Best Thomas W Walker Podcasts (2024)

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How to use your time and money for good — as effectively as possible — with Will MacAskill 46:24

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To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity Will McCaskill is a moral philosopher and the cofounder of the Effective Altruism Movement, a school of thought that tries to answer the question: How can we do as much good as possible? Chris and Will talk about how to use evidence to figure out how to help solve the wo…

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April 21, 2024 — Paul Schatzkin and Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce Paul Schatzkin, a biographer of obscure 20th century scientists. He has been described variously as a visionary, gadfly, serial entrepreneur, Internet pioneer, staunch McLuhanist, author, occasional bomb-thrower, guitarist and songwriter. His two books are: “The Boy Who Invented Television” about Philo T. Farnsw…

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The healing power of art with Lily Yeh 47:00

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To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity. From Taiwan to Rwanda, artist Lily Yeh has traveled all over the world in pursuit of more than just aesthetic pleasure — and she’s activating local communities on this journey. Chris and Lily chat about Lily’s artistic evolution, discuss how art encourages growth and he…

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April 14, 2024 — Dr. Thomas F. Lawson with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present the all-encompassing views of Dr. Thomas F. Lawson, a psychologist and original thinker who has done extensive research into the ontology and history of super ancient Egypt and how all of its structures/temples/pyramids are part of a “Messianic/Mashiach Plan,” now culminating and which, he says, will create a “new…

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How to fight hatred with curiosity with Daryl Davis 37:26

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To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity. Daryl Davis is a Black musician and actor who regularly enters white nationalist spaces. That’s because Daryl is determined to understand the source of bigotry – by actually talking to the humans he disagrees with. Chris interviews Daryl about his unique approach, from …

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April 7, 2024 — Dr. Simon Young with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Dr. Simon Young, a British folklore historian based in Italy. He has written extensively on the nineteenth-century supernatural. His book Magical Folk: British & Irish Fairies, came out in 2017.The Boggart (from Exeter University Press) and The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends (from Mississippi …

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How empathy gets in the way of a better world with Paul Bloom 37:45

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To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity. It may feel like the world is running low on a seemingly crucial human trait: empathy. But Paul Bloom, a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, thinks that empathy is not the best measure of goodness. Paul’s work focuses on exploring some of the most puzz…

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March 31, 2024 — Linda C. Powell with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz remember one of the key figures of the early UFO field, as we interview Linda C. Powell, news editor for The Anomalist. She is the author of “Against the Odds: Major Donald E. Keyhoe and His Battle to End UFO Secrecy: A Biography.” In UFO lore, one man is largely responsible for the twin pillars of current belief: that UF…

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How kindness went viral with Catherine Barrett 39:08

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To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, when misinformation and fear was spreading rampantly, one optimistic community was forming... on Facebook. Catherine Barrett started "The Kindness Pandemic" Facebook group as a way to combat the negativity and aggression she was seei…

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March 24, 2024 — Greg Ogles with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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A main focus of this episode is Bigfoot as Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Greg Ogles, who got into investigating Bigfoot in 2013 and is the founder of the Alabama Bigfoot Society. Initially he just wanted a diversion in his life as his profession can be quite stressful. Greg has hunted and fished all of his life so being in the woods in remote …

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How Bill Gates spends $9 billion a year 50:16

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To get a free copy of the Infectious Generosity book, visit ted.com/generosity. Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft and the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, is one of the top 10 richest people in the world. But since 2008, he has traded his day-to-day role with Microsoft to focus full-time on his foundation's work to expand opportu…

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March 17, 2024 — W.T. Watson with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present best-selling author W.T. Watson, a coffee addict and writer of both fiction and non-fiction. He infuses his work with his expertise in cryptozoology, monster lore, magic, Forteana and the paranormal. W.T. brings a unique shamanic and magical perspective to all of his work after over 30 years of exploration in thes…

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New season coming March 21: Infectious Generosity 5:38

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The TED Interview is back for a special season. Chris Anderson, Head of TED, returns as host to investigate the ultimate idea worth spreading: Infectious Generosity. Inspired by Chris’s book of the same name, this season will explore how even small acts of kindness have the potential to spread and impact millions – and ultimately build a more hopef…

