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Robert Guffey joins AP in this episode for a lengthy and mind-bending chat that covers a lot of weird ground. Robert is a well-known writer and author of both fiction and non-fiction, and in this chat the difficulty in telling the difference between the two is well illustrated. One of his books, Chameleo, is discussed at length- in particular, how much of what seemed fantastic or crazy in it when it was released ten years ago now seems eerily prescient.
In addition, Robert discusses his newest book, The Expectant Mother Disinformation Handbook, and his short stories from Cryptopolis; science fiction and how it overlaps with secret government projects; how stories are told in media broadly about weird and paranoid subject matter; all this and more!

Check out Robert's site here: http://cryptoscatology.com/
If you haven't read Chameleo, you can get a copy here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/chameleo/

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Robert Guffey joins AP in this episode for a lengthy and mind-bending chat that covers a lot of weird ground. Robert is a well-known writer and author of both fiction and non-fiction, and in this chat the difficulty in telling the difference between the two is well illustrated. One of his books, Chameleo, is discussed at length- in particular, how much of what seemed fantastic or crazy in it when it was released ten years ago now seems eerily prescient.
In addition, Robert discusses his newest book, The Expectant Mother Disinformation Handbook, and his short stories from Cryptopolis; science fiction and how it overlaps with secret government projects; how stories are told in media broadly about weird and paranoid subject matter; all this and more!

Check out Robert's site here: http://cryptoscatology.com/
If you haven't read Chameleo, you can get a copy here: https://orbooks.com/catalog/chameleo/

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This week on the show writer, strategist, and founder of The Emperor Norton Trust John Lumea joins AP for an in-depth discussion about an obscure but fascinating historical figure- that of Joshua Abraham Norton, the self-proclaimed Emperor of the United States and Protector of Mexico. What began as a campaign on John's part to recognize the Emperor's association with the San Francisco Bay Bridge turned into the current Trust, which seeks to honor the legacy of Norton I through archival materials, advocacy, and John's writings about the man. Norton's impact in the latter part of the 19th century extended far beyond San Francisco and his time, showing the power of eccentricity and force of will to carry one's beliefs and ideas into reality. In the interview, John gets into the history of Emperor Norton as well as his ideology, which was surprisingly progressive for his time. In the process, he pushes back on some common misconceptions about the Emperor, painting a picture of a benevolent monarch and poignant, albeit unconventional, thinker. Also discussed are the Emperor's spiritual life, his role as a Discordian saint, and how we can apply the Nortonian ideal in today's age. Keep up with John at The Emperor Norton Trust here: https://emperornortontrust.org/…

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This week Gabriel Kennedy, aka Prop-Anon, drops in to discuss his book Chapel Perilous: The Life and Thought Crimes of Robert Anton Wilson! This first, and currently only biography of RAW was several years in the making for Gabriel. In this conversation, he and AP discuss how he came to discover Wilson's work, the influences its had on Kennedy as a creative and a person, and much more! Gabriel is a musician and a writer, as well as a student of Wilson's Maybe Logic Academy. In this wide ranging chat, he and AP discuss everything from the Illuminati's tendrils within hip hop, to influences on RAW from Crowley to Reich to Korzybski, to high strangeness events with UFOs and synchronicities. They talk about Kennedy's personal interactions with Wilson, including at the infamous Disinfo Con- as well as some discussion about interviews and research that went into writing the definitive life story of Bob Wilson. Get a copy of Chapel Perilous wherever you buy your books, and keep up with Prop on his substack here: https://substack.com/@gabrielkennedyakapropanon…

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22 weeks ago1:21:40

1:21:40

This week's episode has the one-and-only Loyd Auerbach, aka Professor Paranormal, sharing his thoughts and observations from his decades-long career in parapsychology. He is a mentalist, author, investigator of paranormal claims, a chocolatier, and teaches parapsychology courses at the Rhine Education Center and Atlantic University. He and AP get into the nitty gritty of mentalism and stage magic, and where it overlaps with the ghostly and psi research. From there, they discuss everything from PK effects on machinery, Stupid Psychic Tricks, ghost planes, and spoon bending. Also discussed is the role of humor in investigation and in presentation of ideas and concepts related to the paranormal. Loyd's charm and wit have served him well in publicly presenting the science behind paranormal investigation, on shows such as Sightings and Coast to Coast AM - but also with some of the spirits he's encountered. It was an honor and a pleasure to have Loyd on the show! He was a big influence on a young AP. Check out his website here: https://loydauerbach.com/ And to take part in his live "Ask Professor Paranormal" events, subscribe to his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@profparanormal…

