This Strange World

The time has come, the culmination of spooky season is upon us. To wrap up our Cryptids season, we decided to have some fun and talk about some straight up ridiculous cryptids, so ridiculous it's hard to believe anyone thought they were real. We also take a personality quiz to see what cryptids we are! (Hint: The results may surprise you.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Top_Ten_Ridiculous_Cryptids https://uquiz.com/quiz/X0fZIl/which-cryptid-are-you

We're just passed halfway through spooky season, which means we're halfway through our four bonus episodes in our Cryptids season! For our third bonus episode (and twelfth true episode) in our Cryptids season, we're going to talk about cryptids from the state of West Virginia! There were truly so many from this one state that we felt they deserved their own episode. (Hint: If your state has more than one museum dedicated to a cryptid, you might have a problem.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://libguides.wvu.edu/Halloween/monsters https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Mothman https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Flatwoods_Monster https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Grafton_Monster

In case you missed last week's episode, we're back to finish up our Cryptids season with four bonus episodes for the spooooky month of October. For our second bonus episode (and eleventh true episode) in our Cryptids season, we're going to talk about some creatures that used to be classified as cryptids, but have been proven to be real! Otherwise known as former cryptids proven real. (Hint: You might not even realize that some of these used to be creatures of legends! Listen to find out!) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Former_Cryptids https://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,770931,00.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congo_peafowl https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2015/04/01/the-platypus-is-so-weird-that-scientists-thought-the-first-specimen-was-a-hoax/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogzilla https://www.foxnews.com/story/alabama-boy-kills-1051-pound-monster-pig-bigger-than-hogzilla https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/African_Peacock https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Platypus https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Hogzilla https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Giant_Squid

Surprise! It's October, also known as “Spooky Season”, so we decided to truly finish off our Cryptids season with four bonus episodes for this very spooky month! For our first bonus episode (and tenth true episode) in our Cryptids season, we're going to talk about some dragons, river monsters, and snakes! These cryptids didn't necessarily fit into any other episodes we made, so we decided to make an episode just for them! (Hint: It's kind of like the Lake Monsters episode, but with river monsters, and also with dragons and snakes.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Dragons_and_Dragonoids https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Cumberland_Dragon https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:River_Monsters https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Bassigator https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Ahuitzotl https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Snakes https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Tsuchinoko

For our ninth episode in our Cryptids season, we're going to talk about supernatural cryptids! Supernatural cryptids are described as having anomalous and unexplained abilities, and are often linked with Spirits and Demons. Pretty much any cryptid that can be attributed to some force beyond scientific understanding or the laws of nature. (Hint: Did that shadow in the corner of my room just move?) This is the finale of the main part of the season, so we're going to take a few weeks off, but maybe we'll be back when it gets a little spookier out… To quote Gavin, “Who's to say?” Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Supernatural https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Wendigo https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Shadow_People https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Baba_Yaga

For our eight episode in our Cryptids season, we're going to talk about flying beasts! A flying cryptid is any cryptid that has evolved to fly. There are also gliding cryptids, but they have evolved slightly differently to flying cryptids, as they can't fly on their own. Flying cryptids have evolved a number of different times without a single ancestor that brings them together. Think of any big bird with wings, it can probably be categorized as a flying beast. (Hint: Does Big Bird count??) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Flying_and_Gliding https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Thunderbird https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Ahool https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Phoenix

For our seventh episode in our Cryptids season, we're going to talk about feline cryptids! This is the category for all feline or cat based cryptids. Cats are well-represented in cryptozoology and cryptid cats have been the sole subject of a variety of cryptozoological works. Mystery cats fall into various categories with different possible explanations, including alien big cats, undocumented hybrids and colour morphs, emergent species, possible undescribed species, and theoretical survivals of prehistoric cats. They may also be classified as distinct types, such as spotted lions, dark leopards, or speckled jaguars. (Hint: At least you have nine lives.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Feline https://cryptidarchives.fandom.com/wiki/Cats_in_cryptozoology https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Fearsome_Critters https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Cactus_Cat https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Sliver_Cat https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Santer https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Wampus_Cat

For our sixth episode in our Cryptids season, we're going to talk about atmospheric beasts! Atmospheric Beasts are the strangest of the flying monsters from ufology, cryptozoology, and astrobiology. According to eyewitness reports, these beings are living creatures, but they break all the usual rules that the biologists apply to living organisms. They appear to be able to levitate without any need for wings, as well as their bodies are even depicted in a semi-solid, often partially invisible, state. (Hint: Don't look up.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Atmospheric_Beasts https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Atmospheric_Jellyfish https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Air_Rods https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Sky_Serpents

For our fifth episode in our Cryptids season, we're going to talk about lake monsters! A lake monster is a purported form of fresh-water or saltwater dwelling megafauna appearing in mythology, rumor, or local folklore. A well known example is the Loch Ness Monster (which we did a previous episode about in June 2021, check it out!). Lake monsters' depictions are often similar to some sea monsters. Many lake monsters were considered to be dragon like sea serpents in the early sightings, however, most of all lake monster sightings in modern times describe the beasts to have long necks and large bodies with flippers. (Hint: Better watch where you're swimming this summer!) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Lake_Monsters https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Lizzie https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Thetis_Lake_Monster https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Champ https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Old_Greeny

For our fourth episode in our Cryptids season, we're going to talk about plantae, or plant based cryptids! They may be 100% plant, such as the fern flower, or partly plant, such as the Moss man or the Honey Island Swamp Monster. (Hint: This episode is sure to grow on ya!) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Plantae https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Fern_Flower https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Moss_Man https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Honey_Island_Swamp_Monster https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Ya-Te-Veo

For our third episode in our Cryptids season, we're going to talk about poisonous and venomous cryptids! A poisonous and/or venomous cryptid is a cryptid (such as snakes, scorpions, spiders, plants, etc…) that produces any toxin for predatory or defensive purposes. The poison can be found in the blood, muscles, liver, be processed by specialized glands, or be found in the sap of plants. Not all cryptids are equally toxic for life and in some cases the production of toxins varies depending on the time of year. (Hint: Stay a safe six feet from these cryptids.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Poisonous_and_Venomous_Cryptids https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Mongolian_Death_Worm https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Basilisk https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/J%27ba_FoFi

For our second episode in our Cryptids season, we're going to talk about alien cryptids! Aliens are creatures from space, or any living creatures that are not originally from Earth. They could be anything from simple bacteria to intelligent life. For a cryptid to fall under this category, they typically have to fit at least one of the following descriptions: the ability to speak, and confirms through its dialogue that it is of extraterrestrial origin; is generally thought of as an alien, or has an appearance or traits similar to that of known Alien Cryptids; visit earth in spaceships or flying discs; the witness(es) that saw the cryptid claim it was or refer to it as an alien. (Hint: Something that without a doubt exists in one of those galaxies from the new NASA pics.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Aliens https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Chupacabra https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Fresno_Nightcrawler https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Wanderlight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhaMrCUDhjk

This Strange World is back with our fourth season! Last season we had the running theme of Bizarre Experiences, but this season we've found a new theme…Cryptids! You know, Bigfoot, The Loch Ness Monster, things like that! Every episode this season we are going to be doing a deep dive into a different type of cryptid. Our season premiere starts the season with humanoids, cryptids similar to humans in their anatomy. Some are also thought to be intelligent on a human level since they seem to have evolved in a similar path. Humanoid cryptids typically have the ability to walk upright (biomechanic bipedalism), two eyes (binocular vision), and are typically not quite human (like human mixed with another animal-anthropomorphic). (Hint: It's like you, but different.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cryptid https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Humanoids https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Deer_Man https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Ningen https://cryptidz.fandom.com/wiki/Cherufe d

For our second bonus (and truly final) episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we're talking about Anatoli Bugorski, a retired Russian particle physicist who is known for surviving a radiation accident in 1978, when a high-energy proton beam from a particle accelerator passed through his brain. Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/the-man-who-put-his-head-inside-a-particle-accelerator-while-it-was-switched-on/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatoli_Bugorski https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/if-you-stuck-your-head-in-a-particle-accelerator

For our first bonus episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we're talking about Mary Reeser, a woman whose death was purported to be a case of spontaneous human combustion. Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida/2019/10/17/spontaneous-combustion-in-st-petersburg-the-curious-case-of-mary-reeser/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Reeser

For our ninth and final episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we're talking about Stefan Mandel, a mathematician who was able to legally win the lottery 11 times. Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOX7acjkGv0 https://www.fool.com/slideshow/25-things-more-likely-happen-you-winning-lottery/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2019/03/27/he-won-lottery-times-using-math-his-biggest-jackpot-still-came-down-luck/

For our eighth episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we're talking about Violet Jessop, an Argentinian ocean liner stewardess and nurse, who is known for surviving the sinkings of the RMS Titanic in 1912 and her sister ship, the HMHS Britannic, in 1916. Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://nomadflag.com/violet-jessop/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violet_Jessop

For our seventh episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we're talking about Phineas Gage, an American railroad construction foreman remembered for his improbable survival of an accident in which a large iron rod was driven completely through his head, destroying much of his brain's left frontal lobe. Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.verywellmind.com/phineas-gage-2795244 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/05/21/528966102/why-brain-scientists-are-still-obsessed-with-the-curious-case-of-phineas-gage https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phineas_Gage

For our sixth episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we're talking about Steven Callahan, a naval architect who, in 1981, survived for 76 days adrift on the Atlantic Ocean in a liferaft. Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Callahan https://www.cruisingworld.com/story/people/adrift-40-years-later/

For our fifth episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we're talking about Ricky Megee, an Australian who is most notable for having been stranded in the Outback and surviving for 71 days in 2006. Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricky_Megee

For our fourth episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we're talking about Tsutomu Yamaguchi, a Japanese marine engineer who survived both the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings during World War II. Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://www.history.com/news/the-man-who-survived-two-atomic-bombs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsutomu_Yamaguchi

For our third episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we are going to talk about Roy Sullivan, a United States park ranger in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. Between 1942 and 1977, Sullivan was hit by lightning on seven occasions and survived all of them. Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roy_Sullivan https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/magazine/inside-the-life-of-the-man-known-as-the-spark-ranger/2013/08/15/947cf2d8-ea40-11e2-8f22-de4bd2a2bd39_story.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/roy-sullivan

For our second episode in our Bizarre Experiences season, we are going to talk about Vesna Vulović, a Serbian flight attendant who holds the Guinness world record for surviving the highest fall without a parachute, just about 33,330 feet out of the sky. Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesna_Vulovi%C4%87 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVzpdehnd_o https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevensalzberg/2012/05/06/falling-300-feet-onto-a-rock-and-surviving-to-tell-the-tale/?sh=4bcc68224f2d

This Strange World is back with our third season! Season three is going to be a little different than our normal seasons, a little more…bizarre. It's so bizarre it even gets its own subtitle: This Strange World: Bizarre Experiences Every episode this season we are going to be doing a deep dive into a person who experienced something truly bizarre. Our season premiere starts the season with Frane Selak, known for his frequent brushes with death. He has been described as either the world's luckiest or unluckiest man, depending on how you look at it. (Hint: Listen to decide for yourself!) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast A High Tops Media Podcast You can follow for more High Tops Media content on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @hightopsmedia Check out more podcasts on our website https://hightops.media Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frane_Selak https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/7721985/Frano-Selak-worlds-luckiest-man-gives-away-his-lottery-fortune.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/frane-selak https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZyUWLW7kEI

Double surprise! Another bonus Season 2 episode! Just in time for Halloween! This week, Gavin bring's in some of the most popular urban legends, like The Vanishing Hitchhiker, Bloody Mary, The Bunny Man, and more! (Hint: Don't listen to this too late at night.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urban_legend https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_urban_legends https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptozoology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanishing_hitchhiker https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-vanishing-hitchhiker/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-eyed_children https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/black-eyed-children/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bunny_Man https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Mary_(folklore)

Surprise! A bonus Season 2 episode! Maura Murray was a college student who disappeared on the evening of February 9, 2004, after a car crash on Route 112 near Woodsville, New Hampshire, a village in the town of Haverhill. This week, Chris brings us the story of the disappearance of Maura Murray, which has been described as the “first crime mystery of the social media age”, having occurred days after the launch of Facebook. (Hint: Don't go out on a school night.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAZtQe0NJ30 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Maura_Murray

For our Season 2 finale, Gavin, Leah, and Chris look back on Season 2, get nostalgic for their childhoods, learn about the science of nostalgia, and more! (Hint: You do not want to miss this one!) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/g28471716/things-only-90s-kids-remember/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/90s-kids-things-that-are-nothing-but-good-memories https://www.bustle.com/wellness/ways-nostalgia-changes-your-brain-according-to-science-12062453

Hey! Get your head out of the gutter. Hundreds of roadside attractions around the world consider themselves to be the “world's largest.” They aren't all verified, some are outright wrong, but each makes its claim with the gusto of a carnival barker. This week, Chris brings in some of the world's largest roadside attractions, while Gavin and Leah play a game to guess where they are. (Hint: Things get heated.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://blog.batchgeo.com/worlds-largest-roadside-attractions/

A parody religion or mock religion is a belief system that challenges the spiritual convictions of others, often through humor and satire. This week, Gavin brings in some famous examples of parody religions, while Chris and Leah help to come up with their own parody religion. (Hint: It gets pretty deep.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parody_religion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Spaghetti_Monster https://www.britannica.com/topic/Flying-Spaghetti-Monster https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gospel_of_the_Flying_Spaghetti_Monster https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell%27s_teapot https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Invisible_Pink_Unicorn https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Stupid%27s_Day_Parade https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omphalos_hypothesis https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jediism

In 1994, Italian police officer and former Olympic pentathlete Mauro Prosperi was looking to push his physical limits. He decided to enter the Marathon des Sables (French for Marathon of the Sands, also known as Sahara Marathon), a six-day, 251 km (156 mi) ultramarathon, which is approximately the distance of six regular marathons. The multi-day race is held every year in southern Morocco, in the Sahara Desert. It has been regarded as the toughest foot race on Earth. What followed was a near deadly experience that pushed Prosperi to his breaking point. This week, Chris guides us through the ultramarathon that almost killed Mauro Prosperi. (Hint: Do not try this at home.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=apLSdNuUdKU https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-30046426

A family of five disappeared on a tech-free road-trip only to turn up one by one after a week-long odyssey of more than 1,600km (995 miles), which ended with a police investigation and two of them in psychiatric care. This week, Leah walks us through the strange disappearance of the Tromp family. (Hint: Keep your cell phone on you when you go camping.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-37293494 https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanbergara/this-is-the-story-behind-the-disappearance-of-the

First, we talked about The 27 Club. Next, we talked about the Paul is Dead conspiracy theory. Now, Gavin is rounding out his trilogy of musician conspiracy theories this week by bringing in theories about more musicians that have been replaced by clones, faked their deaths so they could live mundane lives out of the spotlight, musicians who were secretly murdered, and more! (Hint: You'll have to listen to decide for yourself if Elvis is still alive.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://www.vulture.com/2016/10/pop-culture-conspiracy-theories-c-v-r.html

This episode contains strong themes and language that may be not suitable for younger listeners. The “Boy in the Box” is the name given to an unidentified murder victim, a 4-to 6-year-old boy, whose naked, battered body was found in a bassinet box in the Fox Chase section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on February 25, 1957. This week, Leah brings in the details to this dark cold case, while Chris and Gavin debate who the unknown child is. (Hint: Listen to find out!) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/unsolved-mysteries-who-was-the-boy-in-the-box-172e19dbba85 https://www.historicmysteries.com/the-boy-in-the-box/

This episode contains strong themes and language that may be not suitable for younger listeners. For our third cult episode, Chris brings in his research about the Manson Family, and the trials that followed the Manson Murders. The Manson Family was a commune and cult led by Charles Manson that was active in California in the late 1960s and early 1970s. The group consisted of approximately 50 followers, who lived an unconventional lifestyle with habitual use of hallucinogenic drugs such as LSD. (Hint: This episode is not for the faint of heart.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/manson-family-murders-what-need-to-know-180972655/ https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/charles-manson https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manson_Family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWbzE0aZIvY&t=904s https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/manson-family-murder-trial

