Noctivagant: A Paranormal Book Club

67 - The Weight of Destiny

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

On this episode we continue our South American odyssey as we finish our breakdown of Ardy Sixkiller Clarke's 'Sky People: Untold Stories of Alien Encounters In Mesoamerica'. Join us as we discuss if belief can be separated from the cultures that formed them, how we might apply a cultural myth to a broader understanding of humanity as a whole, and if we can connect with an older way of life or culture without discarding our technological advancements.

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66 - Muppet Time

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

This month Nick leads us into the jungles of Meso-America as we break down 'Sky People: Untold Stories of Alien Encounters in Mesoamerica' by Ardy Sixkiller Clarke. Join us as we discuss ufology's impact on American Culture, The Ancient Astronaut theory, trading alien popcorn for a cardboard suit, and eventually spiral completely out of control.

Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Adam Berry

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

On this Midnight Chat we sit down with Actor, Ghost Hunter, Paranormal researcher, and the author of this months book, Adam Berry!

Check out Adam's website here

65 - The Royal Paul

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

On this episode we complete our tag-team breakdown of Adam Berry's new book "Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death through the Paranormal". Join us and The Quite Unusual Podcast as we discuss the risks of contact with the dead, the afterlife of our pets, and grieving through the paranormal.

Check out The Quite Unusual Podcast website here!
Buy Adam's Book here!

64 - 74 Paranormal Hamsters

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Death is the only true constant of our world. It's all around us, haunting us, a constant reminder of our own mortality. Some endeavor to explore its mysteries through science or religion. Some, like the author of this month's book, go right to the source.

Join us as Rory leads the crew, and special guests Nicole and Noelle of the Quite Unusual Podcast, on part 1 of the journey through Adam Berry's book "Goodbye Hello: Processing Grief and Understanding Death through the Paranormal". We discuss how we got into the paranormal, what the afterlife might be, and why 74 is simply too many hamsters.

Check out The Quite Unusual Podcast website here!
Buy Adam's Book here!

63 - You Can't Have Shit on Earth

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Welcome to part 2 of our breakdown of the cryptozoological classic 'Serpents of the Sky, Dragons of the Earth' by F.W Holiday! On this episode Jay takes us into weirder waters. Listen in as we spin off from UFOs to the afterlife, the fey, angelic bigfoot, and ghost diners.

Links to Organizations mentioned by Jay:

Non profit dedicated to preserving Native art forms post-genocide

Non profit group primarily focused on fighting financial inequality via grants, job training, and research projects.

Action group dedicated to addressing systemic injustice, such as fighting treaty violations, returning stolen children, and elevating Native voices in policy.

Non profit dedicated to providing strong legal representation to native Americans, their tribes, and their organizations.

This is the tribe that Stephanie Meyer exploited for her Twilight werewolves. Global warming has made their current territory unsafe and they can't afford to move somewhere more secure, so, they're raising money.

62 - No Body, No Cryptid!

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode Jay takes the gang to Ireland as we break down the cryptozoological classic 'Serpents of the Sky, Dragons of the Earth' by F.W Holiday. Join us for a wild and wide ranging discussion about the nature of legend, sea monster folklore, UFOs, and at least one unfortunate horse.

Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Fred Andersson

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this Midnight Chat we sit down with the Author of this months book Fred Andersson! Listen in as we have an awesome discussion about Sweden's UFOs, Ghosts, and Gnomes. We chat about Cheerful Satanism, we talk about Paranormal Television and its impact on the culture around the Paranormal and so much more!

Check out Fred's Socials:
https://linktr.ee/fredandersson

61 - Angry Fluffly Throw Pillows

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

It is Part 2 of our series on Fred Andersson's Northern Lights: High Strangeness in Sweden!

Come wander the midnight roads with us as Rory finishes the series taking us through the last half of the book. Stopping along the way to discuss if it is worth it to go "public" with your stories, and what that even means. We talk about how patterns impact our perception of the phenomenon. And we wrap it all up talking about the U.S Government, disclosure and what the ramifications of the "truth" might be.

60 - Kind Of Looks Like Cardboard

Wed, 06 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Noctivagant is going international once again! On this episode Rory leads us through Part 1 of Fred Anderesson's Northern Lights: High Strangeness in Sweden where we take a look at some of the stories that Fred has compiled over the years. We talk about the Men in Black, why some people seem to be impacted by paranormal encounters more than others, and how to determine the reliability of a witness. Come take a walk along the Midnight Roads with us as we attempt to not get to distracted along the way...

Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Oly

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This Midnight Chat is going to be different from the others before it. Our guest is not an author, nor a paranormal celebrity. He's a friend. A friend that has had some of the most unique experiences we've ever heard. And they didn't happen once or twice...They've happened throughout his entire life. So we sit down and talk with him about them, casually, with no script or prepared questions. We just talk and let him tell his stories with an open mind and open ears.

59 - YOU DID THIS

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Join us for the exciting conclusion of our coverage of the high strangeness classic: The Vertical Plane by Ken Webster. Join us as we discuss the legacy of the SPR, Ultraterrestrials, temporal distortions, and the enigmatic entities known as 2109 and One. Who are they? And what do they want with Ken and Deb?

58 - Get Married and Shut Up

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0400

We are back and ready to go with Noctivagant 2.0!

After our break we return with a Nick lead exploration of a hidden classic of High Strangeness: The Vertical Plane by Ken Webster. In Part 1 of the this part 2 series, we attempt to dissect the anatomy of a haunting, argue as to the nature of a poltergeist, and wonder about the schemes of ultraterrestrials. Join us for a walk as we break down one of the strangest stories we've read thus far.

57.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with John E.L. Tenney

Fri, 11 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0400

To close out The Summer of Secrets we sit down with fellow weirdo and friend of the show: John "Mother F***in" Tenney. Join us as we discuss his history with conspiracy theories, how and why people might believe in them, UFOs/Disclosure, and how to research conspiracy theories without getting lost in the sauce.

Check out the socials for John:
https://t.co/urP3CRMzMb

57 - Part 5: The Summer of Secrets - Operation Polar Bear

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400

In the final episode of the Summer of Secrets we finish out "The Entity" and speculate on the state of the church in the modern day, the role the Entity may play in current affairs, and the patterns and themes of the organization, all while Nick slowly loses his mind.

56 - Part 4: The Summer of Secrets - I Want the Fanciest Hat

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:00:00 -0400

For the first half of our conclusion to the Summer of Secrets Jay leads the crew as we delve into the secrets of the smallest country in the world: The Vatican. Join us as we discuss the church's secret intelligence agency named only 'The Entity', and explore how the existence of this group adjusts how we see the church, the plots they were involved in, and all the blood soaking those holy streets.

55 - Part 3: The Summer of Secrets - Very Real and Not At All Made Up

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 15:00:00 -0400

On the 3rd episode of the ‘Summer of Secrets’ Nick leads the crew on a harrowing journey with fringe extremist groups as we break down Jon Ronson’s "Them: Adventures with Extremists". Join us as we discuss the impact of extremist rhetoric, how it endured, and how anyone comes to believe this stuff in the first place.

54 - Part 2: The Summer of Secrets - A Pantheon of Fake Intellectuals

Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0400

On part 2 of The Summer of Secrets Rory leads us into the depths of the ocean to discuss the lost city of Atlantis. We dive down into the pages of Mark Adams book "Meet Me in Atlantis: Across Three Continents in Search of the Legendary Sunken City" and discuss the potential locations of Atlantis, the history of the legend, and debate on if Plato was speaking about this lost city literally or if it was just another metaphor that's meaning has been lost like the city itself.

53.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Dan Olson

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400

On this Midnight chat we sit down with YouTuber, Documentary film maker behind In Search of a Flat Earth, Line Goes Up, and The Future is a Dead Mall and so many more Dan Olson!

We have a great chat talking about conspiracy thought, flat earth, meme stock - and so much more!

Check out the socials for Dan:
https://www.youtube.com/foldingideas
https://twitter.com/FoldableHuman
https://www.patreon.com/foldablehuman

53 - Part 1: The Summer of Secrets - Pita Bread Earth

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 15:00:00 -0400

To kick off the Summer of Secrets we dive into what is hands down the worst book we've ever read: Flatlantis by Eric Dubay. Listen in as Jay leads us on a rage inducing journey through the Flat Earth belief system, accompanied by a wide ranging conversation about conspiracy thought, the new age alt-right pipeline, the great gravity 'lie', and how anyone comes to believe this stuff in the first place.

52.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Allen Greenfield

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On this Midnight Chat the crew sits down with former member of the OTO and Occult Ufologist Allen Greenfield! We have a hilarious conversation as we chat with Allen about Crowley, Magic, Aliens, and so, so much more!

Check out the socials for Allen:
https://mewe.com/p/allengreenfielsmostlysageobservations
https://twitter.com/allengreenfield

52 - Gay Mouse Trap

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 18:00:00 -0400

On this episode we break down @GaryLachman's: "Aleister Crowley: Magick, Rock and Roll, and the Wickedest Man in the World". Join us as we deep dive into the world of Crowley, his views, life, and the strange bedfellows he made. On this episode we ask: Who was Crowley really? Why did he become a fixture of modern pop-culture? And what are we to make of his philosophy and magic?

51.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Michelle Belanger

Wed, 24 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Join us for a saunter along the Midnight Roads as we sit down with author, researcher, and psychic vampire Michelle Belanger! We had a great time getting to chat about magic, the vampire community, and the pitfalls that still plague the paranormal community.

Check out the socials for Michelle:
https://www.michellebelanger.com/

51 - Saint Dracula

Wed, 17 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Are Vampires real?

On this episode the crew explores this question through the pages of “The Secret History of Vampires: Their Multiple Forms and Hidden Purposes” by Claude Lecouteux. Join us as Nick leads us through the history of the vampire, the revenants which inspired it, and what the vampire means to us in modern culture.

50.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Nathan aka AWaifSoul

Wed, 10 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On this Midnight Chat we sit down with the Co-Host of Liminal Phrames and Calling All Beings Podcast's: Nathan aka AWaifSoul! We were thrilled to get to talk to him about UFOs, Idealism, tabletop games, and the metaphysics of imagination.

Enjoy!

Check out the socials for Nathan:
https://www.podbean.com/pu/dir-rhkb9-1b3bdc
https://anchor.fm/s/78992690/podcast/rss
https://twitter.com/AWaifSoul

50 - Universal Cosmic Communism

Thu, 04 May 2023 22:00:00 -0400

On this episode Jay takes us on a journey through the pages of "The Cryptoterrestrials: A Meditation on Indigenous Humanoids and the Aliens Among Us" by Mac Tonnies. Join us as we discuss the Cryptoterrestrial theory, the ETH dogmatism of some Ufologists, Whitley Striber, and so much more.

49.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Jeffrey J. Kripal

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On this edition of Midnight Chats the crew sits down with Associate Dean of the School of Humanities and the J. Newton Rayzor Chair in Philosophy and Religious Thought at Rice University and author of 'The Superhumanities': Jeffrey J. Kripal!

We had a blast having him on the show and getting to talk about his book, the paranormal and so much more!

Enjoy!

Check out the socials for Jeff:
https://jeffreyjkripal.com/

49 - Air Biden

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:00:00 -0400

On this episode Nick takes the gang on a romp through transcendental academics with “The Superhumanities: Historical Precedents, Moral Objections, New Realities” by Jeffrey J. Kripal. Join us as we discuss superhuman poets, how perception builds reality, and what it takes to make a Superman flying president.

48.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Darren King aka ExoAcademian

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On this edition of Midnight Chats the crew is joined by friend of the show and their first return guest: Darren King aka ExoAcademian! Join us as we discuss some of Darren’s recent contact experiences, religion and UFOs, and disclosure.

Check out the socials for Darren:
https://www.pointofconvergence.net/
https://www.patreon.com/exoacademian
https://t.co/LLWEBqI1Zv

48 - You Can’t Fire Me, I'm a Wizard

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On this episode Rory leads the crew on an expedition filled with UFO cults, religion, and deception with Jacques Vallée's “Messengers of Deception: UFO Contacts and Cults”. Join us as we discuss the emergence of UFO religion, the nature of belief, and what all of this might indicate about the phenomenon at large.

47.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Larry "Beans" Baxter

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On this Midnight Chat we sit down with the author of last weeks book: Larry "Beans" Baxter! Join us as we chat about bigfoot, cryptozoology, the impact of modern media on Bigfoot research, and so much more!

Check out the socials for Beans Baxter:
https://www.alasquatchpodcast.com/

47 - Aggressively Polite Canoe Chase

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

This time Jay leads us back into Squatch country as we break down Larry Baxter’s “Abandoned: The History and Horror of Port Chatham, Alaska”. Join us as we discuss the Nantinaq, Native American folklore, window areas, how the local landscape could impact an investigation, and much more!

46.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Katie Webb!

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

On this edition of Midnight Chats we hike the mountains of magic and shoot the breeze with Paranormal Investigator, Tarot Reader, and Horror Movie aficionado Katie Webb! Join us as we discuss Magic, Katie's Tarot + Horror Movie Horoscopes, Ghosts, Cryptids, and everything in-between. Enjoy!

Check out the socials for Katie Webb:
https://linktr.ee/GorgonCollective

Check out the Haunt ME show:
https://www.youtube.com/@HauntME/featured

46 - NASA Murder Mystery Hour

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this jaunt along the Midnight Roads we take a pit stop in conspiracy land where we break downThe NASA Conspiracies by Nick Redfern. Join us as we discuss hacking, aliens, the face on Mars, and why so many people still believe the moon landing was a Hollywood hoax.

45.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Philip Carr-Gomm

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

This week we sit down for a Midnight Chat with Philip Carr-Gomm, author of last weeks book "The Druid Way". Join us as we discuss Druidry (obviously), the nature of liminality in the paranormal, synchronicities, and the spiritual labels that often cage mystic thought.

Check out the socials for Philip Carr-Gomm:
https://philipcarr-gomm.com/

Philip's article referenced in the episode:
https://philipcarr-gomm.com/essay/spiritual-sexism-time-to-drop-the-gender-metaphor/

45 - Ethically Sourced Babies

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode Rory leads the crew on a journey through Druidic lore as we break down Phillip Carr-Gomm's "The Druid Way". Join us as we follow his literal journey through the track-ways of Great Britain as he tries to get closer to the land, the Gods, and the people who inhabit the land.

44.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Melvyn Willin

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this Midnight Chat we sit down with the head archivist officer for the Society for Psychical Research: Melvyn Willin! Join us as we discuss the case of the Enfield poltergeist, music and the paranormal, and the role the SPR plays today in furthering our understanding of the anomalous.

Check out the socials for Melvyn Willin:
www.melvynwillin.co.uk/
Check out the SPR:
https://www.spr.ac.uk/

44 - Absolutely No Magicians

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode Jay leads the crew along the midnight roads through the work of a familiar author: Guy L. Playfair. Join us as we dive into the world of psychical research, poltergeists, and mischief as we break down: "This House is Haunted: The True Story of the Enfield Poltergeist". Come listen as we discuss ghosts, the theories posed by Guy and others about this haunting, the SPR, and get a little heated concerning the actions of some of these goddamn magicians.

