EP3 | Defining the Paranormal

In this episode of The Mechanism, podcast hosts Davey and Ash dive into the mysterious world of the Men in Black (MIB) phenomenon, exploring their role in UFO sightings, paranormal experiences, and “high strangeness” events. Emerging from post-World War II UFO lore, the MIB have captivated and unsettled witnesses for decades, with their shadowy appearances often following sightings or encounters that challenge the known boundaries of reality. Davey and Ash investigate the origins of these mysterious figures, starting with the first reported encounter by Harold Dahl in 1947 and Albert Bender’s chilling MIB visitations in the 1950s, which helped shape the MIB into the cryptic entities we know today. Moving beyond government agent theories, the hosts delve into deeper possibilities: could the MIB be paranormal or extraterrestrial entities? Trickster figures? Guardians of forbidden knowledge? Using insights from folklore and psychology, they connect the MIB to ancient archetypes - from shapeshifting tricksters to shadowy boundary-crossers, exploring whether the MIB might embody our collective anxieties about crossing into unknown realms. Through this exploration, Davey and Ash discuss threshold experiences - moments that blur the line between known and unknown, where the MIB often seem to appear as gatekeepers of cosmic secrets. Are these encounters the result of hidden forces that lurk beyond our understanding, or projections of our own fears around hidden knowledge? Books mentioned in this episode: The Trickster and the Paranormal by George P. Hansen An exploration of the trickster archetype and its connections to paranormal phenomena, including how it challenges the boundaries of reality. How to Think Impossibly by Jeffrey J. Kripal Kripal argues that “impossible” phenomena - like telepathy and UFOs, challenge our ideas of reality and reveal a shared human experience that transcends physical and mental boundaries. Kripal blends science and storytelling to show that the supernatural is, in fact, natural. The Real Men in Black by Nick Redfern A comprehensive investigation into the origins, encounters, and enigmatic activities of the Men in Black by an esteemed researcher. Investigating the truth behind: Men in Black by Jenny Randles A deep dive into the history and first hand accounts of the MIB phenomenon, drawing connections between these figures and broader paranormal mysteries. Weblinks: The Winter Hill Mystery: Steve Mera discussing 'MAFF' MIB sightings: https://youtu.be/ubRPEYXsyvk?feature=shared&t=1367 ⁠ Podcasts mentioned in this episode: The Higher Side Chats Exploring everything from suppressed knowledge to the supernatural, The Higher Side Chats dives into topics that blur the boundaries of reality. ⁠https://www.thehighersidechats.com⁠ Rune Soup Gregory Michael’s podcast on magic, mysticism, and the mysteries of life, exploring how these ideas intersect with contemporary events and ancient knowledge. ⁠https://runesoup.com Contact the show: Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ X: @TheMechanismPod Contact the hosts: Davey: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/daveyjohnston⁠⁠⁠⁠ & X @DaveyJohnston Ash: X @UK_UAP If you enjoyed the show, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread the word!

In this episode of The Mechanism, podcast hosts Davey and Ash explore the 10 bodies of Kundalini Yoga, as described by Kia Miller. Expanding beyond the traditional view of yoga’s three bodies - physical, astral, and spiritual- and the five Koshas, Kundalini introduces 10 bodies, including the Soul, the mind’s negative, positive, and neutral aspects, as well as energetic layers like the auric field, pranic body, and radiant body. Davey and Ash delve into how these bodies shape spiritual growth and well-being, while also weaving these practices into discussions of wider phenomenology and paranormal phenomena, exploring their connections to experiences like energy fields, ancestral healing, and higher consciousness. Web links and books mentioned in this episode: American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology by D.W. Pasulka. Explore the intersection of science, technology, and spirituality in this fascinating book that delves into humanity’s relationship with UFO phenomena and cosmic consciousness. https://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Cosmic-UFOs-Religion-Technology-ebook/dp/B07LFL7QMG?ref_=ast_author_mpb The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der KolkDiscover how trauma is stored in the body and its profound impact on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score YouTube: "Luminous Beings are we, not this crude matter"Watch this insightful clip where Yoda’s famous quote inspires a discussion on the luminous nature of our true selves and our connection to the universe.https://youtu.be/ToOwALsME1A?si=YQCU3gxqaqFhUV-4 YouTube: Kundalini Yoga and the Radiant BodyDive deeper into the practice of Kundalini Yoga and learn how it helps reveal our radiant, authentic selves.https://youtu.be/ToOwALsME1A?si=VlMyeDOghQMpWs1N&t=40 Contact the show: Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠  X: @TheMechanismPod   Contact the hosts: Davey: ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/daveyjohnston⁠⁠⁠ & X @DaveyJohnston Ash: X @UK_UAP If you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe and share to help spread the word.

