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The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio
Hosted by Gene Steinberg · EN
All episodes starting in 2022 feature better audio and fewer ads! The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives. Join long-time paranormal writer and researcher Gene Steinberg, a team of knowledgeable guest cohosts, and a panel of special guest experts and experiencers, as they explore the realms of the known and unknown. Listen each week to the great stories about the amazing history of the paranormal field in the 20th and 21st centuries. When strange things occur that confound traditional scientific dogma, from strange objects speeding across our skies, to frightening creatures in remote areas of the world, and incredible reports of haunted houses, The Paracast will be there to separate the signal from the noise.
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August 3, 2025 — UFO Hoaxes with John Keeling
Aug 3, 202501:50:01Tap to summarizeGene and cohost Tim Swartz present skeptical UFO researcher John Keeling, author of "LANDED! The Great British Flying Saucer Hoax & Other Extraterrestrial Spoofs." It asks some important questions: What would we do if aliens landed? Would we offer greetings? Would we panic? Or would we shoot to kill? In 1967, a maverick group of British students wanted to know. As apprentices at Farnborough’s prestigious Royal Aircraft Establishment, they hatched an ingenious and audacious plot to test the authorities; landing multiple flying saucers across the width of England. Not only would "The Great Flying Saucer Hoax" challenge the Police, the Royal Air Force, the Army, and numerous government ministries, it also confronted Ufologists with the scenario they continuously prophesize (and claim to be prepared for). John's book also chronicles many other instances of extraterrestrial spoofing, to examine what such incidents might tell us about our hopes and fears of potential contact. After years of research, John does not embrace the extraterrestrial hypothesis for the phenomenon. John has written for The Fortean Times, and in addition to creating social media content for the East Anglian Astrophysical Research Organisation’s proposed UK SETI project, is completing his next book. He lives on the Essex coast, close to his two daughters. His web site: https://johnkeelingmedia.blogBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
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Classic Episode: August 4, 2013 — Dulce Base Legends: Greg Valdez
Jul 31, 202501:58:00Tap to summarizeGene and Chris present Gabe Valdez's son Greg, who has just released a very informative book, "Dulce Base: The Truth and Evidence from the Case Files of Gabe Valdez," which provides a fascinating look at his dad's many years of investigative work in and around the Dulce, NM/Rio Arriba County region, including the hell years of dozens of mutilations in the northern NM region, his work as a field investigator for Bigelow's NIDS, his theories and conclusions about the mutilations, the "Dulce Base" myths, stories, rumors and legends plus much more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
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Classic Episode: July 17, 2011 — Roswell & Pyramids: Dennis Balthaser
Jul 29, 202501:59:14Tap to summarizeGene and Chris present veteran UFO researcher Dennis Balthaser, who had, in this 2011 interview become extremely disenchanted with the state of UFO research, and was seriously considering whether to leave the field. He delivers an update about the legendary 1947 Roswell UFO crash, and will also discuss his long-time interest in the mysteries of the Great Pyramid. Were they, in fact, built by ancient aliens?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
Transcribe →July 27, 2025 — UFO Contactee Ella LeBain
Jul 27, 202501:50:01Tap to summarizeGene and cohost Tim Swartz present an "off the wall" episode with UFO contactee and researcher Ella LeBain. author of a six-book series collectively called "Who's Who in the Cosmic Zoo?" Ella's close encounters with what she considers to be extraterrestrial beings, which began during her time in Israel in 1979, inspired her to dig deeper into what has become a 40-plus-year journey to research and discover the truth about UFOs, aliens, ETs, Gods, and Angels. She has also extensively studied alien abductions and other paranormal activities, and how all of these various concepts and ideas fit into the Bible's "End Times" scenario. Ella was orphaned at the age of 6, and again at the age of 15. She says that these personal and highly traumatic events left her open to experiencing multiple supernatural close encounters with a variety of interdimensional beings, including an entity that she identifies as Jesus. Her abduction story was featured as a docudrama on the Travel and Discovery + Channel's TV series "UFO Witness" Season 2, Episode 5. These experiences inspired Ella to conceive — and shaped the writing of — her six-book "Who's Who" series. As of the recording of this episode, Ella announced that her latest book, "The Cosmic Slingshot," is available at Amazon. Her site: https://whoswhointhecosmiczoo.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
