Histories, Mysteries, & Conspiracies

This week we touch on everyone's favorite cryptid, the Mothman! Join us for this brief episode on the Mothman lore and theories.Find us on instagram: @flooredthepodcastSupport the show

This week Skye covers the story of the missing Sodder children.Instagram: @flooredthepodcastSupport the show

This one was a fun one! Louis covers the mysterious Will'o Wisp or Will o' the Wisp. TLDR: Don't follow the bog lights!Find us on instagram!@flooredthepodcastSupport the show

In this week's episode Skye talks about one of the craziest events in history that you've never heard of: Project Sunshine.Instagram: @flooredthepodcastSupport the show

We are joined by a special guest Susie Hartings this week! She is the woman behind our logo and stickers and we thought it was only fair that she come on the show! She brought us the story of Ghost Polaroids?!?!Instagram: @flooredthepodcastSupport the show

This week Skye discusses the Nuremberg Celestial Phenomenon AKA the UFO Battle over Nuremberg. Is this a town's account of a UFO attack? Or something a little more familiar....Find us on Instagram! @flooredthepodcastSupport the show

For this episode, Louis covers the creepy and mysterious Belmez Faces. Are they nothing but Jesus in your toast? Or are they something more foreboding? Find us on Instagram: @flooredthepodcastSupport the show

For the first episode, we are covering a legendary doctor: Robert Liston. We are still figuring out audio stuff, so be patient with us! If you like us, be sure to give us 5 stars!If you want to follow us on social media, you can find us on Instagram as @flooredthepodcastSupport the show

I'm back with a new podcast! Welcome Skye and her new co-host Louis back to the podcasting scene. This episode provides some explanation and a sneak preview into what you can expect from this new podcast.Don't forget to subscribe/follow so you don't miss a thing!You can find us on instagram: @flooredthepodcastAnd you can email us at hmctpodcast@gmail.comSupport the show

From Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde to Sybil to Split, dissociative identity disorder has made a lasting impact on mass media, but what is the truth behind this disorder? Is it all just for the fame and glory? Or is it an actual disorder? Is it something created by mental health professionals? Or is it a method of coping with trauma? In the 50th and one year anniversary episode, Caity joins Skye to talk about the stories and the science behind this medical mystery.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

In northern Michigan, there is a community known as the Village at Grand Traverse Commons. While now used for a multitude of purposes, including housing, shopping, and medical services, this collection of buildings originally had a different purpose. It was originally known as the Traverse City State Hospital, a facility which was originally used as an asylum for those suffering from mental illnesses, but would become a hospital and a refuge to those with tuberculosis, polio, the flu, and other contagious diseases. In this episode, Caity joins Skye to explore the history of this facility, how it has changed over the years, and the strange hippie tree which remains on the grounds. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Mount Rushmore was the brain child of Doane Robinson, but was created by Gutzon Borglum. The two disagreed on who should be represented on the mountain and what the mountain should represent. In this episode, Skye is joined by Junior from The Canuckinomicon to discuss how Mount Rushmore started as a simple idea and how it became what it is today. The two also delve into the details around the strange Hall of Records hidden behind Lincoln's head.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

In the late 1800s, Joseph Merrick was born a normal baby. A few years later, he would begin to develop growths in his bones and skin. Rejected by his family and society, Merrick turned to freak shows to make a living. His astounding medical mystery caught the eye of notable doctors and affluent members of society. In this episode, Skye and Carrie discuss how the Elephant Man came to be and what we can learn from his disease today.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Please note: This episode has a different feel compared to other episodes due to the guest and the host being long-time friends. If you want something more formal, listen to a different episode. In 1919, Boston, Massachusetts was hit by a wave of molasses when a molasses holding tank burst open due to environmental changes and a lack of structural integrity in the tank. This disaster lead to the deaths of dozens and a confused and hard working first response team. In this episode, Skye and Tia talk about this case, what caused it, and some interesting cultural influences that resulted.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

When the Denver International Airport was built, it seemed unnecessary, out of place, and over budget. Since completion, the airport has featured some controversial artwork. On top of all of this, DIA is known for having a complex underground tunnel system that no one seems to agree what it is used for. In this episode, Tia joins Skye to talk about their local conspiracy, what really is going on with the Denver International Airport?Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

