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EP. # 1228 Weaponized Timelines: Nicklois Leonard’s Quantum Conspiracy

Navy veteran and thriller author Nicklois Leonard exposes the shadowy world of his Quantum Effect series. Blending time travel, black ops, and biblical prophecy, Leonard’s novels probe the origins of COVID-19 and

GUEST: Nicklois Leonard, a 25-year Navy veteran from Ohio, is the visionary behind the award-winning Quantum Effect series. His gripping novels fuse military sci-fi, covert ops, and spiritual prophecy, drawing on his extensive military background and fascination with advanced tech. With Literary Titan Book Awards for The Quantum Effect: Mission COVID-19 and Snakes in the House, Leonard’s cinematic storytelling challenges readers to question hidden global forces. By day, a corporate professional, he crafts provocative tales that blur the line between fiction and truth.

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Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/p/Nicklois-Leonard-Books-100071222327780/

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The Quantum Effect: Mission COVID-19

The Quantum Effect Snakes in the House

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EP. #1227 Mapping the Unseen World and the Lost Art of Psycho-Navigation  

Dive into the liminal realms with Nisha Burton on mastering the art of psycho-navigation. From lucid dreaming to psychedelic exploration, she reveals how to traverse altered states with skill and reverence. Discover why mapping your psyche is crucial before diving into plant medicine, the dangers of unintegrated Shadows, and the wisdom of ancestral traditions. Her book, Navigating Liminal Realms, unveils ancient consciousness technologies.

GUEST: Nisha Burton is a lucid dreaming expert blending Tibetan Dream Yoga with African and Native American traditions. As a filmmaker and VR creator, she translates inner visions into immersive art. She is the co-author, along with her mother, Norma Burton, of “Navigating Liminal Realms.”

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Navigating Liminal Realms

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EP. #1226 The Founders’ Hidden UFO Warnings: Unraveling the Liberty Code

What if America’s Founding Fathers knew about UFOs? In this gripping episode of Strange Planet, host Richard Syrett explores The Liberty Code by Tyler Gilreath, revealing hidden clues in the Founders’ writings. Did Washington and Jefferson guard secrets about extraterrestrial forces? As whistleblowers uncover crashed UFOs and reverse-engineered tech, Gilreath suggests a cosmic deception with spiritual stakes. Are these visitors aliens or demons? Join us to uncover how history, faith, and UFOs intertwine, potentially redefining liberty and destiny in a narrative that challenges everything you thought you knew.

GUEST: Tyler Gilreath is an author and researcher specializing in historical and spiritual dimensions of unexplained phenomena. His book, The Liberty Code, examines potential extraterrestrial references in the U.S. Founding Fathers’ writings, blending Enlightenment ideals with modern UFO disclosures. With a background in historical analysis and theology, Gilreath connects the Founders’ Christian beliefs to warnings of a cosmic crisis. His work has sparked debate, drawing attention for its provocative take on liberty, faith, and extraterrestrial influence. Gilreath is a frequent guest on podcasts exploring history, spirituality, and the mysteries of the universe.

WEBSITE:

https://www.skywatchtvstore.com

BOOKS:

The Liberty Code: How the Founders’ Secret Writings Expose the UFO Agenda and the Coming Alien Crisis

Gate of the Gods: Revelation, the Messiah, and the Second Coming of Babylon

Gospel Over Gods: Jesus Christ, the Fallen Angels, and the Supernatural War of the Bible

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EP. #1225 REM Clones & Ritual Arenas: The Elite’s Sinister Doppelgänger Plot

In this chilling episode of Strange Planet, Richard delves into the sinister world of human cloning with researcher Elana Freeland. Exploring her editorial work on 21st Century MK-Ultra Slave, they dissect Ron Alan’s harrowing tale of trauma-based mind control fused with cybernetic implants and spiritual hijacking. The discussion turns to Donald Marshall’s shocking claims of elite-run cloning centers in Deep Underground Military Bases, where synthetic doubles are exploited. From scalar waves to soul fragmentation, this episode probes whether human identity is a programmable pawn in a nefarious subterranean agenda.

