Stephen Belyeu is the acclaimed creator and host of The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories podcast, a widely recognized and award-winning show in the realm of paranormal storytelling. With a deep passion for the supernatural and a talent for compelling narration, Belyeu has captivated listeners with real-life ghost stories and chilling encounters. His podcast stands out for its meticulous research and immersive storytelling, blending first-hand accounts with historical context to bring each story to life.
Under Belyeu’s guidance, The Night Owl has garnered praise for its authenticity and engaging presentation, making it a standout in the genre of paranormal podcasts. The show has been honored as the Best Podcast in the Austin Chronicle's Best Of poll four times and has been featured on major platforms including Fox, CBS, Austin Chronicle, and Culture Map. Stephen Belyeu continues to push the boundaries of paranormal storytelling, drawing listeners into a world where the natural and supernatural intersect.
Alexis A. Arredondo is a graduate of Texas A&M University Corpus Christi where he double majored in Theatre and Communications-Media. He grew up in a small South Texas town near the Mexican border where he was enamored with local legends, folklore and spirituality. Alexis is a spiritual student and practitioner of Curanderismo, Santisima Muerte and Mexica spiritual traditions. He co-owns and operates City Alchemist, a local Austin shop that provides an array of occult books, candles and esoteric products for the curious or advanced practitioner. They offer readings, cleansings and apothecary goods for all of your spiritual needs.
Franklyn Gould is an Austin native who grew up with a natural curiosity for all things science, mythos and the paranormal. Growing up, Franklyn would often study divination tools (Ouija boards, tarot cards, runes), esoteric mysticism, various occult studies, as well as the potential correlation to the sciences. During college, he returned back to studying paranormal phenomenon more in-depth and their effects on the psyche. In turn, Franklyn has become more of a skeptic, favoring more scientific outcomes and repeatable results. Presently, Franklyn is an Art Director in Marketing, with various hobbies including the paranormal, furniture making and collecting whiskies as well as writing about them at whiskeycurator.com.
Jeffery Downs, from a young age, discovered that he had psychic talents and has been a devoted student of the occult ever since, delving into astrology, Tarot, spirit communication, Wicca, and various forms of folk witchcraft. He truly believes that these gifts come with a profound responsibility to use them wisely and for the betterment of others. His work on The Night Owl Podcast allows him to share these insights and help people on a scale he never imagined possible. Jeffery is deeply honored to be a part of the team. Learn more about his work and the readings he offers at houseofhawthorne.net. Connect with him on Instagram at @gothademic13.
Kate the Brave is a psychic medium, energy healer, and spiritual mentor who helps others awaken their intuitive gifts and feel safe in their connection to the unseen. Rooted in ancestral wisdom and house magic, her work blends deep channeling with practical energetic tools to support clarity, healing, and spiritual empowerment. Alongside her teaching and client work, Kate is also an experienced paranormal investigator, known for her grounded and reverent approach to spirit communication and energetic clearing in both homes and businesses. She has been featured on several episodes and series of The Night Owl Podcast, including investigations at Hotel Havana, Austin Antique Mall, Sunset Strip Comedy Club, Freddo ATX, and her personal Campfire episode, A Psychic Journey.
Sara R. Reeves is practicing medium residing the in Austin area. She discovered her unique ability later in life and now uses it to communicate with what most cannot see or sense in the natural world. Stephen and Alexis crossed paths with Sara many years ago on an old case and the team had a hand in helping her discover and understand her gift. Now, with a better grip on her ability, Sara assists The Night Owl team on every case she can.
Sara now wants to share the knowledge she has gained not only to provide a safe platform for others to learn, but to also help those who do not have the ability but seek the comfort and advice from the spiritual beings that help us along the way. To contact Sara and learn more about her offerings and teachings visit Metaphysicalu.
Mikey Garza is a longtime friend of host Stephen Belyeu, Mikey has been assisting The Night Owl Podcast behind the scenes for years. From running errands to offering creative input, Mikey has worn many hats—but his most valuable contribution has been in Assistant Editing. When he's not helping craft ghost stories, Mikey can be found collecting and selling comics. Be sure to check out his Instagram below!
Nicholas Fair is the multi-disciplined musician and artist behind Gnosis Antiquarius, an online archive of his visual arts, written work and audio recordings. Based out of Corpus Christi, Texas where he was born and currently resides, Nicholas began composing music in 1999, inspired by the medium that best provided him the ability to better understand himself and the human condition. Since that time he has gone on to create a prolific and varied body of work which brings together emotive vocals and swelling musical arrangements, as showcased in his most recent release “Percuss at Sunrise,” which imbibes a dreamlike mood and fashions a sense of melancholic nostalgia for the listener. Creation for Nicholas is a process which he likens to a meditative slumber, an exorcism of ethical afflictions; A confrontation of sadness, the release of dreaming, and dark, ethereal qualities that emanate through his world. With more projects underway, a selection of his past releases can be heard here: Gnosis Antiquarius
David Dalton is the mastering engineer behind every episode of The Night Owl Podcast. Based in Austin, Texas, he runs Driftwork Sound, where he offers professional audio services for music, podcasts, and film. His steady hand and expert ear have helped shape the sound of the show since the beginning. Learn more at driftworksound.com.
Sam Belyeu is the team's lead historical researcher and assists on every case he can. Sam is also host Stephen Belyeu's father and as the picture to the left clearly depicts, he has supported him pursuing the arts from day one!
P. D. Wilder, ex-Hotel Hotel, continues in the age-old tradition of hillbilly beardos playing ambient drone music solo armed with a guitar & a dozen pedals. Now a father, Wilder recorded much of “remember to remind me” during the nine months before his son’s birth. A reflection & meditation on life with change during the anticipation of change. Birth, life, death, birth, always changing always moving forward, always the same – yet always building & changing, drone is forever.