Topic: Eddie Bullard

Joshua Kutchin compares the sequence of events in near-death experiences (NDEs) and shamanic initiations to the stages of alien abductions. He cites a 1963 case from Massachusetts where an abductee encountered a woman named Ingrid Swenson aboard a craft, only to later discover that a woman by that name had died in South Dakota. This "veridical" component suggests that these experiences involve more than just internal hallucinations and may touch a verifiable reality.

Joshua Kutchin recommends several unsung researchers, including Timothy Renner, Eddie Bullard, and the author of Dr. Beachcombing’s Bizarre History Blog. He concludes by summarizing his three books: A Trojan Feast, The Brimstone Deceit, and Thieves in the Night. Kutchin encourages listeners to support brick-and-mortar bookstores and follow his work on his personal blog and the "Where Did the Road Go?" podcast.