Gene and Chris explore the truly fascinating early history of UFO research with author Colin Bennett, author of a new edition of “Flying Saucers over the White House: The Inside Story of Captain Edward J. Ruppelt and His Official U.S. Air Force Investigation of UFOs.” This episode reveals how we got from then to now. And has anything really changed? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support ....
Jul 07, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present visual effects artist and paranormal experiencer Colleen Coffman. She is author of The Adventures of a Sketch Diary, which poses the question: What if fairies, angels, and mythic beings walked among us? In this book, Colleen reveals a hidden world brimming with magic. When strange occurrences began plaguing an old barn property cared for by her family, she discovered it was inhabited by supernatural forces. Her book, essentially a sketch diary, documents firsth...
Jul 05, 2025•1 hr 50 min
In this vintage show, broadcast legend Hilly Rose talks about his long-time history as a paranormal talk show host, his own paranormal encounters and the evidence that impressed him the most. And don't miss the second half of the show, where David presents an early version of the sort of wild and crazy podcast commentaries found YouTube these days, featuring his politically incorrect alter-ego, "Angry Human." Hilly left us in 2017; David in 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.s...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 50 min
In one of the classic early episodes of The Paracast, ghost hunter Jeff Belanger, of Ghostvillage.com, spent an evening with Gene and David talking about his favorite "haunts." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support .
Jun 30, 2025•1 hr 44 min
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz feature Fred Andersson, a renowned researcher, television freelancer, author, and podcaster from Sweden. With a focus on high strangeness, the paranormal, and UFOs, he has carved a niche for himself as an out-of-the-box thinker and explorer of the weird. In 2023 “ Northern Lights: High Strangeness in Sweden ,” was published, which is the first book written in English entirely devoted to the subject of high strangeness, UFOs, and other mysteries in Sweden. Fred has work...
Jun 28, 2025•1 hr 50 min
This is one of UFO disclosure lobbyist Stephen Bassett's early appearances on The Paracast. He is, still, Executive Director of the Paradigm Research Group. He talks about UFO disclosure and what we know and don't know about the presence of UFOs on our planet. As you may expect, this wasn't a friendly encounter. And over the years, Stephen has made further pronouncements about disclosure being just behind the corner, but the road to that corner keeps getting longer and longer. Become a supporter...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 54 min
With the passing of long-time UFO investigator Ray Stanford at the age of 87, we look at one of the highlights in the history of The Paracast. So join us for a very special, exclusive interview with Ray, his first on the show. He talks about his extensive work regarding the Socorro UFO case and his book “Socorro ‘Saucer’ in a Pentagon Pantry.” Paranormal researcher Christopher O’Brien also participated in this historic episode. Sadly, Chris left us in 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 54 min
After 19 years, paranormal researcher Larry Arnold returns to talk with Gene and cohost Tim Swartz about the strange and frightening phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion (SHC). He is regarded by many as the world’s expert on SHC, but others regard him as a “mystery monger” and “world-class fool.” After leaving Lafayette College and a brief career in electrical engineering, Arnold founded PSI: ParaScience International in 1976 to pursue the exploration of Fortean anomalies and consciousness...
Jun 22, 2025•1 hr 50 min
This episode explores the existential question of whether there's proof that UFOs are genuine unknowns: Meet UFO trace researcher Ted Phillips, Director of The Center for Physical Research, speaks about his ongoing investigations of physical trace evidence in the wake of reported UFO landings. It was later revealed that the location of the Marly Woods locale for some of this evidence is in Southern Missouri. Sadly Phillips died in 2020. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 51 min
Best-selling author Erich von Däniken and UFO researcher and biblical scholar David Halperin debate the theory of ancient astronauts, that advanced beings from other planets visited Earth in ancient times. David also continues with discussions about his very different views of UFO reality, and the causes behind related events. von Däniken is arguably the most widely read and most-copied nonfiction author in the world. He published his first (and best-known) book, Chariots of the Gods, in 1968. I...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a very special episode featuring UFO historian Jerome Clark. Among the topics to be discussed, the recent controversial article from the Wall Street Journal claiming many UFO events are really based on government disinformation. Also on the agenda: his career as a music lyricist. Jerome is the prize-winning author of more than a dozen books, including Hidden Realms , Lost Civilizations , and Beings from Other Worlds ; Strange Skies: Pilot Encounters with UFOs ;...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 50 min
Gene and Chris explore the amazing legends of ancient astronauts with Philip Coppens, author of "The Ancient Alien Question: A New Inquiry Into the Existence, Evidence, and Influence of Ancient Visitors." Did extraterrestrials visit Earth in our early history, and perhaps influence the development of human civilizations? Sadly Coppens died in 2012 at the age of 41; Chris died in 2025. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranorma...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Michael Horn, the Authorized American Media Representative for The Billy Meier Contacts, returns to dabate David Biedny over the issues raised during a previousl interview. David, a world-famous expert on digital media, reveals the results of his extensive analysis of one of the Meier photos. And they weren't pretty. This episode generated more comments from listeners than any other episode of The Paracast in over 19 years. Sadly, David died in 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://w...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 26 min
With cohost Tim Swartz on "Special Assignment," Gene presents a genuine paranormal power couple, Tillie Treadwell and Artemaeus Treadwell. Tillie, who is our guest cohost on this episode, is an American author and experiencer. Her very earliest memories include what seem to be paranormal encounters, and the other side has always played a central role in her life. She was co-lead of an exorcist and investigative team with the Catholic church, has worked as an independent tarot interpreter, healer...