43.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Gary Lachman

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this edition of Midnight Chats we sit down with show favorite Gary Lachman! Join us as we pick his brain about dreams, time, consciousness, and the occult.

Check out the socials for Gary Lachman:
https://www.gary-lachman.com/
https://twitter.com/GaryLachman?s=20&t=9XkOoqUzmUcB-M5XHgkmiA

43 - We're Axing the Bug

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode Nick guides the gang along the midnight roads into the realm of dreams. Join us as we return to a Noctivagant favorite Gary Lachman and his new book: “Dreaming Ahead of Time." We discuss: our own strange dreams; if UFOs, cryptids, and ghosts are dreams; time; and we get heavy as we talk about some personal experiences and decisions that altered the course of their lives.

42.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Liminal Earth

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this edition of Midnight Chats we sit down with the Garrett Kelly and Jeremy Puma of the Liminal Earth crew! Join us as we discuss their experiments in paranormal investigation and plant communication, the origins of the Liminal Earth map, the mystery of the phantom oranges, and a whole lot more!

Check out the socials for the Liminal Earth Team:
https://linktr.ee/liminalearth
https://twitter.com/MysteryHarvest
https://twitter.com/boontdustie

42 - Gas Station Rotisserie Chicken

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this week's episode, the gang dives into the world of Diana Walsh Pasulka's classic analysis of the emergent UFO religion; American Cosmic. Join us as we discuss our own "Book Encounters", the possible cause of synchronicities, UFO Cults and so much more!

41.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Ken Summers

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

On this edition of Midnight Chats we sit down with Queer Hauntings author Ken Summers! Join us as we chat about the Queer Ghosts, Time, Psychics, and much more!

Check out all of Ken’s socials and Website:
https://moonspenders.com/
https://twitter.com/moonspenders

41 - Toddler Combat

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode Jay leads the crew on a journey through Ken Summers "Queer Hauntings.” Join us as we walk the midnight roads and discuss the nature of animal ghosts, ghost parties, the metaphysics of ghostly attachments, and more!

40.5 Noctivagant Presents: A Haunted Victorian Christmas

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Happy Holidays from the Noctivagant crew! Instead of our normal discussions on books, we wanted to give you something special for the holidays in our own spooky style. Join us as we explore the ancient tradition of telling wintertime ghost stories, and then share some stories of our own! Some are fictional, some are not, and all are quite spooky.

40 - Dentaphilia

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode Nick leads the crew through the psychedelic realm of the machine elves. Join us as we break down “DMT Entity Encounters: Dialogues on the Spirit Molecule”. We discuss the potential realities of psychedelic visions, their comparisons to other spiritual visionary traditions, the role these drugs can play in therapy, and the strange worlds of DMT.

39.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Dr. Dean Radin

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0500

On this edition of Midnight Chats we sit down with Dr. Dean Radin! Join us as we have a chat about his work, the psi phenomenon, secret wizards, mind bending experiments, and much more. Enjoy!

Check out all of Dean’s socials and Website:
https://www.deanradin.com/
https://twitter.com/deanradin?s=21&t=lMrYwgAZHh9HBaGKvIWc3A

39 - Conciousnessnessnessnessss

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Is Magic Real? On this trek along the Midnight Roads Rory leads us through the pages of Dean Radin's ‘Real Magic’ to explore that very question. Join us as we discuss the history of the often fraught relationship between the occult and science, the nature of magic, and what bleeding edge experiments are telling us about ancient mysteries. Enjoy!

38 - Pogo Stick Satan For President

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On this episode, Jay leads the crew through the winding roads to Hell as we explore the topic of Catholic Exorcisms through the pages of 'Diary of an American Exorcist: Demons, Possession, and the Modern-Day Battle against Ancient Evil' By Msgr. Stephen Rossetti. Join us as discuss the nature of Demons, The Catholic Church, Magical Intention, and much more!

37.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Grant Cameron

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On this Midnight Chat the crew sits down with experienced author and researcher Grant Cameron! They talk about his time on Mount Shasta, Capital D Disclosure, His download experience and so, so much more.

37 - The Cops are After Space PEETA

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Nick leads the crew along the Midnight Roads to the slopes of Mount Shasta. Join us as we break down “The Portals and UFOs of Mount Shasta” by Grant Cameron, and talk all about Xendras, alien cults, what exactly Antreal and his fellow spacemen are up to, and so much more!

36.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Brian Cano

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On this Midnight chat the crew wanders the midnight roads with author of last week's book: Brian Cano! We discuss his book, the impact of human emotion on the world around us, ghosts, paranormal TV, and so, so much more!

Check out all of Brian's socials, website and Patreon:
https://www.neverstopsearching.com/
https://twitter.com/BrianJCano
https://www.patreon.com/brianjcano

36 - The Demons Are Doing Xanax

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Rory leads on another stop along the midnight roads. This time we count the "Grains of Sand" that Brian Cano left for us to gather via his book: “Grains of Sand: Tales of a Paranormal Life. Join us as we discuss Spiritual Resonance, the nature of Demons and why we can never let Nick into Zeus's home.

