
S1. Ep.5 - The Ghost of 29 Megacycles
S1. Ep.5 - The Ghost of 29 Megacycles
Join Richard as he uncovers the mysteries of the Spiricom and reflects on the power of belief, in both yourself…and the paranormal.
"At first, he couldn't believe what was happening. A shape was beginning to form. He could clearly see the head and face of a man. O'Neil was gripped in fear. 'My God, who are you?' Bill said. He was more than surprised when the figure answered: 'They call me Doc Nick'." – from The Ghost of 29 Megacycles by John G. Fuller.
Close your eyes and picture this: it's the winter of 1984. Karma Chameleon is on the radio, Ronald Reagan just announced his candidacy for a second presidential term, and a young Richard was returning home late on a Saturday night when his brother, John, caught him in the hallway and made him listen to the scariest thing they'd ever heard.
In this episode, Richard explores The Ghost of 29 Megacycles by John G. Fuller. This book chronicles the development and use of the Spiricom device, an invention claiming to facilitate two-way communication between the living and the dead. As Richard immerses himself in the pages of The Ghost of 29 Megacycles, which he found in 1997, he can’t help but see himself reflected in the pages. You see, he was holed up in the Heathman Hotel in Portland, Oregon, working on The Mothman Prophecies. Through Meek's unwavering belief in the impossible, Richard finds inspiration to embrace his own sense of limitless belief, propelling him to finish the screenplay and truly bet on himself.
Join Richard as he uncovers the mysteries of the Spiricom and reflects on the power of belief, in both yourself…and the paranormal.
Books
This is the British hardback first edition of "The Ghost of 29 Megacycles"
This is the "Spiricom" cassette tape that my brother John gave me back in January 1984.
The British paperback edition of "The Ghost of 29 Megacycles"
This is the copy that I found at Powell's bookstore in Portland, Oregon in October, 1997.
More
My favorite bookstore in Portland, OR – the magical Powell's Books.
Buy an affordable copy of "The Ghost of 29 Megacycles" here.
My favorite hotel in Portland – the Heathman – (where I worked on the scripts for The Mothman Prophecies and Miracles.) They even have their own library!
News clip of the "Spiricom" press conference, April 6, 1982
YouTube Playlist treasure trove including Bill O'Neill and Dr. Mueller communicating through the Spiricom device.
Build your own "Spiricom" – and let me know if it works for you!
Culture Club's wacked out video for "Karma Chameleon"!
An even earlier episode of "Open Mind" with Bill Jenkins featuring George Meek from 1983.