Mysterious Universe

8th Kind

Always interesting and often hilarious, join hosts Joe Hodgdon and Brandon Thomas as they investigate the latest in reality, futurology, weird science, consciousness research, alternative history, cryptozoology, UFOs, and new-age absurdity.

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20 episodes
Updated Friday
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Friday · 1 hr 12 min
36.04 - MU Podcast - Contact Protocol: Janice Leslie's UFO Odyssey
Welcome back to MU! After the death of her husband, Janice Leslie enrolls in psychic Ted Owens' unusual psychic training and soon begins documenting a series of increasingly bizarre encounters involving mysterious lights, silent aerial objects, telepathic impressions, and multiple eyewitnesses. Cases like these suggest there's something more going on than simple nuts & bolts craft. Welcome to your Plus+ Extension, and thank you all for joining us on Plus+! Today we continue our epic saga with pa
July 24 · 1 hr 11 min
36.03 - MU Podcast - Visitors From Within - Extraterrestrial Encounters and Species Evolution - part 01
Welcome to Mysterious Universe Season 36 episode 03! Today, we take a deep breath and entertain that which we have many a time maligned with a look at the work of Lyssa Royal and Keith Priest with their book, Visitors From Within. Though we are skeptical, that skepticism is harmonized with a keen awareness of the variety of freaky woo woo found around us, and the stone-cold fact that all sides of a story doth make’th a story, not just the one we emotionally prefer. In our Plus+ extension, we con
July 17 · 1 hr 10 min
36.02 - MU Podcast - Other Planets & the Universal Human
Welcome back to MU! In our continuation of Emanuel Swedenborg's works, he claims that for years he spoke with spirits from Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Venus, the Moon, and even worlds beyond our solar system. We follow his incredible cosmic travelogue, exploring how each civilization lives, worships, and contributes its own unique role in what he called the "Universal Human"...his vision of a living, inhabited universe, unlike anything else written in the 18th century. Welcome to your Plus
July 10 · 1 hr 10 min
36.01 - MU Podcast - Beyond and Back - The Christian's Guide to the Eternal Afterlife
Welcome to Mysterious Universe Season 36 episode 01! Kicking this fresh new season off with a look at the uber-religious view of what happens after they die. Christians believe that death is not the end, but the beginning of an eternal existence based on faith in Jesus. The afterlife centers on the promise of a restored, perfect world-often described as a renewed Earth-where believers experience unhindered joy, total healing, and the continual presence of God. Today, we talk death, dying, and yo
June 26 · 1 hr 15 min
35.25 - MU Podcast - The Underground World
Welcome back to the final episode of Season 35! This week we dive into one of the strangest corners of UFO lore: the world of ancient tunnel systems, hidden civilizations, and secret cities beneath the Earth. From tunnels under Mt. Lassen, to military/alien underground facilities, and the legendary Rainbow City, we pull a few tales from Commander X's 1990 cult classic and explore a sprawling mythology that helped shape modern conspiracy culture. Welcome to your Plus Extension as we wrap up Seaso
June 19 · 1 hr 20 min
35.24 - MU Podcast - (AI) - Artificial Insemination and the Human Zoo
What does one do when one finds oneself nose to absence of nose with those who claim they are on a mighty quest to save that which they themselves have admittingly destroyed? Fortuitously encountering you, along their journey for Sur-thrival and deemed lucky you scoop-up-able simply for being in their path. Like so much wildlife in some sort of unannounced breeding program that you remain ignorantly unaware of the role that you play concerning their “cosmic” visions for some grand design or even
June 12 · 1 hr 13 min
35.23 - MU Podcast - Reality.exe - The Simulation Hypothesis
In the back half of The Simulation Hypothesis, Rizwan Virk leaves the gaming and physics foundations behind and heads straight into the deep end: dreams, reincarnation, karma, synchronicity, near-death experiences, UFOs, AI consciousness, and the possibility that ancient mystics were describing the same reality modern technologists are now stumbling toward from the opposite direction. Along the way, he tries to connect Buddhism, Philip K. Dick, quantum mechanics, and modern computing into one gi
June 5 · 1 hr 5 min
35.22 - MU Podcast - UFO Reflections | Abductions
UFOs capture our attention like nothing else can as we hear stories of these flying wonders and contemplate their origins, missions, and purposes. Some captivate more than others, literally capturing unsuspecting citizens to be brought aboard these enigmas for more baffling experiences. Philip Mantle is an outstanding researcher, author, and firsthand witness to the world of the freaky woo-woo. His new book, “UFO Reflections,” boasts a wide variety of said “woo” and offers us all greater insight
May 29 · 1 hr 17 min
35.21 - MU Podcast - The Golden Wave
Welcome back to MU! This week we look into Children of the New Earth by Jill M. Jackson, a wild blend of Starseed mythology, psychic children, spiritual evolution, and humanity’s technological crossroads. From Indigo children to the "Solar Rays", we go through the variety of children appearing with the apparent mission of healing the earth and ushering us into the next age of human ascension! Buckle up for this one, it's a wild ride! Welcome to your Plus+ Extension! Did you know that there are
May 22 · 1 hr 20 min
35.20 - MU Podcast - Many Mini Mysteries - Making a big deal of the small stuff
This realm boasts a massive amount of tiny happenings. Many Mini Mysteries can be found to surround you in every wee way within every micro moment of every diminutive day. Satisfying the appetite for the petite. We're talking about making a big deal out of the small stuff with a mini flying saucer invasion of tiny ray-gun-toting one-armed aliens appearing to children in Malaysia and more Mini Mysteries.
May 15 · 1 hr 13 min
35.19 - MU Podcast - The Inner Signal
Welcome back! This week we continue from last week's extension with Colin Wilson's The Occult, and his interesting perspective on what these heightened states are, how they are achieved and maintained, as well as some notable characters associated with the topic. We also question why this area of research is so rife with charlatans and fakes? As always, make of this what you will, but Wilson really makes a great case for all of it.
May 8 · 1 hr 17 min
35.18 - MU Podcast - From the Mundane to the Magnificent
On this episode we are continuing our mind-blowing adventure with Vera Stanley Alder’s “From the Mundane to the Magnificent”. Today, friends, we discover the inner workings of nature itself with a gander at the logistics of Fairyland before a view of human beings in various mental and emotional states as we gain greater insight into the “insane”.
May 1 · 1 hr 6 min
35.17 - MU Podcast - Where Science Meets Spirit
This week we’re continuing down the Sheldrake path with The Physics of Angels by Matthew Fox and Rupert Sheldrake, where a theologian and a scientist try to make sense of angels in a modern context. Pulling from figures like Aquinas and Hildegard, we explore whether these “beings” might actually point to forms of intelligence or organization we still don’t fully understand. Whether you buy it or not, it’s a solid look at how our view of reality might be a lot more limited than we think.
April 24 · 1 hr 9 min
35.16 - MU Podcast - The New Calendar
What do you know of how the calendar was created? Hundreds of specialized or regional calendars have existed throughout history, major calendar systems are often grouped into solar, lunar, and lunisolar types, with six principal systems commonly recognized today. Tom Sherman has sorted out the wishy-washy Gregorian and offers the realm something better, A New Calendar. Perhaps it’s time we examine the time we keep?
April 17 · 1 hr 9 min
35.15 - MU Podcast - The Lunar Question
Was the Moon just a byproduct of planetary chaos, or does the Earth–Moon system show signs of deeper structure? In this episode, we dig into Who Built the Moon? by Christopher Knight and Alan Butler, exploring the strange mix of astronomy, ancient measurement systems, and numerical relationships that led the authors to question whether our nearest celestial neighbor might be more unusual than we’ve been taught.
April 10 · 1 hr 46 min
35.14 - MU Podcast - The Zodiac and the Salts of Salvation
Did you know that you can trace every sickness, disease, and ailment to a mineral deficiency? There are 12 primary cell salts developed in the 1870s by German physician Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schüssler. Today we have chosen to take an entertainment only (not medical advice) look at what these salts are and what can they do for those who choose to heed the wisdom of the ancients.
April 3 · 1 hr 15 min
35.13 - MU Podcast - The Hidden Timeline
In this episode, we explore the idea that the timeline of history may not be as settled as we’ve been led to believe. From the mysterious concept of Tartaria to strange patterns in 19th century architecture, rapid technological leaps, world fairs, orphan trains, and the work of Nikola Tesla, we examine a collection of theories from Guy Anderson's Tesla & the Cabbage Patch Kids suggesting that pieces of the past may have been forgotten, reinterpreted, or quietly absorbed into the modern world.
March 27 · 1 hr 18 min
35.12 - MU Podcast - Mysterious Creatures
Mysterious creatures and rumors of mysterious creatures have been passed down from times long lost, but where do they come from? What may be considered to be fantastically incredible creatures to us could simply be “the way” for other inhabitants of the realm that have experienced a variety of critters. Perhaps like seeing and disobliging a dragon the way one would have seen a squirrel.
March 20 · 1 hr 7 min
35.11 - MU Podcast - Human Static
This week we dive into another work by Marcus Lowth, The Electric People. He documents the stories of "SLIders", or Street Light Interference experiencers. From simple accounts of lights flickering when passed by, to more profound electrical abnormalities, he ties them all in to possible UFO/UAP connections, and the broader paranormal field as a whole. Are these just psychosomatic hallucinations, real EMF interference by humans, or perhaps the other way around?
March 13 · 1 hr 18 min
35.10 - MU Podcast - Jarring Death Rituals
We are here to talk about some of the most jarring funeral ritual customs from around this freaky world. Featuring but not limited to mummy tupperware, the tribe that dresses up their dead to join them for dinner, hella devoted wives who light themselves ablaze to mourn the loss of their dead hubby-hubs, some super fun curses of course, and the possible burial plot of super-savior to some and homeboy to all, Jesus Christ.

