Ponder Northwest
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsDo you have that “one” weird friend? ARE you that “one” weird friend? We want to invite you to be OUR weird friend! This podcast features two Northwestern girls contemplating the odd curiosities on our planet… and possibly beyond. Warning: this is not a (reputable) science source, this is simply two sisters (who happen to be best friends) chatting about Sasquatch, UFOs, their lives, and anywhere else the enthralling conversations lead. If you are looking for content that will cause you to question life as you know it, you have arrived, my friend. Don’t be afraid. Take it all in.
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Episodes
Clairvoyants, Mediums, Psychics, and Empaths
June 23, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBAndrea and Melissa dive into the difference between psychics, mediums, and clairvoyants. Go ahead, push play. Be part of our curious conversation.
Signs You May Have Been Abducted by Aliens
June 23, 2022 01:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBIn this episode, Andrea and Melissa give you the low-down on how to tell if you've had an alien abduction. Listen in... this might actually apply to you.
Skinwalker Ranch Update
June 22, 2022 22:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBAndrea and Melissa discuss updates on the Skinwalker Ranch and the strange events caught on camera from last summer that occurred on the 512 acres of paranormal property.
Is Being Abducted Genetic?
May 15, 2022 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBThis week in the Ponder Northwest Podcast studio: Andrea and Melissa discuss whether they think being abducted can occur from generation to generation. There may be some conversation on alien sex theories? Push the play button to find out! Get curious with us.
Healing Yourself (Part 1.5)
May 08, 2022 23:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBAn extension episode about healing yourself with your mind and manifesting your wildest dreams. Step into our weird. Push play.
Our Bigfoot
May 01, 2022 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBThis episode features conversations about childhood memories of Bigfoot.
Healing Yourself (Part 1)
April 23, 2022 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBAndrea and Melissa get deep in this compact episode. Discussions about the question, "Can you really heal yourself with your own thoughts?", blaze the conversational trail in this one. Be a part of our weird, and push play.
UFOs
March 23, 2022 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThis week Andrea and Melissa get entangled in a discussion about UFOs and may even share some of their own stories... Curious?
Karma
March 12, 2022 20:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week on the podcast: Andrea and Melissa talk about Karma. Listen in for an enlightening and curious conversation. Don't be afraid to get a little weird.
Time Travel
February 01, 2022 01:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBAndrea and Melissa delve into the question: Is time travel really possible? If so, how? Who's doing it? Probably aliens. Listen in to find out!
It's 2022: Let's Get Weird
January 21, 2022 02:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBThis is no ordinary New Year's podcast. If you want to get the weird truth, and nothing but the weird truth about how Andrea and Melissa are going to handle the new year ahead, and what they are ditching back in 2021, you aren't going want to miss this one. Also, they talk about aliens.
The User's Guide to an Alien Abduction
November 06, 2021 16:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBMelissa and Andrea spill the beans on what truly happens when you get abducted. Here is your guide to everything you need to know about being abducted, including what to pack in your overnight bag.
The Purpose of Life
October 10, 2021 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBAndrea and Melissa discuss the purpose of life. Get curious...
Is Bigfoot Alien?
September 29, 2021 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAndrea and Melissa discuss the plausibility of Bigfoot being extraterrestrial.
Is Bigfoot Alien?
September 29, 2021 03:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAndrea and Melissa discuss the plausibility of Bigfoot being extraterrestrial.
Reincarnation
September 22, 2021 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBJoin us for this intriguing ponderance of reincarnation, and find out how old your soul is! Reference Material: http://empathcommunity.eliselebeau.com/
Is Bigfoot Metaphysical?
November 14, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBAndrea and Melissa are at it again! In this episode, the girls discuss the Bigfoot question: What is Bigfoot, REALLY? Join us in this weird conversation!
Andrea Finds a Dead Body
November 01, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBAfter a long and harrowing journey, Andrea and Melissa join back together to catch you up on what they have been manifesting, avoiding, and, um, finding.
Marriage in Quarantine
March 21, 2020 20:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThis week on Ponder Northwest Podcast, Melissa has a special guest co-host on the show. Sick of your spouse yet? The topic of conversation in this episode is over marriage and being married during the quarantine.
