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Travel Oddities

Summary: TravelOddities is a podcast devoted to the exploration of travel destinations related to Bizarre Beasts, Hauntings, Local Legends, the Occult, the Unexplained, Magical Destinations and Roadside Oddities. From the largest ball of twine to the stairways to the divine, this is your guide to the oddest tourist attractions.

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 20 - Forepaugh Restaurant - St. Paul, MN | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:03:14

Forepaugh’s Restaurant was a 1870’s manor turned restaurant in St Paul, that is reported to be haunted by the original owner and his maid made mistress. Join Brett and Harley as they unravel the history of this 5 star restaurant haunt. How did their forbidden love end so tragically? Are they trapped in our realm and doomed to never meet again…or are they living out their love affair over your beef wellington? Brett and Harley take some jabs at the current ghost hunter phenomenon. Helpful Links: History of the Forepaugh Forepaugh’s website Star Tribune Scary Spots Background on the original owner of Forepaugh’s Local News Coverage In the news: Head found under the Hollywood sign Jimi Hendricks covered by a 70 year old man

 19 - Wematekan’is - High Bridge, NJ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:42

Happy Pie Day! On tonight’s episode, Brett and Harley tip-toe through the Jersey Shire on a quest to track the most elusive Wematekan’is. Wematekan’is are part of the Lenape Tribe’s lore in and around the High Bridge, NJ area. Are these creatures gnomes, leprechauns, dwarves or sprites? Are they the messengers of the Great Spirit or visitors from parts un-gnome? Are the local UFO abductions just a little mischief from the little locals and how do the Hopkinsville Goblins fit in? In the news – Japan’s job fair for ninjas and Area 51 has a new half-cousin, Area 6. P.S. Fae Folk may not be the only F word in this episode. Find out more: Wematekan’is and Other Jersey creatures Native American story about the Wematekan’is More info on the Wematekan’is More Lenape Lore – another Lenni story Leprechaun of Jersey Colombia Trail in High Bridge NJ Full time ninja, Apply within – Full Time Ninja, Apply within

 18 - Forrest Fenn’s Hidden Treasure - Santa Fe, NM | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:04:49

Harley and Brett have dug up another gem for you. Would you like $2 million dollars in treasure? Today we discuss the a treasure hidden by Forrest Fenn, a modern day Indiana Jones. After a lifelong career treasure hunting, Forrest has made it his mission to get you and your kids off of the couch. He has hidden this treasure and left clues, National Treasure style. We will give you the clues, steer you away from the pitfalls and throw in the meaning of life. Who is Forrest Fenn? What do you need to find the treasure? Who has the best pizza in Santa Fe? Why is Ralph Lauren searching the closets in Santa Fe? Also, we discuss the pyramid in Antarctica and Dracula’s Zillow listing. Treasure hunter disappears searching for 2 million in gold. Clues to the Treasure Forrest Fenn Treasure Wiki Antarctica Pyramid story Rooftop Pizzaria – Yelp More on Fenn Geocache Santa Fe

 17 - The Hopkinsville Goblin Case - Hopkinsville, KY | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:05:51

Join Harley and Brett as they back-flip into the mystery of the Hopkinsville Goblin Case of 1955. Also called the Kelly Green Men case, this UFO encounter is a little different from the accounts of Roswell or Phoenix. Was it a case of a close encounter or was it a case of Old Milwaukee? Project Blue Book called it a hoax, but is that the whole story? The town of Hopkinsville Kelly Green Men Encounter Hopkinsville Goblins Men in Black Harper House UFO base or Whale farts?

 17 - Second Hand News - 2-22-2016 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 41:23

Bless this mess. Harley and Brett discuss all the news that is unfit for publication as we transition to our new diggs. Did NASA build a huge boombox on the dark side of the moon? Are we being invaded by Aliens that are obsessed with Twitter? Is JayZ old news? Did England use Jedi mind tricks on their colonies? Join us as we “blow the lid off” the conspiracy of Oprah, Obama and the faked moon landing! foxnews.com/science/2016/02/21/apollo-10-astronauts-reported-hearing-odd historynewsnetwork.org/article/161758 inquisitr.com/2809731/stealth-alien

 16 - Ringing Rocks - Upper Black Eddy, PA | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:08:27

Happy Valentine’s Day! There is a bolder field in Pennsylvania in which about half of all the rocks ring when struck…..as opposed to the normal thud you expect….and science doesn’t know why. Ringing Rocks Park is a 128 acre park located in Upper Black Eddy. On today’s episode, we discuss the mystical properties of the ringing rocks as well as other rock based mysteries….you should “tune” in. From Stonehenge to Machu Picchu, Easter Island to the blarney stone, we are going to crack this geological mystery wide open. What does science know about these stones? Are these rocks killing the animal and plant life? What did scientist from Lafayette College find out about the ringing rocks? What are the mystical properties associated with stones? Was this phenomenon caused by a UFO, radiation, or ley lines? We will also examine the CIAs tips for investigating UFO reports, and why they would release this info to the public. As a bonus, we will investigate the mysteries of Homestead Coffee Roasters. Is it a coffee shop, a general store, a restaurant, or a coffee roaster? www.davidhanauer.com/buckscounty/ringingrocks/ paganwiccan.about.com/od/sacredplaces/tp facebook.com/HomesteadCoffeeRoasters/ weburbanist.com/2009/05/12/12-of-the-worlds-most-mysterious-monuments-ruins/ space.com/31809-cia-ufo-investigation-tips Photo courtesy of Conner Covington

 15 - Damascus, OR - Temple of Oculus Anubis | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:50

Damascus, OR is home to a very strange oddity dubbed “the creepiest place in Oregon.” The Temple of Oculus Anubis is shrouded in mystery, and is the center of a multitude of conspiracies. Join us as we discuss Damascus. Is this the home of a cult, the meeting house of the Illuminati, King Tut’s rec room, a gate to hell, or just another Satanic sacrificial alter? We also discuss the CIA’s recent release of their 50 year exploration of the UFO phenomenon. E.T. don’t phone home…”they” are recording your calls. http://thatoregonlife.com http://esotericana.com/ http://www.foia.cia.gov/ https://www.cia.gov/library

 14 - Lake Tahoe, CA - Tessie | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:01:43

Tahoe Tessie. Is she a lake monster, a dinosaur left over from the Jurassic period, a tool for the Mob, or something even more sinister? Is the Power Rangers TV franchise cursed? Join Brett and Harley as we dive into this cryptic cryptid. We will discuss the legend of Tessie, the town of Tahoe, the best pasta in town. We also have an exclusive interview with the wise and legendary Conner. https://en.wikipedia.org/ http://www.weirdus.com/ http://www.unknownexplorers.com/tahoetessie.php http://tahoetopia.com/news/ www.cracked.com

 13 - New Haven, CT - Skull and Bones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 48:48

On today’s episode, Brett and Harley have a bone to pick with the mystery surrounding the Skull and Bones. Join us as we “tap” into this juicy subject. What does it take to get into the Skull and Bones? Who are it’s members? How does the Illuminati fit in? Hopefully this makes it to you before some nameless government agency get to it first, and makes us part of the conspiracy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skull_and_Bones http://www.cbsnews.com/news/skull-and-bones/ http://www.jeremiahproject.com/newworldorder/nworder03.html http://www.crystalinks.com/skullbones.html http://www.huffingtonpost.com Deer Island Coordinates: 41.30857°N 72.930092°W

 12 - Key West, FL - Robert the Doll | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:19

Robert the Doll was the inspiration for the “Chucky” movies as well as the upcoming movie, Robert. This reportedly haunted doll is on display in Key West and might just follow you home. Today Brett and Harley are terrorized by the curse of this doll. Was Robert the Doll the result of black magic, possession, Santeria, the ghost of a young boy or just pure evil? We will walk through the history of Robert and share our experience with his curse. Technical difficulties, glitches and curses abound! creepypasta.wikia.com/wiki/Robert_the_Doll kwahs.org/exhibitions/online-exhibitions/robert-the-doll/ youtube.com/watch?v=FYczOGfo1F0 imdb.com/title/tt4141368/ l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FYlkH2EOHRMs&h=dAQHeF79h Robert [at] robertthedoll [dot] org robertdidit.com/ garbosgrillkw.com/ ydr.com/story/opinion/columnists/2016/01/12/powerball-rigged/78674912/

 11 - Aurora, TX - UFO Incident | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 51:31

Aurora, TX also known as the Roswell of Texas. This sleepy little town has a big secret. Aliens crashed in 1897 and generally ran a muck. Join Brett and Harley as they give you a crash course on Aurora. Can you fix a spaceship with horse shoes? Is Brett going to offend the people of Texas with a horrible dialect? Does catfish go well with handguns? Do long distance charges apply to time? Be sure to dial 9 to get an outside line, and join our party line. http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,948461,00.html http://www.chron.com/life/article/Can-a-space-alien-rest-in-peace-1844815.php http://www.mdresort.com/aurora-alien/ http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/a18805/2800-year-old-alien-nokia-phone/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aurora,_Texas http://www.yelp.com/biz/tater-junction-aurora

 10 - Houma, LA - The Rougarou | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1:02:19

Welcome to 2016. Today Brett and Harley discuss the legendary Louisiana cryptid known as the Rougarou. Is it a werewolf, a bigfoot, a windigo or something altogether different? Is the Catholic church in league with the Rougarou to deprive you of hamburgers? Has bigfoot been fixing the lottery? Can a werewolf win a “fair” fight against a vampire? We will answer all of these mysteries and more. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rougarou https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6Nd77YVT7A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxTkrRJ41K4 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/prosecutor-in-lottery-fixing-trial-wants-no-mention-of-bigfoot_5679e4f1e4b0b958f658ac0a?utm_hp_ref=weird-news&ir=Weird%2BNews&section=weird-news

 9 - Echo Base, Hoth - Getting Hoth in Here | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:22

Join Brett and Harley as they use the Force to exact revenge on Steve Harvey for destroying the dreams of Miss Colombia. On our year end show, we will find out if Keanu is immortal, explore the Miss Universe of conspiracies, we try not to cross the streams in our epic flame saber dual, and there is always room for crashed alien crafts. Listen all the way to the end to find the true fate of the Empire’s Death Star. “I’m POSITIVE, you’ll like this podcast.” – Charlie Sheen http://www.franchiseherald.com/articles/38635/20150915/ufo-sighting-2015.htm http://en.yibada.com/articles/63954/20150916/new-yorker-claims-seeing-boomerang-shaped-ufo-over-port-jefferson.htm https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/arts-and-entertainment/wp/2015/12/21/was-steve-harveys-miss-universe-mix-up-a-publicity-stunt-conspiracy-theories-begin/ http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2015/12/22/California-man-creates-working-flame-fueled-lightsaber/8631450809762/?spt=sec&or=on

 8 - North Pole City, NorthPole - Killer Monkeys | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 40:04

Today Brett and Harley take a wrong turn and end up off the map. We will discuss several news stories of the weird and wonderful. Join us and find out which is more likely to kill you, coffee or monkeys. We will also discuss sunken treasure, robots, Christmas, unicorns, bullsh*t, DNA, bacon. Please let us know what you think of the show format.

 7 - Louisville, KY - Pope Lick Monster | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:05

On today’s episode, Brett and Harley are going to get your goat….so to speak. We will be discussing the notorious Pope Lick Monster. It has been said that this cryptid is half man, half goat and half sheep. For those of you keeping track, that is three halves. Join us as our investigation tries to determine the truth behind the legend. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Lick_Monster http://www.theparklands.org/Blog/15/THE-POPE-LICK-MONSTER http://www.hauntedamericatours.com/MONSTERS/GOATMAN.php https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPuD1rYMxTg www.ronschildknecht.com/

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