Mysterious Universe

36.04 - MU Podcast - Contact Protocol: Janice Leslie's UFO Odyssey

36.03 - MU Podcast - Visitors From Within - Extraterrestrial Encounters and Species Evolution - part 01

36.02 - MU Podcast - Other Planets & the Universal Human

36.01 - MU Podcast - Beyond and Back - The Christian's Guide to the Eternal Afterlife

35.25 - MU Podcast - The Underground World

35.24 - MU Podcast - (AI) - Artificial Insemination and the Human Zoo

35.23 - MU Podcast - Reality.exe - The Simulation Hypothesis

35.22 - MU Podcast - UFO Reflections | Abductions

35.21 - MU Podcast - The Golden Wave

35.20 - MU Podcast - Many Mini Mysteries - Making a big deal of the small stuff

35.19 - MU Podcast - The Inner Signal

35.18 - MU Podcast - From the Mundane to the Magnificent

35.17 - MU Podcast - Where Science Meets Spirit

35.16 - MU Podcast - The New Calendar

35.15 - MU Podcast - The Lunar Question

35.14 - MU Podcast - The Zodiac and the Salts of Salvation

35.13 - MU Podcast - The Hidden Timeline

35.12 - MU Podcast - Mysterious Creatures

35.11 - MU Podcast - Human Static

35.10 - MU Podcast - Jarring Death Rituals