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It's St. Patrick's Day! Time to celebrate all things Irish – including the holiday's unofficial mascot: The leprechaun. But how much do you really know about the little guy? We'll cover some of what you already know – and also what you don't yet know, about these little fairies known as leprechauns.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Short Fiction Story, “Clever Tom”00:02:44.827 = Show Open00:03:51.235 = Leprechauns, The Irish Trickster00:18:59.204 = Leprechaunism (Donahue Syndrome)00:22:11.641 = Real Leprechauns00:27:20.694 = Show Close, Verse, Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Short fiction story, “Clever Tom” adapted from the original by Linda Shute: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p89pja6“Leprechauns, The Irish Trickster” by Benjamin Radford for Live Science: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aerm6n44“Mills Park Facts” by Jennifer M. Wood for Mental Floss: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kva2txu“The Bizarre True Story of Leprechauns” by Jack Beresford for Irish Post: (link no longer available)“The Crichton Leprechaun” by Lawrence Specker for AL.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4ddescxpVIDEO: Leprechaun in Mobile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nda_OSWeyn8=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: March 17, 2021EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Leprechauns
Gene and Chris present Benjamin Radford, an editor for Skeptical Inquirer, and author of “Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore.” Are reports of such creatures real, fanciful — what? Inquiring minds want to know.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-paracast-the-gold-standard-of-paranormal-radio--6203433/support.
Did you know The Bye Bye Man started as a creepy Ouija board story? Now it's an urban legend that preys on anyone who dares to think or say his name.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Once you learn his name, he preys on you. What is the reality behind the Bye Bye Man? Is the movie last year really a true story, or is it only loosely based on real events? Or is it entirely fiction despite being promoted as a true story? (The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man) *** Recently released Pentagon papers indicate that in 2004, an unknown, 45-foot long object played cat and mouse with the U.S. Navy off the coast of California. And did so for several days. But can we believe the Pentagon papers are the real deal? (UFO's Stalk Navy Ships) *** The Denver Airport; it has been plagued by incredibly strange theories since it opened. (The Denver Airport Conspiracy) *** For some it can be fun staying with grandma. For others it can be a terrifying experience. (Strange Incidents at Grandma's House) *** In Japan there are reports of a sinister spirit – one that is eternally hungry… and to satisfy its hunger, it makes you ravenous with insatiable hunger as well. (Hungry Ghosts of Japan) *** Even seasoned police officers working on a military base can have the wits frightened out of them when they come across the paranormal. (Night School) *** Having a fine pedigree means nothing if you murder someone in cold blood – just ask the 7th Earl of Lucan, if you can find him. (Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder) *** One of our Weirdo family members shares what he once saw in a cemetery in South Africa. (British Solider In The Mist) *** On July 8, 1878, one of the strangest murder plots in Pennsylvania history began with the purchase of four insurance policies – and ended with a lingering spirit that still haunts a local churchyard to this day. (The Blue-Eyed Six Murder) *** She was a housewife, who turned killer – then vanished without a trace. Now, over 40 years later, Sharon Kinne's whereabouts remain unknown. (Sharon Kinne: The Murdering Housewife) *** Leo Frank was imprisoned and lynched for the murder of Mary Phagan – but was he truly guilty of the crime? (The Lynching of Leo Frank) ***A phantom-like creature torments a young boy at his aunt's house. (Glaring Red Eyes)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:01:27.325 = Show Intro00:04:40.135 = The Truth Behind ‘The Bye Bye Man'00:19:28.894 = Glaring Red Eyes00:25:16.398 = UFOs Stalk Navy Ships00:29:40.598 = Grandma's House00:31:31.675 = Lord Lucan, Wanted For Murder00:35:39.932 = Hungry Ghosts of Japan00:45:49.828 = British Soldier in the Mist00:48:12.261 = Night School00:59:24.540 = The Lynching of Leo Frank01:38:01.939 = Blue Eyed Six Murder01:45:06.106 = Show OutroSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Denver Airport Conspiracy” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2YHVRol“British Soldier In The Myst” by Ken Fyfe, submitted directly to Weird Darkness“Those Glaring Red Eyes” by SB at PhantomsAndMonsters.com: http://bit.ly/2E8wkvd“UFOs Stalk Navy Ships” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2RScZWW“The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man” by Benjamin Radford for the Skeptical Inquirer: http://bit.ly/2PhacFl“Night School” posted at Ghosts N Ghouls: (website no longer exists)“Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2PffmBx“Hungry Ghosts of Japan” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/38vsDgY“Strange Incidents at Grandma's House” by Toni Dorland for My Haunted Life Too: http://bit.ly/2LPcUzI“The Lynching of Leo Frank” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2YGvHCs“The Blue-Eyed Six Murder” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LOktGRWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: August 28, 2018SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/ByeByeManTRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y8jxyck2
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yeyufw2zInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: We are fascinated by him when we read about him in books, or see him on TV or in movies. Bigfoot has become bigger than life with every paranormal and cryptozoology enthusiast gobbling up every bit of news that comes out about the furry mysterious creature. But what would you do if you came face-to-face with one, in real life, in his territory? Tonight we look at Bigfoot. Sasquatch. The Yeti. Whatever you want to call him, he has found fame worldwide in both paranormal circles and cable TV shows. We'll ask what he is, what he is not, what evidence has been collected, the interesting take on our fuzzy friend that Russia has, and more. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:04:08.941 = Show Intro00:06:11.589 = Bigfoot: Man, Monster or Myth? (Part 1)00:14:54.027 = Bigfoot: Man, Monster or Myth? (Part 2)00:42:00.594 = Bigfoot: Man, Monster or Myth? (Part 3)01:00:02.062 = Show OutroSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“How The Bigfoot Legend Began” by Becky Little for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y3pmtb3j“Bigfoot: Man, Monster, or Myth” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience.com: https://tinyurl.com/y3745nht“Yetis Nests Found in Russia” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience.com: https://tinyurl.com/y5w8yd54“Russians Claim Indisputable Proof of Yeti” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y3yjuoz5“Infamous Yeti Finger Flunks DNA Test” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y3l68wka“Bigfoot Vandalizes a Winnebago” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y6d3ujef“Bigfoot Hoaxer Killed In Accident” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y32jevfg“If You Spot Bigfoot, Should You Shoot Him?” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y4nltw8f“Bigfoot Was Watching You” by Karen Hopper Usher for Cadillac News: https://tinyurl.com/y2s23pby“That Was No Bear” by John Zada for Lapham's Quarterly: https://tinyurl.com/y3xdpbzjWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: January 27, 2021CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/BigfootManMonsterMyth
