The Paracast -- The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

Gene and Chris catch up on activities in 2013 and lots more with the one and only and always Don Ecker, host of the Dark Matters radio show, to discuss this crazy year, the “other” Dark Matter show, and a whole lot more. You'll hear Don's reaction to the constant onslaught of UFO fakers, who are exposed only to return shortly thereafter as if nothing ever happened. Is there hope for the UFO field and learning about what's really happening in the next few years — or ever?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris present an exclusive interview with longtime California MUFON investigators Ruben Uriarte and Noe Torres, who will be discussing their book, "Aliens in the Forest: The Cisco Grove UFO Encounter." This is an amazing story about a near-abduction episode that will include actual audio clips of eyewitness interviews.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a unique approach to evaluating the 1947 Roswell, NM UFO event: a mock trial. The guest is Christopher Johnston, J.D., a renowned trial attorney and Certified Civil Trial Specialist based at the Law Group of Iowa in Des Moines. He has held a lifelong fascination with UFOs, and this passion has resulted in the publication of his first novel, "Roswell: The Truth on Trial: The Evidence Speaks – You Decide." The novel has been described by D. Boeke, a Senior Researcher with the U.S. Department of Energy (Ret.), as, “The X-Files meets Law and Order!” Beyond the courtroom, Chris, a Founding Member of The Hollywood Disclosure Alliance, is also a lifelong Ufologist with a background in both astrobiology and space law. He has completed certificate coursework in Astrobiology and earned a Certificate in Space Law through the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA), bridging the gap between scientific inquiry and legal accountability in the expanding domain of space exploration. Chris is a contributing member of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON) and has authored multiple articles for the MUFON Journal, including The Infratempestrial Hypothesis—a provocative exploration of ancient terrestrial intelligence's and their role in shaping humanity's understanding of the UFO phenomenon. This episode focuses not just on the Roswell trial, but on this fascinating look at the UFO mystery. His website: lawgroupofiowa.com/blog/putting-roswell-on-trial-a-legal-look-at-ufo-evidence-and-government-claimsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris explore UFO sightings through the ages during wartime with Mack Maloney, author of "UFOs in Wartime: What They Didn't Want You To Know," which covers a number of compelling and not always well-known cases from our early history until modern times. You won't want to miss this classic episode of The Paracast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris explore the truly fascinating early history of UFO research with author Colin Bennett, author of a new edition of “Flying Saucers over the White House: The Inside Story of Captain Edward J. Ruppelt and His Official U.S. Air Force Investigation of UFOs.” This episode reveals how we got from then to now. And has anything really changed?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present visual effects artist and paranormal experiencer Colleen Coffman. She is author of The Adventures of a Sketch Diary, which poses the question: What if fairies, angels, and mythic beings walked among us? In this book, Colleen reveals a hidden world brimming with magic. When strange occurrences began plaguing an old barn property cared for by her family, she discovered it was inhabited by supernatural forces. Her book, essentially a sketch diary, documents firsthand encounters with these beings through over 40 meticulous drawings and stories. She gives glimpses of radiant faeries, mischievous spirits, wise elementals, and mystifying supernatural events. Colleen promises to help you peek behind the veil as she uncovers the secrets of glowing fairy rings, gets lost in a beautiful but disorienting forest, and dances with elf-like creatures under the moon. She has a lifelong passion for the arts and studying all things esoteric – Earthly and otherwise, and has spent the last 25 years in film and theater as a special effects artist, winning many awards and garnering more entertaining escapades than you can shake a stick at. A devoted mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, and nurturer of her great extended family, she thrives on taking people along on her colorful and exciting journey through life. Her website: www.colleencoffman.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

In this vintage show, broadcast legend Hilly Rose talks about his long-time history as a paranormal talk show host, his own paranormal encounters and the evidence that impressed him the most. And don't miss the second half of the show, where David presents an early version of the sort of wild and crazy podcast commentaries found YouTube these days, featuring his politically incorrect alter-ego, "Angry Human." Hilly left us in 2017; David in 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

