Podcast appearances and mentions of Chad Lewis

06/15/2025 - Chad Lewis

06/07/2025 - Chad Lewis

05/25/2025 - Chad Lewis

Host Bob Gatty interviews Chad Lewis, author of 'The Persuasion Game,' to explore the influence-peddling schemes of Rudy Giuliani, Lev Parnas, and Igor Fruman during the Trump administration. The discussion covers the impact of these schemes on American democracy, the spread of Russian disinformation, and comparisons to authoritarian regimes like Turkey. Global influence peddling was the name of the game.Chad shares insights from his four-and-a-half-year investigation, revealing connections between Giuliani's clandestine activities and Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. There's a ton of new info that Chad Lewis uncovered and shares with us as he unmasked the corruption that took place.Tune in to understand the serious implications of these findings on current and future U.S. democratic processes.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest00:09 Trump's Impeachment and Corruption00:36 Giuliani and Parnas' Influence Schemes00:57 Impact on American Democracy01:12 Interview with Chad Lewis Begins01:27 Global Implications of Trump's Actions03:33 Putin's Disinformation Campaign06:42 Media's Role in Disinformation09:42 Comparisons to Historical Autocracies10:38 Turkey's Shift to Authoritarianism14:56 The Persuasion Game Book Insights25:09 Personal Risks and Repercussions33:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

05/18/2025 - Chad Lewis

5/4/2025 - Chad Lewis

04/20/2025 - Chad Lewis

04/18/2025 - Chad Lewis

04/17/2025 - Chad Lewis

04/13/2025 - Chad Lewis

What drives a person to commit acts so horrifying, so beyond human comprehension, that they make even seasoned investigators recoil in disgust? The psychology of sadistic murderers is a dark, twisted labyrinth of deep-seated rage, power obsession, and mental unraveling. These are not just crimes of passion or desperation—these are acts born from something far more sinister. Chad Lewis's Author's Page: https://amzn.to/4jcmFVJ Website: https://www.chadlewisresearch.com/ Check out the merch, blog, buy the book and so much more! mysteriesmayhemandmerlot.net WHERE'S WINNIE! - https://linktr.ee/WinnieSchrader Check out Winnie's Linktree for everything Winnie! From merch for Paranormal 60, Love+Lotus Tarot & Mysteries, Mayhem & Merlot to digital designs with WS Media & more! Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://lovelotustarot.com/ SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Zelmin's Minty Mouth - Get more info and 15% off at www.Zelmins.com/P60 Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/factorpodcast and use code: FactorPodcast at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/ Kudos to Bart-El for making the wonderful intro vid Tip of the Cap to Jay Juliano for creating a perfect melodic interlude to the podcast PLEASE RATE & REVIEW MYSTERIES, MAYHEM & MERLOT PODCAST WHEREVER YOU LISTEN! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

04/06/2025 - Chad Lewis

03/30/2025 - Chad Lewis

Join Morgan Knudsen and Mike Browne on "Supernatural Circumstances" as they dive into the eerie world of Lake Superior with renowned researcher Chad Lewis. In this captivating episode, Chad shares tales from his book "Supernatural Lake Superior," exploring bizarre legends of phantom ships, deadly sea serpents, and haunting UFO encounters. Delve into the mysteries that shroud this majestic lake, where the lines between reality and myth blur, leaving listeners questioning the unknown forces that lurk beneath its surface. Prepare for a journey that will leave you spellbound and intrigued by the supernatural secrets of Lake Superior. PRE-ORDER Chad's book here: www.chadlewisresearch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This conversation explores the innovative virtual filmmaking program at Chad Lewis's school, highlighting the integration of technology, AI, and creative collaboration among students. The discussion emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary learning and the empowerment of students to pursue their passions in a supportive environment. Takeaways The virtual filmmaking program started with a new film instructor's initiative. Students learn to use Unreal Engine for virtual production. The program emphasizes storytelling, lighting, and camera angles as foundational skills. AI is transforming media creation and accessibility for students. Collaboration between different departments enhances the learning experience. Students are encouraged to bring their ideas to faculty without fear of rejection. The school culture promotes creativity and innovation among both students and teachers. The accessibility of technology has lowered barriers for students to learn and create. The importance of media literacy in understanding and critiquing content. A focus on the vocabulary of educational goals helps guide technology integration. Chad Lewis has been the Director of Technology at Tampa Preparatory School in Tampa, Florida since August 2010. He oversees all facets of technology at the school, from network infrastructure and security to educational technology and training.  Learn more: https://tampaprep.org/about/innovative-spaces/ Learn more about our student logo challenge: https://www.shiftingschools.com/rebrand Big thanks to our special show sponsor, learn more about how Neulight can support your community! https://www.neulight.io/?utm_source=shiftingschool&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=fallsponsorship&utm_id=1  

