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The Art Bell Archive

Arthur William Bell III
Ufos
Global Warming
Time Travel
Bigfoot
United States
Ghost Investigators Society
UFO
Consciousness
Parapsychology
Reincarnation
Artificial Intelligence
Peak Oil
Shadow People
Remote Viewing
Nuclear Power
NASA
Anti-Gravity
Witchcraft
Cosmology
Electronic Voice Phenomena

The Ultimate Art Bell Collection in chronological order, with episodes added daily.

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Stanley McDaniel evaluates the Face on Mars controversy, the lost Mars Observer mission, and the standards needed to test claims of artificial structures at Cydonia. Full show notes, transcript, guests, and related listening: artbellarchive.o... more

Linda Moulton Howe reports laboratory evidence of rapid heating in crop formations before Raymond Fowler examines alien-abduction testimony and the Betty Andreasson case. Full show notes, transcript, guests, and related listening: artbellarch... more

Richard C. Hoagland makes his case that the Face on Mars and other Cydonia features deserve independent scientific study after the loss of Mars Observer. Full show notes, transcript, guests, and related listening: artbellarchive.org/episode/n... more

George Knapp, Linda Moulton Howe, and MUFON director Walter Andrus survey current UFO reports and the practical work of investigating sightings. Full show notes, transcript, guests, and related listening: artbellarchive.org/episode/november-1... more

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Recent Guests

George Knapp
Award-winning investigative reporter, UFO researcher
Altamira Communications (Las Vegas, NV)
Episode: October 24, 1993: UFO Investigations - George Knapp
Linda Howe
Investigative journalist focusing on UFOs and animal mutilations
Glimpse into Another Reality ( Linda Howe's work)
Episode: October 24, 1993: UFO Investigations - George Knapp
Budd Hopkins
UFO investigator, author of Intruders and Missing Time, founder of Intruders Foundation
Intruders Foundation
Episode: October 17, 1993: Alien Abductions - Budd Hopkins
Stanton Friedman
Nuclear physicist, lecturer, UFO researcher
Freeman (as introduced)
Episode: September 19, 1993: UFO Research - George Knapp and Stanton Friedman
Michael D. Swords
Professor of natural science at Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
Episode: September 12, 1993: UFOs & the Para-Sciences - Dr. Michael D. Swords
Preston Nichols
Electrical engineer and Montauk Project researcher
Preston Nichols (Montauk Project)
Episode: June 20, 1993: The Philadelphia Experiment - Al Bielek
Al Bielek
Electronic engineer and key participant in the Philadelphia Experiment
Al Bielek (Philadelphia Experiment participant)
Episode: June 20, 1993: The Philadelphia Experiment - Al Bielek
James S. Templar
President of the International Guild of Occult Sciences, College and Research Society
International Guild of Occult Sciences
Episode: February 13, 1993: UFOs, Magic, Demons, Abductions & the Afterlife - James S. Templar
John Lear
Pilot, author, and Area 51 researcher
Episode: December 12, 1992: Area 51 - John Lear & Bob Lazar

Host

Art Bell
Host known for long-form, open-format interviews; frequently discussed paranormal, extraterrestrial, and fringe science topics; archival creator and iconic radio figure.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 406 ratings
  • Love this podcast

    I love this podcast … thank you for sharing all these classic shows … will we hear any of Heather Wades broadcasts and hostings ?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    blackskyUFO
    United States13 days ago
  • Great updates to the catalog!

    Thank you for the recent updates to the feed and inclusion of these SIT episodes previously not included in the ultimate archive. Appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JXP313
    United States23 days ago
  • favorite podcast daily uploads🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

    i discovered this radio show through the podcast! and for that i am forever grateful for it. it’s my favorite thing to listen to. it’s truly amazing the way listening to this just feels like it has a magical effect on regulating my nervous system. the low cortisol, high dopamine vibes the show generates in me is truly unlike anything else! 🫠 also the plethora of knowledge and information on the most interesting topics ever feels infinite… i learn so much, so many things that have expanded my un... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ericaE87
    United States24 days ago
  • Love Art

    Can we please hear Arts last episode before kicked the bucket? Hopefully it’s not about climate change

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas_1247
    United Statesa month ago
  • Don't extinguish your device...

    ... enjoy this faithfully archived collection of nearly 30 years of Art Bell and his insane, highly entertaining show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    3.14perSlice
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners praise the archival depth and the chance to revisit classic conversations.
Many appreciate the host's interview style and willingness to entertain unconventional ideas.
A few notes about playback or topic freshness appear, but overall positive sentiment toward the show's longevity and content.

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Talking Points

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October 24, 1993: UFO Investigations - George Knapp
Q: Do you think you would disclose conclusive evidence if you had it, despite potential fallout?
Knapp says yes, he would disclose if there was conclusive evidence, acknowledging the potential for societal disruption but emphasizing the journalist's duty to report the truth and get it right.
October 24, 1993: UFO Investigations - George Knapp
Q: What drew you into UFO reporting, and how did your career evolve in this field?
Knapp explains that he started in traditional journalism, was mentored by Ned Day, encountered John Lear and the MJ-12 material, and gradually shifted toward UFO coverage due to public demand and credibility found through credible sources, leading to a career focused on UFO investigations.
February 13, 1993: UFOs, Magic, Demons, Abductions & the Afterlife - James S. Templar
Q: If the occult is real, why hasn't someone proven it under controlled conditions like the James Randi challenge?
Proof is elusive because many phenomena claimed by occult practitioners are not easily repeatable under controlled conditions, and the contexts often involve personal experiences, altered states, or metaphysical claims that resist standard scientific verification.
September 19, 1993: UFO Research - George Knapp and Stanton Friedman
Q: What are your views on Bob Lazar's credentials and credibility?
Friedman argues there is no verifiable evidence Lazar attended MIT, Caltech, or Los Alamos, and emphasizes that the lack of documented credentials undermines Lazar's claims, though he leaves open the possibility Lazar could have been involved in other classified projects.
September 12, 1993: UFOs & the Para-Sciences - Dr. Michael D. Swords
Q: Dr. Swords, are you personally convinced that we are being visited by extraterrestrials?
He acknowledges major mysteries but suggests that most UFO claims are error-prone; he leans toward cautious endorsement of some extraterrestrial hypotheses while stressing the need for rigorous verification.

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What is The Art Bell Archive about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A long-running archive of provocative conversations spanning paranormal phenomena, UFOs, conspiracies, science, and fringe futurism. Episodes frequently pair intimate personal narratives with expert commentary from scientists, investigators, and authors, creating a wide-ranging feed that blends skepticism, wonder, and speculative thought. Notable is the host's distinctive freeform style and willingness to entertain unconventional ideas, plus long-form interviews and audience-driven lines that encourage curiosity about reality, consciousness, and tomorrow's technologies. These traits likely attract listeners who enjoy deep-dives into extraordinary claims, retro radio nostalgia, and science-adjacent thought experiments, while valuing archival... more

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3. Budd Hopkins
4. Stanton Friedman
5. Michael D. Swords
6. Preston Nichols
7. Al Bielek
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