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Thirteen This Cabin Doesn’t Have a BasementA cabin in the middle of nowhere, something thumping loudly in the night. It’s the last place anyone saw him alive. Written by Julia LaFond Narrated by Brooke Jennett Bea was Emma Sherr-Ziarko Mr. Whittaker was Ian Epperson Music composed by Caleb Ritchie Editing and sound design by Brooke Jennett Assistance from Bridgett Freeman and Mason Amadeus Check out our new merch store Support Thirteen on Patreon Find Thirteen on social media at: ⁠Facebo...

2025-11-1346 min

Thirteen Willow House Part Five: Sliders, Brian, Fox MulderAn urban legend, a haunted house, and a small town coming of age tradition. Welcome to Thirteen's 2025 Fall Series: Willow House Written by Ian Epperson Narrated by Brooke Jennett Ashley was Noelle Woolery Charlie was Shelby Novak Andi was Kayla Temshiv Amber was Emma Sherr-Ziarko Dylan was Ian Epperson Music composed by Caleb Ritchie ...

2025-10-3152 min

Somewhere in the Skies Is Seeing Really Believing? | A Discussion with the Bigfoot Collectors ClubRyan is currently in London for MCM Comic Con, so the boys over at Bigfoot Collectors Club have taken over the podcast! Bryce Johnson, Michael McMillian, and Riley Bray have a lively roundtable about what it really means to believe in the unexplained. From Bryce’s on-the-ground investigations for Expedition Bigfoot to the team’s personal brushes with “The Phenomenon,” this conversation dives deep into the nature of belief itself. Is seeing really believing when it comes to UFOs, Bigfoot, and other high-strangeness encounters? Or does the truth hide somewhere between the known and the unknown? Find Bigfoot...

2025-10-271h 00

Somewhere in the Skies Frankenstein & Flying Saucers: The Reality of Disclosure's DeathRetired U.S. Army Colonel Karl Nell — a key figure in the Pentagon’s UAP research efforts — recently made waves by declaring that UAP disclosure is dead. In this episode, Ryan Sprague unpacks Nell’s remarks through his essay “Frankenstein and Flying Saucers” from the acclaimed book UFOs: Reframing the Debate (edited by Robbie Graham). Drawing on the insights of Carl Jung, Jacques Vallée, Jenny Randles, David Clarke, and Greg Bishop, Ryan explores how our understanding of UFOs mirrors Frankenstein’s creation — a reflection of humanity’s fears, desires, and need to define the unknown. This thought-provoking discussion challenges the “ext...

2025-10-2631 min

Somewhere in the Skies OMNIBUS 10 | Alien Abductions: Part 3In another Alien Abduction Omnibus collection, we explore some of the most compelling, terrifying, and awe-inspiring encounters ever recorded. From the lifelong abduction saga of Denise Stoner, whose chilling experiences span decades and challenge every notion of reality, to the harrowing abduction of the Ahren’s family, this episode dives deep into the personal and emotional impact of alien contact. You’ll also hear incredible accounts of aliens who healed the sick, and others where abductees fought back—literally punching extraterrestrials in the face in acts of sheer defiance. It’s a rollercoaster of mystery, fear, resilience, and wonder as we pu...

2025-10-242h 50

Thirteen Willow House Part Four: A Pitcher and A GlassAn urban legend, a haunted house, and a small town coming of age tradition. Welcome to Thirteen's 2025 Fall Series: Willow House Don't want to wait until Halloween? Listen to part five right now, on our Patreon⁠! Written by Ian Epperson Narrated by Brooke Jennett Andi was Kayla Temshiv Music composed by Caleb Ritchie Editing and sound design by Brooke Jennett Assistance from Bridgett Freeman ...

2025-10-2254 min

Somewhere in the Skies Nellis AFB UAP Witness Speaks Out, ‘Age of Disclosure’ Release Date, Lacatski's "New Insights"Ryan and Suzanne return with an out-of-this-world lineup of breaking UFO and space news you don’t want to miss! 🌌 Topics include: Astronomers detect “exceptionally strong” radio signals from deep space linked to a black hole tearing apart a star — and possibly mimicking alien fast radio bursts (The Debrief). The UK’s top UFO hotspot revealed — find out which small Welsh town beats Manchester and Leeds for sightings per capita. The long-awaited release date for “The Age of Disclosure” documentary is finally here... featuring Marco Rubio, military insiders, and shocking UAP testimony. Inside James Lacatski’s new book, Inside the U.S. Government C...

2025-10-222h 08

Uncanny Japan Ame-onna - Rain Woman's Original Ghost StoryWe're getting closer to Halloween. How about another ghost story? Ame-onna, the rain woman - a haggard looking thing, soaked to the bone, wandering rainy nights. There's lore about her, rumors, theories... but she doesn't have her own ghost story. So I fixed that. First, I'll tell you the fascinating history: from Toriyama Sekien's 18th century yokai art (where she secretly represented courtesans) to the evolution into a grief-stricken mother searching for her stolen child. The Chinese literary connections. The "morning clouds, evening rain" idiom. The transformation from ephemeral beauty to child-stealing spirit. ...

2025-10-2127 min

Somewhere in the Skies Reviewing the Shag Harbour UFO XPO (w/ Paul Kimball)Ryan returns to Nova Scotia and dives deep into his unforgettable weekend at the Shag Harbour UFO XPO alongside retired UFOlogist and filmmaker Paul Kimball. Together, they give their brutally honest (yet good-natured) reviews of the event’s standout speakers — including Terry Tibando, Dolly Safran, Preston Dennett, Marc D’Antonio, and Chris Styles, the preeminent Shag Harbour UFO researcher himself. From an emotional experiencer session that left the audience speechless to a mysterious visit to an abandoned Canadian military base rumored to hide UFO secrets, Ryan and Paul pull no punches in this hilarious, heartfelt, and insightful debrief. Plus, you’ll...

2025-10-201h 25

Somewhere in the Skies The Slo-Mo Silver Saucerians: 1973’s Bizarre Hopping UFO EntitiesZelia Edgar brings us back to 1973 for yet another truly bizarre retro UFO incident. October 22nd, 1973 at around 10pm, a couple driving with their baby suddenly spotted what they thought were children playing on a dark rural road. But as their headlights hit the figures, they realized these were no children. Instead, they encountered bizarre, silver-suited beings moving in strange, hopping motions across the road. Who were the “Slo-Mo Silver Saucerians”? Were they extraterrestrials, misidentified figures, or something far stranger? 👽 Buckle up for a journey back to one of the most bizarre close encounters in UFO his...

