Michael Parker Media

From Counter Culture to Pop Culture, overworld to underworld, hometowns to ghost towns, nothing is off the table for this LA-based show. Host Michael Parker speaks with authors, academics, experts, and explorers to get the answers we deserve in the slightly messy 21st Century.

Michael Parker Media is a society podcast hosted by Michael Parker, with 65 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Michael Parker hosts Michael Parker Media, a society show with 65 episodes published.

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  The Cote Photo: 55 Years, One Frame, and a Mystery That Won't Go Away

  Sep 24, 202645 min

  In 1971, a Costa Rican government mapping aircraft photographed a large UFO above Lake Côte. Decades later, the cartography image (frame 300) shot from 10,000 feet with a Zeiss RMK 1523 camera still remains a mystery. J. Allen Hynek and later Jacques Vallee and others concluded the negative has not been tampered with. Filmmakers Adam Dillon and Megan Woomer talk with the original photographer, who tells his story for the first time in this new documentary. Watch The Cote Photo: The Cote Photo Website Thank you to everyone for listening. Please consider subscribing to the podcast and giving us a rating and review. It helps a lot. For more on Michael Parker: Michael Parker on X Linktree

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  Life, Death & LSD: Ram Dass and Timothy Leary. A 1960s Odyssey Pt 2 with Gay Dillingham

  Feb 17, 202623 min

  Director Gay Dillingham discusses her film "Dying to Know," about the friendship between Timothy Leary and Ram Dass, and their final filmed conversation in December 1995, following a period of estrangement. She describes the film’s themes—psychedelics, love, and confronting death—along with renewed psychedelic research for end-of-life anxiety, addiction, and PTSD, and support for adult sovereignty of consciousness. In memoriam: Ram Dass (April 6, 1931 – December 22, 2019) Timothy Leary (October 22, 1920 – May 31, 1996) Original recording 06/01/2016 dyingtoknowmovie.com

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  LSD, Liberty, and Timothy Leary: A 1960s Odyssey with John Schewel

  Feb 10, 202635 min

  John Schewel was a confidant of LSD guru Timothy Leary during the rise of the psychedelic revolution of the 1960s. John explains the historical context of LSD, MKUltra, and the founding of the League of Spiritual Discovery. Schewel shares insights into the personal and political struggles of the psychedelic movement, including Leary's legal troubles and eventual escape from prison. John co-founded the first NYC Be-In and was one of the 19 original members of the League for Spiritual Discovery. Original recording date 3/28/16 Follow Michael Parker on x.com/MichaelParkerLA linktr.ee/MichaelParkerLA youtube.com/c/MichaelParkerMedia

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  When Was Jesus Really Born and Who Were The Magi? Part 3 - with Tim Keyes

  Dec 21, 202559 min

  What was the mysterious "star" in the sky that guided the Magi on their journey, convincing them that a great new king had been born? Was it truly a single wandering object—or a series of remarkable celestial events unfolding over time? In this episode, we dive deep into these ancient astronomical puzzles and uncover why the Magi arrived in Jerusalem, rather than directly in Bethlehem, on December 25th. For more information: godsavetheking.org Follow Michael Parker on X: @MichaelParkerLA

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  When Was Jesus Really Born and Who Were The Magi? Part 2 - with Tim Keyes

  Dec 15, 20251h 24m

  In Part 2, we explore the celestial signs interpreted by the Magi as announcing the birth of a new king. Far from just three kings, the Magi were a large entourage of Persian scholars whose arrival in Jerusalem sparked widespread fear, especially in Herod.We also uncover fresh insights into Mary and Joseph's journey to Bethlehem and events upon arrival. Finally, we pinpoint the day of Christ's birth: a New Moon on the 1st of Tishri, aligning significantly with a key ancient Hebrew celebration. For more information: godsavetheking.org Follow Michael Parker on X: @MichaelParkerLA

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