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April 21, 2024
Author Paul Schatzkin reveals more incredible details about the lives of Philo T. Farnsworth, the true inventor of television and antigravity pioneer T. Townsend Brown. He'll tell Gene and cohost Tim Swartz, for example, how Brown became interested in the flying saucer enigma in the 1940s and his ultimate connection with creating National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP). You'll learn more about Farnsworth's ongoing efforts to perfect a practical method of nuclear fusion. Schatzkin's biography of Farnsworth titled, "The Boy Who Invented Television,"and his biography about Brown is titled, "The Man Who Mastered Gravity." Taken together, these two books suggest that if advanced civilizations are gallivanting around the galaxy, then their vessels are propelled by the two technologies that Farnsworth and Brown came close to — fusion energy and gravity control — that remain tantalizingly out of reach of even 21st century humans. In addition to being a biographer of obscure 20th century scientists, Schatzkin has been described variously as a visionary, gadfly, serial entrepreneur, Internet pioneer, staunch McLuhanist, author, occasional bomb-thrower, guitarist and songwriter. He was born in New York City and raised in Springsteen Country (Monmouth County, NJ).
April 14, 2024
More incredible secrets of "Psychic Doctor" Edgar Cayce, Atlantis and Ancient Egypt with original thinker Dr. Thomas F. Lawson. He talks to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the mysterious Piri Reis map, shape-shifting UFOs, advanced aircraft in Atlantis, the Great Pyramids, quantum computing and cutting-edge inventor Nikola Tesla. In his working life, he is a Naval Intelligence Officer (US Navy Reserves and Active Duty. 1982-2006) holding TS/SCI/TK clearances with in-depth experience in Intelligence/Disaster Analysis & Preparedness, Systems based threat integration and response approaches. Dr. Lawson has alsoconducted Doctoral level research and consulting in areas of Organizational/Systems Design and improvement, and is a highly capable Public Speaker and Communicator, Mentor, Writer, Motivator and Teacher using both small and large group lectures and facilitation. Over the years, he has done extensive research into the ontology and history of super ancient Egypt and how all of its structures/temples/pyramids are part of a "Messianic/Mashiach Plan," now culminating and which will create a "new heaven and a new Earth." After personal research in Egypt, Dr Lawson developed and presented a number of PowerPoint lectures on antediluvian civilizations whose members fled after a world-wide cataclysm circa 11,000 B.C. to Egypt. This ancient, technological knowledge was used to build the pyramids and recorded this history on the Egyptian temple at Edfu.
April 7, 2024
British folklore historian Dr. Simon Young returns to discuss the supernatural, including fairy lore, with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz. In addition to discussing such books as The Fairy Census 1, and The Fairy Census 2: 2017-2023, he talks about such phenomena as shape shifting, possible universals in sightings of strange creatures around the world, possible comparisons between fairies and gray aliens, and even the potential power of the collective unconscious. Dr. Young's other books include Magical Folk: British & Irish Fairies, which came out in 2017, The Boggart (from Exeter University Press) and The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends (from Mississippi University Press) came out in 2022. In his "regular life," he teaches history at University of Virginia's Siena Campus (CET). Over the years he has run courses on the History of Christianity, Italian Food History, Italian Media History, Contemporary Italian History, WW2 in Italy and Italian Renaissance History. He is also the editor of Exeter New Approaches to Legends, Folklore and Popular Legends, which provides a venue for growing scholarly interest in folklore narratives, supernatural belief systems and the communities that sustain them. For more information about the Fairy Census, visit its website at: www.fairyist.com. His blog covering a variety of paranormal news and views can be found at: www.strangehistory.net
March 31, 2024
Author Linda C. Powell, news editor for The Anomalist, returns to reveal to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz more of the inside details of the life and times of a founder of the modern UFO field, as detailed in her biography, "Against the Odds: Major Donald E. Keyhoe and His Battle to End UFO Secrecy: A Biography." How did Keyhoe get fired from NICAP, the UFO group of which he was Director? What happened to NICAP after he left, and what about Keyhoe's final years as an active UFO researcher? Thanks to his highly-placed contacts in the military and secret informants in the Pentagon, Keyhoe, as a result of his reluctant acceptance of an assignment to write an article on the subject from the editor of True magazine, became the first major figure to truly challenge the official view that UFO reports belonged in the domain of “kooks and fuzzy thinkers.” He was a 51-year-old retired Marine Major, best known for his articles on aviation and his fantasy fiction novels, when his own investigation of a famous 1948 flying saucer case led him to believe that the US Air Force and the CIA knew the Earth was under surveillance by beings from other worlds and were keeping it secret from the public. For the next 21 years, he devoted himself, at great personal cost, to exposing the official cover-up of what he believed was an alien visitation. As you'll learn in this fascinating interview, Keyhoe was far from the perfect messenger delivering evidence in support of UFO reality.
March 24, 2024
Bigfoot investigator and filmmaker Greg Ogles returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about possible efforts by these creatures to communicate with humans. What about possible intelligent behavior displayed by orbs? And is Bigfoot dangerous? What about cases of disappearing people, or people whose bodies are badly mutilated? Greg got into investigating Bigfoot in 2013 and is the founder of the Alabama Bigfoot Society. Initially he just wanted a diversion in his life as his profession can be quite stressful. He has hunted and fished all of his life so being in the woods in remote places was not new to him. Throughout the history of mankind, we have always been curious about the unknown, making new discoveries and trekking our way into the wilderness. Greg's first thoughts were to fully document all of his encounters. As a skeptic he thought there would be little film that he would have to edit. Then one cold day in Alabama, everything changed! Greg runs Relic films, a production company that seeks out the truth about America's greatest Legends and Myths. With the use of modern technology and the study of ancient Indian cultures he attempts to uncover the hidden truth about what is real and what is just a story.
March 17, 2024
Busy Fortean researcher W.T. Watson returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about a number of topics, including pop culture. So he agrees with Gene that radio dramas represent a "theater of the mind," and mentions a possible curious fact about writer and magician Water B. Gibson, best known for his work on the pulp version of The Shadow. Movie set mishaps are also on the agenda, such as the fatal shooting when filming "Rust" in 2021, before the discussion turns to the future of paranormal research. Watson talks of possible Sasquatch sightings, and also responds to the question of whether paranormal events are meant to make people think. In all, he offers a unique shamanic and magical perspective to all of his work after over 30 years of exploration in these topics. Watson's books include: "Canadian Monsters & Mysteries," "Sasquatch Canada: Beyond British Columbia," "Mysteries in the Mist: Mist, Fog, and Clouds in the Paranormal" and "The Forest Poltergeist: Class B Encounters and the Paranormal."
March 10, 2024
Paranormal researcher and broadcaster "Captain" Ron Janix focuses this session with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz on the UFO abduction scenario, researchers probing these incidents, the possible meaning behind the presence of the phenomenon, and the possibilities for their origin and purpose. And what do the authorities know about it all, if they know anything? "Captain Ron" has been immersed in the UFO/paranormal community for many years. Through reading and listening to experts, working with various conferences, and doing hundreds of interviews, Ron has built up an extensive knowledge of the subject. He began podcasting with the Elevate The Conversation show back in 2014, and then moved on to the Truth Be Told show along with Tony Sweet. In April 2021, Ron founded The Observation Deck, an online source for information on speakers and events in and around the UFO community. He is also the Co-Owner, Producer, and Host of "Contact in the Desert," which he presents as the world's largest UFO-themed Conference, each year featuring dozens of well-known figures in the field. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the newly launched Hollywood Disclosure Alliance, headquartered in Los Angeles.
March 3, 2024
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a special interview with Paul Dale Roberts, a Fortean investigator who delves into ALL things paranormal – from Mothman, to the Chupacabra, UFOs, Crop Circles, Ghosts, Poltergeists, Demons and more. In this interview, he gives a cross section of some of the most compelling cases he and his associates have investigated on the scene. Roberts is the HPI (Hegelianism Paranormal Intelligence – International). He the owner of the following Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/HPIinternational. He writes community stories and is a former columnist for “The Sacramento Press,” former columnist for “Haunted Times Magazine,” and has written small blurbs for “Newsweek,” “Time,” “National Geographic Traveler” and “People Magazine.” He was recently picked up by “Paranormal Magazine UK” and works for the online national news site “Before It’s News.” Over the years Roberts’ articles were featured in some of the legendary Brad Steiger’s books as well as books by Timothy Green Beckley. He has published four books in the HPI Chronicles series.
February 25, 2024
Paranormal researcher Joshua Cutchin returns to join with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz to explore such legends and mysteries as fairy lore, the dream state, the power of instinct; also science exploring the new rules of reality and the possible implications of those new studies. He'll also give an inside look at his first novel, "Them Old Ways Never Died," along with what inspired him to write the book. Cutchin is an author, musician, husband, father, who has appeared on a wide variety of paranormal programs discussing his work, including Coast to Coast AM and the hit History Channel television show, Ancient Aliens." He is also the author of a number of critically-acclaimed books that include his first fictional novel, "Them Old Ways Never Died," as well as his curated collection of essays, "Fairy Films: Wee Folk on the Big Screen." In March 2024, Joshua will be teaching a nine-class course through the Kosmos Institute where he will be presenting a look at Near Death Experiences through a comparative, archetypal lens.
