Journey to the Fringe

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:

So Chelsie found an article, but it was in dutch and she translated... and now I don't know how to find it. Anyhow it's about wolves and saving aspens but also maybe more??? anyhow listen and learn, that's why we do it after all!article at least on the same topic: Did wolves save Yellowstone's aspen trees?

The Ballad of Regular Person AndyOnce a prince with pomp and perks,Now stripped of titles, dodging smirks.From York's high halls to scandal's pit,Andy proved entitlement's witless skit.(No sweat, he swears.)He sneered at Kate, with jealous bite,A petty uncle, dim in spite.William sharpened knives behind the scene,While Andy puffed with airs obscene.(No sweat, he swears.)Twelve million pounds — oh, what a loan?“From mummy's purse?” the whispers groan.A buffoon's bill, a nation's sigh,Privilege paid to make truth die.(No sweat, he swears.)Emails with Epstein, “we're in this together,”Audacity thicker than royal leather.Forty escorts in Thailand's sun,Diplomats nodding — what a run!(No sweat, he swears.)He clung to Lodge with taxpayer grace,Till Charles said, “Pack up, disgrace.”Sandringham's exile, a gilded cage,Still whining, still dining, still center stage.(No sweat, he swears.)Camilla scolds, the King rethinks,Andy sinks while monarchy shrinks.Letters Patent seal the fall,No HRH, no prince at all.(No sweat, he swears.)So here's the tale, absurd and grand,Of Andy, buffoon across the land.Entitled, audacious, privilege‑fed,A clown in ermine, now stripped instead.(No sweat, he swears.)————Prince Andrew scandal: Epstein ties, Virginia Giuffre lawsuit, “I don't sweat” claim, King Charles strips titles, royal downfall• Prince Andrew scandal• Jeffrey Epstein connection• Virginia Giuffre lawsuit• Royal Family crisis• King Charles strips titles• Prince William ruthless approach• Queen Camilla influence• “I don't sweat” interview• Royal entitlement and privilege• Sandringham exile---Remember to like, share, and follow — the way Prince Andrew remembers that one very specific trip to Pizza Express in Woking on his daughter's birthday, while somehow forgetting literally everything else.

This week, we find some good news in a surprising place: the fashion industry! We discuss the groundbreaking cultivated leather created by a North Carolina startup, featuring their star, a very much alive sanctuary cow named Angel. Biomedical engineer George Engelmeier grows real collagen from Angel's harmlessly-sampled skin cells on plant-based scaffolds, creating luxury leather goods like wallets and jewelry without the need for slaughter, toxic tanning chemicals, or heavy environmental impact. The discussion centers on whether this new, cruelty-free material—which dramatically reduces water use and emissions—can be considered truly "vegan," or if it simply represents the best path forward for the multi-billion dollar leather market.As always like, share, follow and power to the people Source: https://www.wral.com/business/technology/lab-cultivated-leather-cow-october-2025/

Explore the eerie world of fringe deathbed confessions in this episode of Journey to the Fringe. From UFOs and alien secrets to Bigfoot encounters, cryptid hoaxes, and family lore shared on Reddit, we examine whether final words reveal hidden truths—or simply fuel the mysteries that define fringe culture.In this episode of Journey to the Fringe, we dive deep into the unsettling yet fascinating realm of deathbed confessions—those final words whispered at life's end that often blur the line between truth and myth. Building on our previous exploration of confessions, we examine how these stories are used as evidence in fringe topics, weighing their credibility and emotional impact.We spotlight some of the most famous UFO and alien deathbed confessions, including claims of secret government projects, hidden spacecraft, and extraterrestrial encounters. From there, we move into the world of Bigfoot and cryptid confessions, where hunters and hoaxers alike reveal shocking secrets at the end of their lives. Finally, we bring it closer to home with Reddit stories of family deathbed confessions, capturing raw, unfiltered accounts of fringe experiences passed down through generations.Are deathbed confessions the ultimate truth serum—or just powerful myths amplified by finality? Join us as we unravel the mystery and explore how these stories continue to shape fringe lore.14:12

Well the neo nazis have been busy guys, and man are they not willing to back up their beliefs. Let's learn some depressing facts!Article: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/white-supremacist-conference-vancouver-9.6970604As always like follow and share as this is some hard shit to follow and we deserve the clicks.

