Talking Weird #199 Paranormal Apocalypse with Maxim W_ Furek

Maxim W. Furek ( https://www.maximfurek.com/ ) is an avid student of the paranormal. His eclectic background includes aspects of psychology, addictions, and rock journalism. He has a master’s degree in Communications from Bloomsburg University and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Aquinas College.He has been interviewed on numerous podcasts, including EXPLORING THE BIZARRE with the legendary, late, Timothy Green Beckley and on PARANORMAL 60 with Dave Schrader. His book, SHEPPTON: THE MYTH, MIRACLE, AND MUSIC was featured on Australia’s MYSTERIOUS UNIVERSE.He contributes to FATE MAGAZINE, NORMAL PARANORMAL, and PARANORMAL UNDERGROUND.He is the author of SHEPPTON: THE MYTH, MIRACLE, AND MUSIC, as well as COAL REGION HOODOO: PARANORMAL TALES FROM INSIDE THE PIT, FLYING SAUCER ESOTERIC: THE ALTERED STATES OF UFOLOGY, and THE LOST TRIBES OF BIGFOOT.Max returns to Talking Weird to chat about his latest book - released by Hagar 1 Publishing - PARANORMAL APOCALYPSE.Available here:https://hangar1publishing.com/collections/book-catalog/products/paranormal-apocalypse-is-this-how-it-endsIn this book, he addresses the intriguing question: What if our obsession with the end times reveals something extraordinary about human nature?From a forgotten 1969 song that predicted our technological nightmare to the mysterious drone swarms of 2024, something dark threads through human consciousness-an inexplicable attraction to our own destruction.Max has uncovered a hidden pattern-a psychological phenomenon he calls "Apocalyptic Awe" that explains everything from ancient prophecies to modern conspiracy theories, from Hollywood blockbusters to political movements.This show encompasses a wide-ranging overview of various apocalyptic cults, traditions, and beliefs. It is a mind-bending episode that you do want to miss!