GUEST: Elana Freeland is a titan of truth, wielding decades of relentless research to expose the hidden machinations of global control. A scholar of geoengineering, transhumanism, and consciousness militarization, she authored the seminal trilogy: Chemtrails, HAARP, and the Full Spectrum Dominance of Planet Earth, Under an Ionized Sky, and Geoengineered Transhumanism. As editor of 21st Century MK-Ultra Slave, Freeland amplifies survivor voices, weaving their testimonies into her unflinching analysis of electromagnetic warfare and synthetic biology. With a fearless pen and metaphysical lens, she unveils the elite’s silent weapons, challenging humanity to reclaim its sovereignty in a technocratic age.

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https://www.patreon.com/ElanaFreeland

BOOKS:

Chemtrails, HAARP and the Full Spectrum Dominance of Planet Earth

Under an Ionized Sky: From Chemtrails to Space Fence Lockdown

Geoengineered Transhumanism

The Geoengineered Transhuman: The Hidden Technologies of HAARP, Chemtrails, 5G/6G, Nanotechnology, Synthetic Biology, and the Scientific Effort to Transform Humanity

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EP. #1224 Decoding the Divine: The Sacred Science of Creation

Is the universe a cosmic accident or a divine masterpiece? Dr. William H. West joins Richard to explore Sacred Science, revealing how cosmology, DNA, and consciousness point to a purposeful intelligent design. From quantum blueprints to the mystery of near-death experiences, West argues

GUEST: Dr. William H. West, a Harvard and Johns Hopkins-trained oncologist, founded a leading cancer clinic, pioneering stem cell and immunotherapy treatments. A devout Methodist, he’s lectured for over 40 years on harmonizing science and faith. His book, Sacred Science, bridges cosmology, genetics, and theology, arguing modern discoveries affirm divine creation.

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Sacred Science: Understanding Divine Creation

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EP. #1223 Cosmic Curtain Call: Hollywood, UFOs, and the Dawn of Disclosure

Join Richard for an electrifying episode of Strange Planet as he interviews Daniel Harary, founder of the Hollywood Disclosure Alliance. Fresh from Contact in the Desert 2025, Dan unveils secrets behind the explosive documentary Inside Hollywood: Aliens, UFOs and the Quest for Disclosure.

He discusses the launch of the WOW! Signal News Service, his sci-fi novel After They Came, and chilling personal encounters from My Paranormal Life. From Hollywood’s role in soft Disclosure to whispers of high-level insiders breaking ranks, Dan reveals how 2025 could be the year UFO truth reshapes reality. Buckle up for a cosmic ride!

GUEST: Daniel Harary, a multifaceted Hollywood veteran, is a leading voice in UFO Disclosure. As founder of the Hollywood Disclosure Alliance, he bridges entertainment and UAP truth, premiering the groundbreaking documentary Inside Hollywood at Contact in the Desert 2025. With over 40 years as a publicist and owner of Asbury PR Agency, he’s also an author, penning After They Came and My Paranormal Life, detailing his UFO and paranormal experiences. A former drummer and comedian, Dan launched the WOW! Signal News Service to deliver trusted UAP news, uniting researchers and storytellers to amplify the global Disclosure movement.

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https://www.thewowsignal.news

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After They Came

Flirting with Fame: A Hollywood Publicist Recalls 50 Years of Celebrity Close Encounters

My Paranormal Life: Supernatural Stories from A Hollywood Insider

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EP. #1222 Revolution in Sound: The Scientific Genius of The Beatles

Join Richard Syrett on Strange Planet as Professor Mark Brake unveils the

Discover how their genre-blending—classical, Indian ragas, and psychedelia—forged a new sonic language. From ‘Eleanor Rigby’s’ baroque strings to ‘Tomorrow Never Knows’ psychedelic soundscapes, Brake reveals why Lennon and McCartney might echo Bach and Beethoven centuries from now. A fascinating blend of music, technology, and genius.

