What if an alien invasion didn't arrive in spaceships?

What if it arrived as an idea?

This week, Greg and Ash are joined by filmmaker Peter Stylianou, writer and director of the new UFO/sci-fi horror film THE NICE ONES.

Inspired partly by the strange social psychology Peter observed during lockdown, THE NICE ONES explores what he describes as a kind of “mind virus” — people believing they are acting for the greater good while becoming increasingly incapable of seeing themselves reflected in the people they oppose.

That idea eventually became something much darker:

“Maybe the mind virus is the alien.”

But the conversation takes an unexpected turn when Peter reveals an extraordinary personal experience.

Years ago in Camden, Peter says he looked at a man he knew and noticed something deeply strange about his eyes.

At first, Peter assumed he was wearing novelty contact lenses.

Then the man blinked.

And his eyes appeared completely normal.

Peter doesn't claim to know what happened.

He considers unusual lighting, perception, psychology and even the possibility that his own subconscious created an image to warn him about the person.

But he also leaves open another possibility:

What if he actually saw something?

That experience became one of the inspirations behind THE NICE ONES.

From there, the conversation moves deep into the territory Pursuit listeners know and love — UFOs and UAP, consciousness, interdimensional theories, Carl Jung, manifestation, poltergeist phenomena, astral travel, spiritual experiences and the question of whether some paranormal encounters might exist somewhere between an external phenomenon and the human mind.

We also discuss the viral “that motherf***er is not real” plane incident and how the experience of suddenly becoming the focus of millions of people helped inspire the film's protagonist.

And Peter takes us behind the camera to reveal how an independent filmmaker creates ambitious sci-fi on a micro-budget, why one enormous manor house became multiple locations, the realities of film distribution and why actually paying to watch independent films matters.

Plus:

The McPherson Tape.

Paranormal Activity.

Dogman.

Project Blue Beam.

Spiritual protection.

Strange synchronicities.

And why the things we cannot see may be far more frightening than the monsters we can.

This one goes places.

THE NICE ONES — coming soon.

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What if the biggest misconception about crop circles isn't that they're made by humans...

…but that human involvement means the mystery is solved?

In this episode of Pursuit of the Paranormal, Greg and Ash are joined by Citizen D, journalist, author and former crop-circle maker, to explore the extraordinary hidden world behind one of Britain's most misunderstood phenomena.

Citizen D is the author of It Can't Be People: Voices from the Inner Circle, a book built around first-hand accounts from the people who have actually gone into the fields at night and created crop formations.

And what they report completely changes the conversation.

Yes — humans can create astonishingly complex crop circles.

But according to Citizen D and other experienced makers, that is only the beginning.

We get into:

• how crop circles are really designed and constructed in darkness;
• why Wiltshire, Avebury and other ancient landscapes repeatedly become the centre of the phenomenon;
• mysterious orbs and lights appearing during and after formations are made;
• separate teams independently creating virtually identical designs;
• dreams and compulsions apparently directing makers toward specific symbols and fields;
• unexplained additions appearing in formations after their creators have left;
• strange figures and presences encountered in the fields;
• the Oz Factor and whether anomalous experiences can temporarily alter perception;
• synchronicities that seem almost impossible to dismiss as coincidence;
• whether crop-circle makers are creating the phenomenon — or somehow participating in something much larger.

Greg also shares his own experience inside the enormous Jellyfish crop circle near Wayland's Smithy, leading to a revelation from Citizen D about who actually made it — and the bizarre story behind its design.

The conversation eventually arrives at a much stranger possibility:

What if crop circles are human-made… but not entirely human-directed?

Are the makers unconsciously communicating with one another?

Are they accessing some shared field of information?

Or is a non-human intelligence interacting with the process?

Citizen D doesn't claim to have the answer.

And that's exactly what makes this conversation so fascinating.

📖 It Can't Be People: Voices from the Inner Circle by Citizen D is available in paperback, Kindle and audiobook.

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Where did vampires really come from? And why have humans been afraid of them for thousands of years?

From ancient Mesopotamia and Eastern European folklore to Dracula, Vlad the Impaler, Mercy Brown and modern vampire culture, this episode explores the dark and fascinating history behind one of the world's most enduring monsters.

