Riley Martin

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Riley Martin

Riley Martin under hypnosis in 1988
Born: May 9, 1946
Mississippi
Occupation: Author, Radio personality
Website: http://www.rileymartin.org
One of Riley Martin's symbols
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One of Riley Martin's symbols

Riley Martin (born May 9, 1946) is the author of the book The Coming of Tan, which describes his life and his abduction by aliens. He is also the host of The Riley Martin Show once called Hello Earth on the Sirius Satellite Radio channel Howard 101. Riley Martin hosts another weekly radio show on Artistfirst World Radio Network called The Official Riley Martin Radio Show, which has over 43 archived episodes in it's first year. Martin was born on May 9, 1946 in Mississippi to a family of sharecroppers of African American and Native American descent. He claims he was first abducted by aliens while living in Arkansas in November of 1953.[1]

Martin has characterized his interaction with the aliens as positive. The Biaviian alien O-Qua Tangin Wann (also known as Tan), is listed as the co-author of his book.[2] Martin asserts that a significant amount of knowledge was downloaded into his brain by the aliens. The downloading experience included receiving 144,000 different symbols within a matter of minutes. Martin claims that these aliens, flying aboard 'The Great Mother Ship' to which he is taken every time he is willingly "abducted," have given him this knowledge so that he can produce these hand-drawn 'symbols' that will allow passage aboard the Mother Ship when the Earth is 'transformed' in 2012. Riley Martin claims that each symbol is uniquely tuned to its buyer. On the 29 November 2006 Howard 101 program, Riley said, “You don’t exactly have to have one of my symbols in order to go.” Riley mentioned that some symbol owners would have their personal reasons for not going, and some Earth populace who had never heard of Riley might be offered the opportunity to participate in the potential airlift. Since approximately October 2006, Riley's official website has become the primary platform from which Riley Martin sells his symbols, the audio book (in his own stentorian voice), a soulful CD of 90’s music, and other articles such as the Cherokee Nation headbands. The original edition of his book, The Coming of Tan, can only be purchased at the website "thecomingoftan.com."

Riley Martin first appeared on the Howard Stern Show in 1996 and has been a frequent guest since, as well as on the paranormal-themed show Coast to Coast AM. Howard Stern and his crew enjoy imitating Martin's colorful manner of speaking and drawl and playing soundbites of Martin, including song parodies and prank calls.

Contents

[edit] The seven types of extraterrestrial beings

Martin describes seven types of extraterrestrial beings who reside in a mother ship near Saturn:

  • the Biaviians, the aliens who have had the most interaction with Martin, who are short with large heads,
  • the Targzissians, who are malevolent reptilians,
  • the Stagyians, who have a bony, leathery appearance and a peaceful and scientific disposition,
  • the Dorians, who resemble blonde-haired, blue-eyed humans (see Nordic aliens),
  • the Insectillians (aka the Skreed), who are "smart bugs" five feet tall,
  • the Nyptonians, who are "water people" with "underwater bases" on Earth,[3]
  • a seventh race of aliens whose name Martin can't pronounce.

See Martin's illustrations of the different intelligent beings.

