Brien Foerster has spent decades traveling the globe, studying ancient civilizations, mysterious megalithic architecture, and elongated skulls that challenge mainstream archaeology. In this episode, he shares insights from his fieldwork across Peru, Egypt, Bolivia, and beyond, exploring the possibility of advanced ancient knowledge, lost civilizations, and evidence of human history that predates the accepted timeline.From the mysterious Paracas skulls of Peru to the massive stonework at sites like Machu Picchu, Sacsayhuamán, and Tiwanaku, Brien examines whether these anomalies can be explained by known cultures—or if they point to something much older and more advanced. He also discusses the controversies surrounding DNA testing of elongated skulls, the unexplained precision of megalithic stonework, and the possibility of forgotten technology or contact with non-human intelligences.

What if the films you love—blockbusters, war dramas, spy thrillers, even superhero movies—were quietly shaped by government influence? In National Security Cinema, researcher Matthew Alford exposes how the Pentagon, CIA, and other U.S. agencies have actively collaborated with Hollywood for decades, ensuring that storylines and characters align with national security interests.Through declassified documents and meticulous research, Alford reveals how the government has edited scripts, censored scenes, and even shaped entire productions to serve as subtle propaganda. From war movies and action films to sci-fi epics, Hollywood has been both a stage and a megaphone for the state’s most powerful institutions.This eye-opening conversation raises urgent questions: How much of what we see on screen is artistic freedom—and how much is state-sanctioned messaging? What does this mean for our understanding of history, politics, and war? And can audiences ever truly separate entertainment from propaganda?

Tom and Jackie Hawks were living the dream in retirement, sailing their yacht Well Deserved along the California coast. But when the birth of a new grandson called them back to Arizona, they put the boat up for sale. Enter Skylar Deleon and his wife Jennifer, who showed up as prospective buyers—with their baby in tow. What seemed like an innocent deal soon turned into a nightmare.After a “sea trial,” the Hawks vanished. Police uncovered a sinister plot: the Deleons, drowning in debt, had conspired with accomplices to murder the couple, seize their assets, and fund Skylar’s long-desired gender reassignment surgery. Investigators also linked Skylar to a third homicide, exposing an escalating trail of violence and greed.In this newly updated edition of her book, Caitlin Rother dives deep into the case’s shocking twists: Skylar’s conviction and death row sentence, her subsequent transition while incarcerated, and the legal battles over taxpayer-funded gender confirmation surgery and a possible prison transfer. With California’s death penalty currently under moratorium, the case continues to stir outrage among the Hawks’ family and community.

My special guest is award winning journalist Eliot Kleinburg who's here to discuss the weird history of Florida. Get his book now on Amazon.Florida isn’t just about beaches, theme parks, and sunshine—it’s a state with a long history of bizarre events, eccentric characters, and strange legends. In his book, acclaimed journalist Eliot Kleinburg dives into the weird history of Florida, unearthing forgotten stories that range from the odd and amusing to the eerie and unsettling.From quirky crimes, ghost stories, hurricanes, and strange creatures to some of the most unusual events ever recorded in American history, Kleinburg reveals why Florida has earned its reputation as the nation’s most unpredictable state. With a mix of journalism, storytelling, and humor, he paints a picture of a place where the truth is often stranger than fiction.

High-altitude mountaineering on peaks like Everest, K2, Annapurna, and Nanga Parbat has always been dangerous, but some disappearances defy ordinary explanation. While avalanches, falls, exposure, and exhaustion account for many tragedies, climbers and researchers have noted cases where seasoned mountaineers vanish without a trace—sometimes within sight of base camps or fixed ropes.

Have you ever fantasized about living by your own rules, free from authority, and feared by everyone around you? In Underworld: How to Survive & Thrive in The American Mafia, true crime author Roman Martín presents the first-ever “self-help guide” to La Cosa Nostra—based on real interviews with high-ranking mobsters and insiders.From loansharking, leg-breaking, and corpse disposal to secret Mafia initiation rituals and codes of honor, Martín takes readers deep inside the Italian-American Mafia. Drawing on decades of research and interviews with former mafiosi, wiseguys, and goodfellas, he exposes both the brutal realities and the cultural myths of organized crime in America.But this book is more than dark comedy—it’s also a revealing exposé of how the Mafia operates, complete with FBI secrets, witness intimidation tactics, and the code of omertà. Martín explores the origins of the Sicilian Mafia in post-feudal Italy, its evolution into powerful Mafia clans in America, and the violent struggles that defined its legacy.

