Campfire Curmudgeon

This episode was part of the now defunct podcast A Schilling for your Thoughts. Host Heidi, thought that it was more fitting to be included on Campfire Curmudgeon! This episode is much spookier than usual as it deals with real life criminal activity. Viewer discretion is STRONGLY advised. This episode is also very special as it features the late Christopher R. Smith. longtime friend and collaborator.   This one is sure to make your skin crawl! You've probably heard of snuff films, but are they real? Is it just an urban legend? No! Yes? Maybe! This one might come down to semantics. Extreme listener discretion advised *Warning* Discussions of graphic crimes committed, including crimes against children and animals.

Join us as we discuss some episodes of the new Netflix revived Unsolved Mysteries!! It seems we had a bit of trouble getting back into the swing of things, or maybe it was ghosts! Yeah it was equipment ghosts and brain ghosts!! SPOOOOOKY! 

Messianic cult leaders! The research for this episode was compiled by Christopher R. Smith. We had no idea this would be the last time we had the pleasure of collaborating with you.  Thank you Chris, for all the hours of discussion, the passion, and knowledge you shared with us. A member of the Phoenix film community, a writer, director, podcaster, and friend. 

See below for content warnings.  Hiya Campers! It's Heidi, editing this podcast at work... Editing is a term used lightly here... Ok so maybe I didn't exactly edit this one! Give me a a break! I'm a busy lady! Enjoy this week or uh months or uh.... enjoy this episode! It's about werewolf's, specifically about werewolf legends in the US! It is NOT about War Wolf! *content warning*  Suicide. 

This is America, Aliens in my area! Area 51 that is! Gather round the campfire all you Kyles, Naruto Runners, Karens, Rock Throwers, and everyone else too! Join us, as we reflect on the absurdities of the Area 51 Raid. See if our predictions of how it will all go down will come true! 

And now for something COMPLETELY alien! Join the curmudgeon flight crew as they discuss the most boring government news of 2019: Aliens and “whatchamacallits” aka ufos are real and still UNKNOWN! From naval aviators to air force bureaucrats, it’s not like you need perfect vision or top secret clearance to see things that are out of this world as long as the camera evidence is still blurry.

Spectrophilia and a new host! Oh my! That's right Campers! Help us welcome our new host Justin Wade! He's skeptical, he's witty, and he'll always speak his mind! Join the threesome. WAIT NO! I mean... A Nerd, a Goth, and a Bro walk into a bar. It's not joke. That's just your hosts of the Campfire Curmudgeon Podcast! 

Good evening Campers! Are you ready to believe? Gather 'round the campfire for a spooky true tale! This is a special episode where we talk about the true haunting of Gladstone Villa in Bargoed Wales, as told by Andrew Dexter! 

SUPER BLOOD WOLF MOON Aaaawwwwooooo!!!! Join the Campfire Crew as they discuss the recent Super Blood Wolf Moon eclipse that took place January 21st 2019. 

It's the Ghost stories of Christmas past! Fitting since the holidays have already passed... What do you expect from us? You will take what you get and be happy! Suck it up Camper! No you can't call home, just go do crafts with the others.... or um gather 'round the campfire and listen to a Christmas ghost story! 

Hey Campers! In this episode Heidi and Nicholas are once again joined by Christopher R. Smith. Bigfoots, mermaids, and Mongolian Death Worms! Oh My! Note from Heidi: Sorry guys! Things have been a bit busy around here, so this edit it a bit rougher than usual!   

See content warning.   Gather 'round Campers as your hosts tell of technology cults, some rain and how they ventured to Sedona to see if any after effects of Bentinho Massaro could be felt. They managed to lose themselves, and an entire conversation, among the Sedona vortices. Join Heidi and Nick as they delve into a "tech cult guru" and discuss whether or not he will be the next Jim Jones!      *Content warning: Suicide

Gather 'round Campers! In this episode we share a listener-submitted story from Alan, who grew up in North jersey with his friend Ed. Alan was nice enough to compile these true events, with some help from Ed, into this captivating story!  Some things are only known to others through the stories that are told over the years. This is one of those things but only now is the story being told. A hazy memory of a summer night that chilled us to bone we dare not repeat. Our youth wrought an indestructible feeling within us but fear of something we didn’t understand had made us humble. The sacred land of our youth was filled with mystery after we thought it all boring and predictable. There are things that live in the space between the dust of the ground and the living above that should never be disturbed..... Alan T. Yardley, PA 7/9/2018

In this episode Nicholas and Heidi discuss some creepy events that happened during wartimes. Wars are awful and horrifying enough by themselves; then you add in some spooky paranormal events! Disappearing battalions and crews, mysterious clouds, and UFO's all make a spooky appearance in these wartime stories! 

es ist Lügen! It is Lies!! Get ready to jump down the rabbit hole (or crawl through the bunker) with us. In this episode your hosts discuss a historical account of the end of WWII. They discover that the story we know as fact, may actually be a work of fiction! 