Jun 08, 2025•1 hr 50 min
Gene and Chris present a “Great Debate” on whether there is UFO secrecy with John B. Alexander, Ph.D, author of “UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies, and Realities” and nuclear physicist and UFO authority Stanton T. Friedman. We also ask the questions you posted in our forums on this compelling issue in the field. A long-time friend of Gene's, Stan died in 2019. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support ....
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 59 min
Senior scientist Boyd Bushman talks about anti-gravity and other cutting-edge scientific developments. Find out why this episode, from 2007, may indeed be one of the most controversial shows ever aired on The Paracast. Sadly, Bushman died in 2014; cohost David Biedny died in 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support ....
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 48 min
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a super special paranormal roundtable discussion featuring Paul Dale Roberts, Paranormal Soul Brother (Xandean X) and Phil D'Asaro. Paul is also known as The Demon Warrior and is a Fortean Investigator who investigates all things paranormal from ghosts to demons to cryptids to UFOs. He has investigated loads paranormal hot spots that include Area 51; Skinwalker Ranch, Stonehenge and even the victim locations of well-known serial killers. Paul writes for Costa R...
Jun 01, 2025•1 hr 50 min
We present veteran UFO researcher, talk show host and writer Greg Bishop, who engages in a wide-ranging conversation just about the UFOs themselves, but his recommended reading list on the subject, our belief systems and lots, lots more. Greg will even explain why he’s willing to listen to some of those discredited UFO disinformation agents, at least sometimes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 52 min
Explore the frontiers of reality and the universal consciousness with Dr. Bernard Haisch, author of "The God Theory." Does science accept the reality of God? And what form might a supreme being take? You'll discover lots of intriguing information to consider. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support ....
May 27, 2025•1 hr 52 min
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz feature Gary D. Rhodes. He is a renowned film historian and author with a passion for uncovering the forgotten stories of horror cinema. He’s a world expert on Bela Lugosi and Dracula, and will reveal the secrets of the tragic life story of this world-famous horror film legend. He will also talk about his book, "Weirdumentary: Ancient Aliens, Fallacious Prophecies, and Mysterious Monsters From 1970s Documentaries." The book unlocks the secrets of the strangest cinemati...
May 24, 2025•1 hr 50 min
UFO researcher and talk show host Don Ecker and Robert Kiviat, writer and producer of “Alien Autopsy: Fact or Fiction?” and other TV shows on paranormal topics, join us to talk about ongoing Moon discoveries and the amazing lunar/astronaut connection. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support ....
May 22, 2025•1 hr 53 min
Outspoken UFO activist and UFO disclosure advocate and lobbyist Steve Bassett returned to The Paracast to discuss UFO disclosure and the X-Conference 2008. The real question is, after many years of proclaiming imminent disclosure, has anything actually changed since then? You decide! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support ....
May 20, 2025•1 hr 52 min
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return appearance from Grant Cameron, who has, for over three decades, explored what U.S. Presidents know about UFOs. Are they fully informed of the extent of the phenomenon or is it kept a secret from them unless there's a compelling "need to know?" Grant is the recipient of the Leeds Conference International Researcher of the Year and the UFO Congress Researcher of the Year. He became involved in Ufology as the Vietnam War ended in May 1975 with personal si...
May 17, 2025•1 hr 50 min
Gene and Chris present a year-end retrospective with long-term researcher Don Ecker, host of the Dark Matters radio show. During this episode we'll explore not just Don's outspoken opinions about UFO and paranormal research, but his views about pop culture as well. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support ....
May 15, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Co-host Greg Bishop joins Gene to present a return visit from former government operative Walter Bosley, who expands not only on his personal experiences, but on a whole range of paranormal subjects. Over the years, he has argued in favor of a secret breakaway civilization. Bosley also responds to some of the comments about his encounters from The Paracast Community Forums. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--62...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 55 min
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a return visit from documentary filmmaker Christopher Garetano. He is the creator and director of the award-winning docudrama, Montauk Chronicles (2015). He is also co-creator, co-director, executive producer and co-host of the History Channel’s The Dark Files (2017). In 2019, Christopher created, executive produced, directed and hosted his eight-episode investigative series, Strange World for the Travel/Discovery Channel networks. During this interview, Christ...
May 10, 2025•1 hr 50 min
Gene and Chris present a wide-ranging discussioj with Kevin D. Randle, who returns to The Paracast to discuss his appearance before the 2013 Citizen Hearing on Disclosure, and his book, "Alien Mysteries, Conspiracies and Cover-Ups." This wide-ranging interview will cover the latest news about the Roswell "Dream Team" investigation, why theories about Ancient Astronauts may be the result of misinterpreting the original cases, and ongoing research into cattle mutilations. Become a supporter of thi...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 58 min
Here's the episode that we thought would never see the light of day, featuring Alexandra Holzer, daughter of famed occult researcher Hans Holzer. This discussion focuses not just on paranormal events, but on ongoing suggestions to make ghost hunting a more productive study. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support ....
May 06, 2025•1 hr 55 min
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Kenney W. Irish, the one and only "Cryptopunkologist." He is an author, hardcore/punk musician, and sales/marketing professional. Originally from the northern parts of Vermont, he relocated to the beautiful Adirondacks area of upstate New York. He has a lifelong love of folklore, legends, monsters, and UFO stories. Kenney has regularly attended and spoke at writers' groups, conferences, festivals, and various other platforms across the country representing The ...
May 04, 2025•1 hr 50 min
The Paracast presents paranormal researcher Jason Offutt, author of “Darkness Walks: The Shadow People Among Us,” and “Haunted Missouri: A Ghostly Guide to the Show-Me-State’s Most Spirited Spots.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support ....
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 51 min
