Check out Suzanne Toro's recent interview with Cliff High for some thought provoking speculations on sacred plants and crop circles.

Image credit goes to crop circle connector.com via the Half Past Human website.

I've been a subscriber to Whitley Strieber's Unknown Country for a couple of weeks now and have been very much enjoying his huge archive of excellent interviews.

The monthly fee is half of what most places are charging and you get what in my opinion is over twice the dedication and attention to detail. Mr Stieber not only reads the books of the people he interviews but he really seems to comprehend the big picture in a way that draws on decades of experience in uncovering the layers of deception that guard some of the more esoteric truths that his DreamLand show explores.

He also has a talent for having experts interviewing experts. The show with Peter Levenda interviewing Joseph P Farrell about Nazi time travel technology was worth the subscription price alone.

I had a strange reaction to Whitley Strieber's "true" account of his encounters with some sort of alien entity in his book "Communion" back in the late 1980's. Normally I would have been intrigued about any tale with such an unknown factor, but something about his story struck me as a bit too convenient and lucrative to get past my young and immature P.T. Barnum filter.

Fast forward over 20 years and Mr Strieber is still exploring the unkown with his excellent podcast called Dream Land.

I'm still new to the Dream Land podcast, but I'm already impressed with his interview style that goes way beyond what other similar shows produce. I'm ready to admit I was wrong about him back in 1988 when I was a 19 year old sailor without enough data to give his information a fair shake.

Add to that a weekly 30 minute show by William Henry and you've got something worth checking out in my opinion.

What do you get when you put the Prince of Slack, Dr Carolyn Dean, and a group consciousness from the Guf on James Martinez's radio show?

I'm not sure what to make of this weekly 3 hour long show, but it's made me laugh more than once and has a mood and frequency that is unlike anything else I've come across.

Freeman is one of the most fascinating characters I've had the pleasure of listening to lately in this far out field of so called alternative research.

He actually predicted something fishy was going to happen concerning the government on September 11th 2001 by extrapolating all his previous findings along with a refined sense of instinct.

Check out his new show on American Freedom Radio for in depth interviews that in my opinion take these subjects to some new heights with his impressive attention to detail. I especially liked his talk with Kerry Cassidy from Project Camelot where they talked about her recent trip to see the great pyramid and why Egyptian guards will not let you meditate at any of the sacred sites in that region.

In my opinion the process of unplugging from the control system is a slow and gradual ordeal. Eventually you get to a point where you realize just how corrupt our current state of journalism and news reporting is and you just give up on it all together.

This has been a healthy move for me. I cut mainstream news and talk radio out of my media diet and slowly began to feel some of my creativity and critical thinking skills coming back to life.

These days I get informed of daily events from the wikipedia home page, and when I feel like expanding on that I seek out an independent, alternative source. My current favorite is The Corbett Report by James Corbett. He lives in Japan and does a great job at connecting dots and reading between the lines.

It feels like he's keeping up to date on what little bit of real information is leaking out so you don't have to.

Comic credit goes to notsylvia.wordpress.com for the cool Icelandic humor.

Red Ice Creations did an interesting interview recently with Sophia Stewart: The true mother of the Matrix.

She makes the claim that Hollywood has not denied the accusation and once the F.B.I. got involved she says it was revealed that the Terminator movies were also stolen from her 1981 novel titled "The Third Eye".

My instincts are telling me this story goes beyond common greed, which is why I'll be keeping a close eye on Sophia Stewart's case.

I'm often surprised at how spot on Mel Fabregas is with his guest selection and how the people he interviews that I've not heard of always seem to be of a frequency that resonates with my Cosmic Cookout direction.

The Veritas interview with Andrew Johnson was another great discusion that connected some interesting dots concerning anti-gravity technolgy and the events of September 11th 2001. Mr Johnson is one of the first investigators to seriously look at the evidence of Dr Judy Wood and her directed energy beam hypothesis, which to me shows his level of openness.

Registering on his site is free and worth it due to the additional audio archive you get access to. It's safe and spam free with hours of intriguing interviews that I've found enlightening and educational.

