Afraid of Love in the Afterlife

On your mark, get set, GO ... up into an alien spacecraft. But who do you talk to about the experience once you return from the Mother Ship? Yep, there's a support group for that.

Tonight's guest, Lester Velez, is a UFO investigator, author and founder of OPUS, the Organization for Paranormal Understanding and Support. Sometimes-Cohost Cuyle Carvin joins us as we explore alien encounters and what it all means.

The truth is in this episode.

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BIO:
Lester Velez is a graduate of the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Beginning in September of 1970, he served in the U.S. Army as a field artillery officer and was later vice president of Luscombe Engineering, a Silicon-Valley based manufacturer’s representative company. He joined MUFON, the Mutual UFO Network, in 1991 and has held the following positions: Field investigator, Training Coordinator for field investigators, the Assistant State Director in Northern California, Chairman of the A.E.R.C. (Abduction Experiencer Research Committee), and team leader of the A.R.T. (Abduction Response Team). Also during that time, he became a facilitator for an abduction support group in San Jose California, and in 1994 co-founded OPUS, the Organization for Paranormal Understanding and Support.

BOOKS:
The Unknown Other and the Existential Proposition of Alien Contact

WEBSITE/LINKS:
https://www.opusnetwork.org/

E-MAIL:
Lesterv424@aol.com

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Think you know the Son of Sam story - the serial predator who stalked young lovers and terrorized New York city in 1976 and 1977?

You only know half of the story. Find out about his transformation in prison, captured in a new book "Monster Mirror: 100 hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son of Sam" by Dr. Michael Caparrelli.

“A fascinating, helpful exploration of one of America’s most frightening killers. It’s easy to call people bad. It’s not easy to ask, why. I highly recommend this book.”
     --Dr. Daniel Amen, Founder of Amen Clinics

Website:  unmuted.app

BIO

Dr. Michael Caparrelli was born and bred in Providence, Rhode Island, a troubled kid who squandered his adolescence in institutions. When he was 18 years old, his life was transformed by the power of Jesus Christ, and he was fathered by Pastor Pat Manzo, the current President of New England and New Jersey Teen Challenge.

From 2009-2019, he founded and pastored Sacred Exchange Fellowship. The church served as a hospital for the sick, growing from 15 people in a storefront to over 250 people with its own property in East Greenwich RI.

In 2021, he finished his PhD in Behavioral Science with an emphasis upon Addiction Psychology. His doctoral dissertation is entitled, 'The Impact of Involvement With the Evangelical Church upon the Recovery Journey of People with Chemical Addictions". That same year, he resigned to travel with a ministry known as UnMuted; a ministry that gives victims of oppression their voices back.

Currently, he’s keynote speaker in churches, schools & other venues across the U.S. on subjects such as depression, addiction, grief, early childhood trauma, etc. In June 2021, he opened for John Maxwell at the National Adult & Teen Challenge Convention in Orlando and also conducted a workshop in same platform as Dr. John Townsend.

He has authored four books that help the broken overcome. His books have been adapted into the curriculum of several Adult & Teen Challenge Centers as well as the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. He is a professor of 6 psychology courses at Northpoint bible college, Manchester Community College and the Community College of Rhode Island.

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Tonight's guest has come a long way on his spiritual journey and, man -- it sure took him a long time. In this episode, Ray Catania takes us along on his spiritual transformation and ultimate awakening which spanned 4 decades and has resulted in two books.

Today, Ray is a metaphysical teacher, coach, and author who helps people achieve their full potential by combining scientific theories with his own life experiences. With profound insights and intuitive abilities, he is highly sought-after in scientific-spiritualism and practical metaphysics. As an ordained minister and master-certified life coach, Usui Reiki practitioner, and meditation instructor, Ray guides individuals on transformative journeys.
 
His website is raycatania.com.

ABOUT RAY
Ray Catania is an acclaimed author, metaphysical teacher, theorist, and coach. He is the visionary behind Limitless Publications, Limitless Coaching, and Scientific Spirituality for the Modern Human.

Ray has written two captivating books in his "Awakening Series": "The Atheist and The Afterlife" and "You Are Still Alive, Now Act Like It."

His profound insights and intuitive abilities have made him a sought-after practitioner in scientific-spiritualism and the practical applications of metaphysics. With a thriving private practice, he guides individuals on their transformative journeys.

A survivor of a near-death experience (NDE), Ray Catania is also an ordained minister with master certifications in life coaching, Usui Reiki, and meditation. Currently pursuing his doctorate degree in Metaphysical-Parapsychology, he combines his extensive formal education with wisdom gained from studying under some of the
most brilliant minds in the world, including intuitives, mediums, shamans, and energy healers.

