An excerpt from my upcoming book on ghost hunting: It’s important to realize that apparently odd, peculiar, or strange things happen in our everyday lives—and usually pass unnoticed. The cat or dog acts strangely for no apparent reason; we discover we had more (or...
Media Appearances
My Guest Appearance on the SETI ‘Big Picture Science’ Show
In case you missed my recent appearance on the "Big Picture Science" show talking about aliens and UFOs, it's HERE! You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
The Nature and Appeal of ‘Authenticity’
In my latest blog I and three guests examine the nature of "authenticity," which played a role in Donald Trump's election. But what is authenticity, and why do we value it? The New York Times noted that "Trump... has polled as one of the most authentic candidates in...
‘Batman’ Vs. Creepy Clowns: What Causes Copycats?
Batman' has vowed to stop the scary clowns! (No, really--kind of.) In my CFI blog I take a closer look at what drives copycats. The rash of scary clown reports that have plagued America over the past two months have recently spread to other continents including...
My Appearance on the Project: Archivist Show!
I was recently on the Project: Archivist show, it's always great to talk to those guys. Here's what they said about it: "Ben Radford returns this week to talk about his new book “Bad Clowns” those malicious misfits of the midway who terrorize, haunt, and threaten us....
Spanish-language Newspaper Interviews Me on Bad Clowns!
Hola amigos! Estoy citado en un artículo de periódico "El Espanol" sobre payasos malos, es aqui: You can find more on me and my work with a search for "Benjamin Radford" (not "Ben Radford") on Vimeo.
5 Halloween Scares and Legends: Facts vs. Fiction
Halloween is just around the corner, and amid the make-believe witches, ghouls, and goblins, there are supposedly real-life villains who hope to harm on children October 31. News reports and scary stories on social media leave many parents concerned about protecting...
My Guest Appearance on Wrecking Crew Comedy Podcast
Did you listen to my interview with Vito D'Amico on the Wrecking Crew Comedy podcast, Halloween edition? No? Well here's your chance! We talk about TV ghost hunters, pseudoscience, a man who asked me to remove a ghost from his neck, and much more. Check it out HERE! ...
My Appearance on NPR’s “On the Media”
I was recently on the NPR show "On the Media" (10/5) talking about the recent clown panic; you can listen here...
Why Trump’s Voter Conspiracy Theory Is (Especially) Problematic
Donald Trump's recent comments about the prospect of a rigged election and widespread voter fraud should he lose have taken his conspiracy theories to a new level. Political conspiracies are nothing new, and date back millennia--the Roman Empire was rife with intrigue...