Chris Geo and Sheree from the Truth Frequency have done an excellent job interviewing one of my all time favorite researchers Jim Marrs.

This dynamic conversation is one of those gems worth listening to multiple times due to the complexity and level of detail they cover.

The first observation I had was when Jim Marrs was referring to the Old Testament story of Genesis and the apple from the tree of knowledge. I always thought this was the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil, occasionally called the Tree of Conscience, which I translate as a particular stage of development where "Self Awareness" kicks in.

I think Mr Marrs is being too general when he speaks of this knowledge given to the Anunnaki hybrid clones. Maybe before this Self Awareness upgrade we were more manageable like a mule or horse? Maybe a group within the Anunnaki decided it was ethically wrong to treat hybrid clones of themselves with such low regard? and the solution to the problem was this "Good and Evil Knowledge" upgrade?

Image credit goes to Micah A Hanks from the Gralien Report blog for the excellent picture of Jim Marrs with him and friends sharing a beverage. I think I'd gladly pay a couple hundred bucks to hear what Jim Marrs has to say after a few beers and off the record.
 
Maybe Jim Marrs should start his own secret society of truth seekers who also enjoy a good brew? That's just what a Cosmic Cookout would entail if I knew enough people in my neighborhood with open minds and a thirst for beer and the truth.

I'm happy to report a fresh new podcast on the horizon that is shaping up to be something original and different.

Sam, Steve, and Miles make up the Infinity Hole podcast where they have already found a unique and balanced rhythm that is stimulating to follow.

Recent topics include some brief information on new digital drugs in the form of downloadable sound files, DMT and LSD experiences, and calling out dis-information agents like Andrew Basagio and Aaron McCollum.

I noticed in the 2nd hour of the Veritas interview with Richard Hoagland that he also expressed doubts to the validity of Mr Basagio's quantum claims, pointing out how Mr Basagio has been employed by some key government agencies that cause me to be skeptic.

Is it possible Andrew Basagio is being played by certain intelligence agencies to be such a fine story teller? He does seem very lucid and articulate, but claims of time traveling with his father when he was a boy are just too much for even me to swallow without more data. The fact that his website has been so minimal speaks volumes to me about his intention.

Jan Irvin at Gnostic Media has created another great show with his recent conversation/interview with psychedelic researcher and author Dr James Fadiman.

I was intrigued by Dr Fadiman's work with "enhanced problem solving" where he worked with industry scientists who had been trying to solve a problem for at least 3 months. He provided a safe space and a controlled dose of LSD and reports several positive situations where a viable solution was achieved.

John Kale at Cosmic Gnostic.com has a great interview with Red Ice Creations founder Henrik Palmgren.

Mr Kale has an impresive collection of podcast shows dating back to 2008.

It was really great hearing an interview where Henrik was answering questions instead of dishing them out. The two together make for a stimulating conversation that shines a little light on what drives Henrik Palmgren on his journey to uncover the protective layers which seem to be hiding what some would call the truth.

There's been a growing wave of interest in the fringe field of Free Energy where independent inventors try to tap into a yet unidentified source of power. These inventions are generally considered perpetual motion machines and usually are followed by some sort of rolling of the eyes or a furrowing of the brow by those who hold any type of authority in these circles. Some say the energy comes from another dimension and is therefore not created out of thin air.

Thanks to a new addition at Neil Kramer's Cleaver blog link section I got turned on to a new podcast by the name of Sailing Beyond Knowledge.

The latest episode is a comprehensive summarization of the many Free Energy theories floating out there today. Patrick Kelly is the guest and he is clearly moved by a sincere passion to get this information out in the world so it can begin to take root.

Go to his excellent website where you can download a free E-book which will list individuals and their specific system they've been working with.
I've been drawn to the work of John Bedini and the amazing results he's achieved with magnetic pendulums and motors. With any luck I'll have some real world results to share in the coming months in my attempt to learn more about this mysterious power and how I can put it to use on our little farm here as an energy source for my new deer deterrent contraption.

Jeff Ritzmann and Jeremy Vaeni have a lively show called Paratopia that is just over 60 episodes old.

