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The Art Bell Archive

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The Ultimate Art Bell Collection in chronological order, with episodes added daily.
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September 4, 1997: Murder in Brentwood - Mark Fuhrman

Art Bell sits down with retired LAPD Detective Mark Fuhrman to discuss his 20-year career in law enforcement and his book "Murder in Brentwood." Fuhrman shares candid reflections on working gangs in the late 1970s, watching crack cocaine transform street crime, and the emotional toll of two decades on the force. He describes the dark humor that sustains officers and the crisis point where many decide whether to stay or leave the job. The conversation turns to the O.J. Simpson case, where… Full s...

Nov 24, 20233 hr 54 minSeason 1997Ep. 307

September 3, 1997: Gulf War Syndrome - Joyce Riley | Ocean Warming - Stan Deyo

Art Bell welcomes nurse-turned-advocate Joyce Riley , who presents declassified government documents about experimental vaccines given to Gulf War veterans without informed consent. Riley reveals that a Tri-Service Vaccine Task Force authorized untested immunizations, including an investigational cholera vaccine and hepatitis A vaccine, as part of what internal memos called a "Manhattan-like project" to evaluate vaccines in an operational setting. Riley shares her belief that squalene, an unappr...

Nov 23, 20232 hr 49 minSeason 1997Ep. 306

September 3, 1997: Gulf War Syndrome - Joyce Riley | Ocean Warming - Stan Deyo

Art Bell welcomes nurse-turned-advocate Joyce Riley, who presents declassified government documents about experimental vaccines given to Gulf War veterans without informed consent. Riley reveals that a Tri-Service Vaccine Task Force authorized untested immunizations, including an investigational cholera vaccine and hepatitis A vaccine, as part of what internal memos called a "Manhattan-like project" to evaluate vaccines in an operational setting. Riley shares her belief that squalene, an… Full s...

Nov 23, 20232 hr 49 minSeason 1997Ep. 306

September 3, 1997: Gulf War Syndrome - Joyce Riley #124; Ocean Warming - Stan Deyo

Joyce Riley investigates Gulf War Syndrome and its impact on veterans, examining evidence for chemical and biological exposures that have caused widespread illness among military personnel who served in the 1991 conflict. Her research reveals government attempts to deny or minimize veteran health problems while suppressing evidence about toxic exposures during the war. Riley's investigation covers specific chemical agents, depleted uranium exposure, and experimental vaccines that may have contri...

Nov 23, 20232 hr 49 minSeason 1997Ep. 306

September 2, 1997: Merle Haggard Interview

Art Bell sits down with country music legend Merle Haggard for a freewheeling conversation that ranges from Princess Diana's death to UFO sightings, prison reform, and the changing American landscape. Haggard recounts his troubled youth, from riding freight trains at age eleven to landing in San Quentin at nineteen, where a cell next to death row inmate Caryl Chessman sparked a life-changing moment of clarity that set him on the path to becoming one of country music's all-time bestselling artist...

Nov 22, 20233 hr 6 minSeason 1997Ep. 305

September 2, 1997: Merle Haggard Interview

Art Bell sits down with country music legend Merle Haggard for a freewheeling conversation that ranges from Princess Diana's death to UFO sightings, prison reform, and the changing American landscape. Haggard recounts his troubled youth, from riding freight trains at age eleven to landing in San Quentin at nineteen, where a cell next to death row inmate Caryl Chessman sparked a life-changing moment of clarity that set him on the path to becoming one of country music's all-time bestselling… Full ...

Nov 22, 20233 hr 6 minSeason 1997Ep. 305

September 1, 1997: Mars Images - Richard C. Hoagland & Ron Nicks

Art Bell returns from a week-long vacation in Alaska to share photographs and stories from his trip before opening the phone lines. Callers weigh in on the death of Princess Diana, debating whether the paparazzi or the intoxicated driver bears primary responsibility for the crash. Art maintains that the driver, who had three times the legal blood alcohol limit and was traveling at roughly 121 miles per hour, is the most likely cause rather than the pursuing photographers. At midnight, Richard C....

Nov 21, 20233 hr 25 minSeason 1997Ep. 304

September 1, 1997: Mars Images - Richard C. Hoagland & Ron Nicks

Art Bell returns from a week-long vacation in Alaska to share photographs and stories from his trip before opening the phone lines. Callers weigh in on the death of Princess Diana, debating whether the paparazzi or the intoxicated driver bears primary responsibility for the crash. Art maintains that the driver, who had three times the legal blood alcohol limit and was traveling at roughly 121 miles per hour, is the most likely cause rather than the pursuing photographers. At midnight, Richard… F...

