The Micah Hanks Program

This week on The Gralien Report Podcast, we kick off 2017 in style as Micah, The Reverend and Hobbo embark on our weekly studies of the mysterious. To begin, a strange death at the famous Cliffs of Dover led researchers to the discovery of two additional bodies… but are these strange deaths connected? Also, there is an alternative theory about what led to the sinking of the Titanic, but it doesn’t involve an iceberg; could flames be to blame instead? Then in hour two, we look at the strange story of how a “ghost ship” led to the cosmic sounding electronic music on Cabo Verde… a very serendipitous circumstance we might call one of many “cosmic coincidences” that occurs from time to time. In fact, the members of the Gralien Gang retell of their own strange experiences with cosmic coincidences, that range from uncanny serendipity, to the appearances of wildlife in conjunction with synchronistic discoveries. What is to be made of such unusual experiences? Micah takes us on a journey into the mathematics of probability as we seek to understand the ultimate nature of these occurrences, and whether they are indeed “cosmic coincidences”, or merely the way our minds perceive the seemingly unlikely when it occurs. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report Podcast, we kick off 2017 in style as Micah, The Reverend and Hobbo embark on our weekly studies of the mysterious. To begin, a strange death at the famous Cliffs of Dover led researchers to the discovery of two additional bodies… but are these strange deaths connected? Also, there is an alternative theory about what led to the sinking of the Titanic, but it doesn’t involve an iceberg; could flames be to blame instead? Then in hour two, we look at the strange story of how a “ghost ship” led to the cosmic sounding electronic music on Cabo Verde… a very serendipitous circumstance we might call one of many “cosmic coincidences” that occurs from time to time. In fact, the members of the Gralien Gang retell of their own strange experiences with cosmic coincidences, that range from uncanny serendipity, to the appearances of wildlife in conjunction with synchronistic discoveries. What is to be made of such unusual experiences? Micah takes us on a journey into the mathematics of probability as we seek to understand the ultimate nature of these occurrences, and whether they are indeed “cosmic coincidences”, or merely the way our minds perceive the seemingly unlikely when it occurs. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report, as we wrap up 2016, we take a moment to pay tribute in remembering the late actress Carrie Fisher, whose famous portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars films made her one of the most recognizable cultural icons of the 20th century. We also discuss the latest possible evidence of extraterrestrial radio signals detected from worlds far away, and the discovery of a strange sound in the ocean depths that some think could be evidence of a new species… but of what variety? In hour two, along with messages from our listeners, we feature a roundup of our favorite stories from 2016, which range from the creepy clown panic that occurred in the weeks leading up to Halloween, the search for alien megastructures, biotech companies trying to reanimate the dead, and a variety of new animal species that were found over the course of the last twelve months. All this, and more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report, as we wrap up 2016, we take a moment to pay tribute in remembering the late actress Carrie Fisher, whose famous portrayal of Princess Leia in the Star Wars films made her one of the most recognizable cultural icons of the 20th century. We also discuss the latest possible evidence of extraterrestrial radio signals detected from worlds far away, and the discovery of a strange sound in the ocean depths that some think could be evidence of a new species… but of what variety? In hour two, along with messages from our listeners, we feature a roundup of our favorite stories from 2016, which range from the creepy clown panic that occurred in the weeks leading up to Halloween, the search for alien megastructures, biotech companies trying to reanimate the dead, and a variety of new animal species that were found over the course of the last twelve months. All this, and more, on this week’s edition of The Gralien Report. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report, we celebrate the holidays with our special Christmas episode of the program, as Micah discusses the age-old family tradition of heading out to the theaters to see Star Wars Films. Many families are enjoying Rogue One: A Star Wars Story this year, and in the spirit of the holidays, we travel back in time to look at that utterly weird CBS Christmas special that featured the Star Wars cast way back in 1978. Despite the popularity of Star Wars, there was something else trending online early this week… involving the buzz that was generated by the release of the new teaser trailer for next year’s Blade Runner sequel. The big question, however, that has remained on the minds of fans for decades now is… was Deckard one of them?  We also take a look at a number of the most unusual Christmas traditions from around the world, which range from the weird, to the creepy. Then, our final holiday stocking stuffer for the evening is a special visit from our friend Marie D. Jones, author of books like 11:11: The Time Prompt Phenomenon and Destiny vs Choice. We discuss everything from archetypes that appear in films like the Star Wars series, to déjà vu, and time travel. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report, we celebrate the holidays with our special Christmas episode of the program, as Micah discusses the age-old family tradition of heading out to the theaters to see Star Wars Films. Many families are enjoying Rogue One: A Star Wars Story this year, and in the spirit of the holidays, we travel back in time to look at that utterly weird CBS Christmas special that featured the Star Wars cast way back in 1978. Despite the popularity of Star Wars, there was something else trending online early this week… involving the buzz that was generated by the release of the new teaser trailer for next year’s Blade Runner sequel. The big question, however, that has remained on the minds of fans for decades now is… was Deckard one of them?  We also take a look at a number of the most unusual Christmas traditions from around the world, which range from the weird, to the creepy. Then, our final holiday stocking stuffer for the evening is a special visit from our friend Marie D. Jones, author of books like 11:11: The Time Prompt Phenomenon and Destiny vs Choice. We discuss everything from archetypes that appear in films like the Star Wars series, to déjà vu, and time travel. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report, after sounding our special “Fake News” alert, we delve into discussion about cave dwellers, sea serpents, and mysteries of the past. Among these, we study an ancient settlement found off the coast of Sweden that is changing the way we see ancient humans and their activities… what does this have to do with Atlantis, and is there any truth to the legends about the fabled sunken city? Then in hour two, as we consider strange mutations and the ways humanity may be affecting nature, the conversation takes us back in time to the 1920s, when a Soviet scientist was actively trying to discern whether humans could be interbred with chimpanzees and other apes, in order to create a hypothetical hybrid species known as “humanzees.” But what if someone actually succeeded… how likely is it that “real” humanzees might exist, and if so, what does this mean in terms of human evolution and modern primatological studies? Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report, after sounding our special “Fake News” alert, we delve into discussion about cave dwellers, sea serpents, and mysteries of the past. Among these, we study an ancient settlement found off the coast of Sweden that is changing the way we see ancient humans and their activities… what does this have to do with Atlantis, and is there any truth to the legends about the fabled sunken city? Then in hour two, as we consider strange mutations and the ways humanity may be affecting nature, the conversation takes us back in time to the 1920s, when a Soviet scientist was actively trying to discern whether humans could be interbred with chimpanzees and other apes, in order to create a hypothetical hybrid species known as “humanzees.” But what if someone actually succeeded… how likely is it that “real” humanzees might exist, and if so, what does this mean in terms of human evolution and modern primatological studies? Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report, we take to the airwaves on the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks that brought the United States into World War II. As we remember the incident, we also look at the latest science pertaining to parallel dimensions, time travel, and the paradoxes that arise from such weird areas of science. This, in addition to talking a bit about how newly-released information about Area 51, which suggests the famous government installation has been “expanding” in recent years. Then in the second hour, whether it’s “mockumentaries” appearing on television networks, or cooked-up conspiracy theories involving pizza parlors, we examine the sudden fascination with “Fake News”, particularly in America. Does a culture of conspiracy help contribute to potentially dangerous theories about “false flags”, “inside jobs”, and “crisis actors” that actually defect attention away from important issues? Also, how does a history of “Fake News” fit into the discussion in relation to espionage, and bad information released by more traditional media outlets? Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report, we take to the airwaves on the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks that brought the United States into World War II. As we remember the incident, we also look at the latest science pertaining to parallel dimensions, time travel, and the paradoxes that arise from such weird areas of science. This, in addition to talking a bit about how newly-released information about Area 51, which suggests the famous government installation has been “expanding” in recent years. Then in the second hour, whether it’s “mockumentaries” appearing on television networks, or cooked-up conspiracy theories involving pizza parlors, we examine the sudden fascination with “Fake News”, particularly in America. Does a culture of conspiracy help contribute to potentially dangerous theories about “false flags”, “inside jobs”, and “crisis actors” that actually defect attention away from important issues? Also, how does a history of “Fake News” fit into the discussion in relation to espionage, and bad information released by more traditional media outlets? Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report, Micah and the crew depart for our weekly foray into space and time, as we examine the latest in a series of theoretical “contests” to Einstein’s theory of General Relativity. We also discuss strange powers of pets, and how some animals seem to be able to find their families, even after traveling vast distances to make their way to new homes they’ve never visited before. What kinds of abilities do our pets possess that we may not yet understand through science? In the second hour of the program, our subject is superintelligence, defined as, “a hypothetical agent that possesses intelligence far surpassing that of the brightest and most gifted human minds.” Or, as Nick Bostrom would call it, “an intellect that is much smarter than the best human brains in practically every field, including scientific creativity, general wisdom and social skills.” The idea that humanity will eventually one day meet a superintelligence of our own creation is no longer the mere stuff of science fiction… what will that eventual reckoning mean for the future of humanity? Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report, Micah and the crew depart for our weekly foray into space and time, as we examine the latest in a series of theoretical “contests” to Einstein’s theory of General Relativity. We also discuss strange powers of pets, and how some animals seem to be able to find their families, even after traveling vast distances to make their way to new homes they’ve never visited before. What kinds of abilities do our pets possess that we may not yet understand through science? In the second hour of the program, our subject is superintelligence, defined as, “a hypothetical agent that possesses intelligence far surpassing that of the brightest and most gifted human minds.” Or, as Nick Bostrom would call it, “an intellect that is much smarter than the best human brains in practically every field, including scientific creativity, general wisdom and social skills.” The idea that humanity will eventually one day meet a superintelligence of our own creation is no longer the mere stuff of science fiction… what will that eventual reckoning mean for the future of humanity? Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report Micah, Matt and Hobbo are on guard against catastrophe and cataclysms, as we report for the second week in a row about tsunami warnings in the Pacific, as well as why scientists want to preemptively attempt to move an asteroid, in case we’re ever in a position where learning to do so successfully might save life on Earth. We also take a look at a very strange story that involves sunken WWII vessels disappearing from the bottom of the ocean… who, and what technology, could have done this and gone unnoticed? During the second hour of the program, we examine the unusual history of anomalies associated not only with our own moon, but the search for a second moon orbiting the Earth. On a number of occasions, astronomers throughout the decades have believed that additional objects in our planet’s orbit were discovered, though proof of these claims has generally fallen short. Finally, in our search for hypothetical moons, we also discuss the notion of an “evil brother” to our Sun, referred to over the years as “Nemesis”, which some have speculated could be linked to cycles of cataclysms on Earth. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report Micah, Matt and Hobbo are on guard against catastrophe and cataclysms, as we report for the second week in a row about tsunami warnings in the Pacific, as well as why scientists want to preemptively attempt to move an asteroid, in case we’re ever in a position where learning to do so successfully might save life on Earth. We also take a look at a very strange story that involves sunken WWII vessels disappearing from the bottom of the ocean… who, and what technology, could have done this and gone unnoticed? During the second hour of the program, we examine the unusual history of anomalies associated not only with our own moon, but the search for a second moon orbiting the Earth. On a number of occasions, astronomers throughout the decades have believed that additional objects in our planet’s orbit were discovered, though proof of these claims has generally fallen short. Finally, in our search for hypothetical moons, we also discuss the notion of an “evil brother” to our Sun, referred to over the years as “Nemesis”, which some have speculated could be linked to cycles of cataclysms on Earth. Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.

This week on The Gralien Report, as wildfires are still scorching the earth above, Micah and Matt begin with a discussion of supermoons and tsunamis around the globe, as well as a report of anomalous lights that may have preceded a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that recently struck New Zealand. What does this have to do with folkloric tales of bad omens and strange lights in relation to natural disasters? In hour two, we shift the discussion over to the study of human consciousness, and how a recent Harvard study suggests that the root of human consciousness may have been discovered. This has us wondering about a rare phenomenon called “Foreign Language Syndrome”, and the strange affects on the mind, memory, and language that can result from brain damage, awakening from a coma, or even suffering a severe migraine, as reported in some instances. What role does all this play in the ongoing study of human consciousness? Join us and become a member of Gralien X for more great podcasts and bonus monthly specials. Sign up today and get access to the entire back catalogue of Gralien Enigmas, in addition to weekly installments of the “additional edition”, the Gralien X Podcast. You can also“Like” us on Facebook, or sign up to follow us on Twitter: @MicahHanks @Gralien Report Got information or comments you’d like to share with us for an upcoming edition of the program? Send Micah an email with your thoughts or other information.