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Journey to the Fringe

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Thanks for checking out our podcast! We look at fringe topics often neglected, or ill discussed, in a light hearted and open manner. These topics run the gambit from the mundane water pollution, recycling, and tax evasion to the fantastical moth persons, time travellers, and paranormal. For us there’s no cryptid too creepy, topic too trivial, or djinn to dreary. Also we like to do exposes on assholes of the UFO community. To keep things fresh (and also because we aren’t really sure how to start podcasts) we start every week off with a Fringey Mini recent news article and discussion (It’s the podcast equivalent of not knowing what to do with your hands). And as we say in our intro from the unexplained to the mundane, join us on our journey to the fringe.

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Episodes

John Hutchison - of "the Hutchison Effect" Fame

In this electrifying episode of Journey to the Fringe , we dive into the enigmatic world of John Hutchison, the maverick inventor behind the mysterious "Hutchison Effect." Known for his unconventional experiments with electromagnetic fields and Tesla-inspired technology, Hutchison's work has sparked intrigue, skepticism, and even government interest. From levitating objects to disintegrating metals, the Hutchison Effect defies explanation and blurs the line between science and the paranormal. Jo...

Apr 04, 202547 minSeason 5Ep. 28

Fringey Minis - Are whales more like dogs than we thought?

Could you imagine you discovered your parents and their parents were whales, and you knew they were whales but like... different whales than you thought they were?? Well this is what the scientists just learned!! Article: https://www.livescience.com/animals/whales/hidden-hybrid-dna-found-in-blue-whales-reveals-theyve-been-mating-with-other-species-and-their-offspring-are-reproducing#:~:text=Blue%20whales%20in%20the%20Atlantic%20Ocean%20are%20harboring,are%20much%20more%20reproductively%20viable%...

Apr 02, 20259 minSeason 5Ep. 27

Galactic Customer Care

Strap in, Earthlings! This episode blasts off into the out-of-this-world lore of Ashtar Sheran and his Ashtar Space Command. Is he an intergalactic protector warning humanity about its nuclear no-nos, or just another celestial scammer? From George Van Tassel’s first “collect call” from the cosmos to the ever-evolving mission of spiritual ascension, we explore how Ashtar’s messages have taken believers to new heights—sometimes literally . We’ll probe (not that kind) the strange interruptions, fai...

Mar 28, 202523 minSeason 5Ep. 26

Fringe Mini: Myco-Machines

In this episode, we dive into the unexpected future of AI—where robots are either cuddling you in bed or powered by brainy mushrooms. (Honestly, what a time to be alive.) 🛠️ AI-Powered Sexbots: China is rolling out next-gen AI-enhanced sex dolls, capable of speech, movement, and even emotional connection (because nothing says romance like a chatbot in a silicone body). The biggest challenges? Battery life, realistic movement, and making sure they don’t accidentally tip over and crush their owne...

Mar 26, 20257 minSeason 5Ep. 25

An international assassination

In this episode, we delve into one of the most enduring and controversial mysteries of United Nations and African history: the death of Dag Hammarskjöld, the second UN secretary general, who died in a plane crash in 1961 while on a mission to prevent civil war in Congo. Was it an accident, or a cold-blooded assassination? Who was behind it, and why? What evidence is there to support the various theories and claims? Join us as we examine the facts, the clues, and the conspiracies surrounding this...

Mar 21, 202549 minSeason 5Ep. 24

Fringey Minis - What ever happened to Elon's monkeys?

Do you remember reading things about Elon Musk's Neuralink a while back and its tests on monkeys. Well if you never looked further into it, here is the terrible tale. For real viewer discretion advised!!! News Story: https://www.wired.com/story/elon-musk-pcrm-neuralink-monkey-deaths/

Mar 19, 202513 minSeason 5Ep. 23

LepreCHauns: Charms & Harms

Look no further for all your St Patrick day needs, we got it all; Legends, Fashion, Mischeif, Eye Witness reports, Crazy Encounters, a hit and run and more fun stuff. That's right, we're everything LepraCHaun this St Patty's day and that means we're up to no good, and also, if you're lucky you get three wishes or a pot of gold at the end of the podcast, or something.... silly rabbit tricks are for kids.. no thats not it, why are there so many catchy cereal jingles... Leprachauns, they're magical...

Mar 14, 202541 minSeason 5Ep. 22

Fringey Mini: Shark Tanked

In our latest episode, we dive into a mind-boggling phenomenon that's making waves across coastal communities. Sharks with enlarged brains are washing up on our shores, and the implications are more jaw-dropping than you think. Join us as we dissect a riveting article that delves into the mysterious causes behind these cerebral giants of the sea. Could it be that our finned friends are evolving faster than we anticipated? Are they becoming too smart for their own good? Like, share, and follow us...

