News, Views, & Interviews

In Episode 26 we interview the world’s first Cyborg, Dr. Kevin Warwick, Professor of Cybernetics at the University of Reading, England, where he carries out research in artificial intelligence, control, robotics and biomedical engineering. We discuss artificial intelligence, the benefits and the potential pitfalls of robots taking over the world and enslaving us all. Warwick became the first Cyborg in 1998 when he had a RFID transmitter chip implanted in his body and since then he’s only expanded the possibilities. He’s the author of the book, I Cyborg, you’ve seen him on the History Channel, the Today Show, Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Sky TV in the UK, and about a million other programs, tonight he was all ours. We had some great questions for our viewers, and a new Odd Fact with Matt Moniz. How long before Cyborgs take over? Tune in to find out! If the truth is out there… 30 Odd Minutes will find it… but only by sheer accident.

In Episode 25 we talk about the haunted Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, with paranormal investigator and demonologist Carl Johnson. The Slater Mill was built in 1793 and today is one of the Ocean State’s most renowned haunts. Johnson has been giving tours at Slater Mill since 2006. Carl has also appeared on many episodes of Ghost Hunters along with his brother, Keith. He’s been a guest on countless radio and televisions shows including Animal Planet’s The Haunted, and tonight he’s all yours live in our studio! Don’t miss a field report from Kansas and another odd fact. Does Carl bring photographic proof of a haunting in Slater Mill? Tune in to find out! If the truth is out there… 30 Odd Minutes will find it… but only by sheer accident.

Hey everyone, my new children’s book: The Mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle comes out today! Empty boats… disappearing airplanes… mysterious fogs. What do they all have in common? Find out in this exciting book about the Bermuda Triangle. For ages 9-12, the book is part of Penguin’s All Aboard Reading series. It’s only $3.99 and is aimed at getting young people reading. Got a child, young family member, or friend interested in unexplained mysteries? This book will keep them reading. If everyone buys a copy off of Amazon today we can make a big impact on the sales rank and future sales.  Check it out here.  Thanks! -Jeff

In Episode 24 we talk Instrumental Transcommunication (ITC) and paranormal technology with inventor Andy Coppock. Andy is a Research Scientist for the biomedical community with a background in Mechanical Engineering, Laser Photonics, Physics and Quantum Mechanics. His quest into paranormal investigation has led to the development of new instrumentation and testing criteria for paranormal investigations. Basically the guy went to MIT, he’s really smart, and when he noticed his workshop space seemed to be haunted, he applied what he knows to try and figure it all out. Don’t miss some incredible video footage captured on Coppock’s security camera and full spectrum camera. Plus, in this episode we debut the newest members of the Oddball crew. But is he human? Tune in to find out! If the truth is out there… 30 Odd Minutes will find it… but only by sheer accident.

In Episode 23 the Oddball Crew get together for a paranormal roundtable discussion/debate. Think of this as the McLaughlin Group of the paranormal. Andrew Lake, Matt Moniz, Sarah Samways, Rob Bailey, and Andy White — the people who work on 30 Odd Minutes are actually quite educated and accomplished when it comes to the study of the paranormal. Watch us debate the issues and answer your questions. Does the discussion get heated? Tune in and find out! If the truth is out there… 30 Odd Minutes will find it… but only by sheer accident.

In Episode 22 we explore 2012, the Mayans, and doomsday prophecies with New Thought/Metaphysical minister and author Marie D. Jones. We discuss her best-selling book, 2013: End of Days or a New Beginning: Envisioning the World After the Events of 2012, which chronicles the theories behind the end of the Mayan Calendar on December 21, 2012. Cartoonist Dan Piraro of “Bizarro fame was kind enough to allow us to show one of his comics that really captures a Mayan moment. Be sure to check out host Jeff Belanger’s impressive ventriloquism in the first 10 seconds of the show. Does Oddball Andrew Lake really think the end is nigh? And what was Marie Jones’s cat doing? Tune in and find out! If the truth is out there… 30 Odd Minutes will find it… but only by sheer accident.