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From Counter Culture to Pop Culture, overworld to underworld, hometowns to ghost towns, nothing is off the table for this LA-based show. Host Michael Parker speaks with authors, academics, experts,...
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From Counter Culture to Pop Culture, overworld to underworld, hometowns to ghost towns, nothing is off the table for this LA-based show. Host Michael Parker speaks with authors, academics, experts, and explorers to get the answers we deserve in the slightly messy 21st Century.
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25 SEP 2026 · In 1971, a Costa Rican government mapping aircraft photographed a large UFO above Lake Côte. Decades later, the cartography image (frame 300) shot from 10,000 feet with a Zeiss RMK 1523 camera still remains a mystery. J. Allen Hynek and later Jacques Vallee and others concluded the negative has not been tampered with. Filmmakers Adam Dillon and Megan Woomer talk with the original photographer, who tells his story for the first time in this new documentary.
https://geni.us/thecotephoto
https://thecotephoto.com
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17 FEB 2026 · Director Gay Dillingham discusses her film "Dying to Know," about the friendship between Timothy Leary and Ram Dass, and their final filmed conversation in December 1995, following a period of estrangement. She describes the film’s themes—psychedelics, love, and confronting death—along with renewed psychedelic research for end-of-life anxiety, addiction, and PTSD, and support for adult sovereignty of consciousness.
In memoriam:
Ram Dass (April 6, 1931 – December 22, 2019)
Timothy Leary (October 22, 1920 – May 31, 1996)
Original recording 06/01/2016
https://dyingtoknowmovie.com
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10 FEB 2026 · John Schewel was a confidant of LSD guru Timothy Leary during the rise of the psychedelic revolution of the 1960s. John explains the historical context of LSD, MKUltra, and the founding of the League of Spiritual Discovery. Schewel shares insights into the personal and political struggles of the psychedelic movement, including Leary's legal troubles and eventual escape from prison. John co-founded the first NYC Be-In and was one of the 19 original members of the League for Spiritual Discovery. Original recording date 3/28/16
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21 DEC 2025 · What was the mysterious "star" in the sky that guided the Magi on their journey, convincing them that a great new king had been born? Was it truly a single wandering object—or a series of remarkable celestial events unfolding over time? In this episode, we dive deep into these ancient astronomical puzzles and uncover why the Magi arrived in Jerusalem, rather than directly in Bethlehem, on December 25th.
For more information: https://www.godsavetheking.org
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15 DEC 2025 · In Part 2, we explore the celestial signs interpreted by the Magi as announcing the birth of a new king. Far from just three kings, the Magi were a large entourage of Persian scholars whose arrival in Jerusalem sparked widespread fear, especially in Herod.We also uncover fresh insights into Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and events upon arrival. Finally, we pinpoint the day of Christ's birth: a New Moon on the 1st of Tishri, aligning significantly with a key ancient Hebrew celebration.
For more information: https://www.godsavetheking.org
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13 DEC 2025 · Is Christmas a biblical mandate or a modern tradition? The traditional nativity story contains historical and biblical inaccuracies—including the claim that Jesus was born on December 25. The Bible provides no explicit birth date for Jesus, yet biblical, historical, and astronomical clues allow us to deduce the actual timing. Debunking common myths, including those about the Magi (who were not kings and not limited to three), uncovers the true events surrounding Christ's birth.
For more information: https://www.godsavetheking.org
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21 OCT 2025 · Dozens of ghosts and entities are believed to inhabit a once revolutionary hospital for mental health. Paranormal Investigator Sylvia Shults delves into specific ghost stories, including Rhoda Derry, a tragically abused patient whose spirit is said to linger, and Old Book, a mute patient whose ghostly wails once terrified funeral attendees. She recounts paranormal experiences reported at the hospital, such as sightings and auditory phenomena. She also covers the unique limestone construction of the buildings, believed to enhance their paranormal activity.
For more information:
https://sylviashults.wordpress.com
https://www.facebook.com/FracturedSpirits/
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12 SEP 2025 · The 1962 film “The Manchurian Candidate” is a chilling and sophisticated tale of mind control and the pursuit of power. It became almost immediately prophetic and still resonates today in light of the assassination of JFK, who pushed for it to be made. Are modern assassinations the product of repeated media messaging, driving people into uncontrollable rage? With William Ramsey Investigates.
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https://WilliamRamseyInvestigates.com
https://x.com/WilliamRamseyIn
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30 JUL 2025 · The sudden passing of Metal Icon Ozzy Osbourne just weeks after the massive Back To The Beginning tribute show has left the world a sadder place. As he is laid to rest this week and the City of Birmingham, England celebrates the Summer of Sabbath, we discuss the legacy and kindness of Ozzy and Sharon. Former Director of The Osbournes, Donald Bull recounts heartwarming stories about the Prince of Darkness that never made the show.
For more information on Donald Bull:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0119965/
https://www.instagram.com/californiabull/
https://quintanaadventures.com/action-adventure-thrills
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27 JUN 2025 · Ever wondered if life forms are floating above us? Or if UFOs might be living organisms? Thinkers like Charles Fort and Carl Sagan have proposed that a planet's atmosphere might harbor living creatures similar to marine invertebrates. Living Sky theorist Scott Deschaine describes his in-the-field research in Marfa, Texas, and Cohoke, Virginia, for evidence of these jellyfish-like objects.
Scott, a well-versed researcher and filmmaker, explores historical perspectives and contemporary evidence to support the theory that some UFO sightings might actually be misunderstood atmospheric lifeforms. He outlines how jellyfish and squid, known for their bioluminescence, buoyancy control, and survival adaptability, could plausibly exist in our skies.
For more on The Living Sky and Scott Deschaine
https://thelivingsky.com
http://www.glowfilm.com
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From Counter Culture to Pop Culture, overworld to underworld, hometowns to ghost towns, nothing is off the table for this LA-based show. Host Michael Parker speaks with authors, academics, experts,...
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From Counter Culture to Pop Culture, overworld to underworld, hometowns to ghost towns, nothing is off the table for this LA-based show. Host Michael Parker speaks with authors, academics, experts, and explorers to get the answers we deserve in the slightly messy 21st Century.
show less
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| Author | Michael Parker |
| Organization | Michael Parker |
| Categories | Society & Culture , History , Science |
| Website | - |
| michaelparkermedia@protonmail.com |
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