Coast to Coast AM - Ian Punnett Shows

The Last Battle

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett was joined by journalist specializing in military affairs, Stephen Harding, for a discussion on how U.S. and German soldiers joined forces in the waning hours of World War II.

In the first hour, author Howard Bloom talked about recent government spying revelations as well as a White House petition calling for the release of whistleblower Bradley Manning. Also, theology expert Margaret Barker provided an update on the Jordan Codices.

Present Shock

Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Douglas Rushkoff joined Ian Punnett (Twitter) to discuss what he calls "present shock," the idea that we have a completely new relationship to time; we live in an always-on "now," where the priorities of this moment seem to be everything.

First hour guest, professor, author and researcher, Ken Hanson, shared an update on the purported ancient metal tablets known as the Jordan Codices.

Digestive System Stories

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Science writer Mary Roach discussed her research into the alimentary canal - the pathway by which food enters the body and solid wastes are expelled. In her new book, Gulp, she explores the digestive system from "nose to tail."

First hour guest, author Charles Pellegrino talked about the Titanic, on the 101st anniversary of her sinking.

National Emergencies

Sun, 10 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Citing directly from official US govt. documents, author Brian Tuohy joined Ian Punnett (Twitter) to divulge how a set of laws and procedures are waiting to spring into action when a national emergency is declared. Without congressional approval, the President can issue an "executive order" to enact a variety of extreme measures.

Ninjas

Sun, 10 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Author and historian John Man joined Ian Punnett for a discussion on the ninjas' origins over 1,000 years ago, through their heyday in the civil wars that ended with Japan’s unification in 1600, and how they re-emerged in World War II.

In the first hour, aerospace and defense systems developer Sir Charles Shults shared his thoughts on the anomalous, metallic-looking object photographed on Mars.

Farmageddon

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0800

Producer of the new documentary, Farmageddon, and family farm advocate, Kristin Canty, joined Ian Punnett (Twitter) for a discussion on how small family farms that were providing safe, healthy foods to their communities have been forced to stop, sometimes through violent action, by agents of misguided government bureaucracies.

In the first hour, investigative reporter Russ Baker talked about John Brennan's nomination for new CIA director.

Annual Predictions Show Pt. 1

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett (Twitter) hosted the first half of a long-standing Coast to Coast AM tradition of reviewing listeners' predictions for the last year, and recording predictions for the new year. Among the predictions callers made for 2013 were a huge quake for San Francisco, the discovery of a Bigfoot, the start of a mini-ice age, and a comet that will cause mass hysteria.

Lincoln Assassination

Sun, 09 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett (Twitter) was joined by author Timothy L. O'Brien, who discussed the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the culture of that period in American history.

In the first hour, James Bond novelist, Raymond Benson, shared his thoughts on the new Bond film, Skyfall. Then, journalist, Bill Wasik, and veterinarian, Monica Murphy, discussed the history, science, and cultural mythology of rabies.

An Evening of Open Lines

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Filling in for George, Ian Punnett (Twitter) hosted a night of Open Lines which featured callers sharing tales of UFO sightings, shadow people encounters, and a myriad of other paranormal topics.

The Ratline & Mormon Origins

Sun, 11 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0800

During the middle two hours, Ian Punnett (Twitter) was joined by author Peter Levenda, who provided an update on his book Ratline, which contends that Adolf Hitler escaped from Germany during the end of WWII, and discussed his new book The Angel and the Sorcerer, which examines the "occult origins of Mormonism."

During the first hour, marketing and lifestyle expert, Marie Forleo, talked about business methods which are resonating with consumers during the financial downturn. Then, author and hospice volunteer Dannion Brinkley addressed how we can help veterans to heal and reintegrate back into normal life. He was joined by US veteran and artist, Bill Kleinedler, who shared the story of a supernatural experience he had while serving in Iraq.

Rebroadcast from 10/10/10

Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0800

In a rebroadcast from 10/10/10, Ian Punnett (Twitter) spoke with Gary Jansen, during the first half of the program, about how his experiences living in a haunted house caused him to go from a skeptic to a believer. In the latter half of the show, Dan Gordon and Mickey Bradley talked about the weird and haunted world of baseball.

Psychology of Sound

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Neuroscientist and musician Seth Horowitz joined Ian Punnett (Twitter) to discuss how sound affects us, and in turn, how we've learned to manipulate sound.

In the first hour, Rupert Sheldrake talked about how science is riddled with various dogmas that limit new possibilities, and discovery.

Evolutionary Mysteries

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0800

In the first half, Ian Punnett (Twitter) was joined by Prof. David Barash who discussed evolutionary mysteries and puzzles of human nature. Appearing during the third hour, religious scholar and Egyptologist, David Elkington, gave an update on the Jordan Codices, ancient books that could change the world’s view of biblical history.

Messengers & Intuition

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett (Twitter) welcomed medical intuitive and board certified psychiatrist, Dr. Judith Orloff, who discussed what messengers in our lives --in the form of angels, ghosts and dreams-- are trying to tell us.

First Half-Hour: World champion Tandem surfer, Bear Woznick, talked about surfing, spirituality, and rites of passage.

