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A man is found dead in a Missouri cornfield — and in his pocket, a mysterious handwritten cipher so baffling that even the FBI still can't crack it.Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.IN THIS EPISODE: We explore the unsolved murder of Ricky McCormick, and the mysterious pages of code found in the dead man's pocket after his body was discovered in St. Charles County, Missouri, in 1999. The FBI's top cryptanalysts have appealed to the public for help deciphering the enigmatic scribbles—and you may hold the key.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Cipher In The Corn” written by Stu Wahlin for Weird Darkness: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/hstndhsIf you have info that could help solve the Ricky McCormick case, visit https://forms.fbi.gov/code; you can also write to: FBI Laboratory Cryptanalysis and Racketeering Records, Unit 2501 Investigation Parkway, Quantico VA 22135 - Attention: Ricky McCormick Case=====(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: November, 2016EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CipherInTheCorn
On a summer morning in 2007, a woman was working in the printing shop she owned in a suburban strip mall. Suddenly, she heard a loud banging noise coming from somewhere above her. She stopped the printer she was working on so she could hear better, and the sound kept coming – BANG, BANG, BANG. It was like metal drawers opening and slamming shut. She was about to go outside to see what was happening, but she stopped and just started laughing. Her friend who owned the business on the second floor right above her had a habit of rearranging his office, so the banging was probably file cabinets getting moved around. As a joke, she shouted up through the ceiling, “Keep it down, I'm working!” And then she restarted the printer. But about an hour and half later, she heard another loud noise. This time, it was the wail of sirens as police cars raced into the parking lot. The woman would soon find out that the noises she had heard earlier were not her upstairs neighbor rearranging furniture. Instead, it was the sound of one of the most violent crimes to hit this safe, quiet suburb in years.For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The story begins with a deputy sheriff who, during a routine school football game, is called to investigate a strange accident involving a motorcycle. The witnesses describe a young man crashing into their car, but when they arrive on the scene, there's no motorcycle, no body, and no damage to the vehicles. This eerie incident seems to be part of an ongoing pattern, as similar occurrences plagued the area for years. Could it be the ghost of a tragic accident? Or perhaps a case of residual hauntings? If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories
In this week's Flagship Flashback episode of the Wade Keller Pro Wrestling Podcast from ten years ago (5-19-2015), PWTorch editor Wade Keller and ProWrestling.net's head honcho Jason Powell discuss Payback fallout on Raw, Kevin Owens's Raw debut, mysterious Bryan injury, Triple H's NXT media conference call, Samoa Joe, and more with live callers.Then, in the VIP-exclusive Aftershow, they answered email topics on what is TNA doing well, what derailed James Storm, Lucha Underground newbie advice, will Charlotte's looks work against her, Dean Ambrose, Tag Teams in Pods, Jerry Lawler's shrieks, and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/wade-keller-pro-wrestling-podcast--3076978/support.
