Special Guests: Back Roads Lore

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Sunday, 2:00-3:30, Spaights Plaza (located outside, directly behind Student Union, Level 1)

Back Roads Lore Meet and Greet! (Meet Chad Lewis, Noah Voss, Kevin Lee Nelson and more importantly – their muscle cars!)

These award winning authors of nearly 30 books have had their research, investigation and expeditions cited in dozens of cross-industry publications as well as appearances on TV and radio in over 40 countries. Get the scoop of what happens when the cameras are turned off on their own gritty web series, and what dastardly actions are designed behind the scenes of your favorite paranormal TV show as these three have worked in front of and behind the camera for productions shown on The History Channel, Sci Fi, Travel Channel, Discovery Channel, ABC Family, Animal Planet, The CW, Lionsgate Films and too many more to list.

Discover all the dark details that were too wild to put into their books, and see up close their muscle cars that carry them around the country on their real-life supernatural adventures. Watch wild footage of Chad and Noah’s daring rescue of a historic 80’ paddlewheel boat full of tourists as the sun sets over The Mississippi River mid-Lake Monster expedition.

Hear their perspective from on the ground interviews following Officer George Wheeler’s deadly encounter with a UFO in Wisconsin, their reality bending time in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, multiple crop circle investigations, hunting Bigfoot in British Columbia, their passage through the very Kecksburg Pennsylvania woods where the government recovered something that crashed from space, and even though thousands of visitors flock to the Mysterious Paulding Light of Michigan on summer weekends, the guys can walk you through the highs of their hopes going into this investigation and what to do with the lows of mundanely solving the unsolved.

See video of their near death -15 degree camping expedition through Canada and to that of Lake Wendigo, rumored lair to cannibalistic monsters and home to the last documented wiindigookaanzhimowin to ever be performed in the United States by the Ojibew.

Talk with Chad about his time wandering the musty dark halls of Count Dracula’s Castle in Romania or ask him what it’s like hunting Tata Duende through Central America. Ask Noah what it was like to orienteer through the forests of the Bridgewater Triangle in Massachusetts, alone, at night, on the heels of child-torturing cults, or what it is like to cross the moat of Montjuic Castle in Spain, home to countless deaths over the last 400 years. Test Kevin on any uncommon book, anywhere, as he currently has one of the largest collections of fine and rare occult books in the Midwest, or ask him about the mysterious mistpouffers of Lake Michigan that remain unexplained too this day!

Website: BackRoadsLore.com


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Gags: Green Bay clown movie to make Milwaukee premiere at MPC Film Fest!

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Sponsored by the Riverwest Currents. Supporting sponsors: Milwaukee Twisted Dreams Film Festival, MKE Production Rental

The publicity hype for Gags worked insanely well…perhaps too well, as the filmmakers still occasionally get posts on their Gags the Green Bay Clown Facebook from people in denial of Gags just being character from a movie. Launched just using a grainy picture of a creepy clown lurking underneath an overpass, Gags quickly went viral in a huge way. News outlets from around the world carried the story of how Green Bay was being “terrorized” by the phantom clown.

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This photo went viral and gave the filmmakers more publicity than they could have possibly anticipated.

Eventually, the story leaked that the clown was indeed an actor and the circulating photos were publicity for a short horror film called Gags. The film does have a foot in reality and is inspired by eerie sightings of creepy clowns who pop up across the country and beyond. Last year, for example, there were reports of someone trying to freak people out by dressing in sinister clown attire in Waukesha, WI. Most recently, there have been escalating reports of menacing clowns appearing in North and South Carolina.

Now, as production to Gags wraps up, we are thrilled to announce the film’s Milwaukee premiere at the Milwaukee Paranormal Conference Film Fest on Sunday, Oct. 16. (A Green Bay premiere is also happening Oct.3).

