Alyne Pustanio uses illustrations from Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol to begin an explanation of the manner in which at certain times of the year, such as Samhain (Halloween) and Christmas (the pagan Yule), the thin layer between worlds diminishes, allowing spirits to bridge the gap and become observed. Key quote: "(A) large portion of ghostly encounters occur at holidays such as Christmas or at other times when families gather to celebrate in their own unique traditions, a fact that lends some credence to the theory that many dead relatives and friends take advantage of the holiday welcome mat time and time again." What evidence can Pustanio bring to bear on the claim the "spirit" of Christmas could be more than just our individual joy in giving? Elsewhere, Michael Prescott refers to the 1961 book The Supreme Adventure: Analyses of Psychic Communications by Robert Crookall to set the stage for giving his thoughts on the prevalence of Near-Death Experiences (NDEs) prior to the release of Raymond Moody's Life After Life in 1975, the book that coined the Near-Death Experience term. Prescott's thoughts are presented in Field Reports.
Monday, December 07, 2009
Angels, Devils and Bigfoot Los Angeles Times
Nick Owchar gives some quick reviews of the best anomalous books released during 2009, including John Geiger's The Third Man Factor, Matt Baglio's The Rite: The Making of a Modern Exorcist, Joshua Blu Buhs' Bigfoot: The Life and Times of a Legend and Michael McLeod's Anatomy of a Beast: Obsession and Myth on the Trail of Bigfoot. Will you be picking up any of these titles for the folks on your Christmas list?
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Sasquatch Watch Radio Tomorrow...
Sasquatch Watch Radio: Guest is Richard Ridley from SC
SasquatchWatch Radio
Date / Time: 12/7/2009 9:00 EST/8:00 PM Central
Category: Paranormal
Call-in Number: (347) 237-5070
Please join hosts Billy Willard and Mike Killen as we invite Richard Ridley to the show. Richard is publishing a book called "Lost Days". In the book, he makes it clear that he is an "avid Bigfooter". Due to his love for the legend of Bigfoot, the creature is incorporated into this book. Come and hear about his interests, thoughts and find out how to get a copy of his book. And as always, we encourage you to please tune in and support great research.
Upcoming Episodes
12/14/2009 8:00 PM - Sasquatch Watch Radio: Guest is Lori Leger of MS
12/21/2009 8:00 PM - Sasquatch Watch Radio: Garrett Redbird of Oklahoma
If I Never See Bigfoot, Does He Not Exist? The Parafactor
John Mallek has some thoughts on Bigfoot and whether or not the giant, hairy biped has to be seen to be believed. Key quote: "(I)f one never sees Bigfoot or anything commonly classified as paranormal, does it not exist and in turn lessen their credibility when discussing the topic?" Meanwhile, one of the world's foremost cryptozoologists, Loren Coleman, presents Museum: One of Top Weird Stories of 2009; The Coleman Bigfoot; and Jack Black's Cryptozoology Movie? With images.
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Nite Callers Tomorrow...
The Death of a Sasquatch
Nite Callers
Date / Time: 12/6/2009 7:00 PM EST/6:00 Central
Category: Paranormal
Call-in Number: (646) 716-4530
The steady decline in pitch of the sounds made by male Blue Whales has presented a quandary for scientists who study the largest animal on Earth. What can account for this steady decline? In other animal science quirks, researchers say there is evidence the prevalence of birdfeeders in the United Kingdom is affecting the speciation of a bird species known as the "blackcap warbler," possibly leading to the creation of a new species, as reported in Feeding Birds Could Create New Species.
Thursday, December 03, 2009
San Antonio Bigfoot Report: Updated Cryptomundo
Did some homeless people in San Antonio, TX, see a Bigfoot dash out of the woods, kill a deer and drag the carcass away? The people making the report were described by police who responded to their 911 call as "completely sober and rational, though understandably scared." Loren Coleman is following this latest Bigfoot sighting. In other reports from Coleman today: Musang Found in Singapore, Revisiting "Cryptid", Jerry D. Coleman & The Body Farm and Cosimo Celebrates ICM Opening.
Sasquatch Experience Tonight...
Sean and I will focus on the Keystone State of Pennsylvania with guest Eric Altman, beginning at 9:00 EST/8:00 Central. And as always, we encourage you to please tune in and support great research.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
The Grey Area Tonight...
Bill Miller
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Date / Time: 12/2/2009 9:00 EST/8:00 PM Central
Category: Paranormal
Call-in Number: (646) 929-0652
The Grey Area welcomes guest Bill Miller. Mr. Miller has worked on such films as the notorious Zapruder film and recently has lent his expertise to the latest theory offered by MK Davis re: "Bigfoot Massacre". Be sure to tune in and find out what Bill has discovered!! And as always, we encourage you to please tune in and support great research.
Monday, November 30, 2009
The Strangest Felines Scotsman
From Scotland comes Peter Ross' story of Mark Fraser, "who has spent his adult life searching for some particular beasts - black panther-like creatures which he believes are roaming Scotland." Five big cat investigators research the prevalence, hunting grounds and characteristics of the forty large black cats believed to be slinking through the heather and gorse of the highlands, or making their way into some towns. Fraser, a member of Big Cats in Britain, describes himself as a cryptozoologist, meaning, of course, big cats aren't the only creatures that pique his curiosity. Here Ross accompanies Fraser as the cryptid seeker makes his rounds. Are the big cats of Scotland former pets released into the wild, or are they, as some suggest, a relic population left behind after the last Ice Age? Elsewhere, Loren Coleman's International Cryptozoology Museum wants you to decorate your Christmas tree with cryptids this year, as shown in Bigfoot & Yeti Ornaments, while BoingBoing picks up on the idea, with some raucous commentary, in Bigfoot and Yeti Christmas Tree Ornaments.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Sasquatch Watch Radio Tomorrow...
Sasquatch Watch Radio: Guest is Autumn Williams of Oregon Bigfoot
SasquatchWatch Radio
Date / Time: 11/30/2009 9:00 EST/8:00 PM Central
Category: Paranormal
Call-in Number: (347) 237-5070
Please join hosts Billy Willard and Mike Killen as we invite Autumn Williams to the show. Everyone remembers Autumn from the Travel Channel show "Mysterious Encounters". Find out what Autumn is up to today with her group "Oregon Bigfoot". This is your chance to ask her the questions you've always wanted to ask. And as always, we encourage you to please tune in and support great research.
Upcoming Episodes
12/7/2009 8:00 PM - Sasquatch Watch Radio: Guest is Richard Ridley from SC
12/14/2009 8:00 PM - Sasquatch Watch Radio: Guest is Lori Leger of MS
Georgia Booger Attracts Familiar Name Cryptomundo
The circle of Bigfoot researchers has grown through the years, but some names still stick out. Such is the case observed by Loren Coleman in one of today's news reports concerning recent sightings of a creature in Georgia, USA, that has been dubbed the "Belt Road Booger." Is the name offered to reporter Jeff Bishop of Georgia's Times Herald in any way linked to an infamous Bigfoot hunter and a purported Bigfoot "toenail" reportedly found in Arizona? Meanwhile, one of the most often cited books on the nature of Bigfoot has reached the digital age, as explained in Bigfoot! an eBook.
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