Topic: Paranormal Research

Paranormal research and the magic community are described as currently stale or politically problematic, making traditional interviews in those niches less productive. Many interviews in these fields result in repetitive "spitballing" or suffer from poor technical quality and dry presentations. A vast archive of bookmarked threads and physical books will now serve as the primary source material for solo deep dives into bizarre cases and advanced research topics.

Soraya Azkath provides his website and social media information, emphasizing his commitment to underground music and non-mainstream paranormal topics. After the guest departs, Greg Carlwood reflects on his reputation within the research community, hoping this interview bridges the gap with those who may have perceived him as a "Rogan bro" or overly political during the COVID-19 era.

Tom Montauk describes his childhood in Germany, which was marked by dozens of entity encounters, abductions, and paranormal activity. He explains that these personal experiences provided a "base of knowns" that allowed him to bypass the skepticism phase common in academic UFO research. Growing up in a household with ghost and demon encounters led him to begin intensive study of metaphysics and physics at age 13 to understand his reality.

Host Greg Carlwood introduces George P. Hansen, author of the influential book The Trickster and The Paranormal. Hansen's background includes eight years of professional employment in parapsychology laboratories, including the Ryan Research Center and Princeton's Psychophysical Research Laboratories. His career spans experiments in remote viewing, electronic random number generators, and seance phenomena.

Ryan Patrick Burns concludes the interview by directing listeners to his podcast, Hero Paranormal, and his research site, Space Wolf Research. Greg Carlwood reflects on previous guests recommended by Burns, such as Ryan Musgrave Evans, who discussed "crypto-terrestrials" managing humanity as livestock. Carlwood also mentions Dr. Greg Little’s book *Origins of the Gods*, which features compelling photographic evidence of anomalies at Skinwalker Ranch.

The conversation explores the social ridicule faced by individuals who experience unexplainable events, such as sightings of "balls of light" or cryptids. Tony Merkel shares his personal experience of being mocked by coworkers while starting his podcast as a truck driver. He emphasizes that building trust with listeners is essential for encouraging people to share life-changing experiences they have kept secret for decades.

For those interested in experiencing the phenomena, Burns recommends exploring the corridor along Interstate 40 between the Strawberry Pinnacles and the Colorado border. He directs listeners to his website, RyanPatrickBurns.com, and his Facebook page, Space Wolf Research, for further updates on his work.

Host Greg Carlwood reflects on the synchronicity of Dr. Jack Hunter reaching out for an interview at the exact moment an invitation was being drafted. Carlwood argues that professional research and PhDs in the paranormal help put "cracks in the academia armor." He expresses a growing preference for releasing episodes grounded in credible research over unverifiable "pop conspiracy" sagas.

Attempts to collaborate with the Illinois branch of MUFON regarding the Chicago sightings were unsuccessful due to disagreements over information sharing. While MUFON initially expressed interest, the partnership dissolved after the organization allegedly failed to be transparent with their findings. Some witnesses have reportedly preferred contacting independent researchers over MUFON investigators.

Joshua Kutchin returns to the program to discuss his latest research into the role of smell in paranormal encounters. While his previous work, A Trojan Feast, focused on food exchanges with entities, his new book, The Brimstone Deceit, provides an in-depth examination of supernatural odors and monstrous miasmas. The discussion highlights how specific sensory details often contain significant clues that grand unifying theories might overlook.

The host provides an update on the show's hiatus, citing holiday work demands and a lackluster overnight ghost hunt with the San Diego Paranormal Research Group. Plans are announced to move to a consistent weekly Sunday schedule and to introduce new co-hosts and bloggers to the website. The goal is to provide daily content and grow the platform through increased listener support and merchandise sales.