Sink your teeth into this: A rogue iguana leaves its mark on an unsuspecting child, leading to a bacteria-driven scare! Meanwhile, a lawyer trusts ChatGPT for his brief, only to face an unexpected twist. Join us as we unravel the truth behind these tales and determine where fact ends and fiction begins. Don't miss this blend of the bizarre and weird on Blurry Hysteria! News Stories Mentioned: Special Thanks Aaron Babel and Evil Mike! Nippy Iguana - https://gizmodo.com/iguana-steals-girls-cake-gi...
Aug 23, 2023•24 min
Get ready for a spectral spectacular in this week's episode of Hysteria 51! Brent shares the ghastly (and ghostly!) tale of cohabitating with more than just his wife Lisa in a haunted abode. Was it a friendly phantom or something more sinister? Then, gear up for David's recount of a friend's uncanny and psychic rendezvous amidst the wilderness of Colorado. And just when you thought it couldn't get more spine-chilling, Brent lays out his top 10 spine-tinglers to add to your reading list. Buckle u...
Aug 16, 2023•52 min•Season 14Ep. 245
We are getting WILD this week with the help of author, producer, podcaster, and all around awesome person Laura Krantz. And buckle up, because her resume is legit! Laura is an American journalist, podcaster and author. She was an editor at National Public Radio for ten years, has a series of illustrated children's books based on her podcast Wild Thing, and is a founding partner of the media company Foxtopus Ink. Her work has been covered extensively in the media including the Los Angeles Times, ...
Aug 09, 2023•55 min•Season 14Ep. 344
We are delving into the shadowy realm where the unknown meets the unbelievable. That's right, Listener Story Time! This week Erik's tale tale takes us on a journey through an eerie encounter with the possible Men in Black – but these aren't your typical government agents. Their sockless appearance only begins to scratch the surface of the strangeness afoot. The experience unfolds as we navigate through a day and night filled with surreal sightings, including bucks walking like humans. Has nature...
Aug 02, 2023•17 min•Season 14Ep. 344
What’s the one thing you hate to find in the closet of an abandoned house? Ok, it’s probably Conspiracy Bot, but second is probably missing zoo monkeys! This week we follow an Omaha crime caper involving zoo animals on the lamb. Plus, what the heck did Stonehenge sound like? It might surprise you, and we the details! We have all that and more in store this week on Blurry Hysteria! News Stories Mentioned: Special Thanks Daniel Birkel and Evil Mike! Monkey Heist - https://omaha.com/news/national/p...
Jul 31, 2023•21 min
We are back to the Blurry Photos coffers one more time this week for another bonus episode, and this time we are hitting the rails for freights. Original Description Flora kicks off Blurry Photober with an express train of railway ghosts! Haunted stations, haunting trains, and spectral haunts as well as railroad superstitions make up this collection of railway ghosts. International spooks and spots from India, Singapore, and Italy are the first destinations. Superstitions of railroad workers off...
Jul 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 14Ep. 342
Hey Nation, Kevin Crispin here holding down the fort as David and Brent decided they needed to travel for some research or something. I’m not sure, I never listen to Brent and David was unreachable for comment. But have no fear, the horror continues in the Blurriest of ways with a mega episode about the Barnabet axe murders. In this Blurry Photos archive episode Flora is joined by authors Alan Gauthreaux (Go-Tro) and Dr. Daryl Hippensteel as well as numerous Louisianans to explore the ghastly ta...
Jul 26, 2023•2 hr 32 min•Season 14Ep. 341
Crack open your favorite cosmic brew, dear listeners, and strap in for a wild ride into the 'Sphere of Chaos: AKA a Hysteria 51 Round Table'! This week, we've assembled our brainiest beings – Kevin Crispin and Producer Lisa, to join us in the lower 4th Dimension! Our little blue planet has been buzzing with mysterious lights in the sky and we're here to dissect, debate, and deliver you the latest UFOs in the News. But wait, there's more! We're also bringing you an exclusive, intergalactic sneak-...
Jul 19, 2023•45 min•Season 14Ep. 340
This week on H51 we take you deep into the icy heart of Lake Vostok, where according to whispers in the dark corners of the internet, Russian scientists allegedly discovered a 14 – tentacled beast that's more than just oversized calamari! So, strap on your boots and get ready for the madness that is internet rumors this week as we take on Organism 46-B! Oh, and we don’t have to go alone, Kevin Crispin is back in the lower 4th to talk subglacial lakes and the monsters that love them along with us...
Jul 12, 2023•47 min•Season 14Ep. 339
Join us as we diving headfirst into a double shot of unadulterated strangeness. In our first stop we jet-set to the surreal world of commercial aviation, where an unexpected in-flight reptilian revelation left a woman demanding immediate removal from the plane. The woman insisted that her fellow passenger was an undercover reptilian humanoid, causing a flight disruption of truly extraterrestrial proportions. Was it a genuine encounter with a shape-shifting humanoid, or just a case of pre-flight ...