This week Sam and Marcos welcome back deathcore titans Lorna Shore, discuss the separation of I Prevail and Brian Burkheiser, who or what is President(?), Pierce The Veil's insane setlist for new tour, Anthony Fantano murders Sleep Token, Adept return, reviews of new albums from Bury Tomorrow, The Callous Daoboys, Arm's Length, and Sleep Theory plus much more! News: I Prevail and Brian Burkheiser break-up, Sleep Token keeps topping the charts, Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine tour comes to a strange end, Pierce The Veil's insane setlist and more (7:19). Spotlight: Outsider Heart starting at (44:50). New Music: Lorna Shore, President, Adept, The Rasmus, De'Wayne, and Beauty School Dropout starting at (52:31). Reviews: Bury Tomorrow (1:25:56), Arm's Length (1:36:04), The Callous Daoboys (1:54:13), and Sleep Theory. Become a Patron to gain early access and exclusive benefits! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Sotspodcast Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0jp0fpudUz7gvu0SFaXhK3?si=6cddbd5b63564c9a Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@sotspod Discord: https://discord.com/invite/3egU3Dk Merch: https://www.sotspodcast.com/merch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SOTSPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sotspodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sotspodcast Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sotspodcast?hl=en Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sotspodcast.bsky.social
Last week we started our tale of Pizza delivery man turned bank robbing hostage, Brian Wells. We ended at his ending and asked the question WHO WAS BEHIND THIS HEINOUS ACT? Brian?? We think not ! SO after watching "Evil Genius" on Netflix and critiquing multiple podcasts , here we are this week to delivery you ALLLLLL the messy details of the group of people who put this plot together and WHY they chose our boy brain to be the "GOPHER" if you will As always follow us on the stuff Merch Store- http://tee.pub/lic/doEoXMI_oPI Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/Artandjacobdoamerica Website- https://artandjacobdoamerica.com/ Network- https://podbelly.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/artandjacobdoamerica YouTube Channel- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0rT6h3N2pWtlkxaqgIvaZw?view_as=subscriber Twitter- https://twitter.com/ArtandJacobDoA1 Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/artandjacobdoamerica/ ALSO! Make sure you're checking out our sponsor https://cavemancoffeeco.com
The Mysterious Death of Vince FosterOn a humid July day in 1993, White House deputy counsel Vincent W. Foster was found dead in Fort Marcy Park in suburban Virginia. One of the nation's highest-ranking federal officers, Foster was a boyhood friend of President Bill Clinton and a close confidant of First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton. His death sent shock waves through the White House and the nation's capital.The death was quickly pronounced a suicide. According to the official story that soon emerged, Foster was depressed, angry, and isolated. With nowhere else to turn, he went to a secluded park near the Potomac River, put a gun in his mouth, and killed himself.But is that what really happened?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
We're joined by special guest Derek Clark of Rangers Review, one of the biggest outlets covering Rangers FC of the Scottish Premiership – the former club of recent Seattle Sounders transfer Ryan Kent. Clark gives us the story of Kent's winding path to Major League Soccer, including his falling out with Jose Mourinho and answering the question as to whether he has pet crocodiles.SPONSORSHaxan Ferments - Specializing in unique, small-batch fermented hot sauces and vinegars, Haxan Ferments is handcrafted in Georgetown and made with the best local ingredients from across the Pacific Northwest. Use Code LS for a FREE Hot Sauce w/ purchase!Sounder at Heart - Our network host and biggest supporter, Sounder at Heart covers the Seattle Sounders, Seattle Reign, and MUCH MORE! Subscribe and Support to the BEST independent Seattle Soccer coverage.Podium Edmonds - Located at 114 4th Ave N, just off Main Street in the heart of Downtown Edmonds, come shop and explore the best menswear in the Pacific Northwest. Tell them Lobbing Scorchers sent you!Full Pull Wines - Founded in 2009, they the best boutique wines of the world to members, with special focus on our home, the Pacific Northwest.My Data Removal - Data brokers are selling your personal information! Fight back with My Data Removal. Hunt down and scrub your sensitive information from the internet. Use code "LS" for $10 off your annual plan.Seattle Sounders Tickets - Get tickets to an upcoming match straight from the club and help support the show at the same time.MLS Season Pass - MLS Season Pass is back on Apple TV with access to every single MLS match—including Leagues Cup and the entire Audi MLS Cup Playoffs—with no blackouts! Subscribe today to support the show.MLS Store - New year, new gear! The 2025 MLS jerseys are here, and MLSStore is the ultimate destination for every fan. Every purchase helps support our show!Follow Lobbing Scorchers: YouTube Instagram Bluesky TikTok Ari Liljenwall Noah RiffeLobbing Scorchers is a production of Just Once Media.Lobbing Scorchers is a Seattle Sounders and MLS focused show brought to you by Sounder at Heart. Hosted by Major League Soccer's Ari Liljenwall and Producer Noah Riffe. Join us as we lob our scorching takes on the American soccer landscape, Seattle Sounders, Major League Soccer, USMNT and more.