Nov 21, 20233 hr 25 minSeason 1997Ep. 304

August 29, 1997: Best of Open Lines - Mel's Hole, Area 51 Pilot, Bugs, Robert Salas, & more..

This special Labor Day weekend compilation showcases some of the most memorable moments from the Art Bell archives. The program opens with a return visit from Mel, the Washington State man who claims to have a bottomless hole on his rural property near Ellensburg. Mel reports letting down over 80,000 feet of fishing line without hitting bottom, and shares local legends including a story about a dead dog thrown into the hole that was later seen alive wearing its original collar. The second hour f...

Nov 20, 20233 hr 20 minSeason 1997Ep. 303

August 29, 1997: Best of Open Lines - Mel's Hole, Area 51 Pilot, Bugs, Robert Salas, & more..

This special Labor Day weekend compilation showcases some of the most memorable moments from the Art Bell archives. The program opens with a return visit from Mel, the Washington State man who claims to have a bottomless hole on his rural property near Ellensburg. Mel reports letting down over 80,000 feet of fishing line without hitting bottom, and shares local legends including a story about a dead dog thrown into the hole that was later seen alive wearing its original collar. The second hour… ...

Nov 20, 20233 hr 20 minSeason 1997Ep. 303

August 22, 1997: Theoretical Physics - Dr. Michio Kaku

Art Bell welcomes theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku for a wide-ranging conversation about ten-dimensional hyperspace, time travel, and the classification of civilizations in the universe. Dr. Kaku explains that humanity is a Type 0 civilization, still dependent on dead plants for energy, and describes how Type 1, 2, and 3 civilizations could harness planetary, stellar, and galactic power respectively. The discussion covers how higher dimensions could explain phenomena commonly associated wit...

Nov 19, 20232 hr 36 minSeason 1997Ep. 302

August 22, 1997: Theoretical Physics - Dr. Michio Kaku

Art Bell welcomes theoretical physicist Dr. Michio Kaku for a wide-ranging conversation about ten-dimensional hyperspace, time travel, and the classification of civilizations in the universe. Dr. Kaku explains that humanity is a Type 0 civilization, still dependent on dead plants for energy, and describes how Type 1, 2, and 3 civilizations could harness planetary, stellar, and galactic power respectively. The discussion covers how higher dimensions could explain phenomena commonly associated… Fu...

Nov 19, 20232 hr 36 minSeason 1997Ep. 302

August 20, 1997: Moon Hoax Debate - Richard C. Hoagland vs. James Collier

Art Bell hosts a fiery debate between Richard C. Hoagland and filmmaker James Collier over one of the most provocative questions in American history: did we actually go to the moon? The program opens with a discussion of Pat Robertson's controversial remarks suggesting Biblical punishment for UFO believers, featuring commentary from journalist Skip Porteous and former 700 Club co-host Danuta Soderman. The main event pits Collier, who argues that photographic evidence proves the Apollo missions w...

Nov 18, 20232 hr 36 minSeason 1997Ep. 301

August 20, 1997: Moon Hoax Debate - Richard C. Hoagland vs. James Collier

Art Bell hosts a fiery debate between Richard C. Hoagland and filmmaker James Collier over one of the most provocative questions in American history: did we actually go to the moon? The program opens with a discussion of Pat Robertson's controversial remarks suggesting Biblical punishment for UFO believers, featuring commentary from journalist Skip Porteous and former 700 Club co-host Danuta Soderman. The main event pits Collier, who argues that photographic evidence proves the Apollo missions… ...

Nov 18, 20232 hr 36 minSeason 1997Ep. 301

August 19, 1997: Rocket Science - David Adair

Art Bell welcomes David Adair , a self-described child prodigy turned rocket scientist who claims he built an electromagnetic fusion containment engine at age 17. Adair recounts growing up in his father's machine shop, originally used for building race car engines for Lee Petty, where he constructed increasingly powerful rockets starting at age 12. His first liquid fuel rocket reached 80,000 feet, and his work eventually attracted the attention of Congressman John Ashbrook and retired General Cu...

