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A new book tackling problems associated with the Skeptical view of the world. You can get a free e-book copy here: http://www.randisprize.net/ If you read it, write up a review somewhere. I will. Looks very promising so far. Merry Christmas, y'all.

A sharp man, with encyclopedic knowledge of different aspects of the field. I'd think it'd be interesting to apply his archaeoacoustic insight into, say, the San Luis Valley hum as I believe was reported by our esteemed co-host. Ley lines, sacred sites, and other 'earth mysteries' would make an...

Always a delight to hear Jim Moseley's recollections of the early days of the field. Can't say I have anything intelligent to add, except it was a joy and I'll be first in line to download the next episode he appears on. Much appreciated.

I'm just encouraged by any reasonable mainstream approach to the subject. Ended on a nicely ambiguous note, too.

This week's episode of This American Life featured intelligent coverage of the Travis Walton story: Last Man Standing | This American Life Should be airing on your local NPR station, available as mp3 late on Sunday. Nothing revealing, but a well-balanced non-judgemental 'mainstream' approach.

Thanks for the link, this a spectacular step forward. Even if it feels like like yesterday's NASA news conference about the arsenic-based life: "who cares" is the universal response unless they parade E.T. in front of the cameras. Too technical, my brain hurts. But left field queries into...

Personally I was happy to see the event, but this might illuminate lack of coverage. I don't mean to say there's no bias in the media against the subject (of course there is, fnord), but I'm sure this doesn't help: From Boing Boing: This following was emailed to me by a "long-time Boing...

Quick note of thanks for the excellent Mark Pilkington episode. It clarified a lot of online discussions about the man and his work, and as a result I will be getting a copy of the book. I liked what he said, I disagreed with some of the opinions, but I can't imagine there'd ever to be a quest...

Sitting in a comfortable chair, musing about the nature of reality, this thought occurred: Given the possibility that infrasound resonance may produce hallucinations that could be perceived as ghosts, is there is a record or a study on deaf people experiencing paranormal phenomena, and...

Just finished the show and I have to say this was a wonderful episode. I don't mean it from the point of view of ufo research or personal anecdotes, but from the deeper context of cultural and historical perspective. I don't understand how anybody could be 'shaking their head' throughout, or...

Didn't expect much, but it was watchable. Whatever the disclosure of the show is, has nothing to do with 'reality.' I'll give it two more episodes, which is two more than I gave FlashForward.

Got my copy today and read the first few chapters. The story is intriguing but the book needed an editor. I enjoy Nick talk on podcasts on almost any subject; he's always lucid, interesting, considered and understated... but I hate to say that I'm struggling with the book. Fingers crossed it...

I just finished listening to it, and it was still a good listen. It was more of a conversation and the fact that you realize having been a bit dominant in it means that you will pay more attention to this in the future. No harm done, and you had many good points even if it was a bit rambling...

Greg, Do you know if the show will be available for download later on? I'd love to hear it. Should have the book in hand finally tomorrow. Cheers!

Yeah, I think he stressed it a bit too much, but it DOES go with the oft mentioned curiosity factor of squatches: Most field researchers will recommend behaving like regular campers/hikers, to be active in a positive non-threatening manner: singing, laughing, talking loudly. Many sightings...

A superb show. This was a much, much better episode than the first one with DHC. It was also very nice to hear a more conversational show where both Nick and Chris took turns relaying their experiences and opinions. I personally much prefer that to a strict question & answer session. DHC...

He's still kicking around. He was the first author of paranormal subjects I voraciously read as a kid -- entertaining, compulsively readable, and highly speculative. A recent interview can be downloaded here: Red Ice Radio - Colin Wilson - The Outsider, The Robot, Magic & the Occult

No, I absolutely get you and tip my hat at even thinking this. I'll raise you Colin Wilson's The Occult and Pauwels & Berger's Morning of the Magicians. Pivotal books, however flawed.

There is a reason I use my initials and not my actual name in 'real life' as well as here on the forums..... I probably got on Homeland Security lists because an activist friend in NYC uses spellcheck on her computer, and it changed my first name from "Juha" to "Jihad." Also if you have eye...

I carefully skimmed the interview and enjoyed it. I appreciate anybody who isn't overtly dogmatic about their faith (or lack thereof), and who can discuss contradictions and problems within it. It's the same for politics, too. I'm pretty liberal myself (registered independent), but I very...