Ep. 87 The State of Scalarious Address, Some Warren's and Scooby Doo

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The unexpected journey from skeptic to believer sometimes takes surprising turns. After a month-long absence, John Olson returns with what he calls "The State of Scalarious Address" – a raw, unfiltered look into his spiritual awakening and its profound impact on the podcast's future.
With remarkable candor, John reveals his renewed Christian faith and the internal struggle it created regarding paranormal investigation. How can one explore hauntings and supernatural phenomena while maintaining religious convictions? The answer unfolds through a heartfelt monologue where John redefines the show's boundaries: continuing to interview psychics, paranormal investigators and comedians about their experiences, but eliminating activities like live readings and Ouija sessions that he believes "open doors" to negative entities.
This redirection doesn't mean abandoning the paranormal altogether. In fact, John introduces Ed and Lorraine Warren – America's most famous ghost hunters who investigated cases like the Amityville Horror and those portrayed in The Conjuring series. As self-proclaimed demonologists and mediums, the Warrens embody the complex relationship between faith and the supernatural that John now navigates himself. Were they legitimate investigators or elaborate frauds? The conversation begins here and will continue next week with a deeper exploration of their controversial legacy.
Between spiritual revelations and haunted histories, the episode maintains Scalarious's trademark humor, with guest Zach Scharf joining the banter and the return of the beloved "This or That" segment. The show concludes with a touching tribute to Chicago Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, connecting personal memories to life's fleeting nature.
Whether you're a paranormal enthusiast, spiritual seeker, or comedy fan, this landmark episode marks a thoughtful evolution of the podcast while promising the same engaging content that brought you here in the first place. Subscribe now and join us next week as we properly dive into the fascinating world of Ed and Lorraine Warren!

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1. Welcome Back to Scalarius (00:00:00)

2. The State of Scalarius Address (00:09:55)

3. Faith Journey and Show Direction (00:21:36)

4. Introduction to Ed and Lorraine Warren (00:32:02)

5. Notable Warren Investigations (00:42:40)

6. This or That Game (00:57:13)

7. Tribute to Ryan Sandberg (01:07:32)