ANOMACON: A Virtual Conference on the Anomalous
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MICHAEL IAN BLACK, SEAN DONNELY & DAN ST. GERMAIN (BURBS BROS PODCAST)

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We Want to Believe!

Summary: What happens when you get three stand-up comedians together to talk about weird stuff? You get a conversation that spans UFOs, ghosts, Bigfoot, JFK, consciousness, and so much more! Join Sean Donnely and Dan St. Germain from the Burbs Bros podcast as they navigate all-things anomalous and conspiratorial (in a fun way)
with UFO enthusiast and co-host of CNN's "Have I got News For You..." the one and only Michael Ian Black!

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DR. BEATRIZ VILLARROEL (ASTRONOMER & LEADER OF THE VASCO PROJECT & EXOPROBE)

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Are There Alien Artifacts in the Solar System?

​Summary: Dr. Beatriz Villarroel breaks down her latest scientific paper, currently in peer-review, which could possibly show proof of constructed technology, or technosignatures in the solar system. If confirmed, not only will this prove alien technology exists, but could reshape the way we look at the galaxy and beyond. 

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RICHARD DOLAN (HISTORIAN, AUTHOR & CO-HOST OF THE NEED TO KNOW PODCAST)

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Tic Tac UFOs Throughout History

Summary: Richard Dolan takes a serious look at claims that the 2004 Tic Tac UFO was a manmade craft, possibly developed in secret by the U.S. defense industry. Dolan then reviews earlier sightings of similarly shaped craft going back decades, and raises key questions about physics, command authority, and the lack of supporting evidence for the manmade hypothesis. The goal is not to prove or disprove any one theory, but to examine the evidence and assumptions behind them with as much clarity and context as possible.

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ALEX LEMAY (PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR & TELEVISION HOST)

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Ghosts and Aliens: The Strange History of the Spirit Box

Summary: Paranormal investigator, Alex LeMay, gives a detailed overview of the "Spirit Box" and how it became the device paranormal investigators and enthusiasts know and love today. But is it possible that the voices coming through may not be the spirits of those who have passed here on Earth, but possibly the voices of something much, much further from home. Dive into the history of this device and listen to recordings of Frank Sumption's conversations with who or what he claimed to have been not ghosts, but extraterrestrials!

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MITCH HOROWITZ (OCCULTIST, AUTHOR & TELEVISION HOST)

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Parapsychology: 101

Summary: What exactly is parapsychology? Renowned occultist and author, Mitch Horowitz discusses the legacy of pioneering ESP researchers J.B. and Louisa Rhine, considers the role of parapsychology today and what it reveals about the nature of the psyche. What lay between the divisions of "seekers" and "skeptics"?

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DR. SHEANNA STEINGASS (MARINE BIOLOGIST & TELEVISION PRESENTER)

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Maritime Mysteries: Haunting and Haunted

Summary: Mysterious disappearances of vessels and crew. Doomed expeditions. Strange sightings of ghost ships drifting amongst the sea ice, abandoned for decades. Our oceans are host to a plethora of mysteries both below and above the surface. Grab your spyglass and join Dr. Sheanna Steingass as she explores the history of some of the strangest and most haunting cases in maritime lore. You might not look at the ocean the same way again!

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PETER ROBBINS (UFO RESEARCHER, AUTHOR & PODCAST HOST)

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The United Nations' UFO Committee Initiative: A Personal Reminiscence

Summary: In late November 1978, the Special Political Committee of the United Nations’ General Assembly met for several days of hearings to debate the establishment of an agency “for undertaking, coordinating and disseminating the results of research into UFOs. Peter Robbins attended all of these hearings. This presentation takes us back to what transpired during those dramatic few days.

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CRISTINA GOMEZ (MEDIA PERSONALITY AND UFO RESEARCHER)

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UFO Cases from the Vietnam War

Summary: In this presentation, Cristina will break down a handful of declassified UFO cases that occurred during the Vietnam War. From the DMZ incident to Hanoi UFO attacks. From UFOs stalking American soldiers and enemy forces across Indochina. From F-4 Phantom jets chased by UFOs to UFOs melting weapons. These aren't just UFO sightings. They're documented encounters from combat veterans who witnessed otherworldly technology during wartime.

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ALEKSANDAR PETAKOV & AARON DEESE (SMALL TOWN MONSTERS DOCUMENTARIANS)

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Observer to Adventurer: Joining the Search

Summary:
 Aleksandar Petakov and Aaron Deese of Small Town Monsters sit down for a deep dive into their respective and sometimes overlapping journeys. From Bigfoot to UFOs, Dogmen to Dancing Devils, a look behind the scenes at STM and a few strange encounters along the way, join Aleks and Aaron for a far-reaching discussion, and maybe a little bit of advice for those on their own journey from observer to adventurer!

