BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast

In this special update-isode, Chris and Cody give everyone an update on what's been going on in their lives. Chris is busy as ever being a fancy schmancy director. Cody's been traveling, and his travels have included some fun paranormal stuffs, so he shares stories and info about his friend's haunted house and also Chichen Itza, the wonder of the world where people were sacrificed and their ghosts are said to haunt the place to this day. Tune in to find out what's going on!

We have a very special live episode for you recorded for the Arizona Theatre Matters 2022 Festival. In it, we talk all about seances (as if it wasn’t obvious from our last minisode). First, Cody talks about Helen Duncan, the last woman tried as a witch in Britain for talking to dead soldiers during WW2. Then, Chris discusses Mae West, the Hollywood starlet fascinated by seances. Next, Cody shares the story of a man who sets up a fake seance only to have the real thing thrown in his face. Finally, Chris talks about a crazy seance set up in a haunted Toys R Us…You read that right. Our drinks were whatever the heck we wanted to make for this special.Advisory: 0:00s-0:18sIntro Music: 0:18s-0:46sTopic: 0:46s-7:27mDrinks: 7:27m-10:37mHistory: 10:37m-20:24mHelen Duncan: 20:24m-32:40mMae West: 32:40m-41:37mTrailer: 41:37m-42:32mGross Pointe: 43:32m-51:30mSylvia Browne: 51:30m-59:23mOuija: 59:23m-1:04:50hBeliever: 1:04:50h-1:07:46hSkeptic: 1:07:46h-1:13:40mCreep of the Week: 1:13:40m-1:15:35mSign Off: 1:15:35h-1:28:16hExit Music: 1:28:16h-1:28:33hOriginal Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.comTo find other strange podcasts, follow our network: https://podmoth.network/LinksHistory-https://coolmomsusa.com/the-history-of-the-seance/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S%C3%A9ance#:~:text=The%20word%20s%C3%A9ance%20comes%20from,%22a%20movie%20session%22).https://www.history.com/news/flu-pandemic-wwi-ouija-boards-spiritualismhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/seancesHelen Duncan-https://www.express.co.uk/news/history/727844/Britain-last-witch-Helen-Duncan-exoneration-60-yearshttps://www.ranker.com/list/scary-stories-from-seances/melissa-brinksMae West-https://www.classicmoviehub.com/blog/lives-behind-the-legends-mae-west-spiritual-vixen/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mae_WestGross Pointe-http://www.castleofspirits.com/ghoststories/stories99/November1999_4.htmlSylvia Browne and the Haunted Toys ‘R Us:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvia_Brownehttps://www.jmplumbley.com/2015/09/03/clean-up-on-aisle-15-the-haunting-of-toys-r-us-sunnyvale/https://www.strangerdimensions.com/2016/07/03/haunted-toys-r-us-sunnyvale-california/https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/651670/haunted-toys-r-usOuija-https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/20mq5c/to_those_who_played_with_a_ouija_boarddo_tell/cg4ykgm/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/20mq5c/to_those_who_played_with_a_ouija_boarddo_tell/cg599ny/Believer-https://www.forbes.com/sites/mishagajewski/2021/01/17/heres-why-some-people-say-they-hear-dead-people/?sh=2165b37a439ahttps://everettclipper.com/13425/showcase/modern-seance-searching-for-a-connection/Skeptic-https://www.forbes.com/sites/mishagajewski/2021/01/17/heres-why-some-people-say-they-hear-dead-people/?sh=2165b37a439ahttps://everettclipper.com/13425/showcase/modern-seance-searching-for-a-connection/

Boy do we have a minisode for you! First, Cody tells the story of a freaky Ouija board experience that unleashed a famous demonic force known as Zozo. Then, Chris shares an equally freaky story in which people play what they thought was a harmless “game” only to get more than they bargained for. This may be the easiest guess ever, but you’ll be in for one hell of an episode next week! If you want to watch the very special episode in all its glory (it will be a video episode!), check out the 2022 Arizona Theatre Matters Festival, going on May 19 - 22. You can find all the details at https://arizonatheatrematters.org.Links-https://www.trueghosttales.com/paranormal/zozo-the-ouija-demon/https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=14428

