Send us a text In this episode, Noelle breaks our brains with The Silurian Hypothesis, a speculative concept proposing the possibility of advanced civilizations existing on Earth millions of years before humans. We explore the scientific evidence and theories behind this thought-provoking idea, questioning what traces, if any, could remain from such ancient societies. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of Earth's deep past and ponder the limits of our understanding. Stay tuned after the show fo...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 174
Send us a text Strange Encounters is a monthly interview series hosted by Nic & No of the Quite Unusual Podcast. Each month we invite you to embark on a journey into uncharted realms along side us and our guests. Join us as we unravel the enigma of the unknown one conversation at a time. This month we are talking to Courtney Block, also known as the Liminal Librarian! Courtney is the Reference, Instruction, & User Engagement Librarian at Indiana University Southeast. She is also the auth...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Send us a text Let us infiltrate your ear holes as we chat more about our NXIVM 3 parter, how much job interviews suck, and uncover the mystery of Rosie the Shark. Plus, don't miss our listener lore segment featuring a haunted voicemail that will send chills down your spine. Support the show Hit us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/ Twitter: h...
Jul 16, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 172
Send us a text In this gripping third installment of our NXIVM series, we delve into the dark world of DOS, the secretive subgroup that enslaved women under the guise of female empowerment. Discover the harrowing stories of those who escaped and the relentless pursuit of justice that led to the downfall of Keith Raniere and his accomplices. Join us as we unravel the chilling end of NXIVM and the arrests that brought the cult to its knees. Sources Seduced - Starz Documentary Consumers' Buyline - ...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Send us a text In Part 2 of our NXIVM series, we delve into various subgroups in NXIVM like JNESS and Society of Protectors, exposing the underlying misogyny embedded in their teachings. We uncover the disturbing experiments conducted on women, revealing the manipulative tactics used to enforce gender roles and control members. Join us as we unravel the dark truths behind NXIVM's façade of self-improvement and empowerment. Stay tuned for Part 3! Sources Seduced - Starz Documentary Consumers' Buy...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 170
Send us a text In this first part, we get into the early days of NXIVM, exploring the formative years of its founder, Keith Raniere. We'll examine the creation of the Executive Success Programs (ESP) and the pivotal role played by Nancy Salzman. Join us as we uncover the foundations of this controversial organization and the figures behind its inception. Sources Seduced - Starz Documentary Consumers' Buyline - A Revisionist View by Raniere's Attorneys - 'Keith Was a Victim' of Walmart - Frank Re...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Send us a text In this episode, Noelle regales us with the fascinating tale of the Cottingley Fairies, a series of photographs taken by two young girls in 1917 that purported to show real fairies. We explore the initial widespread belief in the images, fueled by prominent figures like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and the subsequent controversy and debunking that followed. Join us as we uncover the blend of innocence, imagination, and the human desire to believe in the extraordinary. Elaborate hoax? O...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Send us a text Strange Encounters is a monthly interview series hosted by Nic & No of the Quite Unusual Podcast. Each month we invite you to embark on a journey into uncharted realms along side us and our guests. Join us as we unravel the enigma of the unknown one conversation at a time. This month we chat to one of our favorite people of all time. The triple threat of the Midwest. He’s an actor, a writer, a producer, you might know him from Idiot Sitter, Drunk History, as the sweet trolley ...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Send us a text This week, Nicole brings us the story of the mysterious Rendlesham Forest Incident, often dubbed "Britain's Roswell." Join us as we uncover the events of December 1980, when US Air Force personnel reported witnessing unexplained lights and a possible UFO landing near RAF Woodbridge. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of this captivating and controversial encounter that continues to baffle experts and enthusiasts alike. This episode is dedicated to Taylor Swift. Sources https://en.m....