February 18, 2024
Folklorist and paranormal researcher Hercules Invictus returns to share with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz his views on such topics as cryptids and ghosts, such magical creatures as tulpas, and the origins of the ongoing myths and legends about possible gray aliens. Having relocated the heart of his Temenos to Northeastern New Jersey and the Greater New York Metropolitan Area, Hercules has been establishing his unique niche locally and contributing to his community's overall quality of life in any way he can. He also recruits Argonauts and Heraklidae to help him usher in a new Age of Heroes. In the paranormal realm, Hercules currently produces and hosts several podcasts, a YouTube channel. He has also written numerous articles these subjects, and is an active author who has published two e-books on Kindle and contributed to over twenty paranormal anthologies. Hercules frequently conducts Olympian Workshops and serves as a guest speaker on multiple platforms.
February 11, 2024
Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear with vintage film aficionado Brian Walker. He explores such fare as "B" movies and serials on his site, Brian's Drive-In Theater. In this episode, he talks with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about old fashioned drive-in theaters, whether any are still in business, such classic sci-fi fare as "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and "Forbidden Planet," and even his and Gene's car experiences. Over the last 50 years, Brian has assembled a film collection from such genres as horror and science fiction, comedy, and action with a special emphasis on B (low budget) movies. Professionally, Brian spent more than 35 years teaching and working with students on the college level, retiring in 2023. That said, he’s still in the classroom, teaching a couple of business courses each semester at West Virginia University, and watching and learning about his favorite movies in his spare time.
February 4, 2024
Incredible paranormal encounters lead the agenda as Keith Linder returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the wide range of experiences that began for him in 2012, when he has his girlfriend moved to a suburban Seattle home. In a discussion about objects that mysteriously appear and disappear, both Gene and Tim also relate their personal experiences. The possible causes of Keith’s experiences are discussed, including the presence of some sort of “trickster” element. Keith is an IT professional for a popular IT company in Seattle, WA. Originally from Austin TX, Keith moved to the Pacific Northwest to enhance his career and further his love for fishing, sports, football, basketball, the outdoors, and enjoy the wine country. His paranormal encounters caught the attention of the Travel Channels’ Ghost Adventures, which dedicated an entire installment to the “Demons in Seattle.” But ghost hunter Zak Bagans and his crew didn’t find any paranormal evidence and declared it all a hoax. More recently, paranormal researcher Don Philips and British parapsychologist Steve Mera, who visited the house twice, spent several weeks and collecting extraordinary evidence.
January 28, 2024
Pop culture, especially the super hero and sci-fi kind, lead the agenda as Brian Young speaks with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz. What about the origins of Superman? The character was created by two Jewish teenagers, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and debuted in 1938. In building up the history of the Man of Steel, they adapted elements from Jewish tradition and culture. And was his origin story related to that of Moses? You'll also hear some just too provocative and politically incorrect comments about the unlikely relationship over the years between Superman and Lois Lane. And who were the best actors to portray him? In addition to his skeptical approaches to the paranormal and pop culture, Brian is a historian, cigar connoisseur, writer and researcher who covers boxing and boxing history. He also co-hosts the Transatlantic History Ramblings podcast along with Lauren Davies, heard on Spotify and other streaming platforms. His book is "The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers: The Masters of the Craft of Professional Wrestling."
January 21, 2024
Emmy Award winning writer, reporter and filmmaker Lee Vander Boegh talks with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about common memes about the shape of the flying saucers, his favorite trashy horror films and his favorite sci-fi films. So did James Cameron's 1984 hit movie, "The Terminator," predict the consequences of our AI culture? There's also talk about the sometimes unfortunate results if Hollywood buys the rights to a book. He was first introduced to the idea of Cryptids via a series of Time Life books published long before the term "cryptid" was even a thing, and still has the entire set on his bookshelf. A self professed "Paranormal Agnostic," Lee doesn't discount the possibility of such phenomena, but wants irrefutable proof before calling himself a true believer. That said, he's had his fair share of "Did you see that?" moments, including an incident with a night-time aerial light so bright it burnt up his vehicle's alternator, and a one-year residency in a house that went bump-in-the-night on an uncomfortably regular basis.
January 14, 2024
Emmy Award winning writer, reporter and filmmaker Lee Vander Boegh talks with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about common memes about the shape of the flying saucers, his favorite trashy horror films and his favorite sci-fi films. So did James Cameron's 1984 hit movie, "The Terminator," predict the consequences of our AI culture? There's also talk about the sometimes unfortunate results if Hollywood buys the rights to a book. He was first introduced to the idea of Cryptids via a series of Time Life books published long before the term "cryptid" was even a thing, and still has the entire set on his bookshelf. A self professed "Paranormal Agnostic," Lee doesn't discount the possibility of such phenomena, but wants irrefutable proof before calling himself a true believer. That said, he's had his fair share of "Did you see that?" moments, including an incident with a night-time aerial light so bright it burnt up his vehicle's alternator, and a one-year residency in a house that went bump-in-the-night on an uncomfortably regular basis.
January 7, 2024
A further look at the sometimes surprising food rules from Christina Ward, author of "Holy Food: How Cults, Communes, and New Religious Movements Influenced What We Eat." The book also includes over 75 tested recipes. She'll also talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the wild characters connected with some food practices. Ward also talks about some of the outsider and fringe books published by Feral House, of which she is Vice President and Editor, along with ongoing conspiracy theories. Ward can trace her Milwaukee and Wisconsin roots to the early 1800s. Her love of history comes from her father, who instilled the idea that we are all manifestations of our ancestors. Her interest in cooking began out of childhood necessity to feed herself and her siblings while her father worked in a factory. She prides herself on having a hungry mind interested in learning about people, the foods they eat, and the stories that arise from that convergence.
December 31, 2023
Musician, songwriter, producer and filmmaker Mark Christopher Lee rejoins Gene and cohost Tim Swartz to discuss such topics as the possibility of ancient aliens, the origins of the legends of the Men In Black, UFO researcher Albert K. Bender's connection to MIB lore, whether the phenomenon is caused by time travelers from the past or future. Lee will also discuss how he created his UFO documentary, "God Vs. Aliens," focusing on the hardware and software tools he used to put the film together. Lee is a singer-songwriter in the cult indie band The Pocket Gods since 1998. As well, he is the MD of an indie record label, Nub Music, and the producer/presenter of the Sky TV show, Nub TV, which mixes music with the paranormal. Mark has long advocated for fair royalties for artists, especially on such music streaming services as Apple Music and Spotify, saying that musicians routinely get underpaid for their work by the music industry and they have released albums of 30-second songs since 2015 to highlight the lack of fair royalties.
December 24, 2023
Renaissance Man Mark Olly returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about a variety of pop culture topics. After revealing that he was part of what he calls "the last Mersey Beat band," Olly talks about rock and roll and UFOs, where artists wrote and sung flying saucer songs and perhaps had strange experiences. He also talks about what he calls the "real" crop circles that remain unexplained. Other topics include his years of research into the King Arthur legend. Olly is an internationally recognized author, TV producer/presenter, writer, lecturer, broadcaster, musician and artist. Mark was educated at Appleton Hall County Grammar School, Warrington College Of Art & Design, University Of Liverpool Institute Of Extension Studies field archaeology unit, various business schools, and El-Shaddai College Of Advanced Ministry U.K. Manchester where he obtained a Certificate Of Ministry (Ct.Min.AP) and Diploma Of Biblical Studies (Dip.BS.AP). He has several books in print, including "Europe’s Roswell — 40 Years Since Impact."
December 17, 2023
Researcher Maxim W. Furek is back to continue his conversation with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz. He focuses the discussion on such topics as Bigfoot, extraterrestrial and interdimensional UFOs, the death of print journalism, politically incorrect talk about fake news. You’ll also hear a surprising revelation about the alleged work of engineer John G. Trump, former President Trump’s uncle, who may have explored the purported technology behind the Philadelphia Experiment. Furek has written numerous rock biographies, as well as paranormal-themes books, such as Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit and Flying Saucer Esoteric. He is a contributor to Fate Magazine, Normal Paranormal, and Paranormal Underground. The bookFlying Saucer Esoteric: The Altered States of Ufology explores the chronology of “flying saucers,” tracing historical accounts of theologians and astronomers who lived in the days Before Christ to the 2023 Congressional hearings and the Mexican alien corpses myth.
Special Episode: December 11, 2023
Bob Zanotti, The Paracast’s staff announcer, guest cohost and a long-time student of paranormal phenomena, gives an exclusive report on his personal encounters with spiritualist minister Bill Daut, and its surprising result. He also reveals the results of a séance he had that also produced details that were amazingly accurate. Gene and cohost Tim Swartz will also talk about their encounters with psychics and psychic readings over the years. Zanotti got interested in UFOs back in the 50’s as a pre-teen. In the 1960’s he hosted a New York college radio talk show called “Coffee Klatsch,” which was devoted to the offbeat and the paranormal. After broadcast journalism studies in New York and Montreal, his calling led him to Switzerland, where he was a full-time broadcast journalist and presenter at Swiss Radio International, Switzerland’s international shortwave station. During his 32 years with SRI, Bob also produced a number of features involving the paranormal and the esoteric.