In Healing with a Loving Heart: Discover the Power of Energy Healing, Dr. Susana Stoica shares extraordinary true stories of recovery and transformation through energy healing. Her work spans a wide range of conditions—from ALS, autism spectrum disorders, and delayed brain trauma to helping patients accept organ transplants and supporting those with illnesses unresponsive to conventional medicine.With warmth, compassion, and insight, Dr. Stoica explores the process of healing, the critical interactions between healers and doctors, and practical ways to support your own health after a difficult diagnosis. Her stories show how energy medicine can complement conventional treatments, offering hope when all else seems lost.Endorsed by respected holistic physicians like Dr. David Brownstein, who praises her unique gift and integration of alternative and conventional perspectives, this book is both inspirational and practical—a must-read for anyone interested in alternative healing, holistic medicine, and the power of energy to restore health.

In October 1987, the quiet Blue Ridge Mountain town of Wytheville, Virginia erupted into chaos when an alleged UFO flap swept through the area. Local radio reporter Danny Gordon’s on-air mention of strange lights triggered a wave of over 1,500 UFO sightings, reported by both residents and law enforcement. Eyewitnesses described dome-shaped craft, glowing spheres, and egg-shaped UFOs adorned with multicolored lights—all tracked on weather radar despite military denials. The incident ignited rumors of government cover-ups, disappearing evidence, and a mystery that endures as one of America’s most compelling unexplained aerial phenomena.

Less than 200 years ago, the Great Plains of North America rivaled the Serengeti of Africa in terms of wildlife abundance and diversity. Herds of bison, swift pronghorn antelope, roaming wild horses, and predators like gray wolves, coyotes, and grizzly bears once filled the landscape in such unimaginable numbers that John James Audubon himself wrote that “it is impossible to describe or even conceive the vast multitudes of these animals.”In American Serengeti, historian and naturalist Dan Flores brings this lost world back to life, blending lyrical narrative with natural history to reveal what happened to these creatures during the 19th and 20th centuries. Through market hunting, ranching interests, and ultimately a federal extermination program, millions of animals were slaughtered, driving entire species to the brink of extinction and forever altering the Great Plains ecosystem.Flores explores not just the history of this ecological tragedy but also what it means for us today, as we consider the future of wildlife conservation, biodiversity, and America’s natural heritage.

In October 1987, the quiet town of Wytheville, Virginia, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, became the unlikely epicenter of one of the East Coast’s most dramatic UFO flaps. Local radio reporter Danny Gordon accidentally triggered a wave of over 1,500 UFO sightings—reports flooding in from both Wythe County deputies and anxious residents describing dome-shaped crafts, glowing spheres, and egg‑shaped UFOs with multicolored lights. Despite military denials, animating paranormal legends and conspiracy whispers, including strange break-ins, missing photo negatives, and anonymous threats, Wytheville's UFO mystery remains one of America's most enduring unexplained phenomena.

In November 2018, the world was stunned when Dr. Jiankui He announced the birth of Lulu and Nana, the first genetically modified babies. A year later, he was sentenced to prison—but his experiment had already ignited a worldwide race in gene editing.In The Mutant Project: Inside the Global Race to Genetically Modify Humans, anthropologist Eben Kirksey takes us to the frontlines of CRISPR technology, human DNA manipulation, and genetic engineering, exploring the ethical dilemmas, social consequences, and human stories behind this groundbreaking science. Who gets access to these technologies? What happens when powerful tools like CRISPR gene-editing move from elite labs into local clinics? And how might they widen global inequalities in health, race, and economics?Through interviews with scientists, entrepreneurs, doctors, patients, biohackers, and activists, Kirksey reveals competing visions of our genetic future—from Silicon Valley’s biotech optimism to grassroots demands for fairness, bioethics, and justice. His research highlights how genetic modification, biotechnology, and the innovation economyare reshaping the future of medicine, social policy, and even human identity.

For thousands of years, mystics, philosophers, and alchemists have tried to unlock the secrets of the Emerald Tablet, a mysterious Hermetic text attributed to Hermes Trismegistus. Traditionally seen as a manual for alchemy—the transmutation of base metals into gold—its cryptic fourteen statements have inspired countless interpretations.In his book, The Emerald Tablet 101, Mathew Barnes reveals that the true purpose of the Tablet is not physical alchemy but spiritual awakening. He argues that the text serves as a guide to transforming the human soul, offering practical wisdom for achieving enlightenment and inner alchemy, much like the teachings of Jesus, Buddha, and other awakened masters.Barnes connects the Hermetic wisdom of the Emerald Tablet to ancient Egyptian mysticism, early Christian thought, and the universal truths hidden within ancient texts. His work demonstrates how the Tablet provides a step-by-step roadmap for self-realization, spiritual transformation, and soul awakening in the modern world.

