# FADE to BLACK  host: Jimmy Church  guest: Laird Scranton

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Podcast: [FADE TO BLACK with Jimmy Church](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fade-to-black-with-jimmy-church-3195792)
Published: 2026-07-21T04:04:45+00:00
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## Resource

Tonight, author and researcher Laird Scranton joins us to discuss Advanced Ancient Technology!!!

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