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84w5dmIN THIS EPISODE: The idea of the werewolf has been with us for a long time – the first mention of a werewolf that we know of is over two thousand years ago. We'll look at the origins of the werewolf, look at whether they are actually real, and if so, how one goes about becoming one, and some of the cures believed to release the man from the beast. Of course, it's not always the Wolf-Man… sometimes it's the Wolf-Woman. We'll look at the most fearsome lady werewolves throughout history! I'll tell you about the trials and punishments of those convicted of being werewolves – many probably wish they'd have confessed to being witches instead! Plus, what if I was to tell you that werewolves truly ARE real – and that a small village has been terrorized by them for decades – right up to modern day? There is convincing evidence to back up my claim! All of this and more werewolfism can be found in this episode! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:03:15.748 = Show Intro00:05:26.934 = Ancient Origins of Werewolves00:28:01.499 = Who's Afraid of Virginia Werewolf?00:37:51.005 = The Werewolf Trials00:50:50.625 = The Lycanthrope Metaphor00:57:56.994 = Lycans of Cannock Chase01:06:19.496 = Little-Known Lycan Lore01:09:19.764 = Show Close01:11:32.929 = BloopersSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Giants, Monsters and Dragons” by Carol Rose: https://amzn.to/36k0VW0BOOK: “The Werewolf Delusion” by Ian Woodward: https://amzn.to/2Sa74LVBOOK: “The Book of Werewolves” by Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould: https://amzn.to/3jgTLp5EPISODE: “The Werewolf Panic of the 1970's”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/48s5bbkk EPISODE: “Werewolves of Central England”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2vpt52rn EPISODE: “Werewolf In The Bronx”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y3auryjk EPISODE: “A Summer of Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p875ynn EPISODE: “Planet Werewolf”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yb6ck67a EPISODE: “The Beast Of The Land Between The Lakes”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n8jcczz EPISODE: “The Beast of Barmston Drain”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrs9j8xu EPISODE: “The Ohio Dogman”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rc5su EPISODE: “The Skinwalker Ranch, Home To Real Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p975j56 EPISODE: “Hairy Humanoids of Texas”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckkfhun EPISODE: “Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr2w57xr VIDEO: “A Brief History of Horror – Werewolves”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBLcGH1MpRgVIDEO: “Legends of the Werewolves”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCHZjU7Hi0w“The Origins and Lore of Werewolves” from History Daily: https://tinyurl.com/y4l7ytmk, Tanika Koosmen for The Conversation: https://tinyurl.com/y5jy9uog, Benjamin Radford for Live Science: https://tinyurl.com/yclcqmqp, and Ella Talkin for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/yy55wq9q“The Werewolf Trials” by Inigo Gonzalez for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y2qmp4n2“The Lycans of Cannock Chase” by Hugh Landman for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/s6h83am“Who's Afraid of Virginia Werewolf?” by April A Taylor for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y3qz82on“How Werewolves Work” by Tracy V.V. Wilson for How Stuff Works: https://tinyurl.com/y3oe9bte“Little-Known Lycan Lore” by Jonathan Gordon for History Answers: https://tinyurl.com/y3jb5scqWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 30, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/werewolves
Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/zr88fxv8IN THIS EPISODE: Why do clowns creep us out? We'll look at some of the reasons. We'll review real creepy clown sightings – it happens a lot more than you might think! Plus, we'll also look at some true cases of clowns committing crimes… and sometimes killing.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Bad Clowns” by Benjamin Radford: https://amzn.to/3On6ebh“The Tamarac Square Clown” posted at DarkStories.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck74etk“Why So Serious About Clowns?” by Frank T. McAndrew for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9cd2hp; and Beth Forrester for Spirit Halloween:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8s8m3h“Creepy Clown Sightings” by Matthew Dessem for Slate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fdppc8j; Nina Young for Kidspot.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p852r3b“Clowns of Crime” by Lauren Tousignant for The New York Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8thetd; Maggie Panos at PopSugar.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87t7hh; and from iHorror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7byrxnmv“John Wayne Gacy: Killer Clown” by Katie Serena for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc7465z8Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: August 04, 2023CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/clowns
Today, you'll learn about the history of dragons, a lab-made gold that's only a single atom thick, and a new low pressure way to make diamonds. Dragon History “Dragons: A brief history of the mythical, fire-breathing beasts.” by Callum McKelvie & Benjamin Radford. 2022. “A Natural History of Dragons.” by Livia Gershon. 2022. “Job 41.” Bible Study Tools. N.d. Gold Atom Layer “A single atom layer of gold - LiU researchers create goldene.” by Anders Torneholm. 2024. “Synthesis of goldene comprising single-atom layer gold.” by Shun Kashiwaya, et al. 2024. Low Pressure Diamonds “A new method of making diamonds doesn't require extreme pressure.” by Emily Conover. 2024. “The Science Behind Diamonds.” by Dustin Lemick. 2023. “Growth of diamond in liquid metal at 1 atm pressure.” by Yan Gong, et al. 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
One late night, an old woman knocked on their front door. Doris answered and noticed the woman had a strange look on her face. Doris had never seen her before and was puzzled as to why she was knocking on her door so late. The old woman, appearing to be around 70 or 80 years old, might have just been lost, Doris thought. As Doris greeted the old woman at her door, the woman quickly cut her off and frantically revealed that she had lived in the house decades ago as a little girl. She explained that her parents bought the house, and as she grew up, she noticed strange occurrences—flickering lights, moving objects. Although she didn't provide much detail, she was convinced that something evil occupied the house. She warned Doris to leave immediately if she wanted to avoid something terrible happening. After delivering her warning, the old woman walked off into the darkness and vanished like a ghost. Soon enough, the old lady's warnings proved true. Doris began experiencing paranormal activity in her suburban home—objects shifting on their own, doors creaking open at night, and even physical attacks by invisible entities. Check out the full episode now on all platforms. Episode show notes: www.3amfear.com Narrated by: Nikita Ferrao Instagram: @3amfearpod @ncferraoauthor Find me on Youtube @ 3AM Fear Podcast Free thriller eBook: www.ncferrao.com Podcast Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Episode Music: Music: Headless Horseman by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SUBSCRIBE us on YOUTUBE: https://bit.ly/3qumnPH Follow on Facebook: https://bit.ly/33RWRtP Follow on Instagram: https://bit.ly/2ImU2JV Email me on nikita@3amfear.com Sources: https://www.amazon.in/Entity-Frank-Felitta/dp/1939140927 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doris_Bither_case https://skepticalinquirer.org/2021/10/a-closer-look-at-the-entity-photographs/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Entity https://www.americanghostwalks.com/articles/barry-and-kerry https://ghostwatch.net/paranormal-reports/demonic-hauntings/report/11-doris-bithers-the-real-entity https://skepticalinquirer.org/2021/10/the-true-story-behind-the-entity-untangling-hollywood-horror/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Radford
Our Dragons Series wraps up in East Asia where we look at everything from cultural exchange to Ghengis Khan to fea magical logic?! Sources: Asian Dragons: AMNH.” American Museum of Natural History, www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/asian-dragons. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “Chinese Dragon.” Visit the Main Page, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Chinese_dragon. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Dickinson, Peter, and Wayne Anderson. The Flight of Dragons. Harper & Row, 1979. “Dragon.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 1 Dec. 2023, www.britannica.com/topic/dragon-mythological-creature. “Dragon.” Visit the Main Page, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Dragon. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “Dragons.” Tolkien Gateway, Tolkien Gateway, 16 June 2023, tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Dragons. “European Dragons: AMNH.” American Museum of Natural History, www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/european-dragons. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. The Eye Mexico. “American Dragons.” The Eye Mexico, 23 Dec. 2023, theeyehuatulco.com/2023/12/23/american-dragons/. Kim, Hae Yeun. “East Asian Cultural Exchange in Tiger and Dragon Paintings: Essay: The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History.” The Met's Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, 1 Jan. 1AD, www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tidra/hd_tidra.htm. “Long.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., www.britannica.com/topic/long. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Magazine, Smithsonian. “Where Did Dragons Come From?” Smithsonian.Com, Smithsonian Institution, 23 Jan. 2012, www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/where-did-dragons-come-from-23969126/. McKelvie, Callum, and Benjamin Radford. “Dragons: A Brief History of the Mythical, Fire-Breathing Beasts.” LiveScience, Purch, 18 Jan. 2022, www.livescience.com/25559-dragons.html. Milligan, Mark. “The Origins of Dragon Mythology.” HeritageDaily, 6 Mar. 2023, www.heritagedaily.com/2022/08/the-origins-of-dragons/144532. A Natural History of Dragons - Jstor Daily, daily.jstor.org/a-natural-history-of-dragons/. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “Natural History of Dragons: AMNH.” American Museum of Natural History, www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/natural-history-of-dragons. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. NGUYEN, Ngoc Tho, and Thi Thu Hien PHAN. “J. Daesoon Thought Relig. East Asia: Molding the East Asian Dragons: The Creation and Transformation of Various Ecological and Political Discourses.” Journal of Daesoon Thought and the Religions of East Asia, Daesoon Academy of Sciences, 1 Jan. 1970, www.jdre.org/archive/view_article?pid=jdtrea-2-2-73. Offutt, Jason. Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy Beasts. Llewellyn Publications, 2019. The Origin of Dragons - JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/40465957. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Rhys. “Darwinism & Dragons.” The Bristol Dinosaur Project, 31 Mar. 2023, dinoproject.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2023/03/31/darwinism-dragons/. “The Surprising History of Dragons - Google Arts & Culture.” Google, Google, artsandculture.google.com/story/the-surprising-history-of-dragons/CgJyM6TaZ5rRJg. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “What's the Difference between Dragons, Wyverns, Drakes, and Wyrms?” Quora, www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-dragons-wyverns-drakes-and-wyrms. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Young, Lauren. “In 1562 Map-Makers Thought America Was Full of Mermaids, Giants, and Dragons.” Atlas Obscura, Atlas Obscura, 12 Dec. 2016, www.atlasobscura.com/articles/in-1562-mapmakers-thought-america-was-full-of-mermaids-giants-and-dragons. Zhelyazkov, Yordan. “North and South American Dragons.” Symbol Sage, 4 June 2022, symbolsage.com/north-and-south-american-dragons/. #dragons #folklore #eastasia #japanesedragons #koreadragons #chinesedragons #yearofthedragon
Our Dragons Series continues with a trip to the Western Hemisphere to finally answer the question: are there Dragons in North and South America? Sources: Asian Dragons: AMNH.” American Museum of Natural History, www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/asian-dragons. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “Chinese Dragon.” Visit the Main Page, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Chinese_dragon. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Dickinson, Peter, and Wayne Anderson. The Flight of Dragons. Harper & Row, 1979. “Dragon.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 1 Dec. 2023, www.britannica.com/topic/dragon-mythological-creature. “Dragon.” Visit the Main Page, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Dragon. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “Dragons.” Tolkien Gateway, Tolkien Gateway, 16 June 2023, tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Dragons. “European Dragons: AMNH.” American Museum of Natural History, www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/european-dragons. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. The Eye Mexico. “American Dragons.” The Eye Mexico, 23 Dec. 2023, theeyehuatulco.com/2023/12/23/american-dragons/. Kim, Hae Yeun. “East Asian Cultural Exchange in Tiger and Dragon Paintings: Essay: The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History.” The Met's Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, 1 Jan. 1AD, www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tidra/hd_tidra.htm. “Long.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., www.britannica.com/topic/long. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Magazine, Smithsonian. “Where Did Dragons Come From?” Smithsonian.Com, Smithsonian Institution, 23 Jan. 2012, www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/where-did-dragons-come-from-23969126/. McKelvie, Callum, and Benjamin Radford. “Dragons: A Brief History of the Mythical, Fire-Breathing Beasts.” LiveScience, Purch, 18 Jan. 2022, www.livescience.com/25559-dragons.html. Milligan, Mark. “The Origins of Dragon Mythology.” HeritageDaily, 6 Mar. 2023, www.heritagedaily.com/2022/08/the-origins-of-dragons/144532. A Natural History of Dragons - Jstor Daily, daily.jstor.org/a-natural-history-of-dragons/. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “Natural History of Dragons: AMNH.” American Museum of Natural History, www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/natural-history-of-dragons. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. NGUYEN, Ngoc Tho, and Thi Thu Hien PHAN. “J. Daesoon Thought Relig. East Asia: Molding the East Asian Dragons: The Creation and Transformation of Various Ecological and Political Discourses.” Journal of Daesoon Thought and the Religions of East Asia, Daesoon Academy of Sciences, 1 Jan. 1970, www.jdre.org/archive/view_article?pid=jdtrea-2-2-73. Offutt, Jason. Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy Beasts. Llewellyn Publications, 2019. The Origin of Dragons - JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/40465957. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Rhys. “Darwinism & Dragons.” The Bristol Dinosaur Project, 31 Mar. 2023, dinoproject.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2023/03/31/darwinism-dragons/. “The Surprising History of Dragons - Google Arts & Culture.” Google, Google, artsandculture.google.com/story/the-surprising-history-of-dragons/CgJyM6TaZ5rRJg. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “What's the Difference between Dragons, Wyverns, Drakes, and Wyrms?” Quora, www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-dragons-wyverns-drakes-and-wyrms. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Young, Lauren. “In 1562 Map-Makers Thought America Was Full of Mermaids, Giants, and Dragons.” Atlas Obscura, Atlas Obscura, 12 Dec. 2016, www.atlasobscura.com/articles/in-1562-mapmakers-thought-america-was-full-of-mermaids-giants-and-dragons. Zhelyazkov, Yordan. “North and South American Dragons.” Symbol Sage, 4 June 2022, symbolsage.com/north-and-south-american-dragons/. #dragons #folklore #indigenouscultures #northamerica #southamerica
In our first multi part series of season 3 we are joined again by Wes to dissect the origins and fascination with Dragons! Sources: “Asian Dragons: AMNH.” American Museum of Natural History, www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/asian-dragons. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “Chinese Dragon.” Visit the Main Page, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Chinese_dragon. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Dickinson, Peter, and Wayne Anderson. The Flight of Dragons. Harper & Row, 1979. “Dragon.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 1 Dec. 2023, www.britannica.com/topic/dragon-mythological-creature. “Dragon.” Visit the Main Page, www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Dragon. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “Dragons.” Tolkien Gateway, Tolkien Gateway, 16 June 2023, tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Dragons. “European Dragons: AMNH.” American Museum of Natural History, www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/european-dragons. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. The Eye Mexico. “American Dragons.” The Eye Mexico, 23 Dec. 2023, theeyehuatulco.com/2023/12/23/american-dragons/. Kim, Hae Yeun. “East Asian Cultural Exchange in Tiger and Dragon Paintings: Essay: The Metropolitan Museum of Art: Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History.” The Met's Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History, 1 Jan. 1AD, www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/tidra/hd_tidra.htm. “Long.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., www.britannica.com/topic/long. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Magazine, Smithsonian. “Where Did Dragons Come From?” Smithsonian.Com, Smithsonian Institution, 23 Jan. 2012, www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/where-did-dragons-come-from-23969126/. McKelvie, Callum, and Benjamin Radford. “Dragons: A Brief History of the Mythical, Fire-Breathing Beasts.” LiveScience, Purch, 18 Jan. 2022, www.livescience.com/25559-dragons.html. Milligan, Mark. “The Origins of Dragon Mythology.” HeritageDaily, 6 Mar. 2023, www.heritagedaily.com/2022/08/the-origins-of-dragons/144532. A Natural History of Dragons - Jstor Daily, daily.jstor.org/a-natural-history-of-dragons/. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “Natural History of Dragons: AMNH.” American Museum of Natural History, www.amnh.org/exhibitions/mythic-creatures/dragons/natural-history-of-dragons. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. NGUYEN, Ngoc Tho, and Thi Thu Hien PHAN. “J. Daesoon Thought Relig. East Asia: Molding the East Asian Dragons: The Creation and Transformation of Various Ecological and Political Discourses.” Journal of Daesoon Thought and the Religions of East Asia, Daesoon Academy of Sciences, 1 Jan. 1970, www.jdre.org/archive/view_article?pid=jdtrea-2-2-73. Offutt, Jason. Chasing American Monsters: Over 250 Creatures, Cryptids & Hairy Beasts. Llewellyn Publications, 2019. The Origin of Dragons - JSTOR, www.jstor.org/stable/40465957. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Rhys. “Darwinism & Dragons.” The Bristol Dinosaur Project, 31 Mar. 2023, dinoproject.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2023/03/31/darwinism-dragons/. “The Surprising History of Dragons - Google Arts & Culture.” Google, Google, artsandculture.google.com/story/the-surprising-history-of-dragons/CgJyM6TaZ5rRJg. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. “What's the Difference between Dragons, Wyverns, Drakes, and Wyrms?” Quora, www.quora.com/Whats-the-difference-between-dragons-wyverns-drakes-and-wyrms. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024. Young, Lauren. “In 1562 Map-Makers Thought America Was Full of Mermaids, Giants, and Dragons.” Atlas Obscura, Atlas Obscura, 12 Dec. 2016, www.atlasobscura.com/articles/in-1562-mapmakers-thought-america-was-full-of-mermaids-giants-and-dragons. Zhelyazkov, Yordan. “North and South American Dragons.” Symbol Sage, 4 June 2022, symbolsage.com/north-and-south-american-dragons/. #dragons #mythology
