Rare and Unusual Podcast

On July 20th, 1969, the world watched in nervous anticipation as Neal Armstrong became the first man to step foot on the moon. But what if everything we've been told, is one giant lie? Lydia eagerly explores several theories that claim the Apollo Program was deception on every level, while Nicole tries to bring rational insight to these claimed theories. 

In this episode we will be discussing the Butterfly Effect and how one small insignifant action can change the course of history. We dive into the scientific explanation of the butterfly effect (AKA The Lorenz Attractor) and have fun diving into real life moments that resulted in MAJOR historical changes. 

Who are futurists?  Be intrigued by a nine-year old's response to this and many other thought-provoking questions. PS. His fascination with conspiracies is just as unsettling as Lydia's. ;-)

In this episode, we will discuss many mysteries and unanswered questions surrounding the moon and its origins. What did the ancient civilizations know thousands of years prior to us knowing, and could these things be explained today?

We missed you! In this episode we discuss the disappearance of the Eilean Mor Lighthouse keepers, a case that baffles scholars to this day. We will also discuss the very recent Mathew Colman case, a well-known surf instructor, who brutally murdered his two children this month. 

In this episode we discuss the World's most prolific Serial killer Elizabeth Bathory, and the black market selling of Adrenochrome, a chemical that can only be derived by torturing a human victim until death, and extracting that chemical from their neck.

In this episode we discuss 6 very bizarre, and scary, true stories surrounding the history of psychiatry, true crime, and Missing 411 cases. By the end of this, you might think twice before seeing a psychologist.

This is the long awaited CERN episode is finally here! Opening portals to communicate with entities and other dimensions, mock human sacrifice, possibly altering our current timeline; these are just a few of the things that have allegedly gone on at CERN. Join us as we discuss the world's most brilliant scientific minds that work at CERN and what experiments they may be involved there. 

In honor of, "Conjuring 3, The Devil Made Me Do It", we decided to repost episode 10, "The Devil Made Me Do It", where we discuss the true story behind Arne Johnson and his alleged possession that influenced him to kill his landlord. Ed and Lorraine Warren, the famed paranormal researchers and whom The Conjuring franchise represents, were involved in Arne's exorcism and helped play an intricate role in proving his innocence due to demonic possession. 

Every villain has a sidekick, and for Jeffrey Epstein that was Ghislaine Maxwell. In this episode we will discuss the very dark role she played in the world's most complex child sex trafficking ring. 

In this episode we explore the cruel society of the Illuminati and how they might play a role in deaths surrounding the famous. Could Kobe Bryant have been one of their victims? 

In this episode we discuss the very bizarre flight-log of general Byrd who led the expedition to Antartica. Are the things he describes seeing the work of fiction or truth? 

Hundreds of people go missing every year under baffling and bizarre circumstances inside national forests. Former police officer and detective, David Paulides, has researched thousands of these cases in what he found is simply unexplainable. 

In this episode, we open banter on this week's newest footage released from the Pentagon of the "Pyramid UAP".  

This is the tragic and redemptive story of Cyntoia Brown in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

This episode is on the claimed spiritual gift of Stigmata. We will discuss the origin of Stigmata and share with you some very well known cases of individuals experiencing this. Join us as we dive into the theories, as well as the strong arguments suggesting these experiences were hoaxes; but like always we leave it up to you to decide. 

In this episode we discuss The Denver International Airport and the conspiracy theories surrounding it's construction, the Demon Horse welcoming visitors, the murals depicting the apocalypse, gargoyles emerging from suitcases, and the Illuminati's possible connection.

Warning Trigger. We will be discussing Aokigahara Forest and how it's notorious for suicides. 

In this episode we discuss time travel, the Mandela Effect, and the secret operations going on at CERN. 

In this episode we discuss the Coral Castle, a historic monument consisting of eleven-hundred blocks of coral, each weighing 1-4.5 tons, and constructed by only one man. This monument has baffled scientist and engineers alike, and we are excited to share our own theories behind this one-man-show. 

In this episode we discuss the disappearance of the Jamison Family and the various theories centered around their haunted case. This is a true crime with a supernatural twist. 

In this episode we discuss the conspiracy theory that Justin Bieber is a reptilian and dive into the myth and origin of shapeshifting.  

This is a Christmas and New Year episode in tribute of our late grandma, Linda Helen Doane. We discuss the biblical origin of Angels, the various forms Angels take, and how they help us here on Earth. 

In this episode we interview Connor Flynn, a Bigfoot enthusiast and the author of, "Erie Swamps: Roadtrip to Eden." He's seen some pretty remarkable things...Come hear about them!

