About this episode
“My family thinks I’m crazy”… but what if you’re just asking the right questions?In this episode of Nephilim Death Squad, Raven and TopLobsta sit down with Mark Steeves, host of the My Family Thinks I’m Crazy podcast, to talk about what it’s like living on the edge of alternative research, conspiracy culture, and spiritual curiosity—especially when the people closest to you don’t understand it.Mark shares his journey into podcasting, how his show grew out of questioning mainstream narratives, and the real-life consequences of going down rabbit holes that most people avoid. The conversation explores the tension between truth-seeking and maintaining relationships, and how many people exploring these topics end up feeling isolated from family and friends.The episode also dives into:Why people get labeled as “crazy” for questioning narrativesThe origin and growth of the My Family Thinks I’m Crazy podcastNavigating family dynamics while researching conspiracies and the paranormalBuilding community through podcasting and alternative mediaThe overlap between spiritual curiosity, conspiracy research, and personal identityHumor as a coping mechanism when your worldview doesn’t match everyone else’sBlending humor with real talk, this episode captures what it’s like to live in two worlds at once—the everyday world, and the one where you start questioning everything.🧠 IN THIS EPISODE (FROM TRANSCRIPT)Mark Steeves’ podcast journey (My Family Thinks I’m Crazy)Family reactions to conspiracy and alternative researchFeeling isolated vs finding community onlineThe stigma of being labeled “crazy”Podcasting as a way to process ideas and connect with othersHumor and self-awareness in fringe conversationsBalancing relationships while exploring controversial topics📢 CONNECT WITH TODAY’S GUESTMark Steeves — My Family Thinks I’m CrazyPodcast ► https://myfamilythinksimcrazy.comYouTube ► https://www.youtube.com/@MyFamilyThinksImCrazyX (Twitter) ► https://x.com/MFTICPodcastInstagram ► https://www.instagram.com/myfamilythinksimcrazy00:00 – Intro Theme00:53 – Welcome to Nephilim Death Squad01:00 – Patreon Plug & Show Setup🎙️ GUEST INTRO02:05 – Introducing Mark Steeves02:30 – “My Family Thinks I’m Crazy” Podcast Mention🧠 ORIGIN STORY05:40 – How Mark Got Into Podcasting07:50 – Early Influences & Questioning Narratives👨👩👧 FAMILY DYNAMIC12:10 – Family Reactions to His Beliefs14:45 – Being Labeled “Crazy”18:20 – Balancing Relationships While Researching🌐 CONSPIRACY / ALT MEDIA SPACE22:30 – Entering the Alternative Media World26:10 – Podcast Growth & Community Building🧍♂️ ISOLATION VS COMMUNITY30:45 – Feeling Isolated vs Finding Like-Minded People34:20 – Online Communities & Support🎤