Here is the film’s website: www.gagsfilm.com

How well did the publicity work? It appears it might have even creeped out a guy who knows a thing or two about horror:

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The screening will be followed by a Q and A session with Gag’s director, Adam Krause, who will talk about the surprising viral impact of the Gags campaign.

Our film fest also has a lot of great documentaries.

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Beast of Whitehall: the Abair Road Incident (2016) Milwaukee premiere! This documentary, part of the acclaimed Small Town Monsters doc series, examines a strange encounter several people (including a police officer) had with a 7-foot hairy creature in the Adirondacks Mountains village of Whitehall, New York.

Website: shop.smalltownmonsters.com

The Hidden Truth? (2012) Filmmakers Jay Bachochin, Scott Markus, Neil Sanders examine a string of drownings in the Mississippi River in the La Crosse area. They look at theories including coincidence, a potential serial killer, or a paranormal explanation. Followed by Q and A with the filmmakers.

Website: www.hiddentruthproductions.com

The Maury Island Incident (2014) This award-winning short film is based on declassified FBI memos about a UFO incident in 1947 in Washington State.

 

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A short doc session includes:

PIM: A Paranormal Documentary, which follows local investigation team Paranormal Investigators of Milwaukee. Website: www.paranormalmilwaukee.com

Award winning short The House is Innocent, about an eccentric couple who buys a house that used to belong to a notorious serial killer. Website:www.thehouseisinnocent.com

Pilgrimage to the Witch’s House, a rarely seen short that examines artist Mary L. Nohl’s home, known to some locals as “the Fox Point Witch’s House,” directed by Joseph R. Skow. Website: www.josephskowcasting.com

The SuperNaturals, a short feature on a team of Real Life Superheroes that take on the challenge of investigating the paranormal.

An exclusive extended clip from Scary Stories: A Documentary, which explores the most controversial of modern children’s literature: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.              Website: www.scarystoriesdoc.com

UberDork Cafe will be selling refreshments and you can get a drink at the new Underground Collaborative bar! Tickets are extremely limited, with just 105 95 available. Tickets are a cheap $6 each and include access to all screenings. They are not available with any other con pass like the Super or VIP pass. Order one now, before they run out! milwaukeeparacon.brownpapertickets.com

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Vendor of the Week 42: Northern Wisconsin Paranormal Society (NWPS)

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The Northern Wisconsin Paranormal Society Ltd. (NWPS) is a greater good, non-profit organization that studies, researches, investigates, and documents paranormal/supernatural phenomena. We help individuals and families deal and cope with paranormal phenomena through education, investigating, and counseling.

We are headquartered in Rhinelander, WI at the Northwoods Paranormal Resource Center, and physically cover the top third of the state of Wisconsin. We will also help anyone outside our primary coverage area by helping them find respectable and responsible paranormal teams and/or professionals in their area.
 We cover 7 categories of the unknown and unexplained. They are; Ghosts/Haunted Places, Aliens & UFOs, Cryptozoology, Metaphysics, Theology, Conspiracies, and Out Of Place Artifacts/Forbidden Archeology. Anyone with any questions or concerns regarding these 7 categories can come to us for answers and help.
 We network with other organizations to increase our success rate for helping people with their paranormal questions and concerns. We are also associated with the UFO Wisconsin Research Team, the Praesidium Warriors Of Saint Michael, and the Paranormal King Radio Network. We also do public investigation tours at the Stovewood Museum Buildings and for the Summerwind Restoration Society.
We never bill a client for a residential or commercial case, but do accept donations. References available upon request. Biographies of members can be found on our website:northernwiparanorm.wixsite.com/nwps
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Vendor of the Week 41: Dollface, Inc.

SUNDAY ONLY

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Kelly Goetzke is an artist who is very comfortable with her dark side and the evidence is in her talent. She takes the porcelain dolls that most little girls desire and molds them to mirror their very own nightmares. Although some may not be suitable for art lovers of all ages, it cannot be denied that all of her creations hold a dark beauty. Each doll is made one of a kind and should only go to homes of macabre lovers and horror appreciators. Do you dare?

