July 23, 1995: Bigfoot Scream #124; Max The Crystal Skull - JoAnn Parks & Star Johnson

JoAnn Parks, owner of the ancient crystal skull known as "Max," joins Star Johnson to discuss the mysterious 18-pound artifact's alleged healing powers and consciousness. The episode opens with Linda Moulton Howe presenting the now-famous Bigfoot scream audio that continues generating responses from people across the country who claim to have heard similar vocalizations. Parks explains how Max came into her possession through synchronistic events and describes the skull's role in facilitating spiritual healing and providing mystical insights. The conversation explores Max's authentication by forensic anthropologist Clyde Snow and its claimed status as one of only 13 ancient crystal skulls worldwide. Parks and Johnson share accounts of Max appearing in people's dreams, channeling messages about humanity's spiritual evolution, and serving as a tool for consciousness expansion. The discussion examines the intersection of ancient mysteries, modern spiritual seeking, and the enduring human fascination with artifacts that may bridge physical and metaphysical realms. Art Bell facilitates exploration of how crystal skull legends connect to broader themes about lost civilizations, ancient wisdom, and humanity's spiritual development. This episode demonstrates the program's range in covering both cryptozoological mysteries and metaphysical phenomena that challenge conventional understanding of consciousness and reality.