December 10, 2023
Cutting-edge commentator Richard Thieme returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about such topics as the state of UFO research, particularly its ongoing narrative on the phenomenon. There is also talk about Thieme's series of fiction-based books, his Mobius series, and the possibilities of remote viewing. Thieme has published hundreds of articles, three dozen stories, 13 books, and has delivered hundreds of speeches. He spoke in 2022 at Def Con for the 26th year where he was honored him as the first "uber contributor." He has keynoted security conferences in 15 countries and clients range from GE, Microsoft, Medtronic, Bank of America, Allstate Insurance, and Johnson Controls to the NSA, FBI, U.S. Dept of the Treasury, Los Alamos Lab, the Pentagon Security Forum, and the U.S .Secret Service.
December 3, 2023
In Part II of a special UFO Roundtable, cohosts Curt Collins and Tim Swartz discuss the "UFO Puppeteers," a number of people who continue to show up as participants in UFO research, UFOs and rock 'n roll, the possibilities that the sightings are caused by craft from a breakaway civilization (Cryptoterrestrials), and possible demonic influences. Curt is the author behind Blue Blurry Lines, a website focused on the UFO mystery, as well as its legends and hoaxes. He is also responsible for The Saucers That Time Forgot with Claude Falkstrom, focused on unearthing “tales that UFO history has overlooked, or would rather forget.” Tim is an Indiana native and Emmy-Award winning television producer/videographer. He worked with Tim "Mr. UFO" Beckley for a number of years, and is the author of a number of popular books including "The Lost Journals of Nikola Tesla," "America's Strange and Supernatural History," and "Time Travel: Fact Not Fiction!"
November 26, 2023
UFO historian and author Chris Aubeck continues to explore the origins of the terms flying saucers and ancient artifacts. Speaking with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz, Aubeck talks about how the history of possible UFO disclosure has been repeated every few years, whether there are conventional explanations to the phenomena; indeed, whether it's meant to be resolved. He also talks about the checkered history of Kenneth Arnold, the "man who started it all," and controversial sci-fi and paranormal writer/editor Ray Palmer. Aubeck's interest in the historical and sociological aspects of unexplained aerial phenomena began at an early age. A student of language and folklore, he has helped compile the largest collection of pre-1947 UFO cases in the world. His books include "Alien Artifacts: The forgotten story of how we came to believe in visitors from the stars” and “Saucers: Tracing the Origins of Disc-Shaped UFOs.”
November 19, 2023
Further explorations of time, time travel, space and other dimensions with researcher Mike Ricksecker, as he continues his discussions with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz. During this episode, he talks about his Air Force experience, the work of the Pentagon's UAP group and its value to discover the secrets of the phenomenon, his observations about the Roswell episode, the so-called Alaska Triangle (said to be portal where strange events occur, similar to the Bermuda Triangle), and the legends of the Philadelphia Experiment. Ricksecker's latest book is Travels Through Time: Inside the Fourth Dimension, Time Travel, and Stacked Time Theory. He is also host of "The Edge of the Rabbit Hole" livestream show and also hosts the "Connecting the Universe" interactive class. He operates his own book publishing and video production company, Haunted Road Media, representing a number of authors, and winning the award for Excellent Media in The Paranormal Field at the 2019 Shockfest Film Festival. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he is a U.S. Air Force veteran with a degree in simulation programming and is an avid baseball fan.
November 12, 2023
More politically incorrect commentary from UFO researcher George Wingfield. He talks with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about reclusive billionaire hotel magnate Robert Bigelow and his deep interest in the paranormal. There’s also discussion about ongoing UFO disinformation, the possibility that black vultures might be responsible for some cattle mutilations, the mystery of rods and other subjects. Winfield has attended and sometimes lectured at various UFO conferences over the last 32 years in both the UK and the US. He has suggested that the UFO subject is best divided into two separate parts that are not necessarily connected. Firstly there are “sky mysteries,” most of which can be explained in terms of conventional objects or else natural phenomena. Secondly there are the various claims of ET alien encounters, alien contact, and indeed alien abductions that appear to have separate explanations. His most recent book is entitled “The Rendlesham Forest UFO Mystery and Project Honey Badger.” It examines the case in considerable detail and he reveals extraordinary new evidence proving exactly what this particular “UFO” really was. His work experience includes a stint as an astronomer at the Royal Greenwich Observatory in Herstmonceux, UK.
November 5, 2023
UFO investigator and experiencer Earl Grey Anderson discusses the intersection of art and reality in the UFO field with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz. Topics includes the possibility of sending UFO evidence to private industry to enable plausible deniability, and the possible mission of extraterrestrial, interdimensional or time traveling visitors. Anderson also talks about the mission of the newly-created Hollywood Disclosure Alliance, and how it hopes to provide a more unified voice in the media leading up to, and following, the impending revelation of the presence of extraterrestrial life — disclosure — through storytelling in feature films, documentaries, and TV programming. He is MUFON’s State Director of Southern California, an executive member of MUFON’s ERT (The Experiencer Resource Team), and hosted both Experiencer Workshops at the 2022 MUFON Symposium in Denver Colorado. Anderson has appeared on multiple radio shows, podcasts, and TV shows, such as “Unidentified with Demi Lovato,” The Travel Channel’s “Storming Area 51 Special.” and the season finale of Motor Trend Television’s “Motor Mythbusters — Cars Vs. UFOs."
October 29, 2023
UFO researchers Philip Mantle and Dr. Irena Scott return to reveal more new details about the October 11, 1973 Pascagoula, Mississippi UFO abduction to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz . The results of this research are included in their book, Beyond Reasonable Doubt — The Pascagoula Alien Abduction. In addition to exploring the latest evidence on the case, Mantle and Dr. Scott discuss possible origins for the UFO mystery. Mantle is a long-standing UFO researcher and author. He’s the founder of Flying Disk Press , publishers of a number of books about UFOs and the paranormal, including many titles that have been featured on The Paracast. Dr Scott’s wide experience includes working at the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Aerospace Centerin satellite photography; she was also a volunteer astronomer at the Ohio State University Radio Observatory. Dr. Scott is a MUFON consultant in physiology and astronomy and a field investigator.
October 22, 2023
Long-time UFO and Cryptid investigator Stan Gordon returns to reveal more amazing sightings in his home state of Pennsylvania. Speaking with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz, he also discusses the presence of “Mystery Men” in some cases. Are they Men In Black? What? Gordon also talks about the possibilities of UFO disclosure. Gordon is also the producer of the award winning UFO video documentary, “Kecksburg The Untold Story.” His books include: Silent Invasion: The Pennsylvania UFO-Bigfoot Casebook, Really Mysterious Pennsylvania, and his latest book, Astonishing Encounters: Pennsylvania’s Unknown Creatures. In more recent years he was also seen on The Close Encounters series on the Science Channel, Monsters & Mysteries in America on the Destination America Channel, Monumental Mysteries on the Travel Channel, In Search of Aliens on H2, and UFO Conspiracies on the Science Channel. Gordon also has been featured in a number of documentaries, including “Invasion On Chestnut Ridge.”
October 15, 2023
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Christopher Harmon, who claims to possess psychic and remote viewing abilities. He continues to discuss the results of his experiments on the main show and the reasons behind those results. He also discusses UFO cases he has investigated as a member of MUFON's Star Team, along with theories about the phenomenon. Harmon and his partner, Amanda, share common goals: To help and heal everyone who needs healing, finding lost items and missing persons. They have been investigating UFO encounters and abductions and say they have a great passion for unraveling the mysteries of everything. Harmon is offering an eight-week remote viewing course, set to begin on November 1, 2023.
October 8, 2023
UFOs, pop culture, sci-fi and more are discussed by Chris O'Brien and Greg Bishop. The duo talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the possible influences for UFO beings and other paranormal memes. In talking about a possible "co-creation" cause for such phenomena, possible "placeholder memories" are on the agenda. Chris O'Brien, cohost of The Paracast from 2010 through 2018, who has investigated hundreds of unexplained events in south-central CO/north-central NM. His investigations are chronicled in his “Mysterious Valley” book trilogy. He is also author "Stalking the Herd," a major work focusing on cattle mutilations. Greg Bishop has explored the strange and unknown for a number of years. In 2019, he co-authored "A Is For Adamski," an encyclopedic overview of the UFO contact movement. His long-running podcast can be heard at radiomisterioso.com.
October 1, 2023
Experiencer Michael Kameron talks to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about his lifetime of incredible and sometimes frightening paranormal encounters, which include possible alien abductions. During the discussion, Kameron describes his experiences as out-of-body events. He also talks about reincarnation and the impact of his experiences to the people around him. Kameron is author of "High Strangeness: A Lifetime of Alien and Paranormal Encounters." Throughout his childhood, Kameron had been unaware that such experiences were anything other than normal, until he realized that upon reflection, something odd had been happening; that his life was very different from others who considered such supernatural phenomena as totally inexplicable. It was then that he became aware that his very existence appeared to be working in parallel worlds, and that he was ostensibly living two entirely different lives, rather than one.
