2015-12-03 – Sally Vander Veer – Legal Marijuana

Art’s December 3, 2015, episode of Midnight in the Desert delves into marijuana legalization with Sally Vander Veer, President of Medicine Man, a major cannabis dispensary in Colorado. Art reflects on his early advocacy for legalization, a controversial stance two decades ago, and discusses the current landscape of marijuana law and its societal implications. Sally … Read more

2015-12-02 – Open Lines – San Bernardino Shooting

In this episode of Midnight in the Desert, Art shifts focus from a scheduled guest to discuss the tragic mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, California, that left 14 people dead and several injured. Art reflects on the details as they unfolded throughout the day, including the identification of suspects Syed … Read more

2015-12-01 – Todd Robbins – Master of the Macabre

Art Bell’s December 1, 2015, episode of Midnight in the Desert featured Todd Robbins, an eclectic performer known for his engagement with unusual and macabre entertainment. Art began by setting the tone of the show, discussing global events such as the U.S. military’s fight against ISIS, geopolitical tensions with Russia and NATO, and domestic issues … Read more

2015-11-30 – Ken Gerhard – Flying Humanoids

Art Bell’s November 30, 2015, episode of Midnight in the Desert focused on cryptids, with guest Ken Gerhard, a cryptozoologist renowned for his work on enigmatic creatures such as Bigfoot, Mothman, and others. The program explored flying humanoids, cryptids largely ignored in mainstream research but compelling due to numerous credible eyewitness accounts. The discussion meandered … Read more

2001-11-29 – Leland Gregory – More Wacky 911 Calls

The November 29, 2001, episode of Coast to Coast AM with Art Bell explored a mix of thought-provoking topics and open calls. Art opened with his usual greeting and introduced a striking ghost photograph from Indonesia that sparked intrigue due to its vivid details. He also provided a teaser about upcoming guest Leland Gregory, who … Read more

1993-11-28 – Richard C. Hoagland – The Monuments of Mars

The episode features various segments, including the 1993 International UFO Congress in Las Vegas, discussions on abduction research, and UFO sightings in Mexico. Notably, there’s mention of multiple witness UFO sightings in the Las Vegas valley and reports from Henderson about triangular crafts performing intricate maneuvers. The episode also highlights a Mexican organization, “the Vigilantes,” … Read more

2015-11-27 – Open Lines – Anything Goes

Art Bell’s “Midnight In the Desert” from November 27, 2015, centers around open-line calls and breaking news related to extraterrestrial signals and societal quirks. Art begins by enthusiastically announcing a discovery of potential alien-origin radio signals detected by the Parkes Radio Telescope in Australia, drawing parallels to the historic “WOW signal.” He speculates on the … Read more

2006-11-26 – Prof. Jim Bell – Mars and the Rover Missions

The Coast to Coast AM episode hosted by Art Bell on November 26, 2006, delves into a variety of topics blending personal insights, global events, science, and open-line discussions with callers. Art starts with a vivid description of Typhoon Durian’s approach to the Philippines, drawing comparisons between the storm and the notoriously sharp and odorous … Read more

2006-11-25 – Joel Garreau – Radical Evolution

Art begins the episode warmly greeting listeners from the Philippines, sharing insights about life in the Southeast Asian archipelago. He reflects on cultural differences, noting how Thanksgiving passes largely unnoticed in the Philippines, while Christmas celebrations dominate with unparalleled enthusiasm. Art mentions recent personal events, including attending a Bee Gees concert and decorating his Christmas … Read more

1999-11-24 – Dr. Walter Semkiw – Reincarnation

The episode of “Coast to Coast AM” hosted by Art begins with his warm greeting from the “high desert,” marking the Thanksgiving period sweeping across various time zones. He sets a light-hearted tone, discussing open lines for the first hour and announcing Dr. Walter Semkiw, who claims visual evidence of reincarnation, as the guest for … Read more