Jay tells his stories of encounters with The Other: something appeared on his roof which looked like his brother (who lived in a different state at the time); a neighborhood game based on a weird encounter; a disembodied voice which spoke Jay’s name at the same time every night; strange little shadow creatures; and much more.If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliarsIf you would prefer a one-time payment to help us out, here is a PayPal.me link - you can change the number 25 in the URL to any amount: https://www.paypal.me/timothyrenner/25Our Strange Familiars / Lost Grave etsy shop has art, books, patches, t-shirts, and more ... including original art done for Strange Familiars: https://www.etsy.com/shop/lostgraveStrange Familiars t-shirts and other designs are available here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/strange-familiars?ref_id=14000Episode 218 notes and links:Riverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comRiverbend on Instagram: @riverbendcomicsYou could win one of two different Shadow graphic novels courtesy of Riverbend Comics and Strange Familiars. Just take a photo of a shadow (yours or someone else’s - get creative!) and tag us on instagram ( @riverbendcomics and @strangefamiliars ) - upload it to instagram by February 11 …we’ll choose our two favorites and send one of two different graphic novels to two winners. Make sure to follow @riverbendcomics and @strangefamiliars on Instagram!Episode artwork by Timothy - here is the original:You can purchase the original illustration in our etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/854372553/beneath-the-roots-original-illustration90 Days to the Perfect Puppy: https://perfectpuppies.sithappens.us/90-daysRiverbend Comics: https://www.riverbendcomics.comKarmic Garden: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarmicGarden Timothy’s book of paranormal illustrations, Apparitions, is available to order now… directly from us: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/home/apparitions-illustrations-of-the-other-book or, if you prefer, on etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/877387099/apparitions-art-book-by-timothy-rennerTimothy’s book, with co-author Joshua Cutchin, Where the Footprints End, Volume II, ordering information: https://www.strangefamiliars.com/home/where-the-footprints-end-volume-ii-available-nowStrange Familiars Photo of the Week #60: Ice SkatersYou can purchase this photo in our etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/956213737/ice-skaters-strange-familiars-photo-ofTimothy’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Timothy-Renner/e/B072X44SD5Strange Familiars ‘Awoken Tree’ t-shirts are available in our Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/listing/739690857/strange-familiars-podcast-awoken-treeAlison: https://www.etsy.com/shop/odpeacockChad’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB7MSJ2F1SRBPcQsEFLnvg (make sure to subscribe to Chad’s channel, Ruck Rabbit Outdoors.)Chad’s etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RuckRabbitOutdoorsTo help with the Capuchin Day Center’s work with the homeless you can donate here: https://www.capuchindaycentre.ieand here: https://www.cskdetroit.orgContact us via email at: strangefamiliarspodcast@gmail.comhttp://www.facebook.com/strangefamiliarsJoin the Strange Familiars Gathering group on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/strangefamiliars/instagram: @strangefamiliarshttp://www.strangefamiliars.comIntro and background music by Stone Breath. You can find more at http://stonebreath.bandcamp.comThe closing song is The Hidebehind by Stone Breath from the album Cryptids: https://stonebreath.bandcamp.com/album/cryptidsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/strange-familiars/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy