Talking With Shadows

Tucked away in Bremen, IN in Marshall County Indiana overlooking the Yellow River is The Bremen Troll Bridge. There are many bridges with bizarre phenomena attached them. This bridge however has something truly unique about it. Legend has it that hiding under this waiting for trespassers is an actual troll! 7 to 8 feet tall this troll is said to harass and hurl rocks at people who park there care on top of the bridge at night.  Listen as Marcus tells the stories people have left in comments sections across the internet about their own experiences with the bridge. It expands this legend beyond the bridge itself to include the road and nearby cemetery. This area is home to ghosts, shadow people, orbs, large back dogs, and EVEN more. Marcus adds a interesting thought about the legend towards the very end when he noticed one person had a run in with an awful group of individuals.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Our hosts dive deeper into thinking about some of the occult stuff surrounding the bridge. Ellie joins the cast to discuss some interesting finds nearby the bridge. A friend of Vic and Marcus's named "Nikki" drops by to talk about a few fun Illinois cryptids. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE   Forrest DePoy 2014 Bridge Video: CLICK HERE   Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Since the earliest days of man setting sail on the high seas, stories of monsters in the ocean's depths have come back with them. Many times these stories were dismissed as legend and fables. However, since the early nineteenth century evidence of massive sharks that once hunted in the dark of ocean began to proven to be real. On top of that many stories started surfacing that made many people think that some of these sharks, might still be living today!  Listen as Marcus and Vic discuss "The Megalodon". They discuss the evolution of the story of how The Megalodon came into popular culture. They also discuss whether they think this creature could still be lurking in the oceans and the problems that it would face. What could possibly be lurking in our oceans that could give The Megalodon a challenge? Listen to find out!  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Our hosts dive into the most bizarre stories of other types of shark cyrtids out there. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Our hosts continue to look at the events of The Point Pleasant Incident. They examine the events of the Mothman sightings leading up to the Silver City Bridge collapsing. The hosts examine the behaviors of John Keel during his investigations. Marcus and Vic debate the reports of strange phone calls people reported getting during this time. Marcus makes the case that the phone calls could have been related to intense psychic activity.  Marcus and Vic discuss the Mothman and try to identify exactly what kind of entity they think it is. Is the Mothman at Point Pleasant due to random circumstance or possibly as a omen to impending catastrophe.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. While examining the topic of whether the government responded to the Mothman sightings similar to other paranormal phenomena Marcus discovers it goes far deeper than anyone realizes.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

The Point Pleasant Disaster is a situation many paranormal investigators are familiar with. Around the time of the Silver Bridge collapse sightings of the famous Mothman began to occur. While many are familiar with the story most are not familiar with several other paranormal events and sightings surrounding the area at the time. Vic following the work of John Keel outlines a distinct timeline for listeners to follow along with.  Our hosts tackle interesting concepts such as a possible territory radius for the Mothman. They discuss the age old question of whether the entity is a biological entity, an alien, or possibly from another plane of existence. Of course our hosts always tackle these age old questions in a modern unique way. Finally Vic decides to fat shame the great California condor. How does he do this? Listen to find out!   The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. 2020 saw the rise of a particularly dangerous Tik Tok challenge that saw the rise of sightings of an OG entity for the channel. Marcus discusses how Hatman sights are on the rise with a dangerous challenge involving Benadryl. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Since 1966 (and likely way beforehand) individuals across the world have reported sightings of the elusive Mothman. One of the most famous crytpids in the world, the Mothman brings fear and intrigue to anyone who discusses this mysterious cryptid. Although if you watch most of the documentaries that have come out since 1966 the vast majority of them gloss over several of the sightings reported since then. Marcus and Vic invite their guest "Mothmomma" into the One Candle Studio to discuss a few of her encounters in the paranormal. She shares stories such as a strange synchronicity with the number 4, orbs appearing in photographs, and ends with an amazing story of a Mothman sighting right here in Indiana. Listen as discuss some of Mothmomma's amazing stories and give some of their thoughts on The Mothman. The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to you our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss a fun mini 5th edition adventure they discovered at EvilleCon this year. An amazing adventure where you attempt to photograph sexy cryptid pin ups. Yes, you read that right. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Check out their work at http://www.lorillustration.com/curvy-cryptids Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

In 1735 on a dark and stormy night, Jane Leeds was giving birth to her 13th child. Many stories go she gave birth to a monster with an elongated face, bat like wings, and cloven hooves. The creature let out a terrible scream then crawled up the chimney taking flight into the nearby Pine Barrens. This creature would live the rest of it's life terrorizing people all across the Northeastern parts of the United States and become known as "The Jersey Devil".  Listen as our hosts break down this story and compare it's legend across folklore against similar paranormal entities. Vic discusses wyvern folklore and falls down a few rabbit holes. Marcus discusses how this legend spread along similar lines of other cryptids such as the Van Meter Monster. Listen as our hosts take the conversation of The Jersey Devil to new heights like only they can.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss the phenomena of humanity anthropomorphizing their political adversaries as it relates to the paranormal. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Marcus and Vic continue to breakdown the story of a woman who allegedly fell into the world of The Marine Kingdom. Vic breaks down some of the aspects of the story to give some parts context. Marcus draws a parallel in the real world that he notices. This story takes some dark turns involving isolation, magic, and climaxes in a religious battle for the narrators soul! The Marine Kingdom story comes to a conclusion in this episode and our hosts give some of their final thoughts on this rollercoaster of a story.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss the culture of the Marine Kingdom. Marcus discusses two "documentaries" that are out there on the topic. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

