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Episode #1153 The CIA's Social Media Takeover: Whistleblower Kevin Shipp Exposes the New Operation MockingbirdFormer CIA officer turned whistleblower Kevin Shipp joins the show to blow the lid off the intelligence community’s latest playground—social media. Shipp reveals how Big Tech platforms have become the modern-day battleground for psychological warfare, propaganda, and mass manipulation—essentially a reboot of the infamous Operation Mockingbird. Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg’s recent confession on Joe Rogan’s podcast was just the tip of the iceberg, admitting the FBI’s influence in censoring information. But is there more to this story? We dive into the suspicious death of former OpenAI engineer Suchir Balaji, who allegedly uncovered troubling secrets within the tech giant before his untimely passing. Shipp connects the dots between Silicon Valley, the intelligence apparatus, and how they’re working together to control the narrative and suppress dissent. If you thought your social media feed was just for entertainment, think again.GUEST: Kevin Shipp was a former high-ranking CIA officer. Kevin’s career was nothing short of extraordinary: protective agent for the Director of Central Intelligence, counterespionage investigator, and operations officer in counter-terrorism. He’s seen it all from the inside. But what sets Kevin apart isn’t just his impressive résumé; it’s his courage. When he uncovered corruption within the agency, he made a choice most would fear to even consider—he blew the whistle.LINKS:https://x.com/kevin_shipphttps://www.youtube.com/@KevinShipp1BOOKS:Twilight of the Shadow Government: How Transparency Will Kill the Deep StateFrom the Company of ShadowsSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to AchieveSexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight ManagementSTART YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGEhttps://www.HIMS.com/strangeBECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fmThree monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum.We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Ep. #1152 Terrifying Bigfoot Hunt: What Lurks in the Shadows?Join Richard as he welcomes author, podcaster, and cryptozoologist D.A. Roberts for a thrilling deep dive into the mysteries of Bigfoot. Drawing on his years in law enforcement and his expertise in cryptozoology, D.A. recounts his July expedition to an abandoned campground that yielded astonishing evidence of the elusive creature.GUEST: D.A. Roberts is a cryptozoologist, best-selling author, podcaster, and field investigator. Born in Lebanon, Missouri, he now lives in Springfield, Missouri with his wife and sons. For most of his career, D.A. served his community in Law Enforcement. All titles are currently available now from Dark Water Endeavors and D.A. Roberts. D.A. also hosts a popular podcast called D.A. Ex Machina, along with co-hosts Steve “Wildman” Monrotus, Kerry “Pocket Doc” Davis, and Robby “Rip” Raines.WEBSITE/LINKS:www.daroberts.nethttps://www.youtube.com/@DAExMachinaPodcastwww.amazon.com/author/darobertsBOOKS:Apex Predator SeriesThe Nightmare Hunter: Uncanny ValleyThe Lakeview ManCode Name SeriesRagnorak Rising SeriesSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to AchieveSexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight ManagementSTART YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGEhttps://www.HIMS.com/strangeBECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fmThree monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum.We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

EP. #1151 Global Currency Coup: The Hidden Agenda to Rewrite the Financial RulesIs the U.S. laying the groundwork for a seismic shift in the global financial order? On this episode, we uncover the hidden agenda behind America’s moves with stablecoins and Bitcoin—a strategy that could lead to a stealthy rollout of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Former Trump Treasury pick Scott Bessent recently hinted at a “grand, global economic reordering”—a new Bretton Woods moment—in a speech at the Manhattan Institute. What does this mean for your money, your freedom, and the future of financial sovereignty?GUEST: Mel Mattison is a writer and financial services veteran. Leveraging over twenty years of experience in the realm of high finance, he brings real-world authenticity to his fictional narratives. Having served as the CEO of three separate FINRA and SEC-regulated broker-dealers, Mel combines insider knowledge with a critical eye toward the economic forces that shape all our lives. With a knack for deconstructing jargon and making the complex understandable, Mel sheds light on the sometimes dark and confusing corners of finance. He holds an MBA from Duke University and studied creative writing at Loyola University Chicago.WEBSITE:https://www.melmattison.comBOOK:Quoz: A Financial ThrillerSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to AchieveSexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight ManagementSTART YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGEhttps://www.HIMS.com/strangeBECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fmThree monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum.We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