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It's St. Patrick's Day! Time to celebrate all things Irish – including the holiday's unofficial mascot: The leprechaun. But how much do you really know about the little guy? We'll cover some of what you already know – and also what you don't yet know, about these little fairies known as leprechauns.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Leprechauns, The Irish Trickster” by Benjamin Radford for Live Science: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aerm6n44“Mills Park Facts” by Jennifer M. Wood for Mental Floss: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kva2txu“The Bizarre True Story of Leprechauns” by Jack Beresford for Irish Post: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/63uxcysp“The Crichton Leprechaun” by Lawrence Specker for AL.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4ddescxpWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: March 17, 2021CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/leprechauns-leprechaunism-and-real-wee-folk-sightings/
We're baaaaaack & kicking off March with a deep dive into urban legends in horror films -- What are they? Where do they come from? Do they help or hurt society ... or both? To investigate this further, we push up our nerd glasses with the triple threat of Scarred for Life Podcast co-hosts Mary Beth McAndrews & Terry Mesnard plus horror writer & teacher (& amazing hubbie) Chris Poole to chat all things Candyman & the indie darling Butterfly Kisses. CLICK IF YOU DARE: "They Came in Through the Bathroom Mirror" by Steve Bogira (1987) at Chicago Reader "Candyman, the Scariest ‘Leave Them Damn White Girls Alone' Movie Ever, Is 25 Years Old This Week" by Lawrence Ware at The Root "Candyman: Why This Racially Charged Horror Movie Is Scarier Than Ever" by Evan Narcisse "Candyman: How Bernard Rose and Clive Barker Created the Horror Classic" by Jack Beresford at Den of Geek "Cabrini-Green: A History of Broken Promises" by Alejandra Cancino, Better Government Association "I Could Move In There: When Jane Byrne Moved into Cabrini-Green" at WTTW "Erik Kristopher Myers: The Lost Interview" by Benjamin Radford at the Center for Inquiry OUR SACRED OFFERINGS GO TO: FeliceY for our logo design Cano Jaguar for our creepy intro. mix Ryan's killer riffs! Nia DaCosta - give her all the work! Ruthie McCoy - rest in power Erik Kristopher Myers' Peeping Tom legacy
IN THIS EPISODE: Once you learn his name, he preys on you. What is the reality behind the Bye Bye Man? Is the movie last year really a true story, or is it only loosely based on real events? Or is it entirely fiction despite being promoted as a true story? (The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man) *** Recently released Pentagon papers indicate that in 2004, an unknown, 45-foot long object played cat and mouse with the U.S. Navy off the coast of California. And did so for several days. But can we believe the Pentagon papers are the real deal? (UFO's Stalk Navy Ships) *** The Denver Airport; it has been plagued by incredibly strange theories since it opened. (The Denver Airport Conspiracy) *** For some it can be fun staying with grandma. For others it can be a terrifying experience. (Strange Incidents at Grandma's House) *** In Japan there are reports of a sinister spirit – one that is eternally hungry… and to satisfy its hunger, it makes you ravenous with insatiable hunger as well. (Hungry Ghosts of Japan) *** Even seasoned police officers working on a military base can have the wits frightened out of them when they come across the paranormal. (Night School) *** Having a fine pedigree means nothing if you murder someone in cold blood – just ask the 7th Earl of Lucan, if you can find him. (Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder) *** One of our Weirdo family members shares what he once saw in a cemetery in South Africa. (British Solider In The Mist) *** On July 8, 1878, one of the strangest murder plots in Pennsylvania history began with the purchase of four insurance policies – and ended with a lingering spirit that still haunts a local churchyard to this day. (The Blue-Eyed Six Murder) *** She was a housewife, who turned killer – then vanished without a trace. Now, over 40 years later, Sharon Kinne's whereabouts remain unknown. (Sharon Kinne: The Murdering Housewife) *** Leo Frank was imprisoned and lynched for the murder of Mary Phagan – but was he truly guilty of the crime? (The Lynching of Leo Frank) ***A phantom-like creature torments a young boy at his aunt's house. (Glaring Red Eyes)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Denver Airport Conspiracy” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2YHVRol“British Soldier In The Myst” by Ken Fyfe, submitted directly to Weird Darkness“Those Glaring Red Eyes” by SB at PhantomsAndMonsters.com: http://bit.ly/2E8wkvd“UFOs Stalk Navy Ships” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2RScZWW“The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man” by Benjamin Radford for the Skeptical Inquirer: http://bit.ly/2PhacFl“Night School” posted at Ghosts N Ghouls: (website no longer exists)“Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2PffmBx“Hungry Ghosts of Japan” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/38vsDgY“Strange Incidents at Grandma's House” by Toni Dorland for My Haunted Life Too: http://bit.ly/2LPcUzI“The Lynching of Leo Frank” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2YGvHCs“The Blue-Eyed Six Murder” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LOktGRWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Check out all of my podcasts - “Auditory Anthology”, “Retro Radio: Old Time Radio In The Dark”, “Church of the Undead”, “Micro Terrors”, “Weird Darkness”, and more by clicking on “EPISODES” at https://WeirdDarkness.com!= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Originally aired: August 28, 2018PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/truth-behind-the-bye-bye-man/
PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too! https://weirddarkness.com/bigfoot-man-monster-or-myth/IN THIS EPISODE: We are fascinated by him when we read about him in books, or see him on TV or in movies. Bigfoot has become bigger than life with every paranormal and cryptozoology enthusiast gobbling up every bit of news that comes out about the furry mysterious creature. But what would you do if you came face-to-face with one, in real life, in his territory? Tonight we look at Bigfoot. Sasquatch. The Yeti. Whatever you want to call him, he has found fame worldwide in both paranormal circles and cable TV shows. We'll ask what he is, what he is not, what evidence has been collected, the interesting take on our fuzzy friend that Russia has, and more. *** (Originally aired January 27, 2021)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“How The Bigfoot Legend Began” by Becky Little for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y3pmtb3j“Bigfoot: Man, Monster, or Myth” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience.com: https://tinyurl.com/y3745nht“Yetis Nests Found in Russia” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience.com: https://tinyurl.com/y5w8yd54“Russians Claim Indisputable Proof of Yeti” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y3yjuoz5“Infamous Yeti Finger Flunks DNA Test” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y3l68wka“Bigfoot Vandalizes a Winnebago” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y6d3ujef“Bigfoot Hoaxer Killed In Accident” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y32jevfg“If You Spot Bigfoot, Should You Shoot Him?” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y4nltw8f“Bigfoot Was Watching You” by Karen Hopper Usher for Cadillac News: https://tinyurl.com/y2s23pby“That Was No Bear” by John Zada for Lapham's Quarterly: https://tinyurl.com/y3xdpbzjVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/bigfoot-man-monster-or-myth/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement
PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too:https://weirddarkness.com/werewolf-lore-legend-lycanthropy/IN THIS EPISODE: The idea of the werewolf has been with us for a long time – the first mention of a werewolf that we know of is over two thousand years ago. We'll look at the origins of the werewolf, look at whether they are actually real, and if so, how one goes about becoming one, and some of the cures believed to release the man from the beast. Of course, it's not always the Wolf-Man… sometimes it's the Wolf-Woman. We'll look at the most fearsome lady werewolves throughout history! I'll tell you about the trials and punishments of those convicted of being werewolves – many probably wish they'd have confessed to being witches instead! Plus, what if I was to tell you that werewolves truly ARE real – and that a small village has been terrorized by them for decades – right up to modern day? There is convincing evidence to back up my claim! All of this and more werewolfism can be found in this episode! *** (Originally aired September 30, 2020)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Giants, Monsters and Dragons” by Carol Rose: https://amzn.to/36k0VW0BOOK: “The Werewolf Delusion” by Ian Woodward: https://amzn.to/2Sa74LVBOOK: “The Book of Werewolves” by Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould: https://amzn.to/3jgTLp5EPISODE: “The Werewolf Panic of the 1970's”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/48s5bbkk EPISODE: “Werewolves of Central England”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2vpt52rn EPISODE: “Werewolf In The Bronx”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y3auryjk EPISODE: “A Summer of Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p875ynn EPISODE: “Planet Werewolf”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yb6ck67a EPISODE: “The Beast Of The Land Between The Lakes”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n8jcczz EPISODE: “The Beast of Barmston Drain”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrs9j8xu EPISODE: “The Ohio Dogman”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rc5su EPISODE: “The Skinwalker Ranch, Home To Real Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p975j56 EPISODE: “Hairy Humanoids of Texas”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckkfhun EPISODE: “Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr2w57xr VIDEO: “A Brief History of Horror – Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/1901VIDEO: “Legends of the Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/1992“The Origins and Lore of Werewolves” from History Daily: https://tinyurl.com/y4l7ytmk, Tanika Koosmen for The Conversation: https://tinyurl.com/y5jy9uog, Benjamin Radford for Live Science: https://tinyurl.com/yclcqmqp, and Ella Talkin for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/yy55wq9q“The Werewolf Trials” by Inigo Gonzalez for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y2qmp4n2“The Lycans of Cannock Chase” by Hugh Landman for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/s6h83am“Whose Afraid of Virginia Werewolf?” by April A Taylor for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y3qz82on“How Werewolves Work” by Tracy V.V. 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In this Roots of Reality Experiences episode, historian Ben Baumann speaks with science-based paranormal investigator Ben Radford about the most popular monsters today, why cryptozoology is popular, and his investigations of various monster sighting claims. Podcast- podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/squa…ge/id1226273233 Facebook- www.facebook.com/ben.radford.58 Twitter- twitter.com/BTRadford Articles- skepticalinquirer.org/s/?_sft_author…njamin-radford Books- www.amazon.com/Benjamin-Radford/…ng_rwt_scns_share If you like the podcast, leave a review at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/root…ty/id1466338710 Follow Roots of Reality on Social Media: Facebook- facebook.com/RootsofReality Twitter- twitter.com/_RootsofReality Instagram- instagram.com/rootsofreality/?hl=en YouTube- youtube.com/channel/UCvmG6sKFW9…isable_polymer=true (Views and memories stated by guests in interviews do not represent Roots of Reality)
Check out the other podcasts I host at https://weirddarkness.com/links. PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too!IN THIS EPISODE: But why do clowns creep us out? We'll look at some of the reasons. We'll review real creepy clown sightings – it happens a lot more than you might think! Plus, we'll also look at some true cases of clowns committing crimes… and sometimes killing.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Bad Clowns” by Benjamin Radford: https://amzn.to/3On6ebh “The Tamarac Square Clown” posted at DarkStories.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck74etk “Why So Serious About Clowns?” by Frank T. McAndrew for The Conversation: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9cd2hp; and Beth Forrester for Spirit Halloween: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8s8m3h “Creepy Clown Sightings” by Matthew Dessem for Slate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fdppc8j; Nina Young for Kidspot.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p852r3b “Clowns of Crime” by Lauren Tousignant for The New York Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8thetd; Maggie Panos at PopSugar.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87t7hh; and from iHorror: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7byrxnmv “John Wayne Gacy: Killer Clown” by Katie Serena for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc7465z8 Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsors Join the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com//syndicate Advertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =OTHER PODCASTS I HOST…Paranormality Magazine: (COMING SOON!) https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paranormalitymagMicro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrorsRetro Radio – Old Time Radio In The Dark: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/retroradioChurch of the Undead: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/churchoftheundead= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2023, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/16483This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/advertisement
"Al principio era escéptico sobre la existencia de la criatura. Al mismo tiempo estaba consciente de la posibilidad de descubrir un nuevo animal. No quería ridiculizar el caso o descartarlo. Si el chupacabras era real, quería encontrarlo". - dijo Benjamin Radford, del Comité para la Investigación Escéptica, de Estados Unidos. ¿Conocías esta increíble historia real? ----------------------------------------///----------------------------------- Este episodio es patrocinado por: *HAIKU; comida+cultura japonesa: https://www.facebook.com/haikumexicali *MANJARES MACHETE: https://www.facebook.com/manjaresmachete *CERVECERIA MANDALA: https://www.facebook.com/cerveceriamandala *NEXT LEVEL TATTOO: https://www.facebook.com/nextleveltatt En Colaboración con @NuupEstudio https://www.nuupestudio.com -La búsqueda incansable de respuestas es la que nos mueve! SIGUENOS EN REDES SOCIALES: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sindicatodeignorantes IG: https://www.instagram.com/sindicatodeignorantes FB: https://www.facebook.com/sindicatodeignorantes YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfaZMRIyl-yDJGJQeYSfUkQ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sindicatodeignorantes/message
Special guest Ben Radford, deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine, joins hosts Thomas and Julie to talk about how he became involved in the cryptozoological arena, and the importance of skepticism in regards to Bigfoot research and investigations. They also talk about ongoing DNA testing and the problems associated with obtaining samples without proper protocol, and how investigators can raise the bar with their research criteria. This and much more on this episode of “On the Shoulders of Giants- Talking Old Timers with Thomas Steenburg”. Brought to you by Monster X Radio. Thank you for your support! Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and a Research Fellow with the non-profit educational organization the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, cryptozoology and critical thinking. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books (including Lake Monster Mysteries, Tracking the Chupacabra, and Scientific Paranormal Investigation) and has won awards for his books, films, and podcasts. He is also co-founder of MonsterTalk and Squaring the Strange podcasts. Radford has been quoted as an expert by hundreds of media outlets including CNN, ABC News, BBC, CBC, The New York Times, Forbes, The New York Times Magazine, Fortean Times, and Wall Street Journal. He has also appeared on dozens of television shows including Good Morning America the Discovery Channel, the History Channel, and the National Geographic Channel. Radford has Masters degrees in education and public health and a Bachelors degree in psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society.