They both have a skeptical perspective that bounces off each other in a natural fashion.

Flying saucer image credit goes to U.F.O. painter James Nichols.

Sometimes a book has so much knowledge and perspective it can take on a life of its own. Tragedy and Hope seems to be one of those books.

The first I've heard of the story behind this book was a recent interview done by Gnostic Media with education reform expert John Taylor Gatto. He points out the connection between its author Carroll Quigley and former president Bill Clinton, but the part that caught my attention is the obvious suppression of this particular book and how Mr Gatto had to end up obtaining a pirated copy for 50 bucks. He goes on to illustrate how he has since surveyed several libraries in major cities only to discover that each branch is missing their copy of this book.

John Taylor Gatto speculates that this form of censorship happens with other books that get too close to the truth and are gradually removed from circulation. It's hard to dismiss such an outlandish theory when it comes from a respectable source such as Mr Gatto.

Thanks to the internet you can download and read this book without paying 50 bucks. Check out Tragedy and Hope.com for a free copy and decide for yourself if Carroll Quigley's version of history is worthy of such a high level of censorship.

I've only been a subscriber to the Veritas show for two weeks now and I'm already wondering why it took me so long to discover this treasure trove of knowledge.

Mel Fabregas is the force behind this truth machine. His central motto, which he borrowed from Jordan Maxwell, should tell you everything you need to know.

 "I am an ordinary man pursuing extraordinary knowledge."

His three hour interview with trial lawyer and environmental scholar Andrew D. Basiago is in my opinion the best one out there with this guy. The story is nothing less than incredible and Mel asked some very astute questions which really helped to flesh this story out a bit more than other radio hosts have done in the past. Mr Basiago claims to have photographic evidence of life on Mars, but the real fantastic part of the story is his participation in a program called Project Pegasus along with the claim of making two separate trips to Mars using Tesla teleportation technology. I'm a bit skeptical of these claims and wonder why Mr Basiago didn't have the foresight to take some sort of camera with him when he "telelported" to Mars and back with his CIA escort.

At 8 dollars a month I call the Veritas show a solid value. Add to that his frequently updated blog and members forum and you've got yourself a better deal than most entertainment choices out there.

Truth Frequency Radio.com is hosted by a dynamic duo that bring a much needed balance of male and female energy to a table that in the past has too often been dominated by men.

Chris Geo and Sheree have an obvious chemistry that complements each other in just the right places for a tight and informative radio experience.

I especially enjoyed their recent in depth conversation with the legendary Jordan Maxwell.

What stands out most about these two is their level of passion and knowledge. They've done some serious research and it shows in the thoughtful and informative questions being presented to an impressive list of fascinating guests.

Truth Frequency Radio combines original music with fantastic ideas to form a special edge that can't be found anywhere else. I appreciate the chances they take and will be paying close attention to how this team progresses in the future.

I heard a new twist on one of the JFK conspiracy wrinkles today that caused me to pause and ponder if it might be true.

The interview was between Mel Fabregas and Ralph Epperson on the Veritas radio show.

Mr Epperson briefly touches on some of the findings he presents in his video titled "The driver shot Kennedy!" The detail that caught my attention is the implication that somehow Abraham Zapruder, the man who captured the event on film, had previous knowledge of the assassination and was there that day to document it with his Bell and Howell 8 mm movie camera. Ralph goes on to point out how Mr Zapruder asked his secretary who was named Marilyn Sitzman to stand on a concrete pad with him to hold him from behind in case he got dizzy.

Ralph Epperson speculates that Mr Zapruder was attempting to compensate for the anticipated gun shot and the jerking action it might cause by having Marilyn Sitzsman steady him from behind. A clear viewing of the film points out that Abraham Zapruder held the camera steady and true at the exact moment of the first gun shot and subsequent shots.

This does strike me as unusual, although I'm not sure what a normal reaction might be for such an event. What really caught my attention is the accusation that Abraham Zapruder was known to be in the company of Jack Ruby and Officer J.D. Tippit at Jack's Carousel Club strip joint.

