Bending Spoons & Reality: Remote Viewing, Psi Phenomena, and the Labyrinth of Belief
In this episode, Kelly and Jay recount an extraordinary night at the International Remote Viewing Association conference in Cloudcroft, New Mexico—one that began as a simple group experiment in spoon bending and ended with a display of unexplained aerial activity over the nearby White Sands Missile Range.
As dozens of participants focused their attention around a bonfire, cutlery softened and twisted in their hands—just as amber lights began moving across the desert sky in ways that defied conventional motion. The synchronicity between the two events raised unsettling questions about consciousness, matter, and the possible feedback loop between human intention and the phenomenon itself.
Kelly and Jay examine that night moment by moment, reflecting on its implications for remote viewing, psychokinesis, and the broader study of anomalous events. Along the way, they discuss:
The history of spoon bending and PK (psychokinesis) experiments, from Jack Houck’s “PK parties” to government research programs.
The atmosphere and experiments at the IRVA conference, including conversations with legendary remote viewers like Lyn Buchanan, Paul H. Smith, and Dale Graff
The simultaneous UAP activity observed near White Sands and its uncanny timing with the group’s collective experiment
How belief, skepticism, and shared attention can shape reality—and why documenting the anomalous is never just about evidence, but about participation.
This episode invites listeners to consider the possibility that consciousness is not a passive observer of the world—but an active participant in its unfolding.
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TIMESTAMPS
04:17 Post-IRVA Conference Reflections
06:00 Deep Dive into Remote Viewing
17:34 Spoon Bending Experience and Online Reactions
35:22 Reflecting on Subjective Realities
36:53 Experiencers and Intellectual Humility
38:29 The Private Nature of Extraordinary Moments
41:15 The Challenge of Filming Personal Experiences
52:45 Skepticism and UFO Phenomena
01:04:46 The Magic of Field Work
01:06:54 Upcoming Projects and Community Engagement
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On Remote Viewing & UFOs: Paul H. Smith at IRVA 2025
In this special episode of Cosmosis, Kelly and Jay return from the International Remote Viewing Association Conference in Cloudcroft, New Mexico—where they spent a week immersed in the world of psychic espionage, anomalous perception, and frontier consciousness research. Surrounded by legends like Lyn Buchanan, Dale Graff, and Paul H. Smith, they were reminded of what drew them to this mystery in the first place: the humbling realization that reality is far stranger, and far more beautiful, than we imagine.
Recorded live at the IRVA conference, this episode features a captivating talk from Paul H. Smith, retired U.S. Army Major and one of the original remote viewers from the Stargate Program—America’s once-classified psychic espionage unit. Smith traces the deep and tangled relationship between UFOs and remote viewing, revealing how intelligence operatives and scientists like Ingo Swann, Hal Puthoff, and Pat Price used psychic perception to probe the mysteries of the phenomenon. From secret lunar targets and underground bases to the blurred boundary between consciousness and the unknown, Smith’s stories bridge Cold War history and the edges of human perception.
Whether you’re new to remote viewing or steeped in its lore, this episode offers a rare, firsthand perspective from one of the few who lived it.
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Resources & References
The Essential Guide to Remote Viewing: The Secret Military Remote Perception Skill Anyone Can Learn, Paul H. Smith:https://a.co/d/ge6aBnR
Reading the Enemy's Mind: Inside Star Gate, Paul H. Smith:https://a.co/d/gtWR9vv
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TIMESTAMPS
03:35 Special Talk by Paul H. Smith
06:10 Remote Viewing and UFOs: Promises and Pitfalls
08:43 The Stargate Program: A Deep Dive
15:38 Military Remote Viewing Operations
17:24 Notable Figures in Remote Viewing and UFO Research
26:55 Pat Price's Alien Base Discoveries
28:36 Pat Price's Remote Viewing Accuracy
30:35 Discovering UFO Bases
32:53 Project 8024: Government Remote Viewing of UFOs
41:19 Challenges and Value of Remote Viewing
44:40 Remote Viewing the Moon
51:59 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Into the Superspectrum: Following John Keel's Trojan Horse
In this episode, Kelly and Jay revisit the groundbreaking work of John Keel, one of the most influential and controversial figures in UFO history. Known for Operation Trojan Horse and The Mothman Prophecies, Keel pushed beyond the limits of conventional ufology to propose ideas that remain provocative more than 50 years later.
They explore both the human story of Keel—the journalist, traveler, and relentless investigator—and the radical frameworks he left behind for making sense of high strangeness. Along the way, Kelly and Jay connect Keel’s legacy to today’s debates, government narratives, and their own upcoming fieldwork.
Highlights include:
Keel’s unique approach: using news clipping services and personal witness interviews to identify patterns across thousands of reports.
His skepticism toward the extraterrestrial hypothesis and why he suspected UFOs were closer to home than another planet.
The “paraphysical hypothesis” and Keel’s concept of the super-spectrum, where UFOs and entities may be part of a hidden ecology overlapping our own.
Insights into window areas—locations where high strangeness clusters—and how this connects to modern hotspots.
The role of storytelling, control mechanisms, and myth-making in shaping how humanity perceives the phenomenon.