In 1953, astronomers spotted a puzzling light on the Moon. It turned out to be a naturally occurring spotlight caused by an impact on the lunar surface. When a space rock struck, it exposed a fresh layer of moon dust that reflected sunlight exceptionally well. Did you know that the Moon is Earth's closest celestial neighbor, about 238,855 miles away? The Moon doesn't have a breathable atmosphere, which means there's no air or weather like we have on Earth. Its gravity is only about 1/6th of Earth's, which makes astronauts appear to float when they're there. The Moon has a mysterious dark side, which isn't always dark, but it's never visible from Earth due to synchronous rotation. So, not only does the Moon light up our nights, but it also has its share of mysteries and peculiarities.
The team dissects a mysterious $6.3M Florida natural products business that looks great on paper—but raises more questions than answers.Business Listing – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s0GFGR8yGnsX_xMKqs8WdiDcdf0t8L8T/view?usp=sharingSponsored by Capital Pad and Connor Gross
The team dissects a mysterious $6.3M Florida natural products business that looks great on paper—but raises more questions than answers.Business Listing – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s0GFGR8yGnsX_xMKqs8WdiDcdf0t8L8T/view?usp=sharingSponsored by Capital Pad and Connor Gross
Today's podcast will feature 3 stories that reveal we may not be alone in this universe. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel and has been remastered for today's episode.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "The Wow Signal" -- Best evidence of alien communication ever obtained (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQF7QeyB0qM)#2 -- "Better Than Earth" -- The 2020 discovery of 24 super habitable planets (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQF7QeyB0qM)#1 -- "Don't Sleep" -- This story is about one of the most famous potentially paranormal events of all time (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3L4slE5bDUM)For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ever feel like you've been here before? In this encounters episode, we're diving headfirst into stories of past lives, ghostly encounters, reincarnated rats (yes, really), and kids who definitely know too much about their former selves. This episode features: Mysterious pennies hidden under Sabrina's centuries-old floorboards A local headstone that reveals one listener's past life Heartwarming stories of reincarnated siblings and soulmates Ghost photos from a Nebraska's haunted cemetery and Museum of Shadows Some stories will warm your heart. Others will haunt your dreams. But all of them will make you believe that maybe... just maybe... this isn't your first life either. Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/TGOG and use promo code TGOG today for 10% off of TRIO! Watch the video version here. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com New Episodes are released every Thursday and Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us! If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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NASA has made a groundbreaking discovery that has left scientists stunned! Mysterious energy patterns have been detected on our planet, and the implications are mind-boggling. Join us as we delve into the latest findings and explore the possible explanations behind this enigmatic energy. Is it a natural occurrence or something more extraordinary? Get ready to have your mind blown by the secrets our planet has been hiding! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Matthew Leonard is joined by author and professor John Mark Miravalle to discuss what beauty is - and why it matters.
