Strange Phenomenon

Despite increased pressure for oversight into UAP programs, officials insisted they had not uncovered any recoveries of extraterrestrial crafts or bodies. However, one person on the UAP Task Force with top security clearance would soon blow the whistle on what he had learned: not only are we not alone, but we may be in danger. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guest: Ralph Blumenthal - https://ralphblumenthal.com/Brian Entin - https://www.newsnationnow.com/author/brian-entin/Clips from “We Are Not Alone: The Whistleblower Speaks” used with permission from NewsNation. Additional audio from CSPAN.

 Brian Entin, a senior national correspondent at NewsNation, is renowned for his in-depth coverage of significant murder cases. His reporting, characterized by on-ground presence and immersive storytelling, has contributed to the "Missing" series, aiding in resolving numerous cases. He reported on the shocking revelations brought by David Grusch claiming the US government is hiding crashed spacecraft. He told us more about how that story came to News Nation and the actions that followed.You can find more of Brian's work at: https://www.newsnationnow.com/author/brian-entin/Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkAdditional Music by Totemtag: https://totemtag.bandcamp.com/Special guests: Brian Entin

In 1969, the U.S. Government shut down their only program dedicated to researching UFOs. Despite hundreds of incidents still being “unidentified”, the government claimed that there was no likelihood they would ever investigate the subject again. But decades later, reporters uncovered a program buried within the Pentagon analyzing encounters Navy pilots were having with craft that appeared to have technology far surpassing anything known on Earth. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guest: Ralph Blumenthal - https://ralphblumenthal.com/Clips from “We Are Not Alone: The Whistleblower Speaks” used with permission from NewsNation. Additional audio from the National Archives and CSPAN.

Ralph Blumenthal had a long career working as a reporter for the New York Times. Together with Leslie Kean, he brought the explosive story about a secret government program that had been quietly studying UFOs - regardless of the government's public denials of any such program existing. He later helped bring the incredible story of David Grusch to the public spotlight. His reporting has led to multiple congressional hearings being held on the subject of UFOs. We spoke with him about how he came upon these stories and what the future may hold for disclosure. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkAdditional Music by Totemtag - https://totemtag.bandcamp.com/Special guest: Ralph Blumenthal - https://ralphblumenthal.com/You can find Ralph's book The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mark at: Amazon | Indiebound | Barnes & Noble

Over the valley of Hessdalen, Norway, bright and enigmatic lights have cast their glow over the region for over 40 years. With speeds clocked at an astonishing 18,000 miles per hour and behaviors that defy current scientific understanding, these lights have sparked global intrigue and rigorous investigations. To learn more about this fascinating case, visit Project Hessdalen at: https://www.hessdalen.org/Join the discussion at their Discord:https://discord.com/invite/JmZr4kqD4XVisit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Erling Strand - https://www.erling-strand.no/Dr. Massimo Teodorani - https://massimoteodorani.com/Terje Tofteness - https://www.newparadigm.no/

Terje Toftenes is a Norwegian filmmaker known for his documentaries exploring mysteries, UFO phenomena, and the nature of reality. His work, including films like "The Day Before Disclosure" and "Crop Circles: Crossover from Another Dimension," blends research with investigations into the paranormal and consciousness. He told us more about his experience creating The Portal, his documentary on the Hessdalen Light Phenomenon. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkAdditional Music by Totemtag - https://totemtag.bandcamp.com/Special guests: Terje Tofteness - https://www.newparadigm.no/

Dr. Teodorani is a distinguished northern Italian astrophysicist known for his extensive research in explosive stellar phenomena, involvement in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and study of anomalous aerial phenomena. With a Ph.D. in Stellar Physics from the University of Bologna, he has contributed significantly to astrophysics. He works closely with Project Hessdalen and dug deep into many different theories surrounding the origins of the light phenomenon. To learn more about this fascinating case, visit Project Hessdalen at: https://www.hessdalen.org/Join the discussion at their Discord:https://discord.com/invite/JmZr4kqD4XVisit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkAdditional Music by Totemtag - https://totemtag.bandcamp.com/Special guests: Dr. Massimo Teodorani - https://massimoteodorani.com/

