
Hysteria 51
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Ep 421We Need Your Help: Best of Vol 2 Coming Up! | 421
EWe need your help! It's time for Best of Volume 2 and that is where you come in. Go to Hysteria51.com and send us a message with your fovorite clips to include in Volume 2. Make sure you provide the episode title and description and we will do the rest!Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 420Beautiful Blurry Hysteria: Tesla’s Wrecked, Toes Are Checked, and What the Shell is in Your Pants? | 420
EBuckle up, dear listeners, because this week’s Beautiful Blurry Hysteria is swerving into absolute chaos! First, we take a ride into the world of self-driving nightmares as a Tesla flunks its automatic driving test in the worst way possible—by crashing during a demonstration. Turns out, even AI gets stage fright. Then, we shift gears into something far more grotesque: a woman caught trying to sell human toes—yes, toes—on FACEBOOK! All while making some truly horrific claims about canine digestion. Just when you think it can’t get weirder, we slide into the final act: TSA agents at Newark Airport uncovering a turtle stuffed inside a traveler’s pants. Slow and steady does not win the race through security, my dude.Weird news? Check. Questionable life choices? Double check. Join us as we unravel the absurdity, ask all the wrong questions, and, as always, keep it blurry!Links & Resources📌 Tesla Oops📌 Toe Business📌 Turtle PowerEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 419The Lost Dutchman’s Mine | 419
EGold. It’s shiny, it’s valuable, and it has a bad habit of making people lose their ever-loving minds. Legends of hidden treasure have fueled obsessions, ruined lives, and probably inspired more than a few bad tattoos. But few lost fortunes have captured imaginations quite like the Lost Dutchman’s Mine—a hidden gold stash so rich it could set you up for several lifetimes… if you could ever find it.This week, we’re diving deep into the sun-scorched mysteries of Arizona’s Superstition Mountains, where one prospector supposedly struck it big and then took the secret to his grave. From cryptic maps and stone-carved clues to murder, curses, and possibly even supernatural guardians, this tale has all the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster—except this one just might be real. So grab your shovels, keep an eye out for vengeful spirits, and join us as we mine for the truth behind one of America’s greatest lost treasures on Hysteria 51!Special thanks to this week’s research sources: BooksBicknell, P. "A Mythical Mine–Story of a Lost Claim in the Superstition Mountains–Dutch Jacob’sSecret–Phoenix People Hunting for the Treasure with Prospects of Success." Saturday Review. 17 Nov. 1894: 1. Print.Bicknell, P. "One of Arizona's Lost El Dorados - A Mine in the Superstition Mountains - The Half-told Tale of an Old Miser." San Francisco Chronicle. 13 Jan. 1895, Newspaper: 12.Blair, R. Tales of the Superstitions: The Origins of the Lost Dutchman Legend. Tempe: ArizonaHistorical Foundation, 1975.Gentry, Curt. The Killer Mountains, A Search for the Legendary Lost Dutchman Mine. New York: New American Library, 1968.Mell, Eleanor. Hunting Old Snowbeard’s Gold: Searches for and Seekers of the Lost Dutchman Gold Mine. North Charleston, SC: CreateSpace, 2012.Kincaid, Matt. Superstition Mountains: The Mountains of Legend, Gold, Mystery, and Death.Maplewood Publishing, 2018.Arnold, Oren. Ghost Gold. San Antonio: The Naylor Company, 1954.Websiteshttps://www.ajpl.org/the-ghost-of-the-dutchmans-gold-refuses-to-die/Taylor, T., 2008. The Lost Dutchman Mine. [Online]Available at: https://www.prairieghosts.com/dutchman.htmlLegends of America, 2016. The Lost Dutchman Mine. [Online]Available at: http://www.legendsofamerica.com/az-lostdutchmanWillis, B., 2005. Has the Lost Dutchman Mine Been Found?. [Online]Available at: http://www.truewestmagazine.com/has-the-lost-dutchman-mine-been-found/http://superstitionmountaintomkollenborn.blogspot.com/2013/12/dont-blame-thunder-god.htmlhttp://www.ilhawaii.net/~stony/lore72.htmlhttps://apachejunctionindependent.com/history/military-trail-of-jacob-waltz/http://superstitionmountaintomkollenborn.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-peralta-stone-maps.htmlhttp://superstitionmountainmuseum.org/Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] Support the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experienceat https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 417Blurry Hysteria: Quantum Leaps and Questionable Diets |418
EEver wondered what happens when you take bad online advice a little too seriously? Or how about the possibility that we’re all living in a multiverse, hopping timelines without even realizing it? This week on Blurry Hysteria, we dive into some of the strangest news out there—starting with one man’s ill-fated attempt to survive on nothing but meat and dairy (spoiler: it didn’t go well). Then, we break down Google’s latest quantum computing breakthrough, which might just be proof that the multiverse is real. So, are we on the verge of a sci-fi future, or is this just another glitch in the matrix? Tune in and find out!Links & Resources📌Meaty Disaster📌 Multiverse PCEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 423Blurry Hysteria: Mammoth Mice and the Most Improbable Pregnancy Ever | 417
EScience is weird, but this week, it’s downright prehistoric and miraculous. First up, researchers are bringing back a piece of the Ice Age by splicing woolly mammoth genes into live mice. What could possibly go wrong? We discuss the latest in de-extinction efforts, the ethical dilemmas, and whether these tiny, furry Frankensteins might be the first step toward full-blown Jurassic Park madness.Then, hold onto your reproductive health textbooks because the next story is one for the medical history books. A teenager managed to get pregnant without the traditional method—let’s just say it involved oral sex and some deeply unfortunate circumstances. We break down the insane details of this once-in-a-blue-moon medical mystery, the science behind how it could even happen, and why reality just keeps proving stranger than fiction. All that and more this week on a Blurry Hysteria edition of Hysteria 51!Links & Resources📌 Woolly Mice📌 Hard to Swallow PregnancyEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 416Wendigo 101: How to Avoid Becoming a Midnight Snack | 416
Ever felt hangry? Like, really, really hangry? So hangry that you might just turn into a supernatural, flesh-craving monster? Well, you’re in luck because this week, we’re diving headfirst into the legend of the Wendigo—a creature that takes "snacking" to a terrifying new level. From its origins in Algonquian folklore to modern-day sightings (and possibly a Wendigo diet plan we can’t endorse), we’re breaking down what makes this beast so chilling. Is it a warning about greed and gluttony? A cautionary tale for winter survivalists? Or just an ancient way of saying, "Dude, don’t eat your friends"? We’ll cover all that and more, including some very questionable Wendigo-related crimes, and why you probably don’t want to go camping in Canada anytime soon. Al that and more this week on Hysteria 51!Special thanks to this week’s research sources: VideosWendigo Biology Explained | The Science of theWendigo - https://youtu.be/AswP2pxRToM?si=snB9O9nDy_VT8cyHWebsitesAmerican Indian languages - http://www.native-languages.org/windigo.htmMonstropedia - https://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Wendigo ISFDB - https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/pl.cgi?54795 Supernatural Magazine - https://supernaturalmagazine.com/articles/the-spirit-of-the-north-country-the-wendigo Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wendigo All That’s Interesting - https://allthatsinteresting.com/wendigo Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] Support the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experienceat https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 415Beautiful Blurry Hysteria: Gold, Giggles, and Gone Girls (Inflatable Ones, That Is) | 415