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Writing Contest update!

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We know some writers are probably checking our site today looking for writing contest results. We are going to have a slight delay. We received 40 entrants to the writing contest and we want to give the judges enough time to get through the all the entrants efficiently.

So, our new announcement date is a week from today, September 22. As it happens, this is a more appropriate day to announce winners as it is officially the first day of Fall and our summer writing contest was launched on the first day of Summer!

So tune back in next week for the announcement!

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Paranormal Mixer Party @ 42 Ale House

Pre-conference event, Friday, October 14, 9pm at 42 Ale House (3807 S. Packard Ave., Saint Francis, WI)

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Supporting sponsors: 42 Ale House, BR Productions

The Paranormal Mixer Party is FREE and open to the public, a chance for Milwaukee Paranormal Conference attendees, guest speakers, volunteers, and organizers to hang out and socialize and get excited about the conference starting the next day.

DJ Max Holiday will be providing music, we’ll have conference tickets available, and our friends at 42 Ale House will have excellent food and drink!

Let us know you’ll be there via our event Facebook page: www.facebook.com/events/965350070277400/

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MPC-TV Live!

vintage-lightbox-sign-on-air-red (1)The MPC-TV Live! media table is happening in a corner of our vendor floor in UWM Union Ballroom East at the conference. We have four timeslots each day filled with podcasters, web shows, and other media who will be interviewing conference guests and attendees. All sessions will be livestreamed to our Facebook page! Tune in here: www.facebook.com/milwaukeeparanormalconference

Supporting sponsor: American Intelligence Report

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Saturday, Oct.15

cat12-1pm: MPC-TV Conference Connection (w/ Cat Ries)

Did you know we have over 50 vendors at the Milwaukee Paranormal Conference? Investigation groups, artists, authors, guest speakers, merchandisers, and so much more. To kick things off, MPC correspondent Cat Ries (NO/NO) takes you on a walk around the vendor floor to talk to people about what they got going on.

Website: milwaukeeparacon.com/activities

 

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A podcast hosted by Kristin Ryan discussing horror movies through a lens of sexuality and feminism. Chicago comics and local celebs pick their all time favorite horror movie to discuss. Kristin will also have a table in our vendor floor.

Website: www.kristinryancomedy.com/bloody-mary-podcast

14722264803022-3pm: The Singular Fortean Society

The Singular Fortean Society is an association of individuals dedicated to the investigation of fortean phenomena. We support a fair, holistic approach to investigation, which balances the weight of the witness’ story with objective observation, and includes all possible explanations, regardless of cultural stigma.

Website: www.singularfortean.com

3-4pm Blurry Photos podcast

BlurryPhotoArtBlending comedy and the unknown, Blurry Photos is a podcast that aims to humorously shed light on the more shadowy topics the world has to offer. From cryptozoology and the paranormal to conspiracy theories and the unexplained, Blurry Photos will help educate and entertain you in a decently informational and whimsical way. The guys also have a table in our vendor floor.

Website: www.blurryphotos.org

 

4-5pm The Outlander with Heidi Hollis

Heidi Hollis is the lost of the lively and dare we say “fun” yet informative paranormal radio talk show– The Outlander! Hear past shows and get more info at her website here: www.heidihollis.com/Radio_Show.html
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Sunday, October 16

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Website: milwaukeeparacon.com/schedule

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Racine Paranormal Investigators was founded on June 27, 2014 in Racine WI. We provide confidential and professional investigations FREE OF CHARGE.

We see our investigations as opportunities to document and collect data with the latest in high tech equipment to help further understand the unknown. We use our knowledge and experience to help others who are experiencing paranormal activity as well as educate those who are interested in furthering their knowledge of the unknown.

We believe behind every haunting there is a historical story waiting to be told. We currently are serving residential homes and local business establishments in all of Wisconsin and Illinois.

