Strange Phenomenon

UAP PART II: The Whistleblower Mar 19, 2024

Despite increased pressure for oversight into UAP programs, officials insisted they had not uncovered any recoveries of extraterrestrial crafts or bodies. However, one person on the UAP Task Force with top security clearance would soon blow the whistle on what he had learned: not only are we not alone, but we may be in danger.

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Special guest:

Ralph Blumenthal - https://ralphblumenthal.com/

Brian Entin - https://www.newsnationnow.com/author/brian-entin/

Clips from “We Are Not Alone: The Whistleblower Speaks” used with permission from NewsNation.

Additional audio from CSPAN.

INTERVIEW: NewsNation Senior National Correspondent - Brian Entin Mar 18, 2024

Brian Entin, a senior national correspondent at NewsNation, is renowned for his in-depth coverage of significant murder cases. His reporting, characterized by on-ground presence and immersive storytelling, has contributed to the "Missing" series, aiding in resolving numerous cases. He reported on the shocking revelations brought by David Grusch claiming the US government is hiding crashed spacecraft. He told us more about how that story came to News Nation and the actions that followed.

You can find more of Brian's work at: https://www.newsnationnow.com/author/brian-entin/

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Special guests:

Brian Entin

UAP PART I: The Cover Up Mar 05, 2024

In 1969, the U.S. Government shut down their only program dedicated to researching UFOs. Despite hundreds of incidents still being “unidentified”, the government claimed that there was no likelihood they would ever investigate the subject again. But decades later, reporters uncovered a program buried within the Pentagon analyzing encounters Navy pilots were having with craft that appeared to have technology far surpassing anything known on Earth.

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Special guest:

Ralph Blumenthal - https://ralphblumenthal.com/

Clips from “We Are Not Alone: The Whistleblower Speaks” used with permission from NewsNation.

Additional audio from the National Archives and CSPAN.

INTERVIEW: Former New York Times Reporter - Ralph Blumenthal Mar 04, 2024

Ralph Blumenthal had a long career working as a reporter for the New York Times. Together with Leslie Kean, he brought the explosive story about a secret government program that had been quietly studying UFOs - regardless of the government's public denials of any such program existing. He later helped bring the incredible story of David Grusch to the public spotlight. His reporting has led to multiple congressional hearings being held on the subject of UFOs. We spoke with him about how he came upon these stories and what the future may hold for disclosure.

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Additional Music by Totemtag - https://totemtag.bandcamp.com/

Special guest:

Ralph Blumenthal - https://ralphblumenthal.com/

You can find Ralph's book The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mark at:

Amazon | Indiebound | Barnes & Noble

Hessdalen Valley: Laboratory of Light Feb 24, 2024

Over the valley of Hessdalen, Norway, bright and enigmatic lights have cast their glow over the region for over 40 years. With speeds clocked at an astonishing 18,000 miles per hour and behaviors that defy current scientific understanding, these lights have sparked global intrigue and rigorous investigations.

To learn more about this fascinating case, visit Project Hessdalen at:

https://www.hessdalen.org/

Join the discussion at their Discord:

https://discord.com/invite/JmZr4kqD4X

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Special guests:

Erling Strand - https://www.erling-strand.no/

Dr. Massimo Teodorani - https://massimoteodorani.com/

Terje Tofteness - https://www.newparadigm.no/

INTERVIEW: Hessdalen Documentary Filmmaker - Terje Tofteness Feb 23, 2024

Terje Toftenes is a Norwegian filmmaker known for his documentaries exploring mysteries, UFO phenomena, and the nature of reality. His work, including films like "The Day Before Disclosure" and "Crop Circles: Crossover from Another Dimension," blends research with investigations into the paranormal and consciousness. He told us more about his experience creating The Portal, his documentary on the Hessdalen Light Phenomenon.

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Additional Music by Totemtag - https://totemtag.bandcamp.com/

Special guests:

Terje Tofteness - https://www.newparadigm.no/

INTERVIEW: Astrophysicist - Dr. Massimo Teodorani Feb 21, 2024

Dr. Teodorani is a distinguished northern Italian astrophysicist known for his extensive research in explosive stellar phenomena, involvement in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and study of anomalous aerial phenomena. With a Ph.D. in Stellar Physics from the University of Bologna, he has contributed significantly to astrophysics. He works closely with Project Hessdalen and dug deep into many different theories surrounding the origins of the light phenomenon.