WE'RE BACK SHADES!!! After a couple months hiatus Marcus and Vic return to the studio to kick off 2023 with a fresh new episode. To say this story is a doozy would be an understatement. The story of The Marine Kingdom involves a satanic kingdom under the sea. Vic and Marcus break down the text to speech story of "Sister Careen" as she shares her first hand account of her recruitment into this underwater demonic kingdom.  Listen as Marcus and Vic critique the story and share some mead with each other as they fall down this aquatic rabbit hole. Although the original source material is difficult to understand our hosts try to provide some clues that may explain a few pieces of the story. This is only part 1 of a very large story and this video centers more on what the initial recruitment of the author looked like.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss the story of the Micro-Mermaid. In 1997 in Makati City in the Philippine Islands 15 year old Sophia reported seeing a half inch creature that still puzzles scientists from around the world. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Through out English folklore there have been stories of large black shaggy dogs that have stalked the darkness. They have gone by many different names such as The Barghest, The Black Shuck, Paddfoot, etc. These phantom creatures are often seem as an omen of bad fortune and even death by some. Listen as our hosts break down a typical encounter with these creatures in different setting.  Vic draws parallels from other paranormal entities from around folklore. Marcus Marcus makes a case for a possible medical explanation that might be causing the behaviors of the The Barghest. Listen as these two hosts break down this legend like only OCS can.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss whether the Dogman encounters we've heard of could be Barghest stories as well.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Vic and Marcus review and talk about their experiences at the 2022 Virginia Sasquatch Festival. They discuss the other guest speakers at the festival and what some of their greatest takeaways were from the festival. They go over what they found unique about each presenter and what they thought of the festival overall.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss the weird experience they had on the drive up to the festival. They go over an exciting announcement and seek advice from their patrons. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety Follow These Amazing Bigfoot Investigators: E.C.B.R.O: https://www.facebook.com/EcbrEastCoastBigfootResearhers Cook Cryptid Research: https://www.facebook.com/chefmichaelcook Nighthawk High Stragness : https://www.facebook.com/lakotaman333 Fred Segula: https://www.facebook.com/fsaluga Hometown Haunts: https://www.facebook.com/HometownHauntsSeries

LIVE FROM THE 2022 Virginia Sasquatch Festival in Weyer Cave, Virginia Marcus and Vic give a presentation on how to debate Bigfoot with skeptics. Ever been arguing with a skeptic about Bigfoot and they stump you with an argument? Don't worry Marcus and Vic got your back. Marcus and Vic discuss 5 classic skeptic arguments you'll likely hear and give arguments to counter them.  Marcus and Vic discuss how to address arguments such as where's the body, how come we haven't found a live Bigfoot, and even a silly argument they found from a famous Bigfoot research organization. We had such an awesome at this festival! Thank you so much to the Daniel Benoit from E.C.B.R.O for inviting us out!  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Due to this being a live appearance and due to time restraints we don't have bonus content for this episode.   Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

For as long as there have been cities there have been cults that people have flocked to for various reasons. Everything from faith, security, and friendship has driven people to do some extreme things in the same of their cults. Nuclear energy and the fear of nuclear Armageddon only added fuel to this fire. Nuclear energy saw the ranks of some cults swells and even caused the creation of more.  Listen as our hosts discuss two of these nuclear doomsday cults. Aum Shinrikyo was a cult formed in Japan in 1987 by Shoko Asahara. Responsible for two major sarin gas attack in the early 90s the cult was fearing nuclear Armageddon in 1997. Listen as our two hosts discuss how nuclear energy effected the cult phenomena and they give their insight on this rarely discussed topic.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss the cults compound that was raided in western Australia in 1993. Residents of the area reported a strange flash of light. Conspiracy theorists have speculated the Aum Shinrikyo was trying to get their hands on nuclear material.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE For more information about our appearance at the 2022 Virginia Squatch Festival on October 8th in Weyers Cave, Virginia check out their website at www.vabigfootcon.com. Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