[edit] Martin on Sirius Satellite Radio

[edit] Hello Earth episode synopses

  • First Episode March 27, 2006: On March 27, 2006, Riley Martin was given a one hour tryout radio show entitled Hello Earth (also referred to as The Riley Martin Show) on Sirius Satellite Radio's Howard 101. The show featured Martin telling his story with occasional questions by Curtis "Coopy Coop" Cooperman, his publisher and co-host, and did not feature phone calls. The show was very well received by Howard Stern and his fans.
  • Second Episode May 1, 2006: Hello Earth returned to Sirius radio on May 1, 2006. Starting with this second show, phone calls were prominently and effectively featured.
  • Fourth Episode May 23, 2006: On May 23, 2006, when Martin was asked if the Biaviians were Greys, he responded that they are not only different, but that the Grey aliens are a cross between the Targzissians and humans (explaining their unpleasant nature) and live in subterranean caverns on Venus.
  • Fifth Episode June 6, 2006: On the June 6, 2006 show, Martin spent over 40 minutes answering listener phone calls. He addressed the notion of "Biaviian" religion, expressing that the aliens look to the light spectrum for enlightenment. Martin expressed that the aliens' ability to travel faster than the speed of light indicated they were closer to this enlightenment. He indicated that some of the alien species seen on the mothership may have engaged in sexual encounters with pre-human simians in the Tigris-Euphrates delta. When asked about the status of pets on the alien mothership, Martin indicated each traveler can bring one pet aboard, but that beloved animals could be regenerated by the "Biaviians" from a hair or saliva sample.
  • Sixth Episode June 20, 2006: Upon returning to the Sirius airwaves, and seemingly placated about his agreement (which is not mentioned) with Sirius, Riley Martin provided details on secret United States government efforts to reverse-engineer alien spacecraft. He indicated that the government has successfully replicated certain flight-oriented elements of the craft, but have yet to harness its fusion-based propulsion systems. According to Martin, only limited, low-altitude flight tests have taken place using traditional propulsion systems. Martin also addressed the question of crop circles, citing the aliens' light-based technology. Flight-capable orbs emitting powerful light beams are used to create the crop circles, in a manner swift enough to have evaded discovery.
  • Seventh Episode July 18, 2006: Martin began the show by stating that the probationary period of his show's run was over and asking the listeners to email Howard Stern and Sirius in support of the show. He complained that his staff have not received any money and put forth the possibility that this might be his last show. (It was stated at the end of the show, however, that the next new show would be in two weeks.) A few of the phone calls Martin received were goofy and he handled them well. In answer to a question, Martin stated that the Biaviians, Stagyians, Dorians, and possibly the Nyptonians are all mammals. Martin assured a gay caller that Biaviians judge people by their character and have no prejudice against those with alternative lifestyles.
  • Contract Dispute: Originally, the eighth episode of Hello Earth was scheduled for August 1, 2006 at 7 p.m. Eastern (4 p.m. Pacific) on Sirius Satellite Radio's Howard 101. However, on that day Howard 100/101 program director Tim Sabian reported that negotiations with Martin had broken down, leading to the possible cancellation of the show. Indeed, the show did not air. However, Riley did call into the Howard Stern Show on September 21, 2006 to announce that he had come to terms with Sirius for continuing "Hello Earth" at a later date.
  • Eighth Episode October 24, 2006: Martin returned to the airwaves thanks to a new ISDN line directly connected at his home and answered questions about the aliens ships' power sources, and how no two of his symbols were alike. Martin's friend Eric "E-Ron" McCauley whom he identifies as being "like a son" served as co-host.
  • Ninth Episode October 25, 2006: Martin described the planet Biave (which he has not visited in person) as having lighter gravity and growing large vegetables. He also stated that the aliens could simulate any kind of food, liquor or drugs without ill effects.
  • Tenth Episode October 31, 2006: In reponse to a question from regular Stern Show caller Hook Nose Mike, Martin defended his translation of the African soundbite that Sal the Stockbroker called in with to prank him, (see Sal Calls Riley) explaining that the African language the soundbite is in ultimately derives from the Atlantean language, as Martin originally identified it.

[edit] Other notable appearances on Sirius

[edit] Meet the Shrink

  • On April 3, 2006, Martin appeared on an episode of the Sirius radio show Meet the Shrink, which featured an unusual therapy session. Martin spoke of his paranormal experiences and ideas and did a great deal of flirting with the therapist, Dr. Leslie Armstrong, who openly supported his paranormal ideas and seemed to enjoy his flirting. Stern and cast criticized the Doctor for flirting and enabling his beliefs in aliens rather than helping him.

[edit] The Howard Stern Show

  • On May 24, 2006, Martin called in to the Stern Show to demand more money for his radio show. He showed his angry side, which only comes out occasionally, swearing and raising his voice. He also used racial slurs, calling Stern a "cheap Jew bastard" and Robin Quivers a "house nigger bitch" and played the race card, implying that he is being cheated due to his race. The deal Martin had agreed to, and then objected to, was $200 a show.
  • On July 19, 2006, Martin called the Stern Show and accused Richard Christy of calling and insulting his wife at home while he was doing Hello Earth on July 18. Christy denied calling Martin and stated that no one from the show called him. Martin didn't appear to believe him and threatened him, stating, "If it was you, you will be hunted down." Martin was very angry and profane and also complained about money again. "Evil Dave Letterman", who has prank called Martin before, was also insulted by Martin who may have mistaken him for the real David Letterman, stating that he watched his show and vomited and that he looks like a beaver.
  • On July 25, 2006, Howard Stern revealed that Riley Martin had asked for a salary of $5 million a year, which took Howard 100 and Howard 101 program director Tim Sabian by surprise. Martin, angered by Stern discussing money on the air, called the Stern Show and made further demands, including installing equipment to broadcast from his home, allowing him to avoid "inchworming through the tunnels" (dealing with the traffic into Manhattan) to the Sirius studios. Gary Dell'Abate brought up some past criminal charges against Martin, including a 1988 charge involving firearms and narcotics. Martin denied the part about firearms. Martin and Sabian continued negotiations off the air.
  • On July 31, 2006, Howard Stern increased the offer to $325 per show. Howard pointed out that, even with the $100 in expenses for travel to the Sirius studio weekly, Riley would still clear $225 a week. Riley did not accept the offer, calling it "field nigger pay". Howard responded by reducing the offer to $250 per week. Riley called Howard's negotiations "typically Jewish".