In one of the classic early episodes of The Paracast, ghost hunter Jeff Belanger, of Ghostvillage.com, spent an evening with Gene and David talking about his favorite "haunts."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz feature Fred Andersson, a renowned researcher, television freelancer, author, and podcaster from Sweden. With a focus on high strangeness, the paranormal, and UFOs, he has carved a niche for himself as an out-of-the-box thinker and explorer of the weird. In 2023 “Northern Lights: High Strangeness in Sweden,” was published, which is the first book written in English entirely devoted to the subject of high strangeness, UFOs, and other mysteries in Sweden. Fred has worked on UFO-Mysteriet, the first Swedish documentary series on the UFO phenomenon, and, in the fall of 2025, will see the release of a new series about hauntings and other strange things around in Sweden. He's currently researching conspiracy theories for an upcoming television project and is researching a unique form of historical ghostly mass hysteria.While Sweden is known as a secular, rational country, where stories of the paranormal are considered something of the past, the truth is quite the opposite. According to Fred, the country has a long history of weirdness, unexplained observations, and eerie encounters, often connected to the countryside, desolate roads, and empty fields. From gnomes, elves, and trolls of the past to UFOs and aliens in modern times, are they perhaps all connected, just different perceptions of the same underlying phenomenon? And what about sightings of purported werewolves? His website: fred-andersson.medium.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

This is one of UFO disclosure lobbyist Stephen Bassett's early appearances on The Paracast. He is, still, Executive Director of the Paradigm Research Group. He talks about UFO disclosure and what we know and don't know about the presence of UFOs on our planet. As you may expect, this wasn't a friendly encounter. And over the years, Stephen has made further pronouncements about disclosure being just behind the corner, but the road to that corner keeps getting longer and longer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

With the passing of long-time UFO investigator Ray Stanford at the age of 87, we look at one of the highlights in the history of The Paracast. So join us for a very special, exclusive interview with Ray, his first on the show. He talks about his extensive work regarding the Socorro UFO case and his book “Socorro ‘Saucer' in a Pentagon Pantry.” Paranormal researcher Christopher O'Brien also participated in this historic episode. Sadly, Chris left us in 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

After 19 years, paranormal researcher Larry Arnold returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the strange and frightening phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion (SHC). He is regarded by many as the world's expert on SHC, but others regard him  as a “mystery monger” and “world-class fool.” After leaving Lafayette College and a brief career in electrical engineering, Arnold founded PSI: ParaScience International in 1976 to pursue the exploration of Fortean anomalies and consciousness. His controversial article published in August 1978, titled “Meltdown…at TMI-2,” would 8 months later be termed “uncannily accurate” by The Philadelphia Inquirer in presaging the future of that nuclear power plant's “impossible” Class IX meltdown near his home. The tragedy was best known as Three Mile Island. This discussion will cover both the nuclear incident and his 1995 classic title, “Ablaze!” This large book contains hundreds of unbelievable examples of The Fire Within, culled from long-forgotten obscure medical journals and never-before-published interviews with witnesses to the impossible. Arnold has been a guest on hundreds of radio and internet-radio programs and a number of radio and TV shows that include provocative radio host Howard Stern. He has also delivered lectures at a number of colleges and universities. His “unofficial” website is www.ParaScience.com. Caution: This episode has graphic descriptions of episodes of spontaneous human combustion.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