On this week's show Patrick Gray and Adam Boileau discuss the week's cybersecurity news: Struggling to find that pesky passwords.xlsx in Sharepoint? Copilot has your back! The ransomware ecosystem is finding life a bit tough lately SAP Netweaver bug being used by Chinese APT crew Academics keep just keep finding CPU side-channel attacks And of course… bugs! Asus, Ivanti, Fortinet… and a Nissan LEAF? This week's episode is sponsored by Resourcely, who will soothe your Terraform pains. Founder and CEO Tracis McPeak joins to talk about how to get from a very red dashboard full of cloud problems to a workable future. This episode is also available on Youtube. Show notes Exploiting Copilot AI for SharePoint | Pen Test Partners MrBruh's Epic Blog Ransomware group Lockbit appears to have been hacked, analysts say | Reuters "CONTI LEAK: Video they tried to bury! 6+ Conti members on a private jet. TARGET's birthday — $10M bounty on his head. Filmed by TARGET himself. Original erased — we kept a copy." Mysterious hackers who targeted Marks and Spencer's computer systems hint at political allegiance as they warn other tech criminals not to attack former Soviet states The organizational structure of ransomware groups is evolving rapidly. SAP NetWeaver exploitation enters second wave of threat activity China-Nexus Nation State Actors Exploit SAP NetWeaver (CVE-2025-31324) to Target Critical Infrastructures DOGE software engineer's computer infected by info-stealing malware Hackers hijack Japanese financial accounts to conduct nearly $2 billion in trades FBI and Dutch police seize and shut down botnet of hacked routers Poland arrests four in global DDoS-for-hire takedown School districts hit with extortion attempts after PowerSchool breach EU launches vulnerability database to tackle cybersecurity threats Training Solo - vusec Branch Privilege Injection: Exploiting Branch Predictor Race Conditions – Computer Security Group Remote Exploitation of Nissan Leaf: Controlling Critical Body Elements from the Internet PSIRT | FortiGuard Labs EPMM Security Update | Ivanti
Erin Gilbert was 24 years old in 1995 when she went missing on July 1st.For the past year, Erin had been living in Anchorage, Alaska, with her sister's family. She had found work as a nanny and was beginning to settle in.A few days before her disappearance, she met a man named David Combs at a bar in Anchorage. Several days later, David invited her to accompany him to the Girdwood Forest Fair. It was the July 4th weekend, and the event drew a large crowd.After spending some time at the fair, the two returned to David's car, which had stopped working. According to David, he had accidentally left the headlights on, and the battery had died. He said he went to look for help while Erin stayed behind.When he returned to the car a few hours later—with no success finding assistance—Erin was gone. She has not been seen since. It has now been nearly 30 years.Contact us at: weeknightmysteries@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries
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Most MYSTERIOUS Disappearances MARATHON with Steve Stockton Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-persons-mysteries--5624803/support.
This is a special bonus episode of "You Can't"One night in 2020, a woman named Beth Van Oss paced back and forth in a small room in the house she shared with her boyfriend, Mike, in rural Colorado. She dialed Mike's phone number again, and put her phone to her ear. But just like the last time she'd called – he didn't answer. Now, Beth was afraid. He had left that morning, headed for the woods, promising her that when he came back – they would finally have everything they had ever dreamed of. And he had taken something with him. Something that he had become obsessed with. Something that Beth had begged him to forget about, and throw away. But he had refused. And now, he was gone. Beth dialed the phone again, but this time, she called the police. For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A new adventure begins for 10-year-old Marie when she makes an unexpected discovery. Little does she know that she has uncovered a mystery that is decades in the making!
Send us an inquiry through a text message here!Welcome to another episode of The Veterinary Roundtable! In this episode the ladies discuss a tale from the trench that has dark humor written all over it, hear from an ex-employee of My Pets Wellness, dive deeper into lungworms in pets, and more! Do you have a question, story, or inquiry for The Veterinary Roundtable? Send us a text from the link above, ask us on any social media platform, or email theveterinaryroundtable@gmail.com!Episodes of The Veterinary Roundtable are on all podcast services along with video form on YouTube!Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/2h27xnfuTikTok: https://tinyurl.com/m8f62ameYouTube: https://tinyurl.com/48njfywdTIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro02:42 Pits And Peaks08:19 Tails From The Trenches12:48 My Pets Wellness Follow Up From Ex-Employee19:22 Applying To Vet School As An International Student25:10 Lungworms34:01 Not Retaining Knowledge In Vet School37:46 Case Collections48:31 Outro
No Other Name | Week 2 | Ef Salcedo--In this week's lesson, Paul continues his emphasis on Jesus' deity and humanity, stressing his own willingness to suffer as Christ did so that the Colossians could experience the full impact of the good news regarding Jesus. For Paul, Jesus was the Son of God in human form, and this difficult to believe reality was the key to their ongoing transformation into His likeness.
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A magical tale from the Middle East about courage, mystery, and an unexpected treasure. What happens when a brave young man enters a haunted house? Listen to find out!