May 15, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Send us a text We've been busy traveling, but we're back and we're delivering what we promised! On this second Unscripted, 2Quite2Unscripted, we chat about our time at Tombstone Paracon, The Beltane Bash, the upcoming Midwest Boofest, a lovely paranormal listener story from Joshua Dairen, and a whole lot of d*ck jokes. Support the show Hit us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754 Instagram: https://...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Send us a text Support the show Hit us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/quiteunusualpod Send us your Listener Lore! Send us an email: quiteunusualpod@gmail.com Wanna send us something spooky? P.O. Box 1212 Des Plaines, IL, 60017...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Send us a text Noelle explores the captivating myths and legends surrounding mermaids and sirens, creatures that have fascinated cultures around the world for centuries. Dive into their origins and the enduring allure that continues to enchant sailors, poets, and dreamers alike. Join us as we unravel the mysteries of these mythical sea beings and delve into the fascinating intersection of myth and reality. Support the show Hit us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusual...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Send us a text Nicole brings us the eerie mysteries surrounding Georgia's haunted Lake Lanier, where countless chilling tales of ghostly encounters and unexplained phenomena have emerged over the years. Explore the haunting history of Oscarville, a once thriving Black community submerged beneath the lake's waters, and uncover the tragic events and unsettling legends that continue to intrigue and unsettle visitors to this day. Don't miss this fascinating exploration of the supernatural and histor...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Send us a text We bring the story of Tillie Klimek, a notorious hometown serial killer from Chicago. Operating in the early 20th century, Klimek's dark deeds involved poisoning her husbands and others close to her for financial gain. Join us as we uncover the haunting details of her crimes. Support the show Hit us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusua...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Send us a text This week on the Unscripted, we talk about a whole arm transplant, cryonic body freezing, Disney channel originals, the internets latest conspiracy theories, and we have AI rewrite cinematic masterpieces using a taco and grilled cheese as the main characters. Trust us when we say listening to this one, is an offer you can't refuse. Support the show Hit us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/13498291...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Send us a text This week Nicole brings us some hometown ghost stories about the historic Congress Plaza Hotel, a landmark in Chicago known for its grandeur and mystique. Built in 1893, this iconic hotel has witnessed a myriad of historical events, yet, beneath its elegant façade lies a chilling secret - countless reports of paranormal activity. From ghostly apparitions to unexplained phenomena, this hotel is a hotspot for supernatural enthusiasts and historians alike. Join us as we explore the r...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 159
Send us a text Explore the haunting tale of Nutty Putty Cave and the tragic death of John Jones in this panic inducing episode. Journey deep into the subterranean labyrinth of Utah's famed cave system as we unravel the harrowing events leading to Jones' entrapment. Sources https://cavehaven.com/nutty-putty-cave-accident/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/nutty-putty-cave https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34157005 https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/nutty-putty-cave.htm?srch_...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Send us a text Join us on this chilling episode as we continue into the twisted mind of Dennis Nilsen, a notorious Scottish serial killer who murdered at least 12 young men in London between 1978 and 1983. We'll explore the psychology behind Nilsen's gruesome acts, examining themes of isolation, necrophilia, and the complexities of human desire. Sources Dennis Nilsen - Conversations with Britain's most evil serial killer by Russ Coffey https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549867/#:~:text=Rigor%...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Send us a text In the first part, we examine the upbringing of Dennis Nilsen, exploring the formative experiences that shaped his psyche long before his descent into MURDER. Unravel the complex layers of Nilsen's early life, tracing the roots of his later heinous actions amidst the backdrop of post-war Scotland. Stay tuned for part 2 next week! Sources Dennis Nilsen - Conversations with Britain's most evil serial killer by Russ Coffey https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549867/#:~:text=Rigor%2...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Send us a text This week we're chatting about bags full of human hair, Dads not suing each other like they used to and a thing Jared Leto did? Listen to hear us debate how much Botox a penis needs and what velocity it gains from said Botox. Oh yeah, and a listener lore and what we've watched recently. Support the show Hit us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Send us a text This week we're diving into the mysterious phenomenon of spontaneous human combustion. Explore the perplexing cases where individuals seemingly burst into flames without any apparent external ignition source, leaving investigators and scientists baffled. From historical accounts to modern-day mysteries, we unravel the enigma surrounding spontaneous human combustion and attempt to uncover the science, theories, and eerie tales that surround this perplexing phenomenon. Sources https...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 153
Send us a text Step into the realm of extraterrestrial mysteries as we revisit the enigmatic Lonnie Zamora incident, the best documented UFO case on record. Explore Zamora's riveting encounter with a UFO in Socorro, New Mexico. Delve into the investigation by J Allen Hyneck and Project Blue Book, the top-secret government initiative tasked with scrutinizing UFO sightings. Join us on a journey through classified documents, eyewitness testimonies, and the enduring legacy of the Lonnie Zamora incid...