35.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Jessica Knapik

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The crew sits down with the MMA Crystal Queen and co-host of the “What's Up Weirdo” podcast, Jessica Knapik! We try to lighten the mood from last weeks heavy book and talk about all things weird: from horror movies, to magic, and to the ethics of the weird.

Check out all of Jessica's socials and the What's Up Weirdo Podcast:
https://linktr.ee/jessicaknapik

35 - We Are Made of Meat and God's Love

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

CONTENT WARNING: CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE, PROFESSIONAL ABUSE,OTHER SEXUAL ABUSE, SATANIC RITAUL ABUSE

On this episode, step outside the paranormal to study the idea of repressed memories. This is something that comes up in alien abduction experiences and has come up on this show and in Midnight Chats; and as such we wanted to go to the experts and see what the leading memory researchers had to say. Jay takes us on a dark journey through this tough topic as we break down: "The Myth of Repressed Memory" by Dr. Elizabeth Loftus.

34.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Joshua Cutchin

Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On this edition we stroll the midnight roads and chat with one of the authors of last week’s book: "Where the Footprints End: High Strangeness and the Bigfoot Phenomenon, Volume I: Folklore" by Joshua Cutchin! We had a GREAT time talking with him about Bigfoot, High Strangeness, and how Death may connect them.

34 - King Behavior

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

For the first time we wander the midnight roads in search of Bigfoot. Join us as we wade into the world of Supernatural-Squatch with "Where the Footprints End” By Joshua Cutchin and Timothy Renner, and try to figure out if the Sasquatch is a relic hominid, a ghost, or maybe something even stranger.

Racoon video mentioned in video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DfGf4M3QZo

33.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Mitch Horowitz

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The crew sits down with the Author of Occult America: Mitch Horowitz! Join us as we chat about his new book "Daydream Believer", new thought, the power of prayer, if animals thoughts impact reality and so much more!

Check out Mitch's new book Daydream believer:
https://www.amazon.com/Daydream-Believer-Unlocking-Ultimate-Power/dp/1722510617/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Check out his website:
https://www.mitchhorowitz.com/

Follow him on twitter:
https://twitter.com/MitchHorowitz

33 - Magical Peanut Farm

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Rory leads the gang through our first listener requested book: Occult America by Mitch Horowitz. On this episode we explore the origins of the new thought movement that shaped the future of American Occultism, how puritan dogma influenced todays magic, and the differences between American and older European occult societies. Join us as we wander the midnight roads attempting to light our own path into the strange unknown.

32.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Alex Matsuo

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Crew sits down with the author of “One Bed Over: A Hospital Haunting” - Alex Matsuo! We had such a great time talking with her; we chat about her career, the state of the paranormal community, ghosts hunting and Alex tell us what might be the funniest story shared on a midnight chat so far...

Check out Alex' Website:
https://alexmatsuo.com/

Check out Alex' Youtube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvgRkc_fEB45OYegXwbJwjw

Follow Alex on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/TheSpookyStuff

Check out Alex' Tik Tok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@thespookystuff?

32 - Dead Studio Audience

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

CONTENT WARNING: DESCRIPTIONS OF PHYSICAL INJURY AND EMOTIONAL TRAUMA IN RELATION TO A CAR ACCIDENT.

It’s Jay’s turn behind the wheel as they lead the crew along the midnight roads back into the realm of the spooky. On this episode we break down down Alex Matsuo's “One Bed Over: A Hospital Haunting.” Join us as we debate how to tell a ghost from a poltergeist, if the distinction even matters, and agree on who the biggest asshole of this story is. Happy listening!

31.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Jack Preston King

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Noctivagant crew sit down with friend of the show: Jack Preston King! Coming off the episode on his book "Could All Religions Be True? The Short Answer is Yes,” we talk about walking the line with other cultures while studying religion, Jack tells some awesome stories about his experiences with the paranormal and we continue our hunt for the most elusive of spirits: God.

Check out Jack's website:
https://jackprestonking.com/

Check out one of Jack's Blogs:
https://mycosmicdownload.wordpress.com/?ref=spelling

Follow Jack on twitter:
https://twitter.com/JackPrestonKing

31 - Taste The Mango

Wed, 10 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Fresh off the Summer of Strieber, Nick leads the crew through a spiritual journey as we break down "Could All Religions be True" by friend of the show, Jack Preston King! We discuss how religion to the phenomenon, some ideas of what God might be, and something about Mangoes. Come, take a walk with us!

Link to Jack Preston King's Website and Blog: https://jackprestonking.com/

30.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Whitley Strieber

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

What better way to conclude the Summer of Strieber than with a interview with the man himself!

That's right we here at Noctivagant got to it down with Whitley Strieber! In this interview we talk about the his ongoing contact with the visitors, where experiencers fit in to the disclosure movement, and how ghosts and other phenomena fit into the larger picture.

So sit back, relax, and get ready for another walk along the midnight roads, this time with Whitley Strieber at our side!

30 - Part 4: The Summer of Strieber - Post Death Year Abroad

Wed, 27 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

It's here - The final chapter in the Summer of Strieber! This time we tackle A New World! Led by Nick, we journey through Strieber’s latest attempt to synthesize all he’s learned from the visitors into ideas concerning death, the nature of the universe, and what he thinks our place in it is.

