Do folks on here have recommendations for other shows that deal with ufos, ghosts, etc. I've come across plenty of them and they're almost always complete crap. I do like Tim Binnall (some of the time) and Skeptiko (almost all of the time). Anything else I'm missing out on? I'm looking for shows that typically take a serious approach to the subject- where the hosts are intelligent and well informed.
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Any other credible Paracast like podcasts out there?
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ondafritz
Skilled Investigator
Yeah. The Paracast is the best of all. Anything else is... well... yeah.
Schuyler
Misanthrope
Without getting into personalities, my sense is that most paranormal podcasts fall into one of three categories:
1. The "Gee Whizzers" These show have hosts who are often (but not always) new to the phenomena and don't know too much about it. They tend to be awed by just about anything. their most hard-hitting response to anything an interviewee says is, "Oh, wow!!" Coast to Coast is the most obvious (and most oft picked on) example of this kind of show. There are several others.
2. The "Yuck-Yuckers" These shows take on the approach of "Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers" who spend a lot of time yucking it up with each other pretending they are funny when, alas, no one thinks they really are. An example of this would be ATS. These guys actually think they are funny! The difference is that with Click and Clack, you can actually learn something about cars.
3. The "I'm So Coolers" These shows are all about ME. They tend to have hosts who are very self-absorbed and figure we all really want them to talk with themselves for an hour rather than interview a guest. These are the shows where you think, "I'll never get that hour back." and you wonder why in tarnation you allowed yourself to listen to it at all.
All shows have their moments of insight, and all shows occasionally lapse into one of the three categories above, if only for a brief period of time. And all shows, including the Paracast, will wind up with a stinker once in awhile. Think of the pressure shows are under to do a weekly show, week after week. It's gotta be tough. besides, stinkers can be 'good' in an odd sort of way.
The bottom line is that probably the only show that is commercially successful is Coast to Coast. Since we don't like commercial successes (unless it is ourselves) we see CtoC as particularly egregious because it is, like, full of shit. I don't think any of the others make any money, so they have to be labors of love.
Personally, I don't have more than two hours a week devoted to paying attention to what comes out of a speaker, so The Paracast it is.
1. The "Gee Whizzers" These show have hosts who are often (but not always) new to the phenomena and don't know too much about it. They tend to be awed by just about anything. their most hard-hitting response to anything an interviewee says is, "Oh, wow!!" Coast to Coast is the most obvious (and most oft picked on) example of this kind of show. There are several others.
2. The "Yuck-Yuckers" These shows take on the approach of "Click and Clack, the Tappet Brothers" who spend a lot of time yucking it up with each other pretending they are funny when, alas, no one thinks they really are. An example of this would be ATS. These guys actually think they are funny! The difference is that with Click and Clack, you can actually learn something about cars.
3. The "I'm So Coolers" These shows are all about ME. They tend to have hosts who are very self-absorbed and figure we all really want them to talk with themselves for an hour rather than interview a guest. These are the shows where you think, "I'll never get that hour back." and you wonder why in tarnation you allowed yourself to listen to it at all.
All shows have their moments of insight, and all shows occasionally lapse into one of the three categories above, if only for a brief period of time. And all shows, including the Paracast, will wind up with a stinker once in awhile. Think of the pressure shows are under to do a weekly show, week after week. It's gotta be tough. besides, stinkers can be 'good' in an odd sort of way.
The bottom line is that probably the only show that is commercially successful is Coast to Coast. Since we don't like commercial successes (unless it is ourselves) we see CtoC as particularly egregious because it is, like, full of shit. I don't think any of the others make any money, so they have to be labors of love.
Personally, I don't have more than two hours a week devoted to paying attention to what comes out of a speaker, so The Paracast it is.
Yestopia
Skilled Investigator
I enjoy Paratopia for what its worth.
Depending on the guest I will give Binnall of America a shot. After subjecting myself to his last interview with John Lear I am still cleaning the bullshit out of my ears.
Angelia Joiner , although likely a lovely person, hits new heights of dumb.
C2C is breathlessly stupid.
Sheesh, not much out there really eh?
Depending on the guest I will give Binnall of America a shot. After subjecting myself to his last interview with John Lear I am still cleaning the bullshit out of my ears.
Angelia Joiner , although likely a lovely person, hits new heights of dumb.
C2C is breathlessly stupid.
Sheesh, not much out there really eh?
