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- 4 days ago58 min
Men in Black
Welcome back Strangers! On episode 55, we’ll be looking into the history of the mysterious Men in Black. There are a lot more to these strange figures than hollywood would lead you to believe!**CONTENT WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Injury to a minor, animal/dog death, death by plane crash, bodily hard, harassment/ threats.Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Down the Crooked Path Podcast!Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:All that's interesting: The Real Men in Black - https://allthatsinteresting.com/real-men-in-blackBridegport History Center: Bridgeport’s UFO Legacy: Men in Black and the Albert K. Bender Story - https://bportlibrary.org/hc/authors/bridgeports-ufo-legacy-men-in-black-and-the-albert-k-bender-story/History.com: The UFO Sightings that Launched the Men in Black Mythology - https://www.history.com/articles/men-in-black-real-originsHow Stuff Works: Who are the Real Men in Black? - https://science.howstuffworks.com/space/aliens-ufos/men-in-black.htmReddit: Have you ever had an encounter with the Men in Black? - https://www.reddit.com/r/ufo/comments/1jnohcn/have_you_ever_had_an_encounter_with_the_men_in/Reddit: Men in Black Encounters - https://www.reddit.com/r/aliens/comments/r009n9/men_in_black_encounters/Smithsonian Center for Folklore and Cultural Heritage: An Ode to a Hometown Creature: Mothman of Point Pleasant, West Virginia - https://folklife.si.edu/magazine/mothman-point-pleasant-west-virginiaWikipedia: Men in Black - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Men_in_blackWikipedia: The Maury Island Incident - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maury_Island_incidentYoutube, Weird History: The Dark Secrets Of The REAL Men In Black - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7IDTiR8uVkYoutube, BuzzFeed Unsolved Network: The Creepy Real-Life “Men In Black” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2KKUcxAdjc
- 2 weeks ago59 min
John Hinckley Jr. and the Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan
Welcome back Strangers! On today’s episode, we will be talking about John Hinckley Jr. and his attempt on former president Ronald Reagan’s life, based on our episode about the Insanity Defense!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Mentions of child trafficking depicted by a fictional movie, discussions of stalking, suicide attempts, attempted presidential assassination, discussion of gunshot injuriesStay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Canadian Creepies Podcast!Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Famous Trials:The Trial of John W. Hinckley, Jr. - https://famous-trials.com/johnhinckley/537-homeFamous Trials: Hinckley's New Year's Eve 1981 Monologue - https://famous-trials.com/johnhinckley/541-hinckleymonoIMDb: Taxi Driver - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/IMDb: Taxi Driver: Trivia - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075314/trivia/?item=tr0777314On This Day, New York Times Archive: Reagan Wounded In Chest By Gunman; Outlook 'Good' After 2-Hour Surgery; Aide And 2 Guards Shot; Suspect Held - https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/learning/general/onthisday/big/0330.htmlPeople: Jodie Foster Says 'Sexually Suggestive Scenes' That Her Sister Stood In For During Taxi Driver Shoot Were 'Nothing' Compared to Today - https://people.com/jodie-foster-talks-sexually-suggestive-scenes-during-taxi-driver-shoot-11889020Wikipedia: Jodie Foster - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jodie_Foster#John_Hinckley_Jr._stalking_incidentWikipedia - John Hinckley Jr. - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hinckley_Jr.#
- 3 weeks ago47 min
The Strange History of Crater Lake
Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 53, and today we’ll be exploring the history of Crater Lake, with super special guest Ali! **TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Discussions of plane/helicopter crashesStay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Not My Ghost podcast!Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Crater Lake Institute: Fish at Crater Lake - https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/what-to-do/planning-your-visit/fishing/fish-at-crater-lake/Crater Lake Institute: Smith History – 141 News From 1988 Deep Dive - https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/smith-chronological-history-of-crater-lake/the-history-from-1950-to-1999/smith-history-141/Crater Lake Institute: Smith History – 148 News From 1995 Helicopter Crashes Into Lake - https://www.craterlakeinstitute.com/smith-chronological-history-of-crater-lake/the-history-from-1950-to-1999/smith-history-148/Crater Lake National Park Trust: Science and Discovery: Fish - https://craterlaketrust.org/science-and-discovery/Grunge: A Look at Crater Lake’s Morbid History - https://www.grunge.com/1479185/crater-lake-morbid-history/Klamath Tribe News: Crater Lake and It’s Origins - https://www.klamathtribesnews.org/2024/04/01/crater-lake-and-its-origins/National Parks Conservation Association: The Old Man of the Lake - https://www.npca.org/articles/1016-the-old-man-of-the-lakeNational Park Service: A Century Later: Scientists Study the Impact of Crayfish Introduction at Crater Lake National Park - https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/scientists-study-the-impact-of-crayfish-introduction-at-crater-lake.htmNational Park Service Brochure: Crater Lake: History - https://www.nps.gov/crla/planyourvisit/upload/History-508.pdfNational Park Service: The Old Man - https://www.nps.gov/crla/learn/nature/theoldman.htmNational Park Trust: The Old man of Crater Lake National Park - https://parktrust.org/blog/the-old-man-of-crater-lake-national-park/Oregon Public Broadcasting: William Gladstone Steel - https://www.opb.org/television/programs/oregon-experience/article/william-gladstone-steel/USGS: Geology of Crater Lake National Park - https://www.usgs.gov/geology-and-ecology-of-national-parks/geology-crater-lake-national-parkWikipedia: Pyroclastic Flow - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyroclastic_flow
- Aug 21, 202642 min
In Mysterious Ways: The Legend of Queen Esther
Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 52, and today we’re continuing our biblical theme as Bri leads our discussion about Queen Esther.Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Creepy Shit podcast!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Genocide, discussion of sexual contentInstagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:The Shavi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women: Esther: Bible - https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/esther-bibleEncyclopedia Britannica: Esther - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Esther-biblical-figureJudaism 101: Purim - https://www.jewfaq.org/purimNPR: Purim a Festive Jewish Holiday with an ending often ignored - https://www.npr.org/2024/03/23/1240037244/purim-a-festive-jewish-holiday-with-an-ending-often-ignoredWiki: Purim - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PurimThe Bible: a historical and literary introduction, by Bart D Ehrman, Oxford University press. Page 234 through 235 and Pages 179 through 181The HarperCollins Study Bible new revised Standard Version, Harper one Book of Esther pages 680 through 691
- Aug 7, 202643 min
The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 51, and today we’re discussing the Christian biblical story of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Unknown, Unsolved, Unseen podcast!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Discussion of the end of the world, strange/frightening biblical imageryInstagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Bible Study Tools: End Times Bible Verses (2 Timothy 3:1-5) - https://www.biblestudytools.com/topical-verses/end-times-bible-verses/Encyclopedia Britannica: Agnus Dei - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Agnus-Dei-liturgical-chantEncyclopedia Britannica: Four Horsemen of the Apocolypse - https://www.britannica.com/topic/four-horsemen-of-the-ApocalypseEncyclopedia Britannica: Revelation to John - https://www.britannica.com/topic/Revelation-to-JohnEncyclopedia Britannica: Seven Seals - https://www.britannica.com/topic/seven-sealsLearn Religions: What Are the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse? - https://www.learnreligions.com/four-horsemen-of-the-apocalypse-4843887Meander Travel: St. John of Patmos - https://meandertravel.com/patmos/patmos.php?details=st_john&m=3&md=sc3Merriam-Webster: Apocryphal Definition and Meaning - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apocryphalMerriam-Webster: Eschatology - https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eschatologyNew World Encyclopedia: John of Patmos - https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/John_of_PatmosWikipedia: Eschatology - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EschatologyWikipedia: Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_Horsemen_of_the_Apocalypse#:~:text=Four%20Horsemen%20of%20the%20Apocalypse%2C%20an%201887%20painting%20by%20Viktor,is%20sealed%20with%20seven%20seals.The Holy Bible, New Living Translation
- Jul 31, 202629 min
Summerween Stories - A Bonus Friday Fun Episode!
Welcome to Bonus Friday Fun! When there is an extra Friday in the month, we will post some fun bonus content. You may remember this past Halloween on our spooky Instagram live, Bri and Christiana both wrote out spooky stories to read to our listeners. Today, to celebrate Summerween, we bring you these stories in Audio format! Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers.
- Jul 24, 202652 min
The Flatwoods Monster- with Appalachian Spooky Hour
Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 50, and today we give a huge welcome to Sam, from the Appalachian Spooky Hour podcast! Come along as the three of us discuss the Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia.Stay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Haunted Therapist podcast!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Reports of illnessStay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Haunted Therapist podcast!Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Wikipedia: Flatwoods Monster - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatwoods_monsterBraxton: The Flatwoods Monster - https://braxtonwv.org/the-flatwoods-monster/History.com: In 1952, the Flatwoods Monster Terrified 6 Kids, a Mom, a Dog—and the Nation - https://www.history.com/articles/flatwoods-monster-west-virginiaBraxton: Visit the Flatwoods Monster Museum - https://braxtonwv.org/the-flatwoods-monster/visit-the-museum/National Archives; Project Blue Book - https://www.archives.gov/research/military/air-force/ufos
- Jul 17, 202657 min
Hauntings of Philadelphia
Welcome back to Something Strange! It’s episode number 49, and today we’ll be discussing the various hauntings in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia!**TRIGGER WARNINGS FOR THIS EPISODE**Death, child death, death from illness, murder, discussion of penitentiary conditionsStay tuned at the end of this episode to check out the trailer for Spookology podcast! Instagram: @something_strangepodFacebook: Something Strange PodcastYoutube: @Something_StrangePodLinktree: https://linktr.ee/somethingstrangepodSend us a gmail! somethingstrangepod24@gmail.com**Disclaimers**The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily represent our views or opinions, or those of our employers. References:Philly Ghosts - The Eerie History of Washington Square: https://phillyghosts.com/washington-square-unknown-soldiers-yellow-fever-body-snatching/Philly Ghosts: Benjamin Franklin’s Ghost - https://phillyghosts.com/benjamin-franklins-ghost/Philly Ghosts: The Betsy Ross House - https://phillyghosts.com/the-betsy-ross-house/Philly Ghosts: Haunted Baleroy Mansion - https://phillyghosts.com/haunted-baleroy-mansion/Encyclopedia Britannica: Benjamin Franklin - https://www.britannica.com/biography/Benjamin-FranklinHaunted Rooms: Philadelphia’s Most Haunted Locations - https://www.hauntedrooms.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/haunted-placesPhiladelphia Injury Lawyers P.C.: Haunted Philadelphia: Ghost Stories and Paranormal Tales - https://philly-injury-law.com/blog/haunted-philadelphia-ghost-stories-and-paranormal-tales/History.com: Philadelphia - https://www.history.com/articles/philadelphia-pennsylvania
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