Beyond The Outer Realm -Paranormal Apocalypse" - Is This How it Ends? with Maxim W. Furek

Beyond The Outer Realm welcomes back Maxim W. Furek
Date: September 30th, 2025
EP: 621
TOPIC: Maxim joins me today to talk about his book " Paranormal Apocalypse" .
- Book Overview -
- What if our obsession with the end times reveals something extraordinary about human nature?

From a forgotten 1969 song that predicted our technological nightmare to the mysterious drone swarms of 2024, something dark threads through human consciousness—an inexplicable attraction to our own destruction.

The Secret Psychology of Doomsday

Why did a simple folk song about the year 2525 become a massive hit during the Summer of Love? What drives ordinary people to abandon everything and follow apocalyptic cult leaders? And why can't we look away when the world seems to be ending?

Author Maxim W. Furek has uncovered a hidden pattern—a psychological phenomenon he calls "Apocalyptic Awe" that explains everything from ancient prophecies to modern conspiracy theories, from Hollywood blockbusters to political movements.

The Questions That Will Haunt You:
What did H.P. Lovecraft see coming that we're only now discovering?
Why do the same apocalyptic fears resurface generation after generation, just wearing different masks?
How are online "rabbit holes" weaponizing humanity's oldest anxieties?
What connects the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to your social media feed?
The Dark Discovery

Through shocking case studies—from Jonestown to January 6th, from nuclear panic to AI anxiety—Furek reveals how apocalyptic thinking isn't just shaping our entertainment and politics. It's rewiring our brains.

But here's the twist: understanding this hidden force might be the key to our survival.

Some truths about human nature can only be found in humanity's darkest fantasies.

The Bridge Between Worlds

Why do the paranormal and apocalyptic thinking always appear together? Why do UFO sightings spike during social upheaval? What's the real connection between ghost stories and global catastrophe?

The answers will change how you see everything—from the news to your nightmares.

Ready to discover what your fascination with the end times says about you?

Paranormal Apocalypse isn't just about predicting the future—it's about understanding the hidden forces already shaping it.

Contact for the show -
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About Maxim:
Maxim Furek’s rich background includes aspects of psychology, addictions, music journalism, and the paranormal. He has a master’s degree in communications from Bloomsburg University and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Aquinas College.

Maxim has interviewed celebrity demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren and white witch Dr. Frederick Lamonte Santee. He was featured on Coast to Coast with George Noory, Exploring the Bizarre with the legendary Timothy Green Beckley and Tim R. Swartz, and Art Bell’s Midnight in the Desert with Heather Wade.

Maxim has written numerous rock biographies and paranormal-themes books
He is a respected contributor to Fate Magazine, and Paranormal Underground, showcasing his expertise and knowledge in the field.

He will be the guest speaker at the 2025 Butler (PA) Paranormal Conference and the ECBRO Virginia Bigfoot Expo.

www.maximfurek.com

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