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March 10, 2024 — Ron Janix with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present "Captain" Ron Janix, a fellow who has been immersed in the UFO/paranormal community for many years. During this episode, he'll talk in detail about the state of UFO research, especially the most recent issues regarding the Pentagon's various investigative projects. Through reading and listening to experts, working…

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March 3, 2024 — Peter Robbins with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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As The Paracast begins its 19th year, Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Peter Robbins, an investigative writer, author and lecturer best known for his books, columns, articles, radio commentaries, interviews and conference talks about UFOs. He has appeared as a guest on and been consultant to numerous television programs and documentaries. Robbins…

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February 25, 2024 — Joshua Cutchin with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return visit from the one and only Joshua Cutchin, a long-time favorite of listeners to The Paracast. He is an author, musician, husband, father, who has appeared on a wide variety of paranormal programs discussing his work, including the hit History Channel television show “Ancient Aliens.” He is the author of …

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February 18, 2024 — Hercules Invictus with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz welcome back Hercules Invictus. A Lemnian Greek, he’s a proud descendant of Argonauts and Amazons. He is openly Olympian in his spirituality and worldview, dedicated to living the Mythic Life and has been exploring the fringes of our reality throughout his entire earthly sojourn. In this episode, Hercules pontificates abo…

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February 11, 2024 — Brian Walker with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present an entertaining pop culture look at "B" movies and movie serials with Brian Walker, creator and webmaster of Brian’s Drive-In Theater. He's been keeping memories of drive-in films and their stars alive since February 1, 1998. His love of films began in childhood with his first Super 8mm projector given to him by h…

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February 4, 2024 — Keith Linder with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present another appearance from Keith Linder, who relates an extraordinary range of incredible paranormal experiences beginning in 2012. At the time, he and his girlfriend, Tina, moved into a house in the suburb of Seattle. The bizarre phenomena they witnessed would change their lives forever. The extreme ghostly activity…

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January 28, 2024 — Brian Young with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Brian Young — our resident skeptic — who makes a return visit to The Paracast to talk about Albert K. Bender, a curious character who became prominent in the early days of the modern UFO era and his experiences with the mysterious Men In Black. And what about their influence on UFO research and pop culture? Indeed…

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January 21, 2024 — Chris Evers with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz feature Chris Evers, owner and editor of Outer Limits Magazine a six times a year online publication dedicated to the paranormal world which we live in. He has had an interest in the UFO subject since his own strange experience in 1974. He is author of “THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME From Elsewhere:” Unidentified Flying Obje…

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January 14, 2024 — Lee Vander Boegh with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Lee Vander Boegh, an Emmy Award winning freelance writer, reporter and filmmaker based in Boise, Idaho. He spent nearly a decade at a local TV news station, where he helped produce "Ida-Haunts," a series of paranormal news stories (the promos he created for this series earned him two Emmys). The main focus of this…

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January 7, 2024 — Christina Ward with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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And now for something completely different: Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Christina Ward, an author, editor, and seeker. She is also the Vice President and Editor of Feral House, a publisher noted for their books on outré topics. The main topic of discussion is her book, "Holy Food: How Cults, Communes, and New Religious Movements Influenced W…

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December 31, 2023 — Mark Christopher Lee with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Mark Christopher Lee, a singer-songwriter in the cult indie band The Pocket Gods since 1998. As a filmmaker, he presents “God Vs. Aliens,” which looks into whether life as we know and perceive it is just a simulation designed and controlled by extra terrestrials for some unknown purpose. This theory would then mak…

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December 24, 2023 — Mark Olly with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present author, producer, writer, lecturer, broadcaster, musician and artist Mark Olly, author of “Europe’s Roswell — 40 Years Since Impact.” This book contains detailed first-hand accounts of those involved, the best images of the crash debris available to date, up-dates from those same sources, how and where the origina…

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December 17, 2023 — Maxim W. Furek with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present an encore appearance by paranormal researcher Maxim W. Furek, whose eclectic background includes aspects of psychology, addictions, and rock journalism. He has a master’s degree in Communications from Bloomsburg University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Aquinas College. The main focus of this episode i…