Long before vampires became seductive, mysterious characters in films and television, they were feared as undead creatures blamed for disease, death and unexplained tragedies.

In this episode, we uncover:

🧛 The ancient origins of vampire legends — from Mesopotamia and ancient Greece to the vampire folklore of Eastern Europe.

🩸 The diseases that may have inspired vampire myths, including porphyria, rabies and tuberculosis — and why symptoms such as sensitivity to sunlight, aggressive behaviour and changes to the body may have helped create the vampire legend.

⚰️ The horrifying case of Mercy Brown, the young woman from Rhode Island who became known as the "last American vampire" after her family and community believed she was responsible for spreading tuberculosis.

🗡️ The real story of Vlad the Impaler — the brutal Wallachian ruler whose terrifying reputation helped inspire Bram Stoker's Dracula.

📖 How Dracula changed everything, from Bram Stoker's 1897 novel to Bela Lugosi's iconic portrayal and the creation of the modern vampire.

🎬 Vampires in popular culture, from Dracula and Interview with the Vampire to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Twilight, True Blood and The Vampire Diaries.

🩸 Modern vampire communities and real-life vampires, including sanguinarians, energy vampires and some of the darker stories surrounding the modern vampire subculture.

But perhaps the biggest question is this:

Were vampire legends really about monsters… or were they humanity's attempt to explain death, disease and the things we didn't understand?

This is the dark history of vampires — a journey through folklore, disease, death, superstition and the real people behind some of the world's most terrifying legends.

If you enjoy true history, dark history, horror, folklore, unexplained mysteries and the origins of legendary creatures, this episode is for you.

What happens when the people trained to observe, investigate and report the facts encounter something they simply cannot explain? In this episode of Pursuit of the Paranormal, we speak with Inspector Roy Teague about his new book, Close Encounters of the Police Kind, which explores extraordinary accounts of UFOs, UAP, strange lights and unexplained phenomena witnessed by serving and former British police officers. These aren’t stories from anonymous internet posts. They come from people whose careers depended on observation, accuracy and giving reliable accounts of what they witnessed. We talk to Roy about some of the incredible cases featured in the book, why police officers have historically been reluctant to speak publicly about paranormal or UFO encounters, how these incidents were treated within the force, and whether attitudes towards UAP are finally beginning to change. We also ask the bigger question: when trained police witnesses report seeing something impossible, how seriously should we take their testimony?

👮 Guest: Inspector Roy Teague

📖 Book: Close Encounters of the Police Kind

🛸 UFOs • UAP • Police Encounters • Unexplained Phenomena • British UFO Cases

Link to Youtube - https://youtube.com/@royteague

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What if the biggest mystery isn't UFOs... but consciousness itself? In this fascinating episode of Pursuit of the Paranormal, Greg and Ash are joined by Sean Webb, author of NHI Connected Mind, to explore one of the most thought-provoking theories in modern consciousness research. Sean believes the phenomenon extends far beyond spacecraft and extraterrestrials. Instead, he argues that Non-Human Intelligence (NHI), consciousness, artificial intelligence, and humanity's future may all be deeply connected.

During this conversation we discuss:

👽 Sean's personal NHI experiences

🧠 Is consciousness fundamental to AI?

🤖 Why AI could become humanity's greatest challenge—or greatest ally

🔒 Government interest in consciousness research

❤️ Why compassion could be the missing ingredient in advanced AI

🔮 What the future of humanity may look like Whether you're interested in UFOs, consciousness, artificial intelligence or the biggest questions about reality itself, this is a conversation that will challenge how you think about the phenomenon.

If a super-intelligent AI and a UFO pilot both claimed to have a soul, who would you believe first?

👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments: Is consciousness the key to understanding NHI?

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https://youtube.com/@MindHackingHappiness

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In this episode of Pursuit Of The Paranormal Podcast we speak to Bo from Don't Be Told. We discuss his paranormal, UAP and meditation experiences and he discusses the portals that stars are.

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The UFO conversation has changed dramatically in recent years. Whistleblowers, military encounters and government disclosures have pushed the phenomenon into the mainstream—but what if the biggest mystery isn't in the sky... but in the human mind?

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In this fascinating episode of Pursuit of the Paranormal, Greg is joined by Psionics: The Minds That Summon UFOs' Patrick Scott Armstrong, presenter of the documentary and host of the hugely popular Vetted podcast.

