Episode Details

In this episode, we sit down with Lee Hatfield — a seasoned paranormal investigator, podcaster, and founder of S.I.P.A. Canada (Scientific Investigation of Paranormal Activity). With a distinguished background in the Royal Air Force, followed by over 25 years serving as a firefighter and paramedic, Lee brings a rare combination of courage, discipline, and critical thinking to the world of the unexplained. Accustomed to life on the front lines, he approaches every investigation with the same no-nonsense mindset: rule out every natural explanation first, remain rigorously skeptical, and only then explore what might lie beyond.

Lee shares his wealth of knowledge and hard-earned insights from years of hands-on paranormal research. He discusses his thoughtful opinions on the field, the importance of scientific methodology, and some truly compelling personal experiences — including a pivotal encounter during a cardiac arrest call — that shifted his perspective and convinced him that something extraordinary is out there. What exactly is it? That’s the question that continues to drive him.

Originally from Boston, UK, and now based in Ottawa, Canada (where he co-leads S.I.P.A. with colleagues Logan and Valter), Lee is the passionate host of the popular podcast S.I.P.A. Paranormal Chronicles. The show welcomes believers, skeptics, and everyone in between, featuring in-depth conversations with researchers, investigators, experiencers, and experts on everything from ghosts and the afterlife to UFOs, cryptids, and beyond. He is also launching an exciting new show, The Paranormal Prism.

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