September 24, 2023
UFO researcher and experiencer Preston Dennett returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about incredible high strangeness episodes involving UFOs and their humanoid crews. He covers such cases as the strange individual or being encountered by two teens interested in exploring astral projection, episodes of both missing time and gaining time, and electronic effects impacting cars, cameras and other gear. The strange cases of possible alien implants are also covered. Preston's book, "Humanoids and High Strangeness," is the latest among the more than 30 books he has written on the paranormal. Several of his books have been Amazon UFO bestsellers, and his articles have appeared in numerous magazines including Fate, Atlantis Rising, MUFON UFO Journal, Nexus, Paranormal Magazine, UFO Magazine, Phenomena Magazine, Mysteries Magazine, Ufologist and others. His writing has been translated into several different languages, including German, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Icelandic. Preston's paranormal quest began in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends and co-workers were having dramatic unexplained encounters.
September 17, 2023
Clinical psychologist Dr. Tim Brigham, a long-time explorer of UFO lore, returns to talk with Gene and guest cohost Curt Collins about a variety of topics. There's a focus on politicians who are interested in UFOs, the limits of human perception, the cultural influences behind he phenomenon, and the serious flaws in using hypnotic regression to recover lost memories of sightings and abductions. Brigham became close friends with legendary flying saucer writer and gonzo journalist James W. (Jim) Moseley. Jim was a fixture in the saucer scene nearly since it began, as editor of Saucer News magazine; in later years it morphed into Saucer Smear and was the longest running saucer zine in the known universe, known for its ironic and gonzo approach. Dr. Brigham was appointed Contributing Editor in Smear's final years. In his lecture titled "UFOs as Agents of Psychic Transformation," he discusses the fact that witnesses often report long term, life altering effects from UFO encounters.
September 10, 2023
Martin Powell, Jason Gleaves and Brent Raynes return to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the current state of UFO/UAP research as a result of the ongoing work of the Pentagon's AARO. The trio also discuss the influences behind writing and illustrating the graphic novel version of "UFO: The Closest Encounter — The True Story of Calvin Parker" and how they made sure the the presentation was an accurate presentation of the late UFO abductee's experiences. Powell's author credits include working for the comic book industry, where he wrote material for both Batman and Superman. Jason is a UFO researcher, author and illustrator, and he has analyzed a large number of purported UFO photos. Brent is a long-time UFO researcher and author. He is editor and publisher of Alternate Perceptons magazine, an online paranormal journal.
September 3, 2023
Adventurer, outdoorsman and documentary filmmaker Aleksandar Petakov returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about widespread Bigfoot activities across the globe. The discussion also covers the Pentagon's new AARO site devoted to posting reports of UAP activity at military installations, whether disclosure will come soon, and even the possibility it may not have much of an impact at a time when governments aren't trusted. And what about disclosure of the existence of strange hairy hominids? Aleksandar has filmed many documentaries on such topics and more. He has chronicled over 50 Bigfoot sightings in his home state of New Hampshire, and is a Small Town Monsters crew member. He has searched far and wide for Sasquatch in the “Bigfoot: Beyond the Trail” documentary series on YouTube, which has earned over 11 million views.
August 27, 2023
Experiencer and UFO researcher Mindy Tautfest, author of “Dying To Meet Them,” returns to talk to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about curating the work of the late UFO enthusiast Hayden C. Hewes. She also discusses the question of whether there will ever be a solution to these incredible mysteries. Also revealed: how a meeting with someone who claimed the ability to "call down UFOs," resulted in a strange sighting. Gene also tells what he regards as the worst joke ever. Tautfest has appeared as a guest on numerous podcasts speaking about UFO sightings, breaking news in UFOlogy, Near Death Experiences, and High Strangeness in Oklahoma. She has had articles published in the MUFON Journal as well as Outer Limits Magazine. Her investigation of the 1975 Miracle Mountains schoolyard encounter was designated as MUFON's Top Case of Interest in 2021. Tautfest is Dean of MUFON University, Director of Oklahoma MUFON, and a member of their Experiencer Resource Team (ERT).
August 20, 2023
Historian and paranormal researcher Neil R. Storey reveals to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz details of his ongoing ghost hunting in the UK, and stories about alleged demonic entities, such as the so-called "Black-Eyed Kids." Does denying a request to enter your home from a suspicious being protect you from evil? Neal is also the author of “Bram Stoker, Author of Dracula: An Illustrated Biography." He has led paranormal investigations at some of the most haunted and historic sites across Britain since 1988 and is also the creator of the "Grim Almanac" series of books the first ever series of books to chart the ghosts, dark deeds and and folkloric history of Britain by county and the author of the ground-breaking "Dracula Secrets" and such volumes as "Jack the Ripper's London," "London Crime Death and Debauchery," "The Victorian Criminal," "The Little Book of Murder" and "The Little Book of Death."
August 13, 2023
Author and researcher Dennis Stamey returns to talk to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about his ongoing journey through the paranormal universe. The agenda includes family experiences, belief systems, and how such phenomena may all have a similar cause, associated with our consciousness. Dennis was born in Asheville, N.C., the hometown of the famous writer Thomas Wolfe (author of "Look Homeward," "Angel" and other novels), and has an MA in ancient/medieval/renaissance studies and an MA certificate in modern European history. He became interested in UFOs in 1966 during the worldwide flap of the late 1960s, and has held an on and off interest in all things paranormal over the decades. Early on, Stamey started churning out a cheap mimeographed newsletter entitled Spacecraft Review and contributed articles to Gene Steinberg's Caveat Emptor magazine. He also took up a correspondence with Richard Shaver, who often called him an "idiot."'
August 5, 2023
Author and podcaster Ben Tejada-Ingram returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about his ongoing Bigfoot research, and whether there is actually a cover-up, possibly government directed, to hide the truth behind such creatures. Ben also discusses the value — or lack thereof — of paranormal reality shows in providing accurate public information on the subject. Claims of demonic UFOs are also included. Ben has long held a fascination with the unknown such as UFOs, ghosts,d hauntings and cryptid creatures. He is known as “Anomaly Hunter” on Instagram and his YouTube channel, and his recent book: “The Last Dinosaur of the Lost World: My Search for ‘Little Nessie,'” deals with the possibility that prehistoric creatures could still be alive on the Auyán-tepui mountain, located in remote Venezuela.
July 30, 2023
More cutting-edge commentaries from UFO researcher/author Kevin D. Randle, as he continues to discuss with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz the claims of a cover-up of evidence by Pentagon whistleblower David Grusch. There's also talk about the possible genesis of the Roswell Slides (Not Roswell Slides) hoax, and about the flaws in the book, "Trinity: The Best Kept Secret," from Jacques Vallee and Paola Harris. Within the UFO community, Randle is often regarded as one of the preeminent experts on the reported crash of a UFO near Roswell, New Mexico in July 1947. Randle’s writing is not limited to the UFO field. He is the author of more than 100 books that cover no just UFOs, but action-adventure, mysteries, and science fiction. His current book is a re-release of "The Washington Nationals: Flying Saucers Over the Capital," a comprehensive study of what is regarded as one of the most compelling UFO events in modern history.
July 23, 2023
UFO author/researcher Fred Andersson, author of "Northern Lights: High Strangeness in Sweden," to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the Swedish government's skeptical attitude towards UFOs. It's compared to the way the U.S government deals with the mystery. He also talks about possible human effects, strange phenomena that follows a sighting, along with a unified paranormal theory encompassing a host of strange incidents. Another topic: Does paranormal phenomena exist separate from the people who witness such occurrences? There's also a pop culture discussion in which the current strikes of U.S. actors and screenwriters is discussed. With a focus on high strangeness, the paranormal, and UFOs, Fred has carved a niche for himself as an out-of-the-box thinker and explorer of the weird.
July 16, 2023
Researcher and author Aaron Deese continues to explore reports of dogmen and werewolves. He talks to Gene and cohost Tim Swartzabout the possibility that strange creatures may actually blink in and out of this reality from the multiverse. Or does psychiatrist Carl Jung’s collective unconscious theory explain the cause behind strange creatures, ghosts and even UFOs? There’s even a discussion about the Men In Black legend, with a focus on one of the first to report visits by the MIB, none other than Albert K. Bender, a key figure in Gray Barker’s 1956 book, “They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers.” Aaron has had an interest in the unsolved for most of his life. He is the author of “The Texas Dogman Triangle” and the former Editor in Chief of Paranormality Magazine; he and his wife Sara host the podcast “Hey Strangeness” and live in Austin, Texas with too many cats.
July 9, 2023
We present outspoken author/commentator/podcaster Brian Young for a special pop culture episode. Brian joins Gene and cohost Tim Swartz to discuss, among many topics, the apparent failure of super hero movies in the first part of 2023, including "The Flash," along with the tepid box office performance of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Have the movie studio executives misjudged the demand for such fare? Does the public still care about such long-standing film/TV franchises as "Star Trek" and "Star Wars"? In his "civilian life," Brian is co-host of "Transatlantic History Ramblings," an international podcast hosted out of the United States and Wales UK. He also specializes in Boxing history, Victorian crime, with a focus on The Whitechapel Murders (Jack the Ripper) and has had a life-long interest in the weird, the wild and the paranormal. He is co-author of the critically acclaimed book "The Wrestlers Wrestlers': Masters of the Craft of Professional Wrestling" (2021 ECW Press).