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BSP is blooming into Spring with a new Easter episode. First, Cody talks about Passover and a possible explanation for all the plagues that came with it. Then, Chris tells a creepy story where two little girls hear their names called by a ghost while eating Easter candy. Next, Cody discusses the Lazarus Syndrome, a phenomenon where someone can appear to be dead for hours and then suddenly come back to life. Finally, Chris shares a gruesome true crime story, the Easter Massacre, where one man took the untimely lives of 11 victims. Creep of the week is all about a fun Easter tradition in Norway. This week’s drinks are Strawberry-Cucumber Limeade and Truly Wild Berry.Advisory: 0:00s-0:19sIntro Music: 0:19s-0:46sTopic: 0:46s-4:38mDrinks: 4:38m-7:20mHistory: 7:20m-13:40mPassover Plagues: 13:40m-21:35mEaster Voices: 21:35m-26:57mTrailer: 26:57m-27:18mLazarus Syndrome: 27:18m-32:00mEaster Sunday Massacre: 32:00m-38:43mSkeptic: 38:43m-41:37mBeliever: 41:37m-43:10mCreep of the Week: 43:10m-44:34mSign Off: 44:34m-46:24mOutro Music: 46:24m-46:42mOriginal Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.comTo find other strange podcasts, follow our network: https://podmoth.network/Links-History:https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-easterhttps://theconversation.com/why-easter-is-called-easter-and-other-little-known-facts-about-the-holiday-75025#:~:text=The%20naming%20of%20the%20celebration,seventh%20and%20early%20eighth%20century.https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/easter-symbolsPassover Plagues:https://time.com/5561441/passover-10-plagues-real-history/https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103001423Easter Voices:https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=17372Lazarus Syndrome:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317645#What-might-cause-Lazarus-syndrome?Easter Voices:https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=17372Easter Sunday Massacre:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter_Sunday_Massacrehttps://www.americanhauntingsink.com/easterBeliever:https://medium.com/unscientific/never-respond-to-a-whisper-of-your-name-when-no-one-is-there-1275bd1c8f6c#:~:text=From%20a%20psychological%20perspective%2C%20hearing,or%20in%20a%20dreamlike%20state.Creep of the Week:http://realscandinavia.com/celebrate-easter-like-a-norwegian-read-a-crime-novel/

This miniside is (sorta) all about Easter. Well, half Easter, half you-gotta-wanna-see-it. First, Chris tells the amazing story of Steven Kubacki, who was thought to be dead, only to reappear 15 months later. Then, Cody shares some fun and interesting Easter traditions from around the world, including one that turns into a massive water fight. Help us decide next week’s topic :)LinksSteven Kubacki-https://nahanara.medium.com/strange-disappearance-of-steven-kubacki-9d90d7614af0https://ellenkilloran.substack.com/p/the-misappearance-of-steven-kubacki?s=rEaster Traditions-https://easyguide.biz/content/weird-and-wonderful-easter-traditions-around-the-world/

In this episode, we talk about crazy miracles surrounding the Catholic Eucharist. First, Cody talks about the Miracle in Santarem, Portugal, where a woman who “stole” her Communion wafer witnessed it bleeding. Then, Chris shares the story of the first known Eucaristic Miracle where a doubting monk watched the Eucharist turn to literal flesh and blood. Next, Cody discusses an incident in Siena, Italy where stolen Communion wafers never perished after three hundred years. Finally, Chris talks about Marthe Robin, a woman who lived off Communion and nothing else for fifty years. This week’s drinks are Fre Red Blend and Barefoot Pink Moscato. Advisory: 0:00s-0:20sIntro Music: 0:20s-0:46sTopic: 0:46s-3:05mDrinks: 3:05m-4:59mHistory: 4:59m-10:40mThe Miracle in Santarem: 10:40m-17:07mThe Miracle of Lanciano: 17:07m-23:56mTrailer: 23:56m-24:37mThe Miracle of Siena: 24:37m-31:23mMarthe Robin: 31:23m-39:05mSkeptic: 39:05m-41:00mBeliever: 41:00m-44:14mCreep of the Week: 44:14m-46:03mSign Off: 46:03m-46:51mOutro Music: 46:51m-47:09mOriginal Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.comTo find other strange podcasts, follow our network: https://podmoth.network/Links-History:https://werdsmith.com/genesology/nmhWhAjpChttps://denvercatholic.org/the-eucharist-throughout-history-a-timeline/The Miracle in Santarem:https://www.piercedhearts.org/treasures/eucharistic_miracles/santarem.htmhttp://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/mir/english_pdf/Santarem1.pdfhttps://thecatholictravelguide.com/destinations/portugal-catholic-shrines-places-interest/santarem-eucharistic-miracle/The Miracle of Lanciano:https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/the-miracle-of-lanciano.htmlThe Miracle of Siena:http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/mir/siena.htmlhttps://www.churchpop.com/2015/06/28/5-extraordinary-eucharistic-miracles-with-pictures/Debunk:http://www.therealpresence.org/eucharst/mir/siena.htmlBeliever:https://blog.oup.com/2017/10/why-people-believe-miracles/#:~:text=According%20to%20this%20answer%2C%20many,a%20serious%20illness%20or%20injury.

