The Hum and the Silence, Vol 22: The 50 States Project: California

The Hum and the Silence, Vol 22: The 50 States Project: California

Author: Rob Kristoffersen July 20, 2024 Duration: 59:18
Look, is this project a mistake? Probably, but I will attempt to dethrone Sufjan Stevens and make this 50 states thing work! Anyway, today I bring you some really strange cases from California, including what may be the most terrifying looking UFO of all time, a case reminiscent of the film, The Fourth Kind, a mining couple plagued by a zapping UFO, and some orange stealing aliens!

Sources:

“Colusa (California) Close Encounter, 10 September 1976: Investigative Report, Part 1” by Brad Sparks, The APRO Bulletin, Vol 25, No 8, February 1977

“Colusa (California) Close Encounter, 10 September 1976: Investigative Report, Part 2” by Brad Sparks, The APRO Bulletin, Vol 25, No 9, March 1977

“Colusa (California) Close Encounter, 10 September 1976: Investigative Report, Part 3” by Brad Sparks, The APRO Bulletin, Vol 25, No 10, April 1977

“Colusa Report Corrections” by Staff Writer, The APRO Bulletin, Vol 26, No 1, July 1977

“The Happy Camp, California, Sightings - Part 1” by Paul Cerny, UFO Research Newsletter,  Vol 5, No 9, December 1977 - January 1978

“The Happy Camp, California, Sightings - Part 2” by Paul Cerny, UFO Research Newsletter, Vol. 5, No 10, February-March 1978

“They like Happy Camp, Part II” by Emilie A. Frank, The Dunsmuir News, September 1, 1976, Pg 3

“Focus: UFOs? You Better Believe It” by Dennis Rowedder, Daily Independent Journal, February 14, 1976, Pg. 61

“Expert: UFO was no phony” by Don West, The San Francisco Examiner, August 14, 1975

“Helen White appears on ‘Real People’” by Hazel Davis, UFO Newsclipping Service, No 126, January 1980

“The Redding, California, Mining Case” by Paul Cerny, The MUFON UFO Journal, No 125, April 1978

“A close encounter with alien claim jumpers: A dynamite tale” by Staff Writer, The San Francisco Examiner, February 5, 1978

“Humanoid Case with ‘Message’” by Richard Hall, The MUFON UFO Journal, No 143, January 1980

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There's a long, winding story written across our collective past that doesn't always make it into the official records. Our Strange Skies: UFOs Throughout History follows that thread, tracing the phenomenon from ancient accounts to modern-day encounters. Host Rob Kristoffersen approaches these tales not just as mysteries, but as integral parts of our cultural and historical fabric, examining how they reflect the anxieties and imaginations of their times. Each episode focuses on a specific case, era, or theme, blending documented reports with the broader lore that has grown around them. You'll hear detailed breakdowns of famous sightings, deep dives into lesser-known incidents, and thoughtful discussions on topics ranging from reported abductions to the cryptic creatures often associated with these skies. Rob's conversations with a rotating cast of researchers, historians, and fellow experts add layers of context, ensuring the narrative is grounded even when the subject matter is decidedly ungrounded. This isn't about sensationalism; it's a careful, curious exploration of why these stories persist and what they tell us about ourselves. Tune into this podcast for a thoughtful journey through the archives of the unexplained, where history meets mystery head-on.
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