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December 10, 2023 — Richard Thieme with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a thought-provoking episode featuring Richard Thieme. He is an author/professional speaker who addresses challenges posed by new technologies, how to redesign ourselves to meet these challenges, and creativity in response to radical change. His speaking addresses “the human in the machine,” technology-related secu…

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December 3, 2023 — UFO Roundtable with Curt Collins and Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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We feature a special UFO Roundtable, featuring cohosts Curt Collins and Tim Swartz. The list of topics includes UFO research updates, the influence of pop culture on the phenomenon, faulty memories of reported UFO crashes such as Roswell, and remembrances of the late Tim Beckley, known to some as "Mr. UFO." Curt is the author behind Blue Blurry Lin…

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November 26, 2023 — Chris Aubeck with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a thought-provoking talk with UFO historian and author Chris Aubeck, who reveals secrets about the origins of the terms flying saucer and ancient artifacts. Only these secrets were always in plain sight according to two of his books, “Alien Artifacts: The forgotten story of how we came to believe in visitors from …

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November 19, 2023 — Mike Ricksecker with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz take a fascinating journey across time and space with Mike Ricksecker, author of Travels Through Time: Inside the Fourth Dimension, Time Travel, and Stacked Time Theory. The book is an examination of the nature of time, dimensions, and the possibilities of real time travel. Ricksecker formally introduces his Stacked Time …

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November 12, 2023 — George Wingfield with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present another session with politically incorrect UFO investigator George Wingfield. On this episode, he presents a tribute to the late researcher David Perkins and his study of the cattle mutilation phenomenon. He also offers his insights into the book "TRINITY: The Best-Kept Secret" from Jacques Vallee and Paola Harris…

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November 5, 2023 — Earl Grey Anderson with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce UFO researcher and experiencer Earl Grey Anderson, who reveals an amazing story about his mother. First conveyed to him at age five, it appears that she worked for Howard Hughes company, and regularly went to an underground advanced technology facility via an elevator. Anderson also talks about his own UFO conta…

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October 29, 2023 — Philip Mantle and Dr. Irena Scott 2:39:47

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present UFO investigators Philip Mantle and Dr. Irena Scott, authors of "Beyond Reasonable Doubt — The Pascagoula Alien Abduction." The book takes you behind the classic UFO abduction involving shipyard works Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker on October 11, 1973. That night, they both decided to go fishing after work when…

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October 22, 2023 — Stan Gordon with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Discover incredible UFO, Bigfoot and other paranormal encounters as Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present an update from long-time investigator Stan Gordon. He has been taking calls on UFO sightings and other strange reports from the public since 1969, and he continues to receive unusual reports on a regular basis. He has given illustrated lectures bo…

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October 15, 2023 Christopher Harmon with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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It's experiment time and UFO investigator, psychic and remote viewer Christopher Harmon, attempts to display his claimed abilities to Gene and cohost Tim Swartz. He will be asked to remote view a specific location and conduct psychic readings of Gene and Tim. Listeners may be surprised — or not surprised — at the results. Harmon is also a MUFON Sta…

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October 8, 2023 — David Perkins Roundtable with Chris O'Brien, Greg Bishop and David Marler with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a special roundtable episode to honor the memory of the late David "Izzy" Perkins (1945-2023). Perkins spent decades laboring, mostly behind the scenes. to investigate and amass evidence about paranormal events. with a focus on the mystery of cattle mutilations. Featured guests include three of his friends: Chris …

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October 1, 2023 — Michael Kameron with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce experiencer Michael Kameron, author of "High Strangeness: A Lifetime of Alien and Paranormal Encounters." Kameron was just an ordinary person who experienced both sides of the paranormal, from alien abductions to encountering strange, mystical beings, stretching back from his childhood right through to his adult…

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September 24, 2023 — Preston Dennett with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present the return of UFO researcher and experiencer Preston Dennett to talk about the state of current research efforts (including NASA and the Pentagon) and his book, “Humanoids and High Strangeness.” The book presents twenty all new, original, and unpublished accounts of people who have had face-to-face contact with a …

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September 17, 2023 — Dr. Tim Brigham with Tim Swartz 2:39:50

