Cult Talks: Weird Shit

Our goal here isn't to make you paranoid and angry, but this one might make you paranoid and angry.On this episode, Eric starts us off light with a list of strange borders, highlighting human pettiness with lines on a map. Next, Jessica explains a phenomenon from the Victorian Era where families would pose for family portraits. The entire family, including those who were recently deceased. And lastly, Ian has a list of three times the United States government has conducted noncnsensual and unethical experiments on its own citizens.Let's get weird.

Sometimes the dead tell tales.On this episode, we explore the strange world of wildlife, both captive and free, and some of the bizarre ways humans and animals have interacted before. After that, we take a hard left into the supernatural, exploring real murders and disappearances that were actually solved, with apparent help from beyond the grave.Let's get weird.

Don't lose your head listening to this episode.First, Bailey takes us to the ancient past to discuss the strange marriage customs of our ancestors. Next, Ian takes us once again to WWII to talk about an American fighter ace, who is remarkable for more than just his kill count. And lastly, Ben takes us to a remote Canadian national park, filled with monsters, corpses, and mysteries.Watch your friendly fire, because it's time to get weird.

Lick, dip, paint.Today we explore another baseball game gone wrong, and this one can definitely give Ten Cent Beer Night a run for its money. Next, friend of the podcast Tyler Woodbridge presents a pair of strange cult-like groups that formed in response to bizarre conspiracy theories. And lastly, Jessica presents her first headliner story, discussing a disturbingly unhealthy practice that workers at a watch factory unknowingly partook of. Along with the cover up it exposed.Let us, get weird.Grab a copy of Tyler Woodbridge's thriller novel All In: All In https://a.co/d/3uCwf0k

Happy Independence Day to our American listeners. And sorry for Ben's... enthusiasm, to our UK listeners.Today, we examine stories from the American Revolutionary War. Daniel has a tale of a badass woman who didn't let her lack of testicles prevent her from seeing combat. Ben breaks down a major conflict and what impact it had on the war to follow, before Eric explores America's first spy organization, the Culper Ring.Live free and get weird.

Poop? Yeah, poop.Specifically, old poop. Eric has another shitlist, about human dookies from our history. After that, Bailey takes us to a Kenyan village where men aren't allowed, and tells us why. And finally, Ian tells us about an Indian island where the natives violently deny all visitors.Let's get weird.

What's a weird law from your state?Jessica tells us about several weird laws from our state, Ohio. Next, Ian brings us the harrowing tale of a daring daylight air raid. And lastly, Daniel dives into the mysterious organization/alternate reality game, Cicada 3301.Let us, get weird?Check out our other podcasts, Cult of Campbell and Cult of Lore!https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

Buckle up, fuckers, we're going to war!First, Sgt. Ian will brief you on strange weapons from the past, present, and maybe even future.Next, Lt. Michael will discuss the battle plan for a successful war being waged in Alberta, Canada. Against rats.Lastly, Col. Ben will take us to the frontline of a siege so epic, it likely inspired a key event from a popular fantasy novel.Permission to get weird, soldier.

On today's episode, Jessica kicks it off by telling us about the strange origins of some common English words. Next, Daniel tells us about the bizarre coincidences (or more likely, inspiration) for a creepy kids show. And finally, Ian discusses a disease you probably know all too well, but many people don't know about the details... or the extreme treatment you may need to survive it.Let's get weird.Check out our other podcasts, Cult of Campbell and Cult of Lore:https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

Hell, there's no theme here. Instead, we start with a hilarious and disgusting event linked to a well-known band before Jessica takes it away to discuss a strange hobby she is all too familiar with: The surprisingly high-stakes world of model horse collecting. Finally, Ian explores an abandoned Alaskan village, haunted for years by a mysterious murderer who may not even be human.Let's get weird.Check out Minney Model Studio for all your model horse needs, wants, and desires:https://linktr.ee/MinneyModelStudio#JoinTheTalk: https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

We like it when our listeners drop us suggestions! Today we are covering three of them, starting with a very unique military unit, before diving into another cluster fuck of a naval battle. And lastly, we explore the wonderful misadventures of Elmer McCurdy, which didn't stop just because he died.Let's get weird, pardner.