2025-10-1716 min

Thirteen Willow House Part Three: Are You Ready?An urban legend, a haunted house, and a small town coming of age tradition. Welcome to Thirteen's 2025 Fall Series: Willow House Don't want to wait for weekly releases? Listen to the rest of the series right now, on ⁠Patreon⁠! Written by Ian Epperson Narrated by Brooke Jennett Charlie was Shelby Novak Music composed by Caleb Ritchie Editing and sound design by Brooke Jennett Assistance from B...

2025-10-1534 min

Somewhere in the Skies UAP Crash at AREA 51, SHOCKING 3I/ATLAS News, Space Force Whistleblower TELLS ALL!Ryan is back from Nova Scotia after attending the Shag Harbour UFO XPO, and tonight’s livestream is packed with breaking UFO and space news! We’ll start with the shocking removal of Belgium’s only UFO monument — ending 70 years of folklore tied to a famous 1955 sighting. Then, we’re diving deep into the incredible new discovery about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, which astronomers say is leaking water “like a fire hose at full blast” — and might even hint at alien origins. Next, we’ll break down the mysterious crash near Area 51 that triggered an FBI investigation after evidence tampering was disc...

2025-10-151h 53

Somewhere in the Skies Inside Our Obsession with Aliens: A Deep Space Dive with Becky FerreiraJournalist, author, and space reporter Becky Ferreira joins Ryan and Suzanne to discuss her new book, First Contact: The Story of Our Obsession with Aliens. In this fascinating conversation, they explore humanity’s centuries-long fascination with extraterrestrial life and how that obsession shapes our science, culture, and imagination. Ferreira shares her insights on how the search for alien intelligence has evolved. from early science fiction dreams to real-world efforts in astrobiology and space exploration. The discussion also dives into what first contact could actually look like: Will it be a slow realization through data or a sudden encounter that ch...

2025-10-131h 02

Thirteen Willow House Part Two: GotchaAn urban legend, a haunted house, and a small town coming of age tradition. Welcome to Thirteen's 2025 Fall Series: Willow House Don't want to wait for weekly releases? Listen to the rest of the series right now, on ⁠Patreon⁠! Written by Ian Epperson Narrated by Brooke Jennett Ashley was Noelle Woolery Charlie was Shelby Novak Andi was Kayla Temshiv Music composed by Caleb Ritchie

2025-10-0849 min

Somewhere in the Skies David Marler's Mission to Save UFO HistoryRyan and Suzanne are joined by David Marler, Executive Director of the National UFO Historical Records Center (NUFOHRC), to uncover how the world’s largest repository of UFO/UAP documents and files came to be. Marler stressed why preserving decades of UFO history is more important now more than ever and how the archives are helping researchers, journalists, and even the United States Government gain access to information on UFOs and UAP. You'll also hear never-before-heard interview clips with Captain Gerry Irwin, a U.S. Army officer at the heart of one of the strangest UFO encounters in history, an...

2025-10-061h 36

The Tape Library - Archive of the Paranormal & the Unexplained Inside the Demonic World of Ed & Lorraine Warren | The Shocking True StoryStep inside the chilling world of Ed and Lorraine Warren, the real-life paranormal investigators who inspired The Conjuring universe. In this deep dive, we uncover the true stories behind their most famous cases. From Annabelle and the Perron family haunting, to Amityville, The Devil Made Me Do It, and beyond. But behind their rise as America’s most famous demonologists lies a darker, more complicated truth. Who were Ed and Lorraine Warren really? What did they believe about demons and hauntings? And how much of their story was real? Or...

2025-10-032h 13

Somewhere in the Skies The Banbury Ballyhoo: A Haunting Encounter on an Oxfordshire RoadZelia Edgar brings us to England in the 1970s. At 2:30 AM, long-haul truck driver, Len Delman, was navigating his lorry into Banbury, Oxfordshire, when something terrifying appeared. A figure dressed in white stood motionless in the road. Slamming the brakes to avoid disaster, Len rushed out—only to find no one there. Moments later, his headlights revealed a tall, otherworldly being staring back at him. In this chilling episode, Zelia explores the Banbury Ballyhoo—one of Oxfordshire’s most mysterious and unnerving encounters. Was it a ghostly apparition, an alien entity, or something far stranger? Join us as we...

2025-10-0314 min

NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS : dark tales, both old and new, performed by voice artist Kristin Holland NOCTRANS Ep. 215 - The Gargling ShowerA young couple's relationship troubles get flushed away courtesy of some benevolent plumbing. NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is proud to present: 'THE GARGLING SHOWER' by Mark Humphries --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both old and new, by voice artist Kristin Holland. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.nocturnaltransmissions.com.au⁠⁠⁠ You can support us (and access lots of exclusive content) by becoming a patron at Patreon.com: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/noctur...

2025-10-0232 min

Thirteen Willow House Part One: Summer in the SuburbsAn urban legend, a haunted house, and a small town coming of age tradition. Welcome to Thirteen's 2025 Fall Series: Willow House Don't want to wait for weekly releases? Listen to the rest of the series right now, on Patreon! Written by Ian Epperson Narrated by Brooke Jennett Ashley was Noelle Woolery Charlie was Shelby Novak Amber was Emma Sherr-Ziarko Music composed by Caleb Ritchie...

2025-10-0155 min

Somewhere in the Skies Alien Encounters & The Rebelliously Curious Mind of Chrissy NewtonMedia strategist, journalist for the The Debrief, and podcast host of Rebelliously Curious, Chrissy Newton, returns to discuss her father's dramatic close encounter with a UFO, what inspired her to dive into the UFO community, her experience interviewing controversial disinformation agent, Richard Doty, and so much more. We also learn about her new podcast, Project Book Club, co-hosted by Bryce Zabel, and a behind-the-scenes look at her television series, Alien Encounters: Fact or Fiction, on Discovery+ and her thoughts on the recent Congressional UAP Hearing and the current iteration of the UAPDA. It's a wide-ranging discussion with one of...

2025-09-291h 20

NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS : dark tales, both old and new, performed by voice artist Kristin Holland NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS - TRAILERNOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both old and new, by voice artist Kristin Holland. https://www.nocturnaltransmissions.com.au You can support us (and access lots of exclusive content) by becoming a patron at Patreon.com: https://www.patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions --- We're very proud to announce that NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a part of the newly launched SpectreVision Radio podcast network. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the i...

2025-09-2901 min

Somewhere in the Skies The Watcher in the Wheat | Just Another Tin Foil HatZelia Edgar brings us back to September of 1954. On a quiet farm in Alabama, 12-year-old John Jacob Swaim was running a tractor across his family’s fields when something caught his eye. Standing in the wheat was a small, unnerving figure — a strange entity with pointed ears and a sharp nose, crouched down, silently watching him. In this episode, we explore one of the most chilling and overlooked encounters of the 1950s UFO wave. Was Swaim’s “Watcher in the Wheat” an alien, a folkloric trickster, or something far stranger? Join us as we peel back the layers of...

