Binnall of America

The legendary Larry Arnold makes his long overdue return to the show for a deep dive on spontaneous human combustion! We cover the cases, the theories, the challenges of studying SponCom, Larry's incredible legacy, and tons more.

UFO historian Jeff Knox talks classic flying saucer cases, like the 1965 Valensole encounter and Joe Simonton's infamous alien pancakes, and the importance of preserving the history of UFO studies. Plus, of course, tons more.

Podcaster Branden Morgan talks about an infamous New Jersey murder with Satanic Panic elements to it and other creepy true crime cases like Son of Sam and the Night Stalker. Plus Forrest Fenn's treasure and Branden's acting career that included roles in "Black Sheep" with Chris Farley and the 1993 "Beverly Hillbillies" movie.

Author and researcher Fred Andersson returns with more strange stories from Sweden, including an infamous political assassination that spawned an array of conspiracy theories, bizarre humanoid encounters, phantom strangers, trolls, werewolves, and a whole lot more weirdness.

Stephen Barcelo, founder of North Carolina's Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum, talks about the fantastic roadside attraction, shares Bigfoot reports he has received from visitors, and reflects on the experience of moving from New York City to a tiny town in North Carolina. Plus, of course, tons more, including recollections from his earlier work covering the Long Island serial killer.

Flat Earth proponent Mark Sargent returns to the program with his take on the wild drama currently unfolding in the community wherein multiple well-known Flat Earthers have disowned the controversial conspiracy theory. Plus, of course, tons more.

Podcaster Jessica Carlozzi talks about cryptids and 'cryptidbits,' the Megalodon, odd spots in Massachusetts, the Mapinguari of the Amazon, curious mysteries, and tons more.

Author Timothy Renner discusses his fantastic new book 'I Have Never Minded the Loneliness: Hermits and Their Stories,' an enlightening and entertaining look at some of the colorful characters who comprised the hermit subculture well over a century ago.

Paranormal researcher Barnaby Jones discusses his investigations into Dog Man, Bigfoot, and areas of high strangeness in Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, and beyond. Plus, of course, tons more

Podcaster Reverend Redbeard talks about the legends and folklore of Maine, including the 'haunted' Buck Memorial, the bizarre Palmyra Werewolves case, the Specter Moose, Bigfoot, big cats, and a little bit of pro wrestling. Plus, of course, tons more.

Author Kelly Milner Halls discusses reaching reluctant young readers with the wonders of weird, talking to kids about cryptids and ghosts, school visits and super fans, Titanic mysteries, wondrous albino animals, and tons more.

Author Sam Baltrusis discusses his deep connection and investigation into the Lizzie Borden case, provides insight into his clairvoyant abilities, shadow people and harbingers, his fascinating seasonal work with Santa Claus and, of course, tons more.

Researcher Nathan Paul Isaac of the awesome podcast 'Penny Royal' discusses Kentucky weirdness, the Hopkinsville Goblin case, Somerset strangeness, cattle mutilations, curious connections in government intelligence circles, and tons more

The legendary Loren Coleman returns to the show for an in-the-weeds conversation about the world of cryptozoology and all your favorite creatures: Bigfoot, Dogman, Mothman, the Tasmanian Tiger, Orang Pendek, and more.

Paranormal researcher Meghan Hock discusses her experiences as a freelance ghost investigator, haunted locations and homeowner claims of high strangeness, generational,and, of course, tons more.

We close the book on 2024 as Greg Bishop returns to BoA for our 18th annual year-in-review special.

Our old friends Jeremy Vaeni and Dr. Tyler Kokjohn return for another raucous BoA Christmas party. Happy holidays!

Paranormal writer and artist Miguel 'Red Pill Junkie' Romero returns to BoA for an epic nearly-three-hour-long jam session wherein we ponder the UFO phenomenon, AI, the world of high strangeness, and all sorts of other intriguing topics.

Author and researcher Drew Hurst Beeson returns to the program for a deep-in-the-weeds jam session covering a trio of classic unsolved mysteries: D.B. Cooper, the Zodiac Killer, and the case of the Yuba County Five.

Folklorist Delainey Bowers talks about Kentucky folklife, ostension, serpent handling, the strange tale of the Moose Lady, the art of taxidermy, the world of independent professional wrestling, and, of course, tons more