To learn more about this fascinating case, visit Project Hessdalen at:

https://www.hessdalen.org/

Join the discussion at their Discord:

https://discord.com/invite/JmZr4kqD4X

Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.com

Hosted by Ray Tarara

Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Additional Music by Totemtag - https://totemtag.bandcamp.com/

Special guests:

Dr. Massimo Teodorani - https://massimoteodorani.com/

INTERVIEW: President of Project Hessdalen - Erling Strand Feb 19, 2024

Erling Strand has spent decades researching the Hessdalen Lights. He is the founder and president of Project Hessdalen, a research organization aimed at unraveling the mystery. We talked with Erling about how he first got started with his research, where it is leading today, and some of the prevailing theories for the lights origins.

To learn more about this fascinating case, visit Project Hessdalen at:

https://www.hessdalen.org/

Join the discussion at their Discord:

https://discord.com/invite/JmZr4kqD4X

Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.com

Hosted by Ray Tarara

Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Additional Music by Totemtag - https://totemtag.bandcamp.com/

Special guests:

Erling Strand - https://www.erling-strand.no/

Ghost Writer: Messages from Beyond Nov 18, 2023

John Huckert and John Matkowski found themselves at the heart of one of the most bizarre and thoroughly documented paranormal phenomena of the 1990s. Their story unfolds with the capture of hundreds of Polaroid photographs, each revealing ghostly figures and mysterious writings that eerily responded to the questions posed by onlookers. Years later, this house remains a hotbed of unexplained activity, continuing to challenge our understanding of the supernatural.

To learn more about this fascinating case read the Ghostwriter: The Polaroid Ghost book at https://ghostpolaroids.com/

Also available on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/3zd3svr4

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Hosted by Ray Tarara

Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Special guests:

John Huckert

Barry Conrad - https://www.barconvideoproductions.com/

Ben Fraternale - https://www.youtube.com/@InAnInstant

drkrm Gallery's "Seeing Things" exhibit - https://drkrm.com/ghost2.html

Additional audio from "Real Ghost Story-Paranormal Activity Captured on Polaroid Film" by Content Media Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpXwt4LiIrA

Original Halloween footage filmed by Barry Conrad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwVkJWPXcYI

INTERVIEW: Ghost Writer Photographer - John Huckert Nov 17, 2023

John has communicated firsthand over the past few decades with the spirit known as Wright. He still has paranormal experiences in the house to this day. He told us the full story beginning with when he moved into the house, to what is happening now.

Read the full account of John's experiences in the Ghostwriter: The Polaroid Ghost book https://tinyurl.com/3zd3svr4

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Special guests:

John Huckert

Beast of Bray Road: Werewolf of Wisconsin Nov 11, 2023

Tales of a half-man half-wolf transforming beneath a full moon to stalk the innocent have preyed on our fear and awe of the wild for centuries. Wisconsin is not usually thought of in relation to werewolf folklore, but in the small town of Elkhorn strange reports of a humanoid wolf spurred a global media sensation. To the locals' shock, headlines coming from the region proclaimed to tell the story of, “The Terror of the Wisconsin Wolfman.”

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Special guests:

Stephen D. Sullivan - Stephen D. Sullivan.com

Chad Robinson - Matheson Memorial Library

Steve Godfrey - Linda Godfrey.com

Lee Hampel - Roy Smith Hayfield

Jay Bachochin - Jay Bachochin.com

Full list of sources available at our website.

INTERVIEW: Beast of Bray Road Eyewitness - Lee Hampel Nov 10, 2023

Lee Hampel's life took an unexpected turn when he started experiencing bizarre, unexplainable events on his farm. Intrigued and determined, he embarked on a mission to document these occurrences, which continue to unfold to this day. In this episode, Lee shares the compelling story of how he first became aware of this phenomenon and recounts some of his most chilling encounters.

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Additional music provided by Sergey Cheremisinov

Special guests:

Lee Hampel - https://roysmithshayfield.wordpress.com/

INTERVIEW: Paranormal Investigator - Jay Bachochin Nov 08, 2023

Jay Bachochin is a paranormal investigator and documentary filmmaker who was friends with Linda Godfrey. He told us about the impact Linda has had on hio, his own research into the phenomenon reported on Bray Road and other Wisconsin mysteries.

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Additional music provided by Sergey Cheremisinov

Special guests:

Jay Bachochin - https://www.jaybachochin.com/

INTERVIEW: Elkhorn Library Director - Chad Robinson Nov 06, 2023

Chad Robinson is Director at the Matheson Memorial library in Elkhorn. He helped organize one of the first ever city sponsored Beast of Bray Road events in 2023 called Beast Fest. While not originally from Elkhorn, Chad was thrilled to learn of Elkhorn's local Werewolf legend and helped provide more information about the city of Elkhorn, the legend of the Beast of Bray Road, and Linda Godfrey's legacy.