Nov 17, 20233 hr 25 minSeason 1997Ep. 300

August 19, 1997: Rocket Science - David Adair

Art Bell welcomes David Adair, a self-described child prodigy turned rocket scientist who claims he built an electromagnetic fusion containment engine at age 17. Adair recounts growing up in his father's machine shop, originally used for building race car engines for Lee Petty, where he constructed increasingly powerful rockets starting at age 12. His first liquid fuel rocket reached 80,000 feet, and his work eventually attracted the attention of Congressman John Ashbrook and retired General… Fu...

Nov 17, 20233 hr 25 minSeason 1997Ep. 300

August 18, 1997: Open Lines

Art Bell hosts an open lines evening under a full moon, covering a wide range of news and listener calls. He opens with updates on the UPS strike settlement, ongoing troubles aboard the Mir space station where the main computer crashed during a resupply docking, and growing concerns about the volcano on Montserrat that British officials warn could produce a catastrophic eruption engulfing the entire island. Art announces a newly posted photograph of Area 51 on his website, calling it the best im...

Nov 17, 202341 minSeason 1997Ep. 299

August 18, 1997: Open Lines

Art Bell hosts an open lines evening under a full moon, covering a wide range of news and listener calls. He opens with updates on the UPS strike settlement, ongoing troubles aboard the Mir space station where the main computer crashed during a resupply docking, and growing concerns about the volcano on Montserrat that British officials warn could produce a catastrophic eruption engulfing the entire island. Art announces a newly posted photograph of Area 51 on his website, calling it the best… F...

Nov 17, 202341 minSeason 1997Ep. 299

August 17, 1997: At Peace in the Light - Dannion Brinkley | Pfiesteria 'Cell from Hell' - Linda Moulton Howe

Art Bell presents a Dreamland broadcast featuring Linda Moulton Howe reporting on environmental crises and Dannion Brinkley discussing his recent encounters with Egyptian researchers. Linda covers the spreading threat of Pfiesteria, a toxic dinoflagellate devastating fish populations along the East Coast, with nearly 100 percent of juvenile menhaden in North Carolina rivers showing fatal sores. She also reports on worldwide ocean pollution, shark overfishing, and a massive El Nino forming across...

Nov 16, 20232 hr 52 minSeason 1997Ep. 298

August 17, 1997: At Peace in the Light - Dannion Brinkley | Pfiesteria 'Cell from Hell' - Linda Moulton Howe

Art Bell presents a Dreamland broadcast featuring Linda Moulton Howe reporting on environmental crises and Dannion Brinkley discussing his recent encounters with Egyptian researchers. Linda covers the spreading threat of Pfiesteria, a toxic dinoflagellate devastating fish populations along the East Coast, with nearly 100 percent of juvenile menhaden in North Carolina rivers showing fatal sores. She also reports on worldwide ocean pollution, shark overfishing, and a massive El Nino forming… Full ...

Nov 16, 20232 hr 52 minSeason 1997Ep. 298

August 17, 1997: At Peace in the Light - Dannion Brinkley #124; Pfiesteria 'Cell from Hell' - Linda Moulton Howe

Dannion Brinkley continues sharing insights from his near-death experiences, focusing on the peace and understanding achieved through encounters with spiritual realms. His multiple NDEs have provided consistent messages about love, service, and humanity's spiritual development that guide his current work with hospice patients and dying individuals. Brinkley describes how NDE experiences can transform fear of death into understanding of consciousness continuity beyond physical existence. Linda Mo...

Nov 16, 20232 hr 52 minSeason 1997Ep. 298

August 15, 1997: Cancer Cure - Kathy Keeton

Art Bell speaks with Kathy Keeton , wife of Penthouse publisher Bob Guccione and co-founder of Omni magazine, about her battle with late-stage breast cancer. Diagnosed in 1995 with stage four cancer that had spread throughout her body, doctors gave her weeks to live and recommended chemotherapy with only a 20 percent chance of remission. Keeton refused conventional treatment and instead chose hydrazine sulfate, an inexpensive drug costing roughly three dollars per week. Keeton describes how with...

