Bio

Seth Shostak is the Senior Astronomer for SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence). He's responsible for much of the outreach activities of the Institute. He edits the newsletter, oversees the Web site, gives talks and writes magazine articles (and books) about SETI. He also teaches a half-dozen informal education classes on astronomy and other topics in the Bay Area.

Past Shows

Edgar Cayce & The Universe

Astronomy writer James Mullaney discussed his book Edgar Cayce and the Cosmos, which examines the "Sleeping Prophet's" readings about the universe. As a scientist, he was initially skeptical about the Cayce material (which was delivered in a trance state),... more >>
Host: George Noory

'Regrets' Open Lines

A special 'Regrets' hotline offered callers the chance tell stories of things they regretted doing. Over the course of the evening, one caller shared a story of giving up a prominent career in Washington D.C., which later lead him to a path of financial... more >>
Host: George Noory

Tribute to Art Bell

George Noory and a cavalcade of guests paid tribute to Art Bell, and clips of some of Art's most memorable on-air moments were played. In live appearances Whitley Strieber, Richard C. Hoagland, Ian Punnett, Dannion Brinkley, George Knapp, Seth Shostak,... more >>
Host: George Noory

Health Freedom Panel

Dr. Robin Falkov presented a Health Freedom Panel in which she was joined by three experts in alternative healthcare. Falkov expressed concern, which was echoed by the panelists, that pending FDA legislation could dramatically restrict consumers' more >>
Host: George Noory

SETI Research

Art spoke with Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute, about his organization's search for intelligent life in the universe. Current research is taking place at the Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton (near San Jose, California), Shostak... more >>
Host: Art Bell

Dreams & Nightmares

Craig Webb of the Dreams Foundation discussed various types of dreams as well as nightmares. His interest in the subject was sparked after he nearly drowned on a rafting trip, and he began experiencing intense dream recall. Often with nightmares and recurring... more >>
Host: George Noory

SETI Update

Filling in for Art Bell, Ian Punnett welcomed astronomer Seth Shostak of the SETI Institute, who talked about the organization's search for intelligent life in the universe. Shostak said the United States has more SETI projects than anyone else, but several... more >>
Host: Ian Punnett

Crop Circles, Consciousness & Phenomena

UFO/Crop Circle researchers, Ed & Kris Sherwood shared their evidence and analysis of various phenomena. Crop circles have been manmade since 2001, Ed declared, and since 1990 less than 10% have come from non-manmade sources. The Sherwoods believe that... more >>
Host: George Noory

Regression Therapy

Clinical psychologist Dr. Erik Fisher discussed his work with regression therapy, which he uses with about 30% of his clients. Getting in touch with past life memories can be useful in reintegrating "fragmented energy," and moving towards oneness, he... more >>
Host: George Noory

Templar Secrets

Author and Anglican Priest Lionel Fanthorpe returned to talk about Knights Templar secrets and the Ark of the Covenant. The Ark may have originally belonged to the Egyptians and it could have had alchemical powers to transform energy into a mysterious... more >>
Host: George Noory

Cosmic Perspectives

Astronomer Seth Shostak of SETI, the guest for the middle two hours of the show, discussed the nature of our universe, the possibility of extraterrestrial life, and whether alien visitors to Earth would be friendly. Shostak said the universe is... more >>
Host: George Noory

The Biblical Alphabet & Consciousness

Researcher Stan Tenen (meru.org) shared his theories about meaning and consciousness that he has interpreted from the ancient Biblical alphabet. The text of Genesis, he said, can be looked at like a woven structure, where meanings are seen in the pattern,... more >>
Host: George Noory

The Great UFO Debate

Physicist and investigator Stanton Friedman faced off with astronomer Seth Shostak of SETI in a debate about the nature of UFOs. While both believe that extraterrestrial life exists, Shostak contended that UFO reports from the time of Roswell onwards,... more >>
Host: George Noory

Pondering the Universe

James Gardner, the author of Biocosm and Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute, joined together for a discussion about the universe on Wednesday night. The premise behind his book Gardner said is that life and intelligence are the more >>
Host: George Noory

Searching for ET Life

Seth Shostak (seti.org), Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute, appeared on Tuesday night's show speaking about the possibilities for life in our galaxy, as well as closer to home in our solar system. "Everything in the universe is made up out of the... more >>
Host: George Noory

Cosmic Radio

Things are on the upswing at SETI (seti.org) according to the organization's Senior Astronomer, Seth Shostak, who appeared on the program Thursday night. To be finished sometime in 2005, will be the Allen Telescope Array which can be used by SETI 24/7,... more >>
Host: George Noory

Dr. Seth Shostak

Astronomer and SETI expert (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), with news on ET and the SETI Institute, which is the real-life basis for the story portrayed in the movie "Contact". more >>
Host: George Noory

Dr. Seth Shostack

Astronomer and SETI expert (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence), with news on ET and the SETI Institute, which is the real-life basis for the story portrayed in the movie "Contact". more >>
Host: Art Bell