This episode is exploring history. The history that lead to one of the silliest and longest lasting religious disputes ever, the history of several towns and cities that are no longer occupied, and the coming of age ritual of an ancient warrior society.This, is, Weird Shit!

Happy 4/20 stoners! We decided that even if it was an off week, we couldn't miss a weed-themed Wednesday!Bailey starts us off with some trippy and psychedelic shows aimed at kids, before Ian takes over to describe the time the military tried to weaponize THC. And finally, we hear about one Sgt. Peter Lemon, a recipient of the Medal of Honor. The catch? He was high when he earned it. And so are we, as three of our members legally imbibe the herb for this fun episode.Let's get baked like a birthday cake, then let's get weird.

Today's episode features a mysterious figure wandering the forest of a Swiss town, before we explore the psychological phenomenon known as the Uncanny Valley. And finally, Ty is here to get us all prepared for the Cult Talk Net Gala by delivering a killer list of lethal fashion trends.Shall we get weird?

What is your favorite Florida Man headline?First, Daniel tells us the story about a mysterious triangle... but not near Bermuda. Then Ian tells us the origins of a piece of American slang that is much darker than you may know.And lastly, Eric tells us about the numerous bizarre headlines from the southernmost continental state in America. Embrace the meme, and let's get weird.https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!We celebrate Irish culture (well, and a lot of Irish-American culture) by telling four stories. Featuring an Irish legend, a weird disaster in Boston, strange traditions, and an unkillable Robo-Hobo.Stay safe, and let's get weird.

Do you pay attention to what you buy for your kids?Apologies for the delayed upload! Life happens sometimes. We cover another strange location from India, this time examining a temple filled with rats.  Not because they suck at pest control, it's a deliberate choice. Next, Anna presents her first story, covering another badass military man, another naval battle, and the origins of a common idiom. And finally, Ian talks about yet another strange Ohio story, this time about a bootleg toy with a secret.Let us, as they say, get weird.

What urban legends used to scare you?Today, Ian explores the true stories behind three popular urban legends. But before that, Eric presents a list of strange crimes. Specifically, non-murdery crimes since we've covered those in spades. And then, Bailey brings us the story of an extraordinary woman, who joins Mad Jack, Wojtek, and Joseph Medicine Crow on the list of World War II badasses. Do you guys even read this shit? Because if so, it's time to get weird.https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

Do know the stories behind some famous monuments?Today we explore the story behind the famous Taj Mahal of India, and Tyler joins us to talk about more cryptids. Then Ben closes out the episode by telling us about another badass mofo and his insane true story.Apply your war paint, because it's time to get weird.Check out Bailey's shop, Luna & Co:https://www.etsy.com/shop/LunaAndCompanyStorehttps://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

Staying out of the water won't save you.On today's episode, Eric finishes his stories about Les UX by telling us how the group started. Next, Daniel makes his presentation debut talking about a story local to our hometown of Chillicothe, Ohio. And lastly, we go back to Africa to hear about a killer lake. Hold your breath, and let's get weird.https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

Get ready for some serial killers.On today's episode, we put the focus on the real life monsters roaming America. First, Ben takes us to the American south (again), this time for the Louisiana Axeman. Next, Bailey takes us over to Texas for the mysterious story of the I-45 body dumping ground known as the Killing Fields.And lastly, Ian somehow manages to end on a relatively high note, with the story of a modern killer who picked the wrong victim.Let's get weird.https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

Merry Christmas from Cult Talks: Weird Shit! and all of us at Cult Talk Net! It's Christmas morning and we're inviting you to join us as we watch the gift from director Michael Dougherty that keeps on giving. Thank you for listening, Merry Christmas, and stay weird!

