This is a short audio post, and it isn’t numbered it because it it’s not a formal interview. Earlier this year, In April of 2025, I gave a 20-minute talk about my work and my own experiences. This was at the Archives of the Impossible Conference at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I was invited to this event by Jeff Kripal and Karin Austin. I thank them at the beginning. I also said this was a big deal for me, and it was. The audio of my talk was lifted from a youtube video put out by Rice Uni...
Jul 04, 2025•25 min•Ep. 80
Animals, especially deer, play a powerful role within the contact experiences of Indi. This is a heartfelt and candid conversation with a woman who has endured a remarkable lifetime of mystical events. From emotional despair to a transformative Samadhi experience. Indi’s story is rich with meaning and hope, yet her journey has been challenging. UFOs, psychic knowing, giant glowing orbs, symbolic archetypes, and a four-foot tall owl, are all vital players on her spiritual path. And, Indi is also ...
Jun 13, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 79
This was not an easy interview. Rachel’s story is heartbreaking, yet it's also a remarkable testament of hope and faith. Rachel and her husband Shane had a daughter, Kenadie. In 2018, they lost her to cancer. She was only ten years old, and grief shattered their lives. But amidst the darkness, signs began to appear—glimmers of hope, whispers of connection, and a path to something greater. Rachel now runs an instagram page titled for11_together , a site dedicated to sharing stories of connection....
May 10, 2025•1 hr 54 min•Ep. 78
Earl Grey passed on to a better place on April 27th. He was MUFON State Director for Southern California. He was a beloved comrade in this small community of researchers and experiencers. I only met him once, but we had the chance to speak together a few times. He told a beautiful owl story on an interview he hosted a little less than a year ago. This excerpt is less than eight minutes long, and it gives an insight into this gentle soul.
May 03, 2025•8 min•Ep. 77
Simon is a very prolific podcaster with two shows: Our Paranormal Afterlife and The Alien UFO Podcast . He is also a hypnotherapist specializing in past-life regressions. And he just published a book, Verified Near Death Experiences. We explore the issues of consciousness continuing after death and the UFO contact experience, and how these two seemingly disparate studies overlap. Simon is remarkably well informed on these subjects, and this comes from his years talking directly to the people inv...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 76
How does the near-death experience overlap with UFO contact? This show explores the remarkable parallels between these two mysterious phenomena. Yet there is more than just a checklist of similarities, there is a heartfelt story of transformation. Midy shares what happened to her, and how it changed everything. Her book, Dying to Meet Them is a testament to her powerful spiritual journey. Mindy's book HERE Her homepage HERE...
Feb 23, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 75
You might know Kelly from her very popular podcast—The UFO Rabbit Hole, but you might not know she wrote and starred in COSMOSIS, a three-part documentary series on UFOs. This is a deep exploration of a multi-layered phenomenon. (The series is found on AppleTV and most streaming services) Kelly is known as a methodical and disciplined researcher. Yet, you might not know about her own experiences and the depth of her spiritual sensitivity. It’s this more elusive facet of the mystery we’ll be expl...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 74
Shayla is an author, musician, and zealous mountain traveler. She has accomplished the triple crown of the long trails, which is a remarkable achievement, both mentally and physically. She has also had owl experiences that have changed the direction of her life. This is a remarkably thoughtful and gentle conversation about the healing power of wilderness and following a shamanic path. Find more here: Her book Footprint of a Heart Shayla's homepage Shayla's YouTube page Shayla on Backpacker Radio...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 73
Scarlett’s beautiful little book, We Met on the Other Side , tells a remarkable near-death experience story—one that will lift your heart. We explore her life and all the overlapping events and challenges that surround the NDE. She is a powerful psychic, a Reiki healer, and a champion for the power of love. Her website, linked HERE . Her book, linked HERE . Watch Scarlett’s talk at Rice University's 2023 Archives of the Impossible Conference, linked HERE ....