EThis week on Blurry Hysteria, we welcome back our good friend Kevin Crispin from Behind Beautiful Things to help us navigate the latest in bizarre news. Ever wonder how long it takes to steal a solid gold toilet? (Spoiler: Less time than it takes to order a coffee.) Or what happens when a rogue prankster sends marathon runners on a wild detour? And if that’s not weird enough, we’ve got a story involving an inflatable girlfriend, a fire, and some very bad decision-making. Buckle up—this one’s as ridiculous as it gets!Join Brent, David, and Kevin as we break down the absurdity, ask the important questions (like who needs a gold toilet?), and try to make sense of the world’s weirdest headlines.Links & Resources📌 The Gold Toilet Heist📌 Glasgow Marathon Prankster📌 Inflatable Girlfriend FireEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 424Charles Fort: The Granddaddy of the Strange | 414
EBefore the X-Files, before Bigfoot reality shows, before your uncle went down a YouTube rabbit hole and now won’t shut up about lizard people—there was Charles Hoy Fort. A man who spent his life collecting the weirdest, wildest, and most WTF-worthy stories that science tried (and failed) to explain. From raining frogs to UFOs before they were even called UFOs, Fort cataloged it all and basically invented the field of Forteana—aka the study of all things bizarre,spooky, and questionably sane. AKA our bread and butter! But who was Fort? A misunderstood genius? A professional weirdo? The first-ever Reddit or 4 Chan mod? Join us as we dive into the life, work, and general badassery of the man who made the strange, well… stranger. Spoiler alert: he burned a lot of his own work: was it because even he couldn’t believe what he was writing? Or it was all true and the powers that be made him do it? That’s for you to decide...Buckle up, because this week we’re getting Fortean as hell on Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s research sources: EssaysStrange Gods: Charles Fort’s Book of the Damned (1919) - https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/charles-fort-and-the-book-of-the-damned/?utm_source=chatgpt.com BooksThe Book of the Damned | Charles Fort (1919)WebsitesSkeptic’s Dictionary - https://skepdic.com/fortean.htmlUniversity of Florida - https://people.clas.ufl.edu/tharpold/ Washington University in St. Louis - https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1011&context=wushta_spr2018&utm_source=chatgpt.com University of Chicago - https://divinity.uchicago.edu/sightings/articles/showers-blood-cosmology-charles-fort-p-genesius-durica?utm_source=chatgpt.com Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] Support the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experienceat https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 422We Need Your Help: Best of Vol 2 Coming Up! | 421
EIt's time for us to put tpgether a Best of Volume 2 and that's where you come in. Go to Hysteria51.com and send us you clip picks for the next best of show. Provide epiosde titles and clip descriptions for them and we will get to work on your picks!Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 413Beautiful Blurry Hysteria: Dollars in the Dump, Bugs in Your Belly, and Farts in the Mail | 413
EIt’s another Beautiful Blurry Hysteria as Kevin Crispin of Behind Beautiful Things joins us for a journey through the weirdest headlines the internet has to offer! First up, the European Union says yes to mealworm powder in food—because nothing says "sustainable future" like a little extra crunch in your croissant. Then, we dive into the tale of a man who lost millions in Bitcoin to a landfill and is still trying to dig his way to crypto redemption. Finally, we close with a real stinker—a woman sending fart jars to her boyfriend’s ex. Because, as they say, revenge is a dish best served… gassy? Buckle up for absurdity, laughter, and the kind of investigative journalism that only Blurry Hysteria can deliver.News Stories Mentioned: EU Worm Powder: https://greekcitytimes.com/2025/02/04/eu-approves-mealworm-powder-in-food/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3Z_KP-lFiSnxGQ94pWZCihEGzekOBisxiRTSdgkk8MWXVfPHm-QCnLojM_aem_FE8AAFYi1m_kPU3wdQ_UXgDump Coin: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/13/world/europe/bitcoin-wales-james-howells-landfill.htmlIllegal Farts: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/rhiannon-evans-sent-farts-to-boyfriends-ex_n_679bb76ae4b0db2051ad1efdEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 412Beautiful Blurry Hysteria: Flora, Fauna, and Fecal Folly | 412
EBrace yourself for a whiff of the bizarre on this week’s Beautiful Blurry Hysteria! Guest Kevin Crispin of the Behind Beautiful Things Podcast joins Brent & David to sort through a trifecta of surreal news. First, we take a fragrant detour to Brooklyn, where the famously foul-smelling corpse flower is drawing both fans and flies. Then we venture Down Under, investigating rumors of a Queensland teacher who’s been acting downright catty—literally! And because life just isn’t weird enough, we also dig into a beach-balling mystery: why did lumps of “something special” wash ashore in Australia? Prepare for a ride through the strangest stories on the planet!News Stories Mentioned: Stinky Plants: https://apnews.com/article/new-york-corpse-flower-brooklyn-f7f6efd71e8d1d07d7bb810335060996Aussie Purr: https://nypost.com/2025/02/08/lifestyle/queensland-teacher-allegedly-behaving-like-a-cat-in-class/Poop Treasure: https://news.sky.com/story/mysterious-balls-which-washed-up-on-australian-beaches-contained-faecal-bacteria-13293709Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 411Lost in the Light: The Eilean Mor Lighthouse Mystery | 411
EA cold, barren rock in the North Atlantic—isolated, windswept, and lifeless. Perhaps it wasnever meant for human presence. Perhaps the superstitions whispered through generations, warnings of curses and otherworldly forces, weren’t just ghost stories to ignore. Three men vanished without a trace from the Eilean Mor Lighthouse in 1900, leaving behind only eerie questions and a lighthouse that stood empty, as if even it knew something was wrong. Was it foul weather? Madness? Or something far stranger hiding in the thick fog that surrounds theFlannan Isles?Despite decades of investigation, every theory—no matter how grounded or bizarre—seems to end where it begins: with a mystery as haunting as the waves that crash against its lonely shores. Today on Hysteria 51, we dig into the story of Eilean Mor, the theories, the legends, and the strange clues left behind. Will we find answers, or just more shadows in the mist and bad jokes by a sadistic robot? Let’s find out...Special thanks to this week’s research sources: BooksMcCloskey, K. (2014), The Lighthouse: The Mystery of the Eilean Mòr Lighthouse Keepers,The History PressWebsitesEilean Mor Summary: http://www.ancient-origins.net/unexplained-phenomena/curious-disappearanceeilean-mor-lighthouse-keepers-scottish-mystery-004820?nopaging=1 Poem: http://www.potw.org/archive/potw230.html RationalWiki: https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Flannan_Isle Original wreck report for the SS Archtor, http://www.plimsoll.org/resources/SCCLibraries/WreckReports/17924.asp?view=text Rogue Wave - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rogue_wave The report submitted by Robert Muirhead, Superintendent, on the 8thJanuary 1901: https://www.nlb.org.uk/HistoricalInformation/FlannanIsles/Report-by-Superintendent Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] Support the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experienceat https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 410Blurry Hysteria: Bullet-Dodging and Billion-Trillion Rubles | 410
