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All episodes starting in 2022 feature better audio and fewer ads! The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives. Join long-time paranormal writer and researcher Gene Steinberg, a team of knowledgeable guest cohosts, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories about the amazing history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries. When strange things occur that confound traditional scientific dogma, from strange objects speeding across our skies, to frightening creatures in remote areas of the world, and incredible reports of haunted houses, The Paracast will be there to separate the signal from the noise.

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Classic Episode: November 22, 2015 —Age-Old UFOs with Chris Aubeck Feb 11, 2025

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Gene and Chris present Chris Aubeck, co-author (with Martin Shough) of "Return to Magonia: Investigating UFOs in History." To understand the real nature of the UFO phenomenon, it's important to evaluate UFO sightings across the centuries. Are cases from hundreds of years ago similar to modern cases? If UFOs are an age-old phenomenon, how does that fact provide clues as to what's really going on? All in all, this will be a truly fascinating session that will move the discussion about UFOs into fascinating areas.
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February 9, 2025 —Cutting-Edge Views from Graham Phillips and Brian Young Feb 08, 2025

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a double-header featuring, first, Graham Phillips has been one of Britain’s bestselling non-fiction authors for over thirty years. His first books were co-authored with Martin Keatman. From the start the authors adopted a unique and adventurous approach to their research. In the 1990s Graham and Martin searched for the truth behind the timeless legends of King Arthur and Robin Hood. He has never been afraid of controversy. In 1995 he made headlines around the world, and created a storm in the Vatican that even involved the Pope himself, when he discovered a lost artifact that may have been the original Holy Grail. His first solo book, The Search for the Grail, told the fascinating story of this modern-day Grail quest. Graham’s latest book is Strange Fate — An Extraordinary True Story of Paranormal Discovery, along with Jodi Russell. Our second guest is Brian Young, an historian, cigar connoisseur, writer and researcher, with an interest in music, boxing and wrestling history, Victorian crime, with a focus on The Whitechapel Murders (Jack the Ripper), and has had a life long interest in history as well as the weird, and the wild. He is also the host on the Transatlantic History Ramblings podcast along with Lauren Davies. His book is “The Wrestlers’ Wrestlers: The Masters of the Craft of Professional Wrestling.” On this episode, Brian will use exercise his skeptical chops to comment on Graham's comments and provide a wide-ranging pop culture perspective.
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Classic Episode: April 17, 2011 — Paranormal Skeptic Benjamin Radford Feb 05, 2025

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Gene and Chris present Benjamin Radford, an editor for Skeptical Inquirer, and author of “Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore.” Are reports of such creatures real, fanciful — what? Inquiring minds want to know.
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Classic Episode: November 9, 2008 — Controversial Author Bill Birnes Feb 03, 2025

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Bill Birnes, from The History Channel's "UFO Hunters" TV series and "UFO Magazine," delivers fascinating details about Col. Philip Corso's alien encounter and insights into UFOs from time and space. Corso was coauthor of the high-disputed book, "The Day After Roswell." And discover why cohost David Biedny abruptly walked out in anger during the episode. Both the TV reality show and the magazine ended years ago.
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February 2, 2025 — Darcy Weir & Dr. Irena Scott on Pascagoula UFO Feb 01, 2025

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz feature filmmaker Darcy Weir. He's on a mission to bring the world's most captivating mysteries —UFOs, Cryptids, and beyond into the spotlight. Over the past two decades, he has crafted over 15 feature-length documentaries, making these enigmatic topics more accessible and shedding new light on them for the general public. Weir's eye-opening series "Pascagoula 73" explores the shocking UFO abduction in 1973 Pascagoula of Charles Hickson, Calvin Parker, Maria and Jerry Blair. A gripping tale of alien encounters, fear, and resilience that changed their lives. A true story blending mystery and humanity, in this documentary series. Our second guest is Dr. Irena Scott, whose work experience includes the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), which employed her in Ph.D. level (GS-11) research in satellite photography, including its Air Order of Battle section. Dr. Scott served on the MUFON Board of Directors (1993 to 2000) and is a MUFON consultant in physiology and astronomy as well as a field investigator. She was a volunteer astronomer at the Ohio State University Radio Observatory “Big Ear” (noted for the WOW SETI signal that might be humanity’s only signal from ETs). Her books include: "Aliens And The Apocalypse: The Meaning of Alien Messages," "Beyond Reasonable Doubt — The Pascagoula Alien Abduction" (with Philip Mantle) and "Beyond Pascagoula: The Rest of the Amazing Story." The mini-series site: https://www.amazon.com/Pascagoula-73-Maria-Blairs-Abduction/dp/B0DR8KBZFV/ Her website: irenascott.com
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Classic Episode: November 18, 2007 — A UFO Reality Check From Paul Kimball Jan 30, 2025

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Canadian documentary filmmaker and UFO researcher Paul Kimball details some of the issues hurting the UFO field and why it needs a major overhaul. As regular listeners know, Kimball is the nephew of the late UFO author and lecturer Stanton T. Friedman. As the years pass, has a realistic approach to the mystery made any difference?
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Classic Episode: March 7, 2006 — Tim Beckley & Tim Swartz on UFO Legends Jan 28, 2025

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Tim Beckley was known to many as "Mr. UFO" because of his long-standing interest and expertise on the subject; Tim Swartz (who later became cohost of The Paracast) is the outspoken editor of Conspiracy Journal. In this, our second episode, they reveal the legends of the Hollow Earth, the Shaver Mystery, Area 51 and other fascinating tales. Sadly, Tim Beckley died in 2021 and David Biedny died in 2024.
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January 26, 2025 — Charles Lear on UFO Conspiracies Jan 26, 2025

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Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present UFO author and researcher Charles Lear, who makes a return visit to The Paracast to talk about the recent UFO development reported on the NewsNation cable TV network. During an interview, alleged UFO whistleblower Jake Barber says that he was involved in the recovery of alien technology while working for a long-rumored secret UFO retrieval program. NewsNation released a video, supposedly of the recovery of an "egg-shaped UFO" being carried by a helicopter. What did it really show? There will also be a focus on various conspiracy theories. Lear is the author of the books "The Flying Saucer Investigators," and "Crashed Saucers and Malevolent Aliens." His main interests in the UFO subject are in the documented history the phenomenon has spawned and the people who investigate it. His other interests are geology and paleontology and his familiarity with science and its disciplines informs his approach to the UFO subject. In addition to his research, he also writes a blog for PodcastUFO. Lear has lived most of his life in New York City, where he made his living as a union stagehand and was involved in other aspects of theater as a playwright, producer, director and Shakespearean actor.
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Classic Episode: December 22, 2013 — UFO Researcher Timothy Good Jan 22, 2025

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Gene and Chris present long-time UFO authority and book author Timothy Good, who expresses his "meta" viewpoint on the extent and scope of the UFO mystery. Good also recounts experiences he's had over the years that may involve meetings with extraterrestrials, along with some of the curious and perhaps frightening results of his decades of intriguing research featured in his many best-selling books. One subject he'll focus on is the possibility that some UFOs are piloted by hostile alien beings who have long-range plans to take over our planet.
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Classic Episode: October 9, 2011 — UFO Historian Jerome Clark Jan 20, 2025

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Gene and Chris present a return visit from UFO historian Jerome Clark, author of such works as "The UFO Encyclopedia" and "Hidden Realms, Lost Civilizations, and Beings from Other Worlds," delivers a fascinating overview of UFO research and some of the related mysteries. He'll also answer the questions you posted in our community forums. Gene has known Jerome since they were both teenagers. Sadly, Chris is no longer with us.
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