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Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf

Astonishing Legends Productions

“Go inside the mind of one of television and movies’ wildest storytellers…” Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf is a podcast that feels like discovering a secret diary. Every episode unravels the mysteries of a book from Richard"s bookshelf and a story from Richard’s life, weaving together the excitement of the supernatural and the warmth of personal storytelling.

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24:21

S3: RHPB Season 3 Preview -- with Susan Lambert!

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2025/05/30

Season 3 of RHPB starts in 2 weeks -- June 13th!Join Richard and his extra special guest, his wife Susan Lambert -- creator and cohost of the podcast 80’s TV Ladies -- as they tease Season 3 episodes, share DATES OF UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS -- and explore a very weird dream Richard had that might mean one of them is psychic! If you have location ideas for LIVE RHPB SHOWS, contact us at richard@richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com

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69:39

SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE - The Close Encounters Man with...

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2025/05/09

NEW RHPB SEASON 3 PREMIERE DATE -- FRIDAY JUNE 13TH! In this Special Bonus Episode, Richard catches up with good friend and writer Mark O’Connell, author of the modern UFO classic The Close Encounters Man: How One Man Made the World Believe in UFOs -- the wildly entertaining story of J. Allen Hynek, the astronomer who invented the concept of "Close Encounters" with alien life, inspired Steven Spielberg’s classic film and made an entire nation want to believe in UFOs. Mark’s new book, The Year

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93:34

SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: Living with Ghosts

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2025/04/18

What does it actually feel like to be a psychic medium? What is it like to have ghosts be a constant part of your otherwise normal life? Cindy Valenzuela and Colleen McKinnie can tell you -- because they are both in touch with the spirit world every day. They are both wives and mothers, they have professional careers -- and they can communicate with those who have passed on. In our conversation, we’ll find out the scariest part of being a medium, what to do when your kid starts demonstrating psychic

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41:00

RHPB First Anniversary!

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2025/03/25

It’s our First Anniversary! Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf debuted one year ago today, and to celebrate we’re re-broadcasting the very first episode where Richard receives the book that changes his life -- and gets introduced to his very first paranormal bookshelf. Join Richard and everyone here at RHPB as we celebrate the episode that started it all -- and Richard shares some exciting news about an upcoming live event!

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65:25

S2 Ep10: Glimpses of Eternity

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2025/03/03

On July 27, 2011, Richard Hatem came home from work to find a book waiting for him—Glimpses of Eternity by Raymond Moody. He remembers the date well, because it was also the day he got fired. And if you’ve ever been fired, you know the feeling: shock, relief, maybe a strange sense of joy. It also ushered in a phase of creative revival and exploration, reminding us that the most unexpected transitions can open a door. Raymod Moody knew a thing or two about that. At just 30, he became famous for

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54:29

S2 Ep9: Investigating Mediums

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2025/02/17

Investigating Mediums by Julie Beischel, PhD.In this episode, join Richard Hatem as he cracks open Investigating Mediums by Dr. Julie Beischel. In her book, Dr. Beischel attempts a scientific exploration into the world of psychic mediums. What began as an academic pursuit for Dr. Beischel evolved into years of testing and research—none of which have brought her a dime. If that doesn’t convince you of her sincerity, maybe nothing will. But Richard’s own experience with mediums adds another layer

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53:19

S2: SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: Questions & Answers — with...

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2025/02/03

It's a SPECIAL RHPB BONUS EPISODE! Grab a drink, sit down by the fireplace and join Richard as he answers the questions you've been asking him since the show began! From favorite authors to TV show plot twists; from Bible classes to the Sex Pistols; from cocktails to cats-and-dogs to cursing — he covers it all! And find out just how and when he'll be coming to YOUR city — LIVE. Relax, get cozy — it's time to "create your own culture" with RHPB!Subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts for

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46:52

S2 Ep8: The Other Side - Part 2

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2025/01/20

"The Other Side" by Bishop James A. Pike, with Diane Kennedy Part 2We’re back on The Other Side, diving deeper into Bishop James A. Pike’s gripping search for a connection with his late son – and Richard Hatem’s high-stakes hijinks as a burgeoning writer chasing his dream. While Pike wrestles with the profound—and sometimes unsettling—realities of life, death, and faith, Richard takes a big swing of his own, trying to break into the world of television by breaking his way into the office of

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53:50

S2 Ep7: The Other Side - Part 1

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2025/01/06

“I had heard of poltergeists – the spirit of a dead person causing some sort of disturbance in the house where the person resided before dying. For the first time I faced the real possibility that the source of all that had been happening could be my son – dead, but still living.”In this episode, travel with Richard Hatem to – “The Other Side” by Bishop James A. Pike, with Diane Kennedy. This book recounts the chilling experiences of Bishop Pike, an Episcopal leader who, in the wake of his son’s

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64:03

S2 Ep6: Surgeon From Another World

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2024/12/23

This isn’t your typical Christmas story—but it is a Christmas story: one that delves into second chances, goodwill towards humanity, ghosts, and hope. And it’s true. Tonight, Richard Hatem brings you one of the strangest and most captivating tales he’s ever heard in Surgeon from Another World by George Chapman and Roy Stemman. It begins with a father’s devastating loss: at 25, George Chapman’s four-week-old daughter died. Struggling with grief and anger, he turned to spiritualism—hoping to connect

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66:14

S2: Bonus Patreon Episode - A Conversation With Farah...