29.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Chase Kloetzke

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On this edition of Midnight Chats we sit down with author, forensic investigator, and world explorer Chase Kloetzke. Join us as we travel the midnight roads discussing UFOs, her time at MUFON, her work as a UFO lobbyist, and so much more!

Check out Chase's work:
https://chasekloetzke.com/
https://thefieldreportscom.wordpress.com/

29 - Part 3: The Summer of Strieber - Intergalactic Bodice Ripper

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Part 3 of the summer of Strieber has arrived! This time we look at the 3rd book in the communion trilogy “Breakthrough: The Next Step”. Rory leads the crew on a journey through the midnight roads discussing the Eisenhower and Grey conspiracy, the impact of meditation on the Phenomenon, and the greatest piggyback ride in UFO history. Enjoy!

28.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Mary Rodwell

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The crew sits down with researcher, counselor, and hypnotherapist Mary Rodwell! Join us as we talk about: Hypnosis, false memories, Mi-Labs, and what we have to learn about the experiencer narrative.

Check out Mary Rodwell's Website:
https://www.alienlady.com/
https://www.facebook.com/acern.com.au/

28 - Part 2: The Summer of Strieber - The Order of the Fabulous Monks

Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Summer of Strieber continues! This time we dive into the second book in the Communion trilogy: Transformation. Continuing the Whitley's spiritual journey with the Visitors, he now finds himself confronted by new fantastic experiences, with troubling connotations.

27.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Les Veles

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The crew sits down with Les Veles, co-founder of the OPUS support network. OPUS is, among other things, a non-profit that specializes in helping those who have had paranormal experiences. Join us as we talk about their work, the Phenomenon, and so much more!

Check out the OPUS network:
https://www.opusnetwork.org/

Follow them on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/OPUSsupport/

27 - Part 1: The Summer of Strieber - What if it's Anne?

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

It's time for the first of hopefully many Summer Series! This time we kick of our 4 part series on Whitley Strieber with his book Communion. We dive into the story that that brought the abduction phenomenon to a generation, and popularized the archetypal image of the Grey Alien. Come take a walk with us as we explore Strieber's tale of terror, paranoia, and cosmic wonder.

26.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Jenny Tyson

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Last week we talked about her book, this time Jenny Tyson joins the crew for chat. Join us as we talk about her studies, aliens (of course), shadow people and so much more!

Follow Jenny on twitter:
https://twitter.com/jen_scry

Check out Spiritual Alchemy:
https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738749761

26 - Hyper Positive Hall Monitors

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

On this episode Rory take the crew on a spiritual journey. In our first deep dive into the more "magical" side of the phenomenon we explore author Jenny Tyson's "Spiritual Alchemy: Scrying, Spirit Communication, and Alchemical Wisdom". We talk about the morality of choosing Gods outside of our culture and if the God's would even care; we talk about shadows, thought forms, and so much more! Come take a walk with us as we journey deeper into the midnight roads...

25.5 - Noctivagant presents: Midnight chat with Dann Allen of the Randolph County Asylum

Wed, 25 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Listen in as we chat with owner, operator, and caretaker of the Ranolph county Asylum: Dann Allen! We talk about the history of the buildings he has, the hauntings, and all the different paranormal shows that have been there!

Check out the Randolph County Asylum!
https://hauntedrandolphcounty.com/

25 - Aesthetics of Rebellion

Wed, 18 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This time Jay leads the crew, and special guest Chris Jimines of the Horribly Nerdy Podcast, through the depths of hell as we break down “Satanic Panic: Pop-Cultural Paranoia in the 1980s” by Kier-La Janisse and Paul Corupe. Join us on the midnight roads as we explore the "Devil Music", rage about Geraldo Rivera, and take a stab at how we can do better to avoid another satanic panic.

Check out A Horribly Nerdy Podcast:
https://anchor.fm/horribly-nerdy
https://www.patreon.com/horriblynerdy

Follow Chris on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/chris_jimines

And on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chris_jimines/?hl=en

24.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Tobias Wayland

Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The crew sits down with the founder of ‘The Singular Fortean Society’, Tobias Wayland! We talk: Charles Fort, John Keel, Aliens, The Phenomonon and even manage to chat about some Table Top RPG games. Enjoy!

24 - Hey, wanna see my gun?

Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

It is time to revisit the man who kicked off Noctivagant, John ‘motherf****ing’ Keel! Nick leads us on a walk through his classic UFO study, ‘Operation Trojan Horse’. Join us as we discuss Ultraterrestrials, the evolution of the Phenomenon over the decades, and just how paranoid John Keel was.

23.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat with Jim Harold

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The gang sits down with host of “The Paranormal Podcast”, Jim Harold! We talk podcasting, John Keel and synchronicities… so many synchronicities

Check out all the things Jim is working on:
https://jimharold.com
https://jimharoldplus.com/

Follow Jim on all his socials:
Twitter: @THEJimHarold
Facebook: @THEJimHarold & Virtual Campfire FB Group
Instagram @THEJimHarold
YouTube: JimHarold

23 - A Gentle Friend

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Rory leads the team on an exploration of Amy Bruni’s “Life with the Afterlife”. We discuss the lessons Bruni learned as a Paranormal Investigator and Researcher; the tips she's picked up along the way; and the moral issues of dealing with spirits. On this episode we are joined by special guest Chris DeMars!