03/09/2025 - Chad Lewis

Ben Criddle talks BYU sports every weekday from 2 to 6 pm.Today's Co-Hosts: Ben Criddle (@criddlebenjamin)Subscribe to the Cougar Sports with Ben Criddle podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cougar-sports-with-ben-criddle/id99676

03/05/2025 - Chad Lewis

On this episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, host Burke Allen sits down with Chad Lewis, author of The Persuasion Game, to discuss the evolution of disinformation, global political influence, and the hidden forces shaping world affairs.Chad shares his experiences backpacking through Europe, teaching in Russia, and witnessing firsthand how foreign actors manipulate media and public perception. He breaks down how Russia, Turkey, and Venezuela have used influence networks to impact global politics—including within the U.S.—and how the digital battlefield has evolved. From the rise of disinformation campaigns to the political strategies of world leaders, Chad explains what's happening behind the headlines and what Americans need to watch out for.

As the 2025 Kickstarter draws to a close (there's still time to back!) we're looking ahead at one of the major projects we have coming this year - Dawn of The Dogman. But not that, because it's not out yet! Instead Mark, Heather and Seth are talking about the some of the other Monsters of Michigan.  Back the 2025 Kickstarter Campaign  email Monsteropolis@smalltownmonsters.com BONUS: - Aaron's Unedited Producer Notes: Monsteropolis Monsters of Michigan WELCOME BACK KICKSTARTER is still running. Last episode before the campaign ends. To keep the excitement going we're talking about one of our upcoming projects - DAWN OF THE DOGMAN, but not THAT, because that's what the movie is, and you can't see it yet. Instead we're looking at the OTHER Monsters of Michigan. At least a few of them. There might be more.  Wendigo – cannibalistic humanoid monster. Strong association with winter and extreme cold. Comes from native legends.  Has gained a lot of popularity in the modern era, frequently placed alongside other cryptids, but very much its own Native legend.  Comes from the Algonquin language/dialect spoken by tribes like Ojibwe, Kree and Saulteaux.  You can kill a Wendigo by putting hot tallow down its throat, which melts its icy heart and kills it. Otherwise they're pretty much invincible. At least in some legends.  Like a lot of native lore/older legends, as the Wendigo has become more popular it's been adapted as a storytelling motif. A lot of horror/narrative podcasts use it as the “monster of the week,” the video game Until Dawn features the Wendigo as it's primary antagonist (the special edition or secret ending bonus or whatever for that game has Chad Lewis in it talking about the Wendigo)  Loup Garou - You'll have to wait for Dawn of The Dogman. Dogman and Loup Garou aren't exactly the same thing (Rougarou also) and if we wanted to we could get in the weeds and pinpoint differences between what we consider the modern “Dogman” phenomenon and the Loup Garoux vis a vis the term's roots in France but nah, we savin' that.  Sasquatch - The BFRO lists 225 sightings for Michigan, and those are just the ones that made the cut.  I don't really know what else to say about this. Michigan is big and cold and there's woods, so like, Bigfoot can hide there. Hey, here's a cool Class A report from the BFRO!  Spring of 1999, near Copemish/Thompsonville “I was walking in the woods down a two track by Thompsonville in the early spring morning. On these early morning walks I often scare up deer and occationally a bear so when I heard the noises of something running in the woods I expected to see some such animal. Instead I saw what looked to me like a large man dressed in white running at an incredible speed. He was about 50 yards away and I tracked him for some distance. I was amazed at how he ran so fast through the dense undergrowth. He had to have long legs to be able to traverse the fallen trees and swampy areas. The next day I was walking in that same area and discovered tracks that confirmed to me it was not a man I had seen. They were quite large - about 18 inches or so. I could only see three toe prints thought there may have been more that didnt inprint and what may have been claws or long toenails that left a mark. The distance between them was about three of my strides long.” Pressie - five bucks you already know what this is. That's right baby, a WATER MONSTER, ERRBODY got a water monster these days. ERRBODY also be stealing Nessie's alliteration. What happened to originality. Just kidding, no really though I don't like this trend, kind of glad it's died off, anyway PRESSIE is, Supposed to be whale tailed and horse headed and have whiskers. Sort of sounds like a big manatee. It hangs out in Lake Superior. Lots of water there, plenty of places to hide. Very good monster place.  