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The Micah Hanks Program
The Micah Hanks Program is a weekly podcast that covers science and the mysteries of our universe. Taking a critically-minded approach to the study of our world, each week Micah presents commentary and discussions with guests on subjects that include mysteries of physics and astronomy, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), UFOs, myths and folklore, archaeology and ancient mysteries, artificial intelligence, futurism, cryptozoology, science fiction, and entertainment. Each week we…
Episodes
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 06.06.17. Untold Stories from the Operating Room
This week's podcast discusses untold stories of physicians and medical practitioners, and their encounters with the unexplained.
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 05.30.17. Disclosure: The Men Who See UFOs
This week on The Gralien Report, we look at famous celebrities who have put millions behind their obsession with UFOs, as well as notable sightings of unusual…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 05.22.17. Space, Skeptics & Alternative Archaeology
This week we feature a panel discussion about new developments in the debate between alternative archaeology advocates, and the skeptical community. This post…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 05.15.17. Mind Mysteries, "Globsters", and Social Panics
On this week's Gralien Report Podcast, mind mysteries, "Globsters", and social panics relating to Forteana are all items of discussion. This post, TGR…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 05.08.17. Spy Plane Secrets & Mystery Aircraft
This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss mystery aircraft that have allegedly been employed by the U.S., including the famous "Aurora." This post, TGR…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 05.01.17. May Day, Time Travel, & Loch Ness Legends
This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss May Day history, recent developments at Loch Ness, and a controversial alleged ancient human site in southern…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 04.24.17. The Real Hobbit: Mysteries of Middle Earth
This week on The Gralien Report, we look at historical mysteries, and a comparison between the real-life "Hobbits", and the work of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Middle…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 04.18.17. Sci-Fi, Futuring, and Mystery Beasts
This week, we discuss the influences of science fiction on culture, along with an examination of mystery beasts alleged to exist in the remote wilds of South…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 04.10.17. The Search for the Lost City of Z
This week on The Gralien Report, we explore the disappearance of Percy Fawcett, who vanished while searching for the fabled "Lost City of Z" This post, TGR…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 04.03.17. Mastermind: Entering The "Mind Palace"
This week on The Gralien Report, we explore the secrets of those with incredible memory, who can build a "mind palace" similar to Sherlock Holmes. This post…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 03.27.17. Science, Spirituality, and Pro-Wrestling
This week on The Gralien Report we look at a number of remarkable new UFO reports, along with a discussion with former pro-wrestler Lash LeRoux, "The Ragin'…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 03.20.17. Police Dispatch Recordings and UFOs
This week on The Gralien Report, we look at cases where police dispatch recordings document law enforcement encounters with UFOs. This post, TGR 03.20.17…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 03.13.17. Strange Instances of 'Hysterical Strength'
This week on The Gralien Report, we look at instances where average people have displayed extraordinary strength which science has not yet fully explained…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 06.06.17. In Search of Weird 'Pseudo-Mysteries'
This week on The Gralien Report, we examine "pseudo-mysteries", which involve hoaxes and other weird fabrications that have been perpetuated over the years…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 02.27.17. The Fiction That Predicted the Future
This week on The Gralien Report we examine instances where authors of fiction made accurate predictions about future events. This post, TGR 02.27.17. The…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 02.20.17. An Esoteric President's Day 2017
This week on The Gralien Report, we take an esoteric look at U.S. Presidents and their belief in the unexplained. This post, TGR 02.20.17. An Esoteric…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 02.14.16. Valentine's Day on a Martian Moon
This week on The Gralien Report we celebrate Valentine's Day with a look at the mysteries of Phobos, the Martian moon which has its own strange "monolith."…
The Micah Hanks Program02.06.17. Apocalypse 1908: The Tunguska Incident
This week on The Gralien Report, we look at the greatest single impact event in recorded history: the famous Tunguska blast of 1908. This post, 02.06.17…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 01.30.17. The Specters of Country Music's Past
This week on The Gralien Report, we revisit a few of the icons of American Country Music, and the odd occurrences and ghost stories associated with them. This…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 01.23.17. Superstition: Ghosts in the Bunker?