Nov 24, 2024•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 72
I met Sev at a conference in 2020 and saw her powerful presentation. She spoke about her contact experiences and how she worked to integrate them into her life, allowing her to follow a truer, more authentic path. I was struck by her clarity and hopeful outlook. She is a powerful voice within this community. This was a fun conversation, and we both laughed a lot. But we also ventured into into the deepest waters of this emotional mystery. She has a wonderful book, titled—You Have the Right to Ta...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 71
Author and researcher Preston Dennett talks about his most recent book, Symmetry. He shares the mic with Dolly Safran, who is at the center of this mind-bending story of UFO contact. Two people, each with a remarkable set of life experiences. Past lives, psychic knowing, OBEs, and an NDE—and so much more, including piloting a flying saucer! There is no way to sum up this breathtaking story in these meager show notes, so just listen. Here are some links: The book, Symmetry, HERE . Mike’s very fun...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 70
Red Pill Junkie is a pseudonym. Don’t tell anyone, but his real name is Miguel, and he lives in Mexico City. Like me, he's an illustrator and cartoonist. Miguel was involved with a remarkable project. He illustrated a set of Tarot cards, where the major arcana were represented by characters from UFO history. This project is at the heart of our conversation. We talk about creativity, and the role of the artist—and how synchronicity weaves its way through this elusive process. And — there’s a Patr...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 69
Dr. Leo Sprinkle holds an important place in the history of UFO research, and more importantly, he holds a place in my heart, and in the hearts of countless others who sought out his gentle guidance—this includes Katie Paige. Leo was our friend and mentor, and he passed away on November 15th, 2021. He was 91 years old. This show is dedicated to the memory of this remarkable, big-hearted soul. Katie wrote a book titled Letters of Love & Light: Four Decades of UFO Encounters, Experiences and S...
Sep 08, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 68
Karin Austin is presently the Executive Director of the John E. Mack Institute, but a quarter of a century ago she worked with Dr. John Mack to try to understand her contact experiences. In this episode, we dig deep into Dr. Mack's role in this mystery, and also the challenges of what it means to experience something so profoundly strange that it might be impossible to truly understand what that means. She is also working with Rice University as the project manager for the Archives of The Imposs...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 67
What is Synchromystism? How can you tap into its power and meaning? Chris Knowles, infamous caretaker of The Secret Sun blog talks about the mystery of synchronicity. His newest book, The Secret Sun Synchromystic Handbook, is an instruction manual for understanding and using the full scope of synchronicity in your daily life. This is a glorious conversation on that ever-present force that surrounds and interacts with all of us. Chris walks us through the finer points of his required handbook. Ch...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 66
Ingrid Honkala has endured more than one NDE, and with it has come a seemingly magical ongoing interaction with her guides, who she calls the beings of light. Her journey is remarkable, but it hasn’t been easy. In this conversation, we talk about both the trauma and the ecstasy of her lifetime in the netherworld between a physical life, and an eternal energetic life. Ingrid grew up in war-torn Columbia and has a PhD in marine sciences. She now lives in Mississippi with her family and two dogs. I...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 65
Sharon is a philosopher, and this means facing the deepest questions. She has written Beyond Death, The Source and Significance of Coincidences, and a memoir, The Supreme Victory of the Heart. How do her different studies overlap and inform each other? Is synchronicity a lightning bolt from God? This is a powerful interview with heartfelt insights. LINKS: Sharon's homepage 2019 interview with Sharon on The Unseen Sharon's books...
Jun 19, 2024•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 64
The contact experience can be elusive, but the flood of overwhelming phenomena can change a person. Powerful synchronicities, psychic knowing, healing abilities, and an overwhelming sense of mission—all of these can feel like a blessing or a curse. David Metcalfe talks about the challenges of trying to confront the mystery of the UFO, and how creativity and “the story” can end-run the simplistic ideas held within pop culture. The real experience demands transformation, and the results are someth...
