Otherworld

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Otherworld tells real stories of people who have experienced something paranormal or unexplainable. Host Jack Wagner takes an open minded and journalistic approach to the subject matter and aims to uncover some of the biggest mysteries of the world and how people react to it.

Recent Episodes
  • Episode 120: The Final Visitor
    Apr 28, 2025 – 56:38
  • Episode 119: Cat Nap
    Apr 21, 2025 – 58:02
  • Episode 118: Lucy and Lauren
    Apr 14, 2025 – 46:23
  • "Dismal Falls" from Spooked
    Apr 7, 2025 – 35:21
  • Episode 117: The Clearing
    Mar 31, 2025 – 48:34
  • Episode 116: Auntie Gloria
    Mar 24, 2025 – 01:08:58
  • The Life of Aleister Crowley Pt. 4 "The Great Deceiver" [Patreon Preview]
    Mar 19, 2025 – 11:30
  • Episode 115: The Mirror Realm
    Mar 17, 2025 – 48:58
  • The Life of Aleister Crowley Pt 1: "The Great Beast"
    Mar 10, 2025 – 01:11:58
  • Appleby Mansion [Patreon Preview]
    Mar 5, 2025 – 06:47
  • Episode 114: The Michigan Dogman Pt. 2
    Mar 3, 2025 – 01:10:43
  • Episode 113: The Michigan Dogman Pt. 1
    Feb 24, 2025 – 01:05:50
  • Polly [Patreon Preview]
    Feb 18, 2025 – 06:39
  • Episode 112: Fike House
    Feb 10, 2025 – 52:10
  • Episode 111: The Sleepover
    Feb 3, 2025 – 46:11
  • Valentina [Patreon Preview]
    Jan 29, 2025 – 07:16
  • Episode 110: Never Ending Road
    Jan 20, 2025 – 01:02:32
  • The Octopus Murders with Christian Hansen & Zachary Treitz [Patreon Preview]
    Jan 16, 2025 – 09:16
  • Episode 109: The Fake Seance
    Jan 13, 2025 – 54:29
  • Episode 108: Face to Face
    Jan 6, 2025 – 56:56
  • Interview with Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah
    Dec 23, 2024 – 01:31:47
  • Episode 107: The Expedition
    Dec 16, 2024 – 01:14:48
  • Interview with Danielle Aykroyd [Patreon Preview]
    Dec 12, 2024 – 09:46
  • Episode 106: Up in the Sky
    Dec 9, 2024 – 01:15:49
  • Episode 105: Second Chance
    Dec 2, 2024 – 01:05:00
  • Episode 104: The Reader Pt. 2
    Nov 25, 2024 – 01:00:50
  • Episode 103: The Reader Pt. 1
    Nov 18, 2024 – 51:13
  • Interview with Dr. Bruce Greyson of DOPS
    Nov 11, 2024 – 01:29:28
  • What Is Zozo? feat JC Dentun [Patreon Preview]
    Nov 5, 2024 – 07:38
  • Episode 102: Zozo Pt. 2
    Oct 31, 2024 – 58:28
  • The Board Named Itself [Patreon Preview]
    Oct 29, 2024 – 07:26
  • Episode 101: Zozo Pt. 1
    Oct 28, 2024 – 01:07:34
  • Episode 100: Suburban Goatman
    Oct 24, 2024 – 01:04:59
  • Episode 99: The Pump House
    Oct 21, 2024 – 01:05:56
  • Episode 98: Discernment Pt. 2
    Oct 17, 2024 – 01:15:26
  • Episode 97: Discernment Pt. 1
    Oct 14, 2024 – 53:06
  • Episode 96: The Hidden Staircase
    Oct 10, 2024 – 46:49
  • Episode 95: Kwomais Point
    Oct 7, 2024 – 57:12
  • Episode 94: The Taotaomo'na
    Oct 1, 2024 – 42:00
  • Deep Research: The Gateway Tapes Pt. 1
    Sep 23, 2024 – 01:26:00
  • Episode 93: Skyla & Gabby
    Sep 16, 2024 – 55:58
  • Episode 92: The Receiver
    Sep 9, 2024 – 01:20:43
  • Interview with Dr. Philip Cozzolino of DOPS
    Aug 26, 2024 – 01:29:28
  • Episode 91: Slashed Tires
    Aug 19, 2024 – 47:47
  • Episode 90: The Long Road Home
    Aug 12, 2024 – 54:58
  • Episode 89: The Spare Room
    Aug 5, 2024 – 56:15
  • Interview with Dr. Kim Penberthy of DOPS
    Jul 29, 2024 – 01:26:14
  • The Life of Jack Parsons [Patreon Preview]
    Jul 24, 2024 – 12:51
  • Episode 88: Sawyer River Road
    Jul 22, 2024 – 58:55
  • Episode 87: Them: Part Six "Sara"
    Jul 8, 2024 – 01:21:12
Recent Reviews
  • nikkibikkibobikki
    Favorite podcast
    Favorite podcast
  • ABC.DEFG
    Most Authentic Paranormal Podcast
    This is the most raw, interesting paranormal/unexplained podcast out there. Everyone needs to start at episode one, and work through! I promise it will NOT disappoint!! Thank you Jack and the team I’m a day one fan. I’m bothered to see so many reviews hating on Jack’s “interruptions”. He’s a great host with honest questions we would ask. It helps show how real-time the interviews are. Without Jack’s interjections it could come off boring/questionable. Also, the ads you can literally skip. So idk why ppl are complaining about that. Also! Patreon is previewed for a reason because you have to PAY. So just pay $5 bruh. It’s not bank breaking. Anyways- GREAT stories!