After what feels like an age, Davey and Ash are back! In this episode, we’re keen to get the podcast rolling again, starting with a quick update on why we’ve been away. We’ll also dive into some fascinating new developments around the ‘Big Cat’ phenomenon we covered in Episode 5, including recent DNA findings that shed new light on the mystery. From there, we’ll touch on a variety of curious topics—human perception, Reiki, Yoga—and, of course, share a few personal experiences along the way. We’re glad to be back and hope you enjoy the conversation! Links mentioned in this episode: Rick Minter’s ‘Big Cat Conversations’ https://bigcatconversations.com/ News article to DNA discovery https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/mammals/big-cat-british-countryside Dog & Gun Haunted Pub https://www.dogandguninn.co.uk/ Contact the show: Email: [email protected]  X: @TheMechanismPod   Contact the hosts: Davey: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/daveyjohnston⁠⁠ & X @DaveyJohnston Ash: X @UK_UAP If you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe and share to help spread the word.

In this episode we delve into the 'control system' hypothesis. Just what exactly is it and how might it explain a range of seemingly disparate phenomena that's been experienced over the centuries - from UFOs to fairies to ghosts. How might human encounters with the phenomena be subtly shaping and guiding human development and evolution? We discuss this and more!... Contact the show: Email: [email protected]  Twitter: @TheMechanismPod Contact the hosts: Davey: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/daveyjohnston⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DaveyJohnston⁠⁠ Ash: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/UK_UAP⁠⁠ The Mechanism Podcast is part of the Calling All Beings (CAB) network: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/CallingBeings⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/CallingAllBeings⁠ If you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe and share to help spread the word.

In the last episode we went through the “ABC’s”, so now it makes sense to now delve into the “1-2-3’s” - not numbers per se, but rather J. Allen Hynek's Scale Of UFO Classification! We’ll be discussing the various UAP classification systems in use, why they are of benefit to ongoing research into the phenomenon and where the pitfalls may lie.  We’ll also delve into the Advanced Aerospace Weapon System Applications Program (AAWSAP) and its investigation into the biological effects of UAP encounters on humans. Links mentioned in this episode: UFO Identified website (organisers of ‘mini-con’): https://www.ufoidentified.co.uk/   Watch the ‘Phenomenology’ Series here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/phenomenology UAP Medical Coalition: https://uapmed.org/ AAWSAP documentation and ‘DIRD’s’ (Courtesy of theblackvault.com): https://www.theblackvault.com/documentarchive/the-advanced-aerospace-weapon-system-applications-program-aawsap-documentation/ Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Integration & Outreach Committee: https://www.aiaauap.org/ The Scole Experiment: https://www.thescoleexperiment.com/  Contact the show: Email: [email protected]  Twitter: @TheMechanismPod Contact the hosts: Davey: ⁠https://linktr.ee/daveyjohnston⁠ & ⁠https://twitter.com/DaveyJohnston⁠ Ash: ⁠https://twitter.com/UK_UAP⁠ The Mechanism Podcast is part of the Calling All Beings (CAB) network: ⁠https://twitter.com/CallingBeings⁠ https://www.youtube.com/c/CallingAllBeings If you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe and share to help spread the word.

