Weird Horizon

Continuing a series on Cryptozoology by exploring the second wave of ‘anomalous primate’ research, and how it delineated itself and reacted to the expedition’s that came before them. Exploring a few of the reactions to the ‘Yeti Hunting’ craze and the directions anomalous primate researchers attempted to take the field, with examples from nemeses, Grover Krantz and René Dahinden. Bibliography comi...

Continuing a series on Cryptozoology by beginning to explore the various contexts in which bipedal hominids are studied, starting with the Western Yeti craze of the 1950s and the tensions and motivations that informed the foundation the Pacific Northwest Sasquatch Expedition. Bibliography coming soon, check out Jeff Meldrum’s analysis of the Patterson-Gimlin prints here: https://youtu.be/VLL48HkSg...

Beginning a probably lengthy series on Cryptozoology, focusing more specifically on the study of ‘anomalous primates’, the elusive Yeti, Sasquatch, Bigfoot et al. Setting the foundation for a deep drive into what people believe about these creatures, and what these theories say about their cultural context.

Concluding this discussion on Tarot with a brief look into Tarot’s history. From its origins as a medieval Italian parlour game, to its reimagining as a lost goldmine of Hermetic wisdom, Tarot has taken a variety of forms and meanings as a reaction to its historical context. Tracing a little about where it came from can help us to fully understand some of its more evocative imagery, as well as the...

The concluding part to our loose discussion exploring Tarot and applying it to our personal lives. Using Tarot to help answer the big personal questions that we know the answer to deep down, but need a little push in the right direction.

In this episode we continue our exploration of Tarot with some simple card pulls and interpretations, asking some deep questions and questioning what exactly it is we want from life and how we measure our own success. A lighthearted exploration of the spiritual practice, by three people who are interested but not hugely knowledgeable. Be kind to us.

In this episode I am joined once again by my good friends Lee and Lewis, as we start to explore another aspect of Spirituality and esoteric beliefs, Tarot and its application as a form of spiritual development. This is a slightly more relaxed discussion on the topic, but will be followed up by a more in-depth history if you're interested in that. Join us as we chat Tarot and our ideas around it. I...

In this episode we will conclude our discussion on Internet culture and the philosophies that surround our changing relationship with it. So far we have explored all the ways in which the Internet may be classed as 'alive', or at least share similarities with other living structures and networks.  In this episode we look at a more modern theory, that the Internet of the 2020s is in fact much...

Deepening or discussion on the ways in which the structure of the brain mirrors the structure of the internet. Is the internet brain simply ageing? Is a human-less internet the natural culmination of it maturing? Are humans themselves heading towards a post-human future?

Continuing on with our discussion and moving into the early 00s, we explore some of the theories surrounding the structural similarities between the maturing internet and the human brain.  If the Internet is indeed similar to the human brain, is it capable of the emergent product of said structure: thought? If so, does that mean the brain and body are divisible? Transcription available here s...

Exploring some of the theories and philosophies springing from the meteoric rise of the internet. What does it mean for our species that we are connected in ways we never where before? What emergent properties are displayed by this man-made ‘superorganism’?

The conclusion to our discussion on the Bennewitz affair. Rejoining the campaign against him and the community at large at the point the plan is in full swing. We look at the wider effects on the community as well as the extent to which modern UFO lore is directly descended from stories as penned and controlled by AFOSI agent, Richard Doty.  Transcription available here: https://drive.google....

Continuing our exploration of the ‘men in black’ myth, with the disinformation campaign levelled against the UFO community coming to a head in a complicated and dangerous hall of mirrors. Transcription available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oDSgxtoRijTFhKBNsrkmgw8SzsVFib8P/view?usp=sharing

Continuing our look into the ‘men in black’ myth and starting to untangle the complicated web make up these stories. Government and military involvement, SF authors and counter-espionage agents all leave their marks on the evolving narrative. But what is it evolving into? Transcription available here:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/13RIhD_eJdnd65RqjtyBVDjPwYd5xg36G/view?usp=sharing

Talking regional cryptids with Cameron from Florida Men on Florida Man. How to attract a Skunk Ape and how we’d run away from the Beast of Bodmin Moor… Transcript coming soon.

Cameron from Florida Men on Florida Man Podcast joins me to talk Florida specific UFO news and stories, abduction accounts and Google Earth. Transcription coming soon…

Taking a look at probably the first widely documented visitation from the 'men in black', the case of Albert Bender and the International Flying Saucer Bureau. Talking the distinction between 'men in black' and MIBs, the different theories around who or what they may be as well as exploring one of the ways the US military and government seemed to have influenced the UFO field in its infancy, as we...

In this special collaboration with Love & Murder Podcast we explore one of the most widely publicised true crime cases of the decade, the disappearance and death of 21 year old student, Elisa Lam from a hotel in downtown LA. Little did she know when she checked into the re-branded hotel, that the building had a long and chequered past. As soon as the police appealed for help in this case with...

In this special bonus episode, we cover a few extra details around the Elisa Lam case that didn't quite fit into the main episode. If you are joining me from Love & Murder Podcast, it also contains some exclusive paranormal stories of our very own, and the ways in which we've had experiences we couldn't quite explain... If that sounds good to you, stick around and hang out with us for a bit. F...

The concluding episode on a series on applying astrology fundamentals, via awkward questions, champagne and coming to grips with our inauthentic selves…

I am joined by two very good friends of mine as we start to put into practice some basic astrology concepts. Exploring ideas such as modality and cardinal signs via Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a healthy dose of wine. Sceptics that we all are, it's hard to deny there's something persuasive about astrology...

Bridging the gap between ancient astrology and modern astrology with our good friend Carl Jung. We'll also be taking a look at some of the modern services that serve similar needs to astrology for those who are spiritually averse.

Taking a speedy tour through the history of western astrology, how it’s focus has changed through the years and all the different forms it takes. Research for this episode would not have happened without the oceans of amazing content put out there by Chris Brennan at The Astrology Podcast. He’s an undeniable expert in the field and now a favourite of mine. A special thank you to Nix from Sounds Cr...

The conclusion to the series on Hollow Earth, talking modern hollow earth theory and the problems with it…

Taking a close look at probably the main inspiration for modern Hollow Earth theory, the earth ‘hollow and inhabitable within’ of John Symmes Jr.