Consensus Unreality

The Halloween 2k25 special! In this lengthy public/Patreon split episode, we talk Dave's recent trip to table-tipping and spirit photography boot camp at Lily Dale; obscure Czech films and seasonal pumpkin slashers; the nature and effects of paranormal experiences; poetry's spiritual dimension; Voynich; the thinning of the veil; and lots more!  Unlock all our exclusive episodes, written content and printed publications at  https://www.patreon.com/c/consensusunreality

In this interview with John Kozik of the Salem Witch Board Museum, we follow the planchette of history across the board of time (sorry) to answer some questions about the history, lore, and power of talking boards. Will ouija have its tarot moment? Can a teacup channel the spirits? Why is a Stranger Things branded board the most haunted in Kozik's museum? Find out within!  https://www.salemwitchboardmuseum.com/ Plus a Patreon afterword talking on Recent Divination experiments, analog Randonauting and horror movie excursions.. Join our Patreon for just 5$ a month and access over 150 hours of hidden episodes, our full archive, written content and more + our Print Club Tier for our printed Journal of Shells Publication https://www.patreon.com/c/consensusunreality Intro music by Treatment https://treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/album/pond-life  

In this Patreon exclusive, we talk ghosts and ghouls, ether ships. A meditation on technology as haunt inducing mediums, Mark Probert’s ethereal channelings, Colin Wilson’s Leap in the Dark and vintage paranormal television, and more! A classic grab bag CU conversation.  Full episode, over 150 hours of exclusive episodes, written content, full archive and more at https://www.patreon.com/c/consensusunreality

In this captivating discussion, Joseph Matheny, an interdisciplinary artist and pioneer of the Ong's Hat project, shares insights from the early internet and mail art movements. He reflects on the origins of Ong's Hat, blending local folklore with collaborative storytelling. Matheny explores the chaotic creativity involved in art and synchronicity, recounting uncanny encounters that shaped his work. He also sheds light on the evolution of alternate reality games, their commercialization, and the push towards grassroots narratives, making for a thought-provoking listen!

In this double feature episode — half public, half Patreon-only— we celebrate the equinox with a discussion of Algernon Blackwood's "The Willows" and "The Wendigo", as well as the ageless fascination of Pan. In the Patreon section, things get spooky and bibliomantic, including the announcement of a new CU divination key.  Hear the second part of this episode and access tons of exclusive content, written material, printed zines and more on Patreon.com/consensusunreality or unlock at the top of our Spotify Page

In this interview with Spirit Box podcast host Darragh Mason, we travel deep into crossroads to discuss his important recent book Song of the Dark Man. We also spoke about extreme experiences in photography; documenting the Djinn; fairies; magick and more. Not to be missed. Plus: tune in for an exclusive Patreon follow-up, where Ben and Dave reflect on some of the startling and captivating aspects of the interview, Alien: Earth, TikTok-viral demon boxes, Occult travels and more! Join our Patreon for our full episode archive, ongoing exclusive episodes, written content, printed publications, discord server and more. Its the only way to support the show, and we do a ton of exclusive stuff over there. https://www.patreon.com/c/consensusunreality

This episode is about you, the listener. Our third interview with the prolific and brilliant Joshua Cutchin focuses on his newest book, Fourth Wall Phantoms, with conversation on the fictionally charged nature of paranormal encounters, feedback loops of imagination and reality, the power of narrative, ideas as entities, and more.  Exclusive afterword, full episodes, full archive, printed materials and more at: https://www.patreon.com/c/consensusunreality Joshua Cutchin https://www.joshuacutchin.com/about

An exploration of dragons, serpents, and myth,  Nessie, the depths, reptilian evil, wormy good, and the quest for the grail. After 3 years, we’re joined again by friend of the show Mike Bruno, musician, birdcatcher, and mystic. Don’t miss it!  Full episode, full archive and tons of exclusives available at  https://www.patreon.com/c/consensusunreality Mike Bruno Music https://mikebruno.bandcamp.com/

In this interview with Gregory Mallozzi, we re-enter the Law of One and Don Elkins rabbit hole. Greg's new podcast series on Elkins fuels the conversation, and we dive deep into the strange life of Andrija Puharich, with detours through archiving the paranormal, robot voices, and more. Join our Patreon for printed zine subscriptions, recorded materials, regular exclusive episodes, full discord server and more!  https://www.patreon.com/c/consensusunreality The Cosmic Clock https://www.cosmicclock.net/ CARE (Center for Rare and Exotic Archives)  https://exotical.substack.com/ Intro Music by Treatment https://treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/album/treatment-ep

In this interview with historian of religions Timothy Grieve-Carlson, we discuss the history of cryptozoology, Pennsylvania's deep history of the weird, and much more. Christian mystic Kelpius and the Ephrata Cloister receive particular attention, as well as the religious implications of alien abduction experiences, Whitley Strieber's Communion letters archive, and the Rosicrucian phenomenon. Is Bigfoot Cain? Find out! Join our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/consensusunreality