2025-09-2610 min

Somewhere in the Skies UFOs & Folklore: Black Triangles, Squonks and Birthing a MythIt’s a crossover you don’t want to miss! In this special episode, Somewhere in the Skies teams up with Gods, Ghosts, and UFOs for a wide-ranging conversation on UFOs, cryptids, and the unexplained. From Ryan’s dramatic black triangle UFO sighting as a kid, to the latest UAP Congressional Hearing and the controversial Hellfire missile video, we explore the mysteries that continue to challenge our understanding of reality. Along the way, we dive into folklore like the Squonk and the invented legend of the Bog Squatch, asking what happens when myths and mysteries blur together. At the heart...

2025-09-221h 01

NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS : dark tales, both old and new, performed by voice artist Kristin Holland NOCTRANS Ep 214 - FRUITA conference in small European town proves nightmarishly ...fruitless. [WARNING: somewhat sexual references] NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is proud to present: Michael McKeown Bondhus's 'FRUIT' --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both old and new, by voice artist Kristin Holland. ⁠⁠https://www.nocturnaltransmissions.com.au⁠⁠ You can support us (and access lots of exclusive content) by becoming a patron at Patreon.com: ⁠⁠http...

2025-09-201h 00

Somewhere in the Skies Just Another Tin Foil Hat | The Little Spring Creek SingersIn June of 1952, a young man was walking home from a movie late at night. Suddenly, he heard weird music and singing on the other side of a creek. As he looked to see who was producing these strange melodies, his attention was captured by a series of bright lights on the ground. What happened next would shock him beyond belief. Subscribe to Just Another Tin Foil Hat on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustAnotherTinFoilHat Please take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple.

2025-09-1907 min

Somewhere in the Skies LIVE: UAP Hearing Highlights | Mars Alien Life Discovery | Hellfire Missile UFO VideoIn this episode, we break down the September 9th UAP Hearing with all the highlights — from explosive new witness testimony to never-before-seen UFO footage. 👽 We also dive into NASA’s Perseverance Rover discoveries on Mars, asking the big question: could we finally be on the verge of confirming ancient alien life? 🌲 Plus, we explore mysterious strange lights captured in a Chilean forest that continue to baffle scientists and aviation experts. 🔥 Finally, don’t miss our deep analysis of the Hellfire Missile UFO video, a clip that could change the trajectory of the UFO disclosure move...

2025-09-172h 28

Uncanny Japan Sanshi: The Three Body-Parasite ProblemI finally got to go on a walk again after all the oppressive August heat. I live around rice fields, mostly. There are some houses, of course, along the main road, and then every so often, a knee-high stone tower or stele. These are called kōshintō. What I found particularly intriguing was how these connect to some rather unsettling beliefs about spiritual parasites. According to the traditions I discovered, we have three of these sanshi living inside our bodies. Come with me as I explore how entire communities once stayed awake all night just to...

2025-09-1626 min

Thirteen The LandYou do know … don’t you? Figures in the trees, sleepwalking into the forest ... is it really just “bad land?” Written by Sarah Oechsle Narrated by Brooke Jennett Patrick was Ian Epperson Editing and sound design by Brooke Jennett Assistance from Bridgett Freeman Support Thirteen on Patreon Merch is available through Dashery Find Thirteen on social media at: Facebook, Tiktok and Instagram Email us with any questions, comments, or story submissions at info@thirteenpodcast.com Addi...

2025-09-151h 04

Somewhere in the Skies Cosmic Frequencies LIVE in Hexham UK | UFOs, Aliens & the ParanormalYou get a front row seat from Cosmic Frequencies 2025, where UFOs, space science, and sonic art collided under Northumberland’s dark skies. Recorded live at the Forum Cinema Hexham, this episode captures the festival’s most exciting moments. Alongside Ryan, you'll hear from Steve Crabtree, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and producer for the BBC. You'll also hear from astronomer, Dan Pye, from the Kielder Observatory. Together, they take part in a fascinating Q&A with the live audience as well. From UFOs and UAPs to SETI, astrophysics, and consciousness, this episode brings you inside the conversations shaping the future of c...

2025-09-151h 33

Somewhere in the Skies OMNIBUS 09 | Alien Abductions: Part 2👽 In this episode of Omnibus, we dive into the mystery of alien abductions, exploring the groundbreaking work of John Mack and Budd Hopkins, and revisiting famous cases like Travis Walton, Betty & Barney Hill, the Brooklyn Bridge abduction, and the Rua, Zimbabwe school encounter. From missing time and hybridization programs to transformative spiritual experiences, we examine how these stories connect, why governments and intelligence agencies remain entangled in the debate, and what these encounters might reveal about UFOs, UAPs, and the human experience. Please take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify and App...

2025-09-135h 16

Somewhere in the Skies The Barrel of Monkeys UFO | Just Another Tin Foil HatOn October 5th, 1970, in Sturgean Bay, Wisconsin. a nurse’s assistant had been called into a patient’s room several times, as his sleep had been troubled by an odd sight. The man claimed to see monkeys swinging in the trees outside his window. Finally, the assistant decided to take a look... Subscribe to Just Another Tin Foil Hat on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustAnotherTinFoilHat Please take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple. ANOMACON 2025: http://www.anomacon.com

2025-09-1209 min

Somewhere in the Skies UAP Hearing FULL Broadcast | Congress Confronts UFO DisclosureOn September 9th, the US Congress held one of the most highly anticipated UAP Hearings to date! Witnesses testified before lawmakers, bringing new revelations, personal encounters, and insider perspectives on the UFO/UAP mystery. This was the full hearing. The witnesses who testified were: Dylan Borland – Former Air Force officer with direct UAP encounter experience. Jeffrey Nuccetelli – U.S. Air Force veteran and radar operator with documented UAP tracking. George Knapp – Investigative journalist. Chief Alexandro Wiggins – U.S. Army witness with firsthand knowledge of UAP incidents. Joe Spielberger - Senior Policy Counsel of Project On Government Oversight. ...

2025-09-102h 41

Somewhere in the Skies UAP Hearing Witnesses REVEALED | DoD DENIES UAP Records | Cheyenne Mountain UFORyan is back this week with the latest UFO and UAP news you won’t want to miss! - The official witnesses for the September 9th UAP Hearing have finally been revealed. Who are they, and what explosive testimony might they bring to Congress? - A new U.S. Army witness has stepped forward, reporting a bizarre UFO sighting over the Cheyenne Mountain Complex—a location long associated with deep secrecy. - What really happened before a SCIF meeting with David Grusch and members of Congress that triggered an official police investigation? - The Department of Defense clai...