This episode explores the existential question of whether there's proof that UFOs are genuine unknowns: Meet UFO trace researcher Ted Phillips, Director of The Center for Physical Research, speaks about his ongoing investigations of physical trace evidence in the wake of reported UFO landings. It was later revealed that the location of the Marly Woods locale for some of this evidence is in Southern Missouri. Sadly Phillips died in 2020.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Best-selling author Erich von Däniken and UFO researcher and biblical scholar David Halperin debate the theory of ancient astronauts, that advanced beings from other planets visited Earth in ancient times. David also continues with discussions about his very different views of UFO reality, and the causes behind related events. von Däniken is arguably the most widely read and most-copied nonfiction author in the world. He published his first (and best-known) book, Chariots of the Gods, in 1968. In the 1960s, David Halperin was a teen-age UFOlogist. He grew up to become a professor of religious studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with special expertise in religious traditions of heavenly ascent and otherworldly journeys. He is the author of five books and numerous articles on Jewish mysticism and messianism, and a novel, 'Journal of a UFO Investigator."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a very special episode featuring UFO historian Jerome Clark. Among the topics to be discussed, the recent controversial article from the Wall Street Journal claiming many UFO events are really based on government disinformation. Also on the agenda: his career as a music lyricist. Jerome is the prize-winning author of more than a dozen books, including Hidden Realms, Lost Civilizations, and Beings from Other Worlds; Strange Skies: Pilot Encounters with UFOs; the multi-volume UFO Encyclopedia; and Unnatural Phenomena. He serves on the board of the J. Allen Center for UFO Studies and is the co-editor of its magazine, International UFO Reporter. In 2008, Jerome received the Dinsdale Award given by the Society of Scientific Exploration for significant contributions to the expansion of human understanding through the study of unexplained phenomena. He has been featured in such television programs as the 1997 A&E Network documentary "Where Are All the UFOs?," which examined the history of the UFO phenomenon. In 2005, he discussed the early history of the U.S. Military's UFO investigations on the prime-time special, "Peter Jennings Reporting: UFOs — Seeing Is Believing." In addition to the Peter Jennings special, Clark has also appeared on episodes of NBC's Unsolved Mysteries television series and on the syndicated television series Sightings. And Gene and Jerome have been friends for nearly 60 years.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris explore the amazing legends of ancient astronauts with Philip Coppens, author of "The Ancient Alien Question: A New Inquiry Into the Existence, Evidence, and Influence of Ancient Visitors." Did extraterrestrials visit Earth in our early history, and perhaps influence the development of human civilizations? Sadly Coppens died in 2012 at the age of 41; Chris died in 2025.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Michael Horn, the Authorized American Media Representative for The Billy Meier Contacts, returns to dabate David Biedny over the issues raised during a previousl interview. David, a world-famous expert on digital media, reveals the results of his extensive analysis of one of the Meier photos. And they weren't pretty. This episode generated more comments from listeners than any other episode of The Paracast in over 19 years. Sadly, David died in 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

With cohost Tim Swartz on "Special Assignment," Gene presents a genuine paranormal power couple, Tillie Treadwell and Artemaeus Treadwell. Tillie, who is our guest cohost on this episode, is an American author and experiencer. Her very earliest memories include what seem to be paranormal encounters, and the other side has always played a central role in her life. She was co-lead of an exorcist and investigative team with the Catholic church, has worked as an independent tarot interpreter, healer, medium and advisor, and today is an author for Zontar Press, a publishing house run by Tim R. Swartz, co-host on The Paracast. She also writes for Outer Limits Magazine and The Quad Coalition of Sciences. Notably, later this year a piece of hers will appear in a new book by Malcolm Robinson of SPI in the UK, and she is currently hard at work on several other book inclusions and some standalone volumes with Zontar Press. Artemaeus is an American experiencer. After meeting  Tillie, his life took thousands of unforeseen, unforgettable turns, from witnessing her psychic abilities, to bumping into a faerie, meeting mimics, dark entities, maybe an Egyptian god or two, seeing UFOs and strange planetary behavior and more. At home, extreme electrical events, strange scientific anomalies, apports and disappearing objects, time glitches and the Mandela Effect are positively common events. Bizarrely, his foray into the deep paranormal has transformed his personality, beliefs and understanding of psychology, reality and life in measures and ways no short of miraculous.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris present a “Great Debate” on whether there is UFO secrecy with John B. Alexander, Ph.D, author of “UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies, and Realities” and nuclear physicist and UFO authority Stanton T. Friedman. We also ask the questions you posted in our forums on this compelling issue in the field. A long-time friend of Gene's, Stan died in 2019.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Senior scientist Boyd Bushman talks about anti-gravity and other cutting-edge scientific developments. Find out why this episode, from 2007, may indeed be one of the most controversial shows ever aired on The Paracast. Sadly, Bushman died in 2014; cohost David Biedny died in 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a super special paranormal roundtable discussion featuring Paul Dale Roberts, Paranormal Soul Brother (Xandean X)  and Phil D'Asaro. Paul is also known as The Demon Warrior and is a Fortean Investigator who investigates all things paranormal from ghosts to demons to cryptids to UFOs. He has investigated loads paranormal hot spots that include  Area 51; Skinwalker Ranch, Stonehenge and even the victim locations of well-known serial killers. Paul writes for Costa Rican Times, Un-X Magazine, Phenomena Magazine, Outer Limits Magazine and Paranormal Underground Magazine. Paranormal Soul Brother is known for his acting career on WKRP Cincinnati. In addition to his YouTube channel, he is a professional dancer and performer. He also works as a podcaster and Fortean investigator that investigates ghosts, demons, UFOs/UAPs and cryptids. Phil D'Asaro is a USMC veteran, computer engineer, and an award-winning documentary filmmaker. His books include: "Sacramento City of Blood" (2019) and "My Dog Julio" (2022). Phil's podcasts include "Cities of Blood Podcast" and "The Waiting room 2024-2025." The discussion will focus on a range of topics, including the most notorious location for serial killers and various paranormal encounters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