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Teaching Zombies to Behave with Bryan White (3xtC) 1:23:26

23 weeks ago1:23:26

1:23:26

This week's episode is a Third Time's the Charm (3xtC) offering featuring zombies! Bryan White drops into AP's underground bunker to talk about Day of the Dead , the third installment of the George Romero zombie flicks that began with Night of the Living Dead and more or less kicked off the whole genre of zombie movies. Bryan co-hosts the horror movie podcast Bring Me the Axe! with his brother Dave, and the two of them also host the shows 99c Rental and an X-Files rewatch podcast called Do You Think I'm Spooky? In addition, Bryan also has a music program called Radio Free Haddonfield- he's a busy man! This conversation includes an examination of the brutal special effects, the over-acting, and the not-quite-met goals of the movie. Discussed also: Bub the Zombie, the Return of the Living Dead franchise, how ratings systems affected movie distribution in the 80s, video rental store memories, and important questions like how getting one's head pulled off affects the pitch of one's scream. It was a really fun chat! Check out Bring Me the Axe! here: https://bringmetheaxe.com/…

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Exploring Other Dimensions with Solomon Pakal 2:04:24

24 weeks ago2:04:24

2:04:24

Solomon Pakal joins AP this week for a far-ranging discussion of occult concepts and strange phenomena, with a focus on Meso America and the Maya roots of ideas still prevalent today. Solomon is a historian, a practitioner of magic, an author, and just generally an amazingly knowledgable researcher and seeker after mystical truths. He talks a bit about his story, his lineage of Guatemalan brujeria and upbringing in Washington, D.C. and how they informed his studies in the ancient practices and history of Maya. He breaks down a lot of misconceptions, the complicated effects of colonization and how it changes the magic and phenomena in the region, and provides examples of entities regularly reported (and sometimes filmed!) throughout Central America. Solomon's work is important and much needed, because as discussed in this episode narratives such as Mayan Calendar doomsday prophecies and how the culture is misrepresented in shows such as Ancient Aliens. It was a fascinating conversation that went in a lot of directions, and listeners are encouraged to check out Solomon's work elsewhere!…

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Being Directed by David Lynch with Professor WHAM 1:51:23

25 weeks ago1:51:23

1:51:23

AP is joined in this episode by the one and only Professor WHAM for a tribute to, and exploration of the life and works of David Lynch in honor of his passing from this realm in January of 2025. They focus in particular on the esoteric and mystical aspects of his movies and Twin Peaks, while also touching on his visual art and music. A lot of ground gets covered here, including (but not limited to) allusions to The Wizard of Oz, Lynch's decades-long practice of Transcendental Meditation, synchronicity, overlaps from UFOlogy into his work, and comparisons to themes found in the Seth Materials. Professor WHAM is an author, a teacher, an occultist and longtime researcher of UFOs and the paranormal. She's one of AP's favorite voices in the paraweird, and listeners are strongly encouraged to check out her website, books, and YouTube channel. Find WHAM here: https://www.professorwham.com/ On YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@professorwham3481 And check out her books here: https://www.professorwham.com/books…

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Taking Things Serios-ly with Blackwolf John Oates 1:48:27

26 weeks ago1:48:27

1:48:27

Blackwolf John Oates returns to the show to discuss the baffling life and times of Ted Serios, Thoughtographer. Blackwolf first appeared for a Third Time's the Charm (3xtC) episode about RoboCop, but this time he and AP get into more paranormal subject matter. Ted Serios is a fascinating character, and a case study of just how wacky paranormal phenomena and the personalities that instigate it can be. He was reportedly able to psychically project his thoughts onto film, taking polaroids of images from his mind's eye with the aid of his "gismo"- all of which was studied by Dr. Jule Eisenbud, a parapsychologist who ultimately wrote a book called The World of Ted Serios. It was a great conversation about a case that seems to get overlooked or forgotten- the tale of an alcoholic, unemployed Chicago bellhop who once channeled a pirate and took pictures with his mind- and the scientist who championed him.…

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Catchin' the Drift with Walker Jaroch 1:32:44