Follow Chris on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/saltnburnem

Check out Loaded Chamber Clothing:
https://loadedchamberclothing.com/

22.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chat With The Travelers Moon

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The crew sits down with Paranormal Investigators Chris Nielson and Kelly McCarville, aka, The Travelers Moon, fresh off their investigation of the Villisca axe murder House. We talk ghosts, tech, The Phenomenon and so much more!

Check out The Travelers Moon:
https://www.facebook.com/TravelersMoon/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-travelers-moon-podcast/id1546102492
https://twitter.com/TravelersMoon

22 - Goat Meddling

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Jay leads the crew on a journey through Telepathy. Specifically, Twin Telepathy by Guy L. Playfair. Join us as we talk about twin experiments, poorly explained quantum physics, and try to answer the all important question, is telepathy real?

21.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Peter Bebergal

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The crew sits down with the author of “Strange Frequencies” and “Season of the Witch”, Peter Bebergal! We talk about the occult, rock and roll, and the magic of performance. There may even be a moment where we all nerd out about tabletop RPG games.

https://twitter.com/peterbebergal?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

21 - Speed Running Enlightenment

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Nick leads the crew on the most hard rock episode yet, as we dive into Peter Bebergal's "Season of the Witch: How the Occult saved Rock and Roll". The crew tackles some hard questions: from the nature of stage personas, to the the role drugs may play in a spiritual path.

20.5 Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Ron James

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The crew sits down with Ron James, Director of media relations for MUFON and owner of MUFONTV. We talk about: MUFON, their past, present and future; the state of disclosure; and maybe even some bombshells about an upcoming documentary.

https://mufon.com/
https://mufontelevision.com/

Link from episode:
https://youtu.be/Udo744nnNe8

20 - Hit 'em with the Tickle Ray

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Nick leads the crew on a ln exploration of Skinwalker Ranch as we break down "Skinwalkers at the Pentagon" by George Knapp, Colm Kelleher, and James Lacatski. Join us as we discuss horrible mischief orbs, the legacy of AAWSAP, and why Lieutenant Jimmy needs to be fired.

Acronyms used during this episode:
AAWSAP = Advanced Aerospace Weapons System Application Program

BAASS = Bigelow Aerospace Advanced Space Studies

DIA = Defense Intelligence Agency

DHS = Department of Homeland Security

NIDS = National Institute of Discovery Science

AFOSI-PJ = Air Force Office of Special Investigations - Special Projects Division

UAP = Unidentified Aerial Phenomenon

RFP = Request for Proposals

19.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Dave Partridge

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On this edition of Midnight Chats, the crew sits down with Dave Partridge, creator of "Shadows of Your Mind" magazine and member of UAP Media UK. We talk all things UFO, the Phenomenon, and a splash of cosmic horror.

Check out UAP Media:
https://www.uapmedia.uk/

Check out Shadows of your mind magazine:
https://www.shadowsmagazine.co.uk/

Follow Dave on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/shadowsmagazine

19 - That's a Chevrolet Saucer, you Dumbass

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Rory, the Crew and special guest Jack Preston King take a journey through the mind of UFO experiencer and author Woodrow Derenberger via his book "Visitors from Lanulos". Join us as we talk all things Woody, Indrid Cold and even a bit about John Keel.

Check out Jack's work:
https://jackprestonking.com/

Follow Jack on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/JackPrestonKing?s=20&t=VGIxMmAy_jMe0IwTotzMGA

18.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Mike Ricksecker

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The crew sits down with the author of “A Walk in the Shadows: A Complete Guide to Shadow People”, Mike Ricksecker! Join us as we talk shadow people, the Alaskan triangle, and the mysteries that sit at the heart of it all

Check out Mike's work :
https://www.mikericksecker.com/
https://www.connecteduniverseportal.com/

Follow Mike on Twitter and Instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/mikericksecker/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MikeRicksecker?s=20&t=GxISwm8OkPcPaKf4Baa4Lw

18 - Crusted Shadow Rag

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Jay leads the crew on a haunting journey through "A Walk in the Shadows" by Mike Ricksecker. They talk Shadows, ghosts, and inter-dimensional travelers, as well as a whole bucket of nonsense. Come talk a walk with us as we lose our minds chasing shadows.

17.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Robert Ginsberg

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

On this edition of Midnight Chats the gang sits down with Robert Ginsberg, co-founder of the Forever Family Foundation. We talk mediums, the afterlife and the uplifting work being done by his foundation to bring solace to the bereaved.

Check out the Forever Family Foundation
https://www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org/

Read Bob's blog:
https://www.beyondthefivesenses.com/

Check out Bob's book!
https://www.amazon.com/Medium-Explosion-Guide-Navigating-Communicate-ebook/dp/B08RGSYQKW/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=medium+explosion&qid=1643675344&sprefix=medium+expl%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-2

17 - Pigeon Drugstore Buddhism

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Nick leads the crew on a journey beyond the veil. We break down Leslie Kean's book "Surviving Death". Are mediums, reincarnation, and post death communications evidence for life after death? We explore this question and more, this time on Noctivagant.