In the wee hours of the morning of March 16, 1967 soldiers at both the The Echo Flight Launch Control Center and the Oscar Flight Launch Control Center near Malmstrom Air Force Base reported seeing red glowing UFOs hovering above the base. Staff at both sights reported that shortly after the UFOs appearance the ICBMs at the facilities began randomly shutting down in quick succession. To this day it's never been officially reported what caused the system malfunction that night.  List as Vic and Marcus break down the story and discuss the facts we know about the case. Marcus discusses the history of the Minuteman Missile and how that might impact the cause of the UFO's appearance. Listen as Marcus and Vic discuss one of the wildest stories in nuclear history.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss the the idea the incident was caused by domestic forces and Vic brings up the idea the UFO might have been psychically created. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Hey Shades! It's August so we are kicking off talking about Nuclear Paranormal Phenomena by talking about The Silver Man of Risley. On March 17th, 1978 at 11:30pm Ken Edwards was driving down the road near the Risley Atomic Energy Complex when he encountered a 7 foot tall humanoid in a dull silver suite with a black face and yellow glowing eyes. The creature emitted light beams from it's eyes and even melted through a chain link fence. This story is a roller coaster ride involving tons of strange phenomena.  Marcus and Vic break down the entire story and give their thoughts on every explanation from nbc suits to alien life forms. They discuss the strange coincidences surrounding this kind of phenomena in other stories through out the paranormal.    The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss the story of The Metal Man of Falkville. Often compared to the story of the Silver Man this encounter occurs in 1973, 5 years prior to the events near Risley. Our hosts given a rundown of the story and compare and contrast the two encounters. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

In February 1983 Don Decker was released from jail to attend his grandfather's funeral. Traumatized by his family celebrating a man who caused Don so much pain Don decided to stay with some family friends for the night. For the next several days multiple witnesses reported strange paranormal behaviors occurring when Don was around. People reported household items rattling, strange smells of death, and even rain materializing inside buildings when Don was present.  For several days family friends, a landlord, and even local police all witnessed strange unexplainable phenomena associated with Don. He reported crucifix's burned him, he levitated in the air, and even reported he could control manifesting rain inside buildings. This case is a roller coaster ride from start to finish. Listen as Marcus and Vic discuss this strange case. They cover all the old theories such as demonic possession and ice dams. They even add a few theories of their own to this strange case.   The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss the work of Jennifer Laclaire and Daniel Duval. They dive into their ideas of underwater civilizations of advanced technology, mysticism, and Christianity that numerous times leaves Marcus speechless. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety  

In 2015 Harvey Robertson was on a boat cruise off the coast of Parga, sailing through sea caves with his family taking photos on his phone. Robertson discovered he had captured a grey creature that resembles an elongated manatee. The strange animal appears to pop out of the water in one photo, then disappears under the greenish water in the next. The picture was posted on Twitter and caused big discussions, with many theories as too what it may  be.  Listen as our hosts discuss their favorite explanations as to what it may be. Vic goes down a list of possible ancient animals thought to be extinct. Marcus questions why scientists are so resistant to believing an animal thought extinct could still be alive.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Our hosts dive into the story of the Hook Island Sea Monster. A strange black shaped monster sighted off Hook Island in 1967. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety Corfu Island Creature Hook Island Sea Monster

Our hosts dive into the world of Underwater Paranormal Phenomena and what better theme for the first episode than Tentacle Cryptids.  Before they dive fully into the topic they discuss the most recent paranormal news such as the vandalism at the Georgia Guidestones.  Our hosts dive into one of top underwater hall of fame cryptids first by discussing the story of "The Lusca". Half-shark and half-octopus our hosts break down it's biology, habitat, and well as give some of their unique thoughts on this strange cryptid. They compare it to the St. Augustine Monster, one of the oldest known globsters out there. They then dive into some unique underwater cryptids so this is one episode you don't want to miss.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Our hosts dive into the story of the USS Stein Monster and give their thoughts on this strange monster attack. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Since the fifteenth century there have been over 210 cases of living animals being found in solid substances such as rock, concreate, and even trees! Construction workers report they crack open these solid substances and living toads, lizards, and even a mouse have been found alive inside! Science continues to dismiss these stories and impossible, but stories of these encounters continue to roll in.  Listen as Marcus and Vic discuss some of their favorite stories. Marcus discusses the most famous scientific experiment on the subject and Vic discusses a biomechanical function that might explain the phenomena.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Our hosts dive into the most bizarre story from France surrounding a dinosaur coming to life out of solid rock.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

In October of 1891 in Vevay, Indiana a town located on the Ohio River in Switzerland County. Witness reported seeing creatures four feet high and covered with a light coat of chestnut-colored hair." They were also described as having a yellowish skin color and webbed feet at the end of their four limbs. Accounts of these creatures reached a newspaper all the way in Cincinnati, OH.  Listen as Marcus and Vic break down the story and go over all the basic explanations of this creature as well as adding a few of there own. The cover globsters, dolphins, and even prehistoric creatures. Our hosts take this simple cryptid story and raise it to new heights like only our hosts can. The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Our hosts dive more into the idea of the Indiana Mud Mermaid being an actual mermaid. Vic and Marcus then compare the story of the Indiana Mud Mermaid to another famous Indiana aquatic cryptid.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Marcus and Vic come roaring back after a recording hiatus to bring you a new episode where they do some of their favorite things, ripping on the government while talking about aliens. On May 17, 2022 the House Intelligence Committee held a public hearing on the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) where they discussed the soon to be created Airborne Object Identification and Management Synchronization Group (AOIMSG). Marcus and Vic break down the entire hearing. They cover all the bizarre times senators and the witnesses leave out information. They dissect strange phrases said by those at the hearings. They theorize what this new task force is actually suppose to do. Check out this episode as our hosts look at this new milestone in UFO history.      The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus delve into story of the Google software engineer named Blake Lemoine who was placed on leave after claiming Google's chat box has obtained sentience. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