We present veteran UFO researcher, talk show host and writer Greg Bishop, who engages in a wide-ranging conversation just about the UFOs themselves, but his recommended reading list on the subject, our belief systems and lots, lots more. Greg will even explain why he's willing to listen to some of those discredited UFO disinformation agents, at least sometimes.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Explore the frontiers of reality and the universal consciousness with Dr. Bernard Haisch, author of "The God Theory." Does science accept the reality of God? And what form might a supreme being take? You'll discover lots of intriguing information to consider.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz feature Gary D. Rhodes. He is a renowned film historian and author with a passion for uncovering the forgotten stories of horror cinema. He's a world expert on Bela Lugosi and Dracula, and will reveal the secrets of the tragic life story of this world-famous horror film legend. He will also talk about his book, "Weirdumentary: Ancient Aliens, Fallacious Prophecies, and Mysterious Monsters From 1970s Documentaries." The book unlocks the secrets of the strangest cinematic phenomenon of the 1970s. It's the ultimate guide to the bizarre, the unexplained, and the wildly entertaining films and television programs that blurred the line between fact and fantasy. "Weirdumentary" examines dozens of movies and TV series, sold to the unsuspecting public as documentaries, beginning with "Chariots of the Gods" (1970) and ending with "The Man Who Saw Tomorrow" (1981). Leonard Nimoy's "In Search Of" makes an appearance, and so does Orson Wells in his late-career role of sinister yet skeptical narrator. Although listeners to The Paracast know about their factual basis, many of these shows and movies featured spurious experts, questionable evidence, and low-budget dramatization. Acclaimed comic book artist, writer, and historian Stephen R. Bissette, best known for his groundbreaking work on DC Comics' "Swamp Thing" alongside Alan Moore, provides the foreword.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