On April 26th, 1986, the nuclear power plant in Chernobyl in the U.S.S.R. experienced two explosions and a meltdown as a result. This event had the potential to be a global catastrophe and changed the world's perspective on nuclear energy forever. This event also inspired the recent HBO miniseries with the same name. In this episode, Skye and Dylan discuss what exactly happened to cause the explosion and what happened as a result.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

In 1845, a British voyage led by Captain Sir John Franklin departed England. The following year, the two ships, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, and the 129 people making up the expedition were lost. In the early 80s, several bodies of the expedition men were found. The bones had marks suggesting that the bodies had been canabalized. In 2014, the HMS Erebus was found and in 2016, the HMS Terror was found. While the ships have been found, the mystery of what happened to Captain Sir John Franklin still remains. In this episode, Skye is joined by Junior from The Canuckinomicon.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

In 1908, Siberia, Russia experienced an explosion so powerful that it was unlike anything any living person had experienced. The explosion flatted twenty miles of forest, charred trees and reindeer, and caused rocks to rain down on settlements close by. However, no crater was formed. What was the cause of the explosion? Why is it such a disputed topic? In this episode, Skye is joined by Zach (from The Podcast Junkie) to discuss the current theories and the science behind these theories. After discussing the event, the two talk about The Podcast Junkie community that has been created on Discord and Zach's contributions to the podcasting community. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

The Michigan Dogman comes to northern Michigan on years that end with a seven. He terrorizes the locals which results in them being "scared to death." To wrap up the first ever cryptids week, the crew discusses the Michigan Dogman and their own experiences.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

For centuries, sailors have been afraid of the Kraken, a giant cephalopod that is notorious for destroying ships. Old maritime maps have sea creatures such as this one lurking in unknown territory. To continue our cryptids week talk, Cuyler explains the lore behind the Kraken and possible explanations for what the creature is. Get your limited edition Cryptids Week merch here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hmctpodcastSupport the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

We kick off our first ever cryptids week by covering the Jersey Devil. The Jersey Devil has been terrorizing New Jersey for nearly 200 years since it was birthed by a local woman. The creature has made such an impact on the culture that even the state's NHL hockey team is named after the legend. Tell us your cryptid stories and your experiences with the Jersey Devil. You can buy Cryptids Week merch here: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hmctpodcastSupport the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

King Ludwig II of Bavara is also known as the Swan King and is also known as the Fairy Tale King. When he succeeded to the throne at the age of 18, he wanted everything except to rule. He hated being around the parties and the politics and instead chose to spend his time immersed in various forms of art. He spent his wealth and time as king constructing elaborate castles (one of which is the inspiration for Sleeping Beauty's castle). He was accused of being insane and shortly after, died under mysterious circumstances. To this day, his cause of death of unknown. In this episode, Skye is joined by Jacob from the Podcast on Germany to talk about King Ludwig II's life and the strange details surrounding his death.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Just months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, an unidentified object flew over Los Angeles causing chaos and an abundant amount of gunfire. After an hour of firing at the object, no wreckage or debris from the object were found and no object fell out of the sky. The U.S. Government claims this object was just a few weather balloons that Los Angeles was not informed about, while others claim that it was just paranoia and itchy trigger fingers taking control. In this episode, Blake (TAP Snaps) joins Skye to discuss these incidents as well as the major theories including weather balloons, trigger fingers, and aliens. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

A unknown man's body was found on a beach in South Australia in December of 1948. To this day, that man remains unidentified, despite some unique physical traits. In addition to his unknown identity, the man also had a note in his pocket with the words "Tamam Shud" printed on it. That note lead to the discovery of a book containing a mysterious code that has yet to be broken. Theories regarding who the mysterious man is and why he was there range from an unrequited love affair, involvement of spies, and murder. In this episode, Dylan from None Dare Call it Ordinary joins Skye to discuss all of the details of this case as well as his major theories. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Nearly 2000 years ago, Egypt was taken over by the Roman Empire, resulting in the death of Cleopatra and Mark Antony. To this day, their final resting place is unknown. Was the couple buried together? Was Mark Antony cremated? In this episode, Skye is joined by Caity and Stephanie (Caity's Mom) to discuss the events leading up to Cleopatra's death, the records of her death, and the ongoing search for the final resting place.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