27 weeks ago1:32:44

1:32:44

On this week's show, Walker Jaroch joins AP to discuss some of the ideas he poses through his writings on the paranormal and to share some spooky stories he's uncovered in his home state of Wisconsin. Walker is the founder of Driftless Times Media, a website which he started in Spring of 2024- and for only having been online for less than a year, he's already produced some really thought-provoking and interesting work. Drawing on a background in journalism and publishing, as well as critical film analysis, he has pulled as nuances in paranormal storytelling through factors such as economics, social and political viewpoints, and even the use of lighting in documentaries. He and AP get into a little bit of all of this in the show, and listeners are encouraged to check out Walker's site for more! You can find him here : https://driftlesstimesmedia.com/ and on SubStack here: https://driftlesstimesmedia.substack.com/…

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Guarding the Galaxy with Alexx Bollen (3xtC) 1:21:43

28 weeks ago1:21:43

1:21:43

For this week's Third Time's the Charm (3xtC) presentation, Alexx Bollen joins AP to discuss the 32nd Marvel Cinematic Universe movie Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. III. They talk about Marvel movies more broadly, the attitudes of movie-goers around them, the work of James Gunn and his Troma origins, how underrated the Zune was, and the spiritual implications of being Groot. Alexx is the longtime co-host of the movie review podcast John and Alexx Hate Stuff, and of the magical Adventure Time themed Wiz Biz, and formerly hosted the long-running podcast The Alexxcast. He is also a wonderfully imaginative writer, and the author of Periphery and The Theravada Machine and Other Stories which you can check out here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004RC3JVO?ccs_id=39fed134-def7-4496-923b-92e528e480a6…

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Seeking Out Heroes and Monsters with Super Inframan 2:09:28

29 weeks ago2:09:28

2:09:28

Super Inframan, aka Saxon, joins AP on this episode in an exploration of media that is traditionally considered geeky such as comic books and kaiju movies and how these forms of media overlap with high strangeness and real world weirdness. He is an honest-to-goodness super hero, a semi-regular co-host on Where Did the Road Go?, and a martial arts instructor. He and AP discuss a wide range of fun topics, starting with the wild story of Count Dante and the dojo wars of Chicago and ending in Middle Earth. Along the way are discussions about the mystical side of Jack Kirby, some personal strange encounters, super heroes as cryptids, the mainstreaming of geek culture, and of course plenty of laughs.…

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Jumping the Shark with Fred Andersson (3xtC) 1:41:41

30 weeks ago1:41:41

1:41:41

It's another Third Time's the Charm episode of The AP Strange Show, and this one is a doozy! This 3xtC episode enters the third dimension of terror for a disaster of a film called Jaws 3-D. Joining AP in jumping the shark, as it were, is none other than paranormal writer, researcher, television professional, and connoisseur of schlocky cinema Fred Andersson! Fred and AP are unafraid to go back into the water, analyzing this third installment in ways that most people wouldn't dare, or for that matter, care to. Conversation naturally meanders into a lot of tangential territories, and many laughs were had. Fred is a charming and fun guest, and will have to return again! You can follow Fred's fortean writings on his medium account here: https://medium.com/@fred-andersson And check out his book Northern LIghts: High Strangeness in Sweden here: https://a.co/d/gqTHtiR…

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On the Weird News Beat with Tim Binnall 1:25:39

31 weeks ago1:25:39

1:25:39

Kicking off 2025 for the show is a wonderful guest in the form of the one-and-only Tim Binnall! Tim is the longtime host of the OG paranormal podcast Binnall of America, as well as the news man we count on for the straight dope on weird news over at Coast to Coast AM. He and AP start off talking about weird crime stories, but naturally wandered all over the weird map. Clowns, Elvis impersonators, professional wrestling, Mystery Houses, the internecine struggles of Nessie sighting verification, drones, and more! Talking with Tim is always a blast, enjoy the show! Make sure you're subscribed to Binnall of America on your favorite podcast app, and follow the show on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@binnallofamerica…

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Entering the Twilight Zone with Barbara Fisher 2:06:54

32 weeks ago2:06:54

2:06:54

As 2024 draws to a close, it seemed only appropriate to enjoy a Twilight Zone marathon as a sort of New Year's Eve ritual. Joining AP as he explores the dimension between light and shadow is none other than writer, artist, and host of the 6 Degrees of John Keel Podcast Barbara Fisher! Barbara and AP discuss their favorite episodes, in particular focusing on ones which seem to illustrate elements of real-life reports of high strangeness, as well as the social messages which are eerie in their continuing relevance today. It's the kind of chat that was bound to go on for a while, and easily could have gone on much longer! Fans of the Zone will enjoy this episode, but it also serves as a good primer for those who never really watched it and points to a handful of the really classic ones to look up. Check out Barbara's website and podcast here: https://6degreesofjohnkeel.com/about…

