

The UnchartedX Podcast
UnchartedX
Exploring ancient mysteries and contradictions, and what they mean for us today. The UnchartedX podcast is the audio version of the videos presented on the UnchartedX channel.
Episodes
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Apr 14, 2025 • 2h 17min
033: Khafre Scans and Vase News
Join a captivating discussion live from Egypt, as the hosts delve into the latest scans of the Khafre Pyramid and exciting news about ancient vases. Explore the fascinating differences between SAR and muon detection methods, and hear critiques about the reconstruction efforts. The conversation takes a turn into intriguing theories about subterranean structures, ancient engineering, and potential rituals tied to these sites. Plus, discover the implications of new findings from a Syrian tomb and the controversial concept of nuclear machining in ancient vase production.
Sep 6, 2024 • 1h 12min
032: Listener Comms and Vase Research Update
032: Russ Allen joins me for a road-sode from Sarasota, Florida where we discuss what we're there to do in terms of ancient hard stone vase research, and respond to listener emails!
Jan 1, 2024 • 3h 19min
031: Gunung Padang Paper and the Tale of Two Industries
Discover the groundbreaking findings about Gunung Padang, dating back 27,000 years, blending core drilling and geophysics. Ben tackles the academic pushback against this multidisciplinary evidence, revealing intriguing underground chambers. The discussion transitions to contrasting ancient technologies, exploring a dichotomy between advanced precision tools and primitive methods. From the mysteries of hardstone vases to the logistics of moving giant stones, the podcast delves deep into the implications for our understanding of human history.
Nov 30, 2023 • 2h 9min
030: Return of the UX Podcast
030: Back from the depths of dormancy on iTunes, I finally get a podcast out. Year review, critics, and erosion talk with Kyle Allen, then Randall Carlson gets into the Limestone erosion at the Sphinx!
Dec 13, 2022 • 2h 36min
029: Egypt Recap and Learnings - with the Snake Bros
This episode features Russ Allen, co-host of the Brothers of the Serpent podcast, who dives into the fascinating details of a recent trip to Egypt. They share stories of acquiring rare access to the Sphinx Temple and discuss its intriguing features. The team also uncovers the mystery of granite block use and explores erosion patterns around the Sphinx. Russ reflects on their scientific tests in the Serapeum, showcasing the precision of ancient boxes. Plus, a light-hearted beach jam reveals the team’s camaraderie amid their adventurous discoveries.
Jun 16, 2022 • 2h 14min
028: Talking the Big Picture of our Ancient Past with the Snake Bros
028: I'm joined by Kyle and Russ Allen - the Brothers of the Serpent, for another fascinating discussion getting into the many mysteries of our past and trying to tackle the big picture of what went on!
May 13, 2022 • 2h 7min
027: Investigating the Scoop Marks at the Aswan Quarry
027: My investigation into the mysterious Scoop Marks at the Granite quarry of Aswan - with bonus material and maybe some ranting!
Apr 3, 2022 • 2h 39min
026: Talking Carolina Bays with Antonio Zamora!
Antonio Zamora, an independent researcher and scientist focused on impact processes, delves into the enigma of the Carolina Bays. He discusses their unique elliptical shapes and alignment, proposing the glacier-ice impact hypothesis as a potential explanation for their formation. Zamora shares insights from his experiments, illustrating how ice ejected from impacts could create these intriguing landforms. He also connects the mysteries of the bays to the Younger Dryas, examining implications for megafaunal extinctions and ongoing research challenges.
Dec 21, 2021 • 1h 57min
025: Talking Younger Dryas Cosmic Impacts with George Howard!
George Howard, an avocational scientist and member of the Comet Research Group, dives deep into the Younger Dryas Impact Hypothesis. He shares his path from the intriguing Carolina Bays to forensic testing of Paleo-site soils, revealing critical impact proxies like nanodiamonds and platinum anomalies. The discussion includes recent confirmations from global sites, critiques faced by researchers, and the significance of the Hiawatha crater discovery. Howard also touches on cultural memories of impacts and the need for public discourse on cosmic hazards.
Nov 21, 2021 • 1h 26min
024: Reviewing new evidence for Cosmic Impacts and Airbursts, and the Younger Dryas Cataclysm
024: Cosmic Impacts and Airbursts!


