Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews

What happens when UFO sightings, Bigfoot encounters, and paranormal activity all converge in the same place and time? Tonight’s guest, renowned researcher Stan Gordon, reveals the chilling details from one of the most extraordinary waves of unexplained phenomena in American history. Beginning in 1973, Pennsylvania became ground zero for a surge of strange events—residents reported glowing craft, terrifying creatures, bizarre footprints, and even animals reacting in fear. Some witnesses encountered UFOs and Bigfoot simultaneously, while others described vanishing creatures, government interest, and mystery men tampering with evidence. Stan Gordon’s groundbreaking book, Silent Invasion: The Pennsylvania UFO–Bigfoot Casebook, chronicles these incredible reports with firsthand accounts, photos, and illustrations. His research suggests that there may be far more to the Bigfoot mystery than a flesh-and-blood explanation—and that UFO activity may play a central role.

On a cold December evening in 1977, Council Bluffs, Iowa was shaken by reports of a glowing red object crashing to earth in Big Lake Park. Witnesses—including local civilians, fire department, and police—claimed something fell from the sky, leaving behind molten metal glowing several inches thick over an area of six by four feet.

What really goes on behind the cold steel doors of a morgue? In this chilling memoir, Peter Everett exposes the shocking corruption, crime, and dark secrets he uncovered during his time as Superintendent of Southwark Mortuary in London. By 1985, Everett had risen from lowly assistant to running the UK’s busiest murder morgue in just six years. But what seemed like a dream job quickly turned into a nightmare. He discovered attendants stealing from the dead, funeral homes bribing staff, and even a disturbing trade in stolen body parts and recycled coffins. Set in the gritty, pre-DNA and pre-profiling era of 1985–87, Corrupt Bodies is more than a memoir—it’s an inside look at the underbelly of forensic work. Everett worked alongside Scotland Yard’s Murder Squad, overseeing post-mortems on some of the UK’s most shocking cases, including the hunt for the infamous Stockwell Strangler.

My special guest is author Steve Snyder who's here to discuss his book Shot Down that details his father's amazing survival after being shot down by German fighters during WWII. Get his book Shot Down: The true story of pilot Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth on Amazon. Winner of 20 national book awards, SHOT DOWN is set within the framework of World War II in Europe and recounts the dramatic experiences of each member of a ten man B-17 bomber crew after their plane, piloted by the author's father, was knocked out of the sky by German fighters over the French/Belgian border on February 8,1944. Some men died. Some were captured and became prisoners of war. Some men evaded capture and were missing in action for months before making it back to England. Their individual stories and those of the courageous Belgian people who risked their lives to help them are all different and are all remarkable. Even before the dramatic battle in the air and the subsequent harrowing events on the ground, the story is informative, insightful, and captivating. Prior to the fateful event, the book covers the crew's training, their journey to England, what life was like on base as well as in London and the English countryside, and the perils of flying combat missions over occupied Europe and Germany. Through personal letters, oral and written accounts, declassified military documents, and interviews - all from people who took part in the events that happened over 70 years ago (even the German Luftwaffe pilot who shot down the Susan Ruth) - the stories come alive. Adding to the feeling of "being there", are more than 200 time period photographs interspersed throughout the book. To add background and context, many historical facts and anecdotes about and surrounding World War II are entwined throughout the book so that the reader has a feel for and understanding of what was occurring on a broader scale. SHOT DOWN is an account about brave individuals, featuring pilot Howard Snyder, set within the compelling events of the greatest conflict in world history.

