The Shaver Mysteries (Part 2)

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The Shaver Mysteries (Part 2)

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Jun 28, 2019

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In part two of our Shaver Mystery coverage, we look at the influence of Ray Palmer and Richard Shaver on Science Fiction, UFOlogy, and the cultural fringe. (Part two of our Shaver Mystery coverage featuring Drs. Jerry Drake and Jeb Card). Read the episode notes

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Jun 28, 2019

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