16.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with ExoAcademian

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The Crew sits down with researcher and host of the Point of Covergance podcast, ExoAcademian! We talk all things UFO, Theology as it relates to the greater Phenomenon, and the ultimate nature of reality.

Check out Exo's show at:
https://anchor.fm/pointofconvergence

Follow Exo on twitter:
https://twitter.com/ExoAcademian

16 - We’ve Given the Village Idiot a Megaphone

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Rory leads the crew on a journey through all of the Phenomonon with Frige-ology by Steve Volk. One journalist’s attempt to disprove the paranormal. From UFOs to ghosts, its all on the table.

15.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Leland Hale

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

After last weeks episode on What Happened in Craig, the Noctivagant Crew kicks off the new year sitting down with the Author himself, Leland Hale and talk all things True Crime! They talk about Alaska and the crime within, they talk about Leland's other true crime book Butcher Baker and, of course, the investor murders.

15 - Goddamnit Dawn!

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This time on Noctivagant, Jay leads us back into the world of True Crime. This time we visit Craig, Alaska, the home of the infamous Investor murders. All from the book “What Happened in Craig?” by Leland Hale. Join us for a few hours of grossness, sadness, and chocolate bars.

14.75 - Happy Holidays from Noctivagant

Fri, 24 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

A quick message from the Noctivagant crew wishing you all the happiest of holidays

14.5 - Noctivagant Presents: Midnight Chats with Ralph Blumenthal

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The crew gets the biggest surprise to date. They got to sit down with the Pulitzer prize winning journalist and author of The Believer, Ralph Blumenthal. They talk John Mack, Disclosure, where experiencers fit into this current disclosure "movement" and so, so much more!

14 - I Need at least 23 Demons...

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Nick leads the Crew on a journey through the story of John Mack, a famed alien abduction researcher and Harvard psychiatrist. Join us as we have a long discussion on this topic and more as we examine The Believer by Ralph Blumenthal

13 - FORT MAN MOUTH

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

This time on Noctivagant, Rory leads us on an expansive journey through the story of Edward Ruppelt, the US Air Force head of Project Blue Book. The crew goes over the Air Force response to many UFO/UAP sightings and the overall story. Join us as we take a walk through the mind of Colin Bennet, author of 'Flying Saucers Over the White House.

12 - Vaping Children of the Corn

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Jay, along with special guest Naomi from The Morbid Forest, leads us through the riveting tale of the Union Screaming House. Full of scares, frauds and many surprises. Join us as we walk the midnight roads reading The Uninvited by Steven LaChance

11 - Dogman Porn Studios

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Nick leads the gang, joined by The Paranormal Burrito, on a journey through Linda S, Godfrey's Michigan Dogman. Come take a walk with us...

Follow The Paranormal Burrito!
@TPBpod on twitter
https://linktr.ee/TPBpod

10 - Bigfoot Is An Alien Ghost

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0400

Rory leads the gang on a journey through Theoretical weirdo by John Tenney. An adventure into their own personal weirdness, UFOs, paranormal research and so much more.

10.5 - Noctivagant presents: Midnight chats with John Tenney

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The FIRST EVER Midnight chats. The Noctivagant crew sits down with the man himself John God Damn Tenney. Great conversation happens, we talk paranormal, ghosts, sleep paralysis and cook books.

Follow John on Twitter:
https://mobile.twitter.com/JohnELTenney

Check out his website:
https://t.co/urP3CRMzMb

and his podcast:
https://whatsupweirdo.com/

09 - Séance Orgies

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Jay takes the Noctivagant crew through a magical journey of sex, lies, and poltergeists; this time through the Haunting of Alma Fielding by Kate Summerscale

08 - Government Assigned Fursona

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

'Diving back into one of our favorite authors, Jacques Vallee and his work 'Passport to Magonia'; Nick leads us on a journey through fairy lore, aliens and just how similar those two might be.

07 - Castration Venom

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Join us as we express our rage at Alien World Order by Len Kasten

06 - Married to Justice

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This time the gang dives into true crime, and the seedy underworld of mobsters, traffic cops, and one very deranged Doctor. Lead by Jay they tackle Elliot Ness and the Mad Butcher by A. Brad Schwartz and Max Allen Collins.

05 - Magical Brain Wars!

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The gang, lead by Nick this time, take on "The Secret Teachers of the Western World" by Gary Lachman.

04 - Carjacked by God

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A special episode! The gang goes over Jacques Vallée and Paola Harris' new book "Trinity: The Best Kept Secret". Lead by Nick this episode will challenge what you think you know about UFO's.

03 - I don't think you're going to use this power for good Peter B.

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The gang, lead by Rory this time, goes over technology and the occult as written by Peter B in Strange Frequencies

02 - The T-Posing Lightbulb Man

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Jay leads us on a journey through the Demon of Brownville Road by Bob Kramer

01 - Where are my Moth People?

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

In the very first episode of Noctivagant the club goes over one of the must read books: The Mothman Prophecies by John Keel