Beyond Belief Radio

What year is it? What is the date? The time? These are questions that we are all supposed to know, the answers are supposed to be universal worldwide! We live by the calendar. It tells us when to work, when to celebrate, when history supposedly happened—and even what year it is. But the calendar isn’t some untouchable law of nature. It’s a human invention, revised, corrected, broken, patched, and politically rewritten over thousands of years. Empires adjusted it. Popes re-engineered it. Astronomers argued over it. Entire civilizations lost days, gained months, or reset the count altogether.

So tonight, we’re peeling back the paper we’ve been obediently flipping since childhood. Where did our calendar come from? Why was it changed? Who decided what year it was—and who benefited from that decision?

And here’s the uncomfortable question we’re not supposed to ask: What year is it really? If the calendar has been altered, restarted, and corrected multiple times in recorded history, by what standard could we ever be certain we’re living in the year we think we are?

Listen to the podcast for Episode 24 here:

The 11 strangest scientific discoveries of 2025 | BBC Science Focus Magazine

The History of Calendars and How They Evolved – Calendar

History of the Gregorian Calendar | UniversalTimeDate

The ancient calendars that predicted the end of worlds

The 11 strangest scientific discoveries of 2025 | BBC Science Focus Magazine

Japan trials 100-kilowatt laser weapon — it can cut through metal and drones mid-flight | Live Science

AI is solving ‘impossible’ math problems. Can it best the world’s top mathematicians? | Live Science

Humanity has always dreamed of bending space with warp drives, harnessing the power of entire stars with Dyson Spheres, and carrying  the heart of the sun in our pockets with portable fusion generators. 

These ideas fuel novels, movies, and our imaginations—but the cold truth is, most of them are still out of reach. Why? Energy. Physics doesn’t bend just because we want it to, and the staggering power requirements for these technologies make them more fantasy than engineering—for now.

Welcome to Beyond Belief. Today we explore: The Tech That Isn’t (there)Yet—a place where science fiction meets the hard boundaries of physics.

In this show, we’ll dive deep into the feasibility of some of sci-fi’s boldest inventions, and also actual upcoming inventions, separating what’s theoretically possible from what’s flat-out impossible under today’s science. We’ll ask tough questions, confront hard limits, and explore whether breakthroughs in energy could one day move these dreams from fiction into fact.

Because the future isn’t just about imagination—it’s about what the laws of the universe will actually allow.

Listen to the podcast for Episode 23 here:

Nasa plans first crewed Moon mission in 50 years for February

‘AI slop’ is slowly taking over the Internet – but what exactly is it ? | Unexplained Mysteries

Rush Monty joins us on the show again with his unique skills and perspectives on computers, AI and futurism. He was previously with us on Episode #14: AI and the future of Computers

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Support our local artists and purchase on of Rush’s books on Amazon from his AI art series: Into the Mind of the Machine

There’s a hidden world most travelers never see… a world where the ticket to Paris isn’t bought, but given to you by generous benefactors . Where a luxury hotel key may suddenly appear in your hand without a single charge to your card. And where the most valuable currency isn’t dollars or euros… but points and miles, quietly collected and transformed into first-class adventures.

Even if you’ve never done much traveling, I’m sure you’ve seen some of your friends pictures and posts on social media showcasing the exotic destinations that they were visiting and you may have wondered how they did this? After all travel is crazy expensive right? While some people may have money to burn, many use a strategy called Points and Miles or Travel Hacking.

Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on a secret map — one that connects everyday purchases to exotic escapes. We’ll explore the quiet loopholes in the banking system, the hidden alliances between airlines and credit card companies, and the strategies that turn the uninitiated into globe-trotting insiders.

If you think travel hacking requires secret codes or is just for the rich… you’re about to discover just how wrong you are and how easy it can be to jump into a world of free (or heavily discounted) travel.

Listen to the podcast for Episode 22 here:

‘Are Airlines Already Using My Data?’ And Other FAQs About Airfare & AI

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Ancient energy weapons – Were they myth? Misinterpreted religious relics? Or actual advanced technologies lost to time?