This week we explore superstition as it occurs around the world, and become a bit superstitious ourselves as broadcast night in the bunker begins to resemble a…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 01.17.17. Twin Peaks: The Search for D.B. Cooper
This week on The Gralien Report, we look at the famous skyjacking case of D.B. Cooper, and how this unsolved mystery is related to David Lynch's famous series…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 01.10.17. Ryan Sprague: Somewhere in the Skies
This week we are joined by author Ryan Sprague, who joins us to discuss his new book "Somewhere in the Skies: A Human Approach to an Alien Phenomenon." This…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 01.02.17. In Search of Cosmic Coincidences
This week on The Gralien Report, we examine "cosmic coincidences" and the uncanny cases of serendipity that many claim to have experienced. This post, TGR…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 12.27.16. 2016 Wrap-Up: The Year in Review
This week on The Gralien Report, we conclude 2016 with a review of some of the year's top headlines in news, science, and the unexplained. This post, TGR…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 12.19.16. Christmas Archetypes, Déjà Vu & Time Travel
We celebrate the Christmas season this week on The Gralien Report, with a discussion of films, traditions, and a special discussion with author Marie D. Jones…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 12.12.16. Are There 'Humanzees' In Our Midst?
This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss Atlantis and ancient mysteries, mutations, and whether a Soviet scientist was trying to create a "hybrid" species…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 12.07.16. Fake News: The New Epidemic
This week's podcast discusses the fascination with "Fake News" in the media today, and how it relates to a growing culture of conspiracy. This post, TGR…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 11.28.16. Superintelligence: Rise of the Machines
This week on The Gralien Report, the weirdest space-time mysteries and future "superintelligence" are topics of discussion. This post, TGR 11.28.16…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 11.21.16. The Cycles of Earth Cataclysms
This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the search for hypothetical moons and hidden planets, and their relationship with the cycle of cataclysms in…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 11.14.16. The Mysteries of Human Consciousness
This week on the Gralien Report, we discuss the science of human consciousness, and its relationship with a mysterious language disorder. This post, TGR…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 11.07.16. 13,000 BC: The History of The Future
This week, Graliens discuss a number of unique archaeological excavations and discoveries that may help rewrite the history of the ancient Americas. This post…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 10.31.16. Halloween: The Feast of Ancestors
This week we celebrate Halloween, its mythic origins, and a number of stories that incorporate the archetypes associated with the macabre. This post, TGR…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 10.24.16. Ouija Boards & Horrors of the Silver Screen
This week on The Gralien Report we discuss Halloween themed stories that include Ouija board experiences, and cult classic horror films and their impact on…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 10.17.16. Sekret Machines and The Dreaded Mister Sam
This week on The Gralien Report we discuss cryptozoology, horror, and the macabre arts with illustrator extraordinaire Mister Sam Shearon. This post, TGR…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 10.10.16. The Greek Oracle of the Dead
This week we examine "The Greek Oracle of the Dead", and the arcane mirror-gazing practices that ancient cultures may have used to attempt communication with…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 10.05.16. Rise of the Clowns: Panic in America?
This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the increasing reports of a "clown panic" in America, and whether the incidents are legitimate, or represent a…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 09.26.16. Mysteries of the Mayan Civilization
This week's podcast discusses the mysteries of the ancient Mayan Civilization, along with theories about their architectural wonders throughout Mesoamerica…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 09.19.16. There's Something in the Woods…
This week on The Gralien Report, strange encounters with mysterious beings in our woodlands is the focus of conversation. Are there "wild people" in our…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 09.12.16. The Allagash Abductions, Reconsidered
This week on The Gralien Report we look at new allegations about the famous Allagash Abductions, and whether a real UFO incident may have been exaggerated…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 09.08.16. The Bankers of the Breakaway Civilization
On this edition of the podcast, we focus on the possible funding mechanisms that would allow a Breakaway Civilization to exist, and remain hidden. This post…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 08.30.16. The Omega Point: Humanity's Future?