UFO researcher and talk show host Don Ecker and Robert Kiviat, writer and producer of “Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?” and other TV shows on paranormal topics, join us to talk about ongoing Moon discoveries and the amazing lunar/astronaut connection.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Outspoken UFO activist and UFO disclosure advocate and lobbyist Steve Bassett returned to The Paracast to discuss UFO disclosure and the X-Conference 2008. The real question is, after many years of proclaiming imminent disclosure, has anything actually changed since then? You decide!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return appearance from Grant Cameron, who has, for over three decades, explored what U.S. Presidents know about UFOs. Are they fully informed of the extent of the phenomenon or is it kept a secret from them unless there's a compelling "need to know?" Grant is the recipient of the Leeds Conference International Researcher of the Year and the UFO Congress Researcher of the Year. He became involved in Ufology as the Vietnam War ended in May 1975 with personal sightings of a UFO type object which locally became known as Charlie Red Star. That story was published by Dundurn Press in a book titled, Tales of Charlie Red Star. Grant is one of the foremost authorities on Hillary Clinton, and Donald Trump and their UFO connection. Most of that research is found at the Presidents UFO Website – https://whitehouseufo.blogspot.com/ or in two other books “The Clinton UFO Storybook” and “Managing Magic: The Government's UFO Disclosure Plan.” After experiencing a mental download event on February 26, 2012 Grant turned his research interests away from “nuts and bolts” research to the role of consciousness in the UFO phenomena. This new research has expanded out to the possible involvement of extraterrestrials in modern music, and in the aspects of inspirations and downloads in science discoveries, inventions, Nobel Prizes, music, art, books, near death experiences, meditation, and with individuals known as savants and prodigies. Grant's most recent book is the fourth volume of The Disclosure Series "Beyond Managing Magic 2: Landing the Plane."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris present a year-end retrospective with long-term researcher Don Ecker, host of the Dark Matters radio show. During this episode we'll explore not just Don's outspoken opinions about UFO and paranormal research, but his views about pop culture as well.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Co-host Greg Bishop joins Gene to present a return visit from former government operative Walter Bosley, who expands not only on his personal experiences, but on a whole range of paranormal subjects. Over the years, he has argued in favor of a secret breakaway civilization. Bosley also responds to some of the comments about his encounters from The Paracast Community Forums.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return visit from documentary filmmaker Christopher Garetano. He is the creator and director of the award-winning docudrama, Montauk Chronicles (2015). He is also co-creator, co-director, executive producer and co-host of the History Channel's The Dark Files (2017). In 2019, Christopher created, executive produced, directed and hosted his eight-episode investigative series, Strange World for the Travel/Discovery Channel networks. During this interview, Christopher will reveal his journey into films, and his various influences over the years. He'll also talk about what he sees as the future of the film industry in light of new technologies. Christopher is also the host and creator/producer of the ongoing weekly podcast, Off To The Witch and is preparing to release the first feature-length chapter (A Haunting We Will Go) of his new, TV docuseries. He is also the writer/creator South Texas Blues (originally published in Fangoria Magazine) comic and book. Christopher was born in New York and grew up marveling at the galaxy of discoveries within his parents' video store; while immersed in special effects makeup, creature features and moviemaking since he was five years old. He is a graduate of the School of Visual Arts with a degree in film. One of his upcoming projects is a feature-length horror movie, Bury Me In A Nameless Grave.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris present a wide-ranging discussioj with Kevin D. Randle, who returns to The Paracast to discuss his appearance before the 2013 Citizen Hearing on Disclosure, and his book, "Alien Mysteries, Conspiracies and Cover-Ups." This wide-ranging interview will cover the latest news about the Roswell "Dream Team" investigation, why theories about Ancient Astronauts may be the result of misinterpreting the original cases, and ongoing research into cattle mutilations.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Here's the episode that we thought would never see the light of day, featuring Alexandra Holzer, daughter of famed occult researcher Hans Holzer. This discussion focuses not just on paranormal events, but on ongoing suggestions to make ghost hunting a more productive study.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Kenney W. Irish, the one and only "Cryptopunkologist." He is an author, hardcore/punk musician, and sales/marketing professional. Originally from the northern parts of Vermont, he relocated to the beautiful Adirondacks area of upstate New York. He has a lifelong love of folklore, legends, monsters, and UFO stories. Kenney has regularly attended and spoke at writers' groups, conferences, festivals, and various other platforms across the country representing The New York Bigfoot Society. He has a passion for writing young readers chapter books. The two most recent released via Hanger 1 Publishing, owned by the creator, and producer of the hit TV show, Monster Quest. His "monster" books include "American Cryptids: In Pursuit of the Elusive Creatures, released in 2021. This book became a six-time #1 bestseller on Amazon, and has outperformed all other material in its genre. In late summer of 2022, "International Cryptids and Legends," the follow-up, was released , and remained in the number 1 bestseller spot for two weeks straight and is now a two-time bestseller. Kenny's latest book is "American Monster Hunters." His website: https://www.kwirish.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