Is Pressie a manatee? Must investigate.  Probably not. It's supposed to be 75 feet long.  First spotted in 1894! Wow. From there it jumps to 1977 with a few sightings in between, and conjecture over rumors of sightings in “the 1990s” Named for Presque Isle River where it has frequently been seen.  Nain Rouge - bon nuit, The Red Dwarf AKA Red Man AKA Little Red Man. I did a House of Monsters on this guy. He's a favorite.  Said to be a harbinger of bad luck and ill fortune Shows up before something bad happens Ya'll know Detroit be real french? City was founded by Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac in the 1700s. ONE DAY this guy is on a stroll with his wife, when suddenly a TINY RED MAN jumps out of the bushes. Antoine yelled at the tiny man and hit him with his cane, after which he was CURSED. He eventually lost his fortune and died in poverty.  The Nain has been blamed for a number of tragedies over the years, though whether he's supposed to be causing them or is just showing up to give people a warning seems to be a matter of interpretation. 1763 - The Battle of Bloody Run - 60 british soldiers are massacred by Native inhabitants (OH BUT OF COURSE this had nothing to do with the European settlers encroaching upon land and devastating their populations, sure, totally unprovoked, blame the nain, sorry feeling fighty today, been binging Cobra Kai) The great fire of 1805 - Massive city wide fire, destroyed nearly the entire thing. Massive loss of life and property. In the wake of the fire the city's flag was changed to include the phrase “Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus,” which means “We hope for better things; it will arise from the ashes.” Man I get chills every time, that's  inspiring. 1967 - The 12th Street Riot - one of the deadliest examples of civil unrest in the United States at that time. Precipitated by a number of onerous conditions, such as racial segregation and over-policing, the riot would result in 43 deaths, nearly 1200 injuries and over 700 arrests. It went on for five days. 1976 - a huge blizzard knocked out and crippled much of the city's infrastructure And other tragic events throughout the years.  The city would eventually embrace the Nain as a local symbol, holding an annual parade where they chase the Nain out of the city to usher out the bad luck. Fun fact, there's an OLDER story about Napoleon taking advice from a Little Red Man who advised him on battle tactics. He only lost when he didn't listen. He's supposed to have met the guy in an ancient egyptian tomb before declaring himself Emperor of France.  PRODUCER'S NOTE - I'm very much of the opinion that the Nain Rouge is a direct folkloric descendent of Napoleon's little red man, not literally but like, there's clearly a lineage there.  Giant Green Squirrel of Amble: “It is literally just a very large, green squirrel.” - Reddit Okay so. I guess this is a squirrel the size of a cow or a small car.  It makes a lot of loud chirping and squeaking noises, and it's also green There, uh... There doesn't seem to be a lot more to this. Or anything else. I like it though, let's make a movie about it.  https://99wfmk.com/monster-squirrel-amble/ Okay also though, there are apparently giant squirrel legends present in some native cultures in Nova Scotia (The Micmac Tribe) - some researchers believe these were derived from stories about giant ground sloths, which were (are?) a thing. So there is some background to this one. No idea if theres a direct link to the Michigan one.  There are OTHER weird Michigan monsters, but because the movie doesn't come out for a bit we're gonna save ‘em. Thank you for listening, and be sure to go back the Kickstarter RIGHT NAAAOOO - Link in the show notes. There are only four days left (counting today at time of air), and then a brief window for late backing with much higher rates due to kickstarter specific policies beyond our control. If you'd like to add on a copy of Mark Matzke's Ten Years: A Decade of Monsters, send an email to Courteney! contactus@smalltownmonsters.com Tune in next time, until we meet again! (Skeletor running away meme)        

