Fortean Winds

Send us Fan Mail  As the Third Reich crumbled, its strangest ideas didn’t vanish — they mutated. In this episode, we follow the fallout of Nazi occult science, from the bizarre SS witch archive known as Project Hexen to the Soviet psi programs it helped inspire.  We reveal how Nazi brainwashing techniques and esoteric warfare doctrines laid the groundwork for Cold War psychic experiments like MK-U...

Send us Fan Mail As World War II erupts across Europe, the occult undercurrents seeded in Nazi ideology begin to manifest in darker, more structured forms. In this episode, we follow the secret arcane projects that evolved behind SS walls — from Himmler’s ritual fortress at Wewelsburg to the shadowy halls of the Ahnenerbe.  Follow along with the timeline of key names, dates and events of Fortean P...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Fortean Winds begins a multi-part exploration of an esoteric current that predates the Third Reich, shaped the worldview of key Nazi figures, and may still be influencing modern systems of belief, power, and perception today. We trace the "occult thread" from the mystical teachings of Helena Blavatsky and the Theosophical Society, through the racialized...

Send us Fan Mail In this repisode of Fortean Winds, RamX engages with Dr. Bruce Olav Solheim—distinguished historian, military veteran, and lifelong experiencer of the paranormal.  Delving into Dr. Solheim's unique journey, they explore his ongoing communications with Anzar, an ancient alien mystic, and how these interactions shed light on humanity's understanding of Unidentified Aerial...

Send us Fan Mail “The world you see is not the world that is.” In this episode of Fortean Winds , Bones and RamX dive deeper into Episode 26: Hacking UFO Understanding , expanding on the question: Are we failing to perceive reality as it truly is? Through the lens of Plato’s Cave, Donald Hoffman’s theories, and quantum physics , we explore: The Perceptual Firewall —Why reality isn’t as physical as...

Send us Fan Mail In this thought-provoking episode of Fortean Winds , Bones and RamX sit down with Lucinda Morel (FW Codename: Laughing Eagle ), a lifelong experiencer, psychic medium, and shamanic practitioner. With decades of firsthand encounters, Lucinda offers an unparalleled perspective on the intersection of psychic phenomena and the UFO phenomenon . We explore: Her earliest experiences with...

Send us Fan Mail For centuries, we’ve assumed that the phenomenon is hiding from us —but what if it’s not? What if we are simply incapable of perceiving what’s already here? In this pivotal episode of Fortean Winds , we challenge everything we think we know about UAP, non-human intelligence, and hidden interactions. Instead of searching for “them,” we ask the radical question: 🚀 What if reality i...

Send us Fan Mail  In today’s episode, we continue our deep dive into the occult and its eerie parallels with UAP phenomena. From repeated patterns in esoteric practices to the deceptive nature of these encounters, we explore how both worlds seem to thrive on secrecy and illusion.  Then, we turn our attention to the latest government response—or lack thereof—to the ever-growing saga of the "My...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Fortean Winds , we venture into the enigmatic world of the occult—what it is, what it isn’t, and its rich, misunderstood history. We break down how ancient esoteric traditions sought to explore the unseen forces of reality and how they’ve been misconstrued through time.  Then, we shift gears to provide the latest update on the New Jersey drone UAP sightings, div...

Send us Fan Mail In this riveting episode of the Fortean Winds podcast, RamX and Bones delve deep into the enigma of the so-called "mystery drones." What were once thought to be simple UAVs are now definitively identified as something far stranger—UFOs or UAPs! Armed with compelling evidence and insider revelations, the duo reveals insights about the craft's incredible capabilities....

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the current events surrounding what we are referring to as UAP Drones as they have the characteristics of UAP (lack of heat signature et al).  We discuss the current state of affairs in the government and actionable steps to move forward..which could involve contact.  Don't you want to say "Hi, how can we help you? The Wendy's is that way." How about...

Send us Fan Mail We finally get to dive into Remote Viewing in an old school Fortean Winds episode.  We tell you what it is, whether or not it's real, and what it could mean to the larger phenomenon.  Then we top it all off with a discussion of the unidentified drones appearing around military bases. How about some links? Our remote viewing and UAP article: https://forteanwinds.com/2024/12/04...

