In this episode of The Mechanism, podcast hosts Davey and Ash dive into the mysterious world of the Men in Black (MIB) phenomenon, exploring their role in UFO sightings, paranormal experiences, and “high strangeness” events.

Emerging from post-World War II UFO lore, the MIB have captivated and unsettled witnesses for decades, with their shadowy appearances often following sightings or encounters that challenge the known boundaries of reality. Davey and Ash investigate the origins of these mysterious figures, starting with the first reported encounter by Harold Dahl in 1947 and Albert Bender’s chilling MIB visitations in the 1950s, which helped shape the MIB into the cryptic entities we know today.

Moving beyond government agent theories, the hosts delve into deeper possibilities: could the MIB be paranormal or extraterrestrial entities? Trickster figures? Guardians of forbidden knowledge? Using insights from folklore and psychology, they connect the MIB to ancient archetypes - from shapeshifting tricksters to shadowy boundary-crossers, exploring whether the MIB might embody our collective anxieties about crossing into unknown realms.

Through this exploration, Davey and Ash discuss threshold experiences - moments that blur the line between known and unknown, where the MIB often seem to appear as gatekeepers of cosmic secrets. Are these encounters the result of hidden forces that lurk beyond our understanding, or projections of our own fears around hidden knowledge?

Books mentioned in this episode:

The Trickster and the Paranormal by George P. Hansen
An exploration of the trickster archetype and its connections to paranormal phenomena, including how it challenges the boundaries of reality.

How to Think Impossibly by Jeffrey J. Kripal

Kripal argues that “impossible” phenomena - like telepathy and UFOs, challenge our ideas of reality and reveal a shared human experience that transcends physical and mental boundaries. Kripal blends science and storytelling to show that the supernatural is, in fact, natural.

The Real Men in Black by Nick Redfern
A comprehensive investigation into the origins, encounters, and enigmatic activities of the Men in Black by an esteemed researcher.

Investigating the truth behind: Men in Black by Jenny Randles
A deep dive into the history and first hand accounts of the MIB phenomenon, drawing connections between these figures and broader paranormal mysteries.

Weblinks:

The Winter Hill Mystery: Steve Mera discussing 'MAFF' MIB sightings:

https://youtu.be/ubRPEYXsyvk?feature=shared&t=1367

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Podcasts mentioned in this episode:

The Higher Side Chats
Exploring everything from suppressed knowledge to the supernatural, The Higher Side Chats dives into topics that blur the boundaries of reality.

⁠https://www.thehighersidechats.com⁠

Rune Soup
Gregory Michael’s podcast on magic, mysticism, and the mysteries of life, exploring how these ideas intersect with contemporary events and ancient knowledge.

⁠https://runesoup.com

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In this episode of The Mechanism, podcast hosts Davey and Ash explore the 10 bodies of Kundalini Yoga, as described by Kia Miller.

Expanding beyond the traditional view of yoga’s three bodies - physical, astral, and spiritual- and the five Koshas, Kundalini introduces 10 bodies, including the Soul, the mind’s negative, positive, and neutral aspects, as well as energetic layers like the auric field, pranic body, and radiant body.

Davey and Ash delve into how these bodies shape spiritual growth and well-being, while also weaving these practices into discussions of wider phenomenology and paranormal phenomena, exploring their connections to experiences like energy fields, ancestral healing, and higher consciousness.

Web links and books mentioned in this episode:

American Cosmic: UFOs, Religion, Technology by D.W. Pasulka.

Explore the intersection of science, technology, and spirituality in this fascinating book that delves into humanity’s relationship with UFO phenomena and cosmic consciousness.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/American-Cosmic-UFOs-Religion-Technology-ebook/dp/B07LFL7QMG?ref_=ast_author_mpb

The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
Discover how trauma is stored in the body and its profound impact on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

https://www.besselvanderkolk.com/resources/the-body-keeps-the-score

YouTube: "Luminous Beings are we, not this crude matter"
Watch this insightful clip where Yoda’s famous quote inspires a discussion on the luminous nature of our true selves and our connection to the universe.
https://youtu.be/ToOwALsME1A?si=YQCU3gxqaqFhUV-4

YouTube: Kundalini Yoga and the Radiant Body
Dive deeper into the practice of Kundalini Yoga and learn how it helps reveal our radiant, authentic selves.
https://youtu.be/ToOwALsME1A?si=VlMyeDOghQMpWs1N&t=40

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Email: ⁠TheMechanismPod@proton.me⁠

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Ash: X @UK_UAP

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After what feels like an age, Davey and Ash are back! In this episode, we’re keen to get the podcast rolling again, starting with a quick update on why we’ve been away.

We’ll also dive into some fascinating new developments around the ‘Big Cat’ phenomenon we covered in Episode 5, including recent DNA findings that shed new light on the mystery.

From there, we’ll touch on a variety of curious topics—human perception, Reiki, Yoga—and, of course, share a few personal experiences along the way. We’re glad to be back and hope you enjoy the conversation!

Links mentioned in this episode:

Rick Minter’s ‘Big Cat Conversations’

https://bigcatconversations.com/

News article to DNA discovery

https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/mammals/big-cat-british-countryside

Dog & Gun Haunted Pub

https://www.dogandguninn.co.uk/

Contact the show:

Email: TheMechanismPod@proton.me

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Contact the hosts:

Davey: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/daveyjohnston⁠⁠ & X @DaveyJohnston

Ash: X @UK_UAP

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