Journey to the Fringe

This week, we dive beak‑first into the strange world of paranormal owls- the omens, the aliens, the witches, the cryptids, and the downright unsettling human‑faced hooters lurking in folklore and modern encounters. We trace these feathered weirdos from ancient symbolism to screen‑memory UFO sightings, shapeshifters, and high‑strangeness moments that follow people home. It's eerie, it's funny, it's deeply uncomfortable, and it's exactly the kind of chaos we live for on Journey to the Fringe.Oh and the book we mentioned throught the podcast is W**********************S by ******* ********, highly recommend.

What starts out being a disapointing episode about a decision to euthanise our beloved cocaine hippos, turns into an episode about sky quakes....This episode is about sky quakes. I can't give you any more than that, turns out, it's a surprisingly short Mini, even by mini standards. Any more information and i'll give away the whole episode. See ya Friday.Short Hippo Article:https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/colombia-control-hippo-population-through-euthanasia-2026-04-13/Real, long article:https://www.sciencefocus.com/planet-earth/mystery-skyquakes-are-ripping-through-the-world-and-nobody-knows-why

A chilling journey through Arctic folklore and forgotten science—where dinosaur bones, frozen wilderness, and Indigenous oral history blur the line between myth and prehistory.In this episode, we trek into the icy reaches of Siberia and northern Canada to uncover tales of “dinosaur ghosts”—creatures said to roam the Arctic long after extinction should have claimed them. From early 20th‑century reports of Ceratosaurus remains in Russia's boreal wilds to Chequina's story passed down through generations of Cree and Dene storytellers, we explore how legend, colonial exploration, and paleontology intertwine. Were these sightings remnants of ancient beasts—or echoes of something deeper in the human imagination?

A man claims dolphins kidnapped him for underwater slave labour — and somehow, that's not the weirdest part. Dive into the viral Gerald the Dolphin saga and the strange ecosystem of hoaxes that thrive beneath the waves.When a viral article insists a man was abducted by dolphins and forced to build an underwater city, it's easy to laugh — until you realize how deep the story goes. In this episode, we unpack the legend of Gerald the Dolphin, the supposed foreman of a marine construction crew, and explore how absurd tales like this spread, mutate, and take on lives of their own. Give it a listen or Gerald may come for you too!!!Article: https://thetab.com/2026/03/16/man-says-he-was-kidnapped-by-dolphins-as-slave-labour-and-thats-not-even-the-craziest-part

It's the final episode of The Manhattan Alien Abduction and what more could we have to say, you might ask? Well, more than the other two episodes! In this episode, we're dissecting the "case of the century" to see if it actually holds water or if we've all been sold a brilliantly crafted work of fiction. We pull back the curtain on the staggering "coincidences" that plague this investigation, including a 1989 sci-fi novel that seems to serve as a beat-for-beat blueprint for Linda's story. From handwriting analysis that points back to a single author to the logistical impossibility of a giant craft hovering over a bustling New York Post loading dock unnoticed, we leave no stone unturned. We also dive into the human drama behind the scenes—examining Bud Hopkins' desperate need to believe, the sharp skepticism of his ex-wife Carol Rainey, and the bizarre list of Linda's other claims that range from being a descendant of Joan of Arc to a pop star with a missing voice. To top it all off, we look at the modern-day fallout of the brand-new Netflix documentary and the lawsuits currently flying in its wake. It's a wild ride through "Main Character Syndrome," missed red flags, and the thin line between a cosmic mystery and a carefully constructed hoax.Sources;http://www.tricksterbook.com/ArticlesOnline/LindaCase.htmhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/maryroeloffs/2024/10/29/woman-who-claims-she-was-abducted-by-aliens-in-1989-sues-netflix-over-docuseries/and because we haven't told you in a while, don't forget to like us, follow us and share us!

In this Journey to the Fringe mini, we're dealing with some heavy "emoceans"—literally. The Big Easy is officially facing a terminal diagnosis thanks to rising sea levels, and politicians are keeping quiet because nobody wants to be the one to tell a city to pack its bags. We dive into the murky logistics of relocating an entire population, the dread of billionaire-funded replacement cities, and the most pressing question of all: what happens to all those New Orleans ghosts? Spoiler: they better learn to scuba. Get your trips in now before NOLA becomes a strictly underwater attraction!https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/04/new-orleans-sea-levels-relocation-climate-crisis

In Part 2 of our Manhattan Alien Abduction saga, the story swan‑dives from UFO mystery into full‑blown interdimensional telenovela as Richard and Dan return—not as witnesses, but as unhinged kidnappers, interrogators, and self‑appointed alien‑hybrid inspectors with a fixation on feet and a talent for writing way too many letters. Linda is dragged through luxury‑car abductions, beach‑house melodrama, telepathic love confessions, and a bizarre “Lady of the Sands” subplot that somehow ropes in the UN Secretary‑General, dead fish, and shared childhood dream lovers named Baby Ann and Mickey. By the time Dan is institutionalized, Richard is professing cosmic soul‑bond devotion, and Bud Hopkins is drowning in correspondence, we're left wondering if the aliens were even the weirdest part of this case. Part 2 concludes the story—but not the chaos—and sets the stage for our final descent into Fringe‑level absurdity.For more on this story be sure to read: Witnessed: The true story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions by Budd Hopkins

In this Fringey Mini, we dive straight into the breakfast‑flavoured multiverse as FEMA's disaster chief Gregg Phillips insists he once involuntarily teleported — car and all — to a Waffle House 50 miles away. As we walk through the article's mix of conspiratorial history, political outbursts, and eyebrow‑raising leadership decisions, we can't help but marvel at Phillips' own dramatic retelling: a man describing his sedan lifting into the air and dropping him beside a Baptist church like he's narrating the cold open of a paranormal procedural. Between the cosmic commute, the terror of materializing in front of a half‑eaten waffle without your wallet, and the uncomfortable reality that he still very much runs FEMA, we explore the surreal overlap between emergency management and emergency manifestation. And honestly? Out of everything we've covered, this one might actually be the most believable.Source: https://www.themirror.com/news/politics/fema-disaster-chief-claims-able-1749406

