The Open Minded Skeptic
The Open Minded Skeptic
Sharon Ann Rowland
Is it time to listen to something different? Something alternate, without the usual bias, or levity applied to subjects routinely dismissed? If you find yourself viewing the normal world as odd, or perhaps out-of-touch with your own reality, tune in to our podcast, where we will be sharing the words (and various missions) of the OeC Magazine columnists, and people within the different communities that touch our hearts, our souls, and of course, manifest change within our fractured world.Our podcasts will be a combination of interviews with people who work and/or live outside of the mainstream, a plethora of scripted non-fiction educational discussions touching on the latest conspiracies, ancient origins, ufology, the paranormal, fringe or new science, metaphysical musings, natural living, various product, event, service, book and DVD reviews, as well as some of my own supernatural fictional stories (scripted and at times, unscripted).The goal of The Open Minded Skeptic is to make you question, as well as to create short and to the point podcasts, no longer than ten minute soundbites (finger crossed)!Initially we will be transitioning across from our other platforms a number of interviews and articles from inside past issues of the Oddities e-Club Magazine, whilst catching up with previous interviewees to see how they are going on their guided path!If this sounds like you - tune in, or check out our website www.tomspod.com!
Interview Highlights: Damien John Nott and Melissa Kennedy of AAPI (Part 4)
On this podcast we will be sharing some highlights from an early interview in 2017 with Damien John Nott and Melissa Kennedy of Australian Aerial Phenomena Investigations (AAPI).  Damien John Nott was born in 1979 in Sydney, Australia and grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney. His story came to public attention in 2012 after contacting a UFO research organisation in an attempt to find an answer to his ongoing experiences with the UFO phenomenon. These experiences peaked in the small country town of Dunedoo but not before his first sighting at the young age of 9 which spurred him towards a lifelong endeavour to research and understand what he was to later discover, is the most misunderstood and ridiculed subject in the world today. He has since amassed a prolific body of work documenting his encounters that remain to date, unexplained and unparalleled in the field of ufology. Melissa Kennedy has been involved with AAPI since 2013. Her background is in office administration but her deeper interests have always involved the true nature of our reality, the paranormal and other phenomena. Melissa has witnessed over 60 sightings many of which have been captured on camera. She is presently working on a book detailing the extraordinary experiences she has shared with Damien and a short biography of his life to date.Now, enjoy the show…   This is the fourth part of a four-part series.For more information:Check out the AAPI YouTube high strangeness captures.Email our host at [email protected], or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show
Jan 16, 2023
44 min
Interview Highlights: Steven + Evan Strong of Forgotten Origin (Part 5)
Our guests today are the hard-working father and son Progressive Archaeo Historian team of Steven + Evan Strong, who are also current columnists inside our magazine. Steven is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. Evan has a background in Anthropology & Indigenous Cultural Studies, Counselling & Mediation with Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Graduate Studies in Psychology.They have spent many years learning, living and/or working with the Bundjalung Language Confederation (Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales), Ramindjeri (South Australia) and Gumilaroi peoples (Northern New South Wales). They operate under the doctrine of Wirritjin (Black Fella, White Fella Dreaming): In remembrance of Karno W…., spokesperson for the Ramindjeri. They work with a diverse informal network of Independent Researchers, Original Custodians/Elders, Patrons/Supporters and Friends. This is the second part, of a follow-up interview three-part series. For more information:Check out Steven and Evan's website at www.forgottennorigin.com. Email our host at [email protected], or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show
Jan 9, 2023
45 min
Interview Highlights: Damien John Nott and Melissa Kennedy of AAPI (Part 3)