'The Future is Now' becomes a reality this week, as we examine humanity's future, our progression into a new epoch, and the direction humankind is headed. This…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 08.22.16. Ancient Mysteries in "The Upside-Down"
This week on The Gralien Report we discuss ancient mysteries and unusual phenomenon in human history, as well as scientists who have observed mysterious…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 08.16.16. Sasquatch: The 'Men Stealers'
This week on The Gralien Report, odd reports of Sasquatch in the early 20th century are discussed, as well as one account that referred to the legendary beasts…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 08.08.16. Animalistic Oddities and Fortean Fatalities
This week on the Gralien Report, we examine "Fortean Fatalities", as well as unusual reports of animal activity and unidentified creatures. This post, TGR…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 08.01.16. Stranger Things: Anatomy of a Modern Cult Classic
This week we take a look at the fascinating Netflix series "Stranger Things", and the real-life inspirations behind it that incorporate a number of unusual…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 07.25.16. Giant Salamanders and Signals From Space
This week on The Gralien Report, giant salamander sightings in the Trinity Alps and strange signals from space are topics featured in the discussion. This…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 07.18.16. Is Our Technology Too Complex?
This week on The Gralien Report, we examine whether human technology is now so complex that it exceeds the limits of human comprehension. How can we overcome…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 07.11.16. The Black Magick of H.P. Lovecraft
This week on The Gralien Report, we look at H.P. Lovecraft and his influence on modern occultism, as well as how such interests influenced his writing. This…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 07.05.16. Mystery Moonlets and Strange Satellites
This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the scientific search for a sixth sense, and reports of unusual objects and "mystery satellites" orbiting the…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 06.27.16. Appalachian Oddities and Ancient Mysteries
This week on The Gralien Report, we discuss mysteries of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and ancient mysteries involving ancient cataclysms and…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 06.20.16. Wood Knocks and Summer Solstice 2016
This week on The Gralien Report we celebrate Summer Solstice 2016, along with a discussion about David Weatherly's new "Wood Knocks" Sasquatch anthology…
The Micah Hanks Program06.14.16. Into The Odd: 'Fortsplaining' With Joshua Cutchin
This week on The Gralien Report, Joshua Cutchin joins us to discuss 'Fortean' phenomenon, and recent endeavors by proponents of this bygone area of research…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 06.06.16. The UFO Sightings of Muhammad Ali
This week on The Gralien Report, we examine the UFO interests of the late boxing champion Muhammad Ali, along with Elon Musk's latest statements on theories of…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 05.30.16. Tom Slick and Friends in High Places
This week's podcast looks at wealthy philanthropist Tom Slick and his connection to the search for the Abominable Snowman, as well as a mysterious Chilean UFO…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 05.23.16. UFOs on Flight Radar and Self-Replicating A.I.
This week on The Gralien Report, a mystery involving flight tracking technology is discussed, along with the notion of self-replicating A.I. in our future…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 05.17.16. Sasquatch Attacks in American Folklore
On this edition of the program, we examine claims of Sasquatch "attacks" in American folklore, and compare the accounts given by those who claimed to…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 05.09.16. Do We Exist Inside a Simulated Universe?
Is our reality really all it appears to be? The concept of a simulated universe, as well as other aspects of reality that may be illusions, are discussed on…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 05.03.16. The UFO Incident at Exeter, Revisited
Recent news about the scientific search for extraterrestrial life, as well as new questions about a classic UFO incident at Exeter, NH, are discussed on this…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 04.25.16. Prince: Remembering A Life in the Paranormal
On this week's Gralien Report Podcast, we remember the life and unusual interests of Prince, in addition to time-slip stories and questions about reality and…
The Micah Hanks ProgramTGR 04.18.16. UAP and the Human Side of Science
This week on the podcast, we talk about science and the study of UAP, along with a discussion about physics and the "human side" of science with professor…