EWhat do you get when you cross a wannabe-Neo trying to dodge bullets in Utah with a Russian court that seems to think Google has more money than the entire planet combined? Pure, unadulterated Blurry Hysteria, that’s what! This week we unpack the bizarre saga of a man caught on camera attempting some next-level Matrix moves—spoiler alert: real life doesn’t come with slow-motion bullet time. Then, we jet over to Mother Russia, where a court has slapped Google with a penalty so colossal you’d need a calculator that can handle a galaxy’s worth of zeros. Buckle up and brace for weird as we deliver double the strange, double the fun, and 100% more hysteria than you can shake a bulletproof vest at!News Stories Mentioned: Bullet Boys: https://www.abc4.com/news/wasatch-front/arrest-dodge-bullets/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1w4br1idJOwrINti9Yf7PmgbDXbb1M65q1SDnTlKu6D3Xr5xeW2EtS_3E_aem_H05pP3DMxbU7IZ58MulnUQRussian Payday: https://united24media.com/latest-news/russian-court-slaps-google-with-a-fine-larger-than-all-the-money-on-earth-5443?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1Z6D-KXzDYnZPuoS_AeZldyRQ3SzEQIO4q0fK12dpOBXrc5rlj5kBF978_aem_PqxXHJTUazMtFa-Yvo9IEgEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 409Surrounded By Spirits | 409
EJoin us this week on Hysteria 51 as we welcome back Chris Rupert and Tyler Transue of Doc Side Media for their 4th appearance! The dynamic duo dives into their latest documentary, Surrounded by Spirits, exploring chilling stories, paranormal investigations, and the lingering mysteries of the afterlife. From eerie encounters to their filmmaking journey, it’s a spirited conversation you won’t want to miss. Special thanks to this week’s sources: Follow Doc Side MediaWebsite -https://www.docsidemedia.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@docsidemedia2106Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/docsidemediaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/docsidemedia/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@docsidemediaEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] Support the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria-51?ref_id=4106 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 407Blurry Hysteria: Artificial Suffering and Glowing Discoveries | 408
EPrepare for a double dose of techno-weirdness as Blurry Hysteria dives into the world of artificial intelligence! First, we glow up with the story of an AI-invented molecule that nature would’ve needed half a billion years to cook up. Is AI outpacing evolution? Then, things get dark (and oddly philosophical) as scientists propose testing AI sentience by making it suffer. Yes, that’s right—pain for progress! Join the crew as they decode the wild and wacky intersection of science and sci-fi in this illuminating and borderline sadistic episode.News Stories Mentioned: Glow in the Dark AI: https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/new-glowing-molecule-invented-by-ai-would-have-taken-500-million-years-to-evolve-in-nature-scientists-sayS&M AI: https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/scientists-propose-making-ai-suffer-to-see-if-its-sentientEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 407Blurry Hysteria: Doomed CAPTCHAs and Ratty Drug Parties | 407
bonusEThis week on Blurry Hysteria, we're hitting you with a double dose of bizarre! First up, someone decided CAPTCHA wasn't annoying enough and created one where you play Doom on Nightmare difficulty. Can you rip and tear your way to proving you're not a robot? Spoiler: most of us are doomed.Then, we head to Houston, where the police evidence lockers have been infiltrated—not by master thieves, but by junkie rats with a taste for confiscated drugs. Who’s the kingpin of the rodent cartel, and do they have a tiny, whiskered Walter White? All that and more this week on Blurry Hysteria!News Stories Mentioned: Doom: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2025/01/someone-made-a-captcha-where-you-play-doom-on-nightmare-difficulty/Rat Party: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2025/01/21/Houston-Police-evidence-lockers-drugs-rats/6941737480214/Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 406Blurry Hysteria: Birds, Needles, and Deadly Christmas Feasts | 406
EHold onto your tinsel, folks! This week on Blurry Hysteria we dive into the weird and wacky with stories you never knew you needed in your life. First, we head to the stomach-turning world of fertility rituals gone very wrong—complete with a live baby bird found in a dead man’s belly... or maybe throat. (Yeah, you read that right.)Then, it’s a two-part yuletide warning: Ever considered nibbling on your Christmas tree? Belgium says, "DON’T!" Sweden on the other hand says otherwise. We unravel the science behind toxic Christmas tree needles and why your festive feast shouldn’t involve the fir, or maybe it should... Join us for a late holiday episode packed with laughs, gasps, and the weirdest news to ever deck the halls! News Stories Mentioned: Bird Job: https://www.latintimes.com/baby-bird-found-alive-inside-dead-mans-stomach-after-being-swallowed-during-fertility-ritual-569420Tree Treats: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/dont-eat-christmas-tree-warns-182651558.html & https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/sweden-says-christmas-tree-needles-173426923.htmlEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 405Lake Cow Bacon: America’s Hippo-Sized Solution to Hunger | 405
Did you know America once eyed hippos as a solution to its problems? This week on Hysteria 51 we dive into the bizarre yet true tale of how early 20th-century Louisiana faced a water hyacinth invasion and a looming food shortage—and how importing hippos, lovingly dubbed “lake cows,” was proposed as the answer. Join us as we explore the strange saga of "Lake Cow Bacon," the politicians and eccentric dreamers behind the plan, and why this idea almost became reality. Grab a plate of hypothetical hippo bacon, and let’s get weird with history!Special thanks to this week’s research sources: VideosExploring 'Lake Cow Bacon': A Unique American Tale | weird history - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_d2LkczvLY America's Secret Plan to Replace BEEF with HIPPOS - https://youtu.be/ChqkNAeJygM?si=lu4ZzqkrrltaMETh WebsitesSecond Boer War: Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Boer_War The Daily Beast - https://www.thedailybeast.com/lake-bacon-the-story-of-the-man-who-wanted-us-to-eat-mississippi-hippos/ Smithsonian Magazine - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-the-us-almost-became-a-nation-of-hippo-ranchers-180982244/ On Pasture - https://onpasture.com/2016/04/18/u-s-hippo-ranches-and-lake-cow-bacon/ Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 402Blurry Hysteria: Jawbreakers and Nuked Cabinets! | 404
EThis week, we’re serving up a smorgasbord of strange! First, we sink our teeth into the tale of a woman who took "jawbreaker" a little too literally—because candy shouldn’t come with a side of dental disaster. Then, we go nuclear (literally) with the bizarre practice of detonating file cabinets for "science." It’s an explosive mix of absurdity and hilarity you don’t want to miss!News Stories Mentioned: Jawbreaker: https://www.odditycentral.com/news/woman-breaks-jaw-after-biting-into-jawbreaker-candy.html#google_vignetteFile Go Boom: https://www.ripleys.com/stories/nuking-file-cabinetsEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 403Patents, Peril, and Power: The Price of Unlocking Free Energy | 403
EZero Point Energy refers to the quantum mechanical contribution to the total kinetic energy of atoms and molecules that remains even at absolute zero temperature. What that means is the universe is filled with energy, so much that the energy in an empty teacup could boil all the oceans on out planet. But how do we access it? That is the big questions. And the other big question is have some inventors cracked the code, and been silenced for their efforts? This week we break down free energy, why the powers that be want it stopped at all costs, and what happens when people not in the elite club of power break the cardinal rule of trying to help out humanity. We cover that and much more this week, like how is Conspiracy Bot involved in all of this, on Hysteria 51.Previous EpisodesStanley Meyer Episode - https://www.hysteria51.com/stanley-meyers-water-fuel-cell-saga-265/Tesla Episode - https://www.hysteria51.com/nikola-tesla-43/Special thanks to this week’s research sources: WebsitesCharles Nelson Pogue Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Nelson_PogueFuel Efficient Vehicles - https://fuel-efficient-vehicles.org/energy-news/?page_id=986Tesla Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_TeslaNarkive on Floyd “Sparky” Sweet - https://sci.physics.narkive.com/eBHQeBCG/vacuum-triode-amplifier-floyd-sweetRex Research - http://www.rexresearch.com/evgray/1gray.htmRational Wiki - https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Thomas_Henry_MorayStanley Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Meyer%27s_water_fuel_cellCar Throttle - https://www.carthrottle.com/post/bqj4x9l/Laws of thermodynamics - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laws_of_thermodynamicsAardvark Daily - https://www.aardvark.co.nz/stanley_meyer.shtmlPolitifact - https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2021/jun/03/facebook-posts/no-stanley-meyer-was-not-assassinated-pentagon/Top Alternative Energy Sources - http://www.top-alternative-energy-sources.com/stanley-meyer.htmlTCCT - https://tcct.com/news/2020/11/the-mysterious-death-of-stanley-meyer-and-his-water-powered-car/Meyer Patent - https://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/claims?CC=US&NR=4936961&KC=&FT=EEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 402Blurry Hysteria: Sarcophagi and Spy Games | 402
EThis week, the Blurry Hysteria boys dive into bizarre tales from across the globe! First, a British Christmas card turns into a recruitment device for little government spies. Then, we head to Bulgaria, where a beach bar decided that a Roman sarcophagus made the perfect cocktail table. History buffs and ghost hunters, unite! Tune in for laughs, head-scratches, and plenty of conspiracy theories this week on Blurry Hysteria.News Stories Mentioned: Xmas Spies: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bc-eu-britain-spy-puzzle_n_6759be5fe4b0518821f1eaf3Booze Coffin: https://historianandrew.medium.com/bulgarian-beach-bar-discovered-using-ancient-roman-sarcophagus-as-a-table-c38fa202290dEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 401Blurry Hysteria: Headless Hairballs and Record-Breaking Absurdity | 401
EThis week on Blurry Hysteria, we’re diving into the bizarre and hilarious with two unforgettable stories. First, the mosh pit diaper—a sold-out sensation designed for concertgoers who refuse to miss a beat for a bathroom break. Yes, diapers in mosh pits are now a thing. Then, we’re taking a whirlwind tour of the oddest Guinness World Records of 2024, showcasing humanity’s strangest achievements, from balancing spaghetti on a toothbrush to eyebrow-length extravaganzas. Get ready for laughs, disbelief, and all the weird news you love—no bathroom breaks required!News Stories Mentioned: Mosh Scat: https://news.sky.com/story/mosh-pit-diaper-designed-to-avoid-lines-at-loos-sells-out-13275899?fbclid=IwY2xjawHRrhxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXfRrPmHPTNfcKSc8F2baiktjX34_7RWP9wM0yI-bBPlxJF1I_tvdNUB4w_aem_f25wNcFT3_gjAWsruBY6iwGuinness Time: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2024/12/17/oddest-Guinness-World-Records-of-2024/3221734390473/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1K0R7dDMH96hsPZnqtrZOeuaQmlTN4Ob6a_WeI7iXXKHsbCKY4bbAEriY_aem_klMSuDbUXv6iEGPfUxB1gAEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 400Blurry Hysteria: Spy Whales and Swedish Kid Killers | 400
EThis week on Blurry Hysteria, we’re swimming into the deep end of weird news! First, we bid farewell to Hvaldimir, the alleged Russian spy beluga whale who captured hearts—and maybe secrets—around the world. Was he a lovable marine mammal or Cold War collateral? Then, things get even darker in Sweden, where kids under 15 are exploiting a legal loophole to work as assassins. Yep, the kiddie table just got deadly. Buckle up for a wild ride of aquatic espionage and pint-sized hitmen on H51!News Stories Mentioned: Spy Whale Death: https://www.npr.org/2024/09/03/nx-s1-5098968/hvaldimir-russian-spy-beluga-whale-deadKiddy Crime: https://notthebee.com/article/children-in-sweden-working-as-assassins-because-kids-under-15-cannot-be-arrested-detained-or-prosecuted-for-anythingEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 399Skyjacker Redux: New Clues in the D.B. Cooper Case | 399
EJust when you thought the legend of D.B. Cooper couldn’t get any wilder, a new video emerges to reignite the flames of mystery and intrigue! Join the Hysteria 51 crew as they parachute back into one of history’s most baffling heists. Did this anonymous daredevil really vanish into thin air? Could the latest revelations finally crack the case? Or is this another layer of misdirection in the legend of America’s favorite outlaw? From suspects and money trails to conspiracy theories that will make you question everything, we’re diving into the newest twist in the D.B. Cooper saga. Put on your clip-on tie, grab a briefcase of cash, and don’t miss this high-flying episode!Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 393Blurry Hysteria: Exploding Implants and Deep-Sea Prophecies | 398
EThis week on Blurry Hysteria, we’re diving deep into some stories that are equal parts bizarre and unsettling. First, a woman’s abdominal implant unexpectedly erupts from her leg (yes, you read that right), sparking calls for FDA reforms. What went wrong, and how can Conspiracy Bot profit from it? Then, we surface an oarfish in California, a creature steeped in Japanese folklore as an omen of disaster. Is it just a fish out of water, or does it spell doom? Tune in for the weirdest tales this side of reality!News Stories Mentioned: Ouch: https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/11/womans-abdominal-implant-erupts-from-her-leg-experts-call-for-fda-reforms/DEEP sea fishing: https://www.npr.org/2024/11/19/nx-s1-5196630/oarfish-california-japan-folkloreEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 397Blurry Hysteria: Treasure Trails and Furry Fails | 397
EOn this week’s Blurry Hysteria, we dig into a treasure hunt that’s gone on longer than most marriages! A golden owl hidden somewhere in France has treasure hunters deciphering riddles for over 30 years. Can you solve it, or will you just wing it like the rest of us? Then, we head to China, where a zoo is accused of painting a dog to look like a panda. Is this an adorable mistake or the work of Conspiracy Bot? Either way, we’re here to ruffle feathers and have a laugh.News Stories Mentioned: Owl Surrender: https://apnews.com/article/france-treasure-hunt-prize-golden-owl-riddles-3794d2a0abe7c2a56964241e5e51596e Panda-Monium: https://nypost.com/2024/09/19/world-news/chinese-zoo-admits-its-pandas-are-just-painted-dogs/Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 396Ice Ice Maybe: Europa’s Subsurface Secrets | 396