Together, they discuss the making of the film, which follows people who believe consciousness itself may play a role in UFO encounters. Over the course of a year, the filmmakers documented contact experiments across the United States and the UK, approaching the subject with open minds and no predetermined conclusions.

We explore:

• Could consciousness be connected to the UFO phenomenon?
• What really happened during the filming of Psionics?
• The controversy surrounding CE-5 and consciousness-based contact.
• How Patrick's own views evolved throughout the project.
• The overlap between UFOs, high strangeness and the wider paranormal.

Whether you're a sceptic, a believer, or simply fascinated by the unknown, this is a conversation that asks some of the biggest questions surrounding the UFO mystery today.

👽 Is the phenomenon purely physical... or could the mind itself be part of the equation?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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https://youtube.com/@vettedpodcast

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This episode explores the most popular ghost‑hunting tools and ranks them by reliability. Greg & Ash explain why certain devices — like cat balls, spirit boxes, and REM pods — often produce false positives, and how investigators can avoid being misled by environmental interference.

A must‑listen for fans searching best paranormal equipment, ghost‑hunting beginners, or paranormal investigation tips.

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This episode delves into the intriguing world of the Talika Arms, a pub situated in Hollywell, North Wales, which has garnered attention for its documented paranormal activity. I shall elucidate the building's eerie ambiance, characterized by boarded windows and a haunting silence, which contributes to its reputation as a site of spectral occurrences. Unlike many other establishments of its kind, the Talika Arms is notable for its history of verified reports of supernatural events, as chronicled in local news and planning documents. As we explore the narratives surrounding this location, it becomes evident that the spectral phenomena intensified following its closure in 2018, rather than abating. Thus, we invite you to join us as we uncover the unsettling tales that have emerged from this historically charged site and its surroundings, shedding light on the curious intersection of history and ghostly legends. The discussion navigates the eerie and historically rich landscape of the Talika Arms, a pub located in the town of Hollywell, North Wales. The building, which has stood since the 19th century, presents a façade that inherently suggests a spectral presence, characterized by boarded windows and peeling paint, alongside the heavy silence typical of abandoned structures. Despite its dilapidated state, the Talika Arms is distinguished by its documented history of paranormal activity, which transcends mere folk tales and urban legends. Reports from credible news sources and official planning documents substantiate claims of strange occurrences, including inexplicable phenomena such as locked doors opening mysteriously, missing bottles, and flickering light bulbs, all witnessed not just by patrons but by those involved in its redevelopment. These incidents intensify the intrigue surrounding the building, particularly as they have reportedly escalated since its closure in 2018, suggesting a restless energy that continues to permeate its walls. The narrative also examines the broader context of Hollywell as a historically significant corridor, which has served pilgrims, workers, and travelers over generations. It posits that the intersection of such diverse human experiences could contribute to the residual energy believed to foster hauntings. The mention of local media coverage further amplifies the pub's notoriety, as aspects of its haunting are discussed not only in ghostly terms but also in the context of urban redevelopment, merging the realms of the supernatural and the tangible. This duality encapsulates the essence of the Talika Arms as both a physical structure and a vessel of history, where the past and present converge in a haunting narrative. Subsequent discussions venture into other haunted establishments in Hollywell, such as the Old Wine Vaults and the Boar's Head, each with their own tales of paranormal encounters that further enrich the town's spectral tapestry. These establishments contribute to a broader discourse on how shared experiences of the supernatural can create a collective memory that binds locals and visitors alike, affirming the enduring allure of haunted places and the stories they tell.

Takeaways:

• The Talika Arms in Hollywell, North Wales, is renowned for its documented paranormal activity.
• Reports of unusual occurrences at the Talika Arms intensified following its closure in 2018.
• Local news outlets have published credible accounts of strange happenings at the Talika Arms.
• Witnesses have described various phenomena, such as locked doors and disappearing items, at the Talika Arms.
• The historical significance of the Talika Arms contributes to the belief in its haunting.
• Several other pubs in Hollywell are also noted for their own unique ghostly experiences.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Talacre Arms
• Talacre Arms
• Nation Kumru
• Daily Post
• Flintshire Paranormal Society