“THE TRUTH BEHIND THE BYE BYE MAN” and 9 More Gruesome, Horrifying True Stories! #WeirdDarknessFind Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. PLEASE SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! RecommendingWeird Darkness to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS EPISODE: Once you learn his name, he preys on you. What is the reality behind the Bye Bye Man? Is the movie last year really a true story, or is it only loosely based on real events? Or is it entirely fiction despite being promoted as a true story? (The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man) *** Recently released Pentagon papers indicate that in 2004, an unknown, 45-foot long object played cat and mouse with the U.S. Navy off the coast of California. And did so for several days. But can we believe the Pentagon papers are the real deal? (UFO's Stalk Navy Ships) *** The Denver Airport; it has been plagued by incredibly strange theories since it opened. (The Denver Airport Conspiracy) *** For some it can be fun staying with grandma. For others it can be a terrifying experience. (Strange Incidents at Grandma's House) *** In Japan there are reports of a sinister spirit – one that is eternally hungry… and to satisfy its hunger, it makes you ravenous with insatiable hunger as well. (Hungry Ghosts of Japan) *** Even seasoned police officers working on a military base can have the wits frightened out of them when they come across the paranormal. (Night School) *** Having a fine pedigree means nothing if you murder someone in cold blood – just ask the 7th Earl of Lucan, if you can find him. (Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder) *** One of our Weirdo family members shares what he once saw in a cemetery in South Africa. (British Solider In The Mist) *** On July 8, 1878, one of the strangest murder plots in Pennsylvania history began with the purchase of four insurance policies – and ended with a lingering spirit that still haunts a local churchyard to this day. (The Blue-Eyed Six Murder) *** She was a housewife, who turned killer – then vanished without a trace. Now, over 40 years later, Sharon Kinne's whereabouts remain unknown. (Sharon Kinne: The Murdering Housewife) *** Leo Frank was imprisoned and lynched for the murder of Mary Phagan – but was he truly guilty of the crime? (The Lynching of Leo Frank) ***A phantom-like creature torments a young boy at his aunt's house. (Glaring Red Eyes)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Denver Airport Conspiracy” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: http://bit.ly/2YHVRol “British Soldier In The Myst” by Ken Fyfe, submitted directly to Weird Darkness“Those Glaring Red Eyes” by SB at PhantomsAndMonsters.com: http://bit.ly/2E8wkvd “UFOs Stalk Navy Ships” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2RScZWW “The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man” by Benjamin Radford for the Skeptical Inquirer: http://bit.ly/2PhacFl “Night School” posted at Ghosts N Ghouls: (website no longer exists)“Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2PffmBx “Hungry Ghosts of Japan” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/38vsDgY “Strange Incidents at Grandma's House” by Toni Dorland for My Haunted Life Too: http://bit.ly/2LPcUzI “The Lynching of Leo Frank” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2YGvHCs “The Blue-Eyed Six Murder” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LOktGR = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artists.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46WeirdDarkness™ - is a production and trademark of Marlar House Productions. © 2023, Weird Darkness.
Christine is scared she'll spontaneously combust. While most might think it's a fictional concept, there are some real-life documented cases of it happening... But what are the odds of it happening to you? On this week's episode, host Larry Mullins sits down with writer, investigator, and self-proclaimed skeptic Benjamin Radford to illuminate the truth about spontaneous human combustion. You can read more about Benjamin and his work here. Host: Larry Mullins Producers: Jill Webb and Dempsey Pillot Audio Engineer: Anddy Egan-Thorpe Managing Producer of Podcasts: Femi Redwood If you have a weird fear you'd like to share, submit it to YourWeirdestFears@audacy.com for a chance to be on the show!
Chasing the Chupacabras: Join us for another adventure into the world of cryptozoology on the second episode of "The Hidden Creatures Podcast." This week, we'll be focusing on the mysterious and frightening Chupacabras. We'll trace the origins of this elusive creature, from its first sightings in Puerto Rico to its spread throughout the Americas. We'll examine the evidence that has been gathered over the years, including eyewitness accounts and physical evidence, and explore the scientific theories that have been put forward to explain the Chupacabras. We'll also look at some of the hoaxes and pranks that have been associated with this cryptid and try to separate fact from fiction. Additionally, we'll also be taking a look at two other unique and fascinating creatures - the Jackalope and the Coelacanth. So join us for this exciting episode as we explore the mysteries of the Chupacabras, the Jackalope, and the Coelacanth, and discover the truth behind these elusive creatures. Huge thanks to Benjamin Radford for the huge amount of research done in his book, "Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore".
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
What would you say if we asked you whether you believe in aliens or not?
Find Weird Darkness on the free Spreaker app: https://www.spreaker.com/show/weirddarkness, or look for it wherever you listen to podcasts: https://linktr.ee/weirddarkness IN THIS EPISODE: We are fascinated by him when we read about him in books, or see him on TV or in movies. Bigfoot has become bigger than life with every paranormal and cryptozoology enthusiast gobbling up every bit of news that comes out about the furry mysterious creature. But what would you do if you came face-to-face with one, in real life, in his territory? Tonight we look at Bigfoot. Sasquatch. The Yeti. Whatever you want to call him, he has found fame worldwide in both paranormal circles and cable TV shows. We'll ask what he is, what he is not, what evidence has been collected, the interesting take on our fuzzy friend that Russia has, and more.SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“How The Bigfoot Legend Began” by Becky Little for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y3pmtb3j “Bigfoot: Man, Monster, or Myth” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience.com: https://tinyurl.com/y3745nht “Yetis Nests Found in Russia” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience.com: https://tinyurl.com/y5w8yd54 “Russians Claim Indisputable Proof of Yeti” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y3yjuoz5 “Infamous Yeti Finger Flunks DNA Test” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y3l68wka “Bigfoot Vandalizes a Winnebago” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y6d3ujef “Bigfoot Hoaxer Killed In Accident” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y32jevfg “If You Spot Bigfoot, Should You Shoot Him?” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y4nltw8f “Bigfoot Was Watching You” by Karen Hopper Usher for Cadillac News: https://tinyurl.com/y2s23pby “That Was No Bear” by John Zada for Lapham's Quarterly: https://tinyurl.com/y3xdpbzj = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness Publishing: https://weirddarkness.com/publishingVisit the Church of the Undead: http://undead.church/ Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Trademark, Weird Darkness®, 2022. Copyright Weird Darkness©, 2022.