We crack open Part 1 of the Manhattan Alien Abduction saga by stepping straight into the strange, the dramatic, and the deeply 1989. Linda Napolitano's story arrives wrapped in hypnosis sessions, floating nightgowns, blue tractor beams, and a suspiciously busy letter‑writing campaign from two supposed cops who may or may not exist outside Bud Hopkins' filing cabinet. As Linda recounts being pulled from her 12th‑floor apartment and into a UFO over the Brooklyn Bridge, the tale spirals outward—family abductions, disappearing nasal implants, anonymous tapes, and even whispers of a UN Secretary‑General caught in the cosmic crossfire. By the end of Part 1, we're left standing exactly where Journey to the Fringe thrives: somewhere between high strangeness, human theatrics, and the uneasy sense that this rabbit hole is about to get much, much weirder.For more on this story be sure to read: Witnessed: The true story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions by Budd Hopkins

This mini ee dive headfirst into the Daily Mail's latest desert fever dream: the claim that a second Sphinx is hiding under a big ol' mound of “hardened sand” on the Giza Plateau. According to an Italian researcher who revealed it on—of course—a podcast, satellite scans, geometric alignments, and a whole lot of confidence (somewhere between 80% and 100%, depending on the sentence) point to a buried twin complete with mirrored shafts and chambers. We sift through the myth, the math, the accents, and the archaeological side‑eye to ask the real question: did the ancient Egyptians leave us a cosmic hint, or is this just another case of fringe hope meeting convenient topography? Either way, we're here for the ride, together, as always.Source:https://www.dailymail.com/sciencetech/article-15681329/second-sphinx-egypt-giza-plateau.html?amp%3Bns_campaign=1490&%3Bito=1490

The internet insists there's a sinister pattern of “missing and dead scientists,” but when you actually look at the names on the list… things fall apart fast. In this episode, Taylor and Chelsie dig into the supposed wave of vanished NASA researchers, mysterious deaths, and government intrigue — only to discover a mess of bad data, normal statistics, and conspiracy theorists who never bothered to read past the headlines. Come for the mystery, stay for the frustration, and leave with a much better list than the one the internet keeps circulating.The “missing and dead scientists” conspiracy has been everywhere — breathless TikToks, UFO forums, political grifters, and even the White House tossing fuel on the fire. So Taylor and Chelsie sit down with the full list to see whether there's actually anything there. What follows is a tour through cases that range from tragic but explainable, to statistically ordinary, to outright miscategorized.From a NASA engineer who vanished on a hike, to an astrophysicist killed by a local repeat trespasser, to researchers with undisclosed but known medical issues, the pattern quickly dissolves under even basic scrutiny. Along the way, the hosts break down why these lists get made, how conspiracy communities inflate noise into “evidence,” and why mortality statistics alone debunk the idea of a coordinated purge of scientists.Chelsie also proposes a much better list — starting with the Boeing whistleblower whose death actually raises real questions — and the two unravel how political incentives, UFO hype, and online myth‑making keep bad conspiracies alive long after the facts run out.If you've seen the viral posts and wondered whether something big is happening behind the scenes, this episode walks you through the data, the stories, and the reality: sometimes the only conspiracy is that nobody checked the sources.

A petri dish full of human brain cells is learning to play DOOM — and somehow that's not even the strangest part. This week, we dive into Cortical Labs' “DishBrain,” the hybrid biological‑AI system trained to navigate a classic video game. Is this a scientific breakthrough, a philosophical nightmare, or the moment the singularity decided to speedrun humanity? Journey with us as we unpack the tech, the ethics, and the unsettling implications of a tiny brain getting really good at demon‑slaying.------In one of the most surreal scientific developments of the decade, researchers at Cortical Labs have taught a cluster of human neurons in a petri dish — nicknamed “DishBrain” — to play DOOM. Yes, the 1993 demon‑blasting shooter. Yes, the neurons actually respond to game states and improve over time. And yes, the ethical questions are piling up faster than imps in E1M1.This episode of Journey to the Fringe explores the story behind the headlines: how DishBrain works, why scientists are merging biological tissue with machine learning systems, and what it means when a semi‑sentient blob of cells starts outperforming early '90s gamers. We dig into the philosophical minefield around consciousness, agency, and whether this is a harmless experiment or the first step toward a future where biological computation blurs into something stranger.From sci‑fi parallels to real‑world implications, we break down the hype, the hope, and the horror of a tiny brain learning to rip and tear.News story: A petri dish of human brain cells is currently playing Doom. Should we be worried? | Games | The Guardian

Today we examine the first half of the viral “11 missing scientists” list, breaking down each case . Many of the stories involve grief, health struggles, or non‑scientists swept into a conspiracy narrative. If you're struggling, please reach out to a local crisis line or someone you trust.In this week's episode of Journey to the Fringe, we take a careful, unsensational look at the viral narrative claiming that “11 scientists” across North America have died or gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Rather than amplifying the conspiracy, we break down the first half of the list name by name — from retired Air Force officials to administrative staff to fringe‑science entrepreneurs — and examine what actually happened in each case.What emerges is a picture far more human, tragic, and complicated than the online headlines suggest. Some individuals were struggling with health issues, psychological distress, or profound personal loss. Others had no scientific background at all, despite being swept into the narrative. And in several cases, families and investigators have publicly pushed back against attempts to tie their loved ones' deaths or disappearances to national‑security secrets or UFO research.