In this episode, Skye is joined by Kat and Sam from Pub Dread to talk about two cases. Kat and Sam discuss the strange and bizarre Gef the Talking Mongoose. Gef supposedly haunted a house, singing and bad mouthing the residents. And watched bus workers in his free time. Skye then discusses the mysterious green children who suddenly appeared in the town of Woolpit without any familiar clothing or language to speak. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Sam Sheppard's wife was brutally murdered in the night. He claims that the attacker also knocked him unconscious twice. Due to the erroneous way the case was handled by officials and the press, Sam was wrongfully convicted. His story became the inspiration for The Fugitive. In this episode, Courtney from The Cult of Domesticity joins Skye to discuss this case in detail. She goes over the incidents, the court hearings, and how life changed for both Sam and his family. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

The Lutz family claims that their lives were forever changed by what they experienced in their Amityville home. George and Kathy Lutz moved into the home just a year after the DeFeo murders took place. Their accounts were documented in the book The Amityville Horror by Jay Anson and that book served as the inspiration for many movies. In this episode, Skye is once again joined by Carrie from Sip and Shine Podcast to discuss the claims from the book and whether or not these claims are real. Skye and Carrie also tell a few personal experiences with ghosts and haunted houses.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

The story of the Amityville Horror is notorious for the traumatic hauntings that occurred in the 70s, but some don't know the dark history that precedes the ghostly encounters. In 1974, Butch Defeo murdered his parents and four siblings all while they were sleeping. What caused Butch to do it? How was he able to commit the murder by himself? In this episode, Skye is joined by Carrie from Sip and Shine Podcast to discuss this story and possibly provide their own explanations.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Special guest Arjun from the Deep Into History podcast joins Skye as the two discuss Atlantis. Arjun talks about the origin of the myth and about the history surrounding the myth. Skye discusses the possible location that Atlantis could be at. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Recently, the man behind the deaths of Bonnie and Clyde has become the center of attention. In this episode, Skye and Cuyler revisit the case of Bonnie and Clyde, this time focusing on the contributions of Frank Hamer, the Texas Ranger and Highwaymen responsible for their death.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Aliens, ghosts, and demons can all be explained by one idea: the interdimensional hypothesis. This theory states that there are multiple universes on earth and that there are entities that travel across planes and into the universe we know. Since we are unfamiliar with this beings, we label them as paranormal when, according to this hypothesis, they are paraphysical. In this episode, Skye is joined by Blake Weatherly from TAP Snaps as they discuss this theory and what it means.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

There's a satellite orbiting Earth that is unaccounted for. Some say this satellite belongs to an alien race and is actually thousands of years old. Others say that the evidence of the satellite can easily be explained away. In this episode, Skye and Cuyler discuss the evidence that supports the Black Knight Satellite conspiracy theory and some clues that might discredit this evidence. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Our first ever quickie episode! In these episodes, we talk about shorter topics that aren't quite enough for a full episode. In this episode, Caity discusses the ghost story of Nash, the burger flipper hit by a bus. Skye discusses the Lizard Beast of the West Coast. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

In his adulthood, Charles Manson became the leader of a cult that was referred to as "The Manson Family." This cult analyzed lyrics to songs by The Beatles, planned for an uprising, did drugs, and committed murder. In this episode, Skye covers the events leading up to the murders committed by the family. She then discusses the details around LaBianca and Tate murders. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Charles Manson is notorious for his cult known as the Manson Family, but what events in Charles' life led him to becoming a nefarious cult leader? In this episode, Skye discusses his early life as a criminal and his subsequent prison sentences. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Paul McCartney, a member of the Beatles band, died in a tragic car accident on a November night in 1966. The Beatles replaced Paul with a look-a-like in order to preserve the band and the success of the band. In this episode, Skye is joined by her nephew Sterling and his friends as they discuss this wild theory and the subliminal messages supposedly created by the remaining members of the Beatles.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

On a November night in 1987, two Chicago stations were hijacked by a man wearing a Max Headroom mask. Despite occurring over 30 years ago, the culprits behind the broadcast signal intrusion are still unknown. In this episode, Skye discusses the bizarre hijacking and the efforts made in identifying the culprits. Skye and Caity then discuss know they think is behind the event.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

In January of 2013, college student Elisa Lam went missing while on vacation in California. Two weeks after her disappearance a video surfaced of her acting strangely in a hotel elevator. A few days later, she was found dead in a hotel water tank. Many believe that her death was a suicide, but others argue that there was foul play. In this episode, Caity discusses the details surround Elisa's strange death and we discuss what could have happened.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

In 1955, the 14 year old Emmett Till, from Chicago, was visiting some relatives in Mississippi when he was brutally murdered. Emmett's mother, Mamie, decided to have an open casket funeral so that the world could see what had been done to him. When Emmett's murderers were acquitted, Emmett's casket became a symbol to the Civil Rights Movement. In this episode, Skye discusses Emmett's murder, the details surrounding this case, and the impact his death made.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Two of the most infamous outlaws are the duo that took over the Depression, Bonnie and Clyde. They were known for their robberies and murders, yet people throughout history have had a hard time hating the couple. In this episode, Skye discusses how Bonnie and Clyde became criminals, some of their most famous stunts, and how it all came to a tragic end. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Ed Kemper, also known as the co-ed killer, was a serial killer active in California in the 1960s. Kemper is notorious for decapitation and necrophilia. In this episode, special guest Megan discusses Kemper and his crimes. After discussing Kemper, Skye and Megan discuss their opinions on the recent rise in the interest on Ted Bundy.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

In November of 1971, a man under the alias Dan Cooper hijacked a plane and jumped out carrying $200,000 shortly after. The true identity of Dan Cooper, known to the media as D.B. Cooper, is still unknown, making this the only unsolved hijacking case in FBI history. In this episode, Skye discusses the hijacking event and then explores some of the more popular suspects. Cuyler also contributes with his knowledge of the hijacking and how it is presented in one of his favorite movies.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

In the 1800s, pioneers fled to the west coast in search of a better life. The trek was hard and grueling resulting in many deaths. The most notorious incident associated with this time is the tragedy of the Donner Party. The Donner Party attempted to make it to California from Illinois using an untested shortcut which resulted in them becoming stranded in the Sierra Nevada starving and dying which resulted in cannibalism. In this episode, Skye discusses the events leading up the tragedy and the terrible conditions that the Donner party faced during the journey.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

About 4% of Americans believe that Lizard People rule the country, but where did these Lizard People come from and what are their intentions? In this episode, Skye discusses the origin and history of the Lizard People conspiracy theory and then discusses how to detect Lizard People. At the end, Skye and Kelly discuss the most popular conspiracy theories in the United States.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Diana, Princess of Wales, died in August of 1997 following a fatal car accident. The details surrounding Diana's death are intriguing and unusual. Take these details into account and also consider the controversial figure that Diana was, and a proper setting for a conspiracy theory is born. Was the accident that caused Diana's death an accident at all? If it wasn't an accident, then who caused it? And why?Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

While Santa Claus, or St. Nick, is associated with the happier parts of Christmas, there are a number of beings and creatures who are known to wreak havoc on those who are naughty, and it's a lot worse than receiving a bit of coal. Krampus, Yule Cat, and Belsnickel are just three dark Christmas legends you may have heard of. In this episode, Skye discuss several Christmas monsters and legends and explains what happens if you get on their bad side.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Conducting research today often requires extensive ethical planning and approval by an institutional review board (IRB) to ensure that no participants can be physically or psychologically harmed during a study, the Stanford Prison Experiment occurred three years before the IRB system was in place. The goal of the Stanford Prison Experiment was to analyze the relationships between prison guards and prisoners. This experiment is notorious for its questionable ethics, lack of concrete data, and the deceit used throughout. In this episode, Skye discusses the experiment from beginning to early termination. Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Plum Island is shrouded in mystery. It is known as the location of the Animal Disease Center of New York, but there are also conspiracies surrounding this island regarding Lyme disease and the Montauk Monster. In this episode, Caity and John discuss the origin of Lyme disease, Plum Island, and how the two could possibly be connected.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

Throughout history, there have been several cases of humans that were reduced to ash with seemingly no outside source of ignition. These cases have been labeled as cases of spontaneous human combustion. In this episode, Skye discusses some of the cases throughout history and discusses the science that could explain this phenomenon.This is the second take at this as the first one had technical difficulties.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)

In elementary school, young Americans are taught about the first Thanksgiving, but they are given the censored version. The first Thanksgiving is full of death and racial tension. In this episode, Skye explores the clean and real versions of Thanksgiving and how Thanksgiving has changed since.Support the show (http://patreon.com/hmct)