The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

Tim Beckley was known to many as "Mr. UFO" because of his long-standing interest and expertise on the subject; Tim Swartz (who later became cohost of The Paracast) is the outspoken editor of Conspiracy Journal. In this, our second episode, they reveal the legends of the Hollow Earth, the Shaver Mystery, Area 51 and other fascinating tales. Sadly, Tim Beckley died in 2021 and David Biedny died in 2...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present UFO author and researcher Charles Lear, who makes a return visit to The Paracast to talk about the recent UFO development reported on the NewsNation cable TV network. During an interview, alleged UFO whistleblower Jake Barber says that he was involved in the recovery of alien technology while working for a long-rumored secret UFO retrieval program. NewsNation rel...

Gene and Chris present long-time UFO authority and book author Timothy Good, who expresses his "meta" viewpoint on the extent and scope of the UFO mystery. Good also recounts experiences he's had over the years that may involve meetings with extraterrestrials, along with some of the curious and perhaps frightening results of his decades of intriguing research featured in his many best-selling book...

Gene and Chris present a return visit from UFO historian Jerome Clark, author of such works as "The UFO Encyclopedia" and "Hidden Realms, Lost Civilizations, and Beings from Other Worlds," delivers a fascinating overview of UFO research and some of the related mysteries. He'll also answer the questions you posted in our community forums. Gene has known Jerome since they were both teenagers. Sadly,...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce Robert Allred, author of " Military Encounters With UFOs: Explanations and Combat Strategies. " So military bodies around our planet have encountered, and even clashed with, UFOs, or as the U.S. military now defines them, Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena – UAP. These observations and engagements have occurred for well over a century, at least, and on all contin...

Gene and Chris explore the incredible mystery of the Men In Black with Nick Redfern, author of many books, including “The Real Men In Black: Evidence, Famous Cases, and True Stories of These Mysterious Men and their Connection to UFO Phenomena.” Are they real, fake, jokesters, government agents, or evidence of frightening paranormal encounters? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea...

Award-winning TV newscaster and UFO author George Knapp talks about the weird UFO and secret weapons-related claims surrounding Area 51, the claims of such controversial figures as John Lear and Bob Lazar. He’ll also deliver updated information (as of this taping) on the 2008 Needles, CA incident and the strange events at the Skinwalker Ranch in Utah. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present our staff announcer, Bob Zanotti, with another episode of "Voices of the Past." Bob has been interested in the UFO phenomenon from a very young age, back in the 50’s as a pre-teen. In the 1960’s he hosted a New York college radio talk show called “Coffee Klatsch,” which was devoted to the offbeat and the paranormal. As well, Bob often interviewed current UFO pers...

Co-host Paul Kimball is a filmmaker and nephew of famous UFO figure Stanton T. Friedman. In this episode, he and Gene present author and TV personality Nick Pope, who used to manage the British Government’s UFO desk. You’ll hear Nick’s views about ongoing disclosures of UFO evidence by the UK government, significant UFO cases and lots more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

Gene and Chris present a rare interview with Raymond B. Palmer, the son of legendary UFO and occult researcher Raymond A. Palmer, the co-founder of "Fate" magazine and one of the early promoters of flying saucer research. Raymond A. also introduced the world to the Shaver mystery, about a man who claimed to have been in touch with advanced beings from beneath the Earth. To some, Raymond A. was reg...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce a tale about a truly weird character who hung out on the fringes of UFO research with Bryan Shickley. An animator and storyteller, is best known for Fred Crisman: Cave of the Space Nazis, a short film inspired by fan letters sent to Amazing Stories in the 1940s, during the height of the Shaver Mystery. He has interviewed the family of controversial UFO figure F...

Co-host Greg Bishop and Gene present fringe culture chronicler (or certified “crackpot historian”) Adam Gorightly, who has been involved in writing and researching the paranormal since the 1980s. He is also described as: "A true renaissance man of the lunatic fringe, Adam Gorightly is an author, actor, musician, Discordian, and erstwhile podcaster. He’s probably best known for his book 'The Shadow...