Transcribe →Classic Episode: May 6, 2012 — Inside a Ghost Reality Show: Mark Phillips
Jul 24, 202501:57:57Tap to summarizeGene and Chris present Mark Phillips, an award-winning producer who was Executive Producer for "My Ghost Story," described as one of Biography Channel's highest rated programs in its time. During this episode, Phillips will tell you how the show originated, and the methodology he and his staff use to investigate and cover stories of paranormal encounters, as told by the eyewitnesses.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
Transcribe →Classic Episode: January 11, 2009 — Angelia Joiner & Frank Warren on UFOs
Jul 22, 202501:53:00Tap to summarizeNewspaper reporter Angelia Joiner and UFO investigator Frank Warren discuss the classic Stephenville, Texas sighting and other important events in the field in 2008. They also talk about the prospects for disclosure the following year, and what role the newly-arrived President Obama might play in such an announcement. As history demonstrates, however, dreams of disclosure were never fulfilled.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
Transcribe →July 20, 2025 — Bigfoot Hunters David Eller and Janice Nolan
Jul 19, 202501:50:01Tap to summarizeGene and cohost Tim Swartz present a highly-experienced Bigfoot-hunting team, David Eller and Janice Nolan. David is an artist an adventurer who has spent over 30 years as a monster hunter and cryptozoologist. Born in Illinois, David had what he calls a “Tom Sawyer boyhood” filled with the woodland investigations and natural history experimentation's that prepared him for a lifetime of cryptozoological experiences. His travels across North America, Canada, the Yucatán and various European countries have resulted in numerous encounters with the paranormal and the unexplained. He is author of "The Pagoda: In the Presence of Mystery," about a woven tree structure, both delicate and intricate, unlike anything he had encountered in his years of cryptozoological research. This structure, which he later dubbed “The Pagoda,” defies natural explanation, showcasing deliberate design and engineering that suggests a greater intelligence at work. It stands as a potential sign of cryptid behavior. With no evidence of human-made materials like ropes or ties, the structure relies solely on the dexterity and strength of its creator(s), leaving researchers baffled. Janice has worked as a camera operator and Cryptid investigator for the past 15 years with Relic Films. Director Greg Ogles and Janice Nolan have three documentaries, including "The Downey Booger," 'Cryptic Expeditions: The Land Between the Lakes" and the forthcoming "The Vanished." Over the years, Janice has had many speaking engagements as well as investigations. Check out their site: https://pursueparanormal.com/the-pagoda-site/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
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Classic Episode: July 10, 2011 — UFO Court Jester Jim Moseley
Apr 3, 2025Tap to summarizeGene and Chris are joined by the irrepressible Jim Moseley, Editor/Publisher of Saucer Smear, who discusses the fakes and the outright frauds he has discovered, and sometimes exposed — and sometgimes perpetrated — in the UFO field since the 1950s. One of Gene's closest friends, he died in 2012. A memorial site dedicated to Jim is located at: www.jimmoseley.com. Chris died in 2024.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
Transcribe →December 8, 2024 — Comedy Writer/UFO Author Paul Seaburn
Dec 8, 2024Tap to summarizeGene 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 in tech support, management and sales for two successful computer industry startups. A lifelong love of comedy led him to try standup, but his talent for writing resulted instead in a second career penning jokes for the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, other TV shows, many top comedians, an Emmy-winning children's show, a jazz/comedy show on public radio and as a contributor to over 30 collections of humor, trivia and puzzles. Paul brought his writing and humor skills to the paranormal and strange news world at Mysterious Universe, where he could finally scratch the itch he's had since his youth to become a cross between Robert Ripley and Johnny Carson. With this background, just how will he react to Gene's penchant for terrible disk jockey puns? Paul's site: www.paulseaburn.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
Transcribe →Classic Episode: September 2, 2007 — Conspiracies/UFOs: Kenn Thomas and Jim Moseley
Aug 20, 2024Tap to summarizeConspiracy theory expert Kenn Thomas, publisher of Steamshovel Press, talks about the real conspiracies and the ones that don't pass the logic test. Can you guess which ones seem real? In addition, controversial "Saucer Smear" editor/publisher Jim Moseley, Ufology's "court jester," discusses the "Culture of Ufology."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
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