Believing the Bizarre: Paranormal Conspiracies & Myths

Mercy Brown is considered to be one of the earliest vampire stories in the United States of America. While the events of the Brown family are tragic, do you believe there were supernatural events at play? Or did guilt and despair (along with frigid weather conditions) push George Brown’s sanity to the edge? Listen to find out! By the way, what Tyler was trying to say is Epistolary, which is when a novel is written in a letter format.
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This is the ultimate scary movie time as Halloween is quickly approaching, so why not take a deeper look at a few horror film classics? However, these movies aren't just classic scary flicks, they are known for having cursed sets! From accidents, injuries, and even a significant amount of deaths, both The Exorcist and Poltergeist have terrified people on and off the set for many years. But, is it really horrific and paranormal curses or just mere coincidences? 
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This episode, we get into the creepy and stalker-ish story of The Watcher of 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey. Derek and Maria Broaddus bought a beautiful dream house only to begin receiving anonymous letters from The Watcher that described spying on their children, their behavior with the house, and the request for “young blood.”
Is this creepy watcher just a prankster with poor taste or a dangerous and unstable stalker?
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We return to West Virginia for this legend, but instead of Mothman, we are discussing the Flatwoods Monster. In September of 1952, a group of boys playing football witnessed a pulsing red light fly across the sky and land on a nearby hill.
They ran home to tell their mother what they had seen. Naturally, she was in disbelief, so altogether they went back to the scene of the strange object in the sky. What they witnessed next was something terrifying that they'd never forget.
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We are excited to present another listener submission bonus episode! This story comes to us from Jessica, who recounts 3 main experiences with a shadow man. From her childhood to her own son's experience, it appears she has a ghost presence that has been keeping close tabs on her. She describes the shadow man as having a hat, a completely shadow covered face, a trench coat, and a cane. Find out what we make of her personal encounters!
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This episode covers the terrifying possession of Anneliese Michel.
Fun fact, this is the possession case that the 2005 film The Exorcism of Emily Rose was loosely based on.
Diving into this potential possession turns into a debate regarding whether Anneliese suffered from demonic activity or rather neglect and abundant medication side effects. But which option is more likely?
Find out as we test the believability!
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This week, we dive back into the world of cryptids. Popular in Fresno, California and Yosemite National Park, we breakdown The Fresno Nightcrawler. Are these white and long-legged creatures natural cryptids from Earth or are they alien beings from a distant swamp-like planet? Find out as we discuss the most popular sightings and more.
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This is a touchy and relevant subject, but it is also highly discussed when it comes to conspiracy theories. This episode, we tactfully discuss 3 common conspiracy theories that surround the 9/11 tragedy and tell you which ones we buy and which ones are ridiculous. Of course, it needn’t be said, but still, we want to reiterate that 9/11 is absolutely a national tragedy, and in no way to our opinions or discussion take away from the grief many individuals and facilities still feel today.
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This week, a new listener submission episode comes to us all the way from Houston, Texas. This episode follows Nathaniel and some of the creepy experiences he has witnessed in his own home, from people appearing in Skype chats behind him to cries heard from his woods. But are the things haunting him real or in his mind?
 
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It's time to circle back to aliens! This week, we tackle one of the original abduction stories, even before Betty and Barney Hill. The story of Antonio Villas Boas, a farmer in Brazil in the 1950s, is filled with incredible detail and unexpected twists and turns.
We take a close look at his story and breakdown whether his experience, his ailments, and the doctor that examined him stand the test of time. Or, whether or not he was massively influenced by a local UFO magazine.
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