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April 21, 2024
Author Paul Schatzkin reveals more incredible details about the lives of Philo T. Farnsworth, the true inventor of television and antigravity pioneer T. Townsend Brown. He'll tell Gene and cohost Tim Swartz, for example, how Brown became interested in the flying saucer enigma in the 1940s and his ultimate connection with creating National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena (NICAP). You'll learn more about Farnsworth's ongoing efforts to perfect a practical method of nuclear fusion. Schatzkin's biography of Farnsworth titled, "The Boy Who Invented Television,"and his biography about Brown is titled, "The Man Who Mastered Gravity." Taken together, these two books suggest that if advanced civilizations are gallivanting around the galaxy, then their vessels are propelled by the two technologies that Farnsworth and Brown came close to — fusion energy and gravity control — that remain tantalizingly out of reach of even 21st century humans. In addition to being a biographer of obscure 20th century scientists, Schatzkin has been described variously as a visionary, gadfly, serial entrepreneur, Internet pioneer, staunch McLuhanist, author, occasional bomb-thrower, guitarist and songwriter. He was born in New York City and raised in Springsteen Country (Monmouth County, NJ).
April 14, 2024
More incredible secrets of "Psychic Doctor" Edgar Cayce, Atlantis and Ancient Egypt with original thinker Dr. Thomas F. Lawson. He talks to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the mysterious Piri Reis map, shape-shifting UFOs, advanced aircraft in Atlantis, the Great Pyramids, quantum computing and cutting-edge inventor Nikola Tesla. In his working life, he is a Naval Intelligence Officer (US Navy Reserves and Active Duty. 1982-2006) holding TS/SCI/TK clearances with in-depth experience in Intelligence/Disaster Analysis & Preparedness, Systems based threat integration and response approaches. Dr. Lawson has alsoconducted Doctoral level research and consulting in areas of Organizational/Systems Design and improvement, and is a highly capable Public Speaker and Communicator, Mentor, Writer, Motivator and Teacher using both small and large group lectures and facilitation. Over the years, he has done extensive research into the ontology and history of super ancient Egypt and how all of its structures/temples/pyramids are part of a "Messianic/Mashiach Plan," now culminating and which will create a "new heaven and a new Earth." After personal research in Egypt, Dr Lawson developed and presented a number of PowerPoint lectures on antediluvian civilizations whose members fled after a world-wide cataclysm circa 11,000 B.C. to Egypt. This ancient, technological knowledge was used to build the pyramids and recorded this history on the Egyptian temple at Edfu.
April 7, 2024
British folklore historian Dr. Simon Young returns to discuss the supernatural, including fairy lore, with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz. In addition to discussing such books as The Fairy Census 1, and The Fairy Census 2: 2017-2023, he talks about such phenomena as shape shifting, possible universals in sightings of strange creatures around the world, possible comparisons between fairies and gray aliens, and even the potential power of the collective unconscious. Dr. Young's other books include Magical Folk: British & Irish Fairies, which came out in 2017, The Boggart (from Exeter University Press) and The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends (from Mississippi University Press) came out in 2022. In his "regular life," he teaches history at University of Virginia's Siena Campus (CET). Over the years he has run courses on the History of Christianity, Italian Food History, Italian Media History, Contemporary Italian History, WW2 in Italy and Italian Renaissance History. He is also the editor of Exeter New Approaches to Legends, Folklore and Popular Legends, which provides a venue for growing scholarly interest in folklore narratives, supernatural belief systems and the communities that sustain them. For more information about the Fairy Census, visit its website at: www.fairyist.com. His blog covering a variety of paranormal news and views can be found at: www.strangehistory.net
March 31, 2024
Author Linda C. Powell, news editor for The Anomalist, returns to reveal to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz more of the inside details of the life and times of a founder of the modern UFO field, as detailed in her biography, "Against the Odds: Major Donald E. Keyhoe and His Battle to End UFO Secrecy: A Biography." How did Keyhoe get fired from NICAP, the UFO group of which he was Director? What happened to NICAP after he left, and what about Keyhoe's final years as an active UFO researcher? Thanks to his highly-placed contacts in the military and secret informants in the Pentagon, Keyhoe, as a result of his reluctant acceptance of an assignment to write an article on the subject from the editor of True magazine, became the first major figure to truly challenge the official view that UFO reports belonged in the domain of “kooks and fuzzy thinkers.” He was a 51-year-old retired Marine Major, best known for his articles on aviation and his fantasy fiction novels, when his own investigation of a famous 1948 flying saucer case led him to believe that the US Air Force and the CIA knew the Earth was under surveillance by beings from other worlds and were keeping it secret from the public. For the next 21 years, he devoted himself, at great personal cost, to exposing the official cover-up of what he believed was an alien visitation. As you'll learn in this fascinating interview, Keyhoe was far from the perfect messenger delivering evidence in support of UFO reality.
March 24, 2024
Bigfoot investigator and filmmaker Greg Ogles returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about possible efforts by these creatures to communicate with humans. What about possible intelligent behavior displayed by orbs? And is Bigfoot dangerous? What about cases of disappearing people, or people whose bodies are badly mutilated? Greg got into investigating Bigfoot in 2013 and is the founder of the Alabama Bigfoot Society. Initially he just wanted a diversion in his life as his profession can be quite stressful. He has hunted and fished all of his life so being in the woods in remote places was not new to him. Throughout the history of mankind, we have always been curious about the unknown, making new discoveries and trekking our way into the wilderness. Greg's first thoughts were to fully document all of his encounters. As a skeptic he thought there would be little film that he would have to edit. Then one cold day in Alabama, everything changed! Greg runs Relic films, a production company that seeks out the truth about America's greatest Legends and Myths. With the use of modern technology and the study of ancient Indian cultures he attempts to uncover the hidden truth about what is real and what is just a story.
March 17, 2024
Busy Fortean researcher W.T. Watson returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about a number of topics, including pop culture. So he agrees with Gene that radio dramas represent a "theater of the mind," and mentions a possible curious fact about writer and magician Water B. Gibson, best known for his work on the pulp version of The Shadow. Movie set mishaps are also on the agenda, such as the fatal shooting when filming "Rust" in 2021, before the discussion turns to the future of paranormal research. Watson talks of possible Sasquatch sightings, and also responds to the question of whether paranormal events are meant to make people think. In all, he offers a unique shamanic and magical perspective to all of his work after over 30 years of exploration in these topics. Watson's books include: "Canadian Monsters & Mysteries," "Sasquatch Canada: Beyond British Columbia," "Mysteries in the Mist: Mist, Fog, and Clouds in the Paranormal" and "The Forest Poltergeist: Class B Encounters and the Paranormal."
March 10, 2024
Paranormal researcher and broadcaster "Captain" Ron Janix focuses this session with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz on the UFO abduction scenario, researchers probing these incidents, the possible meaning behind the presence of the phenomenon, and the possibilities for their origin and purpose. And what do the authorities know about it all, if they know anything? "Captain Ron" has been immersed in the UFO/paranormal community for many years. Through reading and listening to experts, working with various conferences, and doing hundreds of interviews, Ron has built up an extensive knowledge of the subject. He began podcasting with the Elevate The Conversation show back in 2014, and then moved on to the Truth Be Told show along with Tony Sweet. In April 2021, Ron founded The Observation Deck, an online source for information on speakers and events in and around the UFO community. He is also the Co-Owner, Producer, and Host of "Contact in the Desert," which he presents as the world's largest UFO-themed Conference, each year featuring dozens of well-known figures in the field. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the newly launched Hollywood Disclosure Alliance, headquartered in Los Angeles.
March 3, 2024
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a special interview with Paul Dale Roberts, a Fortean investigator who delves into ALL things paranormal – from Mothman, to the Chupacabra, UFOs, Crop Circles, Ghosts, Poltergeists, Demons and more. In this interview, he gives a cross section of some of the most compelling cases he and his associates have investigated on the scene. Roberts is the HPI (Hegelianism Paranormal Intelligence – International). He the owner of the following Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/HPIinternational. He writes community stories and is a former columnist for “The Sacramento Press,” former columnist for “Haunted Times Magazine,” and has written small blurbs for “Newsweek,” “Time,” “National Geographic Traveler” and “People Magazine.” He was recently picked up by “Paranormal Magazine UK” and works for the online national news site “Before It’s News.” Over the years Roberts’ articles were featured in some of the legendary Brad Steiger’s books as well as books by Timothy Green Beckley. He has published four books in the HPI Chronicles series.
February 25, 2024
Paranormal researcher Joshua Cutchin returns to join with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz to explore such legends and mysteries as fairy lore, the dream state, the power of instinct; also science exploring the new rules of reality and the possible implications of those new studies. He'll also give an inside look at his first novel, "Them Old Ways Never Died," along with what inspired him to write the book. Cutchin is an author, musician, husband, father, who has appeared on a wide variety of paranormal programs discussing his work, including Coast to Coast AM and the hit History Channel television show, Ancient Aliens." He is also the author of a number of critically-acclaimed books that include his first fictional novel, "Them Old Ways Never Died," as well as his curated collection of essays, "Fairy Films: Wee Folk on the Big Screen." In March 2024, Joshua will be teaching a nine-class course through the Kosmos Institute where he will be presenting a look at Near Death Experiences through a comparative, archetypal lens.
