Episodes

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 F...

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 c...

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 cons...

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 th...

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 shad...

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 ca...

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 det...

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 t...

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 ki...

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 magnif...

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 ...

Tonight, my special guest is author and researcher Glenn Kreisberg , here to discuss his groundbreaking book Spirits in Stone: Ceremonial Stone Landscapes of the Northeast and Their Connection to Other Ancient Sites Around the World . This fascinating investigation explores mysterious megalithic stone structures in the Catskills, Hudson Valley, and beyond —from cairns and perched boulders to effigies, solstice markers, and alignments that connect with other ancient ceremonial sites. Glenn reveal...

For decades, Congress has wrestled with the mystery of UFOs—once hidden in Cold War secrecy, now debated in open hearings with whistleblowers, generals, and lawmakers demanding answers. From Project Blue Book to today’s UAP Disclosure Act, the question remains: what does Washington really know about unidentified aerial phenomena?

My special guest tonight is author William Buchheit , here to uncover the chilling history of the South Carolina Lunatic Asylum , later known as the South Carolina State Hospital , founded in 1821. For nearly two centuries, this massive institution loomed over Columbia, South Carolina, housing and treating thousands of patients—many trapped within its overcrowded and underfunded walls. At its peak in 1961, the asylum held more than 6,600 patients , far beyond its intended capacity, earning a rep...

Tonight, my special guest is Julie Ryan , author of Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens As We Transition From This Life To The Next . Julie reveals the miraculous twelve phases of the dying process , a journey she says is lovingly guided by angels, deceased loved ones, and even beloved pets from the other side . As a medical intuitive, psychic, inventor, and entrepreneur , Julie has helped countless families find peace during one of life’s most difficult moments. Her insights into the spirit...

Have you seen the series Dark Matters? Well, tonight, my special guest is Christopher G. White , author of Spirituality and the Search for Invisible Dimensions , who explores the fascinating overlap between modern physics, multiverse theories, and spiritual practices . At first glance, scientific speculation about multiverses and spiritualist séances couldn’t be more different. Yet White reveals striking similarities: both attempt to peer into hidden dimensions of reality and uncover the deeper ...

In 1971 and 1972, a brutal predator stalked the streets of Washington, D.C. His victims were young girls between the ages of 10 and 18, subjected to rape, torture, and murder before their bodies were left along highways for the world to see. Dubbed The Freeway Phantom , this unknown serial killer taunted police and terrified the nation’s capital. Then, as suddenly as he began, he vanished—leaving the case unsolved for decades. Now, New York Times bestselling authors and cold case investigators B...

Think science is boring? Think again. In this episode, we explore the strange, hilarious, and sometimes disturbing truths about our world with National Geographic science reporter Erika Engelhaupt , author of Gory Details: Adventures from the Dark Side of Science . From what’s really floating in public pool water, to a biologist who stung himself with every insect imaginable, to the shocking secrets of the most murderous mammals on Earth—this book uncovers the bizarre realities most scientists d...

In the quiet Aberdeenshire village of Muchalls, Scotland, nestled amid rugged cliffs and windswept coastal views, one man’s UFO sighting sparked a decades-long obsession. In 1971, Tom Moir—referred to as Tom McClintock in Ron Halliday’s UFO Scotland —saw a trio of pulsating red lights hovering near his home shortly after a violin lesson. Those lights marked the beginning of over three decades of recorded sightings and videotaped incidents , all pointing to a belief that UFOs were actively monito...

On a Saturday night, just 10 miles north of Aurora, Indiana , a 17-year-old motorist claimed to have one of the most bizarre encounters in Midwestern history. Driving along a dark, rural road, he came face-to-face with an unusual figure —a being unlike anything he had ever seen. What followed was more than just a roadside sighting. The young driver reported strange phenomena , unsettling details about the entity’s appearance, and a lingering sense that something extraordinary had taken place. Th...

My special guest is author James Stewart, here to unravel the shocking 1923 murder of a 20-year-old dancer that spiraled into one of the most sensationalized trials in San Diego’s history. Get his book Murder at the Blue Sea Cottage on Amazon. Set against the backdrop of Jazz Age San Diego—with yellow journalism, Hollywood scandals, Prohibition corruption, and a raging culture war—this haunting case follows Fritzie Mann, a young and bewitching dancer whose mysterious death on Torrey Pines beach ...

Tonight, my special guest is Renee Fehr , here to share her family’s extraordinary 27-year fight to bring her sister’s killer to justice—a story told in her powerful book The Wheels of Justice: The True Story of a 27-Year Battle to Convict My Sister’s Killer . Renee knew from the very beginning that Gregory Houser had murdered her sister Sheryl. There was never a doubt. Yet for nearly three decades, Houser walked free—protected by circumstance, legal obstacles, and the slow grind of the justice ...

Tonight, my special guest is internationally acclaimed author and editor Mitzi Szereto , here to talk about her latest true crime anthology, The Best New True Crime Stories: Partners in Crime . This chilling collection dives into the dark side of romance , spotlighting real-life couples whose relationships were built on murder, mayhem, and lawless love . From notorious names like Bonnie and Clyde to lesser-known but equally deadly duos, Mitzi and her contributors—award-winning crime writers, jou...