Woo Woo with Rachel Dratch

Loyd Auerbach is a paranormal investigator, the president of the Forever Family Foundation, and possibly the first guest on Woo Woo who actually has a degree in parapsychology! Hear his tales of the various ghosts he has met over the years, including that of a woman named Lois who was full of good advice. Don’t worry, some ghosts really are friendly! Happy Halloween! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @profparanormal LInks to our sponsors: oneskin.co/WOO Use code WOO forhers.com/WOO FItracking.com Use code WOO honeylove.com/WOO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel and Irene get a crash course on magic mushrooms and the benefits of microdosing from Tracey Tee, founder of Moms on Mushrooms. After several life setbacks, Tracey discovered the powers of mushrooms and shares how they can help in a variety of ways involving mental health, focus, and more. An interesting delve into a natural source of healing and higher consciousness. Microdosing isn’t a form of tuning out, it’s tuning in! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis LInks to our sponsors: Article.com/WOO Trymiracle.com/woo Use code WOO Ollie.com/WOO Use code WOO forhers.com/WOO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bobby Moynihan (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, SNL) shares an uplifting tale about loss and signs from beyond. Bobby didn’t start out super woo woo, but he admits he can’t explain the timing of a recurring observation. Plus, the full appreciation of when childhood dreams come true! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @bibbymoynihan LInks to our sponsors: Nutrafol.com Use code WOO www.aspcapetinsurance.com/WOO Blissy.com/WOOPOD Kachava.com Use code WOO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor and director Jay Duplass (Transparent, Togetherness) shares an amazing and poignant story that changed how he sees the world. Also, how a feeling of being watched in his own home snowballed into a homespun ghostbusters project! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @jayduplass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Psychic, medium and author Laura Lynne Jackson (Signs, Guided: The Secret Path to an Illuminated Life) joins the show in a much anticipated conversation. Growing up with psychic gifts that led to a life in mediumship, Laura Lynne shares her knowledge of all manner of topics - signs, spirit guides, the other side - and with such a grounded voice of inner knowing that Rachel and Irene felt high for several days after speaking with her. Maybe you will too after hearing the conversation! It’s all about positivity, love and connection on this very special episode of Woo Woo!  You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @lauralynnejackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Author Bill Gifford (Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger, Spring Chicken) joins the show to discuss all manner of heat’s healing powers. Be it traveling to the saunas of Finland or training for the Hotter ‘N Hell Hundred bike race in Texas, Bill has done his research on heat and the body. It’s science! But don’t worry, Bill was also visited by his departed  grandmother so you will get your dose of woo woo too. You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @billgifford Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Richard Hatem, writer of the screenplay of “The Mothman Prophecies,” shares the tale of the legendary Mothman, first spotted in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in 1966. The Mothman is the subject of a book, the aforementioned screenplay, and even a festival! Host of his own podcast, “Richard Hatem’s Paranormal Bookshelf,” he also discusses the creepiest book he’s ever read, a tale of deceptive spirits. You’ll have to listen in to find out more! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @paranormalbookshelfpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tribute and thank you to Gloria Steinem. Please enjoy this encore presentation. Gloria Steinem, icon of feminism, and personal “shero” of Rachel and Irene talks about her days as a journalist and comedy writer and indulges us with talk of witches, intuition, and the wisdom of her 90 years. You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel and Irene go out into the field to the “Tarot! Renaissance Symbols, Modern Visions” Exhibit at The Morgan Library & Museum in NYC. Guided by curators Claire Gilman and Josh O’Driscoll, they  receive a fascinating deep dive into the origins of Tarot cards and the development of Tarot from a courtly card game to a tool of divination. Now that they’ve talked to Claire and Josh, Rachel and Irene feel wicked smahhht, and after listening, so will you! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @themorganlibrary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NYC fortune teller Dr. Honeybrew is a second generation Turkish reader of coffee grounds. A colorful character with a flair for theatrics, Dr. Honeybrew walks Rachel and Irene through his world of interpretation and even reads fortunes for the ladies. You may never look at what’s left in your cup the same way again! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @drhoneybrew Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Soileau (Rocky Horror Show on Broadway, CHRISTEENE ) joins the show to discuss how they developed their alter ego, the musician CHRISTEENE. If you are already cool enough to know about CHRISTEENE you will want to hear her origin story, and if you’ve never heard of her, listen up to Paul’s unique take on creativity and the concept of taking your ideas out on a “date.” Also, the energy in beloved objects.  Paul is a fun and fascinating conversationalist! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @paulsoileau Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, comedian and producer Wendi McLendon-Covey (St. Denis Medical, The Goldbergs) joins the show to discuss the psychics she visited and the healing it provided for her and her family. Plus, haunted New Orleans and a yearly astrology “weather report!”  You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @wendimclendoncovey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Astrologer and writer Jill Dearman joins the show to discuss her new book and give the ladies a crash course in all things astrology! She also explains practical ways you can use astrology in your everyday life. Plus, Rachel and Irene get their charts done, and Rachel is encouraged that the planets support her woo woo pursuits! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @jillydearman Find Jill Dearman on her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JillDearmanAstrology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rachel and Irene get serious with former NYC homicide prosecutor Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi (Homicide 360, Anatomy of Murder) as she discusses the “tells” she has learned when someone is lying on the stand. Also  a glimpse into her Icelandic heritage with its firm belief in  gnomes and elves! And Irene had some woo woo of her own this week -- a vivid dream and ensuing sign, literally from above! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @annasigganicolazzi, @homicide360podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (Pose, Loot) joins the show to discuss a 24-hour period where she was firing on all woo woo cylinders. Creepy feelings! Prophetic dreams! Plus, the crazy tale of how she drew a certain energy across her path in a miracle encounter overseas.  You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @mjrodriguez7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Medium Audrey Alison joins the show to share how she first discovered her special gifts as a teen and how she uses astrology and tarot as her guides through life. Also, a mention of a moth leads to… a visit from the other side? We go full woo woo in this episode! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @audreyalison_astrologytarot Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taran Killam (Saturday Night Live, Stumble) agreed to be on the show even though he's not super woo woo. However, in the course of discussing his career the ladies stumble upon an extremely woo woo “ritual” which Taran did on a regular basis.  Of course the ladies choose to believe this led to his big break! Plus, the conversation includes tips for creativity and writing as well! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @tarzannoz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Writer and filmmaker Tom Coleman (Guestiquette - A Handbook for Horrible Houseguests) joins the show to discuss the night he spotted an eerie girl in the road -- a sighting so unsettling it prompted him to consult a paranormal expert at a top university.Plus, Rachel and Irene share the predictions that came true from their past psychic readings! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Amy Robbins is the host of the podcast Life, Death & the Space Between. A licensed therapist, Amy discovered she also had the gift of mediumship after a “visit” from a departed loved one. Hear her take on the connection between the living and our loved ones and who have passed on. Also the fun of signs and of viewing them with joy and playfulness. An uplifting episode! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @dramyrobbins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ellen Wier (Life After Life with Ellen, Beyond The Grave) shares her incredible near-death experience at age 12, and how that deeply profound experience showed her a life purpose -- healing with music. Plus, how Ellen helps people access a higher consciousness with crystal singing bowls. And Rachel and Irene get to sample a mini experience! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis @wellness_music_therapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices