Best Space Commune Podcasts (2025)

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The Zine Scene- UFO Magazine Vol 3, No 1 (Part 2) 58:05

17d ago58:05

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Episode Notes In this episode, we’re finishing our look at Volume 3, Issue 1 of UFO Magazine. We’re past the news and editorials and into some meatier stuff including an interview with Whitley Strieber, an article by Michael Grosso on his “Paraterrestrial Hypothesis,” want ads, and some poetry. Be sure to check out all the great back issues of this…

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The Zine Scene- UFO Magazine Vol 3, No 1 (Part 1) 45:28

1M ago45:28

45:28

Episode Notes In this episode, we’re starting our look at Volume 3, Issue 1 of UFO Magazine. This is an issue jam packed full of great UFO stories and history, including a key piece of the UFO Conspiracy narrative of the late 80s, the dawn of the Mr. Ed photos, and a surprising rabbit hole that led me to a “sonic xenolinguistics performance art gro…

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Gray Barker, Books, and Saucers- an Interview with author Gabriel Mckee 1:08:23

2M ago1:08:23

1:08:23

Episode Notes It’s a rare Saucer Life interview! In this episode, we talk to author Gabriel Mckee about his new biography of Gray Barker: The Saucerian: UFOs, Men in Black, and the Unbelievable Life of Gray Barker. It comes out on April 22, 2025 and—having read an advance copy—I can say it is an astounding and thoroughly researched work. Here are s…

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Outer Space Christ Communism 39:46

2M ago39:46

39:46

Episode Notes We conclude our look at Allen Michael and his outer space hippy communism! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, behind the scenes action, and more! Website Twitter Instagram Facebook

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Life in a UFO Commune 37:04

4M ago37:04

37:04

Episode Notes As we continue our look at Allen Michael's One World Family Commune UFO group from the 1960s, we talk about a woman named Del Rainer, who joined the commune in 1967 at the age of 40 and wrote about her experiences decades later. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, behind the scenes action, and more! Website Twitter Instagram …

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Allen Noonan's Strange Experience 57:54

6M ago57:54

57:54

Episode Notes We are beginning a multi-part journey that is going to take us to the end of the year. Contactees, UFOs, the counterculture of the 60s, communes, weird space music, a new messiah for a new age… it’s wild. We begin, in this episode, with Allen Noonan, a sign painter from California who has an enlightening experience and begins building…

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The 7th & A Bit Anniversary 32:53

7M ago32:53

32:53

Episode Notes It’s the 7 ( and 1/12) anniversary of The Saucer Life! For the occasion, and in response to some messages I’ve received, I’m going to be revisiting my list of top ten important UFO books from four years ago. There are some changes to the list which will doubtless generate controversy (this may be an exaggeration). After listening, you…

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Art Gatti's Alien Sex Book 48:51

8M ago48:51

48:51

Episode Notes Art Gatti’s 1978 book UFO Encounters of the Fourth Kind? is a tour de force of supposed alien-human sexual encounters. Going all the way back to the dawn of time, Gatti makes the case for long-term alien sexual interference with humanity. I’d like to say he does it with tact and class but that would be a lie. Listen along as we cover …

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The Zine Scene- Flying Saucers, February 1969 52:54

8M ago52:54

52:54

Episode Notes It's another installment in our Zine Scene series! This time, we're looking at the February, 1969 issue of Flying Saucers Magazine. This was a long-running publication from the prolific Ray Palmer, who co-founded Fate Magazine and brought us the dubious glory of the Richard Shaver hollow Earth tales. This issue is rife with interestin…

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Elmwood, Wisconsin 43:39

9M ago43:39

43:39

Episode Notes In 1975 and 1976 retired police chief George Wheeler had two extraordinary UFO sightings. He was not alone in this, as witnesses came out of the woodwork and corroborated his story in remarkable detail. In this episode of the Saucer Life, we’ll look at these sightings and the UFO culture that grew up around them in this tiny Wisconsin…

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West Virginia 2024 1:27:39

10M ago1:27:39

1:27:39

Episode Notes It’s time for the (mostly) annual Saucer Life Saucer Road Trip and, as with 2020’s visit to the Kelly and Hopkinsville areas, Associate Producer Simpson J. Hanover III is with me to provide an everyperson perspective to the things we see and do. We hit Point Pleasant and Braxton County, retrace my path through the TNT area where I saw…

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The Woodrew Update Update Update 39:56

10M ago39:56

39:56

Episode Notes This is a bit of a sequel to our 2020 episode about Greta Woodrew, (Why do Birdlike Aliens Suddenly Appear?)and focuses on some newly available issues of her Woodrew Update newsletter from the 1980s. From Earth Changes to prepper-behavior, to the (not so) subtle bragging on her genius children, these newsletters provided an interestin…

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The Alien Abduction Survival Guide 54:53

12M ago54:53

54:53

Episode Notes The Alien Abduction Survival Guide by Michelle LaVigne is... not entirely what it sounds like. While there are several tips for coping with one's abduction experiences, the most interesting aspect of the book is the manner in which the author positions herself within the shared experiences of humans and their alien mentors. Subscribe …

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The Wolverton Trail Event 42:17

1y ago42:17

42:17

Episode Notes Recounting a contactee tale that took place in 1955, Oscar F. Knight's booklet "The Wolverton Trail Event" is a unique story that exudes sincerity. Regardless of the saucer content, this is fascinating account! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, behind the scenes action, and more! Website Twitter Instagram Facebook…

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An Exclusive Interview with Myself 37:30

1y ago37:30

37:30

Episode Notes In this episode, I asked myself some questions that I’ve always wanted the answers to. Well, at least my answers on this particular day. These answer may change in the future. What’s the deal with Roswell? Least favorite episode of my own podcast? Favorite UFO book? Believe me when I say that I wasn’t sure how I’d answer when I asked …

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The Zine Scene- UFO Magazine 3, Part 2 1:00:16

1y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Episode Notes As we wrap up our deep dive into the third issue of (California) UFO Magazine, we find ourselves knee-deep in tales of UFO talk at the Whole Life Expo. Then, we're off to the wilderness where we make contact with the elusive families of Space Sasquatches. Next, we take a philosophical detour with a mind-bending column by the one and o…

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The Zine Scene- UFO Magazine 3, Part 1 1:02:32

1y ago1:02:32

1:02:32

Episode Notes It’s back to the early days of UFO Magazine or (California UFO Magazine) for a fairly lighthearted romp through a publication that did its best to provide insight into all aspects of the UFO culture of the time, much to the chagrin of the buttoned-up nuts-and-bolts time. That tension, between “scientific” and “new age” approaches is v…

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Carl Higdon, his Wife, his Therapist, and the Tabloids 1:22:52

1+ y ago1:22:52

1:22:52

Episode Notes Is it an abduction? A contact experience? Both? Neither? The encounter that Carl Higdon had in October, 1974 in Wyoming is one of those strange 1970s encounters that doesn’t get enough attention. After…encountering Margery Higdon’s 2017 book about her husband’s ordeal, I thought it would be a good subject for our approach here on The …

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Alan Godfrey's Encounter 58:25

1+ y ago58:25

58:25

Episode Notes We're kicking off the new year, and in this episode, we’re going to look at the story of Police Constable Alan Godfrey, whose encounter with a UFO on the dark roads of northern England would have profound effects on his life.You can find Godfrey’s book at https://www.alangodfreyufo.com/product-page/who-or-what-were-they Another key re…

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The Zine Scene- Flying Saucer Review, August 1981 56:55