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Send us a text Strange Encounters is a monthly interview series hosted by Nic & No of the Quite Unusual Podcast. Each month we invite you to embark on a journey into uncharted realms along side us and our guests. Join us as we unravel the enigma of the unknown one conversation at a time. We're kicking off the year by chatting with one of the stars of Hulu and Disney's, Living for the Dead, Ken Boggle. Ken has been studying, reading, and using Tarot for more than 30 years! His direct, intense...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Send us a text In this podcast episode, Noelle gives the details of the tragic events of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, a pivotal moment in American labor history. We explore the conditions leading to the fire and its aftermath. We also examine the impact on workplace safety regulations and the emergence of the labor movement, shaping labor rights and safety standards in the early 20th century. Sources https://www.history.com/topics/early-20th-century-us/triangle-shirtwaist-fire#section_1...
Jan 14, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 150
Send us a text We'reeeee baaaaaackkkkk! And we survived Covid, well Noelle did... Nicole is still battling BUT well enough to bring you the first episode of 2024! In this episode we're chatting about Natalia Grace, Gypsy Rose AND Casey Anthony. From Pop-tarts selflessly sacrificing themselves for football players to poisoned paints and a multitude of other unhinged events, there's a lot to unravel. Support the show Hit us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/ Fac...
Jan 06, 2024•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 149
Send us a text It's that time of year! Get ready for a chilling twist on the holiday season with our annual Christmas Spooktacular! Join us as we read you some spine-tingling tales that blend the festive cheer of Christmas with eerie, hair-raising mysteries. Support the show Hit us up on social media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuiteUnusualPod/ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1349829115227754 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiteunusualpod/ Twitter: https://twitter.co...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Send us a text 2Twin2Flame. Nicole digs deeper into Twin Flames Universe, exposing their prejudices against the LGBTQ+ community and their strict conformity to traditional gender expectations. We get into the organization's coercive influence in urging individuals towards gender transition to fit their Divine Masculine/Divine Feminine archetypes. Listen to accounts of ex-members who have bravely navigated away from Twin Flames Universe and found solace in reclaiming their authentic selves beyond...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Send us a text Strange Encounters is a monthly interview series hosted by Nic & No of the Quite Unusual Podcast. Each month we invite you to embark on a journey into uncharted realms along side us and our guests. Join us as we unravel the enigma of the unknown one conversation at a time. This month's Strange Encounters is with Chief Brand Officer of Harridan Vodka, Adriana Mariella! Harridan is an award winning, female founded and owned vodka distillery in NY. Harridan sets a new standard fo...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Send us a text In part 1 we explore the mystical concept of twin flames, and the core principles behind this so called intense spiritual connection. Nicole talks about the origins of Twin Flames Universe, and the start of their cultish ways. Join us as we uncover the beginning of Twin Flames Universe and the start of it's controversial teachings, beliefs and practices. Sources https://www.vice.com/en/article/akwy58/accused-cult-leader-threatened-ex-members-after-vice-investigation-twin-flames-un...
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Send us a text Noelle dives into the peculiar allure that swept across British society during the 19th century, Victorian England's fascination with Egyptian mummies . Join us as we unravel the curious trend of mummy unwrapping parties, where aristocrats indulged in the spectacle of unveiling ancient Egyptian remains. Explore the cultural impact and ethical questions raised by this macabre fascination with the Ancient Egypt. Sources: https://www.historyextra.com/period/ancient-egypt/ancient-egyp...
Dec 02, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 144