You've heard of Mothman, but what if your winged cryptid crush has… stone skin, a French etymology, and a penchant for rooftop brooding? In this episode, we crack open the cathedral and peer into the eerie, misunderstood world of gargoyles. From their architectural origins as grotesque water spouts to their modern cryptid cameos—like the Butler Gargoyle of Pennsylvania—we explore whether these stony sentinels are protectors, predators, or just really dramatic lawn ornaments. Bonus: real-life sightings that'll make you think twice about that statue on your neighbor's roof.---Are gargoyles just spooky stone sculptures—or something more? This episode of Journey to the Fringe dives into the myth, history, and modern sightings of gargoyle-like cryptids, including the infamous Butler Gargoyle of Pennsylvania. We explore their Gothic roots, their misunderstood role as protectors, and chilling eyewitness accounts from across North America. If you've ever wondered whether Mothman has a rocky cousin, this one's for you.---Sources Mentioned:• Cryptid Wiki• Phantoms and Monsters (Lon Strickler)• Mysterious Universe (Rob Morphy)

So here's the deal: I stumbled across this Reuters article about a Chinese freighter that basically said, “Forget the Suez, we're taking the Arctic shortcut.” And boom — delivery times to Europe got sliced ​​in half. Sounds cool, right? Except it's literally too cool, because the only reason this route is even open is global warming melting the ice. Yikes.In this mini we're talkingProfit over literally anything — because if there's money to be made, who cares if narwhals get evicted, amiright fellow billionaires?Russia's new ocean real estate — spoiler: every ship has to cruise through their backyard now.The “blue ocean event” — which sounds like a fun festival but is actually terrifying climate science.Cruise ships in the Arctic — because nothing says vacation like gray water and polar bears.Me trying to pronounce Felixstowe — turns out the Chinese port was easier. Go figure.It's part shipping news, part climate doom, part comedy of errors. Basically, if you've ever wanted to hear us laugh nervously while admitting we're all kinda screwed… this is your episode, plus pretty much every other episode.Source: https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/chinese-freighter-halves-eu-delivery-time-maiden-arctic-voyage-uk-2025-10-14/

Emanuel Swedenborg was an 18th‑century scientist who claimed to travel between heaven, hell, and even other planets. Was he a mystic genius or a dreamer lost in visions? In this episode, we uncover how his strange ideas shaped spiritualism, occultism, and even modern paranormal culture.–––Emanuel Swedenborg: Mystic, Scientist… and Proto‑Occultist?In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life and afterlife of Emanuel Swedenborg—the Enlightenment thinker who claimed to converse with angels, demons, and spirits from other worlds. His doctrine of “correspondences,” the belief that every physical thing mirrors a deeper spiritual reality, became a cornerstone for mystics who wanted to read the universe as a vast symbolic text.We explore:Swedenborg's visions of the afterlife and cosmic journeysHow his writings influenced Helena Blavatsky, Aleister Crowley, the Fox Sisters, and Daniel Dunglas HomeWhy poets like William Blake and thinkers like Ralph Waldo Emerson drew inspiration from himThe surprising role he played in the Theosophical Society, New Thought movement, and the occult revivalFrom séance parlors to cosmic philosophy, Swedenborg's influence ripples through spiritualism, mysticism, UFO lore, and modern occult culture. If you've ever wondered how Enlightenment science collided with fringe spirituality, this is the episode for you.

So there's thousands of people missing from US custody and we're not really sure what to think of this... But give a listen still? K thanks!Engage with this episode like it's your favorite cryptid sighting: rare, thrilling, and slightly unverified.News article: https://www.boredpanda.com/two-thirds-of-detainees-alligator-alcantaraz-are-missing/

In part two of our Skinny Bob saga, we dive headfirst back into the pixelated rabbit hole of everyone's favorite blink-happy alien. This week, we're wrapping up the final “leaked” videos from the mysterious Ivan0135 — including Family Vacation, where the aliens apparently went on a diplomatic stroll with the humans (or maybe Ike just needed a very secretive dentist). We'll weigh the evidence, explore theories ranging from Cold War whistleblowers to $80k student film projects, and maybe—just maybe—ask the only man who could possibly clear this up REDACTED Because if anyone is lying, it's definitely him.Like, share and follow for good mother nature juju — it's cheaper than coastal restoration.Videos we talk about in this episode 1.) Family Vacation 2.) Rick Doty on Skinny Bob 3.) https://youtu.be/MM_UFPFRXl8?si=JXLgVBjmJEII9-hF