 Erling Strand has spent decades researching the Hessdalen Lights. He is the founder and president of Project Hessdalen, a research organization aimed at unraveling the mystery. We talked with Erling about how he first got started with his research, where it is leading today, and some of the prevailing theories for the lights origins. To learn more about this fascinating case, visit Project Hessdalen at: https://www.hessdalen.org/Join the discussion at their Discord:https://discord.com/invite/JmZr4kqD4XVisit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkAdditional Music by Totemtag - https://totemtag.bandcamp.com/Special guests: Erling Strand - https://www.erling-strand.no/

John Huckert and John Matkowski found themselves at the heart of one of the most bizarre and thoroughly documented paranormal phenomena of the 1990s. Their story unfolds with the capture of hundreds of Polaroid photographs, each revealing ghostly figures and mysterious writings that eerily responded to the questions posed by onlookers. Years later, this house remains a hotbed of unexplained activity, continuing to challenge our understanding of the supernatural.To learn more about this fascinating case read the Ghostwriter: The Polaroid Ghost book at https://ghostpolaroids.com/Also available on Amazon at https://tinyurl.com/3zd3svr4Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: John HuckertBarry Conrad - https://www.barconvideoproductions.com/Ben Fraternale - https://www.youtube.com/@InAnInstantdrkrm Gallery's "Seeing Things" exhibit - https://drkrm.com/ghost2.htmlAdditional audio from "Real Ghost Story-Paranormal Activity Captured on Polaroid Film" by Content Media Group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpXwt4LiIrAOriginal Halloween footage filmed by Barry Conrad - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwVkJWPXcYI

John has communicated firsthand over the past few decades with the spirit known as Wright. He still has paranormal experiences in the house to this day. He told us the full story beginning with when he moved into the house, to what is happening now.Read the full account of John's experiences in the Ghostwriter: The Polaroid Ghost book https://tinyurl.com/3zd3svr4Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: John Huckert

Tales of a half-man half-wolf transforming beneath a full moon to stalk the innocent have preyed on our fear and awe of the wild for centuries. Wisconsin is not usually thought of in relation to werewolf folklore, but in the small town of Elkhorn strange reports of a humanoid wolf spurred a global media sensation. To the locals' shock, headlines coming from the region proclaimed to tell the story of, “The Terror of the Wisconsin Wolfman.” Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Stephen D. Sullivan - Stephen D. Sullivan.comChad Robinson - Matheson Memorial LibrarySteve Godfrey - Linda Godfrey.comLee Hampel - Roy Smith HayfieldJay Bachochin - Jay Bachochin.comFull list of sources available at our website.

Lee Hampel's life took an unexpected turn when he started experiencing bizarre, unexplainable events on his farm. Intrigued and determined, he embarked on a mission to document these occurrences, which continue to unfold to this day. In this episode, Lee shares the compelling story of how he first became aware of this phenomenon and recounts some of his most chilling encounters.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkAdditional music provided by Sergey Cheremisinov Special guests: Lee Hampel - https://roysmithshayfield.wordpress.com/

Jay Bachochin is a paranormal investigator and documentary filmmaker who was friends with Linda Godfrey. He told us about the impact Linda has had on hio, his own research into the phenomenon reported on Bray Road and other Wisconsin mysteries.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkAdditional music provided by Sergey Cheremisinov Special guests: Jay Bachochin - https://www.jaybachochin.com/

Chad Robinson is Director at the Matheson Memorial library in Elkhorn. He helped organize one of the first ever city sponsored Beast of Bray Road events in 2023 called Beast Fest. While not originally from Elkhorn, Chad was thrilled to learn of Elkhorn's local Werewolf legend and helped provide more information about the city of Elkhorn, the legend of the Beast of Bray Road, and Linda Godfrey's legacy.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkAdditional music provided by Sergey Cheremisinov Special guests: Chad Robinson - https://www.elkhorn.lib.wi.us/wordpress/

Stephen is a prolific fantasy and horror author, publisher, and one of the hosts of Uncanny Radio podcast alongside Linda Godfrey. His interview covers his friendship with Linda and the legend of the Beast of Bray Road.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkAdditional music provided by Sergey Cheremisinov Special guests: Stephen D. Sullivan - https://stephendsullivan.com/