Jul 10, 2023•28 min
We are headed back into the deep dark trenches of the world of UFOlogy this week to pick the brain of Ryan Sprague and talk his new book “Stories From Somewhere In The Skies”. We learn what it takes to become a UFO researcher, and how amazing it is to be on stage with Brent Hand... Ok, maybe not the last part but the rest is true! All that and Kevin Crispin makes his triumphant return to the Lower 4th Dimension. About Ryan Ryan Sprague is the creator and host of the Somewhere in the Skies podcas...
Jul 05, 2023•59 min•Season 14Ep. 338
It’s Conspiracy Week again on Hysteria 51 as we delve into the shadowy realm of UFO research! In this “killer” episode, "Close Encounters of the Fatal Kind," we're unearthing the uncanny tales of 10 individuals who met their untimely ends amidst enigmatic circumstances. Their common thread? A deep dive into the world of extraterrestrial investigation. Was it merely the grim hand of coincidence that felled these cosmic explorers, or could they have been silenced by forces unseen? Join us as we si...
Jun 28, 2023•54 min•Season 14Ep. 337
Ready for a rollercoaster ride through the realm of the unusual? Dive into this week's Blurry Hysteria bonus episode where we're stirring the bizarre pot with a sprinkle of geological suspense and a dash of high-tech trickery. First up, we're headed to the Dark Continent, where Africa may (or may not) be splitting into two! We explore the intriguing details, implications, and scientific hypotheses. Then, we turn our attention East, where a new breed of Deepfake A.I. from China is spinning webs o...
Jun 19, 2023•24 min
Get ready for a rocking journey through the cosmos as Hysteria 51 welcomes Chicago's own Majungas to the studio! In the latest episode, 'Up all Night: Majungas', we delve into the mysteries of the universe as seen through the eyes and alien-inspired tunes of Mike Gentile and Max Cherry. With a mix of extraterrestrial enlightenment and melodic madness, you'll be hooked to this jam session faster than you can say "Beam me up, Conspiracy Bot!" Discover if the truth really is out there, and if it ca...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Buckle up and clasp on your spectral seatbelts as we cruise on the SS Hysteria this week! We're embarking on an otherworldly journey across the goosebump-infused waters of the Venetian Lagoon to dock at Poveglia Island, the top-ranking spook-fest on the global haunted chart! Brace yourself as we delve into narratives of histories so terrifying, they make a haunted house look like a tea party. Encounter mentally unstable medical professionals and phantoms who've forgotten how to use the exit door...
Jun 07, 2023•49 min•Season 14Ep. 336
On Blurry Hysteria this week we grapple with revelation from the seemingly otherworldly. Our focus today is on a groundbreaking article that's swept the globe, "INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS SAY U.S. HAS RETRIEVED CRAFT OF NON-HUMAN ORIGIN". We’re untangling the clandestine testimonies and examining startling admissions from a highly-credible whistleblower who stepped into the light of the Congressional stage. They claim not just the U.S., but various global powers, have quietly retrieved unidentified ...
Jun 05, 2023•31 min
This week we dive into the mysterious stone discs allegedly discovered in a cave in China. Are they ancient UFO records or just a 12,000-year-old DJ’s favorite playlist? Or, more likely, just B.S.? We won't leave any stone - or disc - unturned. Get ready to rock the truth out of history's tightest corners, as we try to unravel the supposed inscriptions etched in the vinyl of the ancient world. We ask the hard questions like how is Erich von Däniken involved? Was Conspiracy Bot really there? Is w...
May 31, 2023•50 min•Season 14Ep. 335
It's "Hoer Verde" time, the Brazilian village that, like a magician's assistant or Conspiracy Bot after a paternity suit, disappeared without a trace! The villagers are said to have vanished, leaving behind only a cryptic message and one used gun. We unpack this Bermuda Triangle of towns, which went poof! before anybody could say "unexplained phenomenon". We've got "eyewitness" accounts, wild theories (think aliens and black holes), and a hefty helping of pure, unadulterated confusion. So tune a...
May 23, 2023•47 min•Season 14Ep. 334
We're lassoing some 'out of this world' news from the Lone Star State, where a baffling cattle mystery has struck Texas ranchers once again. Six seemingly healthy cattle have met a bizarre end, all with one thing in common - their tongues mysteriously removed and no signs of blood. Law enforcement is scratching their heads, the ranchers are bewildered, and CBot swears he was not involved. We're going to rustle up some theories and see if we can't shed some light on this peculiar case of tonguele...
May 22, 2023•32 min
This week the boys are galloping across the sandy vistas of Arizona to uncover the truth behind the legendary Red Ghost of the Wild West. It's a tale of a mysterious beast that left even the grittiest cowboys shivering in their boots - and yes, it involves a camel. We'll be answering the burning questions - Why was a camel roaming the Arizona desert? Why the heck did this thing shed so bad? And of course, there is a skeleton on it, so was Conspiracy Bot involved??? So tune in get your spit cups ...
