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An Update On Project Alpha and Your Emails

May 8, 2023
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ANECDOTE

Mark Schafer's Tragic Passing

  • The hosts reveal Mark Schafer, a central figure in Project Alpha, died in a bicycle accident in 2018.
  • This loss affected their efforts to close the story and communicate with original participants.
INSIGHT

Randi's Showmanship Sustained Story

  • James Randi simplified Project Alpha's story to make it more compelling and accessible.
  • His showman style helped keep the story alive and relevant decades later.
ANECDOTE

William Shatner's Surprise Rendition

  • Brian Brushwood met William Shatner during a live Q&A in Lubbock, Texas.
  • Shatner unexpectedly performed the podcast's title, creating a cherished, unplanned moment.
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