Across ancient texts, from the Sanskrit Mahabharata to biblical accounts of divine fire and the Ark of the Covenant, we find cryptic descriptions of weapons far too advanced for their time—devices capable of emitting light, sound, heat, even destruction from a distance. The ancient Greeks wrote of thunderbolts forged by gods, while depictions in Egyptian and Mesopotamian carvings show what some claim to be handheld “rods of power.”

But here’s the kicker—what if these weren’t just poetic exaggerations? What if these so-called “mythological” tools were real, and were wielded not just in war, but as tools of population control?

Were these weapons handed down by higher beings, reverse-engineered from alien tech, or remnants of a pre-cataclysmic advanced human civilization? And more importantly—if such devices existed, did they elevate humanity… or enslave it?

Today, we’re going to examine the evidence, explore the theories, and follow the arc from speculation to consequence. Because if ancient rulers had access to weapons of light, sound, and vibration, you can bet your last coin they weren’t using them just for fireworks.

So buckle in, open your mind, and ask yourself: if technology advanced enough is indistinguishable from magic… are we looking at forgotten science—or a forgotten tyranny?

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/unusually-large-ancient-shoes-unearthed-vindolanda-roman-site-uk/

https://www.darpa.mil/news/2025/darpa-program-distance-record-power-beaming

https://aimagazine.com/news/what-9-000-microsoft-redundancies-say-about-the-tech-sector

https://www.surplusstore.co.uk/blog/crazy-military-weapons-that-actually-exist/

Fasces – Wikipedia

Today, we’re digging into the dirt of our past, challenging the narratives we’ve been fed, and asking the uncomfortable questions that mainstream history often ignores.

You know the old saying: history is written by the victors. The conquerors, the powerful, the ones who stand triumphant on the battlefield of time – they’re the ones who get to craft the story, shaping our understanding of who we are and where we came from. But what if there’s more to the story? What if entire chapters have been ripped out, whitewashed, or buried under layers of… well, mud?

That’s right, today we’re going deep into the enigmatic and often mind-bending theory of Tartaria – a lost civilization, an empire erased from our collective memory. We’ll explore the tantalizing evidence of advanced technology in a supposedly primitive past, the bizarre architectural anomalies that defy conventional explanations, and the unsettling idea of “mud floods” that may have literally swallowed cities whole, burying a forgotten history beneath our feet.

Are these just wild fantasies, or is there a systematic effort to conceal a grander, more complex human story? Join us as we sift through the rubble of the past, connect the dots, and try to reconstruct a history that might be far more incredible, and far more suppressed, than you ever imagined. This is Beyond Belief, and it’s time to question everything.”

Show Notes and Links:

(Composite map) Mappemonde dress es en 1450 – 4K resolution map zoomable.

Also check out Abandoned Alabama for a great article and interesting photos from before the 2008 renovation.

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Today we’re diving into one of the most critical—and often overlooked—aspects of disaster preparedness: communication when the grid goes down.

In a world where we rely on smartphones and the internet for nearly everything, what happens when those lifelines disappear during a major storm, wildfire, power outage, or even a nationwide emergency?

We’re breaking down the essential devices you need to maintain communication, no matter what.

From the simple but powerful FRS and GMRS walkie-talkies that keep your family in sync across a neighborhood…
…to HAM radios, the gold standard for emergency communication when cell towers fail.
We’ll also touch on satellite radios and messengers that can send a life-saving text from the middle of nowhere…
…and modern tools like WiFi GPS pucks that keep location data flowing even when your smartphone loses signal.

Whether you’re prepping for a weekend hike off-grid or building a full emergency communication plan for your home or community—this episode is packed with tools, tips, and real-world examples to help you stay informed, connected, and safe.

So grab your Bugout-bag, check your batteries, and let’s talk disaster-proof communication.

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This is another collaboration with two other shows this week.

