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Yeah, anyone who listens to Skeptiko will have heard him doing a few recent interviews. A really good podcast, though a bit heavy on NDEs. And I'll second The Occult. It was the first book I ever read on these subjects, and I've always liked Wilson's take on things that go bump in the night. I...

I just got a copy of Steve Volk's Fringe-ology, which I've only started reading but it appears to cover a lot of ground, is up-to-date, and doesn't fall into either a debunker or a believer camp. So far it's well written, engaging, and as it's brand spanking new (out this Tuesday), probably...

Really enjoyed the episode. Wide-ranging, a bit chaotic and rambling, and KT didn't seem to hear Gene too well so there was a bit of overlap, but no harm done. It was particularly interesting to hear about Reich. Whether you take his work seriously or not, he was a fascinating man who did...

I'm curious. All those who fall into the 'skeptic' side of the debate, what do you think of animal's having a 'connection' with their owners/keepers? Does your cat sense when it's time to go to see the vet? Does your dog know when you're coming home, even at an unusual time? Do any of the...

Lance, I do understand your point, and it would be very convenient if things were that black and white. But I don't think they are, and, as a result, there are no easy answers. Which is my point. I think it's worthwhile to allow for there to be more to the universe than can be explained...

Aren't most humans imprecise in most imaginable ways? Nothing I do, even when I should know exactly what to do, is all that precise. If emotions are involved, things really go screwy. Precision is a function of machines, and even that isn't guaranteed. Unless, as I just said, the object's...

I'm lazy and can't read every single post so if I'm repeating the obvious, please ignore me. I have one reason the test might not work. Person may place his or her beliefs/feelings/experience onto an object. That something resonates for you may have nothing to do with the intrinsic properties...

Found Nick's description of Cormons in "Three Men Seeking Monsters" (great book) evocative, and wonder about his thoughts on how thought-forms, tulpas and Cormons tie in with the paranormal in general and Men in Black in particular. Secondly, has he come across anybody anywhere besides Sarah...

The way it behaves suggest space junk, but if there are objects that size flickering by the station all the time, I wonder why it hasn't been pummeled into bits by now. Curious.

via Huffington Post: Colorado's San Luis Valley Is A UFO Hotspot With A Specially Built UFO Watchtower

Great episode, hope this becomes a regular -- perhaps quarterly -- feature. I have to say my favorite question was "what was your favorite movie," since it told us a bit more of our hosts beyond the paranormal. Next time someone should do the same with music. Good discussion overall, wide...

Why do so many ufologists either lose their perspective or lose their minds? Do you have any thoughts on the value of the mystery itself: I'm thinking in terms of sense of wonder, of imagination and curiosity, irregardless of the answers. Do we need the answers: wouldn't any answer you find...

NPR interview from earlier today: Area 51 'Uncensored': Was It UFOs Or The USSR? : NPR

Former Paracast co-host Greg Bishop's excellent Fortean show is back in podcast form: Radio Misterioso | In-depth conversations on the paranormal alternating with weird music and audio. Hosted by Greg Bishop. Just one new episode so far, but it's been a long time coming..... enjoy. I'd...

I'd recommend seeing Sam Fuller's war films, especially THE BIG RED ONE and STEEL HELMET. He memorably said he'd like to shoot a machine gun in the theatre over the audience so that the viewers would really feel the hell of war (since any film can not simulate the terror of it).

I admit my opinion of Radford is strictly from listening to the episode, so it's hardly well documented or peer-reviewed. But he came across well, and in the context of the episode I appreciated his approach. I know I felt the same about Wiseman and Dawkins when I read their works. Took me a...

Terrific episode, nice to hear both sides discussing the subject intelligently and respectfully. Radford came across as a true skeptic, curious and objective. It was very good to hear that both 'sides' knew each others' work, and were able to not just find common ground, but to consider all open...

Just finished listening, and while I'm not a Ron Paul fan or a conspiracy buff, a lot of what he said made sense and rang true. The questions were good, the answers were fine, the conversation -- despite a couple of stumbles -- was completely engaging and entertaining. What's not to like...

The best response ever.

Just finished listening to the show, fantastic piece of history. I can easily understand why Lazar's story took off -- he was very fast on his feet, answered without hesitation, was consistent within his story, and just overall very engaging, sharp and charming presence. Thanks for airing this!