2025-09-092h 04

Somewhere in the Skies Travis Walton Speaks: 50 Years After His UFO Abduction ExperienceNearly fifty years after one of the most famous alien abduction cases in history, Travis Walton joins us to reflect on his extraordinary experience. In 1975, Travis disappeared for five days after a mysterious encounter in the Arizona woods — an event witnessed by six of his coworkers and later dramatized in the Hollywood film Fire in the Sky. Now, half a century later, Travis shares where he stands on that life-altering event, how it shaped his life, and what he believes it means today in the larger UFO conversation. We’re also joined by filmmaker Jennifer Stein, director of t...

2025-09-081h 20

Edging The Lamb: Hives, Alanis Morissette songs & WikiReady for another episode of Edging that just breaks your heart open? This week's read is The Lamb by Lucy Rose, a sinister folk horror novel. It is Lucy Rose's debut novel and we think she knocked it out of the park. Brooke talks about replacing doomscrolling with Wikipedia scrolling, and Bridgett and Brooke both regularly get hives and we know y'all can see them, but let's not talk about it. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship behind...

2025-09-051h 44

Somewhere in the Skies Bite-Sized UFOs | German Flak Gunners vs the Flying SaucerIn autumn of 1944, a flying saucer apparently dived down from high altitude and passed over a German anti-aircraft unit based somewhere in Poland. The gunners opened up at this extremely fast moving object with their 88mm and quadruple 20mm Flak guns, but to no effect. What was the object and how was it able to deflect the oncoming artillery? SUBSCRIBE to Bite Sized UFOs on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bitesizedufos Please take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple. ANOMACON 2025: http://www...

2025-09-0507 min

Uncanny Japan A Handful of Deadly Beach BeautiesJapan's summer heat is inescapable, driving people to seek relief at the beach. But what if I told you there are supernatural dangers lurking along Japan's 14,125 islands that make rip currents seem harmless? In this episode, I share what I discovered about two particularly deceptive coastal yōkai: the iso-onna (coastal woman) who drains visitors of their blood, and the terrifying nure-onna - part woman, part massive snake, who uses cunning tricks to lure unsuspecting beach-goers. You'll hear authentic ocean waves Richard and I recorded while researching this episode, plus stories from the Edo period a...

2025-09-0225 min

Somewhere in the Skies Star People: Adam Finberg on UFOs, Humanity, and the Cosmic MysteryIn this episode, we sit down with filmmaker Adam Finberg, writer and director of the new movie, Star People. Growing up in Phoenix, Finberg shares how the legendary Phoenix Lights Incident of 1997 sparked his fascination with UFOs and influenced his work as a storyteller. He breaks down what each character in Star People represents, humanity’s search for connection, the mystery of otherworldly visitors, and the deeper questions about our origins and destiny. He also takes us behind the scenes of the research and filmmaking process for Star People, from studying UFO experiencers to weaving their stories into a th...

2025-09-0152 min

Somewhere in the Skies OMNIBUS 08 | Alien Abductions: Part 1In another Omnibus, we tackle the controversial topic of alien abduction. From interviews with Whitley Strieber, Diana Walsh Pasulka, Peter Robbins, and David Jenkins to the controversial cases of Betty Andreasson, Travis Walton, Herb Schirmer, and so much more. Please take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple. ANOMACON 2025: http://www.anomacon.com Book Ryan on CAMEO at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DO Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/somewhereskies ByMeACoffee: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/UFxzyzHOaQ PayPal: sprague51@hotmail.com

2025-08-306h 39

Edging At First Spite: The Wispy Man, Reality TV, and the DadeaverseWe have another episode of Edging brought to you by Spectrevision Radio! And in this one, we're getting back into the Dadeaverse! This week's read is At First Spite by Olivia Dade, a sexy and sweet romance book about a woman who buys a ten foot wide house known as "The Spite House." Also, Bridgett and Brooke talk about reality TV shows and the predictability of their beloved genres. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the...

2025-08-291h 36

Geist Daniel NoahJoin SpectreVision co-founder Daniel Noah as he revisits the most monumental paranormal experiences that have shaped his life, and explores how each event has led to profound self-discoveries. Written and edited by Danielle Matar Original Music and FX by Beau Jensen Mixing and sound by Adam Esker Geist Logo by Jake Carruthers FOLLOW US Instagram @geist_podcast TIKTOK @geistpodcast YouTube @geist_podcast SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection...

2025-08-2933 min

Somewhere in the Skies Just Another Tin Foil Hat | The Cellophane ScarecrowOn September 26th, 1954, Lucette Lebouf was picking berries when her dog Dolly started acting up around a strange looking scarecrow. As she went to see what the matter was with the animal, she realized that it was not a scarecrow at all, and that this ‘thing’ was moving towards her. SUBSCRIBE to Just Another Tin-Foil Hat on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustAnotherTinFoilHat Please take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple. Book Ryan on CAMEO at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3...

2025-08-2911 min

Somewhere in the Skies NEW 29 Palms WHISTLEBLOWER, Garry Nolan's MUMMY MELEE, LARRY WARREN Interview, Russian Area 51On this episode of the livestream, Ryan and Suzanne break down the latest news, including:- Did a UFO just crash in a cornfield in Poland?- Harvard's Avi Loeb has new (and nuclear) theory on 3I/ATLAS interstellar object.- A super-cringe interview by Ross Coulthart with claimed whistleblower, Larry Warren, of the Rendlesham Forest incident.- Dr. Garry Nolan comes clean about his involvement with the Nazca Mummies.- A new witness comes forward from a dramatic encounter at 29 Palms.- Ross Coulthart exposes...

2025-08-272h 23

Somewhere in the Skies Loving the Alien: Three Days in the Mirror World of Modern UFOlogy (w/ Eric Benson)We are joined by investigative reporter, writer, and podcast creator, Eric Benson. Benson is well-known for his hit podcasts, Project Unabom, Suspect, and Death County, PA. However, he recently dipped his toes into the murky waters of UFOlogy, having embedded himself in a UFO conference recently held at Rice University. In his fascinating long-form article for Baffler, titled, "Loving the Alien: Three Days in the Mirror World of UFOlogy, he describes his experiences at the "UFO and the Impossible" conference, where a diverse mix of scientists, experiencers, and spiritual seekers gathered to explore UFOs (or UAPs) through both empirical...