The Paracast presents paranormal researcher Jason Offutt, author of “Darkness Walks: The Shadow People Among Us,” and “Haunted Missouri: A Ghostly Guide to the Show-Me-State's Most Spirited Spots.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Back to 2007 and the planning for the 10th anniversary of the Phoenix Lights with Dr. Lynne Kitei, author of "The Phoenix Lights." Also featured is paranormal author Sean Casteel, who worked for years with the late Tim Beckley and also present-day Paracast co-host Tim Swartz. Gene and David continue their ongoing discussion of the state of paranormal research.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear as Gene and cohost Tim Swartz take a break from the paranormal and explore pop culture with Brian Walker, the creator and webmaster of Brian's Drive-In Theater, where he's been keeping memories of drive-in films and their stars alive since February 1, 1998. This episode focuses very much on "classic" B-movies, movie serials, and TV shows that focus mostly on super heroes and sci-fi. Brian's love of films began in childhood with his first Super 8mm projector given to him by his grandmother who also bought him his first film, a four-minute excerpt of a W.C. Fields comedy. Over the last 50 years, he 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. Currently calling Morgantown, West Virginia home, Brian is fortunate to live in proximity of a number of still-operating drive-in theaters in the southwestern Pennsylvania area and loves taking his convertible to the drive-in during the warm summer months. His website: www.briansdriveintheater.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris present Fortean investigator Andrew B. Colvin, author of “The Mothman Speaks: Candid Conversations Concerning Cosmic Conundrums – Cryptic Creatures, Chimeras, Contactees, and the Cleverly Coded Coincidences of the Collective Unconscious (Volume 1).” You'll learn about Mothman encounters, military/UFO disinformation and other fascinating subjects, not to mention Andrew's personal UFO sighting report, which includes photographic evidence.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene presents his long-time friend, veteran UFO and occult researcher T. Allen Greenfield. You'll learn how Gene and Allen developed a theory about UFOs from other dimensions, or alternate realities. On the agenda is the work of John Keel. We also cover Allen's ongoing research not just into UFOs and related subjects, but into the occult. He is an original thinker who has made huge contributions to these fields.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce Joseph Foster. He will speak about his experiences including; events at sea, other events involving UFOs and their impact on nuclear weapons and operations. Foster will discuss several of these major “events” that captured his attention and interests. He has had more than 11 such related life experiences he feels have had a profound and significant impact on his life. Foster's personal journey to gaining an understanding of these events has inspired his continuing research leading to developing a number of presentations of these phenomena. He grew up in East Hampton, Long Island, New York and in central New Jersey and enlisted in in the US Coast Guard in February of 1969 and served through February of 1973. While on active duty, he served as a Navigator and Signalman “Quartermaster.” He also participated in two Ocean Station Victor patrols, the first during the Apollo 11 mission. After that he deployed on duty in the Republic of Vietnam serving as part of “Operation Market Time” (interdiction, gunfire support with participation) during the Cambodian incursion and mutiny on the US Naval chartered, Columbia Eagle. In addition, Foster is a retired Information Technology, Electronics, and Communications Project/Program Manager. His work centered on meeting the technology needs for several organizations to include; computerized weapon sights, and advanced energy systems development activities. His website: www.millenniumoss.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Artist and abduction researcher Budd Hopkins, one of the controversial figures in the field, returned to The Paracast to talk about his memoir, “Art, Life and UFOs.” This discussion included a host of personal remembrances that also encompass subjects beyond UFOs. Hopkins died in 2011; Biedny died in 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

In one of our most memorable episodes, Gene and David don their Consumer Protection hats and expose the questionable antics of UFO researcher Bill Knell, someone who has allegedly preyed on the unwary for several decades. They'll are joined in this worthy effort by investigator Frank Warren, who has done his own research into the questionable exploits of the offender in question.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Decades before the 1997 sci-fi comedy "Men In Black" launched a multibillion dollar film franchise, a young folklorist, UFO promoter Gray Barker helped to spread the original MIB concept in a book, They Knew Too Much About Flying Saucers. The details about Barker's colorful life is told in Gabriel Mckee's book, The Saucerian: The Unbelievable Life of Gray Barker (MIT Press). It's the strange, but true biography of a central purveyor and promoter of flying saucer and conspiracist knowledge in the mid-twentieth century. Known mostly to people in the UFO field, Barker (who died in 1984) was an eccentric literary outsider, filled with ideas that were out of step with the world. An author and unreliable narrator of implausible stories, Barker founded and operated Saucerian Books, an independent publisher of books about flying saucers and other ideas at the fringes of popular discourse. In The Saucerian, Gabriel Mckee tells the fascinating story of Barker's West Virginia–based press, the unique corpus of materials it published, and how office-copying and self-publishing techniques influenced the spread of paranormal beliefs and conspiratorial worldviews over the last century. Following the development of UFO subculture, Mckee explores the life and career of a larger-than-life hoaxer and originator of pseudoscientific ideas. In return, Gene and cohost Tim Swartz talk about their own encounters with Barker and his friends over the years. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Gabriel's site: https://gabrielmckee.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris present noted parapolitics author Kenneth F. Thomas, publisher of Steamshovel Press, who will deliver the latest developments on the most significant conspiracies of our time, including the Kennedy Assassination, decades after the tragic event, the possible connection with UFOs, and other mysteries. The speculation about JFK's death was revitalized when more than 80,000 documents on the case were released in early 2025. Thomas died in 2023.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris present veteran and prolific paranormal writer Nick Redfern, author of "Keep Out!: Top Secret Places Governments Don't Want You to Know About." This highly readable book is not just about UFOs, secret alien bases and so on, but about many of the mysteries and legends that surround a number of unusual places, often underground, around the world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a special appearance from veteran UFO researcher Chris Rutkowski, who offers a really check about the current state of research into the phenomenon. He has expansive credentials as an investigator and writer, including: contributing editor of International UFO Reporter and was the editor of the Swamp Gas Journal, an occasional Ufozine first published in 1978 when he was part of Decadent Winnipeg Fandom. He is a past-president of the Winnipeg Science Fiction Society and was part of the Winnipeg SF community that gathered Saturdays at the home of the legendary “first fan” Chester Cuthbert. He is also a past-president of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada — Winnipeg Centre and has degrees in science and education. Chris Rutkowski blogs at: uforum.blogspot.com. Rutkowski also has nine published books, including: Visitations? (1989); Unnatural History (1993); Mysterious Manitoba, co-authored with Dave Creighton and Brian Fidler (1997); Abductions and Aliens (2000); The Canadian UFO Report, co-authored with Geoff Dittman (2006); A World of UFOs (2008), I Saw It Too! (2009), The Big Book of UFOs (2010) and When They Appeared, co-authored with Stan Michalak (2019). His last book was Canada's UFOs — Declassified (2022), and he has been working on a new book.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris are joined by the irrepressible Jim Moseley, Editor/Publisher of Saucer Smear, who discusses the fakes and the outright frauds he has discovered, and sometimes exposed — and sometgimes perpetrated — in the UFO field since the 1950s. One of Gene's closest friends, he died in 2012. A memorial site dedicated to Jim is located at: www.jimmoseley.com. Chris died in 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