[edit] Sal Calls Riley

Howard Stern Show regular Sal the Stockbroker Governale called into Riley's show, disguising his voice. During the call, Governale asked Martin to decode what he claimed to be a message Governale's grandparent had received during an abduction 60 years ago. In reality, the phrase, "a bugliada da, yagi mu a mugi woogayo", was jibberish that a homeless man had said to Governale. Martin dutifully 'translated' the message from this supposed alien tongue into English. Governale's prank added more credence to the claim that Martin is just making up his story of alien abduction in an attempt to gain fame and money. Riley 'translated' the message to mean "you, too, are children of the light, and we have come to live among you".

[edit] Memorable quotes

O-Qua Tangin Wann aka "Tan"
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O-Qua Tangin Wann aka "Tan"
  • "...and things of this nature."
  • "...and things like this."
  • "...and what have you."
  • "...and so forth and so on."
  • "...so to speak."
  • "...you understand."
  • "...you see."
  • "Ultimately,..."
  • "Oh, yeah! (chuckles)"
  • "Friend Martin..."
  • "I love ya man, shout out." (to callers to his show)
  • "OK, cool..." (preface to answering a "friendly" question)
  • "You're not gods 'cause for one thing... God ain't got no big head like Elmer Fudd." (to aliens)
  • "Now! ...uuuuuuuhhhhh"
  • "I have visually witnessed, in the physical, several life forms, intelligent life forms, aboard this great mother ship..."
  • "Bee-ahv-ee-uns"
  • "Targzissians are obviously reptilian."
  • "So, yes, the ship exists, and it belongs to the reptiles." (regarding a UFO sighting)
  • "Give Robin my love." (concluding voice message to Stern Show)
  • "O-Qua Tangin Wann... Qua Omsa Lagee Wann"
  • "This is Riley Martin, friend of the aliens."
  • "This is Riley Martin, author of the book The Coming of Tan."
  • "They can uh... set a headset on you, and download into your neurotronic syntaxes... uhhh various different... uh very complicated historical, uh and scientific equations and things of this nature... "
  • "Chocolate candy! Uhhh, oatmeal cookies, oatmeal cookies! Soda pop! Orange soda pop! And we be eatin' like dogs, man. For a while, anyway." (talking about the wonders on board the Great Mothership)
  • "The Greenhouse Effect, the melting of the poles, tsunamis, poisoning of the water table, cutting of the rainforests, overpopulation, new diseases man-made and not, wars and rumors of wars, hatred, karma... uh.. devilism... necromancy... you name it, it will all come down at one time, and will be the battle of the dark forces against, uh... the good forces of the Earth."
  • "I will check him out even if he returns in a Chevrolet, you know..." (referring to the mode of transportation Christ may choose for his return)
  • "Fafa Fooey, that's Baba Booey."
  • "Release...me!"

[edit] Angry quotes

Riley Martin's mug shot from the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Martin was incarcerated in Warren County, New Jersey from December 1999 until April 2001 for a drug offense.
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Riley Martin's mug shot from the New Jersey Department of Corrections. Martin was incarcerated in Warren County, New Jersey from December 1999 until April 2001 for a drug offense.
  • "Look, man..."
  • "You motherfuckers..." (upon being pranked)
  • "Bullshit!"
  • "You lame, butt-fucking cock sucker." (to "Evil Dave Letterman")
  • "shit-eating redneck" (to "Evil Dave Letterman")
  • "Stick your show in your ass." (in a fight with Howard Stern)
  • "I hope that we shall meet, whoever is making this call, because I will rip you another asshole, you cocksucker." (to "Evil Dave Letterman")
  • "Pay me, motherfucker." (to Howard Stern)
  • "Listen to me, you cheap Jew mothafucka!" (to Howard Stern)
  • "You have 205 days mothafucka!" (to Captain Janks)
  • "It takes money to print t-shirts you fucking dork!" (to Ralph Cirella)
  • "Dave, I accidentally turned on your show one night and then threw up all over a fucking couch... looking at your beaver-type face." (to "Evil Dave Letterman")
  • "I know that he, uh, has, uh, people to defecate in his mouth... uh, black dudes probably." (to "Evil Dave Letterman")
  • "My experiences started when I was 7-years-old and ultimately I'm sure that my experiences happened at that time so that one day I would meet stupid motherfuckers like you." (to "Evil Dave Letterman")
  • "If it was you, you will be hunted down." (threatening Richard Christy)
  • "I used to be hot for you, Robin. However, I wouldn't fuck you with Artie's dick."
  • "Invoice...? What the fuck are you talkin' about...invoice??"
  • "There are people, unnamed, in high echelon positions that I could call at this moment and tell them to nullify... uh, the fucking, uh, satellite radio industry."
  • "I have greater things to do than talking to the golden fucking Jew."
  • "I have better things to do than calling up, kissing the ass of the golden Jew." (when asked to repeat the previous statement)
  • "We...speak...your...name...Gold...en...Jew."
  • "House nigger bitch." (talking to Robin)

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