2025-08-251h 20

Somewhere in the Skies OMNIBUS 07 | UFO & Alien Movie ReviewsIt's another Omnibus episode! This time, we have collected all of are movie review episodes about UFO and alien films. What did Ryan and his guests think? Movies include:The UFO Incident (1975)The Thing (1982)Communion (1989)The Arrival (1996)Signs (2002)Dark Skies (2013)Arrival (2016)No One Will Save You (2023)Please take a moment to rate and review us on Spotify and Apple.Book Ryan on CAMEO at: https://bit.ly/3kwz3DOPatreon: http://w...

2025-08-2311h 35

Edging Blood on Her Tongue: Giving people teeth and becoming video peopleWe're back with a new season of Edging. The last one got cut short because we had to take some time to join our new network, Spectrevision Radio! This week's read is Blood on Her Tongue by Johanna van Veen, a gothic horror novel set in the Netherlands in the 1800s. Bridgett and Brooke talk about moving to the network, and if we should give our new network execs some human teeth. Listen weekly for more episodes featuring books and conversations on horror novels, romance books, and become a part of the friendship...

2025-08-221h 18

NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS : dark tales, both old and new, performed by voice artist Kristin Holland NOCTRANS Ep 212 - The Shelf Life of ManOne man’s obsession with the encroachment of AI leads him to get …caught up in his work. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: David Winchester’s The Shelf Life of Man --- NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both old and new, by voice artist Kristin Holland. ⁠https://www.nocturnaltransmissions.com.au⁠ You can support us (and access lots of exclusive content) by becoming a patron at Patr...

2025-08-2026 min

Somewhere in the Skies ELIZONDO and REP. LUNA SCIF SCUFFLE, SURPRISING David Grusch Update, Next UFO Hearing Date REVEALEDRyan and Suzanne break down all the latest space and UFO/UAP-related news including:- The date and type of witnesses at the next Congressional UFO Hearing has been revealed.- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Lue Elizondo are fighting and exposing confidential information.- Joe Rogan interviews Rep. Luna and she said some wild stuff.- An update on David Grusch... and it's not what you think.- FAA records add ‘Black Cube’ sighting to Wright-Patterson AFB drone mystery.- NASA Administrator admits to requesting the...

2025-08-202h 22

A Funny Feeling A Funny Feeling Podcast now on SpectreVision RadioComedians and paranormal enthusiasts Betsy Sodaro and Marcy Jarreau invite their comedian friends and celebrity guests to tell their true paranormal experiences and hear spooky stories submitted by listeners. Please send us your own true paranormal experiences in either a voice memo or e-mail to funnyfeelingpod@gmail.com. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠spectr...

2025-08-1303 min

NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS : dark tales, both old and new, performed by voice artist Kristin Holland ANNOUNCEMENT - A dark SPECTRE is hanging over Nocturnal TransmissionsWe're very proud to announce that NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a part of the newly launched SpectreVision Radio podcast network. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial We're very excited about this new relationship and look forward to bringing you along on the ride. Huzzah!

2025-08-1301 min

Geist Now Broadcasting from SpectreVision RadioWe are thrilled to announce we are now part of the SpectreVision Radio Network. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial All new GEIST Episodes coming August 29. Sleep Tight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025-08-1301 min

Uncanny Japan Introducing Uncanny JapanUncanny Japan is a podcast about all the more obscure corners of old Japan, from strange superstitions, cultural curiosities, to creepy creatures. Here you can discover all the lesser known gems that author Thersa Matsuura digs up while doing research for her writing. Uncanny Japan is a uniquely soothing podcast brought to life by immersive sound design or relaxing binaural soundscapes (ocean waves, autumn crickets, rice field frogs) all recorded right here in Japan. Thersa Matsuura is a writer, folklorist, and graduate of the Clarion West workshop. Drawing on her over thirty years of l...

2025-08-1302 min

Uncanny Japan Japanese Afterlife Guide: Navigate Buddhist Hell & DeathSo, you've died in Japan. Let me help you navigate the underworld and if we can, avoid the nastiest hells. What does Japanese Buddhism suggest happens after death? I found these traditional afterlife concepts fascinating - there's this whole intricate spiritual bureaucracy that kicks in once you die. I'm talking about a 49-day underworld journey, fearsome judgment ceremonies, and some surprisingly specific strategies for avoiding the worst punishments. Come with me as I explore what I've discovered about these ancient Japanese Buddhist death traditions and how they still influence Japanese culture today. Episode...

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Uncanny Japan Taira no Masakado: The First Samurai's Flying Head & Tokyo's Cursed ShrineHave you ever woken up in the middle of the night wondering who Japan's first samurai was? And then maybe wondering if severed heads can actually fly? Well, that's exactly what I want to talk to you about today. Today I'm going to tell you about the fierce, the legendary Taira no Masakado, who's been dubbed the first samurai. Was he a bad guy? Was he a good guy? And yeah, we'll get into airborne heads too, and curses. His story is wild - a 10th-century warrior whose severed head refused to decay and flew 200 miles home...

2025-08-0220 min

Uncanny Japan Saiō ga Uma: The Old Man's Horse & Finding Peace with UncertaintyIt's very strange, but this ancient Japanese proverb "Saiō ga Uma" has been popping up in my thoughts a lot lately. I kept hearing it mentioned, so I thought I'd share what I discovered. "Saiō ga Uma" means "the old man's horse" - it's a 2,000-year-old parable about a man whose good and bad fortunes are never what they first appear. His horse runs away, villagers say "how unlucky." But the old man says "who's to say what's good or bad?" I share why this wisdom has been resonating with me, especially after my hospital st...

2025-06-2617 min

Uncanny Japan Susanoo: Japan's Storm God - Chaos to RedemptionEver wonder what happens when a Japanese god has serious anger management issues? This is the second episode in my Myth Tales series, and I want to share what I discovered about Susanoo, the storm deity whose story completely surprised me. This isn't your typical heroic god story. Without giving too much away, let's just say his relationship with his sister (who happens to be the sun goddess) gets... complicated. And the consequences affect literally everyone. This tempestuous deity's journey takes him from cosmic family drama to facing something truly terrifying - but I'll let...

2025-06-0927 min

Uncanny Japan Tsuyu: Japan's Dreaded Fifth Season - Rain, Mold, and Yokai SpiritsDon't let anyone tell you Japan has four distinct seasons. You'll hear that a lot. But it's not true. Japan actually has five seasons. Everyone forgets tsuyu, the rainy season, and all that entails. In this episode, I explore Japan's most dreaded time of year - the humid, moldy, relentlessly gray weeks of tsuyu. From the architecture designed to combat moisture to the rain spirits that emerge during this soggy season, here's what you need to know about Japan's overlooked fifth season. You'll discover why traditional Japanese houses have those beautiful transom windows, meet the...