Website: www.racineparanormalinvestigators.com

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2-3pm: American Intelligence Report

Intelligent news for intelligent people. Unbiased TV/talk radio and news with host (and MPC guest speaker) Kristan T. Harris. Kristan will also have a table in our vendor floor.

Website: www.americanintelligencereport.com

 

3-4pm: Scary Stories: A Documentary
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This documentary explores the history of the most controversial work of modern children’s literature: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. Director Cody Meirick will also have a table in our vendor floor (Sunday only) and will be looking for people to share their memories of reading Scary Stories.

Website: www.scarystoriesdoc.com

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Tonight on The Outlander

UPDATE: Rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 16.

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Milwaukee Paranormal Conference director Tea Krulos is thrilled to be a guest on The Outlander show hosted by Heidi Hollis on the Inception Radio Network.

Heidi is an author, researcher, radio show host and former Milwaukeean!

The show airs tonight at 8pm CST and you can listen here: www.InceptionRadioNetwork.com

Got questions or comments? The call in number is: 1-888-919-2355 and the site has a live chat feature as well.

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Vendors of the Week 26-39: Guest Speakers

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The Scene on the 2015 MPC vendor floor last year. It was busy! This year we will have 50 tables spread through the UWM Ballroom East.

Time is flying! We’re going to move ahead a few spaces today by mentioning tables on our vendor floor that will be used by people who are also guest speakers at the conference. If you click on their names, it’ll take you to a web entry that will give you more information.

Stop by their tables, get a book signed, talk to them about their podcasts or radio shows, ask your most burning questions, and talk to them about all the other cool stuff they’re involved with.

26. Author and researcher Chad Lewis (Sunday only)

27. Author and researcher Linda S. Godfrey

28. Researcher Mike Hoke and researcher and author J.Nathan Couch

29. Author, researchers, ufologists Nick Roesler and Chase Kloetzke

30. Author and researcher Donald R. Schmitt

31. Researcher and tour host Allison Jornlin of Milwaukee Ghosts- Tours and Investigations

32. Researcher, author, tour host Ursula Bielski of Chicago Hauntings

33. Krampus group Minnesota Krampus

34. Inventor and star of Ghosts of Shepherdstown Elizabeth Saint

35. Sanjay R. Singhal, author and host of Beyond the Forest Radio

36. Mike Huberty and Wendy Staats and See You on the Other Side podcast/ Madison Ghost Tours

37.  Author and researcher Loren Coleman of the International Cryptozoology Museum (Saturday only)

38. Celeste Contreras, founder of Dia de los Muertos Milwaukee (Saturday only)

39. Deadgar’s Dark Coffin Classics, hosts of our Ghost Story Open Mic!

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Meet the Mod Squad

TONIGHT! 7pm on Beyond the Forest Radio— all 5 of our 2016 panel discussion moderators talk about their panels at the quickly upcoming Milwaukee Paranormal Conference!
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Much like Voltron or the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the panel hosts will all be assembled to talk Milwaukee Paranormal Conference on Beyond the Forest Radio.

Show host Sanjay Singhal will be at the conference hosting a panel titled “Searching for Wisconsin’s Sasquatch.” His guests include fellow mods:

Tea Krulos, author, Milwaukee Paranormal Conference’s founder and director, and moderator of the “Wisconsin’s Wildest Urban Legends” panel.

Mike Huberty, musician, ghost tour host, co-host of the See You on the Other Side podcast, and moderator of the “Haunted Road Trip” panel.

Allison Jornlin, Milwaukee ghostlore expert, proprietor of Milwaukee Ghosts– Tours and Investigations, and moderator of the “Yow! My Business is Haunted!” panel.

Nick Roesler, author and host of Beyond Deep Black radio on KGRA, moderator of the “Best UFO Reports 2016” panel.

You can tune in at 7pm right here: www.blogtalkradio.com/beyondtheforest
Call in number is 646.787.1796 if you have questions, comments, or encouraging words for us!

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