03/02/2025 - Chad Lewis

Paranormal researcher and author Chad Lewis joins us to uncover the legend of the Van Meter Visitor—an enigmatic winged creature that terrorized an Iowa town in 1903. Hosts Jeni Monroe and Tressa Slater also dive into his upcoming book, Supernatural Lake Superior, exploring ghost ships, haunted lighthouses, and the strange energy surrounding this mysterious lake. Tune in for firsthand insights from one of the best in the field! Chad Lewis's website: https://www.chadlewisresearch.com/ Join us, and spread the word about the Cryptid Women's Society! https://cryptidwomenssociety.com/cws-tressa/ From Winged Terrors to Haunted Waves - Monsters Lounge Podcast SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Factor Meals - Get 50% off your first order & Free Shipping at www.FactorMeals.com/P6050Off and use code P6050Off at checkout Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Shadow Zine - https://shadowzine.com/  Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://www.darknessradio.com/love-lotus-tarot Find all Monsters Lounge info and links here:  https://www.monstersloungepodcast.com/ https://linktr.ee/monsterslounge (and while you're there, RATE, REVIEW, SUBSCRIBE AND FOLLOW) -Credit and a warm thank you to Jay Juliano for original theme music: Enter The Monster's Lounge -Special thanks to Dave Schrader and The Paranormal 60 network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

02/23/2025 - Chad Lewis

02/16/2025 - Chad Lewis

Tonight on GhostBox Radio with Greg Bakun, Greg talks with Author Chad Lewis as we talk about his book “Paranormal Minnesota: Ghosts, Monsters, and UFOs”. This is going to be a great conversation! E-mail: comment@ghostboxradio.com Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/iEhEl2 Please consider subscribing to me on Patreon for as low as $3/month and see what…

02/02/2025 - Chad Lewis

01/26/2025 - Chad Lewis

01/19/2025 - Chad Lewis

From ghostly encounters to creatures lurking in the dark, this episode dives deep into the mysteries that haunt our world. So, slip into the shadows with me as we uncover the eerie and the extraordinary!  Author, adventurer, and researcher Chad Lewis takes us on a spine-tingling journey through haunted homes, legendary monsters, and chilling tales that blur the line between the fascinating and the frightening.  Are you ready to face the unknown? Then it is time to enter my world, the realm of The Paranormal 60! For more on Chad Lewis and his books, visit here: https://www.chadlewisresearch.com/ Ghosts, Monsters & More - The Paranormal 60 Ghost Hunt with Dave at The Palmer House Hotel in MN - https://www.darknessradio.com/the-paranormal-psyience-fair Keep up with Dave's Paranormal 360 Radio Show on WCCO Radio here: https://apple.co/3PuVubW Order Dave's book here: https://bit.ly/TheaterOfTheMind SUPPORT THE ADVERTISERS THAT SUPPORT THIS SHOW Mint Mobile - To get your new wireless plan for just $15 bucks a month, and get the plan shipped to your door for FREE, go to www.MintMobile.com/P60 Haunted Magazine - https://bit.ly/hauntedmagazine Tarot Readings by Winnie - https://www.darknessradio.com/love-lotus-tarot #Ghosts #Monsters #Paranormal #Supernatural #ChadLewis #DaveSchrader #Haunted TRAVEL WITH DAVE - www.DarknessEvents.com SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL HERE - https://bit.ly/3ySmSf8 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- DAVE'S LINKS X: @TheDaveSchrader IG: @OfficialDaveSchrader IG: @officialparanormal60 WEBSITE: http://www.Paranormal60.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1/5/2025 - Chad Lewis

