Hosts Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai take listeners on a blend of spine-tingling paranormal experiences and the lighthearted journey of comedian Cyrus Naderpour. The episode delves into chilling tales of possible possessions, poltergeist activity, and the unnerving story of Roland Doe, the real-life inspiration behind "The Exorcist." Alongside these eerie narratives, Cyrus shares his transition from a lucrative digital advertising career to the unpredictable world of stand-up comedy, overcoming cultural expectations, and finding humor in the supernatural. The episode balances the darker aspects of the unseen with comedic relief and intriguing discussions on the crossroads of science, culture, and the paranormal.

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ABOUT OUR GUEST

Nearly 10 years ago, Cyrus decided to quit his six-figure office job to pursue his dream of being a standup comedian. Since quitting his job, Cyrus has performed at major comedy clubs all across the country, was part of a Vegas residency, and has gone viral all over the web.

Cyrus co-created and produced FREAKSHOW, a successful variety show that ran for six years. With fire eaters, burlesque acts, stunt performers, and drag acts, it captivated audiences nationwide. Cyrus closed each show with his standup comedy, earning accolades and filling venues like Improvs across the country, Levity Live, and even having a Vegas residency.

Expanding into digital content, Cyrus’s in-your-face reaction videos and brash comedic style has gained over 80k+ followers on Instagram and 50k+ on TikTok. He has teamed up with internet sensation Franklin Marshall III to launch “The Franklin and Cyrus Podcast.” The podcast just completed its third season and is taking the internet by storm, receiving rave reviews and building a rapidly growing fan base.

RESEARCH

We do most of our research online… because why not? Here are the links we quoted from or used for background or inspiration.

https://allthatsinteresting.com/roland-doe-the-exorcist-true-story

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/dec/20/the-exorcist-boy-named-magazine

https://skepticalinquirer.org/2021/10/demoniac-who-is-roland-doe-the-boy-who-inspired-the-exorcist/

https://screenrant.com/exorcist-movie-true-story-regan-roland-doe-explained/  

ABOUT US

What are "they" not telling us? We'll find out, figure out, and, when all else fails, make up the missing pieces to some of the most scandalous conspiracies, unexplained phenomena, and true crime affecting our world today. Join comedian Dwayne Perkins, writer Koji Steven Sakai, and comedian/actor/writer Cat Alvarado on The Unofficial Official Story Podcast every month, and by the end of each episode, we'll tell you what's really...maybe...happening. 

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CREDITS

The intro and outro song was created by Brian "Deep" Watters. You can hear his music at https://soundcloud.com/deepwatters.

Written by Koji Steven Sakai

Hosts: Cat Alvarado, Dwayne Perkins, and Koji Steven Sakai

Edited and Produced by Koji Steven Sakai