Best Tonny Podcasts (2024)

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Classic Episode: November 1, 2009 — Mac Tonnies Remembered with Greg Bishop, Patrick Huyghe, Paul Kimball and Nick Redfern 2:01:01

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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 …

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June 23, 2024 — UFO Investigator Charles Lear 1:50:01

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return appearance from Charles Lear, author of “Crashed Saucers and Malevolent Aliens: The Emergence of the Popular Modern UFO Mythos in the Late 20th Century.” The book focuses on those responsible for — or guilty of — creating and perpetuating key events involving flying saucer lore, such as the Aztec, NM and …

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Classic Episode: March 18, 2018 — Reputed Disinformation Agent Rick Doty 1:57:47

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Gene, Chris and guest cohost J. Randall Murphy present an exclusive interview with former Air Force intelligence agent Rick Doty, long regarded as one of the more controversial figures in UFO research. What about the claims that he was a government disinformation agent, that he may have been responsible for forging such documents as MJ-12? What abo…

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Classic Episode: November 25, 2012 — Jim Moseley Remembered with Tim Beckley, Jerome Clark, T. Allen Greenfield, Geneva Hagen & Bob Zanotti 1:57:59

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Jim Moseley once boasted he'd be here "til the last cup and saucer," and perhaps he came closer than we expected. In this classic episode, Gene and cohost Chris O'Brien remembered Jim, the UFO field's court jester and editor of "Saucer Smear," who died on November 16. 2012. His close friends joined us with their anecdotes about Jim's amazing life, …

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Classic Episode: September 2, 2018 — Calvin Parker 1:57:47

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Now with better audio and fewer ads: On the evening of October 11, 1973, co-workers 42-year-old Charles Hickson and 19-year-old Calvin Parker told the Jackson County, Mississippi Sheriff's office they were fishing off a pier on the west bank of the Pascagoula River in Mississippi when they heard a whirring/whizzing sound, and saw two flashing blue …

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June 16, 2024 — B-Movie Guru Brian Walker 1:50:01

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Now with better audio and fewer ads: Return with us now to those thrilling days of yesteryear as Gene and cohost Tim Swartz welcome back Brian Walker, the creator and webmaster of Brian’s Drive-In Theater, where he’s been keeping memories of drive-in films and their stars alive since February 1, 1998. On the agenda: low budget (B-movie) fare, parti…

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Classic Episode: July 8, 2007 — Stanton T. Friedman and Kathleen Marden 1:54:14

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Now with better audio and fewer ads: The late Stanton T. Friedman was world famous as a lecturer on the subject of UFOs. In this episode, he appeared with Kathleen Marden, both co-authors of “Captured!: The Betty and Barney Hill UFO Experience.” Ms. Marden is Betty Hill’s niece and has amassed a huge collection of documents about her aunt’s life an…

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Classic Episode: July 28, 2013 — The Great Aztec Debate with Scott Ramsey and Kevin D. Randle 2:01:59

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Now with better audio and fewer ads: Gene and Chris present "The Great Aztec Debate," featuring Scott Ramsey, co-author of "The Aztec Incident: Recovery at Hart Canyon" and long-time UFO researcher Kevin D. Randle. During this debate, Ramsey will argue in favor of reports of a UFO crash in Aztec, NM in March 1948. Randle is a long-time skeptic of t…

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June 9, 2024 — Author/Medium Gerald O'Hara 1:50:01

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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. T…

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Classic Episode: February 28, 2016 — 10th Anniversary Episode with Greg Bishop, Paul Kimball and Goggs Mackay 1:58:12

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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…

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June 2, 2024 — Tillie Treadwell 1:50:01

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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, pl…

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39: Peyton Argyle: A Lover of Organization 33:13

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Peyton Argyle is a Project Manager on the Relic side of the agency who loves organizing, food, and event planning. She joins Adam on today’s episode of The People of Relic+EKR to talk about her childhood, the culture shock of moving to the United States from Scotland at a young age and where she found her love of organization and project management…

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May 26, 2024 — Kevin D. Randle 1:50:01

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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 Roswel…

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Classic Episode: August 2, 2009 — Richard Hall Remembered with Jerome Clark, Don Ecker, Paul Kimball, Dr. Bruce Maccabee and Kevin D. Randle 2:02:01

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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…

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Ep. 95 Tamila Gresham and Simon Mont from Harmonize on new ways of seeing, being and working together 57:35

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The way groups are working together is not working. But introducing new structures alone is not enough. Tamila and Simon talk to me about how we need to develop our ways of seeing, being and working together if we want to act in the highest possible alignment with our vision. A key part of this is using the lens of Power, Belonging and Justice (PBJ…

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May 19, 2024 — Paul Begg and Brian Young 1:50:01

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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 book…