What's the weirdest Christmas tradition your family does?We have a special gift... four stories! Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, cozy up to a Yule Log or Tio de Nadal and listen as Eric describes strange traditions associated with the holiday.Next, Michael talks about a restaurant that (almost) never closes, before Ian discusses a UFO sighting that happened the day after Christmas. And lastly, Ben has another war story, but this one is more inspiring than most.Happy holidays, let's get weird.

Wanna hear more weird recordings?Good, because we explore secret radio stations and their coded messages, but first, Tyler joins us remotely to delight us with ridiculous fad diets from the past before Eric talks more about the mysterious Les UX in Paris that we met in the last episode. They do more than just set up movie theaters in glorified caves.Let's get weird.#JoinTheTalk: https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

Welcome to a bonus episode of Cult Talks: Weird Shit, where Ian tells us 6 true stories about people who suffered a bizarre death. So what's the lie? In two of the six true stories, the person involved in the accident actually survived.Can you guess who lived through their weird accident?https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

It's Thanksgiving and we're thankful for all of our listeners, as a special token of appreciation enjoy this Thanksgiving day special featuring the 2008 cult horror classic “ThanksKilling”! Nudity, gore, cheesy lines, and one bad Turkey make this one holiday flick you can't afford to not feast on. Happy Thanksgiving!Make sure to follow @culttalknet on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter for more groovy and weird content! 

What's the weirdest movie theater you've ever been to?With theaters opening back up, it's the perfect time for Eric to take us to an underground movie theater in Paris. Literally underground, in the catacombs.Next, Ben tells the tale of a serial killer who puts Jack the Ripper to shame. If he even existed.And lastly, Ian cranks the tunes and fucks up some pronunciation, because we are looking at three historic battles so devastating, heroic, or unusual, that they inspired songs by heavy metal bands.Let's get weird.https://linktr.ee/CulttalknetThe Trooper by Iron Maidenhttps://youtu.be/X4bgXH3sJ2QRu Ana Te Whenua by Alien Weaponryhttps://youtu.be/Lx_xGv70YyoAttack of the Dead Men by Sabatonhttps://youtu.be/LRNuWYvRtac

What's the weirdest correlation you've heard all day?Today's episode ditches the themes and returns to a random grab bag. First, Michael regales us with strange data sets that seem to correlate, despite a total lack of logical links. Then Ian takes over, telling us first about a small town's bullying problem, and then tells us one of his favorite hilarious stories about the single most incompetent naval deployment of all time.As usual, let's get weird.#JoinTheTalk: https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

You're in for a treat, and maybe a few tricks! The cult can think of no better way to celebrate this spooky day than by covering Michael Dougherty's Trick'rTreat. Thank you for joining us in our month-long celebration this Cultober. Happy Halloween!Enjoy this bonus episode where we talk about one of our favorite movies!Be sure to follow @culttalknet across Twitter, Instagram and YouTube as we fill your buckets with a whole months worth of treats for CULTOBER! Also check out our backlog of Cult of Campbell and Cult Talks: Weird Shit! Episodes to enjoy.

What's the creepiest shit you've heard all day?Happy Halloween, it's time to get weird. Ian brings us to New Jersey to hear the unbelievable variety of stories from a haunted road. Next, Ben takes us to Saskatchewan for a true crime tale with a possible supernatural twist. We skip over to Ireland next for the bloody and violent story of Leap Castle, before landing back in the US to learn about about Oregon Vortex.Let's get spooky.

What's the most convincing horror movie you've ever seen?Today on Cult Talks: Weird Shit, we are still at Bigfoot Ridge, but we've moved on from Grassman and Jim... kind of.Today's episode discusses fictional horror movies that were presented convincingly enough to fool people into thinking they were real.First, we talk about the genius (and a bit dickish) marketing of 1999's The Blair Witch Project, before we hear the tale of The McPherson Tape, a 1989 movie that is figuratively, and literally, found footage.Next, we take a look at BBC's epic fuck up in presenting Ghostwatch on Halloween night 1992, a pretty great supernatural horror movie that nearly perfectly imitated a live broadcast. And thus, a generation of English viewers were traumatized.Let's get weird.

