Some Other Sphere

Episode 43 - Ron Morehead - Voices in the Wilderness

My guest for this episode is researcher, author, adventurer and producer Ron Morehead, who joined me to talk about his research into the Bigfoot/Sasquatch phenomenon. Ron is best known for his Sierra Sounds project, where he and his colleagues have captured a compelling range of noises on tape made by unknown entities in the mountain forests of Northern California. These are the only recordings of their type that have been scientifically studied, time-tested, and accredited as being genuine and document a phenomenon Ron first experienced in the early 1970s, which persists to this day.
He has also documented his personal interactions with these beings in his books, Voices in the Wilderness and The Quantum Bigfoot and recently appeared in the David Paulides documentary Missing 411: The Hunted.
It was fantastic to get someone with Ron’s knowledge, experience and standing in Bigfoot research on the show to talk about his work and discuss the insights he has gained and the theories he has about what these creatures might be.
If you want to find out more about Ron's research and his books, please go to https://ronmorehead.com/
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Enjoy the show!
 
The Some Other Sphere theme is from Purple Planet Music.
'Hubbub' by Geoff Harvey/Chris Martyn

Episode 42 - Rebecca Hardcastle Wright - Exoconsciousness

My guest for this episode is Rebecca Hardcastle Wright, who joined me to talk about her work in the study and application of something she terms as Exoconsciousness. This describes a natural state of mind attained after a person has experienced what would be best understood as contact with alien intelligence – though not in the fashion most might think of.
Rebecca has over thirty years experience as a mind body therapist and hypnotherapist and is the founder and director of the non-profit Institute for Exoconsciousness, which aims to help experiencers of the phenomenon use it in the creation of new technologies and development of new forms of communication, education and art with the goal of better preparing mankind for a future where spacefaring and interaction with alien intelligence is the norm.
This may sound like science fiction, but Rebecca’s background includes working alongside Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell as part of his International Quantrek Science Team, who researched Zero Point Energy, the nature of consciousness and the presence of ET’s on Earth. The better understanding of these concepts and how that could be applied has long been of interest to the armed forces and intelligence agencies of many countries, not to mention big business, so it’s definitely something that has been taken seriously at the highest level for a very long time, but discouraged as a matter of interest for the general public.
Rebecca’s work is really interesting, to say the least and a perfect subject matter for Some Other Sphere. We had a fun, wide ranging chat. Enjoy!
To find out more about Rebecca and her work with Exoconsciousness please visit https://exoconsciousness.com/
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The Some Other Sphere theme is from Purple Planet Music.
'Hubbub' by Geoff Harvey/Chris Martyn
 

Episode 41 - Maighdlin Kelly - Key concepts in Astrology

My guest for this episode is astrologer Maighdlin Kelly, who joined me talk about the fundamental concepts of this ancient practise.
For thousands of years cultures across the world have developed complex systems for understanding and predicting earthly matters using observations of the night sky. For most of that time it was a respected academic pursuit alongside astronomy and meteorology, and an astrologer would be an important person in their community.
In modern times however, mainstream society often depicts Astrology as nothing more than a pseudoscience. However if you take the time to understand its core concepts and get past the idea that astrology is nothing more than your daily horoscope, there is a fascinating tradition ready to explore, that can also help you make sense of a whole range of other esoteric ideas and areas of study.
I heard about Maighdlin's work via the Hellier documentary series, where they helped the team with their investigation by offering an astrological insight into their investigations. So, I was delighted when they agreed to be a guest, and we had a really interesting chat. Enjoy!
Maighdlin can be found on Twitter (@Weird_Astrology) and for more information on their Astrological work please visit https://weirdastrology.home.blog/
 
Recommended resources:
BOOKS:
You Were Born For This: Astrology for Radical Self Acceptance by Chani Nicholas: https://chaninicholas.com/you-were-born-for-this/
Horoscope Symbols by Robert Hand: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/952258.Horoscope_Symbols
Planets in Transit by Robert Hand: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/766070.Planets_in_Transit
Alan Oken's Complete Guide to Astrology: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20321931-alan-oken-s-complete-astrology
The Inner Sky by Steven Forrest: https://portlandastrology.org/product/the-inner-sky/
Grendel by John Gardner: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/676737.Grendel
 