This story is a fan favorite from MrBallen's Medical Mysteries.In September 2007, a meteor strike leaves a massive crater in the high Peruvian desert, drawing curiosity seekers from miles around. Shortly after, people from the nearby town of Carancas start becoming violently ill. Some residents fear a curse has befallen them, but the truth might be much more frightening.Listen Now: Wondery.fm/MBMMFor 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @MrBallenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From UFOs and UAPs to Bigfoot, ancient mysteries, astrophysics, and the paranormal—we cover it all. Welcome to All Things Unexplained.
Pastor Fran shows us how the Christian life isn't all about getting all the doctrine and beliefs right, but about the Spirit of God in us.
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A Middle Eastern folktale about a clever young man with nothing left to lose. It's a story of quick thinking, bold choices, and a mysterious house no one dares to enter. What will Ali discover inside? Listen to find out.
What if an ordinary day, a simple act of kindness, brought you face-to-face with the Divine? Genesis 18 thrusts Abraham into such a moment. Mysterious visitors arrive, YHWH's promise of a son defies human biology, and Sarah laughs at what she believes must be impossible. But then, the conversation shifts. The strangers are from God—even the preincarnate Son of God Himself accompanied by two angels—and God reveals impending judgment against Sodom and Gomorrah. Abraham, in astonishing boldness, begins to intercede. How close can humanity draw to God? Can we truly plead for mercy against divine justice? Is anything too hard for the Lord, and how does He respond when we dare to ask? The Rev. Robert Smith, pastor emeritus in Ft. Wayne, IN, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Genesis 18. Genesis isn't just the start of the Bible; it's the foundation of everything. Creation, sin, judgment, grace, covenant, and promise all take root in this remarkable book. The stories are ancient, but their truths are eternal. In this new series from Thy Strong Word, Pastor Phil Booe and his guests walk verse by verse through Genesis, exploring how God reveals Himself as Creator, Judge, and Redeemer. From the grandeur of the cosmos to the struggles of ordinary families, Genesis introduces us to a God who speaks, acts, and keeps His promises. So, whether you've read it a hundred times or are just now cracking it open for a serious look, this series will help you see Genesis with fresh eyes—and a deeper faith. Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.
The sudden popularity of Labubu toys has resulted in grown adults lining up in the early morning hours to acquire as many of these little monsters as possible. Although upon first glance they appear sort of cute, closer examination will reveal that their apparent smile is actually a sinister grin with razor sharp teeth. Designed by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, the toys are sold by Pop Mart in collaboration with the artist and in relation to his 2015 book “The Monsters.” Their increasing popularity is a result of celebrities like Rihanna or Dua Lipa flaunting their own, although the trend began when Blackpink k-pop singer Lisa first was spotted with the keychain in April 2024. Each doll comes in a sealed box with no indication of what's inside, meaning each purchase is a mystery. Shoppers are notified of a new drop off of the toy at their local stores via WhatsApp. They then rush to the spot, as one Australian article documented, “at 3am.” Put simply, people are lining up during the “witching hour” to buy a mysterious monster in a box after receiving an oddly timed text in the middle of the night. The atmosphere around these toys is similar to any long gone or persisting product, from Furbys and Beanie Babies to Hello Kitty and Pokemon, but there is something else about these little toys that is anything but friendly.The dolls themselves are not really even monsters, but instead more like little children that appear to be possessed and wearing Teletubbies costumes. Like any good marketing campaign, the product page on Amazon describes their various character stores: one