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Author: James Settlemyer

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A weekly look at the odd world we live in. Everything from missing people, ghosts, conspiracy, and everything weird going on in our world. Each episode I will have a guest on and present a story to them and see what their beliefs are on the topic. Mid week episodes on Pennsylvania local legends.
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As we finally make our return Jay and The Bumbeeno tackle a strange case from over the pond.In 1973, two children met the bizarre “Sandown Clown” on the Isle of Wight. Was it an alien, cryptid, or a trickster entity? Explore the mystery here.Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
For over a decade, millions played McDonald’s Monopoly — hoping to win cash, cars, or the elusive $1 million prize. But behind the golden fries and happy meals was one of the most elaborate frauds in American history. In this episode, we dive into the wild true story of Jerome Jacobson, the ex-cop turned security executive who stole game pieces and built a criminal empire with mob ties, fake winners, and millions in stolen prizes. From FBI sting operations to fast food families playing dirty, this is the real-life McHeist — the scam that fooled the world.Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
For centuries, the Vatican Secret Archives have remained one of the most mysterious and heavily guarded collections in the world. With over 53 miles of documents, only a handful of scholars have ever been allowed inside — and what they’ve found is both historic and deeply controversial. In this episode, we uncover what we know is inside: letters from Mary Queen of Scots, the trial of Galileo, ancient papal decrees — and what may still be hidden: lost gospels, alien contact, exorcism records, and even evidence of a time-viewing device known as the Chronovisor. Was the Church hiding the bloodline of Christ? Did the Vatican shelter Nazis after WWII? What’s in the documents they won’t release? Join us for a chilling, thought-provoking dive into the real and rumored contents of the Vatican Secret Archives.Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 132 The Man From Taured

EP: 132 The Man From Taured

2025-06-1401:19:43

Guess we are back at it again with another episode. The Bumbeeno and Jay are back in the studio this week. This week we are talking The Man from Taured. Is it true? Was there really a msytery man at a japanesse airport? Does The Bumbeeno believe its all bullshit and Jay is stupid? Probably. Enjoy the episode and leave a review.Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 131 Stone Soldiers

EP: 131 Stone Soldiers

2025-06-0801:11:11

Its about time we got back in the studio and recorded something. Jay and The Bumbeeno are back and this week we are talking a UFO incident out of the good old Soviet Union. Were there really people turned to stone or is this just more missinformation and propaganda. We dont know and we have no answers so not much has changed since the last episode.Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
This week we look in to a listener request as we dive into the Franklin expedition of 1845. Rob and Matt both show up for once and we cant stay on topic like always. Thanks for listenening see you next weekEmail: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 129 Smedley Butler

EP: 129 Smedley Butler

2025-03-0501:37:47

This week The Bumbeeno and Jay talk all things Smedley Butler. Who was he and why is he important enough that we are talking about him? A lot to unpack on this episode and we run a little long this week. Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 128 The Marfa Lights

EP: 128 The Marfa Lights

2025-02-1601:09:43

In this unexplained episode of Project Skeptic we try to find some reasoning around the Marfa Lights. Is there something going on in south west Texas or is it just a bunch of HOOEY. Find out this week on Project SkepticEmail: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
Mid Week Ive have had this topic for awhile now and decide to finally talk about it. Is there a town that has a Hex on it in Pa. If so why is it Frackville. Thank you for listening.Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
We are back this week with another episode from across the pond. We travel to Woolpit to see what all the fuss is about with these green children. Are they aliens or just children that eat too many broad beans. We dont know and we havent pund out yet. Thanks for listeningEmail: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
With the first episode of the year we figured we would cover a topic that we already covered but the audio file got corrupted. SO here it is years later Jay and the Bumbeeno cover who put Bella in the Wych Elm. Like most weeks we dont have any answers. Also if you would like to be on the show leave a voicemail to 8142996919 and simply say "dont call me back"Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 125 Robert Johnson

EP: 125 Robert Johnson

2024-12-1601:13:34

This week we get voicemails and talk about selling your soul to the devil. Is it possible? Would you sell your sould to the devil for a christmas tree zebra cake? All of this happens this week with Jay and the Bumbeeno on Project Skeptic.Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 124 Todd Sees

EP: 124 Todd Sees

2024-11-2701:16:37

Its another strange story this week. Rob, Jay and The Bumbeeno talk about a strange death in Pennsylvania. Was it aliens? Maybe a unfaithful wife? We have no idea and have no answers. Also we call a listener and talk food. All that and more this week on Project Skeptic.Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 123 The Ammons Haunting

EP: 123 The Ammons Haunting

2024-11-1701:10:51

Hauntings and visits from old cohosts make this week exciting. This week Jay, The Bumbeeno and Rob talk about the Ammons Haunting. Was there really 200 demons in this house and what happened to them after the house was demolished? Like usual learn nothing from this podcast and just enjoy the jokes,Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 122 Fake Your Own Death

EP: 122 Fake Your Own Death

2024-11-0301:33:29

What does it take to fake your own death? Jay and the Bumbeeno struggle to find some common ground on this episode. All we know is that it takes some planning and some sketchy doctors.This wee on Project Skeptic we fake our own deaths.Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 121 The Somerton Man

EP: 121 The Somerton Man

2024-10-2001:16:58

What happens when someone dies on Somerton beach down under. A lot i guess. This week we talk the Somerton man. A mystery that seems to continue to get stranger. Did they figure it out in 2022 or is this man still a mystery to us all. Find out this week on Project SkepticEmail: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
Where did they come from? Where did they go? Where did they come from Angikuni villagers? This week we discuss the Angikuni villager disappearance. The Bubeeno thinks it was tanks? Jay said Aliens. Who is right and who has now clue what they are talking about. Find out this week on Project SkepticEmail: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 119 Grigori Rasputin

EP: 119 Grigori Rasputin

2024-09-3001:09:48

Ra Ra Rasputin lover of the Russian Queen. This week we take listener request from Ivory and cover Rasputin. Whats this guys deal? Was he a healer or a Mystic? Did he have an affar with Queen Alexandra? Did he carry a footlong in his pants? All these questions are asked this week on Project SkepticEmail: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 118 Codex Gigas

EP: 118 Codex Gigas

2024-09-1101:04:58

This week we read a book, and not just any book, a big book, its thick. We cover the Codex Gigas. When and where did it come from. Did someone really sell their soul to the devil to write this book in one day. All the answers and no more questions this week on Project SkepticEmail: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
EP: 117 Ridley Creek Witch

EP: 117 Ridley Creek Witch

2024-09-0301:05:40

We were big losers this weekend at the casino so i guess we will stick with the podcasting. The Bumbeeno and I are headed to eastern PA this week to talk about witches. Are they real. Can they make potions. Is the Bumbeeno a serial killer. All wont get answered this week.Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/https://discord.gg/vDdGBThvp3Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast
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