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Brewing Ritual Coffee with Lindsey Sokol 1:08:50

33 weeks ago1:08:50

1:08:50

Magic practitioner, sometimes actress, small business owner and experiencer Lindsey Sokol drops by to discuss a variety of cool things- her recent appearance in the short film "Monochrome Menace", her journey with magic and the books that inspired her, her own personal encounters with anomalous entities, and her business venture Roadside Apothecary. It was a fun conversation, and even has some bathroom ghosts at the end! More about Monochrome Menace here: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31104208/ (We had mentioned during the show that you could view the film through the film festival website, but unfortunately that was only available for a limited time- still, check out the Waterford Film Festival here: https://www.waterfordfilmfestival.net/ And of course, check out Lindsey's shop here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/RoadsideApothecary…

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Thinking Magically with Douglas Batchelor 1:18:52

34 weeks ago1:18:52

1:18:52

Douglas Batchelor of the What Magic Is This? podcast brings his wealth of knowledge and perspective to the show for a rather philosophical discussion about the weirdness out there in the world and how that's actually a pretty cool thing. He and AP get into the nitty gritty of what constitutes intellect, truth, and belief; fictional realities and how they relate to magical and material reality; approaches to magic and initiation, important books, World Peace, and more! Douglas is an amazing voice and champion for all things magical, and you are highly encouraged to check out his show here if you haven't done so already! https://whatmagicisthis.com/…

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Exploring the Afterlife with Peter C. Hine (3xtC) 1:27:46

35 weeks ago1:27:46

1:27:46

Peter C. Hine, co-host of the Vayse Podcast, drops by to discuss the third movie of the Ghostbusters franchise with AP... They chat about nostalgia, the annoying tropes that tend to appear in modern reboots and late sequels, and generally geek out about the best parts of the franchise. Also discussed is some of the real-life weirdness which may have inspired elements of the movies, or are just eerily similar to them, and also ideas about how to revisit some of these properties in a fun and imaginative way. It's a fun conversation with plenty of laughs and even a bit of paranormal intervention... You can find Peter's podcast here: https://www.vayse.co.uk/…

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Getting Cosmic with Susan Demeter 1:17:05

36 weeks ago1:17:05

1:17:05

Author, paranormal investigator, UFOlogist, and witch Susan Demeter joins AP in a discussion about a dizzying array of fun and paranormal topics- pop culture influences on high strangeness, varying approaches to magic, tea time with demons, the Phillip Experiment, J. Allen Hynek, and more! Susan brings a wealth of knowledge and a refreshing outlook on the weird. You can check out some of her investigations here : https://paranormalstudiesintuition.wordpress.com/ And check out her book here! https://www.amazon.com/COSMIC-WITCH-magic-witchcraft-supernatural/dp/B08FP12XFR…

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Believing a Man Can Fly with Steve Berg (3xtC) 1:04:01

37 weeks ago1:04:01

1:04:01

It's another Third Time's the Charm (3xtC) edition of the AP Strange Show, with Steve Berg joining AP to discuss 1983's Superman III. Steve is an actor, comic, and Fortean weirdo up there with the best of them, and hosts the Hi, Strangeness podcast. Recorded the day after election day, Steve and AP soldier on to bring you some laughs in the form of nostalgia, super heroes, and the comedic acting of Richard Pryor. We also discuss Superman as an archetypal ideal, the accident-pronedness of the citizens of Metropolis, and the legacy of Christopher Reeve. Steve's entertaining and wonderful podcast Hi, Strangeness can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hi-strangeness/id1690998245…

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Gettin' Absurd with Red Pill Junkie 1:37:48

38 weeks ago1:37:48

1:37:48

Fortean artist, writer, thinker, and podcast personality Red Pill Junkie drops in for a freewheeling discussion about a variety of subjects, chief among them UFOs. He and AP talk about those numinous saucers in relation to politics and culture, in terms of art, and humor, and how they relate to consciousness in a world increasingly drawn to "AI". Be sure to keep up with RPJ at https://www.dailygrail.com/ If you need to commission some awesome artwork, like the image used for this very podcast, contact Red Pill at https://absurdbydesign.wordpress.com/…