On the verge of retiring from the UFO field in 2007, Don Ecker recounted his long history in the field, the cases he's investigated over the years, the people he's met and then explains why he's giving up UFO research. Or did he really retire? Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support .

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce Elly Flippen, author of "Conjunction. World: A Journey Through the Mirror." She was born into the family of artist, astrologer, psychic, and remote viewer Ingo Swann. Through her time with Ingo, her uncle, Elly gained unique insights into his creative processes, spontaneous psychic experiences, meticulous personality, and the lively community of visitors who fr...

Gene and Chris present the legendary and ever-elusive Dr. Russell Targ. Dr. Targ and Hal Putoff led the team at Stanford Research Institute that created the "remote viewing" protocols in the early '70s, about which many stories have been written. Topics include Targ's book: "The Reality of ESP: A Physicist's Proof of Psychic Abilities." Sadly, former co-host Chris O'Brien died in 2024. Become a su...

Noted anomalist and UFO historian Jerome Clark talks of UFOs as possible extraterrestrial visitors and possible expressions of a larger reality that we do not fully understand. Clark has been involved in researchng such anomalous events for a number of decades. His sprawling two-volume book, "The UFO Encyclopedia," sets the standard for a comprehensive long-term look at the phenomenon. Become a su...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Joshua Cutchin and Ryan Grulich, creators of a true crime documentary, The Lady of the Lake. Director, writer, and producer Ryan Grulich and producer Joshua Cutchin have unearthed the strange case of Hallie Illingworth. The Lady of the Lake follows investigator Amanda Paulson and her team as they delve into the chilling case of Hallie Illingworth, a local woman w...

Long-time UFO investigator and author Kevin D. Randle delivers an update on the 1947 Roswell, NM UFO crash/retrieval case and a number of other important sightings; author Mac Tonnies returns with a startlingly different viewpoint on the possible origin of UFOs. Sadly, Mac died in 2009; still in his 30s. David passed in 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the...

We are proud to present veteran paranormal researcher Curt Sutherly, author of "UFO Mysteries: A Reporter Seeks the Truth," who discusses the progression of UFO evidence and belief systems. He'll also tell a few anecdotes about his longtime friendship with our host, Gene Steinberg and their joint explorations of the strange and the unknown. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker....

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Kevin J. Guhl, who leverages his experience as a professional journalist to investigate America’s strangest legends, uncovering glimmers of truth and insights into the bizarre characters and events woven into the tapestry of U.S. history. He chronicles the anomalous via highly researched articles on his website, www. ThunderbirdPhoto.com. Kevin published his firs...

Gene and Chris introduce John B. Alexander, Ph. D, author of “UFOs: Myths, Conspiracies, and Realities.” He’ll discuss his ongoing research, and what the government knows and doesn’t know about the subject. So in 1985, Alexander founded the Advanced Theoretical Physics Project, an informal cadre of "government officials" (including "people from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, plus several from the...

Nuclear physicist and UFO authority Stanton T. Friedman visits The Paracast to talk about his new book, "Flying Saucers and Science: A Scientist Investigates the Mysteries of UFOs." This is going to be one of the most fascinating sessions we've had with Stanton. Over the years, Stanton lectured worldwide on the subject. He died in 2019 at the age of 84. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz feature a visit from Paul Seaburn, author of "What Would You Say to a Naked Alien?" The book is a collection of his favorite reports of encounters with quirky extraterrestrials that turned out to be more fun than fearsome, and his thoughts about what he — and you — might do in the same situations. Paul's long, strange trip to paranormal news writing began with a career i...

Gene and Chris welcome long-time cryptozoological researcher Loren Coleman. Loren is an author and television personality who has written over 40 books on a number of topics, including cryptozoology. He is also the President, Founder and leading Director of the International Cryptozoology Museum in Portland, Maine. Sadly, Chris died in 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

Gene and co-host Chris O’Brien introduce UFO/humanoid researcher Albert S. Rosales, who not only brings you up to date on these unusual encounters throughout history, but reports on his own amazing personal experiences. Sadly Chris died in a tragic accident in 2024. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/supp...