30 Odd Minutes Missions

In Episode 71 we explore how and why the paranormal became cool, it became trendy, why the weird became a staple of pop culture. Plus we dive into some Middle Eastern legends with Deonna Kelli Sayed! Sayed is an American-Muslim author, global citizen, cultural commentator, and editor of Ghostvillage.com. Her first book, Paranormal Obsession: America’s Fascination with Ghosts & Hauntings, Spooks & Spirits, is a cultural studies discussion regarding the influence of paranormal reality TV in a post 9/11 American society. Are the pyramids haunted by a Djinn? Tune in to find out!

In Episode 70 we explore that quantum leaps in technology, the gaps in development, and the out-of-place items that turn up in history and art that may offer evidence of UFO visitation, time travelers from the future in a Charlie Chaplin film, or maybe our ancestors were more advanced than we ever gave them credit for. Lamont Wood visits with the 30 Odd Crew to discuss strange items he chronicled in his new book, Out of Place in Time and Space: Inventions, Beliefs, and Artistic Anomalies That Were Impossibly Ahead of Their Time.

In Episode 69 we go inside the world’s most famous haunted house — Amityville — with one of the three people still alive today who knows exactly what happened. On November 13, 1974, Ronald Butch DeFeo Jr. walked into his house at 112 Ocean Avenue in Amityville, New York, and shot his two parents, his two brothers, and two sisters dead. He was convicted of the crime and still sits in jail today. The house sat empty for over a year and the price plummeted. In December of 1975, the Lutz Family: George, Kathy, and Kathy’s children Daniel, Melissa, and Christopher, all from a previous marriage moved in. For the next 28 days the family experienced haunting events that would eventually make this home one of the most famous haunted houses in the world today. The Amityville Horror, as it was known has been the subject of a lot of controversy over the years. There have been books written about it, movies made, and the debate continues to rage on. Tonight we hear from Christopher Quaratino (Lutz), who was seven years old when his family lived in the infamous house. We hear about what really happened and how those events have affected his life ever since. Tune in!

In Episode 68 the Oddball Crew visits the haunted Fearing Tavern in Wareham, Massachusetts. Built circa 1690, the Fearing Tavern is one of the oldest buildings in the United States. It’s been the home of royal loyalists during the Revolutionary War, and it’s served as a tavern and boarding house. After seeing so much history it’s no wonder this building is haunted. Just like our studio show this episode is live straight through with no cuts. When mistakes happen (as they always do with us), we roll with it. Along the tour and investigation of the Tavern we bump into Ghosts of the SouthCoast author Tim Weisberg. Tune in to find out what bumps in the night inside this ancient treasure!

In Episode 67 we explore the paranormal through the eyes of Christian Pastor Robin Swope. Swope has been a minister for more than 17 years. He holds a B.A. in Biblical Literature and is finishing his Masters of Divinity. He’s the founder of and chief officiant of Open Gate Ministerial Services and a church council member and pulpit minister of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Erie, Pennsylvania. He’s also a freelance journalist and columnist, and he’s written for FATE magazine. What’s this guy doing on 30 Odd Minutes? He’s a seminary trained exorcist who has worked with paranormal investigators on cases involving not just ghosts and demons, but cryptids and aliens too. He’s the author of Eerie Erie: Tales of the Unexplained from Northwest Pennsylvania. Is Bigfoot an alien? Are there ghosts in the Bible? Tune in to find out!

In Episode 66 we visit with Jason Haxton, the current owner of the haunted Dibbuk Box — an antique Jewish wine cabinet that came from Poland. The original owner of the cabinet said it was to never be opened because it contained a dibbuk and keselim. The box made its way to the United States where it was bought in an estate sale and from there the legend took off. Trouble… paranormal trouble… has plagued people who have come in contact with the Dibbuk Box ever since. Jason Haxton has been a museum director, he’s studied American antiques and ancient artifacts for the past 26 years, and he lectures at the university level and in this episode he’s all yours, Oddballs! You’ll hear the stories and see the evidence. Now that the Dibbuk Box has been encased in a gold-line ark has the trouble been silenced? Tune in to find out!

In Episode 65 with visit with historian and author Michael Kleen to discuss the haunts of Illinois! The Prairie State has more than its share of history and ghosts. Mr. Kleen gives us a tour of Illinois and shows us some of the great stories and tragedies that have left a permanent mark on the state. Michael has a master’s degree in history from Eastern Illinois University and he’s the author of numerous books including: Tales of Coles County, Illinois, Six Tales of Terror, Shades of Gray, and Haunting Illinois. He’s been a guest on many radio and television programs, and tonight he’s all yours. Don’t miss viewer emails and a field report from Rhode Island’s haunted Ram Tail factory!

In Episode 64 we experience a few technical difficulties – great fun for those of you who like to watch us squirm! Then we’re joined by Barbara Lamb to discuss her work with researching alien-human hybrids. Lamb is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and a Certified Hypnotherapist and Regression Therapist. She specializes in Regression Therapy with people who experience encounters with extraterrestrial beings. She’s been working with ET experiencers since 1991, and has conducted regressions with hundreds of people over the years. She is the former Executive Vice President of the Association for Past Life Research and Therapies, she has been a trainer for the Professional Institute of Regression Therapy, and she was a board member and presenter for the Center for Crop Circle Studies in Los Angeles, California. She’s the co-author of the book, Alien Experiences. On this episode she shares some of the artist conceptions of what her clients have experienced. Are there aliens living among us? Are we aliens? Tune in to find out!

In episode 63 we talk with Dr. Robert M. Price about the recent hubbub over Harold Camping and Family Radio’s May 21, 2011 Rapture doomsday. We explore other failed Biblical doomsdays and discuss why humanity always seems to think the end is nigh. Dr. Price is a noted author and Biblical scholar. Some of his books include: The Case Against the Case For Christ, The God Who Wasn’t There, The Historical Jesus, and The Paperback Apocalypse, just to name a few. He holds two PhD’s from Drew University, he’s the host of the Bible Geek podcast, and on this episode, here’s all yours! Tune in to see how we fixed some of Family Radio’s many billboards!

In Episode 62 we celebrate two years of 30 Odd Minutes! We take your calls, we even get a surprise call from Nick Groff from Ghost Adventures. What’s your paranormal game-changing moment? What are the Oddballs’ game-changers? Tune in to find out!