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Battling the Mechano-Men of Stonehenge with Rev StarDoG (3xtC) 1:22:22

39 weeks ago1:22:22

1:22:22

The Most Reverend StarDoG Steve Mills drops in to discuss a Third Time's the Charm selection, namely Halloween III: Season of the Witch. StarDoG and AP are both time travelers, and have used their technology to extend Halloween this year for the listeners in order to showcase this cult classic. StarDoG focuses on the writer of the Myers-less installment of the Halloween franchise, who chose to go uncredited: British sci-fi and horror writer Nigel Kneale. The conversation covers a good deal of his career, the Quatermass movies, and his influence on both the fiction genres he worked in and the greater conversations around wyrdshit. Also: John Carpenter's influences from the Hammer movies! Gef the Talking Mongoose's secret connection to this movie! Mechano-Men and Stone Tape Theory! Enjoy!…

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Takin' in the Weird Scenery with Sequoyah Kennedy 1:51:07

40 weeks ago1:51:07

1:51:07

AP and Sequoyah Kennedy discuss the influential and profoundly stupid book Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon: Laurel Canyon & the Dark Heart of the Hippie Dream by David McGowan. This episode might ruffle a few feathers, but with cast iron bullshit detectors firmly in hand Sequoyah and AP navigate the weird scenes only to find that they really ain't that weird. Sequoyah is a musician, writer, and had been the co-host of the mind-expanding podcast The Nonsense Bazaar and has a uniquely fine-tuned mind for untangling ill-conceived narratives. This chat ran a bit long, but there's just so much to say...…

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Cruisin' in RoboCop's Pink Caddy with Blackwolf John Oates 1:58:05

41 weeks ago1:58:05

1:58:05

Blackwolf John Oates drops by to discuss RoboCop 3 in this edition of the Third Time's the Charm series of episodes, but he and AP got a little carried away talking about the whole original trilogy. They discuss Paul Verhoeven and his non-involvement with the sequels, interesting casting choices, RoboCop religious imagery, fictional drugs, and of course RoboCop commandeering a pink Cadillac from a pimp. This is Blackwolf's first podcast appearance, and you can find him writing about his hair metal trading card collection on Twitter or Instagram (@BlackwolfOates and @blackwolf_john_oates respectively).…

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Bonus Halloween Episode The Children of the Monsters You Couldn't Mash 33:19

42 weeks ago33:19

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Happy Halloween, my friends! As the holiday approaches, I thought I'd cook up a special episode for your spooky season enjoyment about the Universal Monsters and their connections to the Occult and real life wyrdshit... Enjoy, and thanks for listening! Love and Donuts, AP

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Rockin' and Witchin' with Pleasant Gehman 1:23:33

42 weeks ago1:23:33

1:23:33

Pleasant Gehman joins AP in this episode to share stories from her multifaceted life as an author, tarot reader, rock musician, burlesque dancer, energy healer, and witch. They discuss phenomena like electro psychokinesis and synchronicities, tarot, ghosts and other entities, and rock and roll ducks. Yup, you read that right! Find out more about Pleasant, and while you're at it buy her book Rock'n'Roll Witch or get a reading from her at https://pleasantgehman.com/tarotreadings/rocknroll-witch-book/…

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Tenney vs King Kong vs Godzilla (3xtC) 1:13:51

43 weeks ago1:13:51

1:13:51

The first in a series of episodes exploring the third movie of a franchise, this episode is actually the third movie in two separate franchises- King Kong vs Godzilla (1963). For such a monumental clash, a special monster guest was required... John E. L. Tenney joins AP to discuss this wonderful mess of a movie, its legacy, and they share a number of laughs along the way. Tenney can be found haunting the internet on Twitter and Instagram, lecturing at various paranormal events, and on his podcast What's Up Weirdo.…

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Talkin' Ghosts and Ewoks with Kay Gray 1:10:49

44 weeks ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Kay Gray, co-host of the Haunted Mitten podcast, chats with AP about Michigan ghosts, haunted lighthouses, dogmen, and other strange things. They discuss her new book, co-authored by her podcasting partner Crysta K Coburn, Ypsilanti Ghosts & Legends. This is also a "Third Time's the Charm" (3xtC) episode in the second half, where Kay and AP discuss Return of the Jedi: Leia, Ewoks, the Mandela Effect, and the Turkish knock-off Star Wars movie. Check out her book and podcast here: https://www.hauntedmitten.com/…

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