Hey Campers! This episode is a fun look at Love & Saucers, a documentary directed by Brad Abrahams. The focus of the film is David Huggins, who lost his virginity to an alien woman. Who are these beings and what do they want? Why did she... um...come for David? Have a listen and give us your thoughts! Is she from another planet? Another dimension? Have a listen and don't forget to watch Love & Saucers! https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6152590/

Hi there Campers! Join Heidi and Nicholas as they revisit the BEK phenomenon. Hear some more spooky stories as well as some corrections from an attentive listener! Is that a knock at your door? Don't let them in! We aren't sure why just don't! Besides... stranger danger and all that! 

Hey Campers! This is an episode all about BEK! No not BTK the serial killer! BEK! Black Eyed Kids. No! they aren't the ones you hear on the radio... Anyways. Join us for some more creepy fun! We also have Christopher R. Smith, with his potential BEK story! Do you have a BEK story? 

Surprise! Gather 'round the campfire for a nice little bonus episode! Join us as Nicholas gets real confused and learn about the Japanese version of the Bloody Mary myth!    © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK    *Content Warning: child loss, miscarriage 

Good evening Campers! Now that the Olympics figure skating is over, Heidi was finally able to sit Nicholas down for some recording! In this episode our Producer Christopher R. Smith, joins in to keep the facts straight.... or as straight as this podcast can be! Anyways, sit down and join us 'round the campfire for some spooky sleepover games!    © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK   *Content Warning: Child loss, miscarriage. 

Hiya Campers! It gets even more heated in this episode, as your hosts Nicholas and Heidi discuss demons, possession and exorcisms!! Join us to hear Bob Larson tell you to denounce all your satanic tendencies, including certain undergarments... Be sure to check below for this episodes content warnings!    © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK    *Content Warning: Religious abuse, mental health and illness discussions, sounds of exorcisms and individuals in distress. 

Hey Campers! Join Nicholas and Heidi as they keep their New Years resolution and get more exorcise!! Wait that's wrong isn't it? Anyways, join us for some devilish fun!    © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK

Hey Campers! Welcome to 2018!! We are so excited to be back after the holidays and all the sniffles going around. We are bringing in the new year with a local Phoenix story! Join is for our thought on the Rudy Calderon story! A phoenix man believes something is haunting his home and has gone viral with his pleas for help. Also keep in mind we have been doing some experimenting with hew tech and microphones and blah blah blah SHUT UP NERDS!!!! Anywaaays, we had a bit of technical issues with this one! We apologize for the choppy parts of this episode! Looks like our audio software decided to ignore bits of dialogue. Try to stick through it, we promise it’s not choppy the whole time. Grrr.    © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK

Hey Campers! We have a special treat for you today! Because Heidi has a case of the sniffles, we decided to let you all hear something special! This past October your hosts Heidi and Nick interviewed 3 special guests at LA Podfest 2017. Please enjoy our conversations and stories by Perla X. Caballero-Hoblit, Cheryl Jones, and Graham Elwood. Please excuse the audio quality! These conversations were recorded in the busy Podcast lab!   © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK

Please see below content warning! Hey Campers..... this time it's all our fault! One of us decided to record right after a company holiday party, one of us thought they needed to pour a few to catch up! Not naming any names!!! Oh yeah, and one of us was our poor guest Christopher R. Smith!a This episode is very heavy! Some of you may want to skip this one and stick to the light hearted stuff. (Mom, Dad, this means you!!) Proceed with caution and be sure to check the content warnings! CONTENT WARNING: sexual abuse, child abuse, suicide, heavy drinking, and violence.    