February 18, 2024
Folklorist and paranormal researcher Hercules Invictus returns to share with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz his views on such topics as cryptids and ghosts, such magical creatures as tulpas, and the origins of the ongoing myths and legends about possible gray aliens. Having relocated the heart of his Temenos to Northeastern New Jersey and the Greater New York Metropolitan Area, Hercules has been establishing his unique niche locally and contributing to his community's overall quality of life in any way he can. He also recruits Argonauts and Heraklidae to help him usher in a new Age of Heroes. In the paranormal realm, Hercules currently produces and hosts several podcasts, a YouTube channel. He has also written numerous articles these subjects, and is an active author who has published two e-books on Kindle and contributed to over twenty paranormal anthologies. Hercules frequently conducts Olympian Workshops and serves as a guest speaker on multiple platforms.
February 11, 2024
Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear with vintage film aficionado Brian Walker. He explores such fare as "B" movies and serials on his site, Brian's Drive-In Theater. In this episode, he talks with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about old fashioned drive-in theaters, whether any are still in business, such classic sci-fi fare as "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and "Forbidden Planet," and even his and Gene's car experiences. Over the last 50 years, Brian has assembled a film collection from such genres as horror and science fiction, comedy, and action with a special emphasis on B (low budget) movies. Professionally, Brian spent more than 35 years teaching and working with students on the college level, retiring in 2023. That said, he’s still in the classroom, teaching a couple of business courses each semester at West Virginia University, and watching and learning about his favorite movies in his spare time.
February 4, 2024
Incredible paranormal encounters lead the agenda as Keith Linder returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the wide range of experiences that began for him in 2012, when he has his girlfriend moved to a suburban Seattle home. In a discussion about objects that mysteriously appear and disappear, both Gene and Tim also relate their personal experiences. The possible causes of Keith’s experiences are discussed, including the presence of some sort of “trickster” element. Keith is an IT professional for a popular IT company in Seattle, WA. Originally from Austin TX, Keith moved to the Pacific Northwest to enhance his career and further his love for fishing, sports, football, basketball, the outdoors, and enjoy the wine country. His paranormal encounters caught the attention of the Travel Channels’ Ghost Adventures, which dedicated an entire installment to the “Demons in Seattle.” But ghost hunter Zak Bagans and his crew didn’t find any paranormal evidence and declared it all a hoax. More recently, paranormal researcher Don Philips and British parapsychologist Steve Mera, who visited the house twice, spent several weeks and collecting extraordinary evidence.
January 28, 2024
Pop culture, especially the super hero and sci-fi kind, lead the agenda as Brian Young speaks with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz. What about the origins of Superman? The character was created by two Jewish teenagers, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and debuted in 1938. In building up the history of the Man of Steel, they adapted elements from Jewish tradition and culture. And was his origin story related to that of Moses? You'll also hear some just too provocative and politically incorrect comments about the unlikely relationship over the years between Superman and Lois Lane. And who were the best actors to portray him? In addition to his skeptical approaches to the paranormal and pop culture, Brian is a historian, cigar connoisseur, writer and researcher who covers boxing and boxing history. He also co-hosts the Transatlantic History Ramblings podcast along with Lauren Davies, heard on Spotify and other streaming platforms. His book is "The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers: The Masters of the Craft of Professional Wrestling."
January 21, 2024
Emmy Award winning writer, reporter and filmmaker Lee Vander Boegh talks with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about common memes about the shape of the flying saucers, his favorite trashy horror films and his favorite sci-fi films. So did James Cameron's 1984 hit movie, "The Terminator," predict the consequences of our AI culture? There's also talk about the sometimes unfortunate results if Hollywood buys the rights to a book. He was first introduced to the idea of Cryptids via a series of Time Life books published long before the term "cryptid" was even a thing, and still has the entire set on his bookshelf. A self professed "Paranormal Agnostic," Lee doesn't discount the possibility of such phenomena, but wants irrefutable proof before calling himself a true believer. That said, he's had his fair share of "Did you see that?" moments, including an incident with a night-time aerial light so bright it burnt up his vehicle's alternator, and a one-year residency in a house that went bump-in-the-night on an uncomfortably regular basis.
January 14, 2024
Emmy Award winning writer, reporter and filmmaker Lee Vander Boegh talks with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about common memes about the shape of the flying saucers, his favorite trashy horror films and his favorite sci-fi films. So did James Cameron's 1984 hit movie, "The Terminator," predict the consequences of our AI culture? There's also talk about the sometimes unfortunate results if Hollywood buys the rights to a book. He was first introduced to the idea of Cryptids via a series of Time Life books published long before the term "cryptid" was even a thing, and still has the entire set on his bookshelf. A self professed "Paranormal Agnostic," Lee doesn't discount the possibility of such phenomena, but wants irrefutable proof before calling himself a true believer. That said, he's had his fair share of "Did you see that?" moments, including an incident with a night-time aerial light so bright it burnt up his vehicle's alternator, and a one-year residency in a house that went bump-in-the-night on an uncomfortably regular basis.
January 7, 2024
A further look at the sometimes surprising food rules from Christina Ward, author of "Holy Food: How Cults, Communes, and New Religious Movements Influenced What We Eat." The book also includes over 75 tested recipes. She'll also talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the wild characters connected with some food practices. Ward also talks about some of the outsider and fringe books published by Feral House, of which she is Vice President and Editor, along with ongoing conspiracy theories. Ward can trace her Milwaukee and Wisconsin roots to the early 1800s. Her love of history comes from her father, who instilled the idea that we are all manifestations of our ancestors. Her interest in cooking began out of childhood necessity to feed herself and her siblings while her father worked in a factory. She prides herself on having a hungry mind interested in learning about people, the foods they eat, and the stories that arise from that convergence.
December 31, 2023
Musician, songwriter, producer and filmmaker Mark Christopher Lee rejoins Gene and cohost Tim Swartz to discuss such topics as the possibility of ancient aliens, the origins of the legends of the Men In Black, UFO researcher Albert K. Bender's connection to MIB lore, whether the phenomenon is caused by time travelers from the past or future. Lee will also discuss how he created his UFO documentary, "God Vs. Aliens," focusing on the hardware and software tools he used to put the film together. Lee is a singer-songwriter in the cult indie band The Pocket Gods since 1998. As well, he is the MD of an indie record label, Nub Music, and the producer/presenter of the Sky TV show, Nub TV, which mixes music with the paranormal. Mark has long advocated for fair royalties for artists, especially on such music streaming services as Apple Music and Spotify, saying that musicians routinely get underpaid for their work by the music industry and they have released albums of 30-second songs since 2015 to highlight the lack of fair royalties.
December 24, 2023
Renaissance Man Mark Olly returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about a variety of pop culture topics. After revealing that he was part of what he calls "the last Mersey Beat band," Olly talks about rock and roll and UFOs, where artists wrote and sung flying saucer songs and perhaps had strange experiences. He also talks about what he calls the "real" crop circles that remain unexplained. Other topics include his years of research into the King Arthur legend. Olly is an internationally recognized author, TV producer/presenter, writer, lecturer, broadcaster, musician and artist. Mark was educated at Appleton Hall County Grammar School, Warrington College Of Art & Design, University Of Liverpool Institute Of Extension Studies field archaeology unit, various business schools, and El-Shaddai College Of Advanced Ministry U.K. Manchester where he obtained a Certificate Of Ministry (Ct.Min.AP) and Diploma Of Biblical Studies (Dip.BS.AP). He has several books in print, including "Europe’s Roswell — 40 Years Since Impact."
December 17, 2023
Researcher Maxim W. Furek is back to continue his conversation with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz. He focuses the discussion on such topics as Bigfoot, extraterrestrial and interdimensional UFOs, the death of print journalism, politically incorrect talk about fake news. You’ll also hear a surprising revelation about the alleged work of engineer John G. Trump, former President Trump’s uncle, who may have explored the purported technology behind the Philadelphia Experiment. Furek has written numerous rock biographies, as well as paranormal-themes books, such as Coal Region Hoodoo: Paranormal Tales from Inside the Pit and Flying Saucer Esoteric. He is a contributor to Fate Magazine, Normal Paranormal, and Paranormal Underground. The bookFlying Saucer Esoteric: The Altered States of Ufology explores the chronology of “flying saucers,” tracing historical accounts of theologians and astronomers who lived in the days Before Christ to the 2023 Congressional hearings and the Mexican alien corpses myth.
Special Episode: December 11, 2023
Bob Zanotti, The Paracast’s staff announcer, guest cohost and a long-time student of paranormal phenomena, gives an exclusive report on his personal encounters with spiritualist minister Bill Daut, and its surprising result. He also reveals the results of a séance he had that also produced details that were amazingly accurate. Gene and cohost Tim Swartz will also talk about their encounters with psychics and psychic readings over the years. Zanotti got interested in UFOs back in the 50’s as a pre-teen. In the 1960’s he hosted a New York college radio talk show called “Coffee Klatsch,” which was devoted to the offbeat and the paranormal. After broadcast journalism studies in New York and Montreal, his calling led him to Switzerland, where he was a full-time broadcast journalist and presenter at Swiss Radio International, Switzerland’s international shortwave station. During his 32 years with SRI, Bob also produced a number of features involving the paranormal and the esoteric.