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Gene and guest cohost Curt Collins present clinical psychologist Dr. Tim Brigham, a long-time explorer of UFO lore. He is a contributing member of the Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies (SCU) and has presented to the Society for Scientific Exploration (SSE). He grew up in Gulf Breeze, FL during a major wave of UFO sightings, which began his lifel…

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September 10, 2023 — Martin Powell, Jason Gleaves and Brent Raynes with Tim Swartz 2:39:46

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a discussion of the graphic novel version of the book, "UFO: The Closest Encounter — The True Story of Calvin Parker." Featured guests: Martin Powell, the author of hundreds of science fiction, mystery, and horror stories. He has worked in the comic book industry since 1986, writing for Marvel, DC, Malibu, Caliber…

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September 3, 2023 — Aleksandar Petakov with Tim Swartz 2:39:50

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Aleksandar Petakov, a documentary filmmaker, adventurer and avid outdoorsman constantly searching for the unknown. Traveling across North America and the world, Aleksandar has looked into various cryptozoological creatures like Sasquatch, the Loch Ness Monster, the Lake Champlain Monster, Mystery Big Cats as well …

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August 27, 2022 — Mindy Tautfest with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present experiencer and UFO researcher Mindy Tautfest. She is author of “Dying To Meet Them,” chronicling her incredible journey from NDE to UAP. In 2016, Tautfest suffered a brain aneurysm resulting in a Near Death Experience where she found herself in a place known as the Void. Her personal encounter, combined with year…

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August 20, 2023 — Neil R. Storey with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Neil R. Storey, an award winning historian, lecturer and adventurer with a canon of over 50 published books. He has led paranormal investigations at some of the most haunted and historic sites across Britain since 1988. After uncovering some fascinating new material, his new book (due for publication 2024) will ch…

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August 13, 2023 — Dennis Stamey with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce Fortean researcher Dennis Stamey, someone Gene first met 50 years ago. Dennis became interested in UFOs in 1966 during the worldwide flap of the late 1960s, immersing himself in magazine articles written by John A. Keel. As well he studied the works of Charles Fort, and Gray Barker. Eventually he started churnin…

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August 6, 2023 — Ben Tejada-Ingram with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce a new voice to our audience, Ben Tejada-Ingram. He is known as “Anomaly Hunter” on Instagram and YouTube. His YouTube channel features his group’s investigations of Bigfoot and the occult, the south’s “Skinwalker Ranch” and paranormal activity at a haunted axe throwing range located in Sandy, Oregon. His recent …

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July 30, 2023 — Kevin D. Randle with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present yet another very special episode featuring veteran UFO researcher and author Kevin D. Randle. On the agenda, a discussion about the July 26, 2023 hearings on UFOs in the halls of the U.S. Congress, which included an appearance by a whistleblower, retired Air Force Major David Grusch, who led the analysis of unexpl…

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July 23, 2023 — Fred Andersson with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Fred Andersson, a renowned researcher, television freelancer, author, and podcaster in Sweden. With a focus on high strangeness, the paranormal, and UFOs, Fred has carved a niche for himself as an out-of-the-box thinker and explorer of the weird. He is the author of "Northern Lights: High Strangeness in Sweden," w…

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July 16, 2023 — Aaron Deese with Tim Swartz 2:39:49

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz explore the myths and reality of dogmen and werewolves with researcher Aaron Deese, who has had an interest in the unsolved for most of his life. He is the author of "The Texas Dogman Triangle" and the former Editor in Chief of Paranormality Magazine; he and his wife Sara host the podcast "Hey Strangeness" and live in Aus…

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July 9, 2023 — Brian Young with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return appearance from Brian Young, an open-minded skeptic , who is a researcher, writer, historian, lecturer and podcast host. He specializes in boxing history, Victorian crime, with a focus on The Whitechapel Murders (Jack the Ripper) and has had a life-long interest in the weird, the wild and the paranormal. …

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July 2, 2023 — Dean Bertram with Tim Swartz 2:39:48

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce UFO researcher and filmmaker Dean Bertram, who talks about a documentary he's working on, "The Man Who Invented Flying Saucers." It tells the story of how Raymond A. Palmer, a disabled science fiction mega-fan became editor of America's leading science fiction “pulp” magazine, Amazing Stories, and created modern…

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