The 'Many Things' episode series is Podcast Snake Oil.
I found these episodes painfully cringe. The Podcast claims to be a sceptical investigation of unexplainable events yet there are many significant contradictions between storytellers that are never addressed.
- Sarah's mom is characterised by Sarah as being highly skeptical of the paranormal, yet when we hear from her she does not mention any skepticism and instead references previous 'interactions' with the paranormal and details a familial history of paranormal occurrences (Welsh witch, warning her children to avoid ouija boards? The ghost in the childhood home?)
- Sarah and Cameron appear to have a highly volatile relationship. Cameron also appears to have alcohol use issues and an extremely difficult upbringing. How is this NEVER addressed by Jack?
- A variety of religious and spiritual references are mentioned (Judaism, Christianity, Canadian first nations beliefs) and then dropped, without follow-up. Sarah discusses a 'horrible' dream she had regarding the creation of 'flying ointment' suggesting this was the result of the haunted house/entity. It is concluded that the haunting is related to first nations spirits so how is this dream related to the alleged paranormal experiences?
- The 'otherworldly being' is characterised as powerful,aggressive and active. Sarah mentions unusual occurrences at her workplace; a flickering exit sign, a slamming door and a brief power outage? Real weak ghost behaviour TBH
- There are many references to popular horror/surreal films: Camerons dream about the Bunny/rabbit person (Donny Darko), The flying ointment (the VVitch), mediums and psychics rejecting the job because it's too dangerous (Paranormal Activity/ 400 other films).
I have no ill will towards the storytellers. It sounds like whatever was going on had a significant impact on their lives. The producers/host, however, need to lift their game.