67. Fortean Times Talk (with Ian Simmons)

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"Fortean Times" has been bringing weirdness into people’s lives for over 50 years and Paul’s been reading its pages since he was a mere Chin-cub. Now join Paul and Stephen as they meet the man behind the mag, esteemed New Editor, Ian Simmons.
What follows is a mind-bending exploration of the weird and wonderful including a colorful sketch of the life and work of Charles Fort-a guiding spirit of this humble #chinwag Podcast. Fort, known for his unique style of collecting and presenting ‘damned data,’ delved into phenomena excluded by mainstream science. Hear Fort’s own words about outcast phenomena and delve into the positivism movement and notable figures like Ken Campbell.
How has a narrow view of science shaped our understanding of the unexplained? Will mysterious occurrences like rains of blood, fish, and frogs ever find a place under the umbrella of respectable sciences? Ball lightning and cryptids also get their time in the sun, as do vomiting pelicans, Bigfoot’s petrified poop, and more and more obscure poltergeist outbreaks. And don’t miss Gef-the talking mongoose-a particular favorite of Paul’s! Plus, we explore Fort’s connection to Jacques Vallee and bizarre outbreaks like the Goblins in Zimbabwe. This Chinwag explores the delicate balance between skepticism and belief, the joy and complexity of embracing strangeness, and all from a Fortean point of view!
#paulgiamatti is an award-winning actor and producer, and the self-proclaimed Emperor of Neptune. #stephenasma is a professor and author specializing in the philosophy of science, religion, and art. He also is the acting Minister of Triton for the Chinwag.
Ian Simmons is the News Editor of "Fortean Times," the world's leading magazine for weird news. He has written for #fortean for over 30 years.
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[@questtttttttt]

Crazy... Paul Giamatti has a podcast and no one's found out about it yet. I'll do my part and get some word-of-mouth out there. I know a lot of people that would be interested in this.

[@GingersParrotRescue]

Just curious as to why we can't WATCH the participants. On RUclips we can only see your logo. But the "thumbnail" shows that there must be a video somewhere! WHERE? Would love to watch and not just listen. Thanks guys!

[@celticqueen1970]

I agree

[@vashmeister]

I love this episode! Steve and Paul are absolutely giddy with excitement!
😂😂🤗

[@hedgewitchherbarium]

I have some older Fortean Times magazines that are still in the wrapping! Love the Fortean Times - just for fun ❣

[@ninahaines]

Can't wait to read it, thanks!

[@CindyG-NYC]

Thank you!

[@UnusualTastes]

If you want the intelligence agencies on your case, You should have Partricia Goldstone on sometime. Wrote fascinating book, "Interlock: Art, Conspiracy, and the Shadow Worlds of Mark Lombardi". Only seen one interview of her. A wealth of knowledge and well spoken. Would be a perfect guest.

[@maddyasma9348]

Life long Axelman fan here, when's the new album coming out Steve?

[@curtiszeitelhack981]

I want to try The Fiftean Times, because The Foretean Times just doesn't do it for me. :D