  • ThatDudeDev
    Great!
    I’ve been listening for 6 months or so and this pod doesn’t miss. Every episode is done very well and it isn’t littered with ads. If you enjoy the supernatural or unexplained, this is for you!
  • TinaBaxley
    Love this show!
    Cat Nap was so so interesting.
  • KaitlinFranklin
    Expertly done
    Otherworld came into my life by chance and it’s become a daily staple in my routine. I couldn’t praise this show enough! It calms my anxiety, and just allows you to settle in and forget everything for an hour. I started listening a couple of years ago, and put a few of my friends onto it too. I once drove 33 hours in a weekend and Otherworld kept me entertained and focused, making the drive way more enjoyable. Thank you Jack for your engaging content and calming voice.
  • kimmycsammy
    Love
    Just found this podcast and it’s my new favorite! I alway love listening to firsthand paranormal experiences but these stories are intermingled with real life events that make for interesting and sometimes edge of your seat life experiences. Excellent!
  • ILikeSpookyThings
    Fun
    Love this podcast. If you like true paranormal, spooky stories, take a listen- I don’t think you’ll regret it
  • Magmo12
    Seriously the best podcast
    I love supernatural, paranormal shows. I listen to many. This one always delivers.
  • Big Bs617
    Lucy and Lauren
    Top 5 episode
  • TibbyMcG
    Great stories from the experiencers!
    -Can definitely do without any of the host’s input.
  • trithseeker
    Interesting Informative & Validating
    I like love these stories in that they’re told by the experiencer which lends an earnestness & credibility. I’m a believer, & appreciate the effort to get this information out there.
  • Toryk
    Top 3 fav of all time
    This show is so well done, from the very first episode. I discovered it after they did an episode swap with Spooked(by Snap Judgement), and have been binging since. 10/10 theme song.
  • ABCStrohm
    Fascinating
    Truly enjoy this podcast. These experiences are retold so well, you’re drawn in. Love that it’s told from the person who experienced it. You don’t roll your eyes and think “yeah sure” you can tell what they’re retelling is accurate and heartfelt. Im sure it takes work and time to weed out these truly amazing experiences from ones that may be exaggerated and that makes all the difference. Really fascinating. I love the follow up too. Glad I found this podcast.
  • Grimacepurple
    I look forward to Mondays now
    This podcast is so great I look forward to Mondays when a new episode is released
  • rnireb
    Please don’t turn this into a celebrity podcast
    Once a week is a stretch so I’m very sad to wake up today and see there isn’t a new episode. For the past few months, this has been my favorite podcast. One of the many things I love about it is that you find every day people with an extraordinary story and let them tell it. When I saw the first celebrity guest pop up, I honestly bristled because it felt very offbrand. I tried to listen to it, but it’s not what I come here for. Now I see another celebrity podcast is posted, and I’ve come here to beg. Please don’t turn this into a celebrity podcast. I’m sure it’s tempting once you have access on this platform to talk to cool people, but hearing the stories from the regular, Jane and Joe is what makes this podcast great.
  • SY Amelia
    Crazy stories
    This is my absolute favorite podcast. From the way the stories are told to the way they're presented to the stories themselves, the whole podcast is outstanding.
  • Bear102008
    Dogman!!!!
    Thank you so much for the dogman story! My favorite cryptid! I would love more stories like this!
  • Metaphysical Cafe
    Fascinating and well done
    I have listened to some of these episodes several times. This podcast is jampacked with mind bending life stories . I have never become a Patreon on a podcast, but this one I will. I definitely want to hear everything.
  • JessyS89
    More episodes like Auntie Gloria, please!
    I love this podcast. I’ve listened to it for a couple of years now, from when it first started. Episodes like Auntie Gloria are, in my opinion, the most interesting and fun to listen to. More episodes like that please. Great job, all!
