Hacking The Afterlife podcast

Hacking the Afterlife with John Shaner, Jesus and Harry Dean Stanton

This is no more unusual or less so of an episode. 

Just prior to filming this interview, I got a call from Oscar winning writer Robert Towne to let me know that his old friend, and close friend to Luana Anders, John Shaner had passed at 89. Robert wanted to know from John, if he should reach out to one of John's loved ones.  So I told Robert I'd ask - because John was close to Luana and knew that he could "jump the line" if need be.

The second person we interview, colloquially known as "Issa" in Asia and the Middle East, is the subject of a book I'm currently editing, which combines all of the interviews I've done where people claim to see him, hear or talk to him.  It's not my opinion, theory or belief they are talking to him - I'm filming them as I ask questions.

The reference in this episode is to an event I attended some years ago, in 2016 after the book was published. I got an email from a friend who said "Jesus showed up in my kitchen the other night to tell you to meet Jamie Butler, the medium."  I don't know her - and didn't know she was appearing in my neighborhood a few weeks later.

So I bought a ticket, and asked her during her event if we "could dial up Jesus."  For about an hour, the people in the room had an interview, channeled through Jamie's guide "Grace" - who spoke in long, profound paragraphs about his path and journey.  He answered questions directly, and as noted in this podcast, had a couple of comments for me.

Finally the late atheist Harry Dean Stanton stopped by to add his two cents. Always great to hear from Harry. Fans of "Backstage Pass to the Flipside" know that we interviewed him extensively on the flipside.  

Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Tom Petty, Amazing Randi, Regis and Paul Newman

NOTE: THERE WAS A GLITCH IN THIS PREVIOUS VERSION - AN INTERRUPTION WHERE I STOPPED AND STARTED THE PODCAST (COUNTING DOWN AND SAYING "I'LL CUT THIS LATER") I DID CUT IT LATER, AND THE SAME PODCAST WITHOUT THE EDIT IS POSTED AFTER THIS - APOLOGIES FOR THE GLITCH, BUT DELETING THE ENTIRE EPISODE MIGHT SCREW UP SOMEONE'S LISTING. SO CLICK ON THE SAME NAME LATER DATE TO AVOID THAT GLITCH)

 

 

I begin the segment with me on camera mentioning the two folks I invited to come to the session.

Jennifer knew the face of Tom, one of them, didn't know the second one Randi at all.  However, we spoke to Tom before, and this conversation is in honor of his 70th birthday.  We talk about his birthday party on the flipside, and talk about music in general and a little bit of his bio.

Then we shift to Regis Philbin, someone I knew, met through Charles Grodin (had dinner with outside of when he first met me and commented on the air about my mixed striped outfit) and he had a couple of things to say to his friend Chuck.  

Then I interview "the Amazing Randi" - a terrific magician in his own right, who later became the preeminent debunker of all things paranormal.  As was our interview with atheist Harry Dean Stanton (and Carl Sagan) both in the "Backstage Pass to the Flipside" books, he had some amusing anecdotes to say, as well as messages to both Penn and Teller.

Finally Paul Newman strolled by - and we got fifteen minutes with the icon who has a message for John Cusack of all people (someone I know).  We'll speak in more detail to Paul if he desires it - but it's another mind bending hour of your time.

Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer Discussing the Process of Conversing with the Flipside with Luana

In this episode, Luana Anders came through to talk to us about the process of how people on the other side, on the flipside have to adjust their frequency, have to adjust their perspective in order to communicate with us by dreams, sounds, images, smells, etc. 

That it's a mutual process because it requires us to "suspend our disbelief" that it's possible, and allow that there is a possibility that there is an afterlife, otherwise there can be no communication.

Unfortunately, the conversation was cut short by a transformer exploding outside my window, so I had to add on a previous goodbye to finish this session.  However, there is more to be found in the "workbook" that is in the books "Backstage Pass to the Flipside" books one and two. (Not in three).

Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Eddie Van Halen and Bill Paxton

Not quite sure how to put this - but I got the chance to interview Mr. Van Halen on the flipside today. 

Jennifer was aware he had passed, no idea I had invited him - and we had a free wheeling discussion about his music, where music comes from, previous lifetimes where he had music in his life, his journey in general, and what it was like to cross over and be home.  

Jennifer and I have been doing this for five years now - there are always specific details that only a family member would know (or dismiss) - people generally hear things they're supposed to hear.  For those who are familiar with the books "Backstage Pass to the Flipside" 1, 2 and 3 (as well as the book "Hacking the Afterlife" and the film "Flipside" - this is more of the same. More verification. Jennifer did not know that Eddie played on two tracks for Quincy Jones on Michael Jackson's songs - and she names them both.

I have been doing this for so long with her, know that she works with law enforcement agencies nationwide on missing person cases (ask Bill Bratton former NYPD commissioner about her), and two of our class pals stop by. Bill Paxton to talk about the frequency of movies, and Anthony Bourdain to give me some health advice that is right on the money. 

No other way to put it.  If one wants to speak directly to loved ones on the flipside, there are three methods I can recommend; hypnotherapy, guided meditation and through a medium like Jennifer.  Enjoy.

Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Mama Martini, Fred Luana’s pal and Onion Soup

Having been away from Jennifer for a couple of weeks, I just let the conversation go where it was supposed to go. 

I had been doing some research into my own family history, found a family secret and asked Jennifer's help in getting to the bottom of it.  No one will understand or be convinced of anything - but I know what she's talking about. Then we have a screenplay Luana wrote that her friend Fred Roos is trying to produce, and Jennifer nails every step of where it is. 

Some discussion of process - how it is she translates what she sees or hears, and I ask a question about a conversation I had on quora about someone who heard the word "onion soup" and asked this fellow to ask me a question about it.

Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Ketamine, Hawking and Harry Dean

Another conversation with the flipside about process. In this case, the term "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" came to mind and it appears to reference the idea that we are always connected to all of our lifetimes - no matter which role we've chosen on the planet this time around.

 There's a brief hello from our pals from Big Love, Harry Dean and Bill - and then a surprise visit from Stephen Hawking who tells us there is a "formula" for love. Another mind bending episode into the flipside.

Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Luana, Bill and Venus de Milo

This is a conversation with Luana Anders (my friend on the flipside) and Jennifer about process and access.

That is how they, the folks on the flipside access us, the process in doing so.  At some point, we are visited by my old friend and pal Bill Paxton. ("Talking to Bill Paxton" is a film on Gaia that I made with three different mediums asking Bill questions about how we met, what it's like on the flipside, and other detailed things - all three mediums gave the same answers.)

In this case, Bill came forward to talk about something Jennifer could not have known, did not know - was not aware of.  He talks about our son having picked up the guitar and started playing it.  It's pretty mind bending - I play guitar, but have played piano most of my life.  In fact playing piano is what got me on the boat where I met Venus (de Milo) the Jack Russell Terrier.

We've heard in the past, that my mother, a concert pianist has been "helping my son" with his piano playing. Something he's picked up on his own, no formal training, but can play film scores a few minutes after he's heard them.  A couple of weeks ago, he picked up the guitar, learning some songs from a game he was playing and within days he'd mastered them completely.

Having grown up around music, when Bill comes forth and says "Your son is a masterful guitar player" I know exactly what he's referring to.  Jennifer does not, could not, is not aware that he's playing guitar - was aware that he was playing piano as my mom would come forward and mention it that she was "helping him" to do so.

It's a verification of the kind of verifications that people look for or need - but it was also on point, as he came to talk about process and how that works.  

Finally, an interview with a dog I met on a Millenium Cruise ship.  Another trip later, he was swept out to sea, and I know his owner was bereft.  Since we've been chatting with Robert Towne's dog "Hira" on a regular basis (see "Backstage Pass to the Flipside" or some of the previous clips) I knew it was possible. Didn't know what he would say.  

Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, David Bohm, David Bowie and Chadwick Boseman

Very unusual podcast today - when is it not? 

First Luana Anders came forward to talk about a global issue, and physicist David Bohm weighs in. Then David Bowie comes forward to talk about cancer, and someone he helped escort into the flipside; Chadwick Boseman.  Jennifer has not seen Black Panther, Get On Up, 42, or was aware at first who I was inviting to speak with us.

Which made for an unusual but heartfelt discussion of what it was like for the iconic actor to be greeted on the flipside by Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King, and all the iconic people he's portrayed.  All I can say is it exactly what others have said - and those transcripts can be found in "Backstage Pass to the Flipside" part one, part two and book three. 

I felt it might be an interesting interview, and it was.  Apologies in advance to folks who are in the midst of grieving or feeling awful about his departure - we do this work to demonstrate that our loved ones are never far from us, and by focusing on them, they can reach out and speak to us.

Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer, Sammy Davis Jr. Bill Paxton, MotherTheresa and Mary

You just never know who wants to chat with us. In this case, I had no clue that Sammy Davis Jr. wanted to have a word with us - he appears in the book "Backstage Pass to the Flipside 3" so he's always welcome, but he wanted to weigh in on the events in Kenosha Wisconsin.

Let me be clear - I had a completely different thought of what our podcast might be this week, but I have to allow that I am not in charge of the guest list, Jennifer Shaffer is not in charge of the guest list.  We just ask "Who is here?" and go from there.  We may get it right, we may get the information out of wack - but Sammy Davis Jr. wanted to say something about race relations in America.  Also Bill Paxton stopped by to say hi, Mother Mary showed up and introduced us to Mother Theresa.  I don't know how else to say this than - we just keep doing what we are doing, and if people learn anything from this odd research, it's for the best.

Hacking the Afterlife with Jennifer Shaffer Asking for Help from our Guides and Guardians

This one is a bit all over the map.

We begin with a general discussion of "manifesting something" versus "seeing it in our future early on."  That moves into a conversation about Saint Bernadette and a pal of mine what I think may be partially the reincarnation of.  Then to the concept of math and the flipside - what infinity represents. A general chat with Simon Newcomb - or a hello.

Then a visit from Mary - yes, that Mary... and from Elvis and his grandson to say something rather poetic about why people might feel the need to check off the planet early.