This week on Blurry Hysteria, the bizarre meter is cranked up to 11 as we dive into some truly wild stories with special guest Kevin Crispin from Sad Times Podcast. First up, are Florida's sharks turning into apex party animals, gobbling up cocaine in the waters? Next, a Montana man is sentenced for selling giant sheep—yes, you read that right, GIANT CLONED HYBRIDIZED SHEEP! Finally, Queen Camilla is reportedly attacked by a bed-hopping ghost in what might be the royal family’s weirdest paranorm...
Oct 04, 2024•39 min
Ever wondered what happens when you give our listeners a hotline and a little too much free time? Spoiler alert: absolute mayhem! This week on Hysteria 51, we dive headfirst into the wild, wacky, and wonderfully weird world of YOUR voicemails. Join hosts Brent and David as they react, dissect, and try (and often fail) to keep a straight face. Will they offer sage advice? Highly unlikely. Will they make things worse? There's a good chance. But one thing's for sure: you'll laugh, you'll cringe, an...
Oct 02, 2024•45 min•Season 16Ep. 389
Time To Get Weird! This week, we dive deep into the strange and unexplainable with two jaw-dropping stories. First, we explore the cosmic mystery of a deep-space radio signal that has traveled 8 billion years to reach Earth—what does this signal mean, and could it be a message from an ancient civilization, or just an old voivemail from Conspiracy Boy? Then, we delve into the eerie discovery of a state between life and death that has scientists questioning everything they know about mortality. Ar...
Sep 27, 2024•31 min
Blurry Hysteria Time! Get ready for a wild ride on this episode of Blurry Hysteria as we dive into the weirdest headlines of the week! Discover the shocking truth behind Prince Philip’s secret obsession with UFOs and the bizarre theory linking Queen Elizabeth and a Russian spy. Was the royal family hiding an alien agenda? Plus, we break down the wackiest moments from the 2024 Ig Nobel Prize ceremony, where the world's oddest and funniest scientific achievements take center stage. From alien cons...
Sep 25, 2024•33 min
What do you get when a former intelligence officer, a late-night comedy show, and a whole lot of government secrets walk into a bar? You get this week’s episode of Up All Night! We’re diving into Luis Elizondo’s eye-opening appearance on The Daily Show, where he spilled the beans on the world’s worst-kept secret: aliens. Oh, I'm story - NHIs, aka Non Human Intelligence. But here’s the kicker—turns out Uncle Sam has been keeping this cosmic cat in the bag for so long, they’re now stuck trying to ...
Sep 20, 2024•43 min•Season 16Ep. 388
Strength and honor. Discipline and courage. The Glory of Rome! And none of it mattered for one of said Rome’s most renowned legions. Or so it seems… Reputation became tales, and tales became myths about Legio IX Hispana, Rome’s famed Ninth Legion passed into the category of legend when it mysteriously vanished from the record books around the turn of the 2nd century CE. That was before the black and white color switch for those playing along at home. But how could one of the most fearsome and ba...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 15Ep. 387
This week, we’re diving deep into the murky waters of ancient Sumer to unravel the life and legend of Gilgamesh—part god, part man, and full-time hero. Was this towering king of Uruk just another ruler with delusions of grandeur, or was he really a demigod who battled monsters, befriended wild men, and defied the gods themselves? Join us as we explore his epic quests, including his obsession with immortality, his fateful bromance with Enkidu, and the secrets that may still lie buried beneath the...
Sep 11, 2024•54 min•Season 16Ep. 386
Blurry Hysteria Time! We're diving into two bizarre news stories this week that are both gross and interesting... but mainly gross. First up, a viral court case involving a woman, a trout, and a scandalous video that's taking the internet by storm. Then, we're exploring a futuristic mashup you never knew you needed: engineers have given a mushroom its very own robot body and let it loose. Join us as we break down these strange headlines and wonder why we let Conspiracy Bot ever pic headlines! Ne...
Sep 06, 2024•26 min
Imagine a group of ordinary people coming together with one extraordinary goal: to create a ghost from scratch. That’s exactly what happened in the early 1970s with the Philip Experiment, a fascinating parapsychological study led by Dr. A.R.G. Owen and the Toronto Society for Psychical Research. The team invented a fictional character, Philip Aylesford, a 17th-century English nobleman with a tragic backstory, and then set out to bring him to life through sheer willpower and collective imaginatio...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 16Ep. 385
David takes over this week as we dip into the Blurry Photos UFO coffers for a peak at the Falcon Lake Incident! Original Description Flora is back with a deep dive into the fascinating events of the Falcon Lake incident! An amazing Canadian UFO case, the Falcon Lake incident is often regarded as one of the most investigated and strongest UFO cases in history. Stefan Michalak was out on a prospecting trip near Falcon Lake, Manitoba, when he witnesses 2 UFOs in the sky. When one landed not far fro...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 28 min
This week on Hysteria 51, Brent is missing! But have no fear, David Flora enlists the help of everyone's favorite overthinking Kevin, host of Sad Times Podcast, to bring the weird. Join them as they dive headfirst into the latest batch of weird news that’s making headlines (and raising eyebrows). First up, archaeologists have just thrown us a Stonehenge curveball by tracing its famed altar stone all the way back to the Mediterranean. Is this the ultimate rock-star import or just another piece of...