Nov 16, 202341 minSeason 1997Ep. 297

August 15, 1997: Cancer Cure - Kathy Keeton

Art Bell speaks with Kathy Keeton, wife of Penthouse publisher Bob Guccione and co-founder of Omni magazine, about her battle with late-stage breast cancer. Diagnosed in 1995 with stage four cancer that had spread throughout her body, doctors gave her weeks to live and recommended chemotherapy with only a 20 percent chance of remission. Keeton refused conventional treatment and instead chose hydrazine sulfate, an inexpensive drug costing roughly three dollars per week. Keeton describes how… Full...

Nov 16, 202341 minSeason 1997Ep. 297

August 11, 1997: Atlantis & Hollow Earth - Wendy Lockwood & Fred Bell #124; Mr. Fidget

Wendy Lockwood, Fred Bell, and Mr. Fidget explore theories about Atlantis and hollow earth civilizations, examining evidence for advanced ancient civilizations and subterranean worlds. Lockwood presents research into Atlantean legends and their possible historical basis, examining geological evidence for lost continents and catastrophic changes in Earth's history. Her investigation includes analysis of ancient texts and archaeological anomalies that might support theories about technologically a...

Nov 15, 20232 hr 42 minSeason 1997Ep. 296

August 11, 1997: Atlantis & Hollow Earth - Dr. Wendy Lockwood | Mr. Fidget

Art Bell welcomes Dr. Wendy Lockwood , who claims firsthand knowledge of Atlantis through astral projection and decades of study in esoteric traditions. She describes Atlantis as a series of ten islands in the Atlantic that sank 50,000 years ago after a devastating war with Lemuria, and insists the lost continent is now beginning to rise, with the eruption of Montserrat serving as early evidence. Dr. Lockwood discusses the hollow earth theory, asserting she has visited the inner world through as...

Nov 15, 20232 hr 42 minSeason 1997Ep. 296

August 11, 1997: Atlantis & Hollow Earth - Dr. Wendy Lockwood | Mr. Fidget

Art Bell welcomes Dr. Wendy Lockwood, who claims firsthand knowledge of Atlantis through astral projection and decades of study in esoteric traditions. She describes Atlantis as a series of ten islands in the Atlantic that sank 50,000 years ago after a devastating war with Lemuria, and insists the lost continent is now beginning to rise, with the eruption of Montserrat serving as early evidence. Dr. Lockwood discusses the hollow earth theory, asserting she has visited the inner world through… Fu...

Nov 15, 20232 hr 42 minSeason 1997Ep. 296

August 11, 1997: UPS strike

Art Bell dedicates the opening hours of his program to the UPS strike entering its second week, calling it a growing national emergency. He restricts phone lines to UPS employees, management personnel, and union representatives, arguing that the walkout by 200,000 Teamsters is crippling small businesses across America that depend on the delivery of nearly 12 million packages daily. He questions why President Clinton, who intervened in the baseball strike, refuses to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act d...

Nov 15, 202343 minSeason 1997Ep. 295

August 11, 1997: UPS strike

Art Bell dedicates the opening hours of his program to the UPS strike entering its second week, calling it a growing national emergency. He restricts phone lines to UPS employees, management personnel, and union representatives, arguing that the walkout by 200,000 Teamsters is crippling small businesses across America that depend on the delivery of nearly 12 million packages daily. He questions why President Clinton, who intervened in the baseball strike, refuses to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act… ...

Nov 15, 202343 minSeason 1997Ep. 295

August 10, 1997: Abductions - Budd Hopkins

Art Bell welcomes abduction researcher Budd Hopkins for a Dreamland broadcast that begins with a discussion of media attacks on UFO investigators. Budd recounts how the PBS program NOVA set him up during filming, suppressing the most compelling footage of a husband describing his family's abduction while editing hypnosis sessions to falsely suggest he was leading witnesses. Linda Moulton Howe reports on Bigfoot sightings near Ochopee, Florida, where multiple tour guides and a fire chief observed...

Nov 14, 20232 hr 3 minSeason 1997Ep. 294

August 10, 1997: Abductions - Budd Hopkins

Art Bell welcomes abduction researcher Budd Hopkins for a Dreamland broadcast that begins with a discussion of media attacks on UFO investigators. Budd recounts how the PBS program NOVA set him up during filming, suppressing the most compelling footage of a husband describing his family's abduction while editing hypnosis sessions to falsely suggest he was leading witnesses. Linda Moulton Howe reports on Bigfoot sightings near Ochopee, Florida, where multiple tour guides and a fire chief… Full sh...

Nov 14, 20232 hr 3 minSeason 1997Ep. 294
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