May 17, 2023•51 min•Season 14Ep. 333
Buckle up as we dive headfirst into the world of cubic creatures and sticky situations. Our hosts Brent & David will guide you through the uncharted waters of Hong Kong's ponds where a bizarre, 24-eyed creature has recently been discovered. They'll uncover the secrets of this peculiar pond dweller and ponder the question: What does it mean to be truly "squared" away? But that's not all! Our intrepid hosts will also journey to the Mars Wrigley factory, where an unexpected incident has left two wo...
May 08, 2023•20 min
Hey there, Hysteria Nation! This is Kevin Crispin, frequent guest, certified over-thinker, and friend of the show. Robots need not apply - well, except for Kyle, he's the real MVP. Before we dive in, we want to extend our deepest condolences to Brent and Producer Lisa as they grieve the loss of Brent's father-in-law and Lisa’s dad, Rick, who sadly passed away this past week. In loving memory of Rick and to honor the unique connection he shared with Brent, we're revisiting one of Rick’s all-time ...
May 03, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Fasten your seatbelts, folks, because this bonus episode of Hysteria 51 is taking you on a wild ride! First, we're headed to South Africa, where serpents have traded their usual jungle hangouts for a taste of the high life. Forget about Samuel L. Jackson, because we've got the real deal - snakes on a plane! Join David and Brent as they slither through this bizarre tale of airborne reptiles, discussing how these slippery stowaways managed to board a plane and what the pilot did to keep his cool T...
May 01, 2023•25 min
This week on Hysteria 51, we're diving headfirst into the murky, muddy waters of the Tartarian Empire. Join David and Brent as they excavate the truth behind the enigmatic mud floods, unearth mysterious maps, and delve deep into the forgotten history of this once-mighty civilization. And, they don't have to go alone, JTR Brown and Kevin Crispin are back to help dig up clues on the supposed lost superpower. Did the Tartarians really have advanced technology? Can we blame them for Atlantis or are ...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 14Ep. 332
This week join Brent, David, and Contest Winner Lauren as they dive head-first into the wild world of Tulpas - those mysterious, mind-made entities that seem to have a life of their own. Are they just figments of our imagination, or do they hold the key to unlocking new dimensions of consciousness? Or maybe Demons? Or, wait for it.... fake???? No matter what they are, we go on a mind-bending journey and discuss the origins of these thought-forms, from ancient Tibetan mysticism to modern-day inte...
Apr 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 14Ep. 331
Hold onto your tinfoil hats, ya savages! This week, David and Brent take a break from their usual conspiratorial deep dives to unleash the voices of the Hysteria 51 community. That's right, it's time for listener voicemails! So, buckle up and brace yourself for this rollercoaster ride through the weird and wonderful world of Hysteria 51 listeners. And remember, keep your hands and legs inside the vehicle at all times, and please, do NOT feed the cryptids! Email us your favorite WEIRD news storie...
Apr 12, 2023•47 min•Season 14Ep. 330
Strap on your Nikes, grab your favorite alien snack, and join us as we look back at the time we tried to uncover the truth behind the Heaven's Gate Cult. Did we find the keys to the kingdom or just a one-way ticket to Crazy Town? You'll have to tune in to find out! Original Description What could compel 39 people from all walks of life to abandon their friends and family and commit suicide in a vain and rather crazy attempt to hop a ride on a UFO hiding behind the Hale-Bopp Comet in March of 199...
Apr 05, 2023•2 hr 37 min•Season 14Ep. 329
Hold on to your umbrellas and diving gear, ya savages! This week on Blurry Hysteria, we're diving deep into the world of weird news that's sure to leave you questioning reality. Prepare for a whirlwind tour of the bizarre as we discuss two jaw-dropping (pun intended) stories. First up, we sink our teeth into the newly discovered evidence that the ancient megalodon shark was even bigger than we thought. That's right, we're talking about a fish so massive, it could swallow your car whole and still...
Apr 03, 2023•20 min
It’s back into the world of cults this week as we take on Waco part Deux, the return of the Vernon Wayne Howell aka David Koresh,the septuagenarian buggering wannabe rock-star turned sinful messiah. We are focusing on the siege that ended in the death of 76 people, including several children. Was it mishandled? Who is to blame? What happened to the survivors? Janet Reno didn’t return our calls, But Kevin Crispin and JTR Brown sure did, so they are back to help us break this all down. Special tha...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 14Ep. 328
How did a septuagenarian buggering wannabe rock-star suffering from dyslexia go from handyman to cult leader, culminating in the death of 80 people? We try to answer that very question this week (and not because Cbot is looking for tips). Plus, Kevin Crispin returns to the lower 4th, J.T.R. Brown makes his debut on H51 to help us wrap our heads around the mental health (or lack thereof) of cult leaders, and CBot regales us with his love for the year 1993. All that and more on the podcast that do...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 13Ep. 327