In this episode we ring in the new year by discussing a few unexplained phenomena that took place in 2020 around the globe...You know, aside from the current catastrophic events that are taking place.  

In this episode we discuss some of the theories surrounding Russia's most bizarre "solved" case of all deaths surrounding the Dyatlov Pass Incident. 

In this episode we will discuss the infamous "27 Club" of young celebrities that have died at 27. We will also explore the death of three famous celebrities and the suspicious nature surrounding each of them. Is Hollywood as glitz and glam as we all may think? You decide. 

You are about to listen to a true encounter from on of our very own listeners. We hope you enjoy. 

On this episode we explore a couple more theories that have recently been brought to light. One of these just might be the most plausible theory out of all theories surrounding the death of Elisa Lam in the Cecil Hotel. 

In this episode we explore a wide-range of documented and historical  "coincidences" that will make you second guess whether things happen to you by chance or on purpose. 

You are about to listen to a true encounter from one of our very own listeners. We hope you enjoy. 

In this episode, we discuss a missing girl who was reunited with her family. Yet only after a couple weeks, they find another girl, identical to their missing daughter, murdered in the field next to their farm. This leaves them with the most frightening question of all, "which one is our daughter?" 

You are about to listen to a true encounter from one of our very own listeners. We hope you enjoy.

In this episode we will discuss the murder, and attempted murder, of 5 trick or treating children. The murderer would be given the moniker “Candyman” and would forever be credited with ruining Halloween. 

This is an interview with Elijah Buchholz with Apex Paranormal Group. Join us as we discuss some of his paranormal experiences as well as upcoming events that will make the month of October that much spookier. 

In this episode we will be discussing the infamous, "Devil Made Me Do It," murder trial for Arne Cheyenne Johnson. 

“In death there are no accidents, no coincidences, no mishaps, and no escapes.” -Final Destination.  In this episode we will be discussing 5 true “Final Destination” stories.

Are the shadows that lurk between our altered conscious merely a blurred dream, or is our mind opening to another realm that can only be seen after our head hits the pillow?In this episode we explore the very frightening experience of sleep paralysis.

Let's talk about ghosts! Especially ghosts that can kill. Carl Pruitt, AKA, "The Grave Strangler," is a vengeful spirit known to kill those who dare disrespect his grave. Can a person continue to kill after death? Or is this case merely a deep tragedy that has somehow turned Urban Legend? 

This episode will feature Kyle Murphy from The Bewilderness Podcast. This will be a laid-back interview, and commentary, on the 16,000-missing people of the Alaska Triangle. This is not our typical format, but you will still be intrigued and entertained as we discuss the facts and theories of this mystery. 

A woman from Westport, Connecticut, finds herself at odds when she discovers a dark secret hidden in her childhood home after inheriting it as the only surviving family member. Once uncovered, she discovers its power and demise. 

The Doppelgänger is seen in the recent Jordan Peele film, ‘Us’, but the apparitional Doppelgänger can be found in ancient writings all over the world. In most cases, the viewing of your Doppelgänger, is a malignant foreshadow of your impending death. Join us as we share some of these true, horrifying, accounts and explore the meaning of The Doppelgänger.

Dolls can come in all shapes and sizes. You can buy them as a collector item to happily display on your shelf or simply as a child’s birthday present. But what if that same doll you graciously received as a beloved present was the very thing that brought you pain, anxiety, and terror? This would be the case for Donna and Angie, two college students whose idea of a carefree college-life was quickly disrupted by the haunting of a Raggedy-Anne doll named, “Annabelle”. We will also dive into the origins of dolls and why they have grown to be somewhat of a creepy staple in our childhood upbringing.

Is it possible to curse someone to death with a spell? A young man had his entire future ahead of him after recently moving to Seattle Washington to start a career in the music industry. Unfortunately, his life would be cut from that of a bright future to one with just 7 dark and terrifying days, after a fateful encounter with a woman who referred to herself as a witch. Join us as we discuss the undetermined death of Christopher Case.    

Is it possible that a “game” that can be found down the toy at any major retail store, has the ability to unlock the door to something truly evil, that has preyed on the curiosity of millions of people? Join us as we dive into the dark history of the Ouija Board, and what bizarre events led to the mass production of these spirit talking boards. We will also explore the Enfield Haunting, which is considered the most heavily documented case of a haunting to have ever occurred, and what role the Ouija Board played in this terrifying case of a haunting.

We are excited to launch our show, "Rare and Unusual Podcast." We will bring to you new episodes every Thursday. Please stay tuned for our first episode, "Supernatural: Dolls and The Possession of Annabelle", coming to you next Thursday, August 6th. We will also be releasing two bonus episodes right off the bat to get you hooked! See you soon!!