Podcasts about mad gasser

Hey there friends and weirdos! This week Jules joins the Weird Crew to discuss Australia's bizarre haunted past! Why were so many people in 19th century Australia so into throwing on bedsheets and going around spooking folks? We discuss Dr. David Waldron's "supernatural" history of Australian pranks and folklore, the connections to Spring-heeled Jack and the Mad Gasser, and make plenty of references to music and movies! All this and more!

The Mad Gasser of Mattoon, also known as the Phantom Anesthetist or Anesthetic Prowler, was the supposed perpetrator of a series of alleged gas attacks targeting the residents of Mattoon, Illinois. The incidents began on August 31, 1944, and lasted two weeks. In total, about 35 individuals believed they were victims, as they suffered symptoms in their own homes. The identity of the Mad Gasser and whether or not the gassings ever really occurred are still a mystery.Support the pod:www.patreon.com/monsterfuzz Check out our merch:https://monster-fuzz.creator-spring.com Everything else!www.linktr.ee/monsterfuzzBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/monster-fuzz--4349429/support.

Send us a textToday on the Wheel of Crime Podcast Em and Jenn discuss the mysterious hysteria around the Mad Gasser of Mattoon.Support the show

The individual known by various names, including the "Mad Gasser of Mattoon," the "Anesthetic Prowler," Friz, the "Phantom Anesthetist," or simply the "Mad Gasser," is believed to have orchestrated a series of gas attacks in Mattoon, Illinois, during the mid-1940s.  Join us to get the details, the suspects, and the theories! Cryptique will be back with exciting topics like… Suicide Games, The Brownsville Demon, The Dark Empath, Hexham Heads, Social Media Influencer Crimes, and more so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss a single episode! If you haven't listened yet, you need to listen to the Near-Death Experience episode from a couple of weeks ago.  We covered a lot of things like types, stages, after effects, benefits, science, similar experiences on DMT etc, true stories including celebs, and we discuss… could you cure depression or trauma with a medically induced NDE Type Experience so don't miss it, you'll be the star of the water cooler Links www.cryptiquepod.com TikTok @cryptique_podcast YouTube @cryptiquepodcast X @podcastevil IG cryptiquepodcast Let us know about your worst nightmares at cryptiquepodcast@gmail.com For a small one-time donation, you can buy us a cup of coffee at buymeacoffee.com/cryptiquepi Cryptique is a podcast and YouTube channel that covers A.I., aliens, alternative dimensions, alternative history, astrology, bigfoot, black eyed kids, conspiracies and conspiracy theories, consciousness, cryptids, cults, extraterrestrials, fays, feral kids, flat earth, folklore, forbidden knowledge, ghosts, giants, ghouls, goblins, government cover ups, haunted items, hauntings, hat man, hidden archeology, hidden realms, indigenous cultures, lake monsters, men in black, mystic powers, near death experiences, nightmares, numerology, occult, paranormal, politics, psychic abilities, psy ops, psychedelic research and experience, reincarnation, religion, remote viewing, Sasquatch, shadow people, spirits, Tartaria, tarot, the afterlife, time travel, true crime, true stories behind horror movies, UFOS, ultraterrestrials, urban legends, weather control, yokai, Yowie.  

The dancing epidemic, The Mad Gasser of Mattoon, and The Meowing Nuns! Are all these examples of mass hysteria? This week's brews are SLO Brew's A-SLO-Ha Blood Orange and Blanton's Single Barrell Bourbon. 

The Hat Man. One of the strangest entities out there, with a history dating back decades and even centuries, continues to haunt people to this day. But who or what is this shadow person? Is it a ghost? A demon? An extraterrestrial alien intelligence? An interdimensional being? Or is this simply a psychological phenomenon, a spooky symptom of sleep paralysis or other sleeping disorders? Or as some have suggested, a Benadryl hallucination? This week I talk about my own experience with the Hat Man, as well as explore stories from other people around the world who have seen this enigmatic figure. The stories and accounts are too similar to dismiss, and all of them are creepy. What do you think the Hat Man is? Have you ever encountered it? #thehatman #hatman #shadowpeople #paranormal Links! Follow us on Social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntold Website: https://www.oddanduntold.com Email me! : jason@oddanduntold.com Merch Store: https://oddanduntold.creator-spring.com The Hat Man: Documented Cases of Pure Evil – Review My father apparently saw 'the hat man' decades ago... what the hell is it? Who Else Has Seen the Hat Man? Has anybody else seen the Hat Man The Hat Man: Documented Cases of Pure Evil Enigmatic Entities: The Grinning Man, Mad Gasser of Mattoon, and Enfield Horror The Haunted Matron's House | Episode 31 Shadow Person in Brooklyn | Episode 7 Check out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPw Riversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Riversendband Riversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

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I detta avsnitt av Universums Hemlighet utforskar vi tre skrämmande mysterier. Först tar vi oss an The Phantom Barber, en mystisk figur som klippte håret på sovande människor utan att lämna några spår. Därefter dyker vi ner i legenden om Spring Heeled Jack, en varelse som hoppade otroliga höjder och skrämde sina offer med glödande ögon och klor. Slutligen berättar vi om The Mad Gasser of Mattoon, en okänd förövare som förgiftade en hel stad 1944, utan att polisen någonsin kunde fånga honom. Tre oförklarliga mysterier, där inga svar finns – bara frågor.

