Otherworld

I talk to Danielle Aykroyd about her family's involvement in spiritualism, and growing up in a home where the paranormal is just normal. For the full episode, sign up for the Otherworld Patreon Danielle Aykroyd, also known by her stage name Vera Sola, is a singer-songwriter, poet, and multi-instrumentalist. She is the daughter of the actor and comedian Dan Aykroyd who came from a long line of spiritualists. His family was heavily involved in the movement and the movie Ghostbusters was actually based on the experiences of his great grandfather.  His great-grandfather, Samuel Augustus Aykroyd, was a dentist and an avid spiritualist who held séances at the family home in Ontario, Canada. He was deeply interested in communicating with spirits, which was a popular practice during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Samuel Aykroyd even kept detailed journals documenting his experiences and beliefs. If you want to hear the entire interview, it's out now on the Otherworld Patreon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Felicia was coming home from music practice with her mother when they saw something strange and unexplainable in the sky. Scared of its unknown power, Felicia kept the experience a secret for years. Similarly, Aidan was a young girl when she and her friend went into the woods one summer day. After getting lost, their disagreements over which direction to take led them to separate. Wandering alone, Aidan stumbled upon something deeply unsettling and mysterious in the sky. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The night their mother unexpectedly passes away, Ariel experiences a surreal out-of-body encounter where their mother appears, desperately trying to convey a cryptic message. Initially dismissing it as a reaction to grief, Ariel's perspective shifts when new revelations come to light. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part 2 of The Reader, Jamie's channeled messages expand to include not just Jennifer's father but also several other deceased family members. As the school year progresses, Jennifer experiences a mix of emotions—ranging from amazement and excitement to anxiety and confusion—as she struggles to navigate this overwhelmingly surreal situation. Check out our Merch Follow us on: Instagram, TikTok, Twitter For business inquiries contact: [email protected] If you have experienced something paranormal or unexplained, email us your story at [email protected] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices