories with Sapphire ·

2024/12/11

Submit your own stories to story@storieswithsapphire.comCh 1: I can smell death, submitted by Loni Ch 2: I've been here before, submitted by Jordan Ch 3: I experimented with sleep paralysis, submitted by Stephanie Ch 4: Angel of Death, with Eric Freeman Sims Check out the Unseen Paranormal Podcast Watch Paranormal Pinays every Thursday at 3pm PST on Youtube.com/sapphiresandalo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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62:31

Stories with En-May: Spiritual Tour Guide and Medium

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2024/12/04

En-May Mangels (Intuitive Spiritual Advisor, Medium, “Your Tour Guide to the Spirit Realm”) is such an adorable and colorful beam of light. I first saw her while scrolling through TikTok, sharing a story that she’ll later share with you here today. You’ll also hear about:Her family of literal superheroes, including her cousin who walked through the Great Wall, The house that no one was buying because it was so packed with stubborn spirits, A woman whose house spirits wouldn’t allow her to open

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36:51

An entity's marriage proposal ; You demon blooded...

Stories with Sapphire ·

2024/11/27

Ch 1: An entity's marriage proposal, submitted by LynnCh 2: You demon blooded creature, submitted by Lan Ch 3: Wear your helmet, with Lydia Han @acnemindcare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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129:35

Spectrevision Radio & Philosophical Research Society:...

Stories with Sapphire ·

2024/11/20

On October 30th, Spectrevision Radio hosted a Ghost Story Slam at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles. Nine storytellers shared their ghost stories to a sold out crowd and a panel of podcasters: Jim Perry (Euphomet), Jack Wagner (Otherworld), Betsy Sodaro (A Funny Feeling), Daniel Noah & Elijah Wood (Visitations), and me! Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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48:17

Stories Revisited (Halloween Bonus): The Book My...

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2024/10/31

This episode contains mentions of abuse, graphic descriptions of violence, and brief profanity.In October of 2022, I had the honor of writing a show for a Halloween event at the beach, where storytellers spun tales for an audience sitting around a bonfire. My stories were brought to life by the incredibly talented actress Nicole Javier, and the event was produced by Eric Vosmeier and David Ruzicka. It was truly a special experience and I’m really proud of what I wrote. So as a special Halloween

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65:07

The D Word: Stories of nefarious demons: Halloween...

Stories with Sapphire ·

2024/10/30

Demon: a word that invokes many different reactions. Turn off the lights, grab your protective amulets, and listen to these true stories from real people who have been the unfortunate witness to horrifying inhuman entities. Ch 1 - You're mine now, subimtted by Cheyenne. The time someone messed around with a Ouija board and welcomed in a taunting entity. Ch 2 - What did you summon? Aaron Sagers tells us of the demon his brother summoned in his childhood home that led to a string of bizarre

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25:28

The Ball of Fire: Stories with Edwin Covarrubias...

Stories with Sapphire ·

2024/10/23

In this week’s bonus episode, Edwin Covarrubias (host of a range of podcasts on Scary FM network) shares stories of a sheet-like ghost, a possible hex, a witch that turned herself into a ball of fire, and more. After you listen to Edwin’s stories, make sure you check out Scary Story Podcast, where I narrate a story this week. Scary FM Network https://www.scary.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:33

Ill Will: Stories of curses and supernatural misfortune

Stories with Sapphire ·

2024/10/16

Have you ever been targeted by a curse? In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing stories from real people who have had ill will supernaturally sent to them.Ch 1 - Santet and dukun, submitted by Rei. A woman was the target of dark Indonesian magick. Ch 2 - The white reaper of Athens, submitted by Achilles. A person was spared from a curse in Greece. Ch 3 - The flags, submitted by Anonymous. A girl took prayer flags from a tree. Ch 4 - Sack of secrets, submitted by Hector. A grandmother was visited

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45:42

Stories Revisited: Conversation with an Exorcist...

Stories with Sapphire ·

2024/10/09

In this bonus episode, we revisit my interview with Adam Blai, a layman who trains exorcists. We discuss what demons are, how demonic possession happens, the dangers of paranormal investigation, and so much more. Episode originally aired in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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36:55

Hello, I'm Here: Stories of spirits making themselves...

Stories with Sapphire ·

2024/10/02

My ancestors show me their presence through synchronicities and signs. Spirits enjoy making themselves known to the living. In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing true stories from real people who have also received a little hello from the spirit world.Ch 1 - The presence in the ceramics shop, submitted by NightLightDragon. I share the story of a person who felt a presence in their aunt’s ceramic shop. Ch 2 - The beach house, submitted by Jannett. I recount the time a beach house sale turned into

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44:07

Third Eye Bind: Conversation with a Witch and...

Stories with Sapphire ·

2024/09/25

Together, Lauretta and Kaitlyn are the Third Eye Bind Podcast, a video podcast dedicated to disrupting the boundaries of witchcraft and spirituality, and a digital altar to the Spirit of the Trickster. In this bonus episode, I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with these two wonderfully thoughtful, intelligent, talented, and magickal beings as they talk about spirituality buzzwords, a ghost that looked like Samantha the American Girl doll, playing around with the Holy Spirit board, and so

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40:54

Will You Play With Me?: Stories of spirits who ask to...

Stories with Sapphire ·

2024/09/18

If you're listening on Spotify, this episode has video! In this week’s episode, I'll be sharing true stories from real people who have invited something inhuman into their space. Ch 1 - Gido the dog, submitted by Jendall. I read the story of a kid who befriended a brown dog. Ch 2 - My friend in the dark, submitted by Taylar. I narrate the account of a kid who played a card game with a new friend. Ch 3 - You don't wanna play this game with me, with Thasha. I speak with Thasha @tazzberryjam who tells

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35:36

Filipino Land Spirits: Stories of Kapre, Duwende, and...

Stories with Sapphire ·

2024/09/04

The spirits that inhabit the land are often overlooked in conversations regarding ghosts and the paranormal, but they’re a very present aspect of everyday life, especially in the Philippines. So for this week’s episode, I’d like to share true stories from real people who have had encounters with spirits of the land in the Philippines. Ch 1: The kapre in the mango tree, submitted by Bison. I narrate the tale of a young woman’s brush with a tree spirit. Ch 2: Don't throw rocks, with Ethan from the

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