About this episode

The episode discusses the Maury Island Incident, Cold War paranoia, and the origins of flying saucer mythology.

In which Futureling Loren Skaggs and John discuss Tacoma, Cold War paranoia, the birth of flying saucer mythology, and the Katuga boat trote. Certificate #31561.

People in this episode

Host: Loren Skaggs

Guest: John

Topics covered

• Maury Island Incident
• Cold War paranoia
• flying saucer mythology
• Tacoma
• Katuga boat trote

Keywords

• Maury Island
• Cold War
• flying saucers
• mythology
• Tacoma
• Katuga boat trote

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: flying saucer mythology

Places: Tacoma, Katuga boat trote

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