Mar 12, 20256 minSeason 5Ep. 21

Sky Serpents

In this captivating episode of Journey to the Fringe , we delve into the enigmatic world of sky serpent sightings. From modern-day accounts of ethereal serpentine shapes soaring through the skies to their ancient depictions in art and mythology, we explore the fascinating overlap between these mysterious phenomena and the legendary Chinese dragons. Are these celestial beings rooted in myth, or could they be glimpses into something stranger? Join us as we unravel their history, cultural significa...

Mar 07, 202534 minSeason 5Ep. 20

Fringey Mini - Who you saving: Dave or that pack of Koalas?

Have you ever wondered what most people would choose to save when fleeing a wild fire. Well if you're list included a pack of koalas, sheep, endangered snails, plants, and sheds... then you're in luck, the scientists were wondering the same thing! And they got us the answers we desire!! More blood for the blood scientists! news story: https://theconversation.com/fascinating-and-troubling-australians-would-rather-save-a-single-human-life-than-prevent-an-entire-species-from-becoming-extinct-222161...

Mar 05, 202510 minSeason 5Ep. 19

Recess Gets Weird

In today’s episode, we’re diving into two bizarre UFO sightings involving schoolchildren – because apparently, recess isn’t just about playing tag! First up, we head to Broad Haven Primary in Wales (1977), where 14 kids witnessed a silver, cigar-shaped UFO with a "man in a silver suit" hanging out in a field. Yep, you read that right. And the mystery only deepens when even the teachers saw something strange! Then, we jet over to Crestview Elementary in Miami (1967), where kids reported seeing a ...

Feb 28, 202522 minSeason 5Ep. 18

Fringey Mini: The Great Water Drain

Dive into the unexpected twists of water politics as President Trump orchestrates a colossal water release from California's dams, leaving local farmers high and dry. Tune in to uncover how a photo op turned into a liquid drama, sparking debates over irrigation and wildfire prevention. From raging rivers to rattled farmers, this episode has it all!" AS always, subscribe, like, and follow our podcast for more riveting episodes. Stay tuned and stay informed! https://www.alternet.org/trump-californ...

Feb 26, 20256 minSeason 5Ep. 17

But who will blow the whistle for the whistleblowers?

Hey so this week we took a look at some people that mysteriously died while bringing information they thought was important to the public. We are going to look at multiple whistleblowers from Enron, The Iran WMD sitch, Open AI, and Boeing. So what is the deal with people committing suicide when they have info to share? it's probably nothing but let's take a look... By the way viewer discretion is advised.

Feb 21, 202543 minSeason 5Ep. 16

Fingey Mini - an issue deer to our heart

Hey we haven't talked about chronic wasting disease in a while. I wonder if we should worry about it yet? let's find out! source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/experts-warn-zombie-deer-disease-could-jump-to-humans/

Feb 19, 20254 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Getting Transparent: the Soap Opera of Disclosure

It's the episode that has it all; a handful of bastards, secrets, alien invasions (maybe, use your imagination), cia agents, projects, a French Canadian, extremely funny and good looking podcasts hosts (not to be confused with said bastards). It's so full of greatness literally anything I say here will not do it justice so, that's all, really. Listening, like, share, subscribe, find us on the socials, believe in alternate dimensions. You know the drill. 2027.......

Feb 14, 20251 hr 4 minSeason 5Ep. 14

Fingey Mini: Hot Wheels

In this episode, we're tackling a hot topic: how private equity's fire truck roll-up might have fanned the flames of the recent L.A. wildfires. Picture this: dozens of fire trucks sitting idle while fires rage on. Why? Because a private equity firm decided to play monopoly with fire truck manufacturers, driving up prices and causing supply delays. This mini, we're diving into the absurdity of late-stage capitalism, where even fire trucks aren't safe from corporate consolidation. Connect the dots...

Feb 12, 20259 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Guess the theme!!

I thought this week it might be fun not to play around pretending you don't know what the episode is about. Let's actually have some fun and not tell you the theme. You gotta guess! By the way there's a lot of adult themes that require trigger warnings... so viewer discretion is advised.

Feb 07, 202529 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Fringey mini: Sometimes fog can be fun (maybe)

Chelsie tells me you can make these mundane and happy... I guess technically you can, but I worry for the longterm implications. News article: https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/science/explainers/portal-in-the-fog-stunning-optical-display-stops-commuters-in-their-track

Feb 05, 20254 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Send in the Clowns

In this episode, we jump into the wonderfully fringey tale of Sam.....the Sandown Clown (not Sundown).. This is a story straight out of a horror book, could have inspired It even, but we didn't even look into any sort of connection for the episode. Sadly it just came to me now. What's up with this clown and why are we talking about him, well grab your popcorn or whatever you're pairing up with this Firday episode and find out because shits about the get weird. We dissect this bizarre clown encou...

Jan 31, 202532 minSeason 5Ep. 10

Fringey Mini: Toxins and Tots

In this Fringey Mini , we’re going down the rabbit hole of chemicals that are, quite literally, poisoning our kids—yikes! Health experts are ringing the alarm, but are we just letting it slide for the sake of profits? Spoiler: yep. I know we just spoiled it for you, but just listen anyway. As always show us some love and like, follow and share Source; https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/jan/08/health-experts-childrens-health-chemicals-paper...

Jan 29, 202513 minSeason 5Ep. 9

The Bigfoot DNA Paper and Dr. Melba Ketchum

In this episode of Journey to the Fringe , we delve into the fascinating and controversial world of Dr. Melba Ketchum and her infamous Bigfoot DNA paper. Dr. Ketchum, a Texas-based forensic scientist, claimed to have sequenced the genome of Bigfoot, suggesting that these elusive creatures are a hybrid species resulting from the interbreeding of humans and an unknown hominin. We explore the scientific methods used in her study, the skepticism and criticism from the scientific community, and the d...

Jan 24, 202546 minSeason 5Ep. 8

The Mothman Prophecies, the final chapter- part 3 of 3

We're on the home stretch of Keel and the Mothman prophecies. This week we're wrapping up the major themes and interesting topics of the Mothman Prophecies, we're talking the roll hypnosis plays in abductions, the mimic aspect to these enities, the importance of crossroads and LEYS (tha's right), dopplegangers and general high strangeness, chatter, overwhelming sense of fear, phone interference, UFO sightings & cattle mutilation and discuss the theory that people see what they can handle...p...

Jan 17, 202543 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Fringey Mini: it's a fogspiracy

We're plunging into the thick of it. A mysterious toxic fog has rolled over parts of the United States, causing a wave of flu-like symptoms. Join us as we talk about those who are sneezing, wheezing, and peein' while sneezin'—the fog is turning lives into a real tik tok horror. Gotta be honest AI really fucked this one up so i'm calling it. I have a maximum amount of energy expended per episode and this ones cutting it close... here's the article we're discussing on this mini and keep safe out t...

Jan 15, 20259 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Mothman Prophecies.... Spieled over - part 2 of 3

Hello. It's your favorite podcast... ok.... top 5? We'll take it. This week we're delving into "The Mothman Prophecies." and we're taking an in depth look at the novel, the movie and making some comparisons. We talk about the the very first sighting of our favorite winged weirdo, Mothman. We're also going through some of the major themes throughout the book such as the Men in Black and Indrid Cold. We admit it—we missed a few things in our Indrid Cold episode, but whos keeping track. This episod...

Jan 10, 202550 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Fringey mini: Move over cocaine hippos

Get ready for a fin-tastic dive into an intriguing study that’s making waves! In this episode, we investigate the unexpected discovery of fentanyl levels in dead dolphins (could be live dolphins too but i'm pretty sure the article never mentioned those). But don’t worry, we keep it light-hearted and humorous as we explore this marine mystery. With a perfect blend of humor, science, and a serious message about ocean conservation, this episode promises to entertain and inform. Dive in with us as w...

Jan 08, 202512 minSeason 5Ep. 3

The Keel spiel part 1 of 3

In this episode, we delve into the enigmatic world of John Keel, a pivotal figure in the study of UFO phenomena. We explore his life, his groundbreaking writings, and the profound impact he had on the UFO community. Drawing comparisons to other influential ufologists like Jacques Vallée, we examine Keel's contributions to the concept of high strangeness and how it reshaped our understanding of unexplained encounters. Was he a visionary or a controversial maverick? Join us as we unpack the legacy...

Jan 03, 202539 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Fingey Mini: Fission Vision

In this electrifying episode, we delve into the brave new world of tech companies turning to nuclear power to juice up their AI generators. Picture this: cutting-edge algorithms running on the same kind of energy that powers submarines and space missions. It’s not just science fiction anymore! We explore the why and how of tech giants embracing the atomic age, breaking down the benefits and potential pitfalls of going nuclear. From cleaner energy to powering up the next generation of AI, it’s a ...

Jan 01, 202513 minSeason 5Ep. 1

2024 a year in review

Hey everyone, it's been a wild year. so why not reflect and build on everything we've done this year. I do just want to say that we are so happy to have everyone of you here, experiencing this podcast as we are able to get it out week to week. We love you all and we hope 2025 brings you nothing but better circumstances!

Dec 27, 20241 hr 13 minSeason 4Ep. 105

Fringey Mini: Ho Ho headlines

Tis' the season to be fringey! In this festive episode, we unwrap the most bizarre and hilarious holiday stories that are sure to make your sleigh bells ring. First, we tackle the out-of-this-world increase in UFO sightings around Christmas—are aliens joining in on the holiday cheer, or just looking for some eggnog? Next, we dive into the ever-evolving Christmas traditions of the royals. From corgis in Christmas sweaters to royal holiday quirks, it’s a royal treat you won't want to miss.(we don'...

Dec 25, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 104
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