We kick things off with finding out how The Deja Vu Enigma came about and how its origins are eerily similar to their previous book 11:11 - The Time Prompt Phenomenon. We then find out about the history of deja vu research and how it got the name "deja vu." This leads to some discussion on contemporary study of deja vu and how researchers even investigate something so spontaneous. We find out what sort of conclusions contemporary research has come to with regards to how and why deja vu happens. Larry also speaks to the possibility that deja vu has some sort of paranormal component rather than a purely biological origin.

We find out what the average length of a deja vu experience is, how one can extend it, and instances of lengthier bouts of deja vu. We also talk about some strange mental conditions like Capras Syndrome and the Frugoli Delusion. This leads to some discussion on the importance of chemicals in the brain and how they may influence paranormal experiences. This, somehow, segues into a side tangent about the website People of Walmart and Walmart, in general.

Getting things back on track, we discuss amnesia, how prevalent it is, and what seems to cause the phenomenon. This leads to some discussion on the truly bizarre fugue states. Marie details what a fugue state is, how it seems to be a "planned out amnesia," and what happens when someone in a fugue state "wakes up." Next we talk about the mind/consciousness v. brain/body debate as to where the mind truly resides. Turning the conversation towards reality, we discuss the theory that all of a person's reality is created by themselves.

Looking at a fascinating experiment that Larry conducted with his group ARPAST, we find out how he "seeded" false information to his ghosthunting team to see what kind of "results" arise when they have preconceived ideas about the location. Larry explains how this experiment calls into question the method of ghosthunting which utilizes a psychic to "feel out" a location. He brings it all back around to the paranormal, in general, and how a substantive investigation of the mind and the observer may be the key to understanding supernatural phenomenon. This leads to discussion of the "chicken and egg" paradox of science and the paranormal. Marie talks about the "gorilla video" and how it illuminates the issues surrounding perception.

This leads to some talk about how technology and evolution may be slowly reducing paranormal abilities of humans. From there, we discuss the old axiom of how humans only use 10% of their brain and we talk about how true that concept is and how it applies to a number of attributed abilities of the mind. Next we talk about voodoo and the power of belief. We find out about an experiment that was conducted to see if instilling "energy" into a food item changed its composition. Looking at other paranormal phenomena, we delve into OBEs and NEDs and find out how they tie in to the Deja Vu Enigma. Looking at one more anomaly, we discuss the savant phenomenon and what may be the cause behind it.

Larry then shares some of his paranormal experiences including lucid dreams and a very bizarre dream where he received some kind of message. This leads to some speculation about the nature of dreams. We then find out if Marie has been on a ghost hunt, what she thinks of the practice, and some weird paranormal experiences she has had. Larry also joins in to share his issues with contemporary ghost hunting. Marie also addresses some of her critics in the paranormal community. We also get Larry's prognosis on the future of ghosthunting.

Wrapping things up, we find out about the duo's previous work, The Resonance Key, which came out between their BoA:Audio interviews. We also get a preview of their next book The Trinity Secret.

Marie Jones has been involved with the paranormal in one way or another for most of her life, which led to a fascination with quantum physics and the writing of her new book, "PSIENCE: How New Discoveries in Quantum Physics and New Science May Explain the Existence of Paranormal Phenomena." Marie is also a New Thought/Metaphysics minister and spiritual counselor. She holds a Master's Degree in Metaphysical Studies and has also studied Wicca, goddess traditions, mythology and comparative religion. She worked as a field investigator for MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) in Los Angeles and San Diego in the 1980s and 1990s.

Larry Flaxman is the founder president of the Arkansas Paranormal and Anomalous Studies Team. He has been actively involved in paranormal research and investigation for over ten years, and melds his technical, scientific, and investigative backgrounds together for no-nonsense, scientifically objective explanations regarding a variety of anomalous phenomena. He has appeared in numerous newspaper, magazine, radio, and television interviews, and has authored several published articles regarding science and the paranormal. Larry also serves as technical advisor to several paranormal investigation groups throughout the country.

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Marie Jones & Larry Flaxman