In this minisode, we get a little holy and talk about saints and nuns. First, Cody plays a guessing game where Chris guesses saints’ patronages after being told of their lives. Then, Chris tells the tragic true account of a group of 16 Carmelite nuns who met a tragic end after refusing to denounce their faith during the French Revolution. Can you guess our next topic?Links-Patron Saints-https://www.cracked.com/article_16509_the-8-most-bizarre-patron-saints.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genesius_of_RomeCarmelite Nuns-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martyrs_of_Compi%C3%A8gne

In this episode, we discuss a very special, local topic we’ve been dying to do: The Phoenix Lights, which is celebrating 25 years. First, Cody discusses a conspiracy theory involving flares, balloons, and a man named Mail-o. Then, Chris talks about Dr. Lynne Kitei, a retired healthcare professional, who has given the world the best video recording of the incident. Next, Cody shares a more current sighting - in 2019 - that is just as unexplained, and one which some have claimed to be associated with The Phoenix Lights. Finally, Chris talks about two very different eyewitness encounters, one who saw it all from the ground, and a pilot who saw it from the air. This week's drinks are Papago Cherry Blossom and Coca Cola Starlight.Advisory: 0:00s-0:20sIntro Music: 0:20s-:45sTopic: 0:45s-2:52mDrinks: 2:52m-4:38mHistory: 4:38m-9:53mFlares and Balloons: 9:53m-16:07mDr. Lynne Kitei: 16:07m-22:35mTrailer: 22:35m-23:12m2019 Sightings: 23:12m-28:10mBy Air and By Land: 28:10m-33:20mSkeptic: 33:20m-36:32mBeliever: 36:32m-38:55mCreep of the Week: 38:55m-41:05mSign Off: 41:05m-42:24mOriginal Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.comTo find other strange podcasts, follow our network: https://podmoth.network/LinksHistoryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_LightsFlares and Balloons:https://www.livescience.com/2483-mysterious-phoenix-lights-ufo-hoax.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk%3APhoenix_LightsLynne Kitei-https://www.ufocasebook.com/intriguepersists.htmlhttps://www.phoenixmag.com/2017/03/03/q-a-with-dr-lynne-kitei-on-20th-anniversary-of-phoenix-lights/http://www.thephoenixlights.net/Magazine_Articles/March_2007_UFO_Magazine.pdf2019 Sightings:https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/mesa/mysterious-lights-hovering-over-mesa-skies-puzzles-residentshttps://www.gaia.com/article/the-new-phoenix-lights-sighting-rekindles-mystery-of-the-90sBy Land and Air-http://www.thephoenixlights.net/Magazine_Articles/March_2007_UFO_Magazine.pdfSkeptic-https://www.gaia.com/article/the-new-phoenix-lights-sighting-rekindles-mystery-of-the-90shttps://www.skeptic.com/eskeptic/08-05-21/Creep of the Week-https://www.livescience.com/us-government-investigate-ufos

In this (late) minisode, we have two local stories about aliens and ghosts. First, Chris shares a surprising - and not all that well known - alleged incident that happened at Dreamy Draw Recreational Park in 1947. Despite the cover-up, the area is supposedly the cause of a mysterious hum. Then, Cody talks about Jefferson Park in Mesa, where a violent incident occurred that may have resulted in a scared ghost girl. If you listened to our last episode, we gave some pretty obvious clues…can you guess next week’s topic?Links-Dreamy Draw:https://www.openminds.tv/is-there-a-ufo-under-dreamy-draw-dam/7720http://www.weirdus.com/states/arizona/unexplained_phenomena/dreamy_draw_dam/index.phphttps://thephoenixenigma.com/dreamy-draw/Jefferson Park:https://phoenixghosts.com/the-most-haunted-spots-in-phoenix/https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/arizona/haunted-jefferson-park-mesa-az/https://www.azhauntedhouses.com/real-haunt/jefferson-park.html

