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.
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.
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.
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!

Another event announcement coming soon. Stay tuned!
Few paranormal phenomena have emerged in modern times with the same combination of mystery, fear, and fascination as the Black Eyed Kids. Unlike legends that have been passed down for centuries, the Black Eyed Kids phenomenon appears to have surfaced only within the last few decades. Yet despite its relatively recent origins, it possesses all the hallmarks of an ancient mystery—recurring patterns, consistent witness accounts, and questions that remain frustratingly unanswered.
Reports from around the world describe encounters with children who seem almost normal at first glance. They appear unexpectedly in parking lots, on quiet streets, at gas stations, or standing outside homes late at night. They ask for help. They ask for a ride. Most often, they ask to be let inside. Witnesses frequently describe an overwhelming sense of dread and the unsettling feeling that something is deeply wrong long before they notice the children's most disturbing feature: eyes that are completely black, devoid of any visible whites, irises, or pupils.
In this episode of ParaReality, Sandman and Eric "Easy E" Patterson take a deep dive into one of the most chilling mysteries of the modern paranormal world. Together, they explore the origins of the Black Eyed Kids phenomenon, examine some of the most famous encounters, and analyze the common characteristics that continue to appear across witness reports.
But this discussion goes far beyond simply recounting scary stories.
Sandman investigates a controversial theory that has gained attention within UFO research circles: the possibility that Black Eyed Kids may be connected to the long-rumored alien-human hybridization program. Drawing from decades of abduction reports and hybrid encounter claims, he examines whether these strange children could represent something attempting to blend into human society while never fully succeeding.
Meanwhile, Easy E explores an entirely different possibility. Could the Black Eyed Kids be interdimensional entities or modern manifestations of the fairy folk and otherworldly beings that have appeared throughout folklore for centuries? From ancient stories of changelings and supernatural visitors to legends involving thresholds, invitations, and beings that exist alongside humanity, he examines whether the phenomenon may have roots far older than anyone realizes.
Throughout the episode, both hosts explore the striking similarities between modern Black Eyed Kid encounters and ancient traditions, UFO lore, and theories involving non-human intelligences. Are witnesses encountering alien hybrids learning to imitate humanity? Are they crossing paths with interdimensional beings that have existed throughout history under different names? Or are the Black Eyed Kids simply the latest evolution of an enduring human mystery?
The truth remains elusive. What is clear, however, is that the reports continue, the stories remain remarkably consistent, and the questions refuse to go away.
Whatever your perspective may be, this episode will challenge you to reconsider what might be lurking just beyond the boundaries of ordinary experience.
Because if the witnesses are telling the truth, the most frightening part of the Black Eyed Kids phenomenon may not be their eyes.
It may be the possibility that they were never children at all.
To learn more, you’ll have to Turn On, Tune In, & Find Out!
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