Episode #1150 - 2025 Predictions with Celebrity Psychic Maurice AmdurWorld-renowned psychic Maurice Amdur joins Richard Syrett for a fascinating glimpse into the year ahead. From Donald Trump’s anticipated second term to the high-stakes Canadian federal election and the uncertain path of the United Kingdom, Maurice shares his bold predictions and uncanny insights. Will America see a resurgence under Trump? Is Canada on the brink of a political shakeup? What does the future hold for Britain’s fractured identity?GUEST: Maurice Amdur is a medium, clairvoyant, psychic & numerology expert, who has done over 50,000 readings and traveled the globe with his work.WEBSITE:https://www.theworldsbestpsychic.comSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to AchieveSTART YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGEfor your personalized ED Treatment options.https://www.HIMS.com/strange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

1149 The Strange Life of Miranda Cunha, Secret Love Child of Cesar Romero and Carmen Miranda In this explosive episode, Richard sits down with Miranda Cunha, who claims to be the secret daughter of Hollywood legends Carmen Miranda and Cesar Romero. Miranda’s gripping tale spans decades of hidden family history, including her adoption under false pretenses, dark Hollywood conspiracies, and her quest to expose the truth. From surviving a near-fatal arsenic poisoning to unraveling ties to child trafficking, Miranda’s life is a thriller in itself.GUEST: Miranda Cunha claims to be the secret daughter of iconic Hollywood figures Carmen Miranda and Cesar Romero. Through the lens of her tumultuous life, she recounts a gripping narrative involving hidden parentage, mysterious deaths, and paranormal abilities. Miranda’s story intertwines with themes of family betrayal, the dark underbelly of Hollywood, child trafficking, and brushes with the supernatural. Her early life reveals peculiar family dynamics and her own psychic abilities. The book also delves into her entertainment career, a near-fatal poisoning incident, and her discoveries about her parents' hidden past, including their tragic ends. Through detective work and personal resilience, Miranda seeks to reclaim her identity while exposing long-buried secrets.BOOK:The Secret Life of Miranda Cunha: The story of the Love Child of Carmen Miranda and Cesar RomeroLINKS:https://x.com/themirandacunhahttps://www.facebook.com/TheMirandaCunhaSUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to AchieveSTART YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGEfor your personalized ED Treatment options.https://www.HIMS.com/strange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

EPISODE #1148 GRAND FUNK RAILROAD'S MARK FARNER ON UFOs, THE NWO, & SPIRITUAL WARFARERichard welcomes the legendary Mark Farner who discusses his brand new album and his personal UFO encounter, seeing photographs of alien bodies, the New World Order and spiritual warfare.GUEST: Mark Farner, legendary all-American frontman and guitarist was the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad repeatedly to the top of the charts, and today he’s a platinum recording artist 30 times over. Now in his 70s, Farner commands the stage with the same intensity and outpouring of love as he did during the summer of ’69 and his fans are still flocking to see “the Captain.” The rock patriot’s synergy and open heart still come through in epic hits that defined a generation including— “I’m Your Captain” (Closer to Home)” “We’re An American Band” “Heartbreaker” “Bad Time To Be In Love” and recut covers of “The Loco-Motion” and “Some Kind of Wonderful.” Being viewed as a “Rockstar” is only one facet of the legacy of this Michigan-born son.  Mark is as real as they get: he’s a husband, a father, and grandfather, and in his fourth decade of marriage to wife Lesia. He’s a true family man.WEBSITE:https://markfarner.comALBUM:Closer to My Homehttps://markfarner.com/shop-2SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to AchieveSTART YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGEfor your personalized ED Treatment options.https://www.HIMS.com/strange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

EPISODE #1147 THE PFIZER PAPERS: NAOMI WOLF ON THE VACCINE SCANDAL THAT SHOOK THE WORLDRichard welcomes Dr. Naomi Wolf, who reveals the shocking findings from The Pfizer Papers, her in-depth investigation into Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials. Based on internal documents released under court order, the book exposes how Pfizer knew as early as November 2020 that their vaccine was neither safe nor effective. Wolf details how women bore the brunt of vaccine-related harms, including an alarming 3:1 adverse event ratio compared to men, and unveils the emergence of “CoVax Disease,” a new multi-organ condition linked to the mRNA vaccine.Even more damning, Pfizer erased its control group by vaccinating placebo participants, making meaningful safety comparisons impossible. With government agencies complicit, Wolf argues that public health has been subverted by corporate greed.GUEST: Dr. Naomi Wolf is a best-selling author, journalist, and thought leader renowned for her incisive analysis of global issues. A Rhodes Scholar and graduate of Yale University, Wolf rose to prominence with her book The Beauty Myth, a cultural critique that became a modern classic. Over her career, she has authored eight books and contributed to major outlets such as The New York Times and The Guardian.Recently, Wolf turned her focus to uncovering truths about the COVID-19 pandemic. Her latest work, The Pfizer Papers, dissects the pharmaceutical industry’s response to the crisis, exposing the flaws, omissions, and risks of Pfizer’s mRNA vaccine clinical trials. As the founder of DailyClout, a platform for citizen-led investigation, Wolf continues to champion accountability, transparency, and informed consent in public health.WEBSITE:https://dailyclout.ioBOOK:The Pfizer Papers: Pfizer's Crimes Against Humanity SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!!HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to AchieveSTART YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGEfor your personalized ED Treatment options.https://www.HIMS.com/strange Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

