Episodes

America's First Alien Contact Wasn't Roswell! Six years before Roswell, something came down over Cape Girardeau, Missouri — and the government made sure you never heard about it. This week we sit down with author and researcher Paul Blake Smith to dig into his book The UFO Bombshell Before Roswell: Missouri's 1941 Crash and Cover-Up. Paul walks us through the wreckage, the witnesses, and the powerful names tied to the cover-up — FDR, a young Senator Harry Truman, and even whispers of Einstein...

From Rock Star to Channeling Einstein: Barbara With on Angels, the Afterlife, and the Science of Compassion Barbara With's journey starts with a dream of rock stardom and takes a hard left into decades of channeling and conversations with the dead. She traces her path from a teenage visit to psychic Eunice McCoy, through automatic writing and a living-room "psychic sorority," to the framework she calls Conflict Revolution — the idea that world peace starts with resolving conflict inside yourself...

Strap on your tinfoil cap and open your mind. Prolific Author/Ufologist Preston Dennett returns to discuss his latest books, disclosure, and everything about Aliens, UFOs and UAP. About Preston Dennett Preston Dennett is the 5th of 6 children. He moved to California from Illinois with his family and was raised in Topanga Canyon, in southern California. He has worked as a carpet cleaner, landscaper, fast-food cook, data-entry clerk, bookkeeper, teacher, lecturer, actor, writer, singer, televisio...

What happens when demonic forces invade a movie set? In this episode, executive producer and author Steve Deace pulls back the curtain on Nefarious—the prequel Steve's book A Nefarious Tale—and shares the terrifying spiritual warfare that haunted its production. Equal parts razor-sharp wit and pulse‑racing horror, Steve reveals how political and malevolent forces—echoing the unnerving phenomena that impacted The Exorcist, Poltergeist, and The Passion of the Christ—threatened cast and crew. Fr...

In this episode of Afraid of Nothing, Bob Heske sits down with paranormal investigator, electrical engineer, and storyteller Elizabeth Saint to explore what happens when science and intuition collide. From growing up with unexplained experiences to building a career grounded in logic and systems, Elizabeth shares how she learned to navigate both worlds—and why she no longer sees them as separate. The conversation dives into her evolution from on-camera investigator to creator of Stories with Sa...

Miami Aliens, Celebrity Clones & The Charlie Kirk Rabbit Hole Hosts Bob Heske and Cuyle Carvin crack open three of the internet’s most unhinged conspiracy obsessions. It starts with the Miami mall chaos—what police called “teen fights and fireworks,” the internet quickly reframed as alien beings and 10‑foot shadow creatures stalking Bayside Marketplace. Then we dive into the wild world of celebrity clone rumors, from the long‑running Avril Lavigne “replacement” theory to claims that Jim C...

What started as a simple scouting trip for a book signing became a haunting of its own. In this episode, medium Rob Gutro and Monique Toosoon reveal how a routine visit to Hunt Memorial Library unleashed a series of unsettling paranormal encounters. We dive into their new book, Haunting of Hunt Memorial Library, and trace how this chilling chain of events began with their first collaboration, The Haunting of Emery Estate—when the spirits didn’t stay on the page. Haunting of Hunt Memorial Lib...

Look into the crystal ball. Do you see you? Brooke Ashley discusses her somewhat recent journey to mediumship, and how she coaches others to come out of the psychic closet. Website: https://mediumbrookeashley.com/ This episode is also available in video format (@AfraidofNothingPodcast) on Youtube. BIO Brooke is an evidential medium with four years of professional practice, offering structured and ethically grounded spirit communication for individuals seeking connection with loved ones who ha...

Co-authors Rob Gutro and Winn Brewer discuss their collaboration on "The Ghosts of the Linville Manor" -- Maryland's most haunted location! Buy the Book on Amazon Visit the houseListen to a prior episode of the initial investigationWatch this episode on our Youtube channelABOUT THE HOUSE Linville Manor in Maryland dates back to the 1600s. Over the years, the home has gained notoriety for its paranormal activity, which has piqued the interest of distinguished investigators in the field. O...

Filmmaker, actor, and writer Kazy Tauginas joins the show to discuss his new film Mirror Life: Modern Zombies. Kazy is joined by co‑host and actor Cuyle Carvin, who also stars in the film. Together, they explore the inspiration behind the story, the eerie parallels between fiction and real‑world events, and the creative process behind crafting a film that blends suspense, commentary, and character‑driven tension. WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE. ABOUT THE FILM Set against the backdrop of a glob...

WATCH ON YOUTUBE. Sometimes you just gotta reconnect with old friends at the holidays. This episode I talk shop with sometimes co-host, new Dad, and your favorite actor, Cuyle Carvin. We talk about Cuyle's latest film Mirror Life: Modern Zombies (which is actually an older film that just got released -- worth the watch as it spins a new take on the Zombie mythology). We also discuss Cuyle's upcoming film, Popeye the Slayer Man 2 (when will they recall that spoiled spinach?!), and recap ...

