The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

On the verge of retiring from the UFO field in 2007, Don Ecker recounted his long history in the field, the cases he's investigated over the years, the people he's met and then explains why he's giving up UFO research. Or did he really retire?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 Elly Flippen, author of "Conjunction.World: A Journey Through the Mirror." She was born into the family of artist, astrologer, psychic, and remote viewer Ingo Swann. Through her time with Ingo, her uncle, Elly gained unique insights into his creative processes, spontaneous psychic experiences, meticulous personality, and the lively community of visitors who frequented his home. She has been deeply involved in preserving and chronicling his  multifaceted legacy as an author, creator, and pioneer in perception and consciousness exploration. She writes: "My uncle…was a man of mystery and intrigue. As one of the US Government’s top psychic spies, he held secrets that few knew and even fewer understood. One day, he confided in me with a hushed tone and a glint in his eye: 'We are not alone on this planet.' This wasn’t entirely new to me. I had encountered numerous inexplicable events, but I couldn’t believe they were actually real." She adds: "I dove in headfirst, compiling theories about non-human entities. From potential extraterrestrial origins to interdimensional beings, I unraveled a complex narrative about advanced technology that could account for the anomalous aerial and aquatic vehicles we have witnessed…" Flippen manages the X account (@estateingoswann) and the websites for Ingo Swann and Conjunction.World with the hope of inspiring future generations to embark on their own journeys into the marvelous wonders of the human biomind.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Dr. Russell Targ, a physicist renowned for his work on remote viewing at Stanford Research Institute, discusses the fascinating world of psychic abilities. He shares insights from his book, examining how ESP might be unlocked through teaching. Targ recounts personal stories, including astonishing predictions surrounding 9/11, and the historical involvement of the CIA in remote viewing. He intertwines anecdotes about military applications and psychic phenomena, while debunking myths and exploring the scientific backing behind these extraordinary claims.

Noted anomalist and UFO historian Jerome Clark talks of UFOs as possible extraterrestrial visitors and possible expressions of a larger reality that we do not fully understand. Clark has been involved in researchng such anomalous events for a number of decades. His sprawling two-volume book, "The UFO Encyclopedia," sets the standard for a comprehensive long-term look at the phenomenon.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 Joshua Cutchin and Ryan Grulich, creators of a true crime documentary, The Lady of the Lake. Director, writer, and producer Ryan Grulich and producer Joshua Cutchin have unearthed the strange case of Hallie Illingworth. The Lady of the Lake follows investigator Amanda Paulson and her team as they delve into the chilling case of Hallie Illingworth, a local woman who disappeared in 1937 and was found three years later in Lake Crescent under disturbing circumstances. As Paulson’s team digs deeper, they uncover unsettling truths about Hallie’s tragic fate, revealing a history of violence and long-buried secrets. The investigation leads them beyond the mystery of Hallie’s death, unraveling a web of disturbing stories that have remained hidden for decades and uncovering a horrifying truth about the lake’s dark past and the fate of those who enter its depths. As a filmmaker, Grulich is known for such films as Foolish Mortals, a look at the fan culture surrounding Disney's Haunted Mansion. Cutchin is the author of a number of critically-acclaimed books such as “A Trojan Feast: The Food and Drink Offerings of Aliens, Faeries, and Sasquatch”; “The Brimstone Deceit: An In-Depth Examination of Supernatural Scents, Otherworldly Odors, & Monstrous Miasmas”; “Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon,” Volumes I & II, with Timothy Renner; and “Ecology of Souls: A New Mythology of Death & the Paranormal. Grulich's site: Ryan's website: www.ryangrulich.com. Cutchin's website: www.joshuacutchin.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Long-time UFO investigator and author Kevin D. Randle delivers an update on the 1947 Roswell, NM UFO crash/retrieval case and a number of other important sightings; author Mac Tonnies returns with a startlingly different viewpoint on the possible origin of UFOs. Sadly, Mac died in 2009; still in his 30s. David passed in 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

We are proud to present veteran paranormal researcher Curt Sutherly, author of "UFO Mysteries: A Reporter Seeks the Truth," who discusses the progression of UFO evidence and belief systems. He'll also tell a few anecdotes about his longtime friendship with our host, Gene Steinberg and their joint explorations of the strange and the unknown.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 Kevin J. Guhl, who leverages his experience as a professional journalist to investigate America’s strangest legends, uncovering glimmers of truth and insights into the bizarre characters and events woven into the tapestry of U.S. history. He chronicles the anomalous via highly researched articles on his website, www.ThunderbirdPhoto.com. Kevin published his first book, “An Anthology of American Strangeness, Vol. 1: Thunderbirds, Lost Temples and Skeleton Ghosts,” in 2024. He possesses a passion for storytelling and is an award-winning reporter and has enjoyed a long career in PR. In addition, he has served as artist/writer for multiple long-running comic strips and his short stories have been published in various science fiction anthologies. Kevin is proud of his home state of New Jersey and resides in Jersey Devil territory. In addition to those mysterious drones sighted in some parts of the U.S., the interview will focus on the Jersey Devil, and some of the weird phenomena covered in his book, such as thunderbirds and other anomalous flying things and lost temples. Kevin will also talk about his interest in pop culture.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Gene and Chris introduce John B. Alexander, Ph.D, author of “UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies, and Realities.” He’ll discuss his ongoing research, and what the government knows and doesn’t know about the subject. So in 1985, Alexander founded the Advanced Theoretical Physics Project, an informal cadre of "government officials" (including "people from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, plus several from the defense aerospace industries and some members from the Intelligence Community") who "took it upon themselves to find out whether there was a secret federal UFO project."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Nuclear physicist and UFO authority Stanton T. Friedman visits The Paracast to talk about his new book, "Flying Saucers and Science: A Scientist Investigates the Mysteries of UFOs." This is going to be one of the most fascinating sessions we've had with Stanton. Over the years, Stanton lectured worldwide on the subject. He died in 2019 at the age of 84.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.