Oh “baby”, do we have an episode for you! In this woo-fest, we talk about all sorts of paranormal pregnancies. First, Cody talks about Amanda Teague, a woman in Ireland who married a ghost pirate whom she believes impregnated her. Then, Chris shares creepy encounters with the paranormal that coincided with different pregnancies. Next, Cody dives into ancestral pregnancies, which discusses how incidents that occurred during past childbirths can affect pregnant women today. Finally, Chris tells us the “wooest”, most “far out” story regarding half-extraterrestrial-half-human babies called hybrid children. This week’s drinks consist of a Starbucks Frappuccino and Ruby Red Grapefruit with Rosemary Simple Syrup. Advisory: 0:00s-0:20sIntro Music: 0:20s-0:45sTopic: 0:45s-4:06mDrinks: 4:06m-5:49mHistory: 5:49m-13:22mGhost Pirate Baby: 13:22m-21:56mParanormal Pregnancies: 21:56m-27:58mTrailer: 27:58m-28:48mAncestral Pregnancy: 28:48m-35:20mHybrid Children: 35:20m-42:38mSkeptic: 42:38m-44:06mBeliever: 44:06m-46:22mCreep of the Week: 46:22m-47:19mSign Off: 47:19m-48:57mOutro Music: 48:57m-49:12mOriginal Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.comTo find other strange podcasts, follow our network: https://podmoth.network/LinksHistory:https://cafemom.com/parenting/167230-25_pregnancy_beliefs_from_around/112808-pregnancy_in_germanyhttps://www.daytranslations.com/blog/pregnancy-beliefs-around-the-world/https://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/birth-rituals-around-the-world/https://daddysdigest.com/article/why-is-sex-selection-and-determination-illegal-in-indiaGhost Baby:https://www.ladbible.com/community/weird-woman-thought-she-had-a-pregnancy-scare-with-her-pirate-ghost-husband-20180214https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/07/14/she-says-she-married-pirates-ghost-she-wants-you-stop-calling-her-crazy/https://www.washingtonpost.com/religion/2019/07/14/she-says-she-married-pirates-ghost-she-wants-you-stop-calling-her-crazy/https://www.the-sun.com/news/22280/woman-who-married-ghost-of-300-year-old-johnny-depp-lookalike-pirate-selling-portrait-of-former-lover-after-split/https://daybreakonline.news.blog/2018/05/15/woman-who-claims-to-have-married-a-ghost-has-stunned-loose-women-viewers-by-claiming-they-had-a-pregnancy-scare/Pregnancy and Paranormal Activity:https://ghostsnghouls.com/pregnancy-paranormal-activity/Ancestral Pregnancy:https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2334797/Can-inherit-mothers-labour-pains-A-new-book-claims-agony-traumatic-births-passed-generation-generation.htmlHybrid Children:https://www.hybridchildrencommunity.com/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3408500/It-super-primal-sexual-experience-Group-women-make-extraordinary-claim-hybrid-children-fathered-ALIENS-live-giant-spaceships-say-best-sex-ever.htmlBeliever:https://llifs.com.au/blog/female-hormones-and-the-paranormal/http://www.talkparanormal.com/printthread.php?tid=87&page=6https://www.newscientist.com/article/dn13563-theyre-here-the-mechanism-of-poltergeist-activity/Creep of the Week:https://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/paranormal-activity-pregnancy-announcement-give-goosebumps/story?id=36174413

In this week’s minisode, we bring you a couple of “childish” stories. First, Chris tells us all about a Swedish Monk whose well-preserved remains revealed something even more mysterious than expected. Then, Cody shares the story of a woman who recorded footage of her baby sleeping with a creepy a** ghost newborn. Do you have any guesses about our next episode? Hint: It’s sort of a continuation of our Valentine’s Special.Links-Peder Pedersen Winstru:https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2021/05/the-bizarre-case-of-the-mummified-bishop-and-the-mysterious-fetus/Ghost Baby:https://time.com/5707088/ghost-baby-crib/

