The Paracast

Gene and Randall welcome a return visit from skeptical researcher Bryan Bonner, from Colorado’s Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society, who talks about a variety of paranormal topics, such as the quality of UFO research and evidence and the ongoing MUFON “follies.” Bryan has been examining a wide range of reported paranormal phenomena for over two decades. From ghosts, poltergeists, psychics, and urban legends, to UFOs, conspiracy theories and much more, Bryan steers clear of the sensationalism.  From the field to the lab, he tests bizarre beliefs and practices, conducts experiments and on-site investigations, and recreates unusual events. He has confronted hauntings, Ouija board activity, levitation, psychic readings, alien abductions, and telephones that try to talk to the dead.

UFO researcher Preston Dennett returns with more incredible reports of UFO encounters, including abductions and reports at drive-in movie theaters. He also talks about what may be the growing possibility of, at long last, UFO disclosure. Preston began investigating UFOs and the paranormal in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends and co-workers were having dramatic unexplained encounters. Since then, he has interviewed hundreds of witnesses and investigated a wide variety of paranormal phenomena. He remains a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), a ghost hunter, a paranormal researcher, and the author of more than two dozen books and more than 100 articles about UFOs and the paranormal. An avowed advocate of the extraterrestrial theory for UFOs, Preston asks: Wh are they visiting our planet? What is their agenda? Are they friendly or hostile?

Gene and Randall present veteran UFO investigator Dr. Roberto Pinotti, a journalist and author and, he says, the main Italian Ufologist. He has a degree in political science and applied social sciences from the University of Florence, a professional journalism qualification, and a degree in Business Administration and Management Science. Since 1960 he has searched for any available documentation or information about the UFO phenomena. He is the founder and President of Italy’s Centro Ufologico Nazionale (CUN), established in 1967 and represented Dr. Hynek’s CUFOS in Italy. During this episode, Roberto will discuss his two-volume book, “UFO Contacts in Italy,” and some compelling sightings from Italy.

Gene and Randall present Australian UFO researcher/experiencer Tino Pezzimenti, who has worked closely with UFO Research of Queensland (UFORQ), one of the world’s oldest existing UFO organizations. Tino started experiencing ghosts at his home in Brisbane Australia when he was six years old; he saw a UFO at age 17. At age 19, he attended a meeting at the Flying Saucer Research Bureau which was to become UFORQ. He became a researcher with UFORQ and soon after became President, a position he held for for 9 years. For 17 years he on was on Paranormal Panel, a radio 4 BC production in Brisbane where he spoke publicly with many authors and experiencers world wide. Tino has a reputation for being a skeptical believer because he’s not easily swayed by conspiracy theories and fringe groups.

Gene and Randall present a return appearance by Kevin Killen, an experiencer and empath whose book, “Ghosts and Me,” covers a lifetime of paranormal encounters. During this episode, Kevin recalls a number of strange experiences over the years that occurred to him and those around him, including a former girlfriend who was also a witch. Growing up in Northern Virginia, he found his passion for writing and the paranormal. many of his early experiences take place in his childhood home in Falls Church. His book covers over 15 years of paranormal experiences, ranging from phantom footsteps to shadow people. Kevin hopes this book can help others understand the paranormal, and to give insight into what others are experiencing.

Gene and Randall present Dr. Emily Zarka (a.k.a. Dr. “Z”), who writes for and hosts for “Monstrum,” an online series from PBS’s Storied channel on YouTube that looks at complex histories and motivations behind some of the world’s most famous monsters. The discussion covers strange creatures throughout history including the modern era, such as Mothman. She also discloses her own paranormal encounters. Emily’s teaching experience includes literature, composition, film and media, and humanities classes. She is part of the faculties of both Arizona State University and Mesa Community College.

UFO disclosure lobbyist Stephen Bassett joins Gene and Randall to deliver a timely update as to progress in the attempts to get the U.S. government to admit what it knows about the phenomenon. Depending on the results of the 2020 election for U.S. President, just how will the results impact that quest? Will another term for President Trump, or a victory by former Vice President Biden make a difference? Bassett is the executive director of Paradigm Research Group, founded in 1996, to end what he describes as a government imposed embargo on the truth behind the UFO phenomenon. He has spoken to audiences around the world about what he feels are the implications of disclosure by world governments of an extraterrestrial presence engaging the human race.

Gene and Randall introduce psychic medium Rona Anderson, one half of the husband-and-wife team from The Paranormal Explorers based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, a city with a rich history of hauntings. Rona and Ben have have traveled to many haunted places in North America and overseas.  She is a psychic medium who says she can communicate with earthbound spirits and remove them from people’s homes and businesses. The Paranormal Explorers have also been written about in three paranormal books: “Encyclopedia of Haunted Places: Ghostly Locales from Around the World,” by Jeff Belanger, “Incredible True Stories of Ghostly Encounters” by Dorah L. Williams, and “Haunted Hoaspitals” by Rhonda Parrish. Rona is also coauthor of “Eerie Edmonton.”