lancemoody
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Shades of Gray Show
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I too enjoyed this episode, in spite of the occasionally murky sound and even murkier post-modernism. After listening to many Paracast shows I do admit I find the stories about the people in the paranormal field more interesting than much of the paranormal itself (whatever it is). Not that they're entirely separable though.
I too enjoyed this episode, in spite of the occasionally murky sound and even murkier post-modernism. After listening to many Paracast shows I do admit I find the stories about the people in the paranormal field more interesting than much of the paranormal itself (whatever it is). Not that they're entirely separable though.
trainedobserver
Paranormally Disenchanted
I appreciated the discussion about the famous "Man in Black" photograph and the Straith letter. The business about the Straith letter, and apparently there were others sent out, was a real tell about why "Ufology" as well as the study of the paranormal has always been in such a horrible state of confusion and disrepute. It brings to mind the antics of Moore, Lear, Cooper, and Lazar just to name a few.
Kevin Daly
Skilled Investigator
This one had its pluses and its minuses. I agree with NTS about the postmodernism (If I'd had any alcohol I might have started a drinking game, with the highest points going should the phrase "deconstructing the narrative of the UFO 'experience'" or any variations thereon crop up). On the other hand there was some genuinely interesting material: I'll now be moving the idea of Men In Black from the "highly dubious" to the "bollocks" category, for example. On the whole I'd have preferred to hear a lot more from Jim Moseley - I hope you have him back soon.
PS. From all that's been said I can't help suspecting that if Gray Barker were alive and in the his prime today the US would be annually blessed with a multitude of intricate and deeply puzzling crop circles.
PS. From all that's been said I can't help suspecting that if Gray Barker were alive and in the his prime today the US would be annually blessed with a multitude of intricate and deeply puzzling crop circles.
skeptoid humanoid
Skilled Investigator
Sorry I am late, but I missed this episode and was just catching up today.
I must say that I was embarrassed and even enraged at the way the Allen Greenfield was conducting himself. He was insulting the other guests and being a real ass. Jim Mosley took it well, but I would not let anyone talk to me like that. What a jerk! i hope Gene does not has this pretentious ass back on the show after that display.
I must say that I was embarrassed and even enraged at the way the Allen Greenfield was conducting himself. He was insulting the other guests and being a real ass. Jim Mosley took it well, but I would not let anyone talk to me like that. What a jerk! i hope Gene does not has this pretentious ass back on the show after that display.
bonaventura
Skilled Investigator
Ceremonial magicians take themselves so seriously. Even Crowley--sarcasm aside--had no sense of humor.
bonaventura
PS: One more vote for Jim Moseley!
bonaventura
PS: One more vote for Jim Moseley!
Roro
aka Arlen Royal Woods
T. Allen Greenfield seems to be deeply in love with the sound of his own voice. However, after spending a few minutes looking at his website, trying to figure what he's about, I think Gene should have him back for a whole show and just let him talk for two (or three) hours. I think it could be highly entertaining.
Whatever you think about Allen, he's definitely a fascinating character. We do intend to have him back again, perhaps all by himself, because he is surely one of our more loquacious guests. And one of my few really close friends.
saucerwench
Skilled Investigator
I was in touch via snailmail with Gray Barker while I was in the USAF. I had no idea though, that he was not much longer for this physical dimension. he sent me some things I had ordered, which were audio cassettes of like, him talking about MIBs, and a tape of one Robert Spencer Carr, being interviewed about the 'Aztec crash' and Silas Newton and Leo Gebaur.
I had been friends with Jim Moseley for ages, (until one late night a couple years ago, when he called me, and TICKED me off about something. Then I stopped communicating with him, but I still love him none-the-less, and forgive. [ Just not forget.] ) Well, Gray is the love of Jim's life. ( Platonically best-friendship'wise speaking) and Jim will never stop grieving for his 'Space Brother' until he meets him on the Other Side.
The audio cassettes from Gray were fascinating. But one strange day in the service, while at my next assigned base, and second enlistment, I was summoned to appear to the AFOSI (which was freaky, after my first enlistment encounter with them: See Dark Matters radio week 10 if you know my real name) and following this last encounter, I felt hyper paranoid (about my "saucering") and threw OUT ALL my Ufo stuff I had accumulated and kept, along with those cassettes. Drats. Youth is wasted on the young!!!
I had been friends with Jim Moseley for ages, (until one late night a couple years ago, when he called me, and TICKED me off about something. Then I stopped communicating with him, but I still love him none-the-less, and forgive. [ Just not forget.] ) Well, Gray is the love of Jim's life. ( Platonically best-friendship'wise speaking) and Jim will never stop grieving for his 'Space Brother' until he meets him on the Other Side.
The audio cassettes from Gray were fascinating. But one strange day in the service, while at my next assigned base, and second enlistment, I was summoned to appear to the AFOSI (which was freaky, after my first enlistment encounter with them: See Dark Matters radio week 10 if you know my real name) and following this last encounter, I felt hyper paranoid (about my "saucering") and threw OUT ALL my Ufo stuff I had accumulated and kept, along with those cassettes. Drats. Youth is wasted on the young!!!
FletcherMunson
Skilled Investigator
I've been meaning to post about this show, for a couple of reasons:
First, someone should draw up a map for Greenfield. He seems to be lost in his own ego. Good for him. It's nice to have a happy cave to retreat to.
Second, while I enjoyed Shades of Gray, I believe Ralph Coon's Whispers From Space should be required, companion-piece viewing. While Coon and Wilkinson interview some of same characters (including the venerable Jim Moseley), Coon's film is more of a psychotic mosaic of Barker's life than Wilkinson's work. Put together, they put Barker's life (and some of the cornerstone issues in ufology) into a sometimes frightening, sometimes funny perspective.
Be advised, if you purchase Whispers From Space on DVD, you will get a slightly different film than if you buy it on VHS. The DVD contains a nearly wall-to-wall musical score that sometimes detracts from the atmosphere of the film. Plus, I believe there could be some differences in editing. The DVD also contains a "commentary" for the film that sounds like a recording of a birthday party at Jonestown.
First, someone should draw up a map for Greenfield. He seems to be lost in his own ego. Good for him. It's nice to have a happy cave to retreat to.
Second, while I enjoyed Shades of Gray, I believe Ralph Coon's Whispers From Space should be required, companion-piece viewing. While Coon and Wilkinson interview some of same characters (including the venerable Jim Moseley), Coon's film is more of a psychotic mosaic of Barker's life than Wilkinson's work. Put together, they put Barker's life (and some of the cornerstone issues in ufology) into a sometimes frightening, sometimes funny perspective.
Be advised, if you purchase Whispers From Space on DVD, you will get a slightly different film than if you buy it on VHS. The DVD contains a nearly wall-to-wall musical score that sometimes detracts from the atmosphere of the film. Plus, I believe there could be some differences in editing. The DVD also contains a "commentary" for the film that sounds like a recording of a birthday party at Jonestown.