Some believe it was a lone gun experiment. Others believe the whole incident was something from the paranormal. And still others say it was a case of mass hysteria. Who or what exactly was the Mad Gasser of Mattoon?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: In the fall of 1944, the quiet town of Mattoon, Illinois, was gripped by fear as an enigmatic figure known as the 'Mad Gasser' unleashed mysterious gas attacks, leaving victims paralyzed and bewildered. Decades later, the identity and motives of this phantom attacker remain one of history's most chilling unsolved mysteries.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Mad Gasser of Mattoon” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4j3xh6saWeird 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: June 28, 2021SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MadGasserOfMattoon

Guest Info/Bio: This week I welcome author, historian, and artist with a lifelong interest in the strange and mysterious! We talk all about the Mad Gasser of Botetourt County and the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Were the gas attacks merely mass hysteria or were they legitimate attacks by an unknown perpetrator? Guest (select) Publications: The Mad Gasser of Botetourt County: Reconsidering the Facts & Saucers Over Appalachia!: The Great UFO Waves of 1973 in the Tri-Cities Guest Website/Social Media:www.saucersoverappalachia.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/shanghaijinksStay on top of all the latest by following the show at:https://linktr.ee/fromthevoidpodcast?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=cd6ebfdf-7181-47e2-a0e8-6fee554c453dwww.fromthevoidpod.comInstagram: @thefromthevoidpodastFacebook: @thefromthevoidpodcastTwitter: @thefromthevoidpodcast ALL NEW MERCH! https://from-the-void.printify.me/productsThe From the Void Podcast is written, edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-the-void-podcast/donations

In 1996, veteran UFO researcher Budd Hopkins published a report that would change the UFO scene in ways no one could have imagined. He described the saga of a woman seemingly abducted from her New York City apartment in the middle of the night and thrust into a world of stalkers, MIB-like men, and diplomatic mystery. No longer was the UFO phenomenon limited to rural locations or lonely roads; if someone could be taken from a bustling city, then no one was safe. But was it true? We discuss stunning new revelations suggesting that the story may not have been investigated as thoroughly as it should have and consider whether Hopkins may have been drawn in by the lure of crafting a more sensational narrative. Then, for our Plus+ members, we explore a series of strange mass hysteria events that may have a paranormal cause after all. Links The Manhattan Alien Abduction The Unbelievable Story Of Linda Napolitano Witnessed; The True Story of the Brooklyn Bridge UFO Abductions The Day Manhattan Stood Still The Singer's Hybrid Daughter A Critique of Budd Hopkins' Case of the UFO Abduction of Linda Napolitano A Key Witness in the Linda Cortile UFO Abduction Case 1996 Budd Hopkins Hears of New Danger from Linda Cortile Priests of High Strangeness Sight Unseen: Science, UFO Invisibility, and Transgenic Beings A Manhattan housewife claimed she got abducted by aliens in 1989 — and now she's suing Netflix Plus+ Extension The extension of the show is EXCLUSIVE to Plus+ Members. To join, click HERE. Mad Gasser or Mad M.I.B.? Was The ‘Mad Gasser Of Mattoon' A Poison-Wielding Maniac The Enema Bandit In Search of the Mad Gasser Mad Gasser... Botetourt County, Virginia Mad Gassers of America A Famous Cryptozoologist, A Mysterious Visitor, and the “Enema Bandit” The Most Bizarre Cases of Mysterious Phantom Attackers A Mind-Altering Mysterious Woman I Was Mauled By A Demon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1944, a strange spate of “gas attacks” in a small Midwestern town reveals what was really lurking in mid-century America. Read Colin Dickey's article about the mad gasser, and check out his Monster of the Month series.

In the quiet town of Mattoon, Illinois, during the late summer of 1944, a series of bizarre gas attacks left residents paralyzed with fear. Reports of a mysterious figure, the "Mad Gasser," creeping through the night, spraying an unknown substance into homes, sparked panic and confusion. Despite widespread sightings and physical evidence, the identity of the gasser—and the truth behind the strange occurrences—remains an unsolved enigma to this day.Our other podcast: "FEARFUL" - https://open.spotify.com/show/56ajNkLiPoIat1V2KI9n5c?si=OyM38rdsSSyyzKAFUJpSywMERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/wickedandgrim/shop?asc=uPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wickedandgrim?fan_landing=trueYoutube for video podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@WickedandGrimYoutube for lifestyle and vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/@WickedLifeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wickedandgrim/ Instagram:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedandgrim/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/wickedandgrimWebsite: https://www.wickedandgrim.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ologies' Alie Ward hops on Weirdest Thing this week to divulge the incredible underdog story of the guy who created Old Bay. Jess returns to talk about how Chicago and the greater Midwest has been suffering from corn sweat, and Rachel explains the (literally) hysterical story of Mattoon's mad gasser. The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week is a podcast by Popular Science. Share your weirdest facts and stories with us in our Facebook group or tweet at us! Click here to learn more about all of our stories!  Links to Rachel's TikTok, Newsletter, Merch Store and More: https://linktr.ee/RachelFeltman  Rachel now has a Patreon, too! Follow her for exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/RachelFeltman Link to Jess' Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/jesscapricorn -- Follow our team on Twitter Rachel Feltman: www.twitter.com/RachelFeltman Produced by Jess Boddy: www.twitter.com/JessicaBoddy Popular Science: www.twitter.com/PopSci Theme music by Billy Cadden: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LqT4DCuAXlBzX8XlNy4Wq?si=5VF2r2XiQoGepRsMTBsDAQ Thanks to our Sponsors! This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at: https://BetterHelp.com/WEIRDEST Get cozy in Quince's high-quality wardrobe essentials. Go to https://Quince.com/weirdest for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the late summer of 1944, the small town of Mattoon, Illinois, became the epicentre of one of the most bizarre mysteries in American history. Residents reported a series of gas attacks—phantom prowlers using strange fumes that caused paralysis, illness, and widespread panic. Dubbed the "Mad Gasser of Mattoon," the story gripped the town for two weeks, with chilling eyewitness accounts and physical evidence fueling the fear. Then, just as quickly as it began, the attacks stopped, leaving more questions than answers. Was it all mass hysteria, sparked by the tensions of World War II? Or was there a real attacker lurking in the shadows? Join us as we uncover the facts, explore the theories, and ask: What really happened in Mattoon? If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like:

We're back to unravel more of the bizarre and baffling world of Mass Psychogenic Illness. Buckle up as we dive into three wild case studies that will make you question what's real and what's all in your head!First, we explore the Tanganyika laughter epidemic, where an entire village couldn't stop laughing for months—no joke! Then, we head to Delhi to investigate the mysterious Monkey Man, a creature that terrorized the city and sparked a wave of hysteria. Finally, we dig into the eerie tale of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon, who had a whole town convinced they were under attack by an invisible gas-wielding villain.Are these stories just examples of mass hysteria, or is there something more sinister at play? Tune in to hear us break down the facts, the myths, and everything in between!

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Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5dfktusnIN THIS EPISODE: When you hear the name Jigsaw, you likely immediately think of the puppet with the creepy voice of a serial killer who sets up elaborate deaths for his victims in a game only he enjoys. But in 1935 another man's brutal deeds earned him the same nickname… only his story wasn't Hollywood fiction. (The Real Jigsaw) *** Could the legend of the Pied Piper hint at a real horrific event that befell the town of Hamelin more than 700 years ago? (The True Story of the Pied Piper) *** Ever woken up suddenly by a loud blast like a gun shot or slamming door, only to wake up and realize there really was no sound at all that was made? This is known as Exploding Head Syndrome, and if you've experienced it, you've likely not got long to live. Or do you? (Exploding Head Syndrome) *** In 1944, the small town of Mattoon, Illinois was terrorized by a man in black who, according to witnesses and testimony, attacked unsuspecting homeowners with a paralyzing gas he would spray through their windows. Who was he? Why did he do it? The man and the motive are still a mystery. (The Mad Gasser of Mattoon)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:45.740 = The Real Jigsaw00:12:45.104 = The True Story of the Pied Piper00:24:20.425 = Exploding Head Syndrome00:37:55.690 = The Mad Gasser of Matoon00:50:45.881 = Show Close SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…The Real Jigsaw” by Robert Walsh for The Lineup: https://tinyurl.com/ufhzmpf“The True Story of the Pied Piper” by Orrin Grey for The Portalist: https://tinyurl.com/y7tsz3km“Exploding Head Syndrome” by Melissa for Today I Found Out: https://tinyurl.com/qsuu4rt“The Mad Gasser of Mattoon” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/u599zfoWeird 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 14, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/jigsaw