A reflective Fringey Mini on the sudden death of David Wilcock — his final livestream, the speculation that followed, and the very real human struggles behind it all. If you're struggling, please reach out to a local crisis line or someone you trust. In North America the phone number is 988.In this Fringey Mini, we take a quiet moment to acknowledge the sudden and heartbreaking death of David Wilcock — a figure who shaped corners of the UFO and paranormal world for decades, and unexpectedly shaped our own show along the way. We revisit his final livestream, the speculation erupting across conspiracy spaces, and the very real human struggles that were visible in hindsight.This isn't an episode about sensational theories or shadowy plots. It's about the complicated legacy of a man who spent years in the public eye while clearly unraveling, and about the strange grief that comes from watching someone you've followed — sometimes critically, sometimes fondly — reach an ending like this.If you or someone you know is struggling, please consider reaching out to a local crisis line, mental‑health professional, or someone you trust. You're not alone, and support is available.Here's a few links for anyone who needs them: Find Help Now - CMHA British ColumbiaGeneral Resources | Suicide Prevention | CDCMental health services - Canada.caThe number to call is 988 in North America

You're going to want to stick around until this end on this one, Chelsie will give you whiplash with all the twists and turns on an episode to do with Lloyd Pye (not Lord). Was the Starchild Skull a 900-year-old alien hybrid or a tragic medical mystery? We dive into Pye's "Everything You Know is Wrong" manifesto, the "Vancouver Dentist" DNA saga, and the "water-wolf" evolution of whales. By the end, we're moving past the grey alien tan and looking at the real-world implications of ethnocentrism in the UFO community. It's an episode that starts in a Mexican mine and ends with a sobering look at how we treat the dead in the name of the "paranormal."

This week, we unpack new SETI research suggesting that space weather might be scrambling alien messages before they ever reach Earth — solar winds, plasma bursts, and coronal tantrums turning technosignatures into static. Between riffs on human hubris, cosmic interference, and the idea that the universe might've sent us straight to voicemail, we ask the real question: what if first contact already happened, and we just didn't pick up?https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/03/11/seti-aliens-space-extraterrestrial-signals/89096341007/

Humanity's obsession with “little people” spans continents and centuries—from real hobbits to folklore neighbors. We explore why these stories persist, what science says, and what modern witnesses still claim to see.Across myth, anthropology, and modern eyewitness accounts, humanity keeps stumbling on the same strange idea: that we share the planet with smaller versions of ourselves. In this episode, we trace that fascination from the discovery of Homo floresiensis—the real-life “hobbits” of Indonesia—to centuries of folklore about little people living just out of sight. From the Menehune of Hawai‘i to the Memegwesi of the Great Lakes, from Irish cave dwellers to Appalachian forest neighbors, these stories refuse to die. Are they echoes of lost human species, cultural memory of hidden populations, or something else entirely? We dig into the science, the symbolism, and the unsettling consistency of reports that still surface today. It's a journey through anthropology, myth, and mystery—where the line between legend and lived experience gets very, very small.Hemmerson Peter's website: Little People in Canada: More Subscriber EncountersLon Strickler's site: 3-FOOT-TALL 'LITTLE PERSON' & BRILLIANT YELLOW LIGHT On I-20 Near Monroe, Louisiana | Phantoms & MonstersThe Potato man: Strange encounters with the little people - Stories, Sightings & Experiences - Unexplained Mysteries Discussion Forumsthe 1919 20 little person siting: Whimsical Wisconsin — A Singular Fortean

In this fringey mini, we dive into a 2015 Reuters report about Chinese authorities seizing nearly half a billion dollars' worth of smuggled meat — including cuts old enough to have lived through disco, the Cold War, and several generations of freezers. We unpack how a black‑market meat pipeline even happens, why anyone would risk their life for 40‑year‑old beef, and what this says about global food systems, supply chains, and human decision‑making at its most questionable. It's a story that starts weird, gets weirder, and ends with us asking the only reasonable questions: who exactly was planning to eat this? what's a donkey fox? and is it more appealing than woolly mammoth meat?Article: China seizes $483 million of smuggled meat, some 40 years old: China Daily | Reuters

In this two‑part deep dive, we wade back into the shadowy waters of Opus Dei—an organization that somehow manages to be a bank‑adjacent power broker, a cult‑coded spiritual discipline factory, and, according to ongoing legal cases in Argentina, an alleged human‑trafficking operation all at once. We trace the group's reach from the “Little Sisters” labor‑trafficking lawsuits to the celibate numeraries practicing mortification rituals straight out of a Dan Brown fever dream, and then into the political tentacles stretching through Washington, D.C., the Federalist Society, Project 2025, and beyond. With whistleblowers, ex‑members, Vatican pushback, and a suspicious number of billion‑dollar friends, Opus Dei emerges less like a prayer group and more like a shadow network with influence in finance, government, and conservative Catholic power structures. Also: tentacles. So many tentacles.National Catholic Reporter, "The Case Against Opus Dei" (January 2025).