Luck and Dogman
March 14, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBThis episode features conversations between Andrea and Melissa about why some people are luckier than you, and the cryptic creature, Dogman. Andrea also admits that Melissa was right about toilet paper. Join us for some curious chit-chat!
Alien Abductions
March 07, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBThis week on PNWP, Andrea and Melissa discuss alien abduction stories and dole out advice for all of their weird friends! Enjoy it because this one's out of this world!
The Truth About Flat Earth
February 22, 2020 18:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBBy popular demand, Andrea and Melissa bring you entertainment as they confabulate over flat earth theory. Who will win this one? Listen in to find out!
Skinwalker Ranch Part II
February 16, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBThis episode is the sequel to Skinwalker Part I, where Andrea and Melissa ponder on the curious oddities that occur at and on the strange ranch in Northern Utah. The girls also play "Two Truths and a Lie: Highschool Edition." Don't miss out!
Special Edition: Skinwalker Ranch Part I Re-release
February 09, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 41.3 MBIf you are into the strange, unexplainable phenomena, then you’ve arrived at the right podcast. The Skinwalker Ranch is one of the most steaming hotbeds of paranormal incidences. We will be releasing the newest updates on the Skinwalker Ranch next Saturday, on The Skinwalker Ranch Part II. Enjoy, my wonderfully strange friends.
Artificial Intelligence
February 02, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIn this episode, Andrea and Melissa ponder over how they would handle reliving Groundhog's Day over and over and work hard at trying to understand how artificial intelligence really works (and if the robot world domination will really ever happen). Happy Groundhog's Day!
The Three Y's Guys: Yeti, Yere, and Yowie
January 26, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBY'all Yeti for this? Andrea and Melissa discuss the differences between the three Y's guys and share some crazy mysterious incidences that have happened around the world. Also, the girls let you into their secret YouTube habits, and not so secret YouTube habits. Have fun listening to this one!
The Three Y's Guys: Yeti, Yeren, and Yowie
January 26, 2020 02:00 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBY'all Yeti for this? Andrea and Melissa discuss the differences between the three Y's guys and share some crazy mysterious incidences that have happened around the world. Also, the girls let you into their secret YouTube habits, and not so secret YouTube habits. Have fun listening to this one!
The President's List of Secrets
January 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis week, Andrea and Melissa dig deep and tell you what they think is really on the President's list of secrets. The girls also provide you with an "Odd News" update and important dates to put on your calendar of strange events you would like to attend in 2020. Enjoy.
El Chupacabra and the Worst Trends of 2019
January 11, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBThis week Andrea and Melissa chat about the best and worst trends of 2019 and toss around theories about what el chupacabra really could be.
Breaking New Year's Resolutions
January 04, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBFor this New Year's podcast, Andrea and Melissa weigh in on making and breaking resolutions, reveal their own resolutions, and look back over the past year's favorite and most popular Ponder Northwest podcasts. Begin 2020 off on the right foot, and start listening to Ponder Northwest Podcast!
Some Say the End is Near (Doomsday)
November 30, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBAndrea and Melissa's last episode of 2019 is going out with a bang! Or a global blackout? OR A NUCLEAR HOLOCAUST...? There are too many possibilities! Listen in as the girls talk about everything doomsday--from their Grandma Howe's affinity for apocalyptic prepping--to different scenarios, and predictions being made.
The Thunderbird and Two Truths and a Lie
November 23, 2019 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBThis episode is packed with intriguing sightings of a legendary creature, the Thunderbird. Listen in and hear Andrea's and Melissa's thoughts on this mythical beast. They also play "Two Truths and a Lie," weekly edition. Ponder on, friends.
Bigfoot vs Skunk Ape Showdown
November 16, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThis week Andrea and Melissa confabulate about Bigfoot and the Swamp-Squatch, known as Skunk Ape. In this throw-down episode, the girls give you stats about the squatch cousins and toss you a "Throwback Thaturday" from the 2000's. Let's get weird.
