The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

Now with better audio and fewer ads: Gene and cohost Tim Swartz explore the histories of mediums and spiritualism, including notable events, with Gerald O’Hara. At age 12, he bought a copy of Alan Bullock’s “A Study in Tyranny” and was intrigued by the biographical process and discovered that writers have different perspectives on the same topic. This intriguing discovery led to a life-long study of biography, religion, and the reading of history. In 2006 he launched his 1st book, “Dead Men’s Embers.” In 2007, the author’s 2nd book “Mrs. Miller’s Gift” was published to mark the 75th anniversary of the Edinburgh College of Parapsychology. And in 2009, the CD and book” Mrs. Miller’s Gift CD” was published. “I Come to the Garden,” 2017 is Gerald’s fourth book, and a new edition is in preparation. "Ethel Post Parrish" is Gerald’s is the fifth book and his latest work is, "Spiritualism's Scandal: Mediumship in America." You learn more about his lengthy study of this scandal, and its implications, in this episode.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Now with better audio and fewer ads: In this vintage episode of The Paracast from 2009, Gene and David remembered the late Mac Tonnies, author, futurist and Fortean, with a special tribute episode featuring his close friends and colleagues, including such research notables as Greg Bishop, Patrick Huyghe, Paul Kimball and Nick Redfern. In his brief life, Mac applied an innovative approach to the UFO mystery and other paranormal events. One of his theories was that UFOs may represent visitors from a breakaway civilization on this planet, visitors he referred to as Cryptoterrestrials.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Now with better audio and fewer ads: We observe ten years of The Paracast with a special roundtable featuring two of our guest co-hosts over the years, Greg Bishop, of “Radio Misterioso,” film producer Paul Kimball, and long-time forum participant and moderator Goggs Mackay. We talk about the state of paranormal research, how our views have changed over the years when it comes to individual cases, such as Roswell, and the possible causes of the UFO phenomenon. The panel also discusses things that might be done to make research more productive; what about the evidence contained in those UFO databases, what about free and transparent evaluation of all the evidence? The discussion also includes the plight of the experiencer, how their lives have been impacted by their experience, and where UFO abductions may fit in. And what about “panic in the woods” and the “Oz Factor”? Sadly Goggs is no longer with us.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Now with better audio and fewer ads: Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce Tillie Treadwell, a modern day author and paranormal scholar. In her own words, she is a conscious experiencer of phenomena, having had what she fully believes to be personal, true encounters with The Mandela Effect, odd glitches in time, both main topics for this episode, plus wild night crawlers, the Glimmer Man, UFOs, nonhuman people such as the fae and others. In past years, Tillie co-headed a paranormal investigation and exorcism team in blessing with leadership from the Catholic church, worked as an independent energetic healer, Tarot interpreter, and intuitive medicinal/ nutritional advisor in cooperation with local naturopathic and allopathic medical staff for her clientele. Today and since retiring from her previous full-time spiritual-social ventures, Tillie often quietly advises behind the scenes on books and YouTube channels. She is an avid reader and writer, a lover of communication and storytelling. Tillie joins Gene as one of the contributors to a new book, "Weird Time: Exploring the Mysteries of Time and Space."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Now with better audio and fewer ads: Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present the return of Kevin D. Randle, who is seen as one of the preeminent experts not only on the UFO phenomena in general, but also with the reported UFO crash near Roswell, New Mexico in July 1947. In this episode, he will discuss such topics as the ongoing research into the Roswell event and other early cases, along with his observations about reported UFO abductions and their cause or causes. Randle is a retired lieutenant colonel who served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and in Iraq as a battalion intelligence officer. He began writing for UFO magazines and eventually moved onto books. His writing is not limited to the UFO field. He is the author of more than 100 books that cover not just UFOs, but action-adventure, mysteries, science fiction and even a vampire novel called, cleverly, “VAMPYR.” Randle’s notable UFO-related books include: "Roswell in the 21st Century," "Levelland," and "UFOs and the Deep State." He has been a frequent guest on The Paracast over the years. You can find his blog, A Different Perspective, at: https://kevinrandle.blogspot.