In this mini we're exploring the eerie frontier of neuroscience: lab-grown brain organoids that may be inching toward consciousness. As scientists warn that these tiny clumps of human neurons could soon feel pain—or even develop a rudimentary sense of self—we ask the big questions: What defines consciousness? Where does the soul begin, if it exists at all? From Petri dishes to philosophy, we dive into the murky space between biology and being, and whether we're truly ready for what we might create.Like, Share, Follow or the Orcas will think you're a billionaire and sink your yachtSource: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/tiny-brains-grown-in-the-lab-could-become-conscious-and-feel-pain-and-were-not-ready

In this part 1 of 2 episode, we're talking about Skinny Bob — the smooth-headed, slow-blinking grey alien from the alleged leaked KGB tapes that's divided the UFO world since 2011. The footage, dropped online by a mysterious “Ivan0135,” shows everything from saucers to shaky autopsies to one very photogenic extraterrestrial with Pixar-level eyelid physics. In this episode we take a Journey through the first 3 of 4 “leaked videos.We also find out that Ivan's “leaks” feature digital fonts from 2006, borrowed KGB logos, and some truly questionable film grain. Hoax or hush-hush history? We'll break down the footage, the frenzy, and the fallout — because whether he's CGI or cosmic, Skinny Bob still blinks better than the rest of us.If you liked this, tell a friend. If you didn't... tell an enemyVideos discussed in this episode;1.) Disclosure leaked ufo alien case video confidential documents old footage2.) alien grey extraterrestrial zeta reticuli ufo leaked footage3.) Ivan0135 about ALIEN and UFO documentsShould out to major source for this episode skinnybob.infoShout out to Kevin MacLeod, all hail Kevin MacLeod and Space Jazz

Just when you thought politics couldn't get weirder, this mini-sode dives into a wild South Korean scandal that is not what you're expecting. The 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church (yep, the "Moonies") has been arrested for... giving gifts? To be fair, the "gifts" were Chanel bags and a diamond necklace for the nation's former first lady, who argued she's "not political," just a nice person who gives good stuff. This story has it all: an impeached president, a failed martial law attempt, and a cast of characters with so many similar names it's basically impossible to follow.LSF, IYKYKXOSource: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjedkdy7ljno

What happens when someone claims they were possessed during a crime? In this episode of Journey to the Fringe, we explore the strange collision of demonic possession, criminal law, and insanity defenses. From the chilling Ossett murder case in England, to the infamous “Devil Made Me Do It” trial in Connecticut, to the Son of Sam killings and the execution of Sean Sellers, we uncover how courts wrestle with claims of the supernatural. Along the way, we examine the blurred lines between psychology, belief, and responsibility—and how possession defenses reveal society's deepest fears about evil, madness, and free will.–––What happens when the defense in a murder trial isn't insanity, self‑defense, or diminished capacity—but demonic possession?In this episode of Journey to the Fringe, we explore the eerie intersection of criminal law, psychology, and the supernatural. Courts don't recognize demons as legal entities, but history is full of defendants who claimed they were compelled by otherworldly forces. Judges and juries are then left to decide: was it psychosis, manipulation, or something darker?We examine some cases where possession collided with the justice system:The Ossett Murder Case (1974, England): An exorcism that ended in tragedy.“The Devil Made Me Do It” Trial (1981, Connecticut): Arne Cheyenne Johnson's shocking defense that inspired The Conjuring franchise.David Berkowitz, the “Son of Sam” (1976–77, New York): A serial killer who claimed a demon spoke to him.Sean Sellers (1980s, Oklahoma): A teenager who blamed Satanic possession for murders.R. v. Parks (1987, Canada): A case where sleepwalking, automatism, and criminal responsibility collided in unprecedented ways.Through these stories, we uncover how possession defenses reveal society's deepest anxieties about evil, free will, and accountability. The legal system may not validate the supernatural, but it cannot ignore the chaos such claims unleash in courtrooms and communities. Sources: Michael Taylor (1974 – UK)Wikipedia: Michael Taylor (Ossett murder case)Arne Cheyenne Johnson – (1981 – USA)Wikipedia: Devil Made Me Do It caseNetflix: The Devil on TrialDavid Berkowitz –(1976–77 – USA)Wikipedia: David BerkowitzFBI Vault: David Berkowitz FilesSean Sellers (1985–86 – USA)Wikipedia: Sean SellersHuman Rights Watch Letter on Sean Sellers