Sex Advice and Cattle Mutilations
November 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MBAndrea and Melissa dole out some advice about your love-life and ponder on cattle mutilations, historically and currently. https://vault.fbi.gov/Animal%20Mutilation
Witches and Word Trick or Treat
October 26, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBAndrea and Melissa talk all about witches, witch history, favorite witches, try their last pumpkin spice product of the fall, and play Word Trick or Treat in this Halloween themed episode.
Mothman and Drinking
October 19, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBAndrea and Melissa try more pumpkin spice products that may or may not include alcoholic beverages. Just kidding. They do include alcoholic beverages, and the girls enjoy them while making curious conversation about Mothman.
Ghosts
October 12, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBAndrea and Melissa chat about ghosts and review another pumpkin product for you. Also, they have a new "Coffee Talk With Annie and Mel" news update for you. Don't miss out on this one, odd friends!
Mile High Mystery Adventures
October 05, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBAndrea and Melissa are back from their escapades in Colorado and live to tell you all about their adventures! They also feature a new segment called "You Make My S*!#t List!" Listen in and have a laugh, a curiosity, or both!
Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice (and Mediums)
September 21, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBIT'S FALL Y'ALL! Andrea and Melissa invite you to go on a pumpkin spice adventure with them this fall when they try a new pumpkin spice product every month until Halloween. You will also love the butting of heads when it comes to the main topic: mediums. Don't miss this one friend!
Fairies and Odd News Updates
September 14, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBAndrea and Melissa chit-chat about fairies, or faeries, or ferries? Also, the girls discuss current weird news updates about the latest paranormal sightings, give an Area 51 update, and how much can you expect to pay your local ghostbusters for a home visit.
Lizard People: Are They Real?
September 07, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBAndrea and Melissa extrapolate on whether Lizard People (or Reptilians if you want to sound smart) exist on our planet and how you can spot one if they do. The gals also start a new segment called "Weekly Review," where they share an on the spot review of products they have not tried before. Don't miss out!
Parallel Universes and Different Dimensions
August 24, 2019 06:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBAndrea and Melissa dive into a convo about parallel universes and different dimensions... Please be sure to bring a pen, you might need one to keep up! The girls also start a brand new segment called: "Can You Guess the Movie from this Movie Line?"
Melissa Hypnotizes Andrea... and YOU!!!
August 17, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBHypnotherapy, does it really work? YOU decide! Listen in to hear Melissa hypnotize Andrea, discussions about hypnosis, and a segment called, "A New Discovery: Product Edition".
Serial Killers
August 10, 2019 06:00 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBAndrea and Melissa help you to find out if someone you know might be a serial killer. Also, they play "Two Reals and a Fake," state law edition.
Area 51
August 03, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBAndrea and Melissa storm Area 51 through discussion and let you know what they REALLY think. Also, we feature "A New Favorite" segment, guilty pleasure edition. You DO NOT want to miss this one!!!
Crazy Conspiracy Theories
July 20, 2019 06:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBDid you know that Australia doesn't exist?! This is just one of the crazy conspiracy theories that Andrea and Melissa discuss on this episode. Listen in if you want to have your mind BLOWN.
Vampires and Words You Can't Use Over 30
July 13, 2019 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBSpecial Generation Z guests, Korbyn and Maisie, tell Andrea and Melissa what they shouldn't be able to say since they are apparently uncool and old as dirt. Also, Andrea and Melissa really dig deep to tell you what they learned about vampires this week!
PARANORMAL and Annie's Birthday
July 06, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBAndrea and Melissa discuss the paranormal AND celebrate Annie's Birthday! Tune in for some campfire material for your next big outdoor trip!
The Documentary, "Heal," and Why Melissa Really Stinks
June 29, 2019 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIt takes a certain level of uncertainties to gamble your weird time on our podcast, BUT... What you learn, you can't unlearn. What you will learn this week is that we watched the documentary, "Heal," and our thoughts, as always. You also learn about why Melissa really stinks. Don't pass this one up!
Atlantis is BORING
June 22, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutes - 30.9 MBAndrea and Melissa are in full-summer-swing and confabulating about Atlantis... but more about rabbit trails and Atlantis Squarepantis? Listen in to our odd and silly conversations and get ponderous! We want you to be part of our weird.