Conspiracy theories, the occult, urban legends, unexplained phenomena, and more! Hosts Christine Scherer and Ethan Scarduzio research and discuss a new fascinating and/or bizarre topic every episode, and at the end they each decide whether they believe it
The Two Black Cats podcast is a hidden gem that I stumbled upon while searching for interesting topics to explore. As an avid consumer of podcasts, I was immediately drawn in by the intriguing title and decided to give it a listen. Little did I know, I would soon become hooked on this fun and informative show.
The best aspect of The Two Black Cats podcast is undoubtedly the variety of topics covered. Christine and Ethan have a knack for diving into the strange corners of the human experience, bringing to light supernatural phenomena, conspiracy theories, and urban legends that I had never even heard of before. With each episode, they bring something new and exciting to the table, ensuring that every episode is more entertaining than the last. It's refreshing to have hosts who aren't afraid to tackle unconventional subjects and present them in an engaging way.
Another highlight of this podcast is the inclusion of guest speakers. These individuals provide fresh perspectives and add a dynamic element to the conversations. It's fascinating to hear their thoughts on various topics and how they contribute to the overall discussion. The hosts do a great job of creating an inviting space where guests can freely share their ideas without any judgment or bias.
Now, onto the worst aspects of The Two Black Cats podcast, though it pains me to find any negatives about this fantastic show. One minor flaw is that occasionally, some episodes may not be as polished or well-researched as others. While most episodes are thoroughly researched and provide plenty of valuable information on each topic, there are instances where it feels like some details were missed or overlooked. However, it's important to note that this does not detract significantly from the overall quality of the podcast.
In conclusion, The Two Black Cats podcast has quickly become one of my favorite shows in its genre. With its vast range of topics, engaging hosts, and occasional guest appearances, it offers a unique listening experience that keeps me coming back for more. Whether you're a supernatural aficionado, conspiracy theorist, or simply someone interested in exploring the strange and unexplained, this podcast is sure to entertain and captivate you. I can't wait for future episodes and eagerly anticipate what new and fascinating subjects Christine and Ethan will delve into next.
Could people living outside the gender binary have a predisposition towards magical practices? Various cultures throughout history have thought so. Tiktok & Insta: @twoblackcatsprod
In 1970, bizarre threads hung from the sky in the quiet suburb of Caldwell, NJ. What the heck was going on?? Tiktok & Insta: @twoblackcatsprod
Dr. Steven Greer, a renowned ufologist, has stated publicly that over the next few months, hundreds of whistleblowers will be coming out to speak about their time working at Black Sites. Jake Barber is one of these whistleblowers, and he has started speaking out. Tiktok & Insta: @twoblackcatsprod
Because who needs to look back on old conspiracy theories when they're right in front of you? In this unconventional start to Season 3, Christine chats about all the weird shit that's been happening lately--election conspiracies, UAPs, drones/orbs, and The Telepathy Tapes. Tiktok (RIP?) & Insta: @twoblackcatsprod Book & Podcast Recs discussed in this episode: Abduction by John E. Mack The Telepathy Tapes
Get outta here with your mangy dog Chupacabras -- in this episode we're talking about the reptilian kangaroo dinosaur-esque Chupacabra (first spotted in Puerto Rico)! Tiktok & Instagram: @twoblackcatsprod
In this episode we discuss the new docuseries "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" and our thoughts about Hollywood, our own experiences working in the film industry, Dan Schneider, "open secrets", and more. Content warning: child emotional & sexual abuse
Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Yeti. Whatever you call this elusive cryptid-of-many-names, one thing is for certain: sightings and stories all of this large, hairy ape-man have baffled, frightened, and intrigued people all over the world for centuries now. With guest Zach Belliveau! tiktok & insta: @twoblackcatsprod
What do psychic kids, time travel, and an interdimensional monster all have in common? That's right, in this episode we're talking about the Montauk Project AKA the conspiracy theory that inspired the tv show Stranger Things. And we're not only talking about it... we're also experiencing it! So come along on our road trip to a little place called Montauk, NY. Tiktok & Instagram: @twoblackcatsprod
Was there truly an ancient city that was plunged into the depths of the sea? And will we ever find it? In this episode we also discuss the alleged alien corpses presented to the Mexican government and NASA's take on UAPs. Instagram & Tiktok: @twoblackcatsprod
We're back for Season 2! In this episode we talk about the government hearing on UAPs that took place in July 2023 and expand on some of the witness testimonies. Our socials have changed! (pod --> prod) Tiktok & Instagram: @twoblackcatsprod
Our last episode of Season 1! The Walter E. Fernald School was initially created in 1848 to house mentally-disabled children and train them to lead productive, independent lives, but ended up becoming an abusive, sub-standard institution with horrifying conditions run by a proud advocate of the eugenics movement. Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of graphic violence that some people may find disturbing, as well as descriptions of physical and sexual abuse against children. Timecodes: 19:12-19:31 graphic description 19:31-20:49 physical & sexual abuse 20:49-25:00 illegal experimentation 25:00-26:20 deaths
We discuss the concept of HBO's The Last of Us, in honor of the season one finale that aired Sunday night. Due to the warming climate, could the very real Cordyceps fungi (AKA zombie-ant fungi) somehow evolve to infect humans like it infects insects, essentially turning us into a race of mind-controlled zombies? No spoilers, promise - we only talk about the premise of the show (which is revealed in the first five minutes of the pilot). Tell us your thoughts - should we be worried?! TikTok & Instagram: @twoblackcatspod
In 2018, 33 scientists published a paper in a scientific journal arguing that octopus eggs and/or viruses were carried to earth by a comet that crashed during the Cambrian explosion millions of years ago, seeding the planet with these creatures. Do you think octopuses are from outer space? Let us know on our Instagram or Tiktok accounts (@twoblackcatspod)! FYI we'll be going away for a couple weeks - thanks for being awesome and see you on March 14th!
For years, fishermen and villagers living near Lake Baikal in Siberia have told of strange lights coming from under the water, humanoid "silver swimmers", and mysterious flying objects. Tiktok & Instagram: @twoblackcatspod
Duh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh nuh MOTHMAN! In this episode we venture into the world of cryptids for the first time, and it takes us to the 1960s in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, when residents began reporting sights of a winged humanoid creature with glowing red eyes. Follow us on Tiktok & Instagram: @twoblackcatspod
Bob Lazar claims he worked at Area 51 in the late 80s reverse-engineering alien spacecraft. Is he telling the truth? With guest Sarah Scherer! Tiktok & Insta: @twoblackcatspod
In this episode we discuss who exactly wrote the bible, how the stories were compiled, and examine some wild tales--including ones about cannibalistic giants, Mary's fiery vagina, & Jesus's childish antics--that unfortunately didn't make it to the final draft. With guest star Steven Scherer. Steven's fantasy novel: The Legend of 7 & 8: The Vengeance of Kings (Buy it on Amazon!) Tiktok & Instagram: @twoblackcatspod
The Uncanny Valley is an eerie or unsettling feeling experienced in response to something that is not-quite-human. Before dolls, animations, and robots were even invented, did it somehow serve our ancestors to weed out things that closely resembled humans beings (but were not)?
What's possibly worse than the CIA doing unethical experiments on unwilling people in their pursuit of mind control (MKULTRA)? Welcome to Project Artichoke, where the CIA did all of the above, but specifically with the goal of getting people to carry out assassinations of both foreign and American officials against their will.
For twenty years, the CIA--with the help of Nazi scientists--experimented on unknowing US citizens using various methods including brainwashing, torture, abuse, isolation, sensory deprivation, and drugs.
What's that?! We recorded this episode ON THE ROAD? Yes, that's right. The audio quality is... different for this one. BUT, that means that this episode is coming straight to you hot and fresh from New Orleans, Louisiana! We discuss vampire stories from the Big Easy and come back with an update at the end on the unorthodox ghost tour(s) we went on.
Follow the yellow brick road with us as we dive into everything you ever wanted (and didn't want) to know about the 1939 film, The Wizard of Oz. This groundbreaking, beloved classic unfortunately was riddled with hazardous stunts, dangerous costumes/makeup choices, abusive behavior, and studio heads behaving badly. Christine and Ethan discuss the shady shit that went on behind the scenes and over the rainbow and discuss whether the entertainment industry has actually changed much since they visited the land of Oz.