Is it possible Officer Tippit was sent to take out Lee Harvey Oswald and instead was killed during the altercation? It's clear the facts around J.D. Tippit's death are fuzzy and eye witness accounts of the shooting have been called into question after the fact. Take that with the fact from Tippit's Wikipedia page that he was also working 2 part time jobs in addition to being a full time police officer at the time. His salary was $5,880 which compares to over $41,000 today. Although it's not uncommon for police officers to work other part time jobs it does beg the question as to why his middle class wage wasn't enough? Keep in mind that he grew up on a farm and according to the Tippit website he was known to say "working 2 or 3 jobs was nothing compared to walking behind a plow".

Photo credit goes to erichufschmid.net for the above image which is an actual shot from Jack Ruby's bar. You can go to his site to see an incredible blow up of the right hand corner that reveals Jack Ruby with a few other noteworthy characters which was taken from Robert Groden's book about Oswald.

The other photos are thanks to wikipedia and the official J.D. Tippit website which is a beautiful tribute to a man who was a war hero from World War 2 and a family man that left behind several who cared deeply for him.

Rest in peace J.D. Tippit and everybody else known and unknown that got too close to this temporal distortion.

 

The Pyschedelic Salon podcast hosted by Lorenzo Hagerty is probably the best place to get straight information on the early history and modern happenings of consciousness exploration.

Lorenzo is providing a valuable service by sorting through old lecture tapes of pioneers like Terrence McKenna, Timothy Leary, and Robert Anton Wilson to name a few. He's built an awesome archive of over 200 episodes where he presents a chunk of information from the past and introduces it in a way that calms and excites at the same time.

The Salon is a great place to stay up to date on the latest developments in this community and hear from new voices and some of the places they've discovered.

Image credit goes to DJ Hitspinner for the incredible cyberdelic art.

 

Douglas Lain is a fiction writer who has built an impressive collection of interviews at his Diet Soap podcast. I've watched the show grow from figuring out he needs a USB microphone back in episode number 6 to being what I consider a serious voice for the consciousness culture in just under a year's time.

I especially enjoyed his 3 part conversation with Neil Kramer where they brought up the concept of an artificial control network and freely came to the conclusion that they are both still plugged into this mysterious and ancient form of bondage.

In my opinion Douglas Lain is one of the more grounded personalities in this field and his curiosity and sense of humor makes the show a stimulating experience well worth downloading.

 

Martin Ball has proven how plant-based medicine can be used as a tool to help awaken a deeper connection with the non physical side of our personality. Yes...he uses the God word, but you'll never hear him pushing any kind of dogmatic belief. On the contrary, this guy uses Occam's razor to rip through any beliefs that get in his way in a lucid and composed manner.

The Entheogenic Evolution podcast is a place where Martin articulates his evolving view of consciousness and brings many esoteric concepts down to Earth without any extra mystery or fanfare. It's an impressive expression of Martin's genuine desire to distill down all the years he's spent researching and working on his Ph.D. in this fascinating field. I suggest you try at least one of his episodes and I'll bet you'll be hooked just as I was with his no nonsense approach and musical style.

 

Alex Tsakiris is a successful entrepreneur turned science philanthropist who hosts the Skeptiko podcast, which is a labor of love and an obvious passion. In 2007 Tsakiris founded OpenSourceScience.net, a non-profit project that helps to fund controversial science experiments.

I've only heard a few episodes of Skeptiko so far, but I really like where this guy is coming from. I think he did a great job at separating out some of the historical facts from fiction when he interviewed Jon Ronson, the author of "The men who stare at goats" and then followed it up by interviewing Paul Smith, the author of "Reading the Enemy's Mind". The comparison helps to show how one author was more concerned about weaving a funny Hollywood story for George Clooney and the other had a true desire to shed some light on a fascinating program that seems to have made some real breakthroughs in the field of remote viewing and psychic spying.

 

If you like research heavy with documentation and technical schematics then you will love Joseph P Farrell. He's fast becoming one of my favorite personalities in the alternative research community, mainly because he's so darn thorough, which is a trait I appreciate when dealing with such far out speculations like the Great Pyramid of Giza being originally designed as a huge weapon or how post war Nazi scientists have been operating a secret space program that makes NASA look like childs play.

