Aesthetically Displeasing

In this bone-chilling episode, we delve into the eerie realm of the human mind, unearthing the unsettling capabilities and experiences that can leave us shivering in fear. Prepare to question the very nature of reality as we explore the depths of our psyche and confront the unsettling truths about what our minds are capable of.Sources: https://www.ndtv.com/feature/charles-bonnet-syndrome-5-facts-on-condition-that-causes-hallucinations-3720591https://www.neurologylive.com/view/encephalitis-lethargica-still-unexplained-sleeping-sicknesshttps://embryo.asu.edu/pages/roger-sperrys-split-brain-experiments-1959-1968https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK570557/#:~:text=Capgras%20syndrome%20is%20the%20most,close%20to%20him%20or%20herhttps://www.webmd.com/schizophrenia/cotards-syndromehttps://www.healthline.com/health/alien-hand-syndrome#treatmentSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Georgi Markov was an award-winning Bulgarian writer but before that, he made himself an enemy of the Bulgarian government. Was his death the result of espionage or just a weird coincidence? Join Nicole and Melanie this week to hear about the suspicious death of Georgi Markov. Sources: The poison-tipped umbrella: the death of Georgi Markov in 1978 - archive | Bulgaria | The GuardianGeorgi Markov - WikipediaCDC | Facts About RicinCastor Bean: Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses, Dose & Precautions (rxlist.com)Socials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Episode Description: Brandon Swanson called his parents in the middle of the night after a minor car crash. While on the phone, Brandon suddenly vanishes without a trace. Join us this week as we attempt to unpack what may have happened.Sources: https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Missing-Since-2008-Brandon-Swansonhttps://uncovered.com/cases/brandon-victor-swanson-marshall-mnhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/brandon-swansonSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

You may know the wine brand 19 crimes, but do you know the full story behind those specific crimes? Join us this week as Nicole describes the 19 offenses that would get a British person sent to Australia in the late 1700 and 1800’s.Sources: Convict transportation peaks | National Museum of Australia (nma.gov.au)Transportation of Criminals to Australia (crf-usa.org) The 19 CrimesSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

March 31st was International Transgender Day of Visibility, so we would like to celebrate the life of a very important person. Often called the “Rosa Parks of the Transgender Movement,” Marsha P. Johnson is one of the most famous figures of the 1970’s Gay Rights Movement. Marsha is remembered for her ever-present smile, her crown of flowers, and her kindness. Sources: https://wams.nyhistory.org/growth-and-turmoil/growing-tensions/marsha-p-johnson/https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/marsha-p-johnsonhttps://www.hrc.org/news/the-cold-case-of-an-lgbtq-pioneer-marsha-p-johnsonhttps://ucnj.org/mpj/about-marsha-p-johnson/https://www.history.com/topics/gay-rights/the-stonewall-riotshttps://www.insideedition.com/the-death-of-marsha-p-johnson-and-the-quest-for-closure-51708https://ghschronicle.com/7705/news/the-legacy-of-marsha-p-johnson-a-shining-visionary-of-the-lgbtq-community/Socials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Musicians like Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Cobain are infamous for their talent and influence on pop culture. Were they born with talent, or did they sell their soul in exchange for fame and fortune? In honor of Nicole's 27th birthday next week, we decided to dive into the conspiracy behind the 27 Club. Join Nicole and our special guest, Dakota, to talk about some of the best musicians that didn't make it to 28. Sources: What's the 27 Club? | HowStuffWorksThe Stories Behind Seven Deaths of the Infamous "27 Club"—Kurt Cobain, Amy Winehouse, and More - American Songwriter27 Club - WikipediaThe 27 Club. Would you sell your soul for fame and… | by Amber Blaize | Our Weird & Wonderful World | Medium27 Club: The Astrological Reason Why Some Celebrities Die So Young | YourTangoSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

When a 9-year-old girl is abducted from a grocery store parking lot while riding her bike in broad daylight, her family and community realize that something has to change. Listen to this week’s episode to learn about the story of Amber Hagerman and the origin of the AMBER Alert System. Sources: https://medium.com/@skylar.aries/true-crime-the-murder-of-amber-hagerman-the-origin-of-the-amber-alert-system-64bb92ce096chttps://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/remembering-amber-hagerman-27-years-later/https://www.waldenu.edu/online-masters-programs/ms-in-criminal-justice/resource/the-history-of-the-amber-alerthttps://allthatsinteresting.com/amber-hagermanSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

