Cryptid Central | Interview with James Szubski | Podcast
Published: August 21, 2026
Duration: 1:38:17
James Szubski brings an unusual mix of grit and mystery to every conversation. A US Army infantry veteran, former wildland firefighter, and nationally certified search and rescue EMT, James has spent his career running toward danger rather than away from it.
In 2021, he and his wife inherited Margie's Outdoor Store in the Columbia River Gorge — and along with it, an unexpected calling. After hearing an endless stream of strange stories from customers passing through, James launched a paranormal reporting program at the store. What started as a handful of odd accounts has since grown into a...
In 2021, he and his wife inherited Margie's Outdoor Store in the Columbia River Gorge — and along with it, an unexpected calling. After hearing an endless stream of strange stories from customers passing through, James launched a paranormal reporting program at the store. What started as a handful of odd accounts has since grown into a...