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The Paracast — The Gold Standard of Paranormal Radio

Gene Steinberg
Ufos
Roswell Incident
UFO Phenomena
Bigfoot
UFO Research
Roswell
Government Secrecy
Extraterrestrial Life
Cattle Mutilations
Paranormal Research
Men In Black
Conspiracy Theories
Project Blue Book
Area 51
Ghosts
MUFON
Skinwalker Ranch
UFO Abductions
Aztec UFO Incident
Paranormal Phenomena

All episodes starting in 2022 feature better audio and fewer ads! The Paracast is a paranormal radio show that takes you on a journey to a world beyond science, where UFOs, poltergeists and strange phenomena of all kinds have been reported by millions. The Paracast seeks to shed light on the mysteries and complexities of our Universe and the secrets that surround us in our everyday lives. Join lon... more

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Gene and Geneva catch up on the ongoing UFO saga with Canada's premier investigator, Chris Rutkowski, who has been investigating UFO phenomena since the 1970s. The discussion covered Rutkowski's research findings, including his work with the Canadian... more

Gene and Geneva present the one-and-only Red Pill Junkie (accept no substitutes). The discussion centers on various UFO-related topics and also the current state of the world, including concerns about AI-induced psychosis and its potential connection... more

Gene and cohost Tim Swartz present paranormal investigator Maxim W. Furek. Among the topics: Furek, born the same town as Richard Shaver (Berwick, Pennsylvania), covers the outsized influence of Shaver and Ray Palmer in the early days of the UFO era.... more

Gene and Geneva present a return visit from Dean Bertram, who has studied the influence of sci-fi and paranormal pioneer Ray Palmer and his sometimes partner, Richard Shaver, during the early days of the modern flying saucer era. He is currently shoo... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Rutkowski
Canadian UFO researcher and science writer
Canadian UFO Report / CanadianUFOReport.ca
Episode: April 26, 2026 — UFO Scientist Chris Rutkowski
Red Pill Junkie
Paranormal researcher and writer, guest on The Paracast
Episode: April 19, 2026 — Cutting-Edge Paranormal Commentator Red Pill Junkie
Maxim W. Furek
Paranormal author and researcher
Author/Researcher
Episode: April 12, 2026 — All Things Paranormal with Maxim W. Furek
Dean Bertram
Filmmaker researching Ray Palmer and Richard Shaver; writer/director of The Man Who Invented Flying Saucers
Filmmaker/Documentarian
Episode: April 5, 2026 — Palmer & Shaver: Dean Bertram
Grant Cameron
Researcher on UFOs and politics
presidentialufo.com
Episode: March 22, 2026 — Paranormal Shop Talk: Geneva Hagen and Tilly Treadwell
Kevin Randall
Ufologist and author
Independent
Episode: March 22, 2026 — Paranormal Shop Talk: Geneva Hagen and Tilly Treadwell
Jacques Vallee
Physicist and ufologist
Independent
Episode: March 22, 2026 — Paranormal Shop Talk: Geneva Hagen and Tilly Treadwell
Stephen Mehler
Archaeologist and researcher focused on Crystal Skulls
Rosicrucian Order
Episode: Classic Episode: June 26, 2011 — Crystal Skulls: Stephen Mehler
James Carrion
Author of The Rosetta Deception
Episode: Classic Episode: July 20, 2014 — Ghost Rockets: James Carrion

Hosts

Gene Steinberg
Host and long-time paranormal interviewer with The Paracast
Chris O'Brien
Co-host and interviewer on paranormal topics
David Bietney
Co-host with episodes covering paranormal investigations and historical context

Reviews

3.3 out of 5 stars from 821 ratings
  • Worst podcast I have listened to

    Aside from the daunting amount of commercials, these guys are jokes and treat their guests really rudely and they have low emotional intelligence and regular intelligence. Boo

    Apple Podcasts
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    elleyhey
    United States9 months ago
  • Good sometimes Great show

    The Return of the Rockoids Gene , Five Stars

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    menshacawa!
    United Statesa year ago
  • An excellent episode with a truly engaging storyteller

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Phara
    a year ago
  • Great show

    My favorite podcast hands down. Dave and Gene are very intelligent and aren't afraid to ask the real questions.

    2/8/25

    Still a good show, sadly Dave left Chris replaced him, both have passed away. Chris and Dave were my favorite co-host

    Still recommend 👍

    ~A

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Allen Garrow
    United Statesa year ago
  • Too many commercials

    Too many commercials for me. I lose the train of thought and have go back and try to catch it. Some are just too annoying, too loud, to noisy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Red Bandit74
    United Statesa year ago

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Many value the show's long-running history and archival discussions of UFOs and paranormal topics.
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Listeners appreciate deep-dive interviews and credible guest lineups.

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April 19, 2026 — Cutting-Edge Paranormal Commentator Red Pill Junkie
Q: How do you view the relationship between belief systems and the interpretation of UFO phenomena?
Belief systems can act like a filter through which people interpret ambiguous data; strong narratives may both illuminate and distort what is observed, depending on the cultural and psychological context.
Classic Episode: June 26, 2011 — Crystal Skulls: Stephen Mehler
Q: How do we find the line of demarcation here? How many of these skulls seem to have some strange properties?
It's a matter of the property of quartz crystal that a skull that could be carved last week still has amazing property.
Classic Episode: June 3, 2007 — Derrel W. Sims and Tracie Austin-Peters
Q: Tracie, do you think people can actually become acclimated to these experiences?
Tracie believes that, with proper guidance and support, individuals can learn to live with their paranormal experiences, which can be distressing but manageable over time.
Classic Episode: June 3, 2007 — Derrel W. Sims and Tracie Austin-Peters
Q: Can you tell us about the two children who were killed by a UFO?
Derrel discusses cases in Dallas, Texas, where children died as a result of their UFO encounters, mentioning findings in Brazil where abductees suffered injuries and fatalities.
Classic Episode: June 3, 2007 — Derrel W. Sims and Tracie Austin-Peters
Q: Derrel, how do you afford to do this then? Because that can get to be a pretty pricey proposition.
Sims explains that he is a real estate investor, which funds his work in the UFO field.

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The show focuses on paranormal phenomena, with a heavy emphasis on UFOs, cryptids, hauntings, and related fringe science. Episodes feature interviews with researchers, authors, and experiencers who bring historical context, investigative rigor, and personal testimony to topics ranging from ancient mysteries to modern sightings. A recurring strength is its long-running stability and willingness to challenge sensationalism with evidence, though listeners often comment on ads and pacing. The program tends to attract curious, knowledge-seeking audiences who enjoy deep-dives into witness accounts, archival materials, and cross-disciplinary debates about unexplained phenomena.

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Recent guests on The Paracast include:

1. Chris Rutkowski
2. Red Pill Junkie
3. Maxim W. Furek
4. Dean Bertram
5. Grant Cameron
6. Kevin Randall
7. Jacques Vallee
8. Stephen Mehler

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