The Clicker Man
Summary
The host investigates a terrifying parallel to a past episode about Oliver Semyak, a prisoner who claimed a shadow entity forced him to murder. After receiving an email from Claire about her partner Brad’s similar sleep paralysis and sleepwalking, the host discovers historical records of a secret "Society of Beholders" linked to these cases. The investigation leads to a prison visit with Oliver and a dangerous search for the society members, revealing a hidden group that worships the entity.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and introduction to the podcast's investigative approach
The origin of the story: Oliver Semjak's letter
Oliver's account of sleep paralysis and the shadow presence
Possession: Oliver forced to stalk and murder a neighbor
Oliver's conviction and the podcast's initial assessment
New case: Claire's partner Brad exhibits similar symptoms
Investigating Brad's sleepwalking and the mysterious neighbor
Historical research reveals the 'clicking' sound pattern
Brad's condition worsens and the host visits Oliver in prison
Oliver's claims of a secret society and the guard's list
Tracking down the society members and the Lideo Foundation
Confrontation with the cult leader at the church
The ritual, the aftermath, and Oliver's escape
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