The Aleppo Codex

Sun, 10 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett was joined by Jerusalem journalist and author, Matti Friedman, who discussed the strange and fascinating journey of a sacred text-- the tenth-century annotated bible known as the Aleppo Codex.

Hitler's Escape

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett welcomed author Peter Levenda, who discussed how his research suggests that Adolf Hitler faked his death and escaped to Indonesia using an underground network of Nazi sympathizers.

In the first hour, author Charles Pellegrino provided an update to his 4/8/12 discussion on the Titanic, and actor/comedian Judah Friedlander talked about how to beat up Bigfoot.

Life of Jesus/ Titanic Stories

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett was joined, in the first half, by historian and Bible expert, Bart Ehrman, who discussed the debate over whether or not Jesus existed.

In the latter half, scientist Charles Pellegrino shared untold stories about the sinking and exploration of the Titanic.

American Monsters

Sun, 11 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett was joined by Professor of History, Scott Poole, for a discussion of how the monster, in all its various forms, has been a staple of American culture since the earliest settlers of the country.

In the first hour, astronomer Dr. Sky and researcher Lynne Kitei discussed the mysterious flash which appeared in the Phoenix sky during a TV news traffic report.

The Wrecking Crew/ Open Lines

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

During the first half of the program, Ian Punnett welcomed author Kent Hartman for a discussion on 'The Wrecking Crew,' a group of the largely unknown and uncredited studio musicians who played on countless classic rock songs. Followed by Open Lines.

In the first half hour, author Russ Baker discussed Bill O'Reilly's impending book on the JFK assassination.

Mysterious Drownings/ Nixon's Secrets

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

In the first half hour, monster hunter Ken Gerhard commented on recent stories about the Iceland lake monster and woolly mammoth. Next, Emmy-award winning journalist, Kristi Piehl, provided an update on the Smiley Face Killers and why she is now investigating mysterious drowning deaths.

In the second half of the program, former White House correspondent, Don Fulsom, discussed Richard Nixon's connections to organized crime as well as the former president's demons, deceptions, paranoia, prejudices, and hatreds.

Informed Jury Movement

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Kicking off his new, second Sunday of the month slot, Ian Punnett was joined by criminologist Dr. Roger Roots for a discussion on the fully informed jury movement, as well as the erosion of Fourth Amendment protections and other rights in America.

First hour guest, Bigfoot researcher & holistic health consultant Kewaunee Lapseritis told his personal story of being telepathically contacted by a Sasquatch and an ET simultaneously

Predictions for 2012, Part II

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett hosted Part II of our Annual Predictions Show, asking callers to share one event they see coming in 2012. A staged alien invasion at the Olympics, America going to war with China, and suburban animals attacking people were amongst the many prognostications made by Coast listeners throughout the evening.

Predictions for 2012, Part I

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Ian Punnett hosted Part I of our Annual Predictions Show, asking callers to share one event they see coming in 2012.

Dream Insights & Hypnosis

Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Medical intuitive and psychiatrist Dr. Judith Orloff talked about how dreams can provide psychological healing and valuable insights for the future. Next, hypnotherapy expert Rick Collingwood discussed using hypnosis to help better one's life and maintain a positive outlook.

Jordan Codices

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

During the middle two hours, religious scholar and Egyptologist, David Elkington, joined Ian Punnett for an update on the Jordan Codices: seventy, ancient and sealed metal books that could change the world’s view of Biblical history. In the first hour, author Jesse Richards talked about why we should all be positive about world events and the future of the planet. Capt. Kelly Sweeney provided brief maritime updates in the final hour.

Free Will & the Brain

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

The father of cognitive neuroscience, Michael Gazzaniga, joined Ian to offer a provocative argument against the common belief that our lives are wholly determined by physical processes and we are therefore not responsible for our actions. In the first hour, Andy Hines discussed how people's values are reshaping the consumer landscape.

Government GPS Spying

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Privacy expert Lauren Weinstein joined Ian Punnett to provide an update on how the government is secretly using GPS devices to track people without search warrants.

In the first half-hour, Wired reporter Kim Zetter commented on news that two federal GPS trackers have been found on an SUV in California.

The final hour of the show featured Open Lines.

Animal Predators

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Joining Ian Punnett, Paul A. Trout (book link), retired professor at Montana State University, for a discussion on how ancient mythology about animal predators in search of human flesh has factual roots based on mankind's early history. First hour guest, Galen Cook, provided an update in the D.B. Cooper mystery.

JFK & The Maury Island UFO Incident

Sat, 19 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Kenn Thomas, conspiracy investigator and publisher of Steamshovel Press, revealed the possible connection between the Maury Island UFO Incident and the JFK assassination, as well as discussed other conspiracy related topics.

In the first hour, Christopher Lutz, portrayed numerous times as a child in the Amityville Horror movie series, shared his version of the story.

Killing Bin Laden & Border Patrol Injustice

Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Author John Weisman (book link) talked about the killing of Osama Bin Laden. Next, Andy Ramirez, president of the Law Enforcement Officers Advocates Council, discussed the case against Border Patrol Agent Jesus Enrique Diaz.