New species are discovered all the time, so you never truly know what's out there.Recorded on location at Bigfoot Ridge campground in Salt Fork State Park, we spent the night in the Grassman's stomping ground, so obviously we talk all about him.We also discuss other cryptids, like overgrown anacondas, various goatmen from around the country, and Ohio's famous Loveland Frog, which is so much weirder than you can even imagine.Happy Cultober, let's get weird.

Happy October! Today we bring you not three, but FOUR creepy tales of beings and other things from another world.Eric brings us a list of different celebrities who have claimed to encounter UFOs, while Michael brings us a list of strange recordings captured from beyond our atmosphere. After that, Ian brings us to West Virginia to introduce us to their second most well known mystery, following just behind the famous Mothman. And lastly, Ben recounts the night that American coastal defenses in WWII opened fire on a bogey. But that bogey wasn't a Japanese aircraft.One thing is certain, they all came from outer space. Let's get weird.

Hell hath no fury, like a woman in power.Today we are going to do some traveling. Our first destination is the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains National Park so that Ian can tell us about four disturbing cold case disappearances. This one creeped out Ian more than any story he has told yet.Next, we return to Africa because Ben has yet another murderous animal to showcase. It isn't a crocodile or more lions, though.And lastly, our editor Michael hops on the mic to take us to Eastern Europe and witness the brutality, intelligence, and sheer balls it took for one woman to rise to power and be canonized as a Saint. This one is wild.Let's get weird.If you have any information about the disappearance of Derek Lueking, please don't hesitate to contact the National Park Service tip line at 888-653-0009#JoinTheTalk: https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

We wanted to bring you some of the strange offerings our home state has to offer. It isn't known for much besides being a "flyover state," so we decided to dip our toes into one thing it has plenty of Weird-ass stories.First, we hear a released 911 call, where we listen to the moment a serial killer is apprehended.We then visit the capital city of Columbus to hear about an unsolved disappearance, where a student entered a bar but was never seen leaving.And finally, we hear a big city tale of harassment, conspiracy, cover-ups, and maybe murder. Except it isn't in the big city, it's in a sleepy little town that really digs pumpkins.Let's get weird.If you have any information on the whereabouts of Brian Shaffer, please submit a tip at StopCrime.org or by calling Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477#JoinTheTalk: https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet 

What would you be willing to do to cement your legacy in music history?Before we look into that question, Bailey is going to tell us about a tree. That has more legal sovereignty than a lot of Americans do.After that, Ben introduces us to a Danish explorer (among other things) Peter Freuchen. His entire life could be a standalone episode of Weird Shit, so Ben picked his favorite anecdote about the time Freuchen survived an avalanche because of a bowel movement.And lastly, Ian keeps it in Scandinavia but fast forwards to the early 90s, when the infamous genre of black metal formed, and then escalated. If you wanted the respect of your peers as a black metal musician, you needed to do more than write Satanic lyrics and paint your face.Let's get weird.Make sure to follow @CultTalkNet on Instagram, Twitter, Patreon, Facebook, and TikTok for more Groovy and Weird content!

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Cult Talks: Weird Shit! This short episode teases a new premise, where Ian tells Eric and Tyler three stories. Two of them are documented true events, and one of them is a lie that Ian made up.Can you guess which stories are truth and which story is the lie?Make sure to follow @CultTalkNet on Instagram, Twitter, Patreon, Facebook, and TikTok for more Groovy and Weird content!

Can animals be cruel?Let's explore this possibility (again... thanks Gustave) on this episode! Ben brings us the famous tale of the Tsavo Man-Eaters, a pair of murderous lions from the Kenyan countryside.But before that, Eric and Tyler help relieve Ian of his presenting duties, bringing us a list of jokes and humor from our ancestors, as well as a super bizarre weather phenomenon. Ian is gonna sit back and enjoy listening to these three stories, why don't you do the same?Let's get weird.Make sure to follow @CultTalkNet on Instagram, Twitter, Patreon, Facebook, and TikTok for more Groovy and Weird content!