EPISODE #1146 THE CIA EXPOSED: SHADOW GOVERNMENT, SECRETS, AND REFORMSIn this eye-opening episode, former CIA officer Kevin Shipp pulls back the curtain on the shadowy operations of America’s most secretive intelligence agency. Drawing on his extensive career within the CIA, Shipp reveals how the Agency has deviated from its original mission of delivering honest intelligence to the President, becoming entangled in manipulations of Big Tech, media, and even global corporations. From Project Mockingbird’s influence on journalists to the CIA’s clandestine alliances with Wall Street and the drug trade, Shipp exposes the hidden levers of control undermining American democracy. He also details the Agency’s relentless efforts to silence whistleblowers, including his own harrowing journey as a targeted truth-teller. Tune in for Shipp’s bold blueprint to reform the CIA, restore liberty, and safeguard America’s future.GUEST: Kevin Shipp is a veteran CIA officer with decades of experience across the Agency’s four Directorates. His distinguished career includes assignments as a protective agent for the Director of Central Intelligence, a counterespionage investigator, and a Counter Terrorism Center operations officer. He has served as Chief of Training for the CIA federal police force, a program manager for the State Department’s global anti-terrorism efforts, and a polygraph examiner. A recipient of numerous awards, including two CIA Meritorious Unit Citations, Shipp is a fearless whistleblower who has stood up against corruption within the intelligence community. His insights have been featured on The American Heroes Channel, numerous radio shows, and in his previous book, From the Company of Shadows: CIA Operations and the War on Terrorism. A survivor of a life-threatening illness, Shipp draws on his resilience and moral clarity to advocate for transparency and reform in America’s intelligence apparatus.BOOKS:Twilight of the Shadow Government: How Transparency Will Kill the Deep StateFrom the Company of Shadows: CIA Operations and the War on TerrorismIn from the Cold. CIA Secrecy and Operations. a CIA Officer's True Story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

EPISODE 1145 MH370, SPACE-TIME, AND MILITARY SECRETS: ASHTON FORBES UNVEILS THE PHYSICS OF THE UNKNOWNListen to Previous Episode with Ashton ForbesEPISODE #968 THE MYSTERY OF FLIGHT MH370https://open.spotify.com/episode/5MyyFEAxfxORQQn1ugMqj1In this mind-bending episode, Ashton Forbes returns to the show to discuss groundbreaking theories surrounding the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. His research delves into the realms of advanced theoretical physics, suggesting the plane’s vanishing may be linked to space-time manipulation, UFO technology, and even the creation of "wormholes." Forbes explores how non-ionizing radiation could be used for propulsion, theorizing military applications for these extraordinary technologies. He discusses leaked footage of UFOs, military secrecy, and the implications of discovering zero-point energy, which could revolutionize space travel and global power dynamics. Prepare for a thrilling conversation that challenges conventional science and opens the door to unimaginable possibilities.GUEST: Ashton Forbes is a pioneering thinker at the intersection of advanced physics and aviation mysteries. Known for his research into space-time manipulation and zero-point energy, Forbes applies complex theoretical concepts to real-world enigmas, including the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. Ashton has become a leading voice in the discourse on UFO technologies and government secrecy.LINKS:@justXAshton on X and YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

EPISODE #1144 PARANORMAL PENNSYLVANIARichard speaks with Kevin Paul, a researcher and author whose deep roots in Greene County, Pennsylvania, have uniquely equipped him to explore the eerie and unexplained. Kevin’s new book, Politics and the Paranormal in Greene County, Pennsylvania, dives into strange accounts of time slips, cryptid sightings, haunted sites, and the unexplained in the skies.GUEST: Kevin Paul was born and raised in the corner of the Keystone State. He is no stranger to the lifestyle and spiritual beliefs of the Appalachian hills and hollows. Kevin's ancestors were among the first from Europe to set foot in what is now Greene County PA, and he was fortunate enough to hear not only their history but folklore as well. He is the author of three books which explore paranormal activity in Greene County, Pennsylvania.WEBSITE:hauntedgreenecounty.comBOOKS:Haunted Hills and Hollows: What Lurks in Greene County, PennsylvaniaHaunted Hills and Hollows II: Still Lurking in Greene County, Pennsylvania Politics and the Paranormal in Greene County, Pennsylvania Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSupport our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/