of the leaders, zimomo ventures to the human world where he learns yoga and then brings the practice back to his own world in the forest. The monsters are thus more like fairies, and in fact one description reads: “the elves in the forest are curious about the human world. So, the No. 1 curious player LABUBU gathered her friends and secretly came to the city for an adventure. The goal is absolutely not to be discovered by humans!” The forests are described further as “nordic,” which is the mythological nature that was inspiration for the dolls.It's not just the name zimomo that brings back memories of the Momo Challenge, but the fact that these monsters from another world are essentially being promoted like Momo. Mysterious messages in the middle of the night that prompt half-asleep humans to perform some action - in this case, buy a mysterious box that contains what amounts to a fairy, demon, familiar, or personal spirit charm. This is reminiscent also of the 3am Challenge and the recent Mirror Challenge, where one looks into the mirror for so long they watch their face and reality around them distort. The name LA BU BU is even more telling of an underlying darkness. The LALALOOPSY doll, a girl with no apparent ears, a mouth sewn shut, and black buttons for eyes - something further reminiscent of the movie Carolin where the Beldam Other Mother replaces the girl's eyes (soul) with buttons to trap her in the other world - is a toy about fanciful play through a sort of loopy “Lala-ness.” The LA BU BU is generally said to refer to the same playfulness, though the word “bubu” is both a euphemism for a child's injury, and also holds the meaning of grandmother. In other words, LA GRANDMOTHER, the old crone of the forest. She is also known as Momo, Yamamba, the hag, the Hansel and Gretel Witch, or Baba Yaga. She also shares something in common with La Llorona, Ubume, and Banshee. Perhaps this is all a coincidence, or perhaps Labubu, like Elf on the Shelf, is not something we should be bringing into our homes or carrying with us on our person. *The is the FREE archive, which includes advertisements. If you want an ad-free experience, you can subscribe below underneath the show description.-FREE ARCHIVE (w. ads)SUBSCRIPTION ARCHIVEX / TWITTER FACEBOOKMAIN WEBSITECashApp: $rdgable EMAIL: rdgable@yahoo.com / TSTRadio@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-secret-teachings--5328407/support.
Send us a textHave you ever stepped on a mountain path and felt called by the burbling waters of a river? Felt a breeze blow through a thick stand of aspen, and looked up to see a column of sunlight that felt important? Peaked a mountain and witnessed a cobble of huge stones, struck by a gap in the middle of them that seemed to widen when you looked closer? Walked into an old house and felt dizzy, disoriented? Caught a glimpse of the past as you swam in the waters of a Mexican cenote? Daydreamed about what might lie at the end of a rainbow? There are places on Earth where people report seeing other dimensions, secret worlds, and in some cases, witnessed mythical creatures. Purgatory. Crossroads. Vortexes. Caves. Mines. Portals. Laylines. Cenotes. The wide open star lit sky. This week we are venturing across the bridge from the solid ground beneath us to other worlds, and reexamining the myths and legends with the mindset, what if they are all factual?Let's get into it.What to Read/Watch/Listen to NEXTCASCADIA: Mount Adams – Is it the most overlooked Cascade peak? Curious CatTrunyan Village, Bali, BBC articleMexico's Sacred Cenotes, Much Better Adventure (and their list of the top cenotes in the country!)Kickass dot com's list of 8 Best Other World PortalsThe DEMONOLOGY of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Offhand Disney, YouTube Have you tried the GoodPods app yet? It's free and a fun way to share podcasts with friends and family! Curious Cat Podcast is there, and is sitting pretty in the Top 5 of Angels and other categories! Be one of the first to share and recommend podcasts to your friends. Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on Twitter (X)Curious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director, Nora, has a handmade, ethically-sourced jewelry company!
Leigh Occhi was 13 years old when she disappeared on August 21, 1992. According to her mother, Vickie Felton, Leigh was left alone at home while Vickie went to work that Thursday. Upon arriving at work, Vickie learned about Hurricane Andrew heading towards their hometown of Tupelo, Mississippi. Vickie attempted to call her daughter to inform her of the approaching storm, but Leigh did not answer the phone, causing Vickie to worry. She drove back home to check on Leigh, only to find the garage door open and blood smeared in multiple locations throughout the house. Leigh has not been seen since.Contact us at: weeknightmysteries@gmail.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/weeknightmysteriesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@weeknightmysteries
Rain will pour down for days in parts of the southeastern United States into next week and that could go well beyond being beneficial for drought--flooding problems may ramp up; a mysterious, dark smoke ring was seen over Kansas on Monday, but scientists say smoke rings like this are usually man-made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Today's podcast will feature 3 unbelievable true stories. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Third Eye Witness" -- A woman makes a grim discovery in a remote canyon, what she found and how she was led there would change her life forever (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6m1ImVG1MQ)#2 -- "The Burning Question" -- A house fire leaves a mother devastated (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgeDUqyCgqE)#1 -- "Who Said That?" -- A car crash rescue has a truly unexplainable ending (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCdzzoB7jrQ)For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lost media refers to any film, music, or other media that were once known to exist but are now missing, destroyed, or inaccessible to the public. The allure of lost media lies in its mystery, sparking curiosity and dedicated communities that hunt for clues, fragments, or surviving copies. On this wide-ranging episode, Tom and Jenny … Continue reading Episode 455: Mysterious Lost Media
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As the conclave nears, John-Henry and Fr. James Altman explore the chilling prophecy of Peter the Roman—St. Malachy's final pope, said to reign during the Church's ultimate trial. Could this prophecy be unfolding now? They examine rising papal contender Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, and whether the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem could fulfill the chilling prophecy of Peter the Roman, the final pope listed in St. Malachy's alleged vision. With Pizzaballa's roots in the Holy Land, his growing visibility, and the Church in deep crisis, the parallels are hard to ignore. The hosts explore what this prophecy could mean, whether it's unfolding now, and why the next pope could lead the Church through its greatest trial yet.U.S. residents! Create a will with LifeSiteNews: https://www.mylegacywill.com/lifesitenews ****PROTECT Your Wealth with gold, silver, and precious metals: https://stjosephpartners.com/lifesitenews +++SHOP ALL YOUR FUN AND FAVORITE LIFESITE MERCH! https://shop.lifesitenews.com/ ****Download the all-new LSNTV App now, available on iPhone and Android!LSNTV Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lsntv/id6469105564 LSNTV Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lifesitenews.app +++Connect with John-Henry Westen and all of LifeSiteNews on social media:LifeSite: https://linktr.ee/lifesitenews John-Henry Westen: https://linktr.ee/jhwesten Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Most Haunted City On Earth | Presented by The Savannah Underground
Welcome to The Most Haunted City on Earth, where this week we dive headfirst into the crimson cliffs and mysterious canyons of Sedona, Arizona—a place as spiritually charged as it is paranormally rich and the first place we will be going when we start up G.H.O.S.T.S.!Become a Parajunkie today to join us on our G.H.O.S.T.S. journeyGHOSTS tip jar: https://www.venmo.com/u/GhostsTipJarIn this jaw-dropping episode, we unravel the many layers of Sedona's haunted and otherworldly reputation: from the famous energy vortexes said to awaken psychic powers, to ancient Native American legends about spirit guardians and ancestral portals. We'll explore chilling ghost stories from nearby Jerome, one of the most haunted towns in America, and take you deep into the forbidden secrets of Bradshaw Ranch, where UFOs, interdimensional beings, and government surveillance swirl in a desert cocktail of high strangeness.
In 2011, a police officer spotted a woman on a busy street in Japan, and he couldn't believe what he was seeing. He looked at a photo on his phone, and then back at the woman, it was definitely her. He'd been tasked with finding this woman and bringing her back home, it was a pretty basic task, but he'd managed to complete it way faster than he thought he would. The officer rushed down the street, greeted the woman, and she confirmed she was the person he was looking for. He led her back to his car, drove her home, and that was that. But what the officer could not have possibly have imagined, was that locating this woman and bringing her home was about to unravel 25 years of unimaginable horrors – and lead to one of the most bizarre cases Japanese investigators had ever seen.For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This week we discussed Power outages in Europe, Chat GPT Watermark, Smart Urinals, UK landlord deal, he shortages of properties and more #poweroutages #awakening #smarturinals About my Co-Host:Arnold Beekes Innovator, certified coach & trainer and generalist. First 20 years in technology and organizational leadership, then 20 years in psychology and personal leadership (all are crucial for innovation).============What we Discussed: 00:00 What we are discussing in this weeks show 01:40 Power Outages in Spain, Portugal and other Countries04:40 Spain Operators claim it was renewals that cause outages05:35 EU Survival Kit 06:25 The Effect of China Tarrifs to the USA08:40 Landmark Lawsuit against the Medical Industry10:00 Berlin Protests11:35 Minimum Wage Increase in Poland and effect13:00 The State of Ai & the Impact on Humans14:25 The Chinese President states Ai is a National Priority17:00 Chat GPT Watermarks19:40 Duolingo claims its an Ai 1st Company21:30 Sad Legal Case with Character Ai 24:45 Netflix Movie Magan shows what future could be26:40 Nuremberg 2.028:45 Why I do not Trust Nuremberg29:45 How to Save the Bees with Power Bars31:20 Almonds good for your Sleep32:20 China's Smart Urinals 34:20 Ways to Stop Men Peeing on the Floor35:00 The Red Left Eye and Whats behind it37:00 UK Government deal for Landlords hosting Migrants41:30 The Property Problem was planned for a long time45:00 How I stopped e-mail Spam47:00 Not being able to Unsubscribe from London RealLinks for this Episode:ChatGPT Watermarkhttps://www.rumidocs.com/newsroom/new-chatgpt-models-seem-to-leave-watermarks-on-textJoing my Facebook Group against Chemtrails ====================How to Contact Arnold Beekes: https://braingym.fitness/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnoldbeekes/===============Donations https://www.podpage.com/speaking-podcast/support/------------------All about Roy / Brain Gym & Virtual Assistants athttps://roycoughlan.com/------------------
Belief Hole | Conspiracy, the Paranormal and Other Tasty Thought Snacks
Deep in the wilds of Karelia, Russia there is an unassuming Mountain with a mysterious secret. It is called – Mount Vottovaara, aka ‘Russia's Stonehenge' where mysterious stone stacks frame the solstice sun. Cameras fail, compasses spin, the air feels heavy and time seems to warp. Sámi lore calls it a sacred portal to “other worlds.” Modern hikers report lost hours, eerie orbs, and phantom figures on horseback. Plus we have listener stories that include time loss during a close call with fae in the forest, a spontaneously combusting violin, and a paranormal cold war era political drama over ‘The Pumpkin Papers'. Watch the Video Version here. Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at twogirlsoneghostpodcast@gmail.com New Episodes are released every Sunday at 12am PST/3am EST (the witching hour, of course). Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us! If you enjoy our show, please consider joining our Patreon, rating and reviewing on iTunes & Spotify and following us on social media! Youtube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Discord. Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo! Disclaimer: the use of white sage and smudging is a closed practice. If you're looking to cleanse your space, here are some great alternatives! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Today's podcast will feature 2 camping horror stories. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel and has been remastered for today's episode.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#2 -- "Kevin O'Keefe" -- A man goes camping in a totally remote park in Alaska (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODIGopvDSXA)#1 -- "The Broken Tent" -- Four teenage friends decide to go camping in a forest in Finland, but something the first night would pay them an unwanted visit (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi_GF9XOelw)For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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On a night in 1984, a college freshman listened to the music blaring through a night club. She grabbed her date's hand and rushed out onto the dance floor. Her first year of college had its ups and downs, but it was nights like these that she'd grown to love – nights when she could stay out as late as she wanted with whoever she wanted. She and her date danced for hours, and then finally headed outside to his car, exhausted and happy. But this young woman had been having so much fun at the club with the guy she was with that she didn't notice someone else had been standing in the shadows watching her dance the whole night… and now that person was following her.For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Today's podcast will feature 2 stories about unexplainable phenomena. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#2 -- "Voices" -- I had to put a special disclaimer on this because it's SO WEIRD (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2FVjH4WWlU)#1 -- "Come Back" -- This one is about a very strange young child who had been having these violent outbursts since he could move. But his reason for throwing these constant tantrums is even more unbelievable… (Original YouTube link -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJlkwZ1Gr6w)For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.