In this episode, author Ann Druffel (who passed in 2020) talks about the tragic death of UFO investigator Dr. James E. McDonald and other key issues of concern to the UFO community; paranormal investigator Michael Miley returns to reveal some startling UFO encounters.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

The rags to riches journey of Elvis Presley, the "king" of rock and roll, is well known. In a special interview with Gene and guest cohost Hercules Invictus, Miguel Conner, author of "The Occult Elvis: The Mystical and Magical Life of the King," reveals details that are not well known, how Elvis was a profound mystic, occultist, and shaman. Beginning with the unusual circumstances of his birth — and his stillborn twin brother — Conner traces the diverse thread of mysticism that runs through Presley's life, drawing on firsthand accounts from the people closest to him, including his wife, Priscilla, the Memphis Mafia, and his spiritual advisors. He argues that Elvis was well-versed in the esoteric practices of sex magic, meditation, astrology, and numerology and had a deep familiarity with Kabbalah, Gnosticism, Theosophy, and Eastern traditions. And he also reveals how Elvis was a natural healer, telekinetic, psychic, and astral traveler who had significant mystical experiences and UFO encounters. Connor also looks at the conspiratorial and paranormal aspects of Elvis's life. And what about the influence of a magical comic book super hero in the look of Elvis' famous costume that he wore during his live performances? His website: www.miguelconner.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Ted Phillips, Director of The Center for Physical Trace Research, who excelled at probing trace evidence discovered in the wake of UFO landings, reported on the incredible events at Marley Woods.  The site was later revealed to be located in Missouri. Is this a "window area" that attracts paranormal phenomena? Philips sadly passed in 2020.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

In this episode, veteran UFO and paranormal investigator Stan Gordon discusses the classic Kecksburg, Pennsylvania case and ongoing waves of paranormal activity on that state, including compelling sightings that occurred through 2009. Gordon has been an active investigator for many decades and is a key source of data for other investigators.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Coming March 23 to The Paracast: Gene and cohost Tim Swartz explore some of the most compelling conspiracy theories of all with John Koerner, author of "The Four Guns: The Stolen History of the Assassinated Presidents," which focuses on the lost or hidden details of the assassinations of Abraham Lincoln, James Garfield, William McKinley and, of course, John F. Kennedy. He'll also talk about how history was changed due to these tragedies. Koerner is a professor of Social Sciences at SUNY Erie Community College in Buffalo, New York. He has previously appeared on America's Book of Secrets, William Shatner's Weird or What, and Coast to Coast AM. John's other books include "Why The CIA Killed JFK and Malcolm X: The Secret Drug Trade in Laos," and "Exploding the Truth: The JFK, Jr. Assassination." He is also the founder and operator of Paranormal Walks, a ghost walk tour company in Western New York, and lives with his family and his two frustrating cats in Buffalo, N.Y. John's website: https://www.paranormalwalks.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.