Bio

Ryan Reynolds is a researcher who believes parrots are capable of higher order thinking such as conversational language or concept formation. As proof he cites a case study involving a parrot named Victor, who had a vocabulary of more than 800 words and thousands of phrases. The study shows how he pronounced these words and understood their meanings as well.

Past Shows

Time Travelers & J.C.

Friday evening's Open Lines featured a hotline for time travelers. A caller claiming to be from 300 years in the future said he traveled back in time to study the 'nuclear family' (a group consisting of a father, a mother, and their children) because... more >>
Host: George Noory

Full Moon Open Lines

It was Full Moon Open Lines this Friday night, and a number of callers reported that increased violence or unusual activities occurred during the full moon. For instance, a paramedic phoned in from his vehicle, describing his transporting of the corpses... more >>
Host: George Noory