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ZELIA EDGAR (AUTHOR, RESEARCHER & HOST OF JUST ANOTHER TIN FOIL HAT)

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Haunted By...

Summary: The word "Haunted" conjures images of dark and stormy nights, old Victorian mansions, and shadowy figures stalking among the headstones. But what if the shadow at the foot of the bed was a werewolf? Or the things that go bump in the night were little grey humanoids? Or the recurrent sighting on a desolate stretch of road was not a bloody bride, but a UFO?

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NOMAR SLEVIK (AUTHOR, INVESTIGATOR & FILMMAKER)

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Humanoid Encounters

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This presentation includes five mini documentaries about strange creature sightings across the Northeast United States that Nomar has uncovered through his extensive research. These documentaries will include: Chance and the Alien, Near the Garden of Pale and Evil, The Frog People of Maine, Fairies on the River Bank, and The Medway Incident.

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CHRISTOPHER SOUCY (OWNER OF THE SAVANNAH PARANORMAL MUSEUM & RESEARCHER)

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Curating Nightmares: Running a Paranormal Museum

​Summary: The process of tracking down haunted items is an odd journey to say the least. What starts as being the repository for friends and family to relieve themselves of artifacts that give them the heebie-jeebies graduates to combing through local lore and legend to uncover the truth of that pesky cursed antique. Join Chris Soucy, owner and head archivist of the Savannah Paranormal Museum, as he details the peculiar world of safeguarding and exhibiting haunted objects.

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AMY MURPHY, KIM MOSER & CHELSEY LACELLE (PARANORMAL INVESTIGATORS)

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Phantoms of the Sea: Mediums, Myths & Maritime Mysteries

Summary: Kim, Amy, and Chelsey invite you into the mysterious world of Nova Scotia’s folklore. They explore the region’s rich maritime superstitions, the untamed power of the ocean, and how seafaring culture is etched into its architecture and community traditions. Their work ties these threads together, revealing how history, belief, and the supernatural shape local identity. To deepen the experience, they share recent investigation clips from historically significant houses across the province.

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PAUL KIMBALL (FILMMAKER, PRODUCER & TELEVISION HOST)

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Fascism, Antisemitism, and the Corruption of UFOlogy by the Far-Right

Summary: From Canadian neo-Nazi Ernst Zundel using bogus tales of Nazi UFOs in the Antarctic to identify gullible conspiracy-oriented recruits, to anti-Semite Jeff Rense’s radio program, to the far right cadre of current UFO “researchers” like John Ventre who have embraced the racist and fascist sentiments of MAGA, ufology has always had a far right underbelly. In this no-holds-barred presentation, Paul shines a light on the past and present of that dangerous group that has been hidden for so many years in plain sight.

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SEAN BARNES (HOST OF PARAREALITY PODCAST)

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The Ethics of Conspiracy Theories & Accountability: When Belief Crosses into Harm

Summary: This presentation will critically examine the ethical implications of conspiracy theory beliefs, focusing on how deeply held, but unfounded narratives can manifest into real-world harm. Through a series of high-profile case studies, audiences will trace the trajectory from online misinformation to violent action, harassment, or legal consequences.
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JACK DREHER (CLINICAL COUNSELOR, LECTURER ON MENTAL HEALTH AND THE PARANORMAL)

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Cryptids as Cultural Texts:  Understanding and Interpreting Cryptids through the Lens of Monster Theory

Summary: Using Jeffrey Jerome Cohen’s 
Monster Theory as a lens for understanding and interpreting cryptid phenomena, we can examine how cryptids embody cultural anxieties, challenge normative boundaries, and reflect societal fears. This interdisciplinary presentation integrates elements of folklore, psychology, and cultural theory to reframe cryptids as meaningful cultural texts.

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TYLER ROBERTS (HOST OF THE TOTAL DISCLOSURE PODCAST)

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Deterrence or Disclosure? UFOs, Nuclear Weapons & the Battle for Secrecy

Summary: Tyler explores the profound and undeniable connection between UFOs and nuclear technology—a pattern that has emerged across decades of military reports, witness testimonies, and declassified documents. From the chilling Malmstrom Air Force Base missile shutdown in 1967 to the repeated incursions over nuclear facilities around the world, we will examine the striking consistency in these encounters.

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