In a world where standard paranormal shows turn to psychics, remote viewers, and prophesies for their glimpses of the future, Paratopia turns to award-winning author & Boston Globe columnist Maggie Jackson, whose book, Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and The Coming Dark Age, is a greater wake-up call than anything Nostradamus had to say. To learn more about Ms. Jackson and her book, please visit: www.maggie-jackson.com
Mar 18, 2022•2 hr 1 min
In an episode, dedicated to the late, great Richard Hall, Dr. Bruce Maccabee takes us to New Zealand to walk us through one of the best-documented UFO cases in history. Then he tells us what Richard Hall meant to him as he reminisces about their early days with NICAP.
Mar 11, 2022•2 hr 6 min
Dubbed by Wired Magazine as, "The strangest monument in America," the Georgia Guidestones have remained a mystery since their construction in 1980. In this episode, The Jeff & The Jer ponder their meaning with Charles Reed, an architect who was given the original plans for its construction in 1980 by the banker who funded it--a complete stranger to Charles. Why would a stranger give him something so secret? Was it because the whole affair was a well-funded tourist trap? Could it have to do w...
Mar 04, 2022•2 hr 13 min
Freelance Reporter Harold Egeln's experiences of high strangeness are so varied that it gives even the Jeff & the Jer pause. Through it all he has remained unafraid. We explore some of Harold's experiences and see if we can't figure out how it is that he is able to take it in stride when so many of us are terrified.
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 57 min
UFO Magazine Editor-In-Chief, Nancy Birnes, speaks out about Col. Phil Corso and Roswell, the public attacks on her husband, Bill Birnes, the pitfalls of keeping UFO Magazine alive in a dying industry, what may be going on with experiencers like Jeff & Jeremy, and a whole lot more. This is a good and honest voice in a field rife with lies, so enjoy. During the interview, we catch some EVP-type activity coming from Jeff's house. The only thing more paranormal than this is the fact that we kee...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 51 min
George Hansen returns to Paratopia for an in-depth look into marginality and anti-structure, and their relationship to everything from UFOs to ghosts, and those who are involved in the paranormal. This is thought-provoking discussion is not to miss!
Feb 11, 2022•2 hr 24 min
Join The Jeff and The Jer as they talk with the late, great Angelia Joiner of the Stephenville Lights case. Angelia talks of her experiences during the case's onset and aftermath. Her perspective is unique. As a newcomer to the subject, Angelia was thrust into the ufological limelight nearly overnight. What is her view of the UFO community, and how does it effect her search for answers?
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 30 min
Join The Jeff & The Jer as they welcome Wes Owsley, Ex-NASA SysAdmin for Russia. Wes has long heard talk of a secret space program and is here to educate the UFO and conspiracy communities about the notion. He has a fascinating work history that has taken him deep into the NASA space program where he has met and worked with many astronauts and cosmonauts. Won't you be shocked when you find out what radio show NASA folks are listening to? Also... from astronauts to psychonauts... Jeremy Vaeni...
Jan 28, 2022•2 hr 14 min
Do quartz crystal deposits make you see ghosts in a particular area? What about limestone? These are often brought up by paranormal researchers as a factor in paranormal activity, but is there anything to it? Sit back and get stoned as Eerie Radio's resident geologist, Rob Beck, lays the smackdown on the notion of mineral deposits as the reason for paranormal activity.
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 22 min
This week's podcast is rather light due to a technical difficulty beyond our control. Its all sorted, but a bit too late to re-record our interview with our guest. However, we never let our listeners go hungry, so Jeff ate magic mushrooms, Jer read from a book, and crickets ensued. Back next week with a great guest. We shall never speak of this again.
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Join The Jeff & The Jer for their 20th episode, a special recap of the past 20 guests and topics, and a special phone call. Jeff and Jeremy quickly learn that, "Where your dreams come alive and control you" is far more than a cheesy catchphrase for a podcast. Watch your back. Mind the trees. Did you hear that?