Thanks to Discover Alabama for allowing us to host on their time on the powerful 101.1 WXJC this week! Be sure to check out their regular show on WXJC Radio from 3-4pm CST in the Central Alabama region.

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Stuff mentioned in the show:

5 Pack Faraday Bags

In this episode math meets mystery, and numbers reveal the fingerprints of the divine.

We unravel the beauty behind the Fibonacci sequence, explore the infinite complexity of fractals, and trace the elegant curve of the Golden Ratio—a pattern that echoes through seashells, sunflower spirals, galaxies, and even human DNA.

Are these just coincidences in chaos? Or signs of a deeper, intentional design?

Join us as we journey through the intersection of mathematics, nature, and science, uncovering the numerical patterns that have guided artists, architects, biologists, and philosophers for centuries.

Could the code of creation be written in numbers? And if so, what—or who—is the author?

This is Fibonacci, Fractals, and Form: uncovering the language of the universe… one divine digit at a time.

“Where were you when I laid the foundations of the earth … who determined its measurements?” (Job 38:4,5)

Listen to the Podcast here!

Show Notes:

To create your own Mandelbrot Fractals for free, check out this website:

The Golden Ratio

Apple Plans to Launch Smart Glasses in 2026

AI system resorts to blackmail if told it will be removed

U.S. to stop circulating pennies by next year – al.com

This episode is the second part of our collaboration with Big Dave and the Back To The Basics Podcast. In this engaging conversation, we delve deeper into how emerging technologies and the anticipated rise of AI usage could profoundly affect and impact preppers, as well as those of you who might be a little weary of the seemingly ever-increasing power of tech and AI in our everyday world. We explore various scenarios where these advancements could either benefit or hinder our preparedness efforts, discussing the balance between embracing innovation and maintaining a mindful approach to our dependence on technology. Additionally, we consider the ethical implications of AI integration into our daily routines and the importance of staying informed and adaptable in an ever-changing landscape.

Visit his website below:

Back To The Basics (with Big Dave)

Gear mentioned on the show:

5 Pack Faraday Bags

Once dismissed as fringe thinking or paranoid fantasy, prepping is rapidly becoming a conversation you can’t afford to ignore.

From rolling blackouts and food shortages… to global pandemics, cyberattacks, and even the chilling threat of an EMP knocking out entire power grids… the list of potential crises is growing.

In an age where modern life runs on fragile systems — electricity, logistics, digital networks — just one major disruption could push society to the edge. What happens when the trucks stop delivering food? When the lights go out for good? When communication collapses overnight?

This episode, we take a serious look at disaster preparedness — not as paranoia, but as practicality. We’ll explore the basics of what it means to be ready, the real-world events that are forcing average people to become planners, and why having a survival strategy might soon be the most important decision you make.

We also interview experienced prepper, Big Dave Richardson of “Back to the Basics” radio show / podcast and WYDE and Crawford Broadcasting.

Listen to the Podcast here:

Show Notes:

Note: This is part one of a collaboration with Big Dave and Back to the Basics podcast. Next week we will feature his show that I was on where we chatted about the potential effects of computers, AI and surveillance on the homesteading and prepping community. I will include a link HERE to his page and I have posted the show in its entirety as Episode 17 on our BB website.

Could the Prophecy of the Last Pope Be Unfolding Before Our Eyes? 

Humanoid robots run Chinese half-marathon | AP News

Scientists Unlock The Mystery Of Dead Sea Scrolls’ Preservation

“Thanks to breakthroughs in DNA technology and genetic engineering, scientists are now exploring ways to de-extinct species — using the blueprints of life to bring back what once was.”

“But this power raises deep, uneasy questions: Are we restoring the balance of nature, or are we simply playing God? Can we revive a creature without reviving its ecosystem? And when does innovation cross the line into manipulation?”

“Today, we dive into the cutting edge of de-extinction — the promise, the peril, and the profound ethical dilemmas behind cloning the past to shape the future.”

Listen to the Podcast here:

Show Notes:

5 extinct species we hope science never brings back

10 Mythical Creatures That Actually Turned Out To Be Real