The Micah Hanks Program is a weekly podcast that covers science and the mysteries of our universe. Taking a critically-minded approach to the study of our world, each week Micah presents commentary and discussions with guests on subjects that include mysteries of physics and astronomy, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI), UFOs, myths and folklore, archaeology and ancient mysteries, artificial intelligence, futurism, cryptozoology, science fiction, and entertainment. Each week ...
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Sasquatch Tracks takes a scientific look at whether there are large animal species that remain undiscovered. With special emphasis on the Sasquatch in North America, the show looks at claims of apelike “relict hominoids” and other animals purported to exist in various parts of the world.
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News, Current Events, Politics, and History, Without the Slant.
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Ghosts in the Mountains explores the eerie, unexplained, and deeply mysterious stories hiding within the misty peaks of Western North Carolina and beyond. From haunted hotels and spectral legends to cryptid sightings and lost treasures, hosts Caleb Hanks and Austin Burgess take you deep into the folklore, history, and firsthand encounters that shape the region’s paranormal landscape. Each episode uncovers chilling tales, eyewitness accounts, and historical mysteries, blending investigative s ...
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The Destiny Podcast There is a good deal of wisdom that has been handed down from the past, designed to enhance, improve and evolve the human condition. Meditation, Yoga, herbal medicines and a host of other modalities were developed to improve consciousness and the Mind, Body and Spirit connection which are vital as we move into the next stage of our evolution. Destiny looks at these ancient systems and integrates them with our current knowledge and understanding for how we perceive the wor ...
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Shadows in the Data: UAP Sightings, Stealth Craft, and DoD “Silencing” | MHP 07.22.25.
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1:00:32This week, sudden news of the firing of former AARO Deputy Director Tim Phillips has sparked controversy following a series of interviews in which he discussed UAPs—particularly black triangle craft exhibiting silent flight, low heat signatures, and advanced maneuverability. Though Phillips emphasized these objects are likely terrestrial in origin,…
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Tic Tac USA: Lockheed Martin's Biggest Secret? | MHP 07.16.25.
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59:55Since the story of a remarkable 2004 U.S. military UAP incident involving the USS Nimitz Carrier Strike Group first came to widespread public attention, speculation has ensued about whether anomalous aerial vehicle popularly known as the "Tic Tac" might be a secretive U.S. technology. Now, new claims have come to light that argue the unusual vehicl…
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GITM - Ep #26 - Ghosts Of The Biltmore House
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1:22:06In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the lingering spirits said to haunt America’s largest home: the historic Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina. From whispered voices in the library calling out for George Vanderbilt, to phantom footsteps on the grand staircase, the Biltmore’s opulent halls may still echo with more than …
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In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we dive into one of the most debated pieces of paranormal evidence: orbs. Are they spiritual manifestations? Dust particles caught in the flash? Or something more mysterious altogether? From glowing spheres in Civil War cemeteries to elusive lights in Appalachian photographs, we explore the strange histor…
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Shadows in the Sky: UAPx and the Scientific Study of Anomalous Phenomena | MHP 07.08.25.
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1:00:13In July 2021, researchers conducted a week-long scientific expedition off California’s Catalina Island to study unidentified aerial phenomena using visible, infrared, and radiation sensors. While most anomalies were resolved through analysis, one unexplained event—captured around 4 a.m. on July 16—remains outstanding, marked by a dark object and po…
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Wiki Wars: The Stigma Strikes Back | MHP 070125
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59:25A long time ago, in a galaxy far away... there was once an effort to construct "the largest encyclopedia in history, both in terms of breadth and in terms of depth,” which its co-founder said should also fundamentally “be a reliable resource.” That site, of course, is Wikipedia, and today, that same co-founder, Larry Sanger, has his doubts about th…
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In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we dive deep into one of America’s most infamous and enduring paranormal legends — the Bell Witch haunting of Adams, Tennessee. From mysterious knocks on the wall to violent physical attacks and eerie voices in the night, the Bell family was allegedly tormented by a supernatural force between 1817 and 182…
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UAP Indications: Analysis and Intentions of the Operators | MHP 06.25.25.
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1:00:20Since the Second World War, sightings of anomalous phenomena near U.S. strategic sites have been logged, pointing to what some interpret as a serious national security for not only America, but for militaries around the world. What are these objects, and what are the intentions of their operators? This week on The Micah Hanks Program, we are joined…
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GITM - Ep #23 - The Haunting Of Barley’s Taproom
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1:06:30In the heart of downtown Asheville, Barley’s Taproom is known for its craft beer, historic charm but also for its chilling tales of the paranormal. In this episode, we explore one of the city’s most iconic haunted locations, where staff and patrons alike have reported multiple ghostly phenomena including the presence of a mysterious woman walking u…
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GITM - Ep #22 - The Tallulah Gorge with Dr. Allen Greenfield
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1:25:58Tucked deep in the Appalachian foothills of northern Georgia, Tallulah Gorge is known for its breathtaking cliffs and cascading waterfalls—but hidden in the shadow of its beauty are stories that defy explanation. In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore reports of glowing-eyed “little people” seen among the rocks and a decades-long pa…
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The Pentagon's UFO Problem: Truth, Lies, and Anomalies | MHP 06.17.25.
