The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

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. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.

Episodes

Classic Episode: June 26, 2011 — Crystal Skulls: Stephen Mehler

September 2, 2025 • 119 mins
Gene and Chris revisit the mystery of crystal skulls with archeologist Stephen Mehler. This has been one of the most controversial topics on our forums in recent years. You’ll hear fascinating discussions about mysterious objects, ancient mysteries, the Rosicrucian Order, and other fascinating and compelling topics.

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Historical Occult Mysteries: Walter Bosley

August 30, 2025 • 110 mins
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present a long-time Paracast favorite, the inimitable Walter Bosley. He is 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 counter-terrorism op...
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Classic Episode: July 20, 2014 — Ghost Rockets: James Carrion

August 27, 2025 • 117 mins
Gene and Chris present James Carrion, a former Director of MUFON and author of a unique book about what is called "The Greatest Deception in History." "The Rosetta Deception" is a fascinating piece of detective work explaining how "a master group of magicians" found ways to, among other things, unearth Soviet spies in the U.S. But it doesn't stop there. What about the early UFO cases, such as the Ghost Rockets, and were they real e...
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Classic Episode: June 3, 2007 — Derrel W. Sims and Tracie Austin-Peters

August 25, 2025 • 103 mins
In an early vintage episode of The Paracast, the controversial "Alien Hunter," Derrel W. Sims, talks to Gene and David about his research into alleged alien abductions, government secrecy and other controversial topics; In Part Two, you hear from Tracie Austin-Peters, who was then Producer / Host for "Let's Talk...Paranormal."

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August 24, 2025 — Ghost & Bigfoot Hunter Michael A. Kozlowski

August 23, 2025 • 110 mins
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz introduce ghost/Bigfoot author and researcher Michael A. Kozlowski. He is author of  Bigfoot Sightings: True Tales From Across America, available from all major booksellers including Amazon. His research into the world of the strange and the unknown over the years has focused mainly on ghost sightings and the ongoing Bigfoot mystery. After a careful study, he has come up with a fairly mundane conclusion o...
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Classic Episode: March 22, 2009 — Experiencer Mike Clelland

August 20, 2025 • 109 mins
In one of our most significant episodes from 2009, experiencer Mike Clelland brings us up to date on his “discovery pilgrimage” to a UFO conference in Nevada, and he also shares additional details about his ongoing paranormal encounters in this wide-ranging discussion. And what about synchronicity?

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Classic Episode: January 3, 2010 — Independent Journalist Terry Hansen

August 18, 2025 • 114 mins
We present independent journalist Terry Hansen, author of “The Missing Times,” explores ongoing news media participation in the UFO Cover-up. But this discussion goes beyond that. Indeed, are we being told the truth about any of the most important events of our time? But despite all the promises of UFO disclosure, especially since the secrets of latest Pentagon UAP studies were revealed, has anything really changed?

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August 17, 2025 — UFO Explorer Nigel Watson

August 16, 2025 • 110 mins
Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present long-time UFO researcher and author Nigel Watson, who has researched and investigated historical and contemporary reports of UFO sightings. In collaboration with Granville Oldroyd and David Clarke, he has written several articles about phantom airships seen over Britain in 1909 and 1913. A wider survey of these historical reports is contained in his e-book titled, The Origin of UFOs: Phantom Airsh...
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Classic Episode: August 16, 2009 — Modern Mystic Walter Starcke

August 13, 2025 • 110 mins
Yet another example of the offbeat guests featured on The Paracast over the years. This week, listen to an inspirational discussion where you”ll learn about the amazing life story of writer, producer and modern mystic Walter Starcke.


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Classic Episode: May 20, 2007 — Tommy Allison Exposes Starchild

August 11, 2025 • 105 mins
Gene and David introduce UFO researcher Tommy Allison, who recounts some of his own sightings and the troubled aftermath of his attempts to produce a forensic reconstruction based on the controversial Starchild skull, which some claimed to be extraterrestrial in origin. This is one of those unique exposes in Paracast history.

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August 10, 2025 — Dimensional Portals: Ronald Meyer and Mark Reeder

August 9, 2025 • 110 mins
A rollicking episode about strange paranormal encounters, interdimensional portal areas, understanding the alien mind, and even serial killers. Joining Gene on this episode is Ronald Meyer, a seasoned paranormal experiencer, with encounters ranging from out-of-body experiences and cryptid sightings to non-dual awakenings. He is the owner of Centre Communications, a film production company, and has produced and directed feature film...
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Classic Episode: November 11, 2007 — Past & Future Life: Dr. Bruce Goldberg

August 6, 2025 • 111 mins
Prolific author and "past and future life" hypnotherapist Dr. Bruce Goldberg discusses the controversial issues of ETs and time travelers in ancient Egypt. He is author of such books as "Past Lives, Future Lives." And after the interview is done, listen as your friendly Paracast hosts talk about the guest behind his back. As always, a special of The Paracast.


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Classic Episode: June 8, 2014 — UFOs: Ted Roe of NARCAP

August 4, 2025 • 117 mins
Gene and Chris present Ted Roe, Executive Director of the National Aviation Reporting Center on Anomalous Phenomena. NARCAP was founded in 1999 by Chief Scientist Dr. Richard Haines and Roe. Their information page says, that, "Through careful planning and execution, NARCAP has grown to be a respected research organization dedicated to studying UAP and aviation safety for the public's benefit." Listeners will notice that they refer ...
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August 3, 2025 — UFO Hoaxes with John Keeling

August 2, 2025 • 110 mins
Gene 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 Establis...
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Classic Episode: August 4, 2013 — Dulce Base Legends: Greg Valdez

July 30, 2025 • 118 mins
Gene 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 ...
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Classic Episode: July 17, 2011 — Roswell & Pyramids: Dennis Balthaser

July 28, 2025 • 119 mins
Gene 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?


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July 27, 2025 — UFO Contactee Ella LeBain

July 26, 2025 • 110 mins
Gene 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, alie...
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Classic Episode: May 6, 2012 — Inside a Ghost Reality Show: Mark Phillips

July 23, 2025 • 117 mins
Gene 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.


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Classic Episode: January 11, 2009 — Angelia Joiner & Frank Warren on UFOs

July 21, 2025 • 113 mins
Newspaper 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.


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July 20, 2025 — Bigfoot Hunters David Eller and Janice Nolan

July 19, 2025 • 110 mins
Gene 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 acro...
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