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In the area around Flixton, Greater Manchester, England, there have been sightings of a huge, hair covered creature, with a really bad smell. It has been nicknamed Old Stinker. The surprising thing about this creature is it has been roaming the countryside since 940 AD. Is this one creature or many all looking and... smelling the same way.
So many of our problems today, where the solutions from the past. It almost looks as if our politicians are creating more trouble than they solve. Here is a little something to ponder.
Are those semitranslucent things ghosts or something else? Are there alien ghosts out there...somewhere? Do aliens have souls? I'll look into a few questions I'll bet you've never asked.
There are some temples around the world with more than just a religious reputation. Here are some places of worship that have a little something extra to add to your visit.
What is it, that makes us alive. Some call it our soul. Others have names for their inner selves that don't quite translate to English but mean pretty much the same thing. Here are a few versions of what we call our inner being.
There are legends and stories of super weapons that would instill their owners with invincibility, or other great powers. Some were used by the gods while others had human welders. Here are a few stories dealing with otherworldly tools of destruction.
In a time-honored tradition, even though I'm a few days late, here are some ghost stories to listen to, into the night. These stories were all told to me by folks I interviewed as I was working on a few books. I have no reason to think they are not true.
Is Santa Claus real. I met a man who, if he's not the real Santa, he does a pretty good job of impersonating the Big Guy. Nick told me his adventures and misadventures as he went through life, bringing a little joy to some kids, and a few adults.
There is a mountain with quite a history. The locals say only got here with profound respect for the land. In 1939, the Soviet Army tried using this high ground to their advantage. Things did not go according to plan.
Is the year really 2025. Is there any possibility we are actually living in 1728. Herbert Illig did some research and he found out, someone might have been tinkering with the dates on just about every document in Europe during the 16th century. Jone me as I dive headfirst into this rabbit hole. For unknown reasons, the date of the show was announced as the 7th. I was very careful to say 13th but computers do as they wish.
There are some things out there that just don't behave the way they should. Sometimes they act as if possessed or haunted. There are also things that might lead you to a haunted place or thing. Life just might not be as safe and ordered as we would like.
People have reported strange encounters and sightings in Zion National Park for years. Long before it was a park the locals considered it sacred ground. Here are some things to look for next time you make a visit.
All the vessels that vanish into the triangle must be somewhere. Here are a few updates on the mystery location and some new theories as to what might be going on.
People have seen and spoken to beings that took on the appearance of other people, family members or close friends. It was only through some minor anomaly the witness realized the mimic wasn't who they were trying to pretend to be. What are these creatures and should we be worried. Here is something to think about next time you see...anyone you know.
Halloween has come and gone, and now for the next calibration, the Day of the Dead. All over the world folks get together to remember those who are no longer breathing. Here are some of the things people do.
Some more stories to get you ready for Trick or Treat. These stories are all from Fort McIntosh and as far as I know, are true.
Some scarry, unsettling stories to get you ready for the end of this month. As far as I know, these are all true, told to me by the people involved.
It's that time of the year again. Let's get ready to Trick or Treat. Here are some stories to get you ready for the best night of the year.
What makes a good movie. How much should it cost. Who makes movies that the critics hate but audiences love. Here are a few movies made on limited budgets that turned into some of the best movies ever made.
Did the Egyptians build these huge stone structures or are they far older than people are willing to say. I'll look into some out there theories and maybe give you something to think about.




i listen too this dude just because. anyway he stole this podcast and it's entiree. use to be about the jersey devil and missing people
I sure miss the intro music.
What happened to the bus???
I worked with a guy who was at the Presque Isle Erie Lake Incident. A Ufo landed and then large hairy Bigfoot like beasts scratched up the car and tried to get in, the car was dead. then the beasts when back to ship and flew off. Air Force comes in the next day and literally removed an old large tree and a huge portion of the beach where the craft landed. many large dump trucks were witnessed going in & out all day long. He's been on shows before, Jerry LaBelle.
wait...isn't the rake fake?
the coffee shop. lol your a grandfather I bet! that's where my grandpa goes every single day. keep up the good work brother. I think your doing great.
I subscribe to about forty podcasts but this one is my favorite. Something about the way Chris James delivers the story in a relaxed, down home and unpretentious format.
1959 not 1957.