1345 “The Flying Saint: Did the Church Witness Levitation… or Bury the Truth?”

Richard Syrett's Strange Planet

Richard Syrett & Glassbox Media

Society & Culture

4.5 • 1.9K Ratings

🗓️ 13 April 2026

⏱️ 74 minutes

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FOLLOW RICHARD Website: https://www.strangeplanet.ca YouTube: @strangeplanetradio Instagram: @richardsyrettstrangeplanet TikTok: @therealstrangeplanet EP. # 1345 “The Flying Saint: Did the Church Witness Levitation… or Bury the Truth?” In Counter-Reformation Italy, under the watchful eye of the Roman Inquisition, a humble friar defied gravity—rising before stunned witnesses. Was Joseph of Cupertino a true mystic… or something far stranger? Tonight, Richard Syrett and Michael Johnson investigate one of history’s most unsettling supernatural cases. GUEST: Michael Johnson is a novelist and independent researcher who writes under the pen name Brother Ludovico. He is the author of A Little Bird On A String, a meticulously researched historical novel exploring the life and mystery of Joseph of Cupertino. Blending theology, history, and the paranormal, Johnson examines the uneasy boundary between sanctity and the unexplained. BOOK: A Little Bird on a String: A Book About a Monk that Flew SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! QUINCE Luxury, European linen that gets softer with every wash! Turn up the luxury when you turn in with Quince. Go to Quince dot com slash RSSP for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. CARGURUS CarGurus is the #1 rated car shopping app in Canada on the Apple App and Google Play store. They’ve got hundreds of thousands of cars from top-rated dealers, plus advanced search tools that let you zero in on exactly what you want. And you can set real-time alerts for price drops and new listings — so you never miss a great deal. Buy your next car today with CarGurus at cargurus dot ca. Go to cargurus dot ca to make sure your big deal is the best deal. ⁠ BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!!⁠ ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit ⁠https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm⁠ Use the discount code "Planet" to receive $5 OFF any subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

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