Aug 23, 2024•40 min
What happens when Brent hits the road, and the boys from Project Skeptic hijack the Hysteria 51 airwaves? A deep dive into the chilling and mysterious Smiley Face Killers, that’s what! While Brent navigates the treacherous highways of America on his way to the Lower-Lower 4th Dimension (AKA Nashville), the Project Skeptic crew steps in to unravel the enigma of smiley faces, mysterious drownings, and all things creepy. Will they crack the case, or just crack each other up? Tune in to find out! Fo...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 16Ep. 384
Ever wondered how Hysteria 51 went from a wacky idea to your podcast source of paranormal pandemonium? Join us for a wild ride down memory lane as we uncover the behind the scenes moments that shaped our show. From our first ideas to the missteps along the way, get the inside scoop on how we got here today we talk it all on the Up all Night episode of Hysteria 51! Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: [email protected] Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and s...
Aug 07, 2024•58 min•Season 16Ep. 383
It's Weird News Time! First up, we've got sharks off the coast of Brazil getting an unexpected high—turns out these sea creatures tested positive for cocaine! Is it a new species of "party sharks," or are we just witnessing the side effects of ocean pollution? Join us as we unravel the mystery behind these cokehead cartilaginous fish. Next, we jump into the cosmos with news that sounds straight out of a sci-fi movie—a warp drive that might actually work within known physics! Is Star Trek about t...
Jul 31, 2024•33 min•Season 16Ep. 382
We’re taking a spooky stroll down memory lane, revisiting the infamous Amityville Horror case and the dynamic duo who stirred the paranormal pot – Ed and Lorraine Warren. Remember our fifth episode when we first dipped our toes into this haunted house saga? Well, we’re diving back in, armed with fresh laughs, new theories, and the same questionable sanity! Join us as we unravel the chilling tales, dubious book deals, and Hollywood’s best ghost stories. Was the Amityville house truly haunted, or ...
Jul 24, 2024•53 min•Season 16Ep. 381
Join Brent and David on Hysteria 51 this week as they delve back into the fang-tastic world of vampires! From ancient bloodsuckers in Mesopotamia to the seductive Count Dracula, this episode covers it all. Discover the eerie origins, mind-blowing myths, and Hollywood’s hottest vamps. Email us your favorite WEIRD news stories: [email protected] Support the Show Get exclusive content & perks as well as an ad and sponsor free experience at https://www.patreon.com/Hysteria51 from just $1 Shop Be ...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 16Ep. 380
To Dallas we go to talk the Assignation of John F. Kennedy and, surprisingly, Flora has NEVER covered this topic. So, I do my best to school him on conspiracies and share information NOT in the original episode. Original Description and Link 11.22.63 - We all know Kennedy was killed that day, but who took him out? Was it a lone, crazed gunman? Or an intricate network of mob bosses, foreign nationals, and perhaps even our own government. Unravel the mystery and uncork a drink with us on Ep 3 of H...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 16Ep. 379
Ready your neuralyzers, Hysteria Nation! We’re diving back into the shadowy world of the Men in Black this week on Hysteria 51. It’s been a wild ride since we first tackled this mysterious phenomenon in our second-ever episode 8 years ago! It’s high time we revisit the enigmatic enforcers who’ve been the stuff of UFO legend and pop culture lore. Join us as we delve into the most famous Men in Black encounters, from the chilling visitations that left witnesses questioning reality to the downright...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 16Ep. 378
It's Weird News Time as dive into the latest weird news stories that are stranger than fiction! In this episode, we explore a groundbreaking AI algorithm that detects Deepfakes with an impressive 98% accuracy, setting a new standard in the fight against digital deception. Next, we unravel the bizarre and tragic tale of a Bigfoot-related murder involving noodling in Oklahoma, where a fishing trip turned deadly. Finally, we travel top Tasmania where you can get "Odd Jobs" from the government like ...
Jun 26, 2024•41 min•Season 16Ep. 377
Aliens are finally return this week as we dive into the out-of-this-world beliefs of Raëlism! Founded in 1974 by Claude Vorilhon, now known as Rael, this UFO religion claims that life on Earth was engineered by advanced extraterrestrials called the Elohim. Mistaken for gods by our ancestors, the Elohim are said to advocate for world peace, science, and even building an embassy for their grand return. But is this a peaceful interstellar mission or just another wacky cult from the UFO movement? Jo...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 16Ep. 376
It's Weird News Time! First up, it's an Orca Party! Experts reveal that those orcas attacking boats aren't angry – they're just bored teenagers having a whale of a time. We'll break down the cetacean shenanigans and what it means for boaters everywhere. Next, say cheers to the Free Buzz! Imagine getting tipsy without a drop of booze – sounds like a dream, right? Not for one woman whose gut fungi decided to throw a constant kegger. Learn how her internal brewery kept the party going and what it m...