It's mini time! Today we're cracking the so‑called “mysterious” Black Vault wipe—3.8 million UFO and CIA files vanishing right after Trump demanded alien disclosure—and immediately lose patience when it turns out everything was backed up and boring. What follows is a delightfully unhinged rant about right‑wing UFO culture, political distraction theater, Obama's galaxy‑brain “aliens are probably real because math” moment, and the way every administration handles disclosure like a middle‑school group project. By the end, the aliens are irrelevant, the outrage is justified, and the only real question left is: what fresh nonsense will Trump use to distract from the Epstein files in the next 48 hours

This week we're Journeying through the strange, secretive world of Opus Dei—a Catholic power‑sect known for celibacy, discipline, political influence, and a suspicious number of high‑ranking professionals. We cover its origins under Josemaría Escrivá, its rise during Franco's dictatorship and what you need to know about Opus Dei.Along the way, Taylor bravely confronts his belief that “self‑flagellation” might involve toots (it does not), while we unpack gender‑segregated living, financial obedience, and the cult‑within‑a‑cult energy that keeps Opus Dei at the center of conspiracy chatter. This episode sets the stage for next week's deeper dive into their real‑world controversies and dark‑money influence.Gareth Gore is the man who wrote the book you're gonna want to check out; Opus: The Cult of Dark Money, Human Trafficking, and Right-Wing Conspiracy inside the Catholic ChurchI will be reading it long after I drafted and recorded this episode - Chelsie

In this dreamy little escapade, we wander into a study where scientists attempt to puppeteer people's REM cycles using puzzle soundtracks, eye‑wiggles, and the world's least glamorous communication method: rapid‑fire sniffing. The big takeaway? Your brain does its best work when you're not paying attention — or conscious. Drift into this episode, let it rearrange your neurons, and if it leaves you amused, confused, or spiritually altered, go ahead and follow and share. That's when we know it really got in there.https://www.abovethenormnews.com/2026/02/16/ream-hacking-rem-sleep-problem-solving/

From crystal balls and cadillacs to psychic warfare and celebrity fallout—Uri Geller's strangest connections come into focus as we trace his friendships, feuds, and far-reaching claims.In Part 3 of our Uri Geller series, we step into the surreal orbit of a man whose friendships spanned pop icons, astronauts, prime ministers, and alleged alien scientists. Geller's social circle reads like a fever dream: Salvador Dalí gifting him a crystal ball said to belong to da Vinci; John Lennon handing over a UFO “egg”; Michael Jackson falling out over a documentary that reshaped his public image; and a psychic correspondence with Rabbi Schmuley Boteach that was blessed by the Pope.But the episode doesn't stop at celebrity lore. We explore Geller's claims of psychic espionage, remote viewing sabotage, and extraterrestrial encounters—like the time he says Wernher von Braun showed him alien bodies in a refrigerated NASA vault. We trace his involvement in high-profile predictions, his alleged role in military operations, and his belief that Lamb Island holds the key to global peace.This is the chapter where Geller's mythology goes maximalist: a blend of Cold War intrigue, tabloid spectacle, and metaphysical ambition. Whether you see him as a gifted showman or a psychic provocateur, one thing is clear—Uri Geller never stopped bending reality to fit his own legend.

Just when you thought we had discovered all the moai statues on Easter Island (admit it, that's what you were thinking just now) they go and check the lake beds. Come for the article, stay for the barely on topic banter regarding Eric Adams. news article: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a70432736/new-statue-discovered-on-easter-island-mystery/

A deep dive into the backlash that followed Uri Geller's rise, exploring how psychologists, magicians, and skeptics—from David Marks to James Randi—challenged his claims, reshaped public debate, and helped launch the modern skeptical movement.In this episode, we follow the countercurrent that surged against Uri Geller at the height of his fame. As Geller captivated audiences and government agencies alike, a coalition of psychologists, magicians, and early skeptics began pulling apart the methods behind his supposed psychic feats. We examine David Marks and Richard Kammann's investigations into the SRI experiments, revealing how simple sensory leakage and poor controls may have fueled some of Geller's most famous results.From there, the story widens. Ray Hyman's DARPA‑commissioned inquiry uncovers a trail of unverified anecdotes and unobserved miracles, ultimately branding Geller a “complete fraud” and helping catalyze the formation of CSICOP—an organization that would define the skeptical movement for decades. James Randi emerges as Geller's most relentless critic, duplicating his feats on stage, sparring with believers, and becoming the public face of scientific skepticism.Yet the episode also explores the more ambiguous territory occupied by Jacques Vallée, who neither endorsed nor dismissed Geller, instead situating him within a broader landscape of anomalous cognition and intelligence‑community curiosity.Finally, we trace Geller's post‑1970s evolution—from corporate dowser to sports consultant to Pokémon litigant to self‑declared island micronation founder—revealing how controversy, spectacle, and self‑mythology continued to shape his career long after the lab doors at SRI closed.This is the story of the skeptics who pushed back, the institutions they built, and the strange cultural aftershocks of a man who claimed to bend reality itself.

In this descent into coastal absurdity, we spotlight a Cold War bunker swallowed by the sea. what happens when rising oceans start evicting not just the rich but the royals? Surely British Andy is impacted?!?!Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg578l22yxo

Uri Geller didn't just bend spoons—he bent an entire era around himself. In this first episode, we trace his rise from a young Israeli performer with a mysterious origin story to an international psychic celebrity whose claims of telepathy, metal‑bending, and mind‑power captivated a world hungry for the paranormal. Before the lawsuits, the intelligence agencies, and the corporate consulting gigs, there was simply a man, a spoon, and a public ready to believe.Before Uri Geller became a household name, he was a young performer in Israel weaving together a potent mix of charisma, mystery, and just enough supernatural suggestion to ignite the public imagination. Episode 1 explores the early construction of the Geller mythos: the childhood stories that shifted over time, the first demonstrations of spoon‑bending and telepathy, and the cultural landscape of the late 1960s and early 1970s that made audiences unusually receptive to claims of psychic power.We follow Geller as he moves from small local performances to international stages, attracting believers, skeptics, journalists, and eventually the attention of institutions that should have known better. This opening chapter sets the foundation for the stranger turns ahead—government interest, scientific testing, media battles, and the long, complicated shadow Geller would cast over the paranormal world. It's the story of how a single performer became a global phenomenon, and how the world helped him do it.Links: SRI Research paper: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP96-00787R000700110003-2.pdfUri Geller on Johnny Carson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD7OgAdCObsUri Geller's website: https://urigeller.com/

Have you ever worried that we are not pulling enough profit out of everything due to the pesky clean air everyone likes to breathe? Really... you have? that's kinda weird, I like clean air. But I guess you have some things in common with the current US administration. Why don't you give it a listen, we are not legally required listening in this timeline yet but you can get in on what all those other timelines are legally obligated to enjoy. News source: How Trump's EPA rollbacks could harm our air and water – and worsen global heating | US Environmental Protection Agency | The Guardian

This week we're diving headfirst into the pale, bony, spine‑like‑a-knife-edge world of crawlers-those emaciated (did I say emaciated), nocturnal humanoids that skitter through forests, rooftops, abandoned buildings, and, apparently, Mozambique living rooms. If the uncanny valley ever decided to get up on all fours and start sprinting, this is exactly what it would look like. As a podcast, we break down everything that makes crawlers so deeply wrong in all the right ways: translucent skin, questionable locomotion choices, and the eternal mystery of cryptid genitals (or lack thereof).We explore the tangled roots of crawler lore—from ancient ghouls to 4chan's home‑grown nightmare the Rake—and sift through sightings that range from “mildly concerning” to “absolutely not, burn the road down.” Along the way, we roast terrible “confirmed” reports, celebrate the first witness in cryptid history to check for junk, and compare crawlers to everything from fallen angels to a Bigfoot with alopecia. Expect levitating humanoids, fast‑forward forest chases, mirror creepers, and one grandma who drives a Hummer like she's starring in a cryptid demolition derby. And yes, somehow, the Loveland Frog's legendary ASS still manages o make an appearance.Hammerson Peters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VDGY1kfG0k&t=1243sSUSPENDED 'CRAWLER HUMANOID' Encounter on Rural Backroads South of Zanesville, OhioMOZAMBIQUE 'CRAWLER HUMANOID'! A Wildlife Biologist's Terrifying EncounterPALE CRAWLER HUMANOID Encountered in Central Pennsylvania Appalachian MountainsThanks Lon!

This week we're diving into the mushroom that flips the script on undercooked food: instead of food poisoning, you get pint‑sized visitors marching across your plate. As we explore the science and folklore behind Lanmaoa asiatica, we end up questioning why so many hallucinogens summon the same beings—and whether these tiny folk are brain glitches or something hiding in plain sight.Source: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260121-the-mysterious-mushroom-that-makes-you-see-tiny-people

Ebo Noah is a young Ghanaian prophet whose apocalyptic flood warning sent hundreds of followers—some from as far as Liberia—rushing to wooden arks he claimed would save them. When the world didn't end on December 25th, he announced that God had “postponed” the destruction after hearing his prayers, sparking outrage, arrests, a burned ark, and even a surprise rap performance on a national stage. In this episode, we trace how one prophecy spiraled into a national spectacle, a legal crackdown, and a cultural moment uniquely shaped by Ghana's long, complicated history with doomsday predictions.Ebo Noah—born Evans Eshun in 1995—rose from TikTok obscurity to national notoriety in Ghana after declaring that a catastrophic global flood would begin on December 25, 2025. Acting on what he described as divine instruction, he built eight to ten large wooden arks with the help of local fishermen and urged followers to donate, fast, and even sell their belongings to secure a place aboard. Hundreds of believers abandoned their homes and traveled to ark sites in Elmina and Kumasi, convinced they were witnessing the final days.When the flood failed to materialize, Ebo Noah claimed that his prayers had persuaded God to “postpone” the apocalypse, a declaration that triggered public anger, a burned ark, and accusations of fraud—especially after reports circulated that he had purchased a luxury Mercedes-Benz with donated funds. Days later, he appeared onstage at the Rapperholic 2025 concert, rapping alongside superstar Sarkodie as the crowd roared, deepening the surreal spectacle surrounding his prophecy.His arrest on December 31, 2025, by Ghana's Special Cyber Vetting Team marked a turning point in the country's ongoing struggle with harmful prophecies—a phenomenon so widespread that police now enforce annual “Prophecy Communication Compliance Day” to curb predictions that cause fear, panic, or political unrest. From his mother's public plea for mercy to his own vivid descriptions of prison life—“sitting like a monkey” by day and “sleeping like a fish” by night—Ebo Noah's story reveals the collision of faith, social media, national law, and the very human desire for meaning in uncertain times.

When a White House science adviser casually claims that U.S. technology can “manipulate time and space,” the internet does what it does best: panic, speculate, and meme the moment into oblivion. In this bite‑sized episode, we dig into Michael Kratsios's now‑viral remark — delivered during a policy speech in Texas — and explore how a metaphor about innovation became a full‑blown online frenzy. Was it just aspirational tech‑speak, or a slip revealing something stranger? We break down the quote, the context, and the cultural reflex that turns bureaucratic language into fringe‑fuel overnight. Buckle up: this one bends time, space, and the limits of public communication.Article: https://www.newsweek.com/white-house-says-tech-can-manipulate-time-space-2060986

Welcome to a delightfully unhinged follow‑up to our Billy Meier & FIGU saga (Season 4, Episodes 59, 61, and 63). Strap yourselves into the beamship, we're rocketing straight into Billy's newest cosmic fever dream. This week we're doing a 'dramatic' reading of Billy's latest contact report—an intergalactic casserole of dwarf galaxies, alien refugees, population statistics from space accountants, and Quetzal's increasingly desperate attempts to get a word in while Billy monologues like the universe's most self‑assured improv student. We revisit some of BEAM's predictions, marvel at his galaxy‑sized confidence, and explore why the Plejaren allegedly talk only to Billy (spoiler: spiritual prerequisites, baby). It's a return to the FIGU‑verse that proves Billy's imagination remains the most active extraterrestrial presence in Switzerland.

A tidy little lawn turns out to be a tiny green menace in this mini, where UC Davis researchers accidentally stumble into a botanical plot twist: trees soothe your heart, but grass might be quietly stressing it out. Using hundreds of millions of street‑view images and a cohort of nurses, the study hints that leafy canopies act like urban guardians while manicured turf behaves more like a petty saboteur. We're spiraling delightfully through pesticides, lawnmower fumes, gendered yard work, and the existential question of whether your cardiologist should prescribe “plant a tree” instead of “take a walk.” It's weird, it's funny, it's unsettling — it's right up our alley.And if you care to read;https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/trees--not-grass-and-other-greenery--associated-with-lower-heart-disease-risk-in-cities/2026/01

A mysterious woman captured in 19th‑century Abkhazia became one of the most debated figures in cryptozoology. Was Zana a feral human, an escaped slave, or evidence of a surviving hominin species? Journey to the Fringe digs into the legends, the science, the colonial distortions, and the uncomfortable truths behind one of the strangest Bigfoot‑adjacent stories ever recorded.In the late 1800s, villagers in Abkhazia claimed to have captured a towering, powerful, non‑verbal woman they called Zana—a figure later mythologized as everything from a wild woman to a living Neanderthal to the closest thing we have to a historical Bigfoot. Her story has been retold, distorted, romanticized, and weaponized for more than a century.This episode unpacks the tangled threads behind the legend: the cultural context of the Caucasus, the colonial narratives that shaped early reports, the sensationalism that followed, and the modern genetic studies that attempted to settle the debate but only raised new questions. Along the way, we explore what Zana's story reveals about how societies treat outsiders, how folklore grows around real people, and why cryptid communities continue to hold her up as a cornerstone case.Whether Zana was a misunderstood human, a relic hominin, or something stranger, her story forces us to confront the blurry boundary between myth and history—and the uncomfortable ways real lives become cryptid lore.

So Skinwalker ranch changed hands a long time ago and for some reason in the last few years people decided to start talking about it. source: https://www.postapocalypticmedia.com/why-bigelow-sold-skinwalker-ranch/

This week we're diving headfirst into the wild world of Steven Quayle — the red‑haired‑giant‑obsessed, apocalypse‑is‑always‑tomorrow prophet who blends biblical Nephilim lore, conspiracy culture, prepper panic, and weather‑warfare warnings into one nonstop fear‑mongering smoothie. Chelsie is unpacking his giant theories, gold‑selling doom tactics, and AI‑opens‑portals‑to‑other‑dimensions claims, while Taylor confirms that yes, his website looks exactly like the inside of a doomsday bunker. From fallen angels to suppressed archaeology to banks collapsing “tomorrow,” we explore how Quayle helped shape modern giant mythology and why his brand of fringe Christianity‑meets‑conspiracy continues to thrive. A perfect episode for anyone fascinated by giants, Nephilim, prepper culture, or the strange ecosystem of fear‑based fringe media.

A new year, a new reminder that the ultra‑rich are speed‑running the planet into meltdown—this time blowing through their entire 2026 carbon budget before most of us finished our first week back at work. Want to know more, just listen to the episode, short on time listen on 2x speed and we sound so cuteHere you go:https://www.oxfam.org/en/press-releases/richest-1-have-blown-through-their-fair-share-carbon-emissions-2026-just-10-days

s time travel real, or just another fringe fantasy? This week, we dive into Project Looking Glass — the alleged government device that lets you peer into alternate timelines. From Cold War paranoia to modern whistleblowers, we explore the tech, the lore, and the tangled mess of temporal conspiracy. Bigfoot and an orca may or may not be involved.Project Looking Glass: a name whispered in conspiracy circles, tangled in tales of time travel, alternate realities, and government secrets. In this episode, we unravel the mythos surrounding this alleged device — said to allow glimpses into future timelines and even influence outcomes. We trace its roots through Cold War experimentation, dive into the claims of whistleblowers like Bill Wood, and explore the strange convergence of UFO lore, military tech, and metaphysical speculation. Along the way, we ask: what happens when you stare into the Looking Glass… and it stares back? Expect laughs, lore, and a few unexpected guests (including Bigfoot and a visitor-badged orca) as we journey through one of the Fringe's most mind-bending rabbit holes.Websites:Eagles Disobey - HomeThe Burisch Archive - Ultimate repository of a variety of content supporting the claims of Dr Dan Burisch - The Dan Burisch Archiveyoutube:Richard Doty interview with Brian Jackson - Dan Crain/Burisch Interview. J-Rod S4PROJECT LOOKING GLASS: How Did Charlie Know He Was Going To Die? | Candace Ep 290Bill Wood, David Wilcock Interview; Project Looking Glass

Well this article may be old but I find it troubling that we never get clarity or closure on these monkeys... or do we? Better listen even though I'm sure you may have figured it out, you're here for the banter anyways.news Article: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/truck-monkeys-mississippi-tulane-missing-b2854099.html