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2024/12/09

As a special treat, Richard shares with you a sample of what's happening on his Patreon feed —an interview with Turkish ufologist Farah Yurdozu. If you recognize the name, it's because she is the author of Love In An Alien Purgatory — The Life and Fantastic Art of David Huggins, which was featured on Episode 2 of Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf. In this wide-ranging conversation, Richard and Farah talk about: Farah's grandfather's terrifying encounter with Reptilian entities in Baghdad;

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61:05

S2 Ep5: Phone Calls from the Dead

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2024/11/25

Losing your virginity, bargain-bin paperbacks, and phone calls from beyond the grave—just another summer in the life of Richard Hatem.This week, Richard dusts off one of his strangest books, Phone Calls From the Dead by D. Scott Rogo and Raymond Bayless. But before he cracks the spine, we a detour back to the summer of 1983—a tale of his teenage years, his friend Larry, his girlfriend Michelle, and the he-didn’t-even-know-it-was-life-changing moment when he unearthed this book in a record

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46:11

S2 Ep4: Voices of the Dead?

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2024/11/11

What do screenwriting, first dates, and electronic voice phenomena (EVP) have in common? For a teenaged Richard Hatem in December of 1982, it was the book: Voices of the Dead? By Susy Smith. Richard discovered something mind-blowing: you didn’t have to go anywhere to find a ghost. You just need a tape recorder, fresh batteries, and some time. With this knowledge, the idea of ghost-hunting went from a distant dream to an unnervingly close reality. Personal proof of the paranormal was right within

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62:37

S2 Ep3: The Mammoth Mountain Poltergeist

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2024/10/28

“Our first instinct was just sheer disbelief. We were trying to tell ourselves that it couldn't be real. It couldn't be happening. But it was.”—The Mammoth Mountain Poltergeist by Jenny Ashford and Tom RossIn this episode, Richard dives into The Mammoth Mountain Poltergeist by Jenny Ashford and Tom Ross—a book that’s part childhood memoir, part full-throttle paranormal nightmare, and less than 150 pages. But don’t let its length fool you, it may be the most important poltergeist story ever

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56:22

S2 Ep2: They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2024/10/14

“The Saucers don’t interest me anymore. When Barker asked is that because you found out they were too ordinary to be interesting? Or because what you discovered about them is too painful for you to think about?”—They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers by Gray Barker Richard picked up They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers while trying to crack the adaptation of The Mothman Prophecies during a three-week trip to New Mexico. He bought the book in the morning, started reading that afternoon, and by

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55:03

S2 Ep1: Monsters Among Us

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2024/09/30

“As we sat there, watching, she transformed into this huge beastly creature, similar to what people might call a wolf. Right there in the middle of our church. It stood on hind legs and rode a roar that would’ve made a lion cower.”—Monsters Among Us by Linda GodfreyAre you the kind of person who thinks ‘roughing it’ means staying at a hotel without Wi-Fi? Then pour some champagne to get through this episode set, mostly in the great(ish) outdoors. Let’s just say Monsters Among Us by Linda Godfrey

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66:43

ASK ME ANYTHING with special guests Scott Philbrook...

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2024/09/16

Join special guests, Scott Philbrook and Forrest Burgess from “Astonishing Legends” for Richard Hatem’s first-ever AMA!

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24:58

Special Announcements for Season 2 of Richard Hatem's...

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2024/09/02

Richard & Susan drop in with some important upcoming dates and announcements about all things RHPB, including a couple of SPECIAL UPCOMING EPISODES you’ll want to know about right away… Enjoy!

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43:40

10: Miracles by D. Scott Rogo – Part 3

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2024/07/29

"Miracles may potentially occur when large crowds of people who share a similar worldview come together. Their combined faith and emotion may somehow become linked to the world around them. Miracles may be the result." –Miracles by D. Scott RogoIn the final episode of Season 1, journey with Richard as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of his career and personal life, all while finding solace and purpose in the pages of both of his Miracles. As Richard grapples with the ups and downs of life,

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37:37

9: Miracles by D. Scott Rogo – Part 2

Richard Hatem"s Paranormal Bookshelf ·

2024/07/15

“The exact same phenomenon can be investigated very differently depending on whether the investigator is a clergyman -- or a parapsychologist.” –Miracles by D. Scott RogoBy September 13th, 2001 the world was changing hourly. Richard gets a call that the execs at Touchstone want to "re-approach" the original outline that he had toiled over for weeks. This is the kind of news that could undo a writer. But, the world was changing. Why shouldn't Miracles? And it is in this moment, dear listener,

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