Howard Phillips Lovecraft was an American author of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Lovecraft has become a cult figure for his Cthulhu Mythos, a series of loosely interconnected fictions featuring a pantheon of human-invalidating entities. This week, Gavin introduces Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos to Chris and Leah, while everyone tries to figure out how to pronounce “Nyarlathotep”. (Hint: It's not even the hardest name to pronounce.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Howard_Phillips_Lovecraft https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Cthulhu_Mythos https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Great_Old_One https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Cthulhu https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Outer_God https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Azathoth https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Yog-Sothoth https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Nyarlathotep

Cryptids are an animal (such as Sasquatch or The Loch Ness Monster) that has been claimed to exist but never proven to exist. In our second episode about Cryptids, Chris explains the legends behind The Loch Ness Monster, Skinwalkers, and the Beast of Truro, leaving Gavin and Leah to wonder if there is some truth to these mysteries. (Hint: Listen to find out for yourself!) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://www.nytimes.com/1982/01/17/us/beast-of-truro-mystifying-cape-cod.html https://www.history.com/news/skinwalker-ranch-paranormal-ufos-mutilation https://www.legendsofamerica.com/navajo-skinwalkers/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Loch-Ness-monster-legendary-creature https://blogs.iu.edu/sciu/2020/12/12/seven-cryptids-species/

Now when most people think of the Men in Black, they probably think of the 1997 film, Men in Black, starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith, but did you know the movie might be based on a real organization. Strange sightings over the decades have created a conspiracy about a real-life supernatural organization known as the “Men in Black”. This week, Leah brings in some suspicious stories about the illusive organization, while Gavin and Chris decide if the tall tales have any possibility of being real. (Hint: We recommend steering clear of potential Men in Black.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://www.history.com/news/men-in-black-real-origins https://thoughtcatalog.com/jacob-geers/2016/04/creepy-stories-of-the-real-men-in-black/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2KKUcxAdjc

As the age old saying goes: the cow goes “moo”, the pig goes “oink”, but what does the Sun sound like? This week, Gavin, Leah, and Chris bring in some strange, weird, and unexplained sounds to listen to and discuss from the depths of the oceans, the far reaches of space, and…animals? (Hint: We recommend listening while you listen to the episode.) Don't forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://youtu.be/TX_X685TGtc https://youtu.be/i5GnLLZYGxw https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_unexplained_sounds https://youtu.be/7rE_FG2xauA https://youtu.be/HrMCnJ4k6us https://youtu.be/nPuOQxJOqh0 https://youtu.be/WSOqOv68UsU https://youtu.be/pW27vpK4ALQ

The components of music grab on tight to our emotional circuitry. In times of trouble, music is there to soothe the soul and ease the mind. This week Gavin, Leah, and Chris explore why music is an essential component of movies and TV, as well as how music is used to reduce stress. Plus, our friend Ray joins us to explore the mysteries of how music has such a hold on our emotions and why music therapy exists. (Hint: Music always helps the vibes.) We do not own the copyrights to 21st Century Breakdown by Green Day or Mad World by Gary Jules. We are using the songs for educational and commentary purposes. Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources Eorela, Tuomas. Modeling Listeners’ Emotional Response to Music. Topics in Cognitive Science 4(2012)607-624.DOI 10.1111/j.1756-8765.2012.01188.x Horowitz, Seth. “The Universal Sense: How Hearing Shapes the Mind.” Chapter 9. Westchester Book Group, 2012. Shiffman, Richard. “The Healing Power of Music.” The New York Times. April 8, 2021. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/well/music-therapy-treatment-stress.html Rossetti A, Chadha M, Torres BN, Lee JK, Hylton D, Loewy JV, Harrison LB. The Impact of Music Therapy on Anxiety in Cancer Patients Undergoing Simulation for Radiation Therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2017 Sep 1;99(1):103-110. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2017.05.003. Epub 2017 May 8. PMID: 28816136; PMCID: PMC7864375. Yinger OS, Gooding L. Music therapy and music medicine for children and adolescents. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2014 Jul;23(3):535-53. doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2013.03.003. Epub 2013 May 17. PMID: 24975624. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr8fmq5z2Hk&ab_channel=CesarHuchim

The Voyager Golden Records are two phonograph records that were included aboard both Voyager spacecraft launched in 1977. The records contain sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth, and are intended for any intelligent extraterrestrial life form who may find them. This week, Gavin talks about some of the images, music, sounds, and greetings on the record, while Leah and Chris pitch a new updated record that they think should be sent into space. (Hint: The world was very different in the late 70s.) Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://voyager.jpl.nasa.gov/golden-record/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voyager_Golden_Record

