The Unholy Podcast - Ep.44 - iSpook Paranormal with Danny Hibshman

June 11, 2026

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When the Paranormal Finds You: Danny Hibshman’s Encounters

Danny Hibshman didn’t set out to become a paranormal investigator. He joined iSpook Paranormal and later founded his own subdivision, Paranormal Voices United, not because he was chasing headlines but because experiences kept finding him. His first hint that something wasn’t right came at Punderson Manor near Cleveland, where he walked into a hallway that was “about 9000 degrees” — a temperature anomaly that stuck with him long before he understood what it meant. From that point forward, the line between casual curiosity and lived encounter began to blur.

The Difference Between Watching and Being Noticed

Hibshman makes a quiet but important distinction: there is a gap between witnessing something paranormal and being noticed by it. At the old Davie Schoolhouse in Florida — one of the oldest schoolhouses in the Everglades — he experienced the latter. During a group session using the Estes Method, in which participants are blindfolded and wear noise-canceling headphones while a live audio feed plays, most people lasted ten to fifteen minutes. One person stayed under for forty-five minutes, leaving the group unsettled. The building itself has a history that includes a house on the property that has been under fire investigation for two years. Hibshman suspects the fire was not accidental. “I personally think a ghos

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What you'll learn

1 (04:06) **First Unsettling Moment at Punderson Manor** - Danny recalls his earliest paranormal experience before becoming an investigator, noting an inexplicable temperature spike in a hallway.
2 (05:42) **Defining a "Hot" Location: The Old Davie Schoolhouse** - Danny identifies a consistently active site in Florida, the Old Davie Schoolhouse, and describes its persistent "weird vibe."
3 (07:14) **Warning Signs of a Strong Attachment: The 45-Minute Estes Method** - Danny describes an investigation where one person went under for an unusually long 45 minutes via the Estes Method, while others only lasted 10-15 minutes.
4 (08:44) **Classic Signs: Disembodied Smells and Physical Contact** - Danny shares the story of smelling cigar smoke at The Myrtles Plantation, later confirmed as a known residual haunting of General Bradford.
5 (09:31) **Warning Sign of a Malevolent Presence: The Doll Room** - Danny recounts his only experience of running from a ghost, triggered by an overwhelming sense of dread and a visible figure on video in a room full of dolls.
6 (11:49) **Defining the "Follow-You-Home" Phenomenon** - The host asks if any entity has ever attached itself to Danny after an investigation; Danny confirms he has not experienced this.
7 (12:55) **Photographic Evidence: White Shadows and Green Figures** - Danny describes capturing a white shadow in a photo, and later a full-body green figure in the exact same spot at a Savannah restaurant.

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Show Notes

In Episode 44 of The Unholy Podcast, author and paranormal investigator Doug Owen welcomes Danny Hibshman of iSpook Paranormal for an engaging discussion that ventures deep into the unknown. As a paranormal researcher, writer, and investigator with iSpook Paranormal, Danny shares his experiences exploring haunted locations, investigating reports of ghostly activity, and documenting strange encounters that challenge conventional explanations.

The conversation explores firsthand paranormal experiences, the challenges of separating fact from folklore, and the importance of approaching investigations with both skepticism and an open mind. Danny discusses some of the most intriguing cases he has encountered throughout his journey into the supernatural and what continues to drive his passion for uncovering the truth behind unexplained phenomena.

The episode also dives into the enduring mystery of Bigfoot, examining eyewitness reports, cryptid investigations, and the evidence that keeps the legend alive. From haunted locations and spirit encounters to one of North America's most famous cryptids, this episode offers listeners a fascinating look at the mysteries that continue to captivate paranormal researchers around the world.
Join Doug Owen and Danny Hibshman for a thought-provoking exploration of ghosts, hauntings, paranormal investigations, and the ongoing search for answers hidden within the shadows.

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