GUEST: Professor Mark Brake is an acclaimed science communicator, author, and educator, renowned for decoding the science in pop culture. With works like The Science of Star Wars and The Science of Harry Potter, he’s captivated global audiences at NASA, the BBC, and Seattle’s Science Fiction Museum.

Blending rigorous analysis with storytelling, Brake’s unique lens illuminates the technological and cultural impact of icons like The Beatles, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.

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The Science of The Beatles: The Technology and Theory Behind the Music and Lyrics

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EP. #1221 Unveiling the Grand Illusion – Barnum World’s Media Circus

Step right up to the greatest show on Earth—where reality bends to a scripted spectacle! On this riveting episode of Strange Planet, Richard and narrator Charlie Robinson unravel Barnum World, a biting mockumentary exposing media manipulation. Meet Hollywood’s elusive “James ‘Natty’ Jones,” a puppet master revealing how elites stage our reality. Is this satire or a stark truth? We’ll probe media’s role in psychological warfare, cultural programming, and manufactured consent. Can Barnum World awaken us from the circus of lies, or are we complicit spectators? Tune in to decode the illusion with Charlie!

GUEST: Charlie Robinson, a relentless truth-seeker, is an author, narrator, and host of the Macroaggressions podcast. His books, The Octopus of Global Control and The Controlled Demolition of the American Empire, expose elite agendas, while Hypocrazy skewers cultural double standards with wit.

A USC Marketing graduate, Charlie’s Las Vegas real estate experience revealed systemic fraud, fueling his skepticism of institutional narratives. As the new owner of Activist Post, he amplifies unfiltered voices. Narrating Barnum World, he brings sharp insight to its satirical take-down of media deception, echoing his mission to challenge the global “circus.”

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https://www.activistpost.com

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The Octopus of Global Control

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Hypocrazy: Surviving in a World of Cultural Double Standards

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EP. #1220 THE SECRET LIFE OF GROCERIES: THE DARK SECRETS INSIDE YOUR SUPERMARKET

On this riveting episode of Strange Planet, Richard Syrett welcomes

From the secrets of Trader Joe’s success to the grueling lives of truckers and the dark reality of forced labor in global supply chains, Lorr’s five-year journey reveals a system both miraculous and deeply troubling. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that will forever change how you view your supermarket cart.

GUEST: Benjamin Lorr is an acclaimed investigative journalist and author of The Secret Life of Groceries and Hell-Bent, a groundbreaking exposé on the Bikram Yoga community. A graduate of Columbia University, Lorr’s immersive reporting and sharp, empathetic storytelling uncover the hidden human stories behind everyday systems. Based in New York City, he combines wit and rigor to challenge our understanding of the world.

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EP. #1219 The Bank Robber Who Outsmarted the FBI: Joe Loya’s Tale of Trauma, Crime, and Redemption

Joe Loya, once California’s most daring bank robber, shares his raw, riveting story on Strange Planet. From a violent East L.A. childhood under an abusive preacher father to stabbing his dad at 16, Joe’s rage fueled over 30 audacious bank heists, outwitting the FBI with disguises and body doubles. Solitary confinement nearly broke him, but a transformative correspondence sparked redemption.

Now a writer and Hollywood consultant (Baby Driver, Taken), Joe unpacks

GUEST: Joe Loya is a former bank robber turned acclaimed writer and Hollywood consultant. Growing up in East L.A. under a violently abusive Christian minister father, Joe’s trauma culminated in stabbing his father at 16, igniting a path to crime.

In the late ’80s and early ’90s, he robbed over 30 banks with cunning disguises and high-speed escapes, earning notoriety as California’s most elusive outlaw.

After two years in solitary confinement, a correspondence with author Richard Rodriguez sparked his transformation. Loya’s memoir, The Man Who Outgrew His Prison Cell, and his work on films like Baby Driver and Taken showcase his storytelling, rooted in his youth as a Bible preacher.

Featured in The Guardian and CNN, Joe’s journey from rage to redemption raises questions about trauma, criminality, and the system’s role in shaping both. Joe’s remarkable story is the subject of  Season Four of the podcast series, The Burden:  Get the Moey and Run.

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