After 5 seasons of fringey weirdos, cult catastrophes, UFO grifters, spiritualist scammers, and one royal who insists he “can't sweat,” we've finally made it, it's Journey to the Fringe's top 10 assholes. The whos who os assholes some may say. Do you say it?Using a five‑category “Asshole Score” (Deception, Vibes, Harm, Grift, Legacy), Taylor and Chelsie dive deep into the worst offenders they've ever covered — from Billy Meier's model‑kit UFOs to the Good News International Church's mass‑death tragedy, from the Fox Sisters' double‑grift séance empire to the Warrens' Hollywood‑fueled paranormal profiteering. The list escalates into full‑blown UFO disinformation warfare with Richard Doty, before crowning the ultimate king of cosmic grift: Dr. Steven Greer, the man who turned “contacting aliens” into a luxury retreat business.Along the way, we debate scoring philosophy, roast each other's rankings, compare their lists to Copilot's cult‑heavy Top 10, look at the friends we made along the way and revisit some of the podcast's most unhinged episodes. It's chaotic, and cathartic—So who's your #1 asshole? Who did we miss? And how did this episode get so long? ⭐ Taylor's Official Top 10 (the list used throughout the episode)1. Dr. Steven Greer2. Richard Doty3. The Moonies (Unification Church)4. Falun Gong5. David Paulides6. Fox Sisters7. Good News International Church8. Prince Andrew (“Regular Person Andy”)9. The Warrens10. Billy Meier(Note: This is the ranking as revealed through the episode's countdown.)---⭐ Chelsie's Personal Top 10 (read near the end)1. Richard Doty2. Bill Moore3. Dr. Steven Greer4. David Paulides5. John Lear6. Preston Nichols (Montauk)7. Stan Romanek8. Rick Dyer9. The Warrens10. Regular person Andy---⭐ Copilot's Top 10 (as read by Taylor)1. The Moonies2. Corey Goode3. Romana Didulo4. Good News International Church5. Stan Romanek6. Aleister Crowley7. The Pinkertons8. Richard Doty9. Helena Blavatsky (HPB)10. Falun Gong

The Indus Valley civilization didn't go out with a bang — it slow‑motion crumbled under a series of mega‑droughts that each lasted longer than your average dynasty. New research suggests four back‑to‑back climate smackdowns dried up rainfall, nudged entire cities toward the Indus River, and eventually pushed one of humanity's earliest urban cultures into a centuries‑long fade‑out. Think ancient Egypt's contemporary, but with better plumbing and worse luck. It's a reminder that when the weather decides to switch up the script, even the most sophisticated societies have to improvise — and unlike us, they didn't even have microplastics to blame.

In this week's episode of Journey to the Fringe, we dive into the chaotic mid‑tier of our ongoing Asshole Rankings, revisiting some of the most notorious names in UFO lore, occult history, and paranormal pop culture. From Aleister Crowley's occult chaos and Jamie Spears' Hollywood‑grade exploitation to Admiral Byrd's accidental Hollow Earth legacy (plus the grifty relatives who won't let it die), we break down who truly earned their spot. We roast Gulf Breeze hoaxer Ed Walters, fringe giant‑hunter L.A. Marzulli, and Coast to Coast AM's own George Noory, the king of high‑grift, low‑impact paranormal radio. Richard Hoagland resurfaces with his Face‑on‑Mars pseudoscience empire, while Stan Romanek rockets up the list with fake aliens, puppet‑level special effects, and the criminal charges that cement his infamy. If you love UFO hoaxes, conspiracy culture, paranormal media, and fringe history, this episode is your perfect mix of sass, skepticism, and cosmic clownery as we head toward the top 20.Disclaimer: These rankings reflect our personal opinions.Season 2 episode 50: The Big O - Orgone Energy |Season 3 episode 49 : Bill Moore: Every peak has a cringeworthy descent (part 4 of 4) |Season 3 episode 47: Bill Moore: Majestic 12 (part 3 of 4) |Season 3 episode 45: Bill Moore: The Bennewitz Story (part 2 of 4) |Season 3 episode 43: Bill Moore: forgettable name, recurring character (part 1 of 4) |Season 4 episode 42: What's in a plane: the John Lear story (Part 1 of 2) |Season 4 episode 43: What's in a plane: the John Lear story (Part 2 of 2) |Season 4 episode 2: A history of violent strikes - Pinkertons |Season 1 episode 16: The Blavatsky Paradox |Season 5 episode 28: John Hutchison - of "the Hutchison Effect" Fame |Season 4 episode 16: The other Queen of Canada |Season 2 episode 46: Whatcha Montaukin 'bout |Season 5 episode 72: The Dyer consequences of a body of evidence |

How long would you wait for love? It's one of those weird scifi questions, which weirdly has a real world example! Let's learn!article: https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/man-who-cryogenically-froze-his-wife-faces-backlash-after-finding-new-love-years-later-3284318/

In this week's episode of Journey to the Fringe, we dive into the chaotic mid‑tier of our ongoing Asshole Rankings, revisiting some of the most notorious names in UFO lore, occult history, and paranormal pop culture. From Aleister Crowley's occult chaos and Jamie Spears' Hollywood‑grade exploitation to Admiral Byrd's accidental Hollow Earth legacy (plus the grifty relatives who won't let it die), we break down who truly earned their spot. We roast Gulf Breeze hoaxer Ed Walters, fringe giant‑hunter L.A. Marzulli, and Coast to Coast AM's own George Noory, the king of high‑grift, low‑impact paranormal radio. Richard Hoagland resurfaces with his Face‑on‑Mars pseudoscience empire, while Stan Romanek rockets up the list with fake aliens, puppet‑level special effects, and the criminal charges that cement his infamy. If you love UFO hoaxes, conspiracy culture, paranormal media, and fringe history, this episode is your perfect mix of sass, skepticism, and cosmic clownery as we head toward the top 20.Disclaimer: These rankings reflect our personal opinions.Season 1 episode 17 - Aleister Crowley, the Beast: or how I learned to stop loving and fear the sex magickSeason 3 episode 36 - The Britney Spears Conspiracies (Part 1 of 3)Season 3 episode 37 - The Britney Spears Conspiracies (Part 2 of 3)Season 3 episode 39 - The Britney Spears Conspiracies (Part 3 of 3)Season 3 episode 4 - Anomalous AntarcticaSeason 5 episode 50 - Gulf Breeze: the incident (part 1 of 2)Season 3 episode 59 - You know... Giant stuffSeason 3 episode 2 - Inn to space: The Robert Bigelow storySeason 5 episode 8 - The Bigfoot DNA Paper and Dr. Melba KetchumSeason 4 episode 12 - The man, the myth, the borey... George NoorySeason 3 episode 5 - The dark knight (of cydonia) rises: Richard C. Hoagland part 1 of 2Season 3 episode 6 - The dark knight (of cydonia) strikes again: Richard C. Hoagland part 2 of 2

