11.16.7 : BoA : Audio's Mass UFO Show / Monster Mash special ... preview

THIS WEEK :: Mass UFO Show / Mass Monster Mash special ... featuring Loren Coleman, Chris Balzano, Carl Feindt, Don Ledger, and Chris Styles



On site interviews from the Mass UFO Show / Monster Mash esoteric double-bill. Loren Coleman covers the Dover Demon, Bridgewater Triangle, and the VT shooting. Chris Balzano discusses his work exploring Massachusetts paranormal folklore and phantom clowns. Carl Feindt details his work looking at Unidentified Subermerged Objects, Don Ledger tells us about his research into Black Triangles and Shag Harbour, and Chris Styles gives us an update on what's he's been up to since last Spring's BoA : Audio appearance plus his thoughts on being so closely associated with one specific UFO case. Plus, Don Keating joins us, post-conference,to talk about the white Bigfoot and Ohio cryptozoology.

Six guests in total. Easily a dozen different topics covered. Over an hour and a half of esoteric audio, caught on-the-fly direct from the proceedings in Watertown, MA.


NEXT WEEK : Keith Chester (Part 1 of 2), "Strange Company : Military Encounters with UFOs in WWII"



The first half of a massive interview with Keith Chester about his excellent book "Strange Company", detailing the often overlooked but critically important Foo Fighter era in Ufology. In this installment, we cover the surprising variety of actual Foo Fighter objects that were reported to be seen, how the Allied Forces investigated the Foo Fighters, notable figures from that era, ten key Foo Fighter cases discussed in detail, and the explosion of the Foo Fighter story on American shores. And that's just Part One.

It's an intensely thorough edition of BoA : Audio, where you're almost guaranteed to walk away having learned something new. A must-hear episode for any serious student of Ufology.


OTHER STUFF :

2007 Zorgy Awards :: BoA : Audio has been nominated for Paul Kimball's prestigious Zorgy Awards in the category of Top Podcast. Please vote for our humble program, listed as "Binnall of America". You can vote here : 2007 Zorgy Voting Page. Thanks for your support.

Also, BoA's Lesley sees her blog "The Debris Field" nominated in two categories, so feel free to throw some love her way as well. She's up for "Best Paranormal Blog" and "Best Website [news summary]".


New BoA Merchandise :: I'm happy to report that the BoA Line is nearly complete. Our target date to roll out the new stuff on the Friday after Thanksgiving, known affectionately as "Black Friday". As teased @ the end of the last few weeks of BoA : Audio, we're moving away from straight BoA related stuff and into more general paranormal friendly items that, we think, help to convey a message that any hardcore esoteric enthusiast would want to display.

Stay tuned to BoA for the grand unveiling around the end of next week.

11.9.7 : Greg Reece on BoA : Audio preview

THIS WEEK :: Greg Reece, UFO Religion



BoA : Audio goes beyond the lights in the sky with Greg Reece, author of "UFO Religion". In this tremendously deep episode, we discuss belief systems associated with the UFO phenomenon, ranging from the dichotomy of "nuts and bolts Ufology" v. the "lunatic fringe", the contactee movement, UFO cults, mainstream religions with UFO elements within them, and how UFO revelations may affect Christianity. We'll be talking about the paradox of the ancient astronaut theory along with the paradox of Ufology v. Science. Plus, Greg's problems with abduction research, how UFOs get blamed for everything paranormal, "new gods" v. "old gods", fear as the driving force behind Ufology, and, of course, tons more. This interview covers a myriad of big picture questions with regards to Ufology and belief that will provide a wealth of food for thought.

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NEXT WEEK :: Mass UFO Show / Mass Monster Mash special ... featuring Loren Coleman, Chris Balzano, Carl Feindt, Don Ledger, and Chris Styles



On site interviews from the Mass UFO Show / Monster Mash esoteric double-bill. Loren Coleman covers the Dover Demon, Bridgewater Triangle, and the VT shooting. Chris Balzano discusses his work exploring Massachusetts paranormal folklore and phantom clowns. Don Keating talks about the white Bigfoot and Ohio cryptozoology. Carl Feindt details his work looking at Unidentified Subermerged Objects, Don Ledger tells us about his research into Black Triangles and Shag Harbour, and Chris Styles gives us an update on what's he's been up to since last Spring's BoA : Audio appearance plus his thoughts on being so closely associated with one specific UFO case.

It's the closest you can get to being there, as BoA : Audio brings you this fantastic mix of esoteric audio taped on location at the festivities.

10.17.7 : Mass UFO Show / Monster Mash recap

As we previously previewed here in the blog, this past weekend,
October 12th & 13th, I was in attendance at the 2nd annual Mass UFO Show / Monster Mash in nearby Watertown, MA. The big esoteric double bill lived up to and beyond my expectations, featuring a bevy of fine researchers from a variety of paranormal fields, an eclectic mix of local talent, some of whom are on the verge of bursting onto the national scene, and a healthy crowd of interested people.

The weekend was so entertaining that it has actually taken me a few days just to unwind and begin to get going on a recap of the festivities. 1000 apologies for the length of this report, but I wanted to make sure I didn't leave anything out.

