All About Live Talk Radio And The Paranormal

Listening to talk radio is a great way to pass the time and relax. You have a wide range of formats to choose from when you listen to talk radio, with political talk perhaps being the most prominent. But one of the most interesting and fun formats is paranormal talk radio. Here is a closer look at this unique talk radio genre.

Topics

Radio talk shows that focus on the paranormal typically cover a wide range of topics. One of the most popular topics from the very beginning of the format has been unidentified flying objects, or UFOs. This subject always seems to engage listeners and induces many of them to call into the various programs. Other frequently discussed themes include astral projection, alien abduction and spiritual possession of human bodies. Psychic phenomena is also an important part of some of these programs and psychics tend to be guests on paranormal talk radio fairly often.

History

Paranormal talk radio is not a recent creation. It's been around since at least the 1950s when a broadcaster named Long John Nebel achieved success on his late-night radio show by focusing on paranormal and occult matters.

One of the biggest developments in the history of the format occurred in the 1980s when radio personality Art Bell took his call-in show, known as Coast to Coast AM , into syndication. The show's ratings grew substantially when Bell began focusing on paranormal issues. At the height of it's popularity Bell's show reached about 15 million listeners per night. Bell retired in 2003 and the show, which still airs nightly, does not have the number of listeners it had in the past, but it is still very successful in it's time slot.

Online

In addition to listening to the paranormal format over the traditional broadcast airwaves, you can also listen online. A number of content providers stream their programs online so that you can listen live as you surf the web. In some instances the show is simultaneously broadcast over a radio station and is also available online. Typically, the shows will give you a chance to call in and ask questions of the host or guest as well.

If you are looking for a cool way to relax and spend some time just chilling out, you could do a lot worse than listen to paranormal talk radio. Sure, some of the content is far fetched, but that doesn't mean it's not entertaining and compelling. So go ahead and give this fascinating radio format a try. Contact a service, like STAR WORLDWIDE NETWORKS, for more help.