Episodes
In this interview with Fortean author (and returning guest!) Joshua Cutchin, we discuss his new two volume book on the connection between death and the paranormal, Ecology of Souls. From the initiating Anne Strieber remark — “This has something to do with what we call death”— to McKenna’s psychedelic exploration and Jung’s framing of the flying saucer phenomenon, Cutchin’s new work fills a void in the ufological and Fortean literature. Subjects discussed include: his personal theory of life...
Published 08/02/22
Published 08/02/22
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Published 07/27/22
Invisibility suits, gangstalking, government surveillance, Freemasonic secret tech, psychological warfare, Philip K. Dick’s continued relevance, QAnon’s mining and flipping of antifascist conspiracy subculture, Q’s rise/fall/metastasis, the political influence of conspiracy theory, Timothy Leary and Robert Anton Wilson... In this conversation with author Robert Guffey on his two nonfictional engagements with conspiracy fact and culture, Chameleo and the brand new Operation Mindfuck, we dive...
Published 07/21/22
Summer 2022 erupts. The Georgia Guidestones tumble and with them the mystery held therein, or not. The myth of a Quaalude cache evaporates, a prince’s phone is hacked by the WEF? or more MK Ultra infused chaos. A Discussion about Dave’s travels to Ohio, Kentucky, W. Virginia; mounds, ancient earthworks, Green Man encounters, and a visit with Dan Dutton and the Mothman. Ben muses on Louise Abrams and alien alphabets, CERN generates new Mandela effects. Some Randonautica points are generated,...
Published 07/13/22
Is there a real Matrix already established around us? Made of us? In  this Patreon exclusive episode, we investigate this question, with some  synchro-generated detours. As always, apparently random choices of  research topics end up converging in shocking and eerie ways. This time:  Mac Tonnies’ classic Cryptoterrestrials book sheds some uncanny light  on our deep dive into the implications of the Sentient World Simulation, digital twins, a concept-dictionary of English, the subtly...
Published 07/01/22
The ufonaut cipherer is here! In this lively interview with legendary ufologist and occultist Allen Greenfield, we discuss: that strange grey area between the paranormal and the occult that we love so much on CU; Allen’s time in the OTO; his experiences before that as a young UFO buff; the discovery and applications of his infamous Secret Cipher; a potential explanation for the sometimes interrelated nature of paranormal experience; and much more.   Exclusive episodes, written content and...
Published 06/28/22
In this Patreon exclusive post-episode on Stranger Things connections and symbols, Project Monarch, the occult influence of The Wizard of Oz, the event horizon of nostalgia, and more! Join on patreon.com/consensusunreality for only 5$ a month and access exclusive episodes, written content and more. We are planning some big things over there and its the best way you can support the project!
Published 06/27/22
In this interview with return guest Steven Snider (AKA Recluse) of The  Farm podcast and Visupview blog, we cover a wide range of occult and  para-political topics, centering around Kenneth Grant’s influence on  American occult circles in the Midwest. We get into deep discussion of  Bate Cabal, NEMA, Moundbuilder magic, and more. Then, partly inspired by  chance, we get into a fascinating conversation on Steven’s latest area  of research, the American Gifted program. And somehow… it all finds...
Published 06/21/22
In this interview with Nicole Cushing,  Bram Stoker Award-winning author of A Sick Gray Laugh, Mr. Suicide, and the forthcoming Mothwoman, we talk horror fiction’s relationship with  the paranormal, the Shaver Mystery, synchronicity-driven belief system shifts, the weird Midwest, meta-fiction, and more! + Patreon Exclusive follow up on the interview, meta-narratives, the Lovecraftian sphere of influence and more Twitter: @nicolecushing https://nicolecushing.wordpress.com/ Nicole Cushing’s...
Published 06/07/22
SPECIAL episode alert! We discuss the recent ”UAP” hearings, continuing our unofficial state of the ufological union series. Defense industry  limited hang-outs, the theater of politics encroaching on the imaginal,  UFOs as malleable psyop tool, and the question of where exactly the fun has gone in being a UFO buff... Plus: how does this all relate to the mad musing of Kenneth Grant? Patreon bonus conversation on the mysterious Benjamin A. Franklin, Oliver Stone’s JFK Revisited, and...
Published 05/24/22
In this episode, we dive into the present day popular imaginary of the UFO— tic tacs, Tom Delonge, military-industrial madness and the Disclosure Movement— through the lens of a recent Steven Greer joint, The Cosmic Hoax. Is Greer himself to be trusted, however? Listen to find out!  You can support CU and gain access to full exclusive episodes and discussions + written content and more at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality for only 5$ a month Consensus Merch (More coming...
Published 05/10/22
In this episode we continue our recent re-engagement of the alien abduction phenomenon by discussing the life and art of the fascinating David Huggins, his impact on the contemporary image of the alien in the popular imagination and the excellent documentary on the person and his work, Love and Saucers.  + In a Patreon exclusive conversation we talk the legendary aerospace thinker and UFO contactee George Van Tassel, the documentary Calling All Earthlings, the strange history of the...
Published 04/15/22
In this return to the comfort of the alien abduction phenomenon, we trace the alchemical, mystical, and conspiratorial webwork of the legendary Andreasson Affair and excavate strange connections beneath the surface of seemingly unconnected events and subjects. In a bonus Patreon discussion, we talk about the evolution and current state of the abductee culture. Plus— a return experimental Ouija?  You can listen to the bonus episode, join the discussion and more...
Published 04/02/22
In this episode, we dive into the modern myth of the Babalon Working.  With a cast of characters including Jack Parsons, L. Ron Hubbard,  Aleister Crowley, and Marjorie Cameron, it’s one of the major confluences of 20th century occultism. But what is it? What was done?  The birth of the grey aliens? Summoning a new girlfriend, or a new aeon?   Plus— bonus Patreon content where we talk recent occultist travels, channeling the space brothers and sisters, new readings, fresh insights, and...
Published 03/21/22
In this interview with writer Emmalea Russo, we talk Georges Bataille, limit experiences, mysticism and inspiration, the Acephale Society, and end up in the land of cinema. This conversation went it a lot of directions and touched on many topics of interest for CU listeners. Check out Emmalea’s writings below. Emmalea Russo writings and links https://emmalearusso.com/ Exclusive CU episodes, written content and more https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality CU merch (more on the way...
Published 02/23/22