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Now with better audio and fewer ads: In this vintage episode, Gene and original cohost David Biedny put together a memorial for noted UFO researcher Richard H. Hall, who died in 2009. His major works included "The UFO Evidence," originally published when he was Assistant Director of Major Donald Keyhoe's NICAP in the 1960s. Featured guests included some of the esteemed investigators in the UFO field who knew him well, including Jerome Clark, Don Ecker, Paul Kimball, Dr. Bruce Maccabee and Kevin D. Randle. Sadly, both David and Bruce are no longer with us.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Now with better audio and fewer ads: Gene and cohost Tim Swartz explore the legends and myths one of the most infamous serial killers of them all, Jack the Ripper. Along for the ride is Paul Begg, who has also written highly acclaimed books about mysterious disappearances, the Mary Celeste, a history of the C.I.D. at Scotland Yard, and several books examining different aspects of the Jack the Ripper case, including "Jack the Ripper: The Definitive History," "Jack the Ripper: The Forgotten Victims," "Jack the Ripper: CSI: Whitechapel," and "Mary Celeste-The Greatest Mystery of the Sea." Also joining us is Brian Young, our resident skeptic, a friend and colleague of Begg, who will share in the conversation  about Jack the Ripper. Brian is a writer, researcher, historian, cigar connoisseur, and co-hosts the Transatlantic History Ramblings podcast along with Lauren Davies, heard on Spotify and other streaming platforms. His book is "The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers: The Masters of the Craft of Professional Wrestling." Begg has a career background in newspapers and publishing as well as being a freelance writer, as he says, "For far more years than I care to think about."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Now with better audio and fewer ads: Shortly after his death, we presented a special three-hour tribute to the late Fortean author, John Keel, author of "The Mothman Prophecies" and other books. Over the years, he offered an original, sometimes offbeat, view of the strange and the unknown. Gene and cohost David Biedny presented an all-star guest list of UFO and paranormal researchers that included Tim “Mr. UFO” Beckley, Jerome Clark, Loren Coleman, Jim Moseley, Brad Steiger and Curt Sutherly. Sadly, David, Tim, Jim and Brad are no longer with us.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Now with better audio and fewer ads: Take a trip through modern folklore, strange experiences and the legends and myths of advanced ancient civilizations with special guest Gareth Rees. Speaking with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz, you’ll discover how modern myths and folklore of place have always driven Gareth’s writing and he has contributed weird fiction and horror stories to numerous anthologies. His new book is “Sunken Lands: a Journey Through Lost Kingdoms and Flooded Worlds,” published by Elliott & Thompson. It’s an exploration of lost worlds, starting in the UK, then going out to the Bay of Naples and the Louisiana wetlands. It is about how folklore and mythology cling to places and carry messages from the deep past in a time of climate change. Gareth’s first book was “Marshland,” about a deep map of a semi-rural former industrial edgeland in the middle of London, blending factual writing with weird fiction. His second book, “The Stone Tide,” is an autobiographical work about Hastings on the East Sussex coast, where he wrote about the mavericks who have gravitated there: Aleister Crowley, John Logie Baird, Alex Sanders, Teilhard De Chardin. “Car Park Life,” his third book, is about parking lots, where he explores the boring spaces around chain stores, superstores, retail parks. Even though there’s nothing really paranormal in it, the process of extracting meaning from the mundane could be described as magical.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Now with better audio and fewer ads: This is the original, premiere episode of The Paracast, with Gene Steinberg and David Biedny, where we explored the personality side of the world of UFOs with Jim Moseley, editor/publisher of Saucer Smear and prolific UFO and paranormal author Brad Steiger. Sadly David, Jim and Brad are no longer with us. This episode is reposted with respect to their memories.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.