My 5 Favourite Podcasts of all time
Here it goes people. You might notice that a lot of them are ones where people talk about their paranormal experiences. This is mainly because I find them so interesting, even though in my heart of hearts I don't think I believe most of these incidents really happened in the way that the person tells/thinks it did.... I still love to ponder “What if...”
Its the psychological aspect of it that I am interested in.
#1: Dark Matters Radio – Vito Saccheri
Vito Saccheri Moon Show Special
Perhaps the most exhilarating and exciting podcast I have ever listened to. The first time I ever listened to it, I was lying in the sun, listening to it on my headphones, and hoping to doze of to a podcast or two. Safe to say by the end of this podcast, I was so awake I felt like I had downed 5 Espresso's. I have my doubts about Vito and his story, it seems very 'convenient' that he has lost touch with everyone related to the story, but if he is making it up.... he spins one hell of a good yarn.
If you havent heard this one.... do it now!
#2 The Paracast – David Biedny and Bill Vellekoop Ghost Story February 18, 2007 Bill Vellekoop | The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio
Personally, I don't think I believe in Ghosts but whatever way you look at it this is a really interesting podcast. I also don't believe that David was just making the experience up... so what exactly is going on here? The fact that there is a corroborating witness as in most of Davids experience goes a long way to suggest there might have been something paranormal going on here.
#3 Dark Matters Radio – Phil Imbrogno
http://www.dqrm.com/shows/DMR/dmr-16-t.mp3
Phils story in the second half of this podcast about how him and his crack team of paranormal investigators ended up being broken apart (and in some instances driven to suicide) by a paranormal experience was just absolutely classic. Personally I think it was an operation by someone in the government in an attempt to break them all up.... but who knows.
#4 Radio Misterioso – Rich Sarradet
Radio Misterioso July (See bottom of page)
Saw this one after Sarradet appeared as co host on DMR, and its both interesting and entertaining. Its been a while since I listened to it, but if memory serves there a few humorous interuptions to the show which really gave it that 'Pirate Radio' type feel. Walter Bosley turns up late about 20 minutes into the show with a Pizza, and I think somebody else comes to the door at some point also.
Sarradet as always combines charisma, intellect and wit, whilst Bishop never fails to come up with interesting questions.
#5 The Paracast – Jeff Ritzman experiences
August 8, 2006 Jeff Ritzmann | The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio
Whatever you think of Ritzman (and I personally don't think much), this detailed account of his claimed experiences is chilling and well delivered. Biedny recently stated on another podcast that he thinks Ritzman made it all up, and I tend to agree, but if that's true then he is as good at spinning a yarn as Vito Saccheri.
There are loads of others that I like but these are the ones that stick out the most for me. Tim Binnall has done some good shows and although non of the newer Paracast shows are in here, I do think the show on the whole is better now than it was in the past. There have also been lots of other DMR greats but hey, I only had five slots!
For my overall favourite show moment, go to Don Ecker's second appearance on The Paracast, and listen to his reply when asked his opinion of Jim Moseley (at 1:43.07 in the show)
Comedy Gold.... and my favourite insult of all time
<a href="https://www.theparacast.com/podcast/april-29-2007-don-ecker/" >April 29, 2007 — Don Ecker</a>