EIt’s time to dive deep (literally) into the icy mysteries of Europa, Jupiter’s frozen moon that might just be the cosmic Atlantis. We’re cracking the ice on Europa’s potential subsurface ocean and asking the big questions: Are alien squids plotting to overthrow Earth? Could Europa’s ocean host life—or at least a killer alien shark movie? And how does radiation fit into all this? (Spoiler: It’s not great for suntans.)We’ll explore the latest research, NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, and why some scientists think this moon could be the best bet for finding extraterrestrial life. Join us as we get salty about Europa’s briny waters, speculate wildly (because science), and discuss whether Europa’s icy surface is nature’s biggest “No Trespassing” sign this week on Hysteria 51!Special thanks to this week’s research sources: VideosWe Might Find Alien Life In 2305 Days -https://youtu.be/DJO_9auJhJQ?si=o6aAWhWjM6NYG1OlExtraterrestrial Cycloids - Why Are They on Europa? - https://youtu.be/j3LXPmiEB-w?si=INIE0N_c6mnTZ-kzEuropa Clipper: Exploring Jupiter's Ocean World - https://youtu.be/j6zT4p2CvTQ?si=pyI2oJODY90p2qvEEuropa Report (2013) movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2051879/WebsitesEuropa Clipper via Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europa_ClipperMagnetosphere of Jupiter via Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetosphere_of_JupiterEuropa Clipper (2024) via Nasa.gov - https://science.nasa.gov/mission/europa-clipper/Hand, K. P. & Carlson, R. W. (2015). Europa’s surface color suggests an ocean rich with sodium chloride. Geophysical research letters - https://gfd.whoi.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/14/2024/04/hand_carlson2015grlNaCl.pdfDalton, J. B. et al. (2003). Near-Infrared Detection of Potential Evidence for Microscopic Organisms on Europa. Astrobiology - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/8956147_Near-Infrared_Detection_of_Potential_Evidence_for_Microscopic_Organisms_on_EuropaCarr, M., Belton, M., Chapman, C. et al. (1998). Evidence for a subsurface ocean on Europa. Nature 391, 363–365 - https://www.nature.com/articles/34857New Findings Support Prospect of Life on Jupiter’s Moon Europa (2024) via Nasa.gov - https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/planets/jupiter/jupiter-moons/new-findings-support-prospect-of-life-on-jupiters-moon-europa/Meitzler, R., Jun, I., Blase, R. et al. (2023). Investigating Europa’s Radiation Environment with the Europa Clipper Radiation Monitor. Space Sci Rev 219, 61 - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11214-023-01003-8Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 395Blurry Hysteria: Heads Up & Hairballs Galore! | 395
EThis week on Blurry Hysteria, we dive into some truly hair-raising (and head-turning) stories! First, we unravel the bizarre case of Rapunzel syndrome as surgeons pull a massive 2.5-inch hairball from a teen’s stomach. Then, a Florida beachgoer makes a shocking discovery—a human head washed ashore. Is it a clue to a larger mystery or just another day in the Sunshine State? You can’t make this stuff up— but it does give Conspiracy Bot ideas. Tune in for the weird this week on Blurry Hysteria!News Stories Mentioned: Hairy Situation: https://arstechnica.com/health/2024/11/surgeons-remove-2-5-inch-hairball-from-teen-with-rare-rapunzel-syndrome/Florida Head Hunters: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/florida/2024/11/13/human-head-washes-ashore-on-florida-beach/Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 423Sad Photos: Walmart Ovens and Kentucky Chaos | BONUS
bonusEThis week, Blurry Hysteria turns the weird dial to Kentucky via Canada (AKA 11) as we delve into stories you won’t believe (but probably wish you could un-hear). First, we head to Nova Scotia, where a shocking discovery in a Walmart oven raises questions (and eyebrows). Then, it’s off to good old Kentucky for a tale that’s equal parts crime drama and macabre mystery as body parts lead to an arrest that feels ripped from a horror flick. Tune in for all the bizarre twists, ridiculous theories, and the dark humor that drives Kevin Crispin crazy. Oh yeah, Mr. Sad Times Podcast himself is here too this week!News Stories Mentioned: Oven Oops: https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/19-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-oven-in-nova-scotia-walmart/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1TYwyX2NO20NzW7UXLO9YzFQFfYNMg9Y9W9K7tD8SnAynJJBcxAH5qtfg_aem_pB4-VpZGRguhfUf7LJiszACooking Spells: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/kentucky-body-parts-torilena-fields-arrest-b2627936.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR13B3atlEEU_fIYaw-aOi06sC4XggTobY2e46bZZzFjIAE4xNxPIFWjulM_aem_f1ype-EeFEv5OmNae5pO3QEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 394Raking in the Scares: The Creepypasta Standout | 394
EThe RakeOne of the internet's most enduring creepypastas—a story of a terrifying creature that preys on unsuspecting people in their sleep. Born from the online world, it quickly gained popularity, growing from a simple, scary tale into a fully-fledged phenomenon. This week we dive into its evolution, influence on pop culture, and its impact on those who’ve encountered stories about it, on Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s research sources:WebsitesCreepypasta wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CreepypastaThe Rake Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_creepypastasKnow Your Meme |The Rake - https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/the-rakeDictionary - https://www.dictionary.com/e/fictional-characters/the-rake/ Clare Bush - https://www.clarabush.com/the-rake-urban-legend/Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 393Lost Cosmonauts | 393
ECheck your struts and chutes, Flora is blasting off straight into the heart of the lost cosmonaut conspiracy theory! A conspiracy involving Soviet coverup of terrible atrocities, the lost cosmonaut theory deals with purported evidence of death after death in the race for space supremacy. Cries into the abyss, a faltering heartbeat, and airbrushed photos are just a few aspects of this theory. David delves deeply into the lore, examining audio files, photographs, and claims made by theorists. Just how bad was the loss of life? Was Yuri Gagarin really the first person in space? What can you even believe anymore? Sit back and let Flora take you on an audio odyssey to the 60s and beyond in this episode of Hysteria 51!MusicBlue Sizzle, Crypto, Danse Macabre, Spacial Winds, Myst on the Moor – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0Sources Conspiracy: http://coolinterestingstuff.com/the-lost-cosmonauts-conspiracy Doctored Photos: https://www.wired.com/2011/04/soviet-space-propaganda/ Fact and Fiction: http://the-toast.net/2014/06/17/everything-worth-believing-lost-cosmonauts-theory/ A Summary: https://theunredacted.com/lost-cosmonauts-the-tombs-in-space/ Komarov’s Story: https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/astronaut-vladimir-komarov-man-fell-space-1967/ Argument for Gargarin: http://www.cosmoworld.ru/spaceencyclopedia/publications/index.shtml?zhelez_20.html Zheleznyakov, Alexander. “Gagarin was Still THE First. Part Two.” Spaceflight. 1 Nov. 2002, Volume 44, Number 11: 471-475. Follow Ups: https://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2011/05/03/135919389/a-cosmonauts-fiery-death-retold Reader’s Digest: http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/conspiracy/q0235a.shtml Site: http://www.lostcosmonauts.net/ Oberg 1: http://www.jamesoberg.com/phantoms.html Oberg, James. Uncovering Soviet Disasters. New York: Random House, Inc., 1988. 156-176. Another Summary: http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/conspiracy/q0235.shtml Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 423Blurry Hysteria: Haunted Foreskin | BONUS
bonusEOn this week’s episode of Blurry Hysteria, we dive headfirst into some truly bizarre and mind-boggling headlines. First, we explore the cutting-edge (pun intended) world of science where stem cells from circumcised baby foreskin are being used to grow mini-brains that not only process data but also run AI more efficiently than your average smartphone. Then, we check in with a spooky survey that claims most American houses are haunted. Could your home be next? Tune in for some haunted homes and brainy baby bits—only on Blurry Hysteria!News Stories Mentioned: PeePee PC: https://www.dailyatomic.com/stem-cells-from-foreskin-of-circumcised-baby-penis-used-to-grow-mini-brains-able-to-process-data-and-run-ai-faster-while-consuming-almost-no-energy/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2MUzRFiykObACtmqC5c47M2IYOcSgTa1soqv0ncQBRV6PAmTJeLOpz5R0_aem_oJRt7YF2KAvM2V37T4Ic0A Haunted Properties: https://www.latintimes.com/majority-american-houses-are-haunted-homeowners-say-survey-561705Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 392Adventure Week: HYST3RIA 51: RETURN OF THE WRATH OF THE INFINITE END GAME | 392