New Orleans has long been called one of America’s most haunted cities, with deep roots in ghost stories, voodoo, hauntings, and paranormal phenomena. Tonight, investigator Daena Smoller takes us behind the scenes of her work alongside one of the most respected figures in the field of supernatural investigation.Together, they’ve explored the mysteries of ghostly apparitions, haunted houses, restless spirits, and unexplained phenomena that defy natural law. From historic cemeteries to the shadowy streets of the French Quarter, Daena shares firsthand accounts of encounters with the spirit world, and the challenges of investigating experiences that blur the line between the natural and the supernatural.

In Bad Karma: The True Story of a Mexico Trip from Hell, author Paul Wilson recounts a harrowing adventure that quickly spiraled into a nightmare. What began as a seemingly ordinary trip to Mexico turned into a terrifying fight for survival filled with danger, bad luck, and close calls that defy belief.From near-death encounters to shocking twists, Wilson’s journey is a raw and unfiltered look at how quickly a vacation can become a nightmarish descent into chaos. His gripping storytelling captures every moment of fear, adrenaline, and sheer determination that ultimately brought him home alive.

Tonight, my special guest is Julie Coons, author of Haunted: A Paranormal Awakening, here to share her terrifying true story of paranormal activity after moving into what she thought would be her dream home.For two decades, Julie believed she had left the spirits and demons of her past behind—ever since a near-death experience and out-of-body event altered her life forever. But after settling into her brand-new home, she quickly realized the angry entities had returned—more aggressive and determined than ever.As the apparitions grew violent, Julie sought help from a paranormal investigative team, only to uncover that the demons tormenting her were frighteningly personal. Her chilling memoir is not just about hauntings, but also about the courage it takes to confront darkness, trauma, and supernatural forces head-on.Haunted: A Paranormal Awakening is a gripping, real-life supernatural memoir for anyone fascinated by true hauntings, near-death experiences, spirit world encounters, and overcoming evil forces from beyond the grave.

Long before UFOs became a global fascination, a tiny hamlet in New York quietly earned the title “UFO Capital of the East Coast.” For decades—perhaps over a century—Pine Bush, NY has been flooded with UFO sightings, mysterious lights, and fringe folklore, earning a devoted following among ufologists and paranormal enthusiasts. From the annual UFO Fair & Parade to the immersive Pine Bush UFO & Paranormal Museum, this rural town has become a lighthouse for high-strangeness, where the skies themselves have long been a portal to the unknown.

France has long been home to some of the world’s most intriguing UFO and alien encounter reports, and tonight we revisit two chilling cases that continue to puzzle ufologists and investigators.In these accounts, witnesses describe seeing low-hovering UFOs in rural areas, with clear views of occupants unlike anything human. From glowing, disc-shaped craft to humanoid beings with bizarre features, these cases highlight some of the strongest European examples of close encounters of the third kind.Both stories share striking similarities with other international reports from the 1950s–1970s UFO wave, raising enduring questions: Were these genuine extraterrestrial visitors, experimental military craft, or something stranger? Why France, and why these witnesses?

For decades, reports have circulated of motorists encountering unidentified flying objects that seemed to interfere with their vehicles—stalling engines, draining batteries, or even forcing them off the road. In one chilling case, witnesses claim that a glowing craft hovering low over the highway caused a driver to lose control, resulting in a devastating car accident linked directly to UFO activity.Was it electromagnetic interference from an advanced craft? A case of driver distraction magnified by fear? Or undeniable proof that UFOs can physically affect our world in dangerous ways? We’ll examine the testimony, the police reports, and similar cases of UFOs influencing vehicles, from stalled engines to missing time, and consider what this says about the reality of extraterrestrial encounters.

In 1954, while vacationing in Palm Springs, President Dwight D. Eisenhower supposedly vanished from public view for nearly 24 hours. Officials claimed he was undergoing emergency dental treatment—but conspiracy researchers suggest something far stranger: that Eisenhower met with extraterrestrials after a UFO landing at Edwards Air Force Base.

From abandoned asylums and restless cemeteries to historic theaters and ghost-filled mansions, Illinois is a state steeped in paranormal activity and haunted history. Author John Kachuba, a renowned investigator of the supernatural, leads us through the eerie legends and documented hauntings that make the Prairie State one of the most haunted regions in America.In this episode, John reveals chilling tales of spirits, phantoms, and ghostly apparitions, drawing from his extensive research and firsthand investigations across Illinois. Discover the stories behind haunted prisons, spectral sightings, urban legends, and historic sites where the dead refuse to rest.👉 If you love ghost stories, paranormal investigations, haunted history, and supernatural folklore, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.