 Marcus and Vic reach a deeper level of the conspiracy iceberg as they descend into tier 5. Rations are running out and they resort to drinking Flaming Cheeto Mountain Dew. Our hosts discuss some of their favorite conspiracies from tier 5. They discuss stories of monsters sighted by truckers, a conspiracy theorist who died under bizarre circumstances, and mind control experiments from the government. In typical OCS fashion our hosts take these theories and build on them to address possible hidden conspiracies hidden in plain sight.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus delve into cat nuns and possible countries that secretly may still exist.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE   Check out the Conspiracy Iceberg here: https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/370/706/cb0.436251   Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Ahoy Conspiracy Iceberg explorers! Marcus and Vic delve deeper down the conspiracy iceberg into tier 4. These theories start unveiling more sinister aspects of humanity. Our hosts dive into theories surrounding comic cons, TOR, the SCP universe, and Falun Gong. They explore each conspiracy and challenge the basis for some and give possible evidence of others. They explore the dark possibilities of our world with only the light they bring with them.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus argue out a conspiracy surrounding Myziam, an alleged 4chan user who claimed to be an alien.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE   Check out the Conspiracy Iceberg here: https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/370/706/cb0.436251   Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

April is here and it's time to delve into The Conspiracy Iceberg. Born on the /x/ paranormal subreddit of 4chan The Conspiracy Iceberg collect several conspiracies and compiles them into a tier system on an iceberg. Since most of our listeners are pretty knowledgeable about the paranormal we decided to start on Tier 3. You can still see the sky and the top of the iceberg, but these conspiracies start getting pretty out there.  Marcus and Vic delve into conspiracy theories involving string theory, illuminati blood banks, and even one about The French government releasing venomous snakes into the wild. They explore each conspiracy and challenge the basis for some and give possible evidence of others. This is going to be a great month delving into weird and horrifying possibilities of our reality.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus argue out a conspiracy surrounding Arnold Schwarzenegger. Marcus and Vic get into an argument over Deep Sea Labs over whether technology to explore space is more difficult to explore space vs the ocean.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE   Check out the Conspiracy Iceberg here: https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/original/001/370/706/cb0.436251   Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

In this episode Marcus and Vic take a cryptid quiz and every time they get an incorrect answer the loser has to take a shot of ever increasing spicy hot sauce. Vic and Marcus discuss Flying Humanoids and break down some similarities among the stories. Vic makes the case how they might be "spectral entities". Our hosts discuss the biology of the creatures and how that throws a monkey wrench into the discussion.  In the 2nd half of the episode Marcus and Vic discuss "The Dark Forest Theory" an explanation put forth by Chinese science fiction writer Liu Cixin as an explanation for why we haven't encountered aliens in our galaxy. The idea explores the notion maybe for their own survival every alien species keeps to themselves in the vast dark of space.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus give their final thoughts on "The Dark Forest Theory". They get into a heated debate about the nature of alien life in space.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

SALUTATIONS SHADES! Marcus and Vic celebrate 100 episodes of Talking With Shadows. They take questions from viewers and answer questions about their investigations, the field of the paranormal, and their own paranormal experiences. We want to thank everyone who has come along in our journey with this podcast. We've always said that no one loves their fans more than us and this whole episode is dedicated to answering our fans questions.   There is no extended portion of this bonus episode. We will see you in our next episode as the whole episode is dedicated to our fans! If you'd like to sign up to become a patron and get access to exclusive content click HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

SALUTATIONS SHADES! Marcus is off to vacation for the next two weeks so before he heads out our hosts got together for a bonus episode to hold you over until he gets back. Marcus and Vic realized there might be more to the Skinwalker Ranch story than meets the eye since their last episode. They discuss all the strange bad luck they had after recording their last episode. The night before recording this Marcus threw out all his old notes when he discovered accounts of "ominous black boxes" at the ranch. Ominous black boxes are these square black boxes reported by alien contactees that have strange effects on Bigfoot. Marcus and Vic discuss how the stories surrounding ominous black boxes could be the missing link as to why Robert Bigelow brought in a team of scientists to the ranch. Could this connection be what finally brings some of their thoughts on Skinwalkers full circle? Listen to find out!  There is no extended portion of this bonus episode. We will see you when Marcus gets back from vacation Shades! If you'd like to sign up to become a patron and get access to exclusive content click HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Located in Uintah Basin near Ballard, Utah this 512 acre ranch is home to some of the most intense reports of paranormal stories in the entire United States. Made famous in 1996 by Coast to Coast host George Knapp Skinwalker Ranch has been of the forefront of the paranormal conversations for the last 30 years. UFOs, cryptids, and Native American curses are just the tip of the paranormal iceberg that is Skinwalker Ranch.  Listen as Marcus and Vic fail at math several times, discuss some of their favorite stories from Skinwalker Ranch, and argue about some of the scientific investigations done at the ranch.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss the story of the valley being cursed by Native American shamans. Vic and Marcus talk about Bottle Hollow, a man made reservoir located near the ranch. Many people report seeing strange lights as well as a giant snake swimming in the lake. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