EThird times the charm! Evil Goforth... Lisa.... Rgular CBot (still evil). I;s all here, so buckle up!Original DescriptionRemember that time we stormed Area 51 and Conspiracy Bot somehow got us involved in a Reptilian scheme to take over the world? Or that time we went to the Hollow Earth and stole a bunch of crap while also ending up in a ZORK world? Well, all good stories come to an end and that end is this week. Just who is pulling the strings? Will we sell that crap we stole? Why is British announcer guy so British??? All that and the return of Goforth (and Pecker) this week in Adventure 3!Written byMichael Paul Gonzalez (MichaelPaulGonzalez.com / @monkeywright)In association with Radio Lost Angeles and ForthHand ProductionsProduced byMichael Paul GonzalezStarring:Brent Hand – HimselfJohn Goforth – HimselfLisa Hand - Herself Joe Peck - HimselfConspiracy Bot – Unfortunately, HimselfKyle – Annoyingly HimselfAleksandra Bieńkowska – DeckerTim Longhurst – British Announcer GuyDavid Flora - Various legally-distinct and permissible under parody laws space-themed pop culture characters who shall not be namedCebastian Tekin - Imperial Space SoldierKevin Crispin - HimselfDr. Sarah Penn - Child VoicesMichael Paul Gonzalez - HimselfMusic and sound effects sourced from creative commons and royalty free music archives including: Miguel Johnson, Music4Video, A Shamaluev Music, Filmstro, and Tabletop Audio.Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 391Adventure Week: HYSTERIA 51: THE PODCAST: THE MOVIE: THE SEQUEL | 391
ECan you feel that in the air... the 2nd day of excitement?!?! ok, maybe not so mucn, but it is Adventure Week dsy 2 on Hysteria 51. We are releasing ALL 3 Adventures back to back.... to back. Will there be an adventure 4 in th future? Check with your magic 8 ball... Again!Origial DescriptionRemember that time we stormed Area 51 and Conspiracy Bot somehow got us involved in a Reptilian scheme to take over the world? (episode 155 for those of you playing at home)This is like that…only different…with more Hollow Earth…and Kyle…and Zork?¯\_(ツ)_/¯You better just listen for yourself.Written byMichael Paul Gonzalez (MichaelPaulGonzalez.com / @monkeywright)In association with Radio Lost Angeles and ForthHand MediaProduced byMichael Paul Gonzalez and Brent HandStarring:Brent Hand – HimselfJohn Goforth – HimselfLisa Hand - HerselfConspiracy Bot – Unfortunately, HimselfKyle – Annoyingly HimselfAleksandra Bieńkowska – DeckerTim Longhurst – British Announcer GuyMichael Paul Gonzalez - HimselfEvil John Goforth - Not HimselfMusic:Music provided by No Copyright Music: https://www.youtube.com/c/royaltyfreezoneMusic used: Dragon War by Makai Symphony https://soundcloud.com/makai-symphony/dragon-warorchestral-battle-musicLicensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Sound Effects:Sound Effects obtained via Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 388Adventure Week: Storm Hysteria 51: The Movie: The Podcast | 390
ECan you feel that in the air... the excitement?!?! It's Adventure Week on Hysteria 51. We are releasing ALL 3 Adventures for the next 3 days. will there be an adventure 4 in th future? Check with your magic 8 ball...Original DescriptionThis week we…Well, this week…You see, a funny thing happened on the way…It’s like…hmm…it’s like a Hysteria 51 adventure...Ah, forget it. You better just listen for yourself.Written byMichael Paul Gonzalez (MichaelPaulGonzalez.com / @monkeywright)In association with Radio Lost Angeles and ForthHand ProductionsProduced byMichael Paul Gonzalez and Brent HandStarring:Brent Hand – HimselfJohn Goforth – HimselfLisa Hand - HerselfConspiracy Bot – Unfortunately, HimselfKyle – Annoyingly HimselfAleksandra Bieńkowska – DeckerTim Longhurst – British Announcer GuyMichael Paul Gonzalez - HimselfMusic and Ambient Sounds:Royalty Free Zone – No Copyright Music (Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCehIXMLpmRqDzqB5Ov89v5A)Tabletop Audio – https://tabletopaudio.com/Opening Music – Playing in Tongues – Deserts3Sci-fi Laboratory Ambience by Iwan Gabovitch under CC-BY 3.0 License with sounds by wolick, swiftoid, DibozDesert walk music: Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) – Star Watching Music & Crickets SoundMonster Sound Effects by Brand Name Audio – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-sSy8urj-cVault door sound effect: Radio Free Endor Podcast Additional sound effects sourced from the Creative Commons Royalty Free LibraryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 423Sad Blurry Hysteria: Cocaine Ghost Clones | BONUS
bonusEThis week on Blurry Hysteria, the bizarre meter is cranked up to 11 as we dive into some truly wild stories with special guest Kevin Crispin from Sad Times Podcast. First up, are Florida's sharks turning into apex party animals, gobbling up cocaine in the waters? Next, a Montana man is sentenced for selling giant sheep—yes, you read that right, GIANT CLONED HYBRIDIZED SHEEP! Finally, Queen Camilla is reportedly attacked by a bed-hopping ghost in what might be the royal family’s weirdest paranormal tale yet. But probably not...News Stories Mentioned: Coke Sharks: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2024/09/23/are-florida-sharks-feasting-on-cocaine-heres-what-we-know/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR38wP_rqZ2gY1IhvHXA91Usldi_XBX8qtokFMaOLBGHKP8AWCp7SG-o0BQ_aem_KXinnOkg3jx3x7HHRzkY-Q#commentDivSheep Clone Hunt: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/30/us/montana-man-giant-sheep-sentence.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Rj8Meb5eKEzyunPSPsIAXnqnnf9iowDbTC1SX4gjZcGTqYzSPQuLkGAY_aem_F8ajdfh42qXeEsC3SJOhcANaughty British Ghosts: https://radaronline.com/p/queen-camilla-attacked-night-bed-hopping-ghost-pinned-down/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1SvJqmB6f9Yn8-L2jJwrdSfCJ8iYoLZeNLKPVkdQQsNtRyDBa3hje7804_aem_pUGX2QhHvtKqe3gDwsKb_gEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 389Voicemail Vortex: When Listeners Attack! | 389
EEver wondered what happens when you give our listeners a hotline and a little too much free time? Spoiler alert: absolute mayhem! This week on Hysteria 51, we dive headfirst into the wild, wacky, and wonderfully weird world of YOUR voicemails.Join hosts Brent and David as they react, dissect, and try (and often fail) to keep a straight face. Will they offer sage advice? Highly unlikely. Will they make things worse? There's a good chance. But one thing's for sure: you'll laugh, you'll cringe, and you'll probably double-check your own voicemail before hitting send next time.Drop us a Voicemail773-669-7277Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://hysteria-51.creator-spring.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 423Blurry Hysteria: Not So Dead Radio | BONUS
bonusETime To Get Weird!This week, we dive deep into the strange and unexplainable with two jaw-dropping stories. First, we explore the cosmic mystery of a deep-space radio signal that has traveled 8 billion years to reach Earth—what does this signal mean, and could it be a message from an ancient civilization, or just an old voivemail from Conspiracy Boy? Then, we delve into the eerie discovery of a state between life and death that has scientists questioning everything they know about mortality. Are we unlocking the secrets of the afterlife, or are we on the brink of a zombie apocalypse? Tune in for all the weirdness, wild theories, and dumb banter you've come to love from Hysteria 51!News Stories Mentioned: Radio Blast: https://urls.grow.me/35d7ovVIHyNot So Daed: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-13855093/Scientists-discover-state-life-death.html?ito=email_share_article-bottomEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 423Blurry Hysteria: Noble Alien Butt Breath | BONUS