12/24/2024 - Chad Lewis

12/22/2024 - Chad Lewis

12/8/2024 - Chad Lewis

12/01/2024 - Chad Lewis

11/10/2024 - Chad Lewis

11/3/2024 - Chad Lewis

Lyle Blackburn joins us to talk about the Lake Worth Monster that terrorized the Fort Worth area. You can find his book on the topic, Lake Worth Monster: The True Story of the Greer Island Goatman, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/4flhlNY In part two, Chad Lewis shares lots of back woods lore perfect for Halloween! You can find his recent book, Back Roads Lore Volume 4: Strange Harvest, at Amazon: https://amzn.to/40qCli2 Thanks Lyle and Chad! --- GRAMMARLY You'll be amazed at what you can do with Grammarly! Go to grammarly.com/podcast to download for FREE today! --- JIM'S MAUSOLEUM OF MERCH Support the shows! Get spooky gear from Jim's Mausoleum of Merch: https://jimharoldsmausoleum.etsy.com/ JIM'S SPOOKY STUDIO PLUS CLUB Get access to the entire backcatalog of Jim Harold's Campfire, The Paranormal Podcast & exclusive Plus ONLY shows. That's over 2,500 episodes. Join today here: https://jimharold.com/plus -- For more information on our podcast data policy CLICK HERE --- Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many people who do not believe in such things as vile beings, reptilian shapeshifters, or even werewolves, however, historical accounts of their existence are everywhere. There was the widespread pagan belief in Europe that the winter solstice was a significant time for these mythological monsters to appear. The howls you hear outside this Christmas may not be just the wind. Tonight on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis talks with cryptid researcher and author, Linda Godfrey about WINTER IS FOR WEREWOLVES.Originally Broadcast On 12/20/19

10/20/2024 - Chad Lewis

Rapid City Public Library's podcast series continues in October with: Black Hills Legends and Lore: Spooky Season, in honor of Halloween.This episode features readings from The South Dakota Road Guide to Haunted Locations by Chad Lewis and Terry Fisk and Ghostly Tales of the Black Hills and Badlands by Ruth D. Hein, both available in the Local History section of the Rapid City Public Library.We'll hear about strange occurrences at the Homestake Mine in Lead, and the Hotel Alex Johnson and the old Hooky Jack's building, both in Rapid City.Reading and editing by Adrian LudensMusic: Spacetrain Unlimited and Roie Shpigler. Used by permission.