Florida may be known for its beaches and theme parks, but just beyond the tourist crowds lies a world of haunted legends, cryptid encounters, urban myths, and unexplained phenomena. In Freaky Florida, author Mark Muncy and co-author Kari Schultz uncover the chilling, the mysterious, and the wonderfully weird tales hidden in the swamps, caverns, and backroads of the state. From the infamous Devil’s Tree and the mystical Shaman of Philippe Park to ghostly horses, strange castles made of recycled art, and unsolved murders in the Green Swamp—Florida is far stranger than you think. In this episode, you’ll hear:

Every serial killer seems like a “nice guy”… until the truth comes out. Tonight, we dive into the shocking true story of Jerry Marcus, the so-called Tuskegee Strangler, who eluded suspicion for nearly two decades while building a body count that stunned investigators. Marcus was the last person anyone expected to be a killer. He was an athlete, a good student, dependable at work, and always willing to lend a hand. But beneath the charm was a darkness that left an untold number of women dead. Author Linda Lou Long takes us inside this disturbing case, drawing on years of personal correspondence with Marcus after his arrest and conviction in the late 1970s. The Tuskegee Strangler reveals:

When Close Encounters sent moviegoers gazing skyward, popular culture exploded with alien contact stories: UFO sightings, crop circles, alleged abductions, and a global fascination with visitors from other worlds. In Alien Intrusion, apologist and author Preston Dennett takes a thorough look at the phenomenon from an unapologetically Christian perspective, letting the facts speak while asking hard questions.

The event known as The Phoenix Lights refers to a series of widely reported unidentified flying objects observed in the skies over the U.S. states of Arizona and Nevada, and the Mexican state of Sonora on March 13, 1997. This event attracted widespread media attention of the most famous UFO sightings in modern history.

Ambitious, attractive, and full of potential, five young college students at the University of Florida prepared for a new semester in Gainesville. They dreamed of careers, families, and a lifetime of experiences. But death came without warning in the dead of night. The Gainesville Ripper, Danny Rolling, brutally murdered five students in 1990, leaving behind three gruesome crime scenes and a community paralyzed with fear. Rolling’s crimes not only shocked the nation but also inspired the cult-classic horror film Scream.

What’s it really like to live life undercover, caught between the world of cops and criminals? In Going Under: Kidnapping, Murder, and A Life Undercover, John Madinger delivers one of the most gripping true crime memoirs ever written. From kidnappings and murders to running with drug traffickers, rock stars, and even conspirators plotting to kill a federal judge, Madinger reveals the upside-down world of an agent who had to become the very thing he hunted. For nearly twenty years, he lived as a sheepdog in wolf’s clothing, navigating the treacherous gray area where trust could mean life or death. This book isn’t just about the War on Drugs—it’s about deception, danger, and survival when nothing is as it seems.

Huntsville, Alabama is home to one of the creepiest urban legends in America—the haunting of Dead Children’s Playground. In this spine-tingling episode, author Dawn Crouch shares the inspiration behind her book Dead Children’s Playground, a story that blends urban legend, paranormal activity, and true crime suspense. Her novel follows Arik, a medical student whose life takes a dark turn when he stumbles into a mystery surrounding Monte Sano caves and the serial killer said to dump his victims in Drost Park. As Arik follows the ghostly figure of a young girl carrying a lantern, he discovers a nightmare that thrusts him into a deadly investigation. We also dive into Dawn’s personal experiences with the paranormal in New Orleans graveyards, including chilling encounters that defy explanation.

On June 6th, 1998, 23-year-old Matt Lewis set out on what was supposed to be his dream job—working as a scientific observer aboard a deep-sea fishing vessel in the Antarctic Sea. But when a violent storm erupted, towering waves swallowed the deck, and the ship’s fate was sealed. In Last Man Off, Lewis recounts the terrifying sequence of events that unfolded: hurricane-force windsthree life raftsLewis not only tells a story of tragedy and endurance, but also reveals what it means to confront the full force of nature in one of the world’s most remote and hostile regions.

Time travel isn’t just science fiction—it’s a phenomenon people across the world claim to have experienced firsthand. In this episode, we dive into some of the most astonishing accounts of time slips, temporal portals, and encounters with time travelers throughout history. You’ll hear about: different centuriesindividuals emerging from strange portalstime travelers appearing suddenlytime travel is possibleFrom mysterious disappearances to eerie returns, these stories raise questions that science has yet to answer: Are these hallucinations, hoaxes, or real glimpses of a universe where time is not as fixed as we believe?

