The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a visit with the one-and-only Professor Wham (Dr. C.S. Matthews). She is  a journalist and has also published poetry, short stories, academic papers, a textbook on New Religious Movements and most recently a survey of paranormal reports and experiences in the Hudson Valley, "Mysterious Beauty: Living with the Paranormal in the Hudson Valley." She is also the auth...

Best-selling author Larry Flaxman, at the time of this interview, president, ARPAST, the Arkansas Paranormal and Anomalous Studies Team, discusses paranormal events and how they might be related. He also recounts some of the most compelling encounters he has experienced or investigated. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranorma...

From the first year of The Paracast: Richard M. Dolan, a member of the investigative team on the SciFi|Investigates cable TV show from 2006, discusses UFOs and conspiracies; Ryan Wood, author of "MAJIC Eyes Only" and conference chairperson of the 4th Annual Crash/Retrieval Conference, talks about alleged secret UFO-related documents. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Brian E. Minnick, a lifetime visitor of the controversial and mysterious Camp Hero on Long Island, NY. After 36 years of visiting, studying and photographing Camp Hero, he has amassed piles of documents, witness testimony, personal experiences, maps and more detailing Camp Hero from about every possible angle — he was even a major contributor to a History Channel...

Gene and Chris present noted Ufologist Philip Mantle. His interest in UFO research began in 1979 when he joined the British UFO Research Association (BUFORA), and Yorkshire UFO Society (YUFOS), and he is considered one of the UK's top experts. Philip is well known for doggedly tackling the "Alien Autopsy" controversy, quickly becoming the top investigator into this strangely-curious affair that to...

Gene and Chris present the yet another wide-ranging discussion with controversial paranormal author and commentator Dr. Joseph P. Farrell, author of such books as "Saucers, Swastikas, and Psyops." This time, the bill of fare includes such topics as the possible mysterious suicides of prominent bankers, the reported looting of the banking system by so-called "banksters," a possible "Manhattan Proje...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz feature explorer and researcher Hercules Invictus, author of two e-books on Kindle Olympian Ice and The Antediluvial Scrolls and contributor to such books as: Alien Artifacts , Mimics — The Others Among Us , and Weird Time — Exploring the Mysteries of Time and Space . Hercules is a Lemnian Greek, a proud descendant of Argonauts and Amazons. He is openly Olympian in his s...

Veteran UFO and paranormal investigator Dr. Leo Sprinkle shares information acquired over a lifetime of exploring the unknown. This wide-ranging discussion covers UFOs, reincarnation phenomena and abductions. Long-respected in the field, Dr. Sprinkle died in 2021. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/suppor...

Gene and Chris present controversial UFO abduction researcher, Dr. David Jacobs, author of "Walking Among Us: The Alien Plan to Control Humanity." In his 1998 book, "The Threat," Jacobs uncovered disconcerting reports about aliens' plans for the future of Earth. He reported that a "change" is coming; a future when very human-like hybrids would intermingle with humans in everyday life. "Soon we wil...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present the return of Walter Bosley, an investigator of historical occult mysteries, author of pulp fiction novels and a screenwriter. Bosley is an inactive reserve officer in the United States Air Force for which he served as a Special Agent of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. Following his military service, he spent six years as a counterterrorism operat...

Gene and Chris present a full-scale discussion of a classic UFO encounter, the Cash-Landrum incident, which occurred on an isolated two-lane road near Houston, Texas on December 29, 1980. This sighting includes a witness who received possible severe radiation burns as the result of being in close proximity to the strange aircraft. To flesh out the nuts and bolts of the case, we invited two UFO inv...

Gene and Chris present long-time UFO researcher Curt Sutherly, author of "UFO Mysteries: A Reporter Seeks the Truth," who talks about about an almost-forgotten UFO pioneer, Kenneth Arnold, whose spectacular sighting of nine objects on June 24, 1947 began the popular UFO era. Curt has researched not only Arnold's life, but his involvement in the controversial Maury Island UFO case. Become a support...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz take you on a fascinating, sometimes frightening journey through the strange and the unknown with James Creachbaum (Doctor J.C.), who has been investigating the paranormal for over 30 years all over the U.S. He says there is nothing in the field that he hasn't seen or done to help people with paranormal problems. The "Paranormal Doctor" retired from boots on the ground h...

