Episode 6

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17th Aug 2025

Building the PDN Community: New Ventures, Writers, and the Future of Paranormal Publishing

Welcome to a special edition of Deadly Departed, where the veil between worlds grows thin and conversations dive deep into the paranormal. In this off-the-cuff episode, host Jock Brocas is joined—at long last in person—by co-host and Paranormal Daily News science editor Craig Weiler. After years of working together from afar, Jock and Craig finally meet face-to-face in North Carolina, marking a milestone for both their partnership and the Paranormal Daily News community.

Together, they take listeners behind the scenes of PDN, sharing exciting updates about the team, new writing opportunities, and plans for expanding the magazine—both in print and digital forms. The episode is filled with gratitude for their writers and readers, candid discussions about the challenges of academic writing, and sneak peeks at forthcoming ventures like Para Wise Magazine, a peer-reviewed journal, the PDN Books publishing initiative, and new audio content for the community. Jock and Craig also unveil their vision for growing the PDN community, hosting live events, and providing more resources and master classes to anyone passionate about the unexplained.

Tune in for this heartfelt conversation about building a platform for researchers, writers, and enthusiasts alike; it’s a warm invitation to get involved and help shape the future of paranormal exploration.

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About the Podcast

Deadly Departed
Exploring consciousness, the paranormal, and the mysteries that define our existence.
Deadly Departed is where science, spirituality, and the unexplained collide. Hosted by Jock Brocas—bestselling author, researcher, and evidential medium—this acclaimed podcast dives deep into the realities of consciousness, the paranormal, and the hidden mechanics of existence.

Each episode brings thought-provoking conversations with scientists, spiritual scholars, investigators, and experiencers exploring everything from near-death research and psychic phenomena to the nature of evil, the power of belief, and the mysteries that defy conventional understanding.

Respected worldwide for its depth, authenticity, and integrity, Deadly Departed challenges dogma, exposes deception, and seeks truth where others fear to look.


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Jock Brocas

Jock Brocas is a bestselling author, researcher, and founder of Paranormal Daily News. He hosts several podcasts exploring the deeper questions of human experience, including consciousness, resilience, decision-making, and the unexplained.

With more than 25 years studying intuitive intelligence, anomalous experiences, and human transformation, Jock brings a rare combination of investigative insight, experiential knowledge, and academic inquiry to his work. His conversations span disciplines—from science and psychology to law, leadership, and consciousness research.

Through thoughtful interviews with scientists, clinicians, legal professionals, researchers, and experiencers, Jock examines complex ideas with curiosity and rigor, helping listeners think more deeply about the forces that shape human perception, judgment, and meaning.