I stumbled across 'The Paracast' after already regularly listening to other paranormal radio/internet shows. I was dissatisfied with what I felt was a lack of screening in terms of shows having credible guests who had credible stories or theories about paranormal topics. Shows could have a decent guest one week and then a guest with the wildest of stories and zero facts or research to back up their claims the next; I saw a lack of professional journalistic practice in taking guests to task for outlandish claims with no evidence.
From pretty much the first time I heard the Paracast, I quickly came to think that this is how a show and interviews on these subjects should be carried out.
The hosts were willing and able to ask questions other shows did not and did not give out 'free passes' to guests just because they have some kind of celebrity about them in their field. Some guests have appeared on the show only to find out it certainly is not 'Coast to Coast' and they had difficulty accounting for their claims.
Some guest have appeared once but not again and some guests seem to be willing to avoid the show at all costs, quite possibly because they realise appearing on the Paracast will not just be another opportunity to promote their latest book etc.
Every single host/guest host on the show has had something to bring to the table and has been a pleasure to listen to. Gene has been involved in the UFO field since the 60's and is aware of and often has met most of the notable figures in the field and always has interesting tangents to bring up about the history or current state of the field.
David Biedny was well liked by those of us who liked a host who would just come out and say what we the listeners wanted to someone to ask the guests and he was known for going straight for the jugular - this style could be abrasive but it worked. Most people either loved or loathed David but nobody ignored him.
After David left, a succession of interesting and credible co-hosts ensued and it was a chance for seeing if a new co-host chemistry could be found with someone willing to devote the time and commitment to the show.
Chris O'Brien became the permanent co-host to pretty much universal acceptance and welcome and his fantastic knowledge of both the UFO and non-UFO paranormal fields has been a fantastic addition to the show. Chris, having years (and miles
) of field research under his belt brought out a credibility to his own input which is pretty much unmatched amongst other hosts of similar shows. Like Gene, Chris is never stuck for something to contribute from his encyclopaedic knowledge of paranormal subjects. Chris also brought new guests to the show to further expand it's covering of niche topics.
The show has absolutely responded to the listeners, bringing back favourite guests and topics, conducting round-table discussions on the biggest topics/events and also securing guests on the suggestion of the listeners.
Both Gene and Chris are active in the Paracast Forums which is an opportunity for not only normal forum discussion but for listeners to give feedback and suggestions.
One of the highest accolades I can give the show is that certain very well known publicity-seeking 'names' in the field avoid appearing at all costs! They are simply afraid they will be asked to back up their claims and no doubt come up short.
Guests with real conviction, field research, novel theories etc have nothing to fear from appearing on the Paracast - only pedlars of fabrication likely to get caught out have any reason not to agree to appear.
It
is the gold-standard of paranormal talk radio and
it absolutely does
separate signal from noise and the listener/potential listener who feels this is what the paranormal field requires more than anything, will undoubtedly find kindred spirits in the hosts and fellow listeners of this top-class paranormal show.
I've been listening for 5 years and counting and I am very choosy about what I spend time listening to, so there must be something about the show that brings me back time and time again.
Goggs
We already have a number of reviews of the show but we also welcome YOUR input. We are seeking on-the-record reviews that will be used to present the show to those who are interested in getting behind the show and exposing the Paracast to the widest possible audience. We'd be honored to include YOUR short review of our show and how we are different from other talk radio shows (and podcasts) the cover the so-called "paranormal" realm.
