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Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf

Richard Hatem's Paranormal Bookshelf

By: Astonishing Legends Productions
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 “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.Summerland Entertainment, Inc Art Literary History & Criticism Social Sciences
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  • S3 Ep8: The National Directory of Haunted Places -- Part 2

    S3 Ep8: The National Directory of Haunted Places -- Part 2
    Oct 3 2025
    “Haunted events are beyond our logic and occur in ways that challenge our perception of reality. But whether a place is haunted by ghosts, flying saucers, angels, demons, or some strange energy can be a matter of some debate...” -- Dennis William Hauck, The National Directory of Haunted Places.

    Richard prepares for the biggest, most important and most personal pitch of his life. It’s the one that could change everything -- if he doesn’t screw it up. And The National Directory of Haunted Places never leaves his side. Richard scans the country, looking for something to believe in -- and even visits a haunted house in Michigan that just happens to be for sale! Just when it seems like the spirits are on his side, reality throws a curve ball: it looks like his son Owen might be born prematurely. Is there a middle ground between magic and the mundane? Is it possible to live with one foot in each? And where do you turn when real life threatens to tear hope away completely?

    Links:

    Support RHPB on Patreon here! https://patreon.com/RichardHatem?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    Get RHPB merch here! https://richardhatem-shop.fourthwall.com/?

    Buy The National Directory of Haunted Places https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=national+directory+of+haunted+places&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313

    Visit Case Vega -- but look out for those dark green margaritas! https://www.casavega.com/
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • S3 Ep7: The National Directory of Haunted Places -- Part 1

    S3 Ep7: The National Directory of Haunted Places -- Part 1
    Sep 19 2025
    “In almost every town in America, there are places where strange things happen...” -- Dennis William Hauck, The National Directory of Haunted Places.

    When Richard found The National Directory of Haunted Places at a small bookstore in Taos, New Mexico, it was like finding an enchanted treasure map. It seemed to promise a world filled with magic, all yours for the asking -- if you could find it. Right now, Richard needs magic more than ever. Under Siege 2: Dark Territory has come out -- but he still hasn’t sold anything on his own. His options are fading fast -- and now there’s a baby on the way. Maybe it’s time to grow up and leave childish things behind. As Richard obsessively tears through The National Directory of Haunted Places, searching the country for ghosts, UFOs, Bigfoot -- and hope -- the walls start to close in on him. Will cold, hard reality have the final word? Or will Richard somehow find the unmarked turn-off that leads to the shadowy land of dreams?

    Links:

    See Richard Hatem LIVE! The “Light in the Dark Tour” tickets and news are all right here! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/richard-hatems-paranormal-bookshelf-podcast-90573788253

    And here! https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/events

    Support RHPB on Patreon here! https://patreon.com/RichardHatem?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    Get RHPB merch here! https://richardhatem-shop.fourthwall.com/?

    Buy The National Directory of Haunted Places https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=national+directory+of+haunted+places&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313

    Visit Santacafe https://www.santacafe.com/?y_source=1_MzI3NjAxMTktNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D

    Visit L’Auberge Chez Francois https://www.laubergechezfrancois.com/
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • S3: SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: The Light in the Dark Tour -- with Scott Philbrook

    S3: SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: The Light in the Dark Tour -- with Scott Philbrook
    Sep 12 2025
    Astonishing Legends own Scott Philbrook joins Richard to find out everything you need to know about the upcoming RHPB “Light in the Dark Tour”! Rich and Scott break it down for you: the cities, the shows -- everything you need to know. PLUS -- Scott will be joining Richard live onstage in Washington, DC at Kramer’s Books! Along the way Rich and Scott talk about Halloween, Haunted Houses, Happy Hour, heart attacks, how to pronounce “Long Island” -- and the Rocky Horror Picture Show’s “Time Warp” dance!

    THEN: Richard talks with Leo and Janice Bartoldus, the RHPB fans who are generously hosting the final RHPB live show in Centereach, Long Island at their very own annual Halloween Haunted House! They’ll fill us in on all the thrills and chills -- and cocktails! -- you can expect when you arrive at this very special event!

    Links:
    See Richard Hatem LIVE! The “Light in the Dark Tour” tickets and news are all right here! https://www.eventbrite.com/o/richard-hatems-paranormal-bookshelf-podcast-90573788253

    And here! https://www.richardhatemsparanormalbookshelf.com/events

    Support RHPB on Patreon here! https://patreon.com/RichardHatem?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

    Get RHPB merch here! https://richardhatem-shop.fourthwall.com/
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    56 mins
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