Why Keel’s outsider perspective continues to challenge both researchers and experiencers today.
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Resources & References
Operation Trojan Horse, John Keel:https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Trojan-Horse-Classic-Breakthrough/dp/1938398033/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0
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TIMESTAMPS
05:54 John Keel's Background and Early Career
09:38 Keel's Investigative Approach and Findings
13:40 Skepticism and the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis
20:08 Patterns in UFO Sightings and Flaps
33:38 Regional UFO Flaps and Media Coverage
35:19 Contemporary Ufology and Hotspots
37:23 Patterns in UFO Sightings
40:11 The Paraphysical Hypothesis
43:37 Control Mechanisms and Technological Inspiration
59:07 Color Spectrum and UFO Phenomena
01:09:54 Field Work Inspired by John Keel
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A New Force: Dana Kippel on Plasma, Consciousness, and the Divine Feminine
In this episode, Kelly Chase sits down with Dana Kippel—author of A New Force: Plasma, Consciousness, and the New Human Potential—to dive into her vision of plasma as a multidimensional, living intelligence that carries both consciousness and information. Dana opens up about her path as an experiencer, the role of downloads and intuition in her work, and why embracing the feminine side of plasma is key to unlocking human potential.
We talk about what it means to navigate reality through both science and spirit, how vulnerability can become a superpower, and why so many people are resonating with her message online. This conversation is raw, inspiring, and full of insights that reframe what it means to live in a participatory cosmos.
Music for Cosmosis is by Michael Rubino. The show is brought to you by SpectreVision Radio.
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Dana Kippel, A New Force: Plasma, Consciousness, and the New Human Potential https://a.co/d/2Vq0kLx
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TIMESTAMPS
05:27 Dana's Early Experiences with the Anomalous
08:31 The Impact of Trauma on Anomalous Experiences
12:39 Navigating Social Media and Personal Growth
19:08 Dana's Journey into Plasma Research
24:18 The Role of Women in Plasma Studies
32:47 The Hero's Journey and Authenticity
35:20 Sharing Personal Struggles and Authenticity
36:05 The Illusion of Enlightenment
38:10 Understanding Plasma: Science and Beyond
39:04 Plasma as a Multidimensional Substance
56:26 Exploring the Divine Feminine and Plasma
01:04:10 Future Projects and Final Thoughts
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The Call Is Coming From Inside The House: James Madden on Belief, Doubt, and UFOs
In this episode of Cosmosis, Kelly Chase and Jay Christopher King are joined by philosopher James Madden, author of Unidentified Flying Hyperobject: UFOs, Philosophy, and the End of the World. Jim has been part of this journey with us from the very beginning, appearing on The UFO Rabbit Hole podcast and in our docuseries Cosmosis: UFOs & A New Reality.
Together, we take a hard look at the state of ufology and how belief, ideology, and language shape the way we think about the phenomenon. We ask tough questions: Has ufology become a kind of religion? What does it mean to practice good “epistemic hygiene” in a field so vulnerable to disinformation and self-deception? How can we avoid falling into old patterns of certainty while still honoring the mystery?
This is a conversation about curiosity, responsibility, and the courage to sit with the unknown. Whether you’re new to the field or a long-time experiencer, Jim’s insights cut through the noise and remind us that sometimes the most important thing isn’t finding the answer—but learning to ask better questions.
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James D. Madden, Unidentified Flying Hyperobject: UFOs, Philosophy, and the End of the World: https://a.co/d/4F2Tpcl
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TIMESTAMPS
04:57 The Evolution of Ufology: A Personal Perspective
07:37 Ufology as a Religion: Belief and Skepticism
14:15 The Hero's Journey in Ufology
29:59 Challenges in Ufology: Secrecy and Belonging
34:43 Navigating Blind Spots in Public Discourse
36:32 The Illusion of Ease in Public Engagement
37:42 The Trap of Daily Grind and Outrage Cycles
40:02 Questioning the UFO Narrative
44:13 Skepticism and Authority in the UFO Community
46:33 The Role of Media and Public Perception
54:02 Positive Aspects of Ufology
56:15 The Power of Unanswerable Questions
59:05 Maintaining Intellectual Sovereignty
01:04:31 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude
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Reality isn’t what you’ve been told.
Cosmosis is your portal to the edge of what we know—and what we don’t. Hosted by writer and researcher Kelly Chase (The UFO Rabbit Hole) and lifelong experiencer and filmmaker Jay Christopher King (The Experiencer Group), this podcast explores the mysteries of UFOs, non-human intelligence, consciousness, the paranormal, and the hidden architectures of reality.
We’re not here for manufactured narratives about UFO disclosure or sanitized intelligence community talking points. We’re after the real story—one that’s far stranger, far more beautiful, and far more transformative than we've ever been told.
Each episode brings you in-the-field conversations and deep-dive interviews with experiencers, researchers, scientists, and visionaries—people pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and reimagining what it means to be human.
If you’ve ever felt the signal beneath the noise… if you’re ready to question everything and follow that signal into the unknown—you’re in the right place.
This is Cosmosis.
Come with us.
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https://Cosmosis.Media
[This is also where you can find all the archives from The UFO Rabbit Hole podcast.]
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