bonusEBlurry Hysteria Time!Get ready for a wild ride on this episode of Blurry Hysteria as we dive into the weirdest headlines of the week! Discover the shocking truth behind Prince Philip’s secret obsession with UFOs and the bizarre theory linking Queen Elizabeth and a Russian spy. Was the royal family hiding an alien agenda? Plus, we break down the wackiest moments from the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize ceremony, where the world's oddest and funniest scientific achievements take center stage. From alien conspiracies to award-winning quirkiness, this episode is packed with royal intrigue, extraterrestrial excitement, and a dose of science gone hilariously wrong. Don’t miss out!News Stories Mentioned: Alien Spys: https://radaronline.com/p/ufo-prince-philip-alien-russian-spy-queen-elizabeth-pope/Butt Breath: https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/13/science/ig-nobel-prize-ceremony-2024-intl-scliEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 388Up All Night: Luis Elizondo, The Daily Show, and Disclosure- The Truth is Out... Eventually? | 388
EWhat do you get when a former intelligence officer, a late-night comedy show, and a whole lot of government secrets walk into a bar? You get this week’s episode of Up All Night! We’re diving into Luis Elizondo’s eye-opening appearance on The Daily Show, where he spilled the beans on the world’s worst-kept secret: aliens. Oh, I'm story - NHIs, aka Non Human Intelligence. But here’s the kicker—turns out Uncle Sam has been keeping this cosmic cat in the bag for so long, they’re now stuck trying to figure out how to un-lie to the public without blowing up the whole charade. Are we finally on the brink of disclosure, or is this just another twist in the never-ending UFO / UAP soap opera? Tune in as we dissect what Elizondo had to say, poke fun at the government's absurd balancing act, and ask the big question: when it comes to aliens, will the truth ever really set us free? Spoiler alert: it's gonna get weird.Special thanks to this week’s research sourcesBooksImminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs | Luis Elizondo VideosLuis Elizondo - “Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs” | The Daily Show - https://youtu.be/2OMGOvuJV5M?si=e44jdOXHgIOAMNdC Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 387Myths, Mysteries, and Military Secrets: The Enigma of the Rome’s Lost Ninth Legion | 387
EStrength and honor. Discipline and courage. The Glory of Rome! And none of it mattered for one of said Rome’s most renowned legions. Or so it seems… Reputation became tales, and tales became myths about Legio IX Hispana, Rome’s famed Ninth Legion passed into the category of legend when it mysteriously vanished from the record books around the turn of the 2nd century CE. That was before the black and white color switch for those playing along at home. But how could one of the most fearsome and battle-tested units of the then most powerful empire on earth just up and disappear like a dad going for cigarettes? Theories have run the gamut from mundane to supernatural, with more significant consequences from its disappearance than you might imagine. Grab your gladius and scutum, we’re marching in search of Rome’s Lost 9th Legion this week on Hysteria 51!Special thanks to this week’s research sources: BooksThe Fate of the Ninth: The curious disappearance of one of Rome's legions | Duncan B. CampbellVideosSolving the Mystery of the Lost Roman Legion | History Hit Series -https://youtu.be/uzqXhGM-uRY?si=wTL8aeWkPs7zrKXQ WebsitesLegio IX Hispana Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legio_IX_HispanaBBC - https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-12752497Ancient Origins - https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/boudicca-celtic-queen-unleashed-fury-romans-part-2-002067The Northen Echo - https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/11560152.modest-man-centre-yorks-famous-ghost-story-passes-away/Eagle & Dragons Publishing - https://eaglesanddragonspublishing.com/roman-ghosts-shades-in-eburacum/History Extra - https://www.historyextra.com/period/roman/what-happened-to-britains-lost-roman-legion/U of Chicago - https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/E/Roman/Texts/Cassius_Dio/62*.htmlEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 386Epic Proportions: The Legendary Life, Death, & Conspiracies of Gilgamesh | 386
EThis week, we’re diving deep into the murky waters of ancient Sumer to unravel the life and legend of Gilgamesh—part god, part man, and full-time hero. Was this towering king of Uruk just another ruler with delusions of grandeur, or was he really a demigod who battled monsters, befriended wild men, and defied the gods themselves? Join us as we explore his epic quests, including his obsession with immortality, his fateful bromance with Enkidu, and the secrets that may still lie buried beneath the Euphrates. Plus, was Gilgamesh the world’s first superhero—or something even weirder? Tune in for all that and more as we decode the ancient tablets, question history’s first literary masterpiece, and ask: why does Conspiracy Bot suck so much???Special thanks to this week’s research sources: VideosThe REAL Reason we Invaded Iraq (Babylon)?? Nephilim DNA - https://youtu.be/ypAZ_9WTukU?si=U0Nr02TiHYdjwX3o2003 Gulf War Started 1 Month After Gilgamesh's Tomb Found -https://youtu.be/Tgr6y_pyFMk?si=PofgK0KfDBnXrQ-IWebsitesGilgamesh Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GilgameshEpic of Gilgamesh Wiki - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epic_of_GilgameshGilgamesh Myth - https://www.britannica.com/topic/GilgameshGilgamesh History - https://www.worldhistory.org/gilgamesh/Gilgamesh Tablet - https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-57992957Hobby Lobby Issues - https://www.cbsnews.com/news/justice-department-returns-portion-of-the-epic-of-gilgamesh-to-iraq/Fact Check - https://www.newsweek.com/us-invade-iraq-ancient-stargate-1766705Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 423Blurry Hysteria: Robot Mushroom Sex | BONUS
bonusEBlurry Hysteria Time!We're diving into two bizarre news stories this week that are both gross and interesting... but mainly gross. First up, a viral court case involving a woman, a trout, and a scandalous video that's taking the internet by storm. Then, we're exploring a futuristic mashup you never knew you needed: engineers have given a mushroom its very own robot body and let it loose. Join us as we break down these strange headlines and wonder why we let Conspiracy Bot ever pic headlines!News Stories Mentioned: Trout Taboo: https://www.news.com.au/national/courts-law/woman-in-court-over-viral-trout-sex-video/news-story/c181d56b75d04e1d15e6177825c751f4 RoboShroom: https://www.sciencealert.com/engineers-gave-a-mushroom-a-robot-body-and-let-it-run-wild?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR24pM39mCOwULnNKzu514rI3-lLkrvKd4eaSQSZCFYVC3t2uMHEV7nwRZM_aem_hG9U5uvf4pp_qodB7T3w8AEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 385Ghosts of the Imagination: The Philip Experiment | 385
EImagine a group of ordinary people coming together with one extraordinary goal: to create a ghost from scratch. That’s exactly what happened in the early 1970s with the Philip Experiment, a fascinating parapsychological study led by Dr. A.R.G. Owen and the Toronto Society for Psychical Research. The team invented a fictional character, Philip Aylesford, a 17th-century English nobleman with a tragic backstory, and then set out to bring him to life through sheer willpower and collective imagination.What started as a curious experiment in human consciousness quickly escalated into something far more mysterious. The group reported witnessing strange phenomena—tables moving on their own, eerie knocks answering their questions, and even glimpses of a ghostly presence. But was this really the work of a spirit, or just the power of the human mind? Join us this week as we dive deep into the eerie world of the Philip Experiment, where belief and reality collide in the most unexpected ways… on Hysteria 51.Special thanks to this week’s research sources: VideosThe Philip Experiment - https://youtu.be/uhT0-n9OH8M?si=kGPGRv6pcmheHSF9The Quiet Ones - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2235779/WebsitesPhilip Experiment Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_experimentRanker - https://www.ranker.com/list/philip-experiment-paranormal-study/jodi-smithDread Central - https://www.dreadcentral.com/editorials/358897/the-philip-experiment-we-want-ghosts-to-be-real/Live About - https://www.liveabout.com/how-to-create-a-ghost-2594058C. Wesley Clough - https://cwesleyclough.wordpress.com/2024/03/04/the-philip-experiment-a-benchmark-in-paranormal-research/3X Strange - https://strangestrangestrange.com/debunk/the-philip-experiment-the-quiet-ones/The Quiet Ones Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Quiet_Ones_(2014_film)History vs Hollywood - https://www.historyvshollywood.com/reelfaces/quiet-ones/Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 423Blurry Photos: The Falcon Lake Incident | BONUS