  • Xhaseb
    Absolute favorite
    Amazingly authentic, from a listeners perspective it seems to me the utmost respect has been placed on research and the gathering of information pertaining to each and every individual story. I anxiously wait with an unreasonable amount of anticipation for each show release. The show that reintroduced me to paranormal, and in the absolute best way. Please, never stop this show.
  • candy_lllll
    favorite podcast
    I really appreciate the quality of the audio and the conversations and the music! the experiences shared on this podcast have really opened up my world of beliefs. i really love how in depth the interviews and explorations go, the emphasis on research and asking questions rather than trying to land on singular answers. thank you. PS. people asking for more editing, i disagree. i like the opportunity to slow down and tune in.
  • Justin H M
    Favorite podcast
    Quickly becoming my favorite paranormal podcast. Sometimes the story teller can be hard to follow when they ramble and be long winded with their telling of their stories but the editing and research done for each topic make this top tier. Was never really into the Michigan dogman, but really enjoyed both episodes, loved how you took a deep dive and let us know the full history of the legend. As someone who works alone in national parks across America, I love having this one play throughout the day. Hopefully one day I'll have an experience to tell for the show.
  • LoolaZZZ
    Aleister Crowley show
    I’ve been a long-time listener and Patreon subscriber, but I need to ask a favor of the host. Jack, I just listened to Part 1 of the Crowley show, which was very interesting, but one thing that was super annoying was your continuously interrupting your guest and researcher who had done all the legwork. One of the things I like so much about your show is that you don’t inject yourself much — I want to hear the stories themselves, not someone else’s take on them. I realize you’re the creator and host of the podcast and it’s all your show, but a little less off-the-cuff commentary would definitely help. With all due respect…
  • MusicalMissionary
    Patreon Preview?
    Add it to the end of full length episodes. Don’t tell me there’s something new just for me to see there’s a 7 minute preview. I promise that doesn’t make me want to subscribe.
  • *krr
    Love it!
    I love every episode I’ve heard but I wish I didn’t have to subscribe I’m a senior with no income. Wish I were a billionaire.
  • Honky310
    Favorite show
    This is my favorite podcast. Amazing job on editing and research. I scare myself all the time by listening to stories at night but it’s worth it.
  • itty4414
    No option for ad-free
    I would gladly listen more and subscribe , but the ads are killing me. Why is there not an option for ad-free listening?
  • KulaHipstaChick
    Perfectly Paranormal
    I’m updating my review to say that my favorite story in the series is the “Them” six part series. I understand there has been some backlash around that particular series and I think. People just aren’t ready for it. That’s OK. It’s an amazing story. The whole podcast is better than any other paranormal podcast. I’ve heard to date. What
  • lisa loeb 420
    so much filler
    i like the people he chooses and the stories but the host is so clearly making every guest waaaaay over explain things just to make the episode long enough for ad breaks. a lot of repeating boring details. i wish i could like this show more. i think he needs to start making every ep two stories so he doesn’t need to drag out every single one.
  • Migh Nickle
    Chilling and Thrilling. THE BEST!
    This is the first podcast I’ve ever listened to. I work 12 hours a day driving truck, and I like to listen to talk and not music. One night I tuned into coast to coast am and an ad for this show came on. I immediately went to investigate this. Instantly loved it and couldn’t get enough. The stories are so personal and I tend to think about these story tellers sometimes and if they’re okay. I love that Jack isn’t a professional and simply started this show because it’s a topic of his curiosity. You’re an awesome host, I love it, and keep it going. …even though it freaks me out when I’m at work, in the middle of nowhere, while my mind plays tricks on me.
  • Jsgarrett1
    I love this show
    Jack is a great interviewer. I love hearing the stories and have expanded my perspective of our world.
  • kaydie80
    New favorite podcast!!! And I listen to many!
    Some one said that they don’t like that the people telling the stories stumble and reiterate while trying to get the point…. What?? It is so hard to talk about yourself especially when talking about something that feels unexplainable and extraordinary…. The people are real and they are telling their stories authentically and I love that the host allows this… and yes he summarizes it, but I don’t mind because his genuine interest in the topics and the stories of those he has on the podcast is refreshing and feels like “good human” energy. The stories are intriguing, and thought provoking. Thanks Jack Wagner for great story telling and giving relevance and compassion and genuine interest to the people who are willing to tell their stories!!!
  • corderodedios
    The sleepover episode
    …gets cut off during the 2nd part. The friend is smack in the middle of telling her side of the story when, all of a sudden, you’re giving the credits/outro. Then, there’s about ten minutes of silence. And that was a really good episode, too! Can it be reuploaded so we can finish getting her friend’s story? I’m sure someone must’ve informed you already but just in case. Love the show! But respectfully, you do need better titles, like, why is this The Sleepover? It should be, in my estimation, The Implant or The Alien in the House on the Graveyard or just The Alien Implant, but call it something that at least helps jog the memory! Too many episodes have sleepovers to make that title have any significance. And don’t get me started on Many Things! 😂
  • Lyndieloo83
    The best ever
    I have never loved a podcast as much as I love this one. Thank you for making it!!
