What It Means To Be Human

The Truth is In There.

Welcome to What It Means to Be Human — a podcast that dives deep into the mysteries of consciousness, humanity, and the anomalous.

Join host Dan Zetterström as he explores profound questions and thought-provoking ideas with leading voices from around the world. From the depths of whale song to the edges of philosophy, discover what connects us all and challenges what we think we know.

Latest Episodes

  • UFO Encounters and the Stories Behind Blue Book with Michael Avon Oeming #paranormal #comics

    UFO Encounters and the Stories Behind Blue Book with Michael Avon Oeming #paranormal #comics

    What can comic books teach us about UFO encounters? In this episode, Dan speaks with Eisner and Harvey Award–winning comic creator Michael Avon Oeming, known for his work on Powers, Thor, and Hellboy. Michael joins the show to discuss his acclaimed series Blue Book and Red Book, which bring real UFO cases to life through…


  • A Second Chance at Goodbye with Roz Mugford

    A Second Chance at Goodbye with Roz Mugford

    What if death isn’t the end? And what if love finds a way to reach us anyway? In this deeply personal episode of Contact, producer and co-host Roslyn Mugford shares her own story. After the passing of her stepdad Jack in January 2024, Roz experienced something she still struggles to fully explain — a vivid…


  • Michael Ian Black on UFOs, Consciousness, and Peter Thiel

    Michael Ian Black on UFOs, Consciousness, and Peter Thiel

    What happens to the human story if we get conclusive proof we’re not alone? This week, we’re joined by comedian, actor, writer, and podcaster Michael Ian Black (Wet Hot American Summer, Have I Got News For Your Ears) for a wide-ranging, deeply human conversation about UFOs/UAP, consciousness, and the strange edges of reality. Michael shares a high school “orb/fireball” sighting that…