The Paracast

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz explore the frontiers of reality with Bernard Beitman,  MD, author of Meaningful Coincidences: How and Why Synchronicity and Serendipity Happen. He writes that each of us has more to do with creating coincidences than we think. In this comprehensive exploration of the potential of coincidences to expand our understanding of reality, he explores why and how coincidences, synchronicity, and serendipity happen and how to use these common occurrences to inspire psychological, interpersonal, and spiritual growth. Exploring the crucial role of personal agency—individual thought and action—in synchronicities and serendipities, Dr. Beitman shows that there’s much more behind these occurrences than “fate” or “randomness.” They can be clues to the functioning of the psychosphere, our mental atmosphere through which many of them happen.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Jason Gleaves, author of “UFO Encounters: Up Close and Personal,” which contains the favorite sightings of a number of noted researchers, “The Ufology Umbrella:: Close Encounters Are Not Enough,” and “UFO Photos: Computer Analysis of Worldwide UFO Images Through the Decades.” He served in the Royal Air Force, British Aerospace Airbus division, and received a BTEC National Diploma in computer-aided drafting in engineering for Shell Oil industry, and has high expertise in modern civilian and military worldwide aircraft/armaments recognition and visualization. Gleaves has contributed over the last ten years to numerous UFO reports with photographic and video-footage analysis on unidentified flying objects and associated anomalies for many ufologists within the community worldwide, using the latest updated imagery/computer science technology and software available.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Raymond Szymanski, an award winning author, researcher, and an acknowledged expert on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) and its purported alien connections. In his first book, “Alien Shades of Greys: Evidence of Extraterrestrial Visitation to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and Beyond,” Raymond reveals compelling evidence and research that supports long held rumors of Wright-Patterson’s alien involvement. Forty years of employment at the fabled Air Force Base, where Roswell crash wreckage was allegedly examined, has given Raymond unique access to locations and individuals providing tantalizing information on Men in Black, dead aliens, and the elusive Hangar 18. Is there really a Hangar 18, or is that just a rumor or fodder for sci-fi stories? He also discusses such classic cases as the 1965 UFO “Incident at Exeter, the 1966 Michigan “Swamp Gas” UFO, the 1975 Travis Walton abduction, and the 1980 Rendlesham Forest encounters.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz explore possible voice messages from the afterlife with Ron Yakovetti. He has a unique background as a stand-up comedian, MMA Commentator, a writer, and paranormal Investigator. Ron’s afterlife research mainly focuses on an area known as ITC: Instrumental Trans-Communication. Most know ITC from a variety of devices seen on TV such as the Ovilus, Spirit Box, or Ghost Boxes. He continues to use those devices and mobile apps, leaving no method unexplored; he has spent nearly four years doing innovative afterlife research and experimentation rooted in the European methodology of ITC known as DRV: Direct Radio Voice.  Ron is co-host of Entity Voices Paranormal, Evidence Podcast (UN-X Network), and the author of “Paranormally Speaking: Knowingly Talking to the Unknown” and “ITC Technomancy: The Magical World of Electronic Spirit Communication.”

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Hercules Invictus, who is Greek and knows a lot about Greek mythologies along with UFOs, the paranormal, etc. He is a motivational speaker and has contributed material about his research to a lot of books from Tim Beckley’s publishing company over the years. He dedicated his earthly sojourn to studying, sharing and applying the legacy and lessons of the Gods and Goddesses of Greek Mythology who reside on Mount Olympus. Invictus is currently involved with several social causes, teaches, conducts workshops and hosts The Elysium Project, Pride of Olympus and Voice of Olympus podcasts. He also writes for magazines on occasion, has published two e-books and his most recent article appears as a chapter in the book, “Alien Artifacts: Incredible Evidence of Exotic Material From UFO Encounters,” which also features a chapters from Gene and Tim.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present long-time researcher of underwater UFOs, Debbie Ziegelmeyer. She joined MUFON (Mutual UFO Network) in 2000 and became a Field Investigator shortly after. She is currently a MUFON Star Team Investigator, Missouri State Director, on the MUFON Business Board of Directors and the MUFON Functional Director of Underwater Research and Recovery. She has over 1200 completed UFO investigations. As the Director of the Underwater Research and Recovery Team for the Mutual UFO Network, a PADI Scuba Instructor, and an experienced UAP/USO investigator, Debbie Ziegelmeyer has studied the USO (Unidentified Submerged Objects) phenomenon for decades. She brings the culmination of this work to the public in her new book, “The Alien Colonization of Earth’s Waterways: A Reference Guide to UFO/USO Water-related Activity.”

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Bill Kousoulas, whose life-long interest in the paranormal began in the late seventies with the original “Project UFO” series that aired on Sunday night television. In 2003, he was introduced to “The Mothman Prophecies” movie, and it truly changed his life. Since then, he has read nearly all of John Keel’s research, as well as the works of related authors including Gray Barker and Andy Colvin. Since 2016, he and his wife Jaci have visited Point Pleasant, West Virginia regularly, and they have become friends with several area residents, including the late Carolin Harris, co-founder of the Mothman Festival. This episode explores not just on the mothman mystery, but the background and culture of Point Pleasant and the details behind the collapse of The Silver Bridge. Bill holds a doctorate in psychology, with a focus on post-traumatic growth. He and Jaci are currently examining the correlations between paranormal experiences and post-traumatic growth.

Gene and guest cohost Tim Swartz present Tobias and Emily Wayland, founders of The Singular Fortean Society. Tobias is a passionate Fortean who has been actively investigating the unusual for over a decade; the first several years of his investigative career were spent as a MUFON field investigator, and following that he investigated independently prior to becoming the head writer and editor for the Singular Fortean Society. His books include “The Lake Michigan Mothman: High Strangeness in the Midwest” and “Strange Tales of the Impossible” and he and Emily continue to work in investigating a variety of seemingly impossible events. Emily is an ardent craftsperson and devoted monster enthusiast with degrees in both photography and design. An accomplished artist, designer, and photographer, she is responsible not only for the Singular Fortean Society’s aesthetic, but also the examination of any photographic or video evidence.