Everyone has had the child-like wonder to look for buried treasure in their backyard and at the beach, but you never really find much. Some people take it to the next level, cracking hundred year old cyphers and looking for hidden artwork in the mountains and gold buried in forests. This week, Chris brings in some true stories of real buried and hidden treasures throughout time while Gavin and Leah start to plan trips to find them. (Hint: X marks the spot!) Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://www.rd.com/list/hidden-treasures-in-usa/ https://www.outsideonline.com/2419429/forrest-fenn-treasure-jack-stuef https://coolmaterial.com/feature/real-treasure-hunts/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Bellamy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whydah_Gally

For many years the history of the Mongols has been cloudy, with translations of translations setting them up to be a brute society of savages, hellbent on conquering, but that is just not true. This week Leah brings in some of the biggest misconceptions about the Mongol Empire and Genghis Khan. She also brings her friend Sam Bass, a professor of Mongol and East Asian History at Simon Fraser University in Canada. (Hint: Strap in, because things are gonna get technical.) Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast Sources https://www.ancient.eu/Mongol_Warfare/ https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/how-mongols-made-world-tremble-38262?page=0%2C2 https://cooltrebuchets.weebly.com/trebuchets-vs-catapults.html https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-genghis-khan-asian-conqueror-on-womens-rights-2010mar07-story.html https://thetyee.ca/Books/2010/07/26/GenghisFeminist/ https://www.theglobalist.com/the-women-who-ruled-the-mongol-empire/ https://www.history.com/news/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-genghis-khan https://science.discoveryplace.org/blog/genghis-khan-the-man-the-myth-the-legend http://brandonthegrey.blogspot.com/2016/07/mongol-misconceptions.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JJZ9IuiuBg https://www.amonbe.org/genghis-khans-mongol-women/ https://archive.org/details/encyclopediaofmo0000atwo https://cedar.wwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1003&context=cedarbooks https://archive.org/details/historyoftheworl011691mbp https://archive.org/details/Dawson1966MissionToAsia/page/n37/mode/2up https://books.google.ca/books?id=mORfDwAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q&f=false https://brill.com/view/journals/jesh/63/1-2/article-p1_1.xml https://www.jstor.org/stable/40109471?seq=1 Tatiana Zerjal et. al. “The Genetic Legacy of the Mongols” American journal of human genetics, vol. 72 (3), 2003, pp. 717-21. Choongwon Jeong et. al. “A Dynamic 6,000-Year Genetic History of Eurasia’s Eastern Steppe” Cell, vol. 183 (4), 2020, pp. 890-904.

In this very special bonus episode, Gavin, Leah, and Chris bring in some of their favorite phases to determine which one has the best origin. This episode was submitted to NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge College Edition, and received an honorable mention! We are thrilled to share this news and finally share this bonus episode! Be on the lookout for a full length episode on famous phrases coming soon, and check out more TSW at the links below! Check out the original submission on SoundCloud here: https://soundcloud.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/history-of-famous-phrases Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ And check out more This Strange World links here: https://linktr.ee/thisstrangeworldpodcast

The world is probably going to end at some point, right? Whether it’s a billion years from now or next week, that hasn’t stopped people from trying to predict a potential impending doomsday. This week Gavin brings in some of his favorite armageddon predictions while Chris and Leah make their own predictions about the end of the world. (Hint: If you get it wrong the first time, maybe you can’t predict the end of the world, so stop trying.) Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ Sources https://www.britannica.com/list/10-failed-doomsday-predictions https://www.livescience.com/7926-10-failed-doomsday-predictions.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dates_predicted_for_apocalyptic_events

Between February 1st and 2nd of 1959, nine Russian hikers died in the northern Ural Mountains. The circumstances were unknown, but many theories have circulated for decades. The event became known as the Dyatlov Pass Incident. This week, Chris explains what allegedly happened on that mountain, while Gavin and Leah come up with their own conspiracies about the ultimate demise of the expedition. (Hint: Be careful scaling tall mountains in Russia with no cell phone, because ya know, it’s the 50s.) Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ Sources https://youtu.be/bQpNdevrtiM https://youtu.be/50MW9Rczxe8 https://youtu.be/Y8RigxxiilI https://youtu.be/wENKt8bR2RM https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyatlov_Pass_incident https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-may-have-finally-unraveled-mystery-dyatlov-pass-incident-180976886/

