Category Archives: Miscellaneous

9/5/14 Tim Swartz: Why is America Obsessed with Roadside Attractions?

Now  on Youtube. FarOutRadio is honored to present our regular and always popular guest, Tim Swartz, Independent Investigative Analyst, Paranormal Researcher and author of many books.

Earlier this week Tim was telling me about a topic he has been interested in since he was a kid. If you have ever gotten in a car with your folks to go on the family vacation when you were a kid, you know the feeling. "Mom, I want to see the world's largest alligator" or "Dad, let's stop at that restaurant with the giant man in front". We take a walk down memory lane with a a thrill-packed look at the weirdest, silliest, tackiest, and most amazing things in the country.

We discover a side of America that you never knew existed, one that is filled with enormous animals, bizarre museums, odd events, and oversized furniture. Why is America so obsessed  with these oddities?  You know!  Pack up the car, let's go!!

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Hollywood Canteen-Greatest Generation Danced with Beautiful Girls

Hollywood CanteenPhotographer, author, and historian Bruce Torrence co-authored the book, “Hollywood Canteen – Where The Greatest Generation Danced With The Most Beautiful Girls in the World” (what a great title!) with Lisa Mitchell, and published by Bear Manor Media.

 The amazing history and the wonderful stars behind the Hollywood Canteen Story are featured. Enjoy the writing and photos that make up his well received  Hollywood Canteen book on the History of the Famous WW Two Hollywood Canteen.

Bruce Torrence is a career professional photographer with a passion for Hollywood history.

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Personal Privacy on the Net. What’s That?

Internet SecurityFarOutRadio Program. Listen HERE.  The NSA is snooping around in everyone's computer and smart device. All your info is now in the cloud for your convenience but who is minding the cloud? The new iphone will be taking your fingerprints for security.

New high end TV's possess technology to survey your every move.  Feel secure like your privacy is being maintained or do you feel like Big Brother is here and he is a powerful, snooping microchip?

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True Tales from a Female Private Investigator

Leanne Jones

Listen HERE.  What is life really like on a day to day basis for a private investigator? Ever wonder what you need to do to qualify to be an investigator? Leanne Jones is an author and private investigator who lives in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.

It is not everyday that you get to meet and talk with a real female private investigator.

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Did Elvis Really Fake his Own Death?

ElvisOn August 16, 1977 the entire world was stunned by the news of the death of the King of Rock'n Roll, Elvis Presley. Although it was no secret that he was not in good health, he was only 42 years old.

His funeral was the very next day and was enormous! While some thought that was a little odd, most of us were just in shock, very sad, and didn't give it much attention.

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