On The Show - Ronald Olch & Christopher O'Brien

[Randall]

Ronald Olch is part of the UFO Data Acquisition Project ( UFODAP ). He developed their system's mechanical, electronic, software, and documentation starting from proof-of-concept in 2014. He has a BS in Engineering and Computer Science, and an MS in Computer Science from UCLA, where his thesis was Computer System Architecture for a Brain-Computer Interface.

Ronald is also a founding member of the Los Angeles UFO Research Group which met monthly from 1973 to 2015, and currently by video conference. He is also a Senior Life Member of the IEEE Computer Society. He was the first to open a microcomputer store in West L.A. and has been a consultant for the scientific applications of microcomputers.

His career history includes work with Teledyne Controls ( aerospace ), Walt Disney Imagineering theme parks, and AeroVironment ( UAVs ). He has had a lifetime interest in designing, building and programming embedded electronic systems, and is a named inventor in eight patents. After more than 30 years of engineering and invention, Ron is now retired and continues his work with the UFODAP.

Website: https://ufodap.com/
Go Fund Me: UFODAP for the San Luis Valley, organized by Christopher O'Brien

Christopher O'Brien is no stranger to The Paracast. Longtime listeners will immediately recognize him as the voice of insight and wit alongside Gene Steinberg between 2010 and 2018. Along with a healthy dose of dry humor, Chris and Gene together interviewed dozens of guests, the roster of which is a virtual Who's Who in the field of ufology and the paranormal.

Chris is also the author of three excellent books Secrets of The Mysterious Valley, Stalking The Tricksters, and Stalking The Herd: Unraveling the Cattle Mutilation Mystery. Together these works constitute countless hours of field work and in-depth research into strange experiences, UFOs, and the mysterious deaths of cattle and other animals.

In addition to being an author and interviewer, Chris is also a fine musician with a taste for progressive rock. His keyboards are featured on a number of CDs, including the Southern Colorado original rock group Laffing Buddah. Get Chris' books, CDs, e-books and more from the links below. Here's his bandcamp page: christopher o'brien's collection | Bandcamp

Books — Our Strange Planet

STALKING THE HERD: UNRAVELING THE CATTLE MUTILATION MYSTERY-BOOK (2014) By Christopher O’Brien 6X9 Autographed Trade Paperback 563 pages, illustrated, bibliography, on-line index $19.95 STALKING THE TRICKSTERS -BOOK (2009) OUT OF PRINT By Christopher O’Brien. 6×9 Autographed Trade Paperback, 355...

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DVDs — Our Strange Planet

SECRETS OF THE MYSTERIOUS VALLEY DVD (2007) Illustrated DVD presentation w/ Christopher O’Brien 131 minute DVD in box $14.95 STALKING THE TRICKSTERS DVD (2009) Illustrated DVD presentation w/ Christopher O’Brien. 80 Minute DVD in Box. $14.95 UFOS: Is There a Connection to Abductions...

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Datadisc — Our Strange Planet

THE MYSTERIOUS VALLEY DATA DISC: Complete with: THE MYSTERIOUS VALLEY Book .pdf file ENTER THE VALLEY Book .pdf file THE MYSTERIOUS VALLEY DATABASE/EVENT LOG 1777-2012 .pdf file (w/ UFO, Cattle Mutilations, Crypto-creature, paranormal event REPORTS plus unusual military activity and regional...

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E-Books — Our Strange Planet

THE MYSTERIOUS VALLEY E-Book .pdf (1996) By Christopher O’Brien 300 pages $5.95 ENTER THE VALLEY E-Book .pdf (1999) By Christopher O’Brien 340 pages $5.95 SECRETS OF THE MYSTERIOUS VALLEY E-BOOK .pdf (2007) by Christopher O’Brien. 441 pages $9.95 STALKING THE TRICKSTERS E-BOOK .pdf (2009) By...

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Music CDs — Our Strange Planet

INSTANT KOFFEE KARMA (1995) By LAFFING BUDDHA — Music CD 10 songs from premier Southern Colorado original rock group Featuring Christopher O’Brien on synthesizers$9.95 Download $4.95 Format CD $9.95 USDDownload $4.95 USD DANCING ON MOUNTAINS (1993) By MANDALA — Music CD 17 original atmospheric...

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Paracast Production Date: Thursday December 17, 2020 | 2:00 PM MT
Post any questions or comments for discussion below

 

[marduk]

Oh, man I can’t wait to hear Chris’ voice again. I remember chatting to him somewhere about his projects and potential future podcasts - I’d love to get an update on that stuff.

And if he’s still been chatting to Stanford, and has any new info in that regard as well. I’d love to hear Ray’s take on the released footage from TTS, et al. I’ve been meaning to try to set up some time to chat with him, but given my workload right now it’s hard to find the several (!) hours a ‘brief’ chat with Ray takes - and I mean that in a good way.

 

[kanakaris]

Are they both at the same time on the show ?

 

[Gene Steinberg]

One will talk first, then the other, but we can have them do a duet.

 

[Randall]

Oh, man I can’t wait to hear Chris’ voice again. I remember chatting to him somewhere about his projects and potential future podcasts - I’d love to get an update on that stuff.

And if he’s still been chatting to Stanford, and has any new info in that regard as well. I’d love to hear Ray’s take on the released footage from TTS, et al. I’ve been meaning to try to set up some time to chat with him, but given my workload right now it’s hard to find the several (!) hours a ‘brief’ chat with Ray takes - and I mean that in a good way.

If Chris hangs in there for the ATP, I think @Gene Steinberg would probably be okay with having you join us on the panel ( if you're available ).

 

[Gene Steinberg]

Are they both at the same time on the show ?

Ends up that Chris came in late due to the fact that he had to shovel tons of snow at his residence in New York State. But he was on plenty during the episode.

Both Chris and Ron are back with After The Paracast, where they continue the conversation.

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[Gene Steinberg]

And if he’s still been chatting to Stanford, and has any new info in that regard as well. I’d love to hear Ray’s take on the released footage from TTS, et al. I’ve been meaning to try to set up some time to chat with him, but given my workload right now it’s hard to find the several (!) hours a ‘brief’ chat with Ray takes - and I mean that in a good way.

Your question was asked on After The Paracast. Too much to cover on the main show, especially with Chris' late arrival.