bonusEDavid takes over this week as we dip into the Blurry Photos UFO coffers for a peak at the Falcon Lake Incident!Original DescriptionFlora is back with a deep dive into the fascinating events of the Falcon Lake incident! An amazing Canadian UFO case, the Falcon Lake incident is often regarded as one of the most investigated and strongest UFO cases in history. Stefan Michalak was out on a prospecting trip near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, when he witnesses 2 UFOs in the sky. When one landed not far from him, his curiosity led him to a close encounter that would forever change his life. David tackles the incident and asks tough questions in the search for the truth. What did Michalak see that day? What caused him to become so ill afterward? And what can be made of the evidence and investigations? Flora also invites Dr. Chris Cogswell from the Mad Scientist Podcast to help suss out some science. Join a fun ride into an incredible account and fascinating investigation on this episode of Blurry Photos!Get a copy of When They Appeared here and support the show with your purchase!MusicMyst on the Moor, An Upsetting Theme, Crypto, Dark Rage, Malicious, Ossuary 5 – Rest, Danse Macabre – Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0Dark Side, Space Discoveries, Unknown Terrain Music by Nicolas JeudyLicensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0Sources Rutkowski, Chris. When They Appeared: Falcon Lake 1967: The Inside Story of a Close Encounter. August Night Press. Guilford, UK. 2017. Gross, Patrick. Close Encounter: Falcon Lake, Canada, 1967. Ufologie. Blog. 2005. https://ufologie.patrickgross.org/htm/michalak67cr00.htm Craig, Roy. Condon Report: Case 22. Files.NCAS. Web. http://files.ncas.org/condon/text/case22.htm The Iron Skeptic. Stefan Michalak’s Story: No Aliens Required. Blog. http://www.theironskeptic.com/articles/michalak/michalak.htm Science Daily. Understanding Steam Burns. May 14, 2018.Web. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/05/180514122556.htm Bernhardt, Darren. Falcon Lake Incident is Canada’s ‘Best-documented UFO Case,’ Even 50 Years Later. CBC News. May 19, 2017. Web. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/falcon-lake-incident-book-anniversary-1.4121639 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 423Blurry Hysteria: Missing Stoned Pancreas Alters | BONUS
bonusEThis week on Hysteria 51, Brent is missing! But have no fear, David Flora enlists the help of everyone's favorite overthinking Kevin, host of Sad Times Podcast, to bring the weird. Join them as they dive headfirst into the latest batch of weird news that’s making headlines (and raising eyebrows). First up, archaeologists have just thrown us a Stonehenge curveball by tracing its famed altar stone all the way back to the Mediterranean. Is this the ultimate rock-star import or just another piece of the puzzle that proves Stonehenge was the world’s first cross-cultural hangout? Then, we tackle a bizarre loophole in organ donation—where life-saving transplants take a backseat to pancreas procedures. How did this happen, and what does it mean for the future of organ donations? Whether you’re into ancient rocks or modern medical quirks, this episode has something for everyone!News Stories Mentioned: Stonehenge Goodies: https://news.yahoo.com/news/stonehenge-mystery-deepens-altar-traced-155556671.html Pancreas Shenanigans: https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/367812/organ-donation-loophole-pancreas-opoEmail us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 384Project Skeptic: Smiley Face Killers | 384
EWhat happens when Brent hits the road, and the boys from Project Skeptic hijack the Hysteria 51 airwaves? A deep dive into the chilling and mysterious Smiley Face Killers, that’s what! While Brent navigates the treacherous highways of America on his way to the Lower-Lower 4th Dimension (AKA Nashville), the Project Skeptic crew steps in to unravel the enigma of smiley faces, mysterious drownings, and all things creepy. Will they crack the case, or just crack each other up? Tune in to find out!Follow Project SkepticEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/Discord: https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Website: www.projectskeptic.comMerch: https://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcastVoicemail: 1-814-299-6919Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 383Up All Night: History of H51 | 383
EEver wondered how Hysteria 51 went from a wacky idea to your podcast source of paranormal pandemonium? Join us for a wild ride down memory lane as we uncover the behind the scenes moments that shaped our show. From our first ideas to the missteps along the way, get the inside scoop on how we got here today we talk it all on the Up all Night episode of Hysteria 51!Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 382Blurry Hysteria: Cocaine Sharks and Warp Drives | 382
EIt's Weird News Time!First up, we've got sharks off the coast of Brazil getting an unexpected high—turns out these sea creatures tested positive for cocaine! Is it a new species of "party sharks," or are we just witnessing the side effects of ocean pollution? Join us as we unravel the mystery behind these cokehead cartilaginous fish.Next, we jump into the cosmos with news that sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie—a warp drive that might actually work within known physics! Is Star Trek about to become reality, or is this just another case of science fiction creeping into the lab? We'll break down the science (or lack thereof) behind this groundbreaking concept and speculate on when we can expect to zip across the galaxy at warp speed.News Stories Mentioned: Party Sharks: https://news.sky.com/story/sharks-off-brazil-coast-test-positive-for-cocaine-13183543 Warp Drive: https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/rockets/a60746821/warp-drive-within-known-physics/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0sRAXb8uAlwDuoiaH2W8P5ZRhT0GlN3orWk6oSi7QeJRDiBPtr920hITY_aem_IKT45gy-U82COu7tZkxS9Q Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 381Haunted House Hunters: Amityville 2.0 | 381
EWe’re taking a spooky stroll down memory lane, revisiting the infamous Amityville Horror case and the dynamic duo who stirred the paranormal pot – Ed and Lorraine Warren. Remember our fifth episode when we first dipped our toes into this haunted house saga? Well, we’re diving back in, armed with fresh laughs, new theories, and the same questionable sanity!Join us as we unravel the chilling tales, dubious book deals, and Hollywood’s best ghost stories. Was the Amityville house truly haunted, or just a real estate scam gone awry? Did the Warrens stumble upon a demonic playground, or were they just really good at selling a ghost story?Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories:[email protected] the ShowGet exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1ShopBe the Best Dressed at your Cult Meeting!https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51?ref_id=9022Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.