Back in the 1940s, someone was running around Mattoon, Illinois gassing people. We aren't mature enough to cover stories like this. There's bonus content, ad-free episodes, and other perks on our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/witchesmagicmurdermystery   Podcast Store: https://witches-magic-murder-mystery-podcast-store.myshopify.com   Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/WitchesMagicMurderMysteryPodcast   Sources:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattoon,_Illinois https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7498816/#:~:text=Psychologic%20symptoms%20include%20denial%2C%20numbing,ones%20and%20declining%20physical%20health. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/american-home-front-after-world-war-ii.htm https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/museums/seabee/explore/online-reading-room/Publications/quonset-hut-manuals0.html https://allthatsinteresting.com/mad-gasser-of-mattoon https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/madgasser https://www.eiu.edu/localite/gasserhome.php https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/column-mad-gasser-of-mattoon https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Gasser_of_Mattoon All Witches, Magic, Murder, & Mystery episodes are a mix of Kara and Megan's personal thoughts and opinions in response to the information that is publicly available at the time of recording, as well as, in some cases, personal accounts provided by listeners. In regard to these self-reported personal accounts, there can be no assurance that the information provided is 100% accurate.  If you love the Trash Witch art (see our Patreon or the Podcast store), Tiffini Scherbing of Scherbing Arts created her. Like her Scherbing Arts page on Facebook, or follow her on instagram at @scherbingarts76! She can create anything you need.  TikTok: @wmmmpodcast Instagram: @witchesmagicmurdermystery Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/465405701297488/ Email all your weird stories: witchesmagicmurdermystery@gmail.com Get to know us better:               Kara: @many_adventures_of_kara on Instagram             Megan: @meganmakesjokes on TikTok, @megan_whitmer on Instagram  WMMM Podcast P.O. Box 910674 Lexington, KY 40591 Music credit: Chloe's Lullaby (podcast theme) by Robert Austin. Available on Spotify, Google Play, YouTube, Bandcamp, and Patreon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, I'm taking a look at three enigmatic entities! Up first is the Grinning Man, a tall, thin man sporting a shiny green overall suit and a creepy smile, first spotted in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Is this the same entity known as Indrid Cold, the strange being that accompanied the Mothman sightings in Point Pleasant, West Virginia? Next, we examine the Mad Gasser of Mattoon, another tall, thin man, clad in all black, who sprayed sweet-smelling but paralyzing gas into the homes of the residents of Mattoon, Illinois in 1944. Was he just a crazed prankster, or an extraterrestrial visitor? Lastly comes the Enfield Horror, a three-legged abomination with small arms and large eyes that hops long distances. Were the people of Enfield, Illinois visited by a true monster? Or was it just an escaped kangaroo startling an already-frightened family? Let us know what you think of these entities in the comments below! #enigmaticbeings #unsolvedmystery #unexplainedmysteries 2:58 - The Grinning Man & Indrid Cold 13:54 - The Mad Gasser of Mattoon 25:43 - The Enfield Horror Links! Follow us on Social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oddanduntold/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oddanduntold Website: https://www.oddanduntold.com Email me! : jason@oddanduntold.com Merch Store: https://oddanduntold.creator-spring.com The Field Guide to North American Monsters: https://oddanduntold.com/2009/04/04/the-field-guide-to-north-american-monsters/ The Grinning Man: https://characters.fandom.com/wiki/Grinning_Man Mad Gasser of Mattoon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Gasser_of_Mattoon Enfield Horror: https://cryptozoologycryptids.fandom.com/wiki/Enfield_Horror Check out Riversend, the band behind "Moonlight," our awesome theme music! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1yIwfeu2cH1kDZaMYxKOUe?si=NIUijnmsQe6LNWOsfZ2jPw Riversend Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Riversendband Riversend Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riversendband/

Send us a Text Message.Join Gav and I for episode 86 as we discuss The Mad Gasser of Mattoon! A series of civilian gas attacks that left people nauseous and temporarily paralysed, was it the work of a disgruntled chemistry teacher, someone taking advantage of the decrease in police force due to WW2 or just a case of mass hysteria? We'll also discuss ‘Ether Eddie' and the 2014 gas attack at Fur FestSupport the Show.Eldrich issue 2:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tjcampbell/eldritch-lust-2-sex-tentacles-and-cosmic-horror?ref=ksr_email_mktg_auto_user_new_project_from_creator_youve_backedDeadbolt films Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheDeadBoltFilmsFOXIES FANTASTIC FABRICATIONS: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057588545294THE PODCAST ON HAUNTED HILL: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-podcast-on-haunted-hill/id1038613969

Send a message an d let us know what you think of this episode!In this episode, Abby talks about the Mas Gasser of Mattoon. In 1944 a string of strange attacks hit Mattoon Illinois. The town was full of panic. Then, Ellie tells us about The Hat Man. Cw: abby: assault, breaking and entering, gas, mysterious illnessEllie: sleep paralysis, disordered sleepSupport the Show.

Howdy-ho, Queerdos! And a hearty yee-haw to you and y'all's. . . This week, we're frolicking in the pastures of the Fun Zone! First, in our True Crime Story, Miss tells us about a mysterious menace who poisoned the town of Mattoon, Illinois with noxious gas! That is, if there ever was such a mysterious menace in Mattoon at all. . . Next, in our Spoopy Tale, Kevin gives us the life and times of a Very Lucky Australian. . . So plug up your fart holes, count your lucky stars, and get ready for this week's show. Let's dive in! . . True Crime starts at 00:12:27 Spoopy Tale starts at 00:36:46 . . Source notes: www.creepyinqueeriespod.com Follow on Instagram: @CreepyInQueeriesPod Send Us an Email: creepyinqueeriespod@gmail.com Listen on Youtube: Creepy InQueeries Pod Follow on Facebook: @CreepyInQueeriesPod

In this episode we explore the phenomenon of the mad gasser of Mattoon. The alleged gasser was known for going around and gassing people while they were in their homes, however, no traces of chemicals could be found in the entire town. Was it a case of mischievous science? Or the work of a mass hysteria event? Or something more sinister? Subscribe to our Patreon Follow us on Instagram Listen to our sister podcast: History of Everything Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In September 1944, as World War II raged overseas, the small town of Mattoon, Illinois felt under attack. Dozens of people reported smelling a sickening sweet odor drift into their bedroom at night. It allegedly smelled like gardenias and left them feeling ill and, in some cases, paralyzed. The town's leading theory was that a madman was running around town spraying a toxic gas through people's windows at night. Conspiracy Theories is now on Instagram @theconspiracypod and TikTok @conspiracy.pod! Follow us to keep up with the show and get behind-the-scenes updates from Carter and the team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, we are in the Windy City! Well…at least the state that the Windy City is located in. First, Kenzie shares a heartbreaking story about the death of baby Heather Lee Sims. Baby Heather is taken from her home in the middle of the night and killed by a stranger…or was it? Next, Lauren lifts our spirits a bit with a bizarre story about the Mad Gasser that terrorizes the town of Mattoon, Illinois. More than two dozen separate cases of gassings were reported to police over the span of two weeks! Buckle up! It's going to be a bumpy one. -Resources - Postpartum Support International - https://www.postpartum.net/ Baby Blues and Postpartum Depression - John Hopkins Medicine https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/postpartum-mood-disorders-what-new-moms-need-to-know Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) https://adaa.org/find-help-for/women/postpartum-disorders If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "STRENGTH" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yta4QOa3v1nS3V-vOcYPNx3xSgv_GckdFcZj6FBt8zg/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

