1996-01-19 – Alien and Immortal Open Lines

Art introduces his audience to a fun-filled show. He reminisces about the previous day’s show where he spontaneously opened an international line and interacted with callers from various global locations, including Japan, Norway, Canada, Mexico, and Okinawa. Art expresses his excitement to repeat this engaging activity, mentioning its dependency on ionospheric conditions, which tend to … Read more

1999-01-18 – Alex Heard – Apocalypse Pretty Soon

The show opens with Art providing call-in numbers for listeners from various regions. There’s a light-hearted moment where a brunette and a blonde observe a dead bird, leading to a humorous exchange. Art then introduces his guest, Alex Heard, an editor at Wired magazine. They discuss Alex’s transition from the New York Times Magazine to … Read more

2004-01-17 – Peter Davenport – UFO Reports

Art begins by welcoming listeners and introducing Peter Davenport, the Director of the National UFO Reporting Center. Peter’s interest in UFOs began in his boyhood, with his first sighting in 1954 at the Saint Louis Municipal Airport. He has since been involved in several UFO-related events, including a significant sighting in Baja California in 1990 … Read more

2005-01-16 – Michael Drosnin – The Life of Howard Hughes

Art begins the episode discussing various global and cosmic events. He announces the visit of his mother-in-law, Julie, and segues into global news. The episode highlights Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s directives to the army amid escalating violence in the region, emphasizing the unyielding conflict despite changes in Palestinian leadership. In Iraq, the situation remains … Read more

2005-01-15 – Ray Kurzweil – Life Extension

Art Bell kicks off the show with his usual enthusiasm, greeting listeners from all time zones. He teases an exciting weekend lineup, starting with Ray Kurzweil discussing artificial intelligence, a topic Art finds fascinating, especially after watching the movie “I, Robot.” The following night promises another treat with Michael Grossmann, author of “The Bible Code,” … Read more

2002-01-14 – William R. Alschuler PhD – An Astronomer Examines the Science of UFOs

The show begins with a typical atmospheric introduction, highlighting its broad international audience. Art then moves on to discuss a variety of intriguing topics. He mentions an upcoming guest, William Alschuler, a professor and head astronomer, who will discuss the likelihood and nature of alien life. This is followed by a news segment covering diverse … Read more

1997-01-13 – Steven Gibbs – Time Machine Inventor

Art introduces his guest, Stephen Gibbs, who claims to have created a time machine and even sold them. This story was featured in Strange Magazine, Issue 14, and Art directs listeners to his website for more details. Stephen Gibbs, not a scientist but an inventor, delves into his journey into time travel, which intriguingly began … Read more

1998-03-20- Al Bielek – The Philadelphia Experiment

The show opens with Art mentioning that the originally scheduled guest, Father Malachi Martin, will appear the following week due to an emergency. Instead, the episode features Al Bielek, a key figure in the Philadelphia Experiment. Bielek, who is in Georgia, shares his experiences and involvement in the experiment, which aimed to make a ship … Read more

1998-01-12 – Peter Gorman – The War on Drugs

The episode begins with Art returning to the air after suffering from a serious flu, which also affected his wife Ramona. He briefly touches upon a news story about a Japanese gunman taking hostages at the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Art then shifts to sports, expressing his thoughts on the Packers’ victory over the 49ers. The … Read more