In 1939, construction workers beneath the Vatican stumbled upon an ancient Christian grave. This discovery set in motion a secret archaeological mission—one that would span decades and pit brilliant minds against political intrigue in the heart of the Catholic Church. At the center of this hidden saga was: Texas oilmantrailblazing female archaeologistPeter’s final resting placeThrough intrigue, faith, and perseverance, the excavation revealed secrets buried for centuries beneath St. Peter’s Basilica, igniting debates over history, religion, and faith. Author John O’Neill, lawyer and #1 New York Times bestselling author, brings this untold story to life with meticulous research and gripping detail. With a background that includes clerking for Chief Justice William Rehnquist and exploring early Christian sites worldwide, O’Neill masterfully weaves history, theology, and suspense into a narrative of faith’s triumph against all odds.

Is it possible that time travel experiments have already taken place? Historical anomalies, eyewitness testimonies, and unexplained events hint that human beings—or perhaps something else—have already learned to stop, bend, or manipulate time itself. This episode investigates: The X-Files connectionHistorical cases of time manipulationmilitary experiments, secret technologies, and quantum physicsmodern physicsFrom whispers of government projects to urban legends of vanished time, we examine whether these stories are fantasy, misinterpretation—or evidence that time itself is more fragile and malleable than we think.

For decades, reports of UFOs have fascinated the world, but some of the most striking accounts involve direct sightings of alien occupants. In the 21st century, these stories have not gone away—in fact, they’ve evolved with new technology, better documentation, and growing public awareness.

Time travel has long fascinated scientists, storytellers, and conspiracy theorists alike. But beyond science fiction, there are real-life claims of individuals who insisted they slipped through time—or even came from the future. In this special episode, we explore extraordinary historical reports of time travelers: From Victorian England to 20th-century America, and across Europe and Asia, these cases continue to puzzle historians, researchers, and paranormal investigators. Are they evidence of temporal slips, alternate dimensions, or hoaxes that captured public imagination?

In Beast of New Castle, prosecutor Larry Sells and co-author Margie Porter uncover the terrifying life of Jerry Thompson, one of Indiana’s most violent offenders. Born into brutality as the son of a criminal named Hoggy Thompson, Jerry grew into a predator with no conscience—raping, molesting, brawling, and murdering without remorse. Once armed with a gun, no one was safe, and he rarely left witnesses alive. From prison fights to child molestation to cold-blooded murders, Thompson’s reign of terror spread fear across communities and courtrooms alike. At one point, he even threatened to tear apart Deputy Prosecutor Larry Sells during a hearing, shaking the justice system to its core. This gripping true crime account dives deep into Thompson’s violent psyche, chronicling the relentless battle by law enforcement to bring him down. It’s a chilling look at the psychology of a serial killer, the trauma inflicted on victims and communities, and the resilience of those who fought to stop his rampage.

You might think you’ve heard every weird UFO story—but what about the one where an alien spaceship literally served pancakes? Tonight, we dive into the bizarre tale of Joe Simonton and his 1961 close encounter, where occupants of a UFO hovered over a Wisconsin farmhouse… and offered him something that looked like pancakes.

What if the secrets of lost civilizations are hidden not in ancient texts or ruins, but deep within the human subconscious? In The Secrets of The Sphinx, Sarah Breskman, master hypnotist and past-life regressionist, shares astonishing accounts from clients who recalled past lives in Atlantis and Lemuria—and even on Mars. These sessions uncover stories of advanced societies, catastrophic endings, and extraterrestrial connections that still resonate today. One client, Christie, endured electroshock treatments in the 1970s after claiming memories of other worlds. Decades later, under hypnosis, she revealed extraordinary details about the Sphinx and its role in humanity’s upcoming Ascension. Even more striking, unrelated clients recounted eerily similar details—pointing toward a collective truth. Sarah takes listeners beyond her earlier work (A Hypnotist’s Journey to Atlantis) into an even deeper exploration of ancient civilizations, spiritual awakening, extraterrestrial contact, and the hidden purpose of the Sphinx.