Topic: Hellier

Alan Greenfield previews his upcoming work, including a book titled Saucers and Sorcerers based on his diaries from the 1970s and 80s. He highlights the intersection of magic, ufology, and cryptozoology, noting how participants often become part of the mystery themselves, as seen in the series Hellier. Several of his older titles, including works on the Hermetic Brotherhood of Light, are being reprinted by the Celestial Lodge of Sirius Press.

The Hellier paranormal documentary series began with 2012 reports of small creatures harassing a family in Kentucky, mirroring the Hopkinsville case. Geologically, the Sloan Valley Cave System in Pulaski County connects to the Mammoth Cave System, providing a subterranean link between disparate sighting locations. Investigators frequently find three-toed footprints at these sites, suggesting a recurring biological or paranormal entity.

Greg Carlwood shares his personal perspective on the Hellier series, noting that while the first episode was compelling, the subsequent episodes felt like typical paranormal reality television. He contrasts the show with the work of Alan Greenfield, author of "Secret Cipher of the UFOnauts." Carlwood praises Greenfield's interview and his ability to bridge the gap between occult summoning and alien phenomena.

Recluse provides his contact information and promotes his blog, "Vis Up," and his podcast, "The Farm." He announces an upcoming eight-episode miniseries titled "Penny Royal," which will explore parapolitics, high weirdness, and organized crime in Kentucky, specifically focusing on the state's role in the 2016 election.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces Alan Greenfield, a veteran ufologist and occultist with over 35 years of experience in field investigation and ceremonial magic. Greenfield's work, specifically his books on the Secret Cipher of the Euphonauts, was prominently featured in the paranormal documentary series Hellier. The discussion highlights Greenfield's transition from the OTO to the Free Illuminists movement and his status as a consecrated bishop in the Gnostic tradition.

Greenfield praises the Hellier documentary by Planet Weird as the most authentic depiction of a field investigation ever filmed. He highlights a specific synchronicity involving investigator Connor Randall, who received a vision of a tin cup while scrying with a spirit box. This vision was later validated when the team discovered a physical tin cup at an abandoned mineshaft in Kentucky, mirroring the quest for the Holy Grail.

The conversation turns to the "Black Lodges," groups of high-level magicians who allegedly work to obfuscate truth and keep others from achieving illumination. Greenfield explains that these entities often intervene when a person or institution approaches success in gaining transcendent wisdom. He notes that the release of the Hellier series has triggered a wave of synchronicities among the public, effectively countering the efforts of these suppressive factions.

The host reflects on the value of the Hellier series and its portrayal of the "paranormal vortex" and synchronicity. He notes that the interview with Alan Greenfield connects to previous discussions about the human power of creation and the spiritual battle between secret factions. Carlwood recommends Greenfield's book for its detail-oriented content and its exploration of the deeper waters of the occult and ufology.

Referencing the work of John Keel, Chris Knowles warns against active paranormal investigation, noting that Keel became increasingly sober and cautionary later in life. He expresses concern for the creators of the Hellier series, suggesting that "smarter people" have met unhappy fates dealing with such phenomena. The segment concludes with the idea that certain geographic areas, like the Ohio mound country, naturally produce figures like Charles Manson.