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1:00:15Following a recent "bombshell" report by the Wall Street Journal revealing the Pentagon's secretive disinformation efforts involving UFOs since the Cold War, controversy has erupted over the extent of the long-running deception, whether the new "revelations" are actually just more disinfo, and what this means in terms of investigation of "real" UAP…
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David Zigan: Bigfoot Forensics | ST 66
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1:32:45In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team is joined by David Zigan, a veteran investigator with over two decades of experience as a certified peace officer in Georgia, currently working in a Crime Scene Investigations Unit near Atlanta. A graduate of the National Forensic Academy, Zigan holds certifications in latent fingerprint examination…
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Operation Deception: The Pentagon's UFO Disinfo Campaign | MHP 06.11.25.
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57:43Throughout the Cold War, the Pentagon secretly produced fake images, documents, and other materials related to alleged UFO programs, which were leaked through covert placement in public areas, dissemination through the UFO community, and even shown during fake briefings provided to members of the U.S. military. Today, the full extent of the secreti…
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Deep in the Smoky Mountains, high along the Blue Ridge Parkway, there’s a place where the night sky flickers with lights no one can explain. Welcome to the Thomas Divide—an ancient ridgeline steeped in Appalachian beauty and wrapped in paranormal mystery. For generations, locals and travelers alike have reported strange orbs floating over the treet…
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GITM - Ep #20 - The Cherokee Little People
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1:37:24Long before settlers arrived in the Appalachian Mountains, the Cherokee spoke of the Yunwi Tsunsdi’—the Little People. Said to stand no taller than a child, these elusive, ancient beings are described as protectors, tricksters, and watchers of the land. Some say they live in hidden caves and ridge-lines, appearing only to those who truly need help……
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The Tic Tac Report: BAASS Document Leaks and AAWSAP Secrets | MHP 06.02.25.
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59:58Between 2008 and 2010, a secretive program within the Defense Intelligence Agency investigated several high-profile UAP incidents, exploring their national defense implications and the possibility of whether new technologies could be derived from their study. Known as the Advanced Aerospace Weapons Systems Application Program (AAWSAP), the program …
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GITM - Ep #19 - The Haunting Of Hixon House
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1:17:42In this spine-tingling episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, Caleb and Austin sit down with Caleb’s longtime friend Matt Hixon to share an unsettling story that strikes close to home—literally. Matt and his family once lived in a charming house in Candler, North Carolina, but their experience was anything but ordinary. What began as faint sounds in t…
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The Mystery Spheres: A Case History of Spherical UAP Curiosities | MHP 05.27.25.
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59:35A mysterious metallic sphere allegedly discovered near Buga, Columbia, has recently made headlines, after viral videos appeared online which claim to show the object in flight prior crashing into the ground. While some mainstream outlets have picked up the story, what are the actual details about this purported "mystery sphere"? This week on The Mi…
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GITM - Ep #18 - UFOs Over North Carolina with Micah Hanks
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1:25:00In this special episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we sit down with researcher, author, and podcast host Micah Hanks to dive deep into North Carolina’s long, strange history of UFO sightings. From the mysterious Lumberton encounter of the 1970s, to modern-day reports of massive, triangular crafts hovering silently over small towns—this state has a…
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UFOs and Intelligence: FBI Briefings, Japan's 'AARO', and DoD UAP Videos | MHP 05.20.25.
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59:51Recently on Capitol Hill, lawmakers were provided a classified briefing on UAP by the FBI, and now several U.S. Representatives are saying the Bureau needs to be more involved in the Pentagon's investigations into anomalous phenomena. We take a look at what members of Congress have had to say about the FBI's briefing, and where things may go from h…
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GITM - Ep #17 - Blackbeard’s Ghost and the Hauntings of Coastal NC
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58:51In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we journey to the windswept shores and shifting sands of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, where the restless spirit of the most infamous pirate of all time, Blackbeard, is said to still stalk the waves. From the eerie glow of “Teach’s Light” near Ocracoke to whispered sightings of his headless apparition wan…
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In this installment of Sasquatch Tracks, the team presents an update on the well-attended annual Ohio Bigfoot Conference, before taking a deep-dive into one of the most promising new analytical endeavors related to relict hominoid research, The Sasquatch Data Project. Joining us to discuss this ambitious effort is Terrestrial, the nom de plume of t…
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Immaculate Confusion: Truth, Lies, & UAP Media Controversies | MHP 05.12.25.
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59:29In recent days, a bombshell NewsNation’s special, "Hunting UFOs: The Desert Sky Mystery," hosted by Ross Coulthart, told the story of Border Patrol agent Bob Thompson and his claims of anomalous aerial sightings along the U.S.-Mexico border. However, while the program presented the story as being "the first time" Thompson had come forward, that's n…
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Eyes in the Skies: Spy Balloons, AARO, and UAPs on Capitol Hill | MHP 05.05.25.
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1:02:15In 2023, a massive Chinese spy balloon drifted through U.S. airspace before being shot down off the South Carolina coast. Since that time, much has been learned about the notorious incident, which prompted some to consider whether a majority of the unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) observed by military personnel could be similar, relatively si…
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GITM - Ep #16 - The Bigfoot Of Madison County
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1:03:25In this episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we turn back the clock to the late 1950s for a startling encounter that still echoes through the hollers of Madison County, North Carolina. Just after sunset, something massive and unknown broke into a family’s chicken coop—and it wasn’t after eggs. A man described a towering creature, shrouded in shadow.…
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GITM - Ep #15 - The Haunting of Zelda Fitzgerald
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1:19:38In this haunting episode of Ghosts in the Mountains, we explore the tragic final chapter of Zelda Fitzgerald’s life—the iconic flapper, writer, and wife of F. Scott Fitzgerald—whose story ended in flames at Asheville’s Highland Hospital in 1948. As the fire consumed the historic building, it left behind more than just ash and sorrow; it sparked a l…
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