In 1944, the town of Mattoon, Illinois was gripped in fear. The townspeople came to believe a madman was stalking their quiet little town spraying poison gas into homes. This individual has become known in history as the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theconspiratorspodcast Notes: https://www.library.illinois.edu/hpnl/blog/the-mad-gasser-of-mattoon/ https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/column-mad-gasser-of-mattoon https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2021/10/30/mad-gasser-mattoon-illinois-mystery/ https://www.eiu.edu/localite/gasserhome.php https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/madgasser https://allthatsinteresting.com/mad-gasser-of-mattoon https://www.illinoistimes.com/arts-culture/the-case-of-the-mad-gasser-of-mattoon-11450083 https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1850364 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story One – The Monster of MorbachThroughout the summer of 1988, American military personnel stationed on the European mainland were ecstatic about the possibility of the Cold War coming to a close. But at one West German airbase, the conflict still had one last terrifying incident to inflict upon the hapless defenders.Story Two – The Mad Gasser of MattoonAs the Second World War raged back and forth across the front lines of far-flung lands, the residents of a small town in rural Illinois would find themselves fighting their own battle for survival against a sinister and mysterious enemy. Who was the Mad Gasser of Mattoon?MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AGSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Some believe it was a lone gun experiment. Others believe the whole incident was something from the paranormal. And still others say it was a case of mass hysteria. Who or what exactly was the Mad Gasser in Mattoon, Illinois - and the mysterious gasser of Virginia a decade earlier?SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Mad Gasser of Mattoon” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4j3xh6sa= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =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 12:46= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Originally aired: June 28, 2021CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/mattoons-mad-gasser/

This week we're looking at weird crimes from history! Check out this episode where we cover the stories of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon, The Brassiere Brigade, the Kissing Case, Dwarf Tossing, and the Hatton Garden Heist.Listen on Podurama!Like the show on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OurWeirdWorldPod/Follow John on Twitter and Instagram @TheJohnHinsonFollow the show on Instagram @OurWeirdWorldPodWant more John? Everyone wants more John. Visit www.johnhinsonwrites.com for all the books, podcasts, waterfalls, and more!

Tonight on Cryptique: Ryan and J reboot the story of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon.  In a small Illinois town in the 1940's, a man or woman wandered the streets emitting some sort of paralyzing agent into people's homes.  The sheriff chalked it up to "women being hysterical and scared because their husbands were off fighting WW2."  With little to no investigation he said it was definitely mass hysteria, or it was definitely fumes from a nearby factory.  Sounds like BS, find out the true story tonight on Cryptique!  Don't forget to like, subscribe, share, or write a positive review, it's the best way to spread the word and there's no paranormal category to buy ads for so YOU are the ones that can spread the word so please take a second to do that for us so we can continue to bring you great guests and hours upon hours of infotainment...FOR FREE! cryptiquepodcast@gmail.com https://cryptiquepodcaststore.com TikTok @cryptique_podcast YouTube @cryptiquepodcast X @podcastevil buymeacoffee.com/cryptiquepi

Ross and Carrie explore more from the wonderfully enterprising Travis McHenry. A tarot card designer, Bigfoot hunter, demon summoner, angel contactee, priest, historian, actor, screenwriter, song composer, director, veteran, and micronationalist. Ross reads his adventures in paranormal investigation, while Carrie explores his work in print and on screen.We have social media: Twitter! Facebook!

This week the guys take a trip to Mattoon, Illinois in an effort to better understand why residents believed they were victims of a sinister Mad Gasser.Were fears of foreign invaders at the height of World War 2 to blame for the hysteria?  Was there an actual prowler?  If so, was the prowler actually a magical 8-foot ape-man?  Is “phantom anesthetist” the coolest villain name ever?  Does Denver reveal himself to be a horse whisperer?What is a "horse-leaner?" Who is Buck Johnson? Who sucks rags Watch and listen as the three gas-holes from The Mighty Peculiar answer all of these questions and more!Support the show"Mighty Peculiar Theme" by Doug Wortel Our Linktree: linktr.ee/themightypeculiarOur Spreadshirt Merchhttps://the-mighty-peculiar.myspreadshop.com/

