Dean Bertram on The Shaver Mystery, UFOs and the Occult

In this interview with filmmaker, Talking Weird podcast host, and flying saucer scholar Dean Bertram, we take a long overdue deep dive into the Shaver Mystery. Topics include: the foundational nature of the Palmer-Shaver relationship in the UFO mythos; Bertram’s documentary short on the subject, and his forthcoming Palmer/Shaver feature The Man Who Invented Flying Saucers; Shaver’s art, philosophy, and tragic later life; the thread of spiritualism and Theosophy throughout flying saucer culture; the subterranean world theme and its pre- and post-Shaver forms; the Maury Island incident; and tons more. A thoughtful and detailed conversation on one of this podcast’s favorite figures.   Dean's Midwest Weird Fest https://www.midwestweirdfest.com/ Join us on patreon for exclusive episodes and much more https://www.patreon.com/consensusunreality Intro music by Treatment https://treatmentforu.bandcamp.com/album/pond-life Consensus Unreality Merch https://consensus-unreality.printify.me/