The Information

On Tuesday 19 May, Changing Times in West Sussex presented a fascinating double-bill featuring Neil Ward and Ben Emlyn-Jones from the popular Paranormal Peep Show podcast.

In this special recording, the speakers explore two compelling types of “messages” that push the boundaries of human understanding: communication across time and signals from the depths of space.

Part 1: The Dodleston Messages Neil Ward recounts one of the strangest computer mysteries of the 1980s. In 1984, long before the internet was available to the public, a school teacher in Cheshire began receiving eerie messages on his newly installed BBC Micro computer. Even more astonishing, the sender claimed to be writing from the year 1583. Neil delves into this bizarre case of apparent time-crossing communication.

Part 2: SETI and UFOs Ben Emlyn-Jones examines the curious divide between SETI — the scientific Search for ExtraTerrestrial Intelligence — and the field of ufology. Why are these two approaches to finding intelligent life beyond Earth so disconnected? Ben explores the paradoxes, tensions, and overlooked connections between mainstream science and the UFO phenomenon.

A thought-provoking evening blending historical mystery, time anomalies, and the search for intelligent life in the cosmos. Perfect for anyone fascinated by the paranormal, unexplained phenomena, and the limits of human knowledge.

After a short but hard fought battle, I sadly lost my brother Peter Poole to cancer in the early morning of the 4th March 2026.

 

Peter was a creative genius on so many levels. 

 

A talented artist first and foremost. But also a brilliant writer of plays, short stories, and even entire magazines (including The Information zine this very podcast was based on). 

 

He also made great films and short videos, many of which are available to view on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Cineminiatures

 

Peter was a seminal part of this podcast, and I intend to keep the archives available online to respect and honour his memory. It is what he would have wanted. 

 

New episodes may also come down the line. But, for now, we will cease operations for the most part. 

 

I have recently launched a memorial archive site dedicated to his art and other creative endeavours at PeterPoole.art

 

Our podcast can now also be accessed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInformationCast/

 

RIP Peter. And maybe see you again on the other side x

An inspiring podcast episode featuring renowned broadcaster and campaigner Richard Vobes as he discusses his latest book, “Biggleswick – The Town That Wouldn’t Comply.” In this thought-provoking talk, Richard explores the possibility of escaping governmental control by moving to the land to grow food and live independently. Recorded at the Changing Times lectures in Burgess Hill, West Sussex, on 14th October, 2025.

Using the power of Character.AI, I have a conversation with an AI representation of the late director Stanley Kubrick. A fascinating exchange ensues. 

In this captivating lecture from Changing Times, researcher and international speaker Alan Foster delves into the intricate world of UFOs, consciousness, and the evolving discourse surrounding these enigmatic phenomena.

The discussion commences with personal anecdotes and historical sightings, providing a solid foundation for exploring the profound connection between UFOs and human consciousness. As the conversation progresses, Foster highlights pivotal disclosures and testimonies, including significant encounters with pilots and military interactions with unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). 

The narrative delves into the far-reaching implications of these encounters, suggesting the potential for a paradigm shift in our understanding of our place in the universe.

Mark Devlin, a renowned DJ, freedom activist, and author, attends Changing Times to delve into the intriguing connection between modern music and astrology. Devlin suggests that many bizarre occurrences in the industry may actually be ritualistic in nature, influenced by celestial cycles.

Parapsychologyist and consciousness researcher Chris Connelly attends Changing Times to discuss his studies and present evidence finally demonstrating how the use of commercial EEG equipment can measure the mediumship phenomenon.

Note that the audio for the practical demonstration held during this talk has been left in but will often mean the audio is silent for short periods of time as volunteers have their brain waves scanned. 

Consciousness explorer Todd Acamesis joins Changing Times to discuss his experiences with lucid dreaming, astral projection, and parallel dimensions.

Consciousness expert David Ash attends Changing Times to discuss his Quantum Vortex and Superenergy theories, the nature of consciousness, and the afterlife.

Birmingham UFO Group (BUFOG) Chairman Dave Hodrien joins Changing Times to discuss the latest UFO revelations from the US military.

 

Talk held at https://www.changingtimes.org.uk/ in May 2023