Happy Valentine’s Day! In our traditional(ish) V-day Special, we talk about crazy stories related to couples. Coincidentally, Cody and Chris cover one story each, making it a couple of stories about couples. In his story, Cody talks about a Chinese tradition called the Ghost Marriage, in which the dead marry each other in a bizarre ceremony involving paper furniture. This tradition even expands to the living, with women marrying dead men. Then, Chris shares the unsolved, unexplained true-crime story known as the Texarkana Moonlight Murders, in which a man with a pillow-case mask murders necking couples on lover’s lanes. This week’s drinks are San Tan Sex Panther and Champagne Strawberry Love Slushie.Advisory: 0:00s-0:20sIntro Music: 0:20s-0:45sTopic: 0:45s-3:25mDrinks: 3:25m-5:08mHistory: 5:08m-12:18mGhost Marriage 1: 12:18m-21:37mTrailer: 21:37m-22:14mMoonlight Murders 1: 22:14m-28:50mGhost Marriage 2: 22:50m-34:40mMoonlight Murders 2: 34:40m-41:14mSkeptic: 41:14m-42:47mBeliever: 42:47m-44:25mSign Off: 44:25m-46:17mOutro Music: 46:17m-46:34mOriginal Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.comTo find other strange podcasts, follow our network: https://podmoth.network/LinksHistoryhttps://www.lonelyplanet.com/articles/love-and-marriage-customs-of-the-worldGhost Marriage:https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-07/ghost-marriages-in-rural-china-continue-to-thrive/9608624https://factsanddetails.com/china/cat4/sub20/entry-4332.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_ghost_marriagehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/16/trio-stole-corpse-to-sell-as-bride-says-chinese-mediahttps://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/social-welfare/article/3157492/explainer-chinas-ghost-marriages-still-see-deadhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/oct/16/trio-stole-corpse-to-sell-as-bride-says-chinese-mediaTexarkana Moonlight Murders:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texarkana_Moonlight_MurdersSkeptic:https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/love/why-do-we-love-evolution-and-biology/Believer:https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-hook/https://theconversation.com/why-urban-legends-are-more-powerful-than-ever-76718

In this week’s minisode, we bring some stories to warm you up before (the often-dreaded) Valentine’s Day. First, Cody plays a true-or-false game with Chris around three romantic urban legends, one involving a moose and a plastic deer. Then, Chris tells the story of one person’s experience at the haunted Hockey Hall of Fame with a date she completely friend zones. Your guess on the next topic is as good as ours!LinksUrban Legends:https://scambusters.org/valentinesdayurbanlegends.htmlHockey Hall of Fame:https://www.yourghoststories.com/real-ghost-story.php?story=14431

In this episode, we talk all about Norse Mythology, creatures, and lore. First, Cody discusses the Draugar, a zombie-like creature that can shape-shift and eats livestock to ruin our lives. Then, Chris talks all about the gigantic cephalopod known as the Kraken (it’s actually Norse, not Greek!). Next, Cody shares a very funny legend about the god Thor and his day in drag. Finally, Chris tells us about legends and beliefs centered around one of the most beautiful phenomena of nature: the Northern Lights. Creep of the Week is an article about Vikings in America. This week’s drinks/snacks are Ménage à Trois Sultry Red and Swedish Fish.Time Stamps:Advisory: 0:00s-0:20sIntro Music: 0:20s-0:46sTopic: 0:46s-2:45mDrinks: 2:45m-4:44mHistory: 4:44m-12:32mDraugar: 12:32m-20:51mThe Kraken: 20:51m-26:50mTrailer: 26:50m-27:20mThor Dresses in Drag: 27:20m-33:47mThe Northern LIghts: 33:47m-39:22mSkeptic: 39:22m-42:53mBeliever: 42:53m-44:50mCreep of the Week: 44:50m-46:05mSign Off: 46:05m-47:18mOutro Music: 47:18m-47:36mOriginal Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.comTo find other strange podcasts, follow our network: https://podmoth.network/LinksHistory:https://www.worldhistory.org/Norse_Mythology/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norse_mythologyDraugar:https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Draugrhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draugr#:~:text=intangible%20spiritual%20bodies.-,Terminology,inn%20gamli%20in%20Grettis%20saga).https://www.astonishinglegends.com/astonishing-legends/2018/9/12/the-draugrKraken:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krakenhttps://www.wired.com/2014/09/fantastically-wrong-legend-of-the-kraken/https://www.scielo.br/j/hcsm/a/3f7pGvQSBQNC4kkC8MXsbQQ/?format=pdf&lang=enhttps://greekgodsandgoddesses.net/myths/kraken/Thor the Drag Queen:https://norse-mythology.org/tales/thor-the-transvestite/The Northern Lights:https://www.northernlightscentre.ca/northernlights.htmlhttps://www.vacationstravel.com/history-of-the-northern-lights/https://www.hurtigruten.com/inspiration/experiences/northern-lights/myths-legends/https://culturallyours.com/2019/12/02/folklore-and-mythology-about-the-northern-lights-aurora-borealis/Skeptic:https://u.osu.edu/vanzandt/2018/04/18/zombies/https://news.stanford.edu/news/2013/february/why-zombie-fascination-022013.html