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Do you believe in miracles? Tonight's episode has two: 

• In the Fall of 2022, John Reign overcame a vicious case of Covid that "felt like I was breathing razor blades".  John made an unbelievable recovery through the power of prayer which had health care workers dubbing him "The Miracle Man".  
• In the summer of 2023, after celebrating a birthday dinner for his wife with his family, John suffered a heart attack. He survived, but had a near death experience (NDE) that changed his belief in his purpose and the existence of the Afterlife.

You can watch a 6-minute video documenting John's NDE called "Beyond the Veil" on YouTube.

ABOUT JOHN REIGN

POLESTAR  founder, John Reign, has a rich history in the entertainment industry that spans four decades. A true veteran, his expertise lies both as a performer and an award-winning filmmaker. This skill set allows him to communicate efficiently and effectively to both his cast and crew.

For those Elvis fans out there, John first broke out under the MCA Records banner, as one of the very first Elvis impersonators, where he toured the west coast of the United States with the backing of a full band, singers, and dancers.

He was also one of the youngest magicians of the prestigious Magic Castle here in Los Angeles, California. He is an expert in close-up and stage magic and was a world-renowned escape artist performing nationwide for many years while designing illusions for Doug Henning. These skills also translate to the silver screen allowing him to be a cutting-edge filmmaker.

He has directed for FOX TV and PBS, all while promoting large-scale concert events with Azula Rocks and Nightlife Promotions.

In addition, John has directed and written dozens of feature films, TV productions, and children’s programming, such as Grimmet’s Magic Forest. Grimmet’s Magic Forest is based on the children’s book, What’s a Grimmet, authored by John.

A true pioneer, master model maker, and effects talent, John brings these skills and displays them on screen, making him a stand-alone in the low-cost magic of filmmaking and takes great pride and pleasure in entertaining his audiences domestically and abroad.

Websites

• Polestar Pictures
• Vampire Penance
• IndieGoGo (Vampire Penance - Audition for a Role)
• Jewelry by Reign

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True love means sticking with a person "till death do us part". But what happens when the human bond of love extends beyond death into the afterlife?

The Love Story
When Robert (Bob) Possiel scrolled to Jen’s profile on a social media platform, he was just looking for a trainer for his overeager new puppy. A business owner with a great life and two marriages behind him, he wasn’t seeking anything more. But events would soon show Bob that the seemingly chance meeting was not so coincidental after all... and that the bond he and Jen would come to share would transcend struggles, separations, and even themselves in a breathtaking tale of the power of love in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles, including death.

Ruthie Larkin (Beantown Medium) - the psychic medium that Bob consulted - joins us to help tell the story, and unveils how amazing events unfolded in one of her most memorable client cases.

About Robert Possiel
Robert is a successful entrepreneur, lifelong race car aficionado, and proud Great Dane Dad who never expected to become an author. He also never expected the outcome of an improbable relationship that blossomed into finding his soulmate. The experiences recounted in Bob's non-fiction book - "Love is Always the Answer" - have led him on a spiritual path to understanding the mysteries which we too often ignore. He’s sharing his story to help others find inspiration during their own life challenges. He especially hopes to lighten the grief for those who have had a similar experience in losing the love of their lives.

• Buy the book at Amazon in hardcover,  paperback and ebook (Kindle).
• Visit Bob's website: loveisalwaystheanswerbook.com

About Ruthie Larkin (Beantown Medium)
Ruthie Larkin has had psychic and healing abilities since childhood. She used them for the benefit of her family and close friends until 2007... when she decided to embrace her calling. Having spent her adult life in corporate sales for major organizations, she finally decided it was time to utilize her gifts. She now has a substantial following around the country, particularly in the New England area. She's available for private, phone, and group readings, as well as large events.

• Visit Ruthie's website at beantownmedium.com

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Cuyle Carvin takes over the main console in this episode to interview friend and colleague Craig Campobasso who is a casting director, filmmaker, author and UFO enthusiast. Oh the stories he has to share -- the Truth is not "out there" ... it's on this episode!

ABOUT CRAIG CAMPOBASSO

Multiple award-winning filmmaker and Emmy-nominated casting director Craig Campobasso got his start working behind-the-scenes on such blockbuster film classics as Frank Herbert’s Dune directed by David Lynch; and two Arnold Schwarzenegger movies Conan The Destroyer and Total Recall. He began his casting career on Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories. He received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Casting for a Series on David E. Kelley’s Picket Fences. 

Craig directed, wrote and produced the short film Stranger at the Pentagon, which was adapted from the popular UFO book authored by the late Dr. Frank E. Stranges. In September 2014, Stranger at the Pentagon won Best Sci-Fi film at the Burbank International Film Festival and in 2015 it won a Remi Award at the Worldfest Houston International Film Festival for Best Sci-Fi Short. 

Craig has appeared on many radio shows, including Coast to Coast AM, the Open Minds talk show with Regina Meredith; and  Beyond Belief, hosted by George Noory on www.Gaia.com. Craig has also appeared on The History Channel’s Ancient Aliens.

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• “The Autobiography of an ExtraTerrestrial Saga: The Huroid Revolution and Other Warring Creatures” is the fourth book in the series. 
• "The Silence of the Hams: A Pictorial Memoir of the Making of a Cult Classic" is Craig's memoir casting the greatest comedians of all time in an epic spoof movie based on horror classics. It was released in June of 2020. 
• "The Extraterrestrial Species Almanac: The Ultimate Guide to Greys, Reptilians, Hybrids, and Nordics," is Craig's latest book due out January 1, 2021.

To learn more about The Autobiography of an ExtraTerrestrial Saga Book Series, The Extraterrestrial Species Almanac, The Silence of the Hams: A Pictorial Memoir of the Making of a Cult Classic and Craig Campobasso go to www.AutobiographyOfAnET.com.

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Robert W. Sullivan IV comes back to share more Cinema Symbolism ... including an unsettling new discovery about the Wizard of Oz, occultist Aleister Crowley and an Indian hex.

ABOUT ROBERT W. SULLIVAN IV

Robert W. Sullivan IV is a historian, philosopher, antiquarian, jurist, lay theologian, writer, mystic, radio-TV personality, showman, best-selling author, CEO, and lawyer. He is the author of five books: The Royal Arch of Enoch, Cinema Symbolism 1, 2, and 3, and A Pact with the Devil, the latter a work of fiction. Mr. Sullivan is a Freemason of Amicable-St. John’s Lodge #25, and a 32nd degree of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Baltimore, Orient of Maryland.

Website: robertwsullivaniv.com

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Happy Halloween folks!

We've got a treat for you -- a mashup of the creepiest clips from shows 51-99 featuring (in order):

• Afraid of Demonic Foes
• Afraid of a Rockin' Good Ghost Story
• Afraid of the Priest Who Sees Stuck Souls in His Sleep
• Afraid of Cinema Symbolism
• Afraid of A Savannah Haunting
• Afraid of The Demon of Brownsville Road

Shout out to Rob Gutro and please buy his latest book here.

Shout out to Joni Mayhan and her creeptastic ghost walk here.

Shout out to fraternity pals Dan Miller, John Hillring and long-time listener Rob Scott and the rest of Lambda Chi Alpha in Bloomington, Indiana.

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Author Preston Dennett joins us to talk about his latest book - Humanoids and High Strangeness: Twenty True UFO Encounters - and what it's like to astral travel.

ABOUT PRESTON DENNETT
Preston Dennett began investigating UFOs and the paranormal in 1986 when he discovered that his family, friends and co-workers were having dramatic unexplained encounters. Since then, he has interviewed hundreds of witnesses and investigated a wide variety of paranormal phenomena. He is a field investigator for the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), a ghost hunter, a paranormal researcher, and the author of 29 books and more than 100 articles on UFOs and the paranormal. His articles have appeared in numerous magazines including Fate, Atlantis Rising, MUFON UFO Journal, Nexus, Paranormal Magazine, UFO Magazine, Mysteries Magazine, Ufologist and others. His writing has been translated into several different languages including German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Icelandic. He has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including Coast-to-Coast and the History Channel’s Deep Sea UFOs and UFO Hunters. His research has been presented in the LA Times, the LA Daily News, the Dallas Morning News and other newspapers. He has taught classes on various paranormal subjects and lectures across the United States. 

In addition to writing true non-fiction books about UFOs and the paranormal, Preston Dennett is also an award-winning science fiction writer. He has sold 40 speculative fiction stories to such markets as Andromeda Spaceways, Bards & Sages, Cast of Wonders, Daily Science Fiction, Grievous Angel, Perihelion, Sci-Phi Journal, Stupefying Stories, T. Gene Davis's Speculative Blog and many others, including several anthologies. After earning twelve honorable mentions, he won Second Place in Quarter 1, 2018 of the Writers of the Future Contest. He currently resides in southern California.

Website: prestondennett .weebly.com

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Bishop Rita Strugala, the lone female exorcist on Eli Roth's The Legion of Exorcists, talks about her journey from private paranormal investigator to paranormal celebrity and Exorcist for the Old Catholic Church.

About Bishop Rita Strugala

Bishop Rita actively started researching the paranormal 40 + years ago. Over a decade ago, she began investigating possible demonic and possession type cases for the Old Catholic Church. Today she is a Bishop and Chief Exorcist for the Celtic Cross Communion Int’l - Old Catholic Church.

Bishop Rita mentors women who wish to become Exorcists in the Old Catholic Church. Contact her on Facebook for more information. Bishop Rita can be seen on The Legion of Exorcists on the Travel Channel, Discovery + and Max.

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Spiritual warriors, including a demonologist and various religious ministry leaders, come together to share their personal cases and intense experiences battling malevolent entities in the hope of banishing them for good.

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