Send us Fan Mail RamX returns from the Sol Symposium in San Francisco and gives a rundown of the highlights and an outside view of the efforts to influence UAP policy. Support the show Read more and follow our sources to research paths of your own at Fortean Winds Our UFO Research Summary.

Send us Fan Mail So, yeah...that happened. We went off the air and had to do some re-thinking of the phenomenon. The introduction of non-local consciousness and shamanistic practices to the research, caused a "nope" moment. Yet, we do what we do. We dusted ourselves off and wrote a number of articles on how to demysitfy this connection . During the off season, RamX had a great time talki...

Send us Fan Mail It's been a fun ride.  We wrap up our summary of the UAP phenomenon and four insane years of research in this one.  If we were going to UFO college, we would now have a bachelor's degree.  Yet, where do we go to share UAP information? Where is the mass repository into which we can brain dump our knowledge, ensuring it will help along the next set of researchers?  How abo...

Send us Fan Mail Who doesn't love Sasquatch, Yeti, Yeren and the Abominable Snowman.  The Bigfoot goes by many names (and that's what we titled our Bigfoot Article :The Many Names of Bigfoot).  We explore the existence and theories of the elusive Forest Giant in our latest episode of the Fortean Winds UFO and Paranormal Podcast. Support the show Read more and follow our sources to resear...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the infamous Mothman made famous by John Keel.  Based off our Mothman article . We hypothesize Mothman is really just a regionalized name for a series of winged humanoid sightings that stretch back as far as we can see....oh and they often happen around UFOs. Support the show Read more and follow our sources to research paths of your own at Fortean Winds Our UFO Researc...

Send us Fan Mail We provide some updates on some stories we've been covering for a while now.  The Peruvian non-human skeletons presented to the Mexican Congress which you can read about here .  As well as an update on the attacks on Peruvian villagers and you can see some investigators interview the witnesses in this youtube video .  Also, we talk about the shenanigans happening regarding an...

Send us Fan Mail We finish out our series on the more ethereal parts of the phenomenon by having the big discussion.  Have UFOs gotten mixed up in religion and what evidence is there to suggest it?  With so many competing and passionate views, religious ideas are no doubt having an impact on the disclosure of UFO information.  Join us as we discuss. To learn more about Biblical descriptions of Ang...

Send us Fan Mail We dive into the remarkably creepy and confusing world of supernatural possession with our special guest Van Gogh, who witnessed a couple strange possession events.  You can learn more about possession by following some of the research we outline in our article on supernatural possesion. Support the show Read more and follow our sources to research paths of your own at Fortean Win...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the strange facet of the UFO phenomenon in which paranormal or anomalous events seem to follow witnesses to a UFO sighting.  It's very similar to stories of picking up evil spirits and demons from haunted places.  We dive into some of the more strange cases of these occurrences at Skinwalker Ranch and their possible connections to the phenomenon. To read more about...

Send us Fan Mail We complete our trilogy on the origins of the phenomenon with a discussion of the Interdimensional or "Ultraterrestrial" Hypothesis.  Naturally, we discuss Vallee and Keel and where we can go next with the discovery of this phenomenon's origin.   Yet, we have to address the situation in Peru and Brazil where there are reports of violent alien attacks. Support the sh...

Send us Fan Mail We start episode 10 off with a discussion of the recent UAP - UFO hearings and some of the statements made by David Grusch.  We then continue down the path of discussing the theories about where UAP come from, by exploring the idea that the UFO phenomenon comes from planet Earth.  This theory most often referred to as Crypto-terrestrials was popularized by author Mac Tonnies .  We...

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the trends we saw in the cases we looked at which point to the UFO phenomenon being extraterrestrial or from another planet.  Based off our article "The Return of Extraterrestrial Hypothesis ." Support the show Read more and follow our sources to research paths of your own at Fortean Winds Our UFO Research Summary.

Send us Fan Mail We discuss the state of UFO journalism and make the stunning admission that it's "not all bad."  We then go into how UFO and UAP research is conducted in order to identify trends.  The trends might tell us more about where this phenomenon is and where it's from.  Support the show Read more and follow our sources to research paths of your own at Fortean Winds Ou...