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Cults, Cryptids, and Conspiracies

Two friends decided to make podcast about all the weird crap from history that sometimes can't be explained. Chelsea is here for political conspiracies, Cristina is here for the history and the science behind it all. From mysteries in ancient times to people missing in present day. From doomsday cults throughout history to international politics. From Bigfoot to Dropbears. If it's weird, we want to talk about it.
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Episodes

Episode 356: Speed Boat

Its over and done! We can now rest the story of the Octopus Murders. There is a really important message so tune in and I promise we all can take away something from this tale. Its a heavy episode so content warning as we wrap up. We may never get to the full root of the mystery but we can at least continue to wonder. Just maybe it would be best to let some things go. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3P...

May 17, 20241 hr 35 min

Episode 355: Put it in Your Front Pocket

Alright time to get back to the long story of the Octopus Murders. We are truly reaching deep into this multi part series. This week we discuss the death of Danny Casolaro. Its a heavy episode so content warning now. We may never get to the full root of the mystery but we can at least continue to wonder. Just maybe it would be best to let some things go. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We hav...

May 10, 20241 hr 15 min

Episode354: Web of Schemes

This week we finish with our mystery as we explore the Irish Crown Jewels. This multi part series concludes as we see the ramifications that come to each player in the case. Will the jewels ever be found? Or was this all some scheme concocted amongst the nobility. In the end nothing goes well for anybody as broiling tensions in Europe make everything even more complicated. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at...

May 03, 20241 hr 38 min

Episode 353: Thou Doth Protest

This week we continue with our mystery as we explore the Irish Crown Jewels. This multi part series now will explore the impact of the missing jewels and also how the nobility of Ireland responded. Even the King has an opinion on the matter. If any fact can be learned from todays episode it is that those jewels were never safe from the start. Tune in as we go into detail on how a potential heist came to be. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsco...

Apr 26, 20241 hr 9 min

Episode 352: Hot Bourgeoise

This week we give Cristina a break as we explore the Irish Crown Jewels. This multi part series will explore firstly the origin of said jewels and also how the nobility of Ireland was organized. Clearly England dealt a rough hand to Ireland and other countries. Tune in as we go into detail on how a potential heist came to be. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of our sources for res...

Apr 19, 20241 hr 19 min

Episode 351: If I Had Two Nickels

This week we continue our long journey into the Octopus Murders. Part five has us getting into the looming danger for our main cast. With this episode ending in a cliffhanger we decide to give Cristina a break next week while she is on vacation. We wish Cristina a lovely trip in France and to the FBI man listening to this episode, How you doin'? Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. We have some of...

Apr 05, 20241 hr 16 min

Episode 350: Finally The Octopus Commits Murder

This week we continue our long journey into the Octopus Murders. Part four has us going over the actual murders so be warned it gets graphic. Who knew an octopus could actually kill a man like that. "Dr." John Nichols and his sorted dealings are explained, as is his connection to Michael Riconosciuto. But these connections only get more and more strange. Also, hey, go support your local Native American reservation. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscr...

Mar 29, 20241 hr 31 min

Episode 349: Laying Out More Prosciutto

This week we continue our long journey into the Octopus Murders. Part Three has us going over how stealing money from a casino is not a grand idea. Especially when that money is used by the Government to avoid the Government. "Dr." John Nichols and his sorted dealings are explained, as is his connection to Michael Riconosciuto. Also, hey, go support your local Native American reservation. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.co...

Mar 22, 20241 hr 34 min

Episode 348: Profit Off A Promise

This week we continue our long journey into the Octopus Murders. Part two is like the second limb of the octopus. We start with Danny Casolaro and the Inslaw case. Who knew this software would become the center of something so much larger and criminal. We are getting deep into history and weird people so strap in. Also maybe don't make drugs in an underwater lab. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcas...

Mar 15, 20241 hr 30 min

GUEST EPISODE: I Seduce The Dragon Episode 1

Please enjoy this special first episode of Cristina and friends' other podcast, I Seduce The Dragon! We begin in the town of Good Mead. Items made of chardalyn have been going missing, but is that really our problem? Content Warning: violence, sexually suggestive language and plenty of profanity. Email: iseducethedragonpod@gmail.com Website: https://www.istdpod.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ISeduceTheDragon Cast: Erastus played by Ryan Keely (@ryankeelytm) Tohri played by Cristina Van Ep...