“THE WEREWOLF: LORE, LEGEND, AND LYCANTHROPY” #WeirdDarknessClick here to find Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app: https://linktr.ee/weirddarkness IN THIS EPISODE: The idea of the werewolf has been with us for a long time – the first mention of a werewolf that we know of is over two thousand years ago. We'll look at the origins of the werewolf, look at whether they are actually real, and if so, how one goes about becoming one, and some of the cures believed to release the man from the beast. Of course, it's not always the Wolf-Man… sometimes it's the Wolf-Woman. We'll look at the most fearsome lady werewolves throughout history! I'll tell you about the trials and punishments of those convicted of being werewolves – many probably wish they'd have confessed to being witches instead! Plus, what if I was to tell you that werewolves truly ARE real – and that a small village has been terrorized by them for decades – right up to modern day? There is convincing evidence to back up my claim! All of this and more werewolfism can be found in this episode!(Dark Archives episode from September 30, 2020)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…BOOK: “Giants, Monsters and Dragons” by Carol Rose: https://amzn.to/36k0VW0 BOOK: “The Werewolf Delusion” by Ian Woodward: https://amzn.to/2Sa74LV BOOK: “The Book of Werewolves” by Reverend Sabine Baring-Gould: https://amzn.to/3jgTLp5 EPISODE: “The Werewolf Panic of the 1970's”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/4878 EPISODE: “Werewolves of Central England”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/2612 EPISODE: “Werewolf In The Bronx”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/4519 EPISODE: “A Summer of Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/5391 EPISODE: “Planet Werewolf”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/6064 EPISODE: “The Beast Of The Land Between The Lakes”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/7266 EPISODE: “The Beast of Barmston Drain”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/7025 EPISODE: “The Ohio Dogman”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/5636 EPISODE: “Bill Ramsey, The Southend Werewolf”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/2861 EPISODE: “The Skinwalker Ranch, Home To Real Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/4869 EPISODE: “Hairy Humanoids of Texas”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/7197 EPISODE: “Bray Road Beast”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/6806 EPISODE: “Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/7118 VIDEO: “A Brief History of Horror – Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/1901 VIDEO: “Legends of the Werewolves”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/1992 “The Origins and Lore of Werewolves” from History Daily: https://tinyurl.com/y4l7ytmk, Tanika Koosmen for The Conversation: https://tinyurl.com/y5jy9uog, Benjamin Radford for Live Science: https://tinyurl.com/yclcqmqp, and Ella Talkin for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/yy55wq9q “The Werewolf Trials” by Inigo Gonzalez for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y2qmp4n2 “The Lycans of Cannock Chase” by Hugh Landman for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/s6h83am “Whose Afraid of Virginia Werewolf?” by April A Taylor for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/y3qz82on “How Werewolves Work” by Tracy V.V. Wilson for How Stuff Works: https://tinyurl.com/y3oe9bte “Little-Known Lycan Lore” by Jonathan Gordon for History Answers: https://tinyurl.com/y3jb5scq = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness Publishing: https://weirddarkness.com/publishingVisit the Church of the Undead: http://undead.church/ Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Trademark, Weird Darkness®, 2022. Copyright Weird Darkness©, 2022.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =00:05:19.013, 00:26:33.348, 00:56:29.553,
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
On the weird and wonderful we talk to Benjamin Radford, Science-based paranormal investigator and Award-winning author, co-author and editor of over twenty books and many articles on urban legends, the paranormal, critical thinking, and media literacy, answering the question of whether mermaids exist or not. About Benjamin Radford Benjamin Radford is the Bad Science columnist for Live Science. He covers pseudoscience, psychology, urban legends and the science behind "unexplained" or mysterious phenomenon. Ben has a master's degree in education and a bachelor's degree in psychology. He is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and has written, edited or contributed to more than 20 books, including "Scientific Paranormal Investigation: How to Solve Unexplained Mysteries," "Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore" and “Investigating Ghosts: The Scientific Search for Spirits,” out in fall 2017. His website is www.BenjaminRadford.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IN THIS EPISODE: It's St. Patrick's Day! Time to celebrate all things Irish – including the holiday's unofficial mascot: The leprechaun. But how much do you really know about the little guy? We'll cover some of what you already know – and also what you don't yet know, about these little fairies known as leprechauns. *** (Dark Archives episode, originally posted March 17, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Leprechauns, The Irish Trickster” by Benjamin Radford for Live Science: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/aerm6n44“Mills Park Facts” by Jennifer M. Wood for Mental Floss: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2kva2txu “The Bizarre True Story of Leprechauns” by Jack Beresford for Irish Post: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/63uxcysp“The Crichton Leprechaun” by Lawrence Specker for AL.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4ddescxp Subscribe to the podcast by searching for Weird Darkness wherever you listen to podcasts – or use this RSS feed link: https://www.spreaker.com/show/3655291/episodes/feed.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Visit the Church of the Undead: http://undead.church/ Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness Trademark, Weird Darkness ®. Copyright, Weird Darkness ©.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =00:19:38.744
Joining me this week is author of "Tracking the Chupacabra", Benjamin Radford. Ben approaches his search for the elusive creature with a critical but careful eye. Among the monsters said to roam the world's jungles and desolate deserts, none is more feared than the chupacabra--the blood-sucking beast blamed for the mysterious deaths of thousands of animals since the 1990s. Combining five years of careful investigation (including information from eyewitness accounts, field research, and forensic analysis) with a close study of the creature's cultural and folkloric significance, Radford's book is the first to fully explore and try to solve the decades-old mystery of the chupacabra. Benjamin Radford, M.Ed., is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry.https://www.amazon.com/Tracking-Chupacabra-Vampire-Fiction-Folklore/dp/0826350151PLEASE LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON YOUTUBE!Join us in chat: https://www.youtube.com/paranormalpopHumanitarian Aid for Ukraine:https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1082992947/ukraine-support-helpAlien Coffee Bean discount code: MYSTERY20https://aliencoffeebean.comhttps://pinebushmuseum.com/gallery-lectures/LINK TREE: https://linktr.ee/CoffeeandUFOsPlease consider supporting the channel by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/paranormalpopThank you!#chupacabra #cryptid #paranormal
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
It is the embodiment of all evil, capable of killing with a thought? Is it the brain box of the cosmos, capable of unlocking the secrets of the universe? Either way, it's the Mitchell-Hedges Crystal Skull of Doom! Transcript, sources, links and more at: https://order-of-the-jackalope.com/lost-legacy/ Key sources for this episode include, well, Jane MacLaren Walsh and Brett Toppings's The Man Who Invented Aztec Crystal Skulls; Skeptical Inquirer articles by Joe Nickell and Benjamin Radford; the memoirs of Frederick Albert Mitchell Hedges, Lady Richmond Brown, and Jane Harvey Houlson; and Richard Garvin's The Crystal Skull. Discord: https://discord.gg/Mbap3UQyCB Instagram: https://instagram.com/orderjackalope Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/orderjackalope Tumblr: https://orderjackalope.tumblr.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/orderjackalope Email: jackalope@order-of-the-jackalope.com
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com *** AND NOW *** The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.com The ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free) To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
