Todd And Jeff From Detroit Paranormal Expeditions Are On Haunted Michigan
Jeff Adkins and Todd Bonner from the Detroit Paranormal Expeditions.
Todd Bonner and Jeff Adkins from Detroit Paranormal Expeditions join me on Haunted Michigan. Since I met them last year on their debut episode of the show, we’ve become good friends. When I asked them to come back, they didn’t hesitate.
They told me about their upcoming project on PBS, which drops next year. It’s about the paranormal, but also focuses on history of places around Michigan. They eluded to some of the things that happened, but kept it close to the vest.
One of the places they “discovered” was the Frederick Sterns house in downtown Detroit. 16,000 square feet of exploration. They have some cool events going on at that house coming up. I think I’ll be there on Friday, October 13th to see this home. They tell me about an event they’re doing in Monroe at the Museum of Horror as well.
One of the places they’ve investigated a lot was the Bruce Mansion in Brown City. They talked about a crazy experience at that home. “We saw a shadow figure in the parlour there.” They said there were several people there to see it. They as mentioned “reflector” like eyes they’ve seen in that historic house.
Jeff spoke to a brush with the paranormal recently in Portland, Michigan. “You don’t see things visual too often.”
They talked about some of the old buildings they’d like to investigate around Michigan. Flanagan’s Pub in Grand Rapids and the New Hudson Inn are a couple places they mentioned.
As far as the places they’ve done the most investigating at, Eloise in Westland came right to their minds. Jeff talked about an experience there. “I heard a woman talking….just babbling, complete gibberish.” As he walked down to see what happened….well, you’ll have to listen. Todd talks about running out of that building, frightened. They said the first night they were there was the most active.
They also talked about have little rocks thrown at them at a Detroit location. That was nuts!
Speaking of actual things moving on their own, they talked about an unreal story at a location up north. Todd spoke to getting touched at a place in Wyandotte,
Getting out of Michigan, they went down to the house where the movie of the real-life haunting took place – A Savannah Haunting. They said that place is really uneasy. Todd was physically pushed, Jeff ended up in the hospital.
Stories of paranormal things happening at Greenfield Village? They’ve heard some stories. Also audio captured at the Whitney downtown. Lots of people talk about that place.
Watch and listen in the links below…thanks, Jeff and Todd!
The audio-only podcast is below…
-Meltdown-
Beyond Pumpkin Spice: 8 Other Fall Flavors That Steal The Show
Fall seems to arrive earlier every year. Coffee shops like Starbucks now introduce their autumn-themed drinks as early as August, and stores swiftly stock their shelves with Halloween decorations.
When we think of fall flavors, pumpkin spice often comes to mind. Many of us are aware that pumpkin spice isn’t actually derived from pumpkins. A pumpkin is a squash that has a distinct taste far from the combination of cinnamon and syrup. Pumpkin spice is just a mix of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves.
While this spice blend lends its flavor to a wide range of products, including lattes, cereal, pretzels, donuts, gum, and more, it’s worth mentioning that not all people prefer it. In fact, there exists a Reddit thread specifically devoted to discussing the dislike of pumpkin spice-flavored items. A commenter expressed, “I’m in the hate pumpkin spice camp as well. It absolutely takes over the dairy aisle in the stores to the point of not carrying my usual products.” Another Redditor added their thoughts with, “Every season they hardcore promote pumpkin spice everything to kick off fall, and I hate it. It doesn’t even smell that good.”
Besides the popular pumpkin spice latte, there’s a wide variety of seasonal ingredients that contribute to the special taste of autumn, whether you’re preparing your own homemade treats or enjoying comforting dishes. These flavors range from the components in traditional apple pie recipes to the aromatic spices found in typical autumn soups, all representing the essence of the season’s most cherished foods. Who knows, maybe down the road, we’ll be as crazy about apples or cinnamon as we are about pumpkin spice.
If you’re looking to step away from the pumpkin spice trend or simply want to savor a wider range of fall flavors, take a peek at these other flavors that scream “autumn.”
Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history.
Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.