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The focus of these audio interviews is the deeply personal impact of UFO contact. Each episode features in-depth conversations with researchers, experiencers, and visionaries—all exploring the UFO mystery. This series has been a labor of love. New episodes are being added every month. There is a Patreon option with the same name, hosting special content for members. The show is hosted by Mike Clelland, the author of four books: The Messengers, Stories from The Messengers, Hidden Experience, and The Unseen. All are available as audiobooks. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous, and the numinous. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. ⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠

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Episodes

  1. 28. Meredith Spearman and the Maze to Metanoia

    In December of last year, five short months ago, a substack appeared, and it made quite a splash. It’s titled MAZE TO METANOIA, and it’s authored by a shining new voice in this field—Meredith Spearman. Her essays are a much needed antonym to the steady drumbeat of “disclosure” news and…

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  2. 27. Samantha Leifker—Born Awakened

    Samantha’s story is a rich tapestry of experiences that shouldn’t be connected—but they are. Things like: UFOs, OBEs, NDEs, psychic knowing, dreams, poltergeists, mediumship, spirit visitations, angels, hell hounds, and mythic power animals (including owls). And Jesus, too. Samantha just...

  3. owl sync—a short essay

    Last night I posted a short essay about a very typical event involving an owl, and today I recorded it as an audio post. The essay is on my Substack page, linked HERE. This audio is less than six minutes long, and it's exactly the kind of thing that defines my research. My comrade in blogging,...

  4. 26. Lucinda Morel—following the shamanic path

    Before we met, Lucinda sat directly across from me and declared that owls are connected to UFOs and shamanism. Be assured, we talked after that. Lucinda is an intuitive medium and shamanic healer; she’s also a 3rd generation contact experiencer. She has spent transformational time with the Lakota...

  5. 24. Bryn Chainey—Rabbit Trap, and brave filmmaking

    Rabbit Trap is a movie about fairies. It’s also a story of the landscape, and the yearning for connection. Bryn Chainey is a young British director with a vision of how a film should feel, and the emotions it can generate. The film features Dev Patel and Rosie McEwen and a mysterious third...

  6. 23. Kristen—Owls and transformation

    Kristen shared an experience with me in the autumn of 2006. We saw owls, and that event changed my life. She shares her memories and insights of those twilight moments, and a lot more. Her life has had its own challenges and new beginnings. Kristen played an important role in my story, and I've...

  7. 22. Joshua Cutchin—Voicing the Self

    This is a wide-ranging conversation with one of our great thinkers. Joshua Cutchin has published seven books in less than ten years, and each of these has pushed at the boundaries of how we understand the paranormal. This includes UFOs, cryptids, fairies, psi phenomenon, consciousness, the…

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  8. Terence McKenna and Kenneth Ring on UFOs and NDEs

    This is a short conversation between two extraordinary thinkers, Terence McKenna and Kenneth Ring. The book The Omega Project was written by Ring, and in it he explores the relationship between the UFO phenomenon and the Near Death Experience. This audio was lifted from a video shot in Prague,...

  9. disclosure without a spark

    I started a substack account. I've been wanting to get back into blogging, and also to have a way to help promote my podcast. I wrote a short essay about my frustrations with how "disclosure" has dominated the entirety of the UFO community. It's titled Disclosure Without a Spark, the full text is...

  10. 21. Kelly Chase—Myth as Transformation

    “The UFO as evolutionary function, seeding new myths and meanings” This from Kelly Chase. We discuss her recent essay, Unfurling the Myth. This is an exploration into the deepest mystery, and why it seems to present itself as myth—with transformation as its inevitable outcome. Our previous...

  11. My twenty-minute talk from The Archives of the Impossible

    This is a short audio post, and it isn’t numbered because it’s not a formal interview. Earlier this year, I gave a short talk about my work and my own experiences. This was at the Archives of the Impossible conference at Rice University in Houston, Texas. I was invited to this impressive event by...

  12. 20. part TWO / Samantha Treasure—Out-of-body experiences, and an owl

    This follow-up conversation with Samantha was inspired by an owl. Really. The interview begins with me explaining why there needed to be a part two, and it involves an illustration created to match a psychic vision during meditation (see link below). This led to a deeper conversation on the…

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  13. 20. Samantha Treasure and the out-of-body experience

    Samantha has had a LOT of out-of-body experiences. She’s written a beautiful book, aptly titled OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCES, with the subtitle Explorations and encounters with the astral plane. She plays dual roles as an author—academic researcher and poetic memoirist. She digs deep, vigilantly...

  14. 19. Indi’s journey and the vital role of deer

    Animals, especially deer, play a powerful role within the contact experiences of Indi. This is a heartfelt and candid conversation with a woman who has endured a remarkable lifetime of mystical events. From emotional despair to a transformative Samadhi experience. Indi’s story is rich with…

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  15. 18. Rachel Stewart—from heartbreak to healing

    This was not an easy interview. Rachel’s story is heartbreaking, yet it's also a remarkable testament of hope and faith. Rachel and her husband Shane had a daughter, Kenadie. In 2018, they lost her to cancer. She was only ten years old, and grief shattered their lives. But amidst the darkness,...

  16. Remembering Earl Grey

    Earl Grey passed on to a better place on April 27th. He was MUFON State Director for Southern California. He was a beloved comrade in this small community of researchers and experiencers. I only met him once, but we had the chance to speak together a few times. He told a beautiful owl story on an...

  17. 17. Simon Bown - UFO contact and the near-death experience

    Simon is a very prolific podcaster with two shows: Our Paranormal Afterlife and The Alien UFO Podcast. He is also a hypnotherapist specializing in past-life regressions. And he just published a book, Verified Near Death Experiences. We explore the issues of consciousness continuing after death…

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  18. 16. Mindy Tautfest—from NDE to UAP

    How does the near-death experience overlap with UFO contact? This show explores the remarkable parallels between these two mysterious phenomena. Yet there is more than just a checklist of similarities, there is a heartfelt story of transformation. Midy shares what happened to her, and how it...

  19. 15. Kelly Chase—UFOs and the deeper self

    You might know Kelly from her very popular podcast—The UFO Rabbit Hole, but you might not know she wrote and starred in COSMOSIS, a three-part documentary series on UFOs. This is a deep exploration of a multi-layered phenomenon. (The series is found on AppleTV and most streaming services) Kelly…

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  20. 14. Shayla Paradeis—Wilderness, healing, and owls

    Shayla is an author, musician, and zealous mountain traveler. She has accomplished the triple crown of the long trails, which is a remarkable achievement, both mentally and physically. She has also had owl experiences that have changed the direction of her life. This is a remarkably thoughtful…

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  21. 13. Scarlett L. Heinbuch, PhD—NDEs, and the power of love

    Scarlett’s beautiful little book, We Met on the Other Side, tells a remarkable near-death experience story—one that will lift your heart. We explore her life and all the overlapping events and challenges that surround the NDE. She is a powerful psychic, a Reiki healer, and a champion for the…

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  22. 12. Sev Tok, a life of contact

    I met Sev at a conference in 2020 and saw her powerful presentation. She spoke about her contact experiences and how she worked to integrate them into her life, allowing her to follow a truer, more authentic path. I was struck by her clarity and hopeful outlook. She is a powerful voice within…

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  23. 11. Preston Dennett and Dolly Safran - Symmetry

    Author and researcher Preston Dennett talks about his most recent book, Symmetry. He shares the mic with Dolly Safran, who is at the center of this mind-bending story of UFO contact. Two people, each with a remarkable set of life experiences. Past lives, psychic knowing, OBEs, and an NDE—and so...

  24. 10. Red Pill Junkie and the role of the artist

    Red Pill Junkie is a pseudonym. Don’t tell anyone, but his real name is Miguel, and he lives in Mexico City. Like me, he's an illustrator and cartoonist. Miguel was involved with a remarkable project. He illustrated a set of Tarot cards, where the major arcana were represented by characters from...

  25. 9. Remembering Leo Sprinkle, with Katie Paige

    Dr. Leo Sprinkle holds an important place in the history of UFO research, and more importantly, he holds a place in my heart, and in the hearts of countless others who sought out his gentle guidance—this includes Katie Paige. Leo was our friend and mentor, and he passed away on November 15th…

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  26. 8. Karin Austin—The challenges of contact

    Karin Austin is presently the Executive Director of the John E. Mack Institute, but a quarter of a century ago she worked with Dr. John Mack to try to understand her contact experiences. In this episode, we dig deep into Dr. Mack's role in this mystery, and also the challenges of what it means to...

  27. 7. Christopher Knowles and The Synchromystic Handbook

    What is Synchromystism? How can you tap into its power and meaning? Chris Knowles, infamous caretaker of The Secret Sun blog talks about the mystery of synchronicity. His newest book, The Secret Sun Synchromystic Handbook, is an instruction manual for understanding and using the full scope of...

  28. 6. Ingrid Honkala PhD, the near-death experience and the beings of light

    Ingrid Honkala has endured more than one NDE, and with it has come a seemingly magical ongoing interaction with her guides, who she calls the beings of light. Her journey is remarkable, but it hasn’t been easy. In this conversation, we talk about both the trauma and the ecstasy of her lifetime in...

  29. 5. Sharon Hewitt Rawlette, PhD—Beyond Death and so much more

    Sharon is a philosopher, and this means facing the deepest questions. She has written Beyond Death, The Source and Significance of Coincidences, and a memoir, The Supreme Victory of the Heart. How do her different studies overlap and inform each other? Is synchronicity a lightning bolt from God?...

  30. 4. David Metcalfe in conversation

    The contact experience can be elusive, but the flood of overwhelming phenomena can change a person. Powerful synchronicities, psychic knowing, healing abilities, and an overwhelming sense of mission—all of these can feel like a blessing or a curse. David Metcalfe talks about the challenges of...

  31. 1. Darren King/ExoAcademian—in conversation

    Darren might be better known as ExoAcademian, his online alias. He is one of the most grounded and clear-spoken voices in this curious field of research. We cover some of his personal experiences as well as his ideas about the source of this mystery, and its power to transform. Here is a short…

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  32. 2. Robin Lassiter—author of Earth: A Love Story

    Earth: A Love Story is Robin Lassiter’s memoir of the anomalous. This is her story of awakening. One thing that comes up as a sort of theme of the interview is the act of surrendering. Robin confronts this with such poetic tenderness, and she shares the challenges and joys that come with…

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  33. 3. Eric Wargo in conversation

    Time loops, precognitive dreams, and the magic of creative inspiration are all central to Eric’s research. That and UFOs, but not in any kind of “nuts and bolts” way. He puts forth an idea about the source of these seemingly magical events through an exploration of time and our multi-dimensional...

  34. Hidden Experience Podcast is reborn

    After a long decade, my podcast has come back to life. Hidden Experience emerged in 2009, and slipped into hibernation in 2014. Now is the dawn of a newer version of my role as a podcaster. The old show was based on experiences and emotions, and the power of the story. This new show will be…

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  35. The Unseen—in conversation with author Sharon Hewitt Rawlette

    Sharon and I talk about my novel. This is a conversation exploring the genesis and creative process of paranormal fiction, and the source of inspiration. Sharon wrote this: Here’s a conversation I did with Mike Clelland about his new novel, The Unseen, which just came out last week. If you are...

  36. THE UNSEEN, an excerpt from the audiobook

    I've been recording myself reading THE UNSEEN for an audiobook, and I want to share what I can along the way. This is a 16-minute excerpt where I read the prologue, and this sets up the rest of the story. It's been a fun challenge to act out the roles and play up the drama. The book has been...