Steve Godfrey was married to prolific paranormal author and investigator Linda Godfrey for nearly 50 years. Steve shares memories of Linda and what it was like when Linda's article on the Beast of Bray Road was picked up by the associated press, and the adventures that followed.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkAdditional music provided by Sergey Cheremisinov Special Guest:Steve Godfreywww.lindagodfrey.com To honor Linda's memory, consider donating to the following foundaThe Michael J. Fox FoundationNational Breast Cancer Foundation

Much like the spirit it derives its name from, the anomalies contained within this fenced off farm appear to shape shift from UFOs to dangerous unknown animals and everything in between. Starting as a dark family secret, the land has had many uses — including the site of a hidden government research center and the location for a hit television series. To this day, researchers continue to examine the area hoping to unlock answers contained within. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Zack Van Eyck - IMDbThomas Winterton - The Secret of Skinwalker RanchRyan Burns - GoodreadsLinda Moulton Howe - Earthfiles.comChris French - Professor Chris FrenchFull list of sources available at our website.

Ryan Burns owns property near Skinwalker Ranch, and runs his own UFO investigation group called Utah UFO Hunters. He’s had many strange experiences on his property that he believes could be connected to the experiences on the Sherman’s ranch. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Ryan Patrick Burns - Space Wolf Research & Utah UFO Hunters Facebook

Linda Moulton How is an Emmy-award winning documentary film maker and investigative reporter. We speak with her about when she interviewed the owner of Skinwalker Ranch, Terry Sherman, as well as her research into cattle mutilations and extraterrestrial encounters.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Linda Moulton Howe - Earthfiles

Dr. French is Emeritus Professor & Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit at Goldsmiths, University of London. He explores paranormal stories and phenomena through a skeptical lens, believing that most have a non-paranormal explanation. We spoke with him about why people are drawn to the paranormal, and what his thoughts are on Skinwalker Ranch. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Dr. Christopher French - Goldsmiths Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit

Thomas Winterton is the superintendent at Skinwalker Ranch, managing day-to-day operations. He has been featured in the History Channel’s television series, Skinwalker Ranch. We spoke with him about the history of the ranch, his own personal encounters, and what research is now being conducted. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Thomas Winterton - The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch

Zack Van Eyck was a staff writer for the Deseret News when he broke the original story on Skinwalker Ranch. He spoke to us about how he learned of the Sherman's experiences and his research that followed. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkAdditional Music by Sergey CheremisinovSpecial guests: Zack Van Eyck - Deseret News

Season 3 of Strange Phenomenon is coming Oct. 16th! We have more evidence, more interviews, and more strange tales to kick off the Halloween season. New episodes will release every 2 weeks, and we'll be dropping the full interviews with our guests between episodes so you can dig deep into each story. In celebration of the upcoming season, we have a listener submitted story we'd like to share.Visit www.strange-phenomenon.com for past episodes.

In November 2020, a metal monolith was discovered in a remote area of Utah. The images quickly captured the internet’s attention as people searched for answers. Soon after, more started appearing across the world. People began to ask: was it aliens or artists?Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Bret HutchingsGabriella Angeleti - Art NewspaperDouglas Van Praet - Psychology TodaySpecial Thanks to Heidi ZuckermanListen to her podcast CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ART.Additional music by: Sergey CheremisinovKai EngleMaydenFull list of sources available at our website.

Bret Hutchings is a helicopter pilot with the Utah Department of Public Safety. On November 18, Bret was flying a group surveying the Lockhart Valley, when the Utah Monolith was spotted. He shares his experience of discovering the monolith, the chaos that ensued, and further UAP experiences he's had in the area. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Bret HutchingsAdditional music by: Sergey Cheremisinov

Gabriella Angeleti is a writer for the Art Newspaper. When the Utah Monolith story broke, she was one of the early reporters on the story as it went viral. She shares her insight on which artists may have been responsible for the monolith and its place in Utah's larger land art movement. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Gabriella Angeleti - The Art NewspaperAdditional music by: Sergey Cheremisinov

“As a matter of law, the house is haunted,” declared the New York Supreme Court majority opinion in Stambovsky v. Ackley and Ellis Real Estate. It was a shocking end to a contentious case after a young family demanded their down payment back, refusing to move into a house they discovered was inhabited by ghosts. The decision still draws attention to this day for its implications for New York home sellers.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Cynthia Kavanagh - KTransitRichard Ellis - Ellis Sothebys RealtyM. Neil Browne - Celebrate QuestionsAdditional music by: Sergey CheremisinovKai EngleFeslyian StudiosFull list of sources available at our website.