December 10, 2023
Cutting-edge commentator Richard Thieme returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about such topics as the state of UFO research, particularly its ongoing narrative on the phenomenon. There is also talk about Thieme's series of fiction-based books, his Mobius series, and the possibilities of remote viewing. Thieme has published hundreds of articles, three dozen stories, 13 books, and has delivered hundreds of speeches. He spoke in 2022 at Def Con for the 26th year where he was honored him as the first "uber contributor." He has keynoted security conferences in 15 countries and clients range from GE, Microsoft, Medtronic, Bank of America, Allstate Insurance, and Johnson Controls to the NSA, FBI, U.S. Dept of the Treasury, Los Alamos Lab, the Pentagon Security Forum, and the U.S .Secret Service.
December 3, 2023
In Part II of a special UFO Roundtable, cohosts Curt Collins and Tim Swartz discuss the "UFO Puppeteers," a number of people who continue to show up as participants in UFO research, UFOs and rock 'n roll, the possibilities that the sightings are caused by craft from a breakaway civilization (Cryptoterrestrials), and possible demonic influences. Curt is the author behind Blue Blurry Lines, a website focused on the UFO mystery, as well as its legends and hoaxes. He is also responsible for The Saucers That Time Forgot with Claude Falkstrom, focused on unearthing “tales that UFO history has overlooked, or would rather forget.” Tim is an Indiana native and Emmy-Award winning television producer/videographer. He worked with Tim "Mr. UFO" Beckley for a number of years, and is the author of a number of popular books including "The Lost Journals of Nikola Tesla," "America's Strange and Supernatural History," and "Time Travel: Fact Not Fiction!"
November 26, 2023
UFO historian and author Chris Aubeck continues to explore the origins of the terms flying saucers and ancient artifacts. Speaking with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz, Aubeck talks about how the history of possible UFO disclosure has been repeated every few years, whether there are conventional explanations to the phenomena; indeed, whether it's meant to be resolved. He also talks about the checkered history of Kenneth Arnold, the "man who started it all," and controversial sci-fi and paranormal writer/editor Ray Palmer. Aubeck's interest in the historical and sociological aspects of unexplained aerial phenomena began at an early age. A student of language and folklore, he has helped compile the largest collection of pre-1947 UFO cases in the world. His books include "Alien Artifacts: The forgotten story of how we came to believe in visitors from the stars” and “Saucers: Tracing the Origins of Disc-Shaped UFOs.”
November 19, 2023
Further explorations of time, time travel, space and other dimensions with researcher Mike Ricksecker, as he continues his discussions with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz. During this episode, he talks about his Air Force experience, the work of the Pentagon's UAP group and its value to discover the secrets of the phenomenon, his observations about the Roswell episode, the so-called Alaska Triangle (said to be portal where strange events occur, similar to the Bermuda Triangle), and the legends of the Philadelphia Experiment. Ricksecker's latest book is Travels Through Time: Inside the Fourth Dimension, Time Travel, and Stacked Time Theory. He is also host of "The Edge of the Rabbit Hole" livestream show and also hosts the "Connecting the Universe" interactive class. He operates his own book publishing and video production company, Haunted Road Media, representing a number of authors, and winning the award for Excellent Media in The Paranormal Field at the 2019 Shockfest Film Festival. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, he is a U.S. Air Force veteran with a degree in simulation programming and is an avid baseball fan.
November 12, 2023
More politically incorrect commentary from UFO researcher George Wingfield. He talks with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about reclusive billionaire hotel magnate Robert Bigelow and his deep interest in the paranormal. There’s also discussion about ongoing UFO disinformation, the possibility that black vultures might be responsible for some cattle mutilations, the mystery of rods and other subjects. Winfield has attended and sometimes lectured at various UFO conferences over the last 32 years in both the UK and the US. He has suggested that the UFO subject is best divided into two separate parts that are not necessarily connected. Firstly there are “sky mysteries,” most of which can be explained in terms of conventional objects or else natural phenomena. Secondly there are the various claims of ET alien encounters, alien contact, and indeed alien abductions that appear to have separate explanations. His most recent book is entitled “The Rendlesham Forest UFO Mystery and Project Honey Badger.” It examines the case in considerable detail and he reveals extraordinary new evidence proving exactly what this particular “UFO” really was. His work experience includes a stint as an astronomer at the Royal Greenwich Observatory in Herstmonceux, UK.
November 5, 2023
UFO investigator and experiencer Earl Grey Anderson discusses the intersection of art and reality in the UFO field with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz. Topics includes the possibility of sending UFO evidence to private industry to enable plausible deniability, and the possible mission of extraterrestrial, interdimensional or time traveling visitors. Anderson also talks about the mission of the newly-created Hollywood Disclosure Alliance, and how it hopes to provide a more unified voice in the media leading up to, and following, the impending revelation of the presence of extraterrestrial life — disclosure — through storytelling in feature films, documentaries, and TV programming. He is MUFON’s State Director of Southern California, an executive member of MUFON’s ERT (The Experiencer Resource Team), and hosted both Experiencer Workshops at the 2022 MUFON Symposium in Denver Colorado. Anderson has appeared on multiple radio shows, podcasts, and TV shows, such as “Unidentified with Demi Lovato,” The Travel Channel’s “Storming Area 51 Special.” and the season finale of Motor Trend Television’s “Motor Mythbusters — Cars Vs. UFOs."
October 29, 2023
UFO researchers Philip Mantle and Dr. Irena Scott return to reveal more new details about the October 11, 1973 Pascagoula, Mississippi UFO abduction to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz . The results of this research are included in their book, Beyond Reasonable Doubt — The Pascagoula Alien Abduction. In addition to exploring the latest evidence on the case, Mantle and Dr. Scott discuss possible origins for the UFO mystery. Mantle is a long-standing UFO researcher and author. He’s the founder of Flying Disk Press , publishers of a number of books about UFOs and the paranormal, including many titles that have been featured on The Paracast. Dr Scott’s wide experience includes working at the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Aerospace Centerin satellite photography; she was also a volunteer astronomer at the Ohio State University Radio Observatory. Dr. Scott is a MUFON consultant in physiology and astronomy and a field investigator.
October 22, 2023
Long-time UFO and Cryptid investigator Stan Gordon returns to reveal more amazing sightings in his home state of Pennsylvania. Speaking with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz, he also discusses the presence of “Mystery Men” in some cases. Are they Men In Black? What? Gordon also talks about the possibilities of UFO disclosure. Gordon is also the producer of the award winning UFO video documentary, “Kecksburg The Untold Story.” His books include: Silent Invasion: The Pennsylvania UFO-Bigfoot Casebook, Really Mysterious Pennsylvania, and his latest book, Astonishing Encounters: Pennsylvania’s Unknown Creatures. In more recent years he was also seen on The Close Encounters series on the Science Channel, Monsters & Mysteries in America on the Destination America Channel, Monumental Mysteries on the Travel Channel, In Search of Aliens on H2, and UFO Conspiracies on the Science Channel. Gordon also has been featured in a number of documentaries, including “Invasion On Chestnut Ridge.”
October 15, 2023
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Christopher Harmon, who claims to possess psychic and remote viewing abilities. He continues to discuss the results of his experiments on the main show and the reasons behind those results. He also discusses UFO cases he has investigated as a member of MUFON's Star Team, along with theories about the phenomenon. Harmon and his partner, Amanda, share common goals: To help and heal everyone who needs healing, finding lost items and missing persons. They have been investigating UFO encounters and abductions and say they have a great passion for unraveling the mysteries of everything. Harmon is offering an eight-week remote viewing course, set to begin on November 1, 2023.
October 8, 2023
UFOs, pop culture, sci-fi and more are discussed by Chris O'Brien and Greg Bishop. The duo talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the possible influences for UFO beings and other paranormal memes. In talking about a possible "co-creation" cause for such phenomena, possible "placeholder memories" are on the agenda. Chris O'Brien, cohost of The Paracast from 2010 through 2018, who has investigated hundreds of unexplained events in south-central CO/north-central NM. His investigations are chronicled in his “Mysterious Valley” book trilogy. He is also author "Stalking the Herd," a major work focusing on cattle mutilations. Greg Bishop has explored the strange and unknown for a number of years. In 2019, he co-authored "A Is For Adamski," an encyclopedic overview of the UFO contact movement. His long-running podcast can be heard at radiomisterioso.com.
October 1, 2023
Experiencer Michael Kameron talks to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about his lifetime of incredible and sometimes frightening paranormal encounters, which include possible alien abductions. During the discussion, Kameron describes his experiences as out-of-body events. He also talks about reincarnation and the impact of his experiences to the people around him. Kameron is author of "High Strangeness: A Lifetime of Alien and Paranormal Encounters." Throughout his childhood, Kameron had been unaware that such experiences were anything other than normal, until he realized that upon reflection, something odd had been happening; that his life was very different from others who considered such supernatural phenomena as totally inexplicable. It was then that he became aware that his very existence appeared to be working in parallel worlds, and that he was ostensibly living two entirely different lives, rather than one.