The Netflix series Making a Murderer captivated millions with the murder of Teresa Halbach in 2005 and questioned of innocence of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey. While the series did its job of bringing attention to the case, it ended up overshadowing the true victim. Regardless of Steven’s innocence or guilt, Teresa Halbach, a 25-year-old woman, was murdered. Today, she will not just be the cliff note to Steven’s story. Tune in to hear Nicole and Melanie expose all of the things the Netflix series left out to make their story look better.Sources: Teresa Halbach Sources - Google DocsSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Does Curious George have a tail? Does the Monopoly Man have a monocle? Is it Fruit Loops or Froot Loops? This week Nicole and Melanie discuss the Mandela effect, parallel universes, and the simulation theory. Sources:https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-mandela-effect-4589394https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/mandela-effect#causes https://www.scienceofpeople.com/mandela-effect/ https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/quantum-mechanics-mandela-effect/ Socials:Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers -https://www.silvermansound.com

Cecil Gaddy was a small-town kid just trying to figure out how to transition after being paralyzed from the waist down. This led him to settle for "friends" who were constantly taking advantage of him. When he tragically died in a house fire, police didn't even open an investigation, but many think the fire was no accident. Sources: Cecil Travis Gaddy | Iowa Cold Cases'Gone Cold': Cecil Gaddy | News | nwestiowa.comCold Case: Cecil Travis Gaddy - WHO-TV Report - YouTubeCecil Travis Gaddy (1984-2004) - Find a Grave MemorialSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

One of the few female cult leaders in history – and apparently one of the cruelest – Anne Hamilton-Byrne operated in almost total secrecy over two decades. Hidden away in the countryside outside Melbourne, The Family’s motto was “Unseen, unknown, unheard”. The police, acting on information from two child escapees, raided the cult in 1987. It emerged that over the years Hamilton-Byrne had collected 28 children through bogus adoptions and “gifts” from followers, dressing them in identical clothes and bleaching their hair platinum. To keep her eerie brood under her control, they say she subjected them to vicious beatings, starvation and emotional torture. Sources:https://www.theguardian.com/film/2016/nov/20/growing-up-with-the-family-inside-anne-hamilton-byrnes-sinister-culthttps://wrldrels.org/2018/01/03/the-family/https://www.nowtolove.com.au/news/real-life/the-family-cult-abc-54586https://www.rescuethefamily.com/Socials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Pop culture often finds inspiration within society, and it is so often innocent. However, the 1994 R.E.M hit “What’s the Frequency, Kenneth?” will leave your head spinning with the endless possibilities to this rabbit hole. Sources: Dark Origins of R.E.M.'s "What's the Frequency, Kenneth?" (popculturereferences.com)The Incredibly Weird Story Of What’s The Frequency, Kenneth? (fantasymerchant.com)Iran–Contra affair - WikipediaSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Often called “The Stonehenge of America” the Georgia Guidestones have been a mysterious attraction for nearly 40 years, beginning with their mysterious start and continuing through their violent end. The monument's creators believed that there was going to be some sort of disaster and they wanted the monument to serve as a guide for humanity in the world which would exist after it. The Guidestones have been a source of conspiracy since the time of their erection and would eventually come under the scrutiny of Georgia politicians.Sources:https://egaonline.com/sites/default/files/The%20Georgia%20Guidestones.pdfhttps://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/georgia-guidestones/https://www.economist.com/the-economist-explains/2022/07/13/why-might-someone-have-blown-up-the-georgia-guidestonesSocials:Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers -https://www.silvermansound.com

It seemed to be a tragic accident when a man was hit by a car while walking one snowy night in the Midwest. After surveying the scene, police realized they were dealing with something more sinister. Tune in this week to hear Melanie and Nicole discuss the murder of Stephen Melkey.Sources:https://www.reddit.com/r/SouthBend/comments/r3mwhen he stumbled onto a snowy highway near South Bend, Indiana. His hands were bound, and surgical tape covered his eyes and mouth. Labeled by the press as the “blindfold death,” his case was never solved. : SouthBend (reddit.com)Stephen Samuel “Steve” Melkey (1895-1939) - Find a Grave MemorialSocials:Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers -https://www.silvermansound.com

When we think of killers, we think of the notorious and gruesome murderers that are popular in pop culture and on Netflix. Bundy, Dahmer, the Zodiac Killer. More often than not, reality is stranger than fiction. In the movies, they’re easy to spot. But how often do we ask ourselves if they could be the ones we didn’t expect? Children are supposed to be innocent, pure, and playful. Today I’m going to tell you about some of the youngest killers ever. The killers that make experts question what we thought we knew about psychopathy.Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/alyssa-bustamantehttps://www.oddmurdersandmysteries.com/james-fairweather/https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-jaime-goughhttps://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Craig_Pricehttps://allthatsinteresting.com/mary-bellSocials:Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers -https://www.silvermansound.com

Your first love is supposed to be a time full of excitement and innocence. Unfortunately for Kelly Anne Bates, it was full of manipulation, imprisonment, and torture. Listen this week to the worst case of domestic violence that Melanie and Nicole have ever heard.Sources:Our Daughter Was Tortured To Death By Her Sadistic Boyfriend | Crime+Investigation UK (crimeandinvestigation.co.uk)Kelly Anne Bates: The Gruesome Murder Of A Teen By Her Sadistic Boyfriend James Patterson Smith (buggedspace.com)Kelly Anne Bates' Torture And Murder By James Patterson Smith (allthatsinteresting.com)Horrific Facts About The Torture And Murder Of Kelly Anne Bates (ranker.com)Manchester’s Vilest: The murder of Kelly Anne Bates (manchestersfinest.com)Murder of Kelly Anne Bates - WikipediaKelly-Anne bates' mother's heartbreak nearly 20 years after daughter was tortured to death | Daily Mail OnlineMorbid PodcastSocials:Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers -https://www.silvermansound.com

When we think of Christmas, we think of a jolly old man who brings us presents, decorating the tree with colorful baubles, and stockings hung over the fire. In some countries, many have held on to ancient traditions. For them, Christmas is a season that brings monsters, mayhem and malevolence. Join us this week to learn about some of our favorite Christmas cryptids. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D---9lwxlJYJPcmzRW2fdGwbzwakh5aIYA--5BkPwwk/edit?usp=sharingSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

For the Navajo people, who call themselves The Dine, witchcraft and magic are a normal part of their life. The Dine believe that areas contain both good and evil powers, and humans can harness either of them. Moral tribe members harness these powers to take care of their neighbors. Others, however, practice a more sinister form of witchcraft. The most evil of these become Skinwalkers. Tune in this week to learn about these terrifying creatures. Sources:https://www.legendsofamerica.com/navajo-skinwalkers/https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/skinwalker-cryptid-ockerhttps://unnaturalworld.fandom.com/wiki/Skinwalkershttps://cvltnation.com/12-people-tell-their-terrifying-encounters-with-navajo-skinwalkers/Nightmares of the Americas: Indigenous Tales PodcastSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Did O.J. Simpson really kill Nicole Brown-Simpson and Ronald Goldman? Or was it the Illuminati, drug cartel, or CTE? Was it actually his son who committed the crime, or a serial killer? Tune in this week for a BAG full of conspiracy theories surrounding this infamous case. Sources:Simpson Conspiracy Theories Sources - Google DocsSocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Thousands of people have gone missing in our national parks under mysterious circumstances, and their disappearances often have strange things in common: berries, dogs, swamps, and boulders. What if Theodore Roosevelt didn't create the national park systems for the public's enjoyment? What if he created it as a means of containment? Tune in this week to learn about the National Parks Containment Theory. Sources: https://www.vice.com/en/article/gyjvdx/missing-persons-national-parks-paranormal-bigfoot-alienshttps://www.quora.com/What-is-your-explanation-for-the-bizarre-disappearances-of-people-in-national-parks-David-Paulides-writes-about-in-his-books-missing-411https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2010/07/27/roosevelt-relates-bigfoot-story/https://dcxposed.com/2014/04/27/secret-vanishings-americas-national-parks/https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/articles/the-most-well-known-northern-california-spots-for-bigfoot-sightings/https://www.andersondesigngroupstore.com/blogs/news/mythical-creatures-of-the-national-parks-anderson-design-group-launches-new-poster-art-collectionMissing 411: The Hunted DocumentarySocials: Email: aestheticallydispleasingpod@gmail.comFacebook: Aesthetically DispleasingInstagram: AestheticallyDispleasingPodTikTok:Aesthetically_DispleasedTwitter: AesDis_PodMusic: Womp by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com