You can't blame us for this one! You did it! (Or didn't do it if you haven't sent us any stories!) This weeks episode is all listener content! We even got an interesting little story from Eric lachappa. Although he probably should have called in for our Friday the 13th episode...   © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK

Nick and Heidi hunted down some local ghost hunters (hunted down get it?) for an illuminating interview! The Zaharas discuss their recent adventure on the grounds of the gruesome Tate murders, committed by the Manson Family in 1969. They also discuss their adventures with getting into ghost hunting and some of their paranormal experiences.    © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK

Content Warning after description! This episode has Nicholas and Heidi getting into some intense discussions thanks to Stardust Ranch! A local Arizona ranch owner claims that he and his wife have been attacked by aliens! Heidi and Nick talk about the crazy allegations put forward by the ranch owners and get into some intense discussions! You might want to strap in for this episode so you don't get abducted!!     © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK   Content Warning:suicide, sexual assault/rape.    

Hey Campers! Sadly this one is coming out late due to an upload error! Join us for some spooktacular Halloween fun! In this episode Nick and Heidi discuss the origins of Halloween! 

In this weeks episode Heidi and Nicholas discuss Elvis Presley! Has the king really left the building? Is he relaxing in Buenos Aires? Was there a hit put on The King? Listen and find out while we discuss some conspiracy theories, around the campfire. Thank you, Thank you very much. 

Did you know that Friggatriskaidekaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th? In this episode our special guest Josh, teaches us about superstitions. No not the Stevie Wonder song! Thats Superstition! Let us know if we missed any superstitions you know about, or if you have any good Friday the 13th stories! Don't forget to check out our contest for the chance to win a Campfire Curmudgeon tote bag! Happy Friday the 13th!    © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK

It's a scramjet, it's a flare, it's a whatsis! In this episode Heidi and Nicholas discuss Arizona UFO sightings. Are all these sightings just flares or other known aircraft or could it be extraterrestrials buzzing the Southwestern skies? There's also a spooky UFO tale from an anonymous listener! How Mysterious!      © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK

Get ready for another round of campfire stories, and this one really sucks! Join us for a discussion about Vampires! (We are starting to feel that Halloween spirit) This episode has a very special guest! Rachel joins us with lots of fun facts about vampires, including a tangent about virgin horses.... Yeah you won't want to miss this one!  

3 year old kids are the best at being creepy. Or so some of the tales we have for you this week will have you believing. Or maybe you'll be a curmudgeon about them. Who knows? Find out! Listen!  I don't know, I just describe things, man.

Join Nick and Heidi for more garbled facts about the Victorian Spiritualism movement and learn some surprising facts about what the Fox Sisters could could do with their toes. *No not THAT!* Don't forget to stay tuned after the episode for some interesting outtakes. Prince Albert.... in a can.... No not THAT Prince Albert! © 2018 Papago Podcast NetworK

Join Nicholas and Heidi as they discuss the Spiritualism Movement of the 19th century and discover just how tasty ectoplasm can be! Don't forget to check out Instagram and tag us in your ectoplasmic creations! 

This episode is a little bit different than our usual episodes. Nicholas was not able to join in on this weeks episode, but we didn't want to leave you all without an episode! Join Heidi as she reads some stories about Arizona from the book Weird Arizona by Wesley Treat. Sterling Publishing Co. ISBN 978-1-4027-3938-5 This book is part of the very cool Weird U.S. series of books. Thank you all for bearing with us for this slight change of pace and for bearing with Heidi, while she tries to figure out all the bits that Nick usually takes care of. Thanks for listening! Keep the campfire burning! 

This week Heidi and Nicholas discuss reincarnation! Sometimes we all wish we could have a second chance at something, but what about a whole other life? Thanks for sticking with us through our break last week! We try to keep this podcast a place where you can step away from things like politics for a little while. In times like these we cannot always remain silent though, unless that silence itself is a statement. Thanks for keeping the campfire burning! 

In this episode Heidi and Nicholas discuss signs from and sighting of relatives and loved ones who have passed on. Heidi shares some listener experiences and Nicholas gets "put on the couch". It's been one of those weeks, so we've included some bonus outtakes after the episode!

In this episode your hosts discuss astral projection and out of body experiences. Nicholas and Heidi are joined by a very special guest, Christopher R. Smith. Christopher is the co-host of The John Carpentcast and a local screenwriter. His notable projects include Directing as well as being a writer for Biology 101 and he was also a writer for The Covenant, which was released this year.

Our very first episode! Nicholas and Heidi discuss haunted objects, include a haunted dollhouse Heidi once owned!