Not too long ago it was suggested you check your back seat - now, it's time to make sure your windows are closed! This weeks distraction covers the Mad Gasser of Mattoon - a puzzling series of mysterious gas attacks that plagued Mattoon, Illinois, in September of 1944. Was it a local behind the attacks, or was it something out of this world? Tune in learn more. Need a distraction? I got you. Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan, Jennifer and Kristin! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more - www.patreon.com/weirddistractionspodcast  MERCH ON BONFIRE - https://www.bonfire.com/store/weird-distractions/  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/  Resource list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm0SZhGt48CKnPqR0HeZtBv-oSWgdHN_pG8zqahhT_8/edit?usp=sharing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Strangers!Being Dead Serious podcast Episode 58The Mad Gasser of Mattoon is now available. Back in the year 1944, the town of Mattoon Illinois was under siege from a mysterious stranger.No one was safe from the Mad Gasser and his noxious gas. People were waking in the middle of the night, unable to move. The town was on edge for the span of two weeks, while the police and townspeople were unable to find the perpetrator of these heinous attacks. Then, as suddenly as they began, the were over. Was this a madman on the loose, mass hysteria, or some other nefarious plot? Come listen and find out.Stay Strange!Find us:Facebook:Being Dead Serious and Being Dead Serious PodcastInstagram: BeingdeadseriousTwitter: bedeadseriousTikTok: beingdeadserious Email: beingdeadserious@gmail.com

PLEASE SHARE WEIRD DARKNESS® in your social media and with others who loves paranormal stories, true crime, monsters, or unsolved mysteries like you do! Find Weird Darkness in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen.==========HOUR ONE: We'll share a few miserable details of the life of Aaron Burr – it got even worse after his duel with Alexander Hamilton! (Aaron Burr's Life Sucked) *** People have used a wide assortment of devices to try and communicate with the dead. Ouija boards, automatic writing, seances, ghost boxes… but it appears we might now be able to add Amazon's Alexa to that list. (Can Alexa Speak With The Dead?) *** “I've seen some mighty pretty puppies, and I want one.” Those were the last words the mother of eight-year-old Kenneth Beasley would hear from her son. What followed was a disappearance, suspected kidnapping and murder trial that made national news in 1905. (Where is Kenneth Beasley?)==========HOUR TWO: When you hear the name Jigsaw, you likely immediately think of the puppet with the creepy voice of a serial killer who sets up elaborate deaths for his victims in a game only he enjoys. But in 1935 another man's brutal deeds earned him the same nickname… only his story wasn't Hollywood fiction. (The Real Jigsaw) *** Could the legend of the Pied Piper hint at a real horrific event that befell the town of Hamelin more than 700 years ago? (The True Story of the Pied Piper) *** Ever woken up suddenly by a loud blast like a gun shot or slamming door, only to wake up and realize there really was no sound at all that was made? This is known as Exploding Head Syndrome, and if you've experienced it, you've likely not got long to live. Or do you? (Exploding Head Syndrome) ==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: “Assaulting Ghost. Residents of East Jefferson Street Disturbed. A Thrilling Story of the Strange Persecution of an Old Mexican Woman.” That's what the Arizona Republic newspaper headline read on September 23, 1899. And I have the story. (The Burning Stones) *** No one knew what the phone number was supposed to be for. No one knew the meaning of the bizarre recording they heard when calling the number. No one knew who owned the phone number, or what they had done with it, or why. It's the strange history behind a seemingly innocent 1-800 number that still has people baffled… especially those looking for improvement on their golf game. (Canada's Weirdest Toll-Free Phone Number) *** In 1944, the small town of Mattoon, Illinois was terrorized by a man in black who, according to witnesses and testimony, attacked unsuspecting homeowners with a paralyzing gas he would spray through their windows. Who was he? Why did he do it? The man and the motive are still a mystery. 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In 1944, a small town in Illinois was gripped with fear that someone was spraying a toxic gas into their homes as they slept. And while there have been several explanations, there isn't any one that's recognized or accepted as the truth.  Research: “‘Anesthetic Prowler' Covers City.” Journal Gazette. Sept. 5, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/93681179/?terms=%22Urban%20Raef%22%20&match=1 “‘Anesthetic Prowler' on Loose.” Journal Gazette. Sept. 2, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/93681104/?terms=%22%27Anesthetic%20Prowler%27%20%22%20%20Loose.%22&match=1 “At Night in Mattoon.” Time. Sept. 18, 1944. https://web.archive.org/web/20080306220348/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,796678,00.html “Carbon Tetrachloride Poisoning.” Centers for Disease Control. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/carbon_tetrachloride/docs/Carbon_Tetra_Patient_Ed_Sheet-508.pdf Chaplin, James Patrick. “Rumor, Fear, and the Madness of Crowds.” Ballantine Books. New York. 1959. Accessed onling: https://archive.org/details/rumorfearmadness00chap/page/10/mode/2up Fopay, Dave. “'Mad Gasser' Author Points Finger at ‘Brilliant' Chemistry Student.” Journal Gazette. June 30, 2003. https://www.newspapers.com/image/84792181/?terms=%22Farley%20Llewellyn%22%20&match=1 “History of Coles County.” Coles County, Illinois Homepage. https://www.co.coles.il.us/genInfo.html#:~:text=Mattoon%20was%20founded%20as%20a,Stephen%20Doles%20and%20Ebenezer%20Noyes. “'Hysterical Mistake,' Police Say of Mattoon's Gas-Spraying.” Sun-Telegram (Richmond, Indiana). Sept. 13, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/253218677/?terms=%22Atlas%20Imperial%20Diesel%22%20Engine&match=1 “Intensify Hunt For Paralysis Gas Prowler” Mattoon Orders Police on 24 Hour Watch.” Chicago Tribune. Sept. 7, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/370374182/?terms=%22anesthetic%20prowler%22%20&match=1 “Is ‘Madman od Mattoon,' Who Gasses Victims, Real or Result of Comic Book Imagination?” Press and Sun Bulletin. Sept. 8, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/260955754/?terms=Beulah%20Cordes&match=1 Johnson, Brooke. “Author Claims to have solved ‘Mad Gasser.'” Journal Gazette. March 22, 2003. https://www.newspapers.com/image/84639401/ “Mad Anesthetist Keeps Town Awake.” Independent. Sept 8, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/718770228/?terms=Beulah%20Cordes&match=1 “Madman of Mattoon: 2 More are Victims of Phantom Prowler.” The Times Herald. Sept. 9, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/209765891/?terms=%22%27Anesthetic%20Prowler%27%20%22%20%20Loose.%22&match=1 Maruna, Scott. “ The Mad Gasser of Mattoon: Dispelling the Hysteria.” Swamp Gas Book Company. 2003. Hereford, Robert A. “Mattoon Argues Over Denial That Prowler Exists.” St. Louis Star and Times. Sept. 13, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/205455415/?terms=%22Atlas%20Imperial%20Diesel%22%20Engine&match=1 “Police Get Two False Alarms During Night.” Journal Gazette. Sept 13, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/93681538/?terms=%22Police%20get%20two%20false%20alarms%20during%20night%22&match=1 “Prowler Sprays Fumes Which Cause Paralysis.” Times-Tribune. Sept. 7, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/534404923/?terms=%22anesthetic%20prowler%22%20&match=1 “Some Say ‘Madman of Mattoon' Is Hoax.” The Dispatch. Sept 8, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/340095570/?terms=Beulah%20Cordes&match=1 Waters, Dustin. “The mystery of the ‘Mad Gasser of Mattoon' who terrorized an Illinois town.” Washington Post. Oct. 30, 2021. https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2021/10/30/mad-gasser-mattoon-illinois-mystery/ “Wave of Hysteria Hits Mattoon; Police Watch Amateur Chemist.” The Palladium-Item. Sept. 12, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/253218459/?terms=%22Aline%20Kearney%22%20&match=1 “We face the future knowing we have won … Staunch Friends.” Journal Gazette. Sept 26, 1944. https://www.newspapers.com/image/93682148/?terms=atlas%20diesel&match=1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. A few weeks after D-Day in Mattoon, Illinois, some families smelled a sweet gas that either paralyzed them or left then nauseous with swollen mouths and faces. Within a couple days, there were even sightings of a tall thin man with a long coat and tight cap prowling the neighborhoods. Once it hit the newspapers, dozens of people were similarly “attacked.” Some were mundane, some downright bizarre. But the townsfolk formed armed vigilante groups, people were scared, and even the FBI got involved. So what was happening here? Was it simply a case of Mass Hysteria? Was there a chemical leak at the plant? Was it a Nazi attack or a covert U.S. test for a new weapons? Listen, laugh, learn.   Visit Our Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/mad-gasser-of-mattoon https://cdn.centerforinquiry.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2002/07/22164741/p50.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Gasser_of_Mattoon https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/madgasser https://www.library.illinois.edu/hpnl/blog/the-mad-gasser-of-mattoon/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_psychogenic_illness https://the-line-up.com/mad-gasser https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_tetrachloride https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichloroethylene

During two weeks in 1944, the small town of Matton, Illinois would fall under the paralyzing fear of a creature or madman capable of releasing a sickly sweet gas into their homes. The victims would become unable to move and at the complete mercy of the assailant. The mystery was never solved and many of the local government would claim that it never happened. Joined Gary and GoldieAnn as they tell the mystery of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WithinTheMistPodcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/withinthemist/support

Ep 156 is loose! And we have a collection of tales this week that all involve mad crimes that may themselves have sprung from mass hysteria...Who was Whipping Tom? What insanity stalked the London Slasher? And did a whole town imagine a series of possible poisonings? The secret ingredient is...madness!Join us on Patreon to get extra historic true crime episodes every week, and come and follow us on TikTok, Instagram Twitter and Facebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the ladies realize they don't know formal grammar before moving onto their stories. Cassidy shares the details of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon and Amanda covers the San Pedro Mummy. Want more DTK? Find our social media, socials, and more at DTKpod.com!

Get ready to gasp in both horror and hilarity as Acadia and Graveyard Grace explore the strange case of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Was it a sinister plot, a weird prank, or just some really bad gas? Join these two witty hosts as they sniff out the truth and make some jokes along the way. It's a gas, gas, gas! (OK so I am not gonna let the chatbot write the descriptions again.  Or am I.....)

In Mattoon, Illinois, in the mid-1940s, many people claimed they were made sick by a chemical pumped or sprayed into their homes as a gas. The gasser, or the person people imagined was the gasser, was given several monikers, including “the Mad Gasser of Mattoon” Or “The Phantom Anesthetist.” Join Mike and Morf as they discuss this mysterious case of the alleged Mad Gasser of Mattoon. No physical evidence of any gas was ever actually found, however, leading many to doubt the claims of all of these people who claimed to be victims. So was there really some maniac on the loose gassing people's homes, or were these events the figment of people's imaginations? Interestingly, a similar series of events occurred about a decade earlier in Botetourt County, Virginia. You can help support the show at patreon.com/criminology An Emash Digital production Go to Vessi.com/criminology for your pair of Vessi shoes Turn your food waste into dirt with the press of a button with Lomi. Use the code CRIMINOLOGY to save $50 at lomi.com/CRIMINOLOGY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the mid-1940s, there was a rash of very strange calls to police in the small city of Mattoon, IL. More than a dozen people believed they were being gassed by a mystery assailant. In this episode, we talk about the "Mad Gasser of Mattoon" and then chat with Comedian and Screenwriter, Jay Black! Review this podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-internet-says-it-s-true/id1530853589 Check out WikiListen at https://wikilisten.com/ Bonus episodes and content available at http://Patreon.com/MichaelKent For special discounts and links to our sponsors, visit http://theinternetsaysitstrue.com/deals

A mysterious door-to-door gas attack? Or something else? JG dogs in. Then, Kat shares a rare illness that will blow your mind and stain your sheets. The Mad Gasser of Mattoon and chromhidrosis in BOX502.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this installment of Expanded Perspectives, the guys start the show off by talking about how the Philson household is more than ready for this year's Christmas! Then, a listener from the UK writes in about a strange-looking UFO he saw back in 1994 while out working one evening. Then, a witness, who was living at the Aberdeen Proving Grounds when she was younger, describes her encounter and later sightings of a gray-haired Bigfoot near the base. After the break, Kyle brings up the bizarre story of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon! For several weeks in September 1944, people in the town of Mattoon, Illinois, showed the symptoms of exposure to poison gas--nausea, vomiting, weakness leading to near paralysis, lightheadedness, and even spitting up blood. All of the victims reported a "sweet cheap perfume odor" permeating their homes prior to the onset of sickness. Who or What was the Mad Gasser? Then, Chad from California calls in with a supernatural intervention from some unseen entity. All of this and more on this installment of Expanded Perspectives! Show Notes: Mad Gasser of Mattoon Gray-Haired Bigfoot Encounter Near Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland Sponsors: Gerber Life Insurance: Just answer 4 easy questions to get your free personalized quote instantly, by visiting GerberLifeFamily. com Felix Gray: For the best blue light glasses on the market, use the special URL that is felixgrayglasses.com/EXPANDED for FREE shipping, FREE Returns and FREE exchanges!  

In 1944 the small town of Mattoon, Illinois was in a panic for weeks. A number of residents had woken up to a strange odor which caused alarming symptoms like paralysis, and it appeared someone was attacking victims with gas. Today, we discuss the peculiar mystery of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon. Sponsored by Optimum Chairs (go to http://optimumchairs.com and use code redweb10 to get 10% off your Optimum Chair), Raycon (go to http://buyraycon.com/redweb and use code EARLYBF to get 20% off sitewide), Shady Rays (go to http://shadyrays.com to shop their Black Friday selections). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find Weird Darkness wherever you listen to podcasts: https://weirddarkness.com/listen. #paranormal, #madgasserofmattoon #madgasser #truestories, #masshysteria #paranormalstories, #horrorstories, #truecrimeIN THIS EPISODE: Some believe it was a lone gun experiment. Others believe the whole incident was something from the paranormal. And still others say it was a case of mass hysteria. Who or what exactly was the Mad Gasser in Mattoon, Illinois - and the mysterious gasser of Virginia a decade earlier? SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Mad Gasser of Mattoon” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4j3xh6sa = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Nicolas Gasparini (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission of the artist.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =(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 12:46Weird Darkness®, Weird Darkness© 2022= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =

Often when one hears about some group of people claiming to experience a highly strange event or similarly acting out in bizarre and irrational manners, it's easy and common to dismiss the episode as a case of "mass hysteria." Phenomena like the audience reaction to Orson Welles' War of the Worlds radio broadcast, "The Dancing Plague of 1518," the "Windshield-Pitting Mystery of 1954," and "The Mad Gasser of Mattoon" are considered by much of the public to be examples of mass hysteria. In the late 1930s and decades after, some sociologists used occurrences like those to help model their theory of "Social Contagion." Like the idea that one or several people claim to experience something unusual, others hear about it and start to see the same thing. Soon it all spirals into an epidemic of vast numbers of people all testifying to the same weirdness with no real, mystical cause. But is the potentially antiquated term of mass hysteria or even its modern descendant "mass psychogenic illness" accurate or helpful? When explaining how some collectives of people can declare to see the same impossible thing, or how communities usually react in predictable patterns when faced with the Fortean, are they all just "hysterical" or "ill?" Are these events all the same? With the Enfield Monster, sociologist David L. Miller used the incident as a case study for what seems a more suitable way to think about many of the stories we cover, not as contagion or hysteria, but as "Collective Action and Behavior." We may never know what these cryptic creatures and mysterious happenings genuinely are, but at least we can better understand how people react to them and each other when they show up. Regarding the experiencers, we can know what it wasn't. These are important considerations because, after all, what is the value to humans if a paranormal event occurs and no one is around to witness it? Visit our webpage for this episode for a lot more information!