Digest

This podcast delves into a captivating collection of urban legends, historical mysteries, and real-life stories of extraordinary individuals. The episode begins with a personal account of a low-carb journey and the role of Built Bars in making it easier. The speaker then discusses their experience with Hero Bread, a zero-carb bread alternative that surprisingly tastes like real bread. The podcast then takes a darker turn, exploring the story of Stanley Steyers, a young boy who was switched at birth and later abused, leading to a tragic incident that has been linked to the character of Michael Myers in the Halloween film franchise. The speaker then recounts the legend of Peter Rugg, a man cursed to eternally search for his home after refusing to wait out a storm. The episode continues with the discovery of thousands of bodies buried beneath the University of Mississippi campus, remnants of the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum. The speaker discusses the ethical dilemma surrounding the remains and their potential for historical and medical research. The podcast then explores a variety of urban legends, including the Polybius conspiracy, a rumored arcade game that caused seizures and hallucinations, and the Berserk death curse, a legend claiming the game caused the death of its players. The speaker also shares a personal experience with a strange sound while servicing game cameras in Texas, leading to a discussion of the Beld Buzard legend, a vulture with a bell around its neck. The episode concludes with the mysterious disappearance of Michael Bryson, a young man who vanished from Hobo Campground in Umpqua National Forest in 2020, and the tragic story of E.M. Darbyshire, a village in England that was struck by the Black Death in the 17th century.

Outlines

00:00:00

Low Carb Journey, Built Bars, and Zero Carb Bread

The speaker shares their experience with a low-carb diet, highlighting the significant weight loss and the role of Built Bars in making the journey easier. They emphasize the convenience and taste of Built Bars as a healthy alternative to high-carb snacks and desserts. They also discuss their love for bread and their positive experience with Hero Bread, a zero-carb bread option that tastes and feels like real bread.

00:02:18

Stanley Steyers: The Real Life Inspiration for Michael Myers

The speaker recounts the story of Stanley Steyers, a young boy who was switched at birth and later abused by his adoptive family. After a traumatic Halloween night, Stanley killed his adoptive family and several children before escaping a psychiatric hospital. The speaker draws parallels between Stanley's story and the character of Michael Myers from the Halloween film franchise.

00:06:11

The Last Known Words of Peter Rugg and the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum

The speaker introduces the story of Peter Rugg, a man who refused to wait out a storm and was cursed to eternally search for his home. The speaker recounts the legend of Peter Rugg's final journey, his refusal to heed warnings, and his subsequent fate of being forever lost. The speaker then reveals the discovery of thousands of bodies buried beneath the University of Mississippi campus, remnants of the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum that once operated on the land. The speaker discusses the ethical dilemma faced by the university regarding the remains and the potential for historical and medical research.

00:33:48

A Whole Gang of Ghosts and Real Life Superhumans

The speaker recounts a news article from 1889 about a family in Chicago who claimed to be haunted by a gang of ghosts. The article details the family's experiences with the ghosts, including noises, a struggle, and a heavy body falling down the stairs. The speaker highlights the unusual nature of the haunting and the family's decision to move. The speaker then presents a list of individuals with extraordinary abilities, including a contortionist, a woman claiming to have X-ray vision, a man who claims to never sleep, an artist with perfect visual memory, and an iceman with extreme cold tolerance. The speaker discusses the scientific explanations and skepticism surrounding these individuals' abilities.

00:47:57

The Polybius Conspiracy and the Death Curse of Berserk

The speaker introduces the urban legend of Polybius, an arcade game rumored to cause various side effects in players, including seizures, amnesia, and hallucinations. The speaker explores the origins of the legend, its popularity, and the possibility of a government mind-control experiment. The speaker then delves into the urban legend of Berserk, an arcade game said to have caused the death of its players. The speaker recounts the story of Peter Bukowski, a young man who died after playing Berserk, and the subsequent rumors surrounding the game's supposed supernatural powers.

01:30:53

The Beld Buzard and the Belled Buzzard Legend

The speaker shares a personal experience with a strange sound while servicing game cameras in Texas. They then delve into the legend of the \"Beld Buzard,\" a vulture with a bell around its neck, and explore various accounts and origin stories from across the United States. This chapter explores the legend of the belled buzzard, a mysterious vulture with a bell attached to its leg, that was sighted across rural America in the early 20th century. The legend's origins are unclear, but it gained widespread notoriety, with some believing it was a harbinger of misfortune, while others saw it as a sign of good luck.

01:41:01

Michael Bryson's Disappearance and the Tragedy of England's Plague Village

This chapter delves into the mysterious disappearance of Michael Bryson, a young man who vanished from Hobo Campground in Umpqua National Forest in 2020. Despite extensive searches, Michael remains missing, and his family suspects foul play. The chapter details the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, the search efforts, and the lingering questions surrounding his fate. This chapter recounts the tragic story of E.M. Darbyshire, a village in England that was struck by the Black Death in the 17th century. The villagers, fearing the wrath of God, chose to isolate themselves, even though it meant certain doom. The chapter details their desperate measures, the devastating impact of the plague, and the village's enduring legacy as England's plague village.

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Q&A

• What are some of the benefits of Built Bars for those on a low-carb diet?

  Built Bars are low in carbs and sugar, high in protein, and taste like candy bars, making them a convenient and satisfying alternative to traditional high-carb snacks and desserts.

• What is the connection between Stanley Steyers and Michael Myers from the Halloween film franchise?

  The speaker suggests that Stanley Steyers' story, with its themes of abuse, violence, and escape from a psychiatric hospital, may have inspired the character of Michael Myers.

• What is the legend of Peter Rugg?

  Peter Rugg is said to have been cursed to eternally search for his home after refusing to wait out a storm. He is often seen driving a carriage in a storm, asking for directions to Boston, but always going the opposite way.

• What is the significance of the discovery of bodies beneath the University of Mississippi campus?

  The discovery highlights the history of the Mississippi State Lunatic Asylum and the treatment of mental patients in the past. It also raises ethical questions about the remains and their potential for historical and medical research.

• What is the truth behind the Polybius urban legend?

  While the legend of Polybius is likely a hoax, it reflects real concerns about the potential effects of video games and the government's involvement in mind-control experiments.

• What is the truth behind the Berserk death curse?

  The legend of Berserk is based on the death of Peter Bukowski, who died after playing the game. However, his death was attributed to an undiagnosed heart condition, not the game itself.

• What is the legend of the Beld Buzard?

  The Beld Buzard is a legend about a vulture with a bell around its neck. The legend has been reported across the United States, with various accounts and origin stories. The bell is often attributed to a prank or a way to track the bird.

• What happened to Michael Bryson?

  Michael Bryson disappeared from Hobo Campground in Umpqua National Forest in 2020. Despite extensive searches, Michael remains missing, and his family suspects foul play. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance, the search efforts, and the lingering questions surrounding his fate are still being investigated.

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