There are several instances in our culture in which large groups of individuals believe a particular details about an event or individual which turn out to be untrue. These can be subtle details such as "does the man in the Monopoly game have a monocle?" These can also be very important history details such as did Nelson Mandela die in prison or much later in life? These instances have been dubbed "The Mandela Effect". Coined in 2010 by paranormal consultant Fiona Broome the phenomena has become very popular on the internet of people giving examples of the Mandela Effect. Listen as our hosts break down some of their favorite examples. Our hosts break down some of the most popular explanations for the phenomena. They cover every topic such as dimensional slips, social pressure, and just plain faulty human memory.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss possible Mandela Effects in their previous cases of The Disappearance of David Lang and The Man from Taured. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

The Philadelphia Experiment was a military conspiracy code named “Project Rainbow” by the US Navy at the Philadelphia Navel Yard on October 28, 1943.  The experiment involved the Destroyer Escort Ship SS Eldridge in an attempt to turn the ship “Invisible” to both the naked eyed and enemy radar. Through out the course of the experiments several things go wrong involving strange side effects to the crew and allegedly causing the ship to teleport across the country! Listen as our hosts break down the story of the The Philadelphia Experiment and point out strange aspects of the story others over look. They argue over whether the experiment was involving mundane technology or advanced alien technology. Vic discusses how the technology of the time could explain more of the story than you think and Marcus critiques the distance the ship had to travel.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss other instances in the paranormal where technology from The Philadelphia Experiment could be seen. Marcus discusses how one of the side effects of the technology hits a little closer to home for the hosts. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Through out history different cultures have reported magical means by which a person would transform into an animal. Often using pelts of animals and enacting various magical rights the practitioner metaphorically or sometimes literally shifts their form. In the American southwest the Navajo lore of the Skinwalker holds a special place in this kind of folklore.   Marcus and Vic break down the different aspects associated with the legend of the Skinwalker. They go over different suspected methods someone becomes one as well as suspected methods to fend one off. Marcus discussing a disquieting experience while researching the topic.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss whether flying humanoids and other crytpids could be just another form of Skinwalker. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Through out the world there are stories of magical old hags who live on the outskirts of town who prey upon unsuspecting villagers. These hags often have supernatural abilities or make dark deals with other evil beings to get them. Listen as Marcus and Vic each break down an example of these hags from around the world.  Vic discusses Jenny Greenteeth a.k.a. Wicked Jenny or Ginny Greenteeth from  English folklore. A river hag who would pull children or the elderly into the water and drown them. Marcus discusses the Soucouyant from Caribbean folklore. This old hag removes her skin to change forms into a flying fireball and sneaks into people's homes to drain their blood.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss what would drive a person to become one of these creatures. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Happy New Year Shades! If there is one thing Marcus and Vic love doing it's discussing the paranormal history of their hometown Evansville, IN. Joining them in the studio is author and Evansville native T. Harriman. At age 15 she started as a reporter for the Evansville Press, then the Evansville Courier. She now works as a young-adult novelist were her books pull a lot of elements from the paranormal and her book Burn This Book: The 10,000-Year Plan was just nominated for a Pulitzer. Listen as they talk about some of paranormal stories of T. Harriman's family. They discuss why they think Evansville, IN is such a hotbed of paranormal activity. T. Harriman makes a comparison of why the Big E is a lot like the Big Easy. T. Harriman opens up about her views on the paranormal and even gives some advice to up in coming writers. The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. T. Harriman shares a paranormal encounter she had on Reider Road in Oak Ridge Prairie, a county park south of Gary. Our host and guest get into a discussion on ghost women in white. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Get her Pulitzer-nominated Burn This Book: The 10,000-Year Plan: https://www.amazon.com/Burn-This-Book-000-Year-Plan/dp/1636255086/ref=?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1634347949&sr=8-1  Check out T. Harriman: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndkingdom Instagram: @second.kingdom Website: https://www.tharriman.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/THarRiMaNFunFictionwithaPurposeHi Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

In the late 16th century the Jews of Prague were being subjected to horrific pogroms or “ethnic cleansings” at the hands of the citizens of the city. Many expected the Holy Roman Emperor King Rudolf ll to order the Jew ghetto purged completely. The spiritual leader of the community  Judah Loew ben Bezalel known as The Maharal decided to take action to protect his people. Taking clay from the banks of the Vltava River he and his assistants set to work to craft an ancient Jewish construct known as a "Golem" to protect their people.  Listen as Marcus and Vic break down the ritual to create a golem and discuss whether the Golem of Prague was real. They compare the golem creation to modern artificial intelligence and discuss the differences. Listen as our hosts expand upon the conversation surrounding the Golem of Prague like only they can.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus discuss whether the Golem of Prague could be a political metaphor between dialogues between the Holy Roman Emperor and the Jewish people. Our hosts discuss how Men in Black sightings could be modern Golem stories. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