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Hosted by Ray Tarara

Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Additional music provided by Sergey Cheremisinov

Special guests:

Chad Robinson - https://www.elkhorn.lib.wi.us/wordpress/

INTERVIEW: Author & Host of Uncanny Radio - Stephen D. Sullivan Nov 03, 2023

Stephen is a prolific fantasy and horror author, publisher, and one of the hosts of Uncanny Radio podcast alongside Linda Godfrey. His interview covers his friendship with Linda and the legend of the Beast of Bray Road.

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Hosted by Ray Tarara

Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Additional music provided by Sergey Cheremisinov

Special guests:

Stephen D. Sullivan - https://stephendsullivan.com/

INTERVIEW: Husband of Linda Godfrey - Steve Godfrey Nov 01, 2023

Steve Godfrey was married to prolific paranormal author and investigator Linda Godfrey for nearly 50 years. Steve shares memories of Linda and what it was like when Linda's article on the Beast of Bray Road was picked up by the associated press, and the adventures that followed.

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Additional music provided by Sergey Cheremisinov

Special Guest:

Steve Godfrey

www.lindagodfrey.com

To honor Linda's memory, consider donating to the following founda

The Michael J. Fox Foundation

National Breast Cancer Foundation

Skinwalker Ranch: Valley of the Unknown Oct 28, 2023

Much like the spirit it derives its name from, the anomalies contained within this fenced off farm appear to shape shift from UFOs to dangerous unknown animals and everything in between. Starting as a dark family secret, the land has had many uses — including the site of a hidden government research center and the location for a hit television series. To this day, researchers continue to examine the area hoping to unlock answers contained within.

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Special guests:

Zack Van Eyck - IMDb

Thomas Winterton - The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

Ryan Burns - Goodreads

Linda Moulton Howe - Earthfiles.com

Chris French - Professor Chris French

Full list of sources available at our website.

INTERVIEW: Skinwalker Ranch Neighbor - Ryan Patrick Burns Oct 27, 2023

Ryan Burns owns property near Skinwalker Ranch, and runs his own UFO investigation group called Utah UFO Hunters. He’s had many strange experiences on his property that he believes could be connected to the experiences on the Sherman’s ranch.

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Special guests:

Ryan Patrick Burns - Space Wolf Research & Utah UFO Hunters Facebook

INTERVIEW: Ufologist - Linda Moulton Howe Oct 25, 2023

Linda Moulton How is an Emmy-award winning documentary film maker and investigative reporter. We speak with her about when she interviewed the owner of Skinwalker Ranch, Terry Sherman, as well as her research into cattle mutilations and extraterrestrial encounters.

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Special guests:

Linda Moulton Howe - Earthfiles

INTERVIEW: Head of Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit - Prof. Christopher French Oct 23, 2023

Dr. French is Emeritus Professor & Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London. He explores paranormal stories and phenomena through a skeptical lens, believing that most have a non-paranormal explanation. We spoke with him about why people are drawn to the paranormal, and what his thoughts are on Skinwalker Ranch.

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Special guests:

Dr. Christopher French - Goldsmiths Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit

INTERVIEW: Skinwalker Ranch Superintendent - Thomas Winterton Oct 20, 2023

Thomas Winterton is the superintendent at Skinwalker Ranch, managing day-to-day operations. He has been featured in the History Channel’s television series, Skinwalker Ranch. We spoke with him about the history of the ranch, his own personal encounters, and what research is now being conducted.

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Hosted by Ray Tarara

Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Special guests:

Thomas Winterton - The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

INTERVIEW: First Skinwalker Ranch Reporter - Zack Van Eyck Oct 18, 2023

Zack Van Eyck was a staff writer for the Deseret News when he broke the original story on Skinwalker Ranch. He spoke to us about how he learned of the Sherman's experiences and his research that followed.

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Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Additional Music by Sergey Cheremisinov

Special guests:

Zack Van Eyck - Deseret News

Season 3 is coming October 16th! Oct 13, 2023

Season 3 of Strange Phenomenon is coming Oct. 16th! We have more evidence, more interviews, and more strange tales to kick off the Halloween season. New episodes will release every 2 weeks, and we'll be dropping the full interviews with our guests between episodes so you can dig deep into each story. In celebration of the upcoming season, we have a listener submitted story we'd like to share.

Visit www.strange-phenomenon.com for past episodes.

Utah Monolith: Aliens or Art? Nov 21, 2022

In November 2020, a metal monolith was discovered in a remote area of Utah. The images quickly captured the internet’s attention as people searched for answers. Soon after, more started appearing across the world. People began to ask: was it aliens or artists?

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Hosted by Ray Tarara

Written & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray Tarara

Theme Music by Terra Monk

Special guests:

Bret Hutchings

Gabriella Angeleti - Art Newspaper

Douglas Van Praet - Psychology Today

Special Thanks to Heidi Zuckerman

Listen to her podcast CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ART.

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