The Sinister District
A paranormal podcast built on firsthand accounts from eyewitnesses, authors, historians and researchers.
Founder, Host & Executive Producer
December 2025 to present. On air as Michael Paul, with co-host Mr. Curbs. New episodes every other Sunday at 11 PM ET.
Listen: Halloween Special
- 13
- episodes released across two seasons
- 15
- past guests, with more booked
- 6
- distribution platforms
- 41
- pages in the show’s searchable encyclopedia
The challenge
A new show with no audience and no media company behind it. Everything a media brand needs had to be built from scratch.
How an episode gets made
- Book
I lead guest outreach, from eyewitnesses to authors and historians.
- Record
Long-form conversations with Mr. Curbs and the guest.
- Produce
I produce and edit the audio and video.
- Distribute
Each episode goes out on six platforms on a fixed schedule.
- Promote
Short clips run on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
- Keep working
Every episode feeds the archive and encyclopedia on the website.
Thirteen episodes, and counting
- S2 E1Halloween SpecialNov 2026
- S1 E12The Lion ManMay 2026
- S1 E11The Goat ManMay 2026
- S1 E10Fairies / The Loveland CastleApr 2026
- S1 E9The Bunny ManApr 2026
- S1 E8Positive WitchcraftMar 2026
- S1 E7Alien Encounter / UFO SightingMar 2026
- S1 E6Fraternity ET EncounterFeb 2026
- S1 E5Demonic HumanoidsFeb 2026
- S1 E4The Peaceful Hatman of BaltimoreJan 2026
- S1 E3Ohio Bigfoot EncountersJan 2026
- S1 E2The Jingle ManDec 2025
- S1 E1The Slothman / Woman in WhiteDec 2025
“Great production brings a nostalgic, cinematic ambiance and superb leading voices to the paranormal podcast format.”
The Sinister District – The Slothman / Woman in White / The Jingle Man (Paranormal Horror Podcast)
Rebecca Cullen, Founder & Editor. February 3, 2026.
A feature placement I arranged for the show’s first episodes. Read the full article for context.
A website that keeps working
Each episode feeds an archive and a searchable encyclopedia, so one recording keeps earning visits after release.
Guests
Daniel / Leafy / Myles / Wes Clark / Sheri / Sam / Derreck / Olivia / Spock / Guest E / Nate / Lena / Phil / John / Fang
Next on the show: Dr. Peter Sacco and Heather Moser of Small Town Monsters.
“I can’t express how nice it is to get to tell this story and have it received … with open arms and open mind.”
Season 1, Episode 6: Fraternity ET Encounter
“Some people feel shame about telling their story, and I don’t think there’s any shame in it.”
Season 1, Episode 3: Ohio Bigfoot Encounters
Both quotes were said on air in the guest’s own episode, and I’ve linked to each one. They’re moments from the show, not written testimonials.
Where it’s heard
Where it stands
Thirteen episodes released: 12 in Season 1, then a Season 2 premiere with a Halloween Special on November 1, 2026. I’ll add audience numbers once I’ve pulled them from each platform’s analytics.