September 24, 2023
UFO researcher and experiencer Preston Dennett returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about incredible high strangeness episodes involving UFOs and their humanoid crews. He covers such cases as the strange individual or being encountered by two teens interested in exploring astral projection, episodes of both missing time and gaining time, and electronic effects impacting cars, cameras and other gear. The strange cases of possible alien implants are also covered. Preston's book, "Humanoids and High Strangeness," is the latest among the more than 30 books he has written on the paranormal. Several of his books have been Amazon UFO bestsellers, and his articles have appeared in numerous magazines including Fate, Atlantis Rising, MUFON UFO Journal, Nexus, Paranormal Magazine, UFO Magazine, Phenomena Magazine, Mysteries Magazine, Ufologist and others. His writing has been translated into several different languages, including German, French, Portuguese, Russian, and Icelandic. Preston's paranormal quest began in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends and co-workers were having dramatic unexplained encounters.
September 17, 2023
Clinical psychologist Dr. Tim Brigham, a long-time explorer of UFO lore, returns to talk with Gene and guest cohost Curt Collins about a variety of topics. There's a focus on politicians who are interested in UFOs, the limits of human perception, the cultural influences behind he phenomenon, and the serious flaws in using hypnotic regression to recover lost memories of sightings and abductions. Brigham became close friends with legendary flying saucer writer and gonzo journalist James W. (Jim) Moseley. Jim was a fixture in the saucer scene nearly since it began, as editor of Saucer News magazine; in later years it morphed into Saucer Smear and was the longest running saucer zine in the known universe, known for its ironic and gonzo approach. Dr. Brigham was appointed Contributing Editor in Smear's final years. In his lecture titled "UFOs as Agents of Psychic Transformation," he discusses the fact that witnesses often report long term, life altering effects from UFO encounters.
September 10, 2023
Martin Powell, Jason Gleaves and Brent Raynes return to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the current state of UFO/UAP research as a result of the ongoing work of the Pentagon's AARO. The trio also discuss the influences behind writing and illustrating the graphic novel version of "UFO: The Closest Encounter — The True Story of Calvin Parker" and how they made sure the the presentation was an accurate presentation of the late UFO abductee's experiences. Powell's author credits include working for the comic book industry, where he wrote material for both Batman and Superman. Jason is a UFO researcher, author and illustrator, and he has analyzed a large number of purported UFO photos. Brent is a long-time UFO researcher and author. He is editor and publisher of Alternate Perceptons magazine, an online paranormal journal.
September 3, 2023
Adventurer, outdoorsman and documentary filmmaker Aleksandar Petakov returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about widespread Bigfoot activities across the globe. The discussion also covers the Pentagon's new AARO site devoted to posting reports of UAP activity at military installations, whether disclosure will come soon, and even the possibility it may not have much of an impact at a time when governments aren't trusted. And what about disclosure of the existence of strange hairy hominids? Aleksandar has filmed many documentaries on such topics and more. He has chronicled over 50 Bigfoot sightings in his home state of New Hampshire, and is a Small Town Monsters crew member. He has searched far and wide for Sasquatch in the “Bigfoot: Beyond the Trail” documentary series on YouTube, which has earned over 11 million views.
August 27, 2023
Experiencer and UFO researcher Mindy Tautfest, author of “Dying To Meet Them,” returns to talk to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about curating the work of the late UFO enthusiast Hayden C. Hewes. She also discusses the question of whether there will ever be a solution to these incredible mysteries. Also revealed: how a meeting with someone who claimed the ability to "call down UFOs," resulted in a strange sighting. Gene also tells what he regards as the worst joke ever. Tautfest has appeared as a guest on numerous podcasts speaking about UFO sightings, breaking news in UFOlogy, Near Death Experiences, and High Strangeness in Oklahoma. She has had articles published in the MUFON Journal as well as Outer Limits Magazine. Her investigation of the 1975 Miracle Mountains schoolyard encounter was designated as MUFON's Top Case of Interest in 2021. Tautfest is Dean of MUFON University, Director of Oklahoma MUFON, and a member of their Experiencer Resource Team (ERT).
August 20, 2023
Historian and paranormal researcher Neil R. Storey reveals to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz details of his ongoing ghost hunting in the UK, and stories about alleged demonic entities, such as the so-called "Black-Eyed Kids." Does denying a request to enter your home from a suspicious being protect you from evil? Neal is also the author of “Bram Stoker, Author of Dracula: An Illustrated Biography." He has led paranormal investigations at some of the most haunted and historic sites across Britain since 1988 and is also the creator of the "Grim Almanac" series of books the first ever series of books to chart the ghosts, dark deeds and and folkloric history of Britain by county and the author of the ground-breaking "Dracula Secrets" and such volumes as "Jack the Ripper's London," "London Crime Death and Debauchery," "The Victorian Criminal," "The Little Book of Murder" and "The Little Book of Death."
August 13, 2023
Author and researcher Dennis Stamey returns to talk to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about his ongoing journey through the paranormal universe. The agenda includes family experiences, belief systems, and how such phenomena may all have a similar cause, associated with our consciousness. Dennis was born in Asheville, N.C., the hometown of the famous writer Thomas Wolfe (author of "Look Homeward," "Angel" and other novels), and has an MA in ancient/medieval/renaissance studies and an MA certificate in modern European history. He became interested in UFOs in 1966 during the worldwide flap of the late 1960s, and has held an on and off interest in all things paranormal over the decades. Early on, Stamey started churning out a cheap mimeographed newsletter entitled Spacecraft Review and contributed articles to Gene Steinberg's Caveat Emptor magazine. He also took up a correspondence with Richard Shaver, who often called him an "idiot."'
August 5, 2023
Author and podcaster Ben Tejada-Ingram returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about his ongoing Bigfoot research, and whether there is actually a cover-up, possibly government directed, to hide the truth behind such creatures. Ben also discusses the value — or lack thereof — of paranormal reality shows in providing accurate public information on the subject. Claims of demonic UFOs are also included. Ben has long held a fascination with the unknown such as UFOs, ghosts,d hauntings and cryptid creatures. He is known as “Anomaly Hunter” on Instagram and his YouTube channel, and his recent book: “The Last Dinosaur of the Lost World: My Search for ‘Little Nessie,'” deals with the possibility that prehistoric creatures could still be alive on the Auyán-tepui mountain, located in remote Venezuela.
July 30, 2023
More cutting-edge commentaries from UFO researcher/author Kevin D. Randle, as he continues to discuss with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz the claims of a cover-up of evidence by Pentagon whistleblower David Grusch. There's also talk about the possible genesis of the Roswell Slides (Not Roswell Slides) hoax, and about the flaws in the book, "Trinity: The Best Kept Secret," from Jacques Vallee and Paola Harris. Within the UFO community, Randle is often regarded as one of the preeminent experts on the reported crash of a UFO near Roswell, New Mexico in July 1947. Randle’s writing is not limited to the UFO field. He is the author of more than 100 books that cover no just UFOs, but action-adventure, mysteries, and science fiction. His current book is a re-release of "The Washington Nationals: Flying Saucers Over the Capital," a comprehensive study of what is regarded as one of the most compelling UFO events in modern history.
July 23, 2023
UFO author/researcher Fred Andersson, author of "Northern Lights: High Strangeness in Sweden," to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the Swedish government's skeptical attitude towards UFOs. It's compared to the way the U.S government deals with the mystery. He also talks about possible human effects, strange phenomena that follows a sighting, along with a unified paranormal theory encompassing a host of strange incidents. Another topic: Does paranormal phenomena exist separate from the people who witness such occurrences? There's also a pop culture discussion in which the current strikes of U.S. actors and screenwriters is discussed. With a focus on high strangeness, the paranormal, and UFOs, Fred has carved a niche for himself as an out-of-the-box thinker and explorer of the weird.
July 16, 2023
Researcher and author Aaron Deese continues to explore reports of dogmen and werewolves. He talks to Gene and cohost Tim Swartzabout the possibility that strange creatures may actually blink in and out of this reality from the multiverse. Or does psychiatrist Carl Jung’s collective unconscious theory explain the cause behind strange creatures, ghosts and even UFOs? There’s even a discussion about the Men In Black legend, with a focus on one of the first to report visits by the MIB, none other than Albert K. Bender, a key figure in Gray Barker’s 1956 book, “They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers.” Aaron has had an interest in the unsolved for most of his life. He is the author of “The Texas Dogman Triangle” and the former Editor in Chief of Paranormality Magazine; he and his wife Sara host the podcast “Hey Strangeness” and live in Austin, Texas with too many cats.
July 9, 2023
We present outspoken author/commentator/podcaster Brian Young for a special pop culture episode. Brian joins Gene and cohost Tim Swartz to discuss, among many topics, the apparent failure of super hero movies in the first part of 2023, including "The Flash," along with the tepid box office performance of "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." Have the movie studio executives misjudged the demand for such fare? Does the public still care about such long-standing film/TV franchises as "Star Trek" and "Star Wars"? In his "civilian life," Brian is co-host of "Transatlantic History Ramblings," an international podcast hosted out of the United States and Wales UK. He also specializes in Boxing history, Victorian crime, with a focus on The Whitechapel Murders (Jack the Ripper) and has had a life-long interest in the weird, the wild and the paranormal. He is co-author of the critically acclaimed book "The Wrestlers Wrestlers': Masters of the Craft of Professional Wrestling" (2021 ECW Press).