Co-host Nicholas Redfern, author of numerous paranormal books, joins Gene for this special episode to take us on a fascinating journey of UFO information and disinformation with Mark Pilkington, author of “Mirage Men: An Adventure into Paranoia, Espionage, Psychological Warfare, and UFOs.” 'Nuff said. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standa...

Veteran and highly-prolific paranormal author and lecturer Brad Steiger, author of the book, “Real Vampires, Night Stalkers and Creatures from the Darkside,” returned to The Paracast to speak about frightening encounters with evil entities of the night. Sadly Brad, one of the original guests on The Paracast, died in 2018. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-par...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Ronald Kinsella,  an artist, illustrator and author. He started using crayons, acrylics, oils and even airbrush, before moving on to the wonderful world of digital. He has an avid interest in UFOs and has written and illustrated numerous books, including science fiction. He has appeared on national television and also jointly hosts a paranormal radio show, ‘Twin...

In a sometimes contentious episode, controversial UFO researcher Paola Harris talks about her ongoing research, including reminiscences of her meetings with Col. Philip J. Corso about his Roswell-related experiences. She will also discuss the strange study of exopolitics, and its possible relevance to UFO research. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-t...

Gene and Chris present veteran UFO researcher Jerome Clark, author of "Unexplained!: Strange Sightings, Incredible Occurrences, and Puzzling Physical Phenomena." You'll hear about all sorts of unusual cases involving strange creatures and phenomena, and whether some of it might relate to UFOs. In addition, our guest will answer questions from our forum posters. Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present Matt Hendrick, author of Uncommon Vision , a gripping memoir that delves into his extraordinary experiences with near-death encounters, UFO sightings, and paranormal phenomena. After a life-altering accident left him a quadriplegic, Matt’s journey took him through multiple near-death experiences, which opened his awareness to the supernatural and deepened his con...

Gene and Chris present a special visit by UFO investigator Robert Hastings, author of “UFOs and Nukes: Extraordinary Encounters at Nuclear Weapons Sites,” which covers sightings of UFOs in and around nuclear weapons facilities around the world. We’ll also present listener questions about his research. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standa...

Gene and Chris present award-winning investigative reporter and UFO investigator George Knapp, co-author of "Hunt for the Skinwalker: Science Confronts the Unexplained at a Remote Ranch in Utah." Knapp has investigated the strange occurrences at the Skinwalker Ranch in Utah, and he has also covered the unusual claims surrounding Area 51, not to mention such eccentric UFO-related personalities as B...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz welcome back veteran UFO researcher Kevin D. Randle. During this episode, Randle will offer his reaction to the best-selling book, "Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs" from former Pentagon UFO official Luis Elizondo. Does the book realize its hype, or is it just another title among thousands on the subject? Randle will also continue to evaluate the key cases h...

Long-time UFO investigator and amateur paleontologist Ray Stanford returns to The Paracast to talk about his storied nearly 60-year career in the field. Many of you are aware that Chris personally feels that Ray is probably the most important figure involved in UFO research. Recorded in 2014, he also discussed the 50-year anniversary of the Soccoro, NM UFO case, which is regarded as one of the mos...

One of our favorite author/researchers, the amazingly busy Nick Redfern, returns to The Paracast to talk about his latest books: "Secret History: Conspiracies from Ancient Aliens to the New World Order." It's a large book, and there's plenty of ground to cover from the mainstays, such as the Kennedy Assassination, Walt Disney and the CIA, to loads of other topics. We'll also get a blow-by-blow abo...

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present film makeup artist and creature maker William Munns. He has been fascinated all his life with cryptozoology, and in particular, Bigfoot, because of his work in films and with real apes. The most famous single piece of filmed material purported to be a Bigfoot is the Patterson-Gimlin film taken in 1967, and in the last 40 years, there has been an ongoing and still...