My guests this week have come together under the banner of Back Roads Lore to collate, collect and preserve American folklore in a regular periodical covering all kinds of strange phenomena. David, Chad and Kevin need no introduction to most lovers of the fortean and we discuss some strange tales from Scarecrow Lore, to Tainted Candy, Lost vampires and the Van Meter Monster and the importance of preserving your local folklore Back Roads Lore can be found here: Chad and Kevin's website is here Thank you to my guests this week! Our Patreon is now live, if you want to support the show and get Ad-Free episodes, bonus content, early release of the regular show and monthly prizes for everyone who signs up! Join here now for the flat fee of $4 a month which is a bargain! You can also support the show by leaving a review to help spread the word. Don't forget, you can now show your support with our brand new Merchandise shop on Tee-Public! Click here for all the show merch! You can join us on Facebook and Instagram as well. You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel! Email us at mysteriesandmonsters@gmail.com with any feedback, guest suggestions or if you'd like to appear.            All artwork by Dean Bestall and the show was produced by Brennan Storr of the Ghost Story Guys.  Our theme music is kindly provided by the amazing Weary Pines, you can find them here:    Intro - Zombies Ate My Shotgun       Outro - Into The Night        Mysteries and Monsters is a part of the Straight Up Strange Network.   #BackRoadsLore #Halloween #Fortean #Paranormal #Strange #Mysterious #DavidWeatherly #ChadLewis #KevinLeeNelson #Pumplins #TrickOrTreat #BradfordPoisonedSweets #Folklore #History #Mystery #VanMeterVisitor #Vampires #WharamPercy 

10/06/2024 - Chad Lewis

The study of monsters and crypto creatures has always been downplayed as a field where investigators are out to find where they might exist. There are experts who also investigate the possibility that some of these creatures are supernatural in nature, or, are the product of some rogue manifestation. True believers know these beasts exist and take on different names and descriptions, depending on the culture. Could there be an abyss or hidden world filled with a diverse population of these frightening entities? Tonight on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis talks with paranormal researcher and author, Chad Lewis about CREEP DEMONIC BEASTS AND HOW TO FIND THEM.Originally Broadcast On 6/9/22

Rapid City Public Library's podcast series continues in October with: Black Hills Legends and Lore: Spooky Season, in honor of Halloween.This episode features readings from Black Hills Believables: Strange but True Tales of the Old West by John Hafnor and The South Dakota Road Guide to Haunted Locations by Chad Lewis and Terry Fisk, both available in the Local History section of the Rapid City Public Library.Reading and editing by Adrian LudensMusic: Spacetrain Unlimited and Roie Shpigler. Used by permission.

In the Book of the Apocalypse, there are accounts given by the Apostle John of all kinds of hideous creatures that would appear in the skies during the final dispensational transition. One bizarre case of an entity not quite like anything else comes from the year 1903 when a bat-winged, glowing-horned creature that emitted a sulphur-like odor, terrorized the rural and small town of Van Meter, Iowa over several days. The Van Meter Visitor exhibited unearthly traits and could be placed in the ultra terrestrial category much like Mothman and Pazuzu due to its seemingly paraphysical nature. Do demonic flying entities like these periodically come up from the underworld during times of strife and chaos? Tonight on Ground Zero, Clyde Lewis talks with paranormal investigator and author, Chad Lewis about THE VAN METER VISITOR.Originally Broadcast On 10/24/23 

This week on Y's Guys, we recap BYU's 34-14 win over Wyoming, highlighting standout performances from Jake Retzlaff, Chase Roberts, and Keelan Marion. We discuss BYU's strengths, such as their defensive prowess in holding Wyoming to just 2.3 yards per rush, as well as areas for improvement, including third-down efficiency and penalties. Kalani Sitake's insights on the game are featured as we look forward to BYU's next big challenge against No. 13 Kansas State.We also welcome two BYU legends: Hall of Fame quarterback Gifford Nielsen shares his keys to victory against Kansas State, recalling the last time the Wildcats played in Provo, and Chad Lewis reflects on the 1996 team, which will be honored this weekend.Don't miss their thoughts on BYU Football's growth and keys for success in the Big 12.https://www.ysguys.com#BYUFootball #GoCougs #BYUvsWyoming #BYUvsKState #Big12Football #JakeRetzlaff #ChaseRoberts #BYUSports #CougarNation #BYUGameday #BYUAlumni #GiffordNielsen #ChadLewis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We can help others see and feel the light of Christ through our examples. Chad Lewis shares examples of those who shared their light with him. Click here to view the speech page!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, my special guest is author and researcher Chad Lewis. He's here to discuss his research behind the cryptic Wendigo from his new book, Wendigo Lore. No other legend invoked as much fear, panic, and dread as the Wendigo. For hundreds of years, people in Canada and the United States have told stories of a giant cannibalistic monster that could devour an entire community- or worse yet, possess you and turn you into a Wendigo. Almost everything previously written about the Wendigo comes from an anthropological or sociological perspective, often failing to address the lore's supernatural component. Not this book! The result is one of the most comprehensive explorations of the Wendigo legend ever written. While not for the faint of heart, Wendigo Lore is a treasure trove of information for those seeking to learn more about this unique legend of the Northwoods.