On January 21, 2017 protests and marches took place in Memphis, TN. In this mist of the political activism 23 year old Peter McIndoe held up a sign and began yelling "BIRDS AREN'T REAL". He explained that birds were exterminated by the US government between 1950-1970 and replaced with surveillance drones to spy on US citizens. Since then his movement has gained thousands of follows and they have even protested in front of Twitter headquarters in San Francisco. The only problem, it's a 100% known fabricated conspiracy hoax. This conspiracy has become Generations Z's stress response to rising conspiracy theories and misinformation. Listen as Vic tries to guess if this theory is even possible. Marcus suspects a certain military official could be behind the whole bird extermination. The conspiracy's leader claims their conspiracy is a safe place for people to decompress from other conspiracies and misinformation out there, however our hosts put that idea to the test.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Vic and Marcus react to the high level of production that has gone into this hoax conspiracy. Vic and Marcus give their ideas how to actually decompress when you feel overwhelmed by conspiracies. They talk about how to avoid falling to far down the rabbit hole. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Happy Holidays Shades! Since you have been nice all year round we decided to give you a bonus episode this Christmas! What do you do when you have a Bigfoot expert on your podcast? You get to ask some of the weird questions about Bigfoot that keep you up at night! Marcus and Vic are joined by Daniel Benoit, founder of The East Coast Bigfoot Researchers Organization. They ask some of the weird questions about Bigfoot. Does Bigfoot see in color? Can Bigfoot recognize calorie dense food? We have an awesome time discussing all things Bigfoot with an expert! Stay tuned until the end for a special announcement! Happy Holidays! The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Daniel tells Marcus and Vic about his encounter with Bigfoot in 2014.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Check out Daniel Benoit & E.C.B.R.O: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EcbrEastCoastBigfootResearhers Instagram: @ecbro_zone Twitter: @ecbro98 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ECBRO98_Daniel_Benoit Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

German immigrants to Maryland referred to a creature known as the "Schneller Geist" or "quick spirit" who would break objects or cause things to disappear. Over time the people of the area would report seeing a creature that would become known as The Snallgaster. A chimera, half lizard and half bird, that would stalk the skies preying upon unsuspecting victims. Returning every 20-25 years to terrorize the rural countryside this cryptid is tied more into American politics than one realizes at first glance.  Listen as our hosts discuss how this creature's history goes back further than most realize. Marcus discusses it's darker connections to American politics. We discuss if it could be a real creature or if it's possibly from another dimension. At first glance the Snallygaster seems like just another cryptid, but our hosts show just why it's one worth a deep dive into it's history.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. While it's common knowledge the seven pointed star keeps the Snallygaster away, Vic explains why he thinks it's suppose to. Marcus ponders whether all the flying lizard stories could be connected do to the coal industry.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Through out human history man kind has told stories of avian creatures from another realm guiding humanity in one way or another. Many people have reported having contact with interdimensional beings known as The Blue Avians. They have been described as being eight feet tall, with a humanoid shape, with bird like features such as a beak and feathers. Normal encounters with aliens often come with traumatic encounters or sinister motives, however many who encounter The Blue Avians report these beings have nothing but benevolent motives. Listen as our hosts explain the unique way these beings interact with humanity. Marcus and Vic discuss The Blue Avians plan for humanity's evolution. Vic tricks Marcus into drinking a sour beer and ours fans convince Marcus to look up photos of various horrifying birds.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Marcus and Vic do a deep dive discussion of The Blue Avian's plan for a humanity group consciousness. Is there evidence we are being guided towards this idea already? Marcus puts forward an example on how this could be true. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Since the dawn of time several cultures around the world have reported sightings of massive birds known as "Thunderbirds". Vic drags Marcus kicking and screaming into this fascinating topic about the 2nd most commonly sighted cryptid in North America. Many stories of the Thunderbird have the creature so large it can even pick up deer or small children. Sighting range all the way from as far south as Arizona and even as far north as Alaska.  To some cultures the Thunderbird is a spiritual creature. It's seen as a herald of storms, changes in the weather, or even a sign the person will rise to great power. To others The Thunderbird is a bird of prey scooping up animals and lurking in the woods of their community. Listen as Marcus Vic argue the biology of the creature, possible skeptic explanations, and debate how real this creature could be.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Marcus and Vic discuss the Roc. While Thunderbird is rumored to be so large it can pick up a deer the Roc is so large it can pick up an elephant. This creature from Middle Eastern folklore takes massive sightings to a whole new level. Vic discusses how the biology of the Roc is a problem, while Vic compares it to another great bird in a literary work. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

On April 26, 1986, one of the world's worst nuclear disasters occurred in the Ukrainian city of Pripyat. There was an explosion caused by a flawed reactor design at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, which tossed massive amounts of radiation into the air. The city of Pripyat was evacuated, and a total of 31 people died as an immediate result of the accident itself, while as many as 500,000 were affected. 30 years later Pripyat has became a tourist attraction. The ghost town is still explored by visitors to this desolate city. Lore and legends surround the area, from ghosts, death cult like behaviors, and a strange ominous black bird that some believe to be the harbinger of disaster. Listen as our hosts break down all the legends and give their thoughts on each of these legends.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Marcus and Vic continue discussing legends surrounding Chernobyl. They discuss stories of secret soviet technology projects, misconstrued viruses, and stories of strange mutants in the woods of Pripyat. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