  • Threadfreud
    Too many sleep paralysis stories
    i enjoy Jack as a host and for the most part like the pod, but it really seems like a majority of episodes are just hallucinations from sleep paralysis. If I get to a point where the guest is describing having some sort of encounter or experience while in bed i immediately switch out of the podcast. The other stories that dont contain this are really fun though:)
  • LeHuit
    My favorite podcast.
    I look forward to the new episode every week. Honestly one of the best shows for those interested in the supernatural.
  • murdered eardrums
    Edit! Please!
    Lots of rambling and repetition by the guests while they get to their point. Then you get an unnecessary recap of the same thing you just heard by the host. Most of the 2 part episodes are a money grab to extend content. The host also somewhat self-centers himself in stories, and for some reason felt the need to let us know in one of his ads that he is a big, strong man that doesn’t need his kitty litter in smaller, easier to lift sizes like the rest of us wimps.
  • Charlie Sees
    Reignited my curiosity at a time when I really needed it
    Thank you for making a show that is as thought provoking as it is humbling. You are a gifted journalist. You reignited my curiosity of what’s possible at a time when I really needed it. Please keep up the great work!
  • KAanestad
    This podcast is so validating
    I’ve devoured every episode, and love how Jack lets people just tell their stories, and the listener form their own opinions. After listening to so many stories, I can see common threads that help me piece together my own theories. I’ve had many paranormal experiences in my life, especially regarding ouija boards and now I feel very validated with similar stories being told. Also enjoy the music and overall production of this show!
  • wahoo vibes
    Wow
    My grandma had an NDE, was a devout Catholic her whole life…on the other side she looked down and saw all religions connected to the same source, that it didn’t matter. I feel her legacy and love with me when I listen to this podcast. Great work
  • iheartavocados
    Amazing
    Eagle eye episodes are my favorite. Renee, thank you for having the courage to share such a personal story. Love that y’all allow people to tell stories in their own words. It really adds to the experience as a listener. Forever will recommend this podcast to friends!
  • Curiosity Seeker
    The Reader
    I really enjoyed listening to this podcast! It introduces subjects that are not only unique but also informative and thought provoking. I have recommended these stories to a lot of friends and acquaintances. The guests on this show have enlarged my viewpoint beyond my own small circle of experiences.
  • lace-yV
    What am I missing!
    I’ve listened to so many episodes hoping I’d change my mind but I think the guests on this show are just not great storytellers. Half the time I’m not sure what the point of the story is, and these are pretty long episodes. I get that they’re preserving the person’s experience but I don’t know, it’s so long-winded. Audio is great! I just wish the point of the stories was more obvious I guess.
  • chezmc5
    Otherworld is my new religion 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
    “You’re Not Eileen” was my first episode and I’ve been hooked ever since.
  • randman25
    Will listen to every episode
    My daughter told my wife who told me about this podcast. Started at the beginning. Loving the experience. I have dealt with much of the same that I’ve heard so far. Resonates.
  • BD drew
    Ep 106
    Second half of this episode is one of the most fascinating, gripping, well told stories to date, overwhelmingly curious yet satisfyingly evil in a spiritual core. Things like this can only be found an brought to the surface by Mr. Jack in his otherworld!
  • cabaxter76
    1 episode in -should I keep going?
    Episode 106 was soooo drawn out and both guests stories could have been 5 mins. Aiden describing walking out in the woods for the majority of the story was just droning on and on and on- I only listened to it because she sounds like Jennifer Lawrence🤣 and hoping for an exciting climax that never happened.
  • KeepYourMindOpen
    Worth A Listen!
    I am a true crime fan but I also love listening to peoples stories. I have learned every person has a story & they’re all worth listening to. These people just happen to have very interesting stories! The podcast is well done & the people are respected by the host, Jack Wagner. Jack, keep it up! Well done 😊
  • AudieArn
    The Buzz is True: This is the Best Paranormal Podcast!
    I just found this podcast via a great review on Reddit and it has very quickly become my all time favorite for paranormal true stories. Jack Wagner does a fantastic job not only hosting, but researching the stories also, adding another layer of validity to the podcast. Absolutely first rate. Thank you!!
  • jennisizzler
    Please
    I want to love this show, but you need to get a more shrewd editor. 2/3 of each episode is the host rambling and advertisements. Keep it just to the guest speaker as much as possible and you will have a truly great show.
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