In the highly anticipated third part to our SCP Foundation series, Leah brings in some brand new SCPs to talk about with Gavin and Chris, along with bringing in our friend (and professor), Pete Johanns, to give his take on these spooky anomalies. (Hint: Check out SCP Foundation Part 1 and Part 2, available wherever you get your podcasts!) Disclaimer: There were technical difficulties with the recording, so the voices will occasionally distort to sound lower than they really are. Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLQRcgA-R-0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HGN49ieZzM

While most people are familiar with Football, Basketball, and Baseball, not as many people are as familiar with Kabaddi, Cycleball, and Chess Boxing. This week, Gavin brings in some of the most bizarre sports you’ve probably never heard of, and challenges Leah and Chris to guess what they are based on their name. (Hint: Zorbing might surprise you.) Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ Sources https://www.businessinsider.com/obscure-weird-sports-2010-11

North Sentinel Island is a remote island near the coast of India. It is home to the Sentinelese, an indigenous people in voluntary isolation who have defended, often by force, their protected isolation from the outside world. In 1956 it was made illegal to be within five nautical miles of this island in order to prevent the resident tribespeople from contracting diseases to which they have no immunity. This week, Chris brings Leah and Gavin some stories about this tribe that is still living in the stone age, and the people who have attempted to visit North Sentinel Island. (Hint: You definitely don’t want to visit this island.) Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXY1Dp-eWzA https://www.forbes.com/sites/kionasmith/2018/11/30/everything-we-know-about-the-isolated-sentinelese-people-of-north-sentinel-island/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Allen_Chau

Archaeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. But what about “archeology” that isn’t accepted by modern standards? Well that might fall under the definition of pseudoarchaeology, which refers to interpretations of the past from outside the archaeological science community, which reject the accepted data gathering and analytical methods of the discipline. This week, Leah brings some examples ranging from aliens building the egyptian pyramids to the lost city of Atlantis. Plus, she brings her friend Nathan, an archeology grad student and professor to give his profession insight on this “alternative archaeology”. (Hint: Listen to find out how weird it gets!) Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ Sources https://ahotcupofjoe.net/2018/08/what-is-pseudoarchaeology/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kensington_Runestone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pseudoarchaeology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlantis#Modern https://about.illinoisstate.edu/glmill1/psuedoarchaeology-recources/?fbclid=IwAR2s_f6US2Za3GT_vsscCKScr4xfhAx2alMaghJSfilzNRuJ4isFG8sjqCA https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Ark_of_the_Covenant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ark_of_the_Covenant https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_phenomenon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDgr4uvet-g

The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the western part of the North Atlantic Ocean where multiple ships and aircrafts are said to have disappeared under mysterious circumstances. In recent years, many of these disappearances have been attributed to paranormal activity or extraterrestrial beings. Most reputable sources dismiss the idea that there is any mystery, but Gavin, Leah, and Chris have decided to take it upon themselves to decide if there is any legitimacy to the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. (Hint: Listen to decide for yourself!) Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ Sources https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/bermuda-triangle https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-bermuda-triangle-myths-mysteries-disappearances-vanishes https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/research/library/online-reading-room/title-list-alphabetically/l/lost-patrol.html https://www.livescience.com/15177-gallery-bermuda-triangle.html https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/AroundTheWorld/story?id=7163464&page=1 https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=19490117-1

On July 20, 1969, the United States landed on the moon…or did they? In our season premiere, Chris walks us through some Moon Landing Hoax Conspiracy Theories, while Gavin and Leah debate if you can recreate the moon landing in a movie studio. (Hint: You would need a really good movie studio by ‘60s standards.) Don’t forget to follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/thisstrangeworldpodcast/ https://twitter.com/thisstrangepod/ Sources https://earthsky.org/space/apollo-and-the-moon-landing-hoax https://science.howstuffworks.com/moon-landing-hoax.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon_landing_conspiracy_theories