Cynthia is the daughter of Helen Ackley, who owned the home and was involved in the lawsuit that went to the New York Supreme Court. Cynthia spent many years living in the home, and shares her experiences with us.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Cynthia Kavanagh - KTransitAdditional music by: Sergey CheremisinovKai EngleFeslyian Studios

M. Neil Browne is an Economics professor at Bowling Green University and co-author of the book The Legal Environment of Business, which includes a section on the case. Neil spoke with us about the legal theories behind the case and its lasting implications.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: M. Neil Browne - Celebrate QuestionsAdditional music by: Sergey CheremisinovKai EngleFeslyian Studios

Richard Ellis is the listing agent for the home and was involved in the initial lawsuit. He shares with us an inside view of the lawsuit, and his own encounters in haunted homes.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Richard Ellis - Ellis Sothebys RealtyAdditional music by: Sergey CheremisinovKai EngleFeslyian Studios

Something truly strange is going on at the Overtoun Bridge in West Dunbartonshire, Scotland: nobody knows why dogs keep flinging themselves off the large bridge that reaches from Overtoun House. Is there something in the foliage around the castle or could the sins of past owners be haunting the land?Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Paul Owens - Paul Owens.orgDr. David Sands - The Animal Behavioral ClinicIan FisherAdditional music by: Sergey CheremisinovKai EngleGhost Stories IncorporatedSerge QuadradoSláinteFull list of sources available at www.strange-phenomenon.com/overtounbridge

Dr. Sands is a human-companion animal practitioner. Dr. Sands gained his doctorate in ethology at the Faculty of Science at Liverpool University. In 2005 Dr. Sands received a phone call from a television director asking if dogs could commit suicide. What followed was an investigation into the dog leaping mysteries surrounding Overtoun Bridge. We spoke with him about what he learned while studying the bridge.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Dr. David Sands - The Animal Behavioral ClinicAdditional music by: Sergey Cheremisinov

Ian Fisher is an ex-police officer who now runs a dog boarding business. Ian has had a first hand ghostly encounter at Overtoun while walking a clients dog across the bridge. He shares with us his encounter, as well as more information about the area.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Ian FisherAdditional music by: Sergey Cheremisinov

Paul Owens has spent the last decade researching the mysteries surrounding Overtoun Bridge. His book, The Baron of Rainbow Bridge, digs deep into the history of the area and highlights many paranormal occurrences associated with the bridge. We spoke with him about what he has learned through his years of research.Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Paul Owens - Paul Owens.orgAdditional music by: Sergey Cheremisinov

In the impoverished village of Bélmez de la Moraleda in Spain, María Cámara discovered a phenomenon that would change her life: faces in the floor of her kitchen that would appear and disappear before your eyes. As news spread, the story gripped the nation attracting attention from parties desperate to make a profit. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Javier Cavanilles - Los Caras de BélmezJosé Javier Gracenea - www.incopin.comAdditional music by: Sergey CheremisinovKai EngleGhost Stories IncorporatedGraham PlowmanOolsound

José Javier Gracenea received his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of the Basque Country in 1999. Since then, he has founded and been the CEO of many companies dedicated to the research and production of paints and coatings. He is one of the few who have been allowed to take samples of the faces of Bélmez. The work he did lead to findings that were shocking and are still debated to this day. Visit our website at www.strange-phenomenon.comHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: José Javier Gracenea - www.incopin.comAdditional music by: Sergey Cheremisinov

Javier Cavanilles holds a degree from the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Information Sciences. An expert in the paranormal, Cavanilles wrote the definitive book on the Bélmez Faces entitled Los Caras de Bélmez: Was the Greatest Paranormal Mystery in the History of Spain A Fraud? alongside Francisco Máñez.Hosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Javier Cavanilles - Amazon BooksAdditional music by: Sergey Cheremisinov