On May 27, 1962 the coal mining town of Centralia, PA started a controlled trash burn at the local dump. A few days later the town discovered the fire had gotten inside the coal mine setting fire to the coal deposits under the town. Almost 60 years later the fire is still burning under the town. After several problems with sink holes, methane leaks, and other concerns this eventually caused the government to step in the early 90s to claim the town under imminent domain.  Years later visitors to this ghost town report sightings of ghost miners, disembodied voices, and ominous feelings as they explore the area. With such a bizarre history and all the paranormal legends surrounding the town it's no wonder the town of Centralia was even the inspiration for the Silent Hill movie. Listen as our hosts break down the history of Centralia and dive into some of the more obscure legends surrounding this fascinating ghost town.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Marcus and Vic discuss something that every paranormal investigator has seen, but few talk about openly. They dive into the phenomena of spray painted symbols and graffiti that occurs at all these paranormal places across the United States. Why is it that this trend occurs all across the country at all these paranormal sites? Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

America is full of haunted towns with their own local legends. Few places have the the allure that the Cajun Country of Louisiana has. It's a place where magic and cryptids collide into some of the most fascinating paranormal stories you can find in the world. Marcus and Vic are joined in this episode by Travis Boone and Ricky Prejean from The Night Club Podcast.  Travis and Ricky discuss some of their favorite local Cajun legends such as the Zsa Zsa Boo from Mamou, Louisiana and the story of 3 bridges from Eunice, Louisiana. Travis and Ricky lead our hosts to the dark side of the paranormal like only they can. When talking about haunted towns Louisiana has a special place in the lore and these hosts show you why. Listen to find out more!  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Travis and Ricky discuss The Mud Flood Conspiracy! This conspiracy states that the there are ancient civilizations and histories hidden from us by the political elite. Large mud floods destroyed many of these civilizations and the World's Fair are used to cover up their existence.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Check out The Night Club Podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenightclubpodcast Instagram: @thenightclubpodcast  Slasher: The Night Club  Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Union Township or as it's known to people in Evansville, IN as "Dog Town" is a section of the city along the river that isn't protected by the flood wall. Due to being in a secluded part of town many people in Evansville don't visit this section of town and many don't even know it exists.  Despite it's seclusion, or perhaps because of it, Dog Town has a long paranormal history. This history includes secret societies, cryptids, ghosts, and even space & time anomalies. The people who live there are incredibly isolative and many have reported even being followed while driving through that section of the city.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Marcus and Vic discuss an instance of being followed and running into some of the locals in a very tense encounter. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Some who investigate the Missing 411 phenomena have started reporting odd connections to the disappearances of people in national parks with the legends of the fey. Missing time, berry bushes, and odd coincidences of certain clothing colors in the victims all share striking similarities to the legend of "The Good Folk". Joined by their guests Eric and Jessica from Prairieland Paranormal Podcast, Marcus and Vic discuss whether the fey could be responsible for the bizarre events in our national park system. Could people forgetting the legends behind the fey be the explanation for the Missing 411 phenomena? Listen to this episode to find out! The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Marcus, Vic, Eric, and Jessica discuss cryptids involved with Missing 411. Marcus looses his mind about bears. Could Skinwalkers be more involved with the disappearances in Missing 411? Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Check out Prairieland Paranormal Podcast: Website: https://www.prairielandparanormalpodcast.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/prairieparapod/ Twitter: @prairieparapod Instagram: prairieparapod  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLDN0kr_5ULLjI0UoG8Y2aQ Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

Missing 411 is no stranger to conspiracies surrounding the disappearances of people in national parks. There are many hypothesized causes to the disappearances and many of them involve a human touch. Marcus and Vic delve into several of these human explanations. They discuss everything from occultists, drug runners, human traffickers, and even one involving alien abductions. While many put the blame of the disappearances on different things in the paranormal, how much human involvement is there? Marcus and Vic unravel all of these explanations and give their thoughts on each of them.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Marcus and Vic discuss the work of Steve Stockton and his book National Park Mysteries & Disappearances. Marcus and Vic discuss the theory of there being feral humans living the national parks. 2021 has seen this theory go viral do to several TikTok users reporting their own encounters involving them. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety  

Marcus and Vic open this episode with discussing the most recent news in the paranormal world. A town in New Zealand fires it's official wizard, Demi Lovato dislikes the term "alien", and the Zodiac Killer's identity has likely been found.  Marcus and Vic discuss stories involving invisible entities and their connection to people disappearing the in woods. Missing time, teleporting, and even vanishing displaced bodies parts are just the beginning of many of these stories. Marcus discussing the work of Steph Young and her work on Missing 411 collecting stories of people being plagued by invisible entities. They discuss stories from Canada, Germany, Indian, Russia to show how this is a worldwide phenomena.  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Marcus and Vic discuss the phenomena of people seeing disembodied hairy hands from Dartmoor National Forest in the UK. The get discuss the physics of perception as a means to explain people seeing disembodied body parts. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety  