2025-05-2422 min

Uncanny Japan Tōdaiki: The Candlestick Demon & Tang Dynasty Diplomatic HorrorThink modern travel is stressful? At least you probably won't end up transformed into a living candlestick by dark magic. I've always been fascinated by stories about people who leave home and never come back. But what I'm about to tell you is worse than just disappearing. I'm sharing two incredible tales from Japan's most dangerous era of international travel. One involves a family's worst nightmare - finding their missing father transformed into something called the Candlestick Demon. The other features magical adventures and clever problem-solving that will make you smile. Both stories...

2025-05-0722 min

SpectreVision Radio Live Sleep Paralysis Story Slam Part 2Across cultures, across generations, the experience is the same—shadowy figures emerge from the darkness, watching, moving, closing in. Nine brave souls share their sleep paralysis stories with a panel consisting of Rodney Ascher, director of the terrifying sleep paralysis documentary, “The Nightmare,” Elijah Wood & Daniel Noah, co-founders of SpectreVision, Lizzy Cooperman of Lizzy Cooperman’s In Your Hands podcast, and actor/comedian and sleep paralysis experiencer, Craig Cackowski, of Drunk History. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric...

2025-04-2758 min

Uncanny Japan Lafcadio Hearn's "Readings from a Dream Book": Mystical Meditations on Consciousness (Ep. 170)Sometimes we all need a little break from reality, and that's exactly what I'm offering in this deeply contemplative episode. Against the backdrop of soothing Pacific Ocean waves recorded on the Japanese coast, I read Lafcadio Hearn's complete mystical piece "Readings from a Dream Book." This work from his collection "Shadowings" takes us into a dream realm where text appears and vanishes on phantom pages, revealing fragments of cosmic wisdom. We encounter a wave that fears breaking, pleading with the sea about the nature of eternal return, and souls trapped within a failing body, discussing the consequences...

2025-04-2227 min

SpectreVision Radio Live Sleep Paralysis Story Slam Part 1Across cultures, across generations, the experience is the same—shadowy figures emerge from the darkness, watching, moving, closing in. Nine brave souls share their sleep paralysis stories with a panel consisting of Rodney Ascher, director of the terrifying sleep paralysis documentary, “The Nightmare,” Elijah Wood & Daniel Noah, co-founders of SpectreVision, Lizzy Cooperman of Lizzy Cooperman’s In Your Hands podcast, and actor/comedian and sleep paralysis experiencer, Craig Cackowski, of Drunk History. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric...

2025-04-1955 min

Uncanny Japan Ryūjin: Harnessing the Power of Japan's Undersea Dragon God (Ep. 169)Let's journey down to the bottom of the ocean to an underwater dragon palace called the Ryugu, or sometimes Ryugu-jo, owned and lorded over by Ryujin, the dragon god. And while we're there, let's learn more about all the myth and lore surrounding him and how you can personally connect with the spirit of the dragon god if you want. [Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate links (both Amazon and other). This means that at no cost to you, if you use and purchase through them I receive a small compensation. This is paid by...

2025-04-0824 min

SpectreVision Radio Live Uncanny with Mitch HorowitzAuthor, occultist and ideological punkrocker Mitch Horowitz's returns triumphant to the Philosophical Research Society with his presentation, "Uncanny: The Reality of ESP, Precognition, & Telepathy," a survey of the hardcore proofs of psychical powers as chronicled in his six part, limited series, "Extraordinary Evidence," on SpectreVision Radio. Mitch explores many of these themes in his latest book, Practical Magick, on sale nowl Enter Mitch's multiverse at www.mitchhorowitz.com.SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows...

2025-04-051h 13

SpectreVision Radio Live Uncanny with Mitch Horowitz | SpectreVision Radio LiveMitch Horowitz returns to the Philosophical Research Society for a presentation on the hardcore proofs of psychical powers, explored in his limited series, Extraordinary Evidence, on SpectreVision Radio. Mitch explores many of these themes in his latest book, Practical Magick.SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions.spectrevisionradio.comli...

2025-04-051h 24

Uncanny Japan Mt. Fuji: A Fire-Resistant Goddess and a Sword-Licking MysticMount Fuji isn't just Japan's tallest peak - it's home to some of the most extraordinary legends in Japanese folklore. In this episode, I tell you about two remarkable figures who shaped its mystical identity. First, meet Konohanasakuya-hime, considered the most beautiful of all Shinto goddesses - so stunning that cherry blossoms were modeled after her appearance. Then there's the legendary Enno Gyōja (also known as Enno Ōzuna), a 6th-century mountain ascetic who founded the Shugendō tradition. His devotion to Mount Fuji was so profound that when captors threatened him with execution, he simply lic...

2025-03-2218 min

Uncanny Japan Kanto vs Kansai: How Japanese Regional Food DiffersIn this episode I talk about one of my favorite topics, one of the things that makes Japan special to me. It still gets me excited after all these years, and that is food. I absolutely love that wherever you go in Japan, there are local specialties. But there are also certain foods that are prepared completely differently depending on what area you're in. And I'll get into those too. I start by telling you about a friendly little rivalry we have here on Honshū. That's the Kantō versus Kansai. I live near there, kind of...

2025-03-0618 min

SpectreVision Radio Live Conversation: Whitley Strieber and Daniel NoahAuthor and experiencer, Whitley Strieber and SpectreVision Radio's Daniel Noah explore a life of high strangeness and romance in this joyous, playful and inspiring talk in a front of a live audience at the Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles.For a video version of this podcast and further offerings, visit us at our YouTube page SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creativity, the esoteric, and the unknown. We’re a community for cr...

2025-02-251h 26

Uncanny Japan The Golden Pavilion Has Weird GhostsWhat happens when you think you know everything about Japan's most famous temple? I discovered I knew almost nothing at all about Kinkaku-ji. Its real name isn't even what most people call it – there's an interesting story behind that. It wasn't always the size you see today either. Plus, high school students visiting on school trips have been capturing some pretty extraordinary photos that suggest there might be more to this place than meets the eye. Join me as I uncover the hidden history and gentle mysteries behind its golden facade. [Please Note: Some of...

2025-02-2214 min

Uncanny Japan Walking in Old Japan: The Historical Gokaidō RoutesIn today's episode, I'll be taking you on a stroll along the walking routes of Old Edo. There were five main ones, called go-kaidō - the five Edo routes, or the five historical roads of Japan. All five started at the exact same point on the Nihonbashi Bridge in then-Edo, now Tōkyō. Today, let's learn specifically about the two longer ones that led travelers to the old capital of Kyōto, the Tōkaidō and the Nakasendō. Starting from the Nihonbashi Bridge, there are two main routes to Kyōto: the popular coastal Tōkaidō and the mounta...

2025-02-0618 min

Uncanny Japan Fudō Myō: The Unshakable Buddhist Deity and Sacred Fire CeremoniesIn this episode, I'll be telling you about someone I've had a crush on for the past couple years, Fudō Myō, and also about a very cool fire ceremony that will burn away all your worldly desires, ignorance, and purify you. Meet Fudō Myō, the fierce Buddhist deity who burns away ignorance and worldly desires through Goma fire ceremonies. Learn about the name meaning "the immovable or unshakable one," his role as a wisdom king in esoteric Buddhism, and how he converts rage into salvation. I'll also share my personal experiences attending Goma fire ceremonies, wher...

2025-01-1513 min

Uncanny Japan Bodhidharma and Daruma Dolls: Zen Buddhism OriginsIn today's episode, I'll be taking you on a journey that involves supernatural balance, a touch of kung fu fighting, cringeworthy acts of concentration, a lucky toy that heals disease and helps you achieve your dreams, and will end delightfully in a moment of sheer, utter unadulterated and quite literal zen. Let's start with a baby, a mysterious baby, born in southern India in the 5th or 6th centuries. He was a studious child who was drawn to Buddha's teachings. Let's call him Bodhidharma. What happened after he traveled to China? How did he cross...

2025-01-0619 min

Uncanny Japan The Salt God and the Magic of SaltDuring the 2011 Tōhoku tsunami, the water rose to the exact edge of Shiogama Shrine and retreated. At Japanese funerals, you're given salt to sprinkle on your shoulders before going home. Tiny salt pyramids guard shop entrances across Japan. What connects these practices to a 2,000-year-old deity? Why does salt purify sumo rings, stop crematorium ghosts, and protect businesses? How did a warring states proverb about sending enemies salt become a code of samurai honor? Meet Shiotsuchi-oji-no-kami, the Salt God, and discover the ancient seaweed technique that changed Japan forever. [Please Note: Some o...

2024-12-1715 min

Uncanny Japan Turbo Granny: Japanese Urban Legend of the Highway PhantomYou're driving through a tunnel at 140 kilometers per hour when you hear knocking on the back window. You glance over your shoulder and see an old woman with long white hair running alongside your car, keeping perfect pace. This is Tābō Baba—Turbo Granny. But she's not alone. There's Basketball Granny, Mikan Granny, Pogo Stick Granny, and Bonnet Granny too. Why do these high-speed grandmothers haunt Hyōgo Prefecture's tunnels? What happens if you catch the basketball or make eye contact with the orange seller? And how did one pronunciation difference turn "affectionate grandmother" into...

2024-12-0317 min

Uncanny Japan Japanese Kanji Animal Names: Sea Pigs, Dirt Dragons & Poetic LanguageIn Japanese, some animals have names so creative they sound like fantasy creatures. Dirt dragons. Sea pigs. House protectors. Ocean moons. Today I'm testing whether I can make you fall in love with kanji through a quiz about these poetic animal names. Some will surprise you. Some might make you laugh. And by the end, you'll have a fun fact to impress your Japanese friends with. Grab a pen if you want to play along—but don't worry, you can't fail. [Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate links (both Amazon and ot...

2024-11-1818 min

SpectreVision Radio Live Ghost Story SlamThe Ghost Story Slam live from PRS.This signal has been transmitted by SpectreVision Radio Hosted by Daniel Noah and Elijah Wood of SpectreVision The PanelistsJim Perry | EuphometSapphire Sandalo | Stories with SapphireJack Wagner | OtherworldBetsy Sodaro | A Funny Feeling PodcastThe CrewRecorded live at The Philosophical Research SocietyProduced by Jim Perry, Daniel Noah, and Elijah WoodIntroduction by Ro...

2024-11-152h 13

Uncanny Japan Go-Away Monkey: Original Japanese Horror Story by Thersa MatsuuraA disease-ravaged town. A stranger with a captive monkey. One woman who refuses to become a monster. When traveling performer Hanshiro arrives promising to grant wishes through his trained monkey Fukumimi, desperate townspeople see hope for the first time in years. But Okappa recognizes what others can't see: the cruel performance, the suffering animal, and her neighbors transforming into something far worse than plague victims. An original short story from Thersa Matsuura's Bram Stoker Award-nominated collection "The Carp-Faced Boy and Other Tales." Dark Japanese-inspired horror about captivity, compassion, and the price of staying human when...

2024-11-0157 min

Uncanny Japan Botan Dōrō: Lafcadio Hearn's Japanese Ghost Love StoryA young samurai loses a shuttlecock over a garden fence and finds something far more dangerous: a beautiful woman who leads him into her home, serves him wine, and dances for him. When he discovers she died months ago, he's already under her spell. What happens when love refuses to recognize death? And why does this story remain lesser-known despite its place among Japan's most famous ghost tales? [Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate links (both Amazon and other). This means that at no cost to you, if you use and purchase through...

2024-10-1524 min

Directors Commentary with Mike Flanagan 05. Daniel Noah Interview | ACT IHost Mike Flanagan is joined by Filmmaker Daniel Noah of SpectreVision.Featuring Daniel NoahHosted by Mike Flanagan | @flanaganfilmEdited by Graham Reznick | @grahamreznickYou can now join Directors Commentary with Mike Flanagan on Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/directorscommentarypodThis signal has been transmitted by SpectreVision Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2024-10-0933 min

Uncanny Japan Japan's Three Great Ghost Stories: Okiku, Oiwa, and OtsuyuJapan's three great ghost stories feature the onryō (vengeful ghosts) of Okiku, Oiwa, and Otsuyu. These tales have captivated audiences for centuries through ukiyo-e woodblock prints, kabuki theater, and modern horror films like The Ring and Ju-on. In this episode, I read an article I originally wrote for Sotheby's, exploring how master artists like Tsukioka Yoshitoshi depicted these ghostly tales. Learn about Okiku, the servant girl who haunts a well counting dishes; Oiwa, whose disfigured spirit drives her treacherous husband to madness; and Otsuyu, the beautiful ghost of the peony lantern who claimed her lover from beyond t...

2024-10-0115 min

Uncanny Japan Japanese Supernatural Trees: Bloodthirsty Kodama & Cursed JubokkoWalk through a Japanese forest alone and feel that ancient presence watching you. Maybe it's kodama, the protective tree spirits that appear as ghostly lights. Or perhaps it's something more dangerous. In this episode, Terrie explores Japan's supernatural trees—from the benevolent kodama spirits mentioned in the Kojiki to the bloodthirsty jubokko that feeds on human blood at ancient battlefields. [Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate links (both Amazon and other). This means that at no cost to you, if you use and purchase through them I receive a small compensation. This is pa...

2024-09-1618 min

SpectreVision Radio Live High High StrangenessRecorded live at The Philosophical Research Society on Tuesday, September 3rd 2024.In the years that have passed since the pioneering work of psychedelic explorers Aldous Huxley, Eileen Garrett and Terence McKenna, the connection between psychotropic substances and paranormal experience has increasingly become a verboten subject. Yet, as many modern psi-travelers can attest, mind altering substances often blur the lines between realities, tapping into and enhancing encounters with the Unknown. In the latest installment of SpectreVision Radio’s monthly live podcast series, a panel of experiencers and psychonauts will bring this beguiling topic into the li...

2024-09-131h 09

Uncanny Japan Japanese Caterpillar Cult: The Tokoyo no Kami Uprising of 644 CEIn 644 CE, a man named Ōfube-no-Ō starts a new religion in Shizuoka Prefecture. His claim? A caterpillar living in mandarin orange trees is the god of eternal life. Worship it properly, and you'll gain riches and youth. The movement spreads rapidly. Devotees throw their possessions by the roadside, shouting "New riches are coming." They create songs and dances for the bug. Shamans called kannagi preach the gospel of the caterpillar. The cult reaches all the way to the capital. But what was this sacred insect? [Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate li...

2024-09-0112 min

SpectreVision Radio Live Mystical MarvelsRecorded Live at Revenge Of in Los Angeles, California on August 24th, 2024. Strip away the capes and cowls from the world of superheroes, and one is left with an expansive portrait of mysticism and the paranormal. From the roots of X-Men in MK Ultra to the parallels between Aleister Crowley and Dr. Strange, this panel of comic creators and esoteric scholars will examine the world of superheroes through an occult lens. Moderated by Daniel Noah (Co-founder of SpectreVision) Panelists Jim Perry (Host...

2024-08-301h 06

SpectreVision Radio Live SpectreVision Radio. Now Receiving Signals.SpectreVision Radio. Now Receiving Signals.Learn more at spectrevisionradio.comAnimation by RadioTVMusic by Joe Wong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2024-07-0901 min

SpectreVision Radio Live Aliens in CinemaRecorded live at The Philosophical Research Society on Friday, June 14th 2024.Why are so many cinematic depictions of aliens seemingly aligned with the way we understand this arcane phenomenon to work? Are filmmakers secretly fed information from operators within the government? Are they unconsciously channeling from some unknown, extraterrestrial source? Or do NHI’s imitate forms culled from our culture so as to appear familiar?These questions will be examined by a panel of thought leaders and filmmakers whose interests intersect around the phenomenon.Panelists Daniel Noah, Co-Founder of SpectreVision...

2024-07-091h 07

Uncanny Japan Children's Day Iris Baths and Golden Boys: Japanese TraditionsLooking at the calendar, I see we're fast approaching Golden Week in Japan, and I wanted to share some of my favorite traditions from the most exciting holiday of all: Kodomo no Hi, or Children's Day. In this episode, I explore three fascinating cultural discoveries that have captured my imagination. First, there's the ancient practice of iris baths, or shōbuyu - a beautiful tradition where families soak iris leaves in hot baths on May 5th. The idea is that the sword-shaped leaves and lovely fragrance will bring health, strength, and even samurai spirit to children. I'll s...

2020-04-3020 min

Uncanny Japan Kanashibari: Sleep Paralysis and the Pillow FlipperHave you ever woken up frozen, unable to move or speak? You're wide awake—or at least you think you are. You can hear everything around you, but you're completely paralyzed. In Japan, this experience has a name: kanashibari. And the explanations? They involve a fierce Buddhist deity with a very specific tool, and a freaky-looking yōkai with a thing for pillows. Come with me as I explore what happens when sleep paralysis meets Japanese folklore. [Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate links (both Amazon and other). This means that at...

2020-02-1113 min

Uncanny Japan Osechi Ryōri: Lucky New Year Foods in JapanAkemashite omedetō. Happy New Year. I'm surrounded by moving boxes in my new creaky house, but I want to share Japan's amazing New Year food tradition—osechi ryōri. It's a whole bunch of different dishes meticulously prepared in the days leading up to January 1st. Once finished, they're placed very artfully into jūbako—these gorgeous lacquered stackable boxes. Think of bento boxes, but much more elegant and only used for serving osechi. Come with me as I explore these lucky New Year foods, what they symbolize, and how my father-in-law's kamaboko factory became part of...

2020-01-2319 min

Somewhere in the Skies Micah Hanks: Toward a Better UfologyOn Episode 02 of SOMEWHERE IN THE SKIES, Ryan talks about the mysterious case of a young man that has supposedly gone missing in Brazil. Left behind in his bedroom is a conspiracy theorist's dream come true; cryptic messages, occult-like symbols, a series of self-published books completely in code and a large, hand-made statue of a 16th-century philosopher. This entire story is made all the more intriguing after learning the young man was obsessed with aliens, a hand-painted portrait left hanging on the wall showing him dressed as the late philosopher, and an alien being holding him on the shoulder...

2017-04-241h 40

Uncanny Japan Monkeys and Monkey Lore!Monkey lore in Japan is vast and confusing—monkeys can be good, monkeys can be bad, depending on what you're looking at. There's a wordplay thing going on with the word "saru" that explains a lot. Then there's this whole connection between monkeys and horses that shows up everywhere in old Japanese art. And finally, there are these creepy faceless monkey charms you can buy in Kyoto and Nara. Come explore Japanese monkey folklore with me. [Please Note: Some of the links are affiliate links (both Amazon and other). This means that at no cost to...

2017-03-1715 min

Uncanny Japan Hatsu-yume: Your First Dream of the New YearI want to talk about a Japanese saying called hatsuyume—hatsu means the first, and yume is dream. Your first dream in the new year will, as Japanese tradition says, predict how your year is going to turn out if you dream about one of three things. The most common saying that everybody knows is ichi Fuji, ni taka, san nasubi. One, Mount Fuji. Two, hawk. Three, eggplant. But why an eggplant? It's a play on words. And there are also three more lucky symbols that aren't very well-known, even to Japanese people. Come with me as I...

2017-01-2014 min

Uncanny Japan Musha-burui: Trembling Before Life's Greatest ChallengesI want to share something my mother-in-law taught me years ago - a Japanese concept that perfectly captures how we feel before life's biggest challenges. Musha-burui describes that trembling mixture of fear and excitement a samurai felt before battle. That's exactly how I felt starting this podcast after 30 years in Japan, feeling like my English was slipping away but knowing I had to share these cultural discoveries. What happens when your body says "don't do this" but your spirit says "you must"? This is the very first episode of Uncanny Japan, where I introduce both...

2016-10-3020 min