GROUPS: 
Association for Young Astrologers ($20 for 1yr): https://youngastrologers.org/
Association For Astrological Networking ($30 for 1yr): https://www.afan.org/
 
APPS: 
Time Passages ios/android (free)
 
AstroGold ios/android (paid)
 
DaffMoonPhase android (free+paid versions)
 
Sun Moon and Planets android (free)
 
The Some Other Sphere theme music is from Purple Planet Music.
'Hubbub', by Geoff Harvey/Chris Martyn
 

Episode 40 - Anthony Tyler - Empirical Investigations of Mysticism

My guest for this episode is Fortean researcher and author Anthony Tyler, who joined me to talk about his book Dive Manual: Empirical Investigations of Mysticism, which details his experiences researching a wide range of esoteric subjects, and the methodology he developed to best try to understand the results of those investigations, and their deeper meaning.  Given the nature of the subject matter and it’s personal nature, the book is an impressive accomplishment and a fascinating insight into someone’s experiences engaging with weirdness head on.
There was a lot to talk about, which is evidenced by the running time of this episode, the longest one of the podcast so far. It’s all killer though, I promise!
To find out more about Anthony’s work and how to get a copy of his book, please visit https://www.divemind.net/
The Some Other Sphere theme is from Purple Planet Music.
‘Hubbub’ by Chris Martyn/Geoff Harvey
 

Episode 39 - Steve Mills - Thoughts on the Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident

My guest for this episode is Steve Mills, who returned to talk with me about an interesting theory he has regarding the events behind the Rendlesham Forest UFO incident, perhaps the best known event of that type in the UK.
To summarise, On 26 December 1980, unusual lights were reported in the vicinity of RAF Woodbridge in Suffolk, an airbase which was being being used by the USAF at the time.
Initial investigation by airforce servicemen resulted in some reports of a glowing craft being sighted in the neighbouring forest but this could not be corroborated, and later investigation by the police also yielded no answers, though an unusual triangular set of impressions were discovered in the ground close to where the craft was reported. Further studies by the USAF two days later at the site of those markings would prompt more unusual activity.  
Whilst there isn’t a lot to indicate that what happened involved extra-terrestrials, that’s not to say something unusual didn't happen and Steves’s ideas as to what that might be are very interesting, and explore areas not often looked into by other researchers.
Enjoy the episode!
 
Steve (AKA The Most Reverend StarDoG) is @StarDoG23 on Twitter, and well worth a follow.
The full MP3s of the Charles Halt tape can be found here.
The Some Other Sphere Intro music is from Purple Planet Music:
'Hubbub' by Geoff Harvey/Chris Martyn.
 

Episode 38 - Lilith Dorsey - Orishas, Goddesses and Voodoo Queens

My guest for this episode is author and Voodoo Priestess Lilith Dorsey, who joined me to discuss her new book Orishas, Goddesses and Voodoo Queens.
Lilith has been a magickal practitioner for nearly thirty years, with training involving initiations in Santeria (also known as Lucumi), Haitian Voudon and New Orleans Voodoo. She is also the editor of the Oshun African Magical Quarterly, as well as an accomplished filmmaker and choreographer.
Her new book explores the concept of the divine feminine in African religious traditions, and how it was understood and venerated both in Africa, as well as in the Caribbean and United States, where new magical practices emerged as a result of the diaspora of those people who were transported to the new world as victims of the slave trade and used ingenious methods to preserve their spiritual identity.
It was a pleasure and a privilege to talk with her about these fascinating subjects. Enjoy the episode!
 
For more information on Lilith's books and her Voodoo Universe blog, please visit https://lilithdorsey.com/. You can find her on Twitter @LilithDorsey.
 