In this episode, Ash and Davey start as you always should, with learning your “ABC’s”, and because they love a challenge; “D’s” as well. In this instance “ABC” stands for Alien Big Cat’s, not feline space aliens from another planet, but Big Cats that are seen outside of their natural habitat. After talking about cats they can’t neglect Dogs as well, after all who doesn’t have an interest in hearing about the real life 'Hound of the Baskervilles!' Links mentioned in this episode: DNA test ‘confirms’ black panthers and other big cats are roaming around the UK countryside: https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/read-this/dna-test-confirms-black-panthers-and-other-big-cats-are-roaming-around-the-uk-countryside-4138246?fbclid=IwAR0KWYlBR97sJJWkgysy2ypy3ObtHX7l79eg4f0BSRcrTxhTGcFl_g__sS8 Big Cat caught on CCTV at Piece Hall, Halifax: https://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/news/people/video-watch-the-moment-a-big-cat-is-seen-prowling-around-the-piece-hall-3047906 Panthera Brittania documentary by Matthew Everett: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Panthera-Britannia-Cliff-Barackman/dp/B0B6DW27PY Wolflands documentary by Paul Sinclair: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Wolf-Lands-Paul-Sinclair/dp/B0C93XL4QL The Whisperer in Darkness - BBC Radio Series: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000lhkv Contact the show: Email: [email protected]  Twitter: @TheMechanismPod Contact the hosts: Davey: https://linktr.ee/daveyjohnston & https://twitter.com/DaveyJohnston Ash: https://twitter.com/UK_UAP The Mechanism Podcast is part of the Calling All Beings network: https://twitter.com/CallingBeings https://www.youtube.com/c/CallingAllBeings If you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe and share to help spread the word.

What is reality? It’s a question that’s puzzled the human mind since time immemorial. In this episode we barely have ‘time’ to scratch the surface of this detailed, philosophical topic; exploring some of the most intriguing theories and concepts as well as our own take on just what it means to be ‘real’.   Links mentioned in the episode:   Gordon White interviewing Dr Diana Walsh Pasulka: https://runesoup.com/2018/06/talking-saints-psi-and-ufos-with-dr-diana-walsh-pasulka/ https://runesoup.com/2019/04/talking-ufos-religion-and-technology-with-dr-diana-walsh-pasulka/   David Eagleman’s Inner Cosmos Podcast: https://eagleman.com/podcast/   Articles explaining Eagleman’s VEST device: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/05/15/seeing-with-your-tongue https://www.wired.co.uk/article/understanding-the-brain-david-eagleman   News articles relating to chronic insomnia: https://dailytimes.com.pk/1101568/saudi-man-who-hasnt-slept-for-last-40-years/ https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/superhuman-man-claims-hasnt-slept-30353651   Contact the show: Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Twitter: ⁠@TheMechanismPod⁠   Contact the hosts: Davey: ⁠https://linktr.ee/daveyjohnston⁠ & ⁠https://twitter.com/DaveyJohnston⁠ Ash: ⁠https://twitter.com/UK_UAP⁠   If you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe and share to help spread the word. Thanks for listening!

Paranormal is a term most people will be familiar with, but what exactly defines something as being 'Paranormal' Vs Normal.. and what's 'normal' anyway? In this episode Davey & Ash attempt to find out. Contact the show: Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ Twitter: ⁠@TheMechanismPod⁠ Contact the hosts: Davey: ⁠https://linktr.ee/daveyjohnston⁠ & ⁠https://twitter.com/DaveyJohnston⁠ Ash: ⁠https://twitter.com/UK_UAP⁠ If you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe and share to help spread the word. Thanks for listening!

In this episode Ash & Davey get straight into the topic that brought them together: UFOs, flying saucers, UAP - call it what you want, this is a topic full of mystery and intrigue, but just how exactly does this fit into the wider mechanism of reality? Links mentioned in this episode: Buy the Usborne World of the unknown: UFOs book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/World-UFOs-1-Ted-Wilding-White/dp/1474992153/ref=sr_1_2?crid=SM9NVPPLOMKR&keywords=usborne+ufo&qid=1678446657&sprefix=usborne+ufo%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-2 Interview with former British Diplomat Gordon Creighton discussing UFOs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLdaBcOr_kU&t=92s Contact the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TheMechanismPod Contact the hosts: Davey: https://linktr.ee/daveyjohnston & https://twitter.com/DaveyJohnston Ash: https://twitter.com/UK_UAP If you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe and share to help spread the word. Thanks for listening!

In this first ever episode of The Mechanism, hosts Davey and Ash introduce themselves and discuss why they started the podcast, their hopes and aims for it moving forward and what to expect from the upcoming episodes. There's also plenty of speculative talk around Consciousness, UFO's, Synchronicities and more! Links mentioned in the episode: Read the 1960 'Brookings Report' here: https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015003453936&view=1up&seq=5 Contact the show: Email: [email protected] Twitter: @TheMechanismPod Contact the hosts: Davey: https://linktr.ee/daveyjohnston & https://twitter.com/DaveyJohnston Ash: https://twitter.com/UK_UAP If you enjoyed the show please like, subscribe and share to help spread the word. Thanks for listening!