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 46 min
Brandon D, from our message board, takes us through his shamanic journey on tonight's Paratopia. Brandon traveled to South America to experience ayahuasca, a hallucinogenic brew that contains DMT, under the guidance of a shaman. Also, The Jeff & The Jer dissect this week's UFO Hunters. Big show. Big fun! [originally aired: 2009]
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 59 min
Ufologist Kevin Randle tackles a subject you may not have heard him speak on before: alien abductions. Then, The Jeff & The Jer get into their first argument on air. Yeah! All that and the winner of the Ted Phillips charity raffle announced! This is another extra special, extra long episode, and it's one of our favorites. Dare I say one of our best. [originally aired: 2009]
Dec 24, 2021•2 hr 24 min
You guys asked for it and Paratopia delivered: the Gulf Breeze episode. This week, our very special guest Dr. Bruce Maccabee joins Jeremy and Jeff for a deep discussion of the Gulf Breeze UFO flap(s). [originally aired: 2009]
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 58 min
Join The Jeff & The Jer as they escape the island only to wind up in the one place that would make them want to return: The X-Conference! Special guests include: Actor/Comedian John Flynn Noosphere Host Erich Kloss MOD X-Files Guy Nick Pope Ufology Professor and all-around great sport, Aaron Clark Artist Melissa Reed aaaaand Paratopia Forum's own, Icculus. [originally aired: 2009]
Dec 10, 2021•2 hr 24 min
Listener Rob Reuser, and his grandfather (an insurance professional who dealt with cattle), have seen a pattern to cattle mutilations. As we delve into this bovine-themed episode, is there really a predictive way to view this alleged phenomenon? Is there a geographic/distance theorem at work here? Join The Jeff and The Jer, along with Rob and his grandfather, and think! [originally aired: 2009]
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 48 min
The Jeff and The Jer try to get famed ufologist/nuclear physicist Stanton Friedman interested in... physics. Do they succeed? Find out! (Hint: No.) Then, Jeff and Jer are joined by Noosphere podcast co-hosts Erich Kloss & Iso Ban for a roundtable discussion about the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis (ETH) vs. the Great Something Else, consciousness, and related topics. This one dives deep and is not to be missed! [originally aired: 2009]
Nov 26, 2021•2 hr 38 min
Greg Bishop is author of the ufological classic, Project Beta, host of Radio Mysterioso, Excluded Middle Magazine editor, Project Censored award winner, and the list goes on. Who better to delve into all aspects of the paranormal with The Jeff and The Jer than Greg? This one is a whirlwind of an episode! [originally aired: 2009]
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 39 min
Long-time ufologist and activist Norio Hayakawa joins us to talk about his project: The Dulce Underground UFO Base Conference. What starts as a typical conversation about alleged alien/military handshake deals and joint underground facilities takes a 180 degree turn when Norio reveals his true motivation behind the conference and what he really thinks of the lore! [originally aired: 2009]
Nov 12, 2021•2 hr 3 min
In what will surely go down in paranormal radio history as one of the most surreal opening bits ever recorded, our disenchanted hosts, Jeff and Jeremy, stumble into a dress rehearsal of ''Communion: The Movie - A Staged Reading.'' There they meet the director, Philippe Mora, and chat him up about the film, his lifelong friendship with its writer/subject, Whitley Strieber, Mora's own strange experiences, aliens, yeti, remote viewing, Hitler, Eric Clapton, David Mamet, Christopher Walken, a meat s...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 44 min
The Jeff and The Jer finally put the Hopkins/Jacobs notion of tiny alien doctors doing malevolent things to rest. This is it, folks. Game over for that meme. Why? Because they dont do it alone. They have a very special guest: Debbie Kauble, a.k.a. "Kathie Davis," from Budd Hopkins landmark book, Intruders. Debbie is the first abductee to talk openly about having had her pregnancy stolen from her by aliens to make a hybrid baby. She is the poster child for the alien doctors narrative. But what do...
Oct 29, 2021•2 hr 15 min
What happens when a veteran UFO researcher of the highest caliber, a real nuts and bolts man, is faced with something that changes his mind about the enigma? It is our pleasure to present Mr. Ted Phillips and the Marley Woods Case. [originally aired: 02/20/09]
Oct 22, 2021•2 hr 6 min
Picking up where we left off last episode, George Hansen, author of The Trickster and The Paranormal, closes out the season with more in-depth discussion about a mythological intelligence who may just be alive. Find out more about George and his work here: www.tricksterbook.com
Oct 19, 2021•56 min•Season 7Ep. 70
The Jeff and The Jer continue to build a legit show for the Paratopian Papacy. This episode they talk to paranormal investigator George Hansen about his Trickster Theory. [originally aired: 02/13/09]
Oct 15, 2021•2 hr 12 min
This season only ends one of two ways. It's a no-brainer which to choose. Here's part 1.
Oct 12, 2021•32 min•Season 7Ep. 69
In their second radio broadcast for the Paratopian Papacy, The Jeff and The Jer speak to Dr. Dennis McKenna about DMT, psilocybin mushrooms, ayahuasca, shamanism, and alien abductions. What are the differences? What are the connections?--Hear what he has to say as he takes us on a journey with his brother, Terrence, through the jungles of the Amazon and into the shamanic experience. [originally aired: 02/06/09]
Oct 08, 2021•2 hr 4 min
It is 2021 and all the world is speaking about UAP in the same terminology and context as Ted Roe and NARCAP did on this show a decade ago. What changed? And why isn't NARCAP ever mentioned in the mainstream media? These are the questions I had for Ted. He gave the answers. And then he burned the proverbial house to the ground in this information-rich and somewhat heartbreaking episode.
Oct 01, 2021•1 hr 46 min
The universe. We all live here. But is it out to get you? Is it holding you back as it swallows you whole, cramming your entire life into its belly? Probably not. But let's see where this goes...
Sep 28, 2021•30 min•Ep. 68
Tonight Jeff & Jeremy have caved in to the Paratopian Papacy and are hosting a podcast. Their guest is NARCAP's own Ted Roe! (All that plus whining! Like, an hour of whining! Yeah!) For info on NARCAP, please visit: www.narcap.org [originally aired: 01/30/09]
Sep 24, 2021•2 hr 9 min
In an email asking for host Jeremy Vaeni's public comment, a listener shares his encounters with shadow people. Let's take a trip to the subtle realm!
Sep 21, 2021•40 min•Season 7Ep. 67