How often do you think about where your trash goes?On this episode, we start things off with some true crime by presenting the tale of a serial killer. One with a ridiculously high kill count.Then Ian regales us with the legend of the Piasa, a dragon tale from a Native American culture that many people seem to overlook.And finally, that damn garbage barge. We won't spoil anything here, but it isn't headlining this episode because everything went perfectly fine.Let's get weird.Make sure to follow @CultTalkNet on Instagram, Twitter, Patreon, Facebook, and TikTok for more Groovy and Weird content!Whoopsie! In this episode, Ian says that Cahokia is located in Missouri. He's a ding dong, because Cahokia is actually located in Illinois.

What's the weirdest shit you've heard all day?Ian is bringing us all three stories today. One of our stories brings us to the famous Half Dome of Yosemite National Park in California to hear the story of a deadly hiking trip.Our other two stories are both from our home state of Ohio. We hear about a runaway train nicknamed Crazy 8s that inspired a Tony Scott film, and then Ian tells one of his all time favorite true stories: The legendary Ten Cent Beer Night Riot.Let's get weird.Make sure to follow @CultTalkNet on Instagram, Twitter, Patreon, Facebook, and TikTok for more Groovy and Weird content!

What's the weirdest shit you've heard all day?Fourth of July is nearly upon us, so let's celebrate with some bizarre war stories from the big one!We meet two unique and celebrated soldiers. One is a crazy English man with exceptional archery skills, and the other is a bear. Like a literal bear.We also hear the story of Ramree Island, where a battle between Japanese soldiers and British & Indian troops is interrupted by the deadliest recorded animal attack in history. Don't go into the swamp.Let's get weird.Get a digital or physical copy of All In by Tyler Woodbridge on Amazon! Paperback and Kindle are available now!#JoinTheTalk: https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

What's the weirdest shit you've heard all day?Tyler presents us with bizarre recordings from deep under the ocean, starting with the famous Bloop and spiraling out from there.Our second tale is a retelling of a horrific and incredibly violent accident—one of the many dangers of one of the most dangerous jobs on the planet.Finally, Bailey brings us out of the sea and onto dry land for the long and bizarre tale of the infamous Skinwalker Ranch.Let's get weird.#JoinTheTalk: https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

What's the weirdest shit you've heard all day?Today we have the tale of a woman who may have murdered a man in broad daylight and on camera. But she was never identified or arrested.Next, Ian relays the story of a theoretical AI that may be blackmailing you from the future before it even exists. He is genuinely sorry if he dooms you to eternal torment.And finally, we hear from Ben, discussing alleged reports of paranormal (or divine?) entities appearing at the Battle of Mons during the first world war.Let's get weird.#JoinTheTalk: https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

What's the weirdest shit you've heard all day? Welcome to Cult Talks: Weird Shit, the inaugural episode!Today's tales take us to Colorado for a woman tormented by a mysterious recording... and of course, we play the recording.Next, we hear a list of literal weird shit. The animal kingdom is full of some very unusual turds.And lastly, we head to Austria to hear the harrowing story of the Battle of Castle Itter, where American soldiers, French politicians, and Nazis fight side by side.Let's get weird!#JoinTheTalk: https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet

What does the Cult talk about? Sometimes, the Cult talks Weird Shit. This is a short teaser episode of Cult Talks: Weird Shit, the upcoming podcast where we tell you the weirdest shit you've probably heard all day. Listen as we discuss strange festivals from small towns around the world. Celebrate Easter by firing hundreds of hand-made rockets, Christmas by brawling with your peers, or spring by chasing a wheel of cheese down a hill. #JoinTheTalk: https://linktr.ee/Culttalknet