On March 4th, 1998, the small town of Dane, WI awakened to the shocking news that the Rev. Alfred Kunz, the priest at St Michael's Catholic Church had been murdered in a brutal scene in the elementary school.  Found as teachers began to arrive for the school day, Father Kunz was lying in a pool of blood in a hallway, a gaping wound in his throat, which was slit by an edged weapon.  In the 26 years years since the homicide, the investigation into Kunz's murder has been the most extensive and expensive in Dane County's history, featuring a suspect list including everyone from local petty thieves, to the hierarchy of the clergy.  Scott and Mickey discuss this still unsloved crime which has captivated true crime slueths worldwide, and the shocking secrets which have since come to light. In the opening banter, we discuss the legends of Wisconsin Lake Monsters, as told by Chad Lewis. All here, in episode 42 of Badger Bizarre, "The Murder of Rev. Alfred Kunz."   Facebook Twitter Website Email us:  badgerbizarre@outlook.com   Opening Trailer: Ed Gein Sound Byte : "Hard Copy" - Paramount Domestic/CBS Televsion Frank Lloyd Wright and Jeffery Dahmer Sound Byte - WISN 12 News - Milwaukee, WI Jeffery Dahmer Quotes: "Inside Edition"  - King World/CBS Television/CBS Media   Attribution for Music: Trailer: Composer: Adam Phillip Zwirchmayr https://www.pond5.com/ Intro: https://pixabay.com/ Outro: Composer: Viacheslav Sarancha  https://www.pond5.com/   Attribution for logo design: Red Claw Scratch Photo     Sources: Catholic Online Illinois Atty General - Survivor Narratives Hanneman, Joseph - The Catholic World Report Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Archives Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - "Unsloved" Podcast; Season III Nowlen, Chuck - The Devil and Father Kunz Roman Catholic Faithful Wisconsin State Journal - Archives   Lewis, Chad - Lake Monsters of Wisconsin      

In episode 446, Bigfoot of the Driftless with the Midnight Squatchers, Jeremiah has the privilege of interviewing John Montoya and April Gabel from the Midnight Squatchers. They dive deep into their fascination with Bigfoot and their thrilling experiences in the field. John, originally from Monterey Bay area, shares his journey from witnessing apparitions at a young age to actively searching for Bigfoot in the Northern California wilderness. He recounts spine-chilling encounters, from eerie growls behind his tent to a massive creature almost 9 feet tall throwing dirt clods at his car. April, born and bred in Minnesota, shares her outdoor experiences and sightings, adding another layer to their dedicated research. The conversation shifts to their intensive investigative work in the Driftless Area, a Midwest geographic region that formed because it was largely untouched by glaciers and teeming with potential Bigfoot sightings. John details encounters that range from odd howls to mysterious orbs of light, while also contemplating the nature and origin of Bigfoot itself. They even discuss their future plans, such as hosting a Bigfoot conference in the Forestville area to bring together enthusiasts and skeptics alike. Throughout, their passion and commitment to uncovering the truth behind the Bigfoot phenomenon remain evident, making this episode a must-listen for cryptid enthusiasts and believers. Join Jeremiah as he navigates through this electrifying conversation filled with mysterious sightings, unexplained events, and a shared hope of solving one of the greatest cryptid mysteries.Resources:Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/777964916242032/Chad Lewis books - https://www.chadlewisresearch.com