Jun 05, 2024•39 min•Season 15Ep. 375
“I have deposited in the county of Bedford, about four miles from Buford's [Tavern], in an excavation or vault, six feet below the surface of the ground, the following articles, belonging jointly to the parties whose names are given in number three, herewith: The first deposit consisted of ten hundred and fourteen pounds of gold, and thirty-eight hundred and twelve pounds of silver, deposited Nov. eighteen nineteen. The second was made Dec. eighteen twenty-one, and consisted of nineteen hundred ...
May 29, 2024•54 min•Season 15Ep. 374
We are off this week.... sort of. We have a best of show, but first we dive in to continue or JFK Lose Your Own Adventure Sage. Then, it's back to 1964 to visit Jim and his photo shenanigans once again! Original Description Nothing worse than a photobomb. There you are minding your own business, taking a picture of your lovely daughter and next thing you know some idiot time traveler / astronaut / inter-dimensional being drops his/her/its mug into your frame. And while we’ve all been through it,...
May 22, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 15Ep. 373
This week we're opening up the paranormal hotline and diving into the bizarre, the eerie, and the downright hilarious messages left by you, our fantastic listeners! From ghostly greetings to alien anecdotes, you'll hear firsthand accounts of the strange and unexplained... or at least complaints about us and how we pronounce things. So join us as we explore the oddities of your encounters, answer your burning questions, and maybe even solve a mystery or two along the way. Don’t forget to grab you...
May 15, 2024•44 min•Season 15Ep. 372
Lights, Camera, Possession! Get ready to dim the lights and turn up the terror with the Hysteria 51 team as we delve into the spine-chilling world of "Late Night with the Devil". This episode, we're not just watching the film—we're diving headfirst into its devilishly clever concoction of horror and satire, set against the backdrop of a seemingly ordinary late-night talk show. Brace yourselves as we dissect how this cinematic spectacle conjures a hauntingly unique blend of thrills and laughs, we...
May 08, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 15Ep. 371
John Oliver and his show Last Week Tonight’s latest foray into the unknown was right in our wheelhouse – UFOs. John tackled this enigmatic world with his trademark wit. This week we dive deep into Oliver’s exploration—from Jimmy Carter's extraterrestrial encounters to the controversial paintings of UFOs in Renaissance art. We'll analyze how Oliver balances humor with hard questions about what's really out there, critiquing his take on government cover-ups, media missteps, and public paranoia. Di...
May 01, 2024•48 min•Season 15Ep. 370
Rip off your tin foil hats and throw your best pot on your head as you grab a seat by the campfire because this week the Hysteria 51 crew digs into the dusty books of American folklore to uncover the truth behind some of the nation's tallest tales! We’re throwing Johnny Appleseed’s "hat" in the ring with John Henry’s hammer, racing Babe the Blue Ox, and decoding Geronimo’s battle tactics. Are these legends larger-than-life heroes or just myths wrapped in America’s star-spangled banner? Tune in a...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 15Ep. 369
This week on H51 we finally dive into the eerie world of creepypasta, those internet-born tales that spook and thrill in equal measure... or just suck. It all depends on the subreddit! From the chilling depths of Slender Man to the unsettling accounts of Jeff the Killer, these stories have seeped from the shadows of the web into the fabric of modern digital folklore. Join us as we explore the origins of creepypasta, how these macabre tales are crafted, and their impact on culture and media. We’l...
Apr 17, 2024•53 min•Season 15Ep. 368
We are back to brave the wilds of the USA! Last week Hysteria 51 embarked on a chilling journey into the heart of America's folklore, and this week we are back with the 2nd installment of our two-part special, "A Cryptid Odyssey Across America." Inspired by Monica Fish's spine-tingling article in Fangoria magazine, we're uncovering the dark corners of the USA, state by state, to reveal the second 25 of the 50 eerie entities that lurk in the shadows. Oh, and just as scary, Kevin Crispin of Sad Ti...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 15Ep. 367
Hysteria 51 embarks on a chilling journey into the heart of America's folklore this week with the first installment of our two-part special, "A Cryptid Odyssey Across America." Inspired by Monica Fish's spine-tingling article in Fangoria magazine, we're uncovering the dark corners of the USA, state by state, to reveal the first 25 of the 50 eerie entities that lurk in the shadows. From the misty hollows of the Pacific Northwest to the swampy depths of the South, join us as we traverse the countr...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 15Ep. 366