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Summer 2026 Conference appearances
Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival - Townsend, TN - May 2
Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival - Townsend, TN - May 2
The first stop is the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival in Townsend, Tennessee on May 2, 2026,
I will be appearing at this event, recording live, in-person interviews with attendees who have experienced the unexplained. From cryptids and UFOs to paranormal encounters and everything in between, these sessions will capture real stories from real people—unfiltered and firsthand.
Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Con - Gatlinburg, TN - July 25
Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Festival - Townsend, TN - May 2
The next stop is the Smoky Mountain Bigfoot Conference in Gatlinburg, Tennessee on July 25, 2026.
Attendees are invited to step forward and share their experiences. Whether it’s something recent or a story that’s stayed with you for years, this is an opportunity to have your voice heard and your encounter documented as part of future ParaReality episodes.
GoblinCon - Hopskinsville, KY - August 22 & 23
In August, I'll be at GoblinCon in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on August 22 & 23.
I'll be continuing my live recordings of event attendees sharing their stories of the paranormal, UFOs, cryptids and other unexplained encounters.
If you’ll be attending this event, be sure to find me and take part in the conversation.
Because sometimes, the most compelling mysteries… come from those who’ve lived them.
West Kentucky Paranormal Expo - Mayfield, KY - Sept. 26
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be appearing as a featured speaker at the 2026 West Kentucky Paranormal Expo on Saturday, September 26th in Mayfield, Kentucky. The event will bring together paranormal investigators, researchers, vendors, and fans of the unexplained from across the region for a full day dedicated to ghosts, UFOs, cryptids, and all things strange. I’ll be speaking about paranormal phenomena, unexplained mysteries, and the ongoing research that has fueled more than two decades of the ParaReality Podcast. If you’re planning to attend, be sure to stop by and say hello!
Additional Event Announcement Coming Soon!
Additional Event Announcement Coming Soon!
Another event announcement coming soon. Stay tuned!
Season 20, ep. #21
Ask Sandman 2026
After years of investigating UFO sightings, ghost encounters, cryptid reports, conspiracy theories, and the unexplained, one thing has become clear: some of the most compelling mysteries don't come from books, television shows, or internet forums. They come from ordinary people.
In this special episode of ParaReality, host Sean "Sandman" Barnes opens the inbox and takes calls from listeners who have experienced something they cannot explain. Some are seeking answers. Others simply want to share a story that has stayed with them for years. All of them have one thing in common: an encounter that challenged their understanding of reality.
Listeners describe missing time in the wilderness, strange lights in the sky, silent black triangles hovering overhead, unexplained footsteps in an old farmhouse, mysterious figures appearing in the middle of the night, and even a phone call from a loved one after death. Each account is unique, yet all of them touch upon the same question that has driven paranormal research for generations: what happens when we encounter something that doesn't fit within our understanding of the world?
Throughout the episode, Sandman offers his perspective on each case, drawing upon more than two decades of experience investigating claims of the paranormal and unexplained. Rather than rushing to conclusions, he examines each story with an open mind, exploring both conventional explanations and the possibilities that lie beyond them.
Are these experiences evidence of genuine paranormal activity? Misunderstood natural phenomena? The quirks of memory and perception? Or are they glimpses of something we have yet to understand?
The answers remain elusive, but the stories are unforgettable.
Join ParaReality for an evening of listener emails, phone calls, personal encounters, and thoughtful discussion as we explore the mysteries that continue to captivate, confuse, and inspire us. Whether you're a skeptic, a believer, or simply curious about the unknown, this episode invites you to pull up a chair, listen closely, and ask yourself one simple question:
What would you do if it happened to you?
To learn more, you’ll have to Turn On, Tune In, & Find Out!
Sandman