  37. Sample chapter from The Messengers audiobook

    This is an excerpt from my recently published audiobook of The Messenger. It was narrated by Michael Hacker. The foreword was written and read by Richard Dolan. And the introduction and conclusion were read by me. This is Chapter Nine, titled Back to Back Reports, and this might be my favorite...

  38. Richard Dolan reads the foreword to The Messengers

    The audiobook for The Messengers is due out very soon. Richard Dolan wrote and read the foreword, and I am sharing it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  39. Red Pill Junkie reads his foreword in the audiobook Hidden Experience

    Long time reader of the blog Red Pill Junkie read his own essay, and he has a much better voice than I do! This is his foreword to my newest book. Required listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. Audio reading from Hidden Experience [the introduction]

    This is an audio reading from the recently published book, Hidden Experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. Christopher Knowles / In Conversation 2009

    This was the very first audio interview I did on this blog. The old link is not working, so I am updating it. LINKED HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  42. Introduction from Stories from The Messengers

    Here is an sneak-peak of the audiobook of Stories from The Messengers. This is the Introduction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  43. Kenneth Ring and Terence McKenna on UFOs and NDEs

    A short conversation, in two parts, between two extraordinary thinkers, Terence McKenna and Kenneth Ring. The book The Omega Project was written by Ring, and in it he explores the relationship between the UFO phenomenon and the Near Death Experience. This video was created shot on location in...

  44. Mac Tonnies audio clips

    Presented here is about 14 minutes of clips with my friend Mac Tonnies. These were part of a 2010 appearance on Whitley Strieber's DREAMLAND, where I spoke about my friendship with Mac. I need to than Tim Binnall from Binnall of America for his permission to use these clips. I also need to than...

  45. Kathleen Marden / interview

    Kathleen Marden is mostly known for being the niece of Betty and Barney Hill, the first widely publicized UFO abduction case. She has also been an abduction researcher for over two decades as well an author working with both Stanton Friedman and Denice Stoner. Kathleen recently came forward,...

  46. Mary Rodwell / interview

    Mary Rodwell is a former nurse and midwife, and she now works in private practice as a professional counsellor. She is also a hypnotherapist (including past life regressions), Reiki Master as well as researcher and author. Mary is also the founder of the Australian Close Encounter Resource…

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  47. Andy Colvin / interview 2013

    This interview was recorded over a year ago. I am embarrassed to say that it just sat on my computer until today. Right after we recorded it, some life stuff came up, and I lost track of it. This conversation was to promote the book Flying Saucer to the Center of Your Mind, a collection of…

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  48. Sherry Wilde / interview

    Sherry Wilde was living an idyllic life as a wife, mother and business owner until 1987 when her community experienced a UFO flap. This prompted her to look into her own memories of a missing time event when she was a teenager. What emerged forced Sherry to accept her involvement in a terribly...

  49. Kewaunne Lapseritis / interview

    I read the The Psychic Sasquatch shortly after it first came out in 1998. I had come across whisperings of psychic experiences as well as UFO sightings, in connection to Sasquatch, but this was the book I had ever read on the subject. I was kind of mystified, and the one question that was in the...

  50. the crew from Open Minds / interview

    Alejandro Rojas, Jason McClellan and Maureen Elsberry all work together at Open Minds. We talk with me about some of the challenges of putting on a UFO conference as well as there roles as full time UFO journalists. I asked them their thoughts about the divide within the UFO community of...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The focus of these audio interviews is the deeply personal impact of UFO contact. Each episode features in-depth conversations with researchers, experiencers, and visionaries—all exploring the UFO mystery. This series has been a labor of love. New episodes are being added every month. There is a Patreon option with the same name, hosting special content for members. The show is hosted by Mike Clelland, the author of four books: The Messengers, Stories from The Messengers, Hidden Experience, and The Unseen. All are available as audiobooks.

SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous, and the numinous. We’re a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions.

⁠spectrevisionradio.com⁠

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