Dr. Avi Loeb visits for the 4th time -- this time around the sun to discuss 3I/Atlas, the 3rd, and most notable interstellar object observed in our galaxy. Anomaly, "Dark Comet", or Alien Intelligence? The World is watching. You decide! In addition to audio, you can now watch the episode on The Signal Network channel on Youtube. BIO Abraham (Avi) Loeb is the Frank B. Baird, Jr., Professor of Science at Harvard University and a bestselling author (featured in the New York Times, Wall Street...

Who knew that communicating with ghosts was doctor recommended?! In this episode we unearth the exceptional and important documentary "Life with Ghosts" with filmmaker Stephen Berkley. About the Film Life with Ghosts (2023) is a documentary about a research study at the University of North Texas that uses induced after-death communication (IADC) to help a grieving widow connect with her deceased husband. It explores the potential of facilitated "after-death communication" to alleviate prolong...

My most ambitious episode yet -- I speak with not one, not two, but THREE psychics. And they are siblings! Erika, Candace and Jasmine join me for an entertaining conversation covering everything from how they started, dealing wit skeptics, and their most memorable readings to what they are picking up during today's tumultuous times and, more importantly, is there sex in the afterlife? ABOUT TRINITY ORACLES Trinity Oracles are known as the world’s only trio of psychic sisters and as one of Youtu...

"Written in the Stars" Got writer's block? Want to unlock the art of storytelling? Grab you tarot deck and astrology chart, and let's get creative with Kacy Boccumini, a certified tarot reader, medium, and filmmaker. Afraid of Nothing podcast host Bob Heske took a workshop with Kacy at Lilydale over the summer, and revisits the experience with our listeners. Kacy also shares some paranormal encounters - including a personal ghost story that is unique and unsettling. Sometimes co-host Cuyle Ca...

Rich Braconi discusses his personal journey from police detective and SWAT team member to mediumship and medical intuitive. Rich captured the highs and lows in his book, "Being More of God: A True Spiritual Evolution" (with 4.5 star rating on Amazon). Rich has done over 40,000 readings in spirit galleries over the past 15 years and is an internationally known top spirit medium who was recently a main stage presenter at Lily Dale, NY.

It's been nearly 30 years since The Blair Witch Project (1999) terrorized film audiences with the inaugural "found footage" film. The film's logline: Three film students vanish after traveling into a Maryland forest to film a documentary on the local Blair Witch legend, leaving only their footage behind. The Blair Witch Project was heavily marketed as a true story, employing a unique viral marketing campaign to blur the lines between fiction and reality. This strategy included a fake do...

Bucket list for tonight's show -- our guest is Jay Weidner, a filmmaker, author and scholar known for (among many things) his 3-part docuseries "Kubrick's Odyssey" as well as his appearance in Rodney Ascher's "Room 237". The final film in the Kubrick Odyssey Trilogy is A Clockwork Shining, which can be seen on Tubi and Prime Video, and posits an interesting theory: the film is not a horror film at all, but rather a story about the infamous CIA MK Ultra mind control experiments. 99% of the world's population asks questions; but it is that rare 1% that searches and finds answers. I have followed Jay's tenacity in uncovering life's mysteries for over a decade, and have my "eyes wide opened". I recommend you check out his website, books, and film work -- it literally could blow your mind.

Afraid of Nothing theme song. Personalized song created with Songer. [Stanza 1] Darkness closes, no fear! Ghosts and shadows, they draw near! No retreat, just bring the fight, Hosts Bob and Cuyle, conquer your fright! [Chorus] Afraid of Nothing! That's the shout! Paranormal, no doubt! Life and death, we'll break it down, In this rebel podcast town! [Stanza 2] Mediums screen, they see the past, Scientists digging, with quantum math. Ghost hunters rage against the night, Hosts Bob and Cuyle, ...

Hats off to people who follow their dreams (or weird fetish) and get things done! Documentary and indie filmmaker, and Pennsylvania horror folklorist, Ryan Cavalline joins us to discuss "The Exorcism Prayer" and other ghoulish horror entrails. Ryan has written, produced, and directed over 20 films. Ryan talks about how The Exorcism Prayer was his most unnerving production, the dark residue of the film that sent him to the hospital and followed him into post-production, and the deal with the d...

Acclaimed mediums Rob Gutro and Ruthie Larkin share psychic stories of high strangeness.

NY Times best-selling author, world-renowned NDE researcher, and pastor John Burke joins us to explore his decades of research into the afterlife.

This episode I am joined by old friend Rob Gutro and new friend Monique Toosoon (a drag queen paranormal investigator and podcaster) who discuss their recent book, the "Haunting of Emery Estate".

We follow up our last episode with Popeye the Slayer Man filmmakers -- this time, a trio of the film's actors scream out... Angela Relucio, who plays Margot, a real estate broker looking to make a quick buck on the abandoned spinach canning factory. Sarah Nicklin, who plays drug addict Adrienne. Sarah's character flees from drug dealers to hide in the factory -- a really bad choice. Sean Michael Conway, who plays Dexter, a wannabe documentary filmmaker. Will this film be his last? And of course our charismatic co-host Cuyle Carvin, a producer on the film.