What does it truly mean when a black cat crosses your path? Why are they linked to the devil and witches? And can cats sense when someone is about to die? In this special day-after-halloween-episode, we discuss all this and more about our namesake, Black Cats.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to have sex... with a ghost? Well, wonder no more! In this episode we explore spooky stories from people (and even some celebrities!) who claim they've gotten down and dirty with a horny spirit (...or twenty). Tiktok & instagram: @twoblackcatspod
We're back after a short hiatus, just in time for spooky season! Join Christine and Ethan as we discuss Poltergeist, the Exorcist, and other so-called cursed movies and all the bizarre, tragic stuff that went on behind the scenes. TikTok & Insta: @twoblackcatspod
The second (and last) Dianna episode! We discuss the conspiracies that surround the death of the beloved Princess of Wales, and determine what we think most likely happened. Instagram & Tiktok: @twoblackcatspod
On August 31st, 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales died from injuries sustained in a car crash in the Pont de l'Alma tunnel in Paris. And although twenty five years have now passed, questions still remain about that fateful night. Was the death of the beloved "People's Princess" simply a tragic accident, or was it something more? Part 2 coming next week! Instagram & Tiktok: @twoblackcatspod
Grab your spurs, it's time for some Celtic folklore! Pookas (phoukas, púcaí) are shape-shifters known for mischief, property damage, and enticing unsuspecting (and usually drunk) humans to take a terrifying ride on their back. They are also, coincidentally, the namesake of Christine's cat. TikTok & Instagram: @twoblackcatspod
Part 3 (the final episode!) of the Astral Projection series! The Gateway Process Report is a CIA document from 1983 that analyzed the techniques for remote viewing and expanding consciousness taught at The Monroe Institute. Follow us on TikTok & Instagram! @twoblackcatspod Vice article by Thobey Campion: https://www.vice.com/en/article/7k9qag/how-to-escape-the-confines-of-time-and-space-according-to-the-cia
Apocalyptic artwork. Secretive tunnels. Construction that went nearly 2 billion dollars over budget for no explained reason. This is the Denver International Airport Conspiracy Theory episode. Check out our instagram for pictures that go along with the episode! @twoblackcatspod
Conspiracy theories about celebrity deaths run the gamut - some claim dead stars are still living (Michael Jackson & Elvis Presley, for example), while others claim living stars are actually dead (Avril Lavigne & Paul McCartney). Christine's sister Katherine Scherer guests in this episode as we examine these claims, as well as discuss the tragic tale of Natalie Wood and whether her untimely death was an accident or murder. Pictures referenced in this episode can be found at our instagram: @twoblackcatspod Also, check out our TikTok! @twoblackcatspod AUDIO CLIPS INCLUDED IN THIS EPISODE: IS MICHAEL JACKSON STILL ALIVE? POTENTIAL NEW EVIDENCE FOUND (https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/weird-news/michael-jackson-alive-conspiracy-theory-16864687) EXPOSING The Avril Lavigne Conspiracy Theory (SLOAN) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT8JXQS5uyY) Strawberry Fields Forever - I Buried Paul - TURN UP VOLUME AND LISTEN CAREFULLY! (Krist Novoselic) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMPrUz6FfwM) The Beatles - Revolution 9 (vinyl LP - first 40 seconds backwards) (rjciccone) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7QZNZx2QKA)
Unidentified Flying Objects. Unidentified Aerial Phenomena. Flying Saucers. Whatever you call them, public fascination and conspiracy theories about these things abound. Ethan and Christine dive into the history of UFOs and draw parallels to the modern day UAP Task Force.
Astral Projection, Part 2! In this episode we discuss the US government's experimentation with "Remote Viewing" from the 70's to the 90's and their attempts to create an army of "psychic spies" as a potential Cold War defense tool.
Astral Projection (AKA remote viewing, astral travel, soul flight, & more) is an intentional out-of-body experience that has been spoken of since ancient times. Can these experiences be chalked up to vivid hallucinations or can humans truly project their consciousness outside of their body? And if they can, where exactly can they visit and what are the potential consequences of this?
In 2009, a group of people realized they all shared memories of Nelson Mandela dying in prison in the 1980s. They recalled the crowds at his televised funeral and a speech by his widow. The problem? Nelson Mandela was still alive - he didn't die until a few years later, in 2013. Why did these people, along with many around the world, share the same memory of an event that never happened?
Is Walt Disney's body cryogenically frozen somewhere in Disneyland? Are there actual human remains in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride? Is our beloved guest (Christine's baby sister), in fact, a "Disney adult"? Join us as we attempt to untangle myth from truth about the so-called happiest place(s) on earth. With guest Katherine Scherer!
We delve into the infamous secret society that disappeared back in the 1700s... Or did it?
You awake in the middle of the night to find your body completely paralyzed. As you struggle to breathe, you open your eyes to a frightening sight - a ghostly old woman is sitting on your chest. This experience has been called many things (Old Hag Syndrome, Sleep Paralysis, Sleep Demons, Night Hag, etc.) and has been documented all over the world among various cultures and religions since ancient times. Why does this happen and how is it so universal? Can it be simply explained by biology or could something more nefarious be at play? Eston Clare Jr., who has met the Old Hag herself, guests on this episode.
Nine years after Anne Frank's death at a concentration camp, Barbro Karlen was born to Christian parents in Sweden. As soon as she was able to speak, she began insisting her name was Anne Frank, not Barbro, and spoke of haunting nightmares as well as memories from her past life. Christine and Ethan examine her story and determine whether they believe it or not.
In the very first episode of Two Black Cats, we examine the conspiracy theory that says Lindsay Lohan had a twin who starred alongside her in The Parent Trap. We discuss the alleged existence of Kelsey Lohan, her tragic death that occurred shortly after filming was completed, and the cover-up that resulted in Lindsay getting credited with both roles. At the end of the episode, Christine and Ethan decide whether they believe it or not.