In this mini, we unpack China's latest humanoid robot demo — a machine built to take kicks, punches, and full-on workplace abuse like it's training for the Robot Olympics. As Chelsie and Taylor spiral into questions about robot rage, Boston Dynamics trauma, and why humans immediately bully anything with a motherboard, one thing becomes clear: the future is here, it's getting shoved around, and it might be keeping score.Source: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/china-humanoid-robot-anti-gravity-modeBackground music: https://youtu.be/y9A_xRyMAjs?si=tpS2t-fNVSPD-_F_

This week we're wading deeper into the murky fringe pool, ranking UFO weirdos, time‑slip hopefuls, grifters, and accidental legends as we debate vibes, grift, harm, and who truly earns the asshole crown. Disclaimer: These rankings reflect our personal opinions.Referenced episodes:Season 5 episode 62 - Stargates and Dr. Michael Salla - Part 1 of 2Season 5 3pisode 64 - Stargates and Dr. Michael Salla - Part 2 of 2Season 3 episode 8 - Andrew Basiago: former chrononaut, future president?Season 2 episode 44 - Titoring on believability- the John Titor storySeason 2 episode 24 - Edgar Cayce Part 3?? Just kidding David Wilcock... Part 1Season 2 episode 25 - David Wilcock Part 2??Season 2 episode 26 - David Wilcock part 2, part 2??? (AKA part 3)Season 2 episode 27 - David? Wilcock? Part 4!Season 2 episode 28 - David Wilcock - The finale? (part 5)Season 2 episode 35 - Aliens Exist: Blink 182, Tom Delonge and UFOsSeason 2 episode 36 - To the Stars Academy of something or otherSeason 5 episode 40 - Astronaut who stares at UFOs: Edgar Mitchell Part 1 of 2Season 5 episode 42 - An astronaut and his implications: Edgar Mitchell part 2 of 2Season 2 episode 45 - Philadelphia is where you go to experimentSeason 4 episode 14 - How attracted are you to birds (from space)?Season 5 episode 58 - It all started with a TigerSeason 5 episode 60 - Extraordinary: J3 P2Season 4 episode 48 - Electronic Fog

In this episode, we unpack a chilling investigation out of Milan alleging that wealthy Westerners paid to enter the Bosnian War as “sniper tourists,” shooting civilians for sport during the siege of Sarajevo. It's one of the bleakest, most morally gut‑punching stories we've ever covered — the kind that forces you to confront the outer limits of human cruelty and the uncomfortable possibility that similar horrors may still be happening in modern conflicts. It's dark, it's haunting, and it's exactly the kind of fringe truth that demands to be dragged into the light.Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/11/milan-prosecutors-investigate-alleged-sniper-tourism-during-bosnian-warBackground music in all of it's glory: https://youtu.be/C7H4pDHsya8?si=df8AMD-D4JW3kidu

Part 1 of our five‑episode Asshole Rankings series kicks things off as we introduce the framework, criteria, and early contenders for the list. We break down what qualifies someone for the ranking and set the stage for the debates to come.Disclaimer: These rankings reflect our personal opinions.In Part 1 of our five‑episode Asshole Rankings series, we lay the groundwork for how this entire chaotic journey will unfold. Before diving into the names themselves, we explore what actually earns someone a place on the list: the behaviors, the patterns, the historical ripples, and the intangible “you've got to be kidding me” factor that pushes certain figures into true asshole territory.This episode sets the tone for the series by outlining our criteria, discussing the challenges of comparing wildly different personalities across time and context, and previewing some of the categories and debates that will shape the rankings ahead. It's the foundation on which the rest of the series will build — equal parts analytical, curious, and deeply human.referenced episodes:season 3 Episode 46 - Bill Moore: The Bennewitz Story (part 2 of 4)Season 2 episode 17 - The one the only Richard Doty Part 1Season 2 episode 22 -Sleeping right through this oneSeason 2 episode 23 - Edgar's on the CayceSeason 2 episode 24 - Edgar Cayce Part 3?? Just kidding David Wilcock... Part 1Season 2 episode 39 - How sure are you your country exists?Season 2 episode 38 - That time Gary hacked NASASeason 3 episode 12 - Mother ShiptonSeason 3 episode 27 - Defined by his absence: Travis WaltonSeason 4 episode 65 - A house without DD HomesSeason 5 episode 74 -When Fake News Was Fun News: Weekly World News P1Season 5 episode 75 - Bat Boys Back, Weekly World News P2

so Chelsie saved the day with her random feeling like a Chrstmas mini category and we learn about a holiday tradition in France, enjoy!

Jingle Bells isn't all holiday cheer. From swamp-dwelling cryptids that lure with chimes, to phantom bells tolling from sunken kingdoms, to the ominous Belled Buzzard and a chilling modern encounter in the woods—this episode explores how bells ring not just with joy, but with warning, deception, and dread.It's Christmas Eve, and while sleigh bells jingle in frosted streets, Journey to the Fringe invites you to listen closer. Because not every bell signals joy. Some toll from beneath the sea, echoing the downfall of lost kingdoms like Ys and Cantre'r Gwaelod. Some ring from phantom towers, warning of tragedy yet to come. Others chime from the shadows of the forest, held by hands that should not exist.In “Jingle Bells,” Taylor and Chelsie guide you through folklore's darker soundscapes: