She Encountered a Gay Wizard’s Familiar Spirit?

Episode Summary

Hannah joins hosts Ben Garrett and Uncle Brian Soave to share a childhood story. She grew up in a Pentecostal church and spent time in a crowded family home that welcomed a wide range of lodgers.

The hosts begin with a deliberately pointless question about dog breeds, followed by jokes about Labrador personalities and dog courtship. They also include a sponsor sketch about soap.

Hannah’s Story

Hannah recalls visiting her uncle in New Mexico, whose home was filled with unusual art and New Age and pagan influences. The hosts jokingly call him a “gay magician,” a running gag that leads to several tangents.

When Hannah was around seven, she saw a statue in the hallway that she thought looked like Satan. Later, while in bed, she noticed a faint black shape bouncing and crawling around the foot of the bed. Her mother couldn’t see it, but believed Hannah and rebuked it in Jesus’ name. Hannah says the shape vanished.

During a later visit, Hannah saw a larger, faint shape trying to enter her bedroom. She prayed and rebuked it as her mother had taught her, and it disappeared. Her mother then prayed over the house. Hannah says she never saw the shape again.

Hosts’ Discussion

The hosts suggest the encounters may have involved what they call a “familiar spirit,” describing the idea through their Christian understanding of demonic activity. They praise Hannah’s mother for taking her seriously and discuss prayer, children’s fears, and the Christian belief that invoking Christ offers protection.

They also speculate about why children might report seeing things adults can’t, while acknowledging that spiritual experiences can be difficult to explain.

Personalities

• Ben Garrett — Host
• Uncle Brian Soave — Co-host
• Hannah — Guest