We’re ranking assholes (Part 4 of 5)

In this week’s episode of Journey to the Fringe, we dive into the chaotic mid‑tier of our ongoing Asshole Rankings, revisiting some of the most notorious names in UFO lore, occult history, and paranormal pop culture. From Aleister Crowley’s occult chaos and Jamie Spears’ Hollywood‑grade exploitation to Admiral Byrd’s accidental Hollow Earth legacy (plus the grifty relatives who won’t let it die), we break down who truly earned their spot. We roast Gulf Breeze hoaxer Ed Walters, fringe giant‑hunter L.A. Marzulli, and Coast to Coast AM’s own George Noory, the king of high‑grift, low‑impact paranormal radio. Richard Hoagland resurfaces with his Face‑on‑Mars pseudoscience empire, while Stan Romanek rockets up the list with fake aliens, puppet‑level special effects, and the criminal charges that cement his infamy. If you love UFO hoaxes, conspiracy culture, paranormal media, and fringe history, this episode is your perfect mix of sass, skepticism, and cosmic clownery as we head toward the top 20.

Disclaimer: These rankings reflect our personal opinions.

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Season 3 episode 49 : Bill Moore: Every peak has a cringeworthy descent (part 4 of 4) |

Season 3 episode 47: Bill Moore: Majestic 12 (part 3 of 4) |

Season 3 episode 45: Bill Moore: The Bennewitz Story (part 2 of 4) |

Season 3 episode 43: Bill Moore: forgettable name, recurring character (part 1 of 4) |

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Season 4 episode 43: What's in a plane: the John Lear story (Part 2 of 2) |

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Season 5 episode 28: John Hutchison - of "the Hutchison Effect" Fame |

Season 4 episode 16: The other Queen of Canada |

Season 2 episode 46: Whatcha Montaukin 'bout |

Season 5 episode 72: The Dyer consequences of a body of evidence |