On this podcast we will be sharing some highlights from an early interview in 2017 with Damien John Nott and Melissa Kennedy of Australian Aerial Phenomena Investigations (AAPI).  Damien John Nott was born in 1979 in Sydney, Australia and grew up in the western suburbs of Sydney. His story came to public attention in 2012 after contacting a UFO research organisation in an attempt to find an answer to his ongoing experiences with the UFO phenomenon. These experiences peaked in the small country town of Dunedoo but not before his first sighting at the young age of 9 which spurred him towards a lifelong endeavour to research and understand what he was to later discover, is the most misunderstood and ridiculed subject in the world today. He has since amassed a prolific body of work documenting his encounters that remain to date, unexplained and unparalleled in the field of ufology. Melissa Kennedy has been involved with AAPI since 2013. Her background is in office administration but her deeper interests have always involved the true nature of our reality, the paranormal and other phenomena. Melissa has witnessed over 60 sightings many of which have been captured on camera. She is presently working on a book detailing the extraordinary experiences she has shared with Damien and a short biography of his life to date.Now, enjoy the show…   This is the third part of a four-part series.For more information:Check out the AAPI YouTube high strangeness captures. Email our host at [email protected], or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show
Jan 2, 2023
16 min
Interview Highlights: Judy Carroll, Human By Day Zeta By Night (Part 3)
Judy Carroll is a 65-year-old Australian who has been experiencing conscious contact with the extra-terrestrial race sometimes known as the Greys for many years. In her series of books, she tells about these experiences and what she has learned from her ongoing encounters. She is the author of three-(3) books:Extraterrestrial Presence on EarthThe Zeta MessageHuman By Day, Zeta By NightSupport the show
Dec 26, 2022
27 min
Gary McKinnon: Idealistic Hacker
On our podcast today I will be reading an article about idealistic hacker Gary McKinnon.Now, grab a coffee, sit back, relax and enjoy one of our original OeC Magazine reports.For more information:  Email our host at [email protected], or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show
Dec 18, 2022
7 min
Alternative Documentary Reviews
Enjoy this month’s Documentary reviews:·         Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead·         #PANODRAMA: An Expose Documentary·         American Anarchist​​For more information: Email our host at [email protected], or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show
Dec 12, 2022
12 min
Interview Highlights: Steven + Evan Strong of Forgotten Origin (Part 4)
Our guests today are the hard-working father and son Progressive Archaeo Historian team of Steven + Evan Strong, who are also current columnists inside our magazine. Steven is a secondary school teacher with a background in Archaeology and Education. He was involved in the formation of a Graduate Diploma of Aboriginal Education for the N.S.W. Department of Education, writing units on Traditional Law and Contemporary History. Evan has a background in Anthropology & Indigenous Cultural Studies, Counselling & Mediation with Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences and Graduate Studies in Psychology.They have spent many years learning, living and/or working with the Bundjalung Language Confederation (Northern Rivers Region of New South Wales), Ramindjeri (South Australia) and Gumilaroi peoples (Northern New South Wales). They operate under the doctrine of Wirritjin (Black Fella, White Fella Dreaming): In remembrance of Karno W…., spokesperson for the Ramindjeri. They work with a diverse informal network of Independent Researchers, Original Custodians/Elders, Patrons/Supporters and Friends.Today's podcast will cover:Ros' RocksAustralia's StonehengeFrederick SlaterTracey's Tablet This is the first part, of a follow-up interview three-part series. For more information:Check out Steven and Evan's website at www.forgottennorigin.com. Email our host at [email protected], or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show
Dec 5, 2022
25 min
New World Order
On our podcast today I will be reading an article on the New World Order, or the NWO for short.Now, grab a coffee, sit back, relax and enjoy one of our original OeC Magazine reports.For more information:  Email our host at [email protected], or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show
Nov 28, 2022
44 min
The Chills
On our podcast today I will be reading an article by Don Wadington, Metaphysical Author of "The Chills".Now, grab a coffee, sit back, relax and enjoy one of our original OeC Magazine reports.For more information:  Email our host at [email protected], or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show
Nov 21, 2022
6 min
Crystal Layouts and Scrying
On our podcast today I will be reading an original report on crystal layouts and scrying.Now, grab a coffee, sit back, relax and enjoy one of our original OeC Magazine reports.For more information:  Email our host at [email protected], or leave us a message on our contact page via tomspod.com!Support the show
Nov 14, 2022
8 min
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