Sasquatch is woven into the American fabric. For decades, people have collected video, photo and physical evidence of this hominids existence. In the 70’s, Ron Morehead and Al Berry captured something no one else has: Sasquatch’s voice. These recordings, now known as the Sierra Sounds, are the most compelling of its kind.Website: www.strange-phenomenon.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangephenomenon/Twitter: @Strange-PhenomInstagram: @Strange-PhenomHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Ron Morehead - ronmorehead.comDr. Jeff Meldrum - The Relic Hominoid InquiryScott Nelson - Bigfoot LanguageJoe Hauser - Montana VortexMarc BeauchampGilbert MooreAdditional music by: Sergey CheremisinovKevin HartnellKai EngleGhost Stories IncorporatedSerge QuadradoTechthiest

Ron Morehead is the producer of the Sierra Sounds - the most compelling evidence of Sasquatch’s voice. They are the only Bigfoot recordings to be put up to scientific scrutiny. He speaks with us about his life encountering the famed creature and his beliefs on the nature of Bigfoot.Hosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Ron Morehead - ronmorehead.comAdditional music by: Sergey Cheremisinov

Dr. Jeff Meldrum is a Full Professor of Anatomy & Anthropology at Idaho State University since 1993. His expertise in bipedal animal research lead him to becoming one of the preeminent Bigfoot scholars in the world. With a collection of over 300 potential Bigfoot casts, Meldrum’s research is some of the most respected on the subject. Having published several books and journals, Dr. Meldrum currently is the editor-in-chief of the scholarly refereed journal, The Relic Hominoid Inquiry. Hosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Dr. Jeff Meldrum - www.isu.edu/rhi/Additional music by: Sergey Cheremisinov

Joe Hauser is an environmental consultant and wildlife biologist and owner of the Montana Vortex experience. He has worked with the Bigfoot Field Research Organization and has studied the camp where Ron Morehead made his original Sasquatch vocalization recordings.Hosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Joe Hauser - Montana VortexAdditional music by: Sergey Cheremisinov

Scott Nelson is a retired cryptolinguistic expert in the United States Navy. Scott believes he recognizes elements of some unknown language within the Sierra Sound recordings, and now is working to transcribe the vocalizations he hears.Hosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme Music by Terra MonkSpecial guests: Scott Nelson - Bigfoot LanguageAdditional music by: Sergey Cheremisinov

For over a century, people have been leaving the forests of Sumatra, Indonesia telling tales of a short bipedal ape with human-like features. It’s named the Orang Pendek. Despite many sightings and internationally funded expeditions to find the creature, no tangible proof of has been captured to date. With mass deforestation taking place, some worry it could be eradicated before we even have the chance to study it. Interviews include Alex Schlegel, member of a National Geographic camera trapping team, Jeremy Holden, a photographer, naturalist, and Orang Pendek witness, and Dally Sandradiputra, cryptozoologist who lives in Indonesia, speak about the efforts to research this unique animal.Website: www.strange-phenomenon.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangephenomenon/Twitter: @Strange-PhenomInstagram: @Strange-PhenomHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme music by Terra MonkAdditional Music BySergey CheremisinovArrington de Dionyso, with Gombloh and Gamelan Gandrun LombokAdditional Stock media provided by Sodabelly, odergh, MarvinUrias, HaeguMusic, frumpiemonkey, DFIX, A35_SOUND from Pond5. A special thanks to Banyak Films for allowing us to sample audio from their documentary Man of the Forest.Special Guest: Alex Schlegel - http://www.orangpendek.org/Jeremy Holden - Fauna and Flora, Jeremy Holden’s Rainforest DiaryDally Sandradiputra - http://dallynfriends-adventure.com/

Alex Schlegel, cognitive neuroscientist who participated in a four year camera trapping project seeking the Orang Pendek, tells us about his experiences in the jungles of Sumatra spending months trying to find evidence of the Orang Pendek.Website: www.strange-phenomenon.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangephenomenon/Twitter: @Strange-PhenomInstagram: @Strange-PhenomHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme music by Terra MonkAdditional Music BySergey CheremisinovSpecial Guest: Alex Schlegel - http://www.orangpendek.org/

