{"podcast":{"title":"The Michael Decon Program","slug":"the-michael-decon-program-1113701","podcast_index_feed_id":1113701,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/543c5b0/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://www.michaeldecon.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/783276/783276-1775322368886-af338757702d1.jpg","author":"Michael Decon","episode_count":724,"summary":"The Michael Decon Program is a distinctive and engaging talk show that offers both entertainment and insight. With in depth interviews spanning a diverse range of individuals, from household names to completely unknown figures, each episode provides a unique and thought provoking perspective. In addition to our live weekday shows on YouTube, our Patreon offers exclusive content not found anywhere else. Give us a call (424) 285 - 6699 For Bonus content visit https://www.patreon.com/michaeldecon https://www.youtube.com/@micheldecon https://www.michaeldecon.com https://discord.gg/QxG4hEt","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T14:21:08.872753+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-decon-program-1113701"},"episode":{"title":"Beyond the Brain, The Consciousness Signal - Simon Bown","slug":"beyond-the-brain-the-consciousness-signal-simon-bown","published_at":"2026-04-19T19:31:25+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-decon-program-1113701/beyond-the-brain-the-consciousness-signal-simon-bown","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-decon-program-1113701","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michaeldecon/episodes/Beyond-the-Brain--The-Consciousness-Signal---Simon-Bown-e3i50cu","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO4659355918.mp3","summary":"Patreon EP.135 *FULL VERSION HERE* In this episode, we explore the provocative idea that consciousness may not be created by the brain, but instead received by it like a radio tuning into a signal. Drawing from near-death experiences, out of body experiences, paranormal encounters, and decades of research, Simon Bowne presents the “receiver theory” of the brain and its possible implications for reality, awareness, and life after death. The conversation also touches on shared experiences of the unexplained, from psychic visions and missing time to UFO sightings and vivid dreams, suggesting that these phenomena may be more common than many realize. With powerful personal stories and verified near death accounts, this episode challenges conventional views of consciousness and opens the door to a fascinating possibility: that death may not be the end, but a transition.","meta_description":"Patreon EP.135 *FULL VERSION HERE* In this episode, we explore the provocative idea that consciousness may not be created by the brain, but instead receiv…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2149,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-michael-decon-program-1113701/episodes/beyond-the-brain-the-consciousness-signal-simon-bown/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-michael-decon-program-1113701/beyond-the-brain-the-consciousness-signal-simon-bown.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}