What's your opinion of the Coast to Coast Radio Show?

Question

Here's an 8 minute excerpt from one of the shows...about aliens (I think.) This show was kind of confusing to me.

http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=rcgo63imnm

Answer 1

In general, I don't like Art Bell. When there's someone who wants to take a more rational approach and debunk something that's been on his show, he attacks them. There was a relatively good show called "Ground Zero" for a while, and Art Bell used his influence to try to get it taken off the air. Currently, Ground Zero is no longer in broadcast, because the host tried to match Art Bell's format instead of sticking to what he was doing (some actual paranormal investigation, leaving the questions opened instead of resolved).

The Coast-to-Coast show itself doesn't seem to differentiate between evidence and statement, and often tries to make the case for something without proof. I remember Art Bell making some convincing statements in support of a man from England who believed he was the Archangel Gabriel, and then dropping the subject completely when someone else diagnosed the guy with a kind of psychosis.

There have also been documented cases where the show was going slowly, and members of the studio pretended to call in with "live sightings" in order to pick up the ratings. I haven't listened to the show in 10 years because of that practice, and I doubt highly that I'll ever listen to it again.

Sorry to sound so critical, but it really does do more of a disservice to the truth than it is entertaining. At least with entertainment, you can point to an element of unreality.

Answer 2

I love it.  It is not just about aliens.  They basically cover all the news that is not covered on main stream news.  

It is the most broadcast radio show in the world.  They have 500 plus radio stations and they have about 10-12 million listeners   during their 4 hour broadcast.

This is the link for the affiliates, maybe you can find another one in your area that will work better.  It is also on XM radio.

http://www.coasttocoastam.com/info/where...

Answer 3

I'll sometimes listen to it if they're talking about a topic I'm interested in.

Although if you listen to it enough then you kind of find out very quickly that there are some very strange people out there that listen to it as well. I'm a very open minded person when it comes to paranormal phenomena but some of the listeners that call in sound a little mentally unstable.

You kind of have to take this show with a grain of salt. It's interesting but don't believe everything you hear on it.

Answer 4

I enjoy listening to it on the somewhat rare occasions I am driving late at night.  But it is purely for entertainment, I don't usually take what the guests and callers have to say very seriously.

Answer 5

greatest show ever.

Answer 6

You can listen to it live for free here... hope the link works.