Episode 74 – Halloween Nation with Lesley Pratt Bannatyne

Posted on October 12, 2011 by 30 Odd Minutes

In Episode 74 we explore the history and lore of Halloween. From bobbing for apples to a day of souls, we explore the legends and lore of this amazing time of year with Lesley Pratt Bannatyne! Bannatyne is the author of numerous books including: A Halloween How-to; Halloween: An American Holiday, an American History; and her latest book, Halloween Nation: Behind the Scenes of America’s Fright Night. You’ve seen her on Nickelodeon, The History Channel, and now live in the 30 Odd Minutes studios. Do the Oddballs dress up for this one? Tune in to find out!

Episode 73 – Evidence of Ancient Aliens with Peter Robbins

Posted on September 28, 2011 by 30 Odd Minutes

In Episode 73 we explore evidence of extraterrestrials visiting us long ago. Not just within the last few decades, but maybe centuries or even millennia ago. Did our ancient ancestors leave us clues in their cave drawings, artwork, religious texts, and paintings? We’ll explore all of that and more with our guest tonight. Peter Robbins is one of the most respected UFO investigators in the world today. He has more than thirty years experience as a researcher, investigator, writer, lecturer, activist and author. A regular guest on radio shows around the country, he has appeared on or been consultant to numerous television shows and documentaries. He is also co-author of the British best-seller, Left at East Gate: A First-Hand Account of the Rendlesham Forest UFO Incident, Its Cover-Up and Investigation. You’ve seen him on the History Channel, National Geographic, the Sci Fi Channel, Lifetime, and The O’Reilly Factor, and tonight he makes his triumphant return to 30 Odd Minutes. Don’t miss it!

Episode 72 – Southern New England Haunts with Andrew Lake

Posted on September 21, 2011 by 30 Odd Minutes

In Episode 72 we go ghost hunting in Southern New England with author and paranormal researcher Andrew Lake! This region is full of haunts — some historic, some dark and creepy, and others that are just weird. Andrew Lake takes us on a ghostly tour through some of the region’s most infamous haunts like the USS Salem, the Mark Twain House, Union Cemetery, Mercy Brown’s grave, the Houghton Mansion, and more! Andrew Lake is the founder of Greenville Paranormal Research, and he’s the author of the new book, Ghosthunting Southern New England. Is Nicolas Cage a vampire? Is Will Ferrell a time travelling cross-breeder? Tune in to find out!