NOTE: Audio quality on this episode can be difficult to hear. We have a full transcript on our website at www.strange-phenomenon.com that you can follow along with to help.Dally Sandradiputra, Indonesian Cryptozoologist, dives into the local beliefs on the Orang Pendek, as well as the effects that the outside world has had on the search for the creature. Website: www.strange-phenomenon.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangephenomenon/Twitter: @Strange-PhenomInstagram: @Strange-PhenomHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme music by Terra MonkAdditional Music BySergey CheremisinovSpecial Guest:Dally Sandradiputra -  http://dallynfriends-adventure.com/

Jeremy Holden, Naturalist and Photographer, takes us into his years researching the Orang Pendek alongside Debbie Martyr. Out of anybody alive, these two spent the most time searching for the creature. His stories and findings are eye-opening and startling. Website: www.strange-phenomenon.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangephenomenon/Twitter: @Strange-PhenomInstagram: @Strange-PhenomHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme music by Terra MonkAdditional Music BySergey CheremisinovSpecial Guest: Jeremy Holden  

When John Murray Spear, a man of extreme faith, began receiving messages in 1853 from the spirits of some of the greatest minds of all time, he believed himself to be chosen as the father of these geniuses' greatest invention: THE NEW MOTIVE POWER. A machine of perpetual motion that would not only supply energy to the world, but free people of the shackles that came with work. It was to be the new messiah. John Benedict Buesher, Doctor of Religious Studies and author of The Remarkable Life of John Murray Spear: Agitator for the Spirit Land, joins us to discuss Spear’s truly bizarre life, beliefs, and inventions. Hosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme music by Terra MonkWebsite: www.strange-phenomenon.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangephenomenon/Twitter: @Strange-PhenomInstagram: @Strange-PhenomThanks to Graham Plowman for allowing us to use his music for this episode, you can listen to more of his music at www.grahamplowman.com.  Sound effects provided by vedas, bwav, fillmat, and cms4f from Freesound.orgSpecial Guest: John Benedict Buescher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/938658.John_Benedict_Buescher

John Benedict Buescher, Doctor of Religious Studies and author of The Remarkable Life of John Murray Spear: Agitator for the Spirit Land, dives deep into the life and projects of John Murray Spear. Learn more about Spear’s early prison reform work as well as other fantastical inventions like psychically powered telegraphs and much more. Website: www.strange-phenomenon.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangephenomenon/Twitter: @Strange-PhenomInstagram: @Strange-PhenomHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme music by Terra MonkAdditional music by: Sergey CheremisinovSpecial Guest: John Benedict Buescher - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/938658.John_Benedict_Buescher

People have been trying to communicate with the dead since the beginning of human history. Since entering the industrial age, technology has opened new avenues to attempt to make connections with the spirit world. Instrumental Transcommunication is the belief that people can use electronics, such as radios and televisions, to communicate with those who have passed. Anabela Cardoso, career diplomat and founder of ITC Journal.org, and Diana Deutsch, Professor of Psychology at UC San Diego, join us to discuss the history, possible scientific explanations, and the still lingering mysteries.Website: www.strange-phenomenon.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangephenomenon/Twitter: @Strange-PhenomInstagram: @Strange-PhenomHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme music by Terra MonkAdditional music provided by Sergey Cheremisinov, LG17, Kevin MacLeod, and Meydan. Links to the artists’ websites are available in the show notes.Special Guests: Anabela Cardoso - http://www.itcjournal.org/Diana Deutsch - http://deutsch.ucsd.edu/Audio samples of Raymond Cass taken from The Ghost Orchid: An Introduction to EVP by Ash International.Audio samples of Bacci’s recordings taken from UFOTV’s documentary The Afterlife Investigations.EVP samples taken from Raudive’s Breakthrough, Frederich Jurgenson’s “From the Studio for Audioscopic Research”

Dr. Diana Deutsch (http://deutsch.ucsd.edu/), Professor of Psychology at UC San Diego, digs into her study of the “Phantom Word” phenomenon, and how it relates to ITC and electronic voice phenomena. Website: www.strange-phenomenon.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/strangephenomenon/Twitter: @Strange-PhenomInstagram: @Strange-PhenomHosted by Ray TararaWritten & Produced by R.J. Blake and Ray TararaTheme music by Terra MonkAdditional music by: Sergey CheremisinovSpecial Guest: Diana Deutsch - http://deutsch.ucsd.edu