In 2012, with his book Missing 411 "Eastern United States: Unexplained Disappearances of North Americans That Have Never Been Solved" David Paulides launched an entire new subject in the field of the paranormal known as Missing 411.  This phenomena is the mysterious circumstances of several people disappearing within the national park systems. Ten books and two documentaries later David Paulides has cataloged hundreds of mysterious disappearances and cataloged commonalities between these situations.  Listen as Marcus and Vic give you an introduction of the history of Missing 411. They cover how it started, the commonalities sighting by Paulides, and give their general thoughts on the topic itself. It's going to be a wild ride this month Shades so listen today!  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Marcus and Vic discuss their thoughts on David Paulides and how he presents the material of Missing 411. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE   Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety Check out North American Bigfoot Search: https://www.nabigfootsearch.com/home.html

Well Shades, it's the end of the month which means only one thing, a quiet dignified discussion of the hairy humanoid phenomena. JUST KIDDING! This episode is an giant explosion jam packed full of a BUNCH of hairy humanoids. Marcus and Vic count down some of their favorite hairy humanoids that aren't Bigfoot. We spent three episodes discussing bigfoot creatures and now it's time to get into some weirder hairy humanoids that are out there! Goatman, Sheepsquatch, and Octosquatch are just the tip of the squatch-berg in this episode!  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Marcus and Vic discuss the big question, why haven't we found one yet? It's not an easy question to answer as you might think. Our hosts tap into some thoughts from a previous month to try to explain why. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE   Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

This bonus episode is a tribute to our good friend Robb Walter aka Bulldog. On September 17, 2021 Bulldog passed away from his battle with Covid. In 2019 Bulldog came onto the podcast to record an exclusive patron episode with Marcus while Vic was caring for his mother. We decided to release the full episode in honor of "The King of Villains" himself Bulldog.   Host Marcus Dee is joined in the studio by the host of The Bulldog Unchained Podcast , "King of Villains" himself, Bulldog Milenko. In this previous patron exclusive episode we discuss Ancient Astronaut Theory. This theory is the theory ancient aliens were responsible for either the creation of humanity or at the very least guiding human civilization in some aspect. Join our hosts as they discuss this topic in the only way we can. Special thanks to Bulldog for giving us this great episode! RIP Bulldog! Check it out! Check out the Bulldog Unchained Podcast: Follow Bulldog Unchained: Podbean: https://bulldogunchained.podbean.com/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bulldog-unchained/id1085917805 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIkU8nImdT2fraIGdFap4Lw Twitter: @bdogunchained Instagram: @bulldogunchained Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

In July of 1924 in Ape Canyon Washington five gold prospectors were attacked while they slept by several large hairy ape like creatures. The men would claimed they battled the creatures all night long and by day break even killed one of the creatures they described as being hairy, seven feet tall, and over three hundred pounds. One man, Fred Beck, would go on to write a book about these encounters and would stick to his story until the end of his life.  Listen as Marcus and Vic break down the story and discuss the different aspects of this bizarre case. They discuss bigfoot statistic nationwide and how it compares to this story. They tackle one of the most popular skeptic explanations and talk about how it doesn't measure up when you think about it. Listen to find out more!  The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Marcus and Vic discuss Fred Beck's book "I Fought the Apemen of Mt. St. Helens". They look at Fred's real thoughts of what Bigfoot is and what they encountered at Ape Canyon. They delve into some of the often overlooked aspects of the story as well.  Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE   Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

In the summer of 1973 a young couple was parked by an Illinois riverside for a romantic encounter when they came face to face with a huge, wet, hairy, mud-slathered beast with a taste for disturbing teenage lovers. During two terrifying weeks in the summer of 1973, the rural town of Murphysboro, Illinois became the epicenter of a terrifying series of encounters with a huge, albino beast, which would come to be known as the “Murphysboro Mud Monster” or the “Big Muddy Monster.”   Listen as our hosts Marcus and Vic discuss all the facts surrounding this case. They set a few records straight from the internet version of the story versus the actual police report. They try to explain the origin of a mysterious black ooze trail left by the creature.  Does it's white fur signify the creature as albino, a juvenile, or an older bigfoot? Listen to find out!   The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. On September 6, 2021 residents of Montgomery County Tennessee were awoken by a loud explosion sound and many reported the earth itself began to shake. What could it have been? Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE   Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

In 1975 the Nunnelly family of Spottsville, KY was terrorized by multiple 8 foot tall large hairy humanoids. These were no ordinary encounters with Bigfoot either. The Nunnelly's encounters involved portals, telepathy, and bullets having no effect on the monsters! All of that isn't even the full story! Neighbors, government officials, and news outlets quickly became involved in this family's bizarre paranormal story.     Vic and Marcus break down the story try to analyze this very against the grain story involving Bigfoot. They discuss difficulties in the story as well as try to give explanations of what it could be. Vic becomes fascinated with the number of toes and Marcus can't get over what he calls The Raccoon Conspiracy. The Spottsville Monster is one cryptid story that you definitely won't want to miss! Listen to find out more!    The extended episode of our shows is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. Our hosts continue their discussion of The Spottsville Monster. Vic draws comparisons to other types of cryptids in lore. Marcus discusses some possible modern sightings of the creature. Sign up to become a patron and get access to this great content by clicking HERE   Follow Us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSociety Twitter: @1candlesociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety