In this special update-isode, Chris and Cody give everyone an update on what's been going on in their lives. Chris is busy as ever being a fancy schmancy director. Cody's been traveling, and his travels have included some fun paranormal stuffs, so he shares stories and info about his friend's haunted house and also Chichen Itza, the wonder of the world where people were sacrificed and their ghosts are said to haunt the place to this day. Tune in to find out what's going on!
Oct 03, 2022•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast We have a very special live episode for you recorded for the Arizona Theatre Matters 2022 Festival. In it, we talk all about seances (as if it wasn’t obvious from our last minisode). First, Cody talks about Helen Duncan, the last woman tried as a witch in Britain for talking to dead soldiers during WW2. Then, Chris discusses Mae West, the Hollywood starlet fascinated by seances. Next, Cody shares the story of a man who sets up a fake seance only to have the real thing thrown in his face. Finally...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Boy do we have a minisode for you! First, Cody tells the story of a freaky Ouija board experience that unleashed a famous demonic force known as Zozo. Then, Chris shares an equally freaky story in which people play what they thought was a harmless “game” only to get more than they bargained for. This may be the easiest guess ever, but you’ll be in for one hell of an episode next week! If you want to watch the very special episode in all its glory (it will be a video episode!), check out the 2022...
May 16, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Please check out this important announcement from the hosts of BSP: Believer Skeptic Podcast.
Apr 25, 2022•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast BSP is blooming into Spring with a new Easter episode. First, Cody talks about Passover and a possible explanation for all the plagues that came with it. Then, Chris tells a creepy story where two little girls hear their names called by a ghost while eating Easter candy. Next, Cody discusses the Lazarus Syndrome, a phenomenon where someone can appear to be dead for hours and then suddenly come back to life. Finally, Chris shares a gruesome true crime story, the Easter Massacre, where one man too...
Apr 11, 2022•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast This miniside is (sorta) all about Easter. Well, half Easter, half you-gotta-wanna-see-it. First, Chris tells the amazing story of Steven Kubacki, who was thought to be dead, only to reappear 15 months later. Then, Cody shares some fun and interesting Easter traditions from around the world, including one that turns into a massive water fight. Help us decide next week’s topic :) Links Steven Kubacki- https://nahanara.medium.com/strange-disappearance-of-steven-kubacki-9d90d7614af0 https://ellenki...
Mar 29, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk about crazy miracles surrounding the Catholic Eucharist. First, Cody talks about the Miracle in Santarem, Portugal, where a woman who “stole” her Communion wafer witnessed it bleeding. Then, Chris shares the story of the first known Eucaristic Miracle where a doubting monk watched the Eucharist turn to literal flesh and blood. Next, Cody discusses an incident in Siena, Italy where stolen Communion wafers never perished after three hundred years. Finally, Chris talks abou...
Mar 21, 2022•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this minisode, we get a little holy and talk about saints and nuns. First, Cody plays a guessing game where Chris guesses saints’ patronages after being told of their lives. Then, Chris tells the tragic true account of a group of 16 Carmelite nuns who met a tragic end after refusing to denounce their faith during the French Revolution. Can you guess our next topic? Links- Patron Saints- https://www.cracked.com/article_16509_the-8-most-bizarre-patron-saints.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G...
Mar 14, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we discuss a very special, local topic we’ve been dying to do: The Phoenix Lights, which is celebrating 25 years. First, Cody discusses a conspiracy theory involving flares, balloons, and a man named Mail-o. Then, Chris talks about Dr. Lynne Kitei, a retired healthcare professional, who has given the world the best video recording of the incident. Next, Cody shares a more current sighting - in 2019 - that is just as unexplained, and one which some have claimed to be associated w...
Mar 08, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this (late) minisode, we have two local stories about aliens and ghosts. First, Chris shares a surprising - and not all that well known - alleged incident that happened at Dreamy Draw Recreational Park in 1947. Despite the cover-up, the area is supposedly the cause of a mysterious hum. Then, Cody talks about Jefferson Park in Mesa, where a violent incident occurred that may have resulted in a scared ghost girl. If you listened to our last episode, we gave some pretty obvious clues…can you gue...
Mar 01, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Oh “baby”, do we have an episode for you! In this woo-fest, we talk about all sorts of paranormal pregnancies. First, Cody talks about Amanda Teague, a woman in Ireland who married a ghost pirate whom she believes impregnated her. Then, Chris shares creepy encounters with the paranormal that coincided with different pregnancies. Next, Cody dives into ancestral pregnancies, which discusses how incidents that occurred during past childbirths can affect pregnant women today. Finally, Chris tells us...
Feb 21, 2022•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s minisode, we bring you a couple of “childish” stories. First, Chris tells us all about a Swedish Monk whose well-preserved remains revealed something even more mysterious than expected. Then, Cody shares the story of a woman who recorded footage of her baby sleeping with a creepy a** ghost newborn. Do you have any guesses about our next episode? Hint: It’s sort of a continuation of our Valentine’s Special. Links- Peder Pedersen Winstru: https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2021/05/the-b...
Feb 14, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Happy Valentine’s Day! In our traditional(ish) V-day Special, we talk about crazy stories related to couples. Coincidentally, Cody and Chris cover one story each, making it a couple of stories about couples. In his story, Cody talks about a Chinese tradition called the Ghost Marriage, in which the dead marry each other in a bizarre ceremony involving paper furniture. This tradition even expands to the living, with women marrying dead men. Then, Chris shares the unsolved, unexplained true-crime s...
Feb 07, 2022•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this week’s minisode, we bring some stories to warm you up before (the often-dreaded) Valentine’s Day. First, Cody plays a true-or-false game with Chris around three romantic urban legends, one involving a moose and a plastic deer. Then, Chris tells the story of one person’s experience at the haunted Hockey Hall of Fame with a date she completely friend zones. Your guess on the next topic is as good as ours! Links Urban Legends: https://scambusters.org/valentinesdayurbanlegends.html Hockey Ha...
Jan 31, 2022•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk all about Norse Mythology, creatures, and lore. First, Cody discusses the Draugar, a zombie-like creature that can shape-shift and eats livestock to ruin our lives. Then, Chris talks all about the gigantic cephalopod known as the Kraken (it’s actually Norse, not Greek!). Next, Cody shares a very funny legend about the god Thor and his day in drag. Finally, Chris tells us about legends and beliefs centered around one of the most beautiful phenomena of nature: the Northern...
Jan 24, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast This minisode introduces two crazy a** creatures found in nature. First, Chris talks about a creature known as the Nokken, who can shapeshift into a wooden log, a beautiful man, a horse, or an evil tree monster. Then, Cody discusses a beautiful female creature with a cow’s tail, the Huldra, who entices men to marry her…and then kills them! Can you guess our next episode topic? Links: https://www.deviantart.com/byhuldra/journal/Folklore-Profile-Nokken-790404158 https://www.mythicalcreaturesguide....
Jan 17, 2022•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast After a short hiatus, we are back! In this heartfelt episode, we are paying tribute to the beautiful soul known as Anne Rice by telling stories of different supernatural creatures she wrote about. First, Cody talks about the Curse of Tutankhamun, or the Mummy’s Curse, in which a number of people died after coming in contact with the tomb. Next, Chris tells us two fascinating legends about a bleeding tree that formed from a man known as El Vampiro. Then, Cody shares a fascinating story about a sl...
Jan 10, 2022•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ring out the old, ring in the new. It’s our New Queer’s Resolutions tradition! In this minisode we end the holiday season and the year with a review of 2021. We talk about favorite episodes, accomplishments, plans for the upcoming year, both podcast and personal, and bumps and surprises we encountered along the way. We hope that this minisode finds you well and that you have a very healthy and happy 2022! Happy New Year!
Dec 27, 2021•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast This week, we bring you your second (albeit late) dose of holiday fun by talking about Santa’s Little Helpers. That’s right, elves! First, Cody tells the fascinating story of a real elf-like specimen (that Chris thinks looks like Watto) known as The Gnome of Girona. Then, Chris talks about a type of house elf - known by many names - that uses hay as a brutal weapon. Next, Cody takes us to Iceland to talk about protests against road construction due to elves living on the land. Finally, Chris dis...
Dec 20, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this minisode, we bring you another holiday treat filled with Icelandic lore and attic demons. First, Cody talks about a woman, cursed by name and by duty, who has a habit of saddling and riding men on Christmas. Then, Chris tells the story of one person’s creepy encounter - in a freaky a** attic - with a miniscule entity they never saw again. Can you guess the next topic?
Dec 06, 2021•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the first holiday episode of the season, Chris and Cody talk about their favorite sexy bear: Santa Claus. First, Cody tells a really messed up story about a butcher who pickled children and were eventually thwarted by St. Nicholas. Then, Chris shares a UFO conspiracy theory, called Santa Claus, brought about by a former NASA employee who claimed a government cover-up. Next, Cody talks about the remains of St. Nicholas, bones that secrete a very special, healing substance. Finally, Chris discu...
Nov 29, 2021•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this minisode, Cody and Chris are back to bring you holiday cheer...or is it fear? First, Cody shares two peoples’ very different experiences seeing Santa Claus (and also a personal story, dun dun dunnnn!). Then, Chris tells a creepy tale of a person who felt a presence in his grandma’s house over Christmas that might have been something far more sinister than the paranormal. Can you guess next week’s topic?
Nov 22, 2021•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Cody and Chris are coming to you live from the TusCon Sci-fi/Fantasy/Horror Convention with the scariest lore we could find. First, Cody tells us about an allegedly haunted bus in Beijing, China, that went missing under crazy circumstances. Then, Chris talks about the creepy unsolved mystery surrounding the ominous letter writer known as The Watcher of Westfield. Next, Cody discusses the Ammons Family - in Indiana - who experienced some of the most horrific possessions ever. Eve...
Nov 15, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this minisode, a sick Chris (he swears it’s not Covid) and masked Cody talk about toilet demons and time portals. First, Cody shares a South African urban legend called Pinky Pinky. All female identifying persons may want to reconsider using public restrooms after this one, especially if you’re wearing pink. Then, Chris tells a cliff-hanger story (with no certain resolution) about a group of treasure hunters who may have found a portal to another world.
Nov 08, 2021•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast In their fifth annual Thanksgiving special, Chris and Cody share awesome Native American lore from Alaska. First, Cody talks about the Inuit werewolf, the Adlet, a creature born from an... interesting...pairing between a woman and a dog with spots. Then, Chris shares info about the Qalupalik, a mermaid-like sea creature that lures children in order to suck their youth. Next, Cody dives into the Otter People, beings that shapeshift into otters to lure you to your death with their cuteness. Finall...
Nov 01, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this minisode, you may have a harder time guessing the next topic as we talk about highway ghosts and a freakish face off (literally). First, Chris tells the strange story of a woman travelling down the highway who sees a man walk into traffic, only to disappear into thin air. Then, Cody shares an even more bizarre tale in which a woman kills her daughter, removes her scalp, and wears it in an effort to attract her son-in-law. Can you guess next week’s topic?
Oct 25, 2021•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this Halloween episode, Cody and Chris go all OG and dive into witches, and it’s super fascinating. First, Cody talks about Mother Shipton, the female Nostradamus who could cause chamber pots to empty on men’s heads. Then, Chris shares a story (from an old book he loved) about a man who takes flight with some naked witches. Next, Cody discusses the witches of Abiquiu, New Mexico, which turned into the last known witch trials in North America. Finally, Chris talks about the witches of Trasmos,...
Oct 18, 2021•52 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this Halloween minisode, Cody and Chris tell stories of a heretic gold digger and a crazy a** owl attack. First, Chris talks about Alice Kyetler, an Irish “black widow” who disappeared after her conviction, never to be heard from again. Then, Cody tells us about a family’s wild experience with a Lechuza (owl) that may have been the cause of one woman’s cancer. Can you guess next week’s topic?
Oct 11, 2021•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Cody and Chris bring on the amazing, incredible hosts of the Box of Oddities podcast, Kat and Jethro, to finally talk about a subject they have been avoiding for sometime: spirit boards. First, Kat tells a reddit story in which a girl and her friends summon a spirit that supposedly moves trees. Then, Jethro shares a story where another group of girls contact a spirit who spews out Heart lyrics that become ominously relevant later. Next, Cody tells us about his own personal Ouija...
Oct 04, 2021•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast This minisode is easy to guess, but it’s a fun one about conjuring spirits. First, Cody talks about a Christian reddit user who spoke in tongues to save his family from a demonic attack. Then, Chris shares the story of a little girl who played with a ouija board that suddenly vanished and was never seen again. Can you guess next week’s “subtle” topic? *snicker*
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