This minisode introduces two crazy a** creatures found in nature. First, Chris talks about a creature known as the Nokken, who can shapeshift into a wooden log, a beautiful man, a horse, or an evil tree monster. Then, Cody discusses a beautiful female creature with a cow’s tail, the Huldra, who entices men to marry her…and then kills them! Can you guess our next episode topic?Links:https://www.deviantart.com/byhuldra/journal/Folklore-Profile-Nokken-790404158https://www.mythicalcreaturesguide.com/huldra/https://symbolsage.com/huldra-norse-mythology/https://folklorethursday.com/folktales/skogsra-and-huldra-the-femme-fatale-of-the-scandinavian-forests/

After a short hiatus, we are back! In this heartfelt episode, we are paying tribute to the beautiful soul known as Anne Rice by telling stories of different supernatural creatures she wrote about. First, Cody talks about the Curse of Tutankhamun, or the Mummy’s Curse, in which a number of people died after coming in contact with the tomb. Next, Chris tells us two fascinating legends about a bleeding tree that formed from a man known as El Vampiro. Then, Cody shares a fascinating story about a sleep disorder known as Sleepy Hollow that affected only one small town in Kazakhstan. Finally, Chris talks about the sad and unfortunate history of the Italian Castrati. This week’s drinks are Prayers of Sinners Red Blend and Dracula’s Blood punch.Advisory: 0:00s-0:20sIntro Music: 0:20s-0:47sTopic: 0:47s-3:17mDrinks: 3:17m-5:07mHistory: 5:07m-12:57mMummy’s Curse: 12:57m-21:22mEl Vampiro de Guadalajara: 21:22m-28:02mTrailer: 28:02m-28:34mSleepy Hollow: 28:34m-34:21mCastrati: 34:21m-40:48mSkeptic: 40:48m-44:00mBeliever: 44:00m-47:04mSign Off: 47:04m-47:52mOutro Music: 47:52m-48:11mOriginal Music: “Halloween Pumpkin” found at https://www.purple-planet.comTo find other strange podcasts, follow our network: https://podmoth.network/Links-Historyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_RiceMummy’s Cursehttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/23321/victims-king-tuts-cursehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curse_of_the_pharaohshttps://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/archaeologist-opens-tomb-of-king-tuthttps://www.penn.museum/sites/expedition/the-curse-of-the-curse-of-the-pharaohs/El Vampiro de Guadalajarahttps://mysteriousuniverse.org/2020/05/the-sinister-tale-of-a-girl-and-a-vampire-in-guadalajara/Sleepy Hollowhttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/84543/mystery-behind-kazakh-towns-sleeping-sicknessCastratihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castratohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLjvfqnD0wsDebunkhttps://www.livescience.com/44297-king-tut-curse.htmlBelieverhttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-the-monday-edition-1.6284012/anne-rice-used-vampires-to-show-people-they-belong-says-son-1.6284014?fbclid=IwAR2jH1kgFMNzEZ-LkImk09ANFUz-whgNVmyyygH0VnUx_nI3pRXWzHu2HWIhttps://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/dec/15/anne-rice-obituary

Ring out the old, ring in the new. It’s our New Queer’s Resolutions tradition! In this minisode we end the holiday season and the year with a review of 2021. We talk about favorite episodes, accomplishments, plans for the upcoming year, both podcast and personal, and bumps and surprises we encountered along the way. We hope that this minisode finds you well and that you have a very healthy and happy 2022! Happy New Year!

This week, we bring you your second (albeit late) dose of holiday fun by talking about Santa’s Little Helpers. That’s right, elves! First, Cody tells the fascinating story of a real elf-like specimen (that Chris thinks looks like Watto) known as The Gnome of Girona. Then, Chris talks about a type of house elf - known by many names - that uses hay as a brutal weapon. Next, Cody takes us to Iceland to talk about protests against road construction due to elves living on the land. Finally, Chris discusses Malaysian elves called Oran Bunian, who almost stole one young boy from his family. Drinks this week are Pear Cider (recipe below), and mini bottles of champagne.

In this minisode, we bring you another holiday treat filled with Icelandic lore and attic demons. First, Cody talks about a woman, cursed by name and by duty, who has a habit of saddling and riding men on Christmas. Then, Chris tells the story of one person’s creepy encounter - in a freaky a** attic - with a miniscule entity they never saw again. Can you guess the next topic?