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 after death; the inadequacy of the nuts & bolts approach to UFOs, and more! Josh's work can be found at https://www.joshuacutchin.com/ You can support Consensus Unreality and access tons of exclusive episodes, written material and discussions for just 5$ a month at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality Intro music by Treatment treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/
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 more can be found at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality Allen Greenfield https://twitter.com/allengreenfield Consensus Merch (More soon..) consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/ Intro Music by Treatment treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/
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 novels can be found at many retail booksellers online This episode contains a Patreon exclusive follow up. You can access that and many exclusive episodes at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality Twitter: https://twitter.com/c_unreality Instgram: @consensusunreality Merch: https://consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/merch/mystic-tote-bag Intro Music by Treatment treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/
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 soon...) https://consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/merch/mystic-tote-bag Intro Music by Treatment treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/
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 at https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality Merch at https://consensusunreality.bandcamp.com/merch/mystic-tote-bag Intro music by Treatment treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/ Outro Music by Gold Milk and Honey