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U.S. Phenomenon

U.S. Phenomenon

Written by: Mario Magaña
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It all started 20 plus years ago, driving home from working a swing shift. I turned on the radio and heard a voice that was electric. It happened during the middle of the segment when the topic was about UFO’s. Next thing I know I’m home. I was pulled into the conversation that I felt like I was with the host and the guest hanging around the water cooler. I would tune into the show nightly until I was moved from swing shift. After that I would tune in from time to time. When Art Bell left the show. Some of the host's fill in were just not the same. Art Bell was able to ask the questions without feeling like he was leaning in any direction. After the Art Bell chapter closed on the show, I would still tune in from time to time. Was it Art or was it the show brand that I loved so much?Fast forward 2020 I was hosting a radio weekend shift at the heritage station in Seattle from 6am to 12pm, When we got rocked with the pandemic I was asked to take a leave from my on air hosting duties till further notice. That's when I came up with the idea to continue with a podcast. My goal was to interview local people and restaurants with a goal to find an amazing place to get good eats. After a couple podcasts during some of the taping it would somehow turn to the paranormal topic. It would spark my interest in what others could learn. It was during an interview with Robert Lang from Lang Studio chatted about the ghosts that sparked me to make the change and rename the show U.S. Phenomenon.© 2023 U.S. Phenomenon Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Sasquatch News From Forks
    Jan 23 2026

    We share big news from Forks: a new Sasquatch museum is targeting a June 1 launch with a rare, provenance-backed cast collection, plus fresh field investigations on the Olympic Peninsula. Tom Sewid explains why he rejects “woo,” how real evidence gets made, and what community gatherings will look like.

    • Meldrum replica casts, Freeman tracks, and rare butt print on display
    • Grand opening plans in Forks with on‑site recording and vendors
    • Winter slow season offset by night ops and local reports
    • Why AI hoaxes fail and how to spot them
    • Clear stance on “critter” evidence over portals and cloaking
    • FLIR sighting of a pregnant female and tall male in Nebraska
    • Habitat pressure, interbreeding risk, and land‑use context
    • Lifespan claims, shaman medicine, and Indigenous perspectives
    • Missing persons percentages and predation debate
    • St. Helens myth debunked via oral history and evacuation behavior
    • Events favoring campfires, small groups, and direct access

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Honoring Art Bell And The Night Shift That Healed Our Loneliness
    Jan 16 2026

    We slow down to honor Art Bell and the late-night spirit he sparked, from open phone lines to the calm voice that kept night workers company. Memories, texts, and classic calls remind us why curiosity without judgment still matters.

    • paying tribute to Art Bell’s legacy in late-night radio
    • night-shift companionship and listener texts across the Northwest
    • why Art’s interviews felt genuine and respectful
    • the “Area 51” pilot call and Mel’s Hole revisited
    • thinking freely amid today’s noise and algorithms
    • the lineage from Coast to Coast to modern podcasts
    • Pacific Northwest hauntings and local lore
    • gratitude for nurses, truckers and first responders
    • carrying forward an open, thoughtful interview style

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    51 mins
  • The Charlie Kirk Assassination: America at a Crossroads
    Sep 15 2025

    The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk has created a watershed moment in American politics, pushing the country to confront the dangerous rise in political division and extremism.

    • Michael Parker joins Mario to discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and its implications
    • The show opens with a firm stance against violence on any part of the political spectrum
    • The unprecedented spread of assassination footage across social media platforms raises concerns
    • Both hosts express skepticism about certain aspects of the official narrative and timeline
    • Discussion of the alarming public reactions, including individuals celebrating Kirk's death
    • Examination of how this event will impact conservative movements and political engagement
    • Analysis of various conspiracy theories emerging around the assassination
    • Reflection on media responsibility and the amplification of extreme rhetoric
    • Call for Americans to unite across political differences and dial back inflammatory language
    • Hope that this tragedy might ultimately lead to greater national unity and raised consciousness

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    1 hr and 12 mins
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