Well it's about time we talked, at least briefly about modern day tic tac sightings... even if it is a mini and briefly. Don't worry this is just a short taste of many episodes I am sure we will get to in the next 10 years at the latest (but don't hold us to that timeline). With special guest appearance by Jeremy Corbell.News Source: Terrifying new theory of what's behind Tic Tac UFOs that keep rising from ocean in front of US Navy sailors | Daily Mail Online

This Halloween, gather 'round the fire for a chilling tale of four legendary creatures that haunt the edges of folklore and fear. In this episode, we summon the eerie essence of:

The orcas are back from their summer vacation. But do we know any more about their planned revolutionary plan???Article being discussed: 'We completely freaked out': Orcas are attacking boats in Europe again | Live Sciencefollow, share, like— we also accept bribes

Do we ever have the spine tingles for you this week my friends and we have just the two crytpids to do it.Full disclosure: this was supposed to be next weeks episode but we're out here doing what we're doing as great podcast hosts and editors and here we are. It still basically makes as much sense as it usually does. A little Easter egg for those who read the episode descriptions, it's finally paid off. I would bet on the number hovering right around zero.I did actually hit my word count on this so my job here is just about done. Deer man of Central Alberta and the big muddy monster. There we go.Like us, share us, follow us but don't hunt us like those dang ghost hunters

In a striking turn of events, Journey to the Fringe is getting behind the Catholic Church— no, not that way…. Pope Leo has refused to authorize the creation of an AI pope, condemning the concept as a “cold, empty shell” that threatens the essence of humanity. He warns that replacing spiritual leadership with artificial intelligence could cause profound harm to human connection, morality, and meaning. The statement underscores growing tensions between faith and emerging technologies, raising questions about the soul of leadership in an increasingly digital age. You go Pope Leo, fuck that AISources:https://www.pcgamer.com/software/ai/pope-leo-refuses-to-authorise-an-ai-pope-and-declares-the-technology-an-empty-cold-shell-that-will-do-great-damage-to-what-humanity-is-about/Don't forget to like us, share us, follow us, summon us

Hey we take a long look at why swears are curse words and really just roll from there. Enjoy!Like share and follow, it's the only way to lift the curse

So the American ships have been just pooping all over our water :( it's bad... and it was newsworthy bad 3 years ago! Better listen, I made up that it's good for your health!News story: US cruise ships using Canada as a ‘toilet bowl' for polluted waste | Pollution | The GuardianLike, share and follow, we're like a nice cold glass of butch.Music source: Chill Synthwave Playlist - Coastal // Royalty Free Copyright Safe Music - YouTubeThank you White Bat Audio! you do great work!

This Halloween kickoff dives broom-first into the witch trials you didn't learn in school. From England's petty Pendle drama to Germany's mass-burning madness, Sweden's child-accused chaos, Scotland's storm-summoning scandal, and Iceland's scholarly sorcerers (mostly men, surprise!) — it's a whirlwind of paranoia, torture, and political power plays. We poke at “witch's marks” (yes, even extra nipples), unpack royal freakouts, and spotlight how superstition shaped centuries of horror. History's wild, and this episode's got receipts.Like us, share us, follow us and don't forget to say our name three times

‘Last night' over Shandong—not Area 51—locals spotted a blazing light, heard two booming bangs, then watched as kaboom a missile apparently smashed into some “UFO” that crossed its path. The Chinese press is calling it an interception test—“missile vs mystery craft”—while armchair alien hunters are already dusting off their tin-foil hats. Some speculate space junk, others suspect drones, but the media spin says this was a flex: China showing off it can shoot down something the U.S. might flinch at. Cue the Yaps' mad dubstep beat drop—boom, flash, bass, mystery.https://ovniologia.com.br/2025/09/a-ufo-was-shot-down-in-china-yesterday.htmlAs always like, share, stay weird.