A great way to get introduced to Dr Ferrell's train of thought would be some of the free interviews available out there. Erskine Overnight has a good collection of Ferrell conversations on his 2009 archive page where he has graciously edited out the advertisements. The next place I would suggest is the Byte show, which is run by GeorgeAnn Hughes. This collection is a bit more personal and provides a deeper look into the mind and ideas of Dr Ferrell thanks to the friendly back and forth style of GeorgeAnn and the obvious history the two share. Red Ice Creations has an excellent collection of Ferrell interviews with information I have not heard anywhere else, but you'll have to be a member to get access, which I can honestly say is well worth the small fee.

The C-Realm podcast represents a water shed moment in my personal search for a better way to explain time and its relation to consciousness. It was my first real dose of true independent media in this field and was instrumental in pointing out a whole host of personalities that were also on a path towards the same frequency of truth. KMO helped me to realize that I wasn't alone in this quest and his creative style serves as one of the major inspirations behind the Cosmic Cookout website.

Jan Irvin of GnosticMedia.com is clearly one of the hardest working researchers in the expanding culture of consciousness. The Gnostic Media podcast brings together leading independent and academic scholars to focus in on subjects like shamanism, entheogens, religion, archaeoastronomy, fertility cults, and so much more.

I'm really excited about his most recent direction of focus towards the area of education. It's a complex subject, and he's taking the time to build a foundation of facts on how and why our current state of academic learning for the masses is in such poor condition.

A good place to begin unraveling the mess of modern education is the Gene Odening interview that delves into some of the meat behind concepts like critical thinking and logic. The number 2 installment of Peace Revolution which Jan is hosting at his site and participating in does a great job at setting the ground work for a hypothesis that suggests how critical thinking is being hijacked by a small group of elite families to further their own agenda. This is one of the most lucid and grounded arguments I've heard to date concerning what some call a "hidden" course of action to dumb down America.

Red Ice Creations.com is the first alternative research website I'm reviewing here because they are in my opinion the best. I've been a subscriber for the past 5 months and can honestly say the monthly fee of about 7 bucks feels like one of the better education and entertainment values available in this field. It's really tough to sort through some of the piles of disinformation out there and when I first came upon Red Ice I was immediately skeptical when I saw the highly refined format the website is presented in. It seemed too good to be true and I wondered if some big corporation was behind all the style. They have the last year of first hour interviews available for free, and I started off by skimming through that section and listening to the interviews from researchers I was more familiar with. It hooked me right away.

Henrik Palmgren is the founder, editor, researcher, film maker, artist, musician, and voice behind the interviews and films available on the site. He's put together an impressive team that consists of his brother Fredrik, Lana Lokteff and Elizabeth Leafloor. What pushed me over the fence from being a casual free listener to a dues paying subscriber was the Rik Clay story. This was an energetic and enthusiastic young man Henrik had interviewed relating to some fascinating insight he had concerning the upcoming London Olympics and its strange logo. The story ends with the tragedy of Rik's suicide, which was followed by reports that the conditions around his death were suspicious. It's the kind of situation a big corporation would have exploited by implying all sorts of unsavory speculation with the motivation being to entice the listener to subscribe to hear the whole story. Red Ice did nothing of the kind. They made the subscriber portion of Rik Clay's interview available for free, which was a move that won me over and proved from where I'm standing that their intentions are pure and their honor is intact. Rest in peace, Rik.

I could go on about how Henrik takes such good care of his guests and always seems to ask just the right questions while at the same time knowing when to get out of the way and let the information flow, but what would be more productive is for me to suggest a beginning so you can start getting turned on to research you never knew existed. The November 2009 interview with Peter Levenda would be my first choice because Henrik and Peter somehow manage to present some very outlandish material in a grounded fashion that I found stimulating and tasteful. Go next to the recent John Lash interview, which opened my eyes to his MetaHistory.org website where John presents a lifetime worth of research that directly challenges the building blocks of fundamental Christianity in a calm and collected manner.