May 19, 2024•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 63
Darren might be better known as ExoAcademian, his online alias. He is one of the most grounded and clear-spoken voices in this curious field of research. We cover some of his personal experiences as well as his ideas about the source of this mystery, and its power to transform. Here is a short list of links to find out more: His Patreon site . A recent interview with Kelly Chase on Dreamland . His point of Convergence podcast and website ....
May 04, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 62
Earth: A Love Story is Robin Lassiter’s memoir of the anomalous. This is her story of awakening. One thing that comes up as a sort of theme of the interview is the act of surrendering. Robin confronts this with such poetic tenderness, and she shares the challenges and joys that come with something we might see as negative. We explore what it means to surrender, and our questions about surrendering permeate this interview. Find more at honeyheart.org Earth: A Love Story, the book can be found HER...
May 04, 2024•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 61
Time loops, precognitive dreams, and the magic of creative inspiration are all central to Eric’s research. That and UFOs, but not in any kind of “nuts and bolts” way. He puts forth an idea about the source of these seemingly magical events through an exploration of time and our multi-dimensional selves. Much of what we call the paranormal could be our future selves reaching back to us with a message. In this conversation we address the mysteries of creativity, synchronicities, and so much more. ...
May 04, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 60
After a long decade, my podcast has come back to life. Hidden Experience emerged in 2009, and slipped into hibernation in 2014. Now is the dawn of a newer version of my role as a podcaster. The old show was based on experiences and emotions, and the power of the story. This new show will be hosted on Patreon, linked HERE . This is a seven-minute introduction to this new and upgraded project. If you are new to my work, welcome. And if you used to listen to the old show, welcome back. Peace and st...
May 04, 2024•8 min•Ep. 59
Sharon and I talk about my novel. This is a conversation exploring the genesis and creative process of paranormal fiction, and the source of inspiration. Sharon wrote this: Here’s a conversation I did with Mike Clelland about his new novel, The Unseen, which just came out last week. If you are familiar with Mike’s work on synchronicities, owls, and UFOs, you won’t want to miss this new, beautifully compelling, artistic take on those phenomena. It’s a paranormal thriller that’s so much more… Link...
Jun 11, 2023•51 min•Ep. 56
I've been recording myself reading THE UNSEEN for an audiobook, and I want to share what I can along the way. This is a 16-minute excerpt where I read the prologue, and this sets up the rest of the story. It's been a fun challenge to act out the roles and play up the drama. The book has been selling well, and the reviews have been wonderful. As a first-time novelist, I was SO worried that nobody would get the story I was trying to tell. Get the book HERE ....
Jun 07, 2023•16 min•Ep. 58
This is an excerpt from my recently published audiobook of The Messenger. It was narrated by Michael Hacker. The foreword was written and read by Richard Dolan. And the introduction and conclusion were read by me. This is Chapter Nine, titled Back to Back Reports, and this might be my favorite chapters of this big book. I am happy to offer up this sample, so you can get an insight into the tenor of the book. I will be posting more samples as a way to promote this audiobook, and these will be eas...
May 23, 2021•55 min•Ep. 54
The audiobook for The Messengers is due out very soon. Richard Dolan wrote and read the foreword, and I am sharing it here.
Dec 12, 2020•13 min•Ep. 53
Long time reader of the blog Red Pill Junkie read his own essay, and he has a much better voice than I do! This is his foreword to my newest book . Required listening!
May 16, 2020•16 min•Ep. 52
This is an audio reading from the recently published book, Hidden Experience.
Jul 09, 2019•9 min•Ep. 51
This was the very first audio interview I did on this blog. The old link is not working, so I am updating it. LINKED HERE
Nov 04, 2018•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 49
Here is an sneak-peak of the audiobook of Stories from The Messengers. This is the Introduction.
Jun 20, 2018•9 min•Ep. 46