In order to maximize readability for this big feature, we moved it over to the BoA homepage. The full report can be found here : Mass UFO Show / Monster Mash report.

10.13.7 : Mass UFO Show / Monster Mash Pics

Stories & recap to follow soon.

binnall & Loren Coleman


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Chris Styles & binnall


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binnall & Matt Moniz of "Spooky Southcoast"


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binnall & Chris Balzano of "Mass Paranormal Crossroads"


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binnall & Don Keating


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Carl Feindt, Don Ledger, and binnall

10.7.7 : Mass UFO Show / Monster Mash preview

I am now 100% confirmed to be in attendance at the esoteric double-bill that is the Mass UFO Show / Monster Mash in nearby Watertown, Massachusetts, next weekend (October 12th & 13th). Having spoken with conference organizer, John Horrigan, I've been assured that BoA will be allowed nearly unfettered access to the event, allowing your humble correspondent some really cool behind the scenes insight into the festivities.

This second annual event is New England's largest paranormal conference. It's the perfect opportunity for the many esoteric enthusiasts in the area to convene, discuss the paranormal, and have some fun. Last year's version was a pretty big success and generated a ton of buzz, so I expect that this year's installment will be more of the same. From what I understand, tickets are still available, but are going fast, which is always a good sign.

Without any further superfluous discussion, let's take a look at some of the esoteric happenings scheduled for this jam packed weekend ...

Friday night's Mass UFO Show kicks off @ 7 PM and features an interesting crew of UFO researchers. For starters, former BoA : Audio guest Chris Styles will be discussing the famous Shag Harbour UFO case. Don Ledger will be talking about the "black triangle" phenomenon. Carl Feindt will be there to talk about the USO (Unidentified Submarine Objects) enigma, one of the UFO field's less discussed peripheral mysteries. Nancy Talbott will be covering the Crop Circle phenomenon. And, the event's host John Horrigan will be revealing, for the first time ever, his footage from the Roswell 50th anniversary, including what has been dubbed the "controversial press conference". The night will be co-hosted by Matt Moniz, who has been involved in a number of key UFO cases over the years.

I'm looking forward to meeting Chris Styles after talking to him, at length, on a number of occassions last Spring. All of the presentations sound interesting, but Carl Feindt's session on USOs piques my interest the most, since that phenomenon remains on the edge of most UFO discussion. It should be an enlightening evening all around.

Saturday night, beginning @ 6 PM, is the Mass Monster Mash, which is devoted to a mix of cryptozoology and ghostly type stuffs. The big draw is, of course, esoteric superstar Loren Coleman, who has done a ton of research on the various mysteries in New England and will be talking about the Dover Demon in what is billed as a "rare Boston appearance". Other presenters include Jeff Belanger, discussing poltergeists, Don Keating covering the Ohio Bigfoot, and Karen Mossey talking about EVPs.

Additionally, Tom D'Agostino, author of "Haunted Rhode Island", Kristyn Gartland, a member of the TAPS franchise from "Ghost Hunters" infamy, and Chris Pittman, Bridgewater Triangle expert, are also scheduled for appearances in roles billed as "Special Guests" for the Mass Monster Mash.

Another special guest will be my friend Christopher Balzano, of Massachusetts Paranormal Crossroads, who has three new books that are set to roll out starting in early 2008. He's also been waiting patiently for me to get him a copy of that After Dark article I wrote about our trip to the Bridgewater Triangle last April, so I can finally cross that off my "to do" list.

On top of all that, the esoteric radio show "Spooky Southcoast" will be broadcasting from the event throughout the weekend. I've heard a lot of good things about SS over the past few months, so it should be cool to hear their show and see them doing it in person. Along with the speakers and special guests, there will also be "a trivia contest, souvenirs, concessions, exhibits, a slideshow, and a Q&A session" scheduled for both nights of the conference. In total, it sounds like a killer weekend of esoterica and entertainment.

As long-time BoA readers may recall from my previous writings, the real thrill of an event like this is seeing the people in attendance. Despite how pervasive BoA has been on the national stage, I'm not a big socializer in the Massachusetts pararnormal scene. So there is a pretty rich community here in the Bay State that I have yet to explore and I'm really looking forward to meeting some of the regional talent that has done a great job of investigating our local mysteries. Hopefully, some of these meetings will bring about some new avenues for BoA to explore in 2008 and beyond.

Ticket Information :: Prior to this past week, the Mass UFO Show / Mass Monster Mash made tickets available only via pre-order on the web, but now their site is saying that "a limited number of tickets will be sold at the door". Be forwarned that only 200 tickets, total, are available, so if you are planning on attending, you better act quick before there is no more room available. Tickets are a mere $25 per night, which makes this event emminently affordable for people want to attend, especially since most other conferences take place on the West coast and require a plethora of expenses.

All information on tickets & directions can be found @ the appropriate websites : Mass UFO Show / Monster Mash

Should you decide to make it to the big event and you see me, feel free to say hello. I'll be lurking somewhere in the building.