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Classic Episode: July 12, 2009 — John Keel Remembered with Tim Beckley, Jerome Clark, Loren Coleman, Jim Moseley, Brad Steiger and Curt Suth 3:00:01

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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 li…

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May 12, 2024 — Gareth Rees 1:50:01

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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 fi…

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Classic Episode: February 28, 2006 — PREMIERE EPISODE! Jim Moseley and Brad Steiger 1:30:01

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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 e…

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May 5, 2024 — Kurt Konecny with Tim Swartz 1:51:31

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Now with better audio and fewer ads: This episode features better audio and fewer ads: Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Kurt Konecny, one of the co-hosts of the podcast “The Strange Sessions.” In the podcast, Kurt and his friend and fellow ghosthunter Krista look into stories of the strange, whether it’s poltergeists, alien abduction, time travel…

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April 28, 2024 — Philip Kinsella with Tim Swartz 1:59:39

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return visit from Philip Kinsella, author of several UFO and spiritual books who has written countless articles surrounding UFOs, consciousness and the afterlife. He began his investigations after an alien abduction he’d experienced back in the winter of 1989 and…

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April 21, 2024 — Paul Schatzkin with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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 …

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April 14, 2024 — Dr. Thomas F. Lawson with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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 …

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April 7, 2024 — Dr. Simon Young with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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 an…

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March 31, 2024 — Linda C. Powell with Tim Swartz 1:58:17

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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 responsib…

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Ep. 94 Etienne Salborn and Tonny Wamboga on SINA, self-organisation and ‘freesponsibility’ 54:05

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SINA (Social Innovation Academy) is a network of social enterprise incubators in Uganda and neighbouring countries with a mission of supporting marginalised young people to create their own solutions to social problems in their communities.There are currently more than 10 SINA communities which have catalysed 70+ social enterprises and more than 50…

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38: Sarah Tew: The Experiences That Shaped Her Life 30:19

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Joining Adam on today’s episode of The People of Relic+EKR is Sarah Tew, a Project Manager on the Relic side of the organization. Sarah talks about the experiences that shaped her into who she is today: her close relationship with her siblings, her parents’ recent divorce, and her educational path. She also tells the story of how another employee l…

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March 24, 2024 — Greg Ogles with Tim Swartz 1:59:17

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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 fishe…

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37: Kristina Ainge: In a Hurry to Grow Up 29:29

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Kristina Ainge, the PR/Content Director on the Relic side of the business, joins Adam on today’s episode of The People of Relic+EKR. Kristina discusses her upbringing, where she was eager to grow up and started working as soon as she could, holding a leadership position at a young age. She also touches on her educational path after high school, her…

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March 17, 2024 — W.T. Watson with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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 h…

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March 10, 2024 — Ron Janix with Tim Swartz 2:00:28

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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.…

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March 3, 2024 — Peter Robbins with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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 numer…

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Ep. 93 Tirzah Enumah and Mike Arauz from August Public Inc. on psychological safety, equity and inclusion 55:44

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In this episode we talk all about psychological safety – the misconceptions, what it actually means in practice, what we can learn about it through an equity lens, and how we can design organisational structures that support it (like decision-making protocols). We also talk about how August does onboarding and creates an adult learning environment …

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February 25, 2024 — Joshua Cutchin with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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 tele…

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36: Mamie Tonnies: Overcoming Adversity 41:17

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Hailing from Cache Valley, Utah, Mamie Tonnies is a podcast producer at Relic+EKR. She sits down with Adam to talk about her hardships growing up and how they’ve shaped her into the person she is today. Mamie also tells an interesting story about how she got into broadcasting and audio production and how she found her way to Relic+EKR.…

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February 18, 2024 — Hercules Invictus with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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 s…

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February 11, 2024 — Brian Walker with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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 wi…

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February 4, 2024 — Keith Linder with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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…

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Ep. 92 Miki Kashtan and Emma Quayle from NGL on the capacity lens as a path to reinvent ourselves and our organisations 53:33

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Miki is the seed founder and Emma a founding member of the Nonviolent Global Liberation community (NGL), which runs entirely as a gift economy. They and NGL as a whole are knee-deep in visionary experimentation about what it would take to realign humanity with life through online and community living experiments. Even without bosses we can still st…

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January 28, 2024 — Brian Young with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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…

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January 21, 2024 — Chris Evers with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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…

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January 14, 2024 — Lee Vander Boegh with Tim Swartz 1:58:43

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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 se…

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January 7, 2024 — Christina Ward with Tim Swartz 1:59:27

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This episode features better audio and fewer ads: 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, …

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December 31, 2023 — Mark Christopher Lee with Tim Swartz 1:57:48

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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 1:57:48

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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 1:58:48

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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 1:59:18

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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 1:57:48

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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 1:58:13

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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 1:57:48

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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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