Benjamin Radford is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine. He has written thousands of articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, mysterious phenomena, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author, co-author or contributor to over twenty books including Bad Clowns, Mysterious New Mexico and Investigating Ghosts. Best known as a science-based investigator into unusual phenomena, Radford was a longtime columnist for outlets including LiveScience.com and Discovery News. Radford also wrote and directed two short films and co-founded an award-winning podcast. Radford has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelors degree in Psychology, and is a member of the American Folklore Society. - www.benjaminradford.com*** AND NOW ***The ‘X' Zone TV Channel on SimulTV - www.simultv.comThe ‘X' Zone TV Channel Radio Feed (Free - No Subscription Required) - https://www.spreaker.com/show/xztv-the-x-zone-tv-show-audio The ‘X' Chronicles Newspaper - www.xchroniclesnewspaper.com (Free)To contact Rob McConnell - misterx@xzoneradiotv.com
FOLLOW the podcast at https://facebook.com/weirddarkness and https://twitter.com/weirddarkness. Please SHARE Weird Darkness with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Recommending the show to others helps make it possible for me to keep doing the show!IN THIS EPISODE: (Dark Archive episode with stories from August 28-29, 2018) *** Once you learn his name, he preys on you. What is the reality behind the Bye Bye Man? Is the movie last year really a true story, or is it only loosely based on real events? Or is it entirely fiction despite being promoted as a true story? (The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man) *** Recently released Pentagon papers indicate that in 2004, an unknown, 45-foot long object played cat and mouse with the U.S. Navy off the coast of California. And did so for several days. But can we believe the Pentagon papers are the real deal? (UFO's Stalk Navy Ships) *** The Denver Airport; it has been plagued by incredibly strange theories since it opened. (The Denver Airport Conspiracy) *** For some it can be fun staying with grandma. For others it can be a terrifying experience. (Strange Incidents at Grandma's House) *** In Japan there are reports of a sinister spirit – one that is eternally hungry… and to satisfy its hunger, it makes you ravenous with insatiable hunger as well. (Hungry Ghosts of Japan) *** Even seasoned police officers working on a military base can have the wits frightened out of them when they come across the paranormal. (Night School) *** Having a fine pedigree means nothing if you murder someone in cold blood – just ask the 7th Earl of Lucan, if you can find him. (Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder) *** One of our Weirdo family members shares what he once saw in a cemetery in South Africa. (British Solider In The Mist) *** On July 8, 1878, one of the strangest murder plots in Pennsylvania history began with the purchase of four insurance policies – and ended with a lingering spirit that still haunts a local churchyard to this day. (The Blue-Eyed Six Murder) *** She was a housewife, who turned killer – then vanished without a trace. Now, over 40 years later, Sharon Kinne's whereabouts remain unknown. (Sharon Kinne: The Murdering Housewife) *** Leo Frank was imprisoned and lynched for the murder of Mary Phagan – but was he truly guilty of the crime? (The Lynching of Leo Frank)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…(Note: Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.)“The Denver Airport Conspiracy” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2YHVRol “British Soldier In The Myst” by Ken Fyfe, submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com“Those Glaring Red Eyes” by SB: http://bit.ly/2E8wkvd “UFOs Stalk Navy Ships” by Paul Seaburn: http://bit.ly/2RScZWW “The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man” by Benjamin Radford: http://bit.ly/2PhacFl “Night School”: http://bit.ly/34gcNUa “Lord Lucan: Wanted For Murder”: http://bit.ly/2PffmBx “Hungry Ghosts of Japan” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/38vsDgY “Strange Incidents at Grandma's House” by Toni Dorland: http://bit.ly/2LPcUzI “The Lynching of Leo Frank”: http://bit.ly/2YGvHCs “Sharon Kinne: The Murdering Housewife” by Jessica Ferri: http://bit.ly/35huVyn “The Blue-Eyed Six Murder” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2LOktGR Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS?Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email sales@advertisecast.com or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness WeirdDarkness™ - is a production and trademark of Marlar House Productions. Copyright, 2021.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
“IF YOU SEE BIGFOOT, SHOULD YOU SHOOT HIM?” #WeirdDarknessPlease SHARE this episode with someone who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or mysteries like you do! Telling others about Weird Darkness helps make it possible for me to keep doing the podcast! IN THIS EPISODE: We are fascinated by him when we read about him in books, or see him on TV or in movies. Bigfoot has become bigger than life with every paranormal and cryptozoology enthusiast gobbling up every bit of news that comes out about the furry mysterious creature. But what would you do if you came face-to-face with one, in real life, in his territory? Tonight we look at Bigfoot. Sasquatch. The Yeti. Whatever you want to call him, he has found fame worldwide in both paranormal circles and cable TV shows. We'll ask what he is, what he is not, what evidence has been collected, the interesting take on our fuzzy friend that Russia has, and more.STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in the show notes immediately.)“How The Bigfoot Legend Began” by Becky Little for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y3pmtb3j “Bigfoot: Man, Monster, or Myth” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience.com: https://tinyurl.com/y3745nht “Yetis Nests Found in Russia” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience.com: https://tinyurl.com/y5w8yd54 “Russians Claim Indisputable Proof of Yeti” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y3yjuoz5 “Infamous Yeti Finger Flunks DNA Test” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y3l68wka “Bigfoot Vandalizes a Winnebago” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y6d3ujef “Bigfoot Hoaxer Killed In Accident” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y32jevfg “If You Spot Bigfoot, Should You Shoot Him?” by Benjamin Radford for LiveScience: https://tinyurl.com/y4nltw8f “Bigfoot Was Watching You” by Karen Hopper Usher for Cadillac News: https://tinyurl.com/y2s23pby “That Was No Bear” by John Zada for Lapham's Quarterly: https://tinyurl.com/y3xdpbzj Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS… PODCAST: Deadly Debbie's Creepy Files podcast: http://www.deadlydebbie.com BOOK: “Bigfoot: The Life and Times of a Legend” by Joshua Blu Buhs: https://amzn.to/3ch8VtD EPISODE: “The Bizarre Life and Unexplained Death of a Ninja Computer Coder”: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/5487 HOT 50 CHART VOTING: https://WeirdDarkness.com/VOTE BECOME A PATRON: https://WeirdDarkness.com/Patron(Amazon links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS OR BE A SPONSOR?Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They're great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email sales@advertisecast.com or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness WeirdDarkness™ - is a registered trademark. Copyright ©Weird Darkness 2020.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
Dos Spookqueños is part of the Oracl3 Network. Today's promo is @aathepod Anxious and Afraid Podcast: A podcast hosted by Abby and Shawna, two long-time best friends from the Pacific Northwest who love to talk about true crime, the paranormal, conspiracies, and everything in-between. Listen in as the girls switch off each week, telling each other a story that makes them feel especially anxious and afraid.If you enjoy listening to this show please rate, subscribe and review on your favorite podcatcher. To keep up with all our updates, you can follow us on FB, IG, and Twitter @DosSpookquenos. We are happy to announce that Dos Spookqueños now has merchandise. You can find our merch at teepublic.com/dosspookquenosIf you want to support this show go to patreon.com/dosspookequenosFor Merchandise go to: https://www.teepublic.com/user/dos-spookquenosToday we have an extra special guest. Author and paranormal investigator, Benjamin Radford. Benjamin is a local New Mexican with a fascination with all things paranormal. Join us as we discuss all things paranormal in New Mexico!http://benjaminradford.com/https://twitter.com/BTRadford
In this episode, Bo Bennett interviews author Benjamin Radford about his book, "Scientific Para-normal Investigation: How to Solve Unexplained Mysteries." Ben is deputy editor of Skeptical Inquirer science magazine and a Research Fellow with the non-profit educational organization the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. He has written over a thousand articles on a wide variety of topics, including urban legends, the paranormal, critical thinking, and media literacy. He is author of six books: "Hoaxes, Myths, and Manias: Why We Need Critical Thinking" (with sociologist Robert Bartholomew); "Media Mythmakers: How Journalists, Activists, and Advertisers Mislead Us," examining the ways in which deception is used in various media to influence decision making and public policy; "Lake Monster Mysteries: Investigating the World's Most Elusive Creatures" (with Joe Nickell), a scientific examination of lake monsters around the world; "Scientific Paranormal Investigation: How to Solve Unexplained Mysteries;" "Tracking the Chupacabra: The Vampire Beast in Fact, Fiction, and Folklore" and "The Martians Have Landed! A History of Media-Driven Panics and Hoaxes" (with Robert Bartholomew).
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