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October 29, 2011
Secret Bases Explored on The Paracast
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Attention U.S. Listeners: Help Us Bring The Paracast to Your City! Last summer, The Paracast joined the GCN radio network. This represented a huge step in bringing our show to a larger, mainstream audience. But we need your help to add additional affiliates to our growing network. Please ask one of your local talk stations if they are interested in carrying The Paracast. Feel free to contact us directly with the names of programming people we might be able to contact on your behalf. We can't do this alone, and if you succeed in convincing your local station to carry the show, we'll reward you with one of our special T-shirts, and other goodies. With your help, The Paracast can grow into one of the most popular paranormal shows on the planet!
You Can Now Order The Official Paracast T-Shirt: You asked, and we answered. We are now taking orders for The Official Paracast T-Shirt and a collection of other specially customized merchandise. To get your T-Shirt now featuring our brand new logo, just pay a visit to our online store at Welcome to The Official Paracast Store to select your size and place your order. We now also offer a lineup of other premium merchandise featuring The Paracast logo.
Sunday, October 30, 2011: The Paracast covers a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions across the planet.
Set Up: The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives.
Join long-time paranormal researcher Gene Steinberg, co-host Christopher O'™Brien, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories of the history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries.
This Week's Episode: Gene and Chris present long-time UFO researcher Norio Hayakawa, who has devoted many years towards unearthing the mysteries behind the alleged base at Dulce, New Mexico and Area 51. Is it all about secret weapons, or is there a UFO related element to all this?
Christopher O'Brien's Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com/
Norio Hayakawa's Blog: http://noriohayakawa2012.blogspot.com/
Reminder: Reminder: Don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal:https://www.theparacast.com/forum/.
Getting From Here to There and Back Again
By Gene Steinberg
If UFOs are, as many suspect, from other planets in other star systems, just what obstacles would their pilots have to confront to make the trip to our tiny corner of the universe?
Now some suggest they travel in a gigantic mother ship, or a fleet of such vessels, containing all the amenities of their civilization so as to provide reasonable comfort for a voyage that might take many years to complete. Perhaps the beings themselves are placed in some sort of stasis, only to be awakened as they approach their destination.
But in the world of science fiction, smart tricks have been devised as a means to shorten such a trip, such as warp drive, where the ship can somehow exceed the speed of light. In some stories, engaging warp drive, or “slipstream,” or whatever they choose to call it, will allow the vessel to bend the fabric of space, thus allowing them to travel between to locations separated by many light years within a few hours or days.
In the cult TV series “Farscape,” the hero, an astronaut from Earth, flies in an experimental craft that suddenly finds itself trapped in a wormhole, thus transporting our intrepid hero to the other end of the universe.
Consider “Star Trek,” the legendary TV shows and movies that made the concept of warp drive popular. Imagine how boring it would have been if each if the starship Enterprise was forced to travel for years between Federation planets, and don’t get me started about the “neutral zone.”
Then there’s the transporter. This gimmick of beaming down to a nearby planet was devised by creator Gene Roddenberry to save on the costs of special effects. They didn’t need to shoot film of a shuttle craft making the trip from space when the ship’s crew could simply activate the transporter, disintegrate themselves into the raw molecules at one end and reassemble themselves at the other? Sure, some episodes did depict shuttle craft for special needs where the transporter wasn’t suitable, but not very often.
You have to wonder what might happen if some unsuspecting creature, such as a regular house fly, somehow managed to enter the transporter or teleportation beam at the wrong time, thus complicating the process of reintegrating the molecules at the receiving location. That, of course, formed the premise of several popular science fiction movies, where such an accident produced a man with a fly’s head and a fly with a man’s head.
I suppose in the “Star Trek” universe, the transporter is programmed to be free of such defects via a form of error checking.
Now warp drive systems don’t hold a candle to the concept of the “Stargate,” a device shaped like a giant ring that generates a wormhole, thus allowing you to travel between two such devices even if they are, literally, located galaxies apart. The 1994 movie of the same name told of the discovery of an Earth-based stargate during an archaeological dig. The devices was placed here by highly advanced extraterrestrials thousands of years ago. Reassembled, the device is employed by Earthly explorers to travel through the stars.
When it comes to special effects, the stargate is really neat. All you need to reproduce is the blue seas effect emerging from the center of the ring when the device is activated, plus scenes depicting the rapid transition process as someone makes the trip between stargates. Indeed, the original optical effect was repeated over and over again through the various “Stargate” TV spinoffs for a total of 17 years.
I suppose if I had the chance to visit another planet, I would prefer the stargate method. It would be quick, and, I presume, relatively painless. But you have to wonder what might happen if the connection is somehow interrupted, and that’s something the producers of the “Stargate” TV shows had to deal with from time to time.
Now as far as the supposed real ETs are concerned, we can only speculate as to where they are from and their propulsion systems. Perhaps the first scenario, a trip involving a voyage taking years or decades, is correct. Indeed, if ET is here, maybe they are the descendants of the original travelers.
It’s also possible that a mothership of this sort would be designed never to return to the home world. The passengers would be tasked with somehow surviving in an alien environment, for better or worse. Of course, there are also theories that UFOs have bases on the Moon, Mars, or even on Earth, perhaps under the sea or in caverns beneath the surface.
As to romantic ideals about space travel, I’d rather believe in warp drive and stargates as the best transport systems. I get anxious on a long plane trips, so I’d be a poor candidate for interstellar travel unless it could be accomplished in a fast, convenient fashion. But that’s not a choice I ever expect to have to make.
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October 29, 2011
Secret Bases Explored on The Paracast
Special Announcement: The Paracast is heard Sundays from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM (Central Time) on the GCN radio network.
Here's How You Can Help The Paracast: Although ads help cover a small part of our expenses, the income they produce is never enough. Also, we do not receive any revenue from the ads placed on the show by our network or local stations. So we hope you're able to help fill the gap if you can to help us cover increasing server costs and other expenses -- or perhaps provide a little extra cash for lunch. No contribution is too small (or too large
. We have a Donate link on our home page, below the logo and audio player. There's also a Donate link on our forums, right below our logo. Or just send your PayPal donation direct to sales (at) theparacast (dot) com.Attention U.S. Listeners: Help Us Bring The Paracast to Your City! Last summer, The Paracast joined the GCN radio network. This represented a huge step in bringing our show to a larger, mainstream audience. But we need your help to add additional affiliates to our growing network. Please ask one of your local talk stations if they are interested in carrying The Paracast. Feel free to contact us directly with the names of programming people we might be able to contact on your behalf. We can't do this alone, and if you succeed in convincing your local station to carry the show, we'll reward you with one of our special T-shirts, and other goodies. With your help, The Paracast can grow into one of the most popular paranormal shows on the planet!
You Can Now Order The Official Paracast T-Shirt: You asked, and we answered. We are now taking orders for The Official Paracast T-Shirt and a collection of other specially customized merchandise. To get your T-Shirt now featuring our brand new logo, just pay a visit to our online store at Welcome to The Official Paracast Store to select your size and place your order. We now also offer a lineup of other premium merchandise featuring The Paracast logo.
Sunday, October 30, 2011: The Paracast covers a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions across the planet.
Set Up: The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives.
Join long-time paranormal researcher Gene Steinberg, co-host Christopher O'™Brien, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories of the history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries.
This Week's Episode: Gene and Chris present long-time UFO researcher Norio Hayakawa, who has devoted many years towards unearthing the mysteries behind the alleged base at Dulce, New Mexico and Area 51. Is it all about secret weapons, or is there a UFO related element to all this?
Christopher O'Brien's Site: http://www.ourstrangeplanet.com/
Norio Hayakawa's Blog: http://noriohayakawa2012.blogspot.com/
Reminder: Reminder: Don't forget to visit our famous Paracast Community Forums for the latest news/views/debates on all things paranormal:https://www.theparacast.com/forum/.
