Michael Corbin
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Michael Franklin Corbin (April 29, 1955 – March 18, 2008) was an investigative journalist, researcher, and radio talk show host who resided in Denver, Colorado. Corbin was the director of the ParaNet Information Service and operated the ParaNet BBS.
Corbin brought ParaNet to the Internet and branched out in organizing MICAP (Multi-National Investigations Cooperative on Aerial Phenomena). MICAP published CONTINUUM, a quarterly magazine that among other subjects, explored the paranormal, mysticism, UFO culture, mind control, and conspiracy theory
. MICAP was one of the first aerial phenomenon organizations to utilize Jacques Vallee's classification of UFO anomalies and close encounters as reported in his book Confrontations (Ballantine Books, 1990)http://web.archive.org/web/20071014045837/http://www.paranetinfo.com/accomplishments.html.
Corbin hosted the nationally syndicated talk show The Paranet Continuum
, which aired every Sunday night from 1994 to 1999, and intermittently to 2002. Paranet Continuum guests included Walter Bowart, Kevin Randle, Graham Hancock, Dr. Edgar Mitchell, Victor Marchetti
, Alex Constantine
, and abductees Betty Hill, Betty Andreasson Luca, Whitley Strieber
, and Travis Walton. Father Malachi Martin
became a frequent visitor to the show starting in July, 1996 http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20070417123557/http://www.paranetinfo.com/shows3.html. Corbin was also a vocal critic http://www.binnallofamerica.com/joe6.24.6.html of Heaven's Gate
coverage by fellow investigators.
From 2002 until his death in 2008, Corbin hosted the syndicated talk show A Closer Look (ACL). Through ACL, Corbin examined subjects ranging from Satanic cults, mind control, child prostitution and abduction, especially the Johnny Gosch
case, the Franklin coverup, educational reform, illegal immigration, constitutional rights, and the events surrounding the September 11 attacks. Among ACL guests were journalist Gary Webb
, Son of Sam researcher Maury Terry, Carlo Calvi (son of Roberto Calvi
), Russ Kick
, Ann Druffel
, Daniel Ellsberg
, Lt. Col. Craig Roberts, William H. Kennedy http://www.williamhkennedy.com/, G. Edward Griffin
, and T.J. Bonner.
On March 18, 2008, Corbin died in Denver http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/denverpost/obituary-search.aspx?daterange=99999&firstname=michael&lastname=corbin&countryid=1&stateid=8&affiliateid=1790 from complications of a stroke http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000726.htm. He is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery http://www.olingercrownhillcemetery.com/dm20/en_US/locations/07/0743/history.page, located in Wheat Ridge
, Colorado
.
Corbin brought ParaNet to the Internet and branched out in organizing MICAP (Multi-National Investigations Cooperative on Aerial Phenomena). MICAP published CONTINUUM, a quarterly magazine that among other subjects, explored the paranormal, mysticism, UFO culture, mind control, and conspiracy theory
Conspiracy theory
A conspiracy theory explains an event as being the result of an alleged plot by a covert group or organization or, more broadly, the idea that important political, social or economic events are the products of secret plots that are largely unknown to the general public.-Usage:The term "conspiracy...
. MICAP was one of the first aerial phenomenon organizations to utilize Jacques Vallee's classification of UFO anomalies and close encounters as reported in his book Confrontations (Ballantine Books, 1990)http://web.archive.org/web/20071014045837/http://www.paranetinfo.com/accomplishments.html.
Corbin hosted the nationally syndicated talk show The Paranet Continuum
Paranet Continuum
The ParaNet Continuum was a popular nationally syndicated talk show that aired every Sunday night from April 18, 1994 to 1999, and intermittently to 2002. Hosted by the late investigative journalist Michael Corbin , the show explored subjects such as UFOs, mind control, alleged alien abduction,...
, which aired every Sunday night from 1994 to 1999, and intermittently to 2002. Paranet Continuum guests included Walter Bowart, Kevin Randle, Graham Hancock, Dr. Edgar Mitchell, Victor Marchetti
Victor Marchetti
Victor Marchetti is a former special assistant to the Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency and a prominent paleoconservative critic of the United States Intelligence Community and the Israel lobby in the United States....
, Alex Constantine
Alex Constantine
Alex Constantine is an American author, investigative journalist, radio commentator and musician. His work focuses on fascism, political corruption, Big Business and organized crime. His work provided the premise for several BBC documentaries. In 2005, he was a featured speaker Alex Constantine is...
, and abductees Betty Hill, Betty Andreasson Luca, Whitley Strieber
Whitley Strieber
Louis Whitley Strieber is an American writer best known for his horror novels The Wolfen and The Hunger and for Communion, a non-fiction account of his perceived experiences with non-human entities. Strieber also co-authored The Coming Global Superstorm with Art Bell, which inspired the film about...