Okay, here's my ranking based on what I tend to check out the most:
1. The Paracast
2. Skeptiko
3. Binnall- would probably be second if he cut down on the crackpot guests
I check out the following infrequently:
4. The Paranormal Podcast- I like the host. He does his homework on his guests and seems well informed. The problem is he has way too many of the loons on. But when he has a good guest this is a decent show. The interviews are too brief though.
5. Paratopia- They get some fantastic guests. But I think too much of the show is about the hosts. I'm sure some people like that. I don't.
Amazing how little worthwhile programming there is out there regarding these issues. Kind of depressing. Damn.
1. The Paracast
2. Skeptiko
3. Binnall- would probably be second if he cut down on the crackpot guests
I check out the following infrequently:
4. The Paranormal Podcast- I like the host. He does his homework on his guests and seems well informed. The problem is he has way too many of the loons on. But when he has a good guest this is a decent show. The interviews are too brief though.
5. Paratopia- They get some fantastic guests. But I think too much of the show is about the hosts. I'm sure some people like that. I don't.
Amazing how little worthwhile programming there is out there regarding these issues. Kind of depressing. Damn.
Ezechiel
Paranormal Adept
Don't forget Open minds radio with Alejandro Rojas 
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He's furry this week !!! .... and the ultimate Oh Wow!!
http://www.openminds.tv/radio/
.... his Michael Horn interview is a classic lolol
)He's furry this week !!! .... and the ultimate Oh Wow!!
http://www.openminds.tv/radio/
.... his Michael Horn interview is a classic lolol
tyder001
Paranormal Adept
Binnall is good although I agree about the Lear interview. Couldn't finish it. Skeptiko is also serious (I think)about getting to the truth. Coast to Coast can book high level guest (they don't always but they can) because of reputation. But Noory is about as exciting as listening to elevator music. I wish George Knapp had a show. I have found some good ones on the psychdelic salon. Those may be a little to "alternative" and I'm not saying that drugs are the way to enlightenment. I would like to know more about Rick Strassman and his research however.
Thanks for the tip John. I think I'll start checking this one out as well.
Thank you so much for mentioning this. I've never heard it before but I'm interested in McKenna, Strassman, Stanislav Grof, etc. Could you tell me if this this is the link you use to access the podcast or I should I look elsewhwere?
http://www.matrixmasters.net/blogs/
This is great. I appreciate you guys coming up with some new sources of info that seem decent.
tyder001
Paranormal Adept
Yeah I think that's it. I always linked to it from http://beyondthedial.blogspot.com/ But it is interesting. Hope you enjoy it.
aNorthernSoul
Professional Breather
I like Red Ice Creations Radio but the format is more just about letting the guest present their theory/research. The host (Henrik) leaves required fact checking and opinions up to the listener.
I also thoroughly enjoy Mysterious Universe and Eerie Radio. Those two shows are more in the category of "fun listening."
I listen to Paratopia, but it's not so much "must hear" for me lately. I too feel like it's becoming more about the hosts than anything else. I suppose that can serve it's purpose, but I fear at times it kind of strays into areas I'm uncomfortable with subjecting myself to.
Really, the Paracast, Red Ice and repostings of the Dark Matters Shows from Don are my most "must hear" podcasts on the paranormal of a more serious note. I could certainly see how Red Ice could frustrate some people though.
I also thoroughly enjoy Mysterious Universe and Eerie Radio. Those two shows are more in the category of "fun listening."
I listen to Paratopia, but it's not so much "must hear" for me lately. I too feel like it's becoming more about the hosts than anything else. I suppose that can serve it's purpose, but I fear at times it kind of strays into areas I'm uncomfortable with subjecting myself to.
Really, the Paracast, Red Ice and repostings of the Dark Matters Shows from Don are my most "must hear" podcasts on the paranormal of a more serious note. I could certainly see how Red Ice could frustrate some people though.
Ian
Paranormal Maven
Try Skeptoid: Critical Analysis Podcast but only if you are willing to consider non-paranormal explanations!
Hoffmeister
There is no spoon
The two hosts of this show admit that their show is about entertainment, and 'what ifs', but it can get a little annoying that they seem to believe in everything including the billy meier and project serpo nonsense.
However despite all this, i find the show very good to listen to and look forward to it every week. As long as you take it with a pinch of salt, and fast forward the bits about serpo etc, then its defo worth listening to