Getting From Here to There and Back Again
By Gene Steinberg
If UFOs are, as many suspect, from other planets in other star systems, just what obstacles would their pilots have to confront to make the trip to our tiny corner of the universe?
Now some suggest they travel in a gigantic mother ship, or a fleet of such vessels, containing all the amenities of their civilization so as to provide reasonable comfort for a voyage that might take many years to complete. Perhaps the beings themselves are placed in some sort of stasis, only to be awakened as they approach their destination.
But in the world of science fiction, smart tricks have been devised as a means to shorten such a trip, such as warp drive, where the ship can somehow exceed the speed of light. In some stories, engaging warp drive, or “slipstream,” or whatever they choose to call it, will allow the vessel to bend the fabric of space, thus allowing them to travel between to locations separated by many light years within a few hours or days.
In the cult TV series “Farscape,” the hero, an astronaut from Earth, flies in an experimental craft that suddenly finds itself trapped in a wormhole, thus transporting our intrepid hero to the other end of the universe.
Consider “Star Trek,” the legendary TV shows and movies that made the concept of warp drive popular. Imagine how boring it would have been if each if the starship Enterprise was forced to travel for years between Federation planets, and don’t get me started about the “neutral zone.”
Then there’s the transporter. This gimmick of beaming down to a nearby planet was devised by creator Gene Roddenberry to save on the costs of special effects. They didn’t need to shoot film of a shuttle craft making the trip from space when the ship’s crew could simply activate the transporter, disintegrate themselves into the raw molecules at one end and reassemble themselves at the other? Sure, some episodes did depict shuttle craft for special needs where the transporter wasn’t suitable, but not very often.
You have to wonder what might happen if some unsuspecting creature, such as a regular house fly, somehow managed to enter the transporter or teleportation beam at the wrong time, thus complicating the process of reintegrating the molecules at the receiving location. That, of course, formed the premise of several popular science fiction movies, where such an accident produced a man with a fly’s head and a fly with a man’s head.
I suppose in the “Star Trek” universe, the transporter is programmed to be free of such defects via a form of error checking.
Now warp drive systems don’t hold a candle to the concept of the “Stargate,” a device shaped like a giant ring that generates a wormhole, thus allowing you to travel between two such devices even if they are, literally, located galaxies apart. The 1994 movie of the same name told of the discovery of an Earth-based stargate during an archaeological dig. The devices was placed here by highly advanced extraterrestrials thousands of years ago. Reassembled, the device is employed by Earthly explorers to travel through the stars.
When it comes to special effects, the stargate is really neat. All you need to reproduce is the blue seas effect emerging from the center of the ring when the device is activated, plus scenes depicting the rapid transition process as someone makes the trip between stargates. Indeed, the original optical effect was repeated over and over again through the various “Stargate” TV spinoffs for a total of 17 years.
I suppose if I had the chance to visit another planet, I would prefer the stargate method. It would be quick, and, I presume, relatively painless. But you have to wonder what might happen if the connection is somehow interrupted, and that’s something the producers of the “Stargate” TV shows had to deal with from time to time.
Now as far as the supposed real ETs are concerned, we can only speculate as to where they are from and their propulsion systems. Perhaps the first scenario, a trip involving a voyage taking years or decades, is correct. Indeed, if ET is here, maybe they are the descendants of the original travelers.
It’s also possible that a mothership of this sort would be designed never to return to the home world. The passengers would be tasked with somehow surviving in an alien environment, for better or worse. Of course, there are also theories that UFOs have bases on the Moon, Mars, or even on Earth, perhaps under the sea or in caverns beneath the surface.
As to romantic ideals about space travel, I’d rather believe in warp drive and stargates as the best transport systems. I get anxious on a long plane trips, so I’d be a poor candidate for interstellar travel unless it could be accomplished in a fast, convenient fashion. But that’s not a choice I ever expect to have to make.
The Paracast Copyright 1999-2011 Making The Impossible, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy: Your personal information is safe with us. We will positively never give out your name and/or e-mail address to anybody else, and that's a promise!