, and Travis Walton. Father Malachi Martin
Malachi Martin
Malachi Brendan Martin Ph.D. was a Catholic priest, theologian, writer on the Catholic Church, and professor at the Vatican's Pontifical Biblical Institute. He held three doctorates and was the sole author of sixteen books covering religious and geopolitical topics, which were published in eight...
became a frequent visitor to the show starting in July, 1996 http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20070417123557/http://www.paranetinfo.com/shows3.html. Corbin was also a vocal critic http://www.binnallofamerica.com/joe6.24.6.html of Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate
Heaven's Gate may refer to:* Heaven's Gate , a religious group mostly known for a mass suicide in 1997* Heaven's Gate , a 1980 American movie* Heavens Gate , a German heavy metal band...
coverage by fellow investigators.
From 2002 until his death in 2008, Corbin hosted the syndicated talk show A Closer Look (ACL). Through ACL, Corbin examined subjects ranging from Satanic cults, mind control, child prostitution and abduction, especially the Johnny Gosch
Johnny Gosch
John David "Johnny" Gosch was a 12-year-old paperboy in West Des Moines, Iowa when he disappeared on September 5, 1982, presumably kidnapped...
case, the Franklin coverup, educational reform, illegal immigration, constitutional rights, and the events surrounding the September 11 attacks. Among ACL guests were journalist Gary Webb
Gary Webb
Gary Webb was a Pulitzer prize-winning American investigative journalist.Webb was best known for his 1996 "Dark Alliance" series of articles written for the San Jose Mercury News and later published as a book...
, Son of Sam researcher Maury Terry, Carlo Calvi (son of Roberto Calvi
Roberto Calvi
Roberto Calvi was an Italian banker dubbed "God's Banker" by the press because of his close association with the Holy See. A native of Milan, Calvi was Chairman of Banco Ambrosiano, which collapsed in one of modern Italy's biggest political scandals...
), Russ Kick
Russ Kick
Russ Kick is an American editor and publisher. He is editor of the website The Memory Hole which published and archived U.S. government documents, including scientific studies and reports, civil rights-related reports, intelligence and covert action reports, consumer safety reports, and images...
, Ann Druffel
Ann Druffel
Ann Druffel is an American UFO researcher and author of UFO books and articles as well as a researcher and author in various aspects of parapsychology such as paranormal photos, apports and psychic archeology. She and her husband, Charles K. Druffel, raised their five daughters and live in their...
, Daniel Ellsberg
Daniel Ellsberg
Daniel Ellsberg, PhD, is a former United States military analyst who, while employed by the RAND Corporation, precipitated a national political controversy in 1971 when he released the Pentagon Papers, a top-secret Pentagon study of U.S. government decision-making in relation to the Vietnam War,...
, Lt. Col. Craig Roberts, William H. Kennedy http://www.williamhkennedy.com/, G. Edward Griffin
G. Edward Griffin
G. Edward Griffin is an American film producer, author, and political lecturer. He is perhaps best known as the author of The Creature from Jekyll Island , a critique of much modern economic theory and practice, specifically the Federal Reserve System.Starting as a child actor, he became a radio...
, and T.J. Bonner.
On March 18, 2008, Corbin died in Denver http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/denverpost/obituary-search.aspx?daterange=99999&firstname=michael&lastname=corbin&countryid=1&stateid=8&affiliateid=1790 from complications of a stroke http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000726.htm. He is buried in Crown Hill Cemetery http://www.olingercrownhillcemetery.com/dm20/en_US/locations/07/0743/history.page, located in Wheat Ridge
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
The City of Wheat Ridge is a Home Rule Municipality located in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Wheat Ridge is a western suburb of Denver. The Wheat Ridge Municipal Center is approximately west-northwest of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver...
, Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
.
External links
- Caylor, John. In Memory of Michael Corbin. http://www.theparacast.com/darkmatters/CorbinStory.pdf
- Corbin, Michael. Various interviews (.mp3 files). http://www.findfiles.net/search/q/michael%20corbin/category/3
- google groups, Michael Corbin. http://groups.google.com/groups/profile?enc_user=CR72TScAAADW8pIcVJ9zdwhbJRUjiYBRIVtxdo2iJ4p_EYk8EdkM1KM7Q7LZ-rUVBsEQqmO-sS4
- The Isle of Light (television program) with Michael Corbin, May 14, 2002. http://theisleoflight.com/television/tiolguests.htm#MichaelCorbin
- Paranet Information Services. Accomplishments. (Archive page at Wayback Machine) http://web.archive.org/web/20071014045837/http://www.paranetinfo.com/accomplishments.html
- Paranet Information Services. Present and Future. (Archive page at Wayback Machine that offers Corbin's personal views on researching the paranormal).http://web.archive.org/web/20061212211305/http://www.paranetinfo.com/pastfuture.html
- Paranet Information Services. Shows. (Archive page at Wayback Machine that has a complete guest list). http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20070429013136/http://www.paranetinfo.com/shows.html
- Rockwell, Lew. Michael Corbin, RIP.http://www.lewrockwell.com/blog/lewrw/archives/020137.html