So Canada released a report that went over the infrastructure for reporting a UFO/UAP in both Canada, and other countries. Give it a listen!If you need to report a UFO in Canada: Report an air transportation occurrence - Transportation Safety Board of CanadaMAKE A REPORT - MUFON Canada

Well our cherished brethren of the sea won't be coming to visit us upon the land again anytime soon.News Article: It's Official: Orcas and Dolphins Have Crossed the Point of No Return in Their Evolution to Live on LandMusic usedDeep Blue - by Jonny EastonLink: • Deep Blue - Calming Ocean Music - Royalty ...

Ready to take another wild ride through the gloriously weird world of the Weekly World News? This week, we're diving into the tabloid's most outrageous stories, from “Page 5 Honey” bikinis to Elvis sightings that just won't quit (spoiler: the King ain't dead, and he loves butch). We'll unpack the world's fattest people who apparently eat their families, apocalyptic economic depressions that were “just weeks away” (still waiting), and Bible relics that might have been buried next to the Garden of Eden… in Colorado. Expect alien love affairs, presidential robot conspiracies, and of course, the legend of Bat Boy — that half-bat, half-boy creature who's done everything from space travel to endorsing Al Gore. Need I remind you to like, share and follow us. Sharing is caring. Unless it's gum. Then it's weird.Special shout out to Kevin MacLeod and space jazz, the best background music of our time. Hit us up for a free subscription to Journey to the Fringe

In this episode we're talking about how Louisiana just pulled the plug on a $3 billion coastal restoration project that was supposed to be the crown jewel of its climate resilience plan—funded by BP oil spill money, no less. The Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion was set to rebuild vanishing wetlands, but Gov. Jeff Landry said “nope,” citing seafood, culture, and sticker shock. Critics called it a science-backed lifeline; Landry called it a freshwater fiasco. Now, the state might have to cough up hundreds of millions already spent, and conservationists are left wondering if Louisiana's coastal future is being traded for oysters and politics.Like us? We like you too, follow and share too so we can continue to vibe on https://apnews.com/article/louisiana-coastal-restoration-gulf-oil-spill-affaae2877bf250f636a633a14fbd0c7

This week, we're diving headfirst into the wonderfully weird world of the Weekly World News—the tabloid that proved reality is just a suggestion. From Bat Boy's cave escapades to dragon-in-a-jar hoaxes, WWN was the supermarket shelf's reigning champion of outrageous headlines and lovable nonsense. With a mix of clipped “news,” wild fiction, and opinion columns so spicy they'd make your grandma blush, this rag had readers questioning: “Is this real? Who cares!” Whether you remember it as the black-and-white beacon of bizarre or just a guilty checkout aisle pleasure, we're unpacking the legacy of a publication that kept the weird alive and the incredulous entertained. Strap in for an episode full of laughs, nostalgia, and the kind of news that's definitely not fake… or is it?Go ahead, like us, share us, follow us just do so in a consensual way.

This week, it's a Journey to the Fringe first- part 1 of a 2 closely related mini episodes, episode.We're exploring the surreal reality of nations slowly vanishing beneath rising seas. It's not sci-fi—it's happening now. From tropical paradises to icy outposts, communities around the globe are facing the ultimate eviction notice from Mother Nature. We unpack how climate change is reshaping borders, identities, and the very idea of home. Get ready for a JTTF specialty of existential dread, unexpected resilience, and a few salty jokes. It's climate migration with a twist of lime.As always; como nosotras, compártenos, síganos, ámenos. Besos.https://theweek.com/environment/tuvalu-climate-change-evacuate-rising-sea-levels

Have you ever needed money fast and didn't know the best way to get it? Well did you also know there's not really any laws about "finding" a "bigfoot" body? Well let me welcome you to the world of Rick Dyer and finding a bigfoot body. This one is a lot of fun so enjoy!

Hey AI Could potentially work without our prompts, or at least a fancy paper writing (I presume human) has suggested it should to continue it's evolution... I see no way for that to end badly.News source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/ai-has-grown-beyond-human-knowledge-says-googles-deepmind-unit/