1+ y ago56:55

56:55

Episode Notes We're back with a zine scene installment that is going to segue into our next episode--clever, right? This issue of FSR has it all--bizarre humanoid encounters, weirdly shaped UFOs, and complaints about the economy! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, behind the scenes action, and more! Website Twitter Instagram Facebook…

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Rewind and Review- The Robertson Panel 42:53

1+ y ago42:53

42:53

Episode Notes So this is a new thing I've wanted to do forever: there are a lot of early Saucer Life Episodes which are short--really short-- and could use some additional oomph. So we're trying it out with our January 2018 episode on The Robertson Panel. Following the original episode is an examination of some of the ways the Panel was discussed i…

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Rally Rocks 58:50

1+ y ago58:50

58:50

When she was seven, Léral wanted to be a rockstar. On this Tiny Desk-style episode, she graces us with a live set in studio and shares her thoughts on making music, navigating Vancouver's indie scene, and finding her voice.

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Salvador Medina's Trip to Venus

1+ y ago

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Episode Notes This episode is sort of a continuation of our exploration of Bryant and Helen Reeve's Flying Saucer Pilgrimage--we're looking at the story of Salvador Medina, who the Reeves christened "The Mexican Adamski." It's an interesting tale, and deviates a little bit from the contactee norm! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, behind…

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Flying Saucer Pilgrimage 1:02:39

1+ y ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Episode Notes In this episode, we're looking at Flying Saucer Pilgrimage, a 1957 book by Bryant and Helen Reeve that details their 23,000 mile road trip to meet various contactees, their role in promoting Contactee lectures in Detroit, and more! This Techtopia episode has an interview with their grandson that was a valuable resource! Subscribe to o…

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AMA, Part 2 53:28

2y ago53:28

53:28

Episode Notes It's the second part of our AMA extravaganza. In this episode: a dinner party, beer choices, UFO novels, my view on the most credible phenomena, and more! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, behind the scenes action, and more! Website Twitter Instagram Facebook

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AMA, Part 1 54:43

2y ago54:43

54:43

Episode Notes I got so many questions that I need to stretch this over two episodes (which works out well since I'm going on vacation...). Some GREAT questions here in this first half--nice, thinky questions that I'm going to be reconsidering over and over for a while, which is always nice.Here's the link that I mention at the end of the episo…

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Ep 036 The Green Movement Monster (feat. Ben Pile) 1:44:52

2y ago1:44:52

1:44:52

On this episode we are joined by Ben Pile, a researcher, commentator and blogger. He is the co-founder and main writer of the Climate Resistance blog, which claims to be “challenging the climate orthodoxy.” We discuss: 15 minute cities, British monarchy, energy, racism of the Green Movement, Greta Thunberg and more!Follow Ben on Twitter: https://tw…

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Saucer Law- Ground Saucer Watch vs. The CIA 46:57

2y ago46:57

46:57

Episode Notes It’s a new episode category—join us for Saucer Law! In this installment, we’re going to be looking into the groundbreaking case of Ground Saucer Watch vs. CIA. In the second half of the 1970s, the newly strengthened Freedom of Information Act was put to good use by researchers and advocates of all kinds, including the UFO community. W…

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Ep 035 Debunking the Eco-Terrorist Zeitgeist (feat. Matthew Ehret) 1:20:50

2y ago1:20:50

1:20:50

On this episode we talk to Matthew Ehret, journalist, artist, Senior Fellow of American University in Moscow. We cover topics like: Ted Kaczynski, eco anarchism/terrorism, deep green resistance, Planet of the Humans & How to Blow Up a Pipeline, weaponized masses, Fabian socialists and Jacobin terror, Hamilton vs Jefferson, giving rights to animals …

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Ep 034 There are No Limits to Scientific Abundance (feat. Cynthia Chung) 1:09:46

2y ago1:09:46

1:09:46

In this episode we talk to Cynthia Chung, President of the Rising Tide Foundation and a writer at Strategic Culture Foundation. Topics include: geopolitics, Davos/World Economic Forum, China, debunking Malthus & Darwin from a scientific pov, wind & solar vs nuclear & fossil fuel; debunking scientific technology myths about: genetic modification of …

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Missouri Road Trip 2- Lights and Crashes 38:14

2y ago38:14

38:14

Episode Notes In this episode, we conclude the story of this years UFO-related road trip. Join us for some discussion of the Piedmont Lights, the Cape Girardeau UFO crash, and more!If you want to check out Kevin Randle's article on the 1941 crash, Here it is! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, behind the scenes action, and more! Website T…

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Ep 033 Small Is Not Beautiful: Debunking E.F. Schumacher 1:21:03

2y ago1:21:03

1:21:03

Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered by E.F. Schumacher is one of the most influential books you've never heard of. In this episode we discuss the full background, context and legacy of this small-but-mighty philosophical work that has ties to the degrowth movement, influenced people such as Jimmy Carter, King Charles, Bill McKibben,…

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Missouri Road Trip 1- In Search of Buck 50:18

2y ago50:18

50:18

Episode Notes It’s time for the first part of our our annual(ish) road trip adventure. As usual, these are fairly light and breezy, perfect for a bright spring day. Or something. This year, I went down to Missouri on the trail of Buck Nelson, the Piedmont UFO sightings, the mysterious happenings in the “Marley Woods” area, and the alleged Cape Gira…

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Ep 032 The Anti-Industry Industry (feat. Robert Bryce) 1:05:32

2y ago1:05:32

1:05:32

In this episode we're joined by writer, film producer, and podcaster Robert Bryce to talk about the decadence of American society, the anti-industry industry, "environmental" NGOs fighting an asymmetric warfare and steamrolling rural communities, the disconnect between policy and physical reality, vandalism of environmental activists, and more!Read…

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The Zine Scene: (California) UFO Magazine 2 59:31

2y ago59:31

59:31

Episode Notes The Zine Scene returns with another very early issue of (California) UFO Magazine! Like the first issue, this one shows off the diversity of the UFO scene, from articles and opinions that range from the nuts and bolts to the more etherial side of the UFO spectrum. There are some interesting ads, fun contactee stories, letters to the e…

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Ep 031 Africa Needs Fossil Fuel (feat. Jusper Machogu) 1:16:21

2y ago1:16:21

1:16:21

We're joined by Jusper Machogu, an agricultural engineer and farmer in Kenya to talk about: climate alarmism, fertilizer, farming, climate scam, co2, The UN, sustainable development goals, why organic farming doesn't work, nuclear and renewable energy and more!Read Jusper's latest op-ed: https://www.newsafrica.net/article/us-vice-president-lectures…

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Ep 030 Climate Change Activists Do Not Speak for Indigenous People (feat. John Desjarlais, IRN) 1:12:09

2y ago1:12:09

1:12:09

On this episode we are joined by John Desjarlais, the new executive director of the Indigenous Resource Network (IRN). We talk about: indigenous sovereignty, development of resources, nuclear energy, environmentalism, win-win development, value chains and more!Follow IRN on Twitter: https://twitter.com/irn_indigenousCheck out their website: https:/…

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Ep 029 Dawn of a Rational Multipolar World (feat. S.L. Kanthan) 1:21:38

2y ago1:21:38

1:21:38

We are joined by S.L. Kanthan to talk about geopolitics, solving border conflicts, climate change, ideology, narratives, and the return to rational thinking and more!Follow Kanthan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kanthan2030Kanthan's Substack: https://slkanthan.substack.com/If you enjoy this content, consider supporting us on Patreon!https://www.pa…

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Victor Addendum 1:37

2y ago1:37

1:37

Episode Notes Something I forgot to mention! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, behind the scenes action, and more! Website Twitter Instagram Facebook This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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The Mysterious "Victor" 1:08:53

2y ago1:08:53

1:08:53

Episode Notes In this episode we look at the 1997 video Area 51: The Alien Interview. It’s a wild ride featuring convicted fraudster Sean David Morton, who I urge you to read about at ufowatchdog.com! Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, behind the scenes action, and more! Website Twitter Instagram Facebook This podcast is powered by Pineca…

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Laura Mundo and the Father's Plan 1:08:28

2y ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Episode Notes In this episode, we’re going to look at “Flying Saucers and the Father’s Plan” by Laura Munro. This is an interesting book; it’s part Contactee tale and part commentary on other Contactees (which was more rare than one might expect). It was published by Gray Barker’s Saucerian Press and, thanks to Barker’s record keeping, we have some…

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Every Day is Love Day 47:00

2y ago47:00

47:00

Join Abril and Smilla for a Fundrive-themed live radio special... they chat about the history of Valentine's Day, expanding definitions of love, and what it means to participate in affection every single day of the year.

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The Zine Scene: UFO Magazine #1 51:41

2y ago51:41

51:41

Episode Notes In this installment of the Zine Scene, we’re looking at the very first issue of UFO Magazine, from 1986, and a number of other very early editions from 1987. For those of us who came to the magazine much later (the late 90s, in my case), these early issues are a bit different than what we might expect. You can purchase these issues fo…

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Dr. Beter 1:07:28

2y ago1:07:28

1:07:28

Episode Notes The Rockefeller family was a frequent target of conspiracy theory in the United States. One of their detractors was Peter Beter, a conspiracy theorist whose frequently outlandish conspiracy theories also targeted the Federal Reserve system and the Soviet Union. He spread his message through recorded messages distributed on cassette ta…

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Is This Even Allowed? 50:16

2+ y ago50:16

50:16

What makes an artist? How can we write, sing, dance, and paint with total abandon? In this episode, we chat with Tessa Mok and Aleeza Yusuf about creativity, self-portraiture, the icks of constructing a personal brand, and reconnecting with our five-year-old selves.

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MUFON '89 1:19:31

2+ y ago1:19:31

1:19:31

Episode Notes A popular request for a topic, we're going to look at Bill Moore's famous (infamous) speech at the 1989 MUFON International UFO Symposium that threw a spotlight on the topic of government disinformation in the UFO sphere. Subscribe to our Patreon for bonus episodes, behind the scenes action, and more! Website Twitter Instagram Faceboo…

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Ep 028 War on the Single Family Home (feat. Doomberg) 1:08:59

2+ y ago1:08:59

1:08:59

In this episode we're joined by a member of the wildly popular Doomberg substack publication which focuses on energy, finance, and the economy at-large. We talk about bunk science, the proposed gas stove ban, the attack on single family home ownership, the American Dream, our anti-human Malthusian institutions, and more!You can find the Doomberg te…

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Robert Renaud- Part 2 1:03:06

2+ y ago1:03:06

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Episode Notes We conclude our initial examination of Robert Renaud's 1960s contact experiences. There's another Korendian base on earth, Lin-Erri shows up to beguile our hero, and we get alien lectures on geopolitics, economics, and birth control! You can check out more of Renaud's extensive writings at this website! Subscribe to our Patreon for bo…

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Robert Renaud- Part 1 58:41

2+ y ago58:41

58:41

Episode Notes So today, we're going to look at a contactee who was active from the 60s all the way up into the 21st-century, which may be a first. At least in my experience. His name is Robert Renaud and he had some very interesting experiences and a very distinct, entertaining way of writing.There's so much material that we cannot hope to cover it…

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The Zine Scene: APRO '72 1:02:47

2+ y ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Episode Notes It's the Zine Scene, and we're checking out the Aerial Phenomenon Research Organization's Bulletin! This episode covers 1972 and it's an oddly low-key year. But there are some significant books that come out, and some fascinating sightings, including some very odd humanoid encounters! Like the show and want more? Subscribe to our Patr…

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