The Some Other Sphere intro music is from Purple Planet Music.
‘Hubbub’ by Chris Martyn/Geoff Harvey.
 

Episode 37 - Dr Thomas Waters - Cursed Britain

My guest for this episode is historian and author Thomas Waters, who joined me to talk about his 2019 book Cursed Britain: A History of Witchcraft and Black Magic in Modern Times.
In the book Thomas explores the enduring nature of magic and witchcraft in the British Isles from 1800 up to the present day, how its popularity waxed and waned over those years and the societal factors that played a part in those fortunes. It also offers a fascinating insight into the lives of some of the people who engaged in these secretive practices, as well as those affected by them – people who transcended class divides, and lived all across the land, from large cities to remote islands.
As soon as I found out about Thomas and his book last year, I knew I had to try and get him on the podcast, so it was great to make that happen. 
If you would like a copy of the book for your bookshelf, it can be obtained via Yale University Press and at all good book shops.
Thomas also often discusses witchcraft on his Twitter page (@DrThomasWaters) and is a regular contributor to Folklore Thursday. 
 
The Some Other Sphere theme is from Purple Planet Music.
‘Hubbub’ by Chris Martyn/Geoff Harvey
 

Episode 36 - Mike Clelland - Owls, Synchronicity and the UFO Abductee

My guest for this episode is author and UFO researcher Mike Clelland. In his 2015 book The Messengers, he explored the unusual connections between the alien abduction experience, synchronicities, and encounters with Owls. Mike’s own experience with such events was the foundation of that research, which has continued with two further books and is covered extensively at his Hidden Experiences website. He also hosts his own podcast, The Unseen.
It was great to talk to him about his work, which is some of the most intriguing happening in Ufology right now, extending that field of study out into areas rarely explored before.
To find out more about Mike's books, visit http://www.mikeclelland.com/.
Enjoy the episode!
 
The Some Other Sphere theme is from Purple Planet Music.
‘Hubbub’ by Chris Martyn/Geoff Harvey
 

Episode 35 - Dr Becca Tarnas - Journeying to the Imaginal Realm

My guest for this episode is Dr Becca Tarnas, who joined me to discuss her work exploring the concept of the imagination. Becca is a scholar, artist, counselling Astrologer and an expert in the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and Carl Jung, with a PhD in Philosophy and Religion from the California Institute of Integral Studies.
We talked about her background in researching and exploring the nature of imagination, how the work and theories of Tolkien and Jung can help to offer an insight into that, and how it might be applied to further understanding paranormal phenomena.
Really intriguing stuff, I hope you’ll agree. Enjoy!
To find out more about Becca and her work, please visit https://beccatarnas.com/.
 
The Some Other Sphere theme is from Purple Planet Music.
‘Hubbub’ by Chris Martyn/Geoff Harvey
 
 

Episode 34 - James Franklin - Manx Notes and Queries

In this episode I discuss the folklore of the Isle of Man with James Franklin. Born and raised on the island, James is the Online and Educational Resources Officer for Culture Vannin, an organisation created to support, protect and promote Manx Culture in inclusive, creative and engaging ways.
As part of that he was recently involved in a project to re-print and publish a collection of Folklore compiled by Karl Roeder on the island at the beginning of the 20th Century, originally named Manx Notes and Queries and now splendidly titled Ghosts, Bugganes and Fairy Pigs.
The book contains over two hundred and fifty notes, which include encounters with an impressively broad range of supernatural entities; ghost, faeries, witches, giants, and of course the legendary Buggane. There’s even an encounter with a UFO, described as a ‘big wheel of fire’.
To find out more about Culture Vannin and the book, you can visit their website here.
The song playing out this episode is a piece of traditional Manx folk music titled ‘Arrane ny Niee’, featuring Mona Douglas and David Kilgallon.
It was a privilege to talk to James about the folklore of his homeland. Enjoy!
 
The Some Other Sphere theme is from Purple Planet Music.
‘Hubbub’ by Chris Martyn/Geoff Harvey