Odd Ball

Lindsey looks into where the sphere really is. And will she ever get to talk to Gerri?

Lindsey looks into where the sphere really is. And will she ever get to talk to Gerri? Odd Ball is made possible by supporters of WJCT Public Media, with additional support from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters . Support public media and get some cool merch! Check out the Odd Ball Shop for mugs, Bold Bean Odd Ball blend coffee and tote bags! Visit oddballpodcast.com/shop

Respected scientists come to different conclusions about the sphere's behavior and origin. Today, more scientists weigh in with their own theories and questions. Lindsey begins exploring another shocking twist.

Respected scientists come to different conclusions about the sphere’s behavior and origin. Today, more scientists weigh in with their own theories and questions. Lindsey begins exploring another shocking twist. Odd Ball is made possible by supporters of WJCT Public Media, with additional support from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters . Support public media and get some cool merch! Check out the Odd Ball Shop for mugs, Bold Bean Odd Ball blend coffee and tote bags! Visit oddballpodcast.com/shop

As the attention surrounding the "Betz Sphere" continues to grow, so do the theories behind its origin and the number of investigations. The family even claims a famous scientist insisted on sleeping in the same room as the ball. People Gerri confided in tell tales of seemingly sinister behavior by some of the investigators.

As the attention surrounding the "Betz Sphere" continues to grow, so do the theories behind its origin and the number of investigations. The family even claims a famous scientist insisted on sleeping in the same room as the ball. People Gerri confided in tell tales of seemingly sinister behavior by some of the investigators. Odd Ball is made possible by supporters of WJCT Public Media, with additional support from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters . Visit the Odd Ball Shop to taste Bold Bean’s latest coffee blend, Odd Ball, and get an Odd Ball mug and tote bag and the ability to binge all episodes of Odd Ball . Your contributions help WJCT Public Media make projects like this one.

Gerri Betz was known in Jacksonville as a strong community leader and entrepreneur who happened to live in a beautiful castle with her husband and kids and the family dog. When a metal sphere lands on her property and disrupts that life, she talks to reporters about it for many weeks — but suddenly stops. Who is Gerri Betz? Can she be trusted?

Gerri Betz was known in Jacksonville as a strong community leader and entrepreneur who happened to live in a beautiful castle with her husband and kids and the family dog. When a metal sphere lands on her property and disrupts that life, she talks to reporters about it for many weeks — but suddenly stops. Who is Gerri Betz? Can she be trusted? Odd Ball is made possible by supporters of WJCT Public Media, with additional support from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters . If you want to listen to the rest of this series right now, you can! For $20 you can get the All-Access Pass , or for a little more you can also get some cool merch with your episodes. Check out the Odd Ball Shop at oddballpodcast.com/shop .

In 1974 a metal sphere was discovered on a prominent family's property in Jacksonville, Florida. What at first was a mere curiosity soon seemed more otherworldly as, witnesses say, it rolled around on its own. A media frenzy erupted as the ball sparked interest from the Navy and nationally renowned scientists. The obsession with the mysterious ball ultimately silenced the family.

In 1974 a metal sphere was discovered on a prominent family’s property in Jacksonville, Florida. What at first was a mere curiosity soon seemed more otherworldly as, witnesses say, it rolled around on its own. A media frenzy erupted as the ball sparked interest from the Navy and nationally renowned scientists. The obsession with the mysterious ball ultimately silenced the family. Odd Ball is made possible by supporters of WJCT Public Media, with additional support from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters. Want to hear the entire podcast right now? Visit . Binge the whole series with the Odd Ball All-Access Pass ! For $20, you get immediate access to every single episode. No waiting until next week! And for a $50 contribution, you can get the Odd Ball All-Access Bundle which includes the All-Access Pass, a pound of Bold Bean Odd Ball blend coffee, an Bold Bean/ Odd Ball mug and tote bag!

Odd Ball is a story about a UFO investigation, a mansion in the woods and how one shiny object sent a Jacksonville, Florida family into hiding. Each week host Lindsey Kilbride dives deeper into the 1974 mystery of the “Betz sphere.”

Odd Ball is a story about a UFO investigation, a mansion in the woods and how one shiny object sent a Jacksonville, Florida family into hiding. Each week host Lindsey Kilbride dives deeper into the 1974 mystery of the “Betz sphere.” Odd Ball is made possible by supporters of WJCT Public Media, with additional support from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters. If you want to hear the entire series, you can binge all the episodes right now. Go to oddballpodcast.com/shop , and for a $20 contribution you can get the All-Access Pass .