Mar 13, 20241 hr 8 min

Episode 347: October Surprise

This week we start on a long journey into the Octopus Murders. We start with Danny Casolaro and the Inslaw case. Who knew this software would become the center of something so much larger and criminal. We are getting deep into history and weird people so strap in. Also maybe don't make drugs in an underwater lab. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast.We have some of our sources for research here: ht...

Mar 08, 20241 hr 9 min

Episode 346: Third Man Factor

This week is the finale of our tale on the Third Man. Third Man Syndrome is a serious and well documented phenomena. But what causes it or brings it about? Perhaps it is an evolutionary step or a survival skill we acquired. Is there a way to further study the brain and learn its secrets. Tune in for tangents and tales of the mind. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast.We have some of our sources for...

Mar 01, 20241 hr 39 min

Episode 345: The Fourth Third Man

This week we continue with our antarctic stories. Third Man Syndrome is a serious and well documented phenomena. But what causes it or brings it about? As we continue our tale of a daring men who attempt to travel to the south pole. Ernest Shackleton truly could not stand losing and had to get as close as possible the that fabled south pole. Tune in to learn of his journey and what next episode will entail. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsco...

Feb 23, 20241 hr 20 min

Episode 344: Fueled by Spite and Lemons

This week we start off with some Historical Context. Third Man Syndrome is a serious and well documented phenomena. But what causes it or brings it about? First we get into the tale of daring men who attempt to travel to the south pole. With a mixture of wonder and envy we'll see how the fate of Ernest Shackleton starts. Stay safe out there and eat a lemon for fun. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podc...

Feb 16, 20241 hr 29 min

Episode 343: Unionize the Afterlife

Back into the full swing of things with part two of this spooky topic. This week we finish getting into the deep roots of Spiritualism and the way it has evolved over decades. The three Fox sisters first started communing with ghosts in Hydesville, New York. But as you can assume the story gets deeper and deeper. What started as simple prank became a life in shambles. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3P...

Feb 09, 20241 hr 16 min

Episode 342: Ghost Business

We are back after our holiday vacation. This week we get into the deep roots of Spiritualism and the way it has evolved over decades. The three Fox sisters first started communing with ghosts in Hydesville, New York. But as you can assume the story gets deeper and deeper. We look forward to you all enjoying our latest topic and look forward to the conclusion next week. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3...

Feb 02, 20241 hr 20 min

Parlor Of The Paranormal: Dark Reunion (Vampire Diaries 4)

This episode was recorded a very long time ago, but due to life issues it's been collecting dust in our hard drives ever since. We're really happy that we could finally get it out to you so you can listen to us recount and react to the fourth book in the Vampire Diaries series, by L.J. Smith. It was... certainly a time!!! Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast.We have some of our sources for research...

Feb 01, 20242 hr 18 min

January Special: The Glitter of The Dead

Behold as we give you the last episode during our January special break time. Did you ever listen to us theorize on what glitter is truly used for? Or perhaps about why its not a good idea to unearth a corpse. Well you are in luck as we go back in time to discuss both of these topics in episode 93. tune in next week when our break ends and we get back to your regurlarly scheduled programming. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmai...

Jan 26, 20242 hr 13 min

January Special: Let's Eat Our Neighbors

This month we are taking a break but in the meantime we could not leave you without something nice. We plan to go back to older episodes and let you listen to them in all their glory. We will hear a few old favorites and to continue we have some deep insight into Alex Jones. But more importantly this was the episode where Dan and Jordan from the podcast Knowledge Fight joined us. Please go give them a listen! Tune in next week for our last January special episode and then we come back from break...

Jan 19, 20242 hr 25 min

January Special: And Here We Have Bog

This month we are taking a break but in the meantime we could not leave you without something nice. We plan to go back to older episodes and let you listen to them in all their glory. We will hear a few old favorites and to continue we have the Beast of Gévaudan. This episode took a lot of due diligence and efforr from Cristina and easily became one of our favorites. Tune in next week for another throwback. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsco...

Jan 12, 20241 hr 51 min

January Special: Dummy Thicc Bros

This month we are taking a break but in the meantime we could not leave you without something nice. We plan to go back to older episodes and let you listen to them in all their glory. We will hear a few old favorites and to start it all off this week we start with Merlin. This one is Mal's favorite and also their topic for that week. But also this was right at the beginning of the 2020 pandemic so you get a small snapshot of that exact moment as life changed in a way we never could have predicte...

Jan 05, 20241 hr 46 min

Episode 341: Congressional Razzle Dazzle

This week we conclude the bummer of a tale about how the United states yet again meddled in affairs they just shouldn't have. The Iran-Contrra scandal should be more widely known and by today's end you will be just as upset as we are. And with that we wish you a Happy New Year. We will be taking a break but don't go away! We will have popular episodes replay over the month of January while we take a needed rest. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscrypt...

Dec 29, 20231 hr 54 min

Episode 340: Too Many Missiles

This week we continue to bring you some holiday cheer as we get into the middle of a three part series on the Iran-Contra incident. We continue to discuss american politics with Oliver “Ollie” North and Robert “Bud” McFarlane who only makes things worse. As always Reagan is the root of the problems here. The war and its effects of how we meddled in foreign affairs left ripples that we still deal with to this day. Also the parallels in todays politics is quite surreal. Thanks for listening and re...

Dec 22, 20231 hr 46 min

Episode 339: Overthrowing Foreign Nations For Fun And Profit

This week we bring you some holiday cheer as we start a three part series on the Iran-Contra incident. Strap in because we start discussing american politics with key figures such as Oliver “Ollie” North and Robert “Bud” McFarlane. And of course this wouldn't be an episode if we didn't admonish Ronald Reagan. The war and its effects of how we meddled in foreign affairs left ripples that we still deal with to this day. Maybe America should just mind its own business for a change. Thanks for liste...

Dec 15, 20231 hr 55 min

Episode 338: Let Me Call My Dad

This week we talk about a ship that really shouldn't have sank. And to do so on Friday the 13th is a wild coincidence. The ship Costa Concordia was captained by a most cowardly man known as Francesco Schettino. When you learn of this terrible misshap you will hate him as much as we do. On the edge of Isola del Giglio the Costa Cruises company suffered a great lose but just blaming this on negligence is not enough. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscry...

Dec 08, 20231 hr 58 min

Episode 337: The Quick Way Down

This week we finish our sad and grief stricken tale of the Remnant Fellowship. We go over more interpersonal failings within the church and its members and how in this case Religion is just a smokescreen to control those around you. As with all cults these tactics are dangerous so stay alert out there friends. Stay safe and enjoy some holiday cheer. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. Also check ...

Dec 01, 20231 hr 51 min

Episode 336: One Size Fits No One

This week we start a two parter about The Weigh Down Diet and the Remnant Fellowship. For Gwen Shamblin things looked real bad and without guidnace she chartered down a dark and abusive path. Remember your health is not tied to your weight no matter what some cultists may tell you. And your weight certainly has nothing to do with god. Be safe out there and look forward to part two next week. Also happy holidays! Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscrypt...

Nov 24, 20231 hr 59 min

Episode 335: Practice Safe Cursing

This week we have guest Duncan on to relieve the ladies and let them get some deserved rest. We cover a curse over one of polands late rulers, Casimir IV Jagiellon. Then in the later half of the episode we discuss the Björketorp Runestone and how it for sure cursed a man to death. Apologies this week for the audio. For some reason one of the files became corrupted but we wont let that stop us from getting the podcast into your hands. With some effort we present you with this weeks episode. Be sa...

Nov 17, 20231 hr 15 min

Episode 334: I'm Already Uncomfortable

This week bring a topic related to television broadcasts and how easy it used to be to hijack the airwaves. As we discuss both Captain Midnight and the Max Headroom incident we learn how small laws in our government can have larger repercussions. Perhaps don't put on a fake mask and get spanked on live television. Or at least if you have to make sure it is in protest to capitalism. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tw...

Nov 10, 20231 hr 29 min

Episode 333: Completely Coerced Confessions

This week we talk about a set of killings knows as the Midnight Murders in Louisiana! Was this a murderous killing spree crafted by Clementine? Perhaps racial profiling and forced confessions? Is their a cult of the church of sacrifice sending out a Voodoo Priestess to commit to axe murders? Hey thats a lot in one episode but we are so full of Bummersville in this one. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscryptidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 23 min
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